War Eagles The Wakulla Senior Prom dominate See Page 14A Jefferson County, 33-14 See Page 9A news Published Weekly, Our 116th Year, 40th Issue Thursday, October 6, 2011 Two Sections Read Daily Serving Wakulla County For More Than A Century 75 Cents smoke and fire Wildwood has a new owner Th e troubled golf course and inn in Medart is sold to Reagan Hobbs, majority owner of The Golf Club at Summerbrooke By JENNIFER JENSEN [email protected]
As of Sept. 22, Wildwood Golf Course and Inn has a new owner who hopes to get the property back on track and make it more ef- Reagan Hobbs fi cient. of both courses. Reagan Hobbs, of Talla- “Golfers in Tallahassee hassee, purchased the inn are looking for options with and golf course and wants their golf membership and to transform the golf course this will be the only golf into a place where people in course membership that the county gather and call will allow you to play more home, whether they golf than one course for your or not. membership,” Hobbs said. “I want to turn it into the Hobbs said this idea is people’s place,” Hobbs said popular in many larger cit- of his vision. ies, but something that Hobbs has 16 years of hasn’t been seen in Leon real estate experience and and Wakulla counties. has been the majority owner He said after speaking of The Golf Club at Sum- with members of Summer- merbrooke in Tallahassee brooke, many said they have since 2003. never played at Wildwood “I’ve always had a pas- and many have also never sion for golf,” Hobbs said. been to Wakulla County. His idea is to combine “They don’t know what’s the two golf clubs and let offered,” Hobbs said. members play and be a part Continued on Page 3A
PHOTOS BY HERB DONALDSON/Special to The News Rezoning of 20 Wakulla Station Firefi ghter David Reeves offers a tempting glimpse of the station’s pulled pork. Firefi ghters hold their annual barbecue fundraiser commercial lots on Saturday in Hudson Park weighed by board By HERB DONALDSON Special to The News The owners believe Inc. owns 17 of the lots and the Oleta Lawhon Family Where there’s smoke, there’s rezoning the Trust owns three, which bound to be fi re. Crawfordville lots to are lots of the Commodore And if you found yourself in Hud- residential will help Commons Subdivision that son Park this past Saturday, there was platted in 2002. was also the tangy sting of barbecue them sell; some county The current zoning al- sauce fl oating on the wind. commissioners question lows for retail, commercial The ribs, pulled pork, chicken whether the rezoning offi ces and restaurants. The and side-dishes at this year’s Smoke would undermine the request is to change it from and Fire Barbecue Competition C-2 to RSU-1 which allows Fundraiser were not up for discus- Town Plan for residential density of sion. By JENNIFER JENSEN two dwelling units per acre Simply put, they were there to [email protected] and single family and mo- be devoured. bile homes. Smoke and Fire hosted its second Twenty lots located di- The Wakulla County annual cook-off competition as a rectly behind Ace Hardware Commission heard this re- charity benefi t for the Camp Amigo have been sitting vacant quest at its Oct. 3 meeting. Children’s Burn Camp, and Richard for almost 10 years without Prior to coming before the Rhea Scholarship Fund. being developed and the commission, the planning The event, attended by Wakulla owners feel if the zoning commission voted unani- residents, fi rst responders from our was changed from com- mously to recommend de- area, Quincy, Havanna, Tallahassee mercial to residential, those nial of the rezoning. Memorial Hospital, among oth- lots would sell and be de- County Planner Melissa ers, is the partnering result of the veloped. Corbett said the county has Wakulla County Volunteer/Paid Fire The owners are TFB Hold- had many written responses Department, and Wakulla County ings Inc. and Beth Taff as and phone calls against the Sheriff’s Department. Trustee of the Oleta Lawhon rezoning. The smiling face of Faye Russell as she serves people at the fundraiser. Continued on Page 2A Family Trust. TFB Holdings Continued on Page 3A Inside David Edwards takes over as administrator This Week Nearly a year after the resignation of Ben ‘I’m glad to be here,’ he tells the board at his Public Notices ...... Page 3A Pingree, and after a long back-and-forth fi rst meeting as administrator. ‘We’ve got a Comment & Opinion ....Page 4A hiring process, Edwards is at the helm of lot of work to do. I’m ready.’ Church...... Page 5A county government how the county can be more effi cient, but is in Community...... Page 6A By JENNIFER JENSEN the process of evaluating the way it does busi- [email protected] School...... Page 7A ness. Then he plans to present ideas once each area has been looked at. Sports ...... Pages 8, 9A After almost a year-long process, the new “Right now, I don’t have any preconceived In The Huddle ...... Page 10A county administrator has fi nally taken over the notions,” Edwards said. reins. Outdoors ...... Page 11A Edwards was elected to the Sopchoppy City County Administrator David Edwards started Commission in 2009 and stepped down from Water Ways...... Page 12A on Oct. 3 taking the position previously held by that role prior to taking his new post because Sheriff’s Report ...... Page 13A Benjamin Pingree. Assistant County Administra- of possible confl ict. He is known for being very tor Tim Barden served as interim county adminis- Business ...... Page 1B outspoken and opinionated as a commissioner, trator after Pingree resigned on Nov. 30, 2010. as well as someone who asks a lot of questions. Week in Wakulla ...... Page 2B Edwards was welcomed aboard by the County Because of these characteristics, there has been a Classifi eds ...... Page 7B Commission at its Oct. 3 meeting where Ed- lot of gossip circulating that Edwards planned to wards was no longer seated in the audience but Legal Notices ...... Page 8B shake things up within the county, eliminating at the table next to County Attorney Heather departments and employees. Encinosa. Edwards said he has no plans to do that be- “I will do my best to keep the county at the cause it wouldn’t be fair to come in and change JENNIFER JENSEN quality and livelihood it is now,” Edwards said. everything without knowing how things are Edwards said he is looking forward to serving, New country administrator David Edwards. being done fi rst. as well as the challenge ahead. trol within the county administration. He added that the county has a good qual- “I’m glad to be here,” Edwards said. “We’ve “And fl ush out some effi ciencies,” Edwards ity staff and he is looking forward to working got a lot of work to do. I’m ready.” said. with them. Edwards said he plans to institute better con- He said he doesn’t have any specifi c ideas of Continued on Page 3A Page 2A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, October 6, 2011 www.thewakullanews.com Smoke and Fire: Firefi ghters hold annual barbecue fundraiser
