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War Eagles lose to Godby ews See Page 1B nOur 117th Year, 46th Issue Published Weekly, Read Daily Two Sections Thursday, November 29, 2012 Serving Wakullak ll County For More Thanh A Century 75 Cents Paramedic Operation Santa killed in motorcycle crash Staff report
A traffi c crash around 12:40 a.m. on Wednes- day, Nov. 21, claimed the life of a Wakulla County paramedic, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Marshall Wal- lace Bradford, 35, of Crawfordville, was on his Har- ley Sportster mo- torcycle traveling northbound on U.S Highway 319 near Hill Greene Road when he drove onto the
JENNIFER JENSEN grass shoulder Pews at the community center are stacked with items as volunteers help sort donations for Operation Santa. and struck a tree. He died at the scene, according Annual eff ort underway to help needy Wakulla families to the FHP. Marshall Wallace According to Bradford By JENNIFER JENSEN or monetary donations or volunteer their to families who would otherwise go the traffi c report, [email protected] time to help a great cause. without this holiday season. Bradford was not wearing a helmet and it was So far, 192 families have been identi- The families are referred by the school believed that alcohol was involved. With two weeks left until gifts are dis- fi ed, according to Layne Davis, Operation district, senior center, Refuge House, The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office and tributed to families in need in Wakulla Santa volunteer. This equates to 642 the health department, area churches, Wakulla County Emergency Medical Services County through Operation Santa, volun- people. Last year, 141 families were Apalachee Center and others. assisted FHP. teers or “elves” are working overtime to helped. Out of these 642 people, 474 have Many of those who have been re- Bradford worked for Wakulla County EMS as get everything done. been adopted. ferred to the coalition are the working a paramedic and was promoted to captain earlier The Wakulla County Community Cen- The stories they hear are heart poor, she said. “Trying to manage in this this month after competing against three other ter, at the intersection of Trice Lane and wrenching, said Gail Campbell, executive economy,” she added. paramedics, said Wakulla Fire and Rescue Director Shadeville Road, serves as a command director of Wakulla County Coalition for Continued on Page 2A Chief Michael Morgan. center for the program and is the place Youth, the group behind the program Continued on Page 2A where people can drop off needed items which provides basic needs and wishes OBITUARIES Marshall Wallace Bradford James B. O’Bryan Richard A. Seyboth INDEX Public Notices ...... Page 3A The Opinion Page ...... Page 4A Church...... Page 6A Obituaries ...... Page 7A Community ...... Page 8A School ...... Page 9A Whooping cranes arrive Outdoors ...... Page 10A Water Ways ...... Page 11A News Extra!...... Page 12A in SSt.t. Marks Sheriff’s Report ...... Page 14A Sports ...... Page 1B A group of endangered whooping cranes fl ew over St. A group of endangered whooping cranes fl ew over St. Week in Wakulla ...... Page 3B Marks on Saturday morning on their way to the St. Marks In the Huddle ...... Page 5B National Wildlife Refuge. Thinking Outside the Book ...... Page 6B See story on Page 7A. Classifi eds ...... Page 7B Legal Notices ...... Page 7B Comics ...... Page 10B
PHOTO BY MELISSA STARBUCK/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Puzzles ...... Page 11B Christmas in Panacea is this Saturday By JENNIFER JENSEN holiday season. [email protected] “This community was Citrus to be struggling, spirits were not After the community high,” said resident Sher- given away was devastated by Hur- rie Posey Miller. “Many ricane Dennis in 2005, residents were left deal- this year people in Panacea were ing with the effects of By JENNIFER JENSEN looking for a way to bring Hurricane Dennis even some joy back into the as the holiday season ap- [email protected] proached.” Many in the community Something a little dif- were not going to be able ferent this year at Christ- to even afford buying a mas in Panacea is the Christmas tree. free citrus that will be After hearing this, given out to the children, members of Panacea Wa- along with candy canes. terfronts decided they Sherrie Posey Miller needed to do something. of Panacea Waterfronts, And so was the start of the group behind the the Christmas in Panacea celebration, said it was celebration. an idea brought forward “The Waterfronts com- by Ronald Fred Crum, munity thought of an idea FILE PHOTO another member of Pan- that would allow everyone A parade fl oat in last year’s boats on trailers parade for Christmas in Panacea. in the community to enjoy acea Waterfronts, who the warm feeling of sit- said it was something ting around a beautifully The boat on trailer pa- Along with the events dren’s activities, hay ride, people did years ago decorated Christmas tree,” rade down U.S. Highway scheduled, many areas story teller, free refresh- and he wanted to see Miller said. 98 begins at 6:30 p.m. businesses and homeown- ments and caroling. if they could start it in The event begins around Following the parade, ers decorate their homes “We want everyone to Panacea. 