By MARK VIOLAStaff writer

In a year when the 58th annual Florida Forest Festival honored the state’s rich history under the theme of “Viva Florida Forestry,” the festival was historical itself on several notes, from a visit by Florida Gov. Rick Scott to the celebrated return of several “fan favorite” activities, all attended by one of the larger crowds in recent memory.

Although weather is never on call, if organizers could have put in an order for this past weekend, there would have been no difference from what arrived, with clear days waking up to crisp mornings and warming to comfortable afternoons.

As usual, the week’s activities kicked off Thursday evening with the “Fabulous Fireworks Display” at Perry-Foley Airport, the multi-colored pyrotechnical show drawing “oohs” and “aahs” from the crowds, whether they were seated on the tarmac or parked along the nearby roadways.

The next morning, more than 200 local students converged on Forest Capital State Museum for the Heritage Day Field Trip, which returned this year after a brief sabbatical.

There they watched as demonstrators gave a brief glimpse of how the early settlers lived in this area while lumberjacks provided a pair of thrilling shows and

personnel from the Florida Forest Service talked about forest fire safety, which was the original purpose of the festival when it first began in 1956.

The activities moved downtown that evening as the Helping Hands of the Shelter hosted its annual Strutt Your Mutt Dog Parade at the Grand Pavilion

in Rosehead Park, with 33 dogs competing for a variety of awards, including biggest, smallest and best

Show your school spirit!

Head Coach Ryan Smith of the TCHS Bulldogs is asking Taylor County to paint the town orange and blue in order to prepare for the district championship game this Friday, Nov. 1. The team will take on Ft. White Friday at Dorsett Stadium with kick-off set for 7:30 p.m.

This game will determine the Class 2A district champions and the winner will have home field advantage for the playoffs

The coach is asking all residents to hang their bulldog flags and put out yard signs. All businesses are encouraged to show their spirit by displaying their orange and blue in support of the Bulldogs.

A spirit line will be formed at 5:45 p.m. at the south end zone in order to welcome the Bulldogs as they walk over from the school to Dorsett Stadium. All fans and family are invited to be in line with all noisemakers available.

VFW hosts annual Veterans Breakfast Saturday

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9225 will host its annual Veterans Breakfast this Saturday, Nov. 2, from 7-9 a.m.

The breakfast will be held at the American Legion building on North Center Street/Veterans Drive. All veterans and their families are invited to attend.

Costume contest Thursday at Chamber of Commerce

Get ready for a ghoulish good time Halloween night (Thursday, Oct. 31) at the annual Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce Costume Contest & Pumpkin Carving Contest, from 5-7 p.m.

The contests are free to enter and awards will be presented for best costume, scariest, best group costume and best recycled costume as well as for the best pumpkin carving.

For more information on how to enter, please call the chamber at (850) 584-5366.

Don’t be SCARED!It’s all about the SCARE-

factor at two community “Haunted Houses” planned Halloween night (Thursday).

A Haunted Trail will be held at 604 East Bay Street, opening at dusk. Admission is free and organizers will be accepting donations for the Taylor County Guardian Ad Litem program.

The sixth annual Bailey’s Haunted Acre will open Thursday night and continue through Saturday, 8 p.m. until. The haunting attraction will be located off Houck Road (follow signs).

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News Forum Scott shook every hand, served fish at festival

Politicians far and wide are known for kissing babies and shaking hands, but only in Perry at the Florida Forest Festival can the governor of the State of Florida spend part of his day serving meals as part of the World’s Largest Free Fish Fry.

And that is just what Gov. Rick Scott did Saturday, Oct. 26, becoming the first sitting governor to attend and take part in the festival since Gov. Lawton Chiles in the 1990s.

Scott arrived in Perry early Saturday morning to walk in the King Tree Parade, shaking hands and posing for photos with the people lining Jefferson Street.

The governor and his entourage then headed to Forest Capital State Park for the rest of the festivities, greeting more festival-goers and stopping for additional photos. Following the invocation and flag raising, Scott took the stage to deliver a few words to crowd.

“It’s great to be here,” Scott said. “Congratulations on a great parade. It was so good to meet everybody.

I hope everybody enjoys all of the great food this afternoon. It’s wonderful to be right here in Perry, a great part of our great State of Florida. Have a great event today.”

He then helped serve at the World’s Largest Free Fish Fry, joining festival volunteers who lined up next to other “celebrity” servers including U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, State Rep. Halsey Beshears, State Sen. Bill Montford and Commissioner Pam Feagle.

“We were pleased that the governor was so well received as he walked through the parade and he took the time to talk to the people he passed,” Festival Board Member Dawn Taylor said.

“We’re especially pleased he spent the time to meet with the volunteers in the cook house before the fish fry and learned more about the history of our festival.”

For those who posed for photos taken by the governor’s staff, the pictures are available at: h t tp : / / f lgov. smugmug .com/GovernorRickScott/October-2013/10-26-2013-58th-Annual-Forest/.

Gov. Rick Scott walked the entire parade route Saturday, shaking hands and posing for photos all along the way. He then headed to Forest Capital State Park where he helped serve at the “World’s Largest Free Fish Fry” along side local volunteers, politicians and representatives.

Big smiles all around for 58th annual Florida Forest Festival

The log rolling competition is always a highlight of the lumberjack show presented during the Florida Forest Festival--even if it means a wet dip into what was surely cold water given the low temperatures at night over the weekend.

TCHS band director resigns mid-season

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For the second time this school year, Taylor County High School (TCHS) is searching for a new band director.

TCHS Principal Audie Ash confirmed Tuesday that Band Director John W. Gardner Jr. resigned last

week.Gardner was hired in

September after former band director, Stewart Schlazer, resigned just days before the start of the school year in August.

As for Gardner’s resignation, Ash would not

elaborate on the situation, stating only that the school “is in the process of looking for a new band director,” adding they were looking for someone who “can fit our school and fit the students and improve our program.”

In the interim, the school will bring in a “mentor director,” a retired band director from Tallahassee to assist the band during the transition, he said.

“He’s a very accomplished band director,” Ash said. “He’s not interested in the

position; he just cares about kids.”

The band is expected to perform at this Friday’s home football game, when the Bulldogs will face Fort White for the district title, as well as during next week’s homecoming festivities.

Ethan and Josh Williams were all smiles when selecting a prize at the carnival.

(Photos by Susan H. Lincoln, Mark Viola and Meredyth Hope Hall )

(Photo by Mark Viola)

Dear Editor:The meaning of a festival

is an event ordinarily staged by a local community, such festival centers on and celebrates some unique aspect of that community. It is a time when a town decorates to announce they are having a celebration of something. The town dresses itself in anticipation for the event. It is much like preparing for a wedding or a prom.

I have been in small and big towns which have festivals. Each dressed the town with banners to build excitement. But in Perry’s 2013 Florida Forest Festival? There was nothing! Not one banner, sign or acknowledgement that a festival was happening. One year I was told the banners were on Hwy. 19 toward the park. So they were; the same small light post banners

which are hanging around downtown. The light post banners I was told to look for did announce the festival for that year. This year there were not even those banners downtown or along Hwy. 19. I am sure travelers wondered what was going on with a traffic jam at the park. Would George Strait have stopped at the park and mentioned it on the late night if not for the banner across the highway?

I was 12 years old when the first festival was held at the duck pond six blocks from my Florida Street home. I remember the mullet and swamp cabbage. For the last 52 years my home on Jefferson Street has been in my family. No one six blocks north or south of me has had that advantage for festival parade watching. This advantage has allowed me to witness the changes like no other.

As the festival grew so did the parade size; from a high school homecoming parade size to large parades with big and small floats and many, many bands from across the state. Thousands of people 20 deep from Florida and across the country flocked the street from my house all along the parade route. Many took advantage of my empty front lawn to park their cars and trucks until we blocked

For those who have the daunting task of planning the annual Florida Forest Festival, the fourth Sunday in October is the finest day of the year.

