Relay For Life season kicks off Thursday

Volunteers will kick off Taylor County’s Relay For Life season with an opening rally Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Perry Woman’s Club.

Guest speaker will be cancer survivor Vickie Collins.

“Join us in celebrating our 2014 theme: ‘Candyland’ where ‘A Cure is Sweet’,” Event Chair Tanya O’Neal said.

Team registrations are just $10 for the evening.

“Meet the 2014 planning committee, returning teams from 2013, local leaders, survivors and register to continue your fight against cancer.”

The event will begin at 6 p.m. For additional information, contact coordinator Jessica Turnmire at (850) 843-2570 or email jessicaturnmire@gmail.com.

Historical Society holds yard sale/bake sale Saturday

The Taylor County Historical Society will hold a fund-raiser yard sale/bake sale Saturday, Nov. 16, beginning at 8 a.m.

“We will be set up in front of the society’s museum, located at 118 East Main Street in downtown Perry. Please join us and help our non-profit group,” President Bettie Page invited.

Retired educators meet Monday

The Taylor Retired Educators Association (TREA) will meet Monday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 a.m., at Rosehead Junction.

Guest speaker will be Paul Nawlin, discussing Character Education Now.

Madison Clerk of Court to speak Monday

Madison County Clerk of Court Tim Sanders will present the program for the Monday, Nov. 18, meeting of the Taylor County Historical Society.

He will discuss the history of Madison County, which includes Taylor County’s background as well, as Taylor was once part of Madison County.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and all interested persons are welcome.

SAC meets at TTI Thursday

Taylor Technical Institute’s (TTI) School Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m.

The meeting will be held in the conference room at the school.

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Taylor County High School seniors Jamarcus Robertson, left, and Annsley Bohlman were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during the pep rally held Thursday, Nov. 7. The pair were featured in the Homecoming Parade, which rolled through downtown Perry Friday afternoon and also during pre-game festivities at Dorsett Stadium Friday night. For more scenes from the orange and blue spirit display, please see page A-5.

2013 TCHS Homecoming King & Queen

(Top) Dozens of veterans, like the former Marine shown here, attended the Veterans Day Ceremony held in their honor at the high school Monday. Many then took part in a luncheon held later at Forest Capital Park featuring guest speaker Nicklous R. Ross. A flag-raising ceremony was also held the same day. Top right, Cadet Sergeant First Class John Rice raises the new American flag that now flies over the park.

Seriously injured

Runner darts into path of oncoming SUV

A Shady Grove man was seriously injured Saturday morning, Nov. 9, when he darted into the path of an on-coming vehicle.

John Travis Aman, 25, was running east on County Road 14 in the westbound lane with headphones on his ears, affecting his hearing, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper W. Brian Lundy reported.

Aman evidently did not hear the approach of a 2004 Dodge Durango (driven by Jacyln Faith Noles, 21, and darted into the eastbound lane, in front of the vehicle.

“Noles was unable to avoid contact with the pedestrian and struck Aman with the left front of the SUV,” Lundy said.

Aman was transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for treatment; Noles and her 14-year-old passenger (Hanna Michelle Noles) were injured in the crash.

Units from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, Doctors’ Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Taylor County Fire/Rescue assisted at the scene.

The accident occurred at 11:23 a.m. just short of U.S. Highway 19 and C.R. 14.

City locks in lower natural gas rate for Dec. to March

With temperatures expected to dip into the low 30s tonight (Wednesday), natural gas customers are just as likely to keep one on the thermostat and one eye on their upcoming utility bill.

However, the city announced that it recently inked an agreement with Florida Gas Utility (FGU) where it will be able to purchase a “significant” portion of the community’s natural gas needs from December to March at a rate that is five cents per unit below the going market rate.

“The cost of natural gas is passed through to the customers, so this will be a savings to every gas customer the city has during this period,” City Manager Bob Brown said.

“So those savings—coming during what is typically the coldest months here in Florida—will be passed directly to our natural gas customers.”

The exact cost of savings will vary depending on customer usage.

Dist. appeals court reinstates net ban

Florida’s net ban is, once again, being enforced after Florida’s First District Court of Appeal agreed last week to reinstate an automatic stay on Leon County Circuit Judge Jackie Fulford’s ruling invalidating the rule.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is appealing Fulford’s decision, and the stay will keep the net ban and FWC’s associated rules in place while the case continues through the court system.

The stay of Fulford’s Oct. 22 ruling went into effect immediately after FWC announced its intention to appeal her decision, but at a subsequent hearing on Wednesday,

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DJJ plans public meeting hereMonday, Nov. 18

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will hold an public meeting in Perry Monday, Nov. 18, as part of its “Prevention Road Tour.”

According to officials, the meeting will offer an “open dialogue for the public to inform DJJ staff what resources and services are needed in their community.” Parents, youth and community advocates are invited to attend.

The event will be held at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, located at 201 E. Green St., from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

“Our goal is to ensure that we have the right combination of services and sanctions, in the right place, at the right time as we care for each youth and keep the public safe,” DJJ Secretary Wansley Walters said.

County pursues funding for additional sidewalks

The Taylor County Commission is applying for a $328,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to construct a sidewalk along Old Dixie Highway from Jefferson Street to Southside Park at Plantation Road.

The commission held two public hearings in October on the grant request, which would be funded through FDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program, but not until 2020. At

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Taylor County

Home of tHe BraveTaylor County saluted its

brave men and women who have served, and continued to serve, in the U.S. Armed Forces—both in wartime and in peace—with a series of ceremonies Monday, Nov. 11.

Taylor County High School’s JROTC hosted its 27th annual Veterans Day Ceremony, which puts local veterans centerstage before the entire student body.

“Duty, honor and selfless service” are the hallmarks a veteran holds dear, speaker Major Christopher

➟ Please see page 12State Representative Halsey Beshears shares a

laugh with local veteran A.L. Grubbs.

I cannot speak intelligently about reality t.v. because I don’t watch it.

But if I watched it, I would be unable to speak intelligently about it, too, because there’s nothing intelligent to say about it.

Reality t.v., to me, is the new oxymoron.

Like an accurate rumor or an honest crook.

Find me a devout atheist or a clever fool. They are perfect for reality t.v.

Get it? An oxymoron is a figure of speech which produces an incongruent or seemingly self-contradictory effect.

So think about it: reality t.v. When did reality and t.v. ever truly coincide? Only to produce an oxymoron.

I love a good oxymoron and admit the emphasis may be on “moron.” I’m not alone, however.

One of my friend’s favorite oxymorons is jumbo shrimp. He laughs and wants to make sure everybody “gets it.” I have others: large ant, calm storm, comfortable bra. Or there’s my favorite, as seen in a recent wedding program: a cappella, with music.

On the other hand, I have a politically-inclined friend who embraces the concept of “postal service” as her favorite oxymoron. She thinks it’s akin to congressional accountability or academic fraternity. I’ll add Taliban intelligence.

I have always enjoyed overhearing conversations, so never sit close to me, if you can help it. The young girl sitting behind me at a popular barbecue restaurant said, “I’m just a little pregnant…”

Honey, there ain’t no such thing. If you’re pregnant, you’re very pregnant.

You can’t have a slight hernia or an easy labor, either. They’re all oxymorons, waiting to get you, like “almost engaged” or “safe sex.”