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“We started this event for Camp Amigo,” says Bill Russell, president of the Wakulla Firefighters As- sociation. “It gives the kids a chance to go to Cape San Blas for a week. It’s a place where they can feel free to be themselves. Firefi ghters do all the cooking and ev- erybody has a great time.” Some years ago, Talla- hassee Firefi ghters would attend camps offered by the Wakulla County Judge Jill Walker and the Rev. Jeff McFalls Southeast Burn Foundation of Medart Assembly of God were two of the judges who in Florida. One of those sampled the barbecue cooked by the fi refi ghters. fi refi ghters, Rusty Roberts, felt the need to develop a and can see a lot of what’s counties that are a part of similar camp for the North going on, in case we need our service area. Sometimes Florida area, with a result to send out and alert depu- we have fi re departments of a few Tallahassee Fire- ties or other enforcement that also provide ambulance fighters conducting their to what’s happening. Buck service for a whole county. fi rst camp in 2001, on Cape – being a horse – can part a “Our unit is based in San Blas. crowd pretty quick.” Quincy,” he says, “but we Sometime later, their Sheila Johnson, above, of Some of that crowd stood serve all counties surround- Children’s Burn Camp of the Wakulla County Sheriff’s close to the air-transport ing Leon and Gadsden. I ap- North Florida would be- Offi ce Mounted Posse Unit helicopter where Kathy Ho- ply my skills as a pilot and come a non-profit. Camp on her horse, ‘Buck.” Two gan and Don Spells kindly use them to serve and save Amigo is a result of these ef- volunteers, Jimmie Doyle answered questions and the lives of people in need. forts, and offers young lives and Harriet Rich, left, enjoy demonstrated equipment. I’ve been fl ying helicopters a way to move beyond their the fundraiser. “We supply air medical for over 34 years, and doing physical and emotional transport for surrounding this provides a great deal of scars into an environment counties,” says Kathy. “I’m gratifi cation.” the Wakulla County Sher- that builds a network of very blessed to save lives, Jimmie Doyle and Har- iff’s Offi ce Mounted Posse support among their peers to do what I love and love riet Rich are members of Unit. They have 12 mem- with similar issues. Private what I do. Even in grade the Appalachee Bay Fire bers, led by Capt. Harris donations fund the camp, school I would use ace- Department Auxiliary. Both Johnson. She and her horse, and the participants stay bandages on my dog. I’ve women have been elected “Buck,” work the parades, free of charge. always been fascinated by volunteer of the year at help with crowd control “We also do this event,” healing, I guess it’s just different times for their and assist search and rescue continues Russell, “to sup- translated into this.” efforts. lives they touch on a daily the world to be around the missions. port the Richard Rhea Schol- “As the pilot,” says Don “We build fundraisers basis. people we serve, and to love “I love law enforcement,” arship Fund. We look to Spells, “My job is to take the and help make money to “In 2005 our house the place where we live.” says Sheila, “I come from a fi nd that young person who medical crew to wherever support them,” says Doyle. burned down,” says Craw- Others have contributed military and law enforce- wants to become a certifi ed they need to go. We work “We don’t always make fordville resident, Alice Wil- to the safety and wellbeing ment family. When we use EMT or fi refi ghter and offer closely with fi re and ambu- enough to buy their equip- liams. “We were at the hos- of Wakulla for what some our horses, we have the them a scholarship towards lance departments in the ment, but all the same, we pital dealing with another would consider a small advantage of being up high those efforts.” do our part so they can do emergency and nowhere lifetime. On Jan. 24, 2009, Fire theirs.” near Wakulla when it hap- “I’ve been in it for 34 Capt. Richard Rhea, 60, Rich adds, “I’m here to pened. But the fi re depart- years, so for me, it’s been slipped on wet grass and make sure the people know ment was right there at our my life,” says Bruce Ashley fell onto a live powerline that they should support house when we didn’t even of the sheriff’s department. that had come down at the these men of the fi re depart- know what was going on. “Most people you talk to scene of a car crash. Capt. ment because most of them It’s a blessing from God to in this profession, they’re Rhea was the only fi refi ght- are volunteers. These men have such wonderful people dedicated to the work and er to die in the line of duty save lives.” in Wakulla County to help helping people. That’s why in Wakulla in 35 years. “I’ve been a fi refi ghter when people are in need.” they do it. We fully believe The barbecue fundraiser, about 14 years,” says An- “I’ve been a fi refi ghter in partnering with the com- under the guise of food drew Aries, “every time we for seven years,” says David munity. We’re all partners in and fun, gave the public a go out there we get good Reeves, of Wakulla Station. keeping each other safe.” chance to thank fi refi ght- feedback (from the commu- “It’s the greatest feeling in Sheila Johnson is with ers for their work and the nity). Sometimes it’s hard on my family, you know, the time you spend away. But my wife has been good enough to understand. She lets me do it because she knows that I love it.” “I love hearing that tone 19811981 go off and haulin’ tail to the call,” says Jeff Cybulski, a WakullaWakulla HighHigh SchoolSchool captain with the Apalachee Bay department. “I’ve been doing this going on six years, and my family gets nervous about the calls I Pilot Don Spells relaxes next his medical helicopter. go on, but they generally approve and like to know MILLENDER ACCOUNTING & I’m out there serving. 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HALF-TIME RECOGNITION THURSDAYS $3.00 DOZ OYSTERS Game time 7:30 ALL YOU CAN EAT SHRIMP $12.95 BABY BACK RIBS $9.95 THURSDAYS Friday, October 28 DOMESTIC at the Wakulla High School Stadium 713-0014 BEER 99 Rock Landing Road $1.50 For more information contact Summer HOurs: WHS Athletic Director Mike Smith Open Thursday, Sunday, WELLS & Monday 11 A.M. - 9 P.M. $2 Friday & Saturday 850-926-7125 11 A.M. - 10 P.M. www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, October 6, 2011 – Page 3A Rezoning of 20 commercial lots is weighed by board Continued from Page 1A were changed to residen- town plan is to encourage already taken place. tial, they could be sold, she traffi c off Highway 319 and County Attorney Heather Corbett added that the said. establish grid systems. Encinosa said if the county proposed RSU-1 zoning dis- Maxie Lawhon said the “It all works together,” wants to require that of the trict is consistent with the lots are not desirable to Brock said. developer, she would like to Comprehensive Plan’s Fu- businesses because they Commissioner Jerry explore it further and fi gure ture Land Use Map designa- are located on a back street Moore said the only way out how to make it legally tion and some surrounding and not on Crawfordville there will be “a walkable, binding. Since it was already parcels. Highway. talkable community” here platted, there is no real way She added that 17 of the “It has not sold,” Maxie in Crawfordville is if cars are to enforce it, she said. She lots meet the minimum lot Lawhon said. “It has not and taken away from people. recommended the commis- size requirements for the will not.” He added that there is sion table the item. proposed zone, except for Those against the rezon- no demand for those lots Encinosa said she would lots 18 through 20. ing wondered if the residen- because they are located like to get everyone on the However, she pointed out tial lots will cause trouble behind businesses, off Hwy. same page and come to an that those lots could apply for the businesses that are 319, so they lose visibility. agreement then bring the for a variance. already located around the “You couldn’t give me item back to the board. Corbett also wanted to area. those lots,” Moore said. Maxie Lawhon won- make the commission aware Walter Roberts, who owns Commissioner Randy dered why the commission that the west side of the area Ace Hardware, said people Merritt said he agrees with couldn’t vote for the rezon- is designated as Town Cen- might complain because of developing a grid system, ing with the stipulation ter 1 under the Crawfordville noise and lights from the but those lots are located in of the buffer included and Town Plan that allows for 15 current businesses. a cul-de-sac. then everyone could work units per acre of residential “A house backed up to a “It doesn’t go anywhere,” out the details without hav- density and a fl oor area ratio business, I just don’t think it Merritt said. ing to come back before the of .75 for non-residential would work,” Roberts said. He suggested the county commission. uses. The east side is des- Attorney Mary Ellen Da- SOURCE: Wakulla Planning Department require the developer to put Artz said if the attorney ignated as an area for high vis, who represents Bush The Crawfordville lots being consideration for rezoning. in a buffer between the com- was recommending to table density residential. Fire Services Inc., who owns mercial and residential lots, the item, she would like to If rezoned, the plan is to the property leased by the Crawfordville town center,” is approved and the bound- as well as a privacy fence. follow her advice. have single family detached USDA Forest Service, said Davis said. aries of Crawfordville have Commissioner Mike Moore said, “It’s not al- homes ranging from 1,200 to her client could possibly lose Commissioner Lynn Artz been drawn, it’s time for Stewart agreed with Merritt ways necessary to have the 2,000 square feet, according that lease because the forest agreed and said, “It’s criti- the next step of creating and said those commercial attorney draw the plans.” to agent Daron Bridges. service may not want to be cal to our future economic incentives to get businesses lots are in a residential Ultimately, the commis- “This is a great location surrounded by homes. development.” to develop in downtown area. sion voted unanimously to for homes,” Bridges said. Davis added that is no She added that the lo- Crawfordville, she said. Corbett said the problem table the item. Oleta Lawhon said she more need for residential de- cation in question is per- “This is not the time to with making the developer “These are the things that hasn’t been able to do any- velopment and the change fect for multi-use, having backtrack,” Artz said. “This is install a buffer is that those get us in the most trouble,” thing with her three lots would be inconsistent with businesses downstairs and what this would be doing.” types of requirements hap- Stewart said. because no one wants them. the town plan. homes upstairs. Commissioner Alan Brock pen during the separation of Her realtor said if the lots “We worked hard on that Now that the town plan agreed and said a goal of the lots, or platting, which has
president of development the vice president of devel- for Bluegreen Communities opment operations for Bald David Edwards takes over as administrator in Atlanta, Ga., from 1997 Head Island Limited in Bald Continued from Page 1A county employee, Bobby Commission correctly. He for both and spoke of his to 2008. He also worked Head Island, N.C. Roddenberry with the Parks did not list all his debts struggle with the decision, as vice president of com- Edwards attended South- He said he also wants to and Recreation Department, and liabilities. There were stating that he felt Edwards munity development for St. West Georgia Technical Col- develop a long range plan the county changed its or- also some issues with the was the best choice, but Joe Company in Bay County. lege from 1979 to 1981. for the county and imple- ganizational chart to have Internal Revenue Service had hoped for a consensus From 1982 to 1997, he was ment better programs today Roddenberry report to the revealed on his background within the commission. The that will benefi t the county assistant county adminis- check. option to hire Edwards was in the future. trator instead of the county At a previous meeting, brought up a second time Edwards said one thing administrator. Edwards said not filling and this time Brock voted that will change is com- Edwards was chosen as out the form properly was in favor of Edwards taking munications among depart- the new administrator over a mistake, but he was told over as county administra- PUBLIC NOTICES ments, the commission, the Wakulla County resident he would get a full disclo- tor. For our readers’ convenience, The Wakulla News will provide this Public Notice Section in our A-section for all other constitutional offi ces Pam Portwood. After more sure packet the following Following that meet- Public Notices not published in the Legal Notice section of the newspaper. and the public. than 75 applications were year. As far as the IRS issue, ing, Stewart negotiated “We’re going to change submitted, they were the Edwards said the economy the employment contract the way we communicate,” last two standing. collapsed and that he was with Edwards and said he Edwards said. On June 21, the county in the process of resolving would continue to work He said he has an open commission voted 3 to 2, those issues. with him. door policy. with Commissioners Lynn Prior to the vote to hire Edwards lives in Sop- “I’m here for the citizens,” Artz and Mike Stewart op- Edwards, the county had choppy. His former position Edwards said. “They are the posing, to hire Edwards. decided to start the process was as project manager for one’s paying my salary.” Artz stated several times over. Commissioner Alan Allen’s Excavation. Prior A small couple of things that she felt Edwards lacked Brock was the deciding vote to that, Edwards was vice have already changed within the experience needed for the county administration the job, especially when the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING because of Edwards’ family county is at a crucial time The Wakulla County Code Enforcement Board will hold a ties to two county employ- fi nancially. She wanted the 7KH:DNXOOD1HZV Public Hearing on October 12, 2011, at 5:30pm ees. His wife, Lara Beck county to expand its search in the Commission Chambers, 29 Arran Rd., Crawfordville, FL 32327. Edwards, was the assistant and fi nd the best possible :HHNO\ Interested parties are invited to attend and participate. to the county administra- candidate. 7KH:DNXOOD1HZV 7DPPLH%DUILHOG Any handicapped, visually or hearing impaired person or any non-English 32%R[ speaking person needing special assistance should contact the tor. She resigned last week. Stewart voted against Ed- &UDZIRUGYLOOH)/:$.8//$ Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners’ Office Encinosa said in a previous wards because of questions &LWUXV3XEOLVKLQJ,QF at (850) 926-0919 or TDD (850) 926-1201. 10HDGRZFUHVW%OYG meeting that Lara Edwards he said he asked Edwards &U\VWDO5LYHU)/ If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or would no longer be able to regarding fi nancial disclo- commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he *HUDUG0XOOLJDQ or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she hold that position because sure, that he said Edwards 10HDGRZFUHVW%OYG may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which she cannot fall under the su- did not answer truthfully. &U\VWDO5LYHU)/ record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be :LOOLDP6QRZGHQ(GLWRU based. OCTOBER 6, 2011 pervision of her husband. Edwards did not fi ll out the 32%R[ &UDZIRUGYLOOH)/ Because of Edwards’ re- financial disclosure form 7DPPLH%DUILHOG*HQHUDO0DQDJHU lationship with another to run for Sopchoppy City 32%R[ &UDZIRUGYLOOH)/ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING /DQGPDUN&RPPXQLW\1HZVSDSHUV//&32%R[ Wildwood has new owner )ORULGD1HZVSDSHUV//&ZKRVHVROHVWRFNKROGHULV 6KHOE\YLOOH.< Continued from Page 1A the other parties interested The Wakulla County Board of in purchasing the property “I love the area and the planned to bring in their County Commissioners will hold a people are just fantastic,” own employees and man- Public Hearing on ; he said. agement fi rm, which he said October 17, 2011 at 5:00p.m. Hobbs said they are cur- concerned him. rently working out the de- “They don’t see the big in the Commission Chambers, tails of how to combine both picture,” Hobbs said. 29 Arran Rd., Crawfordville, FL 32327 golf courses. Hobbs said he thinks he Along with the golf course, will be able to get Wildwood to Consider: the inn was also included in back on track, but will need the purchase. When asked the help and support of the 6CDG9>C6C8:D;I=:7D6G9D;8DJCIN8DBB>H" if Hobbs planned to keep or entire community. H>DC:GH D; L6@JAA6 8DJCIN! ;ADG>96! 