Mud bog compromise? Will a large-scale mud- Todd and Kari Larson sue owners -- Sandra and can continue to be held in some Iron Horse fans who of the neighbor dispute bog ever be held again at the county over what they Henry Lee -- find a Taylorsolution County? had driven from as far away have thus far been unable Taylor County’s Iron Horse call an “unconstitutional” to their ongoing dispute After the end of a as Georgia and Alabama to reach a solution under Mud Ranch -- a location ordinance regulating mud to avoid all three parties – sometimes testy two-hour -- the answer to all of the which Iron Horse could some supporters call the bogs? both landowners and the debate before the Taylor above questions is....maybe. secure the necessary waiver “Disney World of Mud?” Will the Larsons and county -- heading to court County Commission While attorneys ➟ Will Iron Horse owners neighboring property to decide if future events Monday night -- featuring representing both sides Please see page 2 $100,000 worth of drugs ‘up in smoke’

An estimated $100,000 completely closed – all in cocaine, marijuana and prison time or probation methamphetamine went up served, and all related fines in smoke at the Perry Police and fees paid,” PPD Det. Department (PPD) Tuesday Ray Kellerman said. morning, June 8, during the “The evidence must be execution of an evidence found to be of no value to destruction order signed anybody,” Kellerman said. off by Circuit Judge Greg “We started working on Parker. the destruction order in The PPD and State February. This represents a Attorney’s Office (SAO)lot of man hours by both the worked for nearly four PPD and SAO. Every case months reviewing cases is listed, and every piece of dating from 2007-18 to evidence accounted for. In determine if the evidence order to destroy narcotics, met the criteria for you must have a judge’s destruction. ➟ “A case must be Please see page 8

(Above) A decades- City files lawsuit: old bottle of prescription morphine was among the drugs Bacon St. home incinerated. The bottle was turned in to police by a local resident. belongs to city?

The City of Perry has action at two recent city filed a lawsuit seekingcouncil to meetings, stating he remove the occupants and had written the owners of take possession of a Bacon the structure (Fred Sellers Street residence that was and Chanda Manning) a apparently constructed on “cease and desist” letter and city property many years “notice to vacate” on April ago. 13 in response to numerous According to the city’s activities that fall under suit, the home located at the definition of “public 713 West Bacon Street has nuisance” according to previously been the source Florida Statutes. of numerous calls and In the letter, Curtis states complaints relating to drug he represents the city and sales, parties, prostitution has been advised that and gambling. Mr. Fred Sellers and Ms. A recent investigation Chanda Manning occupy by the Perry Police the structure located at 713 Department (PPD) resulted West Bacon St. in 15 drug-related arrests in “I have also been advised and around the property, the that you and your guests PPD Det. Ray Kellmerman (top right) holds three pounds of cocaine slated for destruction city alleges. have been involved in Hundreds of pieces of evidence from closed cases were incinerated Tuesday. (Photo, bottom left) City Attorney Ray Curtis parties, use and sale of The incinerator reached temperatures of 1,200 degrees. (Photo, bottom right) A syringe filled with updated council members ➟ Please see page 8 liquid methamphetamine was handled with extra care. on the upcoming legal 21% of district’s students 546 students now in summer school Some 546 students from kindergarten to high school reported for summer school Monday, representing about 21% of the entire student body of the Taylor County School District. “We said we wanted to serve the bottom percentile of our students (25%), and we’re pretty close,” Director of Instruction Sharon Hathcock said. “A very good start.” Nearly 90 students remain “outstanding,” meaning they should be reporting to summer classes, but have not as of yet, she said. ➟ Please see page 8 CARES Act will fund technology upgrades The Taylor County School District is utilizing more than half a million dollars in federal CARES Act funding for technology upgrades for classrooms and security upgrades on buses. School board members have approved the purchase of new smart boards for all classrooms at the elementary, ➟ Please see page 8 Index Weather Religion ...... A-4 Community ...... A-7 Wednesday 89˚ Thursday 90˚ Sports ...... A-5 Classifieds ...... A-10 70˚ 70˚

Serving the Tree Capital of the South Since 1963 30% 20% A-2 Taco Times June 9, 2021 Owners pledge to sue if action isn’t taken MUD BOG suing the county, while the on the board and includes Lee’s attorney, Ray Curtis a number of requirements Continued from page 1 of Perry, said they were organizers must satisfy in from the Lees to hold future “this close” to reaching a order to receive a permit events, the commission has compromise after the two- to hold an event, including tasked both sides, along hour debate. having insurance and with County Attorney Back in February, providing on-site security Conrad Bishop, with a the Larsons told the and medical services. different mission. commission that they The specific provision The three attorneys had no plans to re-open at the center of the issue have until the county their mud park until the surrounding Iron Horse commission’s next county removed a section and its off-road events is a regular meeting on June of its mud-bog ordinance requirement that mud bog 22 to develop a proposed requiring waivers. This was activities must be located a amendment to the county’s after the commission denied minimum of 660 feet from mud-bog ordinance that a permit to hold an event in the nearest property line, could potentially solve the March due to the lack of a unless the event organizer ongoing issue for good. permit from the Lees, who receives a waiver from the Events at Iron Horse Mud Ranch attract thousands of attendees to Taylor Although several own property adjacent to adjoining property owner. County. At Monday’s county commission meeting to consider the fate commissions expressed the access roadway (which If a 660-foot buffer is of a future event, dozens of mud-bog enthusiasts were in attendance, skepticism that a resolution was built on an easement maintained between the including several who traveled from Georgia and Alabama to express their was possible, the decision granted to Iron Horse). event and the property line, support of the ranch and its events. was enough for the Larsons’ The ordinance in a waiver is not required. to remove the waiver he said. “We have two beyond the proposed attorney, Sidney C. Bigham question was passed in In February, the requirement from the choices. We can come to width of the access road, III of Tallahassee, to say 2004, before any of the commission rejected a ordinance, instead asking you as we’re coming to Curtis’ proposal was also they would hold off on sitting commissioners were request from the Larsons that the neighbors -- and you today, begging you to “impractical” because the their attorneys -- findamend this ordinance. If we staging area for events a solution amongst can’t get a commitment out is also within 660 feet of

