50¢ Friday/ Saturday December 11-12, 2020 www.perrynewspapers.com Poor attendance also a concern: Students scoring low must go back to class Students enrolled in Superintendent of Schools are doing nothing. We have the local online virtual Dr. Danny Glover Jr. that some parents who are doing school program could findwould require all Taylor an amazing job with digital themselves back inside a E-Learning Canvas (TEC) learning, but we also have traditional classroom if students to return to “brick some where the students are they have failing grades or and mortar” school if they falling way behind,” Glover a poor attendance record. do not meet certain grade or said. On Tuesday, the Taylor attendance requirements. Under his proposal, County School Board will “We have a lot of kids ➟ Please see page 2 consider a request from -- digital learners – who Blount retires after 9 NFL seasons, 3 rings After pounding and carries, including a 21-yard five players to ever win hurdling his way for more touchdown run, to lead back-to-back Super Bowls than 6,300 yards and 56 the Philadelphia Eagles to with different teams. touchdowns over nine their first-ever Super Bowl “I am so proud, happy seasons in the NFL, three- win – defeating his former and glad that I have had time Super Bowl champion Patriots team, 41-33. the opportunity and was running back LeGarrette blessed enough with the Blount has officially hung‘ ability to play as long as I up the cleats he once used I am so proud, did,” Blount said Tuesday to pay tribute to his Taylor happy and glad from his home in Arizona. County roots. that I have had the Blount broke the news Before taking the field opportunity and of his retirement Friday, for his final Super Bowl Dec. 5 online, writing, “It’s appearance in 2017, Blount was blessed enough been fun and fulfilling!! I scribbled “Taylor County,” with the ability to just want to inform y’all “Bulldog Pride,” “TCHS” play as long as I did that I’m officially retiring. I and “850” on his cleats – LeGarrette Blount have thought long and hard to express his love for his 3-time Super Bowl Champion about this decision, and I’ve hometown. talked to my closest family Perry’s own LeGarrette Blount is shown with his first Super Bowl ring and the Lombardi Trophy Blount then proceeded ’ members and friends about won when New England defeated Seattle, 28-24 on Feb. 15, 2015 in Arizona, where Blount currently to run over, around and In addition to claiming this. We collectively agreed resides. Blount officially retired this past week after winning three Super Bowl rings (2014, 2016 and through the New England his third Super Bowl ring, ➟ Please see page 3 2017) in nine NFL seasons. defense for 90 yards on 14 Blount became one of only Century takes over EMS Jan. 2 Century Ambulance, have been working with Necessity” (COPCN) for provider of emergency, non- meeting.) that time, Pemberton said, which was selected by the Century to negotiate a Century. emergent ambulance and Last month, the “We started meeting with Taylor County Commission contract to bring to the “This would enable EMS standby services,” she commission selected Century weekly to start the to take over ambulance board for approval. Century Ambulance said. “That is outside of our Century as the company transition of countywide services from Doctors’ A special meeting is Service to possibly be helicopter transport. The to take over emergency ambulance services. Memorial Hospital (DMH), expected to be called added as soon as tomorrow COCPN is a requirement medical services (EMS) Conrad spent his weekend plans to begin providing later this month to allow as an additional provider to obtain licensure by the in the county at a cost reviewing the draft services here as soon as Jan. the county to review and to Taylor County in order State of Florida.” of $817,000 per year. contract.” 2, 2021. approve the contract in to provide support for Commissioner Michael Century was one of two “A letter has been typed According to County order for Century to begin Doctors’ Memorial Hospital Newman made a motion companies that responded out to LaWanda,” Bishop Administrator LaWanda providing emergency Emergency Medical to approve the certificate.to the county’s request for said. “What I’ve done Pemberton, who gave an medical services. Services,” Pemberton said. Commissioner Jamie proposals (RFP) to assume in the past is I condense update to the commission At Monday’s meeting, “Once the contractual English seconded, and EMS management from the agreement so you at its Monday, Dec. 7, the commission also agreement is executed the measure passed 4-0. DMH. don’t have to pour over meeting, she and County approved a “Certificatewith Century, of they would (Commissioner Pam Feagle Providing an update on ➟ Please see page 2 Attorney Conrad Bishop Public Convenience and be identified as the wassole not present at the what has happened since Perry fills missing ‘Park & Plug’ piece of Hwy. 19 puzzle With a ribbon-cutting ribbon-cutting ceremony ceremony held here to celebrate the installation Tuesday, downtown Perry of the new electric vehicle officially became one (EV) of charging station the last “missing puzzle located on a city-owned lot pieces” for electric vehicle behind the Taylor County owners needing to charge Courthouse. their batteries when driving The local station is from Tampa to Tallahassee among more than 550 that on U.S. Highway 19/98. Duke Energy Florida has Duke Energy Florida installed as part of its “Park State President Catherine & Plug” program, which Stempien joined City helps complete the electric of Perry, Chamber of charging infrastructure Local officials cheered Tuesday as Duke Energy Florida State President Catherine Stempien cut Commerce and Taylor ➟ Please see page 9 the ribbon on Perry’s new electric vehicle charging station located on a city-owned lot downtown County officials for a just behind the Taylor County Courthouse. Perry Primary School demolition nears The Taylor County complete bid out of three being asked to review the Anderson said. Clark Street. The former primary School District is expected submitted for consideration. bid they submitted. The Pete Slaughter Land Registration will begin at school building opened to award a $236,640 bid Other bidders included reason for the withdrawal Clearing submitted an 8:30 a.m. followed by the in the early 1970s. The to Boyer Construction Curts Construction was their failure to calculate incomplete bid. auction at 9 a.m. push to replace it with a Tuesday for the demolition ($341,491) and Great a major expenditure into the The district will hold Items to be auctioned new facility begin in 2009 of the old Perry Primary Southern Demo ($187,000). final bid number,” Taylor a public auction this include furniture, and then gained ground School. “Great Southern Demo County School District Saturday, Dec. 12, at the old equipment and sidewalk Boyer had the lowest withdrew their bid after Facilities Director Dan school site located on North awnings. ➟ Please see page 2

Index One section 131st Year, No. 49 Weather Friday Saturday Sunday Looking Back ...... A-4 Sports ...... A-8 69˚ 71˚ 73˚ Religion ...... A-5 Entertainment ..... A-10 43˚ 48˚ 56˚ Community ...... A-7 Classifieds ...... A-11 A-2 Perry News-Herald December 11-12, 2020 County officials still negotiating EMS contract CENTURY a negotiation there,” he not have data to provide don’t think is unreasonable. would like to start on Jan. meeting],” she said. “We said. to them,” Pemberton said. Neither proposer would 2, which is just around the still have some negotiations Continued from page 1 “There are some other “So, they’re asking for 120 commit to those response corner,” Pemberton said. to complete with Century it like I did. That will go things on there, but days to determine if our times. “I believe we have a before we would finalize out tomorrow. I’ve asked generally speaking, it’s times are something they “We may ask for a special little bit of time before a contract and ask for a LaWanda to give you a a pretty good contract,” can meet or not, which I meeting, because Century we need to [call a special meeting.” copy of the contract and my Bishop said. letter for you to look at it. Bishop also noted that “It didn’t have an escape there was nothing in the 64 COVID cases reported in December clause,” he said of the contract about keeping the contract. “I wanted there current EMS personnel as Taylor County surpassed were 65 years of age or dashboard, 44 percent institutions, while the state’s to be an escape clause. Century employees. 1,700 positive coronavirus older. Taylor County has (748) of Taylor’s cases correctional case mix is just They’re going to need Pemberton said Century (COVID-19) cases reported just four deaths in were related to correctional two percent. to do something about included a provision in during the people first under the age10 of 65. days of that. its proposal that would December, reporting 64 new The local hospitalization “There were also a couple give current DMH EMS cases in that time frame, and death rates continue to things I didn’t like about it, employees preferential including three additional fall below the state average like increasing the $68,000 consideration. hospitalizations and oneby one percent each. Taylor per month that we’re going English asked about death. County’s hospitalization to pay by 3% or by the whether there were According to the rate is four percent, while [consumer price index]. performance standards Department of Health the state’s is five percent. We don’t want to do that,” included in the contract, as (DOH) dashboard, Taylor Similarly, the county’s death Bishop added. well as financial penalties County’s total number of rate is one percent, while the “Also, the other thing is in the event Century did not positive cases since the virus Florida is at two percent. they’re wanting a five-year meet them. began was 1,713 as of press The same cannot be [contract], and I thought we In regard to response time Thursday, Dec. 10. said for Taylor County’s were talking more about time requirements, Bishop Those hospitalized had correctional-related cases. a three-year. That might said Century will have 120 increased by three to 71 Based on the DOH be a deal-breaker though, days before committing to total, and 22 people who because if they put in to the specific time thresholds previously tested positive come here for that, they included in the county’s for COVID-19 have died. School district has reported may really want a five-RFP. Of those who have died, 81 year. So, it’s a little bit of “That’s because we did percent (or 18 individuals) 45 cases since September Taylor County High member and a TCES student. symptoms. School reported four Point of Grace Christian Since Sept. 6, the Taylor COVID-positive students also reported a positive case, County School District during the week of Nov. 29 but it is unknown if it was a has recorded 45 total to Dec. 5. student or teacher. coronavirus cases across its According to the All three of the new six schools. Point of Grace Department of Health positive cases presented Christian has reported two. (DOH) dashboard, the four students were symptomatic. 