50¢ Friday/ Saturday September 4-5, 2020 www.perrynewspapers.com Festival parade marches on Although there was south of the intersection and Old Dixie Highway). organizers, they have Police Department to official parade route one initially some confusion (between Hampton Springs According to festival worked with the Perry develop a plan to end the block north of U.S. 27, over whether or not the at the intersection with Florida Forest Festival’s Maurice Linton Road, and “socially-distanced” King still have enough space Tree Parade would happen to provide an area to “de- this year, festival organizers stage” the various parade have confirmed they are entrants. moving forward with the “As we move forward event. in these uncertain times, The Perry City Council the Florida Forest Festival initially approved the Board of Directors wants festival board’s safety plan to thank the Perry City in a 3-2 vote, allowing Council and others in the them to hold the parade on community for having faith the city-owned portion of in us that we can hold a safe Jefferson Street north of the King Tree Parade this year,” intersection with U.S. 27. the Florida Forest Festival At a subsequent meeting, Board of Directors said in a the council voted 3-2 against statement provided to Perry assuming the liability of Newspapers, Inc. allowing the parade to The Florida Forest Festival Board of Directors is moving forward with plans to hold the annual “It is the primary goal of run along the state-owned King Tree Parade on Saturday, Oct. 24. Safety measures include providing “family viewing spaces” ➟ Please see page 9 portion of Jefferson Street in order to maintain required social distancing. 10th death attributed to COVID The number of deaths immediate neighbors, disease include: • 79-year-old male, Aug. coronavirus was reported 1,215 positive cases. Of attributed to the ongoing Madison has reported 16 • 78-year-old female, 20. in Taylor County in those, 681 were inmates at coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths associated with June 5; Since the first case of April, there have been TCI. outbreak has jumped to 10 coronavirus, followed by • 71-year-old male, July in Taylor County. Lafayette County with 10, 14; Although the four most Jefferson County with six • 91-year-old female, recent deaths were all and Dixie County with July 14; reported this week, the four. • 62-year-old male, July State dumps Quest positive test dates actually DOH has reported there 22; occurred back in early or have been two deaths among • 69-year-old female, The Florida Department nearly 75,000 “stale” positive cases reported mid-August, according to the inmate population Aug. 3; of Health (DOH) and COVID-19 test results. August 31, according to a information provided by at Taylor Correctional • 88-year-old male, Aug. Florida Division of The mass reporting press release issued by the the Florida Department of Institution (TCI) attributed 6; Emergency Management of tests, some of which state. Health (DOH). to COVID-19. • 75-year-old male, Aug. (FDEM) severed all ties dated as far back as “Quest’s failure to report Those who have died The individual 7; with Quest Diagnostics April, resulted in an nearly 75,000 results range in age from 68 to 92, information provided • 92-year-old female, Tuesday after discovering “unacceptable dump” on dating back to April means and include four women by DOH on the Taylor Aug. 8; the nationwide clinical the DOH’s coronavirus ➟ Please see page 2 and six men. County residents who have • 68-year-old male, Aug. laboratory failed to report dashboard, skewing the Among Taylor County’s reportedly died due to the 18; and On salary, laptop cases, online platform, mental health, cleaning supplies: Schools spend $470,000 in CARES funds The Taylor County The district received a of the allocation. and programs related to newly-established digital • $27,000 for laptop School District spent more $900,000 allocation under The remaining $800,000 the new Taylor E-Learning learning coordinator; cases; than $470,000 in the weeks the federal Coronavirus was utilized by the local Canvas (TEC) digital • $60,000 for mental • $26,364 for the new leading up to the start of Aid, Relief, and Economic school district to purchase learning platform. health contract support; Canvas program; the 2020-21 school year Security (CARES) Act to hand sanitizer stations, The largest local • $49,360 for laptop • $22,304 for hand as it prepared to adhere to address safety concerns. cleaning supplies, masks, expenditures of CARES cases; sanitizer and stations; health and safety guidelines Based on requirements in personal protective dollars include: • $48,619 for plexiglass; • $20,474 for student dictated by the COVID-19 the CARES Act, private equipment (PPE) and a • $92,730 to cover the • $43,105 for various ➟ pandemic. schools received $100,000 wide range of equipment salary and benefits for cleaningthe supplies; Please see page 3 County’s first budget hearing set Tuesday The Taylor County commission is putting its reserves. Commission will hold the nearly all of that additional ➟ Please see page 9 first of two public hearingsmoney -- $819,000 -- into on the county’s 2020-21 budget on Tuesday, Sept. 8. One week into school year: Based on the proposed property tax millage rates City council members were split on whether or not to resume in-person approved by the board in 5 students, 2 staff meetings rather than continuing to meet via Zoom video-conference. July, the commission is expected to keep tax rates level with the current year. positive with COVID City rejects in-person meetings Due to an increase in the county’s property values -- Just one week into the new school year, the Taylor mostly in tangible personal County School District is reporting a low number of City Council to meet online property -- the county is positive COVID-19 cases for both staff and students. expecting to receive nearly The school district’s coronavirus dashboard, which The Perry City Council the city’s Aug. 25 meeting, recommendations $1 million in additional posts daily updates regarding the number of positive will continue to hold the council reviewed presented by Brown was a revenue next year. cases and quarantined students and staff in the district, “virtual” online meetings and discussed a list of possible return to in-person However, due to the shows the following as of Wednesday, Sept. 2: for now, after a majority of recommendations from meetings rather than the uncertainty over the • Taylor County Primary School: no positive staff the city’s elected officials City Manager Taylor council continuing to meet impacts the coronavirus members or students; one quarantined staff; and two rejected a proposal to return Brown related to the city’s remotely via Zoom video- (COVID-19) outbreak quarantined students. to in-person meetings last Emergency COVID-19 conference or telephone will have on other local • Taylor County Elementary School: one positive week. response plan. ➟ Please see page 2 revenues, including sales, ➟ Please see page 9 Near the conclusion of One of the gas and bed taxes, the

Index Two sections 131st Year, No. 35 Weather Friday Saturday Sunday Looking Back ...... A-4 Sports ...... A-8 94˚ 96˚ 90˚ Religion ...... A-5 Entertainment ...... A-10 75˚ 74˚ 75˚ Community ...... A-7 Classifieds ...... A-11 10% 30% 70% A-2 Perry News-Herald September 4-5, 2020 Council was divided 3-2 over virtual meeting issue CITY COUNCIL while three supported Zoom, but those who feel because I have underlying as quickly as I would have outbreak that could force continuing to meet remotely safe can go back to meeting conditions, I have to speak hoped. a large-scale quarantine or Continued from page 1 via Zoom video-conference in person in the council up for myself here. So if we “Right now it is still a little interruption in services. call. or by telephone call-in. room.” can, I would like to have too early. The numbers are Brown and City Public “With the mask ordinance “I can vote on staying “I would like to go meetings with me being able too high, and I am against Works Director Chester in place, we could modify with Zoom meetings, back to live meetings, to call in,” Hampton added. in-person meetings because McAfee explained that the council chamber and especially after the social fiasco distance, separate “My wife (School Board there is not enough room the policy was necessary remove some seats to at the school board meeting and minimize contact,” Attorney Angela Ball) had to for us to space out correctly due to the small number limit the number of public last week where multiple Mayor Alan Hall said. go get an emergency test last up there,” Councilwoman of city employees in each citizens who could attend people came after testing “We (city council) are the Friday night after the school Venita Woodfaulk stated. department, adding that a so we maintain social positive (for COVID-19) only governing board in board meeting a week ago “Maybe by October.” COVID-19 positive case distance, as well as set up and had an adverse impact,” the county not conducting today,” Deming said. “As The city council did could potentially shut down a remote listening area Councilman Mike Deming live meetings in person I good as I have been about not take any action on the city utility services if several where the public could also said. “I would like to stay believe.” staying home, it could have recommendation, but Brown employees within the water, participate,” Brown said. with Zoom for now until the “I don’t think that we been all over for me, and I agreed to email each council sewer, gas or solid waste “Masks would be required (coronavirus) numbers get are at that point of having could have been positive member an updated copy department were to be for those in attendance, and better and there is a leveling live meetings at this time,” Saturday morning because of the city’s emergency infected or even suspected we could provide those off in the county.” Councilwoman Shirlie people come to a school COVID-19 plan. of being exposed to the virus masks,” Brown said, adding “I’d like to see us go back Hampton said. “Maybe 30 board meeting and they One part of the plan that at one time. that he aimed to implement to live meetings myself,” days from now we might be, infect the whole room.” was discussed at length is the Brown indicated only one the recommendation in Councilman Ward Ketring but I don’t think we are there “It could snowball so city’s current policy dividing city employee had tested September or “as soon as said. “With the mask at this moment.” quickly. If we go back to many city departments into positive as of Aug. 25, but possible.” ordnance in place, it should “We are having meetings meeting in person, I will “Team A” and “Team B” that several workers had Two council members be safe. Why not have it both where some members are be there with a mask on,” shifts and working every been out of work due to expressed a desire to return ways....those who want to getting infected, and I Deming said. “But, it does other week to prevent being under quarantine for to live, in-person meetings, go with Zoom can stay with certainly don’t want to be not seem to be tapering off a potential COVID-19 being exposed to someone who tested positive. Only one local case in COVID backlog QUEST Continued from page 1 most of the data in today’s upload – while it will have historical significance – will have little impact on the status of the pandemic today,” state officials said in the press release. While seven local cases were added on Aug. 31, only one of the backlogged cases were assigned to Taylor County. According to DOH-Taylor Public Information Officer Martine Young, the single backlogged case came as a “surprise” to her, as the local office was notified that it would not be receiving any new cases as a result of the data dump. “Unfortunately, we do not control the information that goes on the dashboard locally, so I do not know anything regarding this case. Any case older than 14 days was auto-reported and does not end up on the Taylor task list,” Young said. On Monday, Aug. 31, the Governor’s office was informed that nearly 75,000 tests, dating as far back as April, were to be entered into the DOH COVID-19 monitoring system. While the data, for the most part were over two weeks old – with some being almost five months old – the state incorporated information that would be useful and included the rest in the interest of transparency. Upon announcing the state’s severing of ties with Quest, Governor Ron DeSantis said, “The law requires all COVID-19 results to be reported to DOH in a timely manner. To drop this much unusable and stale data is irresponsible.” “I believe that Quest has abdicated their ability to perform a testing function in Florida that the people can be confident in. As such I am directing all executive agencies to sever their COVID-19 testing relationships with Quest effective immediately,” DeSantis continued. All individuals that tested positive were notified of their results. “Therefore, while significant, this unacceptable dump of test results is a data issue and does not impact the health of individuals or the spread of COVID-19 in Florida,” the state said. Without the backlog of Quest results, the state positivity rate for new cases on Aug. 3 was 5.9%. With the Quest results, the positivity rate increased by less than one percent to 6.8%. The backlogged Quest results revealed 3,870 positive tests results that were previously unaccounted for. A-3 Perry News-Herald September 4-5, 2020 District has $341,000 in remaining CARES Act funds CARES FUNDS want to buy it for someone “The state is estimating a expected. We don’t know “Ashley Valentine does things we need to keep our Continued from page 1 who doesn’t come in contact five to 10 percent cut coming what the number will be, but not let us waste one penny. students safe. I meant not to with but a handful of people, to school districts (because we know it will not be good. We are one of the few create new spending that’s laptop web filers; and they don’t necessarily of lost tax revenue due to Failing to act in advance is districts in the state that has not already budgeted. We are • $18,775 for Verizon need plexiglass, but could COVID). We don’t have going to hurt us in the long got a fund balance,” he said. in fantastic financial shape hotspots; wear a visor (face shield),” the money to make up the run,” Mathis said. “I think we’re too early right now, and I would like • $16,940 for Taylor she said. “My biggest difference. I am very, very “I feel like Ashley and in the ballgame to have a us to stay that way when the E-Learning Canvas (TEC) concern is we’re spending a worried about what kind of this district are trying to be good handle on how much dust starts to settle,” Mathis training; and lot of money on something hit we are going to take. I do micromanaged. Ashley got supplies we are going to said. • $14,495 on sanitizing that, in the long run, is not not want anyone to get laid us a 10 percent – almost a 10 need. I think maybe by the “I appreciate the board wipes. going to be of any use to off,” Mathis said, adding to 12 percent -- fund balance, end of September we’ll being concerned, and I’m “We have $341,211.95 left us. I’d like us to watch that she felt the school district so it feels like we are getting have a better idea, then the cheapest person in the in our remaining CARES when we’re ordering.” should place a freeze on thrown to the wolves here, we can make a budget on district. I give them heck budget,” Finance Director “When we first asked non-encumbered funds. that what we have done to the expenses of keeping all the time about spending. Ashley Valentine told school who wanted plexiglass, not “I agree with Jeannie get to this point has been our children safe,” board But if you do a spending board members during that many wanted it. But on that as far as a concern, wasting money, when what member Bonnie Sue Agner freeze, it has to be very, a special meeting held two weeks before school and possibly doing a freeze we’ve been doing is buying said. very specific – otherwise remotely Thursday, Aug. 27, started, it seemed like and re-evaluate as there is a safety stuff to keep our kids “I think you are you could shut down the via Microsoft Teams. everybody really wanted need,” board member Deidra safe. I feel like we’re getting misunderstanding -- I never business of the district in a “We are looking at it. If we hadn’t gotten this Dunnell said. thrown around for making meant to freeze any money hurry,” Valentine said. potential reimbursement stuff in, you’d be fussing “The wording on that sure our kids are safe,” that has technically been The board took no action from FEMA on things we right now asking us why we needs to be such that we’re Glover said. encumbered or to have the on a spending freeze. have already spent, like hadn’t,” Superintendent of not short-staffed as far as the plexiglass and all the Schools Dr. Danny Glover teachers go. I know we still cleaning supplies and PPE Jr. responded. have union negotiations related to COVID. If that “If anything, we are a little to go through. I think we happens, we can go in and over prepared, and I’m not should just freeze any re-code those items, and going to apologize for that unencumbered funds they will go into another at all because this is what or any new purchases. pot of money, and we’ll see our employees said they Maybe we need to lower that CARES budget grow by want, and if we hadn’t done the (expenditure) amount about $132,000,” she said. it, they would be in your ear that must come before the “My concern is we are fussing,” he said. board,” Mathis said. spending a lot of money, and “We are trying to do “We are going to hit a we may need more as we go everything we can to make wall. At some point, this all along through this year. I sure they (the staff) are safe is going to catch up and we want to make sure we don’t and to be able to protect our are going to finally know spend it all up front,” board kids,” Glover said. how short we are on our member Brenda Carlton “We just need to make budget, and when we hit that said. sure we don’t try to spend all wall, I’d like to think we are “Looking at the list, I of our money now, because I very well prepared to deal see a lot of the things we have a feeling we are going with it,” Mathis said. are buying are things we to need additional stuff, and “But if we have toilets will use in the long term it may be different from stopped up at 4 p.m. and we – hand sanitizer stations, what we have now because have to call a plumber, we foggers, things like that. the guidelines that come can’t wait to bring that to the I’m concerned about all out are different every day,” board,” Glover said by way this plexiglass that, I think, Carlton said. of example, referring to the is going to wind up in a “One thing Ashley and possible ramifications of a warehouse in four or five I talked about from the spending freeze. months collecting dust and beginning is that we wanted “No, that is not at all what we aren’t going to need to save as much as we could I’m talking about. I want to probably ever again,” board for personnel needs to be be smarter about the things member Jeannie Mathis able to save jobs. I don’t we do as far as spending. said. believe we have any more We’re going to have a “I want to make sure big purchases to come. The shortfall – every projection that everyone who needs biggest thing will be re- (from the state) shows that it (plexiglass) for safety ordering supplies (sanitizers, our revenues are going to reasons has it, but I don’t cleaning, etc.),” Glover said. be shorter than what we

