The Wakulla WILD ABOUT WAKULLA A special pull-out section featuring information about the week’s festi- vals, tours and events is inside. Starts on Page 5B news Photo by LOU KELLENBERGER Our 117th Year, 14th Issue Published Weekly, Read Daily Two Sections Thursday, April 12, 2012 Serving Wakulla County For More Than A Century 75 Cents A soldier returns County could A Crawfordville woman’s owe $52,000 in uncle, killed in Korea in 1950, has his remains identified by DNA and Medicaid bills returned to the family for By JENNIFER JENSEN burial after 62 years. [email protected] By JENNIFER JENSEN [email protected] A legislative bill that was approved on March 9 and signed by Gov. Rick Scott could end up When Wakulla County costing the 67 counties in the state around $325 resident Shirley Moreno was 4 million, with Wakulla County’s share being years old, her uncle was killed around $52,000. in the Korean War. House Bill 5301 will require each county to Army Sgt. William “Gene” pay its share of disputed Medicaid bills for the Brashear was just 24 years last 12 years. The total backlog for each county old when he died on Nov. 2, is determined by the Agency for Health Care 1950, during a battle south of Administration. Unsan, North Korea. The bill revised the methodology for collecting Almost 600 other soldiers each county’s with the 8th Calvary died contribution to alongside him. Brashear’s Medicaid. For body and the others were un- past due bill- able to be recovered and were ings, those from the call from her cousin who GARY EMORD-NETZLEY/Messenger-Inquirer likely buried on the battle- November 2001 told her Brashear’s remains field by Chinese or North The U.S. Army honor guard through April had been identifi ed and he Korean forces, according to from Fort Campbell, Ky., in- 30, 2012, each would be coming home. the Department of Defense cluding a lone bugler, stand county must “It sent goosebumps POW/Missing Personnel Of- at attention as they wait for pay 85 percent through me,” Moreno says. fi ce. the start of the funeral for of the amount An urn with Brashear’s ash- Now, 62 years later, Army Sgt. William Eugene due over the es was fl own into the Evans- Brashear has finally been Brashear, above. Brashear next fi ve years. ville Regional Airport with laid to rest. was killed on Nov. 2, 1950, County Ad- U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Raymond County Administrator David On March 31, Brashear, during the Battle of Unsan. ministrator Schuck on March 30. A motor- Edwards calls the bill an un- who also served in Europe The military photo was pub- David Edwards cade of nine police agencies, a funded mandate. during WWII, was buried with lished with his obituary in said AHCA is unit from the Airport-Sorgho military honors beside the late 1950. going back 12 Fire Department and 26 mo- graves of his parents, Gilbert years, but state statute requires counties to de- torcycles from three chapters Eugene and Porter Lou Petri Although Moreno was too stroy their records after fi ve years. of Rolling Thunder escorted Brashear, in his hometown, young to truly have known “That’s a problem,” Edwards said. the remains of Brashear to Owensboro, Ky. her uncle, she was extremely AHCA met with the county last Wednesday to the Kentucky National Guard “It was a long time wait- close with his wife, Thelma discuss the amount owed. The county was the Armory in Owensboro prior ing,” Moreno says. Lee. fi rst to meet with AHCA. At that meeting, Ed- to his burial. Moreno says she received Continued on Page 12A wards said AHCA said the county owed $52,000 and they pointed out that county records show the state owes the county $95,000 because of double billing. AHCA has until Aug. 1 to certify payments to Worm Gruntin’ Festival is Saturday each county. Continued on Page 3A By BILL LOWRIE Special to The News OBITUARIES It’s that time of year again! The weather is warm and the Michael Lafayette Jett worms are squirming. Shirley ‘Ann’ Vause Moulton Our local bait harvesters are doing a booming busi- Betty Marie Roger ness as veteran fi shers love Rodger Stephen Smith our feisty bait. Joice Jane Satterfield Ventry It must be time for the Grover ‘Sonny’ Cleveland Whaley Jr. Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival. And so it is. On Saturday, April 14, the festival will kick off at 8 a.m. INDEX with registration for the 5K Public Notices ...... Page 3A “Run with the Worms Race” The Opinion Page ...... Page 4A which will start at 8:45 a.m. Church...... Page 5A At 9 a.m., more than 100 Community ...... Page 6A vendors of arts and crafts, School ...... Page 7A great food and children’s games will be open for busi- Sports ...... Page 8A ness. Outdoors ...... Page 9A And, of course, our awe- Water Ways...... Page 10A some T-shirts will be on FILE PHOTO Sheriff’s Report ...... Page 11A sale. Kids try their luck gruntin’ for worms at last year’s festival. Green Scene ...... Page 1B The full schedule can be Week in Wakulla ...... Page 2B com where you can also see Quartet will lead us into kids 12 and under who have seen in our ad in this issue Wild About Wakulla ...... Page 5B this year’s T-shirt design. the unique worm gruntin’ the best luck. of The News or visit our web- Classifi eds ...... Page 9B site wormgruntinfestival. At 9:30 a.m., the Sop- demonstration and contest choppy Southern Baptist which awards cash prizes for Continued on Page 2A Legal Notices ...... Page 9B Kimball Th omas will run for Superintendent of Schools By WILLIAM SNOWDEN is a candidate for Wakulla Thomas remembered to fi le his intent to run. [email protected] County Superintendent of vividly the feeling of open- Efforts to contact Miller Schools. ing that brand-new, glossy for comment about his Kimball Thomas an- A native Wakulla Coun- book. He was so excited, plans were unsuccessful. nounced last week that he tian, Thomas is currently he broke the rules by tak- Thomas attended Wakul- principal of East Gadsden ing it home to show to his la High School and was High School. He lives in mother. elected junior and senior Ochlockonee Bay and com- “There was a promise, class president. During high mutes to Gadsden County a hope, and a dream” that school he worked at Pigott’s daily. sprang from that moment, Cash & Carry and remem- He was speaker at the he said, the belief that he bered Steve Pigott gave him Wakulla Christian Coali- could do anything. a chance to work in the tion’s banquet back in Feb- Thomas points to the front of the store, which sur- ruary and commented at American flag lapel pin, prised some customers who the time that his ambition saying he believes in the perhaps weren’t prepared to was to one day be Wakulla’s promise it symbolizes. “If see a black face there. superintendent of schools. you work hard, if you give He later attended Florida He admitted in a recent it your best, you may not A&M University and was interview that he was talk- get everything, but you having diffi culty trying to ing about running in 2016, have a chance to come out decide on a major. He had but said the reaction he on top.” tried journalism, then com- got from people is what WILLIAM SNOWDEN Current Superintendent puter science. He recounted convinced him to run this Kimball Thomas announced his intent to run last week. of Schools David Miller has one day in the middle of year. yet to announce whether class trying to figure out Thomas grew up in the to the newly integrated him, new books that didn’t he will seek re-election. what he should do, and Bethel community and at- Crawfordville Elementary have other students names But Thomas’ move to run thought of how he enjoyed tended fi rst through fourth – and remembered the in them. appears to have prompted teaching Sunday School in grades at the old Shadev- shock of going to a school At Shadeville School, former Medart Elementary church – and decided to go ille School, back during where there was carpet on the students had hand-me- Principal Bobby Pearce, cur- into education. the fl oor and air condition- down books that came from segregation. In the fifth rently on special assign- Continued on Page 2A grade, Thomas was bused ing and, most stunning to the white schools. ment at the district offi ce, Page 2A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, April 12, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Crawfordville man is killed in traffi c crash Staff report and Fire-Rescue worked Due to poor weather together to conduct a conditions, Smith and Pig- A Thursday, April 5 traf- lengthy extraction free ott were transported to the fi c crash at Emmett Whal- Smith from the overturned hospital by Wakulla EMS ey Road and U.S. Highway SUV. ground transportation. 319 claimed the life of a An off-duty fi refi ghter The afternoon rainstorm 72-year-old Crawfordville drove up on the crash prevented the launch of a man as Wakulla County immediately after it oc- medical helicopter. Sheriff’s Offi ce deputies curred. Fire Chief Mike Smith died at the hos- and Florida Highway Pa- Morgan was at the library pital several hours later. trol troopers arrived on attending a class when the Pigott’s injuries were not the scene at 2:16 p.m. accident happened. Both life threatening. Rodger Stephen Smith rendered aid as additional Severe damage was re- died in the two-vehicle ac- help was summoned. ported to both Smith’s cident which also involved The unconscious and SUV and Pigott’s truck. Freeman Pigott, 73, of seriously injured Smith Wakulla Fire Chief Mike FILE PHOTO Crawfordville. was extricated using hy- Morgan said EMS and fi re A crowd gathers to watch kids try to grunt for worms at last year’s festival. FHP troopers are still draulic rescue tools. The personnel did an excellent investigating the crash. roof of the overturned ve- job with a very diffi cult The impact of the col- hicle had to be partially re- extrication. Worm Gruntin’ Festival is Saturday lision fl ipped the Smith moved before paramedics The FHP investigation vehicle and he was pinned from EMS could access the continues. Continued from Page 1A and is free and open to the idyllic area of Florida that is inside the vehicle in an patient. Once removed, he public. rich in biological resources upside-down position. was transported to TMH. You will want to witness Robert Seidler of Seidler on the Upper Sopchoppy Wakulla County EMS the crowning of this year’s Productions created and River surrounded by the queen, Gracie Rosier Wil- posted a YouTube video Apalachicola National For- liams, at noon. Gracie is the of worm grunting on the est and the St. Marks Wild- daughter of the queen of internet which has been life Refuge. The geographi- the 2003 festival, Lossie Mae viewed more than 36,000 cal isolation of the region Rosier, who raised her large times. Also check out an of Florida contributes to family for a number of years Assignment Earth feature the unique evolution of the harvesting bait worms. on You Tube where there earthworm for its economic Gracie collected her share is a detailed description of value.” of those worms on those the scientifi c reasons for the It’s always nice to have early, early mornings and behavior of these worms. a part of Wakulla County has some heartwarming (Spoiler alert – they are ter- noticed for its unique cul- stories of her experiences rifi ed of moles.) ture and beauty, but equally growing up in this industri- A few interesting earth- important, it is also inter- ous family. worm facts: apparently, the esting to know that the art Get those horseshoes earthworm from Sopchoppy of worm grunting allowed clanking if you want to and the Apalachicola Na- generations of local grunt- compete in the Horseshoe tional Forest is unlike any ers to make as much as $200 Championship and limber other. Its scientific name to $300 in a morning to help up those hips for the hula is “diplocardia mississippi- raise families, pay the rent hoop contest for folks of ensis” and it has 16 hearts and buy groceries. any age. There will be live each the size of a pinhead. Dubbed “The Worm entertainment throughout Of particular interest to Grunting Capital,” one writ- FATAL CRASH: The SUV the afternoon with Hot fi shermen, it does not go er commented that “Sop- belonging to Rodger Smith, Tamale, Frank Lindamood, limp in the water or eas- choppy was 35 miles and above, after he was extri- Chelsea Dix-Kessler and ily wilt in the sun. Earth- 100 years SW of TLH.” cated from the vehicle by Coon Bottom Creek. worms are mostly protein Though it may not have fi refi ghters using the jaws The fun continues in the and they keep the soil soft been the writer’s intent for of life. He died after being evening with the Worm and healthy. this to be a compliment, transported to the hospital. Grunters’ Ball featuring area An acre of land can pro- I believe the residents of The truck belonging to Free- musicians such as Rick Ott duce one million earth- this little town believe it man Pigott, left, after the and Sammy Tedder to name worms. to be so. wreck. He suffered minor just a couple. As described by Thomas After all, the town motto injuries. All of this takes place Tobin of the St. Pete Times, is “Sopchoppy and Easy Liv- in downtown Sopchoppy “Sopchoppy is located in an ing Go Together!” PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Kimball Th omas will run for superintendent Continued from Page 1A recalls his mother, whom he be a change in how the dis- describes as a paragon of trict does business. He returned to the coun- strength as a single-mother First, he says, he would ty and taught at Wakulla raising a family, telling him look at how the administra- Middle School and rose she was lonely. tive offi ce is managed, then to assistant principal. He In describing his goals the hiring and support of NEW!! earned a doctorate in edu- for Wakulla schools, Thom- principals, and follow that cational leadership. as uses the word “inclusive” with a look at how effective But he says he felt he hit numerous times, and says the district is. “They may be a career ceiling in Wakulla he wants to bring students, effi cient now,” he says, “but and accepted a post in 1993 teachers, parents and sup- how effective are they?” as principal of Rickards port staff together. With the new school- High School in Tallahassee. Wakulla schools are of- grading system coming Among his accomplish- ten defi ned as “good,” he down from the state, Thom- ments was getting an In- says. “I want to move it from as contends that “business ternational Baccalaureate good to great.” as it’s been done will not be New courses at the TCC Wakulla Center program there. Noting Wakulla is ranked able to overcome that.” His He was principal at FAMU 11th among school systems past experience in school High for a couple of years, in Florida, Thomas says he improvement will give him then was a full-time pastor wants to create “world class an edge in solving that. Move your career forward for a while, eventually re- schools” here. As for the challenges fac- turning to the fi eld with the Among his goals are a ing the district with state with free or low-cost training state Department of Educa- comprehensive high school budget cuts, Thomas says tion’s Department of School – one that includes more he would ask for an evalu- Improvement, in which he career options for students ation of every program to Upcoming opportunities in manufacturing and healthcare: worked to improve schools with vocational education. compare student success in a 14-county area. Many high school gradu- and look at what is most Manufacturing Essentials He later served as an ates won’t be going to col- effective. adjunct professor at Gaines- lege, he says, and schools Thomas grew up near April 23 – June 27 ville State College in the should offer some training Wakulla Springs in the Beth- Atlanta area. so that they are qualifi ed el community and is a mem- 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Mondays and Wednesdays But he decided to return to get a job the day they ber of Mt. Olive Primitive $350 or FREE to those who are unemployed home after his grandmoth- graduate. Baptist No. 2. He’s married er’s death two years ago. He He suggests there should and has two step-children. Home Care Aid May 8 – August 7 6 – 9 p.m. | Tuesdays and Thursdays | $299
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Sheriff Donnie Crum said he hopes that ing, composition, and how to use common communists – including information from everyone has a safe and enjoyable time household items to get the effects you secret documents obtained from commu- Briefs while taking part in recreational activities want without having to buy expensive nist archives about President Reagan. • TCC’s April Board Meeting to on county property, but the ban of alcohol equipment. Tickets include dinner and are $35 for an will be strictly enforced. Sarracenia members, who know a lot individual and $50 for two tickets. Sponsor- be held in Crawfordville about photography, will be on hand to ships are available for $500 and include a Tallahassee Community College’s answer questions. A beautiful calendar table for eight and recognition during the District Board of Trustees will convene for • ‘My Life as a Turkey’ to be pre- featuring Lockwood’s photographs will be program. its April meeting on Monday, April 16 at sented by Wakulla’s Joe Hutto given away as a door prize. The social portion begins at 6 p.m., din- the Centennial Bank, 2932 Crawfordville Tallahassee-native Joe Hutto, author of Sarracenia meetings are free and open ner and the program will begin at 7 p.m. Highway, Crawfordville. the acclaimed 1995 book “Illuminations in to the public. Come early at 6 p.m. to mingle There will also be a live band performing. The board workshop is scheduled to the Flatwoods” about his experience raising and enjoy some tasty snacks. Tickets are available for purchase at begin at 2:30 p.m. The business meeting wild turkeys from eggs, will speak to the www.wakullarepublicans.comall. will take place immediately following the Tallahassee Scientifi c Society. workshop. • AARP Driver Safety Class will He will appear before the group at their • Red Carpet for the Red Cross meeting on Wednesday, April 25, at the be held April 24 gala is April 20 in Tallahassee • Rose Sale to benefi t CHAT is IMAX theatre at Kleman Plaza in Tallahas- There will be an AARP Driver safety see beginning at 7 p.m Tickets for $6 for class held at the Wakulla Public Library in The American Red Cross, Capital Area this weekend members and $12 for non-members. Crawfordville. Chapter will be hosting the evening at The 16th Annual Rose Sale will be held Hutto’s books will be for sale at the event This program is offered to seniors age Goodwood Museum and Gardens on Fri- on Saturday, April 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 and he will be available to sign copies. 