600+ currently in virtual school Additionally, Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) and the Taylor County Policy would affect Elementary School (TCES) reported one new positive test each, a BBTC staff 150-200 students BACK TO CLASS behind, that they would never be able to catch up,” Continued from page 1 he said. the district would require “We have sent letters students who were digital to parents, and followed learners for the firstup with them, but they semester of the 2020-21 just seem content to do school year to have earned nothing,” Glover said. letter grades of A, B or C in Currently, an estimated all classes for the semester, 17 percent (between have a 90% attendance 600-700 students) of the record and be at grade-level district’s student population proficiency on standardized is enrolled in virtual school. assessments in order to be “If the board approves allowed to stay in digital this proposal, I estimate learning for the second we will have about 150- semester. 200 kids coming back to “Students who have brick and mortar schools medical conditions or a based on their grades and family member who has attendance,” Glover said. medically fragile/severe “This is not just a medical conditions, would problem we are facing – it is need a note from the something districts all over doctor if they do not meet the state are seeing. For the criteria listed above, example, in Leon County, and require approval they are still 2,000 kids they from the principal before can’t find,” he said. re-enrolling in our TEC School board members program,” Glover said. will take up the issue “We have a lot of students during their regular who were initially enrolled December meeting, set with TEC who have come for next Tuesday, Dec. 15, back to the classroom, starting at 5:45 p.m. The and they are really, really meeting, which will be held behind. I spoke to a sixth at the Alton H. Wentworth grade teacher who had Administrative Complex, some students who returned is open to the public. It will to brick and mortar school, also be recorded and posted and he was concerned to the district’s YouTube because they are so far channel for viewing. Former PPS did not have its own kitchen PERRY PRIMARY classrooms, although portable walls were later Continued from page 1 installed to cut down on under the administration of noise. Superintendent Paul Dyal. “Students have to go At that time, Dyal said through other classrooms to that the district’s main get in or out,” Dyal said. concern with the building In addition, the school was that its “open concept” still had its original roof design was “not conducive and HVAC system, and did for learning.” not have its own kitchen, The school’s pods forcing the district to originally did not have walls transport meals from other between the individual locations. A-3 Perry News-Herald December 11-12, 2020 Blount sixth all-time in playoff rushing TDs BLOUNT but I truly do appreciate the school. I really appreciate possible partnership with the it all over, but I have also second undrafted running opportunity,” Blount said the signs they have put up on NFL Network or movie deal seen teammates who have a back in NFL history to Continued from page 1 in reference to his time in Hwy. 19 and at the stadium, – but said he will focus on 4.0 GPA,” Blount added. accumulate 1,000 yards in on this decision. It is in the Pittsburgh. holding LeGarrette Blount helping the next generation In addition to his 11-year- his rookie year. best interest of me and my “PHILADELPHIA!! Day on Feb. 18, as well as achieve their very best. old son, LeGarrette (“LB”), After his role in Tampa family.” PHILLY PHILLY!!! the parties and the parade,” “I want to encourage these Blount has a 13-year-old was reduced in the 2011 and “Physically, I felt like PHILLY SPECIAL!!! he added. kids and let them know that daughter, Tiara, and a three- 2012, Blount was traded my body could still do Doug, Howie Roseman year-old son, Zion. to the Patriots prior to the the work,” Blount told the and Mr. Lurie. That entire You have to mentally want to go do “Encouragement is the 2013 campaign. He led New Perry News-Herald, “But, season was one of the most it and have it in your heart and mind number one thing we need England’s ground attack that you also have to meet the special seasons in my entire to give our kids. We have season, which led to a two- mental aspect of the game to career for so many reasons!! to mentally approach the game 100 percent. to give them support and year deal with the Pittsburgh be successful. Getting my 3rd SB ring is My“ heart and mind were just not into it as much have their back. They must Steelers. “You have to mentally just icing on the cake that anymore. Throughout my whole football career, have a solid foundation of Blount was re-signed want to go do it and have season. Eagles Nation!!” I never had that feeling before. support and encouragement. by New England in 2014 it in your heart and mind to Blount said in his shout-out -- LeGarrette Blount I am going to support them and proceeded to help the mentally approach the game to Philadelphia. and never give up on them,” Patriots win a pair of Super 100 percent. My heart and “All in all, I loved being “They showed me a lot anything is possible. The Blount said. Bowls (2014 and 2016), mind were just not into it as a part of these organizations of appreciation, and I felt word ‘can’t’ should not be in Despite rushing for more before joining the Eagles much anymore. Throughout and the people involved it everywhere I have been. their vocabulary. Don’t let than 1,000 yards in three of prior to the 2017 season and my whole football career, in them. I’m excited to I have felt that love, so I negativity knock you down. his four high school seasons, playing a huge role in their I never had that feeling move on to the next phase try to give that back with You control what you can Blount was not heavily Super Bowl championship, before,” he admitted. in my life! Big thanks to the cleats, gloves and eye control. I learned a lot from recruited prior to graduating Blount finished his career “When you force it, that my agency, specifically mypatches. I love that place,” (Patriots Head Coach Bill) from Taylor County High with the the Detroit Lions in is when you get hurt, plus agent Zeke Sandhu, who Blount said. Belichick. I can’t control School. 2018. you just don’t have that stuck with me from the While he says his what others say or do, but Blount rushed for over Blount ranks 57th all- competitive edge you need beginning through literally proudest moment was I can control how I respond 1,000 yards in each of time in NFL rushing to beat out the guy in front everything. I know it was winning the Super Bowl for and react. his two seasons at East touchdowns (56). His 34 of you. When you have tough, but you always been the first time, Blount says “What I have done Mississippi Community rushing touchdowns with been to the top level of a big bro to me,” Blount the biggest accomplishment is extremely rare, and I College and then chose the Patriots ranks fifth in competition, you have to added. of his career was his second understand that. Discipline Oregon over several franchise history. Most have that mindset to go out “Now everyone can stop Super Bowl with the Patriots is one of the most important Division 1-A colleges. notably, Blount has three and practice and train. You asking, Are you done?” in 2016. things we can teach our kids, Despite rushing for 1,000 Super Bowl rings, while will not make it at the top Blount added. Blount was injured in and the next most important yards and scoring a school- the other 13 running backs of the game if you do not Blount also addressed his 2015, playing in only 12 is encouragement,” Blount record 17 touchdowns as a taken during the 2010 NFL have that competitive edge family, stating, “Barbara games during the Patriots’ said. “We have to encourage junior, a tumultuous final Draft have combined for to compete,” Blount added. Bonner and Tareaka Blount run to the Super Bowl. them to pay attention in season with the Ducks led to one. The 33-year-old former and Gary Blount I love However, in 2016, Blount school.” Blount being suspended for His 11 career rushing Taylor County Bulldog star y’all more than I could was a major factor in the “I have been around so much of his senior season. touchdowns in the playoffs concludes his nine-year ever describe or explain! Patriots’ Super Bowl run, many people that jokingly Apparently counted are tied for 6th-most in NFL NFL career with three Super Thank y’all so much for rushing 299 times for put kids down. Don’t even out once again, Blount history. Bowl rings, 56 touchdowns being the most amazing 1,161 yards and a league- joke with them or say was briefly signed Thisas an fall, during the and 6,306 yards rushing support system I could ever leading 18 touchdowns in they will never amount to undrafted free agent with Taylor County Bulldogs’ on 1,495 carries over 132 ask for! I’m so glad y’all the regular season – a New nothing. We gotta make the Tennessee Titans in football season, the Taylor career games, averaging 4.2 experienced it all live in England franchise record, them believe it is possible. 