The Wakulla It’s Christmas in July! ews See Page 1B nOur 117th Year, 29th Issue Published Weekly, Read Daily Two Sections Thursday, August 2, 2012 Serving Wakullak ll County For More Thanh A Century 75 Cents Tornado causes damage School board employees will get pay raise By WILLIAM SNOWDEN [email protected]
The Wakulla County School Board held a public hearing on its proposed 2012-13 budget, which includes a step raise for all employees – the fi rst payraise in four years. The raise approved by the school board at their meeting on Monday, July 30, is a step increase. Missy Rudd, union representa- tive for members of the Wakulla Classroom Teach- ers Association, spoke out in fa- vor of the bud- get and said she supported efforts by school board members and un- PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS derstood the pres- A wind storm causes sures and prob- David Miller lems they face. downed trees and Teachers still must ratify their proposed con- powerlines in the tract with the district – the vote will be held Aug. Whiddon Lake Road 9, the day teachers return to the classroom. Superintendent of Schools David Miller said area Sunday – no injuries the pay increase varies because of the salary were reported schedule, but the minimum increase for a 12- Special to The News month full-time employee is $300. For teachers, the range is $300 to $750, depending on where Wakulla County Sheriff’s they are on the salary schedule. Office deputies responded Continued on Page 9A to an apparent tornado that touched down north of Craw- fordville at 6:41 p.m., accord- ing to Sheriff Donnie Crum. OBITUARIES The National Weather Ser- RJ Crum Sr. vice issued a Tornado Warn- Don Gregory Davis ing for the Crawfordville area and an indication of tornado Elmer Terry ‘ET’ Dawkins activity was observed on Jerry Robert Mackin Stokley Road, Rough Cut Road Ann Denson Poucher and Whiddon Lake Road. The Kelly C. Hicks Seaman WCSO dispatch received nu- Virginia K. Waters merous calls from citizens from a very large tree falling Bridge staff cleared a large Rescue personnel responded about heavy rain, near zero on the home. Damage was tree out of Stokley Road near to the area to keep residents visibility and many downed estimated from moderate to David Kinsey Road with a from driving into energized INDEX trees and powerlines. major. front end loader. With ac- powerlines until power com- Public Notices ...... Page 3A Two homes reported dam- Neither of the families ac- cess issues caused by the pany offi cials could respond. The Opinion Page ...... Page 4A age as a result of falling trees. cepted assistance offers from tree, deputies made contact Some of the residents A home on Stokley Road had Church...... Page 6A the American Red Cross and with homeowners on foot of the area reported power Obituaries ...... Page 7A damage to a bedroom from a no injuries were reported at to make sure everyone was outages lasting longer than Community ...... Page 8A falling tree. A home on Rough any of the locations. unharmed. seven hours. Cut Road received damage Wakulla County Road and WCSO deputies and Fire- School ...... Page 9A Outdoors ...... Page 10A Water Ways ...... Page 11A Sheriff’s Report...... Page 14A News Extra! ...... Page 1B Pete Scalco is the new manager Week in Wakulla ...... Page 2B Taking Care of Business ...... Page 3B Weekly Roundup ...... Page 9B at Wakulla Springs Classifi eds ...... Page 11B Legal Notices ...... Page 11B By JENNIFER JENSEN Comics ...... Page 15B [email protected]
Pete Scalco is no strang- er to Wakulla County, so when he was given the Wakulla could get opportunity to become the park manager at Wakulla Springs State Park, he says up to $40M from it was an easy decision. “We love it here,” Scalco says. oil spill fi nes Scalco took his post at the park on July 2. The for- By JENNIFER JENSEN mer park manager, Brian [email protected] Fugate, left Wakulla to be the new assistant bureau The Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, chief for Florida Park Ser- Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies (RESTORE) of the Gulf Coast Act was signed by President Obama on July 6, since that time, representatives from Florida have been meeting
PHOTO BY JENNIFER JENSEN to develop its state plan for how money will be New Wakulla Springs State Park Manager Pete Scalco relaxes on a glass bottom boat. distributed. The Florida Attorney being sought Association of vice District 2. District 2 Wakulla Springs. purchased the park from for possible charges Counties held a oversees all parks from In- “We really like the atmo- the county who was going after meeting with meeting on July verness to Fernandina and sphere here,” Scalco says. to abandon it. Scalco was 19 with repre- from Jacksonville to the “It’s old Florida.” one of the members of the fi shermen over oil spill sentatives from Suwannee River, according His children, Alexi and initial crew that rebuilt the damages in Panacea. Florida cities and to Jennifer Diaz, external Peter, grew up fishing in a park, including cabins and Story on Page 13A counties to begin affairs manager for the sink located on their prop- trails. the planning pro- Florida Park Service. erty in Wakulla County. “It was like Gilligan’s cess. Scalco and his wife, Pa- “It’s our little place of Island,” he says. Under the RESTORE Act, 80 percent of Clean mela, have been coming enchantment” he says. He decided to join this Water Act fi nes from the Deepwater Horizon Oil to the area for years and Scalco, a native Florid- experiment because he Spill in 2010 will be used for Gulf Coast recovery. even purchased property ian, has worked for the always loved the outdoors. It created the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to on Spring Creek Road in Florida Park Service since His studied environmental restore both the economic and environmental 1993. They recently fin- 1985. He started as a park studies and public admin- health of the Gulf Coast. ished building their home ranger for a new state istration at the University Early estimates show that Wakulla County and always wanted to park, Cayo Costa State of West Florida. could receive $10 million to $40 million for local retire there. His neighbor Park, a barrier island park “I was bitten by the improvements, with the potential for much more, and friend is Sandy Cook, only accessible by boat. bug,” Scalco says. according to County Commissioner Alan Brock. a former park manager at The state had recently Continued on Page 12A Continued on Page 13A Page 2A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, August 2, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com COUNTY COMMISSION Wakulla will receive $75,000 Medicaid credit By JENNIFER JENSEN new law deals with state that is moving forward has of detail in its monthly re- Barden said. tionality of the law, as well [email protected] Medicaid billing and chang- been rushed, I don’t think ceipts to counties to include Wakulla is one of 55 as its legality. The lawsuit es the way each county’s there has been proper time a rolling reconciliation in counties who has joined was fi led on May 11 in the Wakulla County was re- contribution is collected. for review, and I am not sure order to promote better ac- in a lawsuit with FAC to 2nd Judicial Court in Leon cently notifi ed that it would The law will require each what the steps will be in the countability and tracking,” challenge to the constitu- County. be receiving a credit of county to pay its share of future.” $75,000 in Medicaid back- disputed Medicaid bills go- The AHCA is now in log, according to Deputy ing back 12 years to May 1 of the process of develop- County Administrator Tim this year. For past due bill- ing the proposed rules to Barden. ings, each county must pay implement the legislation. County Energy Conservation Barden said the county 85 percent of the amount Counties were given an had anticipated a credit of due over the next fi ve years. opportunity to make rec- $95,000 because of double Wakulla County was lucky ommendations prior to Committee loses a member billing. to not have to pay any of the the rules being fi nalized. A “However, we are still disputed bills, but instead public hearing was held on By JENNIFER JENSEN trator and county commis- use for each department. working with the AHCA will receive a credit. June 1 and another was held [email protected] sion and can’t make deci- Artz also suggested cre- (Agency for Health Care However, going forward, on July 26. sions. The other committee ating a revolving green Administration) to get their the state will withhold a “While AHCA’s efforts to After meeting for more members agreed that they fund for each department. calculations so we can make portion of the county’s rev- correct these problems are than a year, the Wakulla needed some direction. A portion of money saved a recommendation to the enue sharing or one-cent appreciated, they are indica- County Energy Conserva- “I think David gets it,” by energy saving measures board on whether to accept sales tax distributions for tive of the need for a rule tion Committee has come said Commissioner Lynn would go into this fund and that amount,” Barden said. that recognizes the billing up with numerous ideas, Artz. “He understands.” be used for improvements but the follow through has She said the county is or upgrades to facilities in The amounts must be Th e county had anticipated systems remains imperfect,” certifi ed to the Department said Chris Holley, executive been minimal. This is partly currently moving forward that department. She also of Revenue on Aug. 1 and a credit of $95,000 because director of FAC, in a letter because of the amount of on developing a mainte- said a portion of the savings the counties have until Sept. of double billing. to the deputy secretary of time spent trying to get ac- nance schedule, which has could be given to employees 1 to accept or reject that AHCA. FAC has worked hard curate data for county build- been said over and over as a bonus. amount. with counties and the AHCA ings to determine energy again by Dan Ard of Talquin Ard said education and Early estimations showed Medicaid bills. Instead of to address the concerns in consumption. Electric. He advises the creating incentives is the that Florida owed $325 mil- receiving a bill, the county Medicaid billing. The main focus of the committee about energy best way to get things lion in backlog Medicaid will receive a statement of Barden said similar con- committee was to fi nd ways done. bills, but since that time what was taken out. cerns have been raised by to reduce expenditures and Committee Chair Elinor “You can’t mandate representatives from AHCA Previously, AHCA provid- himself and other county the idea was to determine Elfner resigns, and says changes,” Ard said. “You which county facilities were have to get everybody in- have met with counties to ed counties with a monthly representatives. the committee uncovered clear up any errors. That bill listing Medicaid resi- Some of these recom- using the most energy and volved.” number is now $172.2 mil- dents for which the county mendations were: to con- target those. However, be- some interesting items, The committee also lion, with seven counties is responsible for paying. sider creating an internal cause square footage calcu- but little had been done. planned to make the recom- receiving a credit, according Counties were able to re- agency appeal process op- lations, meter numbers and mendation to Edwards that to the Florida Association of view the information to ver- tion for disputing future building names have been the county get two different Counties. ify the individuals’ county bills to save the parties from confusing, it has taken lon- conservation measures. But estimates for retrofitting “This year, we are fortu- of residence and determine having to settle the issues ger than anticipated. to perform preventative their outdoor and indoor nate to be one of the few whether the bill was accu- in an adversarial Florida At the recent meeting maintenance, there needs facilities. Knight Energy counties in Florida who are rate. If it was correct, the bill Division of Administrative in July, Chairperson Elinor to be an increase in the fa- Management attended a owed money back, but we was paid. If it was incorrect Hearing; and provide for a Elfner resigned from the cilities department budget, previous meeting and gave are not sure what this pro- and the person was not a one-time advanced refund committee. She said she felt Artz said. a proposal about what they cess will provide for in the county resident, the amount request on the preliminary the committee uncovered “Otherwise, we are al- could do for the county future,” said County Com- of the bill was denied and backlog amount, especially some interesting items and ways in crisis mode,” she facilities. They retrofi t large- missioner Alan Brock. sent back to AHCA. due to the large number of came up with great ideas, said. scale facilities with the lat- This process started after “The local government inter-county transfers which but little had been done. The committee has also est LED lighting technology the controversial House Bill medicaid payment process counties are seeing for the She added that where the looked at creating an au- with no up-front costs. 5301 was passed in the leg- is complicated, and has very fi rst time. committee is going and tomated system for the The committee agreed islature and signed by Gov. needed correcting for years,” “It was also suggested what it should be focused disbursement forms for they should obtain two Rick Scott on March 29. The Brock said. “This process that AHCA increase the level on was up to County Ad- electric bills that would in- estimates from two differ- ministrator David Edwards, clude electric usage broken ent companies to fi nd the who, she said seemed to be down for each department. best deal. They also recom- on board with the idea that Previously, the disburse- mended the county get conserving energy saves ment forms were entered an estimate for installing money. manually and Artz said a controls on lighting, motion “It’s time for me to get lot of people weren’t fi lling sensors and timers. out of the picture,” Elfner them out all the way. Once The next meeting will be said. the county moves to the au- held on Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. The committee can only tomated systems, they will in the commission adminis- advise the county adminis- be able to track their energy tration conference room.