6B:C9" sell the inn, he said he was “Even if you’re not a golf- >C< H:8I>DC +#%)(! L6@JAA6 8DJCIN 8D9: D; evaluating all options, but er, you can support Wild- 7KH:DNXOOD1HZV DG9>C6C8:H! E:GI6>C>C< ID JCA6L;JA 68IH >C that his main focus was on wood Golf,” Hobbs said. 7>G9 H6C8IJ6G>:H0 6B:C9>C< H:8I>DC &*#%(.! the golf course. Such as visiting the res- However, Hobbs’ family taurant, at a golf tournament L6@JAA6 8DJCIN 8D9: E:GI6>C>C< ID :B:G<:C" owns the Cabot Lodge in fundraiser, meeting, corpo- 8N B6C6<:B:CI 68I>K>I>:H0 6B:C9>C< H:8I>DC Tallahassee so he has hotel rate getaway, etc., he said. '%%&!L6@JAA68DJCIN8D9:E:GI6>C>C<ID9>H" experience as well. The golf club and inn was 8=6G<>C<;>G:6GBHDG7DLH06B:C9>C<H:8I>DC “That’s why it was sort of seized by FDIC as one of the '%%(!L6@JAA68DJCIN8D9:E:GI6>C>C<ID68" a perfect fi t,” Hobbs said. bad loans through Wakulla Hobbs said most of the Bank, which has since been I>K>I>:HEGD=>7>I:9>C6G:6HD;A6@::AA:C9G>K:0 current staff members are taken over by Centennial 6B:C9>C<H:8I>DC'(#%%*L6@JAA68DJCIN8D9: staying on board. Bank. Sheriff David Har- E:GI6>C>C< ID EGD=>7>I:9 68I>K>I>:H >C 8DJCIN “I think it’s critical to uti- vey and partners Joseph E6G@H 6C9 G:8G:6I>DC6A ;68>A>I>:H0 EGDK>9>C< lize the people of Wakulla Barry and Gerald Thompson ;DG >C8DGEDG6I>DC D; G:8>I6AH0 EGDK>9>C< ;DG and employ as many as owned Wildwood prior to fi nancially possible,” Hobbs the bank seizing the prop- 8D9>;>86I>DC0 EGDK>9>C< ;DG H:K:G67>A>IN0 6C9 said. erty. EGDK>9>C<6C:;;:8I>K:96I:# He added that many of A copy of this ordinance shall be available for inspection by the public at 3093 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327. Interested parties may appear at the Public Hearing or submit comments and be heard with respect to the pro- posed ordinance. If a person decides to appeal any decision
made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such pur- pose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record ; of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testi- mony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Any handicapped, visually or hearing impaired person or any non-English speaking person needing special assistance should contact the Wakulla County Board of County Com- FILE PHOTO missioners’ Office at (850) 926-0919 or TDD (850) 926-1201. Signs outside Wildwoood Golf Club last winter. OCTOBER 6, 2011 Page 4A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, October 6, 2011 www.thewakullanews.com Comment & Opinion readers speak out
READERS WRITE: Schools and NAMI partner What am I being charged for in Woodville? Editor, The News: la County proper is through use or need what I’m being to help raise healthy kids Woodville, which is my taxed on? On Aug. 17, I wrote to legal residence. If the county commis- By RITA HANEY And yet young children 5 percent of children and the Wakulla County com- In the letter, I explained sioners want to see for and teens do not only hurt adolescent suffer from de- missioners and Property that my garbage is picked up themselves, I will be more It occurs to me that rais- themselves with behaviors pression. Appraiser about the new weekly by Waste Manage- than happy to set up a ing children today is more such as cutting, they have Raising happy and taxes levied on my property ment on the Leon County meeting. Just give me a call diffi cult than ever. committed suicide. Medica- healthy children takes time in northern Wakulla County. side and that any Fire-EMS at 322-6014. When I was a child, I tion is one component for and it seems the more time I explained to them that my comes from Woodville, less As of yet, I have not heard could roam my neighbor- treating such illnesses as saving devices we have the house, built in 1908 by my than two miles away. one word from anyone. hood playing with friends. bi-polar, depression, anxiety faster time fl ies. grandfather, Jake Miller, and And the Leon County We walked to school, came and any other diagnoses The National Alliance great uncle, Bob Miller, is dump site is only three Daniel C. McGee home for lunch and played that may crop up. for Mental Illness (NAMI) split on the Leon-Wakulla miles away. Woodville outside until the street Like diabetes, mental ill- is both motivated and has line. Why should I be billed lights came on. ness needs to be controlled a strong desire for parents The only access to Wakul- these extra taxes if I do not Sometime either before with behavior changes and and teachers – the front line or after there was homework medication. Support Groups of defense for our children and chores. Life seemed so at large hospitals for diabet- and our future – to receive Property appraiser’s offi ce does a good job much simpler then. ics is common. Counseling information on the signs Editor, The News: helpful. The taxpayers are getting their Now we are bombard- for children diagnosed with and symptoms of mental money’s worth from this offi ce. ed with information 24/7. a mental illness such as de- illness and what resources Recently I needed property record assis- We have round tables and pression, bi-polar disorder and interventions are avail- tance and the Wakulla Property Appraiser’s Mike Carter square tables. We have in- or ADHD should also be able in our community. offi ce was cheerfully and professionally Crawfordville formation, we have facts, we considered. On Oct. 26, Crawford- have everything at the tip ADHD is a common di- ville Elementary School is of our fi ngers. Sometimes agnosis today and there is offering a day of training this information directly a great article stating that targeted at bringing commu- Sheriff Harvey helped a lot of people opposes what we heard ADHD diagnoses often cov- nity resources together with Editor, The News: borhood and going house- life to the people of Wakulla yesterday. er for a more serious illness teachers and parents. to-house for a long time. County and others. Your I started a Goggle search such as major depression. For more information, The rain has not washed He said, I want to be your work will speak for you. (and I love Goggle) to learn This article was written please call 926-1033 (NAMI all your footprints away. sheriff, I’ll do my best – and As I said many times, you the symptoms of mental by a father whose child Wakulla) or principal Tanya Thirty-fi ve years is a very you have done a good job. have never changed. Thirty- illness and my choices for had committed suicide and English 926-0065 ex. 252. long time to serve people. There is an old saying fi ve years is a long time. gathering information were his hope was to stop this Wakulla County has come that behind every good man Good luck to you and endless. tragedy from happening at a long way in those years. is a good woman. Rhonda your family. You are in our As a psychotherapist, I another home. Rita Haney, MSW, LCSW You have done enough good Harvey has been that good prayers. am often concerned regard- The American Academy is a social worker in Craw- work to out-balance that lady. She is an elect lady. ing the use of medicine on of Child and Adolescent fordville. which was not good. Sheriff Harvey helped a Mother Ethel Skipper young children and teens. Psychiatry reports about I remember Sheriff Har- lot of people. He made his- Sopchoppy vey in his first election tory many times. walking through our neigh- You gave your younger Th ank you for standing behind the library Editor, The News: us to be active in our efforts. The legislature Promise Land’s thrift store should do well has cut our budget substantially in recent Editor, The News: God bless Promise Land and all their Thank you, thank you, thank you, years, as it has most government programs, hard working and dedicated people. Wakulla County! and we’re trying to pick up the slack. Promise Land has done a great job with I hope