A-4 Perry News-Herald Looking Back September 4-5, 2020 Remember when... Thank you, Mr. Davis With great mentors, anything is possible. In 1981, a Taylor County High School student – an aspiring playwright – read and discussed the play, “On Golden Pond,” in English class, then saw the movie adaptation starring the legendary Kathryn Hepburn By as part of the class Anthony White assignment. [email protected] A few months later, he had a premium seat at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to watch Ms. Hepburn’s live performance in the Silver screen memories play, “West Side Waltz,” right after she won the Before COVID-19 changed the way our world works, going to the movies was a common get- Academy Award for “On Golden Pond.” away. When movie theaters re-opened last week, the news was met with cheers from fans starved If that sounded like a dream, it was. But it was of the big screen experience. Many local residents experienced their first taste of the silver screen a dream that came true for me. And, the dream at the Temple Theater located in downtown Perry. Shown here is the theater’s line-up it screened didn’t end there. in honor of its 20th anniversary in 1941. While in Washington, D.C., representing Florida at the National 4-H Convention, I had lunch at PERRY NEWS-HERALD the Capitol with Florida Senator Paula Hawkins, September 6, 1985 toured the White House and busted the seam of A glance at the past my pants when I slipped on a patch of ice coming down from the Lincoln Memorial. This dream-come-true was made possible by great mentors like former Taylor County City backs tackle football Extension Agent and 4-H leader Mr. Henry Davis, who epitomized 4-H’s principle of service per person. Jennifer was welcomed baby weighed seven to others and the community. “Everyone is invited. We home by sisters Catie, 6, pounds, seven ounces and I was about 12 and looking for something to do want as big of a turnout as and Amy, 4. was nearly 21 inches in after school when the Little League baseball and possible,” said Industrial Brinson Duane Murphy length. recreational football leagues ended. When I heard Developer Jim Olin. Brinson Duane Murphy Grandparents were Mr. Other events planned for was announced as the and Mrs. Price Carmichael about 4-H and the cooking and baking class that the week included tours of new son of Vern and Faye and Mr. and Mrs. Morris let you to eat everything that was cooked at the Big Top Trampoline and (Hendry) Murphy of Perry Winters. end of class, I didn’t waste time signing up. T & R Marine, as well as on Sept. 1, 1985. Joshua was welcomed I enjoyed the cooking and baking classes so an essay contest for local Born at Doctors’ home by his sister, Kristin. much that I signed up for the forest ecology class. ELENA KEEPS DOT youngsters. Memorial Hospital, the Jessica Lee Faircloth That’s when I got to know Mr. Davis. HOPPING baby weighed five poundsJames and Connie Although my friends and I knew nothing about Department of TACKLE FOOTBALL and 11 ounces. Faircloth of Perry forest ecology at the time, Mr. Davis made the Transportation (DOT) GETS NOD Joshua Adam announced the birth of class interesting. employees had their Price Winters a baby girl, Jessica Lee He was also super nice, which went a long way A tackle football program Jacky and Sarah Faircloth. Born Aug. 27, hands full cleaning and gained nods of approval at with us. Remember, this wasn’t school, so we could repairing local roads that (Carmichael) Winters of 1985, at Doctors’ Memorial the first city council budget Perry announced the birth Hospital, the baby girl quit going if we wanted to. did not escape the wrath of workshop of September It wasn’t long before I joined the Jerkins Heights of their son, Joshua Adam weighed five pounds and 10 Hurricane Elena. 1985. 4-H Club, which had been formed by Mrs. Leola Cleanup and repairs Price Winters, who was ounces. Councilmen agreed to born Aug. 25, 1985. Grandparents were Glenn, Mrs. Mary Williams and Mrs. Mildred would keep DOT workers pay $7,600 for a tackle busy for some two to Born at Doctors’ Luther and Linda Faircloth Alexander. Mr. Davis and Mrs. Carole Mott, football program, yet the Memorial Hospital, the and the late Jessie Faircloth. our home extension agent, took the club of 12 three weeks, according to program was not to be DOT spokesperson Jerry implemented until the next youngsters under their wings and helped every Collins. season due to equipment member soar. While most of the purchases and timing. Mr. Davis opened doors for us, and he always pavement was saved, “I support tackle football, found a way to provide the resources we needed pounding rains over the but I can’t see it coming this to be successful. He was so giving of his time weekend damaged the year,” Councilman Ken and knowledge. And he enjoyed what he did – road’s shoulder, he said. Pickles said. “We just can’t Mmm...swamp cabbage whether he was teaching classes, keeping vigilant DOT workers repaired a do it justice this year in this watch from his post at the 4-H Camp Cherry sinkhole on SR 51 on Sept. Editor’s Note: “Floridiana: Stories from Florida’s Remarkable time-frame. We just won’t Lake flagpole in the wee hours of the morning, 4, 1985. get the participation.” Past” is an ongoing series of articles that uses the extensive collections of the State Archives and State Library of Florida to preparing us for competitions and then making INDUSTRY WEEK illustrate the rich and varied history of our state. Photographs and sure we got there, or just offering a warm smile LOOK WHO’S NEW after we’d had a long or bad day at school. His PROCLAIMED illustrations, maps, film footage, sound recordings, letters, diaries Jennifer Ann Eakins and other sources combine to tell the story of the Sunshine State work never seemed like a job to him. Perry Mayor Richard Earnest and Pattie Eakins in a unique and engaging way. (https://www.floridamemory.com/ The year before my dream-come-true trip to Frith, Development of Perry announced they learn/floridiana/) Washington, I stepped out of an elevator on the Authority Chairman were the proud parents of You may be aware that top floor of the world’s tallest building at the time, Phyllis Newport and a baby girl, Jennifer Ann the noble sabal palmetto is County Commission Eakins. the Sears Tower, while attending the National 4-H Florida’s state tree, but did Congress in Chicago. Chairman Walter Rowell Born Sept. 3, 1985, you know you can eat it? penned their signatures to at Doctors’ Memorial As I glanced out the window, I felt like I was on And we’re not just talking top of the world. a document proclaiming Hospital, the baby weighed about a survival tactic. the week of Sept. 16, 1985, eight pounds and was 22 From Wakulla and For a 15-year-old from Bacon Street in Perry, as Industry Appreciation inches long. Apalachicola in the north Florida, seeing the world from that vantage point Week in Taylor County. Grandparents were to LaBelle and Immokalee was life changing. Tickets for the Industry Curtis and Esther Jackson in the south, Floridians all Today, when I get discouraged and need to be Appreciation banquet went of Perry, Roland Eakins of over the state have made a motivated, in my mind I step off that elevator on on sale at the Chamber Eridu and Ruby Davis of tradition out of preparing of Commerce for $15 Shady Grove. the top floor of the Sears Tower and view the the hearts of these trees as world from a place where dreams come true. Then a tasty dish called swamp I start dreaming again. cabbage. Mr. Davis, thanks for showing me all the places The tradition of eating The outer layers of the I can go if I dream and work hard. hearts of Florida palm trees cabbage “boot” are tough, likely predates the arrival bitter and inedible. Here, Ralph of Europeans in North O’Brien carefully splitting September 4-5, 2020 America. Captain Hugh successive concentric layers Young, Andrew Jackson’s of the boot to get down to topographical engineer, the edible flesh at the center sketched out a few remarks (photo 1982). on the subject in his notes regarding the territory between the Aucilla and Suwannee rivers in 1818. He wrote: “In the cypress swamps between Assilla and Sahwanne there is abundance of cabbage palmetto. […] It rises with a single stem to the height of 40 feet and supports at the top a large mass resembling an immense pineapple, from which project a number of three-sided stems three or four feet long with leaves like the low palmetto but much larger and without prickles. The vegetable substance from which the stems and leaves are supported has in its center a white brittle mucilaginous mass composed of the centre folds of the leaves forming it, which may be eaten raw and when boiled has a taste somewhat like parsnips. In times of scarcity the Indians live on it, and it is said to be wholesome and nutritious.” We at Florida Memory are still somewhat concerned about Captain Young’s use of the word mucilaginous to Anthony White, right, and mentor County describe something edible, but overall his description Extension Agent Henry Davis working on a is fairly accurate, and those of us who have had swamp community garden project. ➟ Please see page 7 A-5 Perry News-Herald September 4-5, 2020 Obituary he invested in the youth generations over many through 4-H. decades. He was a lifelong Her passion in life was member of First Baptist loving and caring for her Religion Church, the Taylor County family. However, Jessie Chamber of Commerce, also enjoyed teaching, Perry Kiwanis Club and baking and being a blessing countless others. He loved to others. fishing, working in his She was preceded in yard, the Florida Gators death by her husband, and his wife’s chicken and Troy Oliver Sr.; a daughter, dumplings! Angela Oliver-Howard; Henry dedicated his life three brothers; and two Pamela Wacha to his God, his family, his sisters. Kohnle Davidson friends and his community. Jessie, a beloved mother, He was known as a kind, sister and grandmother, is Pamela Wacha honest, hard-working man. survived by: two sons, Troy Kohnle Davidson He was a friend to all. Oliver Jr. (Sycbrathia) and Pamela Wacha Kohnle It is no surprise that in Jerome Oliver (Michelle); Christians, it’s Davidson, 72, died Aug. 22, 2002, he was honored with two sisters, Bessie Dowdell By an official “Henry Davis (Alphonso) and Ruby Sarah Hall 2020. time to check... She was born on Sept. Day.” Subsequently, there is Thomas (Eddie); eight 14, 1947, in Teaneck, N.J., now a foundation in Henry’s grandchildren; five great- Let’s check... thoughts and prayers: Shawanda Massey, to Adolph and Francis honor that recognizes and grandchildren; and a host Christians, it’s time to check... Mary Etta Brown, Betty Graham, Roland Kohnle. provides camp scholarships of loving nieces, nephews, Our Character – what our beliefs are (Ron) King, Terry White Sr., Stanley She attended Boga to deserving 4-H boys and cousins and friends. and who we believe in. Smith, Eugene Stewart, Otis Upshaw, Ciega High School in girls. Visitation will be held Our Conduct – how we live, how we Dr. Courtney Woodfaulk, Lovette St. Petersburg, Fla. She His tireless efforts have today (Friday) at Trinity treat others. and LaDoris Brasby, Dorthy Grimes, and her husband, James, not gone unnoticed over Funeral Home from 5-7 Our Conversation – what we talk Theodore (PK) Whetsel Jr. and Delores married on Sept. 12, 1969. the years. He received p.m. Everyone is required about. (Billy) Jay. She worked at Leeds & countless awards for his to wear a face mask for the Our prayer In bereavement Northrup in St. Petersburg life’s work, which include visitation. Our special prayers continue for all of Our thoughts are with Sandra Clayton as a sodder assembler for being inducted into the A private funeral service the folks who risk their lives daily so that in the loss of her sister, Sheron Howell 13 years. Florida 4-H Hall of Fame, will be held for the family. we can live and be healthy and safe. Stephens of Tallahassee, as well as the Pamela enjoyed ceramics the Florida Farm Bureau Trinity Funeral Home Amen. family and friends of the late Jessie Bell and genealogy. Distinguished Service is in charge of the Birthday shout-outs Oliver. She was preceded in Award and the IFAS/ arrangements. Happy birthday wishes to: Sept. 4, Special notice death by her parents. CALS Alumni and Friends Lessie Gent; Sept. 5, Shana Bailey and Funeral services for Sheron Howell She is survived by: her Award of Distinction, but Willie Williams; Sept. 7, Madam Elestra Stephens will be held today (Friday) at husband of almost 52 his favorite honor was Pricthett (former president of First 11 a.m. at the Old West Florida Primitive years, James H. Davidson; the title of “Best Dad and Bethlehem District Association Women Baptist Enrichment Center in Tallahassee, their three children, Shawn Granddaddy in the World.” Auxiliary); Sept. 8, Alma Ingram; Sept. located at 2344 Lake Bradford Road. Davidson and twins, Lisa Henry was preceded in 9, William Rollings; Sept. 10, Donal The family received friends Thursday, Hickey and Dawn Coker, all death by: his wife, Nell; his James Sr. and James Lockett; and Sept. Sept. 3, from 4-6 p.m. at Union of Perry; a brother, Lenny grandson, Lance Quicke; his brother, Everette 11, Ernestine Roberts. Branch Missionary Baptist Church Kohnle; five grandchildren, Prayer focus (the Rev. Terry Presley, pastor) in Brandon Stoyer, Cheyenne Davis; and his sister, Ethel Please keep these friends in your Tallahassee. Davidson, Wesley Kirkpatrick. Davidson, Zackery Coker He is survived by: and Deven Hickey; and one daughters, Sandra Quicke great-granddaughter, Dallas (Arley) of Perry and White. Wanda Holcomb (Tim) UNITED Youth meets of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Heather Michelini (Jon), Kristin Roberts (William), Ashley Brafford, and Colbey Sheron Howell Wednesday at Calvary Stephens Murphy (Mike). Calvary Baptist Church and Cornerstone Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 5:30 He is also survived by Community Church are resuming their p.m. at Calvary, students in grades 6-12 his great-grandchildren, Sheron Howell discipleship partnership for children and are invited to meet for an evening of food, Lillian, Hamilton, Broward Stephens student ministry starting this fall with a activities, worship, time in God’s Word and and Brooks, whom lovingly referred to him Sheron Howell Stephens new option for youth – UNITED Youth. fellowship. entered into heavenly rest as “Granddaddy, the Fun Fellow.” on August 28, 2020. Don’t miss ‘Marriage Night’ Sept. 12 The family will receive A renowned musician guests for a socially and singer in the North Calvary Baptist Church will host the live and discover how to honor God through distanced visitation at First Florida area, she enjoyed singing for the Lord. She simulcast “Marriage Night” on Saturday, their relationship.” Baptist Church of Perry on Sept. 12. The speaker lineup includes Matt and Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. worked for the State of Couples interested in participating in the Lauren Chandler, Conway and Jada Henry Pittman to be immediately followed Florida as an accountant for event are asked to contact the church to Edwards, Les and Leslie Parrott, and Davis by funeral services at 11 the Department of Financial register. comedian Michael Jr. a.m. Services, retiring a few Marriage Night is a one-night event for Tickets are available for $15 per years ago. Henry Pittman In lieu of flowers, if She was preceded in married and engaged couples “to laugh and person. Dinner and refreshments will be preferred, a memorial learn as they hear from marriage experts provided. Davis contribution may be death by her parents, the They say a man never made to the Henry Rev. Samuel and Corine stands taller than when he Davis Scholarship, UF Howell; and a son, Carlos stoops to help a child. If Foundation, Attn: Pamela Stephens. that is the case, then Henry Matchett, 1011 McCarty Her legacy will remain Pittman Davis was truly Hall, P.O. Box 110170, in the hearts of: one son, a giant in many people’s Gainesville, FL 32611. Samuel D. Ross; three eyes. Joe P. Burns Funeral sisters, Bettye Staten (Carl), Henry, the son of John Home of Perry is handling Sandra Clayton (George) A. and Annie V. Davis, was the arrangements. Friends and Ranita Howell; a godsister, Miner Brookins; born in 1927, in Davisville, may send condolences Fla. He passed away to the family at www. a sister in Christ, Elaine Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at joepburnsfuneralhomes. Hackley; and a host of the age of 93. com. nieces, nephews and other An early high school relatives. Visitation with the family graduate, Henry enlisted in (850) 584-4149 the Army at the age of 17 to was held Wednesday, Sept. Sometimes you can do everything serve in World War II. 1400 N. Johnson Stripling Rd. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Trinity Perry, FL 32347 During his tour of duty Funeral Home. overseas, Henry drove for Another public viewing right and things still go wrong… several generals. Everyone was held Thursday, Sept. 3, always enjoyed hearing the from 4 to 6 p.m. at Union stories of his experiences, Branch Missionary Baptist including his attendance at Church in Tallahassee. George Patton’s funeral and A celebration of life will …the key is to never the Nuremberg Trials. be held Friday, Sept. 4, Upon returning home, he at 11 a.m. at the Old West attended the University of Florida Primitive Baptist Florida, where he earned Enrichment Center in stop doing right a degree in agricultural Tallahassee with interment sciences. After graduation in Memory Gardens. (2 Thessalonians 3:13) from the college, Henry Everyone is required to married the love of his life, wear a face mask for the Nell Turner Davis. They public viewing and the made their home in Taylor Jessie Oliver celebration service. Make Church Going a Habit County, where they raised Trinity Funeral Home two daughters. is in charge of the funeral In 1950, he began his Jessie arrangements. lifetime career with IFAS Oliver as a county extension agent. Jessie Oliver, 81, of During this time, he was Perry was born on Oct. 30, instrumental in starting 1938, to the late Rubin and numerous programs that are Caretha Ervin and passed still in existence, including away in Atlanta, Ga., on the Taylor County Farm Aug. 29, 2020, at Northside Obituary Policy Bureau, the very firstHospital Gwinnett Medical Perry Newspapers does Florida Forest Festival, Center after a brief illness. not charge for a standard 4-H Forest Ecology Jessie attended Florida death notice. Program, The Cattleman’s A&M University where An extended obituary is Association, Big Bend she graduated with both available for a charge based Beekeeper’s Association a bachelor’s degree and on length, with wording and the establishment of a master’s degree in provided by the funeral the Lifeline program in this education. home or family. For more information, county. She went on to become please call the newspaper But if asked, he felt a schoolteacher with the office at (850) 584-5513. his most significantTaylor County School contribution was the time District, teaching several A-6 Perry News-Herald September 4-5, 2020 Booking Desk