But there are more pitfalls.Watch out for cruel kindnesses,

luxury buses and harmless lies.Would you like some fresh

cheese? Boneless ribs? A mild jalapeno? A whole half of sandwich? How about the larger half? Do you really want your steak medium-well? For dessert, how about a 12-ounce pound cake?

There is no such thing as an accurate estimate, but if there were, I’d estimate that we use oxymorons more often than we dangle our participles. In this small world (which isn’t), wireless cable isn’t really wireless either. Melted ice is just water. You can’t have a single pair, and you can’t even be clearly confused about it (because there’s nothing clear about confusion). Only choice? That’s not a choice. A paid volunteer? Really?

Think about it: modern history is as oxymoronic as reality t.v. New antiques are as impossible as new traditions. Straight hooks defy all logic, along with baby grands and sad clowns.

You can’t have a loose knot, a long brief or baggy tights. There is no such thing as a calculated error or a zero deficit. Plastic glasses? Paper towels? How did we become so attached to our oxymorons?

You can’t be a real phony, nor can you die suddenly and feel special. We all die suddenly even if the process leading to that millisecond separating life and death is difficult. Further, you can’t be half-dead, any more than you can be a little pregnant. And nobody “woke up dead.” It just doesn’t happen.

Buzz Lightyear can comically charge “to infinity and beyond,” but there is nothing beyond infinity. Flood control is a good idea, but it’s also an oxymoron, along with virtual reality, humane slaughter and student teachers.

And I’m absolutely unaware (oxymoron, intended) of any others, but you’ve got to admit that these are awfully good.

Get it? Awfully good?

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Oxymorons

Covenant HospiceDear Editor:

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and hospices across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about important care issues for people coping with life-limiting illness.

Covenant Hospice will use this annual healthcare observance to help people learn more about hospice and palliative care. Throughout the month of November, organizations across the nation are hosting activities that focus on celebrating this unique system of support and the benefits provided by the loving care of hospice. Covenant Hospice is committed to bringing important information throughout North Florida and South Alabama.

“Every year, more than 1.65 million people living with a life-limiting illness receive care from hospice and palliative care providers in this country,” said Dale O. Knee, president and CEO of Covenant Hospice. “These highly-trained professionals don’t only provide quality medical care. They work to make sure patients and families find dignity, respect and love during life’s most difficult journey.”

Hospice is more than traditional healthcare. Hospice and palliative care programs provide pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support and spiritual care to patients and their families when a cure is not possible. Hospice and palliative care combines the highest level of quality medical care with the emotional and spiritual support that families need most when facing the end of life.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Covenant Hospice is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate services to patients and loved ones during times of life-limiting illnesses. For more information or to make a hospice inquiry, contact the local branch office at 575-4998 or visit www.covenanthospice.org.

Donna BoyleCommunications Manager

Big Bend HospiceDear Editor:

No one likes to think about death and dying, but it’s something everyone has to face eventually.

November is National Hospice Palliative Care Month, a time to reach out to our community to raise awareness about the compassionate care that hospice and palliative care provide to patients and their families.

One of the most important messages to help people understand is that hospice care and palliative care helps patients and families focus on living.

The Big Bend Hospice team of Taylor County provides expert medical care to keep patients comfortable and able to enjoy time with loved ones. The hospice team answers questions, offers advice on what to expect, and helps families with the duties of being a caregiver. The team also provides emotional and spiritual support for the entire family.

Hospice Medicare and Medicaid cover 100 percent of the cost of the approved treatments and services related to the terminal illness. Hospice is covered by most insurance plans and HMOs. Thanks to community support, no one is ever refused Big Bend Hospice services because of inability to pay. Hospice care is provided in the home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and long term care centers.

Hospice care is available to people of all ages, with any illness. Hospice professionals and trained volunteers will ask you what’s important and listen to what you say. They make your wishes a priority.

If you or a loved one is facing a serious or life-limiting illness, the time to find out more about hospice and palliative care is right now.

Carol Katz, RN,Senior Team Manager

Jefferson/Madison/TaylorBig Bend Hospice

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

Dear Editor:We are excited to

announce that we are well on our way to serving 1,000 people during this year’s Thanksgiving Outreach.

We are grateful for the support that we have received from our community the past three years. Through the combined efforts of dedicated servants from all over our county, the hungry and homeless in our area have received a traditional Thanksgiving plate the day before Thanksgiving each year.

This year we are preparing to serve up to 1,000 people throughout our community. We will have two locations this year, at the Grand Pavilion at Rosehead Park and at Loughridge Park. We will also be delivering meals into the community.

Several churches and

businesses have joined us in this effort, but we still need more volunteers and donations.

First, we will need volunteers to help cook, serve and deliver. We will start packaging at 8:30

a.m. at First Assembly on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Please call 672-1372 if you are interested in helping.

We also need contributions of dressing, rolls and desserts, along with containers for deliveries such as coolers or totes.

Anyone who has a desire

to help can contact me by calling 672-1372 or emailing me at browninQl965@yahoo.com. You can also contact me by text or on Facebook. Whatever means is most convenient for you is fine.

We are looking forward to seeing many receive the love and concern of Jesus expressed through a Thanksgiving plate and the warm smiles of those serving. Thank you all in advance for your help.

Sincerely, Mary Browning

1,000 to be served; volunteers needed

Outreach

Editor’s Note: It is the policy of this newspaper to run the names of all those arrested and booked at the Taylor County Jail. All those listed below have been charged with a crime, but are considered innocent until proven guilty.

July 14:Luke Sparrow, 28, 311

North Center Street, trespass, Deputy Owens, TCSO.

Richard Florence, 26, 109 Richard Bell Ave., battery, Ptl. Cannon, PPD.

Amy Odom, 40, 608 Sam Poppell, battery, Ptl. Cephus, PPD.

Collin Joseph Leach, 25, 1412 South Robin Street, retail theft, Ptl. McKenzie, PPD.

Craig Allen Facer, 40, 2807 Dennis Howell Road, battery, Ptl. Cephus, PPD.

Elizabeth Wilson, 35, Tallahassee, battery, Deputy Ricketson, TCSO.

July 15:Jakari Travonta Cook, 20,

120 Monroe Street, revoked pretrial release, Judge Parker.

Cornelius Williams, 27, 205 South 3rd Street, sentenced to 6 months county jail, Judge Parker.

Tony Jackson, 45, 907 South Warner Ave., sale of cocaine with intent 1000 feet of church, possession of cocaine, Inv. Davis, TCSO.

Michael Richardson, 60, 120 Ellington Street, Marion County warrant, Officer Yates, TCSO.

July 16:Jeannine Smith, 49, St.

Louis. Mo., VOP (possession of controlled substance, trafficking in stolen property), Deputy Hooker, TSCO.

Hollan Linen, 28, 109 Dupont Street, warrant/sale of cocaine, Det. Norris, PPD.

Joshua Coxwell, 29, 3191 Slaughter Road, VOP, Deputy Blue, TCSO.

Laura Lee Smith, 31, 511 Bryant Russell Road, battery, Deputy Blue, TCSO.

July 17:Gregory Leon Burney, 35,

Tallahassee, back for court, Officer Basch, PPD.

Julius Thomas, 51, 123 Buffalo Drive, back for court, VOP (petit theft), Judge Parker.