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WAKULLA COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2012 FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION DATES: SATURDAY 8/11/12 and SATURDAY 8/18/12 REGISTRATION TIMES: 8:00 am TO 12:00 NOON Capital Health Plan REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SATURDAY 8/18/12, 12:00 PM REGISTRATION PLACE: MEDART RECREATION PARK OFF US 98 Medicare Advantage (HMO) AGE DETERMINING DATE: SEPTEMBER 1st FOR ALL SPORTS Example: A participant must turn 5 before September 1, your local plan also ranked highest in Florida by NCQA 2012 in order to be eligible to participate, NO EXCEPTIONS. 1. FLAG FOOTBALL: Attend a seminar to learn about AGES – 5 – 7 DIVISION AND 8 – 10 DIVISION Capital Health Plan Advantage Plus (HMO) & COST IS $40.00 PER CHILD. Capital Health Plan Preferred Advantage (HMO). Player must be 5 prior to 9/1/12 to be eligible. Seminars are held at 10:00 a.m. at the Capital Health Plan Health Center at 1491 Governor’s Square Blvd 2. TACKLE FOOTBALL Friday, August 10 Friday, September 28 BANTAM DIVISION – AGES 6 – 8. WEIGHT LIMIT IS 90 LBS. MAX Friday, August 24 Friday, October 12 PEE WEE DIVISION – AGES 9 – 11. WEIGHT LIMIT IS 145 LBS. MAX Friday, September 14 Monday, October 15 JUNIOR DIVISION – AGES 12 – 14. WEIGHT LIMIT IS 170 LBS. MAX COST FOR TACKLE FOOTBALL IS $85.00 PER CHILD Call Capital Health Plan today to RSVP A COPY OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. 850-523-7441 or 1-877-247-6512 (TTY: 850-383-3534 or 1-877-870-8943) 3. TACKLE CHEERLEADING 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., seven days a week www.capitalhealth.com/medicare BANTAM DIVISION – AGES 5 – 8 PEE WEE DIVISION – AGES 9-11 COST FOR TACKLE CHEERLEADING IS $45.00 PER CHILD (Includes shirt and pom poms) A COPY OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. Capital Health Plan is among the highest-rated health plans All players must provide proof of health insurance in the nation, and is the top-ranked plan in Florida according to or purchase a policy for $10.00. the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in “NCQA’s Medicare Health Insurance Plan Rankings, 2011–2012.” Anyone interested in coaching any of the youth sports are encouraged to contact WPRD at 926-7227. All volunteer coaches are required and subjected to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Crimi- Capital Health Plan is a health plan with a Medicare contract. nal history background check to ensure the safety of our youth participants. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call one of the numbers above. A sales person will be present with For more information contact WCPRD at 926-7227 information and applications. or our web page at www.WCPRD.com H5938_ DP 175 File & Use 10242011 www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, August 2, 2012 – Page 3A
TROPICAL STORM DEBBY AFTERMATH PUBLIC NOTICES For our readers’ convenience, The Wakulla News will provide this Disaster Recovery Center will shift Public Notice Section in our A-section for all Public Notices not published in the Legal Notice section of the newspaper. to Disaster Loan Outreach Center
: : : UNCLAIMED FUNDS : : : By JENNIFER JENSEN 7Zadl^hVa^hid[cVbZhl]^X]]VkZjcXaV^bZY[jcYhl^i]i]Z8aZg`d[8djgi [email protected] VcY7dVgYd[8djcin8dbb^hh^dcZgh^cLV`jaaV8djcin#>cdgYZgidXaV^bi]ZhZ[jcYh eaZVhZXdciVXiGVX]Za=VgkZnVii]ZXaZg`»hd[ÃXZVi-*%".'+"%()(dg It has been more than a month since g]VgkZn5lV`jaaVXaZg`#XdbiddWiV^cVXaV^b[dgb#6kVa^Y>#9#^hgZfj^gZY# Tropical Storm Debby raged through Wakulla County and dumped buckets upon Clerk of Court Amount Carter, John $50.00
Alford, Paten Ray $5.50 Carter, Roxanne $74.47 buckets of rain on the area.
Beckless, Marvin $2,686.00 Chandler, Nathanel $11.00 Shortly after the storm, President Obama
Blan II, Joe $25.00 Cropper, Lonnie $18.00 approved a declaration for individual as-
Blondie’s Petro $70.71 Crosby, Katherine $148.44 sistance and Disaster Recovery Center was Boutin, William R. $18.00 Daniels, Jamia $162.00 opened in Crawfordville. Brooks, Anthony P. $10.00 Davenport, Tim $85.00 Since July 5, the center has been visited Browder, Carol $209.90 Dunn, Pat $50.00 by 668 people. On Monday, Aug. 6, the DRC Brown & Associates $9.50 Ferris, Richard $35.00
Brown, Bettina Joy $135.67 Fincher, Loran $35.00 will transition into a Disaster Loan Outreach FILE PHOTO Bruns, Thomas $150.00 Greene, Angela $74.00 Center ran by the Small Business Adminis-
Burns, Davey Blake $5.60 Grimes, Sharon $67.47 tration. The focus of the center then shifts Red Cross volunteers assist a victim at
Clark, Jerred $5.60 Guerra, Sally $30.00 the DRC shortly after Debby. from services homeowners and renters to Dalmu, Alexander $10.00 Herman, Shelle $50.00 businesses, said Federal Emergency Manage- Davis, Chad $5.60 Hernandez, Jose $243.22 ment Agency spokesperson Tim Tyson. able to register with FEMA and apply for Donaldson, Reginald $37.62 Hillburn, Syble $27.50 assistance until the beginning of September, Ford, Michael B. $11.00 Hunt, Anna $12.38 A staff member from FEMA will still be
Garcia, Rodolfo $493.00 Jackson, Jeff $5.60 on hand to help people register for indi- or 60 days from the declaration. This can be
Hall, Shelvy Wayne $5.60 Jacobs, Bellina $0.50 vidual assistance, fi ll out an application, done over the phone by calling 1-800-621-
Hopper, Esther M. $158.00 Jenkins, Ellen B. $15.00 3362 or going online at www.disasteras- check the status of their application or make Humphries, Donna $70.00 Johnson Jr. , Gray $35.00 changes to it. sistance.gov. Kemper, Ronald G. $7.50 Keven’s Quality Floor Covering $136.50 However, starting Monday, all state If people haven’t registered and fi nd out Kirtitkumar, Patel $15.00 Kinch, Stacy $5.00 after the deadline that there is some kind of Lauk, Marina D. $50.00 King, Wynonia $35.00 agencies and volunteer organizations will
Lefstead, Preston $53.00 Knowles II, Linton E. $50.00 no longer be represented at the center, but damage to their property, such as mold or
Linhart, Jessie $50.00 Lassiter, Milton David $15.00 those agencies are still available to help. mildew, they will have no recourse to get as-
Morvant, Elizabeth $6.20 Liddle, Lisa $48.37 sistance from FEMA, said Tyson. People also The center is located at the extension Moss, Darrae L. $10.00 Mathews, Allen $50.00 offi ce, 84 Cedar Avenue, and the hours of need to be aware that the incident period Row, Mary $15.00 Matthews, Bridget $70.55 operation are Monday through Saturday ended July 26. People will now have to prove Sadler, Chris $5.60 Mayo, Howard $5.00 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon that the damage happened before then. Sanders, James R. $9.50 Mcalister, Linda $9.00
Service Link $235.90 McCarty, Steven O. $376.04 to 6 p.m. In Wakulla County, 552 people have ap-
Shields, Jason $185.84 Meyers, Melonie $30.00 The daily visits to the center have plied for assistance from FEMA and $766,313
Shields, Jennifer $45.04 Millennium 2000 $100.00 dropped signifi cantly which is why it is go- has been approved, with $667,050 for hous-
Smith, Lomax $9.00 Mitzler, Josh $8.00 ing assistance and $99,262 for other needs, ing through this transition. Previously, the Smith, Ryan D. $37.50 Morgan, Joseph $11.00 daily average was 25 and the last couple according to Tyson. Sorrell, Nicole J. $10.50 Morse, Tina $43.24 of days only three people have visited the Statewide, more than 12,843 have re- Stalker, Kerry $5.60 Nastaszewski, Kim $300.05 quested FEMA assistance and $17.5 million Stalker, Shelley $5.60 Newman, Roger $5.00 DRC, Tyson said.
Strickland, John M. $10.00 Patterson, Carla $90.10 Tyson said once the state and FEMA has been approved. SBA has given out $5.9
Teat, Leon $6.00 Peters, James $50.00 feel they have reached everyone in the area million in home loans and one business
White, Wesley M. $9.50 Peterson, Brenda $14.00 loan for $22,500. through individual assistance, they close up Wiley, Ronald J. $14.50 Pollock, Lisa $1.00 shop and move on. Tyson also encouraged people who re- Williams, Henry $12.50 Pope, April $61.00 The Disaster Loan Outreach Center will ceived a loan application from the SBA to Wilson, Deborah $6.50 Powell, Ginger $110.18 complete it and turn it back in. Reno, Richard W. $600.00 close at the end of business on Thursday,
Board of County Commissioners Ringer, Donald $5.60 Aug. 9. There will no longer be a center. If they don’t, then they will not be
Adkins, Wendell $33.00 Sanderford, Marisel $138.66 “That will be the end of the physical eligible for FEMA assistance. No one is
Ahmed, Shabaz $5.00 Sanders, Kristi $68.50 required to accept the loan if they are ap- presence of FEMA,” Tyson said. Alger, Tesse $16.00 Scalt, Kevin $18.00 Other counties, such as Duval, Pasco proved. They also do not have to accept the ALH Inc of Tallahassee $1.00 Scott, Laquila $27.00 and Pinellas, are still seeing daily counts of entire amount of the loan. And if someone Allen, April E. $34.50 Singleton-Hargrove, Dacia $50.00 more than 40, Tyson said, and fi ve others isn’t approved for the loan, they are sent Allen, Yvonne $4.00 Snow, Ted $5.00 back to FEMA where they may be eligible Allen’s Quality Parts $11.95 Sorenson, Ray $50.00 are seeing more than 25 a day, so they will
American Shrimp $155.50 Southpoint Industries $35.00 remain open. for assistance.
Balash, Edward $5.00 Thomas, Gracie $50.00 Once the DRC closes, people will still be
Barnes, Jodi $18.00 Thomas, Tanesia $1.00
Barrett, Tiffany $61.79 Troyer, Tanya $6.00
Bay Food Mart $52.00 Tyler, Sabrina $60.00
Bishop, George $79.07 Van Fleet, Austin $59.02
Bolster, Shaelagh $50.00 Waiters, Amanda $3.00
Boone, Ashley $16.00 Waller, Jacqueline $41.00
Boone, Christie $5.00 Ward, Rhonda Boddye $15.00
Bostic, David $50.00 Watson, Bill $30.00
Brooks, Latoya $51.00 Weyland, Michael $35.00
Bush, Lisa K $35.00 Woodward, Brandy L $7.38
Cannon, Jeff $1.00 AUGUST 2, 2012
NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING TO REIMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF TO IMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS FIRE PROTECTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Wakulla Coun- Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Wakulla County, Florida will conduct a public hearing to consider the continued imposition of annual fire protection special ty, Florida will conduct a public hearing to consider reimposing solid waste ser- assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2012 and future fiscal years to fund the vice assessments against certain improved residential properties located within provision of fire protection services within the boundaries of the Wakulla County Municipal the unincorporated areas of the County and within the City of Sopchoppy to fund Service Benefit Unit for Fire Protection Services, which includes all of the unincorporated the cost of solid waste management, collection, and disposal services, facilities areas of the County and the incorporated areas of the cities of St. Marks and Sopchoppy. and programs provided to such properties and to authorize collection of such as- The hearing will be held at 5:00 p.m. on September 4, 2012, in the Board of County Com- sessments on the tax bill. mission Chambers, 29 Arran Road, Crawfordville, Florida, for the purpose of receiving public The hearing will be held at 5:00 p.m. on September 4, 2012, in the Commission comment on the proposed assessments. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections with the County within 20 days of this notice. If Chambers, 29 Arran Road Crawfordville, Florida, for the purpose of receiving a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with public comment on the proposed assessments. All affected property owners respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the pro- have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections with the Board ceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony within 20 days of this notice. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with the Board with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record this proceeding should contact the Executive Assistant to the County Administrator at (850) is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be 926-0919, at least two (2) working days prior to the date of the hearing. made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a The assessment for each parcel of property will be based upon each parcel’s classification special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should and the total number of billing units attributed to that parcel. The following table reflects the contact the Executive Assistant to the County Administrator at (850) 926-0919, at proposed fire protection assessment schedules. least two (2) working days prior to the date of the hearing. FIRE PROTECTION ASSESSMENTS The assessments will be computed by multiplying the number of dwelling units on Rate per Dwelling each parcel of residential property by the rate of assessment. The rate of assess- Property Use Categories Unit ment for the upcoming fiscal year shall be $196.00 per dwelling unit. Copies of Residential $75.00 the Master Service Assessment Ordinance, the Initial Assessment Resolution for Rate Per Square Foot Solid Waste Services, the Final Assessment Resolution for Solid Waste Services, Non-Residential $0.06 the Preliminary Rate Resolution adopted on July 16, 2012, and the updated as- Rate Per Acre sessment roll, showing the amount of the assessment to be imposed against Land $0.17 each parcel of property are available for inspection at the office of the County Copies of the Master Service Assessment Ordinance, the Initial Assessment Resolution for Administrator, 3093 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, Florida. Fire Protection Services, the Final Assessment Resolution for Fire Protection Services, the The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in Preliminary Rate Resolution, and the updated Fire Protection Assessment Roll are available November 2012, as authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to for inspection at the Office of the County Administrator, 3093 Crawfordville Highway, Craw- pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property fordville, Florida. which may result in a loss of title. The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November 2012, as authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments will If you have any questions, please contact the office of the County Administrator at cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in a loss of title. (850) 926-0919, Monday through Friday between 8:00a.m. and 4:30p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the office of the County Administrator at (850)926- 0919, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA AUGUST 2, 2012 WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA AUGUST 2, 2012 Page 4A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, August 2, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com The Opinion Page readers speak out No negative political letters READERS WRITE: Th anks to neighbors for the help swing, it will be the policy All of the candidates of The Wakulla News not deserve to be treated Editor, The News: Special thanks also to our friends, Alex to print negative Letters with respect – they have and Jennifer Ayotte, who didn’t take no to the Editor. put themselves out there We’ve been so busy reconstructing our for an answer. In fact, they actively guided If you want to write to be voted up or down lives since the Debby fl ood that until now us every step of the way, putting every a letter in support to based on their opinion of we haven’t taken the time to give proper resource into action including manpower, endorse your favorite the issues. thanks. babysitting, advice, equipment and a whole candidate, by all means, All of them have ex- So many people – from my Eden Springs lot of bug spray! send it in. pressed a sincere desire to co-workers, neighbors and friends, to vol- It has been a lesson in human kindness But it isn’t necessary to do what’s best for Wakul- unteers we’ve never met – made visits and that has helped us grow and which we shall tear down or smear the la County – whether as calls offering assistance. never forget. rival(s) in order to bolster county commissioners, Once again my neighbors, the McClains, your favorite. school superintendent or their daughter, Cecelia, and her fiance, Tess, Sven, Jack and Joey Coetzee And the negativity school board members. Corey, went to extraordinary efforts to as- and Thelma Letchworth only reinforces the idea of Remember: Early vot- sist us even though they were equally in Sopchoppy William Snowden group against group, and ing is Aug. 4 through Aug. distress. We are fortunate to have these [email protected] citizen against citizen. 