that every one locally will do Because of your generosity, the Friends In March, we will begin our annual mem- their thrift stores. I was so impressed with what they can to provide donated items of the Library was able to raise more than bership drive. Some of you may get letters their hard work. and use our new and established busi- $3,000 during our fi rst silent auction. All of from us. Others will see the membership I’m glad that they utilized the property nesses to keep Wakulla County strong. the money we are able to provide is then forms in the library lobby. on Highway 319. I think they will do very matched by public funds, so we have actu- Please consider joining. There are a well there. Mary Pitts ally provided more than $6,000 toward our number of levels according to your ability Panacea wonderful library services. to contribute. We are also looking for new We had more than 118 businesses and active members. individuals donate items to be auctioned Please contact us if we can answer any off and at least 75 people participated in questions. Tourism and TDC are great for county the bidding. It was really above our expec- Thanks again. Editor, The News: and more citizens were it too. And she will work tations! hired. Then he bought an- here, and another business Since we are budgeted to provide the Sue Belford Tourism and TDC are other home, a second one, will get started and more library with over $20,000 each year (before President, Friends of the Library great for our county. So let’s for rental, and brought some tax dollars to the county the matching funds are calculated), expect [email protected] stop complaining, and start more folks from Tallahas- and more employees will helping. see who were tourists too, be hired, and so on. Let’s use the time we and they loved it, and they The public could have would use writing bad bought weekend retreats showed up at the TDC fo- Support of ‘Smoke and Fire’ is appreciated things about TDC and Pam – vacation homes. rum to complain, but they (Portwood), its director, And then another friend showed up to work, and Editor, The News: Sheriff’s Offi ce. Genieve Jones (Wakulla and start volunteering time of the fi rst tourist bought to provide ideas, and to Ticket sales and food Christian Coalition), Wil- working for the county and another home. And the fi rst make the TDC better and The organizers of the serving was organized by liam Snowden (The Wakul- all its great organizations tourist, now a resident of stronger. Words are cheap; “Smoke and Fire” barbecue the Ochlockonee Bay Fire- la News), Guinn Haskins so we can continue to make the county, volunteered his actions speak louder than competition and charity belles. One volunteer, Jim (Wakulla Area Times) and our county even greater. time to the local fi re depart- words, let’s all volunteer to fundraiser want to thank all Feltgen Riversink VFD, gets Wakulla County Judge Jill I know a tourist who ment and became a board make this county better and of the people that made the special mention because he Walker. These are communi- came to this county in 2001 member and offi cer for that stronger. event a success. brought in so many raffl e ty minded people that gave and loved it so much he fi re department, And thanks to all those Without all of our spon- prizes and donations. up their time to help make came back, and rented a And so on and so on. who do volunteer, it’s a sors, workers and the citi- Air Methods brought in this event a success. home, and bought some That tourist was me. And privilege to work side by zens that came out to eat a med-evac helicopter for The charities will each land, and then built a home, tourists turn visitors into side with you every week great food, we could not display and that was very receive $2,000. The charities and then started a company, regular visitors, and then and month. I am in awe at continue to support our much appreciated. Wakulla are the Richard Rhea Schol- and then hired Wakulla residents and taxpayers, and your commitment to this charities. Urgent Care had a booth arship Fund and Camp Ami- citizens to work at his com- volunteers and business county. It’s one of the rea- The teams in the com- to give free blood pressure go Children’s Burn Camp. pany. owners employing Wakulla sons I never want to leave. petition were Wakulla Sta- and blood sugar checks as a Community support Then he started volun- citizens, and they serve on And thank you, Pam, for all tion VFD, Appalachee Bay community service. for events like this makes teering to serve the county. our boards and in our civic you do! VFD, Medart VFD, Panacea Thank you to our judges: Wakulla County a great And he brought more peo- organizations. VFD, Ochlockonee Bay VFD, David Harvey (retired sher- place to live. I am sure I have ple to Wakulla, who loved Now my fi ancé is moving Michael J. Weltman Crawfordville VFD, Riversink iff), Dave Edwards (county forgotten to mention some- it too, and more businesses to the county to start her Decade long resident, VFD, the Wakulla County administrator), Heather En- one so I will just say thanks were bought and opened, life here, because she loved former tourist paid fi refi ghters, St. Marks scinosa (county attorney), to everyone involved. Powder, St. Marks Refuge the Rev. Jeff McFalls (Medart fi refi ghters, Tallahassee Fire Assembly of God), Father Bill Russell Department and two teams Ed Jones (St. Elizabeth Ann Wakulla County United Th anks, brother, for caring for daddy from the Wakulla County Seton Catholic Church), Firefi ghters Association Editor, The News: also hospitalized. Buddy holding daddy’s hand, while took daddy a couple of daddy slept, never leaving RD WINN NEW A IN NAL SP On Friday, Sept. 23, my times to the hospital in a his side. W G IO AP A T NATIONAL E A R family lost one of its oldest wheelchair to see her, but I have to smile when I N Most popular Blue Ribbon members, my father, Nathan that became too exhausting think of Buddy’s nursing NEWSPAPER stories online: Thompson Sr. for daddy, considering his tactics with Daddy. The best F OUNDATION He had been anxiously advanced stage of cancer. term that I can think of, is N E R awaiting his 90th birthday, With Dee also in the hos- tough love. Worried that WSPAPE MEMBER • Hazel Imperiale which would have been Oct. pital, Buddy moved in with daddy wouldn’t eat enough The Wakulla News obituary 7, only two weeks away. daddy at Alligator Point and to sustain life, Buddy would I have always loved to cared for him much better sit beside him, spooning The Wakulla News (USPS 664-640) is published weekly at •Sheriff’s Report: Sept. cook, and when daddy be- than any well-trained nurse soft food, saying, “Daddy, 3119-A Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville, FL 32327. 15 came bedridden, I decided could have. I took food to you’ve gotta eat this. It cost a Periodicals postage paid at P.O. Box 307, Crawfordville, FL to cook anything that I both of them, and Buddy’s lot of money, and you don’t 32326-0307. Phone: (850) 926-7102. remotely thought he may soul mate, Katie, stayed busy want to waste it.” • Hal Arlen Council enjoy eating. I cook much running at all hours, fetch- The point that I want to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Wakulla News, like my late mother, Louise ing whatever was needed. get across in this letter is the P.O. Box 307, Crawfordville, FL 32326-0307. obituary Crum Thompson, who was Daddy remained with a determination to make his General Manager: Tammie Barfi eld ...... tbarfi [email protected] daddy’s wife of 58 years. She sharp mind and memory, father live, against all odds, • Nathan Thompson Sr. Editor: William Snowden ...... [email protected] passed on to meet our Heav- right up until the day before were lost Friday morning. obituary enly Father on Christmas his death. Thank you, Buddy, from Staff Writer/Reporter: Jennifer Jensen ...... [email protected] Eve of 2000. Daddy’s philanthropy the bottom of my