In The The Wakulla War Eagles pound Huddle A look at college football bowls Mosley in the Sunshine State See Page 4B ews See Page 1B Our 117th Year, 34th Issue nPublished Weekly, Read Daily Two Sections Thursday, September 6, 2012 Serving Wakullak ll County For More Thanh A Century 75 Cents Judge Fulford No to cave diving hears net State rejects technical recreational diving at Wakulla Springs By JENNIFER JENSEN [email protected] fi shing case By WILLIAM SNOWDEN After nearly eight months [email protected] of deliberating, the Florida Park Service has decided to TALLAHASSEE – Fishermen in the audience maintain its 26 year-long de- had the look of vindication throughout the day- cision to not allow technical long trial here at the Leon County Courthouse. recreational cave diving at Comments and questions by Circuit Judge Wakulla Springs. Jackie Fulford in a bench trial on Thursday, “We believe this is the Aug. 30, showed best decision,” said Florida that she at least Park Service Director Donald understood the Forgione. claim they’ve The park service met with made for years. experts on both sides of the Namely, that issue and also received com- the goal of the ments from the public. “We 1994 constitu- feel very confi dent that we tional amend- talked and listened to ev- ment to limit eryone,” Forgione said. The net fishing – months of research, along the so-called with opinions from the ex- net ban – was perts and citizens, “really to limit over- confi rmed that our decision fishing and Circuit Judge Jackie Fulford in the past is a sound and waste of marine good decision,” he said. resources. The park service, along It did that by outlawing gill nets. with the Florida Department “ The biggest effect of the amendment was of Environmental Protection, reducing the maximum size of nets from the PHOTO BY GUE was approached by members thousands of yards of net that were used before of the Wakulla County Dive A cave diver at the Wakulla Springs main vent in a research dive. The state park service decided the amendment to two 500 square foot pieces Club who pushed for the not to allow recreational cave divers access to Wakulla Springs. of net. state to change its policy. Continued on Page 15A The divers, who have called Wakulla Springs the crown We believe this is jewel of Florida springs, con- OBITUARIES tended that opening the facil- the best decision. ity to recreational cave diving Margaret Bartley Donley would bring much needed Austin Fleetwood revenue to the area. “ – Donald Forgione, Jack Carmel Phelps Sr. Those in opposition argue that the fact that Wakulla director of Florida Park Service Larry J. Smith Springs is the crown jewel is Vernell Tindel the same reason recreational Weldon ‘Mike’ Vowell Jr. cave diving should be prohib- plan was to address all the gione said they determined three sinks. ited. They also pointed out concerns expressed by those only a small amount of the Neither groups are against concerns with the allowance, in opposition and propose a population of cave divers cave diving, but were against including interference with way to manage those situa- could even dive at Wakulla where the diving was going INDEX other activities, wildlife, on- tions. Another meeting was Springs. “It’s a very technical to take place, he said. Public Notices ...... Page 3A going research and artifacts. held in March with key stake- dive. It’s very dangerous to “We’re happy with the The Opinion Page ...... Page 4A The state held a public holders and experts from dive there.” way the decision came out,” Church...... Page 6A hearing in January to obtain both sides of the issue. He also pointed out the Piasecki said. Obituaries ...... Page 7A There were three major other three areas that allow Forgione added that while comments from the com- Community ...... Page 8A concerns that were addressed cave diving, Emerald Sink, they know about some arti- munity. A crowd of about School ...... Page 9A 250 people packed the live- during the process. These Cherokee Sink and Clear Cut facts that are located within Outdoors ...... Page 10A stock pavilion at the Wakulla included the safety of the visi- Sink. the springs, they do not know County Extension Offi ce and tors, protecting the artifacts Ron Piasecki, president of everything that is there. The Water Ways ...... Page 11A opinions were split nearly and other cultural resources the Friends of the Wakulla bone room of Wakulla Springs Taking Care of Business ...... Page 12A right down the middle. located within the caves and Springs and the Wakulla is 13,500 years old, one of the Sheriff’s Report...... Page 14A “There was not an over- also protecting the natural Springs Alliance and Hydro- oldest sites in the United Sports ...... Page 1B environment, Forgione said. geology Consortium, both of States. whelmingly favored side,” Week in Wakulla ...... Page 2B Forgione said. “Wakulla Springs is un- which voiced their opposition The park service plans to like most springs in Florida,” to allowing recreational cave allow research and scientifi c In the Huddle ...... Page 3B Following that meeting, Thinking Outside the Book ...... Page 6B the park service decided to Forgione said. The spring is diving at Wakulla Springs, diving to continue so they Classifi eds ...... Page 7B move forward and develop very deep and would only said his groups would be can discover even more. He a draft plan of what the in- be accessible to a highly more than willing to work called the springs an “envi- Legal Notices ...... Page 7B clusion of recreational cave trained, highly certifi ed diver. with the diving community to ronmental classroom.” Weekly Roundup ...... Page 10B diving might look like. The Through their research, For- improve the facilities at these Continued on Page 2A Comics ...... Page 12B Howard Kessler is running for county commission
By JENNIFER JENSEN in district 4 before losing stands that the millage be able to.” [email protected] the seat to Jerry Moore in rate was lowered, but the Kessler said the commis- 2010. increases in taxes far out- sion would eventually get Former county com- He said he decided to weigh this reduction. to a point when the money missioner Howard Kessler run for county commission- He added that he would runs out and the county is is running for a seat on er now, instead of waiting go after eliminating the not be able to provide all the county commission another two years, because Public Services Tax fi rst. The of the things they want in district 3. He will face of what he called “an over- Public Services tax is a 7-per- and the community wants. incumbent Mike Stewart in burden of taxation on the cent tax on the purchase of But when the economy gets November. citizens.” The deciding fac- electricity, metered or bottle better and more revenue Kessler previously served tor was the implementation gas, fuel oils and water. comes in, those things can two terms as commissioner of several new taxes and “It’s a tax on essentials,” be looked at again. increases in others in the Kessler said. He added that He said would not look last year, he said. this tax has a major effect at eliminating any services, Many in this county can’t on people who are strug- but would look at how de- handle all the taxes that gling to make ends meet. partments are staffed. have been placed upon In order to reduce the “The board needs to them, he said. “This in- tax burden, Kessler said he make the hard decisions,” creasing tax burden is a would suggest the commis- he said. very onerous and diffi cult sion come together and set The commission needs burden to carry,” he added. a list of priorities of services to prioritize and become And this doesn’t just apply and then rank them. The as effi cient as possible, he to those senior citizens on health and safety of the added. And once the priori- a fi xed income, but also to citizens would come fi rst ties are set, the commission the families who are lucky and would include law en- can’t allow itself to deviate if they still have one income forcement, fi re rescue and and must continue to follow in the household, he said. emergency medical services. the plan, he said. “Everyone realizes that After those top services, The county government we need taxes to run the Kessler said the commis- must also be open and trans- government,” Kessler said. sion would rank the impor- parent, he said. “There’s “But the level of taxation SPECIAL TO THE NEWS tance of each service and never too much information County commission candidate Howard Kessler. must be affordable for the decide how much money a citizen should have.” The citizens.” is reasonable to fund these county government has the Public Services Tax and taxes, he said, people were If elected to the com- services. come a long way in this solid waste assessment. struggling and sometimes mission, he said he would “We certainly need to area, but Kessler said it still Tax increases include the having to make the choice look at eliminating some of provide essentials,” Kessler has a long way to go. assessment for fi re protec- between paying for food or these taxes. The new taxes said. “And we want to pro- tion and Communications medications. Continued on Page 3A he is referring to include vide extras, but we may not Services Tax. Before these Kessler said he under- Page 2A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, September 6, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Two fundraisers underway to buy food for local needy Staff report with the second part of this fundraiser, which will be In response to the crisis selling tickets to the event. surrounding the need to Tickets are $15 each. Those feed those in the com- who purchase a ticket will munity who are without, be able to select a hand- local churches have been painted bowl out of 300. working hard to collect and The bowl can then be fi lled distribute donations of food with soup. to those in need. There will also be a bake Many have established sale organized by Charlean pantries to meet these Lanier, a silent auction of needs. Non-perishables other donated art and a have been provided to these keepsake Wakulla Empty food pantries as a result of Bowls 2012 recipe card with donations from families, the three soups prepared individuals and youth in the especially for the event. community in coordination The event will also feature with the Wakulla County music and a performance Extension Offi ce. of a play, “Stone Soup” by As an outreach of Opera- children in the community. tion Santa, volunteers in the There will also be a craft Wakulla County Coalition show, just in time for holi- for Youth (WCCY), have met day gifts. multiple times with faith If anyone is interested in leaders to discuss strategies being a craft or art vendor, to provide assistance in ad- call Haydee Jackley at (850) dressing this crisis. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 567-4212, or email her at rib- The WCCY has decided A mini John Deere tractor for a young child will be raffl ed off to raise money for feeding the hungry. Tickets will be [email protected]. to take a more active role in sold for $5 each, and the drawing will be held on Nov. 3 during the Empty Bowls event. Finally, as with all events providing solutions. From like this, it takes lots of time creating awareness that sold for $5 each throughout to purchase a bowl. Those 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ing painting parties where and many volunteers. has resulted in a signifi cant the county. who purchase a bowl will Several businesses and members will pay the $10 If anyone is interested increase in the volume of The winning ticket will then be able to fi ll it with churches have donated per bowl fee, paint and in helping with tractor tick- donated food at the Exten- be drawn on Saturday, Nov. homemade soup prepared to the cause. One mother sign their bowls. Several et sales, or bowl painting sion Offi ce, to submitting a 3, at 11a.m. in Hudson Park by Shelley Swenson, Made- is hosting her daughter’s individuals have simply sales, or presales of tickets grant to a major corporation during the Empty Bowls leine Carr and Elma Gillette. birthday party where chil- stopped into Ribits, donated to the lunch event on Nov. for much needed funds. event. Tickets will be avail- They will also be served dren will paint and sign $10 and painted and signed 3, or fi nd it in their heart to Additionally, there have able at The Wakulla News homemade breads and tea. the bowls. A couple of a bowl then and there. donate, call (850) 926-3526 been generous donations offi ce or call 926-3526. The Those who participate are civic organizations are host- There is also help needed or (850) 567-4212. made to a Wakulla Coali- sale of these tickets will then allowed to keep their tion fund dedicated to the generate $1,500 for the pur- bowl as a reminder of all provision of food. However, chase of food. the empty bowls in the there is more to do and the The second fundrais- world, and right here in No to cave diving at Wakulla Springs following are a couple of op- er is called Empty Bowls Wakulla County. portunities to get involved. Wakulla. This effort is being The money raised is Continued from Page 1A quantity. is now being ignored,” Currently there are two organized through the Heal- used to buy food for the The whole goal of the said Gregg Stanton, owner large fundraisers underway ing Arts of Wakulla County area’s food pantries. HAWC Along with artifacts, park service is to provide of Wakulla Diving Center in Wakulla with the goal of (HAWC), a new organiza- is looking to raise $4,000 to there is also scientific proper recreation while and member of the Wakul- raising more than $6,000 to tion operating under the $5,000 in additional funds equipment located in the still protecting the natu- la County Dive Club. buy food. umbrella of the WCCY in for food through this fund- springs. Divers with the ral and cultural resources Stanton added that he Last year during Op- coordination with the Arts raiser. Woodville Karst Plain Proj- and not deplete those would continue to try and eration Santa, a mother in Medicine program at UF Haydee Jackley of Ribits ect have been working resources, Forgione said. get access. “I remain com- donated a $400 mini-John Shands. Ceramic Studio is the chair with scientists, local, state “It’s a delicate balance.” mitted to the notion that Deere Tractor, 2 speed, with Empty Bowls is an inter- of the fundraiser. She is and federal agencies, as Which Forgione said they the community deserves reverse and AM/FM radio national grassroots effort looking for individuals and well as landowners and maintain with this deci- access to this facility,” the perfect size for a 3 to 5 to fi ght hunger. The basic groups to donate $10 per resource mangers for the sion. Stanton said. year old. Operation Santa premise is simple, people person in exchange for the last 20 years gathering “I’m greatly disappoint- Although there is al- kept that expensive dona- in the community make painting of a soup bowl. data to understand the ed that half of the popu- ways the possibility of tion knowing there was a and paint bowls. Once all It will be signed by the sources and pathways of lation that showed up at the issue being brought bigger purpose. This year, the bowls are painted, an painter, fi red and used at the water feeding Wakulla the meeting and the sig- up again, Forgione said 300 raffl e tickets have been event will be held inviting the Empty Bowls event on Springs. Scientific stud- nifi cant amount of money it would take something printed and are now being people in the community Nov. 3 at Hudson Park from ies are being performed they would spend [cave signifi cant for the decision on the water quality and diving at Wakulla Springs] to be overturned. Buy now and save! Complete fall projects & get ready for winter. 99 15 sale price $ mail-in SPECIAL 5 rebate* SPECIAL PURCHASE! 99 PURCHASE 199 10 FINAL PRICE 97 10.1-Oz. Acrylic Latex Caulk Gal. Primer/Stain Killer 39 97 Paintable; mildew Sticks to all surfaces without 8-Gal. 3HP resistant. Interior/ sanding. 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Staff Report APA project manager made an initial visit to Wakulla Residents of Wakulla County and Wakulla Gar- Gardens can share their dens. After the initial visit, vision about the future of the remaining CPAT team the neighborhood at two members were selected. community meetings to The team includes: gather input. • Stephanie Monroe Til- The American Planning lerson, AICP, city manager, Association’s Community City of Woodruff, S.C. Planning Assistance Team • Darren J. Asper, PP, will be available to listen AICP, senior vice president, to input on Saturday, Sept. Community & Economic 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Development, Delta Devel- on Sunday, Sept. 9, from opment Group, Inc., from 3 to 5 p.m. Both meetings Mechanicsburg, Penn. will be held at Pioneer • David Berg, AICP, se- Baptist Church, located at nior environmental ana- the corner of Spring Creek lyst, Cameron Engineering, Highway and Beechwood from Huntington, N.Y. Drive. • Douglas Martin, AICP, The team will then pres- deputy city administrator, Fire Chief Mike Morgan presents a plaque to EMS Director Fran Councill at her retirement party. ent their recommendations City of McHenry, Ill. to the Board of County • Thomas Bassett, se- Commissioners on Tues- nior program associate, day, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m in the American Planning Asso- Fran Councill commission chambers. ciation, Washington, D.C. On Dec. 13, the Board The full team arrives submitted an application in Tallahassee on Friday, retires with party to the American Planning Sept. 7. Association’s Community The visit will conclude Staff Report Planning Assistance Team with a presentation of the (APA-CPAT) program titled team’s recommendations EMS Director Fran Councill was feted with a retire- “Wakulla Gardens: Retrofi t to the county commission, ment party on Friday, Aug. 31, to mark her service to the Challenge.” On March 5, administrative staff and county. the Board accepted the the public at 5 p.m. on County employees, elected offi cials and members of the award for technical as- the evening of Tuesday, community stopped by the event, held in the commission sistance for Wakulla Gar- Sept. 11. chambers, to wish Councill well. dens. A written report will Councill was longtime EMS director for Wakulla County Over May 21-22, the follow. and began her career as a volunteer when the county’s CPAT team leader and ambulance service was in its beginning stages. A cake in the shape of an ambulance.
Howard Kessler running for county commission