Editor’s Note: It Carlotta D. Mills, Nancy Ann July 5: July 8: Johnathan J. operating vehicle (unarmed), $5,000 is the policy of this 40, Steinhatchee, Baildon, 56, Live Edwin David Wayne Lee Smith, three with susp./ bond, Ptl. Chaffin, newspaper to run the Fla., DUI, $2,000 Oak, Fla., burglary Congdon, 50, Phillips, 61, Perry, counts of burglary canceled DL PPD. names of all those bond, Off. Wright, with assault or Steinhatchee, Fla., Fla., obscene (unoccupied (first conviction), arrested and booked FHP. battery, Dep. two counts of material poss. dwelling/structure nonmoving traffic at the Taylor County Whiddon, TCSO. aggravated battery (view/depict child unarmed), petit violation (attach Jail. All those listed (cause bodily sex), $8,000 bond, theft (first register/platedegree), not below have been harm/disability), Off. Ravenel, property damage/ assigned), Ptl. charged with a crime, two counts of FDLE. criminal mischief, Wimberley, TCSO. but are considered aggravated assault $10,000 bond, Ptl. with deadly weapon Wimberley, PPD. innocent until proven (without intent to guilty. kill), $100,000 July 3: bond, Dep. Smalley, Freda Leo TCSO. Smith Brinkley, 48, Perry, Fla., VOP, poss. Mills Randall Jay Thomas, 34, of meth., out-of- July 4: Baildon county warrant, Perry, battery, Wallace B. $1,000 bond, Dep. no motor vehicle Floyd, Susan Baildon Urbanski 69, Perry, Espenship, 56, Dorman, TCSO. registration, no Fla., poss. of meth., July 10: bond, Ptl. Arnold, Lake City, Fla., Phillips drug equipment battery, $7,500 Smith Jason R. Grant, PPD. poss. or use, July 9: 36, Raiford, bond, Dep. Nathan Rand $7,000 bond, Ptl. Whiddon, TCSO. Michael Lee Fla., smuggle Wimberley, PPD. James, 33, Perry, Jones, 20, contraband into Congdon Fla., three counts Perry, Fla., FTA, prison, homicide, July 6: of VOP, property $200 bond, Ptl. $20,000 bond, Dep. Ann Marie damage/criminal Wimberley, PPD. Sexton, TCSO. Mathis, 44, Perry, mischief, no bond, Fla., battery, $1,000 Inv. Hayden, bond, Dep. Parker, TCSO. Thomas TCSO. Alyssa Marie Brinkley Cruce, 22, no address given, Kristina Lynne simple assault Doyle, 41, Perry, (intent/threat), Dep. Fla., battery, Ptl. Floyd Espenship Quigley, TCSO. Arnold, PPD. Grant Jones July 11: Daniel Clayton Laura Smith, Urbanski, 28, 30, Perry, petit Mathis James Perry, Fla., theft, burglary www.perrynewspapers.com Doyle Cruce