2010, but then joined the County Board of County yards per carry. action and first hand! It beforewas carrying another Encourage them. Put them Tampa Bay Buccaneers Commissioners and the Blount, who earned the a fun ride!” 35 times for 109 yards and on the right track. You can before the start of the season Taylor County School nickname “Blount Force As he did throughout his another touchdown in three program kids to do whatever and proceeded to have a District paid tribute to Trauma” for his bruising career, Blount made sure postseason games. you want them to do,” standout year, leading all Blount with permanent sign running style, still holds to express his love for his “Brady was suspended Blount added. rookies with 1,007 rushing displays on North U.S. Hwy. the New England Patriots hometown. the first four games“My of son LB is 11, and yards and becoming just the 19 and at Dorsett Stadium. franchise record for most “I hope my city enjoyed the season, and (back- I had to train him when he rushing touchdowns in a the ride as well! I love y’all. up quarterbacks Jimmy) got home to take his shoes season (18) during 2016, We put on! Nine years...3 Garoppolo and Jacoby off, come to the kitchen, when he was also the NFL SB rings...A lot of yards Brissett leaned heavily on open his backpack, pull rushing touchdown leader. and TDs...all for one city... the running game,” Blount out his binder and go over While he has not played PERRY, FL!!” Blount remembers. his homework with me and since the 2018 season, wrote. “I probably had 80-95 his mom. Now he is in the the veteran running back “I get a lot of grief and carries in those four weeks, habit, and he just does it. We hung around the league in crap about where I was including 26 or 27 in one don’t even have to tell him case another opportunity technically and actually born game. That is why that anymore,” Blount said. “He popped up, such as when (Madison hospital),” Blount season is so special to me. knows he can be the next he practiced for the Raiders laughed during a phone We started 3-1 and did a Tom Brady, Odell Beckham, back in 2019. interview this week. lot of running that year, Randy Moss or anything he When it came time to “I hate it. Guys around winning football games no wants, but he also knows he officially retire, Blount madethe league have gotten to matter how we had to get it has to get the schoolwork sure to personally thank the know me, and they throw done.” done first.” teams and individuals he it at me to get under my In 2016, Blount tied “So many people played with and for over the skin,” he added, mentioning Ricky Williams’ NFL record automatically assume you years. former cross-county rival of longest time span (six are dumb because you are a “I gave everything I had Geno Hayes from Madison years) between 1,000-yard football player. I have seen to the game, my teammates County. seasons and finished the and my coaches. I want to “He always used to ask season with 1,161 rushing show my appreciation to the why I didn’t go play with yards, the eighth-highest organizations that believed them in Madison, but I total in the league. His 18 in me enough to give me a represent Perry and Taylor touchdowns were a league real shot,” Blount wrote on County as if I have never high, making him the first Instagram. stepped foot in another Patriot in franchise history “Jeff Fisher and the county or city, and I feel to lead the league in rushing (Tennessee) Titans gave that they are proud of me,” touchdowns, and was tied me my 1st chance, and I’ll Blount said. for second with tight end forever be grateful for that. “I have been given so Rob Gronkowski in Patriots Raheem Morris and the much love and positive history -- second only to (Tampa Bay) Buccaneers energy from where I Randy Moss’s 23 receiving took a chance on me and come from, and this is my touchdowns in 2007. allowed me to put myself on background. These are my The Patriots finished the the map and also put me in people. I have always felt season 14–2 and earned the same locker room as the that way, from the time I a first round bye in the OG Ronde Barber and my went to Oregon, then Tampa playoffs. In the Divisional forever brother Aqib Talib,” and everywhere else I have Round against the Houston Blount said. been. Texans, Blount had 31 “Bill (Belichick) and RK “Perry is near and dear rushing yards in a 34–16 (Robert Kraft), I can’t thank to my heart. I try to visit as victory, and in the AFC y’all enough! New England, much as I can. I think the Championship against the I love you! PatsNation, I world of the place, and it has Pittsburgh Steelers, he love you! 2 Super Bowl grown so much since I left finished with 47 rushing rings and a chance to play in 2005 for junior college,” yards and a touchdown in with the coldest QB to ever Blount added. “I always try the 36–17 victory to reach play the game in TB (Tom to do what I can to let them Super Bowl LI. Brady)! I made the best of know how I feel. I hope to The Patriots trailed 28–3 friends, a lot turned into visit more frequently and in the third quarter, but family, and many doors help out when and where I rallied all the way back were opened for me. Thank can. to complete the largest y’all so much!!” Blount “There are so many comeback and win the first said about his time in New positive people on my overtime game in Super England. side there who have my Bowl history, 34-28. Blount “Thank you to the best interests at heart. My finished with 11 carries for a Steelers organization, Mr. parents, my family; I had team-high 31 rushing yards. Rooney, Kevin Colbert and a big support system with Blount did not mention Coach T (Tomlin). Things Deidra Newman, as well any specific plans for may not have worked out, as the faculty at the high retirement – other than a

A-4 Perry News-Herald Looking Back December 11-12, 2020 Remember when...

(From left) Jean Horne with great- granddaughter Milly Ann Mendelson, granddaughter Kalee Mendelson, daughter Jeannie Horne Wilson, granddaughter Emilee Wilson Standridge and Dr. Hoyt Horne with great-granddaughter Mae Mendelson. Scanlon logging camp Vernon McHargue, shown in this 1917 photo, worked in the Scanlon logging camp; he was the engineer of a logging train. Scanlon was located in the western part of Taylor County, about midway The Greatest between present-day U.S. Highway 98 and the Econfina Fish Camp. Back in those day, there was no Highway 98, and the only roads in and out of Scanlon was a winding, circuitous dirt road, and a logging railroad. The camp produced vast quantities of pine and cypress logs for sawmilling at the Gift big mills in Perry and Foley. Note: This week’s column was a blog post by my dear friend and classmate (Taylor County High School Class A glance at the past of 1982), Jeannie Horne Wilson. I want to share her heartfelt reflections Students rewarded for good behavior with you. Jeannie’s blog is Pearlsforeveryseason.com. brought her horse “Little their mark to 2-1 on Dec He weighed six pounds, Man” to school with her and10, 1985, taking an exciting13 ounces and was 19 and a I laid each gift out gave each child a chance to overtime victory from half inches long. on the dining room By Anthony White go for a ride. Jacksonville Bolles 58-56. Mason Benjamin was table. Frank Gant and Kelvin welcomed home by Carefully picking HOLIDAY SPIRIT Upshaw led the junior grandparents Dennis the and right wrapping paper, the perfect gift bag, ‘Dogs with 16 pointsCarol Howell and the Murray matching tissue paper, and the ribbon and Taylor Countians got into apiece. and Hazel Callaway. the holiday spirit by taking bows. The presentation is so important. It shows Big 6-4 Victor HolmesChristopher Lloyd Sharp advantage of Buckeye’s scored back to back baskets love to the receiver of the gift. PERRY NEWS- Rick and Christine offer for a free Christmasin the overtime period, the Christmas carols were playing in the HERALD (Ratliff) Sharp announced tree on its 600-acre sitesecond off one at the buzzer, the birth of a son, background. The two Christmas trees were Dec. 13, 1985 Hampton Springs Road. to clinch the victory for Christopher Lloyd, onlit, and the glow of each tree danced off of the SPECIAL TREAT According to a Buckeye Coach Sebring Ratliff’s windows and the sliding glass doors, blending spokesman, 200 to Dec. 8, 1985, at Northside Shelly O’Steen, an intern charges. Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. together in the dining room. in Mildred Fike’s third 300 families had taken The new arrival weighed One was adorned with ornaments all the way advantage of the company’s NEW ARRIVALS grade class at Gladys Morse, gift in recent years, but seven pounds, five ounces back to the beginning of our story, pictures of promised the students a the number appeared to be Mason Benjamin and was 20 inches long. sweet little faces framed in painted popsicle He was welcomed home special treat on her last day Callaway sticks and noodles and colored construction as an intern if they could increasing during the 1985 by brothers Anthony and holiday season. Clay and Denise (Howell) display 50 marbles worth of Callaway announced the Brian. paper. birth of a son, Mason Maternal grandmother Ornaments that mark places along the roads good behavior. JV VICTORIOUS IN True to her word, on Dec. Benjamin, on Nov. 12,was Lillian Ratliff of Perry; traveled and gifts from friends who have been 11, 1985, her last day, with OVERTIME 1985, at Tallahassee paternal grandparents were on the journey with us. 50 marbles to mark 50 days Taylor County’s JV Memorial Regional Lloyd Sharp of Decatur, The other, our traditional “music” tree, that of good behavior, O’Steen basketball team improved Medical Center. Ala. always takes its place beside the old Chickering Baby Grand that has been in my life since I was two years old. The old piano has felt the hands of my Mother, Postmark: Christmas my brothers, my own hands, our three gifts and Editor’s Note: “Floridiana: Stories from Florida’s Remarkable now the little hands of our Grand gifts. from Christmas, Fla. The music over the years tells the story of Past” is an ongoing series of articles that uses the extensive Juanita S. Tucker served collections of the State Archives and State Library of Florida to as postmistress at the generations of families living, loving and illustrate the rich and varied history of our state. Christmas post office for growing