2 p.m. with a Christmas the community gathers for and storefronts for the come and join us and There will be 30 cases Marketplace featuring local the lighting of the 20-foot celebration. enjoy these events, every- of citrus given out at the arts and crafts in Panacea. Christmas tree, which is In addition, Santa will thing is free,” Miller said. event. Then at 4 p.m. there is live donated by Waterfronts also be in town. There will For more information, entertainment. every year. also be face painting, chil- contact Miller at 528-1527. Continued on Page 2A Page 2A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, November 29, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Operation Santa helps needy families Continued on Page 2A said. By the numbers: She encouraged groups There are also numerous and co-workers to get to- single parents, grandpar- Operation Santa gether to adopt a family. ents taking care of their If people are unable to grandchildren, unemployed donate items or adopt a people and those who are family, they can donate their disabled. 192 time, Davis said. Many of the things be- Number of “There’s something for ing asked for from these everybody to do,” Davis families are basic needs, families who said. including household items, have applied She suggested parents toiletries, winter coats and for help volunteer with their chil- food. dren to teach them about One person asked for a service work and those kitchen table so her chil- who are less fortunate than dren didn’t have to eat their themselves. meals on a sheet on the 642 “There’s people out there fl oor, Davis said. Number of who don’t even have Christ- “People who are coming individuals in mas lists,” Davis said. to us don’t know how they those families Or there are adults who are going to feed their kids put down a Christmas wish on Christmas,” she said. seeking help for themselves that is truly
PHOTOS BY WILLIAM SNOWDEN “You just can’t help but open intended for their children, up your heart to them.” having to sleep on the fl oor, such as a baby blanket, she President of the coalition while another asked for a said. New superintendent sworn Bruce Ashley said many couch so her six children Donations can be dropped people are also asking for could have a place to sit off at the Community Cen- help with their medical ter Monday through Friday OATH ADMINISTERED: Bobby Pearce was sworn-in as Superintendent of Schools on in their living room, Davis needs and food. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, by retiring Superintendent David Miller. Pearce’s wife held the Bible said. “We know there are food Families will be notifi ed as his children looked on. There have also been defi ciencies in many house- numerous requests for hair- on or before Dec. 1, with holds in this county,” Ashley cuts. As well as help with confi rmation of acceptance said. handiwork, many which are into the program. Operation The group is asking peo- safety issues. Santa is coordinating with ple in the community to People they have spoken the Salvation Army, Christ- consider adopting a family. to have also asked for help mas Connection and area “Adoptions are No. 1,” with their utility bills and churches to ensure there is Campbell said. rent. In those cases, Op- no overlap and more fami- They are also seeking do- eration Santa does it best to lies can be helped. nations of items or monetary reach out to another agency When notifi ed, families donations and volunteers to who can help them. will be given a day to shop help sort the items. Those who wish to help for clothes at the center. The Some items they need can adopt a family, make a clothes will be made part of SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: New school board member Melisa Taylor, left, took the the most include household monetary donation, drop their Operation Santa gift oath of offi ce from Superintendent Pearce as her husband held the Bible; and school items, toiletries, towels, off donated items, buy a box for pick up on Dec. 15. board member Greg Thomas, re-elected without opposition to another term, takes the linens, blankets, coats, pots gift off