Jaworski Upshaw, 33, 1613 S Woodard Street, sale of cocaine with 1000 feet of church, Sgt. Tompkins, TCSO.

July 18:Christina Tate, 23, 903

North Veterans Drive, DWLS/habitual, Ptl. Cephus, PPD.

Harry Merritt, 26, 809 East Page Street, VOP (manufacture of methamphetamine, criminal mischief), Deputy Cash, TCSO.

Valerie Cruce, 27, 3298 Vera Lane, battery, Deputy Shaw, TCSO.

Kwame Tosin Solarin, 24, 1102 East Julia Street, battery, Ptl. Cannon, PPD.

July 19:Stein Glenn, 34, 124 Cash

More, DWLS, leaving scene with property damage, Ptl. Curry, PPD.

Amanda Johnson, 30, 604 Maurice Linton Road, VOP (dealing in stolen property), Ptl. Griffin, PPD.

Robert Lane Waldrop, 51, 211 Webb Lane, Steinhatchee, battery, Deputy Gunter, TCSO.

July 20:Kelby Maurice Willimas, 43,

502 West Main Street, child abuse, Ptl. Murray, PPD.

Joe Jennings, 56, Madison, leaving scene of accident with no injury, Ptl. Griffin, PPD.

Willie Calhoun Jr., 39, 115 Armstrong Street, DWLS, Ptl. Griffin, PPD.

July 22:Terry Richard Webb, 18, 40

Sand Dollar Road, sentenced to 15 days, revoke pretrial release, Deputy Blue, TCSO.

Guy Gustauo Roig, 48, Alachua, order to revoke pretrial release, Deputy Shaw, TCSO.

Teresa Lynn Flowers, 41, 120 Dunwood Street, VOP, Deputy Blue, TCSO.

Achilles Bradley Mantzanas, 18, 1450 North Jefferson Street, leaving scene, Ptl. McKenzie, PPD.

Johnny Durand Bass, 24, 4209 Bill Carlton Road, aggravated stalking, Deputy Owens, TCSO.

July 23:Charles Tucker, 35, 2785

Byron Butler Parkway, contempt of court, Deputy Owens, TCSO.

Miles Dandridged Hopkins, 22, 1065 Langford Lane, aggravated battery, Ptl. McKenzie, PPD.

Chastity Houston, 39, 111 West Glenn Street, no valid drivers license, Ptl. Cannon, PPD.

Jessica Weatherly, 20, 9480 Beach Road, retail theft, Ptl. Cannon, PPD.

July 25:

Billy Allen Laird, 20, 1190 Fairview Lane, possession of drug paraphernalia, Inv. Davis, TCSO.

Timothy Monroe, 23, 11656 Ben Eakins Road, Greenville, manufacture of meth, drug paraphernalia, Inv. Davis, TCSO.

Joel Thomas Reynolds, 43, 3672 Vera Lane, manufacture of meth, manufacture of cannabis, Inv. Davis, TCSO.

July 26:Bryan Heath Willis, 32, 111

Leon Ward Road, manufacture of cannabis, possession of more than 20 grams cannabis, Inv. Davis, TCSO.

April Higginbotham, 34, Old Town, FTA/VOP, Deputy Owens, TCSO.

Chad D. Cochran, 37, 162 Sand Dollar Road, DWLS, attach tag not assigned, writ of bodily attachment, Deputy Owens, TCSO.

Robert Wesley Carlton, 23, 3222 Foley Cutoff, battery/elder, Deputy Owens, TCSO.

Tabbatha Houck, 33, 403 West Ash Street, possession of controlled substance, false name to law enforcement officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, Det. Norris, PPD.

Chadwick Jason Gable, 37, 403 West Ash Street, possession of controlled substance, DWLS habitual, Tamper/evidence, no motor vehicle registration, possession of cannabis, Det. Norris, PPD.

Andrew Lee Townsend, 27, 1090 Hughes Lane, battery on law enforcement officer, resisting with violence, Ptl. Campbell, PPD.

July 27:Charles Cody Fisher, 22,

Fanning Springs, concealed

firearms, disorderly intoxication, Ptl. Cannon, PPD.

Ronald Fisher Jr., 23, 2785 South Byron Butler Parkway, disorderly intoxication, Ptl. Cannon, PPD.

Ronald Fisher, 45, 2785 South Byron Butler Parkway, disorderly intoxication, Ptl. Cannon, PPD.

Carlos Migeul Ferrer, 43, 588 Jimmy Archer Road, fleeing and eluding, Deputy J. Cash, TCSO.

Michael James Shelton, 30, 1111 North Faulkner Road, fleeing and eluding, battery on law enforcement officer,

resisting with violence, DWLS, giving false information, DUI, Ptl. Murphy, PPD.

July 28:Thomas Leslie Ward,

38, Live Oak, writ of bodily attachment (child support), Deputy Ricketson, TCSO.

Robert Lindsey, 30, 212 Tippitt Drive, VOP, Sgt. Tompins, TCSO.

Herbert Olandon Waddell Jr., 22, 710 West Julia Street, battery, Ptl. Mckenzie, PPD.

Corey James Rucker, 18, 644 Ferguson Drive, VOP, Deputy Cash, TCSO.

July 29:

Willie Smith III, 36, Tampa Florida, writ of attachment, Deputy Gulbrandsen, TCSO.

James Cordell Moten, 26, Tallahassee, out of county warrants, resisting officer, use false ID, fraud/impersonating, no valid driver license, Martina.

Joseph Martin Fleck, 25, 103 Dogwood Way, Leon County warrant/VOP (grand theft), Deputy Gulbrandsen, TCSO.

July 30:Robert Lane Waldrop, 51,

302 4th Ave. Steinhatchee, felony battery, Deputy Gunter, TCSO.

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Oct. 30, she lifted the stay. FWC then issued a memo to its employees to stop enforcing the ban.

Shortly after the First District Court of Appeal’s decision on Wednesday, Nov. 6, however, FWC issued a second memo to its personnel to once again enforce the ban.

In Judge Fulford’s ruling, which she made after a year of “considering the issues,” she called the current situation “a legal absurdity” and “it may well be that only further amendment to the constitution will correct the problem.”

She continued, “It is abundantly unfair for the courts to continue to attempt enforcement of laws that contradict each

other. It is understood that this decision, could, in the interim, cause some turmoil. Such a result is not the court’s intent or desire. It would be much easier to simply deny the plaintiffs any relief and say ‘you previously had your day in court.’ But the application of these laws by FWC appears to be fundamentally unfair and this court, as a court of equity, feels compelled to at least attempt to abate the unfairness.”

The net ban amendment prohibits the use of nets larger than 500 square feet, while FWC’s subsequent regulations limited nets’ mesh openings to two inches.

“Continued attempts to enforce these contradictory provisions that exist in our constitution and the rules adopted by FWC are grossly unfair to the parties to this case, to those being prosecuted for violating the provisions and to the citizens of the State of Florida,” Fulford said in her order.

“These provisions simply cannot co-exist. We cannot have a provision in our constitution which outlaws the use of all nets in fishing, except use of a hand-thrown cast net; and at the same time have rules adopted by FWC that make exceptions to those constitutional provisions.”

the Oct. 22 hearing, the board unanimously voted to pursue the 1.53-mile Old Dixie Highway sidewalk project.

