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Three Incumbents Seek Re-Election

Three incumbents have announced their intention to seek another term. Those running are County Commissioner Rudolph Parker (D), District 4; Mark Southerland (NP), School Board District 1 and Brenda Carlton (NP), School Board District 2.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 2/2/2010 7:05 PM | View Comments (14) | Add Comment

Student Caught with Gun on TCHS Campus

This issue has been alluded to in other discussions here, and probably warrants its own topic.

In November, a student was caught with a gun on campus at Taylor County High School.

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County Hiring Practices

This topic was raised to me via email and I have been discussing this with the individual for a few days trying to get enough information to maybe make this a thinking discussion since I don't keep up with County openings, instead of it being completely about negativity towards administration. As always, though, your comments are welcome regardless of the direction. This will be a little lengthy as I have incorporated my thoughts in with their comments.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 12/27/2009 8:39 PM | View Comments (28) | Add Comment

Poverty Level In Taylor County

Suggested topic:

I would like to have a discussion/conversation with others about the census data for our county such as the 22.9% of families living at or below the poverty level in Taylor County. One fourth of the population is approximately 5,000 people living in abject poverty.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 12/11/2009 8:49 PM | View Comments (27) | Add Comment

Comparison: TCSO K-9 Team & PPD K-9 Team

Topic suggested:

I would like opinions comparing the PPD K-9 teams and the TCSO K-9 team's performance and general public opinion of the respective programs.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 12/7/2009 6:42 PM | View Comments (10) | Add Comment

Local Cost Of Services

Topic suggested:

How about the high cost of services here in Perry. I have to pay $49.99 for DSL yet some places pay $19 for the same level.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 12/7/2009 6:32 PM | View Comments (9) | Add Comment

The Local Newspaper: Fair and Balanced?

Running a small-town newspaper like the Taco Times / Perry News-Herald is undoubtedly a challenge. It's hard work, there's not much money to be made, and someone's always going to be unhappy with its coverage.

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Posted by AsstModerator at 11/17/2009 5:33 PM | View Comments (46) | Add Comment

Doctors Memorial Hospital - Part 5

The DMH Board of Directors have again changed directions on management of our hospital.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 11/15/2009 10:59 PM | View Comments (28) | Add Comment

USER NOTICE

Regarding posts.

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Suggestions On Topics

Hello. This site is for you and you should make suggestions on topics you would like for me to open for discussion. I want everyone to use this site as a way to talk about things and issues that are important to you.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 11/10/2009 6:02 PM | View Comments (48) | Add Comment

Free Classifieds and Announcements.

This is a trial to see how it goes. Please use this area to advertise items for sale or local announcements like Yard Sales, gatherings, events, etc., for free. Whatever contact information you provide is completely your decision and TaylorCountyTalk is in no way responsible. Also, TaylorCountyTalk is in no way providing any guarantee or support for any listing or products, as the discussions and sale will be conducted outside this site between two private parties. We are in no way guaranteeing any listing or post regarding anything as to the accuracy or content. I am simply providing a place that you don't have to pay to list, so please do not attempt to ask questions or discuss anything regarding listings of products for sale as they will not be posted. You are more than welcome to ask questions regarding informational listings and to discuss them here for clarification.

At the point you no longer need the listing, just post a comment asking for removal and I will take care of it Thanks.<< MORE >>

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Doctors Memorial Hospital - Part 4

Since the county took over control of DMH following the departure by Crest Management in '93 there has been a multitude of physicians that have came and went.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 11/7/2009 3:23 PM | View Comments (14) | Add Comment

Another Sunken SO Airboat?

Topic emailed:

So when is the public going to find out that the captain over investigations (R. R.) and his newly promoted follower (Lt. M. N.) went to pick up the new airboat from the factory and SUNK it.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 11/1/2009 8:17 PM | View Comments (71) | Add Comment

Doctors Memorial Hospital - Part 3

The County Commission keeps the public informed by posting it's meeting dates & location, agendas, minutes and supporting documentation on their web site prior to each meeting thereby inviting public input and participation in the decision making process. If you will recall just last year, following pressure from the Commission, DMH agreed to amend it's bylaws and henceforth operate under the Sunshine Statute. With the recent infusion of millions in tax revenue into DMH the following questions are put forth:

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Posted by BlogModerator at 11/1/2009 12:18 PM | View Comments (8) | Add Comment

Doctors Memorial Hospital - Part 2 - !UPDATE 10/29/09!