(HENRY LEE) themselves. of you guys to amend this the Lees’ property, which Although the Larsons ordinance, we have to take would still require a waiver initially said they would no this to court. This ordinance under the ordinance. longer hold events at Iron is unconstitutional. It is The commission then Horse, work apparently an invalid delegation of opened the hearing for the began to hold one in the regulatory authority public to speak, with 13 October, and negotiations of this county to private people taking the podium or resumed between the individuals. That is speaking via the conference Iron Horse attorneys for the Larsons supported by multiple phone line. Supporters Mud Ranch and the Lees. Supreme Court precedents.” of Iron Horse filled the At the commission’s Bigham cited two cases commission meeting room, April 27 workshop, in particular which he said as well as the hallway attorneys for both sides ruled “a local government outside, with some spilling expressed optimism that cannot delegate to any outside the building or a resolution was near that individual or group of waiting in vehicles. would result in the Lees individuals absolute All but one of those who granting Iron Horse the discretion over whether a spoke were in support of necessary waiver. regulatory permit can be Iron Horse and the Larson However, when the issued.” family, providing multiple public hearing was held Bigham said he was stories of how the location Monday for the commission seeking two actions from changed for the better since to consider the permit the commission at the the Larsons bought the application for the proposed hearing. First was approval property. Under the county’s current mud bog ordinance, the owners of the Iron October event, a waiver or denial of the permit Many also noted how Horse Mud Ranch must received waivers from neighboring property owners from the Lees was not application. Second was much money they spend if their planned events will be within 660 feet of the edge of the property. included in the application a “commitment” that the in Taylor County during This includes the access road (marked in red above), which was constructed packet. commission would amend events, as well as the family- on an easement connecting Iron Horse with U.S. 19 and is bordered by Waivers were secured the mud bog ordinance. If friendly atmosphere. One Sandra and Henry Lee, who refused to provide a waiver for a proposed from a number of other neither action was taken, he referred to Iron Horse as the March event and have done so again for a planned October mud bog. neighboring property said he had been instructed “Disney World of Mud.” owners, including a partial by his clients to file a Commissioner Michael waiver from one, as well lawsuit against the county. Newman was the first as concessions from the Curtis was next, holding commissioner to speak, Larsons to maintain the 660- up a copy of a draft noting that he had spoken foot buffer from another agreement between the two with the Lees and Larsons. neighbor, eliminating the parties that had nearly every He asked County need for a waiver in that line marked with changes Administrator LaWanda case. from one side or the other – Pemberton if the Lees Since the Lees’ property proof he said that they had were the only neighboring adjoins both the access road been negotiating over the landowner withholding a and entrance staging area waiver. waiver, and she said they for Iron Horse, the Larsons However, Curtis spent were. say the lack of a waiver much of his time before the “The ordinance says we makes it impossible to hold commission arguing for his need all the waivers, and we events on the property. own proposed amendment don’t (have them),” he said. Bigham was the first to to the ordinance, which he Commissioner Pam address the commission said would exempt non- Feagle then asked at Monday’s hearing, public roadways providing Bishop about his opinion claiming the Larsons had access to mud-bog events on the claim that the agreed to the Lees’ demands from the waiver process, as county’s ordinance is to provide access to their long as certain conditions “unconstitutional.” property at four different were met, namely to provide Bishop said he would points along the roadway. adjacent landowners, have to research the cases “We gave him everything, along with emergency Bigham cited before he gave up nothing, and he responders, with a trafficoffering a conclusion, but rejected that offer,” Bigham lane for access. he noted that the ordinance said. “This is effectively In his draft of the has been in place since a hostage situation. The proposed amendment, 2004, during which time it Lees are holding this Curtis used a width of 20 “worked very well.” commission, they’re feet for this access, a figure “At this time, it is the law holding the public, they’re that became a major sticking in Taylor County,” he said, holding the patrons who point during the debate, producing several outbursts want to come to Taylor with Bigham -- and many from the crowd in response. County hostage. And, it’s of those from the public Bishop also noted that over a power trip. who spoke on the issue -- the commission could not “I’m so sorry I have to calling it impractical due amend the ordinance that bring you into this, and to the access road to Iron night, even if they chose I know the commission Horse being as small as 30 to, due to state law. The doesn’t want to get involved, feet in some places. board could instruct him to but you’re involved now,” In response, Curtis later draft an amendment, which said the 20-foot figure waswould then be presented a “placeholder” he used to to the commission for begin negotiations, adding advertisement, after which that he only meant for it to time a public hearing would be a single lane of traffic be held to consider whether and whatever width that or not to approve or reject needed to be in order to the proposed amendment. maintain access to the event Feagle said she had would work. listened to those who had “The Lees are in support spoken, adding that several of you amending the had “touched my heart” ordinance,” Curtis said. with their stories about how “They don’t want the much they enjoy the events waiver power.” at Iron Horse. After describing the She said that while she proposed language, Curtis wanted to find a way to said, “As of today, the Lees ensure the events could are still on board.” Bigham said that ➟ Please see page 6 A-3 Taco Times June 9, 2021 Exercise ideas for seniors to avoid boring workouts Health Losing interest in an & Fitness exercise regimen is a situation many fitness enthusiasts have confronted at one point or another. Overcoming a stale workout routine can be simple for young athletes, whose bodies can typically handle a wide range of physical activities. That flexibility allows younger athletes the chance to pursue any number of physical activities when their existing fitness regimens grow stale. But what about seniors who have grown tired of their workouts? 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Religion A-4 Taco Times June 9, 2021 Northside welcomes Adam Glad TidinGs Crabb in concert on July 2 In the Bible, “glad tidings” is frequently translated to mean “to tell good news” and “preach the gospel.” This space -- made available to all local pastors and church leaders Northside Church of God -- is dedicated to messages of good news to fill readers with uplifting thoughts to carry welcomes Adam Crabb with them throughout the week. in concert Friday, July 2, starting at 7 p.m. A love offering will be received. As a member of the What dream or goal award-winning Crabb Family, Adam learned early in life to harmonize and have you put aside? “blend like a pro.” He currently performs I could see it in the other gotten off-track regarding with The Gaither Vocal students’ eyes. Envy. Not something God put on Band. the green-eyed monster your heart? What about Adam said he considers kind of envy, but the that dream that used to gospel music “his life’s respectful admiration they keep you up at night with calling. You cannot tell me hoped to earn one day. excitement? What goal that dreams do not come We, the graduating have you put aside that, true. As a child, I would class of Slidell High, were with prayer and focus, you listen to The Gaither Vocal lining up in the school’s could once again begin Band, and I dreamed of one main hallway to practice working toward? day being able to sing with for graduation – the big Wouldn’t now be a them. I am proof that when event we thought would great time to seek God you surrender everything to never come. By Sheryl Boldt about it? God, He will give you the Noticing the admiring Or maybe you’d like desires of your heart.” Adam Crabb looks from our younger we experienced every to explore another dream classmates, we enjoyed time we accomplished a you’ve been mulling the satisfaction our goal and allow those over. Perhaps finding an Pleasant Grove to hold Youth Camp perseverance had earned. memories to help us accountability partner Had we not persisted become more disciplined to help you stay focused July 3-16 at Madison campground in studying and doing our and focused? would be an effective homework (even when we How would it rekindle first step. As we trust Pleasant Grove Baptist Church has child’s reservations for the camp as soon as didn’t feel like it), we’d our zest for life if we asked God in our labor, there’s announced plans for its upcoming Youth possible with the group coordinators at the have missed that enviable God to show us the plans something about the Camp, which will be held July 13-16 at church. sense of pride and we’ve given up on – or respect and admiration we the Ragans Family Campground (formerly The itinerary includes a worship band satisfaction that comes plans He still has for us? receive from others that’s Yogi Bear Park) in Madison. and nightly special guest speakers, along with dedication and hard How fulfilling would it be healthy and motivating. Parents are encouraged to confirm their with Bible study groups. work. to finally get your GED, Enviable, even. In the years since, I apply for that promotion, More importantly, the wonder how many of my start your own business or self-respect we earn at the fellow graduates share my ministry, dust off the book end of the day will make frustration for the times manuscript you’ve yet to our efforts worthwhile and we haven’t practiced that finish? our lives sweeter. same perseverance. For When we live Yet, the greatest reward the times we’ve allowed productive lives, we for living life well will be procrastination to steal have sweeter days – and sensing the proud smile other milestones we could better lives. “You shall of our heavenly Father have experienced. eat the fruit of the labor cheering for His child. But it’s not too late. of your hands; you shall Sheryl H. Boldt is the And it’s not too late for be blessed, and it shall author of the blog, www. you, either. be well with you” (Psalm TodayCanBeDifferent. What if we recall 128:2 ESV). net. Connect with her at the gratifying feelings How about it? Have you [email protected]. Card of thanks Youth at Snowbird Youth members and group leaders of Calvary Baptist Church left Monday Bean morning, June 7, for a week-long summer camp at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters in Andrews, S.C. Participants were looking forward to a week filled The family of our Jim’s love of music Our tears fall as we miss with “Christ-exalting worship, expositional teaching and high adventure.” beloved Judge James resounded throughout him so much, but we rest, Roy “Jim” Bean want to the Holy Spirit-filledknowing we will one day gratefully thank the Perry/ atmosphere of First Baptist see him again in Glory. Obituaries Taylor County community Church as together we Thank you all from the for all the love and care worshipped the Lord, bottom of our hearts. Rhonda Villa; as well he received at Doctors’ rejoicing in Jim’s freedom Kathy Bean, Jamey as her grandchildren Memorial Hospital from pain and his being Bean, MaryAnn, Barbara, and stepgrandchildren, and through Big Bend received into the arms of MaryEllen, John, Jim and Brian Villa, Chris Villa, Hospice during his last His Savior. all of the extended family Derek Dougherty, days valiantly fighting Melissa Simmons, Sherry cancer. Simmons, Stevan Simmons The word of Judge and Keely Collins (Josh); Bean’s tragic passing and great-grandchildren, mobilized this cherished Scarlett Simmons (and her community into acts of Betty Lou mother, Mallory White) kindness honoring his Brickey Villa and Paisley Collins; memory which blessed this along with her niece, Pam grieving family. Betty Lou Phillips (Wayne); and many For the phone calls, Brickey Villa cousins. Wilma Ann Brown tender visits, floral Betty Lou Brickey Villa, Funeral services will be arrangements, beautiful 85, passed away on June 4, held today (Wednesday) her daughter, Iris Ann food and all the loving 2021, in Perry. at 2 p.m. at Burns Funeral Brown; and her sons, David gestures of sympathy, She was born April 7, Home of Perry with Brother Charles Brown and Billy we thank you. 1936, in Perry to Levi David Stephens and Brother Brown. We give thanks for Dyal Green and Annie Bell Eddie Pridgeon officiating. She is survived by: her Burns Funeral Home’s Hilton Green. Interment services will children, Joseph Brown thoughtful guidance as we Betty was raised in the follow immediately (Jeanette), Melody Evans planned Jim’s memorial. Pentacostal faith, attending afterward in Pineview (Bruce), Rhonda Diver We extend our heartfelt the Center Street Church Memorial Cemetery. (Kenneth), Danny Brown gratitude to Pastor Justin of God, and always kept a The family received (Angie), Tammy White Webb and the Rev. Larry deep personal faith. friends from 6-8 p.m. on (Tony), Julie Matsinger Neal as they honored him (Keith) and Wanda Cordoba She was a homemaker Tuesday, June 8, at Burns with eulogies so filled with for most of her life, and Funeral Home of Perry. (Sylvester); daughter- Jim’s love of the Lord and her family was always the Family and friends in-law, Linda Brown; truth. most important thing to may sign the online 27 grandchildren; 58 We give thanks to the her. She loved photography, guest book at www. great-grandchildren; nine Honorable Greg Parker as and spent many years joepburnsfuneralhomes. great-great-grandchildren; he blessed us with touching researching family com. brothers, Draden Padgett stories revealing a love for genealogy, as she loved to Jr. (Carol), Jimmy Padgett his respected mentor, and (850) 584-4149 (Nancy), Jack Padgett highlighting how Judge find new connections and (Deirdre) and Joey Padgett; family members. 1400 N. Johnson Stripling Rd. Bean gave tirelessly to the She was preceded in death Perry, FL 32347 and sisters, Cathy Finch, cause of merciful justice. by: her husbands, Vernon Wilma Ann Jewel LeBlanc and Janice Brickey and Virgil Villa; Trahan; as well as a host of Brown nieces and nephews. her son, Warren Brickey; Food her parents, Levi “Bud” Wilma Ann Brown, 88, A graveside service will and Annie Green; sisters, passed away on June 7, be held on Friday, June Frankie Green and Dorothy 2021, at her home in Perry. 11, at 10 a.m. at Oakland pantry Hodges; brother-in-law, Joe She was born Oct. 30, Cemetery with Pastor Mike Hodges; stepdaughter-in- 1932, in Cabbage Grove Burke officiating. law, TJ Brickey; stepson- to Draden Padgett and All arrangements are open this in-law, Mike Dougherty; Genevieve Blue Padgett. under the direction of nephew, JL Hodges; and Wilma was a homemaker. Burns Funeral Home of Thursday niece, Danielle Lowery. She supported her husband, Perry. Friends may sign the She is survived by: her Joe, in his commercial online guest book at www. St. James Episcopal joepburnsfuneralhomes. children, Terry Brickey fishing business, and she Church’s Food Pantry will com. (Linda) and Theresa Roe loved to fish, loved flowers be open this Thursday, (Jim); and stepchildren, and, most of all, her family. June 10, from 10-11 a.m. Richard Brickey, Vincent She was preceded in (850) 584-4149 to distribute non-perishable Villa (Ginny), Sandra death by: her husband of 60 1400 N. Johnson Stripling Rd. food to anyone needing Alexander (Bobby) and years, Joseph Aron Brown; Perry, FL 32347 assistance.