It’s over.The 2013 edition was crowned

by an appearance from Gov. Rick Scott and provided ample opportunity for all ages to walk or run, sell produce or march, ride a float or sell candles, strut mutts or wave at queens, eat fish, hear music or dance.

Even though the schedule for this event takes significant effort to coordinate so that it showcases forestry (cross-cut saw events and lumberjack shows) as well as entertainment, the greatest value of the festival—to me—is seeing friends and neighbors you simply don’t see anywhere else.

More than once, I said, “I haven’t seen you since last year’s festival.” And it was true.

Students from the University of Florida returned.

Parents, who grew up here, came back like the swallows return to Capistrano, with baby swallows, looking for familiar faces among the thousands who gathered.

During the King Tree Parade, we sat behind a sweet family with a three-year-old boy who was completely enthralled with all the sights and sounds.

Three is the perfect age for a parade. He was thrilled by the clowns, mesmerized by the Shriners’ various Krazy Wheels and motorcycles, charmed by the queens and delighted to meet friends who handed him candy for absolutely no reason.

“I’ve been gone for about 15 years,” his father told me, noting that his new home was south of Chiefland near Trenton.

“And you came back for the

festival?” I asked, with a little skepticism in my voice.

“Yeah,” he said. “I wanted them to enjoy it,” he added, pointing to the boy and also his mother who was great with child.

They bought doughnuts to take home, and a t-shirt by which to

remember the bakery. They frequented a restaurant here, asked questions about the downtown renovation and wanted to know when Tom’s became Snyder/Lance.

I overheard the father say to the boy, who was then bedecked with beads, “They have this skunk and if you’re not careful, he’ll squirt you.”

Well, sure enough, of all the parade-goers on Jefferson Street, the skunk (who must be in his 80s) targeted the boy and there was even more glee.

Seeing the parade through a three-year-old’s eyes is the best vantage point in town.

When you get to my age, the parade has aged, too. But, we all need to be reminded, “It’s not about you.”

It’s about forestry and friends. It’s about people who may complain about the carnival, but come anyway.

It’s about the grown-ups who have eye surgery and realize how phenomenal the fireworks have been all these years while their vision was dimmed.

It’s about the the candy, the queens, the community, the impressive entries in

the kids’ parade, the funnel cakes, the fierce competition of the Great Race, the fabulous weather and the opportunity to celebrate, under the star-spangled banner, the benefits of living in the land of the free and the home of the brave!

You may remove your hand from your heart now.

And you may rest, too.It’s over.

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Letters to the Editor Midweek MuddleIt’s over

By SUSAN H. LINCOLN

Breast Cancer Awareness

Month is almost over but it’s not too late to schedule a screeningBy LAURIE RICEDMH Education Director

We cannot let the month of October end without drawing attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The month is set aside to honor those who have survived breast cancer and to remember those who lost their battle with breast cancer. As we raise awareness about breast cancer, we encourage women and men to be screened for this horrible disease.

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that begins in the breast and can invade surrounding tissue and spread to other areas of the body. It is predominantly a disease among women but men can be affected as well.

In the United States 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, which is nearly 12%. An estimated 230,480 new cases are

expected to be diagnosed in women and 2,140 in men. About 39,520 women are expected to die in one year from the disease.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. If a woman has a first degree relative such as her mother, sister or daughter that has been diagnosed then her chances for breast cancer doubles. Early detection is vital as proved by the many people alive and well because their cancer was caught and treated early.

The most important steps for early detection are:

1. Breast Self-Exam (BSE): Examine your breast as recommended by the American Cancer Society. www.cancer.org.

2. See your health care provider yearly for a clinical breast exam or sooner if you notice changes.

3. Women over age 40 should get a

yearly mammogram as recommended by the American Cancer Society. Mammograms are a must as they are the most effective way to detect a lesion in the breast.

Doctors’ Memorial Hospital offers digital mammograms, which differs from a film mammogram in that is uses a special detector to capture and convert x-ray energy into a digital image.

For most women with private insurance, the cost of screening mammograms is covered without copayments or deductibles. Women 50 and over without insurance, may qualify for a free mammogram through the Taylor County Health Department.

The month is drawing to a close, but if you didn’t arrange a screening earlier, please do so now. Early detection can be a life saver.

Help needed for Jerkins School siteDear Editor:

This is an open letter to the community; I know somebody out there may feel like I do. Lots of you think, dream, imagine and sincerely hope that a miracle will happen.

I was born in Perry. I love this time, this town, our community, our churches and our school, dear ole Jerkins High. I have such pride in our school, our teachers, our educators who helped make Jerkins

the school it was. Now, the school site has lots of possibilities. There have been some improvements since its closure in 1970. But there is so much that needs to be done.

I want to see the site viable, beautiful--a historical site that visitors and alumni can come back to and be proud to be a part of. It takes money and I don’t have any. So I’m hoping somebody, anybody, perhaps a celebrity or an entrepreneur

would express some interest and money toward making the Jerkins site an active and progressive part of our community. Any takers?

Call me and let’s get started. It can be done. It will take all of us, sharing, caring and working toward making this happen. I love dear ole Jerkins High and I hope it will still be standing, even after I’m gone.

Sincerely,Sarah Hall584-5314

Hospital staff praised for ‘compassion’Dear Editor:

My husband had outpatient surgery last week at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital and I would like to say what a wonderful experience we had.

We were treated with

such compassion and courtesy from start to finish. The doctors with TOC and the nurses with the hospital were just great. They kept us informed of how the surgery was going and let us visit with him before and

after the surgery. Thank you to each one

that made our experience as pleasant as possible. We hear too much from the complainers and not enough about the good things.

Teresa Gipson

Where were the festival banners?

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Everybody loves a... King Tree Parade

King Tree Parade award winners will be featured in Friday’s Perry News-Herald.

By LORI WIGGINSFamily & Consumer Sciences Agent III

Halloween marks the beginning of a two-month season packed with parties and desserts—now that’s scary for anyone who is trying to manage his or her weight. Beyond the fun-size (and therefore calorie-controlled) candies of Halloween, several fall treats are big calorie bombs. Be on the lookout for these surprisingly high-cal foods, which can add up fast if you let your guard down.

Pumpkin-flavored baked goodsPumpkin itself is a healthful food. Plain pumpkin puree

contains a dose of vitamin A and fiber for a small amount of calories. But pair it with sugar, cream cheese frosting, shortening and butter and you’ve got a high-cal treat dressed in a healthy-looking orange outfit. Restaurants and coffee shops are the biggest villains, promoting their pumpkin scones, muffins, donuts and breads, which can contain up to 630 calories per serving. Don’t let “low-fat” versions trick your either; low-fat is not the same thing as low-calorie. Your best bet is to avoid all of these pumpkin treats, unless you look up the nutrition facts before you bite and decide that it can fit into your day.

TRICK: You can bake your own pumpkin treats using less sugar and fat, plus whole-grain goodness. Use a mini muffin tin to help with keep your portions in check and steer clear of these seasonal baked goods!

Hot seasonal beveragesSometimes there is nothing more enjoyable than sipping

a hot drink on a crisp fall day. Many coffee joints offer special seasonal beverages during the holidays. While plain coffee is low-cal, seasonal lattes and drinks contain a lot of sugar, and most boast a heavy dose of cream, too. A medium pumpkin spice latte with whole milk is 410 calories at Starbucks. As liquid calories do not aid in fullness or satiety, these calories probably are not worth it!

TRICK: Order a small beverage and lighten the load by requesting fat free milk and holding any whipped topping. Freshly brewed chai tea can be a great alternative that is virtually calorie-free, but look out for blended drinks that often contain cream, syrups and lots of added sugar.

Caramel apple anythingYes, it’s obvious. If you cover a healthy fruit with sugar,

it becomes a less healthy choice. Simple caramel apples seem innocent, but they can pack 300 calories onto that little wooden stick. Pop extra sprinkles, candies or nuts onto the outside of the apple and it’ll amp the calorie level even further. It’s also good practice to avoid caramel apple desserts and baked goods from most restaurants. Most

don’t even contain a single serving of fruit and more than their fair share of calories and fat.