Continued from Page 1A steps in preserving the county’s natural resources, He added that when citi- but has also taken some zens feel they have all the negative steps. While off information and the reasons the commission, he has are explained, they are more been serving on the Wakulla willing to accept the deci- Springs Alliance and the Hy- sions that are being made. drogeology Consortium and “When they feel things are the FSU Coastal Marine Lab being done behind closed Board of Trustees. doors, that’s when they get He added that the com- upset,” he said. mission must take an active Fran Councill with EMS crews at her party. Another issue he feels is role and not rely on the important is having place state or federal govern- for the youth of the county. ment to do what’s right for He feels there is need for a Wakulla County. community center because Kessler is also in support currently there is very little of the Capital City to Sea PUBLIC NOTICES wholesome activities for Loop bicycle and pedes- the youth. trian trail, which would go For our readers’ convenience, The Wakulla News will provide this He added that there are from Tallahassee to parts of Public Notice Section in our A-section for all aspects of the current com- Wakulla and Franklin coun- munity center idea that ties and then back to Talla- Public Notices not published in the Legal Notice section of the newspaper. concern him. Although he hassee. 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Leon have a commissioner who The City of Sopchoppy will be holding two X]deenVcYHi#BVg`h#I]ZhZcZlbVehVgZeVgid[;:B6»h County and Tallahassee cares about Wakulla County, public hearings on Ordinance 2012-02. eaVc id bdYZgc^oZ Vaa ÄddY ]VoVgY bVeh cVi^dcl^YZ VcY represent a large popula- its natural resources and its l^aaegdk^YZWZiiZgVcYbdgZVXXjgViZÄddYeaV^cbVee^c\ tion that has contributed citizens,” Kessler said. An Ordinance of the City of Sopchoppy [dgLV`jaaV8djcin#I]ZhZbVehl^aagZeaVXZi]ZZm^hi^c\ to significant impacts to Kessler moved to Wakulla adopting the operating budgets for the City Wakulla County’s environ- County in 1999 from Saraso- ;>GBhegZeVgZYWn;:B6VcYVYdeiZY^c'%%'#DcXZVY" ment and Wakulla Springs, ta to retire. 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AUGUST 23, 30, SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 Page 4A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, September 6, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com The Opinion Page readers speak out READERS WRITE: John Shuff will make a good commissioner Editor, The News: on everything, especially men whenever possible to Endorsing Langston for sheriff when it comes to politics, do the work, and managed Editor, The News: issues, recruiting and retaining qualifi ed For those of you who I like talking to intelligent the project himself when law enforcement personnel, acquiring know me, you will know people. other contractors came in It is with high privilege that I endorse and utilizing advanced technology, bring- that I usually speak my John makes a lot of sense over budget. I know John the candidacy of Major Maurice Langs- ing focus and action to old and new crime mind, and I want to do just when discussing local is- to be a thrifty person who ton for the offi ce of sheriff in Wakulla trends, managing pre-trial, post-trial and that about one of our lo- sues, is well informed, and does not waste money. I County. I am privileged to have known transit jail operations, and a host of other cal candidates running for argues his points well. He know John will be dedicated Major Langston for many years and I 21st Century law enforcement issues. The county commission, District has business experience to the job, has plenty of can personally attest to his outstanding challenges require a high level of profes- 5, John Shuff. from running his own com- time to research the issues, personal character, integrity, professional sional knowledge, skills and abilities in I first met John a few pany locally for more than and will vote in our best experience and professional qualifi ca- order to ensure citizens safety and cost years ago while volunteer- 30 years, and has recently interests. tions that are so vital to the offi ce of effi cient law enforcement operations. ing with his wife Petra at retired. He has been actively This is the kind of person sheriff. Major Maurice Langston’s education, CHAT [Citizens for Humane involved in local politics I want to see as our county Major Langston’s professional de- training, and experience meets and Animal Treatment]. When and issues, and has served commissioner. Join me in meanor and his friendship throughout exceeds the qualifi cations necessary to Petra was CHAT president I on several commission ap- voting for John Shuff for my long career in State law enforcement, meet the current and future challenges spent a lot of time at their pointed committees over County Commission Dis- sustained, encouraged and assisted me in for the 21st Century policing manage- house. During that time, the last few years. trict 5. the understanding of local law enforce- ment. The citizens of Wakulla County and and up to now, I have had John was active in ap- ment needs and requirements. I always the law enforcement profession will be the pleasure of engaging in plying for the historical Heide Clifton knew that I was welcome to call on him well served with the election of Major lots of lively political discus- grants that renovated and Crawfordville at any time. Maurice Langston to the offi ce of sheriff sions with John. Now, while preserved our historic court- The past decade has brought about in Wakulla County. I don’t agree with anyone house, hiring local crafts- unprecedented challenges to law en- forcement. The challenges are certainly Lt. Col. (Ret) Billy Dickson expected to increase in the next decade Florida Highway Patrol (Retired) and beyond. Some of the challenges in- Howard Kessler is dedicated to community clude unprecedented funding (budgeting) Editor, The News: go to their offi ce on occasion. Dr. Kessler returns all phone calls and emails. He will I fi rst met Dr. Howard Kessler in 2001 come to your home if asked. I like the fact Ralph Th omas advocates for lower taxes at the old health department under Dr. that he made a full time job out of the posi- Keen. He was volunteering as an orthopedic tion, yet continues to serve the community Editor, The News: school.” who can afford airplanes surgeon. After retiring, he moved here and in many other areas, such as Friends of How about this one. and might help a few busi- began doing community service. He still Wakulla Springs and Concerned Citizens The world economy is “Hey voter, vote for me, I nesses sell a seafood plat- volunteers as a doctor in the Big Bend area. of Wakulla. struggling as is the Ameri- voted to expand the Wakul- ter or two. It will not pay Due to his love for Wakulla, he entered poli- The citizens of this county need him. can economy. Florida’s la County Airport. What, for itself. tics and ran for commissioner. He believed He does not favor any one group. He treats economy is struggling with you don’t fly or own an County workers were that he could make good decisions for the everyone the same. I appreciate his volun- falling property prices and airplane? Don’t complain, fi red in the last couple of betterment of Wakulla County. teer work at the free children’s clinics and high unemployment. Even we will do something for years and now the com- I am writing to express my support for for school physicals. He shows up at all California, once the prime you sometime in the fu- missioners commit to a Dr. Kessler as commissioner. He has always county functions and is always involved example of the Ameri- ture. Plus, we are getting community center that been there for the county asking the hard in some way. can dream, is in serious a grant and an airport is will require several new questions. By asking these questions, he got Please get behind him and get out to trouble. an economic engine. This employees and will not into trouble more than once for his honesty. vote for him. Why should I be sur- is great! Free money (your pay for itself. A precedent We need people in government who are prised that Wakulla County money). Just ask Washing- was made to accept private there for the good of all. Kathryn Wilson is saddling itself with fu- ton, D.C. about Amtrak; or roads for county mainte- Dr. Kessler was in his offi ce every day Crawfordville ture spending and prom- California about economic nance but they won’t fi x to help citizens. Other commissioners only ises that cannot and should stimulus spending, or even Wakulla Gardens roads. not be fulfi lled? Our com- Tallahassee about their I wonder why commis- missioners seem to be liv- municipal airport. Anyway, sioners agreed to main- ing in a world of economic governments raise taxes to tain this private road with Wildfl owers add to value of public land fantasy. maintain these things and taxpayers dollars and then Wakulla County contin- so will we.” told the folks in Wakulla Editor, The News: scenery,” Aug. 30) describes teaching the names and ues toward fi nancial ruin. Okay, one more. Gardens they would have many of the economic and nature of Wakulla’s most The math being used by “Hey voter, vote for me. to pay more “fees” if they Beautiful! Wonderful! ecologic benefi ts yielded by common wildfl owers; our our commissioners just I just voted to accept a wanted to improve their Wakulla wildfl owers! Resi- these precious natural and long time neighbors. doesn’t add up. If Cali- private road and agreed to already county-owned dents and community lead- cultural resources. Pictures and helpful in- fornia, a state with huge bring it up to county stan- roads. There are hundreds ers are discovering what Enlightened residents formation can be found on profi ts from almost every dards and begin maintain- of miles of privately main- visitors and tourists have al- and business and govern- the free Eastern Panhandle sector of the economy, ing it. We don’t care that tained roads in the county ways found. Wakulla