At their meeting Nov. 4, the board approved the application and passed a resolution supporting the project.

“If funded, this project will provide connection to an existing sidewalk on Jefferson Street and a safe route of transportation to South Side Park located at the corner of Old Dixie and Plantation Road,” Cox said. “The FDOT Transportation Alternative Program applications are submitted five to six years in advance.”

There is no local funding match required.Earlier this year, the county was awarded funding in the

2019 cycle for the construction of a 0.79 mile sidewalk along Green Street from Arena Street to Howard Street for foot traffic arriving at and leaving Taylor County Elementary School.

Additionally, the county is set to receive funding for a trailhead at the Keaton Beach Coastal Park, as well as a multi-use trail/sidewalk from the park to Dark Island.

At the Booking Desk

NET BANContinued from page 1

FWC told to enforce the banSIDEWALKSContinued from page 1

Sidewalks would connect Jefferson St., Old Dixie

Choir members soughtYouth and adult choir members are invited to lend their

voices to the 2014 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration. Choir rehearsals begin Sunday, Nov. 17, at New Brooklyn MB Church, at 3 p.m.

Chuck and Greta Edwards may have moved to Elijay, Ga., but they still keep up with all events in Perry.

“I just finished reading the Nov. 6 issue of the Perry News-Herald and couldn’t help but respond about

the picture of Miss Destin Brown, dressed as Elly Mae Clampett. In Ellijay, ‘apples’ is the industry that is celebrated very much like the forest festival in Florida.

“It just so happens that this year’s grand marshal

for the Apple Festival parade was Donna Douglas, a.k.a. Elly Mae Clampett of Beverly Hillbillies fame.

“According to our local paper, Elly Mae is 81 years young. We think she could still probably catch a possum for possum pie if the need ever did arise,” Greta said.

“We hope our friends in Florida will enjoy seeing her and I think we can see a resemblance of Miss Brown in the real Elly Mae.”

A-4 Taco Times November 13, 2013Living

Next forestry pageant is Feb. 22Mandy Raulerson Cornelius reminds parents of an informational parent meeting for

the upcoming Miss Taylor and Jefferson County Forestry Scholarship Pageant scheduled Feb. 22, 2014. The meeting will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. at Java Depot. Interested parents and contestants may meet the reigning forestry queens. Pictured on bottom row, from left, are: Tiny Miss Taylor Forestry Queen and Florida’s Hospitality Queen Addison English, Taylor County Hospitality Queen Maegan Gregory, Junior Miss Jefferson County Forestry Queen Ginger Whiddon, Little Miss Taylor County Forestry Queen Mallory Paul, Teeny Miss Jefferson County Forestry Queen Maggie Walker, Teeny Miss Taylor Forestry Queen Riley Sadler; (top row) Miss Jefferson County Forestry Queen Caroline Schwab, Teen Miss Jefferson Forestry Queen and Florida’s Teen Miss 1st Runner-Up Kate Whiddon, Miss Taylor County Forestry Queen Katie Johnson, Junior Miss Taylor Forestry Queen and Florida’s Junior Miss 1st Runner-Up Mackenzie Nowlin and Teen Miss Taylor Forestry Queen Haley Jones.

Elly Mae?Beverly Hillbillies star still loves a parade...

Donna Blow Champion was welcomed as a new

member of the Kate Dilworth Scott Chapter of

the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) at its regular meeting held on Oct. 14.

Membership in UDC is open to women no less than 16 years of age who are blood descendants of men and women who served honorably in the Army, Navy or Civil Service of the Confederate States of America, or gave material aid to the cause.

The chapter holds meetings on the second Monday of each month, September through May. Local members include Jo Ann Sadler, Mary Yarbrough, Melba Denmark and Wanda Cash.

For more information, please contact Pat Cichon, chapter president, at (850) 997-7441.Donna Blow Champion with President Pat Cichon

UDC welcomes new member, invites others

Donna Douglas, a.k.a. Elly Mae, was grand marshal for the Apple Festival parade in Ellijay, Ga.

Williams-ParamoreShannon Williams and David Paramore remind friends

and relatives of their wedding on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church. A reception will follow in the church courtyard.

Wedding reminder

A-5 Taco Times November 13, 2013CommunityTCHS Bulldogs show their spirit in annual Homecoming Parade

A-6 Taco Times November 13, 2013ReligionChurches join hands to serve families at Thanksgiving

Let’s feed a thousand...This year, the Thanksgiving Outreach hopes to feed

Thanksgiving meals to 1,000 people throughout our community. “We will have two locations this year, at the Grand Pavilion at Rosehead Park and at Loughridge Park,” said Mary Browning who is organizing the event. “We will also be delivering meals into the community. Several churches and businesses have joined us in this effort, but we still need more volunteers and donations,” she said.

Volunteers are needed to help cook, serve and deliver. “We will start packaging at 8:30 a.m. at First Assembly on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Please call 672-1372 if you are interested in helping.” Contributions of dressing, rolls and desserts, along with containers for deliveries such as coolers or totes are needed.

What’s for dessert?For your own Thanksgiving celebration, please contact

the Church of God now if you wish to order a fruitcake, pecan pie or chocolate-pecan pie for Thanksgiving.

By calling 584-2010, you can place an order and arrange a time for pick-up.

Fruitcakes come in these sizes: one-pound ($6), two-pound ($12), three-pounds ($18) and five-pound ($30). All deep dish pies are $10.

Pastor’s anniversary observedApostle Corey L. Neal will be honored for his second

pastoral anniversary at Radical Nation Temple of Deliverance with two special services. On Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m., Pastor Connie Mote of Union Street Church will speak. On Saturday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. Pastor James Calhoun of Solid Rock Apostolic Ministry will be the worship leader.

The community is invited “to come and celebrate with us.” Refreshments will be served. For more information,

contact Chairperson Brenda Spain at 843-8952.

Women’s fellowship slatedRestoration Faith Center will hold a Heart2Heart

Women’s Fellowship Saturday, Nov. 16, at Loughridge Park Community Center at 10 a.m. Apostle Shirley White will speak. Door prizes and food will be offered.

For more information, contact Minister Carmen Dennis at 838-6883.

Let’s go ‘back to church’…Dr. Robert M. Butler and the congregation of Little St.

John M.B. Church invite the community “back to church” on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. This observance follows revival services at 7 p.m. through Thursday featuring Pastor Renita Allen-Dixon, the founder of Ecclesia Outreach Ministry.

The community is urged to return to church.

ObituariesLawton Edgar

WhiddonLawton Edgar “Eddie”

Whiddon, 62, of Perry, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.

Mr. Whiddon was born Aug. 22, 1951, in Valdosta, Ga., to Jesse Lawton Whiddon and Ella Mae Courtney Whiddon. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Lawton Whiddon, and his sister, Sheila Dianne Ratliff.

A graduate of Taylor County High School, he received an associate degree from North Florida Junior College. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry and worked as a feeder driver for UPS in Tallahassee for more than 20 years.

Survivors include: his wife of 42 years, Mary Anderson Whiddon of Perry; his daughter, Shelby Whiddon (Kirk) Watson of Tallahassee; his mother, Ella Mae Courtney (Glenn) Whiddon-Baker of Perry; two grandchildren, Olivia and Jonah Watson, both of Tallahassee; and many friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist

Church with Danny Lundy officiating. A private family interment will follow at a later time in Oakland Cemetery.