TRICK: Enjoy your apples by cutting them into wedges and dipping them into low fat caramel dip, fat free vanilla yogurt or peanut butter.

Chocolate fun-size candiesThey may be teeny-tiny, but at an average of about 100

calories a pop, these popular fun-size treats can really add up! Sure they’re smaller than a full size bar and offer built-in portion control, but how often do you stop after just one? It’s far too easy to eat four of five “little” candies, thinking you’re not doing much damage, but that can easily add up to 400 or 500 calories in a matter of minutes. The bars that hide the most calories are those that contain peanut butter, coconut, chocolate, caramel and nuts.

TRICK: Start reading fun-size labels before throwing out the package so that you’re not eating blindly; these calories do count. Figure out the best choice for you and stick with that particular treat. Fun-size peppermint patties, Twizzlers and Skittles have about half of the calories of the average chocolate bar but keep in mind these can still add up.

A-4 Taco Times October 30, 2013Living

November vows plannedGary and Norma Holden announce the engagement of their daughter,

Katie Suzanne, to Robert Daniel Lee, the son of Jim and Anna Lee. The wedding will be Nov. 16, 2013. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Watch out for sneaky, fall pleasures

Touchton-MurphyMegan Touchton and Robert Murphy remind friends and

relatives of their wedding Saturday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m. in Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Perry.

A reception will immediately follow at the Perry Elks Club.

Wedding reminder

Judge Lewis visits Perryto autograph new book

Leon County Circuit Judge Terry Lewis, a native of Taylor County, will be at the Book Mart on Friday, Nov. 1, to sign copies of his newest book, “Delusional.”

The book, set in North Florida, is the third installment in his “Ted

Stevens Mystery Series.” Stevens’ new client is a mental patient who is either a delusional, psychotic killer or an innocent man framed for the murder of his psychologist.

Lewis first penned “Conflict of Interest”

followed by “Privileged Information.”

He is the son of the late Alma and James A. Lewis.

Trick or Treat?

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A-6 Taco Times October 30, 2013Religion4 churches scheduled FallFestivals Thursday, Oct. 31

New Home Baptist New Home Baptist Church will celebrate fall on

Thursday with a hayride, bounce house, slide and games beginning at 6 p.m. Urging friends and neighbors to “come for an evening of safe and free Christian fun,” the church welcomes children, birth through sixth grade. Food, fun and fellowship are promised; the event concludes at 8 p.m.

Lakeside BaptistLakeside Baptist Church reminds everyone “to come and

bring the children” to its Fall Festival Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. Games, food and fellowship are promised.

San Pedro BaptistSan Pedro Baptist Church will join the fun and celebrate

fall with its second annual Chili Cook-Off also on Oct. 31.The event begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 8 with games for all ages promised.

Northside invites all to City ParkPromising bounce houses, cotton candy, hot chocolate,

popcorn and candy, Northside Church of God will hold a fall festival at City Park (across from the Chamber of Commerce) from 5-8 p.m. The event is free to all.

Paul Jefferson Maloney

Paul Jefferson Maloney Jr., 77, of Steinhatchee, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital in Perry.

He was born Feb. 10, 1936, in Ormond Beach to parents, Paul and Julia

(Tant) Maloney. A Christian, he was a

member of the American Legion and was also very involved with his sons’ scouting activities. He was a plumbing apprentice instructor for 17 years.

Survivors include: his wife of 55 years, Barbara (Reed) Maloney,

Steinhatchee; two sons, Thomas Michael (Marianne) Maloney of New York and Patrick Reed (Kristen) Maloney of Orlando; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother-in-law, Gerald Reed.

No services planned. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituaries

Churches urge community participationHomecoming in

SteinhatcheeFriendship Chapel of

Steinhatchee will observe Homecoming this Sunday, Nov. 3, with special music provided.

The church urges, “Please come out and join us.”

World Day of Prayer observedThe First Bethlehem

District will participate in the World Day of Prayer on Monday, Nov. 4.

Locally, members of New Brooklyn Missionary Baptist Church will gather at 7 p.m. to pray for events in this county, state, country and world.

“We invite everybody to come and pray with us as we pray for the prosperity and peace of our nation and world,” said organizers Lessie Dunnell and Joan

Brooks along with the Rev. D. L. McBride, pastor.

Three-daycamp meeting

“Power of the Cross of Ministry” is staging a three-day camp meeting at Lighthouse Revival Center Oct. 31-Nov. 2.

The center is located at 808 Granger Drive.

Services will be held at 7 nightly.

The Rev. Dennis Nobles can be reached for additional information by calling 295-1449.

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Blanket distribution slated Thursday at senior center

In anticipation of the forthcoming cold season, Rep. Halsey Beshears and Farm Share, a non-profit organization, dedicated to recovering, sorting, packing and distributing essential items to individuals in need, will host a blanket distribution at the Taylor Senior Citizen Center Thursday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“We were contacted by Farm Share and told they

had a large quantity of blankets that they would like to distribute in some rural counties in District 7,” Beshears said. “We knew immediately that we wanted to be a part of this distribution effort.”

“Farm Share is delighted to be working with Rep. Beshears to help provide warm blankets for seniors and families in need across North Florida,” Farm Share Founder and President

Patricia Robbins said.“We want to encourage

everyone to come by the Senior Center and pick up a blanket. We would especially like to see that the elderly, homeless, and less fortunate are able to receive an article that would provide warmth and individual protection,” continued Rep. Beshears.

The senior center is located at 800 West Ash St. in Perry.

tail wagger. (Results of the Strutt Your Mutt will be included in Friday’s Perry News-Herald.)

Meanwhile, a veritable flotilla of handmade pirate ships cruised around the courthouse square during the Kids Parade, with children--and their parents--taking this year’s marauding theme to heart, helping make the 2013 procession one of the longest yet. For more on the Kids Parade, including winners, please see page A-10.

The pirate ships were followed by a fleet of classic cars in the Gaslight Antique Car Parade, which honked their way through downtown before returning to Perry Square for a street dance.

One of the year’s new events, the Kids Run, saw strong participation in its first year as the race wound its way around

downtown.The Grand Pavilion at

Rosehead Park was the setting for scary stories, told by librarian Kim Pegg.

The festival’s “big day” kicked off with the return of the Great Race, a 5k run downtown. (Further coverage of both races will be included in subsequent editions.)

The King Tree Parade was longer than it has been in some time and was welcomed by one of the largest crowds in years, filling the sidewalks of Jefferson Street from the Perry Woman’s Club to Old Dixie Highway. For more photos of the parade, please see page A-3.

The longer-than-average parade kept people downtown for longer than usual, but soon enough Forest Capital State Park was filled with people, both locals and those from around the region.

People go to the festival for a wide variety of reasons,

from the free lunches given out by the World’s Largest Free Fish Fry to the live entertainment on stage, from the saw and loader competitions to lumberjack shows, from shopping among the arts and crafts vendors to the classic car show.

All were out in force Saturday afternoon, even one family who traveled to Perry, as they have done for the past several years, so their children could take part in the lumberjacks’ Kids Camp trying their hand at log-rolling. (For more coverage of Saturday’s activities, please see page A-12.)

In the end, countless hours of volunteer labor combined with a cooperative Mother Nature to provide everyone, regardless of their reason for attending, new memories to add to the festival’s ever-growing traditions, which is writing its own chapter in the state’s even longer history book.

FOREST FESTIVALContinued from page 1

Old traditions lead to new memories for thousands of festival attendees

Looking for families with service members overseas

The Taylor County Veterans Services Office is asking for at least two families who have a service member serving overseas for the county’s Veterans Day Ceremony.

For more information, contact Joe Collins at 843-0815 or 584-4596.