Just recently the Doctors Memorial Hospital (DMH) Board of Directors decided to hire yet another CEO to manage the hospital rather than reach a management agreement with Tallahasse Memorial Hospital (TMH).

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Posted by BlogModerator at 10/23/2009 7:09 PM | View Comments (29) | Add Comment

Doctors Memorial Hospital - Part 1

A new modern facility with a history of management and monetary problems. What solutions are available for the betterment of health care in Taylor County? Each week I will post a specific question or comment for discussion concerning our hospital.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 10/18/2009 12:09 PM | View Comments (30) | Add Comment

Current Teacher Contract Negotiations Update

Below is a copy of a letter from TEA President sent to teachers regarding current contract negotiations. This was emailed to me last night.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 10/16/2009 9:22 AM | View Comments (23) | Add Comment

New Head Coach & The 2009 TCHS Varsity Football Season

Topic request by T Mac:

I would like to start a thread concerning the new football coach! I think the community should be able to give kudos to a first year coach who is 5-2 in his first season.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 10/11/2009 8:11 PM | View Comments (138) | Add Comment

Amendment 4 - Florida Hometown Democracy

I was contacted by Joyce Tarnow regarding the movement to have an amendment added to the 2010 ballot regarding land use change. It would ultimately and automatically give the citizens a vote to any land use changes after they are passed and approved by councils or commissions.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 9/22/2009 5:26 PM | View Comments (19) | Add Comment

Precinct Redistrict Petition

There have been comments regarding the TCBOCC's obligation to redistrict the precincts of Taylor County every ten years following a census. According to many, this has never happened, or at least has not happened in quite some time. There have been comments that this could change the political structure of the county and make the election process more fair.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 9/17/2009 2:56 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

New Closed MRI Approved For DMH...Right Choice?

Topic emailed today:

The County Commission on the recommendation of the Hospital Board just approved an expenditure of $1,261,526.00 to purchase a new closed type MRI scanner for Doctors Memorial Hospital from excess gas tax revenue.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 9/4/2009 6:50 PM | View Comments (38) | Add Comment

Pre-Election 2010

I know it is early, but it is September and if anyone is considering running for the seats that will be up in 2010, now is the time to start preparing. I truly hope we have some very viable candidates that truly want to represent the best interests of the district and the county.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 9/2/2009 3:27 PM | View Comments (180) | Add Comment

Additional Homestead Exemption For The Elderly?...Not Here.

According to the Department of Revenue website, State law allows a city or county government to enact a local ordinance allowing an additional homestead exemption amount, up to $50,000, to any person who had legal or equitable title to real estate on which they make their permanent residence and are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $24,289.00 as of January 1, 2008.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 9/1/2009 1:29 PM | View Comments (7) | Add Comment

H.R. 3200 National Health Reform Act

This is very heated national debate and a very serious topic, so I decided to open it. I for one think our health care system needs oerhauling, but I always get nervous when politicians try to hurry bills through and start the 'we got to do something now or something bad will happen'.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 8/15/2009 11:31 AM | View Comments (84) | Add Comment

Local Spending

As requested, an open topic regarding local spending of tax dollars and stimulus money.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 8/12/2009 4:24 PM | View Comments (82) | Add Comment

Congressman Allen Boyd (D)

Topic emailed in:

I was wondering what Taylor County thinks/feels concerning how Congressman Boyd has been voting for some the big ticket issues. He has been voting the party line yet when he comes back to Florida he claims to be a fiscally conservative Democrat “blue-dog”.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 8/5/2009 2:53 PM | View Comments (14) | Add Comment

Taylor County Beaches Among Most Polluted in State

The Natural Resources Defense Council has issued its annual beach water quality study, and Dekle and Keaton Beaches have ranked among the top 10 most polluted in Florida, according to the Tallahassee Democrat:

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Posted by AsstModerator at 7/30/2009 6:59 AM | View Comments (28) | Add Comment

Video & Podcast Entries

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School District Resolves Union Disputes

The Taylor County School District has resolved its disputes with the instructional and non-instructional unions, reversing certain cost-savings measures it had implemented this past winter. Below is the text of the district's official statement about the resolution:

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To: All employees of the Taylor County School District

From: Paul E. Dyal

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Posted by AsstModerator at 7/29/2009 5:28 PM | View Comments (8) | Add Comment

New TTI Leader Chosen

A new leader has been chosen to replace Ken Olsen as the head of TTI. Congratulations to Jim Brannan on being selected for the job.

