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www.perrynewspapers.com For excessive use of force Deputy facing internal investigation The Taylor County force during a recent arrest. is being withheld until around possible improper Public Information Officer “The U.S. Supreme Court Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) According to TCSO Chief completion of the internal or excessive use of force Lt. Gina Deeson, the TCSO said in Graham v. Connor, has suspended a deputy Deputy Marty Tompkins, investigation, as set forth and conduct unbecoming of Use of Force policy states: 490 U.S. 386 (1989), that with pay pending the the deputy has been placed under the Law Enforcement an officer, and will include “Reasonable force is the the reasonableness of a outcome of an internal on paid administrative leave Officers’ Bill of Rights. a review of body camera amount of force reasonably particular use of force investigation launched until the internal affairs According to Tompkins, footage, as well as other necessary to make an arrest. must be judged from Wednesday surrounding the investigation is completed. the ongoing internal video. This is called ‘objective ➟ Please see page 2 officer’s actions and use of The name of the deputy investigation centers According to TCSO reasonableness.’ Suspect leads officers on chase through Perry with toddler in back seat

By CAITLYN BURCHETT without great bodily harm, Staff writer a violation of injunction for A Taylor County man protection against domestic is behind bars after he violence and operating a reportedly led police officers vehicle without a valid on a dangerous car chase license. with a toddler in the back According to arrest seat, forcing two vehicles reports, Perry Police off the road, before the Department (PPD) Ptl. pursuit ended in a foot chase Trace Chaffin observed through the streets of Perry. Holmes, who was reportedly Rodquez Dontay Holmes, a suspect in two other 27, was arrested on April investigations, standing 11 and charged with fleeing outside of a white SUV at police with a disregard a residence on S. Byron Severe weather of safety to persons or Rodquez Dontay ➟ Please see page 3 A line of severe thunderstorms property, neglect of a child Holmes accompanied by high winds and lightning blew through the Big Bend area Tuesday, toppling this tree on Foley Cut-Off Road. Taylor County was one of several counties under Murder trial delayed a severe thunderstorm warning -- and brief tornado watch -- as The third and final A pre-trial hearing in the in the case, Henry E. the National Weather Service in suspect to face a jury for the case is set for May 4. “Teetypop” Bolden and Tallahassee warned of 60 mph winds and penny-size hail. Shown in the 2018 murder of Kashawn The two other suspects Marcques “E.I.” McGee, inset is an undated photo of the same tree courtesy of Google Streetview. “Chico” Davis has received have both already gone an unexpected reprieve through the trial process. in the wake of the current As a seven-time coronavirus pandemic. convicted felon, Bolden Gibson files to run for Jarnell “Roosta” was looking at a 30-year Coverson was scheduled prison sentence after being to stand trial next month convicted of “accessory (May), but due to the after the fact to first degree School Board District 3 COVID-19 affected court murder” for his role in docket, the proceedings Davis’ murder. The field of local among the three challengers To date, the local field have been delayed until During his sentencing candidates running for seeking to replace Darrell includes: June. hearing in July 2019, Judge office this year continued Whiddon, who did not • Taylor County Clerk “We are looking at a Greg Parker -- following the to grow, with Guy William run for re-election. Mathis of Court challengers Gary tentative trial date then, recommended minimum Gibson filing to run for received 45.52% of the Knowles Jr. (Rep.) and depending on how things scoring guidelines based the Taylor County School vote, followed by Valena Michael (Mike) Jeffrey Board District 3 seat Driggers with 30.62% and Hunter (Rep.); go,” court officials said ➟ Please see page 2 Thursday. Jarnell Coverson currently held by incumbent Alan Edwin Dodimead with • Taylor County Property Jeannie Ellen Mathis. 23.86%. Appraiser challengers Gibson is the 28th Since no one received Shawna Beach (Rep.), candidate to file to run for a more than 50% of the vote, Shelton Jerry Register Sr. Testing continues in Taylor; city or county race this year. a run-off was held during (Rep.) and Abbey Lundy Mathis was first elected the 2016 general election, Tharpe (NPA); in 2016 and is seeking a with Mathis winning the • Incumbent Taylor still only one positive case second term in office. In seat after garnering 53.41% County Sheriff Wayne the 2016 primary, Mathis of the votes compared to ➟ Please see page 3 With one pending counties continued to the state with just a single received the most votes Driggers’ 46.49%. test result outstanding, climb. case. Taylor County’s number As 10 more local test According to figures of confirmed cases held results filtered into the released by the DOH at 11 steady at just a single case Florida Department of a.m. Thursday, 139 people New extension agent ready to help Thursday, while positive Health’s (DOH) coronavirus in Taylor County had been COVID-19 (coronavirus) system Thursday, Taylor tested for coronavirus. That cases in neighboring County remained one of the number was 10 more than Taylor County residents, farmers Jefferson and Madison lowest-infected counties in the 129 that had been tested as of Tuesday. When Lisa Strange role formerly held by he retired last year. Fellow Of the completed tests, applied for and was longtime Agricultural Taylor County Nutrition 137 have returned negative selected to fill the open Agent Clay Olson, who Extension Agent Lori COVID-19 BY THE for coronavirus. One test agricultural and natural also held the title of Wiggins was selected by has returned positive for the resources agent position extension director up until the University of Florida virus, and one test is still with the Taylor County to succeed Olson as NUMBERS pending. Extension Office, she extension director, and Taylor County’s only had no idea she would then the university set out positive test to date was be starting her new job to find a new agricultural reported on April 8 and is in the midst of stay-at- agent. a 29-year-old female who home orders and a global Earlier this year, resides in Taylor County. pandemic. UF selected Strange, CASES The individual is isolated Although she is still and the Taylor County WORLD UNITED STATES and receiving care in her in her first week on the Commission ratified that home. job, it is clear she’s not decision. 2,101,164 641,166 Local DOH officials letting that stop her from Speaking to the report the patient is “doing hitting the ground running Perry News-Herald on well and is checked on -- while working from Wednesday, Strange said FLORIDA TAYLOR COUNTY daily.” home and minding social she was on “Day 4” of All four of Taylor distancing, of course. ➟ Please see page 2 22,897 1 Lisa Strange ➟ Please see page 3 Strange steps into the

Index One section 131st Year, No. 16 Weather Looking Back...... A-4 Entertainment...... A-8 Friday 80˚ Saturday 82˚ Sunday 83˚ Religion...... A-5 Classifieds...... A-11 53˚ 65˚ 66˚ Community...... A-7 10% 70% 50% A-2 Perry News-Herald April 17-18, 2020 Supervisors seek flexibility for upcoming elections Although Florida’s on April 7, the Florida is asking Gov. DeSantis to “All 67 Florida counties level of in-person voting consolidation of polling primary election is not Supervisor of Elections allow each county’s election successfully completed will continue, we believe places, suspend the until August, and the Association, of which Taylor supervisor to designate the March 17 Presidential that based on our March 17, provisions of sections general election won’t County Supervisor Dana additional “Early Voting” Preference Primary,” the 2020, election, alternatives 101.001 and 101. 