50 and older. It is a classroom setting and day, April 20, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. p.m. and Sunday, April 15, from 1 p.m. to For tickets or information, www. tallysci. no driving is done. The program discusses Enjoy fabulous food catered by The 4 p.m. org or call (850) 877-0224. how age related physical changes can ef- Black Fig, dance the night away with the The roses are Heirloom roses, also Last November, the popular PBS-BBC fect the way seniors drive. Crooked Shooz Band and win prizes from known as Heritage roses, that do well in this “Nature” TV series debuted “My Life as a The class is a one-day session and a our silent auction, all while helping our area. They are asking a donation of $7 per 3 Turkey,” a documentary based on ”Illumina- discount will be given by the driver’s insur- neighbors in need. gal container. The featured roses are on the tion in the Flatwoods.” The book chronicles ance company for three years following the Individual tickets are limited. Attire is CHAT website – www.chatofwakulla.org Hutto’s extraordinary, two-year experiment class. The cost for AARP members is $12 “red tie.” All proceeds will benefi t the homeless in raising wild turkeys from eggs while living Non members $14 animals in our county. at his home in Sopchoppy. Seniors can register by calling (850) • Tallahassee Orchid Show is The sale will be at Heide Clifton’s home An FSU-trained biologist, Hutto now 926-4605. at 382 Crawfordville Highway. It would be lives in Wyoming where he studies bighorn The class schedule is as follows: April April 21 and 22 best to use the entrance on Pinewood due sheep and mule deer. His book on the 24, June 26, Aug. 28, and Oct. 23. The Tallahassee Orchid Society will to the roadwork on the highway. bighorn, “The Light in High Places” (2009) present it’s annual Orchid Show and Sale If you have any questions, please call on April 21 and April 22 at the Doyle Con- won the Wyoming State Historical Society’s • Third annual Reagan Day Blue Heide at 926-3849. Book Award in 2010. ner Agricultural Center, 3125 Conner Blvd. Jeans and Black Tie is set in Tallahassee. • Sheriff’s Offi ce will crack down Wakulla County Third Annual Reagan The show will be open 10 a.m. to 5 • Sarracenia Chapter of Native Day Blue Jeans and Black Tie Affair will be p.m. on April 21 and noon to 5 p.m. on on alcohol on county property Plant Society will meet April held at the Bistro at Wildwood on May 3. April 22. The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Offi ce will 17 The featured speaker this year will be This is a great opportunity to talk with be cracking down on alcohol possession on best selling author Peter Schweizer, author the growers and buy orchids and supplies county property as the spring weather be- The Sarracenia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will present a program of ”Throw Them All Out: How Politicians and for the year. There will be someone avail- gins to turn toward the summer months. Their Friends Get Rich off Insider Stock able for help in potting or repotting orchids Wakulla County has an ordinance that on macro photography at the Wakulla County Public Library on Tuesday, April Tips, Land Deals, and Cronyism That Would for a fee. bans the possession of alcohol on county Send the Rest of Us to Prison.” Admission is free – donations accepted. property. County property includes the 17, that will include a showing of the video “Macro Photography” by famed nature Schweizer is also the author “Reagan’s For more information see www.tallyorchid. beaches with warmer weather bringing War,” and his speech is titled “The Reagan org or call Harriet at 850-320-6566. more visitors to the waterfront, as well as photographer Taylor Lockwood. The video includes information on light- No One Knew” and will center around the April 28 regatta at Shell Point. Reagan’s long series of struggles with – Staff Reports Congressman holds town meeting PUBLIC By WILLIAM SNOWDEN that later turn up as not hav- [email protected] ing been actually cut. NOTICES About 30 people attend- Congressman Steve ed the town hall meeting, For our readers’ convenience, The Wakulla News will Southerland made a couple which included some ques- provide this Public Notice Section in our A-section for of stops in Wakulla County tions from an unrelent- all Public Notices not published in the this week, including a town ing citizen about whether Legal Notice section of the newspaper. hall meeting at the commu- the rich should pay more nity center. taxes. Southerland also had Southerland didn’t an- a meet-and-greet at the swer whether he thought Wakulla Welcome Center in the rich should pay more, Panacea afterwards. but countered with a ques- Southerland, a Republi- tion of his own about how can fi rst-term Congressman much is fair. from Panama City, contin- He cited some statistics ued to stress the need for that 52 percent of Ameri- WILLIAM SNOWDEN Steve Southerland at the town hall meeting. fiscal responsibility and cans pay no taxes, and that solving the problem of the the top 10 percent of earn- tourism development. called “Max” who was fi lm- nation’s debt. ers pay 71 percent of taxes. But Southerland was ing the meeting. He vowed “It’s not a Republican or Wakulla Tourist Devel- adamant that he would not not to track any of his Dem- NOTICE OF Democrat thing,” he said. opment Council Diector vote for the transportation ocratic opponents in the “It’s just math.” Pam Portwood asked for bill in which the scenic by- upcoming election, saying COMPREHENSIVE He called the budgeting the congressman’s support way language appears – as he believed you should do process in Washington “a for National Scenic Byways, it currently stands. unto others as you have shell game” and expressed saying the local scenic by- Southerland also pointed them do unto you. PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT frustration with budget cuts way is an important part of out a Democratic tracker he TRANSMITTAL Program set on Soil and Water Districts PUBLIC HEARING Special to The News at the Wakulla County Pub- members of the Wakulla of government with natural The Wakulla County Planning Commission lic Library beginning at 7 Soil and Water Conserva- resources conservation. and Wakulla County Board of County Com- Wakulla Democratic Ex- p.m. It’s free and open to tion District: Seat 1, Terrell The fi ve locally elected missioners proposes to consider the follow- ecutive Committee Chair the public. Refreshments Rudd; Seat 2-Vacant; Seat offi cials for each of Florida’s ing application and/or adopt the following by Rachel Pienta announced will be served at 6:30 p.m. 3-Daniel Harvey (Secretary/ 63 soil and water conserva- ordinance and has scheduled Public Hear- today that the DEC will be At the meeting, the du- Treasurer); Seat 4-Allan Lof- tion district (SWCD) boards hosting members of the ties and responsibilities of tin (Vice Chairman); and serve four year terms. ings before the Wakulla County Planning Leon and Wakulla Soil and the Wakulla-elected Soil & Seat 5-Joseph Duggar (Chair- In addition to local Commission on Monday, May 14, 2012, be- Water Conservation District Water Conservation District man). board members, Blas Go- ginning at 7:00 P.M. and before the Wakulla Boards at the scheduled Offi cials will be the topic for Seats 1, 3, and 5 are up mez, Tabitha Frazier, and County Board of County Commissioners Thursday, April 12, meet- discussion. for re-election this year and Stan Peacock of the Leon on Monday, June 4, 2012, beginning at ing. The public is invited Seat 2 can be fi lled for the Soil & Water Conservation “Three of the fi ve seats to join committee mem- remaining two years of its District will be on hand 5:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the mat- on the Wakulla district are bers and representatives term. The positions are to discuss what the Board ter can be heard. All public hearings will be up for re-election this year,” of both the Wakulla and unpaid. does in other counties – in- held at the County Commission Chambers Pienta said. “One seat is Leon County Soil & Water There are more than cluding grant opportunities located west of the County Courthouse at vacant and open to be fi lled Conservation Districts to 3,000 soil & water conser- available to these organiza- 29 Arran Road, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. by appointment. During fi nd out more about these vation districts in the U.S. tions. Interested parties are invited to attend and this election year, we’ll be important positions and the It is mainly through these For more information highlighting candidates and role they play in preserving local districts that the U.S. about the Wakulla County present testimony. The proposed amend- races as well as discussing and protecting our natural Department of Agriculture, Democratic Executive Com- ment is included in a proposed ordinance opportunities for citizens resources. Natural Resources Conser- mittee, please visit online entitled: to become engaged in the Wakulla County has four vation Service assists indi- at http://wakullademocrats. electoral process.” elected offi cials serving as viduals, groups, and units org. 6CDG9>C6C8:D;I=:7D6G9D;8DJCIN8DB" The meeting will be held B>HH>DC:GH D; L6@JAA6 8DJCIN! ;ADG>960 6B:C9>C< 6C9 G:K>H>C< Eda^Xn &(#& D; I=: 8dchZgkVi^dc:A:B:CID;I=:L6@JAA68DJCIN 8DBEG:=:CH>K:
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Betty Marie Roger Obituaries Betty Marie Roger, 72, passed away Sunday, April Michael Lafayette Jett 8, in Crawfordville. Shirley ‘Ann’ Vause Moulton She was born Aug. 2, Betty Marie Roger 1939, in Rochester, N.Y., and had lived in this area for 33 Rodger Stephen Smith years coming from Lyons, Joice Jane Satterfield Ventry N.Y. She was a Christian and Grover ‘Sonny’ Cleveland Whaley Jr. a member of Women of the Moose. Grover ‘Sonny’ Services will be at a later Cleveland Whaley Jr. date. Survivors include her son, Grover “Sonny” Cleveland David E. Gansz (Laura) of Whaley Jr., 79, of Los Lunas, Rochester, N.Y.; daughters, N.M., passed away Saturday, Susan Clark of Sopchoppy, April 7, in Tallahassee. and Chantha Zippay (Jason) He was born Aug. 6, 1932, of Tallahassee; sister, Carol in St. Marks. He retired after Pruitt (Bob) of Massachu- 30 years as a Chief Master setts; grandchildren, Lauren, Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Garrett, Jenna and Ethan WILLIAM SNOWDEN He loved to travel. He loved Clark, Drew Gansz, Andy and hunting and fi shing in his Joice Jane Max Zippay; a great-grand- EASTER PASSION: Jesus and the two thieves hung on crosses as part of the Medart younger days in Alaska. He child, Lila Stelly; and many Assembly of God’s observance on Thursday, April 5, of the events leading up to Easter. was a devoted family man. Satterfi eld Ventry other family and friends. A Roman Centurion patrolled in front as Mary and Mary Magdalene keep vigil. Graveside services will Joice Jane Satterfi eld Ven- She was predeceased by be Thursday, April 12, at 11 try, 68, of Crawfordville, her parents, William and a.m. at St. Marks Cemetery. passed away Saturday, April Loretta DeDee. Rodger Stephen Visitation will be prior to 7. Bevis Funeral Home, Har- the service from 10 a.m. to Smith She was born in South vey-Young Chapel in Craw- Church Briefs 11 a.m. In lieu of fl owers, Boston, Va., on Aug. 5, 1943, fordville is in charge of ar- Rodger Stephen Smith, donations may be made to and was a resident of Craw- rangements. (850-926-3333 72, of Crawfordville, died Elder Payne’s sermons broadcast Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Ma- fordville since 1990 coming or bevisfh.com) Thursday, April 5, of injuries han Center Blvd, Tallahassee, from Tallahassee. She was he received in an automobile Elder Jerry Payne’s sermons are FL 32308. a graduate of Florida State Shirley ‘Ann’ Vause accident near his home. being broadcast on Comcast channel Survivors include his wife University and continued Moulton A native of Michigan, 195 at 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of of 47 years, Ramona Tellez cheering on the Seminoles. he moved to Tallahassee every month. Whaley of Los Lunas, N.M.; Shirley “Ann” Vause Moult- She was a certifi ed meeting on, 77, of Tallahassee, passed from Oxnard, Calif., in 1992. His sermons also appear on WTAL one brother, Charlie Whaley planner and enjoyed life and Retired as a mechanical engi- 1450 on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and of St. Marks; two sisters, away on Sunday, April 8. loved seeing others have fun; She was predeceased by neer, he received his degree Friday at 10:30 a.m. Clester Horne and Genevieve she loved listening to the in mechanical engineering Payne, of Crawfordville, has a web- Oaks of Medart; and several her husband of 54 years, Wil- music of Elvis, and playing liam R. “Bill” Moulton. from Stanford University. He site for the ministry of Elder Jerry and nieces and nephews. poker and trivia games. and his wife operated the Sheila Payne at payneministries.com. Payne He was predeceased by Survivors include her son, A celebration and remem- Tim (Diane); daughter, Kim- Mail Box, located on Mahan He can be reached at (850) 528-5603. his parents, Grover Cleve- brance of her life will be Drive at Magnolia Drive, for land Whaley Sr. and Henri- berly; and son, Rick (Donna); held for friends and family two grandsons, Ricky and several years before fi nally etta Gertrude Whaley; two at the Ventry Residence, 148 retiring to Crawfordville in brothers, Eugene Floyd and Kylan; a sister, Sadie Butler Fundraiser set at Burney Temple Longleaf Drive in Crawford- (Raber) of Calvary, Ga.; and 1999. Robert Floyd; and a sister, ville from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Services will be privately The community is invited to a testimonial service on Mary Martin. a brother, Roderick Vause the fourth Sunday, April 22, at 6 p.m. at Burney’s Temple Saturday, April 21. Memorial (Robbie) of Quincy. She also held. Gifts in memory of donations may be made to Smith may be made to the Church on Highway 61. Michael L. Jett leaves behind many very spe- The service is a fundraiser for Pastor Mary Harvey. the American Cancer Society cial nieces, nephews, great- American Diabetes Associa- Michael Lafayette Jett, 60, in lieu of fl owers. nieces and great-nephews. tion (www.donations.diabe- of Panama City, died at his Survivors include her She was also preceded in tes.org). home in Panacea on Tues- three children, Chris Ventry death by her brothers, Hansel Survivors include his wife Heart of Jesus Church to hold yard sale day, April 3. of Crawfordville, Rebecca Vause (Edna) of Tallahassee of 50 years, Ruby Smith, also The Heart of Jesus Gospel Church will hold a yard sale He was born Oct. 17, 1951, Moore of Crawfordville and and Johnny Vause (Alice) of of Crawfordville; his son, fundraisers on Saturday, April 14, to raise money for the at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Jerry Hurd Jr. of Clinton, Quincy. Brian Smith and his wife church building fund. Walton Beach. Conn.; five grandchildren; The family received friends Beth of Tallahassee; and The yard sale will be held at the Panacea VFD begin- Survivors include his par- and two sisters, Christine from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tues- two grandchildren, Rachael ning at 8 a.m. Something for everyone! ents, Lafayette and Betty Jett; Clayton of Alton, Va., and day, April 10 at Bevis Funeral and Byren Smith, also of The church pastor is Mike and Lori Barwick. For more his son, Sevren L. Jett; his Rachel Matthews of Greens- Home (850.385.2193 or www. Tallahassee. information, call Lisa at (850) 984-5101. daughter, Leila C. Jett; two boro, N.C.; and companion, bevisfh.com), 2710 North He was predeceased by brothers, Greg and Dave; and Ray Lowe. Monroe St., in Tallahassee. his daughter, Janet Smith, a granddaughter, Sanibelle. Funeral services were held in 1998. Contact family members at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Bevis Funeral Home, Har- or Bevis Funeral Home, Har- April 11, at Immanuel Baptist vey-Young Chapel in Craw- vey-Young Chapel in Craw- Church, 2351 Mahan Drive, fordville, assisted the Smith fordville regarding service with burial following at Pied- family. (850-926-3333 or bev- arrangements. (850-926-3333 mont Cemetery, Piedmont isfh.com). or bevisfh.com). Road, in Calvary, Ga. Wakulla Worship Centers
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RMS team takes fi fth places at MATHCOUNTS Special to The News Ten people meet in a room. Each person shakes hands once with everyone else in the room. How many handshakes take Special to The News place? You have 30 seconds Show times: to answer, no calculator When drama director, Su- and an anxious audience san Solburg began teach- • Friday, April 13 at of nearly 200 parents, peers ing and directing plays at 7:30 p.m. and teachers. Such were Wakulla High School in the • Saturday, April 14 the challenges presented late 80s and early 90s, she at 7:30 p.m. by Florida Engineering So- had problems fi nding plays • Sunday, April 15 ciety’s 29th annual MATH- with large enough casts to at 2:30 p.m. COUNTS competition, held accommodate the many tal- Feb. 25 at the FAMU/FSU ented students she had try- College of Engineering in one more time and walk ing out for productions. So, Tallahassee. down memory lane. The she began to write plays as Riversprings Middle movies, music and teenage a way to get more students School placed fi fth among angst will all be there along involved. top mathematicians from 12 with the comedic moments One of those plays, “Fi- competing middle schools provided by the multitude nal Flick at the Flamingo,” around the Big Bend area in of memorable characters. roughly parallels her own the regional competition. The soundtracks from golden high school years as it remi- The challenges included movies of the day, the fabu- nisces about the days of the timed Sprint, Target and lous music and the smell of drive-in movie theatre and Team round competitions, popcorn will bring it all back how it was the best teenage as well as an entertain- to those of you who ever en- hang-out ever invented. The ing Cipher round in the joyed a night at the drive-in combination of movies, mu- afternoon that was open movie theatre. sic, dancing, food and friend- to parents, coaches and How many of you in ship all under the watchful spectators. Wakulla County know that eye of families, parking lot Mattias Gunnarsson Mr. Freeman Pigott’s busi- attendants, security person- placed 18th among all com- ness sits on the site of the nel and snack stand owners petitors and was the team’s SPECIAL TO THE NEWS old County Drive-In? made it a fun and safe envi- top individual scorer, fol- The show opens to the Riversprings Middle School students place fi fth at MathCounts competition. ronment for teenagers back lowed by Kyle Pearson, Nic public on Friday and Satur- in the day. Samlal and Isaac Kent. day, April 13 and 14, at 7:30 She first produced the Riversprings Middle Paige Pearson. The team is was hosted by the FAMU/ A special thank you to P.M. and again on Sunday, show in 1993 and had a School Team members coached by John Kane. FSU College of Engineer- Patrick Becker, Riversprings April 15 at 2:30 p.m. Doors fabulous cast of characters to were eighth-grade students The day-long event fea- ing and sponsored by the Middle School, and Ro open thirty minutes prior to bring it to life. Gunnarsson, Kyle Pearson, tured team photos, com- Florida Engineering Society, Samlal, Shadeville Elemen- curtain where tickets can be A second production was Samlal, Kent, John Ahrendt, petitions, a pizza luncheon the Big Bend Chapter of the tary School, for their time purchased. The cost for stu- held in 2002. One of her Blakeleigh Bolton, Maria and closed with a Mathlete Florida Engineering Society and effort supporting the dents is $4 and for adults $6. former students, Travis Hern- Parmer and Jenna Franck, awards ceremony. and numerous local sup- team and for making the Refreshments will be sold at don, who played the character and seventh-grade student, The MATHCOUNTS meet porters. competition possible. intermission. Rick Harley in the fi rst show, came back to help. Herndon, who is a professional stunt- man, actor and dancer, was an enormous help with the + physically demanding stage Affordable tuition at TCC higher wages for those with college degrees business in the show. He reprised and re-wrote some = A really smart investment scenes for Rick and once again the show was another great success. This time around will probably be the last time the show will be produced and once again a former student and cast member is on board to help with the production. Cameron Ray, who played Slick in the 2002 cast, will now be Officer Lovell. He has been assisting with the same physically demanding scenes and trying to get the 35 young actors ready for the show’s opening night. If you’ve seen the show before, then come on back The college of choice! WHS advisory council meets April 16 Invest in yourself today The Wakulla High School Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on Monday, April 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the WHS library. Visit www.GoToTCC.com or call (850) 201-8555 Anyone who would like to attend is welcome. Page 8A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, April 12, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Sports sports news and team views GIRLS TENNIS BOYS TENNIS Lady War Eagles second War Eagles fi nish third in district tournament at district tournament Special to The News from district rivals Florida with a 9-6 record. High and Rickards. The No. 4 seed Johna- The Wakulla High School Proulx and Wyatt Har- than Phillips fi nished 6-6. boys’ tennis team fi nished vey, the No. 1 doubles team, The No. 5 seed Chad their 2012 season with a re- fi nished strong with a 9-4 re- Peltier had the best record spectable third place fi nish cord, again their only losses on the team at 10-3, with in the district tournament come from Florida High and his only loses coming from behind fi rst place Florida Rickards. rivals Rickards and Florida High and second place Rick- No. 2 seed Daniel Mc- High. ards. Cullers, a fi rst year varsity Tennis season starts in This year, new teams like player fi nished 7- 6. January and the district Florida High, Madison and The No. 2 doubles team tournament was played Taylor counties were add- of McCullers and Chad April 3 and 4 this year at ed to an already crowded Peltier fi nished with a re- Tom Brown Park. district, bringing the total cord of 7-6. The boys have great number of teams competing No. 3 seed Wyatt Harvey hopes for next year as they to seven. won second place overall are only losing one senior No. 1 seed Sam Proulx for his seed in the district and have many JV players fi nished his senior year 9-5 tournament and finished eager to move up. with his only losses coming SPECIAL TO THE NEWS The Lady War Eagles tennis team. Porter twins qualify for state tourney in doubles Special to The News Rachel’s win over Florida High left us one point behind Florida High with 12 Three teams were added to our district points and the tournament could have this year – Florida High, Madison and Tay- ended with a variety of scenarios. lor counties. The other teams are Rickards, Our No. 5 seed is a new player to tennis, Suwannee and Godby. Christina Evans. Her season record was 7-4 The ladies were hopeful at the start of and she won her fi rst match of districts but the tournament when all players won their then lost to Florida High in the semi-fi nals fi rst matches easily. bringing her record to 8-5. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Number one player Alicia Porter beat Christina is only a freshman and we look Suwannee in the semifi nals to face her only forward to three more years of tennis. The War Eagles tennis team. loss during the season, Florida High for Our No. 2 doubles team of Rachel Dix- the fi nals. Alicia lost the fi rst set but was Kessler and Chelsea Carroll won the fi rst coming back strong and the Florida High round but then lost in the semi-fi nals to WAKULLA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Tuesday, April 17 player was falling apart. The momentum Rickards. Their season record was 8-3 and Tuesday, April 10 SOFTBALL: District tournament: Game was defi nitely with Alicia, but then a storm fi nished at 9-4. They made a great team and TENNIS: Regional tournament at 1 at 5 p.m. with championship game fol- rolled into Tom Brown Park very quickly. will be even better next year. Panama City-Arnold. lowing at 7 p.m. At Wakulla. When it was 6-6 tied, they were in a tie Our No. 1 doubles team made up of Wednesday, April 10 Tuesday, April 24 breaker – fi rst one to seven wins, but has senior twins Alicia and Alyssa Porter had SOFTBALL: Makeup game vs. Madison BASEBALL: District tournament at Su- to win by two. a great year playing together ending the at 6 p.m. wannee, Game 1 at 7 p.m. Well, at 9-9 the storm hit and play was regular season at 9-2 giving them the No. 2 Thursday, April 12 Thursday, April 26 suspended. seed in the tournament. TRACK: District championship at BASEBALL: District tournament at Su- The next morning, day three of the The Porters made it to the finals to Florida High. wannee with Game 2 at 7 p.m. tournament, Alicia went to battle against play against Florida High for the district Florida High. championship. If the Porters won, we took Each point was taking 50 volleys each, second place in the tournament – lose and and Florida High won 12-10. we had to play a tie-breaker with Rickards. Alicia came in second place as the No. 1 Well, they got it done winning the fi rst set Promise Land player. Alicia had a 9-2 record coming into then winning the second and winning the Specializing In districts and fi nished with a 12-3 record and District Championship at No. 1 doubles. THRIFT STORE the district runner up. 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Like an auto without tiles at the past Crandon a muffler, the sound this Park Zoo out on Key Bis- male emitted was way out of cayne, Miami, (which later Wakulla proportion to its size. in the early 1970s became A full six to eight seconds the Metro Zoo of south of a roaring exhale, followed Miami). by an also fairly long load One day I was at the inhale. Like the lonely call headquarters, where we Wildlife of the loon over a northern also had the “sick bay,” a BY GEORGE WEYMOUTH lake or cry of a distant Arc- large room off the director’s tic wolf, it was a sound I’ll offi ce where sick or injured like logs being sawed length-wise at know from now on, one I’ll zoo animals were kept until they a sawmill to me. not forget. recovered. But I gave pursuit, and spent about We saw and/heard them many Dr. Hubble the zoo’s director no- 10 minutes walking fast to near homes times that week, and one morning ticed I was in the facility, and re- where the resort’s staff lived, when while we watched a Morelet’s Croco- quested I come in his offi ce. “George,” the loud noise ceased. dile, and a Rufous-tailed Jacamar with he said. “Do you have any idea what I fi gured they had a workshop there, it’s iridescent green plumage, we real- this is?” and were sawing up logs for bridges, ized we had a young Howler directly He pointed to a small white squar- shelters, etc. However I was wrong, over us about 20 feet. We could even ish thing on his desk, and then Patti was right (having heard Howlers see his eyes focusing on branches as reached over and handed it to me. It hundreds of times in her many trips it moved through the trees. was about the size of a ping-pong ball, to Central and South America). By the way, Old World monkeys and nearly as light in weight, fairly The next day I got straightened lack the prehensile tails that our square, and had a hole on one of the out when a troop of these monkeys Central and South America monkeys sides. It appeared to be of bone? posses, which they truly use like a SPECIAL TO THE NEWS I’m fairly good at identifying skulls, fi fth hand. and other animal bones but this one Like an auto without a muffl er, I have been seeing-hearing a lot had me stumped. I made a few wild the sound this male Howler emit- locally and in my next article I’ll be Young fi sherman guesses, and then of course gave up. fi lling y’all in on some of our exciting With a twinkle in his eye, this ted was way out of proportion to observations. Seventeen-year-old Spencer Sapp came down from wonderful director, whom the staff its size. For instance here is a list of the but- Atlanta to spend his Easter vacation fi shing in Wakulla all loved (and Patti and I are still in terfl ies we’ve seen so far at our fl ower County state waters for grouper. Major Alan Lamarche contact with) said, “Well, George – it’s garden this spring – Spicebush Swal- of Plantation Security Inc. took Spencer and his dad, Dr. the amplifi er or voice resonator of a lowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Ze- Jerry Sapp, out of Shell Point and Alan’s son, Danny, Howler Monkey’s voice box.” appeared right next to the lodge high bra Swallowtail (North America’s most served as First Mate. Spencer had a great time catching Years later, this February to be in the forest on some ancient Mayan beautiful), Palamedes Swallowtail grouper within sight of land while trolling and fi shing exact, Patti and I (as many of my read- ruins. Realizing that they may call only (most abundant local swallowtails), live bait. He even let his dad catch some. Dr. Sapp said ers have noted) were down in Central for fi ve or 10 minutes, I practically ran Cloudless Sulphur (most abundant that he was glad that the FWC listened to the local folks America, in the country of Belize. We from our bungalow to beyond the local butterfl y), Sleepy Orange, sev- and opened the season on gags in state waters, “When were staying at Chan Chich Lodge, a lodge, and dining area. And, there in eral Brushfooted species – Common we come down here we spend a lot of money on licenses, resort famous for hardcore birders and the forest canopy were a half dozen Buckeye, Red-spotted Purple, Phaon restaurants, tackle, bait, gas and other supplies and if we those really into nature. primates about the size of two-year-old and Pearl Crescents, American Lady, can’t fi sh, we’ll go spend it someplace else,” he said. It’s part of the Gallon Jug estate children, swinging from limb to limb, Red Admiral, Question Mark, Varie- (or ranch) – a 130,000 private nature and walking around on branches with gated Fritillary, two satyr species, the preserve. absolute no fear of falling. Carolina Satyr and the Little Wood On our fi rst full day there, Patti an- Awesome. Satyr, one blue, Spring Azure, and the FWC Facts: nounced to me that a distant noise we And there was the dominate male skippers – Horace’s Duskywing, Whirl- Ask FWC were hearing was a Howler Monkey. roaring out his challenge to another about and Southern Cloudywing. I was a little skeptical – it sounded group of Howlers perhaps a half mile • Along the Florida coast, sea turtles annually make between 40,000 and 84,000 nests. • Females nest every two to three years, laying Five safety tips during wildfi re season several nests on sandy beaches. Learn more at myFWC.com. 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D U Coast Guard Auxiliary Reports Underwater A U Y X I L I A R By Carolyn Brown Treadon By Gregg StantonWakulla I sincerely hope that sibility is fitting for this Scientist-In-The-Sea. everyone had a wonderful week. time being with family and Boating Emergencies (a) Nothing in these During the summer of 1970, NOAA’s Man in the friends over the holiday Rules shall exonerate any Sea Program funded Florida State University to offer a weekend. Coast Guard Station vessel, or the owner, mas- series of semester-long residence classes at the Naval No matter what you were Panama City ...... (850) 234-4228 ter, or crew thereof, from Coastal System Center in Panama City. doing the last weekend, no the consequences of any Capt. George Bond, MD, organized U.S. Navy re- one could argue that the Coast Guard Station neglect to comply with sources to host diving science faculty from many weather was phenomenal Yankeetown ...... (352) 447-6900 these Rules or of the ne- disciplines to expose their graduate students to naval and a welcome relief before glect of any precaution underwater technology that might serve underwater we head into the dog days Coast Guard Auxiliary which may be required by research. of summer! St. Marks (Flotilla 12) ...... (850) 942-7500 the ordinary practice of Over the next three years they perfected the pro- As mentioned last week, or ...... (850) 284-1166 seamen, or by the special gram such that by the time I attended in 1974, they members of Flotilla 12, circumstances of the case. accommodated 20 graduate students, with me being Apalachee Bay will be (b) In construing and the last Scientist-In-The Sea student accepted into the meeting Saturday at the a program that focuses on operations (patrols) to par- complying with these Rules program as funding soon ended. Fire Station in Crawford- reducing the probability for ticipate in the Operations due regard shall be had to I was winding down a two-years-plus experience at ville. Following the busi- human error by increasing Workshop. This provides all dangers of navigation Harbor Branch Foundation Lab (HBFL), still in search ness meeting, which begins individual and team effec- an opportunity for mem- and collision and to any of a career in Diving Science. at 9:15 a.m., there will be tiveness. bers to practice their TCT special circumstances, in- I was taking graduate courses at Florida Atlantic mandatory Team Coordina- Safety has long been skills and work through cluding the limitations of University, but frustrated with the previous year’s tion Training from 11 a.m. the Commanding Offi cer’s scenarios that spark discus- the vessels involved, which tragedy of the trapped mini-sub Johnson-Sea-Link off to noon and an operations responsibility and, until sion on how each person may make a departure from the Florida Keys that took the lives of Dr. Ed Link’s workshop from noon until recently, was assumed to be might respond. There is these Rules necessary to son and a respected Navy man. 1 p.m. the logical result of fi nely no one correct answer, but avoid immediate danger Dr. Larry Briel and Walley Jenkins invited me up to Why all the training, you tuned technical skills. there are definite wrong In all, follow the rules Panama City to meet with Dr. Bond to see if I could might ask? U.S. Coast Guard mishap responses. unless doing so will cause fi nd an alternate path. After a brief discussion of my Before we go out on data suggests that while Practice makes perfect, or possible cause risk for past performance, he told Walley I’d do just fi ne, to the water annually, the technical skills are an es- and we try to model that serious danger to you, your report for training in a few months and the inter- Coast Guard requires that sential component of any for the boating public in vessel/passengers or the view was over. My life’s paradigm shift happened so all Auxiliarists undergo job, they alone will not our area. We are human and other vessel/passengers. quickly I missed the relevance of the moment. refresher training to ensure ensure safety. we do make mistakes, but But, to follow them means I returned to my job at HBFL and began plans that when we go out on the We are all taught that we when we do, we practice so that you have to know for a productive summer at the lab oblivious of the water, we are not a danger are equal stakeholders in that we have the skills to what they are. opportunity. to ourselves while assisting ensuring the safety of the now how to respond. As Sherrie always says, I did not know anything about the then prestigious others. Even the active duty crew when out on patrol. As I mentioned last safe boating is no accident. NOAA funded Navy-FSU program called Scientist-In- have annual currencies that But no person can be ev- week, I will be trying to Be prepared and be aware! The-Sea until Chris Combs, their graduate coordina- they must undergo to be erything to everyone, so it highlight a Navigation Rule Knowing your navigation tor called me angrily a month later to ask if I was out on the water. takes a team approach. each week as space al- rules is important to being going to apply or stop wasting his time. His lecture From the U.S. Coast For us, we also strongly lows. prepared and safe when was enough to get me on track, secure time off from Guard website: Team Coor- encourage members who Given our upcoming out on the water. my job, get graduate recommendations secured and dination Training (TCT) is will be involved in surface training Rule 2 – Respon- forms completed to report to the base on time. Little was the same afterwards. My lifelong beard was removed, I was issued a jump-suit uniform, we moved into dormitories, is- sued military visitor IDs, ate at the military mess Sturgeon returning to Suwannee River and, yes, began PT every morning (swimming and jogging). After PT, morning lectures and afternoon FWC News sturgeon are returning to mends that all boaters wear Gulf sturgeon can get practical fi eld or pool exercises followed six days a the Suwannee, and the risk their life jackets.” quite big, exceeding eight week for the next 10 weeks. This fast paced schedule They’re back. of injury to boaters does The Suwannee River feet and 200 pounds. was too much for me! Gulf sturgeon have be- exist.” appears to support the “They have five rows The week we were trained on Surface Supplied gun their annual migration In 2006, FWC officials largest viable population of rock-hard scutes along diving (helmets included), I rebelled. I could see back into the Suwannee began working on a public of Gulf sturgeon. Biologists their sides, back and belly. no science in what we were doing, just exposure to River. awareness campaign to estimate the annual popu- When sturgeon and boaters technology, the Navy way. Florida Fish and Wildlife alert boaters to the risks of lation at 10,000-14,000 fi sh, collide, the results can be While fascinating in its own right, I sought the Conservation Commission jumping sturgeon. averaging approximately 40 devastating,” Brown said. academic interaction I thought would be provided. I offi cers have reported see- “We posted signs at pounds each. State and federal laws threatened to quit the program. That got me a meet- ing the fi sh jump already each boat ramp along the Adult fi sh spend eight protect sturgeon, just like ing with the Master Chief Wilbur Eaton. He was this year. Suwannee, explaining the to nine months each year bald eagles, panthers and surprised at fi rst, then amused. People have been in- risk of impacts with these in the river spawning and sea turtles. It is illegal to He said the faculty of the program had already jured in accidental colli- fi sh,” Brown said. “Our offi - three to four of the coolest harvest Gulf sturgeon. pinned their hopes on me to coordinate the next SITS sions with the jumping cers will be on water patrol months in Gulf waters. To report sturgeon col- Program, through diffi cult, unfunded times. sturgeon. In 2011, six boat- during this period and into Biologists are unsure lisions, call 888-404-FWCC I greeted this with incredulity! I was the gradu- ers were hurt and 11 en- the summer months in a why sturgeon jump. Theo- (3922). ate student after all, I was supposed to learn from counters with sturgeon continued effort to educate ries include that the fi sh “If anyone is involved in them, and how disappointed I was in the direction were reported. boaters about these jump- jump to communicate or as an incident with a jumping I was being lead. Wilbur said his amusement was “Last season, we had ing fi sh.” a dominance display. sturgeon, please report it to in my failure to recognize that they were the past, quite a few people hurt, What’s the best course “I have seen these col- the FWC. With the data re- graduate students were the future, and the sooner some seriously,” said Maj. of action for avoiding a lisions referred to as ‘at- ceived, we can get a better we came to grips with it, the sooner we could change Roy Brown, regional law collision? tacks.’ However, these fi sh overall view of where the it. I stayed. enforcement commander “We recommend boaters are in no way attacking fi sh are jumping and get With Navy assistance, I organized and coordinated for the FWC’s North Cen- reduce their speed to re- when they jump. They are the word out to the public,” SITS 1976 at the FSU Marine Lab with 35 guest faculty tral Region, based in Lake duce the risk of impact and simply doing what they Brown said. speakers, a staff of six and 10 students. I again orga- City. to give people more time to have been doing for mil- For more information nized and coordinated SITS 2000 on base in Panama “Just one person getting react if they do encounter a lions of years: jumping. about the Gulf sturgeon, go City with similar results. hurt is too many. We want jumping sturgeon,” Brown They aren’t targeting the to MyFWC.com/Research Master Chief Wilbur Eaton empowered me in 1974 people to be aware the Gulf said. “The FWC also recom- boaters,” Brown said. and click on “Saltwater.” to stop following and take the lead. Almanac Brought To You By Crawfordville Branch Now Open 224–4960 www.fsucu.org Thursday For tides at the following points add to Thursday Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Dog Island Listings: Gulf Coast Weekly Almanac High Tide Low Tide Major Times Minor Times 7:13 am 1:36 am Carrabelle 28 Min. 25 Min. 6:57 AM - 8:57 AM 1:35 AM - 2:35 AM 8:03 pm 12:21 pm 7:25 PM - 9:25 PM 12:20 PM - 1:20 PM First Full Last New April 12 - April 18 Apalachicola 1 Hr., 53 Min. 2 Hrs., 38 Min. Brightness– 58% April 28 April 6 April 13 April 20 Cat Point 1 Hr., 13 Min. 2 Hrs., 31 Min. Average 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 7:11 am 2:24 am St. Marks River Entrance City of St. Marks Shell Point, Spring Creek 7:52 AM - 9:52 AM 2:23 AM - 3:23 AM 8:03 pm 1:23 pm p 8:18 PM - 10:18 PM 1:22 PM - 2:22 PM Date High Low High Low High High Low High High Low High Low High Brightness– 51% Date High Low Date Average+ Thu -0.1 ft. 2.4 ft. 1.8 ft. 3.3 ft. Thu -0.1 ft. 2.3 ft. 1.6 ft. 3.1 ft. Thu -0.1 ft. 2.5 ft. 1.9 ft. 3.4 ft. Saturday Apr 12, 12 1:16 AM 7:52 AM 12:07 PM 6:08 PM Apr 12, 12 2:20 AM 8:28 AM 1:11 PM 6:44 PM Apr 12, 12 1:13 AM 7:49 AM 12:04 PM 6:05 PM Saturday Fri 0.2 ft. 2.4 ft. 1.9 ft. 2.9 ft. Fri 0.2 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.7 ft. 2.7 ft. Fri 0.3 ft. 2.4 ft. 2.1 ft. 2.9 ft. Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Major Times Minor Times 7:10 am 3:07 am Apr 13, 12 2:29 AM 9:18 AM 1:25 PM 7:26 PM Apr 13, 12 3:33 AM 9:54 AM 2:29 PM 8:02 PM Apr 13, 12 2:26 AM 9:15 AM 1:22 PM 7:23 PM 8:42 AM - 10:42 AM 3:06 AM - 4:06 AM 8:04 pm 2:22 pm Sat 0.5 ft. 2.5 ft. 1.9 ft. 2.6 ft. Sat 0.4 ft. 2.3 ft. 1.7 ft. 2.5 ft. Sat 0.5 ft. 2.5 ft. 2.0 ft. 2.7 ft. 9:06 PM - 11:06 PM 2:21 PM - 3:21 PM Apr 14, 12 3:49 AM 10:43 AM 3:38 PM 10:00 PM Apr 14, 12 4:53 AM 11:19 AM 4:42 PM 10:36 PM Apr 14, 12 3:46 AM 10:40 AM 3:35 PM 9:57 PM Brightness– 44% Sun 0.6 ft. 2.7 ft. 1.5 ft. 2.7 ft. Sun 0.6 ft. 2.5 ft. 1.3 ft. Sun 0.7 ft. 2.8 ft. 1.6 ft. 2.8 ft. Average Sunday Apr 15, 12 5:03 AM 11:40 AM 5:32 PM 11:42 PM Apr 15, 12 6:07 AM 12:16 PM 6:36 PM Apr 15, 12 5:00 AM 11:37 AM 5:29 PM 11:39 PM Sunday Mon 0.7 ft. 3.0 ft. 1.0 ft. Mon 2.5 ft. 0.6 ft. 2.8 ft. 0.9 ft. Mon 0.8 ft. 3.0 ft. 1.1 ft. Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Apr 16, 12 5:59 AM 12:20 PM 6:34 PM Apr 16, 12 12:18 AM 7:03 AM 12:56 PM 7:38 PM Apr 16, 12 5:56 AM 12:17 PM 6:31 PM Major Times Minor Times 7:09 am 3:44 am Tue 2.9 ft. 0.8 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.6 ft. Tue 2.7 ft. 0.7 ft. 3.0 ft. 0.5 ft. Tue 3.0 ft. 0.8 ft. 3.3 ft. 0.6 ft. 