the wishing tree at Families accepted will pick oath from Pearce as his wife holds the Bible and his sons look on. and pans, food and gently Wal-Mart or purchase items up gifts on Dec. 15 between worn clothing. Other items from Dollar General off East 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. are toys, electronics, laundry Ivan and place them in the Those who adopt a fam- soap, games, books puzzles, donation box. ily are asked to bring their comforters, furniture, kitch- “Whatever level of in- items to the center no later enware and socks. come you are, there’s some- than Dec. 13. One woman asked for a thing you can do,” Davis For more information, bed because her children are call 926-3526. Paramedic killed in motorcycle crash Continued from Page 1A did CPR on a non-breathing Funeral services for Brad- new born infant, take him ford were held this past “In the short time I knew from my arms and literally weekend with a full honor him I learned he was an save his life with his para- guard. aggressive paramedic that medic skills. That is what he He leaves behind his enjoyed his work and was was all about.” wife, Glenna, and two chil- very dedicated to providing Morgan said Bradford dren, Chaim and Liam. advanced life service to all was more than an employ- “He was taken too soon that needed it,” Morgan ee, and he was a dedicated from us,” Morgan said. said. “I watched him, as I father and husband. Cleaning out your garage? JENNIFER JENSEN Dad Tony Winton helps son Adam, 5, make holiday decorations at the refuge’s Outdoors for the Holidays on Saturday, Nov. 17. Outdoors for the Holidays is held at the refuge Staff report photo and enjoy free cider and cookies. There was also chili for sale. All donations Visitors were invited to the St. Marks will go to the Junior Ranger Summer Camp National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, Nov. at the refuge. 17 for the annual Outdoors for the Holidays Those at the refuge were also able to festival hosted by the St. Marks Refuge get an up close and personal view of an Photo Club. alligator and her babies while standing on There were several children’s activities, the deck at the back of the visitor’s center including crafts, an appearance by the ref- overlooking the refuge. uge’s Blue Goose, a chance to take a holiday Citrus to be given away this year Continued from Page 1A stopped at Posey’s restau- gram,” she said. rant for lunch. There, he met The leadership institute Miller contacted Hannah Miller and she volunteered is 55 days in length over Carter with Wedgworth to help him fi nd speakers two years and those days Leadership Institute for in the area for Class I of the are spent traveling around Agriculture and Natural program. the state of Florida, the Resources, a leadership “And she has been doing nation and on an 18-day development program for this for every class of this international trip. There are Use Ebiz, place a classified ad individuals from around the program,” Carter said. nine study/travel seminars state of Florida who are the When Carter gets ready in the state of Florida that thru our self service program. leaders in agricultural orga- to bring a class to Wakulla are typically 3 to 5 days in nizations and industries, to County, she contacts Miller length. During all these see if she could help. who puts the agenda to- study/travel seminars, par- “I sent an email to all the gether and the classes visit ticipants are examining the citrus growers who have with the superintendent of social, economic, political 1. Easy participated in this program schools, Judge Jill Walker, and cultural issues that are and within minutes, I had county commissioners and occurring in the locations 2. Quick one grower who was will- local fi shermen. they are visiting. ing to donate what Sherrie “For the majority of our “We hope that they will 3. Convenient requested, 10 cases,” Carter participants, they’ve nev- then go back to their own said. “Within the day, I had er spent time in Wakulla communities with a better two other growers willing County, but they learn a understanding of how other to do the same.” great deal and come away individuals and groups are Carter said she even had with a much greater appre- dealing with issues, making two other alumni who were ciation of the county, the decisions and impacting willing to transport the communities and the issues policy,” Carter said. Place your ad TODAY! citrus from south Florida to that you are dealing with,” The goal of the program Panacea. Carter said. is to increase their involve- Miller has had a connec- All the people who have ment in the policy decisions tion to this program since spoken to the classes over that impact their organiza- the early 90s. The founder the years and Miller have tions, industries and com- of the program, Dr. Eu- made an indelible impres- munities. There have been gene Trotter, was traveling sion, Carter said. “And this eight classes so far. around Wakulla County as is our way of giving back For more information he was setting up the fi rst to the community that has about the institute, visit seminar in this area and given so much to this pro- http://wlianr.ifas.ufl .edu. www.thewakullanews.com 000D3KM www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, November 29, 2012 – Page 3A