heart. We Advertising/Photographer: Lynda Kinsey ...... [email protected] I would strive to make will be missed. He always were so blessed to have you • New issues arise over appetizing food and carried grew a garden. He gave the to serve as daddy’s nurse. Classifi eds/Legals: Denise Folh ...... classifi [email protected] tourism plan it to Alligator Point, where vegetables away. It was com- Daddy had the very best of Bookkeeping/Circulation: Sherry Balchuck ...... [email protected] he has lived for the past mon to see his truck loaded loving care. nine years, with his second with fresh vegetables or fi sh, Also, a great big “thank Production Coordinator/IT: Eric Stanton ...... [email protected] • Donnie Crum ap- wife, Dee. sometimes taking them as you” to the Hospice caregiv- pointed interim sheriff Publisher Emeritus: William M. Phillips Family (1976-2006) On Aug. 30, my “baby” far away as Sopchoppy or ers, the Rev. BB Barwick, es- All subscriptions to The Wakulla News become due and payable one brother Larry, who is 63 Crawfordville to people he pecially Katie, and all of our years young, had back sur- knew. His garden sits empty friends and loved ones who year from the time the subscription is purchased. thewakullanews.com In County - $31/yr. - $17.50/6 mo. Out of County - $42/yr. - $24/6 mo. gery. My brother Nathan Jr. today. stood by our sides, through- Out of State - $44/yr. - $26/6 mo. (“Buddy”) took daddy to Buddy moved daddy to out our recent need. the hospital to see Larry, in his and Katie’s home in a wheelchair. Crawfordville, where Buddy Helen Vaughn On Sept. 1, Dee fell and would lie at night on the Panacea Follow us on broke her hip and she was bed beside the hospital bed, www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, October 6, 2011 – Page 5A Church religious views and events Cathy Adkison is new president Obituaries Pentecostal Holiness Faith. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Barbara Ann Molzahn Oct. 4, at the Church Faith Holiness House of Big Bend Hospice Jessie Lou Strickland Raker of Prayer with private family burial at Special to The News Joseph Andrew Smith Whiddon Lake Cemetery. Friends were received from 10 a.m. until the service. Bob Inzer, chairman of Survivors include a son, Carlos (Marcia) the Big Bend Hospice Board Barbara Ann Molzahn Raker of Crawfordville; two daughters, of Directors, recently an- Barbara Ann Molzahn, 79, of Craw- Glinda Raker of Crawfordville and Patricia nounced the selection of fordville, died on Sept. 30, surrounded by (Charles) Rodgers of Bainbridge, Ga.; 11 Cathy Adkison as the new family. grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and president and chief execu- She was born Oct. 31, 1931, in Phillips- eight great-great-grandchildren. tive offi cer of Big Bend Hos- burg, Kan., the second child of the late Cora She was preceded in death by her pice. and Frank Torres. On Dec. 26, 1961, she husband, J.K. Raker; and a daughter, Betty “We are excited that married Lee Molzahn. She greatly enjoyed Vernell Raker. Cathy has come to Tal- church activities and spending time with Independent Funeral Home in Quincy lahassee to lead Big Bend her friends listening to the music provided was in charge of the arrangements. Hospice,” Inzer said. “Her at the Senior Center. extensive experience in A memorial service was held Tuesday, Joseph A. Smith nursing and management, Oct. 4, at the Church of Latter Day Saints Joseph Andrew Smith, 48, of Craw- especially in the hospice in Crawfordville. fordville, died on Tuesday, Sept. 27, in and home nursing arena, is Survivors include her loving husband, Tallahassee. outstanding.” Lee; one son; two step-sons; one daughter; He was a lifelong resident of Crawford- Adkison came to the Big one step-daughter; seven grandsons; nine ville. He lived a full and happy life and he Bend area from Alabama granddaughters; five great-grandsons, was loved. where she was a senior vice twelve great-granddaughters; and one Family received friends on Thursday, president of operations for a great-great grandson. Sept. 29, at Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey- large home health and hos- She was preceded in death by a daugh- Young Chapel in Crawfordville. Graveside pice provider serving more ter. services were held Friday, Sept. 30, at than 54 counties. Arrangements are being handled by Revell Cemetery in Sopchoppy. In lieu of She is a registered nurse Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel fl owers contributions may be made to Big and holds a Bachelor of Sci- in Crawfordville. ( 850-926-3333 or bevisfh. Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., ence in nursing, as well as Big Bend Hospice’s president and CEO Cathy Adkison. com). Tallahassee FL 32308 certifi cation in Hospice and Survivors include his sister, Attie, who Home Care Administration. and management expertise In addition, 2,800 hospice took care of Joseph since 1995, and her Adkison has 30 years of Jessie Lou S. Raker in the fi eld of palliative care, families and 600 community husband Doug, who has been a part of the nursing experience. Twenty- Jessie Lou Strickland Raker, 86, of Craw- and a great passion for the members received bereave- family since 2000; and numerous brothers six of those years are in fordville, died on Saturday, Oct. 1. difficult, yet immensely ment support through Big and sisters and nieces and nephews. administrative and manage- She was born on March 6, 1925, in rewarding task of helping Bend Hospice bereavement Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young ment positions. DeFuniak Springs. She lived most of her patients and their loved support groups. Chapel in Crawfordville was in charge of “Cathy brings to our orga- adult life in Tallahassee, before moving ones fi nd comfort and peace Your hometown Hospice, to Crawfordville in 1987. She was of the arrangements (850-926-3333) www.bevisfh. nization a wealth of clinical com. during the most diffi cult of Big Bend Hospice has deep times,” Inzer said. roots here in the commu- Since opening in 1983, nity. Big Bend Hospice has cared A local care team con- for thousands of area pa- sisting of a Hospice physi- tients. Last year alone they cian, an experienced RN, a F Church News provided 128,404 total days family counselor, a home of patient care and drove health aide, board certifi ed Forbes Funeral Home Some upcoming events at over a million miles to sup- music therapist, a chaplain 1171 South 6th Street - Macclenny, Florida 32063 Wakulla United Methodist Church port patients in the eight- and trained volunteers are Ph: 850-559-3380 county Big Bend region. offered to every patient to OUR FAMILY SERVING YOUR FAMILY Wakulla United Meth- Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m. at the Big Bend Hospice care help guide them through odist Church has several church. is delivered by more than life’s most challenging jour- Direct Cremation $895.00 upcoming events: Praise Team Practice 200 full and part-time staff ney. Traditional Funeral Starting at $4695.00 Busy Bee Quilters will will be held on Tuesday, members, supported by For more information on meet on Thursday, Oct. Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at the more than 300 volunteers to hospice services call (850) (Includes: Metal 20 Gauge Steel Casket (4 colors to choose from), Vault, Open and Close of Grave, Graveside or Church Service 6 at 9 a.m. at the church, church. patients in their homes and 878-5310. with one night of visitation, Register Book and Memorial Folders). 