Apparently a team of interviewers was brought in from outside of the district, and that team believed that Mr. Brannan

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Posted by AsstModerator at 7/29/2009 5:16 PM | View Comments (14) | Add Comment

Sex Offender Ordinance

State Attorney Robert "Skip" Jarvis has sent a letter to Jack Brown questioning the stiff ordinance's ability to withstand a constitutional challenge in court and to ask that the TCBOCC to consider changing the ordinance's language to 1,000 feet. Passed in 2006, the ordinance prohibits offenders, whose victims were under 16, from establishing a residence within 2,500 feet of any school, designated public school bus stop, day care center, park, playground or other places where children regularly congregate, with some exceptions.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 7/18/2009 5:09 PM | View Comments (27) | Add Comment

School Board's Possible New Property Tax?

According to the newspaper, the TCSB announced last week their intent to impose a newly authorized .25 mil property tax. They can add this tax for two years without a community vote.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 7/18/2009 4:59 PM | View Comments (82) | Add Comment

Fatal Boating Accident In Steinhatchee

There was a fatal boating accident in Steinhatchee around 4:40 PM.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 7/17/2009 10:06 PM | Add Comment

Honest Services Fraud

Robert starts the following discussion:

I was reading an article about one of those Crookaloosa County Republicans and it referenced "honest services fraud", a tool prosecutors have and could use for public officials shirking their fiduciary responsibility.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 6/30/2009 7:49 PM | View Comments (55) | Add Comment

New Assistant Coach at TCHS

According to the following newspaper article from Dublin, GA, a new assistant coach will be coming to TCHS to join Coach Boggs:

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpid=909&show=archivedetails&ArchiveID=1416074&om=1

The article, dated May 5, says that Steve Price will be coming here as assistant coach and his wife Jodie will be accepting a teaching position at TCHS.<< MORE >>

Posted by AsstModerator at 6/27/2009 6:59 AM | View Comments (25) | Add Comment

Supplement To Yates Creek Discussion

I requested a copy of the letter written and read to County Commissioners regarding the Yates Creek property and boat ramp. Debbie Casey graciously honored the request and I thank her for that.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 6/25/2009 2:13 PM | View Comments (48) | Add Comment

Open Letter To Politicians

Many of us complain about our elected official's behavior, decisions, actions and lack thereof, myself included, and beg for a real person to run and take office. The problem is when that happens, we tend to put the same ones back in and then it deters any other people that truly want to do the job that the office asks of them from stepping up and running, not to mention the dragging through the mud that happens.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 6/19/2009 4:15 PM | View Comments (66) | Add Comment

Foley Timber & Land's Future Coastal Development Plans

This was emailed to me tonight:

'Last Thursday there was an invitation only meeting wherein Foley Timber set forth their future developmental plans along our coastline. I would suggest that you attend the county commission meeting next Tuesday whereas you can hear first hand Foley's proposed development project as it is presented to the commission. Just for starters it will involve MOL 30,000 acres of developable land with an additional 20,000 acres of greenways.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 6/10/2009 9:12 PM | View Comments (21) | Add Comment

Standardized Tests vs. Individuality

Topic emailed today from Hot Lady:

I have a topic that I would like to see discussed on TCT. My concern and interest is as follows.

What is the reason for the FCAT, SAT, ACT, CPT and all other standardized test that must be taken in order to advance in ones schooling in Florida and across the country.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 5/17/2009 8:01 PM | View Comments (20) | Add Comment

Unfair Labor Charges Brought Against TCSD

I received a couple of public documents citing unfair labor charges brought against the TCSD by the Taylor Education Association. According to the documents, the charges are sufficient enough for the suit to continue and a hearing to be held within 30 days.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 5/16/2009 6:22 PM | View Comments (87) | Add Comment

Yates Creek Road And Boat Ramp

Topic emailed today:

Why don't you discuss why the Newspapers won't print about the attempts of the County Att. and some commissioner's attempts to close County owned Yates Creek Road and boat ramp.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 5/15/2009 3:44 PM | View Comments (44) | Add Comment

Personnel Changes at TCSD

The Taylor County School District's website is advertising two new job vacancies: Principal of Steinhatchee School, and Coordinator of Taylor Technical Institute. This would indicate that Sylvia Ivey and Ken Olsen are both leaving their respective positions.

Additional, Brett Wilson, the Band Director at Taylor County High School, announced today that he would be resigning to pursue other opportunities.