COUNTY COMMISSION New Board of County Commissioners is sworn-in By JENNIFER JENSEN perspective.” [email protected] He said he is optimistic that his time and experience The newest county com- will help him and he looks missioners elected on Nov. forward to serving with the 6 were sworn into offi ce on current board. Nov. 20. “I hope the board will Commissioners Richard make their decisions for the Harden, Howard Kessler good of the people and the and Ralph Thomas took county and not any special their seats at the dais after interests,” he said. being sworn in by Judge Jill The last commissioner Walker. to be sworn in was Harden “This is always such a who ran against Emily Smith privilege,” Judge Walker and John Shuff for district 5. said. Incumbent Lynn Artz chose First up was Thomas who not to seek another term. faced incumbent Alan Brock Harden brought his fam- and Jenny Brock in the race ily Bible with him to be used for district 1. Thomas is a during the ceremony. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER JENSEN native of Wakulla County “I promised my family I THE NEW BOARD: Ralph Thomas, Howard Kessler, Chairman Randy Merritt, Jerry Moore,and Richard Harden. and graduated from Wakulla would,” Harden said. High in 1984. After high Harden is a native of school, he joined the Navy Sopchoppy and graduated and now works for Ameri- from Wakulla High. After First Home Mortgage. high school, he enlisted in Thomas has been in- the U.S. Airforce. He is cur- volved in the county com- rently a correctional offi cer mission through the Wakul- at Franklin Correctional la County Value Adjustment Institution. He served as a Board, Wakulla County One commissioner on the Sop- Cent Sales Tax Committee choppy City Commission for and the Wakulla County Citi- six years and three of those zens Advisory Task Force. as vice mayor. SWEARING IN: Wakulla Judge Jill Walker administers the oath to new commissioners Richard Harden, Howard He has also been vocal at “I’m very excited, hum- Kessler and Ralph Thomas at the organizational meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 20. county commission meet- bled and grateful,” Harden said. Th ree new commission- Once the newly elected commissioner took their Outgoing commissioners give farewell remarks ers are on the board, and seats, it was time for the By JENNIFER JENSEN beliefs and ideals of her missioners. tonight rolled up its sleeves commission to select a chair Randy Merritt will serve [email protected] own. She extended her full Brock, who served as the and did what others refused and vice chair. Moore made as chairman support to candidate Em- chairman for the last year, to do,” Stewart said. He the motion to select Com- On Monday, Nov. 19, ily Smith, but Smith was ran for re-election, but lost added that it was the best missioner Randy Merritt as the three outgoing county beaten by Richard Harden to Ralph Thomas. combination of commis- chairman. The commission commissioners said their for the vacant seat. He spoke of Artz’s strong sioners he has ever worked ings. voted unanimously to ap- thanks and their goodbyes During the meeting, Artz voice on the board and her with. “I have a servant’s heart,” prove the motion. to the citizens, their fellow saluted her fellow outgoing role as moderator. Of Stew- Commissioner Randy Thomas said. “I’m just ready “I hope I can do every- commissioners and county commissioners and thanked art, he said, “You’ve always Merritt agreed and said, to serve the citizens of body a good job,” Merritt staff. them for their efforts. put people over politics.” “Hopefully we’ve set a stan- Wakulla County and make said. Merritt was elected to Commissioners Lynn To Brock, she said, “I per- Brock thanked the citi- dard for civility and how to a great county even better.” district 2 in 2010. Artz, Alan Brock and Mike sonally think your crowning zens and his fellow com- treat and respect each other Kessler ran against in- Moore then made a mo- Stewart attended their last achievement is the solid missioners. “It has been an even if we don’t agree.” cumbent Mike Stewart in tion to select Harden as vice meeting as