11, and the primary elec- incredibly selfl ess neighbors. Let’s focus on the posi- tion is Aug. 14. Political season is tive attributes of those Vote. upon us already. who are seeking offi ce As the candidates get and why voters should William Snowden is edi- Endorsement for Robert Hill their campaigns in full support them. tor of The Wakulla News. Editor, The News: Earlier, Robert Hill was ily man with conservative, a public school teacher and North Florida values. These Since becoming a public coach for more than two attributes, along with his servant in 1997, I have al- decades, and had served experiences in leadership ways avoided publicly sup- a term as School Superin- in local government will Let’s build something for the kids porting other candidates, tendent in Liberty County be extremely valuable to in order to keep the offi ce as well. Wakulla County and the Editor, The News: donate some of the money. Our building as independent and non- Local government in gen- other counties in District 7 supplier would give some material, Lowe’s partisan as possible. I am eral, and the offi ce of Clerk as well. An open letter to my fellow Wakulla and Home Depot would help also, our citi- making an exception in this of Court in particular, is not I hope you will join me in Countians: zens would give labor to help our contrac- approach for my friend and well understood in Tallahas- the Democratic primary on tors build this skating rink and arcade. colleague Robert Hill. see these days. I believe Aug. 14 and vote for Robert Dear Wakulla Countians, We need to help our kids stay out of Robert is the Clerk of Robert can bring more ef- Hill for State House! trouble! Court in neighboring Lib- fective representation to I was born here in 1953, and there’s not With all the contractors we have, and erty County, where he does the state capital on ALL the Brent Thurmond anything for our kids to do. carpenters, one or two county fees could a great job. Robert is univer- important issues we face. Wakulla Clerk of Court We need a place for our kids to go, be waved. We could put jars around town sally respected by his fellow I know Robert Hill to be Crawfordville maybe a skating rink with an arcade. Our and our banks would help. Clerks. a fi ne Christian and fam- kids are all getting into trouble. We can do this, folks, to help our kids We need to start a move for a donation stay off the streets. of land and our contractors could donate The county has that big piece of prop- time and labor to build such a place. Of- erty on Lower Bridge Road (MLK Memo- fi cers would donate time to such a place to rial). Family asks support of Mike Scott help our kids stay out of trouble. We have All the underground is ready. Editor, The News: and women of the Wakulla of the children of Wakulla needed one for 50 years. I believe some Let’s do this, folks. County School Board. County. of us who have lived here know this and The Wakulla County Our son, brother and In this time of uncer- have known this for years. Michael Moore School District is celebrat- uncle -- Michael Scott – tainty, there is no substitute We are older now and can offer to Crawfordville ing its seventh consecutive needs your vote. Mike is for experience. year as an “A” rated district, the incumbent School Board The family of Michael one of only 14 districts in candidate for District 2. He Scott would like to thank the state to receive this has served as a member of you for your continued sup- Heads up, Wakulla taxpayers rating in 2010-11 and the the School Board for the port, and we hope we can Editor, The News: a “county” airport than along with a developer only one in the Big Bend in past 16 years. He was raised count on your vote for Mike the remote, land-locked who will sell his unsellable 2010-2011. and educated in Wakulla on Aug. 14. Commissioners, who and fl ood-prone Panacea swampland to the county It consistently exceeds County. We are proud of last year raised your taxes airstrip. expanding the airstrip. the state graduation rate Mike’s record of service as Avery & Barbara Scott on lights, phone, internet, Property taxpayers have Who will lose? The rest and leads all rural districts School Board Chairman, Keith & Angela Scott Brau cable, propane and garbage, to subsidize small public of us. in offering advance place- Vice-Chairman, and volun- (WHS Class of 1977) are ready to use millions airports – we’re subsidiz- The same commission- ment courses. teer within the schools. Priscilla Scott Brau of our state transporta- ing Panacea’s today. ers who want you to raise These accomplishments We know how important (WHS Class of 1979) tion dollars to expand the Wetlands must be fi lled our county sales tax in No- would not be possible with- the mission of keeping J. B. & Shanna Taylor Webb Panacea airstrip for a few in to pave the Panacea vember to build roads will out the hard work and pro- Wakulla’s public schools on Shelby (WHS Class of 2001) hobby pilots, and make a strip; run-off will kill ma- vote on Aug. 6, for a bigger fessionalism of the county’s top has been to Mike and & Carol Taylor 20-year commitment for rine life in Ochlockonee playground for pilots. teachers and administrators, ensuring the best educa- our county to cover operat- Bay and increase fl ooding Upset? Then tell David and the support of the men tional opportunities for all ing costs. in homes. Roberts at the Florida De- Pilots from Tarpine, a Costly lawsuits from ho- partment of Transportation fl y-in subdivision beside meowners in the expanded (414-4513) to stop wasting the airstrip, say expansion fl ight path are probable. our tax dollars, and, come She will vote for Melisa Taylor will boost the economy and And property values November, vote out the Editor, The News: from being a parent herself, old, and I will have to vote make their fl ying safer. along Surf Road will de- big-spenders we call com- and the way she never for- early between August 4-11 Commissioners who crease, as will county rev- missioners. Mrs. Melisa Taylor is a gets what it’s like to be a for School Board District 2 agree are ignoring these enue, and you’ll make up name that is associated with student, and incorporates because I leave to start my facts: the loss. Dana Peck so many high school accom- those perspectives into her freshmen year of college at There are better places So who benefi ts? The [email protected] plishments and milestones everyday teaching strategy. Florida Atlantic University to invest $3+ million in hobby pilots, of course, in preparing for furthering This creates a respectful in Boca Raton. This is an the education of my friends and balanced relationship adventure that would not and myself. I know her as between teacher and stu- be possible without the Corrections my Advanced Placement dent and fosters an effective tutoring from The Learn- Language and Composi- learning environment. This ing Curve and Mrs. Taylor’s • A story in last week’s a property must be equal household is $18,800, fi ve- tion teacher, my English 4 is also a quality I would guidance. I know that she Wakulla News on hard- to 30 percent or less of the person is $20,350, six- Honors teacher, one of my like to see on the School will be a balanced addition ship assistance deadline federal low income limit. person is $21,850, seven- senior sponsors and the Board. to the school board with extended for solid waste • A family of two must person is $23,850 and smile that would greet me When Melisa Taylor’s her experience as a par- and fi re MSBU included make less than $15,050 eight-person is $24,850. as I walked into The Learn- campaign for School Board ent, student advocate, and incorrect fi gures on quali- • For one person that • In a story in the July ing Curve for another tutor- District 2 was announced, I her impressive 28 years of fying income levels. income level is $13,200. 19 edition of The Wakulla ing session. was thrilled. The reason is teaching. To qualify for hardship • For three people it is News, “At fi rst fl ush, Ouzts But most of all, I, and because along with teaching I’m voting for Mrs. Me- assistance, the gross in- $16,950. Too’s toilet garden is a many others, know her English in the classroom, lisa Taylor for School Board come for the occupants of • For a four-person little different,” the last as the perfect example of she has gone over and be- District 2 because she is name of the owner was an excellent teacher and yond to set time aside and extremely qualifi ed, knowl- RD WINN NEW mentor. help guide me, and many edgeable, and I positively A IN NAL SP incorrect. It should have W G IO AP A T NATIONAL E I, as a student, agree that others, through the process know that she will make a A R read Dorothy White. N Blue Ribbon The Wakulla News re- Mrs. Taylor has this magic of what it takes to reach our wonderful difference in our NEWSPAPER grets the errors. when it comes to her stu- individual goals after high school district. F OUNDATION dents and our learning ex- school. For that reason, I She is most defi nitely a
N perience. Everyone has their was beyond willing to help fresh perspective. E R WSPAPE MEMBER own theories on where this her reach her goals. I know magic comes from, but I be- she is the most qualifi ed Molly Vise The Wakulla News Most popular lieve it is her ability to take candidate. [email protected] The Wakulla News (USPS 664-640) is published weekly at her lessons and experiences I am currently 18 years 3119-A Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville, FL 32327. stories online: Periodicals postage paid at P.O. Box 307, Crawfordville, FL • From the Dock for Aug. 32326-0307. Phone: (850) 926-7102. 2 A vote of ‘no’ on Wakulla Gardens roads POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Wakulla News, •Mystery of the paddle- P.O. Box 307, Crawfordville, FL 32326-0307. Editor, The News: Now it has come to light drainage must come from wheel boat that this product had cre- the county – not from indi- General Manager: Tammie Barfi eld ...... tbarfi [email protected] I am confused: the issue ated another problem – an viduals who own homes on •Sheriff’s office investi- of drainage and impass- irritating dust. County com- those roads. After all, were Editor: William Snowden ...... [email protected] gating possible fraud by able roads within Wakulla missioners want now to poll the residents on Rehwinkle Reporter: Jennifer Jensen ...... [email protected] attorney in Panacea Gardens was addressed the residents to fi nd agree- Rd polled and assessed for by placing a stone mate- ment for to an assessment its repaving ?? Advertising: Lynda Kinsey ...... [email protected] • Sheriff’s forum is post- rial over the existing dirt to pave the roads. It is these issues that poned road. No poll taken to see The key issue at hand is have forced me to cast a NO Advertising/reception: Denise Folh ...... [email protected] if this material was a suit- not the dust and is not the on the ballot. • Don Gregory Davis able road covering or if this drainage – these are public Production Coordinator/IT: Eric Stanton ...... [email protected] obituary material would resolve the roads not private roads. Pay- Bob Mason Publisher Emeritus: William M. Phillips Family (1976-2006) problem. ments for repairs and for Crawfordville All subscriptions to The Wakulla News become due and payable one • Elmer Terry ‘E.T.’ year from the time the subscription is purchased. Dawkins obituary In County - $31/yr. - $17.50/6 mo. Out of County - $42/yr. - $24/6 mo. Letters to the editor Out of State - $44/yr. - $26/6 mo. thewakullanews.com The Wakulla News welcomes your letters. You can email it to [email protected], mail it to P. O. Box 307, Crawfordville FL 32326 or drop it off at The News offi ce, 3119-A Crawfordville Highway. Letters are published as space becomes available and must include the author’s fi rst and last name, mailing address and telephone number for verifi cation purposes. Only the name and town will be Follow us on published. One submission per person per month. Letters are edited for style, length and clarity. www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, August 2, 2012 – Page 5A