Representative Halsey Beshears, shown above with his daughter, State Senator Bill Montford and Gov. Rick Scott, will be distributing blankets at the Taylor County Senior Center Thursday.

By AARON PORTWOODTaylor County hung with

Class 7A Lincoln early, but could not stop the Trojans’ senior tailback Matthew Donaldson, who ran for 169 yards and five touchdowns in a 41-14 win over the Bulldogs Friday night in Perry.

The Class 4A Bulldogs were simply overmatched by the bigger, faster and deeper Lincoln squad, who improved to 6-2 on the season, while Taylor County fell to 4-4 heading into an all-important district championship game this Friday night in Perry against Fort White.

Bulldogs’ Head Coach Ryan Smith believes the loss to Lincoln may actually help the Bulldogs win their most important game of the season this week.

“It was good for us to go against this kind of size and speed before playing for a district championship,” Smith said. “If you are a competitor, you want to challenge yourself against the best. We took on a traditional national powerhouse in Lincoln and competed in spots, but we just made too many mistakes to beat such a great program. Lincoln is at a level that we want our program to grow into,” Smith added.

“This Friday night should be a great game. We are looking forward to the opportunity to play for a district title. A lot of players never get the chance to call themselves district champs. Fort White is a solid team, and we always have great battles against them. This year will be no different,”

said Smith. The Bulldogs actually

led Lincoln 7-3 in the first quarter and had several chances to go up even more.

Mitch Stephens dropped a potential “pick six” interception return for a touchdown on the very first play of the game, and fellow senior Chance Rodgers fumbled the ball away while trying to signal for a fair catch after the Bulldogs forced the Trojans to go three and out and punt on the opening series of the game.

Luke Kallschmidt narrowly missed recording a sack, one play before Evan Grambling beat his blocker and threw Donaldson for a three-yard loss (his only carry for negative yardage in the game) to force Lincoln to settle for a 32-yard field goal.

The Bulldogs answered right back on their opening drive, converting a pair of long 3rd down plays to keep the drive alive. Art Nelson busted loose for a 26-yard run on a 3rd and 11 play, and Daniel Wentworth completed a 31-yard pass on 3rd and 8 to Moral Stephens.

Two plays later Wentworth made a perfect pass as Moral Stephens blew past his defender for a 27-yard touchdown catch with 7:25 remaining in the first quarter. Jamar McNeal came within inches of recovering a pooch kickoff for the Bulldogs, and Lincoln overcame a fumbled snap to complete a 43-yard pass on a busted play that saw the Bulldogs rush their 11th defender on the field late.

After two straight

incomplete passes into the endzone, the Trojans settled for a 35-yard field goal to pull within 7-6 with 5:24 left in the first quarter.

The Bulldog offense couldn’t pick up a first down, and Wentworth’s punt was partially blocked for only 9 yards to set up Lincoln’s first touchdown on a 12-yard run by Donaldson.

Trailing 13-7, Taylor picked up a first down on a great sideline catch by Moral Stephens for a 13-yard gain, but the drive fizzled, and forced the second of six punts by Wentworth, who averaged 30.8 yards per kick, despite having three punts tipped or partially blocked.

Lincoln QB Darius Harvey ran the same zone read play that produced their first touchdown to score again just before the end of the first quarter, drawing Kallschmidt to himself before handing off to Donaldson, who rushed 21 yards untouched to put the Trojans up 20-7.

The Bulldog offense got a spark from linebacker Jordan White, who impressed coaches in practice while playing scout team runningback enough to earn some time in the backfield during the game.

White, who had 10 carries for 64 yards in the second quarter alone, ripped off runs of 16, 17, 10 and 5 yards to help move the Bulldogs down inside the 5-yard line thanks in part to a 27-yard pass completion from Wentworth to Moral

Stephens. However, a phantom

holding call pushed the Bulldogs back to the 14 and another holding call pushed Taylor back to the 27 before a delay of game penalty actually brought up a 4th and goal play from the

Lincoln 32-yard-line. Wentworth was sacked,

and the two teams traded punts in a scoreless second quarter. The Bulldogs got the ball first to start the second half, but saw the game quickly slip away, as Lincoln turned a 20-7

halftime lead into a 41-7 advantage with three straight touchdown drives in the third quarter.

Taylor County’s offense had two straight three-and-outs, as Wentworth was sacked and had back-to-back passes dropped

or knocked down by tight coverage from the Trojans’ defense.

Donaldson scored on runs of 26, 29 and 9 yards, and the game began to turn ugly with players from both teams flagged for unsportsmanlike and personal foul penalties.

Some hard running by Nelson and a great run after the catch by Chance Rodgers moved the Bulldogs within scoring distance late in the 3rd quarter, but Evan Ward’s 45-yard field goal attempt was wide right. After Lincoln’s final touchdown to end the third quarter, the Trojans got the ball right back when Rodgers didn’t field the short kickoff in time before Lincoln recovered the live ball.

Shawn Burney, Grambling, Justin Cruse and Davonta Fudge came up big down the stretch on defense for the Bulldogs, holding Lincoln scoreless and forcing two fumbles on their final three possessions.

Taylor County got a late touchdown on a perfect pass and an outstanding catch by junior varsity call-up Terry Edmonds, who made an over-the-shoulder reception in the endzone for a 32-yard TD catch that made the

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Will play for district championship Friday

Bulldogs fall to 7A Lincoln 41-14

Taylor County High quarterback Daniel Wentworth (16) breaks through the Tallahassee-Lincoln line during action Friday night at Dorsett Stadium.

Senior Bulldog wideout Moral Stephens (3) gets ready to catch a 27-yard touchdown pass during the first quarter of Friday’s game against Lincoln.

The Taylor County Middle School football team ran its record to 5-1 last week following a 32-26 defeat of Dixie County.

The victory sets up this Thursday’s season-ending contest against unbeaten Wakulla (7-0) at Perry’s Dorsett Stadium beginning at 5 p.m. The Bulldogs’ 5-1 record is the best win-loss percentage TCMS has recorded in the past six years.

TCMS quarterback Josh Mixon completed 9 of 12 passes for 138 yards and one touchdown. Decorian Bellamy snagged the TD pass on a 38-yard play. Bellamy also had five carries for 40 yards and a touchdown, caught another pass for 10 yards and returned a Dixie County kickoff 80 yards.

Others contributing to the TCMS offensive effort included wide receiver

Dateveus Robinson, who had 4 catches for 50 yards and wideout Chris Reaves, who snagged 2 passes for 45 yards.

Running back Anthony Washingston chipped in with 5 carries for 36 yards.

On defense TCMS was led by defensive end Victor Conde IV who had 12 tackles (7 solo, 5 assists) and Bellamy with 8 tackles (5 solo, 3 assists). Bellamy was also credited with a

bone-jarring tackle near the end of the game that sealed the win for the ‘Dogs.

Safety Kiesten Anderson recorded 4 tackles (2 solo, 2 assists), defensive tackle Gerald Williams had 2 tackles, defensive end Javon Ross had 3 tackles and defensive tackle Jeremy Edmonds recorded 2 tackles.

The Bulldogs’ lone loss of the season came Oct. 8 in Live Oak when they fell 14-8.

TCMS improves season record to 5-1 with win over Dixie County

➟ Please see page 13

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Park dedication SaturdayDedication ceremonies for the new Angel’s Dog Park will be held Saturday,

Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. The park is dedicated to the late Angel Olivia Ketring, who was killed in a car crash in 2012. The park is located adjacent to Folsom Park on South Center Street. In a letter to the community Ketring’s mother, former Perry mayor Emily Ketring, said she and her family (husband, Ward, son, John and daughter, Carmina) hope “the park will honor all the children who have entered eternity, my Angel along with all of Perry’s angels.”

Steinhatchee Elementary School has announced its honor roll for the first grading period of the 2013-14 school year:

Kindergarten• A Honor Roll: Daniel

Blakney, Christopher Brigalia, Troy Charles, Chelsey Hooten, Curtis Kostenbauder, Corbitt McKinney, Spencer Murphy, Brooklyn Reed and Leslie Roberts.