County ment leaders in Wakulla Wildfl ower Map and Field ranging from agriculture this action is a precedent — including the road I live is one of the best places to County do not underes- Guide. You can pick up a to movie production, can- unseen and resisted in the on. I can’t wait for county experience and enjoy the timate the value, or the copy from Les at the Exten- not support its runaway past. The current owners of dump trucks to begin haul- diversity and beauty of impact of decisions about sion Offi ce or the Wakulla government spending, who property on this road paid ing dirt to fix my road Florida native wildfl owers. the care and management County Public Library. Ad- believes Wakulla County less for their property due (sarcasm intended). Few places on earth have of their private and public ditional information and ad- with practically no manu- to the poorly maintained Much like Washington, as many colorful species.... land. ditional copies can be found facturing can afford new road while most citizens D.C. math — Solyndra, blooming seasonally all Five hundred years ago at www.fl awildfl owers.org, spending. Like liberal Cali- paid more for their home solar, stimulus, so-called year long. in the spring of 1513, Juan the encyclopedic website fornia and liberal thinking if the road was well main- TARP — the math being Here, in this Eden, is one Ponce de Leon arrived here of the Florida Wildfl ower out of Washington, our tained. Why not do this? used in Wakulla County of the richest places to live, from Spain. His fi rst impres- Foundation. politicians have “corrected” We will pass the cost to all won’t work either. work, and play. sion inspired the name, La our budgets with new tax- the other land-owners in Commissioners, quit Les Harrison’s article Florida, Land of Flowers. Jeff Caster es. Now they resume the the county.” pandering for votes. Hold (“Wildfl owers provide ben- Commemorate this his- Tallahassee spending. Eighteen months ago people responsible for efits besides spectacular toric legacy by learning and They hope we believe Wakulla County was fac- their own decisions, quit them when they say, “Hey ing a state takeover due to expanding the scope of voter, vote for me, I love fi nancial mismanagement. government, and lower children! See, I voted for The sitting commissioner’s our taxes. In Wakulla, it’s who you know a community center. How solution? Raise property Citizens, vote for Ralph Editor, The News: and I admire his fortitude in having the are we going to operate or tax rates and implement Thomas who has a history courage to fi le an intent to sue the WCSO. maintain it? Who knows, new taxes to close the gap. of advocating for lower I read with interest the article, “Former I can also see where Mr. Ganey could harbor but don’t worry. We will Then increase spending taxes and responsible gov- Lieutenant fi les notice to sue WCSO” in the animosity due to the incident, fi nd the funds somewhere. on things like an airport, ernment. Aug. 30 edition of The Wakulla News. But, it was not until I read the very last We will raise taxes again. community center and As a retired social worker with Florida’s sentence of the article that this situation Parents (and kids) may lose public services. The airport Ed Brimner child welfare agency, I was interested in became much more clear to me. their home but kids will will support a very small Crawfordville what happened to cause Mr. Ganey to In Wakulla County, it is all about who have a place to play after number of private pilots fi le such a notice. In recent TV news seg- you know, who you grew up with or who ments, allegations of child abuse had been you are related to. What a shame for such mentioned. In reading through the article a beautiful place. RD WINN NEW A IN NAL SP I could see the position of both sides in Sincerely, W G IO AP A T NATIONAL E A R this potential litigation and certainly I N Blue Ribbon Most popular wondered like many others, what really Susan Sentman NEWSPAPER happened there. Crawfordville F stories online: OUNDATION I was sympathetic to Mr. Ganey’s pleas
N E R •Coast Guard Auxiliary for WSPAPE MEMBER The Wakulla News Sept. 6 Goodbye message from Joanna Johnson • Questions raised about Editor, The News: Stones,” and providing the offi ces of the state attorney The Wakulla News (USPS 664-640) is published weekly at forum excellent services we have and public defender and the 3119-A Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville, FL 32327. As of Sept. 15, I will no been known for. expertise and professional- Periodicals postage paid at P.O. Box 307, Crawfordville, FL • Longtime EMS Director longer be providing services I would like to take this ism of state probation. 32326-0307. Phone: (850) 926-7102. to Wakulla County and the time to thank all of my In addition, I would like Fran Councill is retiring surrounding counties. I am referral sources and those to thank all of the amazing POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Wakulla News, relocating to Longview, Tex- who have supported my private attorneys that have P.O. 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Letters are edited for style, length and clarity. www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, September 6, 2012 – Page 5A More Opinions readers speak out League welcomes volunteers Appropriateness of questions considered Editor, The News: etc, and these questions would be pertinent Editor, The News: innuendo can fi nd out the does not endorse candi- in any forum. answer to the fi rst ques- dates, but they can hardly First, I’d like to thank everyone who The League of Women Voters is open to After the uproar about tion on their own simply impose on the free speech attended the League of Women Voters of all citizens (men included). The League has the League of Women Vot- by sitting down at their rights of their members Wakulla forum, Thursday night Aug. 23. had other public informational meetings in ers forum in last week’s computer. There are nu- who are not in “leadership It is refreshing to see so many citizens ea- the last few years over many issues includ- paper, I would like to ad- merous websites with that positions.” Gail Hickman is ger to meet and hear the candidates’ views ing the history of LWV, elections issues with dress Ms. Donna Savary’s information. Ms. Mary Cor- a member but not in a lead- on the issues of our community. the supervisor of elections and the HBO concerns about the orga- tese’s position was that all ership position; hence she The League’s role is to” infl uence public movie “Hacking Democracy,” as well as a nization. questions that hint at im- may endorse whomever policy by advocacy and education” of the Sunshine Law-Public Records presentation First, let me say that the proprieties must be verifi ed she so chooses. citizens in the voting and election process by First Amendment Foundation President public was given the op- and substantiated before While we are speaking – hence the forum. The community had Barbara Petersen, to name a few. portunity to ask questions being presented in a public about free speech rights, I the opportunity to submit questions. At Should I be saying shame on you to of the candidates through forum. Because she did not would like to address the the forum, the League provided sheets of Ms. Savary for not getting involved in poli- advertising in The Wakulla have the time during the personal attacks on Mary paper for the citizens to write down their tics, by providing information to citizens News and at the forum forum to substantiate the Cortese and Hugh Taylor. question on the back. The front page clearly through forums? But I won’t say that! I have itself. claims, she did not ask the They have done more to stated: “1. Questions may not be addressed chosen to be a part of an organization that The instructions for question and was person- defend the free speech to an individual candidate, 2. Questions has a history of openness, transparency and those questions included ally attacked at the forum rights of citizens than any submitted will be reviewed by the forum education to the voters. the following: for standing her ground. I two people I know. Ms. committee for appropriateness, and 3. The The League of Women Voters of Wakulla “Questions may not be applaud her for standing Cortese felt that there was forum committee does not guarantee that is sponsoring two additional forums: on addressed to an individual up to the bullies present at a civic void in presenting all question will be used.” Sept. 27 for county commission candidates candidate. All questions the forum. both sides of every issue This same format was used by the in the District 1, 3 and 5 races, and Oct. submitted will be reviewed The League of Women in Wakulla County. League in the 2010 election cycle – and no 18 for candidates of Wakulla County sher- by the forum committee for Voters (Wakulla Members Rather than complain- criticism was received. iff’s race. Both forums will be held at the appropriateness.” at Large) would welcome ing and moaning about The League of Women Voters anticipated Wakulla County Public Library. Here were actual ques- Ms. Savary and any other the dearth of available a different audience for our forum – hence Come meet the candidates – hear their tions submitted to the interested citizens to join public outlets to dissemi- the questions were repeated and perti- views on Wakulla issues and Vote in No- League. the group especially if she nate both sides of an issue, nent to the position of superintendent of vember! “Have you ever been would like to volunteer she did something positive schools. The questions asked were about arrested or have a criminal her time with screening by joining the League. As the educational background and qualifi ca- Mary Cortese record?