to 4 p.m. The class is a 6-hour one day class Briefs with an hour for lunch. The fee for the • Free digital photo class is class is $12. Saturday at refuge To register, call Ernie Conte 850- 926-4605. The St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge will present their monthly free • League’s candidate forums digital photo class on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. are set for fall The digital nature photography class is for adults and families are welcome. The League of Women Voters of The class includes the basics of pho- Wakulla announces its upcoming fall tography, explanation of terminology, schedule of forums: and composition. • Aug. 23: Candidates for superinten- Classes are held at Nature’s Class- dent of schools at 7 p.m. and property room, adjacent to the St. Marks Na- appraiser at 8 p.m. tional Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. • Sept. 27: Candidates for county A new and special feature of the class commission, with candidates for seat is a photo safari following the class in 1 at 6:30 p.m., seat 3 at 7:30 p.m., and the new electric tram (time and weather seat 5 at 8:30 p.m. permitting). The tram has limited seat- • Oct. 18: Candidates for sheriff be- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS ing for 10 people, so sign up early to ginning at 7 p.m. These forums will all be held at the Wakulla Rotarians, camp counselors and staff at the Rotary Youth Camp. receive a seat on the tram. Bring a lunch and enjoy the refuge. Wakulla County Public Library. The class is taught by Ranger Bar- There will be general questions Wakulla Rotary supports youth camp ney Parker, former FSU photography developed by the league with some instructor. The limit is 15 people and follow-up questions allowed. Questions Staff report dinner at the camp. On Friday, July 27, registration is required. Call the refuge from the floor will also be accepted. Wakulla Rotarians served ice cream to the at (850) 925-6121 for reservations. “It’s always been the League’s job to Members of the Rotary Club of Wakulla campers as part of a dance party being held present opportunities to inform voters and these forums represent a great way visited the Rotary Youth Camp in Gadsden that night. • Senior driving class will be County last week to take the campers ice Rotarians attending included Niraj Patel, for voters to familiarize themselves with cream for their dance party. club president Jo Ann Palmer, Michelle held on Aug. 28 the candidates and the issues,” said The camp, sponsored by area Rotary Snow and William Snowden. Along with Mary Cortese, Wakulla chapter presi- Clubs, is for disabled campers to enjoy a the Rotarians are camp counselors and staff A 55 Alive Safety Driver Class will be dent of the League of Women Voters. camp experience. Sessions are held annual- from Wakulla County. held on Aug. 28 at the Wakulla Public ly at the Centenary Camp outside Gretna. There were also several campers who are Library in Crawfordville, from 9:30 a.m. – Staff reports Area Rotary Clubs take turns serving from Wakulla County. Wakulla Medical Center celebrates National Health Center Week Special to The News health care to medically vulner- in Wakulla County. or prevented, they account for where every patient is treated able and underserved people. This model of care was rated a significant portion of the sky- as an individual, with dignity Wakulla Medical Center and They are strong partner- as one of the most effective rocketing costs for families and and respect,” Posey said. “This North Florida Medical Centers, ships of people, governments programs by former President the entire health care system,” is what health care should be, Inc. Celebrates National Health and communities who work George W. Bush’s Office of said Posey. and what we celebrate dur- Center Week 2012 the week of together to address the unique Management and Budget. Community health centers, ing National Health Center Aug. 5 through Aug. 11. and diverse health conditions Posey pointed out that presi- like Wakulla Medical Center, Week.” Wakulla Medical Center of the community, said Wakul- dents from both parties and have been leaders in showing For a list of all of North is marking National Health la Medical Center Manager members of Congress on both the value of this approach as an Florida Medical Center Inc. Center Week to raise aware- Brenda . sides of the aisle have long effective way to address more locations, please visit www. ness about the mission and Health centers are run from recognized the value of health needs and improve health by NFMC.org. accomplishments of health the bottom up, by a patient- centers and supported their providing access to quality We invite you to visit our centers as local solutions, both majority governing board that expansion. healthcare at an affordable center and experience what be- throughout the State of Florida guides how limited resources With more health care price. ing a community health center and nationally throughout the can be effectively directed to homes in communities, we “We serve every member of is all about. United States. meet its patients’ health care can reduce health care costs the community,” Posey said. We are here to serve our The theme this year is “Cel- needs. and unnecessary hospitaliza- “Those who have insurance community. Please call us at ebrating America’s Health One of the bright spots in tions and visits to the hospital such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield, any time for more information Centers: Powering Healthier America’s health care system, emergency rooms. CHP, Medicare, Medicaid, as at Wakulla Medical Center, Communities,” to underscore health centers provide a health “Studies show that when ill- well as offer a sliding fee (850) 984-4735. how community health centers care home to with open access nesses like diabetes, hyperten- scale. provide access to affordable, and offers sliding fee scale pro- sion, asthma, and depression “We serve the needs of our high quality, cost-effective gram to all of those who live are not appropriately managed community under one roof,
Voter's Bill of Rights Voter Responsibilities MARK YOUR BALLOT OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOT Each registered voter in this state Each Registered voter in this state CORRECTLY– has the right to: should: COMPLETELY FILL IN 1. Vote and have his or her vote TO PRIMARY ELECTION • WAKULLA COUNTY • AUGUST 14, 2012 1. Familiarize himself or herself THE OVAL NEXT accurately counted. YOUR CHOICE. 2. Cast a vote if he or she is in line with the candidates and issues. at the official closing of the polls 2. Maintain with the office of the Henry F. “Buddy” Wells in that county. supervisor of elections a current CANDIDATE.-Votefor ONE - 3. Ask for and receive assistance in address. Wakulla County voting. 3. Know the location of his or her YOUR CHOICE Supervisor of Elections 4. Receive up to two replacement polling place and its hours of P.O. Box 305 ballots if he or she makes a operation. mistake prior to the ballot being 4. Bring proper identification to NOT Your Choice Crawfordville, FL 32326 cast. the polling station. 5. An explanation if his or her 5. Familiarize himself or herself MAK E I T COUNT ! registration or identity is in with the operation of the voting Please study this ballot before going to vote. question. 6. If his or her registration or equipment in his or her pre- Your precinct number is designated on your Voter Information Card. identity is in question, cast a cinct. Please vote in the Primary Election August 14, 2012 provisional ballot. 6. Treat precinct workers with 7. Written instructions to use when courtesy. THIS SAMPLE BALLOT MAY BE TAKEN TO THE POLLS FOR REFERENCE. voting, and, upon request, oral 7. Respect the privacy of other EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE instruction in voting from voters. August 4th through August 11th – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm elections officers. 8. Report any problems or viola- 8. Vote free from coercion or tions of election laws to the su- August 5th– 1:00 pm to 7 pm intimidation by elections officers pervisor of elections. FOR ADDITIONAL or any other person. 9. Ask questions, if needed. INFORMATION CONTACT 9. Vote on a voting system that is in 10. Make sure that his or her com- working condition and that will THE WAKULLA COUNTY Vote early this year & avoid the large crowds pleted ballot is correct before allow votes to be accurately cast. ELECTIONS OFFICE AT: Please have Photo & Signature of election day! You no longer have to wait until leaving the polling station. election day to make your vote count! Florida now Identification ready -- allows voters to cast their ballot up to 10 days P.O. Box 305 NOTE TO VOTER: Failure to per- prior to each Election Day. Just bring your Crawfordville, FL 32326-0305 even if the poll worker knows you. signature & photo ID to the Wakulla County form any of these responsibilities Supervisor of Elections office at does not prohibit a voter from vot- Phone: (850) 926-7575 (Florida Statute 101.043) 3115-B Crawfordville Hwy. in Crawfordville ing. Website: www.wakullaelection.com 12 F.S. 101.031(2) OFFICIAL PRIMARY SAMPLE BALLOT WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA AUGUST 14, 2012 DEMOCRATIC PARTY REPUBLICAN PARTY NONPARTISAN
UNITED STATE SENATOR SOIL AND WATER UNITED STATE SENATOR SOIL AND WATER CIRCUIT JUDGE 2ND CIRCUIT (Vote for One) SEAT 3 (Vote for One) SEAT 3 GROUP 2 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Glenn A. Burkett Connie Mack Bill Nelson Ed Brimner Mike McCalister Ed Brimner Kris Dunn REPRESENTATIVE Chuck Hess Chuck Hess Barbara Hobbs Marielena Stuart IN CONGRESS SOIL AND WATER Josefina M. Tamayo Dave Weldon SOIL AND WATER DISTRICT 2 SEAT 5 (Vote for One) SEAT 5 SCHOOL BOARD (Vote for One) (Vote for One) DISTRICT 2 Leonard Bembry STATE REPRESENTATIVE Cal Jamison DISTRICT 7 (Vote for One) Al Lawson Cal Jamison Mitchell Kauffman (Vote for One) Alvin L. Peters Mitchell Kauffman Mike Scott Halsey Beshears Mark Schlakman Melisa Taylor Don Curtis PARTY OFFICES STATE REPRESENTATIVE SOIL AND WATER District 7 Jamey Westbrook SEAT 3 (Vote for One) Mike Williams STATE COMMITTEEMAN (Vote for One) BALLOT (Vote for One) Thomas Dickens MARK YOUR CIRCUIT JUDGE 2ND CIRCUIT Ed Brimner – GROUP 2 Kurt Ahrendt Robert Hill CORRECTLY Chuck Hess (Vote for One) Gordon McCleary A. J. Smith COMPLETELY FILL IN SOIL AND WATER THE OVAL NEXT TO Kris Dunn Larry Taylor SEAT 5 CIRCUIT JUDGE 2ND CIRCUIT (Vote for One) GROUP 2 YOUR CHOICE. Barbara Hobbs STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN (Vote for One) Josefina M. Tamayo (Vote for One) Cal Jamison Anne Ahrendt Kris Dunn . - Vote for ONE - SCHOOL BOARD Mitchell Kauffman Barbara Hobbs DISTRICT 2 Tina Brimner (Vote for One) Josefina M. Tamayo YOUR CHOICE SCHOOL BOARD Mike Scott DISTRICT 2 NOT Your Choice Melisa Taylor ELECTION DAY (Vote for One) POLLS OPEN Mike Scott MAK E I T COU NT ! 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Melisa Taylor Page 6A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, August 2, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Church religious views and events Author to hold booksigning OUT TO PASTOR Special to The News teresting. The book So this is summer, is it? is so loaded with By REV. JAMES L. SNYDER how cold it was.” Local author John Wade, information, color- She was right. It was not but a few whose book, “In Sketch of ful descriptions, and It was just another day and I was in- months ago, I was complaining that it a Prophecy” was recently intriguing thoughts dulging a carefree moment of complaining was so cold outside that I just could not published, will hold a book- that it is not prop- about the weather. “I can’t believe it’s so bear it. signing at Books-A-Million erly read, until it is hot today,” I muttered. I thought I was “You’re going to have to make up your bookstore in Tallahassee on read, contemplated, talking to myself but obviously, I had an mind.” That was a serious admonition Saturday, Aug. 11, from noon and read again. audience. from her. to 3 p.m. In Wade’s life, Have you ever said or did something “Either,” she continued, “it’s too hot or In the book, Wade illus- he writes that “all not realizing somebody was watching it’s too cold. Now make up your mind.” trates many of the features of my family from you? I smiled demurely in her direction and of the Tabernacle of Moses my grandparents on Every time I am in a restaurant eating, nodded in the affi rmative. Not wanting to and Temple of Solomon, down have always I endeavor to remember there is an audi- further the conversation, I whispered very along with the historic cherished the loving ence and try my very best not to spill the gently, “Yes, dear.” Old Testament rituals that and mighty God of soup on my lap. Although, I must admit Later on in the evening, we were watch- took place there. Coupled the Bible. Through that that kind of lap dance always gets a ing television. It was the local news and with meticulous citations family discussions vigorous round of applause from the audi- special report of the day had to do with of scripture and intricate I was introduced to ence. Don’t ask me how I know. the record heat wave across our country. artwork, he uses the bibli- the Bible and learned I thought in my own special way of “It’s been a long time,” the weatherman cal descriptions of these all I could about the thinking that I was alone only to fi nd out said, “since we’ve seen temperatures this buildings to show what of God it inspires hunger lord. I am glad to say the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage high. Boy, is it hot out there.” Christians can expect in for more. While the good that I do not remember any was within earshot of my remarks. I must I glanced in her direction as covertly as heaven. These descriptions news is validated, many of time in my life that conver- say she is rather remarkable. Those “ear- possible and noticed she was staring at are blueprints of the trans- the connections between sations about Jesus and the shot moments” are quite extensive. me, just daring me to say something. formed Christian heart and Solomon’s Temple and the salvation of God were very I will not go as far as to say that she can There is a time to say something and even patterns of heaven gospel of Jesus Christ are far from our lips. read my mind, although I think she can, then sometimes something should not be itself, our future home. emphasized. Though the As a family, we talked but she seems to know what I am thinking said at all. I concealed my grin as much Verifying the beauty and gospel itself remains un- about him virtually all of the even before I go through the effort and as possible knowing that someone was truth in the old gospel story, changed, it is taught from a time, and whenever we are labor of thinking. watching me. this book not only feeds fresh perspective that is at together, we still do.” I do not know why I even spend the Under my breath I whispered, “I can’t the readers with the word once clear, simple and in- energy thinking on my own. Even when believe it’s so hot today.” I do think up a thought of my own and After all, it is summer and it is sup- go so far as to express it I am always posed to be hot. I just believe that every- challenged. body has the right to complain about the The challenge is, do not think that way. weather. Church Briefs The challenger is my wife. I also believe that some people have Life would be so much easier, not to the right not to hear me complain about P.B. Church will be in charge from 8 a.m. to noon. Walker celebrates mention less stressful, if I just would quit the weather. of services at 3 p.m. The sale will be held anniversary thinking my own thoughts. It is a well-noted mark of wisdom to For more information, behind the church in the Sunday, Aug. 5, Pilgrim It is when I am thinking my own know when to speak and when not to please call (850) 590-6132. Christian Life Center build- Rest P.B. Church will be hon- thoughts that I get into trouble. speak. ing, out of the elements oring Elder Otis H. Walker Getting back to my moment of com- Solomon in the Old Testament had it First Baptist sets ga- of nature, so come enjoy as he celebrates eight years plaining. “I can’t believe,” I muttered, “it’s right when he said, “Even a fool, when he rage sale yourself and shop – rain or as pastor. Morning worship so hot today.” holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he First Baptist Church of shine! services will begin at 11:30 To which my wife said, “Don’t you that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of Crawfordville will host its Proceeds from the ga- a.m. with guest Minister know it’s summer? And don’t you know understanding” (Proverbs 17:28 KJV). annual church-wide garage rage sale will go towards Kirk Triplett. Elder Renson that it’s supposed to be hot during the So, this is summer, but you did not hear sale on Saturday, Aug. 4, hosting the youth REVOLU- Thompson and Little Salem summer?” it from me. TION event coming Aug. 22 I did know that but it did not make the through Aug. 25. heat any more bearable. Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Tikvat Ami Messianic Synagogue FBCC has been blessed “If,” my wife said rather sternly, “you Family of God Fellowship in Ocala. He with your support in past can’t stand the heat get out of the kitch- lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Is Jesus the Messiah? years and invites you to en.” Springs Shores. Call him at 1-866-552-2543 come out again and shop Join us from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on July 31, What the kitchen had to do with it or email [email protected]. for some great bargains. See and August 7 for three lectures with time for being hot outside is way beyond my pay you there! questions and answers as the rabbi of Tikvat Ami scale. There was a brief moment when Messianic Synagogue in Tallahassee takes an in-depth I almost threw caution to the wind and look at the Messianic Prophecies of the Hebrew Bible. asked my wife what she meant by that Leroy Collins Public Library, comment. Boy, am I glad I didn’t. 200 West Park Avenue, Tallahassee 32301. “If I remember correctly,” my wife said as she stared at me rather intently, “a few Visit us at tikvatami.com for more information. months ago you were complaining about Wakulla Worship Centers
Crawfordville Area Coastal Sopchoppy Medart Area Christ Church Ochlockonee Trinity Crawfordville United Sopchoppy Anglican Methodist Church Bay Lutheran Sunday United 8:30am Service Sunday School 10:00 a.m. United Church of Wakulla County 9:30am Sunday School for Worship 11:00 a.m. Methodist Hwy. 98, Across from WHS Adults & Children Methodist Web site: 10:30am Worship Service Nursery available Pastor Mike Shockley 926-7209 Church Church Lutheransonline.com/trinityofwakulla Thursday 10:30 am Adult Bible Study Ochlockonee & Arran Road “Come Grow With Us” www.crawfordville-umc.org Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 6:00 pm - Supper and Worship 11 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Children, Youth and Adult Bible Classes Pastor Kevin Hall Pastor Kevin Hall Pre-School M-F (3-5 Years) The Rev. John Spicer, Rector (850) 984-0127 You’ve Got Bible Questions? 850-962-2511 Pastor Vicar Bert Matlock 850-745-8412 Church 926-7808 • Pre-School 926-5557 We’ve Got Bible Answers 3383 Coastal Highway Find the Peace and Hope and Wakulla Answers in these Troubling Times. Sopchoppy Station Church Of Christ Let the Bible Speak Corner of Winthrop & Byrd St. 1044 Shadeville Road • Crawfordville, Florida 32327 Wakulla United Sunday: Bible Study ...9:30 a.m. Worship ...... 10:30 a.m. "the churches of Christ salute you" — Romans 16:16 Methodist Church Evening Worship ...... 5 p.m. Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study ...7 p.m. www.OysterBayChurchofChrist.org 1st Sunday School for all ages - 10 a.m. Visitors are welcome! Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. Home Bible Courses available… please call for details, Tallahassee 962–2213 Ivan Assembly of God 1584 Old Woodville Rd. 202 Ivan Church Road Crawfordville Wakulla Station Pastor, 421-5741 Spirit Life Church Pentecostal Daniel Cooksey Pastor Susie Horner “Come & Worship With Us” 3PTF4USFFUt4PQDIPQQZ '- 926-IVAN(4826) 962-9000 Sunday School...... 10 a.m. STRONG Schedule of Services SUNDAY: Sunday Worship ...... 11 a.m. Crawfordville Evening Worship ...... 6 p.m. & JONES Refreshments 10:30am Wednesday Service ...... 7 p.m. 8PSTIJQ 11:00am & Youth Service ...... 7 p.m. Funeral Home, Inc. 1SBZFS QN Royal Rangers ...... 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Missionettes ...... 7 p.m. 551 West Carolina St. 4VQQFS QN Tallahassee, FL 32301 SUNDAY SERVICES $MBTTFT$IJMESFO :PVUI QN 8:30 am Contemporary Worship and Adults 9:45 am Sunday School Blood Bought Gracious, Word Taught New Testament Bible Church 11:00 am Traditional Worship Spirit Wrought Bible-believing Church meets at Wakulla County Public Library, Dignified Service 5 pm Discipleship Training large conference room. 6 pm Evening Service HjcYVn[gdb&&6Bjci^acddc# 224-2139 WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERVICES Songs, prayer and Bible Pastor John S. Dunning teaching/preaching. Day or Night 6:30 pm (From Rhema Bible Training Center) RA’s & GA’s for elementary The Lord Jesus described the basic Pre-Arrangements www.ochcc.org meaning of a church in a very Silver Shield 7 pm simple and yet profound way: Youth * Adult Prayer-Bible Study “For where two or three are Notary gathered together in my name, DARRELL L. LAWRENCE 3086 Crawfordville Highway there am I in the midst of them.” (One block south of Courthouse) Come take part in our study of God’s Word. LINN ANN GRIFFIN J. GRIFFIN 850-926-7896 4330 Crawfordville Hwy. www.crawfordvillefbc.com lll#W^WaZ\Zbh#Xdb Licensed Funeral Directors www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, August 2, 2012 – Page 7A Obituaries
RJ Crum Sr. Raleigh, N.C. He loved the beach, loved to Don Gregory Davis cook and landscape and truly loved all of Elmer Terry ‘ET’ Dawkins his family and numerous friends. Visitation was on Friday, July 27, from Jerry Robert Mackin 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Bevis Funeral Home, Ann Denson Poucher Harvey-Young Chapel prior to the memo- Kelly C. Hicks Seaman rial service. Memorial services were held Virginia K. Waters at 2 p.m. He is survived by his daughter, Ragan Davis, of Crawfordville; mother, Joan Harts- fi eld Page; brother, Vic Davis; sister, Robin RJ Crum Sr. Suite 100, Tallahassee FL (Barbara) of Crawfordville; Gainey; nieces, Taylor Gainey and Kaithlyn 32303, (850) 297-0588 or to 23 grandchildren; 18 great- Don Gregory Davis Gainey; and best friend, Jinny Stoutamire. RJ Crum Sr., 84, died on VITAS Hospice Care. grandchildren; and two He was predeceased by his father in 2008 Tuesday, July 24, in Doug- Survivors include four great-great-grandchildren. Don Gregory Davis, 49, of Crawfordville, and a niece, Jessie Davis. lasville, Ga. sons, Danny Crum (Kim- He was predeceased by passed away on Monday, July 23. Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Cha- He was born in Wakulla berly) of Webster, Dennis his parents, William Jack- He was born in Albany, Ga., and had pel in Crawfordville is in charge of arrange- County, and served in the Crum (Suzanne) of Chipley, son (Bud) Crum and Sally lived in this area three years coming from ments. (850-926-3333 or bevisfh.com). U.S. Army during World War Randy Crum (Sheila) of Ethel Moats Crum; broth- II. He was a commercial fi sh- Crawfordville and RJ Crum ers, Henry, Jack, George, erman and business owner Jr. (Christina) of Douglas- James, Luther, Walter and Jerry R. Mackin Sr. maining an active member Ann Seton Resource Com- in Wakulla County. until his death. mittee, Coastal Highway, ville, Ga.; three daughters, Silas Crum; a sister, Louise Jerry Robert Mackin Sr., Memorial services will In 2004, Jerry took on 4609 Coastal Highway, Craw- Diane Floyd (Larry) of Chip- Thompson; and his son, 83, passed away on Thurs- be held at Lake Ellen Bap- the added responsibility of fordville FL 32326 or Habitat ley, Donna Liles of Web- Kenneth Leroy Crum. day, July 26, at Tallahassee tist Church located at 4495 operating the Restore for for Humanity of Wakulla, ster and Denise Radabaugh Hutcheson’s Memorial Memorial Hospital. Crawfordville Highway in the Wakulla County Habitat 940 Shadeville Road, Craw- (Robbie) of Tallahassee; Chapel & Crematory of Bu- He was born in Atlanta Crawfordville, on Saturday for Humanity. With his skills fordville FL 32327 (850-926- three brothers, Pete Crum chanan, Ga., is in charge of to Mabel Clair Evans and Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. In lieu of and inviting personality he 4544). (Ann) of Orlando, Amos the arrangements. Joseph William Mackin fl owers, donations may be turned the store of recycla- A memorial mass will be J. Crum (Carolyn) of Talla- and eventually relocated to made to American Cancer bles and second-hand furni- celebrated at 1 p.m. on Sat- hassee and Leonard Crum Florida where he was hired Society, 241 John Knox Road, ture into a thriving business urday, Aug. 4, at St. Elizabeth by Montgomery Elevator for the weekend handy- Ann Seton Catholic Church, Company. After additional man or bargain hunter. The 4609 Coastal Highway, in technical training, his ad- A graveside memorial service will be money earned has helped Crawfordville, where he was Ann Denson Poucher vanced skills led to employ- held at Woodlawn Cemetery, NE 3rd Street, to build Habitat homes in a member. Ann Denson Poucher, wife of Earl Pouch- ment with Diebold Inc. in Ocala on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. A the community. Survivors include his er, of Sopchoppy, died of natural causes on (Vault and Security Systems) memorial service will be held in Wakulla As a charter member of loving wife, Peggy Mackin, July 15 in Salt Lake City where the two had until his retirement. County on Sunday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. at the the Wakulla Round Table of 25 years; his son, Bob- been vacationing since March. In 1985 he relocated to couple’s home, 443 Seminole Lane, in Sop- Knights of Columbus, he by (Karen) Mackin Jr.; two She was born in Lake Weir on July 14, Wakulla County where he choppy. Flowers are not requested. participated with other daughters, Sandra (Donnie) 1947, daughter of John and Marie Denson. worked as a real estate In addition to her husband, survivors Knights in fundraisers ben- Hughes and Linda Mackie, She graduated from Lake Weir High School agent still maintaining his include her brother, Don Denson of Ocala; efi ting children and families both of Crawfordville; and and University of South Florida. She was membership in the Port two sisters, Kay Casella of Pittsburgh, and in the local community. He fi ve grandchildren and 12 a teacher in both the Marion County and Charlotte Elks No. 2153 for Patricia Bercik of Tampa; four sons, Noel assisted needy individuals great-grandchildren. Wakulla County school systems. She was approximately 35 years. Davis of Crawfordville, Michael Poucher in dire economic straits as Bevis Funeral Home, Har- a long-time member of Grace Episcopal With his vast experience of of Ocala, Bruce Poucher of Alachua and chairman of his church’s vey-Young Chapel in Craw- Church in Ocala and was a founding participating in community Duane Poucher of Las Vegas; a daughter, Resource Committee. fordville, FL is in charge of member of St. Teresa Episcopal Church in projects, he was infl uential Kimerly Poucher of Cornville, Ariz.; and 13 In lieu of fl owers, dona- arrangements. (850-926-3333 Wakulla County. in establishing The Rotary grandchildren. tions may be made in his or bevisfh.com). Club of Wakulla County re- memory to St. Elizabeth Kelly C. Hicks held at the Ivan Assembly of Campbell and husband, God Church in Crawfordville Tommy; her nieces and Virginia K. Waters Funeral Home on Friday, July 27. Seaman Survivors include her daughters, Lynda on Thursday, July 26, at 1 nephews, Jake and Ethan Virginia K. Waters, our beloved mother, Kelly C. Hicks Seaman Stover, Karen Moody and fi ance Casey High- p.m. Burial followed at St. Evanshine, Mac and Logan went to join our Lord on Tuesday, July 24. went to be with the Lord on tower; grandson, Phillip and wife Joylyn; Elizabeth Cemetery. Hicks, Jackson and Ansly She was raised in DeFuniak Springs. She July 20, after a long illness. grandson, Thomas Moody and their father, Survivors include her Campbell; her grandpar- attended business college in Montgomery, She was born in Tipton, Phil Moody; brother, Charles Kocisek and husband, Barry Seaman; ents, Arnold and June Allen Ala., and moved to Tallahassee in 1971. Ind., on Aug. 20, 1973. She wife Linda; three nieces and nephews; fi ve her parents, Charles and of Hawthorne; and many She was a loving and devoted mother. She still holds the title of the grand-nieces and nephews. Carolyn Hicks of Crawford- friends and loved ones. loved debating politics and fi nance with highest basketball score She was preceded in death by her ville; her brothers, Edward Bevis Funeral Home, her grandsons, spending time with her from her school in Fayette- mother, Anna Belle; father, Mike; and infant Hicks and wife, Sonya; Jon Harvey-Young Chapel in daughters and gardening. ville High School in Fayette- brother, Royce. ville, Ohio, and won many Hicks and wife, Candace; Crawfordville is in charge of A private family service was held at Bevis ribbons and trophies. sisters, Kreana Evanshine arrangements. (850-926-3333 Funeral services were and husband, Tom; Brandy or bevisfh.com).