1584 Old Woodville Road, Bead Making Class will at the Hospice House. Dedicated to serving you and your family 421-5741. be held Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. in your time of need, United Methodist Men’s at the church’s Fellow- Meeting and Breakfast will ship Hall. Lunch will be Providing the most affordable services be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, provided. Please call the in the area. at 8 a.m. at the church. church offi ce 421-5741 for Family Owned and Operated Chancel Choir Practice reservations and further will be held on Sunday, details. H. M. “Hank” Forbes Jr. Licensed Funeral Director/Owner Dana Forbes Hawke Forbes Wakulla Worship Centers Wakulla Crawfordville Area Medart Area Sopchoppy Station Christ Church Wakulla United Crawfordville United Anglican Sopchoppy Trinity Methodist Church Methodist Church Sunday United Lutheran 8:30am Service Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. 9:30am Sunday School for Sunday School for all ages - 10 a.m. of Wakulla County Methodist Worship 11:00 a.m. Church Adults & Children Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. Hwy. 98, Across from WHS 10:30am Worship Service Church Wednesday Service - 7 p.m. Pastor Mike Shockley 926-7209 Nursery available Web site: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Ochlockonee & Arran Road “Come Grow With Us” www.crawfordville-umc.org Lutheransonline.com/trinityofwakulla Thursday 10:30 am Adult Bible Study 1584 Old Woodville Rd. Wednesday 6:00 pm - Supper and Worship 11 a.m. Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Wakulla Station Children, Youth and Adult Bible Classes Pastor Kevin Hall Worship 10:00 a.m. 421-5741 The Rev. John Spicer, Rector 850-962-2511 You’ve Got Bible Questions? Pre-School M-F (3-5 Years) Pastor Janice Henry - Rinehart Pastor Vicar Bert Matlock 850-745-8412 We’ve Got Bible Answers Church 926-7808 • Pre-School 926-5557 3383 Coastal Highway Find the Peace and Hope and Sopchoppy Answers in these Troubling Times. Church Of Christ Tallahassee Let the Bible Speak Corner of Winthrop & Byrd St. 1044 Shadeville Road • Crawfordville, Florida 32327 Sunday: Bible Study ...9:30 a.m. Worship...... 10:30 a.m. "the churches of Christ salute you" — Romans 16:16 Evening Worship ...... 5 p.m. www.OysterBayChurchofChrist.org Wednesday: Bible Study...7 p.m. Visitors are welcome! STRONG Home Bible Courses available… 1st please call for details, & JONES Grief❧ RECOVERY 962–2213 Funeral Home, Inc. for parents who have lost a child 551 West Carolina St. For more information Spirit Life Church call Gigi Cavallaro at 850-926-6011. Spirit Filled Tallahassee, FL 32301 NEW LOCATION! 131 Rose Street • Sopchoppy, FL Gracious, Ivan Assembly of God 962-9000 Coastal 202 Ivan Church Road Schedule of Services Dignified Service Crawfordville Sunday School 9:45am Pastor, Refreshments 10:30am 224-2139 Daniel Cooksey Ochlockonee Worship 11:00am “Come & Worship With Us” Day or Night Prayer 5:00pm Pre-Arrangements Bay 926-IVAN(4826) Wednesday Supper 6:00pm Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Wed. Pioneer Club 6:30pm Silver Shield United Sunday Worship ...... 11 a.m. Wed. Adult Group Studies 6:30pm Notary Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Blood Bought DARRELL L. LAWRENCE Methodist Wednesday Service...... 7 p.m. Word Taught Spirit Wrought LINN ANN GRIFFIN Church & Youth Service...... 7 p.m. J. GRIFFIN Royal Rangers...... 7 p.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Licensed Funeral Directors Missionettes ...... 7 p.m. Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Pastor Kevin Hall Pastor John S. Dunning (850) 984-0127 (From Rhema Bible Training Center) www.ochcc.org Page 6A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, October 6, 2011 www.thewakullanews.com Community happenings
Tail Wagger... animals and adopt a home- date, worming, a small bag CHAT, see something very less pet to share your life of dog food and one month special every time a dog and home. of free pet insurance. is adopted and led out the There are so many If you’ve never owned a door to the waiting car friendly, talented, loving dog, now is the time to visit that will take them home. dogs that would touch your and spend some quality These dogs know what is heart and make your house time with one that strikes happening and you can a home. your fancy. see smiles on their faces. All across our nation, We’ve got puppies, small It is absolutely amazing to shelters and adoption cen- dogs, medium-size dogs, watch. Dogs are so much ters are promoting the adop- large dogs, couch potato more intelligent than peo- tion of shelter dogs in need dogs, energetic dogs and ple realize and can sense By JOAN HENDRIX of a permanent home. lap dogs. We’ve got dogs to so much about their sur- CHAT President In conjunction with all fi t almost every personality roundings. of the other non-profi t or- and you’ll be amazed how Please come and visit October is a special time ganizations, CHAT is reduc- easy it is to love a dog. us at CHAT, 1 Oak Street in of year when pumpkins ing our adoption fees for You’ll have an opportu- Crawfordville. Our phone start popping up, Hallow- purebreds from $200 to nity to walk several of your number is 926-0890. een comes around for trick $150, puppies from $150 to choice in a special fenced Give one of these home- or treating and we start $125, adult dogs from $125 area where you can remove less dogs a second chance Trey Vause and Brittany Renee Blakeslee seeing beautiful colored to $100 and reducing the their leash and let them run for love and life. You will falling leaves. cost of our senior dogs from with you or play ball or just be so glad that you did October is also Adopt- $75 to $50. sit down and have an eye- and you’ll be coming back Vause will wed Blakeslee a-Shelter-Dog Month and These fees include an to-eye conversation. for more! Citizens for Humane Ani- initial health examination, These are faithful, loving These homeless dogs Brittany Renee Blakeslee and Trey Vause, both of mal Treatment (CHAT) is spaying/neutering, micro dogs that just need a home have so much to give, so Crawfordville, announce their engagement. extending an invitation to chipping, rabies vaccina- and some love. what are you waiting for? She is the daughter of Dale and Christina Blakeslee all of you to come visit our tions, all vaccinations up to We, who volunteer at of Crawfordville. He is the son of Chuck and Tracy Vause of Sop- choppy. Bride-elect’s grandmother is Gerry Conlon of Marga- retville N.Y. Volunteers sought for money mentor program The groom-elect’s grandparents are Bobby and Loraine Vause of Sopchoppy. Special to The News nancial picture is different, The bride-elect graduated from Tallahassee Commu- Th ose interested can attend training Money Mentors can help nity College’s RN program last April and is currently a The Wakulla County Ex- in three important areas: nurse at Tallahassee Medical Hospital. tension Offi ce is asking for available for $20 and will take place assisting families as they The groom-elect is a superintendent at Hartsfi eld volunteer mentors for a Nov. 8-10 from at the extension offi ce make spending and savings Construction. new program that will be plans, helping them analyze The wedding date is March 17, 2012 at Gin Greek implemented — the Master their credit behavior and Plantation in Moultire, Ga. Money Mentor (MMM) hours of service and will foundation grant. limit debt, and encourag- Program. help families by providing Most Master Money ing families to be proactive The goal is to train peo- free help with their house- Mentors must complete with lenders when prob- ple who are interested in hold fi nances in these chal- the entire training program lems arise. the topic, but need knowl- lenging times. and background check be- Please contact Shelley Happy fi rst birthday, Isabella edge and skills in order to The cost of this project is fore becoming certifi ed as Swenson at sswenson@ufl . $20 per person and includes a MMM. assist others. edu or (850) 926-3931 for in- Brandon and Amber Hop- a background check and If you are a trained pro- Training dates are Nov. formation, to receive an ap- kins of Crawfordville. lunches. fessional in an aspect of 8-10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at plication and plan on being Her maternal grandpar- Materials for the pro- money management, atten- the Extension Offi ce, 84 Ce- part of this new project. ents are Kathy O’Donnell gram are provided through dance at the last day of the dar Avenue, Crawfordville. Additional information of Lodi, Ohio, and Bry- the University of Florida/ training is all that would be Ten participants will re- is also available at our web- an Askey of Mansifield, IFAS Extension and funded required. ceive 20 hours of training, site, wakulla.ifas.ufl .edu. Ohio. through a Bank of America While every family’s fi - will return that with 50 Her paternal grandpar- ents are Hollis Hopkins and Pauline Giddens of Leave Nothing But Crawfordville. Your Footprints Her maternal great- Isabella Hopkins grandparents are Jim and June Askey of Mansifi eld, Ohio. Miriam’s Isabella Grace Hopkins Her paternal great- will celebrate her first grandparents are Paul and birthday on Oct. 7. Edith Giddens of Craw- Keep Wakulla She is the daughter of fordville. 