Sports A-5 Taco Times June 9, 2021

Ella Towles slides into third base (above left) in the Taylor County All-Stars’ win over Madison County. Maci Campbell rounds third (above right) and is waved home by Manager Bryan Howard. 10U All Stars finish second in district tourney The Taylor County 10U Suwannee County last later that afternoon by a Maci Campbell, KaelynTomlinson. County. (10-and-under) All-Star Friday, 13-8, but battledscore of 12-9. Sadler, Ryver Arnold, In their opening roundKaelyn Sadler hit a walk- softball team finishedback to the championshipIn their third matchup ofShaylee Tomlinson,13-8 loss to Suwannee,off thegrand slam, as well as a in second place game of their by winning the two day on Saturday, Taylor Ma’Shyia Britt, Jaydenlocal All-Stars were limitedsingle, to power the Taylor district tournament thisstraight past elimination games.County came up short in the Freed, Sophia Brock to and just one hit (recordedAll-Stars to the crucial weekend, punching a Theticket Taylor County All- district championship game Ella Towles. by Tori Howard). McCallwin over Suwannee and to the state tournamentStars defeated in Madison against Lafayette County, Bryan Howard servesrecorded four strikeouts advanceon the 10U All-Stars Lake City at the County,end 18-5of onJune. Saturday 3-1. as the team managerthe andmound for Taylor, towhile the district championship Taylor County was morning before getting Taylor’s 10U All-Star is assisted in coachingHoward by struck out game. two defeated in their openinga walk-off grand slam to team consists of: ToriAnna Durham, Rodney batters. In the victory over round matchup againstdefeat Suwannee County Howard, Allee McCall,Tomlinson and Kaylin Taylor’s All-Stars ralliedSuwannee, Freed had to defeat Madison County,a triple, Tomlinson and 18-5 in their second Sadler game both had singles, and of the tournament, thanks Allee McCall hit a home to home runs by both run. Campbell and McCall. In the championship Shaylee Tomlinson matchup against Lafayette recorded two singles, whileCounty, Howard recorded both McCall and Arnoldsix strikeouts on the mound each ripped a single. and limited Mayo to only Sophia Brock had three the runs, but Lafayette’s lone triple by Taylor’stalented pitcher allowed offense, while Howardonly one run in a close 3-1 recorded five strikeoutsvictory.. in the victory over Madison. Shaylee Tomlinson and Campbell, Tomlinson Ryver Arnold each had a and McCall all pitched hit for in the narrow loss in Taylor County in their 12-9the district championship revenge win over Suwanneegame.