The family received friends from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home which was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church music program.

Edna WilliamsMrs. Edna Rhodes

Williams, 96, of Perry, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at her home in Perry. She was born July 9, 1917, in Dwyer, Miss., to John Bert and Ola (Norris) Cochran.

Mrs. Williams was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Perry. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband of 43 years, Earl Matthew Rhodes; her second husband of 15 years, Jodi Williams; her grandson, Benjamin Wesley Hendry; and a brother, John H. Cochran.

She is survived by: her daughters, Doris Jeanne (Jim) Ruff of Pensacola, Betty Jo (Richard) Wall of Tallahassee, Linda (Hal)

Murphy of Perry, and Pam (Bob) Slaughter of Colombia, Tenn.; her sister, Mildred Watson and her brother Roy O. (Jo Ann) Cochran of Mobile, Ala; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a very dear friend and caregiver, Charmaine White of Perry; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry with Rick Stewart officiating. Interment followed in Pineview Memorial Cemetery in Perry.

The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, Burns Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to to the Guardian ad Litem program of Perry or to the Disabled American Veterans Association.

Walter Sim McGuire, Sr.

Walter Sim (Mac) McGuire Sr., 88, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, in Pensacola.

Visitation will be from

noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Madison Chapel of Beggs Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville.

Mr. McGuire was born in Greenville and lived there for most of his life before moving to Pace in April of

this year. He served in the Merchant

Marines, was a ironworker/boiler maker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Greenville.

He is survived by two sons, Walter S. (Buster) McGuire Jr. (and wife Glenda) of Youngstown, and Michael D. McGuire (and wife Paula) of Pace; a daughter, Karen Lynn

Peters of Sopchoppy.; four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene K. (Susie) McGuire; his father, George Lee McGuire; his mother, Lula Long McGuire; and two grandchildren, Lacy Brooke McGuire and Lisa Marie McGuire.

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As part of its observance of Veterans Day, the Taylor County Public Library has erected a POW/MIA “white table” in recognition of those missing in action and/or prisoners of war.

The table will remain in place through this week, officials said. Each item on or around the table has special significance.

The table’s features include:

• The table, set for one, is small, symbolizing the

frailty of one prisoner, alone. It is set for one, symbolizing the fact that some are missing from our ranks.

• The tablecloth is white, symbolic of the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms.

• The black napkin represents the sorrow of captivity.

• The single red rose in the vase, signifies the blood that many have shed to ensure

the freedom of the United States of America. The rose reminds us of the family and friends of our missing comrades who keep the faith, awaiting their return.

• The red ribbons on the vase represent the red ribbons worn on lapels of the thousands who demand a proper accounting of our comrades who are not among us.

• A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of their bitter fate.

• The salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless fallen tears of the families as they wait.

• The glass is inverted because they cannot toast with us.

• The chair is empty because they are not here.

• The candle is reminiscent of the light of hope that lives in our hearts to illustrate their way home, away from their captors, to the open arms of a grateful nation.

U.S. Marine Sergeant Joshua D. Duis stood watch near the POW/MIA table at the Taylor County Public Library after it was erected Thursday.

POW/MIA table erected at library for Veterans Day

The Perry Masonic Lodge #123 held a special ceremony Nov. 4, presenting Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) with a new American flag to be flown at the school.

On hand for the ceremony were Superintendent of Schools Paul Dyal, TCMS Principal Kiki Puhl and TCMS teacher and Perry Mayor Daryll Gunter.

A brief history of the American flag was given by a member of the lodge, a prayer was given over the flag and then the flag was presented to Dyal by Worshipful Master Steve Murphy.

The flag was then properly folded by members of the TCMS flag detail: Owen Moon, Cade Johnson and Noah Sadler.

The organizers behind the 58th annual Florida Forest Festival chainsaw and crosscut saw competitions have announced this year’s winners.

The chainsaw events included men’s and women’s categories while the crosscut competition included mixed pairs (Jack-n-Jill).

The winner in each chainsaw event received a new chainsaw, while the crosscut winners received $75 for first place, plaques and hats for second place and hats for third place.

The competitions are sponsored by Taco Saw & Equipment, Mims Power Center, Inc., and Ring Power Cooperation with support from the Florida Forest Service and Buckeye Florida.

In the chainsaw events,

Jason Dubose finished first in the men’s competition with an average time of 5.65 seconds, followed by Wayne Hunt in second (5.81 seconds) and Greg Weaver in third (5.95 seconds).

Christina Heid won first in the women’s event with an average time of 5.7 seconds, followed by Robin Stephens in second (6.65 seconds) and Lisa Haygood in third (7.11 seconds).

In the men’s crosscut competition, James L. Smith and Ronald Folsom placed first with an average time of 26.48 seconds, followed by Ronald Folsom and Joshua Lundy in second (30.13 seconds) and James L. Smith and Daniel McLeod in third (31.35 seconds).

In the women’s crosscut, Cheryl Smith and Mindy Stiles finished in first

with an average time of 62.71 seconds, followed by Robin Stephens and Melanie Thomas in second (80.80 seconds) and Robin Stephens and Cheryl Smith in third (89.81 seconds).

Cheryle Smith and Ronald Folsom won the Jack-n-Jill crosscut saw event with an average time of 35 seconds with Cheryl Smith and James. L. Smith finishing in second with a time of 89.86 seconds.

Marshall Health and Rehabilitation wants you to come visit! A fall festival is planned for Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

“We hope the community will join us for free food, music, games and prizes, face painting and family fun,” said organizers from

Marshall. The facility is located at

207 Marshall Drive and can be reached by phone at 584-6334.

Masons present flag to TCMS

Superintendent of Schools Paul Dyal joined Taylor County Middle School Prinicipal Kiki Puhl and teacher Daryll Gunter in receiving a flag donated by the Perry Masonic Lodge #123 to be flown at the school. Several members of the school’s flag detail were also on hand to properly fold the flag for transport.

Fall festival at Marshall lures community with games, food

Winners from Forest Festival saw competitions announced

Gifts and fellowship planned at Chamber Christmas reception

The Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Chamber will host its annual Christmas reception on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Java Connection.

“Join us for fellowship, refreshments, music as well as Christmas gift drawings every 15 minutes,” organizers said.

“This promises to be a very enjoyable event, so be sure to join us in celebrating the upcoming holiday season.”

The Taylor County Public Library will host a “self-reliance” workshop Thursday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m.

“Ever wanted to cut food costs, grow healthy foods in your yard?” Three Rivers Regional Library System Adult Program Coordinator Wayne Griner asked. “This workshop is about growing healthy garden products, organically with limited cost and GMO free.”

‘Self-reliance’ workshop Thurs.

Taylor County High’s Meagan Giddens finished 17th out of 180 qualifiers in the state class 2A cross country meet held Saturday at the Tallahassee Appalachee Regional Cross Country Course.

Giddens completed the hilly course with a time of 19:38. The opening pace was very fast thanks to the quick start of second place finisher Desha Rogers. Giddens ran throughout the race with a group not far behind the eventual winner Julia Montgomery from Pine Crest and fought hard over the hills and rugged terrain to finish 43 spots

higher than her 60th place finish of 2012.