1st Grade• A Honor Roll: Summer

Brigalia, Kylie Carr, Steven Loy, Rudra Patel, Camden

Ramsdell and Damian Wright.

• A/B Honor Roll: William Boyington, Coltin Lambert, Connar Lambert, Luke Majors and Waylon Webb.

2nd Grade• A Honor Roll: Dakota

Haston, Emily Lundy, Madison McMillan and Kale Schroeder.

•AB Honor Roll: Tristian Archer, Jake Berry, Lillian England and Desiree Wright.

3rd Grade• A Honor Roll: Chris

Davis, Noah Francis, Braxton Knight, Brenna Land, Elijah Lynch, Riley Mathis, Amber Rainey and Destiny Velasquez.

• A/B Honor Roll: Gavin Brown, Owen Dodd, Kade Dodd and Kaylee Overstreet

4th Grade• A Honor Roll: Wade

Roberts.• A/B Honor Roll:

Lincoln Clark, Evan Dodd, Paige Hires, Tripp Mitchell, Lindsey Webb and Braxton Wicker.

Steinhatchee Elementary recognizes its honor roll students for first 9-weeks

Students will a perfect attendance record at Steinhatchee Elementary School for the first nine-weeks grading period

were:• 1st Grade: Coltin

Lambert, Connar Lambert, Rudra Patel and Damian Wright.

• 2nd Grade: Jake Berry.• 3rd Grade: Noah Francis

and Elijah Lynch.• 4th Grade: Paige Hires

and Baxton Wicker.

Who had perfect attendance?

Junior pirates “Set Sail to a Forest of Treasures” in the 58th annual Florida Forest Festival Kids Parade Friday, Oct. 25.

“We selected the pirate theme to compliment the festival’s theme ‘Viva Florida Forests’ which ties into the state’s 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s landing on Florida’s east coast,” Kids Parade

Chair Tanya O’Neal said.The parade was a family

affair with participants including mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters.

Taylor County’s 2013 Distinguished Young Woman MaKenzie Cannon, along with Little King Hudson Harvey and Little Queen Kaylan Kirk joined Smokey Bear in leading off the parade.

Joining them were forestry queens from the national, state and local level as well as local Boys Scout and Girl Scout troops.

Hundreds gathered on the downtown square to watch the pint-size buccaneers walk around the block.

Following the awards ceremony, children threw themselves into playing games that were set up in the back parking lot of the courthouse. Taylor County High School JROTC cadets helped man each game booth.

Parade entry winners for the night were:

• Judge’s Choice: The Jolly Roger, Nathaniel Faglie.

• Most Original: first place, Bike of Treasure, River Arnold; second place, Ann & Mary Bonney Read The Pirate Queens, Brailynn and Trinity Omans; and

A-10 Taco Times October 30, 2013CommunitySet Sail to a Forest of Treasures

(Left and above) Capt. Nathanial Faglie and crew (parents Ashley and Rachel Faglie) won the Judge’s Choice Award in the 2013 Florida Forest Festival Kids Parade held Friday, Oct. 25. ➟ Please see page 13

Pirates stormed the streets of downtown Perry, laying siege from brightly decorated tricycles and wagons.

Some entries paid tribute to Taylor County’s pioneer days. Smokey Bear was surrounded by a bevy of Miss Forestry beauties.

Local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops showed their community spirit.

(Above) Ann & Mary Bonney Read...The Pirate Queens (Brailynn and Trinity Omans) placed second place the “Most Original” award category. (Left) Children enjoyed a penny scramble at the “Kid Games” set up in the back parking lot of the Taylor County Courthouse. JROTC cadets helped oversee the game booths.

AUCTION SATURDAY, Nov. 9th at6:30 p.m. Madison AuctionHouse. 1693 SW Moseley HallRd (CR360) (850) 973-1444Selling Items for Home, Yard andShop. Too Many Items To List.10% Buyers Premium. MC, Visa,Discover, Debit Cards, Checksand Cash Accepted. AU691 RonCox, AB249010/30, 11/01

YARD SALE

Yard Sale. 301 Bishop Blvd.Friday Nov. 1, 8 - 11 a.m. Wii andDS games, Christmasdecorations, Christmas china,kitchen items, boys toddlerclothes, fish fryer and more.10/30

Huge Yard Sale! Friday andSaturday, Nov. 2-3, 8 a.m. - 3p.m. Christmas stuff, clothes,dishes, crafts, jams and jellies,baby items, fishing equipment,some furniture. Take Beach Road,around Dead Mans Curve to LiveOak, follow signs. 2229 BlackOak Road.10/30,11/01

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4 crab traps $20 each, Bisselbagless 20 oz. vacuum $35,Vacuum room sweeper $10, VCR- make offer. 48' slated metal gatewith hardware $40, Old fashionshaving stand, with bowl andfixture $55, George Formangrilling machine $15, Toastmastersandwich maker $10, dehumidifier$15, Black and Deckercoffeemaker $35, small dogcarrier $8. Please call 850-843-1837.10/30, 11/01

Large chest freezer, works good$300. Call 850-843-8443, pleaseleave message.10/30, 11/01

PETS

American Bulldog puppies forsale. $100 males, $75 females.First come first serve. Call 850-843-2390 or 850-838-621710/25-11/01

Chickens for sale.All different ages.

6 Parakeets and 2 CockatielsCall 850-584-7781.

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TIDEWATER APARTMENTSNow accepting applications for2 & 3 bedroom apartments....

Rent based on income. On-sitelaundry. Most utilities included.Close to shopping centers, cityparks, and Boys & Girls Club.Public transportation available.850-584-6842, TDD 711, EHO.Section 8 Affordable Multifamily

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STEINHATCHEEPLACE RESORT

Furnished 1 and 2 bedroomapartments for rent $600 to $800.Included with rent is full cable t.v.,Internet, hot tub, one block to riverand new boat landing. Call (352)498-7740 if no answer call (813)677-9640.SPR, tfn

3 bedroom, 1 bath house on EastCherry Street. $600 per month,references required. Call 850-584-6113 between 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.10/30-12/04

2 bedroom, 2 bath non-smokerhome. Partly furnished, noanimals. $600 per month. ShadyGrove area. Call 850-295-4959.10/30-11/06

2 bedroom, 1 bath house in niceneighborhood. Central heatingand air, stove, refrigerator.Requires references, damagedeposit and first month's rent. Call478-342-2652.10/23-11/01

Fully furnished efficencyapartment. Satellite TV andelectric included. One or twoadults, no children, no pets. $150per week plus $150 securitydeposit.Call 584-2199.10/23-11/01

1 bedroom, 1 bath house, allremodeled. $595 per month and$595 deposit. 408 N. CalhounStreet. Call 305- 970-1653.LS, tfn

3 bedroom, 2 living room, 2 bathhouse. $725 per month and $725deposit. Call 850-584-8885.10/23-10/30

3 bedroom, 2 bath trailer, behindWagon Wheel. $575 per monthand $575 deposit. Call 850-584-8885.10/23-10/30

3 bedroom mobile home on 1 acrelot in Shady Grove. Call 850-838-9514.WR

2 bedroom, 1 bath house oncorner fenced in lot. Kitchen withdinning room. 602 W. VeteransDrive. Call 305-970-1653.LS, tfn

1 bedroom, fully furnishedapartment. Utilities included, nopets, no smoking, $200 deposit,$155 weekly. Call (850) 363-8196.09/27-10/30

1 bedroom, furnished trailer, innice quiet area. Utilities andsatellite TV included. One adultonly. No children, no pets. $140per week, plus $140 securitydeposit. Call 850-584-2199.10/18-11/01

Cozy 2 bed, 1 bath block house.Great location, walk to Walmart.Taking applications, $485 permonth, first, last and security. Call850-223-3427.10/23-11/01

3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide 5minutes north of town. Quiet,lovely country setting. Firstmonth’s rent and depositrequired. Utilities not included.No smokers and no pets. Call838-5338; leave message.AR

Rooms available at Skylark Moteleverything included for monthly$595 (required $45 deposit), $195weekly or $40 daily (tax included).317 N. Byron Butler Pkwy. (305)970-1653.LS, tfn.