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 3:44 AM - 4:44 AM 8:04 pm 3:20 pm Apr 17, 12 12:44 AM 6:42 AM 12:53 PM 7:18 PM Apr 17, 12 1:20 AM 7:46 AM 1:29 PM 8:22 PM Apr 17, 12 12:41 AM 6:39 AM 12:50 PM 7:15 PM 9:52 PM - 11:52 PM 3:19 PM - 4:19 PM Brightness– 38% Wed 3.1 ft. 0.8 ft. 3.4 ft. 0.2 ft. Wed 2.8 ft. 0.8 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.2 ft. Wed 3.1 ft. 0.9 ft. 3.5 ft. 0.2 ft. Average 7:53 PM Monday Apr 18, 12 1:30 AM 7:17 AM 1:23 PM 7:56 PM Apr 18, 12 2:06 AM 8:21 AM 1:59 PM 9:00 PM Apr 18, 12 1:27 AM 7:14 AM 1:20 PM Monday Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Alligator Point, Ochlockonee BaySt. Teresa, Turkey Pt. Dog Island West End Major Times Minor Times 7:08 am 4:19 am 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 4:18 AM - 5:18 AM 8:05 pm 4:16 pm Date High Low High Low High Date High Low High Low Date High Low High Low 10:36 PM - 12:36 AM 4:14 PM - 5:14 PM Thu -0.1 ft. 1.8 ft. 1.3 ft. 2.5 ft. Thu -0.1 ft. 1.9 ft. 1.7 ft. Thu -0.1 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.6 ft. Brightness– 31% Apr 12, 12 1:27 AM 7:44 AM 12:18 PM 6:00 PM Apr 12, 12 12:55 AM 7:36 AM 11:46 AM Apr 12, 12 1:05 AM 9:34 AM 12:06 PM Average Tuesday Fri 0.2 ft. 1.8 ft. 1.4 ft. 2.2 ft. Fri 0.2 ft. 1.8 ft. 1.9 ft. Fri 0.1 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.5 ft. Tuesday Apr 13, 12 2:40 AM 9:10 AM 1:36 PM 7:18 PM Apr 13, 12 2:08 AM 9:02 AM 1:04 PM Apr 13, 12 2:20 AM 10:33 AM 1:54 PM Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Sat 0.4 ft. 1.9 ft. 1.4 ft. 2.0 ft. Sat 0.5 ft. 1.9 ft. 1.8 ft. Sat 0.2 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.3 ft. Major Times Minor Times 7:07 am 4:51 am Apr 14, 12 4:00 AM 10:35 AM 3:49 PM 9:52 PM Apr 14, 12 3:28 AM 10:27 AM 3:17 PM Apr 14, 12 3:29 AM 11:15 AM 3:34 PM 10:58 AM - 12:58 PM 4:50 AM - 5:50 AM 11:19 PM - 1:19 AM 5:09 PM - 6:09 PM 8:06 pm 5:10 pm Sun 0.5 ft. 2.0 ft. 1.1 ft. 2.1 ft. Sun 0.6 ft. 2.1 ft. 1.4 ft. Sun 0.4 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.0 ft. Brightness– 25% Apr 15, 12 5:14 AM 11:32 AM 5:43 PM 11:34 PM Apr 15, 12 4:42 AM 11:24 AM 5:11 PM Apr 15, 12 4:30 AM 11:46 AM 4:48 PM Average Wenesday Mon 0.5 ft. 2.2 ft. 0.7 ft. Mon 0.7 ft. 2.3 ft. 1.0 ft. Mon 0.6 ft. 2.3 ft. 0.7 ft. Wenesday Apr 16, 12 6:10 AM 12:12 PM 6:45 PM Apr 16, 12 5:38 AM 12:04 PM 6:13 PM Apr 16, 12 5:21 AM 12:12 PM 5:45 PM Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Tue 2.2 ft. 0.6 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.4 ft. Tue 2.3 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.5 ft. 0.6 ft. Tue 2.2 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.5 ft. Major Times Minor Times 7:06 am 5:23 am Apr 17, 12 12:36 AM 6:53 AM 12:45 PM 7:29 PM Apr 17, 12 12:28 AM 6:21 AM 12:37 PM 6:57 PM Apr 17, 12 12:30 AM 6:04 AM 12:33 PM 6:33 PM 11:41 AM - 1:41 PM 5:22 AM - 6:22 AM 8:06 pm 6:04 pm Wed 2.3 ft. 0.6 ft. 2.6 ft. 0.2 ft. Wed 2.4 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.7 ft. 0.2 ft. Wed 2.2 ft. 0.9 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.2 ft. 12:02 AM - 2:02 AM 6:03 PM - 7:03 PM Apr 18, 12 1:22 AM 7:28 AM 1:15 PM 8:07 PM Apr 18, 12 1:14 AM 6:56 AM 1:07 PM 7:35 PM Apr 18, 12 1:39 AM 6:41 AM 12:51 PM 7:14 PM Brightness– 19% Good www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, April 12, 2012 – Page 11A Law Enforcement and Courts reports Sheriff ’s Report Dead man’s body On March 30, Derek No fi re or smoke damage reported missing. Later, an weeks and the cuts were Burton Fogg, 29, of Craw- was observed inside the res- air conditioning unit was not fresh. The value of the found in Sopchoppy fordville and Andi Eugene idence. A tree limb falling discovered missing. The copper is $120. Mysch, 35, of Crawfordville on the electrical line caused stolen property is valued • On April 2, Katelyn Special to The News were arrested for battery the transformer to blow and at $3,100. Mosley of Panacea reported after getting into an alterca- created minor damage to • On April 1, Robert a criminal mischief to her The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Offi ce has identifi ed tion on Dr. Martin Luther the siding of the home and Kemp of Crawfordville re- residence. A forced entry the man whose body was discovered in Sopchoppy on King Jr. Road. electrical box. Damage was ported the theft of bicycles. was discovered and damage Saturday, April 7. The badly decomposed body of Michael The two men were rid- estimated at $300. Four bicycles were stolen to the home was estimated Arthur Ballard, 68, was discovered inside a camper trailer ing inside the same vehicle • On March 31, Larry from the victim’s yard. They at $100. Nothing was taken after the property owner observed a wildlife near the when they got into a dis- Bell of Sopchoppy reported are valued at $335. from inside the home. trailer. pute, got out of the vehicle a grand theft. The victim’s • On March 31, two Perry • On April 3, Billy Whit- An autopsy was conducted over the weekend that and became involved in an bulldog was reported miss- men were involved in a traf- fi eld of Crawfordville report- determined that Ballard died of natural causes. Ballard’s altercation along the side ing. The dog is valued at fi c crash on U.S. Highway 98 ed a criminal mischief to relatives have been notifi ed in South Florida. the road. Both men fell to $700. near Walker Farm. The Tay- property owned by Talquin A resident on Bugger Bottom Road reported that the the ground and suffered • On March 31, Joe Walk- lor County men struck a tree Electric. He responded to a man was deceased inside a camper trailer near the report- minor injuries but declined er of Crawfordville reported that came down across the home on Smokey Hollow ing person’s home. The victim was living on part of the EMS treatment. being struck by a vehicle road in a storm. There were Drive in Crawfordville to in- reporting person’s land at the time of his death. The two men are related at the intersection of Old no injuries but $5,000 worth vestigate a possible theft of Detectives observed a badly decomposed body lying and reside together. Shell Point Road and Ball of damage was reported to copper being stolen out of on the fl oor of the camper. In other activity reported Court. The victim stopped a truck and boat. a meter box. Damage to the by the sheriff’s offi ce this his vehicle for a stop sign • On April 1, a 17-year- meter box was estimated week: and Charles McLaughlin old female was involved at $250. • On March 29, Michael of Crawfordville reportedly in a traffic crash at U.S. • On April 4, David Boxberger of Crawfordville struck the back of Walker’s Highway 98 and Sopchoppy Cochrane of Tuscaloosa, reported a grand theft at vehicle. Both vehicles were Highway at the Lower Y. The Ala., reported a residential Funky Fiddler in Panacea. damaged and McLaughlin juvenile pulled in front of burglary in Crawfordville. Several items were stolen was found at fault in the ac- a vehicle driven by Sarah Two marine batteries were from outside the establish- cident. A fence also suffered Averill and was struck on stolen from the victim’s ment including a channel $100 worth of damage. the driver side. Damage to Crawfordville home. The marker, red log cabin tele- • On March 31, a retail the juvenile’s vehicle was batteries were removed vision stand and four large theft was reported at Wal- estimated at $7,500 and from vessels at the home. fl ower planters fi lled with Mart after an employee damage to Averill’s vehicle The stolen property is val- dirt. The items were valued allegedly observed Brit- was estimated at $4,000. ued at $200. While Deputy at $820. tany Louvon Harris, 20, of The juvenile was found Clint Beam was investigat- • On March 29, a 30-year- Palmetto, place a swim- at fault for failure to yield ing the theft he determined SPECIAL TO THE NEWS old Crawfordville woman suit in her purse and pass the right of way. Field so- that other thefts have also suffered minor injuries the checkout area without briety exercises were given been committed in the area Car fi re when she jumped off a paying for the item. The to the juvenile who passed and suspects have been second story balcony at swimsuit was valued at $39 the exercises. An 18-year-old identifi ed. Wakulla County Fire-Rescue responded to a car fi re her home. EMS treated the and Harris was taken to the female was a passenger in • On April 4, Richard on Spring Creek Highway one mile north of Coastal woman at the scene. She Wakulla County Jail. the vehicle with the juvenile Armstrong of Crawfordville Highway on Wednesday, April 5. A passerby was able to was transported to Tallahas- • On March 31, Joseph driver. reported a grand theft of get the lone occupant out of the car before she sustained see Memorial Hospital as a A.T. Humphries, 73, of • On April 2, Wesley metal. A variety of vehicle any injuries. precaution. Crawfordville was involved White of Tallahassee report- parts, tool boxes and wheels • On March 29, Joseph in a traffic crash at Riv- ed a grand theft in Panacea. were reported missing from Avery of Crawfordville re- erside Café in St. Marks. The victim left his boat in is property. The stolen prop- ported a traffi c crash. Avery Humphries failed to stop at front of a Panacea business erty is valued at $7,000. was traveling on Spring a stop sign on Highway 363 establishment. The vessel • On April 4, Russell Creek Highway when he and struck a van parked at was stolen prior to being Chubb of Thomasville, Ga., was struck by a vehicle the establishment. The van stored in a secured boat reported a residential bur- driven by Myrtle Frances was owned by Matthew yard. The boat, boat mo- glary. A marine battery was Ladd of Crawfordville who D. McKinney of Crawford- tor, trailer and equipment stolen from the victim’s was traveling on Dr. Martin ville. Restaurant patrons is valued at $24,725. The boat at his Crawfordville Luther King Jr. Road. Ladd secured Humphries until property was entered in the home. The battery was val- failed to stop at the stop law enforcement arrived NCIC/FCIC computer. ued at $100. sign and struck the Avery on the scene. Field sobriety • On April 2, William • On April 4, Judith vehicle before leaving the exercises were conducted at Smith of Sopchoppy re- Smith of Panacea reported a scene. She was found a a nearby business establish- ported a theft in Panacea. criminal mischief. Someone short time later. Both ve- ment and Humphries was The victim reported that damaged a door lock at the hicles suffered $1,000 worth arrested for DUI. steel plates were stolen off victim’s home. Damage was of damage and the drivers Due to injuries received a work barge owned by Ben estimated at $20. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS refused medical treatment. in the accident, Humphries Withers Construction at • On April 4, Jeanine • On March 30, Synethia was allowed to seek outside an Ochlockonee Bay boat Dalton of Panacea reported Honesty recognized Jones of Crawfordville re- medical treatment. ramp. Seven plates were sto- a fraud. The victim gave Wakulla County Sheriff Donnie Crum presented ported a criminal mischief • On April 1, Tabitha len with a value of $50 each. a friend her credit card to Johnny B. Ross Jr. of Crawfordville with a plaque on Tues- to her vehicle. Someone Mathers of Crawfordville The plates cover manholes make repairs on her vehicle. day, April 3, honoring him for his honesty in returning struck the victim’s vehicle reported the theft of medi- for the hull of the boat. She observed nine unau- a tourist’s lost wallet and fanny pack on March 20. The with a rock. The rocks were cations from her vehicle • On April 2, Louis A. thorized charges on her property was owned by a man from Quebec, Canada, and taken from a grave in the on Wakulla Beach Road. A Sutton of Crawfordville re- credit card totaling $577. was left on a Medart convenience store gasoline pump as Crawfordville Cemetery and suspect has been identifi ed. ported the theft of copper the motorcycle tourist was changing into warmer cloth- thrown at the vehicle. The medication is valued tubing from an air condi- The Wakulla County ing and fueling up. • On March 31, David at $71. tioning unit and propane Sheriff’s Office received Smith of Crawfordville re- • On April 1, Donald tank. The victim had not 804 calls for service during ported a structure fi re. He re- Cayson of Tallahassee re- been at the home for several the past week. proble ported hearing a transform- ported a residential burglary ol ms er blow and noticed sparks in Crawfordville. 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She is attending events around the county to create awareness of Relay for Life and will participate in the A soldier is fi nally returned home opening ceremony at the Relay for Life event. Continued from Page 1A “I wish I could have been there,” Moreno says. “My aunt loved him Her family members who Relay for Life with all her heart,” Moreno attended said more people says. showed up than expected She used to babysit their and the support was over- son, Alan Brashear, who was whelming. paints the Lion only 7 months old when his “They couldn’t believe father was killed, and she it,” Moreno says. The Lion at Azalea Park got a fresh coat of paint on remembers her aunt talking In 2000, the Korean War Saturday, April 7, from Relay for Life. The annual fund- about her husband often. Project launched a program raiser for the American Cancer Society is set for Friday, “It really got to her,” to identify the remains of April 20 through Saturday, April 21, at the track at Wakulla Moreno says of Brashear’s American forces found in High School. death. “She was upset for Korea. years.” A joint U.S. and Demo- Thelma Lee passed away cratic People’s Republic of about four years ago and Korea team, led by Joint Alan received a heart trans- POW/MIA Accounting Com- A ceremonial fl ag is given to Alysen Davis, granddaughter plant in 1987 and died a few mand, excavated a mass of Sgt. William Eugene Brashear, during a military funeral years after. grave in Unsan in 2000. service for Brashear. Sitting next to Davis is her sister, Lesley “I wish my aunt and Remains of at least fi ve indi- Brashear and Davis’ daughter, Lucia Davis. cousin had got to be there,” viduals were found, as well Moreno says. as U.S. military uniforms. In Leaf Cluster, Korean Service and son-in-law. Brashear has Moreno says she remem- 2007, thanks to technology, Medal, National Defense three great-granddaughters, bers the picture of Gene scientists from the Armed Service Medal and United seven great-great grandchil- Brashear that Thelma Lee Forces DNA Identifi cation Nations Service Medal, Ko- dren and one great-great- kept and how much Alan Laboratory reanalyzed the rean Presidential Unit Cita- great-grandson who live in looked like his father. remains. tion and the Republic of Wakulla County. “He was a good looking Moreno says Brashear’s Korea War Service Medal. According to the DPMO, TAMMIE BARFIELD man,” Moreno says. cousin gave the lab blood Moreno is originally more than 7,900 Americans The artist painting the lion is Urika Delvecchio from Although Moreno was for DNA. Scientists then from Kentucky and moved remain unaccounted for Tallahassee. She is a volunteer on the Relay for Life unable to attend the burial used dental records and to Wakulla County about 20 from the Korean War. committee. service, several other fami- the DNA from the cousin years ago with her daughter lies were able to attend, and a sister to identify the including numerous cousins remains. and Brashear’s granddaugh- Brashear was posthu- ter Alysen Davis and her mously awarded the Bronze daughter. Star, Purple Heart with Oak HAIR SALON FULL SERVICE FAMILY SALON Take advantage of Spring/ Summer Rates Ask for our monthly specials! FEATHER LOCKS are here!! Book Your Prom W/THIS AD 10% OFF EXP. 5/8/12 Appointment We offer flexible hours starting at NOW! 10AM (TUE-FRI) and at 9AM on SAT WALK-INS WELCOME! 850745-8414 3278-C Crawfordville Hwy. (next to The Ming Tree) OFFthe EATIN’ path… Your Guide to Area Restaurants and Catering Congratulations Charlotte Sullivan March 2012 Winner Thank You So Much! 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Speakers throughout the ceremony Wakulla Extension Service DEP’s Offi ce of Environmental Edu- include DEP Deputy Secretary of Wa- Governor Rick Scott issued a proc- cation is hosting Earth Day at the Capi- ter Policy and Ecosystem Restoration lamation celebrating April 22 as Earth tol. The theme for this year’s event is Greg Munson, DOH Interim Surgeon everal months ago adults, the newer studies Day 2012 and to celebrate, the Florida Green Schools: Creating Healthy, Effi - General Dr. Harris and Florida Power I wrote an article led federal health offi cials Department of Environmental Pro- cient and Productive Learning Environ- & Light Co. Vice President for State Sabout some of the to express some concern tection is holding events statewide ments. The celebration at the Capitol Governmental Affairs Mike Sole. safety concerns expressed about the safety of BPA. throughout the month of April. recognizes the important role students A District-wide Plastic Bag Recycling by many on the use of What did the FDA’s Celebrated worldwide, Earth Day and educators play in environmental Competition will be held the week of Bisphenol A (BPA). updated research re- encourages people of all ages to pro- protection. April 16- April 20 at DEP’s Northwest It had been suggested veal? The latest scientifi c tect and preserve the planet’s natural Hands-on educational booths and District Offi ces in Panama City, Pen- that everyone consider assessment continues to resources. activities will be featured throughout sacola and Tallahassee in honor of lessoning the amount of suggest that the evidence Earth Day at the Capitol will be the day, as well as a collection event Earth Day. Bags will be taken to local canned foods consumed at this time does not held on Friday, April 20, from 9 a.m. where Easy As One staff will collect grocery stores for recycling. or seek canned foods that support that the very low to 2 p.m. in the Capitol Courtyard in plastic bags and old cell phones. are in containers lined levels of human exposure with an alternative mate- to BPA through the diet rial. This was due to the are unsafe. BPA that is contained in FDA scientist have also can linings and in some recently determined that Statewide bluebird blitz is April 13-14 baby and water bottles. exposure to BOA through I would like to con- foods for infants is much Florida Bluebird Soci- tinue this discussion with less than had been previ- ety expanding knowl- an update from the Food ously believed and that edge about eastern and Drug Administration. the trace amounts of What is BPA? It is the chemical that enter bluebirds throughout a chemical used in the the body, whether it is Florida with a statewide production of plastics an adult or a child are bluebird blitz. and resins, such as some rapidly metabolized and water and baby bottles eliminated. and the coatings of some Because there had The second annual State- food cans. been particular concern wide Bluebird Blitz will take It is also used in some about its use in infant place on Friday April 13, and consumer goods, such as bottles and training (sip- Saturday April 14. compact discs and ther- py) cups, FDA supported The Florida Bluebird mal cash register tapes. It efforts to fi nd alternatives Society is an affi liate of the has generated controversy to BPA in the manufac- North American Bluebird about its impact on hu- ture of these products. Society. Our mission is the man health and develop- The FDA’s fi ndings conservation and protection GLENDA SIMMONS ment. include: of Eastern bluebirds and An adult male and two immature Eastern bluebirds. What are the con- • The elevation of BPA other native cavity-nesting cerns? Research has from food that could be bird species through educa- of Florida trying to locate experienced birder to fi nd April 13 and/or Saturday shown that BPA can seep passed from pregnant tional programs and the col- as many Eastern bluebirds Eastern bluebirds. They are April 14, and look for blue- into food or beverages mothers to the fetus is so lection and dissemination as they can find. It is a easy to spot thanks to their birds from containers made low that it could not be of pertinent and relevant great reason to get outside open behavior and their • Record as much as you with BPA and into your measured. information. and enjoy one of Florida’s lovely plumage. are able about the bluebirds body when you handle • Exposure to BPA in One of our goals is to public lands. State parks, John Burroughs, a you see. Location, behavior, products made with it. human infants is from 84 establish the location of state forests, county natural popular nineteenth-cen- sex, age, etc. We also want It was suggested that to 92 percent less than Eastern bluebirds through- lands or preserves and city tury American naturalist, to know where you looked the possible health ef- previously estimated. out the state. The Spring parks are all great places described them as having and did not fi nd any blue- fects of BPA may affect • BPA is rapidly me- Bluebird Blitz will help us to go for a walk in search “the earth tinge on his birds. the brain, behavior and tabolized and eliminated determine where Eastern of Eastern bluebirds. Some breast and the sky tinge on • Download, complete prostate glands of fetuses, through feces and urine. bluebirds are breeding and people are also fortunate his back.” Males have blue and submit the Blitz Report infants and children. What can a consumer nesting in Florida. It is a enough to have bluebirds in backs, rusty colored breasts, form that is on the Florida Infants are a potentially do if still concerned? It concentrated effort by as their own neighborhoods or and white bellies. Bluebird Society web site, sensitive population is recommended that con- many volunteers as possible backyards. Participation is simple: fl oridabluebirdsociety.com. for BPA because their sumers avoid changes in going out all over the state You do not need to be an • Go outside on Friday neurological and endo- their food consumption crine, elimination and that would prevent good detoxifi cation systems are nutrition, particularly for immature. infants. +HLGH·VWK$QQXDO5RVH6DOH In 2008, the FDA If a consumer wants to conducted a review of limit exposure to BPA, the toxicology research and following is suggested: %HQHILWLQJ information on BPA, and • Plastic containers at that time, judged food- have recycle codes on the :DNXOOD+RPHOHVV$QLPDOV Join The Nature related material contain- bottom. Some, but not all, Conservancy to plant ing BPA on the market to plastics that are marked a billion trees, one 6SRQVRUHGE\ be safe. 