Elmer Terry ‘E.T.’
Dawkins www.thewakullanews.com Serving Wakulla County For More Than A Century Elmer Terry “E.T.” Dawk- ins died on Saturday, July The Wakulla News 28. A native of Robertstown, Ga., he was a longtime Tal- R lahassee resident. He was LUNCH a retired field auditor for e rPARTNER… the spec Independent Life and Ac- Ord ial cident Insurance Company of the week at and a member of Parkway Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Family received friends on Tuesday, July 31, at Cul- Deli ley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road and e… a C receiv of in Tallahasssee. Graveside omp opy services were held at 1 p.m. limentary C on Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Our water is Westview Cemetery in Nash- ville, Ga. 4HE 7AKULLA .EWS Survivors include his sons, too precious of Terry Michael Dawkins (Cyn- FRESH MADE TO ORDER dy) of Sapphire, N.C., and Da- HOT OR COLD SPECIALTY SANDWICHES vid Alan Dawkins (Tamie) of a commodity Tallahassee; a sister, Anna Jo SALADS • SEASONAL SOUP & CHILI Davidson of California; three PARTY PLATTERS to go to the grandchildren; and one great grandson. 926-3500 • Fax orders 926-3501 E.T. was preceded in 2500 Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville highest bidder! death by his loving wife of 53 years, Emily, who passed away in 2006. www.thewakullanews.com Serving Wakulla County For More Than A Century Please sign the guest I was there when Governor book at www.culleysmead- The Wakulla News owwood.com. Graham dedicated the .. Wakulla Springs State Park BREAKFAST and I’ll be there in the Legislature to protect our future PARTNER... water resources. As a former Governing Board member Coastal Restaurantnt for a Water Management District, my experience in water issues will be used to guard our fresh water Home of the All-U-Can Eat Seafood & Chicken supplies and saltwater estuaries for our fishermen. After Thursday Mornings all, my grandson is depending on me, and you can too! Look for Your Complimentary copy of 4HE 7AKULLA .EWS I humbly ask for your Join The Nature (free with any full Breakfast Order) Conservancy to plant on August 14. a billion trees, one vote tree at a time, in the 29 fight to end climate Hungry Man Breakfast $5 change at 49 plantabillion.org Breakfast Platter $2 Don $199 Breakfast Special Call me and visit our website ★ Kids Eat AUCE 850-843-0520 www.ElectDonCurtis.com Free 984-2933 Chicken Tues. on Wed. & Thurs. Political advertisement paid for and approved by Don Curtis, Republican, for State Representative 1305 Coastal Hwy. 98, Panacea Page 8A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, August 2, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Community happenings in our community Capital City donates to 3 local groups
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Capital City Bank representatives present a grant award to the Wakulla County 4-H As- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS sociation. Members of the Wakulla Dance Academy’s Competition Dance Team take home nu- merous trophies for their performances in the Kids Artistic Review Competition. Special to The News “We are grateful to be in The mission of the CCBG a position to help organiza- Foundation is to invest in Twice each year, the Capi- tions make an impact in our initiatives that benefi t local Dance Academy earns top awards tal City Bank Group (CCBG) communities,” said Amy communities. A majority of Foundation donates funds to Geiger, Capital City Bank the funds are distributed to Special to The News Top Primary Small Group 9-11, Top Pri- charitable organizations in president of Wakulla County. specifi c areas of focus, includ- mary Small Group 12-14, Top Primary the communities it serves. “Community involvement ing: arts/culture, children/ Wakulla Dance Academy’s Competi- Large Group, Top Primary Large Group Recently, through its has always been a hallmark youth services, economic/ tion Dance Team recently traveled to 12-14 and Top Primary Line 9-11. spring 2012 grant cycle, the of Capital City Bank and by community development, Jacksonville to compete in the Kids Solo awards went to Casey Lowe CCBG Foundation reinvested donating valuable funds to education, health/sciences Artistic Review Dance Competition held for “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” $1,600 into the Wakulla worthwhile organizations and human services. at the University of North Florida’s Fine including Top Secondary Solo ages 15-17, County community by way such as these, the Capital Grant applications are Arts Center. Top First, Second Overall and an invita- of grants awarded to the Gulf City Bank Group Foundation available through your Capi- The team came home for the second tion to New York City. Specimen Marine Laborato- can help build stronger com- tal City Banker upon re- time this season with many group and Emily Westmark received an Elite Top ries, Inc., Wakulla County 4-H munities.” quest. The applications are solo awards and recognitions. First award for her solo performance of Association, Wakulla County The CCBG Foundation reviewed twice a year and The team competed in a total of “Discombobulate.” Academics Boosters Associa- is a non-profi t organization are due by April 1 and Oc- seven group numbers, with dances in Solo awards also went to Alex Porter tion and the Wakulla County created in 1983 by Capital tober 1. the styles of jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, for “Show Me How You Burlesque,” Senior Center. City Bank Group that pro- For more information on lyrical and production. including Top Primary Solo 12-14, Top The grants provided by vides grants to non-profi t, the Capital City Bank Group The fi ve group numbers performed First, and First Overall. the CCBG Foundation help charitable organizations and Foundation, visit www.ccbg. by the older team members earned top And finally, solo awards went to these organizations enhance institutions exempt under com. fi rst awards, and the two group numbers Shawna Gray for “And the Birds Sing,” the lives of thousands of lo- Section 501(c)(3) of the Inter- performed by the younger team mem- including Top First and Second Overall, cal citizens. nal Revenue Code. bers also earned top fi rst awards. with an invitation to New York City. Along with the top first awards The Wakulla Dance Academy Com- earned by all the group numbers, several petition Dance Team members include Numerous political forums are scheduled group numbers earned other awards, Cadence Brainard, Chloe Brown, Madi- as well son Brown, Sarah Chambers, Skyllar Special to The News property Appraiser. Super- our community at its meet- The team took First Place Overall, Cobb, Tanasha Cooksey, Torie Crum, intendent of schools will ing and we invite all citizens Most Creative (Judge’s Award) and Video Ava DuBois, Shawna Gray, Georgia The League of Women begin at 7 p.m. and property to attend. of the Week (Judge’s Award) with their Gumphrey, Mathilda Jensen, Casey Voters of Wakulla announces appraiser at 8 p.m. “We continue to look production number “Boot Scootin’.” Lowe, Marissa Peddie, Alex Porter, An- its up-coming fall schedule •September 27: County for new members and will They also earned First Place Overall and nabelle Slayton, Tatum Tucker, Remie of forums for the 2012 politi- Commission seats 1, 3, 5. have a sign-up table at all Most Emotional (Judge’s Award) with Vause, Jordan Webster, Emily Westmark cal seasons. Seat 1 will begin at 6:30 p.m., the forums with informa- their lyrical number “Feel My Love”; and Danielle Whiting. Wakulla Dance “We’re excited to present Seat 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Seat tion about the League and Best Costume (Judge’s Award) for their Academy Competition Team Teachers this information to the pub- 5 at 8:30 p.m. how to become a member contemporary number “Freshmen”; First are Hayley Mahaffey, Kristin Weaver lic,” said Mary Cortese, presi- •October 18: Sheriff. Be- of the local organization,” Place Overall for their hip-hop number and Emily Pack. dent of the local Wakulla ginning at 7 p.m. said Cortese. “Additionally, “Make You Move”; Third Place Overall For more information about registra- chapter. “It’s always been There will be general the League does have and for their jazz number “Baby I’m A Star”; tion and about Wakulla Dance Academy, the League’s job to present questions developed by the accepts men as members.” and Second Place Overall for their group please call the studio at 926-2655. opportunities to inform vot- League with some follow-up The Primary is August 14 number “Bath Time Fun.” ers and these forums repre- questions allowed. Ques- with early voting starting The group also received awards for sent a great way for voters tions from the fl oor will also on August 4 and running Top Primary Small Group 8 and Under, to familiarize themselves be accepted. “It’s a great way through August 11 held at with the candidates and the to meet the candidates and the Supervisor of Elections issues.” see where they stand on the Offi ce located on Crawford- These forums will all be issues,” said Cortese. ville Highway. Email community news and announcements to jjensen@thewakul- held at the Wakulla County As a reminder, the League “The League encourages Public Library. meets the fourth Thursday of every voter to cast their lanews.net. It can also be dropped off at 3119-A Crawfordville •August 23: This Thurs- the month at the library. The ballot—Vote Early,” said Cor- Highway, Crawfordville, but email is preferred. Announcements day forum will be for super- league has had informative tese. are edited for style, clarity and grammar and runs when space intendent of schools and and topical presentations to becomes available. FREE OFFthe EATIN’ path… 12WeekEducationalCourse Your Guide to Area Restaurants and Catering Congratulations FamilyͲtoͲFamily Lassie Williams June 2012 Winner Freeforfamilymembers,partners,significantotheers,andfriendsofindividualswith Thank You So Much! MajorDepressionandBipoolarDisorder Her name was drawn SchizophreniaandSchizoaffectiveDisorder from BorderlinePersonalityyDisorder “I am so appreciative of being PanicDisorder,ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder,and the recipient of this nice little PostͲtraumaticStressDisorder gift . 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Tallahassee, FL – Workforce Plus would like to congratu- late all Wakulla High School seniors on achieving this mile- stone. With so many decisions to be made and the world of possibilities available, Workforce Plus wants to remind students and their parents that they are not alone when planning for the future. Along with local guidance counselors, teachers and parents, Workforce Plus and its dedicated youth program, First Connect, is anxious to be a partner in each student’s success. The goal is to help youth look at their current skills and interests to create opportunities for growth, fun and empowerment. Dedicated staff will work with the youth to refi ne their dreams and begin the journey towards creating their own success story. What else does the First Connect program provide? First Connect matches youth with a youth career specialist who serves as a personal life coach for assisting the youth with learning about the real world of work and college. Not sure how to write a resume? Does the thought of fi nding a fi rst job scare them? Do they want to learn how to fi nd educational and career-related opportunities by attending a job fair and career expos? The First Connect youth career FILE PHOTO specialist can assist them with all of that and more. Most importantly, all of these services are free. Special to The News them off at any of the fol- Bank in Crawfordville, Capi- Money donations can be Even better, First Connect is looking to reward students lowing locations to help the tal City Bank in Crawford- mailed to Susan Payne Turn- The Coastal Optimist for the great things they are already doing! By registering students of Wakulla County ville, The Wakulla News and er, Coastal Optimist Club Club Annual School Supply with First Connect, they can earn incentives, such as gift prepare for school. St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Treasurer at P.O. Box 610, Drive is in full swing. cards for high grades, getting a job, keeping good atten- Donation boxes are lo- Church. Crawfordville, FL 32326. Purchase a few extra dance in school, or earning your diploma. cated at Ameris Bank in The school supply drive supplies this year and drop “Workforce Plus is dedicated to ensuring the success of Crawfordville, Centennial ends Aug. 30. our youth,” said Kimberly A. Moore, chief executive offi cer of Workforce Plus. “Helping a young person to realize their potential and understand the many opportunities available School employees get raise to them is just one of the great things this program has to offer.” Continued from Page 1A exemption, school board tax- Rudd expressed disap- economy – noting as well Those who are interested in learning more about Work- es would amount to about pointment in the State of reports that state revenue force Plus and the services available, contact their offi ce The school board also $424 for the year. (That does Florida for reducing its share collections were up $400 at (850) 926-0980 or email [email protected]. To learn more, picked up a portion of the not include county taxes of education costs, comment- million over projections so visit their website at www.wfplus.org and click on Youth increase in insurance costs, or special assessments, or ing that Wakulla’s school far this year. Services. plus gave employees a $200 other taxing authorities such budget was formerly made The school board budget supplement intended to as the water management up of 55 percent revenues includes a .25 mill discretion- keep them “pretty much district.) from the state – it is now ary levy – the last year it can held harmless” from the Donna Sanford, the only down to 39 percent, she be imposed. increase, Miller said. other citizen besides Rudd to said. While a small part of the School news and announcements: The school board set the speak at the public hearing, Rudd said it is the state’s budget – it generates only Email [email protected] or drop total millage at 8.486 mills, praised the school board responsibility for pay for $300,000 in local taxes – it it by the offi ce at 3119-A Crawfordville High- which is down slightly from for reducing her taxes, but education, not local taxpay- brings a more than dollar-for- last year’s millage of 8.5 expressed concern about ers. dollar match from the state way, Crawfordville. Email is preferred. News mills. an increase in the district’s As for the pay increase of $315,000. is edited for style, space, clarity and grammar A mill represents $1 of insurance costs. She was that is part of this year’s The fi nal budget hearing and runs when space becomes available. tax for each $1,000 of taxable directed to meet with the budget, Superintendent Mill- is set for Monday, Sept. 10 value. For a $100,000 home finance office about her er was enthusiastic that it at 6 p.m. with a $50,000 homestead questions. was a sign of an improving At Tallahassee Community College tuition IS NOT going up this Fall.