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Posted by AsstModerator at 5/8/2009 5:53 PM | View Comments (21) | Add Comment

TCSD FCAT Writing Scores

FCAT Writing scores have been released for Florida school districts, and Taylor County showed improvements in all three grade levels.

The exam is given to students in 4th, 8th, and 10th grade. Students can score between a 1.0 and a 6.0 on the test, and a score of 3.5 is considered "on grade level."

At TCES, 79% of 4th graders scored 3.5 or higher—up from 71% last year.

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Posted by AsstModerator at 5/5/2009 6:56 AM | View Comments (5) | Add Comment

City Recreation Coaching

Comment emailed today:

How about a discussion regarding the City Recreation Director letting inappropriate people coach the children of Perry.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 5/4/2009 8:22 PM | View Comments (83) | Add Comment

County Receives Good Financial Audit

To point out the positive as well as the negative, local news reported that the County received a favorable grade on the county's finances and operating procedures. Powell, Powell & Jones, CPA, presented the audit to the BOCC and said the year was a successful one and saying that the county was better off at the end of the year than at the beginning.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 5/3/2009 5:42 PM | View Comments (5) | Add Comment

State vs. Peanut

At the request of a blogger, I have posted a pdf copy of the public document regarding a court case involving a peanut and its ensuing traffic stop and arrest. It involves a local deputy pulling over a driver for throwing a boiled peanut hull out of a window.

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Posted by BlogModerator at 4/24/2009 8:18 PM | View Comments (9) | Add Comment

TCSO Airboat Sunk In Madison County

Randy reports:

You should Post or report the Sheriff Dept's airboat sinking in the rescue efforts on the Madision county Withalacoochee waterways. << MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 4/22/2009 5:15 PM | View Comments (7) | Add Comment

Jobs????

Topic emaiiled today:

Where are all the jobs at and what is the county doing about it?

I have been here for over 9 years and I constantly see good clean industry going to surrounding counties. With unemployment climbing to over 10% in our county, it's time that someone stepped up and got busy. I am tired of seeing our young people leave Taylor County to seek employment in other areas. Something has to be done. << MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 4/13/2009 9:45 PM | View Comments (22) | Add Comment

Education & County Graduation Rate

Topic emailed today:

I'm deeply concerned about our community and it is about our children. Our graduation rate is almost 50%!!!<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 4/12/2009 9:25 PM | View Comments (77) | Add Comment

Undisposed Defamation Lawsuit Against Chamber and Director

The comment about a lawsuit against the chamber from Pam Feagle caused some curiosity so I did some research. I found an open defamation court case in the Leon County Clerk of Court of Pamela Feagle vs. Dawn Taylor, Executive Director and the Perry Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 4/10/2009 5:50 PM | View Comments (34) | Add Comment

Cover Florida...Florida's Insurance Program

Topic emailed today:

I found this on the Tallahassee Democrat website. This is about "Low Cost Insurance for Floridians". Are they Joking or what.

"It's certainly easy to qualify for the insurance — you need to be between the ages of 19 and 64, have been laid off from your jobor have not had health insurance for six months. Those with pre-existing health conditions will not be denied enrollment to Cover Florida, but plans can exclude payment for treatment of certain pre-existing conditions for one year. << MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 4/1/2009 5:40 PM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment

TMH Primary Care Clinic???

According to the Perry News-Herald, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is interested in opening a primary care clinic here in Taylor County as soon as this fall. TMH President and CEO G. Mark O'Bryant met with the DMH Board at their weekly meeting Tuesday to further discuss possible partnership avenues and their desire to locate a clinic here.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 3/27/2009 4:05 PM | View Comments (16) | Add Comment

Child Attacked By Dog...Officials Warned!

According to WCTV news, Lanetra Bennett reporting by phone from Perry said a nine year old girl was attacked yesterday by a pitbull when she stepped off the school bus. A neighbor helped the child and she had to receive stitches.
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Posted by BlogModerator at 3/27/2009 11:33 AM | View Comments (19) | Add Comment

TCSD Audit Findings Released

WCTV (click here for article) reports that the Florida Auditor General's office has released the results of a financial audit of the Taylor County School District.