71 (1), follow until November, the Southerland is a member, sites, open “Early Voting” letter begins. “However, or additional voting methods Florida Statutes, which state’s election supervisors requested several emergency sooner and extend it through due to the COVID-19 must be available to counties. require there to be one are petitioning Gov. Ron changes to Florida’s election 7 p.m. on election day, situation and concerns of We must also advise you that polling place in each DeSantis for relief from laws in order to conduct allow for the relocation the public, Supervisors Florida is not in a position, precinct. This will allow what they fear will be a both the primary and general and/or consolidation of of Elections encountered at this time, to conduct the supervisor the option severe shortage of poll elections with their usual polling locations and to significant challenges with an all-mail ballot election to relocate or consolidate workers. number of poll workers. relax “Vote-By-Mail” ballot polling places becoming this year. Supervisors of polling places with Early In a letter sent to DeSantis The statewide association requirements. unavailable, difficulty in Elections must be made a Voting sites. acquiring hand sanitizer priority for the acquisition • Suspend the provisions and other supplies, and of supplies like hand of section 101.62(4)(b), Unreasonable force is ‘either substantial numbers of sanitizer and other resources Florida Statutes and allow poll workers deciding not to ensure in-person voting is the county supervisors to to work, many at the last in accordance with CDC and mail any requested Vote- punitive or used when there minute. FDOH guidelines.” By-Mail ballots between “In anticipation that these The association is the 45th and 25th days challenges will continue and requesting a number of rules before the Primary and is no legal authority to detain’ likely will impact the August changes, including: General Election. Suspend 2020 Primary Election • As provided in the the requirement that the DEPUTY courts look at the facts and rapidly evolving,” Deeson and the November 2020 governor’s Executive Order supervisor mail out vote Continued from page 1 circumstances the officer added. General Election, Florida’s Number 19-262 (for Bay by mail ballots within two knew when the incident “Unreasonable force is Supervisors of Elections and Gulf counties), suspend business days after receipt of the perspective of how occurred. Courts recognize either punitive force, force request your assistance applications of provisions a request and allow for three a reasonable officer on that criminal justice that is used to punish rather through the issuance of an of Section 101.657(1)(a) business days to mail. the scene would respond, officers must make split- than to achieve legitimate Executive Order modifying and (b), Florida Statutes, • Allow counties to begin rather than from the 20/20 second judgments about and proper results, or current Florida statutory and allow each county canvassing and tabulating perspective of hindsight.” the amount of force needed force used when there procedures. These changes Supervisor of Elections Vote-By-Mail ballots upon “To determine if an in a particular situation is no legal authority to would give each county the to designate additional or completion of public test in officer’s actions were under circumstances that detain a subject,” Deeson flexibility to best administer alternative Early Voting site section 101.5612(2), Florida objectively reasonable, the are tense, uncertain, and explained. the election in their county, locations. Statutes. based on their specific needs. • Allow counties the option “While there may As counties are preparing of beginning Early Voting be additional changes Victim was shot four times and making staffing and up to 22 days prior to the necessary for the August and logistics decisions now, August and November 2020 November elections, which MURDER TRIAL He is currently murder. The 12-person jury the flexibility and authority elections, notwithstanding will come to our attention Continued from page 1 incarcerated at the deliberated for more than provided as soon as possible the provisions of Section and need your assistance, Apalachee Correctional four hours before returning would be of great benefit,” 101.657(1)(d), Florida authorizing these provisions on state statute -- sentenced Institute (East) in Sneads the “not guilty” verdict. the supervisor association Statutes, and allow Early at this time will allow us to Bolden to four years — two with a projected release The murder victim, letter states. Voting to continue, at the prepare for more efficient months in prison followed date of October 2022. Davis, was shot four times “We anticipate a chosen locations, through 7 and safe elections,” the letter by 10 years of probation, At his November 2019 (three times in the chest and significant statewide p.m. on Election Day. concluded. “Thank you for the first year of which will trial, McGee was found not once in his wrist) as well as shortage of poll workers for • Consistent with your consideration. Please be served under community guilty of first-degree murder being run over by a vehicle the 2020 elections. While Executive Order 19-262, contact me for any questions control (“house arrest”). for his alleged role in Davis’ on Jan. 24, 2018. we anticipate that some concerning relocation or you may have.” Strange brings extensive history in agriculture, education EXTENSION AGENT said. “The opportunity to interest. I love the small- its forest industry, in recent with the county as well as “Today is Day 14 of living Continued from page 1 serve as an agriculture and town atmosphere Perry years it has also become UF’s required training,” in Perry, so I have been natural resource extension offers and friendliness that I home to a fledgling citrus Strange said. “We are looking at maps, driving her new job and “Day 14” agent working with Master feel here.” industry, something Strange limited on time to spend in around getting myself living in Perry. Gardeners is what drew me She brings with her an has a personal connection to office, so most of my video oriented to where things are “Other than passing to the position. As a Master extensive history working in her past. training, e-mail set-ups, etc., and how to get back home. through Taylor County Gardener myself, class of in both the agricultural and “As soon as the ‘social have been from home. I was What did we do before GPS going to the Panhandle to 1999, I know what a fun education fields, along with distancing’ order is lifted, able to slip into the office on phones? I am a walker, visit relatives in DeFuniak and educational experience degrees in environmental I am anxious to get to yesterday to make a quick and on Day 4, I ventured Springs, I’ve not been to the program has to offer horticulture and adult the operations, farms and video of introduction and out walking downtown to a Taylor County for any socializing with a group of education. nurseries to see what’s what contact information on the park and a cemetery. I got a length of time,” Strange folks that have a common “I planned my career a and meet the Taylor County Taylor County Extension good laugh at myself when I long time ago to be able to community,” she said. “I Facebook page, where I started back home. I didn’t teach horticulture,” Strange did have a small grove of asked Master Gardeners and know which way was home, said. “With my training in Hamlin oranges originally the public to call or e-mail so I had to stop and look at both horticulture/landscape planted in the 1980s, which me with a good time that I landmarks and really think design/environmental took 30 years plus to show may call them to meet via about it. issues and adult education signs of the citrus greening, phone for now. “I do want to say that in curriculum design and eventually affecting them “I’ve attended several everyone I have met since instruction, I know ‘how to all to the point of having to Zoom meetings with UF on I’ve been here has gone teach.’ destroy them properly (push strategies and sites to go to out of their way to help me “My skills have evolved over and burn). for assistance on developing and has been so friendly. It from doing -- hands-on “Additionally, I worked virtual content for teaching,” is enlightening to have that experience,” she said. “I’m for the state’s Division of she said. “For example, I feeling that people are so not the type to sit on the Plant Industry, where I started a ‘Victory Garden,’ if sincere. I look forward to sofa and watch TV. There’s regularly inspected citrus you will, at home -- a small getting involved with the always something to do, groves and greenhouse box that was already in the community and going to weeds to pull, shrubs to operations where strict yard -- and I planted a couple restaurants,” Strange said. prune, plants to re-pot or a sanitation and procedures tomato plants, squash, Once social-distancing flower bed to re-do. For me, were in place to ensure no native perennials and okra requirements are lifted, working the field, flower contamination of the psyllid and took pictures before and Strange already has a list of beds, mowing and planting got in the greenhouses. after. I will be taking video things she wants to do and plants, corresponds to There are lots of new of it frequently, explaining accomplish. someone inside rearranging strategies that I am learning steps in fertilization, “I look forward to going furniture, I just do it outside about citrus production and irrigation, composting, etc., to the library and meeting and feel the same sense of will share with the local sharing how the experiment the Master Gardeners,” accomplishment.” growers. I can’t wait to get goes.” Strange said. “I especially Although Taylor County out there to meet them. Strange has also been look forward to starting has always been known for “Today is officially taking the time to explore up plant clinics at various ‘Day 4’ on the job, since her new town, as best locations in Taylor County I’ve had to take care of she can, considering the and a Florida Yard and administrative paperwork circumstances. Neighborhood program, working with individual homeowners on the issues they may have and several beautification projects I have ideas for. I look forward to getting out to the citrus groves, poultry houses and ranchers, building relationships, getting the help to people that they need.” She is also looking forward to the many things Taylor County has to offer. “I love the water and any activity to do with it -- especially eating oysters,” she said. “I have a kayak and look forward to experiencing the springs and Suwannee River. I secretly took fiddle lessons last summer, but not nearly enough. I want to be able to surprise my family one year at a reunion and play a few tunes. My family comes from southwest Virginia, where bluegrass is their lifestyle.” A-3 Perry News-Herald April 17-18, 2020 Jefferson County has reported 22 COVID-19 cases TESTING Continued from page 1 County’s direct neighbors -- Jefferson, Madison, Dixie and Lafayette -- have had at least one confirmed case. To date, Jefferson has tested 105 people -- a jump from the 73 returned tests just two days ago. Jefferson now has the highest infection rate of Taylor County’s direct neighbors with 22 positive COVID-19 cases, surpassing Madison’s 16 cases. Three people have been hospitalized in Jefferson County. Jefferson County was also one of the first counties in the Big Bend region to report a coronavirus-related death, as health officials say a 93-year-old woman, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 on April 5, has died. Madison’s confirmed cases rose by two from Tuesday, and now the county has 16 positive cases. Of the 16 positive cases, one has been hospitalized. Madison has tested 145 people. In Dixie, 132 people have been tested, yielding three positive test results -- an increase of one from the two positive cases reported Tuesday. One of the three positive cases has been hospitalized. With 41 tests completed and zero pending tests, Lafayette has confirmed one positive coronavirus case. Aside from Taylor County, Lafayette is the only county in the area with just one confirmed case. Statewide, Florida has surpassed 22,897 cases as of Thursday’s 11 a.m. update. Of those 22,897, more than 3,300 have been hospitalized and 633 had died as a result of COVID-19. The number of new cases reported in Florida each day appears to have leveled off over the past two weeks, however around 1,000 new cases are still being reported each day. According to the most recent report issued by the DOH, the largest number of new cases reported in a single day over the past two weeks was on April 3 with 1,307 cases. Since then, the number has ranged from a low of 611 on April 14 to a high of 1,194 on April 6. Of the seven most recent days with complete data, new positive tests have numbered: 1,059 (April 9), 1,118 (April 10), 1,085 (April 11), 837 (April 12), 971 (April 13), 611 (April 14) and 941 (April 15).

In its daily report issued Wednesday, April 15, the Florida Department of Health included the above charts showing confirmed cases, as well as hospitalizations and deaths, in Florida based on age and race. (Other race includes any person with a race of American Indian/Alaskan native, Asian, native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander or other.) The data is considered provisional and subject to change. Local candidates face May 11 deadline to complete petitions GIBSON Commission District 3 • Perry City Council Continued from page 1 incumbent Sean Andrew District 1 incumbent Venita Murphy (Rep.) and four Denise Woodfaulk; Padgett (Rep.) and challengers, including: • Perry City Council challenger William Danny Richard Dale Carr (Rep.), District 2 incumbent Shirlie McLeod (Rep.); Jody James DeVane (Rep.), Hampton; and • Incumbent Ursula P. Miller (Rep.) and • Perry City Council Superintendent of Schools Michael Elzie Newman District 3 incumbent Mike Dr. Danny Glover Jr. (Rep.) (Rep.); Deming. and challenger Alicia York • Taylor County Less than a month remains Beshears (Rep.); Commission District 5 before the May 11 deadline • Incumbent Supervisor of incumbent Thomas Demps facing local candidates to Elections Dana Southerland (Dem.) and challenger Ocie have their petitions turned (NPA); “Gator” Reaves (Dem.). in to avoid having to pay • Incumbent Tax Collector • Taylor County School the qualifying fee to run for Mark Wiggins (NPA); Board District 3 incumbent office this year. • Taylor County Jeannie Ellen Mathis and According to Taylor Commission District 1 challenger Guy William County Supervisor incumbent Malcolm Page Gibson; of Elections Dana (Rep.) and challengers • Taylor County School Southerland, the state has Jamie Waylon English Board District 5 incumbent issued a pair of emergency (Rep.) and Daryl Glenn Deidra Dunnell and orders allowing candidates Frith (Rep.); challenger Daniel O.B. to e-mail or fax signature • Taylor County Chaney; forms to voters, who could then sign and return the forms to be turned into Holmes being held Southerland’s office. on a $155,00 bond CHASE avoid making contact with Continued from page 1 Holmes’ vehicle,” Chaffin said. Butler at about 10:45 p.m. Holmes continued to on April 11. evade authorities as they As Holmes got in the pursued him down Church, vehicle and began to drive Bryant, Duval and Bacon through a nearby parking streets, during which time lot, Chaffin steered his he drove through multiple patrol car behind Holmes’ stop signs and forced a and activated his emergency second vehicle to veer off lights. the road to avoid a collision. “Holmes continued to Shortly after turning drive through the parking onto Bacon Street, Holmes lot and proceeded to exit exited his vehicle and fled at a high rate of speed,” on foot across S. Byron Chaffin’s report reads. Butler Parkway, toward “Whenever Holmes exited Parker Street. the parking lot, he almost “At the same time I collided with a marked PPD observed Holmes exit the patrol car assisting in the vehicle, I also exited my arrest.” vehicle and pursued him on Chaffin then initiated foot,” Chaffin said. his emergency siren and Holmes was intercepted pursued Holmes from S. by PPD officers in a yard on Byron Butler Parkway onto Parker Street, where he was Saxon Street. taken into custody without According to Chaffin’s further incident. account, Holmes then After the arrest, Chaffin turned onto Givens Street, returned to Holmes’ vehicle, where an unrelated vehicle where he found a two- was driving toward the year-old in a car seat in the pursuit. second row, as well as one “The vehicle had to adult passenger. quickly drive on the Holmes is being held on shoulder of the road to $155,000 bond. Looking Back A-4 Perry News-Herald April 17-18, 2020

Jerkins High School Band Shown are members of the Jerkins High School Band under the baton of Director Henry Bailey Jr. and Student Director James Washington Jr. The band roster included: (clarinets) Cheryl Johnson, Alyce White, Gloria Mobley, Deborah Johnson, Lapeno Boans, Lunette Sanders, Alice Moore, Dorothy Edwards, Tremmie Smith, Patricia Clayton, Ida Sneed, Linda Tillman and Wylene Washington; (flutes) Patricia Edwards, Patricia Britt, Sandra Hayes, Anna Allen, Brenda Richardson, Sherror Smith and Dorothy Hampton; (French horns) Solomon Grimes, Dorothy White, Derek Allen and Sambel Hamilton; (saxophones) James Washington Jr., Harold McLeod, Elston Collins, Kenneth Washington, Sanford Morgan, Eugene Stewart, Freddie Barclay, Nathaniel Duman and Harold Mote; (oboe) Christine Wiley; (bassoon) Willie Hightower; (trombones) Leroy Johnson, Johnny King, Tommie Williams and Nathan Hansberry; (cornets) Gregory Jackson, Ulysses Woodfaulk, Aldrick Bailey, Billy Rollings and Hosea Jackson; (baritones) Herman Irvin and Thomas Wiley; (bass horns) Jerome Howell and Nathaniel McCary; and (percussions) Eddie Brown, Marquis Hightower, Willie Sermons, Charles Sermons and Gherry DeKnight.