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TCC is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access campus. Visit www.tcc.fl.edu for full statement. Page 10A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, August 2, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Outdoors outdoor sports and fi shing reports Fishing’s good, scalloping is good Brag book: Here it is fi rst of August tain tried to get them to go and before long we’ll be talk- on his long trip on the fi rst ing about our fall fi shing, day but they all decided kids will be back in school they wanted o fi sh in closer. shortly and FSU football is They landed a couple of sail- only about a month away. From The Dock fi sh and lost a couple. Where does time go? On the second day he This has been a very convinced them to do the good summer for fishing BY CAPT. JODY CAMPBELL 90-mile trip out to about and our scallop season has 6,000 feet of water and he been spectacular despite all assured them they would the rain we had from Debby take pictures have a great day. In fact, and all the rain we continue and release. he said they wouldn’t have to get. Folks are getting their This is a trip time to drink any beer. Jerry limit in a couple of hours or Kamian and said it was unreal. Within less and every time they go his grandfa- minutes of arriving and there seems to be more scal- ther will never putting out the baits they lops than the time before. forget. were hooked up on a marlin. Michael Smith said he Glen Peel, They caught and landed 15 has been finding bigger Jerry Alex- marlin between 300 and 475 scallops closer to shore ander, Dan pounds and had two on at and Glen and Alicia Peel Tillman, Gin- once several times. said they have been fi nd- ger Tillman Capt. McGuinness was ing them between Black and Shawn selected the World’s Best Rock and Grey Mare in four Beaty also had Captain/Guide in 2006 and feet of water. If you haven’t a fishing trip again in 2010 by Internation- been you still have plenty of they will nev- al Game Fish Association for time and just go east of the er forget: Glen setting more IGFA certifi ed St. Marks Lighthouse and went to the is- world records those years look for all the boats. Just land of Kona than any other captain any- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS in Hawaii to remember there are rocks where. Right now he holds Kamien Griggs, 9, was fi shing with his parents in the fish with his in that area so you need to over 200 world records. For Ochlockonee River when he caught this six-and-a-half foot friend Chappy. go slow. the trip of a lifetime, Capt. sturgeon. He needed a little help from his dad, Pete Griggs, Fishing aboard The 9th annual C-Quar- McGuinness can be reached to get onboard. After being measured and photographed, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Chappy’s boat, ters Kingfish Shootout is Glen Peel with 110-pound Ahi (yel- at 1 (800) 634-0012. the sturgeon was released back into the water. the Kalele, Glen Aug. 4 and 5. The Captains lowfi n tuna) caught in Kona, Hawaii. I fished with Dr. Jim meeting will be Friday night, caught and re- O’Neil and Floyd Jaegers on Aug. 3, at C-Quarters on the river. leased his fi rst Saturday and we didn’t catch the Carrabelle River in Car- Capt. Luke Frazier fi shed marlin, which was estimated any marlin but did man- rabelle. This tournament is with Jason Godwin and his at about 300 pounds. On day age to catch three limits of held every year in honor of brother Rick from California two of the trip he caught a trout, several Spanish, two Jimmy Crowder’s daughter last week. They fi shed from 110-pound Ahi (yellowfin flounder and about eight and profi ts go to the Leu- the Ochlockonee to Piney tuna). On the third day fi sh- big bluefish. We caught kemia Research Founda- Island and came in with ing, a 175-pound Ahi was everything on the Gulp and tion. You can register at the two reds, several trout and caught. Glen’s wife Alicia live shrimp. Jim said he had Captains meeting and for a pompano. missed this trip but she did fi shed the week before over more information you can Pete Griggs and his say she took her daughter at Dog Island and fi shing contact Mary Lawhon at grandson Kamian were fi sh- scalloping and they loaded from shore on the West (850) 933-4166. ing near the Ochlockonee up with the scallops. end with a piece of cut bait Capt. Kent Taylor, Da- River State Park with shrimp Jerry, Dan, Ginger and caught a 36-inch redfi sh. vid Vatter and Butch Davis on the bottom last week Shawn also had a fantastic Fishing is good and scal- fi shed the Ochlockonee Riv- and were in for a big shock. trip but in a different part loping is good. What more er last week and had a very Kamian was using a Zebco of the world. 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A U Y X I L I A R By Carolyn Brown Treadon Wakulla By Travis Kersting
This past week, fi ve mem- the channel, so a close Not Like Home. bers of Flotilla 12 moved watch out is important closer to becoming crew Boating Emergencies to avoid this unnecessary In June I returned home to Minnesota for my grandfa- qualifi ed. snag in your day out on ther’s 90th birthday. I visited family and friends whom I One of the tasks a crew- Coast Guard Station the water. had not seen in many years. member in training has to Panama City ...... (850) 234-4228 Crossing the channel The one thing I didn’t do was go diving and that’s only because I was not able to transport my dive equipment complete is a swim test. Dur- Coast Guard Station in front of another boat ing this test, the trainee must that cannot avoid you by this time. be able to properly put on a Yankeetown ...... (352) 447-6900 moving outside of the Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes, is a mecca for life jacket when instructed, Coast Guard Auxiliary channel is not permit- freshwater fi shing, boating, diving, camping and a variety get into a pool, tread water ted. In the event that a of other water related activities. If you like being on the for 5 to 10 minutes and St. Marks (Flotilla 12) ...... (850) 942-7500 boat appears ready to water, you would like Minnesota. swim unassisted for at least or ...... (850) 284-1166 cross in front of you, and That sounds very much like Florida, but there are distinct 30 feet. you are not able to move differences that make Florida a frustrating place to enjoy If you have never felt around them, then fi ve these same activities. what it is like to be in the short blasts of your horn Minnesota is frozen for much of the year but the water water with a life jacket on, are advised to warn the still draws entire communities for ice fi shing, snowmobiling it is a very different feeling. other boat. and ice diving. Often times the frozen barrier between you This is especially true for If intending to pass and that monster walleye is over three feet thick. Somehow, children. If you have never another boat in the chan- Minnesotans tolerate the cold and frequently people travel let your child play in the wa- nel when it is necessary there from the warmer states for ice fi shing. ter with a life jacket, do you for the other boat to The limits and seasons for fi shing are mostly universal really want the fi rst time to move, slow down or take across the state of Minnesota, but a few lakes have their be in a crisis situation? another action for you to own regulations. The season to harvest fi sh depends on Prevention is key, and be- safely pass, it is required their spawning cycles and the ice. It’s common and legal ing familiar with the feeling that you use the proper to see people using the practice of “catch and release” all of fl oating can make a dif- sound signals described year (especially between seasons) in Minnesota. ference in a crisis situation, in rule 34. In Florida there are different seasons for different fi sh should one arise. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS When reaching a part and then there are also regulations for state versus federal Following up on Rule #8, Five auxiliarists taking the swim test to become of a channel that has a waters. For someone who is new to Florida this can be most avoiding a collision, Rule crew qualifi ed. sharp bend where you confusing. Often times I hear that the best thing to do is #9 talks about navigating cannot see oncoming check the regulations online before you go out because in narrow channels. This is boat that can only maneuver in a boats, it is advisable to rules change so often. very real for our area as the St. Marks narrow channel. slow your speed and use the appro- In Minnesota, if I want to go diving, I can drive up to any and Wakulla rivers have many tight Boats that are fi shing shall not priate sound signals (one prolonged body of water and do so as long as the water is publicly areas. block the channel or limit the abil- blast of your horn) to alert others you accessible or the land owner grants permission. Most land As with driving, it is important to ity of other boats to move in the are entering the bend. owners actually really appreciate us divers. We can tell them remain as close to the right side of channel. And lastly, unless there is no other what’s in their pond or pick up trash or help remove that the channel as possible when in nar- This is one thing that is common option, anchoring in a channel is rusty Chevrolet which was dumped in there in 1971. row areas. Thankfully, this is not too in our area and that we try to educate discouraged. All water is public in Minnesota. If I can fl y in and land diffi cult for us, unless a large barge people about. As Sherrie says, Safe Boating is on a lake even if all the land is surrounded by private land or heavy traffi c are present. Not only can fi shing in the chan- no Accident – knowledge is power, owners, I still have a right to fi sh/swim/etc there. My favor- Boats smaller than 20 meters nel be hazardous for other boaters, it be knowledgeable and be in com- ite dive site was fi ve minutes from my house and exceeded (roughly 65 feet) and sailboats shall is a good way to get your line cut. Oc- mand. 200 feet deep, but it was totally open and unrestricted to not block or limit the progress of a casionally crab traps are dragged into divers, swimmers and fi sherman alike. Not one of the hundreds of places I dove in Minnesota did I have to pay a fee for access to the water. I have also never been asked for a certifi cation card when diving in a state park or on private land. FWC Law Enforcement operations The dive sites in Minnesota are not without hazards Reported activity during team assigned to patrol not more than 20 grams of LIBERTY COUNTY: Of- either. The winter cold or entanglement hazards or extreme the week of July 13-19 in the Little Sabine sandbar cannabis and possession of fi cer Ben Johnson cited two depths could all become fatal to divers and yet we are all the Northwest Region. area stopped several fi ghts drug paraphernalia. men for transporting wild allowed to dive there and allowed to use our own judgment among intoxicated attend- hogs alive from an area. and to dive within our own limits. ESCAMBIA COUNTY: ees and responded to four SANTA ROSA COUNTY: This occurred in the Blue Here in Florida I have to get special permission to dive FWC offi cers from Escam- medical emergencies. FWC offi cers assigned to Creek area. almost anywhere inland. The parks all have different fees, bia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Also, during the Blue Santa Rosa and Okaloosa operating hours, and rules for divers and many don’t al- Bay, Gulf, and Franklin Angels Air Show, SOG team counties in conjunction GULF COUNTY: On the low diving at all. Some want to see certifi cation cards and Counties worked together members located a back- with the Santa Rosa County last day of red snapper some want $25 per day for divers to use the park but $4 for to provide proactive high pack containing two IDs Sheriff’s Offi ce conducted a season, Officers Hal and swimmers. Some allow cave diving only and some allow visibility patrols targeting and several other items, search and rescue operation Matt Webb conducted a open water diving too. Some allow diver propulsion vehicles unsafe and unlawful behav- including a bag of can- on the upper Blackwater resource inspection on a and some don’t. Some require a certifi cation for trimix (an ior on the waterways dur- nabis and rolling papers. River downstream from Bry- vessel returning to Mexico expensive breathing gas mixture) even if the cave passage ing the annual Pensacola Later that evening, Lt. Dan ant Bridge. The offi cers re- Beach. The operator stated is well within the shallow air recreational limits. Blue Angels Air Show. The Hahr contacted the owner ceived information through he was in a hurry to pick up In Florida divers are frequently seen trying to improve offi cers worked in conjunc- of the bag and arranged Dispatch that a 16-year-old another charter. The opera- sites by adding steps to prevent erosion or picking up trash, tion with the U.S. Coast to meet with him. When male disappeared while tor then said he was on a yet we are still feared or disliked by much of the rest of Guard-Station Pensacola they met, the owner was swimming in the river. Ap- recreational trip. After the the community. and the Escambia and San- quite happy to get his bag proximately two hours into inspection was completed, I think Minnesota has been successful with its open ta Rosa County Sheriff’s Of- back until Lt. Hahr identi- the search, two kayakers lo- the vessel was found to access to anyone who wants to use the water. Why does fi ces to ensure a safe event. fied himself and asked cated the juvenile halfway be over the limit of red Florida feel like the complete opposite? FWC offi cers issued several about the cannabis. The between Bryant Bridge and snapper. License checks Florida has an ever growing population of divers who boating citations, warnings, man admitted to smoking the Blackwater State Park. revealed several passengers all want to improve these places for EVERYONE yet we are and made three arrests for cannabis earlier and then The offi cers picked up the had no recreational fi shing treated with misunderstanding and segregation, why? boating under the influ- losing the backpack. The juvenile and returned him licenses. Citations were is- Coming from a place that embraces divers, I feel like ence (BUI). The Special man was issued a notice to his parents. sued for the violations. an outcast here. Operations Group (SOG) to appear for possession of