Woodridge ApartmentsImmediate Openings for 1 and 2bedroom Apts. HUD Vouchersconsidered. HC and Non-HCaccessible apartments. Call 850-584-5668. 709 W. Church St.Perry, FL 32348 TDD 711. EqualHousing OpportunityWA, tfn.

Town & Country has 1 and 2bedroom mobile homes availablefor rent at $400 per month, $400deposit. We're also offering alimited number of mobile homesfor "Rent to Own" - Take pride inownership! Call (850) 584-3095 or(954) 601-7393 for more details.9/25-10/30

Westgate Rooms available forrent. Refrigerator, microwave, TVwith cable, AC/Heater. Everythingincluded. $195- $240 weekly, $40daily, $595-$635 per month.RV sites $20 daily, $120 weekly,$350 monthly. Tax included. 1627S. Byron Butler Pkwy. (786) 344-2546.Lily, tfn.

HOMES AND REALESTATE

REPO'S! Land & Homes. Homeonly, all counties. Call (352) 493-9600.TMH,tfn

Land for Sale, 221 North betweenShiloh Church Rd. and CairoParker Rd. 1 acre lots with pavedroads. Owner financing available.Please call (386) 658-1346 or(850) 584-7466.EF, tfn.

28BY70 4/2 ON 1.20 AcresE-Z TERMS 5% DOWN$549 FOR 20 YEARSCall 352-303-8771TMH, tfn

Priced to Sell! Great 3/2 house on1 acre lot in Quail Pointe.Spacious floor plan, large kitchenand new flooring throughout. Only$149,000. Will consider rent aswell for $1000 per month. Call DanMills at 850-838-6502.10/30-11/29

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1994 Chevy Suburban Silverado.Only 10,000 miles on brand newmotor and transmission. Newtires, asking $3,800. Call (850)584-7798 or (850) 838-7791.tfn

1999 Lincoln Navigator. Garagekept, only 73,000 miles inexcellent condition. Call 850-843-0195 or 850-838-3477.10/30 - 11/15

MOTORHOME for sale. A Fordclass "C" RV. A great buy at$18,500. See at 3002 Foley CutoffRd. Ralph Carlton - 850-584-9260.10/23-11/01

HELP WANTED

Office Position: General Officeskills needed for a full timeposition in the medical field forPerry, Florida. Must be able tomulti-task in job duties, have goodcomputer skills and typingknowledge, along with goodcommunication skills. Minimal oneyear experience in the medicalfield. Please email resumes topreed@regionaltherapyservices.com or fax to 229-890-3397.10/16-11/01

Taylor Correctional Institution isnow hiring certified and traineeCorrectional Officers. To apply goto peoplefirst.myflorida.com.·Click on the drop down menuunder Browse Jobs By County·Select the county you wish tosearch jobs in and click on thesearch button. ·Scroll down toPublic Safety and Security andclick on CORRECTIONALOFFICER, requisition number70009909. ·This will take you tothe job description - click on BeginApplication Process to Apply ·Follow directions to apply for theposition.Applicants must be atleast 19 years of age with a highschool diploma or equivalent,willing to take a drug and physicalexam and possess a valid Driver'sLicense. Applicants must pass abackground investigation, whichincludes after July 1, 1981 nofelony convictions or amisdemeanor involving perjury orfalse statement, nor have receiveddishonorable discharge from anyof the Armed Forces of the UnitedStates. In addition, amisdemeanor conviction ofdomestic violence prohibitsemployment. All other criminalcharges will be evaluated on acase by case basis. Contact therecruitment office at (850) 838-4034 for more information. TheDepartment is a drug-freeworkplace. The Department is anEqual Opportunity employer. If yourequire an accommodation toparticipate in the application/selection process, please contactthe hiring authority or personneloffice in advance. Certainveterans and spouses of veteransreceive preference in employmentby the state as provided byChapter 295, Florida Statutes,and are encouraged to apply.T.C.I., 11/06

Truck driver with class "A" CDL,minimum two years experience,for local hauling 75-100 mileradius of Perry, FL. For moreinformation call: office - (850) 584-4807, cell - 850-510-1871, orapply in person at Ga. Fl. Bark &Mulch 863 HWY 27 East, Perry FL3234710/16-11/01

Badcock & More. Set up anddelivery. Clean driving recordrequired. Must be 21 or older.Apply in person. No phone calls.BM, tfn

Positions Available: RegisteredNurse; Clinical Coordinator;Health Information TechnologyProject Coordinator. Seewww.nfcc.edu for details.10/23-11/11NFCC

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SERVICES

A to Z Farm and Lawn ServiceLand clearing, tree trimming/removal, dump truck service,harrowing, bush hog mowing, rakework, dirt leveling and completelawn service. Call 584-6737.AZ, tfn

B&B ELECTRIC No job to big or too small. We areopen 8 a.m.- 5p.m. We also doservice calls. Call us at 850-628-9759, 229-338-6905 or 850-295-0198.10/30 11/01

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Bush hogging and land clearing,acreage and lot's, big or small.Cell (850) 838-6077, after 5 p.m.call (850) 584-2270.JM,tfn (Wed)

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LEGALS

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THETHIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OFFLORIDA IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTYGENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISIONCASE NO. 13000633CACJAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY,Plaintiff,vs.THE UNKNOWN, HEIRS,BENEFICIARES,DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,LIENORS,CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALLOTHERSWHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST INTHE ESTATE OF BETTY MASON A/K/ABETTYWILKS MASON A/K/A BETTYPARKER MASONA/K/A BETTY L. PARKER MASON,DECEASED,et. al.Defendant(s),______________/NOTICE OF ACTION -CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICETO: DALE LAMAR BURT A/K/ADALE BURDALE LAMAR A/K/ADALE BURTTO: THE UNKNOWN, HEIRS,BENEFICIARES DEVISEES,GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS,CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALLOTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM ANINTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF BETTYMASON A/K/A BETTY WILKSMASON A/K/A BETTY PARKERMASON A/K/A BETTY L. PARKERMASON, DECEASED.Whose residence is unknown ifhe/she/they be living; and ifhe/she/they be dead, theunknown defendants who maybe spouses, heirs, devisees,grantees, assignees, lienors,creditors, trustees, and all partiesclaiming an interest by, through,under or against the Defendants,who are not known to be deador alive and all parties having orclaiming to have any right, titleor interest in the propertydescribed in the mortgagebeing foreclosed herein.YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED thatan action to foreclose amortgage on the followingproperty:LOT 89, SUGAR HILL STATES,ACCORDING TO THE MAP ORPLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED INPLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 161, PUBLICRECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY,FLORIDA.has been filed against you andyou are required to serve a copyof your written defense, if an, to iton counsel for Plaintiff, whoseaddress is 6409 CongressAvenue, Suite 100, Boca Raton,Florida 33487 on or beforeNovember 22, 2013/(30 daysfrom Date of First Publication ofthis Notice) and file the originalwith the clerk of this court eitherbefore service on Plaintiff'sattorney or immediatelythereafter; otherwise a defaultwill be entered against you forthe relief demanded in thecomplaint or petition filed herein.WITNESS my hand and the seal of

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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.

Classifieds WorkCall 584-5513

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Florida Forest FestivalSaturday, Oct. 26, 2013

Forest Capital State Park

Thousands of festival-goers toured Forest Capital State Museum, where demonstrations gave a glimpse of how early settlers survived in the woodlands of North Florida.

A festival favorite, the lumberjacks drew large crowds.

Members of the Taylor County High School JROTC raised the flag during the festival’s opening ceremony.