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Call (850) 544- also be a show on Sunday afternoon. The cost for students is 0719 for more information. $4 and for adults $6. “Final Flick at The Flamingo” by Susan Thursday, April 12 • BOOK BUNCH meets in the children’s room at the public Solburg parallels her own high school years as it reminisces • COUNTY COMMISSION will meet for a workshop library at 10:30 a.m. about the days of the drive-in movie theatre. on the Children Services Council at 5 p.m. at the com- • NAMI CONNECTION will meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 • BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA FUNDRAISER will be held mission chambers. p.m. at the NAMI Wakulla offi ce. This group is for people from 9 a.m. to noon at the library. Browse through books, vid- • ST. MARKS CITY COMMISSION will meet at 7 p.m. diagnosed with a mental illness. eo and audio. Donations go to the Friends of the Library. at city hall. • VFW LADIES AUXILIARY BINGO will be held at the • SOPCHOPPY HIGH SCHOOL REUNION will be held • TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL will meet at VFW Post on Arran Road from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the school beginning at 1 p.m. Call 926-7373 for more 8:30 a.m. at the Wakulla Welcome Center in Panacea, • CRAWFORDVILLE LION’S CLUB will meet at Beef information. 1498 Coastal Highway. O’Brady’s at 6 p.m. • SOPCHOPPY OPRY Branson and Vegas Style Show • IRIS GARDEN CLUB will meet at Just Fruits Nursery at will be held in the Historic Sopchoppy School Auditorium at Tuesday, April 17 1 p.m. Betsy Smith will be presenting ideas for lawn beau- 7 p.m. with Todd Allen performing the songs of Johnny Cash, • WAKULLA 2020 ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet tifi cation. For more information, call Jeannie Brodhead at Roy Orbison and Elvis. Call 962-3711 for ticket information. at 4 p.m. at the library. They will review and prioritize 926-2264 or email [email protected]. projects in the Crawfordville Town Plan and other trans- •SARRACENIA CHAPTER OF THE FLORIDA NATIVE Sunday, April 15 portation projects throughout the county. PLANT SOCIETY will show the video “Macro Photography” • HEIDE’S 16TH ANNUAL ROSE SALE will be held by nature photographer Taylor Lockwood at 6 p.m. at the from 1 to 4 p.m. at 382 Crawfordville Highway. Proceeds Thursday, April 19 library. The video includes information on lighting, composi- benefi t homeless animal and CHAT. Heirloom roses can • ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMITTEE will meet tion and how to use common household items to get the be purchased for $7. Call 926-3849 or 926-0890 for more at 10 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Con- right effects. information. ference Room. • SPRING PRODUCTION “FINAL FLICK AT THE FLA- Wednesday, April 18 MINGO” will be performed by the Wakulla High School Clubs, Groups, Regular Meetings • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at Ochlockonee Dramatis Personae at the auditorium at 2:30 p.m. Cost for Bay UMC on Surf Road at noon. students is $4 and adults is $6. “Final Flick at The Flamingo” Thursday, April 12 • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 8 p.m. at the by Susan Solburg roughly parallels her own high school • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. at the Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) 544- years as it reminisces about the days of the drive-in movie Panacea Women’s Club on Otter Lake Road, Panacea. For 0719 for more information. theatre. more information call 524-9103. • BOOK BABIES, storytime with activities for toddlers, will • PHOTO EXHIBIT RECEPTION for Lou and Betsy Kel- • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 8 p.m. at the be held at the public library at 10:30 a.m. lenberger’s “Wonders of Wakulla” will be held at the Wakulla Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) 544- • BRAIN GYM CLASS will be held at the senior center Welcome Center in Panacea from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 0719 for more information. at 10:30 a.m. • CONQUISTADORS IN THE FABLED LAND OF THE • BINGO will be held at the VFW Post on Arran Road • KNITTING GROUP meets at the public library from 4 APALACHEE will be held at San Marcos de Apalachee from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. p.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call 491-1684. Historic State Park, St. Marks, with tours at 1:30 p.m. and • COASTAL OPTIMIST CLUB will meet at noon at Posey’s • LINE DANCING will be held at the senior center at 2 3:30 p.m. including a discussion with archaeologist Phil Steam Room in Panacea. p.m. Gerrell and historian Madeleine Carr. Reservations can • FAMILY TO FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will meet at 6 • NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 6:30 p.m. be made at PalmettoExpeditions.com. A separate historic p.m. at the NAMI Wakulla offi ce. at 2140-C Crawfordville Highway. Call 224-2321 for more cruise is $10. • ROTARY CLUB meets at the senior center at noon. information. • SPECIAL PRESENTATION “Dark Side of the Loon - Mi- • WAKULLA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MU- • BEADING CLASSES with Tamara will be held at 12:45 gration and Winter Biology of the Common Loon” by Dr. Paul SEUM will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. Choose from glass and Spitzer will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Marks National Wildlife located at 24 High Drive, Crawfordville. stone beads to create your masterpiece. There is a $3 to $5 Refuge. Spitzer has been a fi eld biologist, naturalist and • BINGO will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at La Cantina Grille fee for the materials. ecologist for 45 years. Call 925-6121 for more information. in Panacea to benefi t Florida Wild Mammal Association. • KNITTING CLUB will meet at 4 p.m. at the public library. • NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will meet Anyone interested in the art of knitting are encouraged to Monday, April 16 at 6 p.m. at the NAMI Wakulla offi ce, 2140-C Crawfordville attend. •SEN. MARCO RUBIO OFFICE HOURS will be held from Highway. This group is for family members and friends 10 a.m. to noon at Sopchoppy City Hall. Members of his staff of people diagnosed with mental illnesses and is free of Thursday, April 19 will be available to answer questions. charge. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. at the • FREE AARP TAX-AIDE for low to moderate income Panacea Women’s Club on Otter Lake Road, Panacea. For Wednesday, April 18 taxpayers will be offered at the library from 9:30 a.m. to more information call 524-9103. • BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES “Employee Retention,” 1:30 p.m. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 8 p.m. at the will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the chamber offi ce. • LA MESA ESPAÑOLA se reunirá a last 12:30 p.m. para Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) 544- Registration is required. Contact the Chamber at 926-1848 almorzar en La Parrillada, 2000 Crawfordville Highway. Este 0719 for more information. or email [email protected]. es un grupo social que se reúne informalmente para practicar • BINGO will be held at the VFW Post on Arran Road • ST. MARKS FISH FRY for Wild About Wakulla Week el idioma español a todo nivel (nativos o principiantes). Todos from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. will begin at 5 p.m. at the Yacht Club. Grouper, cheese grits, están invitados a participar. Para más información llame a • COASTAL OPTIMIST CLUB will meet at noon at Posey’s hushpuppies and sweet tea will be served. Tickets are $10 Cathy al 509-7129 ó a Denise al 570-1350. Steam Room in Panacea. for adults and $6 for children under 12. Tickets are available • FAMILY TO FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will meet at 6 at St. Mark’s City Hall or by calling 321-4522. Friday, April 13 p.m. at the NAMI Wakulla offi ce. • CONQUISTADORS IN THE FABLED LAND OF THE • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 8 p.m. at 54 • ROTARY CLUB meets at the senior center at noon. APALACHEE will be held at San Marcos de Apalachee Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville. Call (850) 545-1853 • BINGO will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at La Cantina Grille Historic State Park, St. Marks, with tours at 1:30 p.m. and for more information. in Panacea to benefi t Florida Wild Mammal Association. 3:30 p.m. including a discussion with archaeologist Phil • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at noon at 54 • WAKULLA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MU- Gerrell and historian Madeleine Carr. Reservations can Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville. Call (850) 545-1853 SEUM will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is be made at PalmettoExpeditions.com. A separate historic for more information. located at 24 High Drive, Crawfordville. cruise is $10. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 8 p.m. at the • CANCER SUPPORT GROUP will meet in the Education Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) 544- Center of the Crawfordville United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19 0719 for more information. This group is for anyone, regardless of the type of cancer. • CHAMBER AFTER HOURS EVENT will be held at the • BOOK CLUB meets at the public library from 3 p.m. For more information, call 926-6050. Wakulla Diving Center, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Light refresh- to 4:30 p.m. ments will be served. RSVP to the Chamber at 926-1848. • GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meets at St. Teresa’s Epis- Special Events copal Church in Medart from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • PICKIN’ ‘N’ GRINNIN’ JAM SESSION will be held at the Thursday, April 12 senior center from 10 a.m. to noon. (Also on Tuesdays) • WAKULLA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE Library News... • WAKULLA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MU- COMMITTEE will meet at 7 p.m. at the library. Join com- approaching, the AARP’s SEUM will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is mittee members and representatives of the Wakulla and last sessions of free tax located at 24 High Drive, Crawfordville. Leon County Soil and Water Conservation Districts to fi nd preparation are upon us. • QUILTERS GUILD OF WAKULLA COUNTY will meet out more about these positions and the role they play in They will be at the WCPL at 9:30 a.m. at the library. Join them for the fun of quilting. preserving and protecting natural resources. Refreshments from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Quilters of all skill levels are invited. Contact Anne Lopez at will be served at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 294-0832. Friday, April 13 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 • RIBBON CUTTING for First Bank, Senior Products Tuesday, April 17, which is • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 5:30 p.m. at Division at 11:45 a.m. at the chamber offi ce, 23 High Drive, tax day. Mission by the Sea Church on Alligator Drive in Alligator Crawfordville. Join them in welcoming Michael Weltman with This is your last chance Point. Call (850) 545-1853 for more information. First Bank, Senior Products Division. By SCOTT JOYNER to take advantage of this • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 8 p.m. at the • SPRING PRODUCTION “FINAL FLICK AT THE FLA- WCPL Interim Director free opportunity. This ser- Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) 544- MINGO” will be performed by the Wakulla High School Dra- vice is intended for low to 0719 for more information. matis Personae at the auditorium at 7:30 p.m. There will also Book Extravaganza middle income fi lers with • NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets at 3128 Craw- be a show on Saturday and Sunday. The cost for students is Our bi-monthly Book Ex- an emphasis on those over fordville Highway at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call $4 and for adults $6. “Final Flick at The Flamingo” by Susan travaganza Fundraiser will 50. 224-2321. Solburg parallels her own high school years as it reminisces be held Saturday, April 14 On behalf of the 100’s • FREE AARP TAX-AIDE will be available for low and about the days of the drive-in movie theatre. from 9 a.m. to noon in our of people who have taken moderate income taxpayers at the library from 9:30 a.m. to • SARAH MAC BAND will perform at Posh Java in Sop- Main Meeting Room. advantage of this service 12:30 p.m. choppy at 8 p.m. For reservations, contact poshjava@gmail. As always, we’ll have com or call 962-1010. thousands of books, video over the past 2 months, I’d like to thank the AARP Sunday, April 15 and audio for your browsing volunteers for all their time • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 6 p.m. at 54 Saturday, April 14 pleasure. While monetary and hard work! Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville. For more information • SOPCHOPPY WORM GRUNTIN’ FESTIVAL will be donations are not required, call (850) 545-1853. held from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be music, arts and all funds raised go directly craft vendors, worm gruntin’ contest, crowning of king and to the Friends of the Library. Free Computer Classes We still have some seats Monday, April 16 queen, horseshoe championship, bait casting contest, hula The Friends fund our Sum- available for some of our • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. at the hoop contest and worm grunters ball. For more information, mer Program of Events, paid free computer classes the Panacea Women’s Club on Otter Lake Road, Panacea. visit www.wormgruntinfestival.com or call 962-4138. for our new public comput- rest of this month. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS FOR WOMEN will meet • HEIDE’S 16TH ANNUAL ROSE SALE will be held from ers, and help pay for needed For those interested in at 6 p.m. at 54 Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville. For more 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 382 Crawfordville Highway. Proceeds library expenses. As I’ve web design, we have a Get- information call (850) 545-1853. benefi t CHAT of Wakulla. Heirloom roses in a 3 gallon con- stated before, the Friends ting Started class on Tues- • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 6 p.m. at the tainer will be sold for $7. For more information, call 926-3849 have saved the citizens of day, April 17, at 9:30 a.m. Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) 544- or 926-0890. Roses will also be sold on Sunday from 1 to Wakulla County more than On Wednesday, April 25, 0719 for more information. 4 p.m. $50,000 over the past 2 we’re offering Windows 7: • LINE DANCING will be held at the senior center at 1:30 • TRAIN CLUB FOR SPECTRUM CHILDREN OF years by their fundraising Email also at 9:30 a.m. Two p.m. WAKULLA COUNTY will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at efforts. They, along with other classes, Microsoft • FREE RESPITE CARE is offered by The Alzheimer’s Harvest Fellowship, 824 Shadeville Road. RSVP to Carrie the library, still need your Excel 2007: More Formulas Project of Wakulla at Lake Ellen Baptist Church from 9 a.m. Stevens by calling 274-9474 or email carriejstevens@com- help so please come out and and Functions at 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a loved one to be cared cast.net. Children need to bring a train, snack and drink. help support your library. on April 17 and Windows for. Lunch will be provided. The church is located at 4495 • FIFTH ANNUAL RALLY FOR THE CURE BREAST Members of the Friends will 7: Organize Your Computer Crawfordville Highway. Call Pat Ashley for more information CANCER GOLF TOURNAMENT will be held at Wildwood also be on hand for those Files on April 25 are fully at (850) 984-5277. Golf Course. This event is sponsored by Capital City Bank. wanting more information booked, but we will still • YOGA CLASSES with Tamara will be held at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Karen Waters at karen.wild- or wishing to contribute take names for an on call at the Senior Citizens Center. This is a gentle restorative class [email protected] or at 926-1222 or 926-4653. their time and money to list. focusing on the breath to build fl exibility, restore balance with • GROW MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES CLASS on help the WCPL grow into As always, the classes a mind/body approach. Bugs and Water will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Wakulla the library you deserve. County Extension Offi ce, 84 Cedar Avenue. Learn to identify require early registration. The schedule for the next Tuesday, April 17 good and bad insects. Call 926-3931 for more information. Last chance for Tax Prep round of classes will be out • ALANON meets at 54 Ochlockonee Street in Crawford- • SPRING PRODUCTION “FINAL FLICK AT THE FLA- With tax day rapidly in late April. ville at noon. MINGO” will be performed by the Wakulla High School www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, April 12, 2012 – Page 3B HEALTH & FITNESS GET FIT Yoga can help relieve stress Small commitment, Yoga can help with anxi- Keep in mind that anxi- ety and panic attacks, as ety can be a useful symp- those are in many ways ex- YOGA tom, and the ability to aggerated forms of stress. get anxious has survival Both conditions are value. big reward! marked by a rajasic (agi- FOR Thinking about potential tated) state of mind and by threats, and planning how friends on Facebook? Play what is known in Ayurveda you might lower the risk or games on the computer? as vata derangement. And LIFE respond appropriately, can If the answer to any of both respond to various By DOLLY MOODY be extremely useful, even these questions is “yes,” yogic tools, including asana lifesaving. you have the time to work (postures) and pranayama tices such as prayer, chant- heart attack no matter how Going over the same out, you just don’t make ( breathing), as well as ing and devotional singing fast and hard their hearts worry dozens or even hun- the time. lifestyle adjustments and may be highly therapeutic beat (when students are dreds of times, when the People will fi nd the time the cultivation of pratya- for anxiety. In the long older or have risk factors iterations bring no new in- for the things that are most hara ( withdraw of the term, meditation and self- for heart disease, such as sight, isn’t helpful and can important to them. I have senses), turning the senses study (svadhyaya) offer high blood pressure or make you miserable. clients who work out at 5 inward. the hope of getting at the elevated cholesterol, you This is where yogic phi- or 6 a.m., simply because One of the most useful deeper causes of the prob- need to be more careful). It losophy can be useful. It that’s the only time that is yogic tools in these cases lem. often helps them simply to teaches that, ultimately, By GENA DAVIS available. is a good asana practice, Through meditation per- understand that panic is at no one can control what’s I also have clients who which burns off the ner- haps more than any other its core an emotional, not a going to happen. Despite Whenever you start a work out after work, on their vous energy that can con- yogic tool, you start to see physical, problem. your best efforts, some bad new exercise