Community A-7 Perry News-Herald September 4-5, 2020 FOOD DISTRIBUTION Today at Fire Station #6 on Beach Road Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry distribution, and everyone is asked to will be distributing food for up to 300 remain in their vehicle. families today (Friday) at the Taylor Volunteers from American Legion Post County Fire Station #6, located at 16725 291 and Auxiliary Unit 291 will assist with Beach Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. distribution. All safety recommendations This will be a drive-thru only from the CDC will be followed. Thank you, Woodmen of the World! Shady Steinhatchee School recently received a $500 donation from the Woodmen of the World Chapter 460. “We would like to give them a big thank you from Steinhatchee School for their generous gift. Their Grove donation will be put to good use in strengthening the success of our students as we begin this new school year,” Principal Jimmy Bray News (above) said. By FLORRIE BURROUGHS Community center available for ‘Save the date’ for next rent, Christmas parade canceled Habitat yard sale Oct. 3 I hope everyone is well groups no larger than 30 Some days, it seemed and making the most of can be assembled, and she would wear herself out these strange times that we safety practices should be trying to keep up with me. Furniture, small with operating expenses are living in. followed. All participants She was such a sweetheart. appliances, games, dishes, of the local non profit We are being blessed will be required to sign a She was also feisty. So books, artwork, like new organization. with almost-daily showers, hold-harmless agreement when a pack of dogs came toys, clothing, building “We are accepting which I love. Fall, my and wear a mask. into my yard, she thought materials and more will donations of items for the favorite season, will be here The number of attendees she could take care of be offered for sale by sale, and ask that anyone soon. to any event is determined them. Taylor County Habitat for who has items they might by the size of the meeting Needless to say, Humanity at its yard sale want to add give us a call. room and then calculating she was mistaken and slated Saturday, Oct. 3. We are so thankful to six feet to allow social received injuries that were The event will be held at people who have already distancing for each impossible to repair as I the 203 East Drew Street contributed items to us,” participant. looked on helplessly. office. she said. she added. SGCC has received My granddaughter “We have quite a few Habitat is currently The successful applicant several inquiries and Samantha and I said good- holiday decorations and reviewing the applications must be able to pay the interest-free mortgage some have resulted in bye to her at the vet’s office dishes,” said Executive of three families who reservations being made. as we mercifully “let her Director Karol Newport have qualified to this payments, point which include Citizens have missed go.” I have said goodbye Barr. “This would be a good in the process to be the amounts for insurance having the community to my pets in the past, but time for early Christmas owners of a home to be and ad valorem taxes, she center available for their never like this and it really planning at really good built in Steinhatchee, Barr explained. special events. hurts. prices.” said. Additionally, they If you wish to rent the I still have two dogs, She added that many “We hope to have the must meet the Habitat Shady Grove Community Bo and Daizee. They miss generous community family selected by mid- requirements for health Center, please call Cindy Sassy too. members have donated September so we can and safety needs of family items to be sold to help begin the construction,” members. The Shady Grove Taylor at (850) 584-3795. Christmas parade Community Center has canceled reopened and is now The Shady Grove available for rent. Citizens Council regrets we will be unable to hold the A favorite side dish Shady Grove Community annual Christmas event and Center available for rent parade this year. The Shady Grove The event had its start in SWAMP CABBAGE Citizens Council (SGCC) 2010, and after 10 years, we Continued from page 4 received word from the Sassy are disappointed not to be Taylor County Board of able continue with the fun- cabbage agree it is tasty. As incoming settlers County Commissioners to RIP Sassy filled day this year. reopen the Shady Grove Sassy (my 10-pound mini Maybe next year...we are learned about swamp Community Center with Italian greyhound) followed hopeful. cabbage and began some stipulations. me wherever I went, lay at That’s all the news for experimenting with it, it Due to the current my feet or in my lap when now. became a favorite side Executive Order from I was sitting, cried when I Lord willing, I’ll see you dish, especially in sparsely Governor Ron DeSantis, had to leave her. back here soon. populated areas where the sabal (or cabbage) palmetto was more prevalent. In modern times, swamp cabbage can still be found on the menus of restaurants serving traditional Southern cooking. It is typically prepared by slicing up the heart of a section of palmetto trunk, called a “boot,” and then stewing it with spices and salt pork or some other seasoning meat. The finished product is grayish-green in color, and Once enough layers have been removed from pairs well with fried fish, the “boot,” the remaining outer layers may pork or other traditional be removed with a sharp knife. Here we see a Florida entrees. Lafayette County woman working her way down Swamp cabbage can also to the edible flesh of the boot, which she then be enjoyed raw, and often will slice into a bowl of cool water. The water appears in salads by the temporarily prevents the swamp cabbage from more refined name of “heartturning brown (photo 1983). of palm.” Many Florida palm salad served with been cleared away from the communities consider fresh fruit and a scoop “boot,” the weight of the swamp cabbage something of pistachio ice cream remaining attached fronds worth celebrating. is a favorite traditional will cause it to break away Each year at the Florida restaurant menu item. from the tree. Forest Festival in Perry, Tasty as swamp cabbage The outer layers of the locals celebrate their may be, the cooking and “boot” are tough, bitter, forestry heritage with a eating of it is the easy part. and inedible. Once enough parade, fireworks, liveCutting through layers of layers have been removed music and the world’s tough palmetto fibers to getfrom the “boot,” the largest free fish fry. to the edible “boot” without remaining outer layers may In the festival’s early damaging the tender be removed with a sharp years, the menu included flesh inside is knife. much more swamp cabbage. difficult. First, youAre youmust ready to try Down south in Hendry chop away the “straps,” this Florida delicacy? County, residents of which are actually the bases Whether it’s eaten raw on LaBelle hold a festival each of the fronds or leaves of a salad or boiled down year devoted to nothing the tree. This must be done with a generous helping of but swamp cabbage, even at an angle so that the axe seasoning meat and black choosing a Swamp Cabbage does not become lodged in pepper, Florida’s state tree Queen to reign over the the inner “boot,” which can is both beautiful and a tasty festivities. spoil the tender flesh inside. treat with a long and storied In Cedar Key, heart of Once the straps have past.

Sports A-8 Perry News-Herald September 4-5, 2020 Bulldogs face Florida High in season opener The Taylor County High the Bulldogs’ next head Cowboys, Class 3A state “We are making School (TCHS) varsity football coach in January. runner-up Florida High and discipline a focus, so we football team will kick off Taylor County Bulldogs Metcalf takes over for Wakulla County, who made can cut out penalties and the 2020 season tonight, Superintendent of Schools it to the state semifinals in mental mistakes,” Metcalf as first-year Head Coach Over the Past 5 Years Dr. Danny Glover Jr., Class 5A. added. Eddie Metcalf leads the • 2015 (6-6) second round/regional finals -- lost who stepped in to serve“Our kids are looking “As coaches, we are Bulldogs out of the locker as interim coach for most forward to the tests we extremely proud of our to Trinity Christian Academy, 51-0 of last season after former will be facing this year, as players for challenging room for the first time• 2016 (5-6) first round/regional semifinal -- lost when they host the Florida Head Coach Maurice Belser our ultimate goal is to win each other every day in High Seminoles at Dorsett to Trinity Christian Academy, 64-16 unexpectedly resigned a championship. We have practice in order to become Stadium beginning at 7:30 • 2017 (8-4) second round/regional finals -- lost during an “emergency been focusing on everyone the best we can possibly p.m. to Florida High, 56-43 parent meeting” at the start doing their assigned tasks be. We are becoming a The Bulldogs are coming • 2018 (7-6) third round/regional finals -- lost to of the 2019 season and focusing on the next family, where the TEAM is off of a 7-4 season in which Florida High, 30-22 Metcalf looks to lead the play if we don’t,” Metcalf more important than ME,” they advanced to the third Bulldogs to their fourth said. Metcalf said. round of the playoffs just • 2019 (7-4) third round/regional finals -- lost to straight winning season, as two wins from the state Blountstown, 27-21 Taylor County has advanced championship, falling to to at least the second round eventual state runner-up of the playoffs the last three Blountstown, 27-21 in theFour-star Ahmari Harvey and seven touchdowns. years. regional finals. will anchor the Seminoles Florida High compiled a Metcalf joined the Taylor Taylor County will kick defense after committing 12-2 record in 2019, losing County coaching staff off the 2020 season against to Auburn University just one game in the regular several games into the arch-rival Florida High, earlier this month. Harvey season to eventual Class 1A season last year and served who has edged out Taylor recorded 58 solo tackles state champion Madison as the Bulldogs defensiveFind the right color County in four consecutive and 36 assists last season County, 37-8. coordinator. meetings. while managing to snag six Florida High’s only other “We, as a team, are The Bulldogs will seek interceptions and force four loss came in the Class excited to finally be playing.of water for the bite to notch a huge victory fumbles. 3A state championshipWe have been training since in week one and end aThe Seminoles will also game against Chaminade-June 1 in order to getBy readyPAT MCGRIFF reds and got one keeper and losing streak that datesuse Harvey on the offensive Madonna, who wonto compete with some of [email protected] one short, but also added back to the 2016 season. sideIn of the ball, as he the state title over the the best programs in North I guess I sound like a four trout to the box while in 2015, TCHS defeated themanaged to catch 40 passes Seminoles by a 35-20 Florida,” said Metcalf. broken record folks, but if it 3.0-3.5 feet of water. Seminoles, 32-24. last season for 672 yards final. All eight teams on the ain’t broke, don’t fix it! We had to find the right Taylor County will have varsity Bulldogs’ eight- We had our limit of trout color of water, as we fished a familiar face wearing the game schedule made the measuring up to 20 inches over an hour before we headsets on the sidelines playoffs in 2019, including on Tuesday, mostly in 4.5caught our first keeper. 2020 this season, after Metcalf the Class 1A State to 5.5 feet of water using The water temperature was selected to serve as Champion Madison County live pinfish under Back Baywas around 84-85 degrees. Thunders. We will catch them again TCHS TCHS golf team We went in shallow for this weekend. GOLF SCHEDULE will tee-off 2020 F 4 High 3:39 AM 3.6 Tu 8 High 5:11 AM 3.4 Date Opponent Site 4 Low 10:08 AM 0.7 8 Low 12:35 PM 0.8 9/8 Branford QHCC against Branford 4 High 3:46 PM 3.8 8 High 6:33 PM 3.0 9/9 Maclay/Florida High PGCC 4 Low 10:31 PM 0.5 W 9 Low 12:29 AM 1.3 Sa 5 High 4:02 AM 3.6 9 High 5:42 AM 3.3 9/10 Branford PGCC The Taylor County High is a junior. School (TCHS) golf team The four freshmen 5 Low 10:42 AM 0.7 9 Low 1:33 PM 0.8 9/14 Madison/Mayo PGCC will begin the 2020 season include: Jaret Fuller, 5 High 4:21 PM 3.7 9 High 7:48 PM 2.7 9/15 Branford/Bell/Union QHCC next Tuesday against Denton Wiggins, Tucker 5 Low 10:55 PM 0.7 Th10 Low 1:17 AM 1.6 Branford, as they will Wiles and Dylan Martin.Su 6 High 4:23 AM 3.6 10 High 6:22 AM 3.2 9/21 Madison MGCC travel to Lake City to play The Bulldogs are 6 Low 11:15 AM 0.7 10 Low 3:00 PM 0.9 9/22 Branford QHCC at Quail Heights Country scheduled to host both 6 High 4:58 PM 3.5 10 High 9:34 PM 2.6 9/28 Madison MGCC Club. Maclay and Florida High Reggie Wentworth will next Wednesday at 4 6 p.m. Low 11:22 PM 0.9 F 11 Low 2:27 AM 1.8 9/29 Branford QHCC begin his second season as in Perry, which will be their M 7 High 4:46 AM 3.5 11 High 7:25 AM 3.1 10/1 Madison/Mayo PGCC head coach and will lead first match of the season 7 Low 11:52 AM 0.7 11 Low 4:38 PM 0.8 a squad that features three at Perry Golf and Country 10/6 Florida High Southwood returning players from last Club (PGCC) beginning at 7 High 5:40 PM 3.2 11 High 11:08 PM 2.8 10/12 District Tournament QHCC year’s team, as well as four 4 p.m. 7 Low 11:52 PM 1.1 freshmen. All regular season QHCC - Quail Heights Country Club The returning players matches are slated to begin PGCC - Perry Golf & Country Club include two seniors, Kadynat 4 p.m. until the district FEED TIMES MGCC - Madison Golf & Country Club Puhl and Tyler Knight,tournament, as which is still well as Jayce Calhoun, who yet to be determined. Minor Major Minor Major Lady Bulldog volleyball squads go 4 8:28 AM 1:51 AM 8:50 PM 2:12 PM 5 9:21 AM 2:32 AM 9:18 PM 2:52 PM to Mayo for season’s first matches 6 10:14 AM 3:13 AM 9:48 PM 3:33 PM 7 11:07 AM 3:54 AM 10:20 PM 4:16 PM The Taylor County High Bulldogs this season will The 2020 varsity Lady Thursday, when they will 8 12:01 PM 4:38 AM 10:56 PM 5:00 PM School (TCHS) Lady be: Journey Brown, Sarah Bulldogs’ roster includes: host Hilliard. Bulldogs’ volleyball squads Couey, Delaney Loyed, Ayonna Carter, Trista The JV squad will tip 9 ---- 5:24 AM 12:58 PM 5:48 PM are both ready to begin Riley Mathis, Jah’Briya Knowles, Lexy Latham, things off at 5 p.m., with the their seasons next Tuesday Thomas, Naundra Rebecca Shoaff, Malayshia varsity squad scheduled for 10 11:35 PM 6:13 AM 1:54 PM 6:38 PM in Mayo against Lafayette Washington, Skylar Brown, White, Kinsey Goodman, a 6 p.m. tip-off. 11 12:21 AM 7:04 AM 2:50 PM 7:31 PM County. Macey Dean, Alana Hall, Na’Khiyah Britt, Addison The TCHS JV volleyball Mallory Folsom, Paris Carter, Adrianna Carter, squad is slated to tip off at 5 Austin and Hannah Shiver. Hayden Durham, Ella p.m., while the varsity team The JV is scheduled Goodman, Hannah Harvey will play following the to play a full 11-game and Emma Kirkland. conclusion of the JV match. schedule that mirrors the The Lady Bulldogs’ first Representing the JV Lady varsity schedule. home match will be next A-9 Perry News-Herald September 4-5, 2020