Sixteen women took part in the “That’s My Partner” golf scramble last Friday celebrating the life of their former golf partner and friend, Patricia “Trish” Wilson. Hart, Taylor take 1st place in ‘That’s My Partner’ scramble by one shot The second annual Wilson. ahead of the second-place the short par 3, as well as “That’s My Partner” ladies The scramble was pairing of Connie Sullivan managing to birdie the hole golf scramble was held at nothing short of successful, and Kay Parker, who on her own ball. the Perry Golf and Country as participants had a blast shot a 38 to claim second The scramble kicked off Club (PGCC) this past while enjoying a beautiful place. a full weekend of golf at the Friday evening with 16 evening at PGCC. Carol Wentworth and PGCC, as the two-day R.H women participating in the Bonita Hart and Jane Holly Sullivan won thirdFox III 4-ball tournament event celebrating the life Taylor won this year’s place by shooting a 39,began and the following of their former golf partner scramble by firing a 37 Sullivan won the “Closest-morning and continued and friend, Patricia “Trish” to finish just one shot to-the-Pin” contest onuntil the sun began to Bonita set Hart and Jane Taylor placed first in the Lynn, Fletcher shoot -23 to win Sunday evening. “That’s My Partner” golf scramble. R.H. Fox III 4-Ball Tournament Graham Lynn and Brandon Fletcher “went low” this past weekend at Perry Golf and Country Club (PGCC), as they shot a -23 to walk away with first place in the championship flight of the R.H. Fox III 4-ball tournament during the two-day event. During the “best ball” format on day one, Fletcher and Lynn turned in a 60 (-11) to grab a two-shot lead going into day two. On the second day of the tournament, Lynn and Fletcher carded a 59 (-12) in the scramble format to cruise to victory, finishing 2021 R.H. Fox III 4-Ball Tournament Champions seven shots ahead of a pair Graham Lynn and Brandon Fletcher. of second-place teams. Bill Connley and D.L. The duo of Jonathan The Senior A flight was Scoggins paired up to shootLincoln and William won by the team of Ray -16 over the weekend, asWentworth won the first Veal and Richard Carr, who did the duo of Billy Grantflight by shooting -10 on the finished the weekend at -2. and Daniel Everett, as theweekend to finish ahead of Two teams tied for two teams earned a tieRick and Ron Brafford, who second in the Senior A for second-place in the carded a -7 after both days. flight, including the pairing championship flight. Third place in the first of Tyson Hicks and Don A total of 50 golfers (25flight was claimed by Van Lincoln, as well as the team teams) entered the two-day, and Clee Collins, who shot of Dick Jarvis and David 36-hole event named in -6 during the tournament. Sullivan, which both shot honor of longtime PGCC Don Everett Jr. and +1 for the weekend. member R.H. “Reagan” Kyle Rodgers won the Jim Baxter and Tommy Fox. second flight by finishing Ratliff won the Senior The field was broken the weekend at -6, ahead B flight by finishing the up into five flights, which of Danny Everett and Jay weekend at +5, ahead of included championship, Southerland in second the duo of Mark Davis and first, second, as well as place, as they shot four Mike Romano in second Senior A and B flights. under over the two days. place at 7 over par. A-6 Taco Times June 9, 2021 Deadline to reach a compromise is June 22 OWNERS “It’s obvious the two procedure do not allow event organizers would still numerous outbursts from the deadline be the next Continued from page 2 attorneys can’t work a second motion to be have to follow all of the the crowd, sometimes regular meeting on June 22. it out,” Commissioner made until the first oneother is requirements in the interrupting those who Pemberton noted that the continue, she felt the Jamie English said. “It’s resolved. ordinance. were speaking, prompting a proposal would need to be issue was a “civil matter” still going to end up in Feagle then withdrew Commission Chair rebuke from Thomas, who ready by Wednesday, June between the two neighbors. court.” her second to Newman’s Thomas Demps questioned asked everyone to calm 16, to be included in the When she again asked He then said he would motion, which died for lack why the ordinance worked down. meeting packet. Bishop his opinion on like to make a motion to of a second. for nearly 20 years without “We need to try to resolve Both attorneys agreed the matter, he said the instruct Bishop to draft an “Nobody has called a problem. this issue,” Feagle said. “I that the timetable was commission had two amendment to the ordinance me against the mud bog,” “We need to do don’t think it would hurt acceptable. options. First would be eliminating the waiver Moody said, again stating he something,” he said. anybody to give it a go.” Although English said to instruct him to draft requirement altogether, would support eliminating He questioned the 20-foot She suggested instructing he wanted the county to an amendment to the which he said would allow the waiver requirement. issue, and Curtis reiterated the attorneys to work be “out of it” by removing ordinance. Second would the neighbors to settle English again made a he was only seeking a with Bishop -- with an the waiver requirement, be to deny the permit the situation amongst motion to eliminate the single lane of access. established time limit he withdrew his motion application and refuse to themselves without the waiver requirement, and Bigham then said if -- to come up with a and Moody withdrew his amend the ordinance. commission becoming Moody seconded. the waiver requirement proposed amendment to the second. At that time, Newman involved. Newman warned exempted both access roads ordinance. Newman then made his made a motion to instruct Commissioner Jim that English’s motion and parking areas, it might Although Bigham first motion again, instructing Bishop to work with the Moody said he would would remove any say satisfy his client’s needs. said, “This will not work,” the attorneys to work two attorneys to find second a English’s motion. neighboring landowners Curtis responded that after some additional together to develop a compromise amendment However, Newman’s could have regarding large such a proposal “works for discussion, both attorneys proposed amendment to that would satisfy both original motion was events being held next door us.” appeared on board with the ordinance. Moody sides. Feagle seconded his still on the floor,to their andproperties. the However, by this point trying to find a solution. seconded, and the measure motion. commission’s rules of English responded that in the debate, there were Newman suggested passed unanimously. 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Community A-7 Taco Times June 9, 2021 ‘Wacky Hat Day’ at the Senior Center

The Taylor County Senior Citizens Center hosted a “Wacky Hat Day” during lunch on Friday, May 4. (Left) In the men’s division, winners were Lucky Haney and Mike Albritton. Winners in the women’s division were Sharon Williams and Brenda Weekley. Carol Fortson won first place in the “homemade, lighted” division. Short Story Contest winners announced The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library has “Drumstick the Chicken;” second place, Delaney Loyed, announced the winners of its 15th annual Short Story “April’s Fools;” and honorable mention, Lilly Luther Contest. Davis, “Mythical Creatures: Are They Real?” and Baileigh An awards ceremony is planned Monday, June 28, at Montgomery, “The Story of Everest.” 5:15 p.m. at the Taylor County Public Library. • Adult category; first place, Billy K. Hillhouse, The winning authors include: “Visiting the Past;” second place, “Shasta Philhour, “Raise • Youth category: first place, Jack Johnson, “Peter Warriors, Not Princesses;” and honorable mention, Billy Escapes Auschwitz!” K. Hillhouse, “Notifications” and Elisha Foster, “The • Student category: first place, Natalie Salmons, Cliff.” Annual Chamber Poker Appreciation The Taylor Senior Citizens Center recently Tournament is this Friday recognized volunteer Maggie Gunter (right) with a certificate of appreciation. “Maggie in chips for playing. does a wonderful job creating crafts to The Perry Elks Club will host the 16th annual Perry- decorate the congregate hall and does craft Taylor County Chamber Texas Hold ‘Em Poker The entry fee also includes a buffet of refreshments. Tournament on Friday, June 11. The first place prize will win a weekend stay in Biloxi, projects with our clients as well. She is always Mississippi. ready to go with new ideas,” Executive The event will start at 6 p.m. at the Perry Elks Club, Director Mary Jane Hewitt (left) said. located at 305 Puckett Road in Perry. The event is sponsored by Duke Energy. For more The entry fee is $50 per person and includes $3,500 information, call (850) 584-5366. Annual Flag Day ceremony Rep. Shoaf speaks June 15 planned Monday, June 14 The Taylor County Republicans will hold their June monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 15, at The Venue, The annual Flag Day ceremony coordinated by the located at 210 Washington Street (across from the Taylor Perry Elks Lodge #1851 will be held Monday, June 14, at County Historical Society). Rosehead Park (amphitheater), starting at 11 a.m. State Representative Jason Shoaf will be the special The program will commemorate adoption of the guest speaker for the meeting, which begins at 6 p.m. U.S. Flag on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental The meeting is open the public, and a complimentary Congress. dinner will be served. A-8 Taco Times June 9, 2021 Curtis: City is the ‘rightful owner’ of the property BACON ST. West Bacon Street was property.part Continued from page 1 of a larger parcel owned “Atby that time, police J.H. Parker in 1925. officers discovered that the controlled substances and Parker subdivided thestructure that was being other nuisance conduct larger parcel, creating theresponded to was residential as defined by J.H. 823.05 Parker Subdivision,in appearance, and was Florida Statutes upon said recorded in the officiallocated solely upon city property,” the letter states. records of Taylor County,property,” the suit states. “A review of land records Florida. (“Exhibit A”). The structure “was, of Taylor County make it The property in questionand is, being occupied by clear that the City of Perry was dedicated to the Sellers/Manning City and/or is the rightful owner of of Perry by way of others the as a residence,” and said 713 West Bacon Streetsubdivision, and severalSellers/Manning claim that property and structure. lots of the J.H. Parkerstructure is owned by them, As such, the City of PerrySubdivision were then sold as it was included in their demands that you vacate theto T.J. Davis and his wife, purchase of Lot 5 of Block premises within 10 days,Pearl C. Davis. 1 of BVD subdivision. failing which, the city willIn 1926, Davis subdivided According to the city’s file appropriate legal action.the lots to create the B.V.D. suit, a 2020 investigation “Additionally, the City Subdivision, also recorded resulted in 15 drug-related of Perry demands that youin the official records of arrests in and around the cease all conduct upon Taylor County (“Exhibit structure, and during its said property that couldB”). investigation, the PPD constitute a public nuisance During the recording of also gathered evidence per Florida Statutes,” Curtis this subdivision, the city (including video recordings) wrote. property was once again showing the use and sale At the city’s May 25 dedicated to the City of of controlled substances, meeting, Curtis updated Perry for “…the use of as well as gambling and the council on the status the public for such public partying, in and around the of the case, stating, “Thepurposes only.” (See Plat structure. Bacon Street suit is aboutMap Description in map The city suit states Florida to be filed. We are preparingabove.) Statutes (823.05) defines a to serve those folks, and On Oct. 16, 2018, Sellers nuisance in part as any of hopefully we can speedilyand Manning purchased the following: work toward a resolution.” Lot 5 of Block 1 of BVD a. (1)(a) “A building, This survey shows a structure, concrete pad and dog pen on a parcel of At the city’s previous MaySubdivision (having an booth, tent or place land deeded to the City of Perry in the original plat maps designating J.H. 11 meeting, Curtis gave address a of 711 West thatBacon tends to annoy the Parker Subdivision (which was later subdivided into B.V.D. Subdivision). lengthy background on theStreet, Perry, Florida 32348)community or injure the case. He later summed up thefrom the estate of Horacehealth of the community, to the city property and In addition to ordering controlled substances, sale city’s position, stating, “AsMcLeod. or becomes manifestly structure over Sellers/ to the ejectment portion, I The Sellers/Manning injurious to the morals or Sellers/Manning of controlled substances, believe Sellers and Manningproperty is located adjacentmanners of the people as Manning, and is entitledimmediately to vacate the parties, loud music, and likely have a claim againstto the city property provided and in s. 823.01.” exclusive possession,” property the and structure, the other nuisance conduct.” suit states. suit asks the court to award The city also requests the the person from whom theystructure in question. b. (1)(b) “A house or place The suit alleges Sellers/ purchased Lot 5. But, the In the “Complaintof prostitution, assignation, damages and to declare court “immediately require fact remains, the surveyfor Ejectment” and or for lewdness.” Manning, and their guests, the property and structure Sellers/Manning, their is clear, and the structure“Temporary and Permanent c. (1)(c) “A place or have caused damage to the a public nuisance, “due to officers, agents, servants, is affixed to city propertyInjunctive Relief,” filedbuilding on in which persons city property and structure, the existence of numerous employees, and invitees, (land), thus making it cityJune 1, the city seeksengage toin games of chancealthough the amount of violations of law, gambling, to discontinue all conduct” property – at least accordingrecover possession of in city violation of law.” damage is unknown. prostitution, use of upon the property. to the public records. property and a structured. (1)(d) “A place where Previously, Curtis told theand asks the courtany to law of the state is council his research showed order Sellers/Manning violated.” to Fire escaped from debris burn Sellers and Manning immediately vacate the The suit continues to purchased the property structure, discontinue allstate, “Sellers/Manning WILDFIRE Company to halt contained. progress from the estate of Horace conduct on the premisesrefuse to deliver possession Continued from page 1 of the fire andThe prevent fire was reportedly McLeod on Oct. 16, 2018, and declare the structure a of the city property and potential damage to foundnearby to have escaped from adding that the current timber land company, homes and structures. a debris pile burn. public nuisance. structure to Perry and have responded to a report of owners may have goodAccording to the city’s taken no corrective action Overhead, the FFSFlame heights reached standing to pursue legal lawsuit, in 2020, the to abate the nuisances a brush fire reported utilizednear a fixed-wingas aircrafthigh as 30 feet in the air, action against the previous Perry Police Department described herein. Jody Morgan and Beachto monitor the fireaccording and feedto Pike. owner. happened to be responding “This is an action to Road. real-time information to Whilethe portions of Taylor According to FFS According to research to calls and complaints recover possession of the crews working in County the heat received several conducted by Curtis andrelated to drug sales, city property and structurePublic Information Officerbelow, Pike said. inches of rain Tuesday included in the suit, parties the and gambling in or in Taylor County, Florida.Travis Pike, units quicklyThe Taylor Countymorning, the Beaches area property located at 713around the Sellers/Manning Plaintiff has superior titledeployed to the Sheriff’s fire and Office assistedremained hot, dry and established joint commandto ensure the safetyparched, of the which allowed of the incident. crews working below the and fire to spread quickly Schools are reaching out to families Utilizing tractor unitspassing and traffic. and consume over 15 acres SUMMER SCHOOL with the family to develop for grades 6-8; 125 students brush trucks, FFS unitsCrews from worked intoon the the south side of Jody Taylor and Dixie night counties to ensure theMorgan blaze Grade. Continued from page 1 a ‘learn at home’ plan,” in high school; and 19 Hathcock said. students at Steinhatchee worked alongside TCFRremained contained beforeCrews will continue to “Schools will be reaching Attendance totals for the School. firefighters and crewsFFS fromSupervisor Jack monitorSmith the area, according out to these families, and if first day of summer school Summer classes are Four in Rivers Land &declared Timber the fireto 100%Pike. for some reason the student were: 149 students for session Monday through cannot attend summer grades K-2; 150 students Friday, with transportation school, they will work for grades 3-5; 113 students provided. New camera systems for bus fleet CARES ACT (computers), as well astransportation department Evidence included 3 lbs. of cocaine Continued from page 1 to write and erase on will also upgrade camera the large display screen systems for the entire bus UP IN SMOKE well as hundreds of bags liquid methamphetamine. middle and high schools,whiteboards. as fleet for the coming school Continued from page 1 of synthetic cannabis There were also evidence well as Steinhatchee School Classrooms at the year. The total cost for the (also known as “spice”) envelopes stuffed with a (total cost: $309,450). recently-completed primary project is $250,850. signature (on an order),” packaged for sale. variety of drugs packaged The large touch screen school are already equipped “Buses will be equipped Kellerman explained. Several gallon-sized bags in small baggies for street“smart boards” allow with new smart boards, with cameras that offer Three pounds of powder filled with cannabis “buds”sale, including crack instructors to share audio,Director of Instruction 360-degree views, as well cocaine -- more than a were also incinerated, along cocaine, cannabis and video and mirror contentSharon Hathcock said. as storage,” Hathcock kilo -- was destroyed, as with a syringe filled withsynthetic marijuana. from digital devices The district’s said. A-9 Taco Times June 9, 2021

