The Wakulla SPORTS, Page 9A Coach J.D. Jones Please see Page 4B to be inducted Teachers: Visit TheWakullaNews.com into Hall of Fame for links to FREE NIE curriculum ews nOur 117th Year, 8th Issue Thursday, February 23, 2012 Published Weekly, Two Sections Read Daily Serving Wakulla County For More Than A Century 75 Cents CIVIL WAR CANNON Judge will allow net lawsuit to move forward By WILLIAM SNOWDEN [email protected]
Circuit Judge Jackie Fulford refused to dismiss a lawsuit fi led by Wakulla fi shermen that chal- lenges state net regulations as unconstitutional. The lawsuit was fi led by the Wakulla Commer- cial Fishermen’s Association and fi shermen Ron- ald Fred Crum, Jonas Porter and Keith Ward. The state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission had fi led a motion seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed. Among the arguments made by Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Glogau, who is representing the FWC, is that fi shermen have fi led and lost several lawsuits in the past in which they have challenged state rules on what kind of nets can legally be used. But fi shermen, who are represented by at- torney Ron Mowrey, contend that there is new evidence from scientifi c research that shows the nets the state requires them to use are detrimen- tal to the environmental because the small mesh catches mostly juvenile fi sh, not legal mullet. In a seven-page order released on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Judge Fulford concluded by saying: “This court cannot agree that our system of government is so harsh as to bind the hands and gag the mouths of those who believe they have been wronged.” JENNIFER JENSEN Mowrey said the language reminded him of an Don Volsch with his Civil War 6-pound cannon. He traded with another collector for the barrel and then collected and order in a net case written several years ago by built the rest of the parts for the fi eld gun, which took him three months to assemble. then-Circuit Judge Charles McClure, now retired, who compared the situation of mullet fi shermen to Indians being driven from their land. Local resident builds a cannon that will be used at While Fulford refused to dismiss the case, she did allow some counts to be dismissed – including a count in which fi shermen claim that the FWC the re-enactment of the Battle of Natural Bridge is selectively prosecuting Wakulla and Franklin county fi shermen. The judge found that selective By JENNIFER JENSEN beads from the Spanish and Civil War prosecution is a defense to criminal prosecution [email protected] Battle of Natural period,” Volsch said. and is not appropriate in a civil lawsuit. Chasing artifacts has always been a Continued on Page 12A After 10 years of collecting parts Bridge is this weekend passion, he says. and three months of putting them About 15 years ago, he did some all together, Don Volsch, of Wakulla • Friday, March 2 – Middle and “horse trading” with another collector County, can fi nally cross an item off his high school students will visit the for the gun barrel and says since then OBITUARIES bucket list. state park beginning at 10:30 a.m. he has always wanted to use it to build Volsch built a No. 1 Civil War fi eld car- There will be multiple stations set a cannon. Gerald Lee Clevenger up with living historians giving 19th riage with a 6-pound cannon and started “It was one of those things on my Margaret R. Sheotes the project with only a gun barrel. century demonstrations. bucket list,” Volsch says. “I have always loved things that put • Saturday, March 3 – 10 a.m. to 4 One day, three months ago, he de- Doris Shadix Jackson Smith out smoke and fl ames and go boom,” p.m. Visitors will mingle with Civil War cided it was time to put that plan into Volsch says. re-enactors and observe a Confeder- action. Volsch is a history buff and has been ate-Union skirmish in the afternoon, “I didn’t think it would take me three INDEX cavalry demonstrations, artillery collecting artifacts since he was a child. months and 30 to 40 hours a week,” Public Notices ...... Page 3A shows and a medical demonstra- He has been diving for artifacts for the he says. Comment & Opinion ...... Page 4A last 30 years. He has numerous shelves tion in the afternoon. Following the The cannon is built 100 percent to Church...... Page 6A full of mastadon teeth he has found over skirmish, sutlers and food vendors specifi cations. He used a copy of the Community ...... Page 7A the years. He grew up in Tallahassee, but will be present. original blueprint for this type of can- when he was younger, he loved going to • Sunday, March 4 – The offi cial non. School ...... Page 8A the St. Marks River at low tide to hunt Opening Ceremonies and Dedication “Every measurement is as a Civil War Sports ...... Page 9A for trinkets. will he held, followed by a full-scale 6-pounder would have been,” Volsch Outdoors ...... Page 10A “The history was phenomenal,” re-enactment of the Battle of Natural says. Water Ways...... Page 11A Volsch says. Bridge at 2:30 p.m. A problem with the blue prints is that Sheriff’s Report ...... Page 13A He found arrow heads, Spanish black The CSO will accept donations of they are vague and it took some time to Senior Citizens ...... Page 1B glass bottles, pipes, Civil War buckles, $3 per person for adults and $1 for decipher the measurements. Week in Wakulla ...... Page 2B children younger than six. musket balls and buttons. “Everything has to be so precise,” Thinking Outside The Book ...... Page 4B Contact the Natural Bridge State “I would sit for hours and sift the Volsch says. Classifi eds ...... Page 5B sand with my fi ngers and fi nd trade Park for more information at (850) 922-6007. Continued on Page 5A Legal Notices ...... Page 5B