together. Each year, people from miles around bring their holiday 42 years, from 1932-1974. As I carefully wrapped each gift, my heart greeting cards to the post office in Christmas, Fla. She was appointed to was filled with more and more love and joy as Located 25 miles east of Orlando, this small community the position by President I thought about each of their faces, their smiles offers a unique opportunity for those sending holidays Herbert Hoover and when they would unwrap each gift picked greeting cards to relatives and friends around the world: a succeeded her mother-in- postmark from Christmas. law, Mrs. L.O. Tucker, who specifically for them. The history of this community’s relationship with the had served since 1914. I too smiled as I remembered, as I reflected Christmas holiday dates back to its founding. The Second As postmistress, Juanita and as I thanked God for them. And then I felt Seminole War brought soldiers and settlers to the area, andTucker saw the amount of a tear slipping down my cheek. Then another. they built a log fort on the outskirts to protect themselves holiday mail increase from And another. from the Seminoles. The fort was constructed on Dec. 25, year to year. People who This will be the first Christmas all of my couldn’t come in person to 1837, and was appropriately named Fort Christmas. Marion Stockton, age 4, children will not be with me on Christmas Eve When the first post office was established there in 1892, the post office could sendis helping Santa Claus with and on Christmas morning. “Fort” was dropped and the community became known packages filled with letters letters in front of the post office. Jobs, responsibilities, growing families, simply as Christmas. to have them stamped with The Christmas postmark didn’t gain widespread the Christmas postmark. distance, life. It is ever changing. The gifts need attention until World War II, when servicemen stationed Holiday greeting cards and letters to Santa came from to be ready to go with the ones we love so deeply nearby would travel to the Christmas post office to have as far away as Scotland, England and the Philippines to in North Carolina. their letters sent home. be stamped. Many patrons, though, were locals who came I understand now how hard it must have been The popularity of this postmark steadily increased back every year to partake in this newly-minted Florida when this moment came for my parents. following World War II, and people from all aroundtradition. the world now wish to have their holiday cards postmarked To spread the word about her little community, Tucker I was young, caught up in my own world and wrote a booklet titled Perpetual Christmas (1934), in my own life, I didn’t realize what this must have which she outlined the history of Christmas, including the felt like for them. post office’s history. She writes that the Christmas season But, it is good, and the way it should be. at the post office “is a festive and merry occasion, as well Releasing and letting go. It is the goal of as a busy one.” parenthood, and it is so very hard. So very good. December 11-12, 2020 Around the holiday season, Tucker would add personal They are not meant to be held onto so tight that touches to the letters that came to the post office. While they cannot become all that God has for them the postmark had to be stamped in black ink, she would to be. personalize cards with an additional Christmas tree stamp This year we will enjoy a Grand time with in green ink for festive flair. The post office became so inundated by holiday mail Grand gifts on Christmas Eve and Christmas in the 1960s that Tucker had an addition built onto the morning. And then, we will travel back to my existing post office and hired seasonal employees to home, to my parents on Christmas Day. A time lighten the load. to circle them with love and Thanksgiving. To Her husband, Cecil, was often around to assist during enjoy sweet time and the sweetest gift. The gift the holidays too. A cancellation machine also helped with of life. The circle of life. the influx of mail, but Tucker still preferred to hand stamp The tears are big, and they are not stopped the postmark because the stamp came out clearer. By the time she retired in 1974, the post office was easily. My Dear Sweet Daddy always told me mailing roughly 300,000 greeting cards from around the that when we cry real big, it is because we love world, and she had personally postmarked millions of real big. cards. God, I love so deeply and so big the greatest While the post office has changed a lot since Tucker’sgifts you have given me. Thank you. retirement, the tradition of sending festive holiday greeting The sweetest gifts in life are not something cards with the Christmas postmark remains. Floridians and residents nearby make the annual trip to the post that can be wrapped and tied with a bow. They office around Christmastime and can now decorate theirare felt with the heart. envelopes with stamps and colorful ink provided by the Faith, Hope, Love...the greatest of these is post office. love!

Religion A-5 Perry News-Herald December 11-12, 2020

Live Nativity: Celebrating Heaven’s Child Get your photo taken at tonight’s Live Nativity New Home Baptist The church is also each) will be awarded to the Sunday School will start Christmas’ is a kid- “Emmanuel: Celebrating Church will present a Live holding a children’s coloring winners in four categories: at 9:45 a.m. for all ages friendly telling of the Heaven’s Child” Nativity today (Friday) in contest, and families will be ages 0-2, 3-4, 5-7 and all children’s classes first Christmas,” Stading “This is a Christmas conjunction with the Taylor able to pick up the official and 8-10. (children in fifth grade andsaid. musical centered on one of County Historical Society’s coloring sheets at the Live Children are also invited below) will make Christmas Winners of the coloring the most recognizable and Downtown Christmas Nativity. to get their photos taken ornaments as a craft. contest will be announced best-loved Christmas songs Celebration, starting at The coloring sheets will during the Live Nativity. At 11 a.m., everyone at the conclusion of the of all time. This passionate 6 p.m. be judged during the family Then, on Sunday, “you can will gather in the Worship program. ‘Bethlehem Miracle’ The nativity will be set Christmas program planned pick up a framed copy of Center to hear the “ABC’s At 6 p.m. Sunday experience will touch your up on the grass lot located Sunday, Dec. 13, at the your photo at New Home of Christmas” and sing evening, the New Home heart as the sounds of at the corner of Washington church. Baptist Church,” said carols. Choir will present the Christmas celebration will and Green streets. Walmart gift cards ($25 Pastor Jeff Stading. “The ‘ABC’s of Christmas musical, fill the air,” said Stading. Obituaries Calvary announces Candlelight Service Calvary Baptist Church will host a Christmas to reflect on the true story stepfather, Rick and Billie Church, and attended Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on of Jesus’ birth and the light that now Jane Hawks of Jacksonville; Crosspoint Baptist Church Thursday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. shines in the darkness,” Pastor Ben biological father, Robert with her son on a regular “Join us as we pause the night before Kimmell said. Herrington of Jacksonville; basis. sister, Brandy (Kevin) Ella worked with the Harris of Jacksonville; Taylor County School aunt, Diane Kinsey; and District with lunchroom nephews, Kenneth and services as a cook for more Benjamin Harris; along than 30 years. with many extended family She loved the outdoors, members and friends who gardening and fishing. loved him dearly. Taking care of her A celebration of Chad’s grandchildren was her life was held on Thursday, life. Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. at Ella was preceded in Evangel Temple Assembly death by: her parents, By Sarah Hall Chad Ryan of God with Pastor Jordan Sylvester Wilson and Herrington Wiggins and Pastor Dusty Annie Mae Wilson; her Brown officiating. husbands, James Sadler Chad Ryan A reception followed at and Henry Touchton; A message to me, for me Evangel Temple Assembly and a stepson, Tony Herrington of God Lodge from noon Touchton. Six little stories with lots of meaning sweet 16 with 64 years of experience.” Chad Ryan Herrington, to 2:30 p.m. with a meal, Ella is survived by: 1. Once all villagers decided to pray That is attitude. 18, of Jacksonville, passed fellowship and memories. her son, Howard and his for rain. On the day of prayer, all the Have a happy day and live your away on Dec. 4, 2020, in Interment was held at wife, Debra Sadler; one people gathered, but only one boy came life like these six stories. Remember, Jacksonville. Gethsemane Memorial stepson, Alvin Touchton with an umbrella. That is faith. good friends are the rare jewels of life Chad was born in Gardens at 3 p.m. for and his wife, Tammy; 2. When you throw babies in the air, – difficult to find and impossible to Tallahassee on April 7, immediate family and two stepdaughters, Ouida they laugh because they know you will replace! 