The PACER An American story

I was told by The Army doctor that There were other Mike Kelly and talked to me in the hospital“walking wounded” Rick Sneden while I was still in Da Nangsoldiers, and we would have some 50 years told me that I had suffered lunch together or just sit in after the events a bad concussion, caused the day room and exchange of that night, I by the steel pot caving instories. was flown out asjust it was bent inward by the Everybody had several! after daylight the next force of the bullet. (To be continued) morning. However, the steel helmet I would not learn what had done its job by stopping Editor’s Note: The Pacer, CHAPTER SEVEN the bullet from entering my happened to me until An American Story was brain. five decades later, when written by local author knew by then he was still By DAVID PARAMORE Steve “Pimp” Pemberton The fiberglass helmet David Paramore as a What follows is Mike was bloody. We found his alive, but we did not know managed to track us all liner had fractured in fundraiser for Point of Kelly and Rick Sneden’s steel pot and helmet liner the extent of his injuries. down. several places, cutting myGrace (POG) Christian recollection of me getting near where he was laying. I The medic worked to get My first memory after scalp, which was where School.all The Pacer is shot: saw where the bullet had hit him breathing regularly that night in the rice the blood had come from. available for purchase on “I heard the bullet strike him in the left front of his again, trying to get his paddy fields of the Ilittle was in the hospital for Amazon as a paperback or Palmer and turned around steel pot, about two inches lungs cleared because he Vietnamese fishing villageabout a week, even though I Kindle e-book download, just in time to see him flipabove his eye. At this time, had swallowed a lot of rice was coming to in the was up and moving around with all proceeds over backwards into the we still thought he was paddy water while laying hospital in Da Nang severalmost of that time. going to support the water,” Mike said, before surely dead,” Mark said. face down,” Rick said. days later. Keep in mind that I was expansion of POG. Kindle adding “I told Rick that Recalling the gurgling “Doc -- we called all the I still have no recollection young -- only 20 years old Unlimited members can Palmer was dead.” bubbles in the water, Rick medics ‘Doc’ -- had started of anything that happened -- and did not use my head download the book for “We got to him as fast as said, “He’s still breathing,” to examine his head wound over the course of the two very much around that time free and support the we could, and when we got and they both yelled by then and determined or three days after I was anyway. POG expansion by way of over there, we saw he was “Medic…. Medic!” down his steel pot had likelyshot. The doctors let me Amazon paying a “royalty” face down in the water and the line. saved his life because his That time is simply wander the halls, visit the on each download. Visit blowing bubbles,” Mike “After a few minutes, the skull didn’t feel like it was lost. The doctors say that cafeteria and visit the other www.thepacerstory.com continued. “So, I rolled him medic came up and started fractured,” Rick recalled. sometimes happens as the wounded who happened to for more information. over and saw that his head to work on Palmer. We According to the story result of a concussion. be there at the same time.