Parade route will have ‘family viewing spaces’ FESTIVAL PARADE continuing to work to make passing out anything, route of the parade. festival board said in its Tree Parade, the ultimate sure the King Tree Parade including candy or Festival officials have statement. “Both pageants success of these events, Continued from page 1 is seen as an example of promotional materials, to pointed out that the have safety plans in place as well as the safety every board member and how to hold an event safely spectators along the parade southern half of the route to ensure the health of the of everyone involved, every festival volunteer to and responsibly in light of route. They will also be has traditionally been participants and volunteers. depends on people taking ensure that their faith was COVID-19.” required to stay within the less utilized in past years, Although a live audience responsible actions in light not misplaced. According to festival driving lanes of Jefferson and they are encouraging is not possible, plans are of the ongoing outbreak. “Although we understand representatives, parade Street in order to maintain everyone to spread out more underway to stream them “The Florida Forest that circumstances with the applications are now separation from spectators. to ensure proper distancing. online for the community to Festival has always been coronavirus are changing available, and the As for spectators, the Additionally, the festival watch. about celebrating the on an almost daily basis, at applications instruct festival will delineate is prohibiting food, “We also hope to host a forests of our state, but at its this time, we are planning to everyone participating in “family viewing spaces” beverage and novelty sales drive-in fireworks display core, it has also been about host the King Tree Parade the parade to follow the along the parade route along the parade route. on the evening of Saturday, celebrating the community on Saturday, Oct. 24. event safety plan. “where family units can “The parade will follow Oct. 24. Due to the of Taylor County. This “We have already For participants, the plan stand and be socially the Florida Forest Festival guidelines in place, we will has been an event that has announced many of the states that the festival will distanced from adjacent Queen pageant on Saturday, be seeking approval of our brought us closer together safety measures that adhere to the city’s face family units.” These spaces Oct. 3, and the Little King safety plan for that event each October, and we hope will be in place for the covering policy. will be marked on the and Queen Pageant on next week. that continues this year, and parade, including family Additionally, participants ground along the entire Saturday, Oct. 10,” the “Just like with the King into the future.” viewing spaces, and we are will be prohibited from Final hearing set for Sept. 14 BUDGET HEARING 14, the commission will hold a second budget hearing, Continued from page 1 again at 5:01 p.m., during The board held two budget which commissioners will workshops on July 20 and vote on the final budget and July 27, followed by a special tax rates. meeting on Wednesday, Both hearings will be July 29, during which the held virtually due to the commissioners voted on the coronavirus (COVID-19) proposed millage rates. The outbreak. Video of the commission can lower rates hearing can be viewed online from the level approved in at https://www.facebook. July, but it cannot raise them. com/taylor.bocc. Next week’s hearing is The public can also set for Tuesday at 5:01 p.m., call the conference line at during which the board 1-917-900-1022 (access will vote on the tentative code 32347#) to listen to property tax millage rates. the meeting and provide Then, on Monday, Sept. comments. School cases listed STUDENTS three positive students; Continued from page 1 no quarantined staff; and three quarantined staff; one positive student; students. two quarantined staff; and There were no reported four quarantined students. cases or quarantines for the • Taylor County Middle Taylor Alternative School Schools: one positive staff; (TAS) or Steinhatchee one positive student; no School. quarantined staff; and fiveThe dashboard can quarantined students. be found at: https:// • Taylor County High taylorcounty.schoolinsites. School: no positive staff; com/coronavirus. ‘Back the Blue’ rally is Sat. Congressman Dr. Neal Dunn and Florida House Representative Jason Shoaf will join the Taylor County Republicans at a “Back-the-Blue” rally this Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to honor local law enforcement officers and first responders. The event, sponsored by the Taylor County Republicans, will be held at the old Wendy’s restaurant on Byron Butler Parkway. Republican Florida Senate Marva Preston candidate and Regional Engagement Coordinator Bea Thomas are also scheduled to attend.

A-10 Perry News-Herald Entertainment September 4-5, 2020 ‘The New Mutants’ has a lot of UNDER THE characters, but not much depth MARQUEE One hundred and seventy-three days. Nine Braga, “Queen of the South”), who tells her days shy of six months. That’s how long I she’s there to figure out what her mutant went without going to a movie theater due to powers are and how to control them. By MARK VIOLA the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The other patients include Rahne (Maisie Like everything else concerning the virus, Williams, “Game of Thrones”), Illyana opinions are mixed on the safety of going to (Anya Taylor-Joy, “Split”), Sam (Charlie Tallahassee’s Regal movie theater is now a movie now that theaters are back open. I’m Heaton, “Stranger Things”) and Roberto not here to advocate one way (Henry Zaga, “Teen Wolf”). or the other, but I will say the Strange things start open as well, and also requiring masks feeling of normalcy it brought happening to the teens, and me was a wonderful boost to the facility’s façade begins to Tallahassee’s AMC 20 has been open for masks at all times while in the lobby, my mental health. crack as they discover why two weekends, and now Regal Governor’s hallways and restrooms,” the website states. There were 24 people they’re really there. Square is open as well. “As per our terms of admission, any guest who had reserved tickets for My biggest issue with this So, like I did with AMC, here is a rundown not complying with our policies shall be the showing of “The New movie is the fact that there’s of the company’s safety measures that asked to leave. Guests will be welcome to Mutants” I went to, roughly no mystery. I figured out have been put in place due to the ongoing return once they are compliant.” 10% of the auditorium’s basically what was going on coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Guests will be encouraged to proceed to maximum occupancy. No one in the first 10 to 15 seconds. Auditoriums their auditorium as soon as possible, and was within 10 or so feet of There’s some decently creepy “Guests will be required to wear face exit the theatre in a timely manner at the me, and everyone I saw was imagery, and some solid ideas, masks at all times while in the auditoriums,” conclusion of their movie. wearing a mask. So was I. but the movie is never really the company states on its website. “Masks Wall mounted sanitizer dispensers will be Because I went, I can now scary because we know what’s can be removed inside the auditorium only available on either side of the main entrance. tell you about “The New causing everything. And, it’s while eating and drinking. Employees Concessions Mutants,” which sadly isn’t a terribly good not like I figured out a great secret. The film monitor auditoriums throughout each Like at AMC, menu options at the movie. never tries to hide it. performance as standard practice. Where concession stand will be reduced to help cut The final film in Fox’s X-Men cinematic There is also some odd editing, resulting socially unacceptable behavior is observed, down on lines, and self-service condiments universe, “The New Mutants” tries to do in several moments where a character goes including the non-wearing of a mask, this will not be available. something different from its predecessors, through something traumatic and the next will be addressed with the patron.” “Along with the ability to purchase tickets and I appreciate that. The idea of combining time we see them, everything is fine again. Where reserved seating is available, two in advance on the Regal mobile app, guests a comic book adaptation with a horror film Overall, the lack of tension and the empty seats will be maintained between now have the ability to purchase concession sounds great on paper, but the execution complete absence of mystery results in the groups to maintain social-distancing during items too from the app when in-theatre,” the leaves a lot to be desired, resulting in an film feeling light with very few stakes. I the movie. website states. average comic book movie and a middling, give “The New Mutants” credit for doing “At theatres where performances are non- For more information, visit www. at best, horror flick. something different from the other X-Men reserved, you will be requested to leave two regmovies.com. The story focuses primarily on Danielle films before it, but all we end up with is a seats between groups,” the website states. Also, as with anything these days, if you Moonstar (Blu Hunt, “The Originals”), a different kind of average. Unless things have changed, the Tallahassee don’t feel well or have a fever, stay home. teenager whose entire town is destroyed in The movie is rated PG-13 for violent Regal does not offer reserved seating. And, in case you’re wondering, there is the film’s opening minutes by some unseen content, some disturbing/bloody images, Lobby still no word on the CMX front, including its force. Waking up, Danielle finds herself in some strong language, thematic elements “Guests will be required to wear face Tallahassee Fallschase location. some sort of facility run by Dr. Reyes (Alice and suggestive material. this weekend in theaters, on streaming and vod