program or lunch break, or in the eve- tribute to anxiety. how busy your mind is, and Seeing clearly is also things undoubtedly will oc- diet, does it seem like some- nings. Whenever the most And a number of breath- you gain insight into some useful in dealing with more cur. All you can do is try to thing comes along and de- time is available is the best ing practices, including of the tricks that it plays. run-of-the-mill anxiety. plan intelligently, give your rails all your great plans and time to work out. abdominal breathing and Many people may not Most people who are best effort, let the universe good intentions? Suppose you start work- lengthening the exhalation realize how repetitive anxious will admit, if take its course, and, when A lot of people have ing out and have an injury? relative to the inhalation, thoughts, of which they they’re honest and pay- it does, respond as well as issues or problems that If you have a lower body help reduce symptoms of are usually barely aware, ing attention, that much you can. they think prohibit them injury, you can still do upper anxiety. may be fueling their wor- of what they worry about When you realize that from working out or eating body, and you can do lower Scientific studies sug- ries. Getting your students never happens. you ultimately don’t have healthy. What can they do? body with an upper body gest that left-nostril breath- to start to see this pattern And even if it does, the control over the future, it I tell my clients that “life” injury, as long as your doctor ing can effectively reduce clearly is often the fi rst step consequences are often not can take the pressure off is always going to happen approves, of course! symptoms of obsessive- to bringing it under greater as negative as they would — and that alone may re- and you have to decide be- Chances are, you can fi nd compulsive disorder (and control. have predicted. Sometimes, duce anxiety. forehand that you are going things to do that still get it’s probably also useful In fact, seeing clearly can in retrospect, they realize Heart opening yoga is to work around whatever your heart rate up and make for less extreme forms of be helpful for anxiety and that the thing they feared doing backbends. Incorrect situation you fi nd yourself you break a sweat. If you anxiety). panic attacks in a variety the most was precisely posture, mainly while sit- in. are willing to work around In addition, the regu- of ways. Over the years what needed to happen for ting, can close and constrict If your job, family or whatever problem you have, lar practice of both asana I’ve seen a few students, them to grow or learn or the area around your heart. schedule make it diffi cult to there is a way. and pranayama (breathing most of whom were other- get out of a bad situation Things like low self-esteem stick to a healthy diet and Bottom line, no one is techniques) leads to greater wise vigorous and healthy, — in other words, it was and feeling generally bad regular meals, start taking going to offer to watch your internal sensitivity, which with incapacitating panic ultimately a good thing. can be from that. your meals in a cooler. kids, cook your dinner or can allow students to de- attacks. One useful self-study Take care of the present, Always have healthy food clean your house so you can tect the first glimmer of Their hearts were beat- exercise is to have my said the great 20th-century options on hand, even if you go to the gym! an anxiety or panic attack ing hard and fast, they were students write down the master Ramana Mararshi, have to stash snacks in your If that is something you and respond with yogic hyperventilating, and they 10 things they’re most wor- and the future will take car, purse, desk, etc. Explain want for yourself, you have tools that might head off felt as if they were having ried about, then look back care of itself. to any family members that to be willing to do whatever the problem. a heart attack and might weeks or months later to object to your eating plan it takes to get you there. 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Answers: HowHow manymany wordswords cancan youyou makemake fromfrom thethe word:word: SS OO PP CC HH OO PP PP YY 1. __ H O __ 6. P __ P P __ 2. __ H __ P P __ 7. __ O O __ H 3. H __ __ 8. __ H O __ 4. C __ __ 9. H __ __ P 5. P __ __ 10. C __ __ P This page sponsored in part by: www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, April 12, 2012 – Page 5B WILD ABOUT WAKULLA LOU KELLENBERGER/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS The St. Marks Lighthouse. It will be included in “Wonders of Wakulla,” an exhibition of photographs by Lou and Betsy Kellenberger, which opens with a reception on Sunday, April 15. A tour of the lighthouse keeper’s home will be part of the St. Marks Day events on Wednesday, April 18. A celebration of Wakulla County, April 14-22 Special to The News On Sunday, April 15, the sweet tea. information. Wakulla Welcome Center • Saturday, April 14 – Sopchoppy Tickets are $10 for adults Wild About Wakulla in Panacea will host a re- and $6 for children under SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Week is from April 14 to ception for Lou and Betsy Worm Gruntin’ Festival. 12. Tickets are available at ‘CONQUISTADORS’ April 22 and highlights Kellenberger’s “Wonders • Sunday, April 15 – “Wonders of St. Marks city hall or by call- the heritage and outdoor of Wakulla” photographic ing (850) 321-4522. Raffl e The week’s events wrap recreational opportunities exhibit from 4 p.m. to 6 Wakulla,” a reception for an open- winners will be chosen up on Sunday, April 22 of Wakulla County. p.m. ing of an exhibit featuring the photo- during the fi sh fry. with “Conquistadors in The Kick-Off event is the Both award-winning Evening activities con- the Fabled Land of the Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ photographers, the couple’s graphs of Lou and Betsy Kellenberger tinue at the St. Marks Wild- Apalachee.” Celebrating Festival on Saturday, April art evokes a passion for the at the Wakulla Welcome Center in life Refuge with a lantern- Viva Florida 500, the event 14. heritage and natural beauty light tour of the lighthouse dramatically captures the The festival celebrates- of the region. Panacea from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. keeper’s home beginning at rich history at the con- the art of worm gruntin’ • Tuesday, April 17 – Gulf Specimen 7:30 p.m. Space is limited. fluence of the St. Marks – pounding a stake (stob) TUESDAY, APRIL 17 Please call (850) 925-6121 and Wakulla rivers with into the ground and rub- GULF SPECIMEN Marine Lab in Panacea. for reservations. informative boat cruises bing a flat piece of iron • Wednesday, April 18 – St. Marks along with museum and across its top creating vi- Visit the Gulf Specimen FRIDAY, APRIL 20 fort tours at San Marcos de brations that drive earth- Marine Lab in Panacea with Day. ART ON THE TERRACE Apalache State Park. worms from the ground your children or grand- • Friday, April 20 – Art on the Terrace Please visit www.Pal- where they are collected children to be introduced On Friday evening, April mettoExpeditions.com for for fi sh bait. to the glee of hands-on at Wakulla Springs State Park. 20, the Wakulla Wildlife Fes- dates, times, and registra- The festival is held discovery. This is a must- • Saturday, April 21 – Wakulla Wild- tival will delight residents tion. along the downtown streets experience opportunity not and visitors with its Art on Palmetto Expeditions of Sopchoppy with events only during Wild About life Festival at Wakulla Springs State the Terrace at the historic offers a wide selection of beginning at 9 a.m. More Wakulla Week but anytime Park. Wakulla Springs Lodge tours suited to varying than 80 vendors will be on the “explorer” inside you in Wakulla Springs State tastes and activity levels hand to provide food, arts is looking to create vivid • Sunday, April 22 – “Conquistadors Park. Fine art, fi ne food and throughout the week. The and crafts. memories. in the Fabled Land of the Apalachee.” fine music highlight the website is a gateway to out- The day concludes with Visit www.GulfSpeci- evening’s activities. door fun in Wakulla County the Worm Grunter’s Ball. men.org to get started on and the Big Bend Region. There is no admission to your family adventure or opportunities on Wednes- Sunsets on the bay are SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Make arrangements for a the event and it is loaded go to www.PalmettoExpedi- day, April 18. certain memory makers WAKULLA WILDLIFE trail ride, a sunset cruise or with family oriented activi- tions.com to make arrange- The Sweet Magnolia and St. Marks Charters FESTIVAL an action packed saltwater ties. ments for a special tour on Inn will host a tour of its (StMarksCharters.com) can fi shing charter. Perhaps a Please visit www.Wor- Tuesday, April 17. historic Bed and Breakfast. make those memories hap- The fun continues on personalized tour of Wakul- mGruntinFestival.com for Shields Marina, Bo Lynn pen. For information re- Saturday, April 21 at Wakul- la County’s sinkholes with more information. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 Store and Shell Island Fish garding a shorter and very la Springs State Park as the a gourmet cheese and fruit Special events, tours, and ST. MARKS Camp, are just a few of the reasonably priced St. Marks Wakulla Wildlife Festival picnic included would be activities will be held April businesses which will be River Sample Cruise on goes into high gear offering more to your taste. 15-22 throughout Wakulla St. Marks, America’s old- inviting guests by for con- Wednesday, April 18, visit inspiring local musicians, Please visit www.Wild- County’s scenic, friendly est river town, exemplifi es versation, snacks and raffl e www.WildAboutWakulla. knowledgeable exhibitors, AboutWakulla.com to and historic communities. the hospitality of a cozy sign-ups. com. dazzling presentations, guide you to more of what Gulf coast village. Although If manatees are an in- Hometown hospital- convincing living history makes Wakulla County a SUNDAY, APRIL 15 any day is a good day to spiration, then contact T-n-T ity culminates with a fi sh demonstrators and special destination for heritage ‘WONDERS OF visit this community, its Hide-A-Way at (850) 925- fry beginning at 5 p.m. at premium guided tours. and outdoor recreational WAKULLA’ welcoming arms will offer 6412 for more information the St. Marks Yacht Club, Visit www.WakullaWild- activities and adventure. PHOTOGRAPHS guests special hometown on their guided manatee featuring grouper, cheese lifeFestival.org for more observation tour. grits, hushpuppies and “A Clay Experience” at the Wakulla Welcome Center in Panacea • Tuesday - 2-4 Celebrates 2012 Meet Nancy Jefferson, local clay artist and Certified Green Guide, (EY +IDS Wild About Wakulla Week to enjoy a “hands-on” clay experience. Let Nancy show you how with Certified Green Guide tours she uses nature to inspire her creations as she guides you in #OME IN FOR hand building a turtle, a kayak or canoe, a bird or fish, DIRT PUDDING • Birding/wildlife • Trail rides/trail hikes or whatever flora, fauna or experience has inspired • Nature/historical walks • Clay sculpture you! All materials supplied and final piece WITH GUMMY WORMS glazed and fired. Completed pieces will be • Sinkhole hikes workshops shipped via US Post Office at cost. DURING THE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY • Nature photography Offered through Register for gift Basket - • Scenic boat tours m co Proceeds for local Spay & Neuter Feral cats y. er For complete schedule, ott nP Thursday - donate shelf stable food here details & registration ww erso w.NancyJeff for Manna Food Bank please visit Corner of Rose Street and Winthrop Ave. Downtown Sopchoppy www.PalmettoExpeditions.com Page 6B – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, April 12, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com WILD ABOUT WAKULLA Wildlife photos show ‘Wonders of Wakulla’ Exhibit of photographs manatees or wildflowers. We look for our favorite by Lou and Betsy Kellen- spots with the changing berger will be featured at of the seasons and often the Wakulla Welcome return to these places year Center in Panacea on after year. We love to travel and always come home Sunday, April 15 with memory cards full of Special to The News pictures to process,” she said. You are invited to the If you are truly “Wild Wakulla Welcome Center About Wakulla,” we will see in Panacea to enjoy the you Sunday, April 15, from “Wonders of Wakulla” pho- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. tographic exhibit and recep- You can stroll across the tion of Tallahassee’s Lou street to the Panacea Min- and Betsy Kellenberger. eral Springs and view the Lou Kellenberger is a historical interpretation and conservation, nature and the future restoration of the outdoor photographer. springs. Public lands, including state parks, national forests LOU KELLENBERGER and refuges are some of his favorite places to look for Lou has taught digital photo opportunities. His photography classes for sev- goal is to evoke a certain eral years. Lou likes to share time and place and for the his experiences and knowl- viewer to feel that they are edge of photography with there with him. anyone from beginners to In recent years, Lou has advanced photographers. been photographing the One of the aspects of people and places of Flor- photography Lou enjoys ida’s Forgotten Coast in most is taking individuals an effort to preserve the and small groups on fi eld history of Old Florida and trips to learn hands-on to create an awareness of photography. visiting and living in this Lou is constantly learn- LOU KELLENBERGER special place. He has started ing as digital cameras and Photographic Society of with a 28-135 mm lens and subjects such as migrating a child holding a butterfl y a Blue Highway Collection, equipment become more so- America, Canon Profession- I made some fairly good ducks, manatees or wild- or a couple launching their featuring scenes along back phisticated. He is an active al Services and is a lifetime pictures with it,” she said. fl owers. kayaks gives me a sense of roads, byways and seldom member of the St. Marks member of the Florida Wild- “I graduated through many “We look for our favorite accomplishment. No matter seen places. NWR Photo Club and the life Federation. more levels and now shoot spots with the changing what kind of photography Betsy Kellenberger is a Tallahassee SNAPP Photo with a Canon 50D, a 30D of the seasons and often I’m doing I always look for nature and outdoor pho- Club. His photographs have BETSY KELLENBERGER and a number of different return to these places year bright colors whether it be tographer, always look- been featured in annual lenses. after year. We love to travel the blue of the sky, the pink ing for the perfect light to reports, brochures, calen- Her interest in digital “I am a nature and out- and always come home of a sunset or the red of a catch that once in a lifetime dars, exhibits, magazines photography began in 2005 door photographer, always with memory cards full of fl ower. shot. Northwest Florida is and displayed on various when she was out at the looking for the perfect pictures to process. “My photos have been an excellent place to fi nd websites. St. Marks National Wildlife light to catch that once-in- “Event photography is featured in magazines, bro- opportunities for nature He serves on the Boards Refuge with her husband a-lifetime shot. Northwest another favorite. The chal- chures, newsletters, news- photography with a variety of Directors of the Friends while he was practicing his Florida is an excellent place lenge comes from trying papers and posters. of state parks, St. Marks of Maclay Gardens, the photography. Suddenly a to find opportunities for to get good candid shots “I’ve shown my work in National Wildlife Refuge, Friends of Wakulla Springs thought came to her mind nature photography with of people doing interesting exhibits and won awards in the beaches and numer- State Park and the St. Marks and she said, “Since I’m a variety of state parks, St. things. several contests. I belong ous wildlife management Refuge Association, where out here I should be taking Marks National Wildlife “I volunteer at Maclay to the St. Marks Refuge areas. he is a lifetime member. pictures too!” Her husband Refuge, the beaches, and Gardens State Park, Wakulla Photo Club and the SNAPP “Most weekends fi nd us He is also a member of the gave her a camera and he numerous wildlife manage- Springs State Park and St. Photo Club. I also assist my out with our cameras look- Florida Lighthouse Associa- got a new one. ment areas. Most weekends Marks NWR where I docu- husband Lou in teaching ing for interesting subjects tion. “My Canon Rebel was a fi nd us out with our cam- ment many of the special photography to individuals such as migrating ducks, Lou is a member of the great learning camera along eras looking for interesting events. A sharp picture of and groups.” St. Marks will shine on Wednesday, April 18 • Open House at Shell Island Fish Camp – all day. • Meet Miss Joy At Bo Lynn’s Grocery from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Wakulla River Wildlife Observation paddle from 8 a.m. to noon. • St. Marks River Sampler and Sunset Cruises from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Free donuts and coff ee at Shields Marina from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Open House at Sweet Magnolia Inn at 11 a.m. • “Conquistadors in the Fabled Land of the Apalachee” from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Fish Fry at St. Marks Yacht Club at 5 p.m. Cost is $10 for grouper plate. FILE PHOTO • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Sunset Characters representing different periods in the history of St. Marks in line at Bo Lynn’s with Miss Joy Brown behind Lighthouse Tour at 7:30 p.m. the cash register. By CAPT. JAMES HODGES stay for two, including Wednesday, April 18 and we will move down to the lecture inside the fort mu- is limited, so please call Special to The News breakfast. Drop by Sweet Sunday, April 22, St. Marks old fort and start our “Con- seum will be a charge of $8 (850)925-6121 for reserva- Magnolia, or Shields Ma- Charters will be offering quistador” tour, which is per person which includes tions, or visit St. Marks We have four raffl es that rina to get your name in Guided Sampler tours of the the historic telling of how the admission fee to the Lighthouse, Lantern Tour began April 1, and will end the jar. town via boat in the morn- the Spanish explorers came museum. for details. on Wednesday, April 18. Sweet Magnolia will be ings. Pick up and drop off is to St. Marks, where their Historian Madeleine Carr For more information, The idea is to get as many giving open house guided at Shields Marina. The cost fort was built, etc. will tell of the historic ad- visit the webpage, www. people as possible to physi- tours of their beautiful is $5 per person. The historical walking venture from the old fort wildaboutwakulla.com/ cally go inside these four establishment on the week- Beginning at 12:30 p.m. tour of the fort and brief after the boat tour. Space April18.html. businesses in an effort to ends, and on April 18. reveal how special St. Marks We are using the catch- really is. phrase from “The Hunger St. Marks Charters is raf- Games” – “May the odds SHELL ISLAND FISH CAMP fl ing off a “Sunset Cruise forever be in your favor!” for Six” – simply stop in Bo The winners names will OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY,APRIL 18 Lynn’s Grocery and put your be drawn at the Fish Fry be- name in the jar. ing served at the St. Marks #/-% 6)3)4 !. h/,$ &!3()/.%$v &)3( #!