commissioners. waste. That’s your legacy.” honor,” he said. Commissioner Jerry district 3. Kessler served on chair. The commissioners all “You guys saw this coun- Brock brought forward Stewart served on the Moore also spoke a few the board for eight years, agreed. ty through probably some of the idea of mandatory curb- commission for three terms, words about the three com- but lost to Commissioner “I was certainly not ex- the toughest times in recent side garbage pickup and not consecutively. He sought missioners and said both Jerry Moore in the 2010 pecting that,” Harden said. history that we’ve had,” said eventually won the support a fourth term, but lost to for- Artz and Brock are two of election. He is a semi-retired However, having served as County Administrator David of the majority of the com- mer Commissioner Howard the nicest people. He was board certifi ed orthopedic vice mayor, he felt confi dent Edwards. “Thank you for mission. Kessler. respectful of Stewart and surgeon and moved from he could handle the task. your hard work.” Artz commended Stewart Stewart was also appre- his honesty and morals. Sarasota to Wakulla County The fi rst regular county Artz, who represented for being an incredible ne- ciative of the other com- “If Mr. Mike tells you in 1999 with his wife, Anne commission meeting of the district 5 for the last four gotiator and also for having missioners and citizens and something, you can take it Van Meter. new board will be held on years, chose not to run for such a strong morality. said he was proud of the to the bank,” Moore said. Kessler said, “You come Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. in the com- re-election. Instead, she “I’ve been very proud tough decisions the current back into offi ce being out mission chambers. urged a candidate to come to serve on the board with commission had to make. of office with a different forward who had similar you,” Artz said to the com- “This board you see here
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Pickin’ ‘n’ Grinnin’ perform at the dinner.
Time with friends after a meal. Sharing a laugh.
Cuttin’ a rug, left, to the music. Families dined together and enjoyed desserts that includ- ed pumpkin pie, above. And friends gathered together to share Chef Mary’s Thanksgiving dinner of turkey and all the fi xings.
JoAnne Strickland and Shelly Homan sell treats at the door.
Th e Wakulla County Senior Center served a free community Th anksgiving dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 20, and it was Chef Mary’s goal to serve 1,000 people during the evening. Besides the Th anksgiving dinner, there was music from the Pickin’ ‘n’ Grinnin’ Band, who play regularly at the Senior Center, and a chance to visit with friends and neighbors.
More photos online at thewakullanews.com Peggy Mackin and Virginia Moore sell raffl e tickets.
PHOTOS BY WILLIAM SNOWDEN Page 6A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, November 29, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Church religious views and events Community Chorus will OUT TO PASTOR Okay, that wasn’t funny perform Messiah By REV. JAMES L. SNYDER ice cream for dessert.” As far to come home with me that as I am concerned, that is night. Special to The News One person, privileged to see him Let me make it very clear a rather reasonable request Not only did they laugh. work, said that he was “aglow with cre- right up front that I am in and quite in keeping with The waitress laughed. The The Wakulla Community Chorus will ative genius and composed with a passion favor of as many “ha ha mo- the environment I was in. table next to us began to perform Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, that could have only been inspired by ments” as possible. I could “What kind of ice cream,” laugh. The table next to Dec. 9, in the Sopchoppy United Method- God himself.” Handel called it a miracle not get through a week with- she queried, “would you them began to laugh. It was ist Church Sanctuary. The performance is and acknowledged this inspiration by out my daily dose. like?” not long before everybody scheduled for 3 p.m. followed by a time exclaiming to a friend at its completion, I fi rmly believe that laugh- When it comes to ice within 173 miles was laugh- of fellowship and refreshment in the “The gates of heaven did open for me and ter is the appropriate medi- cream, ice cream is simply ing at my ice cream/broccoli social hall. God himself was there!” cine for the soul. ice cream to me. If there is dessert. The Messiah, considered by most mu- Handel wrote the Messiah in three Some people, according to a fl avor of ice cream I do Actually, not everybody sical scholars to be the greatest oratorio parts: The fi rst