2002, to Billie Jane Parks, friends. Wright and her husband, catch them. That is trust. Why: A message to me, for me Brandy Lee Parks and The family received Michael, Robbin Wright 3. Every night we go to bed without Why do we wait until someone dies to Norma Jane Robinson. friends on Wednesday, Dec. and her husband, Charles; any assurance of being alive the next remember the good things about them? He was raised in 9, from 6-8 p.m. at Ferreira her brother Joe Wilson morning, but still we set the alarms to Even in death, they are still who they Perry until relocating to Funeral Services Chapel. and wife, Latrelle; two wake up. That is hope. were when they were alive. Jacksonville 11 years ago. Arrangements are under sisters, Jeannette Jackson 4. We plan big things for tomorrow in Oh yes, we didn’t see that. No, we Chad was a very the care and direction of and her husband, J.W., spite of zero knowledge of the future. were too busy criticizing them, trying to motivated young man who Ferreira Funeral Services, and Alice Sadler; three That is confidence. make them over or trying to fit them in took pride in making good 1320 Chaffee Road South, grandchildren, Brittany 5. We see the world suffering, but still our mode. grades in school. He loved Jacksonville, FL, 32221, Sadler Murphy, Darbie we get married and have children. That Why can’t we just accept people as his friends at Baldwin High 904-378-7777. Gibson and Harper is love. they are? No one is perfect. School and enjoyed being a Visit www. Gibson; and four great- 6. On an old man’s shirt was written ➟ Please see page 7 member of Evangel Temple, ferreirafuneralservices.com grandchildren, Chloe a sentence, “I am not 80 years old. I am where he was active in to sign the family’s guest Murphy, Riley Sadler, Levi mission trips, dance dramas book. Gibson and Lorelai Gibson; and youth activities. as well as a host of nieces He was an entrepreneur, Ella Kate and nephews. ‘For to us a child is born, to us a always trying to achieve Graveside services will new goals and finding ways Touchton be held today (Friday) to earn money as a teenager. Ella Kate Touchton, 86, at 2 p.m. at Carlton son is given...and his name shall He started mowing grass passed away on Dec. 7, Cemetery with Brother and maintaining lawns for 2020, in Tallahassee. Eddie Pridgeon and Elder numerous people. Ella was born Sept. Tommie Stanaland be called Wonderful Counselor, 27, 1934, in Madison to Recently, Chad was officiating. employed at Cracker Sylvester Wilson and Annie Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Barrell as a server where he Mae Wilson. (850) 584-4149 enjoyed serving others and She was a member of 1400 N. Johnson Stripling Rd. making memories with his Shiloh Primitive Baptist Perry, FL 32347 Prince of Peace.’ work friends. Chad was very -Isaiah 9:6 determined, mechanically inclined and could fix just about anything. He played football at Old Plank Christian Academy and enjoyed not only the game, but the fellowship with his teammates. More than anything, Chad loved his family, especially his nephews. Make Church Going a Habit He was preceded in death by: his maternal grandparents, Billy Ray Parks and Norma Jane Robinson; paternal grandfather, Bill Herrington; and two uncles. Chad is survived by: his loving mother and A-6 Perry News-Herald December 11-12, 2020

Christmas Magic Friday, Dec. 11 starting at 6 p.m. Courthouse Parking Lot Celebrate Dazzling Downtown holiday joy in downtown Perry Santa Claus...who may bear a striking resemblance to Taylor County’s own Sheriff Wayne Padgett...invites all good little boys and girls to come see him tonight (Friday) in downtown Perry. He will arrive in a blaze of red sirens in the back parking lot of the Taylor County Courthouse at 6 p.m. Honorary elves 2020 Florida Forest Festival Little King Tilt Hall and Little Queen Madelyn McCormick will help Santa with a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, and then (Photos by Caitlyn Burchett) everyone is invited to enjoy the walk-through holiday displays. New Home Baptist Church will present a Live Nativity (please see story on page A-5) and Iron Horse Mud Ranch will be on hand with a “Toddzilla” truck decked out for the holiday. Sisters of Destiny Chapter #316 Order of the Eastern Star will also have a booth, handing out Christmas goodies. For the second year in a row, Gram’s Legacy Grove is donating oranges for Santa to hand out – reviving a tradition from the 1950s and 1960s. Volunteers from the Taylor County Historical Society – which is coordinating the event – will help guide everyone through the displays. Children are invited to bring their letters to Santa so he can gather all the Christmas wishes for the season. The night will also feature the sold-out Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop presented by Taylor County 4-H.

Community A-7 Perry News-Herald December 11-12, 2020

Stepped up enforcement for drunk driving kicks off Dec. 18 This holiday season the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with the Perry Police Department (PPD) to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. TCMS Tropicana Speech winners From Dec. 18 through Jan. 1, law enforcement will Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) has announced winners of this year’s school-wide Tropicana participate in the high-visibility national enforcement Speech Contest: (from left to right) Zaylin Bruton, “Cellphones,” honorable mention; Christian campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” Goodman, “Cali Dreamin’,” second place; Daylee Loyed, “Wildlife at My House,” first place; HannahDuring this period, local law enforcement will Staab, “Dance,” third place; and Nolan Amman, “Living Life on the Edge...of My Seat,” honorable show zero tolerance for drunk driving. Increased state mention. The county-wide contest was held Thursday, Dec. 10, at the middle school auditorium. and national messages Winners will be published next week. about the dangers of driving impaired, coupled with enforcement and ZERO increased officers on the road, aim to drastically reduce drunk driving onTOLERANCE the nation’s roadways. According to NHTSA, 10,511 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2018. On average, more than 10,000 people were killed each year from 2014 to 2018 — one person was killed in a drunk-driving crash every 50 minutes in 2018. This is why the PPD is working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. “The holidays should be an enjoyable time for our community members, not a marker for the death of a loved one due to a drunk-driving crash,” said PPD Chief Jamie Cruse. “We need commitment from our community members that they’ll keep the roads free of drunk drivers so that everyone can have a safe TCES fourth grade speech winners holiday. This is a campaign to get the message out that Taylor County Elementary School (TCES) has announced the winners of its school-wide Tropicana drunk driving is illegal and it takes lives. Help us put Speech Contest; winning students advanced to the county-wide contest held Thursday, Dec. 10. an end to this senseless behavior.” Shown above are fourth grade winners (left to right) Cody Jones, “God, Our Father,” honorable During the month of December 2018, 839 people mention; Katelynn Reeves, “What It is Like to Be an Identical Twin,” third place; Ayden Parga, “How lost their lives in traffic crashes involving a drunk Basketball Builds Friendship,” second place; and Nikolas Latham, “My Favorite Army Soldier,” first driver. During the Christmas and New Year’s Day place. holiday periods in 2018 alone, there were more drunk-driving-related fatalities (285) than during any other holiday period that year. These fatalities are preventable, and drivers must remember that driving impaired by any substance — alcohol or other drugs — is deadly, illegal, and selfish behavior, said Cruse. Perry Police Department and NHTSA are reminding citizens of the many resources available to get them home safely. “Drunk driving is not acceptable behavior,” said Chief Cruse. “It is essential to plan a sober ride home before you ever leave for the party. That’s why, during the holiday season, we will make zero exceptions and arrest all drunk drivers. There are just no excuses.” Perry Police Department recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving: • Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely. • If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact Perry Ffith grade winners Police Department. Fifth grade winners in this year’s Tropicana Speech Contest were: (left to right) Makayla Miller, • Do you have a friend who is about to drink and “My Pet Rat,” honorable mention; Reese Bethea, “My Unique Pets,” third place; Kylie Crowley, drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely. “Different Shades of Maddie,” second place; and Autumn Meacham, “Glamour and Dirt,” first place. These friends are in our prayers... TIDBITS Senior Corner Birthday shout-outs Continued from page 5 Make sure your shower Happy birthday to: water is regulated to the Tremmie Robinson, Dec. Even in dreams and right temperature before 14; Francis Toliver, Dec. fantasies, people are still you get into your shower. 16; and Carl Williams and just who they are. You don’t want to do this Archie Nesbitt, Dec. 18. Do you want to be afterwards. Prayer focus somebody else? Well, You may end up with a Please keep these whop-dee-do! I just want to cold shower or get burned friends in your prayers: be who God made me to be: from water that is too hot! J.D. and Viola Miller, ME. Remember this JoAnn Dalton, Lovette As good of a me as I can You are free to choose, and LaDoris Brasby, Carl be! Living life, knowing it but you are not free from and Mary Alice Williams, will soon be over led me to the consequences of your Kay Francis Thompson, try to be the best I can be as choice. Margaret Pollock, Freddie long as I can be. The reason for the season McCray, Willie Keith And guess what? If you As we celebrate and Irvine, Christopher Irvine, Louk is new deputy director will help me enjoy me just thank God for blessing Willie “C” Johnson and Sheriff Wayne Padgett has announced the appointment of John Louk (left) as the new deputy as I am, God will bless you all of us to be here to Veleta “Lete” Robertson. director of emergency management. “Deputy director is an administrative position within the for it. enjoy another Christmas, In bereavement Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Department of Emergency Management, with many duties and Don’t make me over. God remember it is Christ’s The family and friends of responsibilities. The deputy director of emergency management acts on behalf of the Director of has already made me who birthday! Christmas is for the late Raymond Glover Emergency Management Kristy Anderson (right), and assumes the duties of the director in her He wants me to be: Me. Christ! III are in our prayers. absence or as directed,” Padgett said. Letters from Santa If you’d like Santa Claus to write your child a letter, he asks that you donate $5 to the Taylor County Historical Society. Order forms are available online at the Society’s Facebook page (Taylor County Historical Society). Forms can also be picked up at Rain’s Train Stop Flower Shop (located in the Old Depot) and at the offices of Perry Newspapers (123 South Jefferson Street).