THE PERRY NEWS-HERALD A glance at the past April 19, 1985 Miss TCHS pageant boasted 14 contestants

Melissa Blanton, Leah asked to go to the hospital, HALL DECLARED Contest in the editorial Blueprint in April 1984 Clark, Tammy Hart, Kerri he was refused. NATIONAL WINNER division in April 1985. and concerned the decision Bowden, Beth Davis, He said he needed to get not to approve Dr. A.J. Erika Hall, the daughter She received a small gold Alison Lanier, Barbara a paper notarized saying Rother’s reappointment. of Mr. and Mrs. Irving key charm symbolizing that Bowman, Terri Durham, he had no money to pay Bailey Sr., was declared a she was a Gold Key winner. Quill and Scroll was an Jacqueline Lewis, Kathy hospital expenses and was national winner in Quill and The winning editorial international honor society Ragans, Monica Smith and refused permission to get it Scroll’s National Writing was printed in the Orange for journalism students. Cheryl Lewis. notarized. “I was told, ‘There’s no 14 TO VIE FOR 1985 INMATE COMPLAINS way you’re going to get that MISS TCHS TITLE OF TREATMENT IN JAIL paper signed’,” Williams said. Fourteen local young A former inmate of Remember when... He cited a kidney ladies were set to vie for the the Taylor County Jail problem as the reason he [email protected] By Anthony White title of Miss Taylor County appeared before the Taylor was requesting medical High School (TCHS) in the County Board of County attention. annual pageant slated for Commissioners to complain Chairman Walter Rowell April 27, 1985. about the treatment he told the man that the board The Road to Normal? “Images” was the theme received while incarcerated could not take any action of the event, announced there. at the time because their I missed her. “My birthday’s gone, but I still want to Pageant Coordinator Linda The man told the board attorney was not there to Last week, when I sat down to read my put something in the paper because I’m Faircloth. that he had been released advise them. Perry News-Herald, I expected to turn so thankful to God for letting me see 70 Contestants were to be from jail two weeks prior to page three and see a picture of Jurleen years,” she continued. “I don’t know much judged in four categories, and that “my rights were OFFICERS INSTALLED Clayton accompanied by words of thanks about sending things through the computer, including interview, talent, violated while I was in jail.” and praise to God for allowing her to see so I need you to help me.” evening gown and an He said he didn’t have any Perry Chapter No. 98 another birthday. When I turned to page “I’ll see what I can do,” I responded. “Do opening number. problems with the sheriff Order of the Eastern Star five, I was supposed to see another picture you have the pictures you want to use?” Contestants in the 1985 and admitted that the judge held its installation of of her with a poem confirming what we “No,” she answered to my surprise. “You Miss TCHS pageant released him early, before officers in the spring of 1985. already know – that she is a phenomenal pick out the pictures you like.” included: Deborah Brown, he had finished serving his Those elected included: woman. “What?” I was a little shocked. “You Jennifer Harrigan, sentence, but said when he Mack Sessions, Associate Matron; Donna Parker, Her picture wasn’t on page three or page want me to pick out the pictures I like.” Worthy Matron; Ken five. “Yes,” she answered. “But I’ll go ahead Sparkman, Worthy Patron, I flipped through the paper twice before and tell you that I was going to use one of Inez Cone, Secretary; I was convinced that I had not overlooked the pictures I took in the black dress with Mildred Glover, Treasurer; Jurleen’s birthday announcements, which the see-through fabric on the arms. It’s on Sharon Cone, Conductress; have appeared in the local paper for at my Facebook page. And, I like...” April 17-18, 2020 Shirley McQuain, least the last 25 years. I wondered what She rattled off a few more pictures that Associate Conductress; happened, but I didn’t have to wonder long. she liked, but I only pretended to listen. Bettie Page, Chaplain; The Facebook Messenger icon began to She told me to pick pictures that I like, and Jane Sadler, Marshall; flash across my phone. The message, “Call that’s what I was going to do. Dot Baker, Organist; Me,” was from Jurleen. I stopped doing So, Happy 70th Birthday Jurleen Louise Blue, Adah; Ruth what I was doing and called her. Clayton. We are grateful to God for blessing Lula Johnstona, Adah; Jurleen has been my “stepmom” since us with you. Elizabeth Gunter, Ester; she and my dad, Tyrone, became an item And, yes, you are and always will be, a Virginia Sessions, Martha; back when I was seven or eight. Years later, phenomenal woman. Ruthie Mae Parker, Electa; when their relationship ended, she and (Editor’s Note: Perry Newspapers thinks you Janette McLeod, Warder; I kept ours. So, when she answered the are a phenomenal woman too, Jurleen. Please see your birthday ad on page A-12.) and Sam Blue, Sentinel. phone and told me she had a problem, I did what any good son would do, I stopped Quotable doing what I was doing to try and fix her problem. Quote “I know it’s because of the coronavirus,” she said. The impersonal “What is?” I asked. hand of “I went to the newspaper office so I could government can put my birthday announcements in the never replace paper, but the office was closed,” she said. “I was so hurt.” the helping hand I told her I felt her disappointment when of a neighbor. I opened the newspaper and didn’t see Happy 70th birthday Jurleen Clayton --Hubert H. Humphrey them. Religion A-5 Perry News-Herald April 17-18, 2020 Drive- Thru Food Pantry Saturday We must never By give up! Sarah Hall

Celebration canceled, the resurrection power of Christ on our but mission continues side. To our patrons and financial supporters: If He conquered such an enemy as Even though our 20th of May Day death, what can He not do? celebration has been canceled because of We will get tired. We will get weary. the coronavirus pandemic, we still solicit We will fail in many efforts, but we will your generous and kind donations to help not give up! support our much-needed scholarship We cannot thank our healthcare fund. workers, and all the individuals who are We also support other local non-profit making grave sacrifices to help us all, efforts, such as the Taylor County Animal enough. Shelter, Special Olympics and Relay for We will continue to send gratitude and Life. appreciation for all they have done and Please continue to help us in these are still doing! efforts. We will give out, but we must never Checks and money orders can be sent to give up! God is still in control! Sarah Hall at ATTN: City Wide Mission America is still the greatest country in Ministry, Sister Irene Barnes, president, the world! at 114 W. Kennedy Street, Perry, Fla., So much kindness and so many 32348. sacrifices