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WE BUY WOLVERINE’S MOVING LLC TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF HEAD START FLOATER AUCILLA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY announced during the Public Hearing, Scrap Metal and Junk Cars. IS SEEKING an honest, hard- COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POSITION: BGC Head Start is IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING and that no further notice concerning (850) 838-5865. working LABORER. Experience Job Vacancy Announcement. the matter will be published. looking to hire a full time floater APPLICATIONS for a bus driver All members of the public are preferred, but not necessary, $20 The job description and our to work with classrooms with position for the 2021-22 school 2-step application process can welcome to attend. Notice is further per hour. Call Lee Spees at (850) kids aged 3-5 years. If interested, year. Must have (or be willing to hereby given, pursuant to Florida FOR RENT be found on our website at www. 843-0568 for drug testing and please apply at www.bgcperry. obtain) a CDL class B with P and Statute 286.0105, that any person taylorcountygov.com or in the lobby other details. com/employee-information. We S endorsements. Also, must be or persons deciding to appeal any of the County Annex. Applicants NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS LS are an equal opportunity employer. a positive, Christian role model. matter considered at this Public must apply through Career Source. Hearing will need a record of the FOR 1, 2 AND 3-BEDROOM All qualified applicants will receive Benefits include insurance, tuition GREEN’S OUTDOORS AND Taylor County is an EEO employer. hearing and may need to ensure that APARTMENTS. Pet friendly. HUD consideration for employment for children, and a signing bonus. MORE is now accepting Engineer - full-time. Park a verbatim record of the proceedings considered. Email: pavnew2018@ without regard to age, race, color, To apply, please email a résumé applications for a cashier/clerk attendant - seasonal, part-time. is made, which record includes the gmail.com. Phone: (850) 584- to [email protected] or call testimony and evidence upon which (must be able to lift 50 lbs.) and Animal control officer - full-time. religion, sex, sexual orientation, (850) 997-3597. the appeal is to be based. 6444. Text: (352) 232-6691. parts counter help. Apply in person Roll-off Site Attendant - call-in. gender identity, national origin, Mosquito Control Driver- on call. disability or veteran status. 6/18 DATED this 7th. day of JUNE, 2021, at 1969 Old Foley Road. Call 371- by GARY KNOWLES, Clerk of the 5395 for more information. Boat Ramp Attendant - seasonal. BGC 6/11 REAL ESTATE Road Maintenance Technician- Circuit Court and Clerk to the Board GM of County Commissioners of Taylor full-time. Fire Inspector- full-time. HEAD START FAMILY ADVOCATE YARD SALE Custodian - part-time. County, Florida. 10-ACRE LOTS! PART-TIME TO PERMANENT POSITION: Full time position employment opportunities at focused on working with families NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: Owner financing available. Call $13.00/HOUR - EARLY HEAD Perry Apartments Village. General HUGE BACKYARD SALE -- RAIN The District Board of Trustees of Kaley Dawson of Kaley Dawson’s START TEACHER POSITIONS: to discover individual needs, maintenance and handyman-type OR SHINE June 10, 11 and 12 North Florida College will hold its Real Estate Services at (386) BGC Early Head Start is looking connect them with local services, jobs. Flexible hours. Call (850) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1209 S. regular monthly meeting Tuesday, 249-3797 7/9 to hire assistant teachers to work and advocate for them within the 584-6444 or text (352) 232-6691. Center Street. A lot of LUMBER, June 15, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the full time with kids younger than 3 organization. If interested, please PAV new Tall Man shirts, tools and NFC Student Center Lakeside Room LAND FOR SALE years. DCF Staff Credential or CDA apply at bgcperry.com/employee- (Bldg. #9), 325 NW Turner Davis Dr., hardware, furniture, poker books, 2.91 wooded acres on Cash Road - $13.00/hour. Associate degree - information. This is a full-time Madison, FL. For more information, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT size 12 men’s shoes, ladies’ Call Rick at (850) 584-3040. $14.50/hour. If you do not meet the position and we offer competitive an agenda or to request disability- With Strong Writing And MS Office leather jacket, van seats and 6/18 minimum requirement of a DCF wages and benefits. We are an related accommodations, contact Skills - The Taylor County more! Call (989) 640-8580. Development Authority (“TCDA”) Staff Credential or CDA, apply if equal opportunity employer. All the President’s Office at (850) LAND FOR SALE. 19 acres off willing to pursue one as soon as 6/11 973-1618 or email wheelerm@nfc. seeks a quality individual with qualified applicants will receive edu. North Florida College is deeply Beach Road and Ma Dixon. Call common sense, business possible upon hire - $10.50/hour consideration for employment until acquired. If interested, please committed to the safety of our (850) 838-6077. JM sense, and the drive to grow without regard to age, race, color, LEGALS trustees, employees, and community into invaluable support staff apply at www.bgcperry.com/ employee-information. We are an religion, sex, sexual orientation, members who may choose to FOR SALE: Wood-frame, five- within the Authority. This is an join us. This in-person meeting equal opportunity employer. All gender identity, national origin, room mobile home. $5,000 OBO. opportunity to learn a niche will follow Department of Health qualified applicants will receive disability or veteran status. NOTICE (PURSUANT TO The house has not been lived in governmental function that serves guidelines for wearing masks and BGC 6/11 FLORIDA STATUTE 125.66) consideration for employment social distancing. If you would like for several years and is being this county to bring in job creation Notice is hereby given that the without regard to age, race, color, to attend this meeting, please notify sold with the undestanding that and expansion. In order to be Board of County Commissioners religion, sex, sexual orientation, HEAD START HEALTH Michelle Wheeler by phone 850- the house will be moved from the considered, you must respond of Taylor County, Florida will hold gender identity, national origin, COORDINATOR POSITION: 973-1618 or by email wheelerm@ property. Contact Ralph Carlton at with your resume and a cover a Public Hearing on the passage of disability or veteran status. nfc.edu at least one day prior to letter, no more than two pages The Boys & Girls Club of North a proposed Ordinance amending 3222 Foley Cut-Off Road, Perry, the meeting, so we may provide the long, detailing what you believe Central Florida is looking to Section 74-4(9) to provide that in Fla., 32348 or phone (850) 584- PARAPRO POSITIONS $11.50/ proper accommodations and spacing your strongest business skills hire a health coordinator to Keaton Beach, commercial leasing of 9260. 6/18 HOUR: The Boys & Girls Club of for this gathering. NFC is an equal are and why. This position is 30 work full time with our families golf carts is allowed from Sawgrass North Central Florida is looking to access/equal opportunity employer. hours per week, Monday through and local healthcare providers. Estates to 700 feet North of the hire for paraprofessional positions SERVICES Thursday, with compensation Bachelor’s degree or sufficient Corner Store. The Public Hearing for our summer programming shall be held at the Board of County up to $20 per hour, retirement, IN THE THIRD CIRCUIT COURT and perhaps beyond. High experience in a healthcare field Commission Meeting Room, Taylor and health insurance. Preferred IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, school diploma or equivalent required. If interested, please County Courthouse Annex, Old Post STEVE SMITH WELDING, FLORIDA Requirements: You must be apply at www.bgcperry.com/ Office Building in Perry, Florida, at the required. If interested, please CASE NO. 21-62CC SANDBLASTING, HOME Internet savvy. To be considered regular Board meeting on TUESDAY, apply at www.bgcperry.com/ employee-information. We are an RILEY JAMES PRIDGEON. Plaintiff, REPAIRS AND LAWN CARE. for this position, you must read, JUNE 22, 2021, at 9:10 A.M., or as employee-information. We are an equal opportunity employer. All vs. No job too small. 30+ years write, and speak fluent English soon thereafter as possible. The title equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive CHASITY KIMBERLY THARPE experience. Quality work for a and have a professional telephone of the proposed Ordinance is: qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (PRIDGEON). Defendant reasonable price. Call for a quote: manner; be proficient in Microsoft AN ORDINANCE OF THE TAYLOR consideration for employment IN RE: THE PETITION TO DETERMINE (850) 838-6551 (or 6552). 6/21 Word (Microsoft Excel is a plus). If without regard to age, race, color, COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY without regard to age, race, color, OWNERSHIP OF A MOTOR VEHICLE religion, sex, sexual orientation, COMMISSIONERS WHICH AMENDS you are a fast learner who is detail religion, sex, sexual orientation, VIN#: 2GIFS1EW6D9176885 gender identity, national origin, SECTION 74-4(9) TO PROVIDE THAT A TO Z LAWN & oriented and can stay two steps NOTICE OF ACTION gender identity, national origin, IN KEATON BEACH COMMERCIAL FARM SERVICES ahead of the game, please go disability or veteran status. TO: CHASITY KIMBERLY THARPE disability or veteran status. LEASING OF GOLF CARTS IS Licensed and Insured to www.tcdaperry.com and click BGC 6/11 (PRIDGEON), LAST KNOWN ALLOWED AT KEATON BEACH FROM the application button at the top REGISTERED OWNER Complete Lawn Services SAWGRASS ESTATES TO 700 FEET of the page. The cut-off date for CABINET SHOP HELP NEEDED Tree trimming/removal, dump NORTH OF THE CORNER STORE; ➟ Please see page 11 truck services, harrowing, bush applications is June 18, 2021. Specialized cabinet shop in need PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND hog mowing, rake work, dirt TCDA of help. Must be able to read a PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. leveling. Call (850) 838-5996 or tape measure, lift 50lbs, stand The proposed Ordinance may be (850) 584-7972. AZ all day and come to work every inspected by the public at the Office BAD WATER? BIG TOP MANUFACTURING is of the Clerk of Court, located in the day as needed and on time. Call Pure Water Pros currently accepting applications Taylor County Courthouse, Perry, JOE COXWELL WELDING LLC Welders, millrights, mechanics (352) 578-5096 for the following positions: Taylor County, Florida. Welding Fabrication & Repair and backyard wood hobbyists (850) 693-8844 Mobile Service. (850) 843-3500. • WELDERS The Public Hearing may be continued • FINISHING OPERATOR need not apply. Will be subject to to one or more future dates. Any Free H2O Analysis random drug tests. Call between interested party shall be advised MR. ROGERS POOL COMPANY • CIVIL & STRUCTURAL St. Lic. #2632 ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that the date, time and place of any (formerly Sun Pools) continuation of the hearing shall be Insured • 30 years experience, Job descriptions can be found Call (850) 584-3340 • Weekly services, online at bigtopshelters.com/ • Equipment sales/repair, careers. Please apply through our • Above and in-ground pool liner website or call (850) 584-7786 to schedule an appointment to changes. complete an application onsite. Call (850) 295-3948 8/27 Employees are provided with health, dental and vision insurance HELP WANTED at no cost – the premiums are 100% employer-paid! Other benefits include 401(k), paid time off and life insurance. Equal WANTED: Experienced HVAC Opportunity Employer / DFW service tech/installer. Must have BT valid driver’s license and drug screening. Applications accepted BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE at 520 W. Hampton Springs Ave. AND MORE is hiring for two positions: Full-time salesperson POSITIONS AVAILABLE at North and delivery/warehouse person Florida College, Madison FL: (must be 21 or older for delivery). Nursing Instructor - full-time; CDL Drug testing/background check. Instructor - part-time; See www. Apply in person. No phone calls. nfc.edu for details. NFC BF A-11 Taco Times June 9, 2021 Farm Report