Sports A-8 Perry News-Herald December 11-12, 2020 TCHS boys basketball team starts season 2-1 The Taylor County points on Lafayette County both scored 12 points. The Bulldogs played their High School (TCHS) boys last Thursday, as they won Isaiah Anweiler chipped second game of the season basketball team is off to their season opener, 70-41 in in 11 points for the Bulldogs, this past Saturday against a 2-1 start to the season, front of a huge home crowd. while Jayden Florence North Florida Christian defeating both Jefferson Cecil Cobb led the and Ajari Harris scored (NFC), but came up short, and Lafayette counties by a Bulldogs with 17 points, six points each in Taylor 64-54. combined score of 132-86. followed by Kevis Thomas County’s season-opening Thomas led the Bulldogs The Bulldogs hung 70 and Javeion Harris, who win over Mayo. in scoring with 13 points, followed by Florence with 12 points. Anweiler scored nine points for the Bulldogs, while Cobb ended the night with eight points. Del’yaunte Brooks cashed in seven points as well in Taylor’s loss. Taylor picked up its second victory this past Tuesday against Jefferson County in Monticello, 62- 45. Florence was the leading scorer for the Bulldogs with 13 points, followed JVby squad wins season opener Tyrese Thompson with 12 points. The Taylor County High School (TCHS) JV Cobb put up 10 points, andboys basketball team won their season opener Brooks contributed seven to in style this past Thursday against Lafayette the Bulldogs’ road victory. County, 66-26. Above, Tyrese Thompson goes Taylor County was slated up for a shot during the game. The Bulldogs have to face Dixie County last a schedule featuring 15 matches this season night (Thursday), but results and were slated to face Dixie County last night were not available as of (Thursday), but results were not available as of press time. press time. TCHS will face off against Madison The Bulldogs will make County on the road today (Friday) beginning at the short trip tonight to face 5:30 p.m. (Photo by Wayne Dunwoody) Madison County. The teams Kevis Thomas with a break-away score against Mayo. He finished the will tip-off beginning at 7:30 Bulldogs’ victory with 12 points. (Photo by Wayne Dunwoody) p.m. TCHS girls extend winning streak The Taylor County High Keovan Colson led the while Malayshia White County. School (TCHS) Lady Lady Bulldogs with 25 recorded four points. Through five gamesBe this sure to dress warm Bulldogs basketball team points, followed by Leeasia Naundra Washington season, Taylor County picked up their fourth Johnson who scored 15 has a record of 4-1, got her first bucket of the By PAT MCGRIFF fished very slowly should consecutive victory this points. season, chipping in two outscoring their opponents [email protected] be the key. past Tuesday against Journey Brown chipped points in the Lady Bulldogs’ 242-192. Gulf water temps had Don’t forsake soft Jefferson County, 55-22. in nine points for TCHS, victory over Jefferson The Lady Bulldogs have dropped to 53 degrees lastplastics this time of year. beaten Chiefland (36-30), week and will probably I checked my records and TCHS girls soccer falls to Wakulla Lafayette County (51-49), be taking another hit this found that this week last North Florida Christian week after we had frosty year I was catching trout on (58-49) and Jefferson conditions both Tuesday Pink Ghost, Stinky Pink and Co., will travel to Marianna tonight County (55-22). and Wednesday mornings. Butt Naked 5-inch shads by Taylor’s lone loss this However, some folks Assassin rigged up on Bert The Taylor County High and only allowed three Wakulla County, 3-1. season came in their firsthave caught fish onDeener’s live custom-made School (TCHS) Lady Alana Hall scored goals out of Wakulla’s 17 game against Suwannee shrimp and plugs this week 1/16-ounce jigheads with Bulldogs soccer team had Taylor’s lone goal off an shots on goal. County, 68-42. despite the cold. light wire Gamakatsu 4/0 their three-game winning assist by Trista Knowles. The loss to Wakulla TCHS was slated to face Doug and Janine hooks. streak come to a halt this Hannah Shiver had a County brings the Lady off against Dixie County Garwood, down from Again, slow is the key. past Tuesday when they busy night as goalkeeper yesterday (Thursday), but Bulldogs’ record to 3-2 on Dalton, Ga., caught Check five out Bert’s Jigs and came up short against as she recorded 14 saves the season, as they will look results were not available keeper trout on Monday Things on Facebook or to win their fourth game as of press time. (yes, Monday when it was email him at bertdeener@ tonight (Friday), which will The Lady Bulldogs blowing 20 knots from the yahoo.com for a catalog. be a long way from home, will face Madison County northwest!) and a nice 23- The Southern prescription against Marianna beginning tonight (Friday) with tip-off inch red -- all on the old in the w-i-n-d forecast at 5 p.m. beginning at 6 p.m. Walmart Magnum Lazer will be our best friend, Minnows (Renegade plugs especially if we can get to the locals in the know). some SUNSHINE to warm Doug reported water the water temps up to the temps ranging from low 58–61 60s. degrees, and said they were If the water gets back up F 11 Low 5:26 AM -0.3 15 Low 8:43 AM -1.1 fishing in less than two feet to 62-plus degrees I would 11 High 11:26 AM 3.0 15 High 2:48 PM 3.1 of water. pull out your Bite-A-Bait 11 Low 5:22 PM 0.9 15 Low 8:18 PM 1.2 This weekend I would fighters, Bomber Long As, 11 High 10:51 PM 3.4 W 16 High 1:35 AM 3.6 recommend L&S Catch maybe a Ripplin’ Redfin 2000’s, Catch 5’s, #27and even a regular Redfin Sa12 Low 6:19 AM -0.8 16 Low 9:28 AM -1.0 MirrOdines and Paul Brown if you know how to work it 12 High 12:24 PM 3.2 16 High 3:30 PM 2.9 Devils if you fish the Gulf. s-l-o-w . 12 Low 6:12 PM 1.0 16 Low 8:58 PM 1.2 And, if sitting in the creeks See you out there, but 12 High 11:33 PM 3.5 Th17 High 2:15 AM 3.5 is your thing, try Catch Jrs., be sure to dress warm out Su13 Low 7:09 AM -1.0 17 Low 10:12 AM -0.8 #17 MirrOdines, Soft-Dines there despite the 70-degree and Paul Brown Originals forecast this weekend. Your 13 High 1:16 PM 3.2 17 High 4:11 PM 2.7 for more action in “little” feelings will be hurt if you 13 Low 6:56 PM 1.1 17 Low 9:39 PM 1.2 waters. Suspending baits think it will be warm. M 14 High 12:14 AM 3.6 F 18 High 2:57 AM 3.2 14 Low 7:57 AM -1.2 18 Low 10:54 AM -0.4 Alana Hall battles through traffic during recent 14 High 2:03 PM 3.2 18 High 4:52 PM 2.6 FEED TIMES action. Hall scored the Lady Bulldogs’ lone goal 14 Low 7:38 PM 1.2 18 Low 10:24 PM 1.1 in a 3-1 loss to Wakulla County. (Photo by Amy Sadler) Tu15 High 12:54 AM 3.6 Minor Major Minor Major 11 3:03 AM 8:22 AM 2:36 PM 8:49 PM 12 4:11 AM 9:17 AM 3:18 PM 9:46 PM 13 5:22 AM 10:16 AM 4:05 PM ---- 14 6:33 AM 10:46 PM 5:00 PM 11:17 AM 15 7:39 AM 11:48 PM 5:59 PM 12:20 PM 16 8:40 AM 12:50 AM 7:02 PM 1:20 PM 17 9:32 AM 1:50 AM 8:06 PM 2:18 PM 18 10:17 AM 2:45 AM 9:08 PM 3:10 PM A-9 Perry News-Herald December 11-12, 2020 Farm Report Visitors can shop or eat while getting charged up PARK AND PLUG the U.S. 19 corridor makes it ideal for EV chargers. Continued from page 1 We’re proud that today, you installed along the popular can safely drive an electric U.S. 19/98 corridor from vehicle from Duke Energy the Tampa Bay/St. Pete Florida’s headquarters in St. area to Tallahassee. “At Petersburg to Apalachicola Duke Energy, we consider or Tallahassee knowing Taylor County and Perry to there are now charging be a special place, and we stations along the way, are proud to be part of the including here in Perry,” community and invest in its Stempien stated. future,” said Stempien. “You used to have to “Economic development use the I-75 corridor if you takes many forms. And we owned an electric vehicle, With DAvid Carlton see investments in electric but now we have a network vehicle infrastructure of chargers that allow you The local EV charging station features Last Friday the cook Sunday, I called from the as investments in the to us the Highway 19/98 four electric vehicle left and caused life to take yard, hot and sweaty, “Do community and drivers corridor instead,” she chargers. a busy turn. I have been you have that melon cut up of economic activity,” stated. putting things back where yet?” Stempien added. Stempien added that EV Duke Energy launched I had them and restocking Her, from the kitchen, Four chargers have been owners can travel 100 miles the “Park & Plug” pilot the pantry. “Got it all cut up and on the installed at the local “Park on a 20-minute battery program in 2018 to Got some white rice. stove.” & Plug” EV station in the charge, and during that expand access to electric By the way, what’s wild We have all had those Taylor County Courthouse 20-minute stop, visitors can vehicle charging stations rice? Rice you gotta slip up OMG moments. overflow parking lot located walk around, grab a cup of and pledged to install at 108 N. Washington coffee, doughnut or lunch 530 across its service on. Come to find out she I also got some canned just had the rind on the St. directly behind the and do some shopping in