contains prophecy of the their demeanor, need a little not like, it has yet to be in- was laughing. I was not ever written, was composed by George coming Messiah followed by the suffer- more laughter than they are vented. I love ice cream. My laughing. Broccoli, no matter Frederic Handel, who was born in Halle, ings and death of Christ, with the fi nal presently getting. favorite song is, “I scream, the presentation, is no laugh- Saxony, on Feb. 23, 1685, and died in section dealing with the resurrection. The That said, let me quickly you scream, we all scream ing matter in my book. London April 14, 1759. During his 74 Messiah in abbreviated form as presented point out that some things for ice cream.” If matters could not be years, Handel wrote music for orchestra by the Wakulla Community Chorus will are not funny. I remember my grand- worse, my wife, through and chamber groups, harpsichord, voice, emphasize the Christmas story and is ap- Of course, most things in father’s favorite ice cream her hilarity spasms, reached and opera. But he is best known for his proximately one hour in length. my life and about my person was vanilla. He would not over, picked up the broccoli oratorios, especially Messiah. The 50-voice chorus, interspersed are marvelous targets of eat any other ice cream; he and began eating it in my Handel conducted the first perfor- with voice and instrumental solos – all humor. I do not take myself thought they were polluting presence. Talk about adding mance of Messiah in Dublin, Ireland, under the leadership of veteran director very seriously. I am not sure it with colors. To him an ice insult to injury, my injury April 13, 1742, after he and the Messiah Reba Mason – will feature vocal solos by any wise person would take cream sundae was as close was vastly insulted. had been scorned by London’s musical Daryl Langston, Becton Roddenberry, Jana me seriously either. In fact, I to blaspheme as he ever I may have been smiling establishment. It was a resounding suc- Strain, Laura Hudson, Patsy Roberts, Staci would highly suspect a per- would get. on the outside, but I assure cess there and Handel insisted that all the Welch, Edie Brandt and Leah McManus. son who took me seriously. “Why ruin,” he objected, you I was more than frown- proceeds from performances of Messiah Musical accompaniment for Messiah I can take a joke as well as “the ice cream with all that ing on the inside. Some be given to charity. includes trumpet, Wayne Watson; tim- the next person and I can slop?” He wanted nothing things are funny; broccoli is Messiah is a composition of enormous pani, Mike Crouch; fl utists, Kristin Dow give it back as well as the coming between him and not one of those things. scale and has over 50 sections. Accord- and Laura Hudson; pianist, Chris Hart; next person. the purest experience of ice Driving home amid the ing to historians, Handel completed this organist, Pat Redding; and harp, Corban I have had some weeks cream he could get. muffled chuckles on the monumental work in a mere 24 days and Scott. that if it was not for a little Me, I love ice cream re- other side of the front seat, it continues to grow in popularity with “A popular highlight of the Messiah bit of humor I do not know gardless of the fl avor or color I thought of what the apostle audiences of all ages. It has been recorded is the grand fi nale rendition of the ‘Hal- how I would have gotten or “slop.” Paul said in 1 Thessalonians that when Handel began the composi- lelujah Chorus’ that brings the audience through. So, if you can’t do I looked at the waitress 5:16-18 (KJV), “Rejoice ever- tion, he would not leave his house nor to its feet with a crescendo of feeling anything you can at least and simply said, “I don’t more. Pray without ceasing. would he allow visitors to distract him, resounding with the wonderful spirit of laugh. I fi rmly believe that care what fl avor you bring In every thing give thanks: ate very little, and went for long stretches Christmas,” said Director Reba Mason. the best laugh is when you me. Surprise me. As long as for this is the will of God without sleep. can laugh at yourself. it isn’t broccoli.” That was in Christ Jesus concerning You might as well laugh at supposed to be a joke. Ha you.” yourself, everybody else is. ha ha. I know that when Paul Then there are those se- As the waitress left our said, “In every thing,” it in- rious moments in life that table, we resumed our con- cluded things like broccoli. I Church Briefs beg for no laughing. I would versation and shortly she re- must say that there are some lowship Church, 824 Shadeville Road in recommend that warning turned with the ice cream. things in life, like broccoli, • Panacea Congregational