In Theaters To be perfectly honest,as “Trolls Worlds Tour,” his nearly incomprehensible winning, the coach who has high school student who Last weekend delivered I know very little aboutwhiles other films were sold but simultaneously never won a championship is spending her summer the first “nationwide”the film’s story, whichdirectly is to various streaming mesmerizing “Synecdoche, in his career and the team at the aquarium where her film release in moreexactly than how Nolan likes it.services. “Mulan” is the New York.” In his newest captain who wants to go pro. father works. There she five months in the Basically, form the main characteronly example to date of film, we follow a young Outside the stadium, the meets two brothers, Umi of “The New Mutants.”(John David Washington, a studio attempting a woman (Jessie Buckley, world moves on, but inside, and Sora, whom her father I used the quote marks“BlacKkKlansman”) is combination of the two, “Fargo”) who travels with everything revolves around tells her were raised by around nationwide trying to save the world,and the only film to boast a her new boyfriend (Jesse the next 90 minutes. dugongs (relatives of the because, based on reports,and his only clue is the$30 price tag. Now, granted, Plemons, “The Irishman”) The film is rated TV-MA. manatees). The three teens somewhere around 62% ofword “Tenet.” There’s alsounlike “Trolls World Tour,” to meet his parents (Toni Peacock seem to share some sort the country’s theaters weresome sort of time travel, whichor cost $20 for a two- Collette, “Hereditary,” and “Anthony” is a drama of connection to a series open last weekend. In theat least time manipulation.day rental, this is more akin David Thewlis, “Wonder based on real events. of supernatural events all world before coronavirus Delayed twice due to theto purchasing a digital copy Woman”), despite the fact Well, to a degree, it is. centered around the world’s (COVID-19), the film’s outbreak,$7 “Tenet” made that you watch as long as that, as the title suggests, In 2005, 18-year-old oceans. The film is available million debut would haveits debut overseas lastyou want. On that subject, I she’s thinking of ending Anthony Walker (Toheeb on VOD as well as Blu-ray been considered abject weekend, earning more thancan’t confirm it at this time, things. Once at his parents’ Jimoh, “The Feed”) was and DVD. failure, but now, it’s the$50 million. Now it arrivesbut there are some reports house, however, she begins murdered in an unprovoked, The movie is not rated. highest return since Marchin the United States. Juststating that “Mulan” could to question everything she racially motivated “Critical Thinking” is 14. how much it will make become is available to all thought she knew about him attack in Liverpool, the directorial debut for Saddled with middling anybody’s guess, but there’sDisney+ customers as soon -- and herself. The trailer is England. Directed by actor John Leguizamo reviews (see mine above)not another major filmas December. downright unsettling, and Terry McDonough (“The (“John Wick”), who also and the fact that both 20threlease scheduled until the In case you’re not aware, frankly, I have no idea what Expanse”), the film looks stars in this film based on Century Fox’s X-Men first weekend of October,“Mulan” is the live-action Kaufman has in store for us. at the impact of his death a true story of the Miami franchise and the studiowhen “Wonder Woman remake of its 1998 animated I’m not going to lie, this is by imagining what his life Jackson High School itself ceased to exist more1984” is set to debut, sofilm based on a Chinese likely not a movie for most would have been had he not chess team back in the late than a year prior to its“Tenet” has time to earnfolktale about a young girl people, but if you’re looking been murdered. I can’t think 1990s. Mario Martinez release, the film was alwaysWarner Bros. enough money(Yifei Liu, “The Forbidden for something unique, of another film with such a (Leguizamo) believes his going to have a hard timeto make a theatrical releaseKingdom”) who disguises Kaufman always delivers premise, at least not based students can compete on finding an audience. worth Add it. herself as a man in order to that. on a real person (and not a the national level, even if in concerns over the safety The film is rated PG-13save her father from forced The film is rated R for major historical figure). The nobody else does, including of heading to the moviefor intense sequences ofconscription. Although language including some film was originally released their parents and his theater amidst the ongoingviolence and action, somemany of Disney’s live- sexual references. on BBC in England, and superiors at his inner-city outbreak, and $7 million issuggestive references and action remakes have been “Love, Guaranteed” now makes its U.S. debut on school. We’ve seen other probably not a bad outcomebrief strong language. near carbon copies of the is about lawyer Peacock. Susan true stories like this, but that (or, at least not the worst). Disney+ originals, such as “Beauty (Rachael Leigh Cook,The movie is rated TV-14. doesn’t mean this one won’t But, if “The New This weekend delivers and the Beast” and “Lion “She’s All That”) “A andMost Beautiful be good. I have to admit, the Mutants” was the cinematicnot one, but two majorKing,” this one appears to her newest client, Thing Nick” is a documentarytrailer hooked me. equivalent of an appetizer,blockbusters. However, be going in quite a different (Damon Wayans Jr., about “Let’s the first African-The film is not rated. this weekend delivers the you’re not going to be ableroute, dropping both the Be Cops”), who American wants to high school“Robin’s Wish” is a main course in the formto see Disney’s live-actionmusical numbers and sue a dating websiterowing thatteam in the documentary United about the life, of Christopher Nolan’s “Mulan” in theaters, at leastMulan’s dragon sidekick guarantees love. But,States, as formed 20 career years and untimely death of “Tenet.” More theaters not here in the United States.(voice by Eddie Murphy in the case heats up,ago soconsisting do of famed young comedian and actor are expected to be openFor that, you’re going tothe original). The trailers Susan and Nick’s men feelings from the West RobinSide Williams, of who died in for the Labor Day holidayhave to turn to Disney+,have looked beautiful, and for each other. Chicago. When The I team brought2014 by suicide. In addition than last weekend, withbut even then it’s going it’s to a shame that American was watching the together trailer, I people fromto celebrating his life and Regal Cinema’s Tallahassee cost you extra. If you’re audiences a won’t get a couldn’t help but different get a neighborhoods bit work, and the documentary also location among those Disney+ subscriber, you chance to see it in theaters. of a Hallmark Channelrival gangsvibe, and gavesets out them to put his death in freshly re-opened. (To seecan pay $29.99 for premium The film is rated PG-13 and then I founda combined out that purpose. context, Now, specifically the fact more about the company’saccess, which lets you watchfor sequences of violence. writers Elizabeth Hacketttwo decades later, that they Williams was apparently safety measures, see thethe movie as many times as Netflix and Hilary Galanoy return wrote to the water battlingto showa degenerative story above.) you want, as long as you “I’m Thinking of Ending the 2013 film that“Fir they Crazy,” haven’t lostbrain what illness that no one, I often describe Nolan asmaintain your Disney+ Things” is the latest film which aired on, youthey guessed learned back inincluding their himself, knew he a modern-day Spielberg, subscription. from writer/director Charlie it, the Hallmark Channel.teens. was fighting. Lewy body someone who can produce Since the coronavirus Kaufman, one of the most This film is notThe yetdocumentary rated. is dementiarated can cause fear, an incredibly entertaining outbreak shut down movieunique filmmakers working “The Match” (“LaTV-MA. paranoia and confusion. The summer blockbuster that theaters in March, studiostoday. As a writer, he gave Partita”) is an ItalianVideo On Demand goal of the documentary is will also happen to pickhave been trying differentus such films as “Being sports film that follows“Children of a the Sea” to bring renewed awareness up an Academy Awardways to both get their filmsJohn Malkovich,” “Eternal variety of characters is and a Japanese animeof the disease in the hopes nomination for Best Picture.into audiences’ hands andSunshine of the Spotless stories, all centred film around from Studio that4 °C Williams’ death can Nolan’s many films includemake enough money in theMind” and “Adaptation.” a championship soccer(“Tekkonkinkreet”) and ultimately help others, “The Dark Knight” trilogy,process. Some have goneAnd then, when he sits in match. The people wedirector meet Ayumu Watanabe fulfilling his “last wish.” “Inception,” “Interstellar,” the premium video-on- the director’s chair, we get include the team’s president(“Space Brothers”). The The documentary is not “Dunkirk” and “Memento.” demand (VOD) route, suchhis unfiltered vision, such as who bet everything onstory themfollows Ruka, a juniorrated. A-11 Perry News-Herald September 4-5, 2020 CLASSIFIED ADS Published each Wednesday and Friday. Deadline for Wednesday: Monday by 5 p.m. Deadline for Friday: Wednesday by 5 p.m. Call (850) 584-5513 or email classifi[email protected] Classifieds Small ads...big deals! MISCELLANEOUS HELP LEGALS WANTED WE BUY beginning at 6:30 p.m. The results Governing Board Meetings unless lying and being and situated in the address of which is Post Office Scrap Metal and Junk Cars. of the district’s required annual otherwise announced. All dates, Taylor County, Florida, which is more Box 620, Perry, Florida 32348. The (850) 838-5865. BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE safety review in conjunction with times and locations are subject to particularly described as follows: names and addresses of the personal the Florida Safe Schools Assessment change. Please view our website at COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST representative and the personal RC AND MORE is now accepting applications for two positions: a Tool (FSSAT) will be reviewed and mysuwanneeriver.com for the most CORNER OF THE NW ¼ OF NW ¼ OF representative’s attorney are set delivery/warehouse position and a discussed. Present will be School current information. All meetings are SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, forth below. FOR RENT sales position. Background check Board Members: Darren Driver, Jeff open to the public. RANGE 7 EAST, TAYLOR COUNTY, All creditors of the decedent and other and drug test required. No phone Walker, Marion McCray, Amanda Suwannee River Water Management FLORIDA, THENCE RUN N 87 DEG persons having claims or demands calls. Apply in person at 1225 S. Hickman, and Taylor McGrew. District Governing Board Meeting 55’42” E ALONG THE FORTY ACRE against decedent’s estate on whom Jefferson Street in Perry. Also present will be: Dates (October 2020-September LINE 716 FEET; THENCE RUN S 1 DEG a copy of this notice is required to SERVILLA MOTEL Robert Edwards, Superintendent of 2021) 20’18” E 476.50 FEET TO A POINT ON be served must file their claims with Weekly rate only $150 Schools • 10/13/2020 THE NORTHERLY BANK OF SPRING this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 Big room, walk-in shower, Wi-Fi, SEEKING DEPENDABLE Leenette McMillan-Fredriksson, Board • 11/10/2020 WARRIOR CREEK FOR THE POINT MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE flat screen TVs, nice quiet place. CONSTRUCTION HELP. Any Attorney • 12/8/2020 OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN N 1 FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE construction or electrical Gerald Powers, Director of Safety & • 1/12/2021 DEG 20’18” W 227.50 FEET; THENCE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF Call (850) 838-7549 experience is a plus. Must have Mental Health • 2/9/2021 RUN N 87 DEG 55’42” E 185.00 SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE or (850) 584-5330. high school diploma or equivalent, Joey Pearson, Director of Support • 3/9/2021 FEET; THENCE RUN S 1 DEG 20’18” E ON THEM. 8/19-9/18 must be willing to travel, possess Services • 4/13/2021 262.81 FEET; THENCE RUN S 87 DEG All other creditors of the decedent a valid driver’s license with a clean Stewart Hancock, LHS Principal • 5/11/2021 55’42” W 70.00 FEET; THENCE RUN and other persons having claims or NAFEE CAMPGROUND driving record and transportation. Stephen Clark, LES Principal • 6/8/2021 S 1 DEG 20’18” E 90.35 FEET TO A demands against decedent’s estate Lot rent $100 weekly Brian Lamb, Lafayette County Sheriff • 7/13/2021 POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BANK OF must file their claims with this court Drug testing required. SEND Jacquelyn Knight, LHS School • 8/10/2021 SPRING WARRIOR CREEK; THENCE WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE or $350 monthly RESUME VIA EMAIL. To request Resource Deputy • 9/14/2021: *(Board Meeting: 3:00 RUN N 66 DEG 40’43” W 87.00 FEET; OF THIS NOTICE. Electric, wifi, public shower, an employment application, email: Jay Harris, LES School Resource PM - First Public Hearing on FY 2021- THENCE RUN N 20 DEG 50’26” E ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN laundry room, nice quiet place. [email protected]. 10/2 Deputy 2022 Tentative Millage and Budget: 33.00 FEET; THENCE RUN N 54 DEG THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN Call (850) 838-7549. Per Florida Statutes, Executive 5:05 PM) 34’38” W 51.36 FEET; THENCE RUN N SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA 8/19-9/18 CHECK STATION OPERATOR Sessions are closed to the public. • 9/27/2021-MONDAY: *(Board 34 DEG 29’20” E 12.57 FEET; THENCE PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER The Florida Fish and Wildlife Meeting, Workshops, &/or Committee RUN N 43 DEG 00’36” W 21.95 FEET BARRED. Conservation Commission is now Meetings: 3:00 PM - Final Public TO THE POINT OF BEGNNING. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME HURRY! AGENDA Hearing on THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY hiring personnel for seasonal JUST NOW AVAILABLE LAFAYETTE COUNTY FY 2021-2022 Millage and Budget: THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR work at check stations during the 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT SCHOOL BOARD 5:05 PM) CHARLES F. HOBART AND VIRGINIA MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE upcoming Hunting Season. The SPECIAL SESSION, PUBLISH: no later than September I. JOHNSON BY DEED DATED MARCH OF DEATH IS BARRED. Won’t last long! check stations will operate on the SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 11, 2021 12, 1987, RECORDED IN OR BOOK RONNIE S. JACKSON Call (850) 584-6444 following dates: Archery from TO: Lafayette County School Board 230, PAGE 164, PUBLIC RECORDS OF 410 Worley Way Text (352) 232-6691 September 26 through October 11, FROM: Robert Edwards, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA. Perry, FL 32347 E-mail: [email protected] 2020; Muzzleloader from October Superintendent of Schools IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE This action has been filed against ANGELA M. BALL, Attorney for 9/11 SUBJECT: Special Session, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND you and you are required to serve a Petitioner 30 through November 1, 2020, September 10, 2020 in the Lafayette FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA copy of your written defense, if any FL BAR NO.: 0796557 General Gun from November WOODRIDGE APARTMENTS High School Cafeteria beginning at CASE NO.: 2020-352-CA upon Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ray Curtis, Post Office Box 734 7 through November 22, 2020; 6:00 PM. CDC guidelines on social SPRING WARRIOR FISH CAMP, LLC, The Curtis Law Firm, P.A., 103 North Perry, Florida 32348 Accepting applications for 1, 2 Youth Turkey from March 13 and distancing will be practiced during the Plaintiff, v. FOYCE C. POSEY, LILLIE Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347, DATES OF PUBLICATION: and 3 BR HC and Non-HC 14, 2021, and Spring Turkey duration of the session. MERLE WEBSTER, STANLEY CARY within thirty days after the first(850) 584-8960 accessible apartments. HUD from March 20 through April 4, CALL TO ORDER POSEY, and SANDRA POSEY BECK, publication of this notice, August 28, vouchers considered. Call (850) 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA if alive, and, if dead, Defendants’ 2021. Positions are available in 2020, and to file the original with 584-5668. 709 W. Church St., 2. ACTION ITEMS unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, the Clerk of the Court either before $500 Taylor County. Starting pay rate is Perry, FL 32348. TDD 711. Equal 2.01 Approve 2020-2021 Annual grantees, judgment creditors, and all service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or Housing Opportunity. $8.56/hour. Please apply in person Financial Report other parties claiming by, through, immediately thereafter otherwise a REWARD WA at the Big Bend Field Office (663 under, or against Defendants; the default will be entered against you for Plantation Rd.) during one of the TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, the relief demanded in the Complaint. COMMISSIONERS anticipates grantees, and judgment creditors WITNESS my hand and seal of this For information FOR RENT: Looking for a long- scheduled times: Wednesday (8 applying for a Rebuild Florida General of Defendants, deceased, and all Court on August 26, 2020. leading to the term resident for camper pavilion a.m.–10 a.m.), Thursday (2 p.m–4 p.m.), or Friday (11 a.m.–1 p.m.). Infrastructure Program (GIP) Round other parties claiming by, through, Annie Mae Murphy site on Beach Road. Call (850) 1 funding which is available in the under, or against Defendants; and CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT arrest and As a safety measure, applicants 838-6077. amount of one-hundred fifty million all unknown natural persons if alive, By Marti Lee, As Deputy Clerk conviction of the F and FWC employees are required ($1,500,000) provided by the U. S. and, if dead or not known to be dead to wear a mask or face covering Department of Housing and Urban or alive, their several and respective IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD person(s) who during the application process. Development (HUD) to assist the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR burglarized 1736 SERVICES State of Florida with necessary grantees, and judgment creditors, or TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA Please call (850) 838-9027 if you Courtney Road on have any questions. expenses related to mitigation other parties claiming by, through, PROBATE DIVISION 9/18 activities and projects in the Most or under those unknown natural CASE #19-420CP July 10. Stolen C&R Lawn Service, LLC Impacted Areas (MID) from the persons; the several and respective IN RE: The Estate of effects of the declared major Storm unknown assigns, successors in DAVID JACKSON SR. items include: Affordable lawn service for all your POSITIONS AVAILABLE at North Events in 2016 and 2017. This interest, trustees, or any other Decedent. guns, ammo and needs. No jobs too big or Florida College, Madison FL: funding will be administered by the person claiming by, through, under, NOTICE TO CREDITORS small. Hedge triming and brush Full-time nurse faculty (11-month Florida Department of Economic or against any corporation or other The administration of the estate tools. clearning now available. Call for a position), Masters preferred, BSN Opportunity (FDEO) and can only legal entity named as a defendant; of DAVID JACKSON SR., deceased, Contact the free estimate. (850) 843-3744. required. See www.nfc.edu for be used for selected projects that and all claimants, persons or parties, whose date of death was February 12/11 details.9/18 are directly related to long-term natural or corporate, or whose exact 10th, 1996, File #19-402CP, is Taylor County mitigation. Applications are due legal status is unknown, claiming pending in the Circuit Court for Taylor Sheriff’s Office JOE COXWELL WELDING LLC THE TAYLOR COASTAL no later than September 14, 2020. under any of the above named or County, Florida, Probate Division, Applications will be ranked in a described Defendants or parties, Welding Fabrication & Repair WATER & SEWER DISTRICT Mobile Service. (850) 843-3500. competitive process with additional Defendants. HAS AN OPENING ON OUR JC amounts in subsequent years in NOTICE OF ACTION COMMISSION BOARD. similar competitive application cycles. TO: FOYCE C. POSEY and all parties Taylor Coastal Water and Sewer Taylor County intends to submit claiming interests by, through, under District has two (2) openings an application for the Steinhatchee or against Defendant(s) FOYCE C. on its governing Board of Flooding Mitigation Project which will POSEY and all parties having or Commissioners. These are assist in alleviating ongoing flooding claiming to have any right, title or volunteer positions. Potential in the area and improve the resiliency interest in the property herein. commissioners must complete an of the community of Steinhatchee. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an The County anticipates requesting action has been commenced against application, must own property funding assistance in the amount of you to quiet title on real property, within the District’s boundaries $1,638,000. This project has been and must solemnly swear that they selected due to the serious flooding are a registered voter within the Steinhatchee has faced in recent State of Florida. Each opening is years resulting from coastal weather to serve the remainder of a term and heavy rain events. This program that began on May 3, 2020 and will is intended to benefit residents end on May 3, 2024. Commission in Low to Moderate Income (LMI) meetings are held on the 4th neighborhoods and applies primarily A TO Z LAWN AND to those areas identified as Most Tuesday of each month at the Impacted and Distressed (MID) in FARM SERVICES District Office at 3:00 P.M. Special Licensed and Insured the major disaster declarations of called meetings may also occur. Complete Lawn Services 2016 Hurricane Matthew and 2017 Tree trimming/removal, dump Interested parties may obtain an Hurricane Irma. truck services, harrowing, bush application from www.tcwsd.org/ The County has a 14 day public comment period from August 28, hog mowing, rake work, dirt applications. You may also pick up an application at the District Office 2020 to September 11, 2020. All leveling. Call (850) 838-5996 or questions and comments will be (850) 584-7972. located at 18820 Beach Road, Perry, FL 32348 or at the Taylor posted on the County website at AZ www.taylorcountygov.com. All County Administrative Complex questions and comments will also STEVE SMITH WELDING, located at 201 E. Green Street, be submitted to FDEO with the grant SANDBLASTING, HOME Perry, FL 32347. Once completed, application. Public comments as well REPAIRS AND LAWN CARE. you may return the application as obtaining additional information No job too small. 30+ years to either of the above mentioned may be made to Melody Cox, Grants Writer at 850-371-0377 or at melody. experience. Quality work for a locations. All requests will be submitted to the Taylor County [email protected] or to reasonable price. Call for a quote: Jami Evans at 850-838-3553 or at (850) 838-6551 (or 6552). Board of County Commissioners for appointment. Further [email protected]. Mrs. Evans and Ms. Cox are available from information may be obtained by 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday BAD WATER? calling (850) 578-3043. to answer any questions or receive Call Pure Water Pros any public comment information. All YARD SALES documents related to the application (352) 578-5096 as well as the completed application will be posted on the County website (850) 693-8844 at www.taylorcountygov.com. MOVING SALE Saturday, Pursuant to the American with Free H2O Analysis September 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 Disabilities Act, any persons St. Lic. #2632 p.m. 21131 Keaton Beach Drive. requiring special accommodations Furniture, home decor, house to participate in the public comment Insured linens and more. 9/4 period is asked to contact Jami Evans at 850-838-3553 by September 4, 2020 to enable the County to provide LEGALS reasonable accommodations at no HELP cost to the individual in need of the accommodation. WANTED AGENDA Additional information about this LAFAYETTE COUNTY program can be obtained at: https:// SCHOOL BOARD floridajobs.org/rebuildflorida/ TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF EXECUTIVE SESSION, mitigation/general-infrastructure COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 Job Vacancy Announcement. TO: Lafayette County School Board SUWANNEE RIVER WATER The job description and our FROM: Robert Edwards, MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 2-step application process can Superintendent of Schools NOTICE OF MEETINGS be found on our website at www. SUBJECT: School Board Executive NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the taylorcountygov.com or in the lobby Session, September 10, 2020 in Suwannee River Water Management of the County Annex. Applicants the Lafayette High School Cafeteria District will meet on the following must apply through Career Source. beginning at 6:30 p.m. CDC dates and times for our next Fiscal Taylor County is an EEO employer. guidelines on social distancing will be Year (October 2020-September Engineer - full-time. Roll-off practiced during the duration of the 2021). Board meetings will begin at Site Attendant - call-in. Library meeting. 9:00 a.m. at District Headquarters, unless otherwise noted. Committee Technician - full-time. HEOI - part- The School Board of Lafayette County, Florida will meet in Executive Session Meetings and Workshops (when time, solid waste. on Thursday, September 10, 2020 scheduled), will follow the A-12 Perry News-Herald September 4-5, 2020

