THE RIDE FOR A CURE last weekend in Paxton, sponsored by WCSO, featured a hotly contested pro barrel racing competition where local cowgirls tested their mettle and horsemanship against the clock. (Photo by Reid Tucker) THE 2011-2012 WALTON HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS will be hosting a “Seeing Red” Tailgate party for the military on Sept. 2. (Photo from Teresa Chambless-Bogart) CANDIDATES ON THE LINE, qualifying for the firearms requirements for certification as auxiliary lawmen with WCSO. SOUTH WALTON Fire District Chief Rick Talbert addresses citizens at the fire district's Aug. 17 budget workshop. DON WHITE enjoys his DeFuniak Herald outside the Alamo in his home town of San Antonio, Texas. Don graduated from Walton High School in 1966 and was recently in town for the June 10-11 combined 1965-1967 class reunion. He is interested in keeping up with the political exploits of his 1965 classmate Kermit Wright and looks forward to returning for many more reunions. Go Braves!