“ and “How have questions or all the other for Mr. Taylor, few know tions of the candidates, the schools’ curricu- LWV Wakulla you addressed the learning work involved with hosting that he is a member of the lum, the role of charter schools, relationship needs of low socio-econom- forums. Most of the mem- First Amendment’s Founda- of the community with the school system, ic students and what was bers of the Wakulla group tion’s “Sunshine Brigade” the outcome?” are working women, some an honor bestowed on less My question to Ms. Sa- with children at home and than 50 people in a state vary and the public at large some like me – working, with more than 18 million Teacher evaluations must change is this: with children at home citizens. Mr. Taylor could Editor, The News: fact, the FEA legal challenge fully transparent and openly Which is a more appro- and commuting – and we spend his days enjoying uncovered more problems accountable for the system priate question to be asked would welcome the extra his retirement and taking On Aug. 22, in a rule chal- in the state’s approach to it implements. in a public forum for school help as we present perti- care of his health issues lenge brought by the Florida implementing reform. You can email the Gov- superintendent? nent information on all but he has chosen to in- Education Association, Judge Our students can’t afford ernor at www.flgov.com/ It was the League’s sides of an issue to our volve himself because of John G. Van Laningham to lose any more time wait- contact-gov-scott/email-the- stance that the second fellow citizens. his great love and concern invalidated the Florida De- ing for the Governor and governor/ or write to him at question was more “appro- If Ms. Savary is involved for Wakulla County, her partment of Education rule state policymakers to fi gure Governor Rick Scott, State of priate” for a public forum. in another civic organiza- resources and her people. on teacher evaluations. This out their best approach Florida, The Capitol, 400 S. Both candidates had expe- tion or group, I strongly And that includes protect- rule incorporated numerous to teaching and learning, Monroe Street, Tallahassee, rience with the issue and it encourage her organization ing Ms. Savary’s right to requirements into the evalu- and teachers need an ac- FL 32399-0001. was felt that the audience to host their own forum speak her mind in this ation process, including a countability system that My sincere thanks for would benefi t from hearing and we would be delighted paper. complex mathematical for- is valid, fair and easy to contacting Gov. Scott. Please responses. to attend. Sincerely, mula. The formula would be understand. know that the FEA is work- My personal opinion is Ms. Savary also inquired used to calculate the effect Please take a moment to ing to restore sensible edu- that the citizens who are about the League endors- Anne Woodward Ahrendt of FCAT scores on teacher contact Gov. Scott. 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My humble efforts to new children’s ministry The Sopchoppy United Methodist Church is excited to announce the intro- • Pastor anniversary to be stimulate the economy duction of a new children’s adventure min- held at Rocky Mount Church REV. JAMES L. SNYDER It began with checking in our luggage. istry to Wakulla County, Johnny Rogers. Rocky Mount Church of Christ in Craw- Two bags for me and two bags for my The Johnny Rogers Program is a Bib- fordville will be having a pre-program for All we hear these days are complaining wife equals too much luggage. We put our lically based ministry which introduces their Pastor’s Anniversary on Wednesday, about the economy and nobody seems luggage on the conveyor belt and then children grade to the principles of the Sept. 5, at 7:30 p.m. to be doing anything about it. Politicians were informed by the check-in clerk that Christian faith and how to put that faith Elder Fredrick Bell and Thessalonia talk about it all the time and yet do noth- each bag cost an extra $50. She swiped into action. Missionary Baptist Church of Crawford- ing creative in the area of improving our my credit card and even though I am not This program celebrates the diversity ville will render service. Everyone is invited economy. a mathematical wizard, I believe it was in of the body, and embraces the unique to attend. If you could put all the political speech- the neighborhood of $200. I do not like and vivid ways in which God inspires His es end to end, there would positively be that neighborhood. people to worship Him. It uses videos, • Upcoming events at Wakulla no end to it. What we need to stimulate Later on, I sat down to fi gure it out and games and group participation to spark a our economy is some kind of stimulation discovered it would be far cheaper not to United Methodist Church child’s imagination and bring them into a that does not come from the government. take any luggage and then when arriving Wakulla United Methodist Church in closer relationship with the Father. They stimulate me, all right, but not in at my destination buy a new set of clothes. Wakulla Station will hold the following The Johnny Rogers Program will begin the right way. My entire wardrobe does not equal $100. events this week: Sunday, Sept. 9 and is open to all children This is where I step in. Of course, on my wife’s side of the closet Chancel Choir Practice will be held from kindergarten through 5th grade. Reg- I assure you I am not running for any it is a different story. Monday, Sept. 10, at 4:30 p.m. istration begins at 4:45 p.m. and activities offi ce. If the truth were known, I am run- We got our boarding pass and then the Praise Team Practice will be held Tues- run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A light dinner will ning away from every offi ce I can think young woman behind the counter looked day, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. be served. of, especially my church offi ce. I have no at me and asked a strange question. “Sir, Men’s Bible Study will be held on Parents are welcome to participate in political agenda or aspirations; I am just a how tall are you?” Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 6 a.m. Breakfast our evening “alternative” service from 6 plain ordinary American citizen. I under- It has been a long time since anybody following at 8 a.m. at Savannah’s. p.m. to 7 p.m. stand such creatures are an endangered asked me that kind of a question. Why Quilting group meets Thursday, Sept. Sopchoppy United Methodist Church species in today’s economy. I am proud she wanted to know how tall I was could 13 at 9 a.m. is located 10 Faith Avenue downtown to be just a plain ordinary American. I am not be found in the corridors of my The church is located at1584 Old Sopchoppy. For more information call us not middle-class, lower-class and certainly empty mind. I then informed her that I Woodville Road in Wakulla Station. Call at 962-2511 or visit the church’s website not high class. In fact, I have no class at was 6’3”. (850) 421-5741 for information. All are at http://sopchoppyumc.org. all, and I am glad to leave it like that. I “I see,” she said as she stared at her welcome. couldn’t pass the test anyway. computer screen. Then she explained. • ‘Prophetic Word Gospel Ex- But I am doing my part in stimulating “The average height of a male passenger plosion’ set in Carrabelle • Chaires UMC to host craft the economy. The secret plan I have can be on our plane is 5’11”. You exceed that limit Anointed Word Ministries of Carrabelle show-baked goods sale boiled down to one word: vacation. by 4 inches.” presents “Prophetic Word Gospel Explo- Craft show - baked goods - cook This past week I have bravely gone I looked at my wife and we both shared sion” hosted by Bishop C.M. Lockhart of out, sponsored by the United Methodist where I have not been for a long time a wonderful laugh. Then I look back at Hattiesburg, Miss., and Carrabelle, the Women of Chaires, will be held at Chaires and that is on vacation. There is nothing her behind the counter, but she was not founder of Anointed Word Ministries, ap- UMC on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. like a vacation to stimulate many things, laughing. pearing Sept. 4 through Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. to 2 p.m. including the economy. It takes me a “There will be an extra charge for your nightly. Vendors are welcome. whole year to scrimp and save so the exceeding our height limit.” The church is located at 804 West Hwy. The church is located at 9243 Parkhill Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I “Let’s see,” she said as she studied the 98 in Carrabelle. Road in Tallahassee. can go on a vacation. But in the end, it is computer screen, “that’s 4 inches times Guest speakers from Hattiesburg, For more information, call (850) 219- well worth it. $15 per inch which equals $60.” She then Magee, Miss., and Columbia, Miss., will 9361. After a weeklong vacation, I am highly swiped my credit card, again, and charged be delivering the word of God. Come with stimulated to return home where I can it with the $60 extra fee. expectancy in your heart – strongholds will recuperate from all that stimulation. My That was just the beginning of the wallet is still vibrating. “swiping” by the airlines. By the time our I must confess that the primary stimu- vacation was