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ENROLLMENT Fire Safety Checklist: Owned and operated by Fred McClendon t10 years experience • Install and maintain MV#66653 a working smoke alarm outside of every sleep area – No Enrollment Fee – Custom and remember to change the batteries at least twice a year. THE Kitchens A rule of thumb reminder is We Accept Babies 6 weeks - 5 years to change the batteries when CABINET & time changes in the Fall and Counter Spring. • Designate two escape Also offering After School Programs SHOP Tops routes from each bedroom J^ecWi9bWh a and practice them regularly. for All Ages • Teach everyone the **+")%%, “Stop, Drop, and Roll” tech- I]Z8VW^cZiH]ded[LV`jaaV I]Z8VW^cZiH]de5XZcijgna^c`#cZi nique in case clothing catch- es fi re. YOU’RE A STAR AT • Teach children that matches, lighters and can- dles are tools, not toys. If Farrington Law Office you suspect that a child Miriam’s Playhouse is playing with fi re, check Deirdre A. Farrington, Esq. under beds and in closets Lic. FLA & VA for telltale signs like burned matches. Matches and light- ers should be stored in a Bankruptcy | Divorce | Custody | Wills | Probate secure drawer or cabinet. 850-926-2273 If you have any ques- 68-B Feli Way, Crawfordville (Just off MLK/Lower Bridge Rd.) tions about fi re prevention 1773 Crawfordville Hwy., located between techniques, please contact s &AX your nearest volunteer fi re Dollar General store and North Pointe Center WWWFARRINGTON LAWCOM s $EIRDRE FARRINGTONCOMCASTBIZNET department or the Wakulla County Fire Rescue Depart- CRAWFORDVILLE We now accept Credit Cards r i s ment in Crawfordville. www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, October 6, 2011 – Page 7A School education news from local schools
Shadeville gearing up for fall festival Science experiments will be held at Riversink Elementary on Oct. 7
On Friday, Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m., the 4-H youth at Riversink Elementary School will join millions of young people across the nation to become scientists for the day during the fourth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD). As part of 4-H NYSD, youth will participate in “Wired for Wind: the 2011 National Science Ex- periment,” which will demonstrate how young people can implement alternatives to traditional energy production and have a positive impact on their communities and ecosystems. They will also be discussing wind energy technologies and the positive impact of alternative energy sources on the environment. -To combat a national shortage of young people pursuing science college majors and oc- cupations, and to enhance the nation’s contribu- tion to the sciences, 4-H NYSD demonstrates that science, engineering, math and technology are fun and attainable options for college degrees and future careers. Currently, more than five million young people across the nation participate in 4-H sci- ence, engineering, technology and applied math Students enjoy the hayride at last year’s Fall Festival. year-long programming. Through the One Million New Scientists, One Million New Ideas campaign, 4-H is work- Special to The News for sand treasures. They can also play booth or The Sweet Shop. ing toward a bold goal to engage one million hula hoops, roller racers, laser tag, and This is the only fundraiser that is new young people in science, engineering, Be sure to attend this year’s Fall Fes- much, much more. put on by the hardworking Shadeville technology and applied math programs by the tival at Shadeville Elementary School. Don’t miss our famous bingo, or the PTO. year 2013. It will be held on the school grounds new and exciting performance of the Funds have been used to upgrade To request more information or to RSVP to on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 2 p.m. to 7 Polynesian Fire Knife Dancers. necessary equipment and enhance attend, please contact Sherri Kraeft at sjkraeft@ p.m. There will be lots to eat and drink. the students overall educational ex- ufl .edu or 926-3931 This year promises to be even better The Wakulla County Volunteer Fire- perience. They will also be displaying the experiment than previous years. We have worked fighters will be preparing hotdogs, Thanks to our many business part- at the Stone Crab Festival on Oct. 22 at the 4-H on creating some new booths for the hamburgers and sausage dogs for the ners and parents, we look forward to booth. children to enjoy. Come and let them food booth, and you can’t miss the cake another successful festival. We hope to create their own sand crafts, or dig walk, soda walk, nachos and cheese see you there.
Economists slash 2012 education capital outlay estimate by $267 million By MICHAEL PELTIER The following year is even building program, which is its that reduce consumption. committee, said lawmakers November from a 2010 autho- and LILLY ROCKWELL worse, the revenue estimat- funded largely through collec- The magnitude of the were anticipating a downward rization. Another $100 million THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA ing conference predicted. tion of utility taxes, is being change in the forecast took projection, but Monday’s cut is slated to be sold in Febru- Projections for the 2013 fi scal hit by a double whammy. some key lawmakers by sur- surpassed their expectations. ary, but Baker said the second TALLAHASSEE, Oct. 3 – Cit- year were reduced by $410 Tough economic times have prise Monday. Sen. Evelyn State bond fi nance offi cials sale may not go forward if the ing insuffi cient tax revenue million, a 45-percent cut from taken many customers off the Lynn, R-Ormond Beach, and are scheduled to sell $150 mil- amount of outstanding debt and previous debt, economists the estimates made after the electricity grid. Shuttered busi- chairwoman of the Senate lion in Public Education Capi- exceeds the state’s ability to on Monday said the state will legislative session earlier this nesses, languid manufactur- higher education budget sub- tal Outlay, or PECO, bonds in make payments. have no money available to year. ing and vacant homes don’t sell new bonds for school State university system of- generate tax revenue. construction next year. fi cials said this means going But the building fund is A panel of state econo- to a bare-bones wish list of also being affected by longer mists slashed estimates for mainly repair and mainte- term trends as consumers re- available school construction nance over shiny new class- sponding to high energy costs TCC money by $267 million for rooms or laboratory space. by purchasing energy effi cient 2012, leaving educators with Economists say the school appliances and changing hab- about $113 million in new cash available for building for the fi scal year that begins WAKULLA July 1. Bonding, which is typi- Reach cally used to construct new buildings and renovate older ones, is not an option for the CENTER upcoming year. a es Tim atee Man wide OFFERING audience
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