territory. beans and tomatoes, too -- stove to boil the juice out good reviews. It should courthouse between Main downtown Perry. Two years later, 555 you know -- the basics. -- something I’ve never be here by Dec. 17 -- just and Green streets. “We were the missing EV chargers have been I threw out powdered heard of, but may have in time for Christmas calf “Perry’s location along piece of the puzzle installed, including: sugar and old yucky missed. shots. needed to travel from • 165 public “Level 2” noodles. I’m cooking today We have all colors this St. Pete to Tallahassee chargers at local businesses, or Apalachicola,” City • 40 DC “Fast Chargers” Anyway, that’s farm life and have a cozy year fire -- even ina silver one. Manager Taylor Brown in public locations, on the domestic front. the fireplace, listeningMy first oneto ever. The calves are growing Willie’s Roadhouse and I’m burning the heck said. “We are being told • Nearly 200 “Level off awesome. counting my blessings. out of some oak wood, but that electric vehicles are 2” chargers in multi-unit I managed to get the Andy gave me some cow staying warm. You guys do the wave of the future, and dwellings, and herbs potted up and safe in oranges yesterday I need the same. the future is now here in • About 150 “Level 2” the house. to get out. I know a few of Everybody have a lovely Perry.” chargers in workplaces. I spent most of yesterday y’all like to keep up with day. Remember, God loves “It is a first in our region The chargers are and provides a vital link provided for free, and getting in firewood, but did that. you. hurry off early to Walmart. I got great news for David Carlton grew up in the Big Bend area for the program, which runs I like to shop early. everyone wanting more in Taylor County, where he travelers from Tampa to through December 2022, Easier and safer. pictures from the farm. worked on a Woods Creek Tallahassee to be able to will provide Duke with I wish I knew some news My old camera fell off Road farm in his youth. have a layover in downtown information on the impacts but don’t, so ‘member, life the buggy and got ran over. Decades later, he now Perry and hopefully wander EV charging may have on ain’t nothing but a funny, It never took good pictures owns that farm and spends Perry’s “Park & Plug” their way over to one of our the power grid. funny riddle. anyway. his days tending to his cows EV charging station restaurants or shops while The city will be Thank God I’m a country I ordered a new Canon and enjoying the country was a first for thetheir Bigcar charges,” Brown responsible for the cost of boy. Powershot, which has life. Bend area. said. electricity. Personalize gifts with a DIY mug A do-it-yourself favorite mug. of your mug and When removing 30 minutes. (DIY) chalkboard Supplies: handle, creating the tape, there After you have mug is the • A white mug, a straight line to may be a few baked it, your perfect holiday • Masking tape, paint beneath. imperfections, paint will be as gift this season! • Paintbrush, Paint the entire which can easily permanent as It is easy to • Chalkboard mug. It will need be scratched baked enamel. make and adds paint (a black a few coats. off and touched It will also be a personal paint works best), Then, remove up with a paint dishwasher safe. touch that is • Chalk. the tape as soon brush. When you finish sure to make it First, tape as you finish your Next, bake your baking, allow the recipient’s around the top last co at. mug at 300°F for your mug to cool completely and then chalk the entire outside with the side of a piece of chalk and wipe it off. Now, you are ready to write on your mug! The surface will be a little bit slicker than a normal chalkboard, but is still writable with regular chalk.

A-10 Perry News-Herald Entertainment December 11-12, 2020

Learn the secrets behind two modern holiday classics in Netflix series By MARK VIOLA “Home Alone,” “Ghostbusters” and “Die effect, but soon enough, to the helm style “James and won the Giant Peach” and So, this week we’re doing something a Hard.” I haven’t seen those episodes, so I’m me over, and I really enjoyed “Coraline,” these despite two never really getting the little different. Instead of going to focus on the two new episodes. credit he deserved for his work on this film. reviewing a movie, I’m going episodes we got this month. I was a late convert to “Elf”This fandom, time, the principle interviews to talk about a docu-series Both episodes are well- having seen the movie for the arefirst with time Selick, only screenwriter Caroline about movies -- specifically produced, providing numerous a handful of years ago. Thus, ThompsonI saw andit composerwell Danny Elfman, holiday movies. interviews with the cast and after lead actor Will Ferrell and director along with several animators and artists “The Holiday Movies crew (mostly the crew) and Jon Favreau became household names andwho worked to translate Tim Burton’s hand- that Made Us” debuted on delivering tidbits of triviabankable properties. Back then, however, drawn sketches into 3D models to use in the Netflix this month with a two that only hardcore fans would studios didn’t see Ferrell as a leading man,stop-motion animation. episodes, giving a behind- probably know ahead of time. and Favreau had only directed one low- Although I considered myself decently the-scenes look at the making Although the editing can be budget picture. That, combined with theknowledgeable about the film, it turns out of a pair of modern holiday a bit frenetic at times, the show fact that the writer and producers were all there was plenty to learn about how the classics, 2003’s “Elf” and does a good job of telling the newcomers to the Hollywood game, makes movie was made. 1993’s “The Nightmare story of how the movies went it amazing that the film ever saw the light of Each episode is around 40 or so minutes Before Christmas.” from the barest idea on paper day and ended up as good as it did. long, and as I said before, I really enjoyed This is technically the to a fully-produced feature film. As for the episode on “The Nightmare both in this too-short season. I do plan to second season of the series, I mention the editing Before Christmas,” I was a bit more familiar give the first season a look, and hopefully as “The Movies That Made specifically, because itwith turned the behind-the-scenes goings on, if I’ll find each of those episodes just as Us,” which debuted on Netflix last year withme off at first, often intercuttingfor no interviews other reason than that I am a fan of informative. four episodes looking at “Dirty Dancing,” and the voice-over narrator for director comedic Henry Selick, who would go on The series is rated TV-PG. Warner Bros. has managed to upset everyone in Hollywood with a single press release By MARK VIOLA (VOD) profits. As I’ve made abundantly definitely be moving actress some Gal Gadot’s contractsKnight” trilogy, weren’t told Sometimes, a story is so Sure, the theater chains clear over the past severalproperties to their Disney+ based on a projected ahead $1 of time that “Dune” massive, so outlandish and had reached a deal with months, I am rooting for the streaming service. They are billion box office gross. and “Godzilla vs. Kong” so unbelievable, it’s difficult Warner Bros. allowing theaters. I want to go back to the box office kings, pulling However, that’s not whatwould be included in the to figure out where to start “Wonder Woman 1984” watching movies in a theater in more than $13 billion Warner Bros. did with studio’s its release plan, despite telling it. That’s the case with to hit theaters and HBOeach weekend, soaking in last year -- three times what 2021 films. They didhaving not provided more than WarnerMedia’s industry- Max on Christmas Day in the latest blockbuster or no- Warner Bros. did. negotiate new deals. They$100 million to each film’s changing announcement last exchange for a higher cut of name independent picture. Now, if this was the didn’t even give the talentbudget (around 75% of week that the studio planned the box office receipts. So, I’m not impartial when end of the story, it would involved a courtesy callboth totals). According to to release its entire 2021 film But, even taking all of it comes to movie theaters, be monumental, but not before their announcement. Deadline, their lawyers are slate on its streaming service that into account, the latest although I do understand exactly unbelievable. A big So, filmmakers found outpreparing a formal response. HBO Max on the same day announcement, which hit that everybody thinks thecorporation making what I when they read the news on Now, the New York each one hits theaters. Thursday, Dec. 3, wassame way how and where believe to be a bad decisionthe morning of Dec. 3. Times is reporting that the The immediate response something else altogether.they want to watch movies. (for both themselves and the As director Christopher Directors Guild of America came from Wall Street, This wasn’t a single movie.I was worried that the industry at large) is nothing Nolan very succinctly putis in at least preliminary talks where