are being made. There is so Our sincere thanks and appreciation to much love! all of you. As the world turns, the world turns! He conquered death — Prayer focus what can He not do? Please keep Robert Stefanelli and the First United Methodist Food Pantry will be serving the community on In perilous times like these, we will Troy Sneed family in your thoughts and Saturday, April 18, with a “drive-thru” distribution. “We will, as usual, rise up! We will rise up! prayers. practice our social distancing with masked volunteers handing your bags We will keep the faith! We will In bereavement to you as you drive through. A separate volunteer will take your name and continue thanking and praising God for The family and friends of the late address. We will begin at 8 a.m. or 8:15 a.m., once we are organized,” His wondrous works! Juanita Grinnage of Live Oak are in our Coordinator Kristy Anderson said. The church is located at 302 North We will remember what His thoughts and prayers. She was a devoted Jefferson Street, across from City Park. “Please thank our volunteers as resurrection on Easter morning means to member of First Bethlehem District you drive through, as they are sacrificing to serve our community. Thank us. Association. The Rev. Isaac Manning you once again to Our Father’s Storehouse, 4-H backpack program and We know as Christians that we have will serve as moderator. Farm Share for your generous donations to help our supply during this pandemic crisis,” Anderson said.

Pleasant words bring encouragement Sunday morning to the soul Pastor Cody McNeese will broadcast Sunday Make Church going a Habit morning’s messages via Facebook Live (search for @6050puckettroad) and on YouTube (search for St. Johns Christian Fellowship) on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m.

St. Johns Be a blessing Residents are invited to share their blessings Christian by helping stock the “Blessing Box” located at First United Methodist Church. Donations of non- Fellowship perishable food items are welcome.

To place a FREE church announcement, please e-mail newsdesk@ perrynewspapers. com A-6 Perry News-Herald April 17-18, 2020 Community A-7 Perry News-Herald April 17-18, 2020 Look for the helpers April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month How family and friends can help survivors of sexual assault

By BRANDI TURNER them or forcing them to disclose more Refuge House, Inc. than they are comfortable with). Lead Sexual Violence Counselor • Show love and support by saying: “I It is likely, if you are reading this believe you,” “This is not your fault,” article, that you know someone who has “You do not deserve this,” “You are not been a victim of sexual assault or are a to blame,” and “Thank you for trusting victim yourself. me enough to tell me, I am here for you.” Disclosing sexual assault is a very One more thing to remember is, difficult decision to make and can be you will have an emotional reaction to Kaylee Denmark the single most important moment in the hearing that someone you love has been (above, center) has survivor’s healing process. raped. teamed with a fellow So, what does that mean for you, Whether you get angry or sad, that is a classmate to make and the friend or normal response to donate more than 200 family member such an abnormal masks to healthcare of a survivor? It situation, but professionals in the means you will the moment of Pensacola community, need to have some disclosure should where Denmark is response tools in be about the completing her third your emotional survivor’s needs. year of medical school. toolbox and I am Try to control Denmark and Julianna hoping to help you your emotions as Kacheris say they gather those tools much as possible. are “trying our best today. Focus on the to supply as many Most perpetrators of sexual assault survivor and what their needs are. This healthcare providers are known by their victims, making will help you control your emotions. and individuals in the the decision to disclose even harder for You can ask them what they need, community as we survivors. If someone decides to tell you likely, they will only need your love and can.” According to they have been sexually assaulted, please support. Denmark, the duo remember how difficult that decision And, as always, you can reach out to sent out a mass e-mail must have been, then: the Refuge House with any questions or to their healthcare • Believe them. concerns. Or, if you just need someone to connections in the • Just listen. listen, call the 24/7 free and confidential Pensacola area. As • Don’t ask too many questions (this hotline at (850) 584-8808 or (800) 500- they fill requests from can make them feel you are blaming 1119. physicians, Denmark and Kacheris intend to begin donating masks to nursing homes and Tax-Aide will be not re-open local site hospitals in need. Formerly of Perry, Volunteers with AARP Tax-Aide have our volunteers and the taxpayers at this Denmark has also been announced they will not be re-opening time. Please follow your state or county mailing masks to family the Tax-Aide site in Perry for the 2019 tax guidelines, and stay safe and healthy,” said and friends in Taylor season. Belinda Wright, AARP Tax-Aide local County. “We feel it is in the best interest of coordinator. The best therapist has fur and four legs

Marshall Health and Rehabilitation recently welcomed its newest team member, Blue Belle Darts, a certified therapy dog affectionately known as “Belle.” Belle goes to work every day to visit with Marshall’s residents and deliver hugs to all in need. TCMS recognizes honor roll students When Taylor County Acosta, Jacob Riley Brown, Ann Revels, Lahna Shayne students left the classroom Patricia Jewel Brown, Ross, Faye Evelynn for spring break this year, Houston Jude Byrd, Rountree, Faith Myleene the annual holiday also Candler Bernard Campbell, Rowell, Addyson Elaine marked the end of the Lane Silas Cochran, Spradley, Kaylee Mae school year’s third nine- Addalyn Blaire Collins, Strickland, Kate Marie week grading period. Mattison Marie Coulliette, Sullivan, Andrea Suzanne Taylor County Middle Miranda Lynn Cruce, Rylee Turner, Grant Lewis School (TMCS) students Dolores Cruce, Joey Ayden Turner, William Ethan achieving success on the Dunnell, Lily Ann Durham, Tuten, Camen Devon honor roll included: Christopher Scott Edelen, Upshaw, Cynthia Leeann 6th grade, All A’s Brett Alec Freeman, Kaleb Upshaw, An’dreaz Marquel Princess Jaliyah Austin, Aaron Freeman, Rylee Washington, Austin Victoria Diane Brock, Jean Glenn, Jershila Danae Woodruff and Lauren A’mahjae Shanle Brooks, Glover, Adrianna Jade Nicole Wright. Joseph Angelo Claudio, Heath, Adyson Brooke Hill, 7th grade, All A’s Kaitlyn Armonei Colson, Ashley Kaye Hill, Meeka Matthew Edward Zy’mya A’karia Flowers, Lynn Jackson, Danny Bembry, Abigail Teresa Macon Christopher Folsom, Lester Juday, Kaylan Claire Boatwright, David Weng Alexis Marie