The audit's Executive Summary states that "the District’s basic financial statements were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards", and that there were 21 findings of which six represented "material weaknesses." Those weaknesses are as follows:

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Posted by AsstModerator at 3/25/2009 5:54 PM | View Comments (20) | Add Comment

TCHS Hires New Head Coach

At their meeting on March 17th, the school board approved the hiring of Shane Boggs as TCHS's new Head Football Coach and Athletic Director. Coach Boggs will replace Price Harris, who has been transferred to Steinhatchee School to finish out his annual contract.

Friday's edition of the Perry News-Herald had a front page article about Coach Boggs, whom they quoted as setting three priorities for students:

"Number one: they will put forth great effort in the classroom.<< MORE >>

Posted by AsstModerator at 3/22/2009 8:55 AM | View Comments (27) | Add Comment

School Board and Sunshine Law

TaylorCountyCitizen starts the following discussion:

In another discussion, "Jim" mentioned that the school board approved the hiring of the new football coach with no discussion. This struck me as strange, and I see only two possibilities: << MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 3/18/2009 5:19 PM | View Comments (35) | Add Comment

TCSD Cuts Teachers Pay 5%

TCSD sent an email out Thursday letting employees know that their salaries will be cut by 5% starting with the check they were receiving the next day. Wow what a notice.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 3/13/2009 8:29 PM | View Comments (42) | Add Comment

New Computers For County Commissioners

local resident submits via email:

Approximately 6 weeks ago the county administrator in a work shop session with the commissioners presented each of the commissioners a new lap top computer and a nice carrying case. The reaction of the commissioners was that of surprise. Perhaps the comp plan, LDR and ordinances were down loaded on each but that is uncertain for sure. << MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 3/8/2009 2:09 PM | View Comments (47) | Add Comment

DMH Asks BOCC For 3.5 Million Dollars

I am sure more details will be in the paper, but I was notified that at the BOCC meeting last night, DMH asked for 3.5 Million dollars to purchase general equipment. General equipment being CT scanner, MRI, mammogram machine, etc.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 3/3/2009 7:42 PM | View Comments (58) | Add Comment

State Acceptance Of Stimulus Package

MADD MOM starts following discussion:

Do you agree or disagree that Gov. Crist should accept the stimulus package that is being offered by DC? Also, what about the pork that is going into the new bill? Should you continue to vote for officials that keep grinding our economy into the ground? << MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 3/1/2009 1:01 PM | View Comments (6) | Add Comment

PPD and New K-9 Team On The Job

I want to acknowledge the PPD for stepping it up as usual and doing what a law enforcement agency is supposed to do. According to the paper, Officer Jimmy Cash of the PPD made a drug bust worth more than $4000.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 2/20/2009 7:17 PM | View Comments (10) | Add Comment

Progress Energy Wanting To Lower Rates

Well, after Progress Energy requested and received a substantial rate increase recently, they now want to file a proposal to decrease 2009 residential customers bills starting in April. If approved by the Public Service Commission, http://www.psc.state.fl.us/, commercial and industrial customers will receive similar cuts.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 2/13/2009 9:57 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

School Board, Supt. & Administrators Take 5% Salary Cut

During a packed TCSB meeting, members cut their salaries by 5% along with all district administrators and non-union employees salaries. Superintendent Paul Dyal donated 5% of his pay also, as the Board does not have the authority to cut his salary. I am sure he did not hesitate to do that, and is proving, for me, that I made the right decision in the voting booth.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 2/13/2009 9:29 PM | View Comments (48) | Add Comment

DMH Layoff

DMH laid off over 20 people this week. I had heard this was going to happen earlier this week, but didn't want to start the discussion until it happened.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 2/6/2009 10:45 PM | View Comments (16) | Add Comment

Teacher and Employee of the Year Announced

Congratulations to Taylor County Elementary School science lab teacher Melvelyn Putnal for being chosen as TCSD Teacher of the Year. Also, a congratulations to Sharon Kelly for being chosen to be the district's School-Related Employee of the Year; Kelly works at TTI with the Special Needs Adult Program.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 2/4/2009 6:57 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Taylor Schools Continued Budget Problems

Per a request, here is a topic specifically discussing the TCSD financial issues. Considering the paper reported there is a $770,000 deficit and that the district may ask for five days of unpaid leave before the end of the school year, I agree that it may be fitting to open this topic. This is an open topic regarding any financial problems mention or not mentioned.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 2/1/2009 9:13 PM | View Comments (64) | Add Comment

One Year Anniversary

Yesterday, 1/24/09, was one year from the start of TCT. I want to thank everyone for participating and using it for everyone's benefit, including your own.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 1/25/2009 9:40 PM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment

Shaken/Impact Baby Syndrome

By grievingmother:

I would like to raise awareness on Shaken/Impact Baby Syndrome. It is something that you hear mostly on TV occurring in 'big cities', until now.You never really think about it until it hits close to home. I never would've imagined that this would occur here {to us} being a 'good ole boy' town as I thought.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 1/20/2009 3:32 PM | View Comments (10) | Add Comment

State Government

Per email request, an open-ended topic regarding State Government and representation that affects Taylor County. Below is the original email request: << MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 1/13/2009 6:29 PM | View Comments (7) | Add Comment

Levy/Dixie County

I had a request to please post information regarding the political escapades that happened or is happening in Levy County. Since it was quite a bit of information and it was not directly Taylor County issues, << MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 1/12/2009 3:07 PM | View Comments (9) | Add Comment

Drunk Driving Penalties

Topic emailed to me Sunday:

Hi-CBS '60 Minutes' tonight had a feature on death caused by drunk drivers. A prosecutor is going for murder convictions, not vehicular manslaughter, in order to get tougher sentences. I really like the thought provoking nature of the concept.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 1/6/2009 1:32 PM | View Comments (6) | Add Comment

Political Action Committee

Alright citizens of Taylor County, now is the time to do something. Several of us have been discussing a possible PAC here in Taylor County to work to make a change for the better. Business as usual needs to stop.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 12/31/2008 1:14 PM | View Comments (47) | Add Comment

High School Burglary

I would like to open a discussion on the recent burglary at the High School that 5 of the students were arrested (against Mr. Thompsons' orders).<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 12/30/2008 1:11 PM | View Comments (20) | Add Comment

USER NOTICE: Site Changes & Article Opportunity

As some of you may have noticed, I have changed the way comments are moderated.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 12/15/2008 6:12 PM | View Comments (9) | Add Comment

TCHS Head Football Coach & The Future

Dear BM, I would like to see some info on the resignation of the football coach, people's thoughts on the job done, what could have been done differently. What we want as a community in the next coach, what type of person he should be.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 12/11/2008 2:45 AM | View Comments (75) | Add Comment

Progress Energy

I thought about starting this topic when Progress Energy was requesting their rate increases, but didn't. There has been some comments about Progress Energy, so here is a topic. It is an open discussion,<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 12/9/2008 7:13 PM | View Comments (16) | Add Comment

Baggy Pants Trend...Fashion Statement or Indecent

After reading the letter to the editor in the Taco Times last week from Wayne Dunwoody and then the reply this week from Debbie Taylor, I thought it might be an interesting topic to throw around. The topic is baggy pants that shows your underwear and sometimes more.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 12/3/2008 8:46 PM | View Comments (22) | Add Comment

School Bus Stop Safety

working parent starts the following discussion:

Let me start by saying that this blog is not meant to “down” working parents as I, myself work a 40+ hr week job. BUT as parents we have a responsibility to our children to keep them as safe as possible.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 12/2/2008 1:38 PM | View Comments (10) | Add Comment

Racism In Taylor County-Racism In America vs. Equality

I thought it appropriate to start a topic specifically for this discussion, especially since it seems I have opened that up somewhat in another topic. Also, there was a comment posted that I thought would better fit here and would most likely start an interesting discussion.

I agree with TCC in that racism dies hard, that there are still people alive who grew up knowing nothing but hatred for anyone that was not white and most definitely that ignorance takes generations to root out.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 11/16/2008 2:46 PM | View Comments (103) | Add Comment

Perry Primary Student Left On School Bus

According to the Taco Times, a student was left on a school bus Friday afternoon. This type of incident usually gets some negative press and plenty of anger towards the drivers. I hope to hear from some drivers or teachers or whomever would know to shed some light on some questions I have and that others do as well. Is it possible for a student to truly, intentionally hide from a driver and an aide, if applicable, on a school bus? If they are checking each seat, can they hide under the seat and then move into the seat and lay down while the driver/aide looks under the seats?<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 11/13/2008 4:32 PM | View Comments (15) | Add Comment

After The Election, Next Steps For America!