-0 Shields Marina is of- Yacht Club on Wednesday, fering a half-day Pontoon April 18 at 5 p.m. The cost boat. Stop in Shields Marina is $10 per plate, featuring and drop your name into fried grouper with all the the jar. fi xings. Shell Island has an over- Immediately following night stay for two. Stop in the fi sh fry, those who have s 4OUR #OTTAGES Shell Island Marina and made reservations can drive s &ISHING 'UIDES &ISHING POINTERS drop your name into the to the St. Marks Refuge for 34 -!2+3 &, jar. the guided lantern tour of AND DEMONSTRATIONS Sweet Magnolia Bed and the lighthouse. Breakfast has an overnight On Sunday, April 15, s (AVE A 'LASS OF /LD &ASHIONED ,EMONADE www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, April 12, 2012 – Page 7B Wakulla Wildlife Festival www.wakullawildlifefestival.org Wakulla Springs State Park is hub for annual festival By JEFF HUGO Children’s Activities tent. Special to The News The children’s activities are part of the many exhibitors The Florida Department who introduce visitors to of Environmental Protec- magnifi cent wildlife, area tion’s Wakulla Springs nature centers and muse- State Park will host the ums and recreational op- Wakulla Wildlife Festival portunities. on Friday, April 20 and Living history dem- Saturday, April 21. onstrators will present a Participants in the proud heritage of ingenuity Wakulla Wildlife Festival and hard work. There will will be immersed in the be the brutal power of the rich heritage and diverse blacksmith as he bends ecosystems that envel- iron to his whim and the op them in the Wakulla gentle grace of the spinner Springs watershed. as she creates thread from Edward Ball Wakulla various fi bers. Springs State Park will Basket makers, cow be the hub of activities hunters and soldiers from designed to educate, in- past Florida confl icts will spire and empower people offer a glimpse into past by connecting them with lives. their environment and All the while, bluegrass heritage. music will quicken the The Wakulla Wildlife pulse and set toes to tap- Festival caters to the di- ping. versity of its participants Excited festival guests by offering fi ne art, living return year after year to history demonstrations, enjoy the phenomenal Bird exceptional music, activi- of Prey and Reptile shows ties for children and fami- presented by the Center for lies, and environmental Wildlife Education, Georgia experiences both rare and SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Southern University. compelling. A view of the Wakulla River on a foggy morning. Guests are mesmer- All will enjoy viewing ized as they discover the the wildlife and heritage mysterious yet vital role of the region through the snakes and lizards play in eyes of gifted artists during our world. Eagles, hawks the Art Opening on Friday and owls swoop overhead evening and the continu- while their handlers pres- ing Wildlife Art Show on ent predator/prey relations Saturday. and raptors as indicators of There will be fi ne pot- environmental health. The tery that create the essence shows are interactive with of past cultures and mimic considerable audience par- the natural designs of our ticipation. environment. It is easy to become part Photography, paint- of the celebration. Simply ings and drawings hold in visit www.WakullaWildlife- suspended animation the Festival.org for a complete magical moments of the listing of activities. region as artists have seen, Please register on-line held captive and shared. early for the premium tours as they often fi ll up fast. ART ON FRIDAY Out of town guests can discover true Southern During the Art Opening hospitality during a stay at on Friday evening, April the Wakulla Springs Lodge 20, the beguiling jazz of (wakullaspringslodge.com), Sammy Tedder will fi ll the the Inn at Wildwood (www. Lodge with the musical InnatWildwood.com) or the expression of the festival’s Best Western Wakulla Inn mission. His contemplative and Suites (www.bestwest- Native American fl ute or ern.com/wakullainn). soulful sax often mixes Visitors can also enjoy with the eclectic voices of SPECIAL TO THE NEWS the taste of locally fresh the night wilderness. It is Spinners at the Wildlife Festival demonstrate how fabric is made from raw thread. caught seafood at many a haunting reminder of area restaurants. the quality of life enjoyed and senses. Visitors might tographers to utilize that For more information in a region touted as “The seek the unexpected on new camera for captur- about Florida State Parks, Natural Place to Be.” a night cruise down the ing moments of outdoor visit www.FloridaState- Visit www.SammyTed- Wakulla River as the ruby- splendor. Parks.org, follow us on der.com to sample his red eyes of alligators glow Children squeal with de- Twitter at www.Twitter. work. in the refl ected light of a light as they play a game, com/FLStateParks and like The silent auction is a fl ashlight. create a craft or get their us on Facebook at FLState- favorite way to support the Others may prefer to faces painted under the Parks. Wakulla Wildlife Festival. quietly celebrate a serene It is also a great way to sunrise with morning light view samples of the artist’s dancing through the sil- work and acquire fi ne art very strands of Spanish at a consumer determined moss dangling from an- value. Bidding begins at cient cypress limbs. 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9:10 Still others might choose p.m. Winners are welcome to be escorted to the sel- to claim their prizes at the dom seen windows into a submerged underground U.S. Coastal Hwy., 98 end of bidding. LOU KELLENBERGER Complimentary hors cave system. At the Bridge, Newport Photographers prepare to get shots on the riverboat cruise The colorful wings of d’oeuvres and a cash bar of- on the Wakulla River. fering wine and beer punc- butterfl ies fl itting among tuate an evening enhanced with fine Southern cui- GUIDED TOURS the park’s spring blooms (850) 925-6448 with fi ne food designed to sine. are testimony of the allure these remarkable ambassa- Visit our Website tempt the palette. Reservations for a spe- Premium Guided Tours www.OuztsToo.com Guests can experience cial evening out can be (additional fees apply) of- dors of the insect kingdom fine dining in the Ball made by calling (850) 421- fer nature lovers an op- have for many guests. Room Restaurant as they 2000. portunity to hone their Others are vivified as We’re “WILD” titillate their taste buds wildlife-watching skills they join a group of pho- St.St. MarksMarks ChartersCharters about Oysters and Smoked Mullet $ Wed. April 18 per Join us for 5 person 30-45 min. 5 person 30-45 min. Guided History Tour Wild about Wakulla Week of the oldest port in North America April 14 - April 21 Sunset Tour April 14 - 22 6:30-8:30 Open Wednesday - Sunday Travel past the scenic historic lighthouse and out into Apalachee Bay for a spectactular view of the sunset U7i`°Ê iÊ } ÌÊf£Ê À>vÌÃÊ $149 Includes up to 6 passengers call for reservations. EÊ`Ê-«iV>à 850-508-2660 U/ ÕÀðÊfxÊ âiÊ"ÞÃÌiÀà SPECIAL TO THE NEWS www.stmarkscharters.com A swallowtail butterfl y on a conefl ower. Capt. James Hodges Certified Green Guide UÀ°Ê >À>iÊU-Õ°Ê ÛiÊ ÕÃVÊÎÈ Page 8B – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, April 12, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Conquistadors around here? Finished boat to be displayed By MADELEINE CARR that include a fun look at April 15 and 22, and Wednes- Special to The News Special to The News the land that almost killed day, April 18. the Spanish conquistadors. Historic cruises leave Representatives from We’re so wild about Beginning with a self-guid- from the public boat ramp, the Friends of the Big Bend Wakulla in April that ar- ed trip to the DeSoto site Old Fort Road, St. Marks Maritime Center will be at chaeologists, historians and in Tallahassee, visitors will at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:20 p.m. the upcoming Worm Grunt- green guides are reaching make their way to the Span- To ensure your spot on the ing Festival to showcase way back to prepare visitors ish fort in St. Marks. boat for a preferred time, the center’s boat building for the 2013 Viva Florida 500 There, certified Green pre-registration is highly programs, sign up new celebration. This is one of Guide Captains James Hodg- suggested. Cost is $10 per members and share details many tours offered during es and Joey Tillman take passenger. about the organization’s Wild About Wakulla Week, small groups for a water’s Talks at the fort will be other exciting plans and April 14-22. edge view of the Spanish held at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 activities for 2012, which Who were the Apalachee fort. Get set to be thorough- p.m. on all three days. Cost include the following high- the Spanish encountered in ly entertained during an is $8 per person, includ- FILE PHOTO lights: Volunteers work on the skiff at last year’s Mighty Mullet North Florida in the 16th amusing, historic account ing admission to the fort’s • Completing develop- Maritime Festival. century? Where did they of contact between the museum. ment plans for the center’s live and what happened to Apalachee and Spaniards on It is one of many tours Panacea site, which will will be a 15-foot mahogany the paint and varnish are them? this interpretive cruise. that are part of the Wild support education and skiff, which was donated marine grade. Palmetto Expeditions Awaiting you at the fort About Wakulla annual cele- community events. to the maritime center Shortly after the Sop- (palmettoexpeditions.com), for a discussion about the brations in Wakulla County, • Introducing family unfi nished and was then choppy festival, the Friends a North Florida tour opera- earliest natives and the offered annually during the and student boat building completed by the industrial of the Big Bend Maritime tor, includes a unique oppor- Spanish are historians Mad- third week in April. workshops. arts class at Wakulla High Center will hold a silent tunity to explore the contact eleine Carr and Johnathan For more information, • Sponsoring on-the-wa- School. auction at the Blue Crab between the Apalachee Grandage and archaeolo- contact Palmetto Expedi- ter activities for area youth The skiff’s hull is made Festival in Panacea’s Wool- Indians and the Spanish. gists Phil Gerrell and Ro- tions (wakulla@palmettoex- and families. of mahogany marine ply- ley Park on May 5. Entitled “Conquistadors chelle Marrinan. peditions.com). • Furthering coopera- wood and epoxy. Its tran- The auction will feature in the Fabled Land of the “Conquistadors in the Fa- tion between area schools som, rails, frames, stem newly built boats, fantastic Apalachee,” reservations are bled Land of the Apalachee” and community organiza- and three seats are solid merchandise, local services now open for these tours is presented on Sundays, tions. mahogany, and the fl oor is and more – including a • Hosting the Mighty solid cypress. The plywood fi shing trip, a beach house Mullet Maritime Festival is fi nished light blue, and weekend or the Jimbo on Oct. 27. the solid wood pieces are Fisher signed FSU football Cynthia Paulson operates A major display at the varnished clear. All fasten- helmet. Maritime Center’s Worm ers are stainless steel, and Palmetto Expeditions Grunting Festival booth By MADELINE CARR Special to The News Waking to the cacopho- nous and joyous birds an- nouncing a new day. Red bird shouting “you, you, you” or is it “chew, chew, chew”? The hawks are still tucked away, as are the woodpeck- ers. Not the owls. They howl and cackle, “Wake up, ya’ll, wake up right now.” Is it at a good sound or one that scares the fl ying squirrels into keeping their SPECIAL TO THE NEWS own heads low, their legs Cynthia Paulson of Palmetto Expeditions. tucked in? The sounds precede the along the classy bathing tions. sun’s rays that will awaken beauties of yesteryear. Leon and Wakulla coun- the butterfl ies from their “I branded my company ties are the sites of two OPEN MON-WED 10AM-5PM, THURS-FRI 10AM-6PM, SAT. 10AM-5PM. perches underneath the to evoke those memories Spaniards who came in the 850-926-6241. LOCATED 1/2 MI. SO. OF HWY 267 ON CRAWFORDVILLE HWY. leaves. when bathing beauties 16th century to the fabled Such is the wild side of adorned trees, motorcycles, land of the Apalachee, and Wakulla County. umbrella ads in addition to together with historians Another wild scene the famous beaches,” Paul- and archaeologists several emerges on the rivers and son says. special tours are listed dur- on the Apalachee Bay. In 2008 Paulson received ing “Wild About Wakulla” Special Rates Otters pop their heads her Green Guide certifi ca- week. up, whiskers glistening. In tion from Tallahassee Com- That was the time when for daylight, the clear waters munity College’s Ecotour- panthers and bears, bobcats magnify fi sh pursuing break- ism Institute as have all the and turtles, turkeys and fast, the occasional victim tour guides for whom she geese were plentiful and ild breaking through fl ashing attracts visitors. aboriginal people were plen- about a glistening, semaphoring After completing the tiful. Five hundred years has farewell to the world. comprehensive induction been enough time to alter Birds stalk the shallow WAKULLA into Wakulla County’s envi- the Apalachee state of af- waters, their long feet dis- ronment and heritage, doz- fairs forever. turbing critters for a wel- ens of graduates have taken This is an important come breakfast. satisfi ed visitors on guided time for the region, Paul- And so the Ides of March hikes, kayak trips, geologi- son says. Even the natural %%+ Wakulla Inn & Suites give way to April. A poet 7 cal discoveries, and even world changes constantly called it the cruelest month. equestrian forays through and Wakulla’s own upcom- s High Speed Internet Access s People in Wakulla disagree. the woods. ing anniversaries are a wit- April is time to celebrate the Several certified boat ness to bygone eras. These s Outdoor Pool s Complimentary Hot Breakfast s wildness of Wakulla. To cel- captains also have taken the include this fall’s 75th an- ebrate nature returned. course. Interpreted cruises niversary of the opening of Located On Scenic Hwy. 98/Coastal Hwy. The art in nature rear- include trips on the St. the Wakulla Springs Lodge, 30 Miles South of Tallahassee ranges itself in the cooler Marks, the Ochlocknee and continuing next year with Approx. 10 Miles From Beautiful Wakulla Springs, months. Settles into a new portions of the Wakulla the establishment of Wakul- order of things. Brown rivers. la County 170 years ago in Beach, Rivers & Short Drive to Wildlife Refuge on the ground, emerald According to Capt. James 1843. green above. Impenetrable, Hodges of St. Marks Char- Palmetto Expeditions’ AAA/AARP/Corporate Rates some say. They would be ters, he is torn between his guests receive the highest 850-926-3737 wrong. historic river cruises, and quality and most mem- Annually in the third 3292 Coastal Hwy., Crawfordville FL the sunset cruises near the orable travel experience. (Medart Area) week in April nature is St. Marks Lighthouse. Paulson says that she can revealed to visitors curious Likewise Capt. Jody foresee a party atmosphere www.wakullainnhotel.com about this natural place Campbell of Shell Point. at almost all of the travel Each Best Western Hotel is Independently Owned & Operated to be. Dawn unveils the When not guiding visitors experiences between now awakening world, and dusk to the best fi shing spots, and the 2013. brings a cloak of mystery to he also has a soft spot for “Stateside and interna- visitors signing up for Wild the birders he takes out tional visitors discover in About Wakulla Week. to the many small islands this region the best natu- Unhurried, people who in Apalachee Bay, with or ral and heritage treasures know about such things without sunsets. unique to Wakulla County take their time to guide the The attraction for Paul- and the Forgotten Coast,” curious on boats and on son is to package all of the says Paulson, who continues hikes into Wakulla’s wil- tours, to reach out to the to update tour offerings. derness. No experience is world to show that Wakulla Online reservations are necessary. No training, just a County is “100 percent natu- picking up, Paulson says, IS sense of wonderment at the ral. We have several guides “and some of the tours green guides’ enjoyment of who cross over into Franklin will sell out early during place and expertise. DON’T County as well.” Wild About Wakulla Week.” The curious can select She explains that green Many of those special tours, ild from 68 tours listed through about guides in that county offer upon request, can be ar- Go Home Palmetto Expeditions. another ecological view of ranged later on and Paul- The company’s owner, our area altogether. son’s online business also WAKULLA Cynthia Paulson, herself a “What became apparent reserves hotels, arranges Hungry! green guide, coordinates the to me is that there are so for special needs for what is region’s fi rst tour operation many opportunities for visi- known in the tourism world online. tors to see the best natural as full service, first-class Join us at the Hardee’s of Crawfordville and enjoy these special offers. Paulson sees the dawn- place left in Florida,” she experience. ing of what lies ahead. The says. “But there was not Paulson, author of a company’s websites (Pal- one place to shop for these Wakulla Green monthly col- mettoExpeditions.com and adventures.” umn in Forgotten CoastLine, $ $ 99 WildAboutWakulla.com) are And so her marketing is a leader in the tourism FOR updated regularly. plan – part of the course she community. 2 5 7 Paulson, a St. Petersburg 1/3 lb. Southwest 10 piece took through TCC – focused “I and all the other Green TM native and FSU graduate on becoming a licensed in- Guides are convinced that Pa ymelt Thickburgers Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders Offer expires May 15, 2012. Offer expires May 15, 2012. whose children grew up coming tour operator. tourism is the only econom- in Wakulla County, always One regional offering ic development opportunity imagined a continuation includes a preview of what in the region,” she says. 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Tallahassee, FL 32304 court will sell to the highest bidder for cash, at public sale at the courthouse located and run North 17 degrees 14 minutes 23 seconds West along the East boundary Attorney for Person Giving Notice: at 3056 Crawfordville Highway in Wakulla County in Crawfordville, Florida with the of said Lot 87 (as monumented) # distance of 1605.25 feet to a 3 inch round /S/ RONALD A. MOWREY, Attorney for Personal Representative, Mowrey Law Firm, PA sale commencing at 11:00AM on the 19th day of April 2012, the following described concrete monument (marked #2919), thence run South 72 degrees 20 minutes 515 North Adams, Tallahassee, FL 32301, PH: 850-222-9482, Fax: 850-561-6867 property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure, to wit: 39 seconds West 536 feet to the center point of a cul-de-sac having a radius of Published two (2) times in The Wakulla News, April 12 & 19, 2012 50.00 feet , said point also lying on the centerline of a 60.00 foot wide roadway Legal Description: Lot 9, Block “E”, Springwood, Phase 1, A subdivision as per map and also marking the POINT OF BEGINNING. From said POINT OF BEGINNING run or plat thereof recorded in plat book 2, pages 74 and 75 of the Public Records South 17 degrees 14 minutes 23 seconds East along the centerline 534.22 feet to of Wakulla County, Florida. To include: 2002 Oakwood Home, serial numbers a point lying on the intersection with the centerline of another 60 foot wide road- GAFL234A75364CY21 and GAFL234B75364CY21. way, thence run South 72 degrees 21 minutes 14 seconds West along centerline Self Storage Self Storage Self Storage Address: 64 Springwood Boulevard, Crawfordville, Florida 32327 536.06 feet to a point, thence leaving said centerline run North 17 degrees 15 minutes 35 seconds West 534.72 feet to a 3 inch round concrete monument, Notices Notices Notices Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the thence run North 72 degrees 21 minutes 14 seconds East 536.25 feet to the POINT 5173-0412 Chapter 83, Part IV that Before the sale date of property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) OF BEGINNING. Sale-Crawfordville Crawfordville Self Storage Saturday, April 21st, 2012, days after the sale. SUBJECT TO A 50.00 foot radius cul-de-sac lying over and across the Northeasterly Self Storage will hold a sale by sealed the owners may redeem Dated this 29th day of March, 2012. portion thereof. PUBLIC NOTICE bid on Saturday, April 21, their property by a pay- Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of the Court ALSO SUBJECT TO A 60.00 foot wide roadway lying over and across the Easterly 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at ment of the outstanding (SEAL) and Southerly 30.00 feet thereof. NOTICE OF SALE PURSU- 3291 Crawfordville Hwy. balance and cost by By: /s/ Desiree D. Willis, Deputy Clerk ANT TO CHAPTER 83, of the contents of paying in person at 3291 Published two (2) times in The Wakulla News April 5 and 12, 2012 PART 1V Mini-Warehouse contain- Crawfordville Hwy. Published two (2) times in The Wakulla News, April 5th and 12th, 2012 5172-0412 Notice is given pursuant ing personal property of: April 5th & April 12, 2012 to Florida Self-Storage Fa- Jessica Tucker 5173-0412 Notices to Creditors/ Notices to Creditors/ Notices to Creditors/ cility Act, Florida Statues, Brenda Merrill Administration Administration Administration 5171-0412 Vs. Doyle, James. A. Case No. 2011-260-CA Notice of Sale PUBLIC NOTICE 5180-0419 5178-0419 Seminole Self Storage IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WAKULLA Estate if Alma Payne, File No. 12-000018CP PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC NOTICE CASE NO.: 2010-260-CA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA LEGAL NOTICE GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE IS GIVEN PURSUANT TO FLORIDA SELF STORAGE FACILITY ACT, FLORIDA STAT- 7360 S. KYRENE ROAD, TEMPE, AZ 85283 PROBATE DIVISION UES, CHAPTER 83, PART IV THAT SEMINOLE SELF STORAGE WILL HOLD A SALE BY Plaintiff File No. 12-000018 CP SEALED BID ON MAY 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m AT 2314 CRAWFORDVILLE HWY, CRAW- vs. IN RE: ESTATE OF ALMA PAYNE, FORDVILLE, FLORIDA 32327, OF THE CONTENTS OF MINI-WAREHOUSE CONTAINING THE JAMES A. DOYLE, JR., SIMONE C. DOYLE, BENEFICIAL FLORIDA, INC., Deceased, PERSONAL PROPERTY OF: and CENTENNIAL BANK, successor in interest to WAKULLA BANK, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Defendants. (Summary Administration) CASEY LARSON NOTICE OF SALE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: BEFORE THE SALE DATE OF MAY 5 ,2012 THE OWNERS MAY REDEEM THEIR PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to Plaintiff’s Final Summary Judgment For You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been en- BY PAYMENT OF THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE AND COST BY MAILING IT TO 2314 Foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action, I will sell the property situated in tered in the estate of ALMA PAYNE, deceased, File Number 12-000018 CP, by the Cir- CRAWFORDVILLE HWY, CRAWFORDVILLE, FLORIDA, 32327 OR PAYING IN PERSON AT Wakulla County, Florida, described as follows, to wit: cuit Court for Wakulla County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3056 THE WAREHOUSE LOCATION. Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327; that the total cash value of the es- SEE EXHIBIT “A”, TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1995 66 x 28 REDMAN MOBILE HOME, tate is estimated to be $53,642.00, and that the names and addresses of those to April 12 & 19, 2012 5179-0419 SERIAL NUMBER: 146M8923. whom it has been assigned by such order are: Commonly known as: 70 Roberts Williams Road Crawfordville, Florida 32327, Name Address at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at theWakulla County Court- Lavernne J. Davis 848 Brewer Street house, 3056 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, Florida 32327, at 11:00 a.m. (EST), on Tallahassee, Florida 32304 5175-0412 the 3rd day of May, 2012. Sale-Stow Away Center-Crawfordville ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: PUBLIC NOTICE If you are a subordinate lien holder claiming a right to funds remaining after the sale, All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands NOTICE OF SALE you must file a claim with the Clerk of Court no later than 60 days after the sale. If you against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three Notice is hereby given pursuant to “Florida Self Storage Facility Act Florida Statues”, fail to file a claim, you will not be entitled to any remaining funds. months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with Chapter 83, part IV that the Stow Away Center will hold a sale by sealed bid on this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- Thursday,April 19, 2012 at 12:00 pm at the junction of Highway 98 and Spring Creek Notice to Persons With Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability who needs any CATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF Hwy for the contents of 1 Self Storage Unit containing household items of: accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no THIS NOTICE ON THEM. cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Court All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands Kim Jackson Administrator’s office not later than seven days prior to the proceeding. against the estate of the decedent must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE Clerk of the Circuit Court MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.. Before the sale date of April 19th, 2012, the owners my redeem their property by By: /s/ Desiree D. Willis, Deputy Clerk payment of the outstanding balance and costs by paying in person at the Stow ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Away Center, 2669 Spring Creek Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327 EXHIBIT “A” The date of the first publication of this Notice is April 12, 2012. 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No smoking. who will provide you with an excellent level of No pets customer service and results! www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, April 12, 2012 – Page 11B WEEKLY ROUND-UP – (Recap and analysis of the week in state government and politics) A mil for the quarter, $700 an hour, and a $70B budget By MICHAEL PELTIER Democratic Leader Chris the prospect of FAMU foot- cording to federal campaign election efforts. bearer after former Miami- THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Smith, D-Fort Lauderdale, to ball in the fall without the records. Also, the Let’s Get to Dade Mayor Alex Penelas assemble a group to address most famous part of FAMU Garcia quit the race after Work Committee, which is and former state Rep. Luis TALLAHASSEE, April 6, the issue of gun violence football, the halftime show a public falling-out with Gov. Scott’s re-election arm, Garcia both decided this – Campaign fi nance fi gures and the state’s “Stand Your by the Marching 100. national Democratic Party announced it had raised week not to challenge the began trickling in this week Ground” law that is the officials, who have made $910,000 for the fi rst three Miami Republican. as respective camps touted backdrop for the shooter’s REDISTRICTING BACK Florida a centerpiece of its months of the year, bringing the relative strength of their defense. TO COURT efforts to gain the 25 seats to $1.3 million his bankroll QUOTE OF THE WEEK: candidates in the quarterly Speaking to reporters needed to take control of for trying to stick around. “Now they hire a former chest-pounding that accom- early in the week, Smith It was just a formality, the House after two years Speaking of sticking Supreme Court justice at panies the election cycle. called on the governor and but an important one, when of Republican rule. around, Sen. Mike Fasano, $695 an hour to help their With all House and Sen- others to speed up investi- Attorney General Pam Bon- R-New Port Richey, became cause in the likely event ate seats up for grabs and a gations into the death of di sent the new Senate map CAMPAIGNS the latest term limited their maps are struck down presidential and U.S. Senate Martin, 17, who was shot to the court. member to set his sights again. Where was all this race to boot, campaign cash to death by neighborhood It was also an expensive U.S. Senate hopeful Con- on another legislative offi ce. money when they cut $300 registers were ringing up all watch volunteer George one for the Senate, which nie Mack led Florida fund- Fasano, an 18-year veteran million from our universities over the state as candidates Zimmerman in what could will be represented in court raisers this week as his who has reached his term and forced deep cuts to our jockeyed for position in be a test case for the 2005 by former Supreme Court campaign announced the limit in the Senate, joins a hospitals? If it’s available to campaign season pushed Florida law allowing resi- Justice Raoul Cantero. The sitting congressman had crowded Republican fi eld in protect political futures, it ahead by an early end to the dents to use deadly force Miami Herald reported this raised more than $1 mil- an upcoming race for House should have been available legislative session. when they feel threatened. week that Cantero, now a lion for the quarter ending District 36. for university students and But while fundraising Scott and others have lawyer in private practice, March 31. Mack is facing a hospital care.” – Nan Rich continues, some state Sen- said they want to wait until will get a shade under $700 relatively crowded Repub- STORY OF THE WEEK: on the appointment of for- ate candidates still don’t more information comes an hour to make the Legisla- lican fi eld for the opportu- Despite his vulnerable mer Florida Supreme Court know for sure what districts from the Martin case before ture’s overture to his former nity to take on Democratic status, Rep. David Rivera Justice Raoul Cantero to de- they are running in, a lack a panel looking at that law colleagues that the map is incumbent Bill Nelson, who became an unchallenged fend the Legislature’s latest of information that Florida is convened. legally suffi cient. has already amassed more incumbent as Democrats Senate boundary map. Attorney General Pam Bon- Smith said the law has than $10 million for his re- scurry to fi nd a standard di took steps to alleviate already prompted ample RIVERA STILL FACES NO this week by sending the evidence that it can be DEM CHALLENGER proposed new state Senate misunderstood, and can be Concealed weapons approach map to the Florida Supreme assessed immediately. Despite being targeted Court – which rejected an “We have years of data by national Democrats as earlier effort to redraw the on ‘Stand Your Ground,’” vulnerable, U.S. Rep. David 1 million in Florida 40 Senate districts. Smith said. “Trayvon Mar- Rivera, R-Miami, doesn’t By MICHAEL PELTIER is done by the Department of Agricul- Meanwhile, Gov. Rick tin may be an outlier when have a serious opponent. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA ture – the same agency charged with Scott received the Legisla- it comes to ‘Stand Your This past week, the can- issuing permits to pick tomatoes or ture’s $70 billion spending Ground’ ...but we need to didate who was running TALLAHASSEE, April 4 – With more transport livestock,” said Dan Gross, proposal, one of several take a look at the entire against him, state Rep. Luis than 800,000 issued, nearly one in ev- of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun pieces of legislation that statute and we don’t need Garcia, D-Miami Beach, got ery 15 Florida adults has a license to Violence, during recent congressional landed on his desk and the Trayvon Martin case to out. And former Miami- carry a concealed weapon, according testimony. must be dealt with over the take a look.” Dade County Mayor Alex to data compiled by the state. Among Floridians over 18 years of next two weeks. But it is the Martin case Penelas, thought to be a The number of concealed weapons age, about 6.5 percent have applied Also included in the that has prompted an in- great possible candidate permits has risen dramatically in recent for and received permits to carry a bevy of bills is a controver- ternational storm as critics to replace Garcia, all but years as new laws making it easier to concealed weapon. Add the 104,210 sial proposal to create the see the death of the un- said no. obtain them have been placed on the permits brought into the state by out- Florida Polytechnic Institute armed black man as proof Garcia will instead run books by lawmakers, spurred on by the of-state visitors and the total rises to by splitting the Polk County that racial profi ling is alive for a Miami-Dade county National Rifl e Association, one of the 906,924 as of Feb. 29, according to campus from its University and made more deadly by commission spot. As for most effective lobbying forces in the Florida Department of Agriculture and of South Florida parent. “Stand your Ground” laws Penelas, the highly regarded capital city. Consumer Services, which administers But much of the news now in the books in Florida Democrat said his priorities The laws have come under scrutiny the licensing program generated in Florida this and nearly half of other U.S. lie elsewhere, at least for since the death of Trayvon Martin, Dixie County leads the state in the week had its antecedents states. now. He’s staying closer who was shot to death in February number of concealed weapons permits outside the capital city, as The Martin case has to home to help raise his by a neighborhood watch member, a issued per capita, with nearly one in 10 the highly publicized deaths drawn attention away from young kids. convicted felon who had a permit to residents of the rural county licensed to of a black Sanford teen and the November death of “I’d love to do it,” Penelas carry a concealed weapon. George carry. It is followed by Monroe County, a FAMU drum major in sepa- Robert Champion, a 26- said. “I think I’d be a great Zimmerman, 28, contends he was de- which is the Florida Keys, where 7.3 rate instances in Central year-old drum major for congressman. ... But realities fending himself under Florida’s “Stand percent of the population is licensed. Florida continued to steal the Florida A&M University are realities.” Your Ground” statute passed in 2005. Seven Florida Counties –Gilchrist, headlines. Marching 100 who died in Rivera’s campaign has He has not been charged. St. Johns, Sumter, Lafayette, Glades, an alleged hazing incident been hampered by ques- Gun control advocates say lax gun Liberty and Calhoun – have the lowest MARTIN CASE in Orlando. tions about whether he can laws in Florida are at least partially to per capita concealed weapons rates in PROMPTING REACT FAMU continued to look hold the seat – and last year blame for Martin’s death. They also say the state, all under 3 percent. at that issue this week at had more debt than money Florida is being used as a test case for Statewide, the per capita average The Trayvon Martin case its trustees meeting – and in the bank. gun control legislation in other states. is 4.2 percent. Take out children under continues to drive the agen- the athletic director and The campaign reported “In Florida, being armed in public 18, who make up about 21 percent of da as the February shooting president said it’s not clear $92,800 cash on hand at the is such a casual formality that law en- Florida’s population, and the rate rises of the Sanford teenager how long the band may end of 2011, with just more forcement does not issue the license to 6.1 percent. prompted incoming Senate remain suspended, raising than $154,000 in debt, ac- to carry a loaded, concealed gun; that Brought to you by… Scenic Hwy 98 • High Speed Internet Medart • Complimentary Hot Breakfast 850 926-3737 Brain Teaser • Meeting Rooms 3292 Coastal Hwy. www.WakullaInnHotel.com ACROSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Some tuskers 12 34 14 15 16 6. Mariner's "Halt!" 11. GPs et al. 17 18 19 5 14. Turn topsy-turvy 15. Track official 20 21 22 16. Hamelin casualty 673 158 17. 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Boot out Page 12B – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, April 12, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com ‘Plug-in’ hybrids allow What are the most drivers to charge their vehicles’ electric batter- ies via common power fuel-effi cient outlets, but also can use gasoline as needed for a (aff ordable) cars? longer range. Dear EarthTalk: Another option is Smart’s comes down to a cost/ben- Which are the most FourTwo Electric ($28,752), a efit analysis taking into fuel-effi cient hybrid and/ two-seater with an 87 MPG- account how much power or all-electric cars avail- equivalent. a given dam generates and able to consumers today And Nissan’s all-electric how much harm its exis- (just the affordable ones, Leaf ($35,200) achieves 99 tence is doing to its host please!)? MPG effi ciency for a range river’s environment. up to 100 miles. Removing the dams on Jack Madison So-called “plug-in” hy- the Elwha River was a no- Chicago brids also allow drivers to brainer, given that they charge their vehicles’ elec- produced very little us- Given increased envi- tric batteries via common able electricity and blocked ronmental awareness, high power outlets, but also can fi sh passage on one of the gas prices and a continually use gasoline as needed for region’s premiere salmon slumping economy, it’s no a longer range. rivers. wonder that more fuel ef- Though pricey at $39,145, Other cases aren’t so fi cient cars are all the rage the Chevy Volt may save clear cut. these days. you money in the long run According to the Hydro- The best deal going may because it gets a whopping power Reform Coalition be Honda’s hybrid, the 42 94 MPG-equivalent in its (HRC), a consortium of 150 miles-per-gallon Insight preferred all-electric mode. groups concerned about the ($18,350). An onboard gas generator impact of dams, degraded Meanwhile, the newest produces more electricity water quality is one of the version of Toyota’s fl agship as the vehicle is driven, chief concerns. hybrid, the Prius ($23,015), extending the car’s range Organic materials from garners an impressive 50 with a full tank of gas to within and outside the river MPG. Other solid choices some 375 miles. that would normally wash include Toyota’s 41-MPG Toyota released a plug-in downstream get built up Camry hybrid ($25,900), version of its Prius ($32,760) behind dams and start to Ford’s 39-MPG Fusion hy- this year, as well. It gets consume a large amount of brid ($28,700), Lexus’ 42- 87 MPG in electric mode oxygen as they decompose. MPG CT 200h ($29,120) (but this will only get you In some cases this triggers and Lincoln’s 39-MPG MKZ 15 miles without gas as- algae blooms which, in turn, Hybrid ($34,755). sistance) and a respectable Increased environmental awareness, high gas prices and a continually slumping economy create oxygen-starved “dead For even greater effi- 49 MPG in regular hybrid have combined to make fuel effi cient cars are all the rage today. Pictured from top to zones” incapable of support- ciency and lower sticker mode. bottom: the Electric Mitsubishi Miev, Toyota’s Plug-in Hybrid Prius; General Motors’ gas ing river life of any kind. prices, consider going elec- Another factor to con- sipping Chevy Sonic. Also, water temperatures tric, whereby you can charge sider when deciding which in dam reservoirs can differ your vehicle at ordinary of these new uber-effi cient (DSIRE), a free human ingenuity and engi- greatly between the surface electric outlets at home or vehicles may be right for online resources neering prowess — control- and depths, further compli- work. you is the availability of maintained by ling the fl ow of a wild rush- cating survival for marine Mitsubishi’s new MiEV additional incentives. the North Caro- ing river is no small feat. life evolved to handle natu- ($29,125) electric is the most Buyers of a new Volt, lina Solar Center But in this day and age of ral temperature cycling. fuel effi cient car available MiEV, FourTwo Electric or and the Interstate environmental awareness, And when dam operators to U.S. consumers in the Leaf, for example, can cash Renewable Energy more and more people are release oxygen-deprived wa- 2012 model year, achieving in on a federal tax credit of Council (IREC). questioning whether gen- ter with unnatural tempera- 112 “MPG-equivalent” (the $7,500 — and some states Of course, con- erating a little hydroelectric tures into the river below, U.S. Environment Protec- may offer additional incen- sumers don’t have power is worth destroying they harm downstream tion Agency’s rating for tives — bringing the overall to go hybrid or riparian ecosystems from environments as well. electric vehicles that swaps cost of these cars down to electric to enjoy their headwaters in the Dammed rivers also lack in electricity for gas in its within the range of simi- improved fuel effi - mountains to their mouths the natural transport of sed- online at its Fuel Effi cient calculations) and a 62 mile larly sized traditional car ciency these days. at the ocean and beyond. iment crucial to maintain- Vehicle Tax Information range per full charge – not models. Scion’s iQ ($15,265) and According to the non- ing healthy organic riparian Center website. For state-by- bad considering four adults The U.S. Department of Honda’s CR-Z ($19,545) each profi t American Rivers, over channels. Rocks, wood, sand state incentives, check out can fit fairly comfortably Energy posts all of the rel- get 37 MPG out of sporty 1,000 dams across the U.S. and other natural materials the Database of State Incen- inside. evant federal tax incentives little gas-powered internal have been removed to date. build up at the mouth of tives for Renewable Energy combustion engines. And the biggest dam re- the reservoir instead of dis- Kia, Toyota, Chevrolet, moval project in history persing through the river’s Hyundia and Nissan also in now well underway in meandering channel. make smaller traditional Olympic National Park in Swenson: FDA studying Bisphenol A cars that get a respectable Washington State where Send questions to 33-34 MPG for sticker prices two century-old dams along earthtalk@emagazine. • Do not put very hot • Discard all bottles available to Florida citizens. under $15,000. the Elwha River are coming com. or boiling liquid that you with scratches, as these out. intend to consume in may harbor bacteria and, if Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Dear EarthTalk: But why go to all the EarthTalk is written and plastic containers made BPA-containing, may lead Wakulla County Extension How is it that dams trouble and expense of edited by Roddy Scheer and with BPA. BPA levels rise to greater release of BPA. 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