Ho- signs are put around these Upon her arrival, I looked where the thanksgiving is a Crawfordville. The concert will be held liness to hold revival areas reading, “Positively No at her and then the ice cream matter of faith. I will never from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Laughing Zone.” With this she was bringing and almost learn to love broccoli, but I Panacea Congregational Holiness Everyone is invited to come and sit sign should come a severe screamed aloud. Of all the can muster up enough faith Church will be having a revival on Friday, out on the lawn and enjoy a free musi- penalty for those who vio- blasphemous things to do to to thank God for all things, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 2. cal concert featuring a variety of music late it. a customer, this has to take including broccoli. Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. on styles from blue grass to hip hop, local That said; let me explain the cake. Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning talent, as well as visiting musicians from an area in my life where the First, she had an ice cream Rev. James L. Snyder services will begin at 11 a.m. and Sunday around the state. They will have a bouncy sign should be permanently bowl with three scoops of is pastor of the Family of night at 6 p.m. house for the little ones, a bonfi re with erected. ice cream, vanilla, strawberry God Fellowship in Ocala. Guest speaker will be Sister Gert Riley. marshmallows for roasting and lots of The Gracious Mistress of and chocolate. No problem. Call him at (866) 552-2543 For more information, call (850) 984-5579 good food. the Parsonage and I were However, on the side of or e-mail jamessnyder2@ having supper with another the dish in plain view for att.net. or (850) 508-1895. Harvest Fellowship Church and Thrift couple. We try to do this at everybody to see, especially Store is sponsoring this event with the least once a month and keep me, was a piece of broccoli. • Winter Music Festival at Har- ongoing intent to make Wakulla County up with each other’s prog- Broccoli! vest Fellowship Dec. 8 a great place to live. Financial donations ress or lack thereof. My dining companions will be accepted at the event. Interested We were having a great thought this was the fun- A Winter Music Festival is set for Dec. vendors should call the Harvest Thrift meal and as we came to the niest thing they had ever 8 on the outdoor stage of Harvest Fel- Store at (850) 926-3535. end, I stopped the waitress seen. Particularly, the dining and said, “I would like some companion who was going Wakulla Worship Centers
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3HRSOHWKLQNLW·VVDIH%XW,NQRZLW·VQRW Marshall Wallace Bradford James B. O’Bryan brother, J. A. (Marilyn) O’Bryan of Bristol; James B. O’Bryan James B. O’Bryan, 91, of Crawfordville, a sister, Doris (Percy) Stewart of Bristol; died on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 in Tal- and several nieces and nephews and other Richard A. Seyboth lahassee. extended family. He was born in Altha on July 4, 1921, to A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Roy and Della (Thomas) O’Bryan. He lived CST on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at Sunny Hill in Altha before moving to Crawfordville in Cemetery near Altha. The family received loving husband, father and son. He would the 1960s and was retired from the Florida friends from 5 to 7 p.m. CST at the Adams help anyone anytime. Division of Forestry. Funeral Home in Blountstown. Family received friends Saturday, Nov. He was preceded in death by his parents; Adams Funeral Home was in charge of 24, 2012, from 10 a.m. until noon at Bevis his wife, Janet E. (Leber) O’Bryan; and a the arrangements (674-5449). Online con- Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel in brother, Elmer O’Bryan. dolences may be made at www.adamsfh. Crawfordville. Funeral services were held Survivors include his long term care- com. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at 2 p.m. at River of giver, Stacey Brown Larman of Panacea; a Life Church in Crawfordville with burial at St. Elizabeth Cemetery. After the burial a gathering was held at the Shriners Club. husband and father, passed away peacefully He is survived by his wife of 15 years, at his home in Crawfordville on Monday, Glenna Bradford of Crawfordville; one Nov. 19, 2012. son, Chaim Bradford of Crawfordville; one He was born July 1, 1940, in Albany, N.Y. daughter, Liam Bradford of Crawfordville; He was the son of Fred and Agnes Seyboth. his parents, Wallace and Bea Bradford He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was of Crawfordville; one sister, Kerri Posey in