Paul with a new discussion topic:

At this time no amount of posting propaganda, websites and/or conspiracies/thoughts is going to change anyone's vote. Why not start a new thread discussing where out next President needs to go from day one.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 10/24/2008 10:54 AM | View Comments (170) | Add Comment

Dress Code For Taylor County Schools.

concernedparent wants to start the following discussion:

I would like to start a discussion on the dress code for Taylor County schools. As a parent of 3 teenagers , I have felt the sting from this.
I feel strongly that if they are going to enforce such a strict dress code , why not just make them wear uniforms?
My children have told me that if you do not wear certain name brand clothes at school , then you get treated differently.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 10/23/2008 1:56 PM | View Comments (84) | Add Comment

City Wants 98 Bar Closed.

According to the paper, the City Council voted last week to file a lawsuit asking a judge to declare 98 Bar a public nuisance and to order it closed. What do you think about that? Do you think it is a good idea? Do you think it will set a precedence for future business closures the city finds a "nuisance"? Do you think they are giving the owners the necessary support to make it better and safer? These are just some conversation starters, please move in any direction you feel.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 10/21/2008 11:59 PM | View Comments (31) | Add Comment

Dr. Khodr vs. DMH/Dr. Emerick

EM>Nemesis wants to start the following discussion:

How about a topic on Bilal Khodr and his lawsuit against DMH and Dr. Emerick.

I remember a short time ago Khodr was on the news speaking for the hospital board, pledging that he would help the hospital and vowing to keep the hospital open, so the community could keep a hospital.

The question is how is suing the hospital an effective way in keeping the doors open?<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 10/18/2008 9:31 AM | View Comments (64) | Add Comment

You Input On Legal Drinking Age.

MADD Member wants to get your input on the following:

How do you think lowering the legal drinking age to 18 would affect your county?

This is being proposed by several university presidents.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 8/28/2008 6:52 PM | View Comments (19) | Add Comment

Possible Natural Gas Fired Power Plant Here.

According to the paper, we are possible site for a natural gas fired power plant. What you think?<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 8/23/2008 11:15 AM | View Comments (18) | Add Comment

Your Ideas For A Better Community.

JAFITC wants to start the following discussion:

I think that in each one of us lies a certain amount of problem solver, problem maker and problem finder. I would like to see us all take the role of problem solver and post suggestions for ways we, as a community, can improve some of the problems in our county, such as; how do we help the hospital remain functional, or, save the downtown area?<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 8/9/2008 11:57 PM | View Comments (24) | Add Comment

History Of Taylor County Politics

bluebonnett wants to start the following discussion:

To start something different, I'd like to know a little history on our Taylor County politics. As a small child, I remember getting a new Court House.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 8/5/2008 7:19 PM | View Comments (5) | Add Comment

Cattle Price Anger...Challenges Farmers Coop To Get Involved.

"Farmer" wants to start the following discussion:

Cattle Prices.
How can local farmers sit on the sidelines and not protest about the continuing decline in cattle prices at the markets. The good ole boys who have been running and fixing prices at the stock yards are plain ripping you off and ruining this areas country charm by forcing local cattle growers out of business.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 8/1/2008 9:39 PM | View Comments (10) | Add Comment

Current State Of Politics In Taylor County

commonsensecrusader starts the following discussion:

Please post the following discussion regarding the current state of politics in Taylor Co.

Good people of Taylor County WAKE UP!! Or more specifically, WAKE UP, STAND UP, and SPEAK UP!!<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 7/24/2008 10:36 PM | View Comments (401) | Add Comment

Reverse The Property Tax Amendment.

wantsafairdeal starts the following:

I have a suggestion on a subject about the Amendment that is causing most if not all of the new county and state money problems. Why cant we start our own drive for a new Amendment that would allow us to "Opt out" of the present amendment if we the local tax players decide that we don't want to be a part of the south Florida Amendment.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 7/13/2008 7:07 PM | View Comments (16) | Add Comment

City Charges Questioned.

JustWondering starts the following:

I want to start a discussion after reading Friday's newspaper article about the challenge of the line fee charge from the City. I realize the City is trying to "fee" themselves out of a deficit, but that article made me question my mother's gas bill even harder.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 7/13/2008 2:13 PM | View Comments (9) | Add Comment

Taylor County Jobs

naturecoastboy wants to start the following discussion:

How about a blog just to debate job growth. Someone already mentioned that we have industrial sites, the county had one and one by the Caterpillar building, for future industry here.