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Cameron Upshaw Ajari Harris Kevis Thomas Jordan Tyler Cain Flowers Bulldogs kick off season tonight The Taylor County High High Seminoles to Dorsett County will play an abbreviated and returning starting sophomore as Florida High has edged out School (TCHS) football team will Stadium. eight-game schedule this year. QB Kevis Thomas. Taylor County in four consecutive kick off the 2020 season at 7:30 Under first-year Head CoachMetcalf and his coaching staff The Bulldogs will also field a matchups dating back to the 2016 p.m. this Friday night when the Eddie Metcalf, who led the will field a team from a 36-playerjunior varsity squad scheduled season. Bulldogs welcome the Florida Bulldog defense last year, Taylor varsity roster led by 10 seniors to play a five-game schedule Taylor in County last defeated 2020. the Seminoles in 2015, when the Taylor County will open the 2020 season looking for revenge, ➟ Please see page 3

First-year Head Coach Eddie Metcalf, who led the Bulldog defense last year, will lead the Bulldogs as they play an abbreviated eight-game schedule this year. 2020 Kick-off page 3

Javeion Harris Tra’vin Barnes Cecil Cobb JW Hudson Na’jeh Glanton ‘Dogs will travel to Wakulla County in week two BULLDOGS to Orlando Jones, 20-21 in the an athletic college scholarship. Class 5A state semifinals to endThe War Eagles have defeated Continued from page 2 up with a 13-1 record for the 2019 the Bulldogs in 10 of their last Bulldogs recorded a 32-24 victory. season. 11 matches, with Taylor’s lone Florida High heads into the Wakulla graduated 17 seniors 2020 season with high hopes after in 2019 – eight of which accepted ➟ Please see page 6 a 12-2 campaign in 2019. The Seminoles lost just one game in the regular season last year, falling to Madison County, 37-8 before making it all the way to the Class 3A state championship game against Chaminade- Madonna, who defeated Florida High 35-20 to capture the state title. The Seminoles’ defense will be anchored by four-star defensive back Ahmari Harvey, who committed to Auburn University earlier this month. Harvey recorded 58 solo tackles and 36 assists last season in addition to snagging six interceptions and forcing four fumbles. The Seminoles will also use Harvey on the offensive side of the ball, as he managed to catch 40 passes last season for 672 yards and seven touchdowns. In week #2, the Bulldogs will travel west to face Wakulla County starting at 7 p.m. in the War Eagles’ season opener. The War Eagles were undefeated during the regular season last year (10-0) before making a run deep into the playoffs, where they fell 2020 Kick-off page 4