Thursday For tides at the following points add to Thursday Dog Island Listings: Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Gulf Coast Weekly Almanac High Tide Low Tide Major Times Minor Times 6:57 am 8:45 pm Carrabelle 28 Min. 25 Min. 1:43 AM - 3:43 AM 7:26 AM - 8:26 AM 8:29 pm 7:27 am 2:09 PM - 4:09 PM 8:44 PM - 9:44 PM First Full Last New Aug. 2 - Aug. 8 Apalachicola 1 Hr., 53 Min. 2 Hrs., 38 Min. Brightness– 99% Aug. 24 Aug. 31 Aug. 9 Aug. 17 Cat Point 1 Hr., 13 Min. 2 Hrs., 31 Min. Best Lower Anchorage 1 Hr., 36 Min. 2 Hrs., 3 Min. Friday Tide charts by Friday West Pass 1 Hr., 26 Min. 2 Hrs., 39 Min. Zihua Software, LLC Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Major Times Minor Times 6:57 am 9:21 pm St. Marks River Entrance City of St. Marks Shell Point, Spring Creek 2:34 AM - 4:34 AM 8:27 AM - 9:27 AM 8:28 pm 8:28 am g 2:58 PM - 4:58 PM 9:21 PM - 10:21 PM Date High Low High Low High Brightness– 92% Date High Low High Low High Date High Low High Low Better++ Thu 3.5 ft. 1.2 ft. 4.2 ft. -0.1 ft. Thu 3.3 ft. 1.1 ft. 3.9 ft. -0.1 ft. Thu 3.6 ft. 1.3 ft. 4.3 ft. -0.2 ft. Saturday Aug 2, 12 3:21 AM 8:47 AM 2:57 PM 9:43 PM Aug 2, 12 3:57 AM 9:51 AM 3:33 PM 10:47 PM Aug 2, 12 3:18 AM 8:44 AM 2:54 PM 9:40 PM Saturday Fri 3.6 ft. 1.0 ft. 4.1 ft. 0.1 ft. Fri 3.3 ft. 0.9 ft. 3.8 ft. 0.1 ft. Fri 3.7 ft. 1.1 ft. 4.2 ft. 0.1 ft. Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Major Times Minor Times 6:58 am 9:56 pm Aug 3, 12 3:53 AM 9:31 AM 3:40 PM 10:16 PM Aug 3, 12 4:29 AM 10:35 AM 4:16 PM 11:20 PM Aug 3, 12 3:50 AM 9:28 AM 3:37 PM 10:13 PM 3:22 AM - 5:22 AM 9:27 AM - 10:27 AM 8:27 pm 9:28 am Sat 3.6 ft. 0.9 ft. 4.0 ft. 0.4 ft. Sat 3.4 ft. 0.8 ft. 3.7 ft. 0.4 ft. Sat 3.7 ft. 1.0 ft. 4.0 ft. 0.4 ft. 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM 9:55 PM - 10:55 PM Aug 4, 12 4:22 AM 10:11 AM 4:19 PM 10:44 PM Aug 4, 12 4:58 AM 11:15 AM 4:55 PM 11:48 PM Aug 4, 12 4:19 AM 10:08 AM 4:16 PM 10:41 PM Brightness– 85% Sun 3.6 ft. 0.8 ft. 3.7 ft. 0.7 ft. Sun 3.4 ft. 0.7 ft. 3.4 ft. Sun 3.7 ft. 0.9 ft. 3.8 ft. 0.8 ft. Good Sunday Aug 5, 12 4:49 AM 10:51 AM 4:58 PM 11:10 PM Aug 5, 12 5:25 AM 11:55 AM 5:34 PM Aug 5, 12 4:46 AM 10:48 AM 4:55 PM 11:07 PM Sunday Mon 3.6 ft. 0.8 ft. 3.4 ft. 1.0 ft. Mon 0.7 ft. 3.4 ft. 0.8 ft. 3.2 ft. Mon 3.7 ft. 0.9 ft. 3.5 ft. 1.1 ft. Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Aug 6, 12 5:14 AM 11:31 AM 5:38 PM 11:35 PM Aug 6, 12 12:14 AM 5:50 AM 12:35 PM 6:14 PM Aug 6, 12 5:11 AM 11:28 AM 5:35 PM 11:32 PM Major Times Minor Times 6:58 am 10:29 pm Tue 3.6 ft. 0.9 ft. 3.1 ft. Tue 0.9 ft. 3.3 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.9 ft. Tue 3.6 ft. 1.0 ft. 3.1 ft. 1.4 ft. 4:08 AM - 6:08 AM 10:24 AM - 11:24 AM 8:27 pm 10:25 am Aug 7, 12 5:38 AM 12:14 PM 6:22 PM Aug 7, 12 12:39 AM 6:14 AM 1:18 PM 6:58 PM Aug 7, 12 5:35 AM 12:11 PM 6:19 PM 11:59 PM 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 10:28 PM - 11:28 PM Brightness– 78% Wed 1.3 ft. 3.5 ft. 1.0 ft. 2.8 ft. Wed 1.2 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.9 ft. 2.6 ft. Wed 3.6 ft. 1.1 ft. 2.8 ft. Average Monday Aug 8, 12 12:02 AM 6:04 AM 1:06 PM 7:16 PM Aug 8, 12 1:06 AM 6:40 AM 2:10 PM 7:52 PM Aug 8, 12 6:01 AM 1:03 PM 7:13 PM Monday Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Alligator Point, Ochlockonee BaySt. Teresa, Turkey Pt. Dog Island West End Major Times Minor Times 6:59 am 11:03 pm 4:52 AM - 6:52 AM 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM 8:26 pm 11:21 am Date High Low High Low High Date High Low High Low Date High Low High Low 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM 11:02 PM - 12:02 AM Thu 2.6 ft. 0.9 ft. 3.2 ft. -0.1 ft. Thu 2.8 ft. 1.2 ft. 3.3 ft. -0.1 ft. Thu 2.6 ft. 1.6 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.1 ft. Brightness– 72% Aug 2, 12 3:13 AM 8:58 AM 2:49 PM 9:54 PM Aug 2, 12 3:05 AM 8:26 AM 2:41 PM 9:22 PM Aug 2, 12 4:15 AM 8:02 AM 2:09 PM 9:15 PM Average Tuesday Fri 2.7 ft. 0.8 ft. 3.1 ft. 0.1 ft. Fri 2.8 ft. 1.0 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.1 ft. Fri 2.6 ft. 1.4 ft. 3.1 ft. 0.4 ft. Tuesday Aug 3, 12 3:45 AM 9:42 AM 3:32 PM 10:27 PM Aug 3, 12 3:37 AM 9:10 AM 3:24 PM 9:55 PM Aug 3, 12 4:30 AM 8:49 AM 3:02 PM 9:42 PM Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Sat 2.7 ft. 0.6 ft. 3.0 ft. 0.3 ft. Sat 2.8 ft. 0.9 ft. 3.1 ft. 0.4 ft. Sat 2.7 ft. 1.2 ft. 2.9 ft. 0.6 ft. Major Times Minor Times 7:00 am 11:38 pm Aug 4, 12 4:14 AM 10:22 AM 4:11 PM 10:55 PM Aug 4, 12 4:06 AM 9:50 AM 4:03 PM 10:23 PM Aug 4, 12 4:44 AM 9:34 AM 3:53 PM 10:05 PM 5:37 AM - 7:37 AM 12:14 PM - 1:14 PM 5:59 PM - 7:59 PM 11:37 PM - 12:37 AM 8:25 pm 12:16 pm Sun 2.7 ft. 0.6 ft. 2.8 ft. 0.5 ft. Sun 2.8 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.9 ft. 0.7 ft. Sun 2.7 ft. 1.0 ft. 2.7 ft. 0.9 ft. Brightness– 65% Aug 5, 12 4:41 AM 11:02 AM 4:50 PM 11:21 PM Aug 5, 12 4:33 AM 10:30 AM 4:42 PM 10:49 PM Aug 5, 12 4:58 AM 10:21 AM 4:46 PM 10:25 PM Average Wednesday Mon 2.7 ft. 0.6 ft. 2.6 ft. 0.7 ft. Mon 2.8 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.7 ft. 1.0 ft. Mon 2.9 ft. 0.9 ft. 2.5 ft. 1.1 ft. Wednesday Aug 6, 12 5:06 AM 11:42 AM 5:30 PM 11:46 PM Aug 6, 12 4:58 AM 11:10 AM 5:22 PM 11:14 PM Aug 6, 12 5:15 AM 11:10 AM 5:43 PM 10:44 PM Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Tue 2.7 ft. 0.7 ft. 2.3 ft. Tue 2.8 ft. 0.9 ft. 2.4 ft. 1.3 ft. Tue 3.0 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.3 ft. 1.3 ft. Major Times Minor Times 7:00 am --:-- Aug 7, 12 5:30 AM 12:25 PM 6:14 PM Aug 7, 12 5:22 AM 11:53 AM 6:06 PM 11:41 PM Aug 7, 12 5:36 AM 12:05 PM 6:50 PM 11:04 PM 6:21 AM - 8:21 AM --:-- - --:-- 8:24 pm 1:10 pm Wed 1.0 ft. 2.6 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.1 ft. Wed 2.7 ft. 1.0 ft. 2.2 ft. Wed 3.1 ft. 0.7 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.5 ft. 6:44 PM - 8:44 PM 1:09 PM - 2:09 PM Aug 8, 12 12:13 AM 5:56 AM 1:17 PM 7:08 PM Aug 8, 12 5:48 AM 12:45 PM 7:00 PM Aug 8, 12 6:03 AM 1:09 PM 8:13 PM 11:27 PM Brightness– 59% Average Page 12A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, August 2, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com RiverTrek fundraiser is set for Apalachicola Riverkeeper By DOUG ALDERSON themselves as being in a Special to The News David versus Goliath type struggle to keep up. Mudslinging, foul play, “I need to show that a accusations of unfair fund- minnow can swim with raising… ‘tis the political sharks,” Alderson pleaded season. But in this case, it is to his would-be sponsors. all in good-natured fun. The central goal of the At a gathering on Sun- participants is a serious day, Aug. 5. in Apalachicola, one, however. 12 participants in the 2012 “Whether she is forging RiverTrek will formally kick through the mountains, off their drives to raise roaming through the fl at- funds for the Apalachicola lands or dancing to the sea, Riverkeeper, a non-profit the Apalachicola-Chatta- organization that advocates hoochee-Flint has remained for river protection. constant,” says geologist In mid-October, the Riv- and participant Alex Reed. erTrek group plans to kayak “She has always given so 107 miles over fi ve days on graciously and we have the Apalachicola River from always taken from her so the Jim Wooddruff Dam in freely. It is time that we give Chattahoochee to Apalachi- something back. Genera- cola’s Battery Park. tions to come need to know Along the way, through her as we have.” blogs and media interviews, To sponsor a RiverTrek they hope to raise aware- paddler, log onto www. ness about the plight of apalachicolariverkeeper. this unique river system — org/rivertrek_20120.aspx. especially how it is being PHOTO BY DOUG ALDERSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS For more information, starved for water by upriver competition comes in. her regular customers a In response, RiverTrek Fearing they’ll be left contact Georgia Ackerman, interests. Participant and co-orga- free kayak rental to anyone participant and Leon Coun- in the wake by Ackerman georgiaackerman@earth- They also seek to raise at nizer Georgia Ackerman, who sponsored her for $35 ty commissioner Bryan Des- and Desloge, co-organizer link.net; 850-877-7200 or least $10,000 for the Apala- co-owner of the Wilder- or more, prompting cries of loge offered — in jest — free Doug Alderson, bike shop Doug Alderson, dougalder- chicola Riverkeeper. ness Way, jumpstarted the “shameless hucksterism” building permits to people manager Josh Bolick and [email protected]; 850-421- That’s where the friendly fundraising by promising from other participants. who sponsored him. several others portrayed 3677; 850-245-2061. Pete Scalco is the new manager at Wakulla Springs Continued from Page 1A management level,” Scalco he has no intention of reach out to populations says. “I see the fruits of making any changes, just that may not be familiar He worked his way up my labor.” improving on what cur- with it, as well as invite the ladder and became the He went through the rently exists. those people who haven’t assistant park manager at normal promotional pro- “I’d like to continue the been back in a while to Cape Florida State Park cess, but says he is more traditional activities here,” visit and bring a friend. in Miami. Then became comfortable dealing with he says. “Don’t keep it a secret,” the park manager at St. day-to-day operations. Scalco says. George Island State Park “I’m a park ranger at Scalco wanted to get When asked whether and then Wekiwa Springs heart,” he says. back to what brought DEP had made any deci- State Park. He wanted to get back him into the park sion about whether or He then decided to go in touch with what brought not to allow cave diving into the administrative him into the park service, service – being out in at Wakulla Springs, Scalco side of the park system being out in the fi eld and the field and taking says no decision has been and became the assistant taking in all the natural in all the natural and made. They are still re- bureau chief for district 5 and cultural resources he viewing and interpreting in Hobe Sound and then enjoys. cultural resources he the feedback they received district bureau chief for Scalco wants people to enjoys. “I’m a park from public meetings and district 3 in Apopka and know that Wakulla Springs ranger at heart,” he meetings with other stake- eventually worked for the State Park and lodge are holders. main offi ce in Tallahassee open for business. Al- says. Scalco says the mission as bureau chief of opera- though Tropical Storm As the demographics of the park service is to tional services. Debby left them without change, he wants to make offer resource-based rec- He then decided it power for three days and sure the park is able to reation while preserving was time to go back out closed the swimming area, serve that need, but also the natural and cultural into the fi eld and became he says since then, the maintain the special qual- resources of the area. It’s the park manager at Fort park has been very busy. ity and uniqueness of the all about fi nding that bal- Clinch State Park in Fer- Numbers are up 17 percent park. ance, he adds. nandina Beach. from last year. He also wants to ex- For more information, “I feel like I can contrib- As far as any changes pand the educational op- call Wakulla Springs ute the most at the park to the park, Scalco says JENNIFER JENSEN portunities at the park and State Park at 561-7276.
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