So this will be a general blog about job growth, or lack there of, in Taylor County.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 7/4/2008 2:00 PM | View Comments (51) | Add Comment

The Reserve At Sweetwater Estuary

SRWMD approves the permit per the Taco Times. Hopefully Mr. Pruitt will satisfy the other regulatory agencies to proceed with the development. I have to acknowledge Don Curtis' comment, "we never imagined that our act of conservation would be used to restrict the rights of other private landowners." The future income from that development for the County should be great, as long as it has not waived, or lowered, too many fees. I hope I get the opportunity to thank him for picking Taylor County to invest his money in. I am assuming he was not solicited by the County. Do the rest of you also feel it is a positive for Taylor County?<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 6/12/2008 3:13 PM | View Comments (99) | Add Comment

Perry's Rising Crime Rate

Bill Blue starts the following discussion:

Topic Suggestion:
Perry's rising Crime Rate & the Mayor Ketring's call for a crime summit

My Ideas:
1. Midnight curfew for all minors not accompanied by a parent.<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 5/19/2008 9:30 AM | View Comments (96) | Add Comment

TCHS Vandalism and The Punishment Given

Mike and Deep-Thought wants to start the following discussion:

I believe a good topic would be on the discipline that was given to the destructive students at the high school. Todays paper has a parent saying the punishment for the crime was too stiff. I don't think so(duh)not only did the custodial staff (not the students envolved)have to spend hours getting the class rooms back in order, the other students had to set in the gym for several hours before returning to class. You go Oscar. The punishment fits the crime. ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 5/9/2008 11:58 AM | View Comments (109) | Add Comment

Taylor School System in Financial Hardship.

The paper today has a big article regarding the financial status of the school system. Why do you think they are in that situation? Do you think they are just another vicitm of a fledgling economy, or something else? Has the TCBCC tried to jump in and help them like they wanted to dump over a million dollars of tax payers money into a corporation that the County has no control over? Personally, if my tax dollars are needed to help support something in the County that is suffering, I would rather it be for something like the School System. At least ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 4/11/2008 11:00 AM | View Comments (81) | Add Comment

Taylor County Development Authority and business.

Deadhorse opens the following discussion:

Could someone let us know what The Taylor County Development Authority is doing to attract businesses to Perry? ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 3/26/2008 9:37 PM | View Comments (51) | Add Comment

WELCOME AND READ FIRST. Rules for and future direction of this site.

I was not going to be partial or too controlling of comments and participation on this site, but since I am going to be accused of it anyway, I am going to. Please keep all comments to facts or questions. There will be no more toleration of personal attacks or degradation of character. I advise you to leave your email address so I can communicate with you regarding your comments if I need to. That will ensure you get posted. Not a requirement, but if you think your comment will be edited or not posted and that matters, then leave it. ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 3/21/2008 10:15 AM

Taxpayers money and DMH.

How do you feel about the TCBCC using monies collected to bail out the hospital? I know it hasn't happened yet, but I am sure it is inevitable. Do you think they should, or not? If you feel they should, when should they, what should it be used for and under what conditions, if any? If not, please elaborate. ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 3/12/2008 1:00 PM | View Comments (21) | Add Comment

General Discussion.

Got something to say that does not apply to the other blogs, or just want to gripe about something to get it off your chest...say it here. Let's gripe together...! ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 3/9/2008 3:46 PM | View Comments (68) | Add Comment

Taylor Schools Financial Status Questioned.

Blogger lookingfortruth opens following discussion:

What is going on with the local school board finances? How does an organization who operates using public monies have a deficit of almost one million dollars? Who is responsible for financial oversight? If it is the five "elected" officials who sit on the school board or the superintendent of schools, then maybe we should be saying, "Lucy, you have some esplaining to do!" Explain to us how you managed to get so far in debt and why we should re-elect you if you can't handle public monies any better than this? ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 3/5/2008 8:44 PM | View Comments (25) | Add Comment

DMH Salaries and Cuts Coming Out!

Blogger SpeakOut opens following discussion:
I would like to open a discussion about Doctors Memorial Hospital. It has come to my attention that the CEO of the hospital has cut pay pretty much across the board. I understand that when times are tough in a company you must make changes and cuts to bring things back in line, but my question is has he cut his pay? Probably not. Has he cut the pay of all employees and Dr.'s that are getting paid over 150K a year? Probably not all, maybe some, but I am sure not all. Did you know ...<< MORE >>

Posted by BlogModerator at 2/19/2008 6:23 PM | View Comments (47) | Add Comment

Welcome to TaylorCountyTalk

Welcome to TaylorCountyTalk.com. We have created this site for the citizens of Taylor County to have a place to discuss issues in our wonderful county.<< MORE >>

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