Gagne, Kaden Kirk, Jon Dillon Loafman, Chen, Camila Xiomara Lee Guenthner, Alanna Rose Lynn Mingus, Chumbe-Roman, John Thuy-Van Nguyen, David Baileigh Ann Montgomery, Walker Curry, Variah Kace Raker, Gavin Lars Sienna Elizabeth Moody, Danielle Dunnell, Tristan Redifer and Dakota Lane Triston Michael Murphy, Ari Flowers, Zy’Kerria Whiddon. Brailynn Brooke Omans, Amyra Gee, K’niya Ziona 6th grade, A/B John Marquez Osteen, Glanton, Matteline Alice Kiley Nicole Anderson, Brenton Elijah Padgett, Howard, Isaac Slade Heaven Lee Bernier, Jillyan Elizabeth Perez, Kallschmidt, Lillee Anna Makenzie Alyssa Bishop, Cassidy Rebecca Pittman, ➟ Please see page 12 Marielvi Del Valle Blanco- Charles Allen Ray, Marley A-8 Perry News-Herald Entertainment April 17-18, 2020 Looking for short and free content? Check out these YouTube channels Most of the entertainment options I’ve YouTube channel, “Adam Savage’s Tested.” mentioned over the past several weeks have If you were ever a fan of Discovery Channel’s centered around various streaming services, long-running show “Mythbusters,” then you which all have one thing in common: they probably know Adam Savage, one half of cost money. If you’re looking for cheaper the duo that spent many seasons busting -- and when I say cheaper, I mean free myths. With an extensive history in special ‘Locke & Key’ presents a magical -- entertainment options, there’s always effects -- he worked for Industrial Light YouTube. and Magic while the studio was working on Unlike streaming services, anyone “Stars War” Episodes I and II -- Savage has can put content up on YouTube, which is his own workshop he calls “the Cave” in San mystery within a family drama simultaneously the best and worst aspect of Francisco, Calif. the service. There’s so many videos posted From there, Savage and the Tested team It’s a strange new world we live in these The story follows the Locke family, every second on YouTube, it’s often hard to provide all sorts of content about making days, due to social distancing and self- which consists of Nina (Darby Stanchfield, find the really good channels. things, the tools you can use to make isolation measures brought about by a global “Scandal”) and her three children, Bode With that in mind, I figured I would give a them and cutting-edge technology. A self- pandemic. I have not been to a movie theater (Jackson Robert Scott, “It”), Kinsey (Emilia list of my favorite YouTube channels, all of proclaimed geek, Savage will often show in more than a month, a longer span of Jones, “Brimstone”) and Tyler (Connor which are free, although some of the creators off his own cosplay (costumes) he wears to time than just about any other in my adult Jessup, “Falling Skies”). do offer additional services through Patreon. conventions as well as items from his vast life. I’ve done my best to The family is dealing with (That is a separate service that allows collection of film memorabilia. keep you informed of other the recent death of husband creators to offer content at different price During the current coronavirus outbreak, entertainment options and I do and father Rendell (Bill tiers, depending on how much viewers wish Savage is continuing to produce content hope you’ve enjoyed it. Heck, “The Ballad of Buster to contribute on a monthly basis. Usually, from his Cave, filming himself working on That all being said, last Scruggs”). As the series opens, Patreon subscriptions for a particular creator various projects and conducting weekly live- weekend I think everything the Locke family is moving to run anywhere from $1 to $10, with higher stream question-and-answer sessions. just finally got to me. Try as a small town where the father tiers if you really like the creator.) If you ever wanted to know more about I might, I just could not sit grew up, in a strange manor As you might expect, many of these the art of “making,” definitely check out down and watch a movie. I called Keyhouse. channels are movie related. Tested. Even if you don’t want to actually tried three different ones, none Trying to acclimate to a new How It Should Have Ended make something yourself, watching Savage of which I got more than 10 or town and a new school, the As its title suggests, “How It Should Have work on his latest project can be oddly so minutes into before hitting Locke siblings find themselves Ended” produces animated film parodies therapeutic. the pause button and shortly in the middle of a strange, featuring alternative endings to big-name Adam Savage’s Tested currently has 4.9 thereafter turning it off. magical mystery when Bode movies. Ever watch a major blockbuster and million subscribers. I’ve occasionally found begins discovering keys find yourself thinking, if the hero (or villain) CineFix myself not in the mood to around the house, each with its would have just done this or that, the movie I often describe myself as a movie watch a movie, but even if it’s a job I will own mystical power, such as teleportation would have ended right away? That’s where reviewer and not a film critic. I mean that. never, ever complain about, watching and entering a strange mirror dimension. “How It Should Have Ended” steps in and I’m just a guy who likes movies and enjoys movies is indeed a job, so I forced myself At the time I’m writing this, I’ve only seen gives a comedic look at what would have talking about movies. I will totally admit through it. This is much easier when going to the first two episodes, but I’ve really enjoyed happened. that there are people out there that know a lot see a film in a movie theater, since there is no them. There is definitely a fantastical element A running gag involving Superman and more about the art form that is cinema than pause button. More often than not, I end up to the story, but through much of these early Batman sitting in a café talking about their I ever will. That being said, film critics can happy I didn’t have a remote, and ultimately episodes, we follow the family dealing with various movies has spawned its own series be snooty about their knowledge, and their enjoyed the movie I might not have entirely the violent death of their father, which helps on the channel called “Hero Café,” which, opinions don’t always mean much to your been looking forward to when it began. ground the series. in turn, resulted in a spin-off called “Villain average film-goer. CineFix is an exception Last weekend, however, try as I might, I In the opening scenes, I was a bit Pub,” which is essentially “Cheers” for the to that. Consisting of a group of true film could barely start a movie, let alone finish concerned over the two older siblings being biggest bad guys. Both are hilarious. lovers with a near encyclopedic knowledge one. moody, because it seemed to fall into the What I especially appreciate about “How of movies, they provide entertaining, but Finally, I decided I needed to try something usual tropes of angsty teenagers not wanting