movie theater stocks This wasn’t a bunch Universal of deals would new. However, whether or it in an interview with about the a guild-wide boycott plummeted. bottom-shelf products. Thiseventually spell the end ofnot you agree with me that Hollywood Reporter, of Warner Bros. If that were Sure, pretty much every was the studio’s entire slatemovie of theaters as we knowit’s the wrong decision, I “Some of our industry’s to happen, it wouldn’t be a major release in the last nine tentpole pictures, including, them, and it will likely do think we can all agree that biggest filmmakers and stretch to see the other guilds months of 2020 had been among others, “Godzilla vs. just that for the smaller Warner Bros. went about it most important movie stars following suit. pulled from the schedule, Kong,” “Mortal Kombat,” outfits that don’t have in the the worst possible way. went to bed the night before What began last Thursday gutting revenues by more“The Conjuring: The Devil clout to negotiate profit- As people continued thinking they were working as a giant nail in the coffin than 90% and shutting downMade Me Do It,” “In The sharing deals. to digest the news, many for the greatest movie studio of movie theaters has now many locations. Heights,” “Space Jam: A However, if the Universal wondered how Warner and woke up to find out they backfired into a venerable Sure, several of the New Legacy,” “The Suicide deal was a slow poison, the Bros. was able to negotiatewere working for the worst studio (and it’s recent buyer, major theater chains had -- Squad,” “Dune,” “King Warner Bros. plan would new deals with all of the streaming service.” AT&T) managing to upset negotiating from a position Richard” and “Matrix 4.” be a chainsaw massacre if directors, writers and actors Reports say directors nearly all of Hollywood. All of weakness -- worked out Once the initial shock the other studios followed who had contracts based Denis Villeneuve (“Dune”)with a single press release. deals with Universal for a wore off a bit, the next thingsuit. To me, the Universalon box office grosses,and James Gunn (“The It’s very possible Warner shorter release window (the everyone began wondering approach makes more figures that would surelySuicide be Squad”) are alsoBros. will continue on with number of days between was whether or not other sense from the studio’snegatively effected by a dualvery unhappy. its plan, and its negative a film’s initial theatricalstudios would follow suit, perspective, especially sincetheatrical/HBO Max release. But it gets even worse.impacts on the movie release and when it becomes which would effectively killit allows for higher box That’s exactly what theLegendary Pictures, whichtheater industry will still be available for home video) any chance movie theaters office returns. That’s studio why I did with “Wonder co-produced some of extremely damaging, but it in exchange for a cut of the have of recovering from thedon’t see Disney followingWoman 1984,” buying outWarner’s biggest properties,doesn’t look like they will studio’s video-on-demand coronavirus lockdowns. suit, although they will director Patty Jenkins andincluding Nolan’s “Darkbe alone in feeling the pain. this weekend in theaters, on streaming and vod

In Theaters run after her husband betrays director Frank E. Abney III, The cast includes Meryl “Movie Trailers: A Love The film is rated PG- As I mentioned last week, his partners, sending her and who has worked on many of Streep (“Mamma Mia!”),Story ” is a documentary 13 for violence including the next two weekends were her baby on a dangerous Pixar’s best-known films. James Corden (“Into the examining the creation and some bloody images, sexual left high and dry when it journey. The story follows a painter Woods”), Nicole Kidman evolution of movie trailers, material, partial nudity and comes to new releases, after The film is rated suffering R for from a loss who (“Aquaman”), Kerry and their passionate, yet some strong language. both “Free Guy” and “Dune” violence and language. finds his inspiration to Washington (“Scandal”) sometimes complicated, “The Stand In” is a fled to 2021. However, Disney+ create again. and Keegan-Michael Key relationship with fans.comedy The about a washed-up there are still films hitting “Safety” is a sports The film is rated G. (“Jingle Jangle”). film is from writer/directoractress (Drew Barrymore, theaters between now and drama telling the true story “Emicida: AmarElo – The film is ratedJohn PG- Campea, a YouTube “Santa Clarita Diet”) Christmas, when we will get of Ray-Ray McElrathbey It’s All For Yesterday” 13 for thematic elements,personality who previously and her unemployed and the big-name films “News (Jay Reeves, “The Taxis a concert documentary some suggestive/sexual worked with Collider and adoring stand-in who trade of the World” and “Wonder Collector”), a freshman taking audiences behind references and language. now has his own daily talk places and ultimately end Woman 1984.” football player at Clemson the scenes of rapper and “Rose Island” show discussing all things up in a weird co-dependent “All My Life” actually University who secretly activist Emicida’s concert in(“L’incredibile Storia movies and entertainment. relationship. first hit local theaters last raised his younger brother Sao Paulo as he celebratesDell’isola delle Rose”) is The documentary is rated The movie is rated R week, and I missed it. Based on campus after his home Brazilian black culture. an Italian comedy about PG-13. for language throughout on the powerful true story, life became too unsteady. The documentary is rated an idealistic engineer who “Songbird” was one of including sexual references, the film follows the journey The movie is rated PG forTV-MA. builds his own island off thethe first films produced afterand for drug use. of an engaged couple (Jessica thematic content involving “Giving Voice” is a Italian coast and declares it the coronavirus (COVID-19) “The Very Excellent Mr. Rothe, “Happy Death Day,” drug addiction and some documentary following a nation. Although he draws outbreak began and not Crocodile Dundee” is a and Harry Shum Jr., “Crazy language. the annual August Wilson the world’s attention, his terribly surprising, its story comedy starring Paul Hogan Rich Asians”) who make HBO Max Monologue competition and values are tested when the focuses on a fictional global(“Crocodile Dundee”) as the difficult decision “ to Let Them All Talk” the thousands of high school Italian government declares pandemic in 2024 that a fictionalized version of accelerate their wedding in is from director Stephen students who enter it for the him an enemy. ravages the world and the himself, living a quiet life the wake of a devastating Soderbergh (“Ocean’s opportunity to perform on The movie is rated TV-14. handful of people trying in Brentwood, Calif. He is discovery. In a race against Eleven,” “Magic Mike”) Broadway. Video on Demand to navigate the disease,happy in retirement, and time, their friends launch an and stars Meryl Streep The movie is rated PG- “Archenemy” is martial law, quarantine and when he’s notified by his online fundraiser to help the (“Mamma Mia!”) as Alice, 13 for strong language andan action vigilantes. film The cast starring includes agent that he is to receive couple create their dream a famous author who goes some suggestive references. Joe Manganiello (“The Demi Moore (“A Few Good a knighthood, he turns it wedding in just two weeks.on a cruise with her friends “The Prom” is a wild Sleepover”) as Max Men”), Fist, Craig Robinson down. However, when The film is rated PG-13 and nephew in an effort to comedy from director who claims he is a hero (“The Office”), Bradleyhe finds out his 10-year- for brief language. find fun and happiness while Ryan Murphy (“Glee,” from another dimension and Whitford (“Godzilla: Kingold granddaughter Lucy Amazon she comes to terms with her “American Horror Story”)fell through time and space of the Monsters”), K.J. hasApa already told all of her “I’m Your Woman” is a troubled past. about a troupe of self- to Earth, where he has no (“Riverdale”) and Sofiaclassmates, he changes his crime drama set in the 1970s The film is rated R for obsessed theater stars powers. Nobody believes Carson (“Descendants”). mind so she doesn’t seem from writer/director Julia language. who swarm into a small, him, except for a local teen I’m not sure if there’slike muchan liar. But the journey Hart (“Star Girl”) about Jean Netflix conservative Indiana town named Hamster (Skylan of an appetite these days for to knighthood won’t be easy. (Rachel Brosnahan, “The “Canvas” is a short in support of a high school Brooks, “The Darkest a virus thriller, but if there is, The film is rated PG- Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”),animated film -- runninggirl just who wants to take Minds”). we have a movie to satisfy 13 for some language and who is forced to go on the nine minutes -- from writer/ her girlfriend to the prom.The movie is not rated. it. suggestive references. A-11 Perry News-Herald December 11-12, 2020

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