Vietnam. (Keith) of Crawfordville; two nephews, He had lived in Crawfordville for 11 years Devon and Codie; three nieces, Sierra, Ja- and lived in the area for 54 years. cinta, and Laylah; a paternal grandmother, Services were held at the Central Baptist Marshall Wallace Bradford Joyce Woodyard of Quincy; his father and Church of Crawfordville on Monday, Nov. mother-in-law, Jim and Linda Berkes of Marshall Wallace Bradford, 35, of Craw- 26 at 11 a.m. Crawfordville; and many loving family and fordville, passed away on Wednesday Nov. He is survived by his wife and best friend friends, as well as his trusted and loyal 21, 2012. of 17 years, Connie Seyboth; his children, canine friend Bailey. He was born Oct. 13, 1977, in Tallahas- Mary Jane, Diana, Terrance and Mark; his Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young see and was a resident of Crawfordville grandchildren, Tyler, Caleb, Jerimiah, Titan, Chapel in Crawfordville was in charge of for 21 years coming from Tallahassee. He Trinity, Samantha and Little Terry. arrangements (850-926-3333) www.bevisfh. was a paramedic for the Wakulla County The family wishes to express a special com). Ambulance Service. He loved to hunt and Richard A. Seyboth thank you to all of the staff of Big Bend fi sh, he enjoyed playing his guitar and Richard “Rick” A. Seyboth, 72, a devoted Hospice. spending time with his family. He was a Group of whooping cranes arrive in St. Marks Special to The News existence, approximately ern Partnership founding 445 of them in the wild. members are the Interna- Five endangered whoop- Aside from the WCEP tional Crane Foundation, ing cranes arrived Friday on birds, the only other migra- Operation Migration, Inc., their wintering grounds at tory population of whoop- Wisconsin Department of St. Marks National Wildlife ing cranes nests at Wood Natural Resources, U.S. Fish Refuge. Buffalo National Park in and Wildlife Service, the These cranes are the 12th northern Alberta, Canada U.S. Geological Survey’s group to be guided by ultra- and winters at Aransas Patuxent Wildlife Research light aircraft from central NWR on the Texas Gulf Center and National Wild- Wisconsin to the Gulf coast Coast. life Health Center, the Na- of Florida. A non-migratory fl ock of tional Fish and Wildlife The Whooping Crane approximately 20 birds lives Foundation, the Natural Eastern Partnership (WCEP), year-round in the central Resources Foundation of an international coalition Florida Kissimmee region, Wisconsin, and the Inter- of public and private orga- and an additional 14 non- national Whooping Crane nizations, is conducting the migratory cranes live in Recovery Team. reintroduction project in an southern Louisiana. Many other fl yway states, effort to restore this endan- WCEP asks anyone who provinces, private individu- gered species to part of its encounters a whooping als and conservation groups historic range in eastern crane in the wild to please have joined forces with and North America. give them the respect and support WCEP by donat- There are now 115 distance they need. Do not ing resources, funding and whooping cranes in the wild OPERATION MIGRATION approach birds on foot with- personnel. in eastern North America refuge. It was as touching hatched and raised by biolo- The sixth bird is currently in 200 yards; remain in your More than 60 percent of thanks to WCEP’s efforts. this time as it was the fi rst gists with project partner located at Jasper-Pulaski vehicle; do not approach in the project’s budget comes “This is the earliest the time.” International Crane Foun- Fish and Wildlife Area in a vehicle any closer than from private sources in birds have arrived at St. In addition to the fi ve dation. Pulaski County, Ind. 100 yards. the form of grants, public Marks, and we are thrilled birds led south by WCEP The six birds were re- The ultralight-led and Also, please remain con- donations and corporate to have them here so soon,” partner Operation Migra- leased in the company of DAR cranes this year are cealed and do not speak sponsors. said Terry Peacock, Refuge tion’s ultralights, six cranes older cranes from whom the joining two wild-hatched loudly enough that the To report whooping Manager at St. Marks NWR. are making their fi rst south- young birds learn the migra- chicks in the 2012 cohort. birds can hear you. crane sightings, visit the “I was in the blind at the ward migration as part of tion route south. Five of the Whooping cranes were Finally, do not trespass WCEP whooping crane ob- pen site to watch the birds WCEP’s Direct Autumn Re- DAR cranes have completed on the verge of extinction on private property in an servation webpage at www. arrive. 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