It Should Have Ended” is the fact that, while also quite educational, looks at movies, film different. And, that is what led me to the first to move. But we soon realize they have a lot it is essentially nitpicking movies, it never genres and more. couple of episodes of the relatively new of reason to be upset. feels mean spirited. The creators are simply Their videos can generally be broken Netflix series, “Locke & Key.” I’m not sure where the story is going to having fun, and we (the audience) get to down into four categories. “What’s the The series, whose first season totals 10 take us, but there are enough hints and clues have fun alongside them. Started back in Difference?” provides deep dives into film one-hour episodes, is based on the graphic set out in these first two episodes that I can’t 2005, the channel now has more than 9.5 adaptations, going plot point by plot point novel series by Joe Hill, which is the pen wait to find out. Although there is definitely million subscribers. describing the difference between the source name of Joseph Hillstrom King, son of some heavy content, I haven’t seen anything Screen Junkies (Honest Trailers) material and the movie adaptation. “Things famed author Stephen King. so far that you wouldn’t see during the 10 Screen Junkies offers various film-related You Didn’t Know” typically targets well- The adaptation is from Carlton Cuse p.m. time slot in primetime. That could content on its YouTube channel, but it is known flicks and offers some interesting bits (“Lost,” “Jack Ryan”), Meredith Averill change, but so far, this seems like it could be best known for Honest Trailers. These fake of trivia you probably didn’t know. (“The Haunting of Hill House,” “The Good a good show to watch as a family, as long as trailers, usually of major film releases, poke The channel’s “Top 10” lists are where Wife”) and Aron Eli Coleite (“Heroes,” your kids are teenagers. fun at both the tropes of many movie trailers you will likely learn about movies you had “The River”). The series is rated TV-14. as well as the movies themselves. previously never even heard of before made Some of my personal favorite Honest by filmmakers you had no idea existed. Trailers are of classic Disney animated But, don’t let that make you think these films, with their Honest Trailer of “The Lion lists won’t be interesting. There is so much King” at the top of my list. In addition to knowledge that goes into these lists that it’s having fun with the movie itself, the writers fun watching just to see what new movie you Amazon Prime also offer various parody songs based on the might discover. They usually devote each “Selah and the Spades” film’s famous musical numbers. space on the list to a subgenre, with its own is set in the prestigious Unlike “How It Should Have Ended,” honorable mentions. east coast boarding school, “Honest Trailers” can sometimes feel a bit Finally, there are videos on “Brilliant Haldwell School, where mean-spirited, especially if the writers are Moments” of filmmaking. One example social life is ruled over by not a fan of that particular movie. If you is “One Brilliant Moment of Tension,” five factions. At the head of also didn’t like a movie, it can be a bit fun which discusses a 20-minute segment of one of these factions is Selah watching someone else pile it on, but if you the film “Sicario” and how filmmaker Deni Summers (Lovie Simon, actually liked the movie, the humor doesn’t Villeneuve used all of that time to build the “Greenleaf”). Only Selah is always land. That being said, more often tension for a few moments of violence. about to graduate and needs than not, “Honest Trailers” have me laughing Although they don’t produce as much a successor. From social quite a lot during their short runtimes. content as they once did, CineFix still has obscurity, Selah plucks Screen Junkies currently has around 6.7 3.6 million subscribers. Paloma (Celeste O’Connor, million subscribers. Star Wars Explained “Wetlands”), who gets CimemaWins There is no movie franchise out there dropped into the dangerous Back in 2012, a YouTube channel was with more to learn about than “Star Wars.” waters at the top. The film “Narcos”) is ready for a Dead”). The film is from born called “CinemaSins,” which provided Spanning movies, television series, cartoons, is written and directed by simple life, but takes on one documentarian Greg Barker nitpicks and humorous commentary about novels and comic books, the Star Wars newcomer Tayarisha Poe . last mission in Baghdad, (“Manhunt: The Inside Story movies’ various flaws. Over the years, as universe is vast and filled with countless The film is rated R for teen where he finds himself in a of the Hunt for Bin Laden”) the channel’s popularity has grown -- it now characters, aliens, planets and more. drug content and language. life-and-death struggle as and screenwriter Craig has around 8.6 million subscribers -- that Channel creator Max and his wife Mollie Netflix the UN headquarters, as well Borten (“The Dallas Buyers commentary has become increasingly more provide a deep-dive into “Star Wars” lore, “Sergio” is a docu-drama as the surrounding city, falls Club”). and more mean spirited, to the point that they while also discussing the latest additions set in the chaos of the U.S. apart around him. The cast The film is rated R for seem to hate all movies and filmmakers. The into the fandom. invasion of Iraq in 2001. also includes Ana de Armas language, some bloody creators behind the series say that they’re “Star Wars” fans can be a heated bunch on U.N. Diplomat Sergio Viera (“Knives Out”) and Garret images and a scene of simply offering a parody of film criticism, the best of days, so what first drew me to de Mello (Wagner Moura, Dillahunt (“Fear the Walking sexuality. but it’s an argument that I find harder and this channel instead of the many others on harder to buy. YouTube is Max’s effort to keep things on As such, “CinemaSins” will not find a his channel positive. He loves “Star Wars” place on this list. But a channel that started as and wants to share that love, not hate. RECENT HOME VIDEO RELEASES a parody of it -- “CinemaWins” -- does make In addition to book, film and episode the cut. With the tagline, “Because liking reviews, you can find interesting tidbits Although movie theaters are closed for Bryan is fresh from Harvard Law School things is more fun than not liking things,” the about the various aliens and planets to be the time being, many movies are making and wanting to make a difference. When channel goes beat by beat through movies to found in “Star Wars,” as well as the ships their home video debut, giving you a he examines Walter’s case, he is shocked find everything good about them. they fly and battle in. chance to catch movies you might have to discover just how little evidence was And, no, this is not a simple case of “Star Wars Explained” currently has missed the first time around. Here is one to presented to convict him, and what the somebody fanboying out about movies. 