With DAvid Carlton

May 12: the store for powdered milk. Poor Pap always said, and you better dips in Rocky Creek. but dry, which made the ice tea go It’s shaping up to be a pretty Johnny. leave the fertilizer in the bag. I’ve been doing underwater over real good. nice spring in the old county here. With the heifers gone, all that I’ve broken loose with the raking to clean up the bottom, and My biscuits were a flop, so we I noticed the pines are putting is left is the barnyard stock, and bushhog on the back 60 and mowed then I plop into an inner tube and ate light bread. I made squash, on some nice growth. it just seems a little lonely, which a little of the worst in the last few just stare up at the power lines. carrots and baked potatoes. We A lot of folks are counting on I suppose you’re not suppose to days. Hillbilly heaven! ate half the pie. those trees all over, with our need admit to. I’m mowing around Mona’s old I finished the stock trailer and I need to run. I have to pick to make lumber and paper. Heck, I need to clean out the freezer pine grove. It is a jungle out there, put it away. over the garden and sharpen the I even have a few. for the summer refill and move with a lot of logs on the ground I’m going over to the grove in saw blade. those okras. and vines going up the trees. the morning to help Andy take out I will be heading back over to May 18: These are the last of the trees a few dead orange trees. Andy’s to finish those dern orange The old homestead is still Aunt Elizabeth helped Grandpa I am going to take him a nice trees -- the old boy had some bad standing, even if it is slowly plant some 70 years ago. There grocery bag of orange-fed beef to freeze damage. going to heck, I reckon. are maybe 40 or so left. enjoy. Then, I need to sharpen my You don’t have to look hard to I also found a group of stove June 7: mower blades and tackle the yard. find something to do. wood that I will use this winter. I had a great weekend, starting At least I have plenty of I’ve got to get the mower on the Old lightered is getting scarce. Saturday morning helping Andy leftovers cooked. green tractor and start that work. We’re still hoping to haul take out three or four orange I have also got a Suwannee trip You can make good progress or calves Tuesday, but only a few -- trees. He worked me like a rented planned for Thursday. work using a mower prices are poor I hear. Remember, mule until I balked on him and Y’all try to find something to I’ve been killing popcorn trees, eat beef! started griping about a dull blade do! but they’re still all over and May 25: (I found some wire). David Carlton grew up in probably will be in spite of all I I just want everybody to know I mostly cooked and cleaned Taylor County, where he worked do. I’m home after a tedious trip to yesterday, and we got a little on a Woods Creek Road farm in his Andy Jackson loaned I’m going to call Mr. Ed Straka the market. rain, which was so wonderful and youth. Decades later, he now hand-carved oars to David and see if he wants to work on my The floorboards on my trailer cool. owns that farm and spends his Carlton. The cypress oars old tractor. The rear lift has been shifted, creating gaps that a cow’s Johnny and Gay came over days tending to his cows and were used for mullet fishingout for years -- maybe he can fix feet could go through. I threw in with a pie. The roast was tender, enjoying the country life. around Dallus Creek in the it. a piece of plywood that covered late 1800s. I’ve been keeping them under them and went on, but it was still My garden is keeping me a shelter the last couple of years, scary. hopping and hose dragging, but I fear the old Ford may be Johnny and I took the back but yesterday we got our water first damaged. roads and made it there and back measurable rain in May. I need to call Johnny and see safely. I was tired, but thankful It’s also a good time to move what he’s doing -- probably very -- mostly for Johnny, Mike, Mark plants with a pair of post hole little. He needs to be watering that and Tippy, who had the cows in diggers. I have some skips in my garden and quit fooling around! the pen in record time. okra I will fill in. I gotta go water that garden and Cowboy up folks! I delivered Lilith to Johnny and crop some collards. I got my first- June 4: Gay. She is only a few miles away ever bush cucumber yesterday. I gathered up a tub of cow on Golf Course Road. The cutworms are helping me manure to go around my tomato John insisted on paying me for with the thinning in the okra and and pepper plants. It’s been dry, her, so I threw the suck bucket in peas. They are just taking forever but pretty weather -- not too too. to grow past that tender stage. terribly hot or bad humid yet. Right after I left with the May 23: With just a few biting bugs, we trailer, Gay had him running to It’s “the dry month of May” as have been enjoying the afternoon Mockingbirds made a nest in David Carlton’s vitex tree.