“We expected Rogers to jump out fast, but when Montgomery followed, it meant maintaining a top 10-15 spot through the opening 600 meters which meant burning more fuel than we expected,” TCHS Coach Dan Anderson said.

“I was impressed with Meagan’s spirited performance. She ran against some of the best in the state and proved she belonged.”

Giddens will complete her cross country season in North Carolina at the Foot Locker regional to be contested on Nov. 30.

By AARON PORTWOODThe Taylor County

Bulldogs will roll into the Class 4A playoffs with some momentum after torching the Hamilton County Trojans, 54-12, in a homecoming blow-out win Friday night at Dorsett Stadium.

Taylor County will try to ride that momentum to a first round playoff win over Florida High in Tallahassee this week, as the Bulldogs are one of only 16 teams remaining with a shot at a state title in Class 4A.

The Bulldogs started off slow this past Friday night, as Hamilton grabbed an

early 6-0 lead in the first quarter. But after failing to score on the first drive, Taylor County’s offense reeled off five straight touchdown drives in the second quarter to lead 34-6 at the half.

The Bulldog offense stayed hot in the second half, scoring on all three

possessions, despite playing back-ups and competing with a running clock, to finish the game with eight straight touchdown drives and a season-high 515 total yards of offense.

Taylor only got one possession in the fourth quarter because the game was shortened significantly due to the 35-point “mercy rule” that prompted a continuously running clock midway through the third quarter.

The offensive explosion included season-best marks for touchdowns (8), first downs (25) and points (54), as well as a season-low 0

turnovers and no punts.The Bulldog defense

held Hamilton to only 205 total yards, as the Trojans completed only 2 of 10 passes for 11 yards and rushed 40 times for 194 yards and two touchdowns.

“This was a very good night for the Bulldogs on both offense and defense.

We talked all week about being able to shut out the distractions surrounding homecoming, but also emphasized how no team wants to be remembered for losing their homecoming game,” Head Coach Ryan Smith said.

“Our guys stepped up and really played well, which helps erase the bad taste in our mouths left from losing the district title last week. Now we are one of just 16 teams left playing in the entire state in Class 4A and we can be one of only eight if we win this Friday night against Florida High,” Smith said.

After throwing three straight incomplete passes to start the game, senior QB Daniel Wentworth completed his final 10 straight passes to finish 10 of 13 for 151 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions.

Senior receiver Moral Stephens caught 3 passes for 49 yards and turned two of his three catches into touchdowns.

Senior receiver Jermaine Watkins also scored twice on runs of 10 and 58 yards and finished with 4 carries for 94 yards and 2 Tds.

Senior receiver Chance Rodgers (2 catches for 33 yards) caught a 21-yard touchdown pass and ran for a 28-yard touchdown.

Darrell Cook (6 carries, 76 yards) scored on a 27-yard TD run in the third quarter and back-up QB Mitch Stephens capped the scoring with a 4-yard TD run in the fourth quarter.

Nine different Bulldogs carried the ball and

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Begin state playoffs Friday night

‘Dogs dominate Hamilton 54-12

Taylor County High speedster Jermaine Watkins (2) avoids a Hamilton County defender during action Friday night at Dorsett Stadium.

Senior wideout Chance Rodgers (21) breaks loose on a touchdown run during the first half of the Bulldogs’ 54-12 victory over Hamilton County. Rodgers scored twice on the night--once on a 21-yard pass and another on a 28-yard run.

New England Patriot runningback and former Taylor County High standout LeGarrette Blount was on hand last week during homecoming events and on the sideline Friday night during the football game. The AFC east leading Patriots (7-2) were off this past weekend but will return to action on Monday, Nov. 18. Shown with Blount is Jamar McNeal (10).

The Taylor County High boys soccer team won their season opener last week in Tallahassee as they defeated district foe Rickards 5-2.

Senior Garrett Johnson opened up the scoring for the Bulldogs with a header off a throw by Noah Blanco.

Rickards then notched two goals to go up on the ‘Dogs 2-1 before Justin Welch tied the game 2-2 just before the half on a throw by Blanco.

Coach Rodney King said his squad took control in the second half. Welch scored again on an assist from Johnson and Blanco scored two straight unassisted goals to seal the victory.

King said this year’s team is extremely young as the Bulldogs are starting nine sophomores and freshmen.

He said the Rickards win was a “total team victory.”

The defense was led by Nathan Kallschmidt, Douglas Bethea, Mikey Hammock and Jackson Cruce. Nathan Guenthner had an outstanding game at goalkeeper, recording more than 10 saves on the night, the coach said.

In junior varsity action last week, the TCHS jayvee fell to Lincoln 6-1. The lone goal came in the second half by Welch from a throw-in by Blanco.

The Taylor County varsity

was scheduled to travel to Godby on Tuesday night in another district game before

entertaining East Gadsden this Thursday beginning at 7 p.m.

Season passes for the Taylor County High boys and girls soccer games may be purchased at the gate.

Adult passes are $30 and student passes are $10. They are good for all boys and girls home games.

Boys soccer team opens season with 5-2 road win

Giddens finishes 17th at state cross country meet

➟ Please see page 9

Passes available for TCHS boys, girls soccer seasons

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combined to rush 28 times for a season-high 364 yards and 5 touchdowns on the ground.

Art Nelson had 7 carries for 71 yards, Jordan White rushed 5 times for 40 yards, Wentworth had a 16-yard run, Jalen Oliver carried once for 14 yards and caught three passes for 31 yards and Cam Collins had a 10-yard run to go with 2 catches for 38 yards.

After forcing a Hamilton punt on the first possession of the game, the Bulldogs drove down to the Trojan 37 thanks to two nice runs by Nelson before stalling and turning the ball over on downs after two deep passes to Moral Stephens were well defended.

Hamilton put together a nice 12-play, 63-yard scoring drive that featured three 3rd down conversions, but missed the extra point to lead 6-0 late in the first quarter.

Taylor responded with an 8-play, 73-yard scoring drive that featured seven different players touching the ball, as Watkins scored on a 10-yard quick pitch on the first play of the second quarter. Grant Parker’s PAT gave the Bulldogs a 7-6 lead they would never relinquish.

The Bulldog defense took over from there and did not allow another first down the rest of the first half, forcing four straight Hamilton punts.

Taylor County’s offense scored quickly on four straight possessions, with

the longest drive lasting just five plays.

A 19-yard catch by Oliver was followed by an 18-yard run by White and a 26-yard run by Watkins to set up Moral Stephens’ 11-yard TD catch from Wentworth with 10:17 to play in the half, as the Bulldogs covered 80 yards in just four plays. Parker’s PAT put the Bulldogs up 14-6.

After a Hamilton punt, Nelson keyed a 4-play, 52-yard scoring drive by carrying the ball three straight times for gains of 18, 3 and 10 yards to set up Rodgers’ 21-yard touchdown catch from Wentworth with 7:24 left in the second quarter. Parker’s kick gave the Bulldogs a 21-6 lead.

After Hamilton went three and out, the Bulldogs marched 71 yards in just 5 plays to score on Rodgers’ 28-yard end around run. Oliver started the drive with a 6-yard catch, followed by a 20-yard reception by Collins, an 8-yard run by White and an 8-yard run by Nelson.