Just how cold was that water? Dozens of children (along with those young at heart) took part in the Kid’s Lumberjack Camp, trying their hand at log rolling. Although few stayed on for long, that didn’t stop them from trying over and over, laughing and smiling the entire time.

Perry native Betsy Badwater (right) and her band closed out the festival with a rousing set of her unique mix of roots and blues.

“The Voice” alum Casey Weston returned to the stage she first performed on in 2010.

C.S. Holt rounded out the festival’s entertainment. He will return for the Southern Pines Blues & BBQ Festival.

Those who wished to test their mettle had ample choices at the festival, from loader contests to crosscut and chainsaw competitions.

More than 100 vendors were on hand to sell crafts, toys and food.

Continuing to be one of the festival’s fastest-growing events, the Classic Car Show had more than 100 cars on display under the pines from Model A’s to a Dolerean.

Around 46 forestry queens representing Taylor County, Florida, Georgia and the United States were on hand, helping to serve fish at the World’s Largest Free Fish Fry and even trying out the cross-cut saw competition.

this Court at Taylor County,Florida, this 9 day of Oct., 2013.CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTBY: Marti LeeDeputy ClerkROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, ANDSCHNEID, PLATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF6409 CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE100BOCA RATON, FL 3348710/23, 10/30

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAXDEEDNOTICE 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 boundarysaid 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

IN THE COUNTY COURT, THIRDJUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY,FLORIDACASE NO. 62-2013-CC-11500A-01JAMES E. MULLINSPlaintiff,LARRY M. AYLORIN REF: 1991 TOYOTA PICKUPVIN# JT4VN13D5N5073774NOTICE OF ACTIONNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT APETITION TO DETERMINEOWNERSHIP OF A MOTORVEHICLE DESCRIBED AS1991 TOYOTA PICK UP, VIN #JT4VN13D5N5073774, HAS BEEN FILED AND YOUAREREQUIRED TO SERVE A COPY OFYOUR WRITTEN OBJECTION, IFANY ON JAMES E. MULLIN, 19505S JODY MORGAN GR, PERRY, FL32348 WHO IS THE PETTIONER, ONOR BEFORE NOVEMBER 4, 2013,AND FILE THE ORIGNAL WITH THECLERK OF THE COURT EITHERBEFORE SERVICE ON THEPETITIONER OR IMMEDIATELYTHEREAFTER; OTHERWISE , ADEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED FORTHE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THEPETITION.WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OFTHIS COURT ON THE 4TH DAY OFOCTOBER , 2013 AT TAYLORCOUNTY, FLORIDACLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTBY: SALENA FORDDEPUTY CLERK10/9,10/16,10/23,10/30

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN ANDFOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO. 13-433-CAFARM CREDIT OF NORTHWESTFLORIDA, ACA, Planitiff,vs.JOHN D JOHNSON, JR., a/k/aJOHND. JOHNSON, LINDA S. JOHNSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENTOF THE TREASURY - INTERNALREVENUE SERVICE, UNKNOWNTENANT(S) LOT 5 AND UNKNOWN

TENANT(S) LOT 12,Defendants._____________________/NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TOCHAPTER 45NOTCE is given pursuant to aFinal Judgment of Foreclosuredated October 23, 2013, in CaseNo. 13-433 CA of the CircuitCourt of the Third Judicial Circuit,in and for Taylor County, Florida,in which Farm Credit ofNorthwest Florida, ACA is thePlaintiff and John D. Johnson, Jr.,a/k/a John D. Johnson, Linda S.Johnson, United StatesDepartment of the Treasury -Internal Revenue Service,Unknown Tenant(s) Lot 5 andUnknown Tenant(s) Lot 12, arethe Defendants, I will sell to thehighest and best bidder for cashat the Front Door of the TaylorCounty Courthouse, 108 NorthJefferson Street, Perry, Florida at11:00 a.m. on November 26,2013, the property set forth in theFinal Judgment of Foreclosureand more particularly describedas follows:LOT 5COMMENCE AT A ROD AND CAPMARKING THE SOUTHEASTCORNER OF THE SOUTHWESTQUARTER OF SECTION 26,TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4EAST, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA;THENCE RUN ALONG THESOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OFSAID SECTION 26 NORTH 89DEGREES 18 MINUTES 32SECONDS EAST 2428.98 FEET TO AROD AND CAP; THENCE LEAVINGSAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINERUN NORTH 03 DEGREES 29MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST1107.27 FEET TO A ROD AND CAP;THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59MINUTES 03 SECONDS EAST 712.54FEET TO A ROD AND CAP LYINGON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAYLINE OF COUNTY ROAD NUMBER14 COMMONLY KNOWN ASECOFINA RIVER ROAD; THENCERUN ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAYLINE NORTH 03 DEGREES 29MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 93.67FEET TO A ROD AND CAP LYINGON THE INTERSECTION OF SAIDRIGHT OF WAY LINE WITH THESOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OFA 30 FOOT WIDE ROADWAYEASEMENT, SAID POINT LYING IN ACURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING ARADIUS OF 680.24 FEET, SAID

POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OFBEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAIDPOINT OF BEGINNING ANDLEAVING SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OFWAY LINE RUN ALONG SAIDSOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINENORTHWESTERLY FOR 301.60 FEET,THRU A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 25DEGREES 24 MINUTES 12SECONDS, CHORD OF SAID ARCBEING NORTH 69 DEGREES 53MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST299.13 FEET TO A ROD AND CAPMARKING THE POINT OFCOMPOUND CURVE TO THERIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF1583.06 FEET; THENCENORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAIDCURVE AND SAID SOUTHERLYRIGHT OF WAY LINE FOR 277.66FEET, THRU A CENTRAL ANGLE OF10 DEGEES 02 MINUTES 58SECONDS, CHORD OF SAID ARCBEING NORTH 52 DEGREES 10MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST277.31 FEET TO A ROD AND CAPMARKING THE POINT OFCOMPOUND CURVE TO THERIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF1048.41; THENCE NORTHWESTERLYALONG SAID CURVE AND SAIDSOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINEFOR 351.81 FEET, THRU A CENTRALANGLE OF 19 DEGREES 13MINUTES 35 SECONDS, CHORDOF SAID ARC BEING NORTH 37DEGREES 31 MINUTES 47SECONDS WEST 350.16 FEET TO AROD AND CAP; THENCECONTINUE ALONG SAIDSOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE ASFOLLOWS: NORTH 27 DEGREES 54MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST265.77 FEET TO A ROD AND CAPMARKING THE POINT OF CURVETO TO THE RIGHT HAVING ARADIUS OF 605.51 FEET; THENCENORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAIDCURVE FOR 165.00 FEET, THRU ACENTRAL ANGLE OF 15 DEGREES36 MINUTES 48 SECONDS, CHORDOF SAID ARC BEING BEINGNORTH 20 DEGRES 06 MINUTES 35SECONDS WEST 164.49 FEET TO AROD AND CAP; THENCE NORTH12 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 11SECONDS EAST 57.98 FEET TO AROD AND CAP; THENCE LEAVINGSAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAYRUN NORTH 80 DEGREES 00MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 849.58FEET TO A ROD AND CAP LYINGON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAYLINE OF SAID COUNTY ROADNUMBER 14; THENCE RUN ALONG

SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH03 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 46SECONDS EAST 1130.94 FEET TOTHE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAIDABOVE DESCRIBED LANDS LYINGWITHIN SECTIONS 25 & 26,TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4EAST, TAYLOR COUNTY FLORIDA,CONTAINING 15.08 ACRES, MOREOR LESS.ANDLOT 12BEGIN AT A ROD AND CAPMARKING THE SOUTHWESTCORNER OF THE SOUTHEASTQUARTER OF SECTION 26,TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4EAST, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA,THENCE FROM SAID POINT OFBEGINNING RUN ALONG THESOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OFSAID SECTION 26 NORTH 89 DEGREES18 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST2428.98 FEET TO A ROD AND CAP;THENCE LEAVING SAIDSOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE RUNNORTH 03 DEGREES 29 MINUTES46 SECONDS WEST 1107.27 FEETTO A ROD AND CAP; THENCESOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 03SECONDS EAST 712.54 FEET TO AROD AND CAP LYING ON THEWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OFCOUNTY ROAD NUMBER 14COMMONLY KNOWN ASECOFINA RIVER ROAD; THENCERUN ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAYLINE NORTH 03 DEGREES 29MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 93.67FEET TO A ROD AND CAP LYINGON THE INTERSECTION OF SAIDRIGHT OF WAY LINE WITH THESOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OFA 30 FOOT WIDE ROADWAYEASEMENT SAID POINT LYING IN ACURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING ARADIUS OF 680.24 FEET; THENCELEAVING SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OFWAY LINE RUN ALONG SAIDSOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINENORTHWESTERLY FOR 301.60 FEET,THRU A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 25DEGREES 24 MINUTES 12SECONDS, CHORD OF SAID ARCBEING NORTH 69 DEGREES 53MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST299.13 FEET TO A ROD AND CAPMARKING THE POINT OFCOMPOUND CURVE TO THERIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF1583.06 FEET; THENCENORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAIDCURVE AND SAID SOUTHERLYRIGHT OF WAY LINE 277.66 FEET,

THRU A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 10DEGREES 02 MINUTES 58SECONDS, CHORD OF SAID ARCBEING NORTH 52 DEGREES 10MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST277.31 FEET TO A ROD AND CAPMARKING THE POINT OFCOMPOUND CURVE TO THERIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF1048.41, THENCE NORTHWESTERLYALONG SAID CURVE AND SAIDSOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINEFOR 351.81 FEET, THRU A CENTRALANGLE OF 19 DEGEES 13 MINUTES35 SECONDS, CHORD OF SAIDARC BEING NORTH 37 DEGREES31 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST350.16 FEET TO A ROD AND CAP;THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAIDSOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE ASFOLLOWS: NORTH 27 DEGREES 54MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST265.77 FEET TO A ROD AND CAPMARKING THE POINT OF CURVETO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUSOF 605.51 FEET; THENCENORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAIDCURVE FOR 165.00 FEET, THRU ACENTRAL ANGLE OF 15 DEGREES36 MINUTES 48 SECONDS, CHORDOF SAID ARC BEING NORTH 20DEGREES 06 MINUTES 35SECONDS WEST 164.49 FEET TO AROD AND CAP; THENCE NORTH12 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 11SECONDS EAST 57.98 FEET TO AROD AND CAP; THENCE LEAVINGSAID RIGHT OF WAY RUN SOUTH80 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00SECONDS WEST 898.88 FEET TO AROD AND CAP; THENCE SOUTH31 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 42SECONDS WEST 2430.38 FEET TOTHE POINT OF BEGINNING,CONTAINING 87.56 ACRES, MOREOR LESS.Any person claiming an interestin the surplus from the sale, if any,other than the property owner asof the date of the lis pendens,must file a claim within sixtY (60)days after the sale.Dated: Ocotber 23, 2013.ANNIE MAE MURPHYClerk of the Circuit CourtBy: Marti LeeDeputy ClerkMichael P. BistGardner, Bist, Wiener, Wadsworth,Bowden, Bush, Dee, LaVia & Wright, P.A.1300 Thomaswood DriveTallahassee, Florida 3230810/30, 11/06

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‘Dogs gain 306 yards of offense against Lincoln

final score 41-14 after Grant Parker’s point after try.

Lincoln finished with 362 yards of total offense, compared to 306 for Taylor County. The Trojans went exclusively to the ground in the second half, attempting only one second-half pass, while running 22 times for 199 yards in the final two quarters to finish with 35 carries for 260 yards (7.4 yards per carry).

The Bulldogs threw for 178 yards and ran for 128 yards, but were hurt by two turnovers and 13 penalties

for 110 yards. Wentworth finished the

night completing 10 of 19 passes for 178 yards and 2 touchdowns passing.

Moral Stephens led the receiving corps with 4 catches for 98 yards and 1 TD. Jalen Oliver had 3 catches for 19 yards, Chance Rodgers caught 2 passes for 29 yards and Terry Edmonds had a 32-yard TD catch.

In his first-ever varsity action at running back, Jordan White finished with 16 carries for 78 yards. Art Nelson had 11 carries for 57 yards, while Jermaine Watkins had 2 runs for 4 yards. Rodgers carried once

for 4 yards, Darrell Cook had a single carry for 1 yard and Wentworth scrambled three times for 17 yards, but was sacked 5 times for minus 33 yards.

Justin Cruse (4 solo, 3 tackles for loss) and Jermaine Watkins (4 solo, 1 pass break-up) led the Bulldog defense, followed by Jamar McNeal (3 solo, 1 assist), Luke Kallschmidt (3 solo, 1 assist, 3 QB hurries), Javolis McNeal (2 solo, 1 assist), Davonta Fudge (2 solo, 1 assist, tackle for loss, 2 QB hurries), Johnny Anderson (2 solo), Shawn Burney (2 solo, 2 tackles for loss), Evan Grambling

(2 solo, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack), Moral Stephens (1 solo), Mitch Stephens (1 solo, 1 pass break-up), Jordan White (1 solo) and Tanner Hammock (1 solo). DeShaun Knight had a fumble recovery.

“We scheduled this

game for a reason. After dominating two opponents in back-to-back wins the last two weeks, we played down to their level a little bit,” Smith told his team after the game. “This game means nothing in the overall big picture, but we needed

to elevate our game before taking on Fort White. Pressure can bust pipes or make a diamond. Next week we are playing for a district title, and the speed and skill level we faced tonight is going to help us in that game.”

BULLDOGSContinued from page 8

third place, The Lizah Jane, Susanna, Hannah Claire and Anna Leah Curry.

• Most Humorous: first place, Shiver Me Timbers,

Destin Brown and Brayline Murphy; second place, Parrot Wagon, Chandler and Harrison Dubose, and Maddox Cruce; and third place, The Cranky Minnows, Kayleen and Liam Hill.

• Best Pirate Costume: first place, Ashton’s Ship, Ashton Sheffield; second place, Timber’s Revenge, Jeremiah French; and third place, Georgia’s Ship, Georgia Raye Miller.

SET SAILContinued from page 10

Who had the ‘best’ pirate costume?

Letters to the Editor‘Is this the year of phasing out the only festival in this town?’

it off for our own families’ parking. Many times the Springtime Tallahassee float parked nearby and their energy was and is contagious.

Every year, the bands practiced as they gathered early on parade day. Some so loud they woke us up. The floats surrounded our house and down all the side streets all the way to the cemetery. We knew the beautiful horses

would finalize the parade-- immediately followed by the city pooper scoopers. (Never see those in the Rose Parade at Pasadena, Calif.)

We were always excited and pleased with the parades. Then something happened.

The bands dwindled to the local junior and senior high school bands and the large floats disappeared. The parade became smaller. The crowds dwindled.

The large banners disappeared, the excuse being “can’t put across

public highway” yet other cities and towns continued to do so. The small banners appeared. But this year, even they did not exist. Next year maybe only the carnival will be left to remind us of “what use to be.”

My question then must be: “When will the festival cease to exist?

“Is this the year of downsizing and phasing out the only festival/celebration event in this town?”

Pat Cook

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It’s a party!Parrotheads in Perry-dise members and the Taylor County Middle School Band kept one another

company while awaiting their turns in the 58th annual Florida Forest Festival King Tree Parade Saturday. They passed the nearly two-hour-wait by dancing to Jimmy Buffett tunes, playing Limbo and cheering on participants as they rolled by. Local Parrotheads will keep the party rolling with a special “5th Wednesday” social/meeting (Wednesday) at Old Mexico Restaurant. All members and interested persons are invited to attend. Local singer/songwriter Taylor Chaffin will be performing a set at the gathering, which starts at 7 p.m.