608,000 subscribers. consider that arrived this week. prosecution did have seems flimsy at best. The narrator provides clear, intelligent film Dingo Doodles Partnering with Eva Ansley (Brie Larson, criticism, but always about a particular Leaving film for the second and final time “Just Mercy” “Captain Marvel”), Bryan establishes a non- film’s high points and in a humorous fashion. on this list, we have “Dingo Doodles,” which The death penalty is a controversial profit seeking to help those on death row. If you like a movie, it’s always nice to hear consists of an artist humorously recounting subject, but whether you are opposed or in Jordan and Foxx deliver phenomenal other people talking about how they liked the adventures found in the Dungeons & favor of the practice, performances, capturing the passion and it too. But even if it’s a movie you didn’t Dragons campaign she played with her “Just Mercy” is a heartbreak of their characters. Bryan is particularly enjoy, it can be interesting to friends and boyfriend. film worth watching. young and idealistic, while Walter, betrayed see someone else point out all of its good This is the smallest channel on the list in One of the last by the system, is angry and has lost hope. qualities. The narrator will admit that not regard to the actual content available, with 2019 movies to Foxx picked up a Screen Actors Guild every movie he talks about is one he actually just 13 chapters of the story posted so far. receive a nation- Award nomination but missed out on an likes as a whole, but he can still find plenty Each chapter runs 10 to 15 minutes, and wide theatrical Oscar nod. of good things to discuss. each one leaves you wanting more. release, the film The film is directed and co-written by So much on the internet can be very If you’ve played Dungeons & Dragons, tells the true story Destin Daniel Cretton (“The Glass Castle”), mean-spirited, so it’s nice to find a bastion you know the fun, joy, frustration and every of attorney Bryan who ensures his message gets across loud of positivity when you can. “CinemaWins” other emotion that can come from playing Stevenson (Michael and clear without falling into preaching. currently has more than 1.5 million a good campaign. If you haven’t played B. Jordan, “Creed”) This is a powerful movie, and a story subscribers. before, the story is fun to follow, and the and his attempt to free Walter McMillian worth knowing more about. Adam Savage’s Tested channel provides a good example of the kind (Jamie Foxx, “Django Unchained”) from The film is rated PG-13 for thematic Let’s leave movies for a bit and talk about of wild ride the game can provide. death row. content including some racial epithets. making things, specifically the wonderful “Dingo Doodles” has 565,000 subscribers. A-9 Perry News-Herald April 17-18, 2020 A-10 Perry News-Herald April 17-18, 2020 A-11 Perry News-Herald April 17-18, 2020

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F17 Low 6:03 AM 0.4 21 Low 8:16 AM 0.5 17 High 12:13 PM 2.6 21 High 1:50 PM 3.5 17 Low 6:29 PM 1.3 21 Low 8:49 PM 0.2 17 High 11:50 PM 2.7 W22 High 2:28 AM 3.2 Sa18 Low 6:48 AM 0.4 22 Low 8:41 AM 0.6 18 High 12:40 PM 2.9 22 High 2:12 PM 3.6 18 Low 7:11 PM 1.0 22 Low 9:19 PM 0.0 Su19 High 12:39 AM 2.9 Th23 High 3:01 AM 3.3 19 Low 7:22 AM 0.4 23 Low 9:05 AM 0.7 19 High 1:04 PM 3.1 23 High 2:33 PM 3.7 19 Low 7:45 PM 0.7 23 Low 9:48 PM -0.2 M20 High 1:19 AM 3.0 F24 High 3:34 AM 3.3 20 Low 7:51 AM 0.5 24 Low 9:31 AM 0.8 20 High 1:28 PM 3.3 24 High 2:54 PM 3.7 While many local public boat ramps are closed, including the county-owned ramp in Steinhatchee 20 Low 8:18 PM 0.3 24 Low 10:17 PM -0.3 (above), there are some privately-owned ramps (in Horseshoe Beach, Suwannee and Shired Island) Tu21 High 1:54 AM 3.1 and marinas in Steinhatchee and Jena that offer launching services. As spring starts to transition into summer and COVID-19 continues to impact the Sunshine State, remember to follow Governor Ron DeSantis’ social distancing guidelines (Executive Order #20-09) when boating. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), you can help flatten the COVID-19 curve 7th, 8th graders by keeping recreational boats at least 50 feet apart and with no more than 10 people on board. Non-compliance with this executive order ace third quarter is a second-degree misdemeanor. Learn TCMS HONOR ROLL 8th grade, A/B more about proactive Tristian Kaylina Archer, measures the FWC Continued from page 7 Ivy Magnolia Armstrong, is taking to keep the Chantal Elvira Bogere, public safe at MyFWC. McCall, Mia Ella Milton, De’kayla Savionna Briggs, com. Find out more Emali Rose Osteen, Tyra Te’ashia Britt, Andy about the guidelines Kennadie Aniya Smith, Weng Chen, Annastacia outlined by DOH and Matthew Daniel Stripling, Marie Coleman, Trenton the CDC regarding Rishabh Samantsinh Genaro Delacruz, Caden social distancing for Thakor, Ka’miyah Danielle Scott Finley, Ella Noel COVID-19 at www. Upshaw and John Michael Goodman, Carson David floridahealthcovid19. Gabriel Weed. Gray, Garrison Blake gov. 7th grade, A/B Guenthner, Alana Matalan Addison Avery Aman, Hall, Leah Shania Harris, Jodi Elizabeth Bedgood, Simon Joseph Jackson, Cheyann Emaleigh Bowles, Conner Joseph LaValle, Ethan Michael Boyle, Evan Summers Lago, Connor Andrew Brown, Molly Elizabeth Lundy, Destin Shea Brown, Tim Dillon Matthew Lusby, Howard Brown, Brooke Damian Hunter Mathis, Alyce Chaney, Haley Michael Preston McCurdy, Kay Chitwood, Marjuka Connor Preston Murphy, Chowdhury, Lazarus Tanner Reese Nix, Joshua Emmanuel Coleman, Sam Lamar Robinson, Evan Caden Croft, Jack Michael Emmanuel Samano, Dewey, Delilah Danae Hannah Marie Shiver, Elder, Peyton Isabela Brooke Cheyenne Smith, Ellison, Jovanna Vanessa Matthew Blake Thompson, Ferrer, Brooke Louise Gavin Pearce Towles, Sara Field, Dewayne Deshawn Beth Wallace and Steven Flowers, A’detrick Ja’Quez Nathaniel Williams. Gant, Ava Jadyn Gantt, Faith Elizabeth Gray, Rhihanna Lemya Hamilton, Rhyan Moncrief Hamilton, Luke Austin Hayden, Zakari Tyion Jackson, Assyria Ashawna Lewis, Caleb Jayden Linton, Michael Shan Yao Ou, Claire Elaine Parker, Elizabeth Ryann Parker, Gracelyn Savana Raker, Sidney Lyn Rucker, Timothy Martin Shaw, Arianna Christine Spencer, Jackson Glenn Taylor, Elena Corynn Torres, Gracie Ashlynn Tull, Ava Elizabeth Turner, Kayden Lynn Weatherly, Morgan Annia Whetsel and Riley Lee White. 8th grade, All A’s Brianna Faith Amman, Allison Brooke Brantley, Thania Anyelis Cartagena, Aiden Zachary Cone, Macy Brooke Dean, Brayden Clay Deese, Hayden Ella Durham, Courtney Elise Dyer, Natalie Elizabeth Eastman, Anna Kay English, Mallory Anne Folsom, Jaret Macon Fuller, Emma Grace Kirkland, Arabia Keyara Lewis, Dakota Ray Miller, Austin Gage Murray, Austin, Ni, Salene Ni, Denton Mark Wiggins and Tucker Page Wiles. YOUR AD HERE CALL 584-5513 TODAY!