A bad snap led to Parker’s kick sailing wide left as the Bulldogs led 27-6.

Evan Ward boomed the kickoff into the endzone twice and pinned Hamilton inside their own 20 twice.

Big defensive plays by Mitch Stephens, Watkins and Davonta Fudge sent Hamilton backwards on three straight plays and forced a punt, leading to the Bulldogs’ second-fastest scoring drive of the night.

With just over one minute remaining in the

half, Wentworth ran for 17 yards on 1st down and threw a perfect post pass 30 yards into the endzone to Moral Stephens, who made a diving catch behind a defender to give the Bulldogs a 34-6 lead after Parker’s PAT with 1:32 left before halftime.

The fastest scoring drive of the night came on the first possession of the second half, as Watkins ripped off a 25-yard kickoff return and then took a pitch play 58 yards to the endzone on the very next play for a lightning-quick 40-6 lead just 20 seconds into the third quarter.

Both teams cleared the benches to protect their

starters from injury and Hamilton managed to put together a long drive that ended at the Bulldogs’ 40-yard line before Mitch Stephens came on to lead Taylor’s offense to a four-play, 68-yard scoring drive.

Oliver picked up 14 on an end-around play, Nelson ran for 16, Cook busted up the middle for 11 yard and then scored on a 27-yard run to make the score 47-6 and trigger a running clock after Parker’s kick was good.

Hamilton finally managed to find the endzone after a long 11-play, 66-yard drive that cut the lead to 47-12, but the Bulldogs blocked the PAT.

Mitch Stephens

engineered one final scoring drive to cap off a fantastic night, as Cook had carries of 15, 10, 5 and 8 yards sandwiched around a 10-yard QB keeper by Mitch Stephens and a 19-yard end-around run by Collins before Mitch Stephens put the icing on the cake with a 4-yard TD plunge.

Parker’s PAT made the final 54-12.

The Bulldogs’ defensive effort – which held Hamilton to a season-low in passing yards and helped prompt the fourth “running clock” mercy-rule shortened game this season – was led by Luke Kallschmidt with 7 tackles (5 solo, 2 assists, 1 tackle for loss) and Shawn

Burney with 7 tackles (4 solo, 3 assists, 1 tackle for loss).

Freshman DeShaun Knight had 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assists, 1 tackle for loss, .5 sack), followed by sophomore Tanner Hammock with 4 (3 solo, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack), Marc Hamilton (2 solo, 2 assists, 1 sack), Brynice Bailey (2 solo, 1 assist, 1 QB hurry), Johnny Anderson (2 solo, 1 pass break-up), Justin Cruse (2 solo), Bradley Miller (2 solo), Evan Grambling (1 solo, 1 assist, .5 sack, 1 QB hurry), and Watkins, Jamar McNeal, Cole Folsom, Jermarcus Robertson and Darrell Cook with one solo tackle each.

‘DOGSContinued from page 8

Bulldogs rush for season-high 364 yards, five touchdowns in homecoming victory

The Taylor County High football team takes the field just prior to kick-off Friday night at Dorsett Stadium.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALETHE STORAGE PLACE ON 98W INPERRY, FLORIDA ANNOUNCES APUBLIC SALE TO BE HELD ONSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013AT 12:00 P.M. THE SALE WILL BEHELD AT THE STORAGE PLACEFACILITY IN PERRY, FLORIDA.THE SALE IS BEING HELD TOSATISFY A LANDLORD'S LIEN.EVERYTHING IS SOLD "AS IS""WHERE IS" FOR CASH. THESTORAGE PLACE RESERVES THERIGHT TO CANCEL ANY PUBLICSALE THAT IS ADVERTISED. ALSO,THE STORAGE PLACE HAS THERIGHT TO NO SALE A UNIT IFDEEMED NECESSARY. THE UNITS

BEING SOLD ARE AS FOLLOWS.P05, 06, 07 & OUTSIDE STRAGE -DAVID & MELODY BOOKERP27 - WILLIE WILLIAMSP37 - JOHN WHITEP82- MIKE BRONCHIKP92 - JULIUS MCCOWN11/13, 11/15, 11/20, 11/22

IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OFTHE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR TAYLORCOUNTYCIVIL DIVISIONCase No. 62-2012-CA-000229CENLAR FSBPlaintiff,vs.CHARLES H. MORRIS JR., JAMESW. PREVATT, JR., GULFBREEZE CONDOMINIUMASSOCIATION OF STEINHATCHEE,INC., UNKNOWN SPOUSE OFCHARLES H. MORRIS, JR.,UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES W.PREVATT, JR., ANDUNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS,Defendants._______________/NOTICE OF SALENotice is hereby given, pursuantto Final Judgement ofForeclosure for Plaintiff enteredin this cause on October 18,2013, in the Circuit Court of TaylorCounty, Florida, I will sell theproperty situated in TaylorCounty, Florida described as:UNITIUM, ACCORDING TO THEDECLARATION OFCONDOMINIUM THEREOFRECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 2007IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 607,PAGES 215-355 OF THE PUBLICRECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY,FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH ITSUNDIVIDED SHARE IN THECOMMON ELEMENTS, AS SETFORTH IN SAID DECLARATION OFCONDOMNIUM.and commonly known as: 206GULF BREEZE, STEINHATCHEE, FL32359; including the building,appurtenances, and fixtureslocated therein, at public sale,to the highest and best bidder,for cash, Sales are held at thefront steps of the Taylor CountyCourthouse., on November 19,2013 at 11:00 a.m.Any person claiming an interestin the surplus from the sale, if any,other than the property owner asof the date of the lis pendensmust file a claim within 60 daysafter the sale.Dated this 25 day of October,2013Clerk of Circuit CourtAnnie Mae MurphyBy: Marti LeeDeputy Clerk11/06, 11/13

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORTAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO:IN RE: ESTATE OFSYDNEY PATTERSON, SR.Deceased.NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe Administration of the estateof SYDNEY PATTERSON, Sr.,deceased, whose date of deathwas January 6, 2013, is pendingin the Circuit Court for TaylorCounty, Florida, Probate Division,the address of which is 108 N.Jefferson Street, Perry, Fl 32347.The names and addresses of thepersonal representative and thepersonal representative'sattorney are set forth below.All creditors of the decedentand other persons having claimsor demands againstdecendent's estate on whom acopy of this notice is required tobe served must file their claimswith this court ON OR BEFORE THELATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THETIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATIONOF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYSAFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF ACOPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.All other creditors of thedecedent and other personshaving claims or demandsagainst decedent's estate mustfile their claims with this courtWITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THEDATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATIONOF THIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHINTHE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH INSECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDAPROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVERBARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIMEPERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, BYCLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS ORMORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'SDATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.The date of first publication ofthis notice is Nov. 00, 2013.Attorney for PersonalRepresentativeKarly A. WannosTHE WANNOS LAW FIRM, PA3801 PGA Blvd, Suite 600Palm Beach GArdens, FL 33410

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DEADLINES:Deadlines for classified ads are Monday by

5 p.m. for the Taco Times and5 p.m. Wednesday for the Perry News-Herald.

Have a job opening?Advertise in the TACO

TIMES classifieds today.Call 584-5513.