over, I was totally swiped lation in a vacation has to do with my out. credit card. When I got home I meditated a little If the government does not have bit on what Jesus said, “Render therefore Sept. 11 memorial is planned enough money in its coffers to balance the unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, Special to The News to attend. budget, it is not because I have not done and unto God the things which be God’s” The ceremony will begin at 8:45 a.m., my part. Every time I turned around there (Luke 20:25 KJV). The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Offi ce will the time of the fi rst terrorist attack on the was a tax on something. I really do not mind rendering to Caesar host the 11th Annual Sept. 11 Memorial World Trade Center in New York City. The conspiracy, as I found it, focuses but I just wish he wasn’t so greedy. Service at the WCSO parking area on the Sheriff Donnie Crum invites everyone to in on the airlines. I know this may sound anniversary of the terrorist attack. come to the parking lot a little early. like a far-fetched idea but I can only give Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the The event will be held at 15 Oak Street Refreshments will be served. my observation. The airlines are in a Family of God Fellowship in Ocala. Call in Crawfordville and the public is invited conspiracy with the United States govern- him at (866) 552-2543 or email jamessny- ment to take as much money from me as [email protected]. they possibly can. Not that I have a lot of money, I just would like to keep as much of it as possible for those occasions when I would like to take my wife out to a res- taurant and just have a relaxing evening. That takes money. Wakulla Worship Centers
Crawfordville Area Sopchoppy Coastal Medart Area Ochlockonee Trinity Christ Church Crawfordville United Sopchoppy Lutheran Anglican Bay Sunday Methodist Church Church of Wakulla County United 8:30am Service Sunday School 10:00 a.m. United Hwy. 98, Across from WHS 9:30am Sunday School for Worship 11:00 a.m. Methodist Web site: Adults & Children Methodist Lutheransonline.com/trinityofwakulla 10:30am Worship Service Pastor Mike Shockley 926-7209 Church Nursery available Church Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Ochlockonee & Arran Road “Come Grow With Us” www.crawfordville-umc.org Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Thursday 10:30 am Adult Bible Study Wednesday 6:00 pm - Supper and Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Pre-School M-F (3-5 Years) Worship 11 a.m. Children, Youth and Adult Bible Classes Pastor Kevin Hall Pastor Kevin Hall Pastor Vicar Bert Matlock John Spicer, Rector (850) 984-0127 Church 926-7808 • Pre-School 926-5557 The Rev. You’ve Got Bible Questions? 850-962-2511 850-745-8412 We’ve Got Bible Answers 3383 Coastal Highway Find the Peace and Hope and Wakulla Answers in these Troubling Times. Sopchoppy Church Of Christ Station Let the Bible Speak Corner of Winthrop & Byrd St. 1044 Shadeville Road • Crawfordville, Florida 32327 Sunday: Bible Study ...9:30 a.m. Wakulla United Worship ...... 10:30 a.m. "the churches of Christ salute you" — Romans 16:16 Methodist Church Evening Worship ...... 5 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study ...7 p.m. Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m. www.OysterBayChurchofChrist.org 1st Visitors are welcome! Sunday School for all ages - 10 a.m. Ivan Assembly of God Home Bible Courses available… Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. We’re Here to please call for details, 202 Ivan Church Road 962–2213 Crawfordville Share the Journey... 1584 Old Woodville Rd. Pastor, Wakulla Station Daniel Cooksey “Come & Worship With Us” Spirit Life Church 421-5741 926-IVAN(4826) Pentecostal Pastor Susie Horner 3PTF4USFFUt4PQDIPQQZ '- Sunday School...... 10 a.m. 962-9000 Sunday Worship ...... 11 a.m. Schedule of Services Evening Worship ...... 6 p.m. SUNDAY: Wednesday Service ...... 7 p.m. Refreshments 9:30am & Youth Service ...... 7 p.m. 2889C Crawfordville Hwy Sunday School 10:00am Royal Rangers ...... 7 p.m. 850.926.9308 Worship 11:00am Missionettes ...... 7 p.m. bigbendhospice.org Prayer 6:00pm WEDNESDAY: ´,·PQRWDIUDLGWREHWKHSDOHJLUOLQWKHEDWKLQJVXLW Supper 6:00pm ,WGRHVQ·WERWKHUPHDQ\PRUHµ Pioneer Club: Youth and Adult Classes 6:30pm ´,KDYHIULHQGVZKRXVHWDQQLQJEHGVRUOLHRXWLQWKHVXQ ,WHOOWKHPDERXW-DLPH Blood Bought Word Taught -DLPHZDVLQKHUHDUO\VZKHQVKHZDVGLDJQRVHGZLWK Spirit Wrought PHODQRPDDQGVKHGLHGULJKWEHIRUHVKHWXUQHG
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3HRSOHWKLQNLW·VVDIH%XW,NQRZLW·VQRW Margaret Bartley Donley Margaret Bartley Donley Margaret Bartley Don- etery. Austin Fleetwood ley, 78, of Tallahassee, died Survivors include her Jack Carmel Phelps Sr. on Aug. 29. husband of 60 years, Ed- Larry J. Smith She was retired from ward Cooper Donley Sr.; Vernell Tindel the Leon County School her childrenn, Edward Coo- Weldon ‘Mike’ Vowell Jr. Transportation Depart- per Donley Jr. (Sue), Susan ment. She was a member Donley Huhn (David), Har- Austin Fleetwood Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville He is survived by his parents, of the Four Square Full vey, “Chris” Bennett Don- FL. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to James A. “Tony” Fleetwood Jr. and Gospel Church. ley; 12 grandchildren and Austin Fleetwood, 17, went to be noon with funeral services following Tammy Fleetwood; a sister, Lauren St. The visitation was held 16 great-grandchildren. In with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 3, at noon. Hillier; maternal grandparents, Walter Saturday, Sept. 1, from 11 loving memory of Valerie in Crawfordville, where he was born The family requests NO fl owers. and Paula Piland; maternal great- a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bevis Fu- Diane Donley. The family and raised. Austin would want to give back to grandmother, Evelyn Bryan; maternal neral Home, Harvey-Young wishes to extend a “spe- Austin touched many lives with the places that helped him and his great-grandmother, Alpha Piland; Chapel in Crawfordville. cial thanks” to Big Bend his optimism and contagious smiles family: Hospice; Ronald McDonald paternal grandparents, James and The service immediately Hospice. during his illness. Team Fleetwood House Charities of Jacksonville Inc., Joan Fleetwood. Many loving aunts, followed in the Chapel Bevis Funeral Home of was based on Faith, Hope, Strength. 824 Children’s Way, Jacksonville FL uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and at 1 p.m. The celebrant Tallahassee (850-385-2193 His passion was Hockey, FSU Football 32207; Nemours Children’s Clinic, 807 a host of loving friends. was Mrs. Sue Ella Donley. www.bevisfh.com) is as- and Baseball. His love was his fam- Children’s Way, Jacksonville FL 32207; Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Internment followed the sisting the Donley family. ily and friends. He was a member of and Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Chapel, Crawfordville, Florida is in service at Woodville Cem- Wakulla Springs Baptist Church. 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville charge of arrangements. (850-926-3333 Services will be Saturday, Sept. 8, at FL 32207. or bevisfh.com) Wakulla Springs Baptist Church, 1391 Larry J. Smith Larry J. Smith, 68, of Pi- funeral home. Memorial netta, passed away Friday, donations may be made Jack Carmel Phelps Sr. Friday, Sept. 7, at Sopchoppy Southern Kristie Blackman, White Springs; Aug. 31, at his home. to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Baptist Church at 11 a.m. A memorial brother-in-law, Shelton (Sonny) McAl- A native of Moultrie, Mahan Center Blvd., Tal- Jack Carmel Phelps Sr., 82, passed gathering will be held prior to the lister (companion Shellee) of Tal- Ga., he served in the U.S. lahassee FL 32308. away Monday, Sept. 3, in Tallahas- service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the lahassee; and many special cousins; Army and was a veteran of Survivors include his see. church.In lieu of fl owers, donations a best friend, Jay Harrell; his special the Vietnam War. He was wife of 49 years, Nancy He is survived by his wife of 39 may be made to Sopchoppy Southern poodle, Pierre; and his many friends a retired civil servant with Lawhon Smith; his son, years, Glenda McAllister Phelps. He Baptist Church, 117 Curtis Mill Road, in Sopchoppy. the U.S. government. Todd Smith (Lisa) of Craw- was born in Abingdon, Va., and had Sopchoppy FL 32358. He was predeceased by his fi rst The funeral service was fordville; and his daughter, lived in this area for 39 years. He at- In addition to his wife, he is sur- wife, Ruby Luchini Phelps; and best held at 3 p.m. on Tues- Robin Smith of Pinetta. tended Sopchoppy Southern Baptist vived by three sons and their families, friend, Bully Edwards. day, Sept. 4, at Bevis Fu- He was predeceased by Church and was an avid fi sherman. Jackie Phelps (wife Eva) and Josh Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young neral Home Harvey-Young his parents, Frank and Lil- He was a sales manager in the lum- and Shawn Phelps, Abingdon, Va.; Chapel, in Crawfordville, is assisting Chapel in Crawfordville. lian Tillman Smith. ber industry. He served in the United Douglas Blackman (wife Teri) and with arrangements (850-926-3333) or Interment followed in Bevis Funeral Home, States Navy. Evan Blackman, Jacksonville; David www.bevisfh.com. Arran Cemetery, also in Harvey-Young Chapel Memorial services will be held Blackman (companion Linda) and Crawfordville. The family (850/926-3333 or