Taylor County High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad (Front row, left to right): E’lise Island, Abigail Wynn, Jade Parker, Jenna Davis and Jakayla Sellers. (Middle row, left to right): Joanie MacNeill, Makyla Walker, Katie Lundy, Hope Murphy, Caroline Gray and Trinity Brown. (Back row, left to right): Makenzie McIntosh, Ayonna Thomas, Cayli Hamlin, Makayla Harris and Paige Hires. Coaches are Janet Johstono and Terri Murphy Home game tickets limited! The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs will take the field at Dorsett Stadium Friday, Sept. 4, for the first home game of the season, facing the Florida High Seminoles. Under the new COVID-19 safety rules and guidelines put in place by the Taylor County School District, seating capacity at the stadium will be limited. Four ticket vouchers will be given to all football players, band members, cheerleaders, dance team members and JROTC cadets, along with any student who participates in the football program. “The ticket vouchers will be given to ticket takers at the gate to be able to purchase a ticket,” TCHS Principal Heather McCoy said. “We will have 100-120 boosters in the reserved seating section, and ➟ Please see page 5 2020 Kick-off page 5

TCHS Junior Varsity Cheerleading Squad (Back row, left to right) Katelyn Webber, Courtney Dyers, Chantal Bogere, Arabia Lewis and Kayla Edwards. (Middle row, left to right) Lauren Wallat, Landyn Hendry, Journey Brown, Jhabriya Thomas, Skylar Brown, Destiny Herring and Leah Harris. (Front row, l to r) Caroline Lilliott, Marla Shaw (Capt.), Madyson Robinson (Capt.) and Emma Tedder. First 200 at gate get in TICKETS LIMITED also be asked to follow the mask ordinance put in place by the Continued from page 4 Perry City Council. we will pre-sell student tickets at Card readers with iPads will the high school to the first 100be used at the gate and main students who purchase them,” concession stand to decrease the she said. “We will send exchange 100 of cash. vouchers to our visiting team’s Limited concessions will be athletic director to share with available, and there will be two their parents, and we will sell tents200 in the south end zone on both tickets at the gate. Family groups the visitor’s side and the home will be encouraged to sit together side to be able to serve items. and social distance from other Those in line are asked to family groups,” she said. wear a mask and maintain social Those attending the games will distancing expectations. 2020 Kick-off page 6

Chris Hilson Levi Morgan Jayden Florence Chance Glanton Jer’Quon Clayton Longest road trip will be to Vernon on Oct. 16 WEEK TWO Wakulla faced off was during for the Bulldogs to upset them in slated for 7:30 p.m. touchdowns and five interceptions Continued from page 3 the 2018 season, when the War their season opener at J.D. Jones The Bulldogs struck the Baby in his injury-shortened freshman Eagles defeated Taylor, 26-6. Stadium. Rattlers, 17-6 last season in the season. victory coming in 2010 by a 24-6 Wakulla has a combined 80-15 On Sept. 25, the FAMU High first matchup between the two Jarod Cannon, a two-way final score. record at home over the past 15 Baby Rattlers will slither into schools in several years. player, looks to spark the defense The last time TCHS and seasons, which may make it tough Dorsett Stadium with kickoff FAMU finished the regular after leading the team with two season with a 3-7 record, but still interceptions last season. managed to make it to the playoffs, Fort White was 3-7 last year where they were knocked off in and was unable to earn a spot in the first round by North Florida the Class 1A playoffs. Christian (NFC), 21-14. The Indians are 52-31 at home The Baby Rattlers roster has since 2004. shrunk since last season from 42 On Oct. 9, Taylor County will players to 28 -- 14 of which are get the chance to avenge a 19- seniors. 13 loss to P.K. Yonge last year In week #4 TCHS will travel in a game in which the Bulldogs to Columbia County to face appeared to be the more talented Fort White on the first Friday in squad on the field. October at 7:30 p.m. TCHS beat themselves by The Bulldogs scalped the committing crucial turnovers and Indians last year, 42-27, as TCHS penalties, as well as having two scored 21 points in the fourth touchdowns called back due to quarter to rally from behind after questionable flags. trailing 20-14 at the half. The victory over Taylor County Fort White has postponed was just one of three last year for starting football practice until at the Blue Wave, who did not make least Sept. 8 due to the Columbia the playoffs. County’s school board decision. Taylor’s furthest journey of The Indians are coming off the year will be on Oct. 16, when a rare losing season, but return they will make the two-plus hour sophomore quarterback Tyler haul to face Vernon for a game Jefferson, who holds offers from beginning at 7 p.m. UConn, FAU, Kentucky and Taylor County trailed by 15 Maryland. He is returning from points with just under eight an injury after playing in only five minutes remaining in the fourth games during 2019. quarter last season before they Through five games last year, rallied back to defeat the Vernon Jefferson completed 29 of his ➟ Please see page 8 83 passes for 373 yards, three 2020 Kick-off page 7

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Irving Arzate Aiden Samano Charles Simmons Khayri Miller Jonah Branch Vernon was #4 when they were upset by the ‘Dogs last year VERNON Stadium. the upset. Vernon will feature senior Yellow Jackets and started getting Continued from page 6 Vernon was the #4-ranked The Yellow Jackets have a 56- running back K’wan Powell, who plenty of attention, resulting in Class 1A team in the state at the 25 home record since 2004, while collected an impressive 146 rush ➟ Yellow Jackets, 32-28 in Dorsett time when the Bulldogs pulled off going 42-44 on the road. yards per game last season for the Please see page 9 2020 Kick-off page 9

Brent Williams Howard Miller Tony Hinkle Paulvos Fuller (#59) Lincoln Clark Madison County Cowboys visit Dorsett Stadium on Oct. 23 UPSET 5 programs. (USF) after he accumulated over regional finals playoff appearance will visit Perry on Oct. 23, as the Continued from page 8 The speedy back has already 1,700 yards and 30 touchdowns in Class 1A. Bulldogs will host the defending verbally committed to the last season on 184 carries as he One of the most decorated ➟ Please see page 10 offers from some notable Power University of South Florida helped his Vernon team make a Class 1A teams in the country 2020 Kick-off page 10

Daniel Walker Drew McElveen (77) Gage Hamby Lucas Lee Jaaron Williams (78) Bulldogs to end regular season against NFC MADISON COUNTY champions after defeating to the 2019 state championship County in 10 of their last 11 Taylor County’s final game of Blountstown, 70-35 in the state game. matches by a combined score of the 2020 regular season is slated Continued from page 9 championship last season. Madison County was 10-2 489-123. for Oct. 30, when they will host Class 1A state champion Madison Blountstown barely edged last season, with their two losses Madison is 66-16 on the road North Florida Christian from Cowboys for a 7:30 kickoff. out Taylor County, 27-21 in the coming against Lakewood (21- since 2004, and the Bulldogs will Tallahassee. Madison was crowned state playoffs to punch their ticket 20) and Columbia County (32- look to defeat their neighboring The Bulldogs defeated NFC, 21). rivals who they have not beaten 40-7 last year in Tallahassee. Against Class 1A opponents, since 2013 when Taylor County Taylor County’s victory in 2019 the Cowboys outscored teams knocked off the Cowboys, 34-33 was the first time the Bulldogs had 342-84 last season over the course in Perry. bested North Florida Christian in of seven games. Prior to the 2013 victory, the their past five matchups. The three-time defending state Bulldogs had not defeated the NFC is 4-1 against the Bulldogs champions have bested Taylor Cowboys since the early 1990’s. since 2005, but were simply outplayed and out-skilled on the field last season. The Eagles will bring a 35-player roster led by 12 seniors to Dorsett Stadium for the final game of the regular season. Not PICTURED 52- Andrew Reaves 55 - Casen Heartsfield 60 - Joseph Bradshaw 88 - Kyle Moore 99 - Charlie Nash Terrell Abercrombie 2020 Kick-off page 11 TCMS Bulldogs dress out 50 players for the season The Taylor County Middle “The summer went great first year Head Coach William School (TCMS) football team will thanks to the fact that we had Wentworth. 2020 fill up the sidelines this season, as between 40 and 55 players show “With as many as 60 players over 50 players will dress out to up all summer long and as many out at practice now, we have a lot represent the Bulldogs. as 40 who never missed a day of depth, and the staff is working The first TCMS game this throughout summer workouts. very hard to get everyone ready to TCMS season will be on the road I gave them a break for the last play,” Wentworth added. against Wakulla County, who the three weeks with the pandemic The Bulldogs will feature Bulldogs did not face off against going on to just let their body ➟ Please see page 13 BULLDOG FOOTBALL last year. refuel for the season ahead,” said Date Opponent Site Time 9/8 Wakulla Away 6:30 9/17 Hamilton Home 6:00 9/24 Florida High Away 6:00 10/1 Jefferson Home 6:00 10/6 River Springs Away 6:00 10/15 Suwanee Home 6:00 10/22 Madison Home 6:00 10/29 Conference Championship TBD 2020 Kick-off page 12

2020 Kick-off page 13 ‘Dogs face Wakulla Tues. TAYLOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TCMS Both have proven to both be from both a mental and physical JUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULE good receivers as well as physical standpoint right now. We play Continued from page 11 defenders. next Tuesday at Wakulla, which several eighth grade players The Bulldogs added a new face will be an early test for us,” Date Opponent Site Time this year who have yet to play to the roster late in the preseason, Wentworth said. 9/3 Wakulla Home 7:00 in a football game at the middle as Nickalous Wiley moved back Wentworth told his players, school level. home from Tallahassee. The 6’- “I will give you the best a coach 9/10 Florida High Away 6:30 DJ McCoy is one of those 2”, 200-pounder should be a lot of can possibly give you from a names, and he will serve as help on both sides of the ball. coaching standpoint, I just ask the 9/24 Dixie Home 7:00 one of the TCMS Bulldogs’ top The only sixth grader in the same in return as players, and the 10/1 Ft. White Away 7:00 receivers. starting lineup as of now is Knyon sky will be the limit for you guys. Caden Collier has blazing Simmons. My expectations are always high 10/8 Madison Home 7:00 speed and will get a lot of reps at Simmons is described as a from a confidence standpoint, but the running back position. very elusive player out of the there is something about this team Zakari Jackson will be taking slot position as well as an above- that I think can be great.” snaps at quarterback this season average quarterback. “We are all very excited as a for the Bulldogs as he has been in Knyon’s older brother, Kevis, staff and team, I could not ask for the program since his sixth grade is the starting quarterback for the a better staff and group of guys to year. TCHS Bulldogs. work with,” said Wentworth. “Zakari is one of the few that The Bulldogs have a pile of TCMS will hit the road to face knows how it feels to win a depth and are expecting to have Wakulla County next Tuesday in conference championship. I think only four players playing on both their season opener at 6:30 p.m. that feeling and experience will sides of the ball, which is a huge before hosting Hamilton County really help him become the leader advantage late in the game. in their first home game on Sept. our team needs him to be. I expect “I think we are ready to play 17 at 6 p.m. a lot out of him,” Wentworth said. Nikigel Freeman is another name folks should get used to hearing, as he is described as a “monster” on both sides of the ball. Freeman plays some running back on offense, as well as outside linebacker on defense. “What makes all these great skill guys successful is the offensive line we have in front of them. It is one of the largest, hardest- working and most physical group of linemen I have ever seen at the middle school level,” Wentworth exclaimed. The Bulldogs offensive line will include: William Hathcock, Charlie Ray Jr, Vern Faulk, Tristan Murphy, Jeremy Thomas and Hunter Bryson. “They are going to be a force to be reckoned with up front. What is so impressive about them is the level they can already play at and four out of the five starters are only seventh graders,” Wentworth added. Two other names that will stick out are Demarion Fitchett and Talan Abejeris. 2020 Kick-off page 14

2020 Kick-off page 15 Taylor County High SchoOl Junior Varsity FoOtbalL Team