(T): 561-22-3518(e-mail): Karly@wannoslaw.comFla. Bar No: 42451Sydney PattersonPersonal Representative4827 E. 99th Ave.Tampa FL 3361711/06, 11/13

Notice of Public HearingHearing Date: December 10,2013Subject of Hearing: DisciplineMatrix for Tobacco, RevisedBoard Policy on Tobacco use inDistrict Facilities.THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OFTAYLOR COUNTY WILL HOLD APUBLIC HEARING ON THE ABOVEDATE FOR APPROVAL OF SAIDSAID HEARING ITEM THE PUBLIC ISINVITED TO ATTEND TO EXPRESSTHEIR OPINIONS/CONCERNS. THEPUBLIC HEARING WILLL BE HELDAT:The Administrative Complex,School Board Meeting Room, 318

North Clark St., Perry, FLA copy of this policy may beobtained from theSuperintendent's office.Paul E. DyalSuperintendent of Schools10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20,11/27, 12/06

LEGAL NOTICEThe Suwannee River EconomicCouncil, Inc. Board of Directorswill hold a meeting of the Boardof Directors on Monday,December 2, 2013, 6:00 P.M. atthe Suwannee River EconomicCouncil, Inc., Senior Centerlocated at 1171 Nobles Ferry RdNW in Live Oak, Florida.11/13

LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITYNotice is being given that the

Board of Directors (Board) of theBig Bend Water Authority(Authority) will hold its regularmeeting for November andDecember 2013 in a combinedmeeting on December 12, 2013,at the Authority office, 1313 1stAvenue SE, Steinhatchee, Florida,at 6:00 p.m.The meeting is open to the publicand will be conducted inaccordance with Florida law.The purpose of the meetingincludes, but is not limited to,update in regards to Status ofWater Treatment Plant Project,and Status update on USDAWastewater Project. A copy of ameeting agenda may beobtained at the meeting or, priorto the meeting, by contacting JoHiers at 352-498-3576 or by visitingthe Authority office at 1313 1stAvenue SE, Steinhatchee, Florida.A meeting, or any agenda itemconsidered at a meeting, maybe continued to a date and timecertain to be announced at the

meeting and noticed. This noticemay be subject to change.Pursuant to provisions of theAmericans with Disabilities Act,any person requiring specialaccommodations to participatein an Authority meeting becauseof a disability or physicalimpairment should contact JoHiers at 352-498-3576 at leastforty-eight (48) hours before themeeting.If anyone chooses to appeal anydecision of the Board withrespect to any matterconsidered at a meeting, suchperson will need a record of theproceedings and shouldaccordingly ensure that averbatim record of theproceedings is made thatincludes the testimony andevidence upon which suchappeal is to be based.11/13

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX

DEEDNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, thatMagnolia TC2, LLC the holder ofthe followng certificate has filedsaid certificate for a tax deed tobe issued thereon. The certificatenumber, year of issuance,description of the property andthe names in which the propertywas assessed are as follows:Certificate Number 319Year of Issuance 2010Description of Property:Parcel Number R02905-000Commence at the Southeastcorner of the Southwest 1/4 ofthe Southeast 1/4 of Section 22,Township 04 South, Range 07East; thence run West alongSouth boundary line said forty760 feet; thence run Northparallel to the East boundary ofsaid forty 510 feet for a Point ofBeginning. Thence run West 255feet; thence run North parallel tothe East boundary said forty190.90 feet; thence run Eastparellel to the South boundary

said forty 255 feet; thence runSouth parallel to the Eastboundary 191.65 feet to a Pointof Beginning. Contains 1.11 acresmore or less. Recorded in officialrecords 529, pages 306-3111.This property is being assessedwith a wood frame home as wellas a 1968 single wide CATAmobile home, Serial # FLA37042,Title # 66172272.Name in which assessed JohnHenry Walsingham.Said property being in theCounty of Taylor, State of Florida.Unless such certificate shall beredeemed according to law, theproperty described shall be soldto the highest and best bidder atthe courthouse door on the 25thday of November, 2013 at 11:00o'clock a.m.Dated this 21st day of October,2013Annie Mae MurphyClerk of Circuit CourtTaylor County, Florida10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13

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McDaniel said.He said that serving in

the military instills a sense of commitment that lasts a lifetime.

“Veterans are out nation’s unsung heroes. Their stories are the stories of our history. Our great country rose to become a world leader on their service. It was Ronald Ragan who said that a veteran who dies in service to his or her country gives two lives—the one they were living and the one they would have lived.”

A highlight of the program was the presentation of the three top speeches in this year’s Voices of Democracy essay contest sponsored by local veteran organizations.

Winners JROTC Cadet First Lt. Zachary Geyer, first place; Cole Folsom, second place; and Cadet Second Lt. Mitchell Davis focused on the topic “Why I’m Optimistic for Our Nation’s Future.”

Each gave a thoughtful defense of their hope for America.

“The people of America

are not lost and our country is not broken beyond repair,” Geyer said in his essay.

Following the JROTC ceremony, cadets and veterans adjourned to Veterans Memorial Park for a flag-raising ceremony. Family members were there to witness as the one flag, honoring the late Charles Gandy, was lowered and a new flag, honoring the late Bryant Russell, was raised.

Then it was off to Forest Capital Park where hundreds gathered for the annual Veterans Day Appreciation luncheon hosted by the Taylor County Board of Commissioners.

Featured speaker (Ret.) Capt. Nicklous J. Ross, a 30-year Navy veteran, spoke of his work in bringing a new Rural Health Outreach Clinic for veterans to Taylor County.

“Considering how the first effort to bring a veterans clinic here ended (it closed after only a short time in operation), I wasn’t sure if I was going to be speaking or be lynched,” Ross said.

“However I can assure you we have learned from our mistakes and are

applying what we learned to this new venture.”

Ross is currently assistant director of North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System in Gainesville where his primary responsibility is the development and support of the group’s 11 community based outpatient clinics and rural health outreach clinics. The future Rural Health Outreach Clinic in Perry will be the 12th under his direction.

State Representative Halsey Beshears was also on hand for the ceremony and delivered the invocation prior to lunch being served.

“If there is one thing I’ve learned in Tallahassee, it is the value of a short speech. Thank you veterans, and let us pray,” Beshears said.

Hundreds then waited their chance to file through the line for a BBQ dinner served by volunteers, sponsors and county commissioners.

Judging by the smiles on the faces of those dining, it was a good day and a “thank you” many sincerely appreciated receiving from their community.

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Vetearns and current service members gathered on stage at the high school gymnatorium for a group photo following Monday’s Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by the JROTC.

Hundreds gather at park for Veterans Day Luncheon

(L to r) Cadet Private First Class Taylor Turnmire, Cadet Master Sergeant Sean Patterson, Cadet Sergeant First Class Eli McCranie and Cadet Staff Sergeant William Blue present the colors with veterans standing in front of them and the Cadet Battalion saluting (right).

(Left) VFW representative Timothy McGuffie joins AMVETS and AMVETS Rider representative Ed Sheffield (far right) in recognizing this year’s winner of the “Voice of Democracy” essay contest: JROTC Cadet First Lt. Zachary Geyer, first place; Cole Folsom, second place; and Cadet Second Lt. Mitchell Davis.