www. received friends one hour bevisfh.com) assisted the prior to the service at the Smith family. Vernell Tindel at the church on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Peel all of Dothan, Ala.; six grandchil- until time of service. dren, David and Karin Williams, Scott, Vernell Tindel, 88, of Graceville She was born in Madrid, Ala., on Justin, Demoy, Sophia Tindel; two Weldon ‘Mike’ Vowell Jr. died Sunday, Sept. 2, at Southeast July 25, 1924, to the late Warren Frank- great-grandchildren, Bode and Ever Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Weldon “Mike” Vowell 32025, Attn. TOPC. lin Davis and Winnie Lee Naramore Williams; and many beloved nieces Ala., from heart and kidney compli- Jr., 65, of Sopchoppy, died Survivors include a son, Davis. On Jan. 10, 1940, she married and nephews. cations. on Saturday, Sept. 1, at Weldon C. Vowell III; and the love of her life, Melton Tindel. She was predeceased by her par- Funeral services were held at 2 the VA Hospital in Gaines- a daughter, Heather Marie An active member of the Graceville ents; her husband; and grandson, p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at the ville. Bruce; and one grandchild; First Baptist Church, sheretired from Jay Brock. Graceville First Baptist Church with He was a very proud and a sister, Janice Mon- Graceville Elementary School follow- Expressions of sympathy can be the Revs. Joe Wood and Tim Folds veteran of the U.S. Marine talto of Crawfordville; as ing 16 years as a para-professional. made at http://www.jamesandlip- offi ciating. Burial followed in Mar- Corps. well as many nieces, neph- Survivors include her children, ford.com. vin Chapel Cemetery with James & His ashes will be spread ews, cousins and tons of Cecil & Kaye Tindel of Sarasota; Jenny Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville on her grave in Garland, friends. and Jim Brock of Crawfordville, Joyce directing. Family will receive friends Texas, at a later date. Do- He was predeceased by and Gharrett Driskell, and Janice & Vic nations, in his name may a daughter, Kathryn Louise be made to the Lake City Vowell; and sister, Barbara VA Medical Center, 619 S. Vowell who died at birth. Marion Ave., Lake City FL Religious embrace helping fuel support for gay marriage, says minister Special to The News marriage than “strongly op- Paul Hartman, a retired marriage rights (39 percent) repealed “Don’t ask, don’t munity. pose” it, a fi nding that could PBS/NPR station executive than “strongly oppose” tell” and allowed openly- “Unfortunately, the oc- For the fi rst time, a new be attributed to changes oc- and author of “The Kairos“ them (32 percent). gay service members. casionally hateful crowd poll shows more Americans curring within organized re- (www.CarpeKairos.com), a Overall, Langer Research • Same-sex marriages still resonates with a very “strongly support” same-sex ligions, says a Presbyterian novel. Associates says, 53 percent are now legal in six states small group of people, in- Promise Land elder and lay preacher. “Gay has become the of Americans believe same- and the District of Colum- cluding those headed by “For 2,000 years, religion civil rights issue of the 21st sex marriages should be bia. Three other states -- preacher Fred Phelps and THRIFT STORE has been the genesis of an- century,” he says. legalized – up from only 36 Washington, Maryland and congregants, who continue tipathy toward homosexu- The May survey of more percent just six years ago. California -- have same-sex to make news as they picket Open 9-5 als, but now, three major than 1,000 adults found a “Episcopalian, Lutheran marriage under active con- the funerals of soldiers and Closed Sun. & Wed. American denominations dramatic reversal from earli- and Presbyterian denomi- sideration. Eleven more of- celebrities,” Hartman says. OFF have approved ordination er surveys: more adults now nations have overturned fer “civil union”-type status Western cultures’ con- Mon. - Color Tag 50% of openly gay clergy,” says “strongly support” same-sex centuries of tradition in wel- for same-sex couples. demnation of same-sex Tues. ----- Seniors 25%OFF coming openly gay clergy,” • A federal appeals court love appears to have origi- Hartman says. “There’s a in Boston recently struck nated from Judeo-Christian Thurs. ---- Deal of the Day growing realization that down the Defense of Mar- scriptures, but contempo- 850-878-5310 religion can and should riage Act (which defines rary biblical scholarship 926-3281 Compassionate Care help lead us all toward a marriage as “one man, one amends old interpretations, more mature understanding woman”), making consider- he says. 3299 Crawfordville Hwy. of Pain Management Approx. 1 mile S. of County Courthouse Wakulla and acceptance of minority ation by the U.S. Supreme Hartman is a retired PBS/ www.promiselandministries.org & Grief Support sexual orientations.” Court almost certain. NPR station executive with a your hometown hospice, In 2012, he says, there is • Dr. Robert Spitzer, passion for biblical history. licensed since 1983 Sponsored by a new human rights land- one of the last nationally- He is a Presbyterian elder, a scape in the United States. respected scholars whose lay preacher and a Dead Sea He cites these additional studies lent credence to Scrolls afi cionado. Hartman, www.bigbendhospice.org recent developments: “gay reparative” therapies, a father and grandfather, SUNDAY SERVICES • The U.S. military joined recently offered a retraction confesses he is a lifelong 8:30 am Contemporary Worship 43 other countries when it and apology to the gay com- fear-fi ghter. 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 5 pm Discipleship Training 6 pm Evening Service WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERVICES Stop by the Coast Guard Auxiliary Station 6:30 pm Stop by the Coast Guard Auxiliary Station RA’s & GA’s for elementary 1557 Shell Point Road 7 pm Youth * Adult Prayer-Bible Study Crawfordville (in Shell Point, at the southern 3086 Crawfordville Highway end of Shell Point Road) (One block south of Courthouse) 850-926-7896 www.crawfordvillefbc.com “Tell Charlie Creel what’s on your mind!” STRONG Friday, September 7th & JONES 6:00pm to 8:00pm Funeral Home, Inc. Light refreshments will be served. 551 West Carolina St. Tallahassee, FL 32301 Gracious, Dignified Service 224-2139 Fresh Start with a Full-Time Sheriff, Day or Night Elect Charlie Creel for Sheriff Pre-Arrangements Silver Shield (850) 926-4712 Notary Post Office Box 482, Crawfordville, FL 32326 [email protected] DARRELL L. LAWRENCE LINN ANN GRIFFIN www.charliecreel.com J. GRIFFIN Political advertisement paid for and approved by Charlie Creel, No Party Affiliation, for sheriff. Licensed Funeral Directors Page 8A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, September 6, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Community happenings 3 students attend mock state session Kaylyn Suzanne Thigpen Blake Bonts Hunter James Wheatcraft Special to The News to the session held by the of Christine Thornton of Florida Legislature. Crawfordville. The Jake Pigott Memo- Participants elect mem- Bonts is the son of Jeff rial American Legion Post bers to serve as governor and and Ashley Bonts of Craw- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS and Auxiliary 114 sent three other state, county and city fordville. students to the annual Boys A scene from last year’s silent auction fundraiser held by the Friends of the Wakulla positions. They propose bills Wheatcraft is the son of and Girls State Session to County Library. and pass legislation. Dan Wheatcraft of Craw- represent Wakulla County Kaylyn Suzanne Thigpen fordville. held in July in Tallahassee. attended the girls state and Barrie Glover of the The students, who are Blake Bonts and Hunter American Legion Post 114 Library silent auction set for Sept. 14 seniors at Wakulla High James Wheatcraft attended has served 32 years as a School, took part in a mock the boys state. counselor for the boys state By DOUG JONES services not supported by shirts, fl ags, and other Sem- legislative session similar Thigpen is the daughter program. Treasurer of the Friends of the library’s operating bud- inole support items, and the Library get. numerous gift certifi cates The Friends are very and other merchandise. The Friends of the proud of the support they Many of the items will be Wakulla County Public Li- provide the library as 100 displayed in theme baskets Eric Davis marries Marissa Brown brary extend an invitation percent of the funds raised and all will be on display to everyone to come out to go towards library support. during the event. cousin of the bride. The ring- their second Annual Silent Those dollars also count Bidders will be asked to bearer was Caleb Mattson, Auction on Friday, Sept. 14. as matching funds for the register and receive a bid- of Hampstead, N.C., nephew The doors open at 6 p.m. for State Aid to Libraries grant ding number when they en- of the bride and son of the this free event which will the library receives every ter the event. The fi nal bid matron of honor. include a buffet table with year. time will be staggered with The best man was Earl Da- food and refreshments. “Without the support of bidding on gift certifi cate vis, father of the groom. The Friends President Sue the Friends of the Library, items ending at 7:30 p.m.; ushers/groomsmen were Belford and other volun- the library would not be Art and Gift Baskets at 7:45 Seth Bledsoe of Kingsport, teers have accumulated an able to serve the citizens of p.m.; and all other items at