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(continued from page 10) must submit their proposal package package contact Victor Blanco Said property being in the County of door on the 12th day of July, 2021 Taylor County, Florida in an envelope or similar package Taylor County and University of Taylor, State of Florida. at 11:00 o’clock a.m. YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT AN marked “Sealed Proposal for ‘TAYLOR Florida Extension Agent Unless such certificate shall be Dated this 9th day of June, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ACTION OF ESTABLISHMENT COUNTY RIVER ENTRANCE LIGHTS 203 Forest Park Drive redeemed according to law, the Signature: Gary Knowles the undersigned, desiring to engage OF OWNERSHIP OF PERSONAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SERVICES’ Perry, FL 32348 property described shall be sold to Clerk of Circuit Court in business under the fictitious name PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A 2012 to the Clerk of Court, 1st Floor (850) 838-3508 the highest bidder at the courthouse Taylor County, Florida of Sunshine’s Craft Icery intends CHEVROLET CAMERO, VIN NUMBER Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson [email protected] door on the 12th day of July, 2021 to register the said name with the IS 2G1FS1EW6D9176885, AND Street, Perry, Florida 32347 to arriveBID PACKAGES MAY ALSO at 11:00 o’clock a.m. Florida Department of State, Division LOCATED AT 11010 RED WATER no later than 4:00 PM, local time, on BE OBTAINED FROM www. Dated this 9th day of June, 2021 TDA 21-010 of Corporations, Tallahassee, FL. LAKE RD, GREENVILLE, FL 32331, Friday, June 18, 2021. All proposals taylorcountygov.com Signature: Gary Knowles NOTICE OF APPLICATION 802 North Quincy Street, Perry, Fla. HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST YOU MUST have name and mailing BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF Clerk of Circuit Court FOR TAX DEED 32347 AND YOU ARE REQUIRED TO address clearly shown on the outside COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Taylor Taylor County, Florida NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Josh Harper, 100% SERVE A COPY OF YOUR WRITTEN of the envelope or package when County Florida Technologies, Inc the holder of the OBJECTIONS, IF ANY, TO RILEY submitted. Proposals will be opened, following certificate has filed said JAMES PRIDGEON WHOSE ADDRESS and respondents announced at TDA 21-007 TDA 21-009 certificate for a tax deed to be issued ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE IS 11010 RED WATER LAKE RD. 9:05 AM June 22, 2021 local time, NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION thereon. The certificate number, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GREENVILLE, FL, 32331, ON OR or as soon thereafter as practical, FOR TAX DEED FOR TAX DEED year of issuance, description of the the undersigned intends to sell BEFORE JULY 2, 2021, AND FILE at Taylor County Administrative NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that property and the names in which or dispose of personal property THE ORIGINAL WITH THE CLERK Complex, 201 East Green Street, IDE Technologies, Inc the holder of IDE Technologies, Inc the holder of the property was assessed are as described below to enforce a lien OF THIS COURT AT: PO BOX 620, Perry, Florida 32348. the following certificate has filed said the following certificate has filed said follows: imposed on said property under PERRY FL 32348, BEFORE SERVICE The County reserves the right, certificate for a tax deed to be issued certificate for a tax deed to be issued Certificate Number: 169 the Florida Self Storage Facility Act ON PETITIONER OR IMMEDIATELY in its sole absolute discretion, thereon. The certificate number, thereon. The certificate number, Year of Issuance: 2019 Statutes (section 83.801-83.809). THEREAFTER. to reject any or all proposal, to year of issuance, description of the year of issuance, description of the Description of Property: The undersigned will dispose or sell IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A DEFAULT cancel or withdraw this RFP at any property and the names in which property and the names in which Parcel Number: R01818-000 by silent bidding on the 12th day MAY BE ENTERED FOR THE RELIEF time waive any irregularities in the the property was assessed are as the property was assessed are as Described as Mclain-Morgan of of June 2021, at 10:00 am, on the DEMANDED IN THE PETITION. process. The County reserves the follows: follows: Shady Grove Lots F & G Blockpremises 14 where said property has Witness my hand and seal of this right to award any contract(s) to the Certificate Number: 439 Certificate Number: 168 Taylor County Official Record been Book stored and which are located court on the 4th day of June, 2021, bidder/respondent whom it deems Year of Issuance: 2019 Year of Issuance: 2019 672, Page 16 HW Official at Record Lock & Key Mini Storage, 1309 S at Taylor County, Florida. to offer the best overall service, Description of Property: Description of Property: Book 749-399. Located in Section 28 Jefferson St., Perry, County of Taylor, Gary Knowles therefore, the County is not bound Parcel Number: R03593-100 Parcel Number: R01816-000 Township 02 Range 07 Containing State of Florida, the following: Clerk of Court to award any contract(s) based on J C Curls Addition North part of Block Described as Mclain-Morgan of .16 acres MOL • Raymond Buckhalter, Unit F100 By: LeighAnn Grubbs the proposed costs. The County, 52 Described as commence at point Shady Grove Lots B & C BlockName in 14 which assessed: Samantha • Thomas Faircloth, Unit E21 Deputy Clerk in its sole and absolute discretion, of intersection at the South line of Taylor County Official Record & Book Melanie Lyles • Thomas Faircloth, Unit A10 also reserves the right to waive Drew Street & the East Railroad 632, Page 374. Located in Section Said property being in the County of • Jaren Murphy, Unit A20 minor defects in the process and right-of-way Then run East 427.6 28 Township 02 Range 07 Containing Taylor, State of Florida. • Brent Murphy, Unit A36 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR to accept the bid/proposal deemed feet for a point of beginning then .17 acres MOL Unless such certificate shall be Purchases must be paid for at PROPOSAL (RFP) to be in the County’s best interest. run South 308 feet West 50 feet Name in which assessed: Ashli V redeemed according to law, the time of purchase in cash only. All The Taylor County Board of The County, in its sole and absolute North 285 feet East 50 feet to point Hudson property described shall be sold to purchased items sold as is where County Commissioners is soliciting discretion, also reserves the right to of beginning Taylor County Official Said property being in the County of the highest bidder at the courthouse is and must be removed and unit proposals for TAYLOR COUNTY assign a local business preference in Record Book 383, Page 543. Located Taylor, State of Florida. door on the 12th day of July, 2021 at cleaned at the time of sale. Sale RIVER ENTRANCE LIGHTS SYSTEM the amount of five percent (5%) of in Section 24 Township 04 Range 07 Unless such certificate shall be 11:00 o’clock a.m. subject to cancellation in the event MAINTENANCE SERVICES. the bid/proposed costs. No faxed Containing .35 acres MOL redeemed according to law, the Dated this 9th day of June, 2021 of settlement between owner and Qualified firms or individuals desiring proposal will be accepted. Name in which assessed: John L & property described shall be sold to Signature: Gary Knowles obligated party. to provide the requested services For additional information and RFP Twayna Griffin the highest bidder at the courthouse Clerk of Circuit Court Dated this 2nd day of June 2021. A-12 Taco Times June 9, 2021

Booking Desk

Editor’s Note: It (-20 grams), drug Jason April 19: Jacob Cole Ryan C. Dossey, criminal mischief, Joshua David is the policy of this equipment poss., Schroeder, 46, James Lee Watkins, 35, 46, Brandon, $46,000 bond, Dep. Hess, 25, Monroe, newspaper to run the $14,000 bond, Ptl. Steinhatchee, Fla., Lewis, 54, Perry, Perry, Fla., FTA, Fla., contempt Hayden, TCSO. Mich., DWLS/R, names of all those Rice, PPD. poss. of concealed Fla., DWLS/R, contempt of court, of court (FTA as poss. of cntrl subs. arrested and booked weapon, Dep. $1,000 bond, Trp. Dep. Davis, TCSO. commanded by without prescript., at the Taylor County Hamilton, TCSO. White, FHP. summons without $7,000 bond, Trp. Jail. All those listed below have been good cause), no Young, FHP. charged with a crime, bond, Dep. Cruse, but are considered TCSO. innocent until proven guilty. April 17: Melvin Banegas Gutierrez, 35, Port Richey, Fla., Arnold operate motor Roberts Watkins Lewis Casey D. Sadler, vehicle without James Z. Lloyd April 20: 27, Perry, Fla., Schroeder Brian Scott valid license, Morris, 29, Robert Douglas poss. of meth., drug Wright, $2,000 bond, Trp. Greenville, Fla., April 18: 41, Perry, Segrest, 39, Perry, poss. (synthetic Hess William Tyler Fla., violation of Fla., reckless April 23: Fenton, FHP. aggravated battery Dossey cannabinoid), drug (cause bodily harm Graham, 27, no contact order, driving, Dep. Morales Rudy Ronnie Clinton equipment poss./ or disability), Fitzgerald, Ga., out- no bond, Ptl. Ballard, TCSO. Ramos, 40, Perry, Brown, 60, Sale use, $12,000 bond, $5,000 bond, Dep. of-county warrant, Campbell, PPD. Ptl. Arnold, PPD. Fla., larceny grand Harden, TCSO. Ptl. Chaffin, PPD. City, Ga., DUI, theft (less than $10,000, bond, $5,000), property Dep. Cruse, TCSO. damage criminal mischief (+$1,000), $10,000 bond, Ptl. Phelps, PPD.

Gutierrez Jeffery Stephen Segrest Roberts, 48, Perry, Wright April 21: Sadler Fla., poss. of meth., Richard Earl Mary Rebecca Brown Jeffrey J. poss. of cntrl. subs. Vann, 43, Perry, Anglin, 37, Perry, Garner, 30, St. without prescript., Fla., VOP, no bond, Fla., out-of-county April 22: Petersburg, Fla., marijuana poss. Morris Graham Dep. Davis, TCSO. warrant, Ptl. Rice, Kevin James VOP, Dep. Jones, PPD. Arnold, 37, TCSO. Perry, Fla., poss. Ramos of meth., drug YOUR AD equipment poss./ Do you want use, marijuana your ad on HERE poss. (-20 grams), resist LEO this page? (interfere with LEO Call today! without violence), Call today! aggravated battery (850) (850) 584-5513 on first responder, Vann Anglin property damage Garner 584-5513