Tenn., brother-in-law of the excellent range of items Wakulla County, providing 8 p.m. Winning bidders will groom; Colby Johnson of from the generous dona- the services, which they be able to pick up and pay Crawfordville, friend of the tions made by individuals so richly deserve, free of for their items at the end of groom; Jeffrey Yarbrough and businesses in the com- charge,” said Library Direc- the event or at the library of Crawfordville, friend of munity. tor Scott Joyner. the following morning be- the groom; Ben Hudson of “We have a fantastic For those who want to ginning at 9:30 a.m. Crawfordville, friend of the array of items and gift bas- get a head start on the Membership Chair Cathy groom; Joseph Lane, honor- kets this year” said Belford. bidding process, a binder Cameron encouraged the ary, of Crawfordville and “I think it is much better notebook containing bid public to come and sup- friend of the groom. than last year and there sheets and descriptions of port this event. “You do The reception was held at will be something there for the more than 130 items do- not have to be a member Wakulla Springs Lodge everyone who comes out.” nated is in the lobby of the of the Friends to participate The honeymoon was in More than 130 items will library near the Circulation in this event. We hope Big Sur, Calif. be up for grabs during the Desk. Those who want to though that you will con- The couple will live in evening. bid on items can register for sider joining the Friends Roxboro, N.C. The Friends goal is to a bidding number, and bid if you are not a member, it Mr. and Mrs. Marissa and Eric Davis The bride has a bachelor’s raise $5,000 to help meet on any items in the binder is a very inexpensive and degree in Middle Eastern the $25,000 the Friends any time prior to the event valuable way to support our Studies from Florida State Marissa D. Brown and Her matron of honor was University and is a refugee contribute to the library ev- and need not be present at wonderful public library,” Eric T. Davis, both of Craw- Jessica Brown Mattson, sister ery year. This past year, the the event to be the winning she said. resettlement case manager fordville, were married on of the bride, of Hampstead, with World Relief in Dur- Friends purchased 12 new bidder. Everyone is invited to June 9 at 5 p.m. at Wakulla N.C. library computers for the Items donated include a this event to help support ham, N.C., and is a choir Springs Lodge. The offi ciant Her bridesmaids were director. public to use in addition to large number of bottles of the library. See everyone on was Pastor Lewis Pollard. Amanda Davis, sister of the fully funding the library’s wine, baking and cooking Sept. 14. The groom received his The bride is the daughter groom; Shannon Mills, friend bachelor’s degree in Chris- popular Summer Reading items, camping and boating of Morris and Jennifer Brown of the bride; Meagan Thur- Program and other library items, sleeping bags, FSU T- tian Ministry from the Bap- of Crawfordville. mond, friend of the bride; tist College of Florida, and The groom is the son of Sarah Thurmond, friend of is pursuing his Masters of Earl and Teresa Davis, also the bride; and Cataia Ives, Divinity at the Southeastern of Crawfordville. all of Crawfordville. Baptist Seminary. He is a Residents invited to open house to view The bride was given in The fl ower girl was Claire youth pastor at Ca-Vel Bap- marriage by her father. Forrester, of Dothan, Ala., preliminary fl ood maps on Sept. 13 tist Church in Roxboro, N.C. Special to The News (FEMA) and other state and http://portal.nwfwmdfl ood- federal agencies. These spe- maps.com. Please contact Wakulla County residents cialists will be available to Elaine McKinnon at the Cuts • Color • Facial Waxings • Specialty Cuts • Flat Tops are invited to attend an talk about the preliminary NWFWMD at (850) 539-5999 27 “E” AZALEA DR. open house to view updat- fl ood maps, fl ood insurance, ext. 221 for more informa- That NEXT TO ed preliminary fl ood maps engineering and more. Local tion. STONE CREEK and learn more about their government officials will PIZZA! fl ood risk on Thursday, Sept. also be available to assist Hair Place 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the citizens. ce Hair Salon Wakulla County Commission Up-to-date flood hazard • Highlights erms Full Service Hair Salon Chambers, 29 Arran Road maps are an important tool P Crawfordville. that can help Floridians 850-926-6020 Residents are encour- understand and prepare for aged to stop by at their fl ood risks. These maps are SALE Miranda convenience to meet with still preliminary and will be- Robyn Tues-SatTues-Sat representatives from the Thurs-Sat & come effective after a public 545-2905545-2905 Northwest Florida Water comment period. 926-6020 Management District (NWF- The preliminary maps WMD), the Federal Emer- M- W 10-5 • T & F 10-6 • Sat. 10-5 Mavis to return in Oct.t.. are also available online at 1616 Crawfordville Hwy., Suite B eather Locks • Color • • Color Locks eather gency Management Agency (850)926-6241 STYLES FOR MEN & WOMEN F WAKULLA COUNTY IS AT A CROSSROADS 1. VOTE FOR MIKE STEWART AND SEE THE COUNTY CONTINUE TO PROSPER AND GROW RESPONSIBLY. REElect 2. VOTE FOR HOWARD KESSLER AND I BELIEVE THE COUNTY I LIKE WILL GO BACK INTO DEBT AND ALL GROWTH WILL STOP. MIKE IT’S YOUR CHOICE... forCounty … BUT ‘I LIKE MIKE’ FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 3 CCommissioner Rep. Dist. 3 facebook.com/ mike.stewart.3363 www.mikestewart2012.com POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY MIKE STEWART, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 3 www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, September 6, 2012 – Page 9A School education news Florida Astronaut Challenge Shadeville announces its 29th annual fall festival registration is now open Special to The News Florida’s Astronaut Chal- lenge website. Updates may Student team registra- also be found on the De- tion for the second annual partment’s Just for Teachers Florida Astronaut Challenge website. is now open to high-school About the Florida De- students across the state partment of Education: The (grades 9 through 12). The department’s mission is 2013 competition follows to increase the profi ciency the successful 2012 Florida of all students within one Astronaut Challenge that seamless, efficient educa- took place on May 19 in Tal- tion system by providing lahassee. them the chance to expand Florida’s Astronaut Chal- their knowledge and skills lenge is an opportunity for through world-class learning students to showcase their opportunities. knowledge of Science, Tech- Serving more than 3.5 mil- nology, Mathematics, and lion students, 4,200 public Engineering (STEM), through schools, 28 colleges, 188,000 a series of team-oriented ex- teachers, 47,000 college pro- periments and challenges. fessors and administrators, The application deadline and 318,000 full-time staff for the regional qualifier throughout the state, the exam is Friday, Sept. 28. department enhances the Seven fi ve-person teams economic self-suffi ciency of will be selected from the Floridians through programs top scorers of the regional and services geared toward qualifier competition. The college, workforce education, regional qualifi er exam will job-specifi c skills and career be given at three locations development. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS in southern, central and Florida ranks fi rst in the northern Florida. During nation for teacher quality, A photo of last year’s coronation ceremony held at Shadeville Elementary during the annual fall festival. the qualifi er exam, students first in the nation in ad- will be asked to respond to vanced placement participa- Special to The News 2 to 3 p.m. in the lunchroom. Booths the “Slime Machine.” There will also 100 multiple-choice ques- tion and fi rst in the southern will open following the coronation at be booth prizes, hamburgers, hotdogs, tions based on the Student region for graduation rate The Shadeville Elementary School’s 3 p.m. and will close at 7 p.m. sausage dogs, a sweet shoppe, nachos Astronaut Challenge Manual. and degrees awarded by the 29th Annual Fall Festival will be held Only tickets are accepted at all and cheese and popcorn. Students will compete as Florida College System. Oct. 6. booths, including purchasing food. There will also be entertainment a fi ve-person team, taking For more information, Come join the fun, There will be bingo held in the by The Polynesian Fire Knife Dancers, a different version of the visit www.fl doe.org. The coronation will be held from library. There is a new booth called “Say On!” and more. test individually and then one composite score will be produced from the average scores of team members. Teams that qualify will be invited to contend for fi rst place at the state-level competition on March 8-10, 2013, in Tallahassee, where students will bring their TCC’s WAKULLA CENTER experiments to life using a Mobile NASA Space Shuttle Flight simulator developed and constructed by Florida State University Lab School. For additional dates and information about the 2013 Astronaut Challenge and to register with your team, visit Stop by and explore TCC at the new location SALE M- W 10-5 • T & F 10-6 • Sat. 10-5 1616 Crawfordville Hwy., Suite B (850)926-6241 850.224.4960 www.fsucu.org DO YOU WANT IT? I CAN GET YOU Come learn about our local services, programs and classes. MOTIVATED! LETS DO THIS We are open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday TOGETHER! 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