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH Christian Coalition holds its annual Scholarship Banquet By HERB DONALDSON Feb. 17. East Gadsden Principal two. Due to his efforts, Rickards He is a life-long learner Special to The News The event is held each year as a fundraiser to and Wakulla native Dr. The Wakulla County help with activities of the Kimball Thomas was Christian Coalition held WCCC. the keynote speaker at Black History Parade its sixth annual Arthur L. This year’s presentation Andrews Memorial Schol- was attended by many of the Arthur L. Andrews arship Banquet in the main the original founders of Scholarship Banquet dining room of Wakulla’s the WCCC, which began held Friday. Senior Center on Friday, close to 10 years ago. The program was opened with a musical prelude by Fred Lee, whose covers of familiar songs were often lively. His version of Barry White’s “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love” set many in the room to dancing. And his somber, more poignant songs depicting the struggle and hopes of WILLIAM SNOWDEN the African-American were The parade fl oat for Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church #2 in Saturday’s Black His- Kimball Thomas especially moving. tory Parade. For more photos, see Page 14A. An invocation was given erette, who spoke of mo- by Pastor Alfred Nelson of ments in their childhood AFRICAN-AMERICAN READ-IN was held at the public library on the Macedonia Church of as only a sister can do. Sunday as part of Black History Month. See story, Page 14A. God Written in Heaven. She was encouraged in her The highlight of the statements by their moth- evening was a keynote ad- er, Evelyn Thomas, who dress given by Dr. Kimball was also in attendance. He was once an assistant High School was kept off with a Bachelor of Science Thomas, native of Wakulla Thomas was formerly principal and teacher at the critical low list during in Education, Masters in County, and principal of principal of Rickards High Wakulla Middle School. his four-year tenure. He Administration and Super- East Gadsen High School School in Tallahassee for As an administrator, he was also directly involved vision and a Doctorate in in Quincy. four years and the Florida achieved success by rais- in the implementation of Educational Leadership. Thomas was introduced A&M Developmental Re- ing test scores in reading, its International Baccalau- Continued on Page 14A by his sister, Shirlyne Ev- search High School for mathematics and writing. reate Program. Page 2A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Gulf Specimen takes its touch tanks on the MEET THE CREATURES: road to visit Wakulla students at their schools By JENNIFER JENSEN “It has the complexity [email protected] of the space shuttle,” Jack Rudloe said of the inside For the last several of trailer. years, Gulf Specimen Ma- Eventually, he said he rine Lab has been able to would like to juice up the bring its sea life to the trailer and include octo- public in the form of a puses and sharks, this way touch tank. there is always something On Feb. 15, the lab different for the children unveiled its latest project, to see. which is leaps and bounds “We want the kids here above the touch tank. It to know what’s in their is travel trailer full of sea back yards,” Rudloe said. creatures. Superintendent of The trailer is essentially Schools David Miller said a mobile touch tank that the trailer was a great op- is completely self-sustain- portunity for the children ing. and was a way for them The trailer visited to experience their envi- Crawfordville Elementary ronment. School for its fi rst offi cial “For some of these school visit and trial run. kids, this is the fi rst time The school’s second grad- they’ve seen it, let alone ers were given the chance touch it,” Miller said of to visit the trailer where the marine life. they were able to touch School Board Member and pick up sea life and JENNIFER JENSEN Greg Thomas agreed and Cypress Rudloe of Gulf Specimen teaches second grade students at Crawfordville Elementary about marine life. learn different facts about said, “It makes the ocean them. and science real to these Before the students which amounts to about to festivals. also exceeded the amount to an engineering firm kids.” were allowed to experi- $2 to $3 per child. The Rudloe said they decid- of the grant, so they had who delivered the project Miller said it is also ence the touch trailer, they school does not have to ed to go beyond festivals to fi nd matching funds, on April 15. Since then, economically beneficial had to learn about the spend money on gas and said Cypress Rudloe. Cypress Rudloe said they to Rudloe and the school different creatures they entry fees to the lab. With the self-sustaining David Corbin, an archi- have been trying to work district to be able to cover would be meeting. The “Times are hard,” Rud- tect who helped develop out all the kinks and three several different grade marine lab has partnered loe said. “We decided to touch tank, the marine lab the 3D sketch of the trail- weeks ago, it was ready for levels in one day. with former teacher and start diversifying.” can reach an entire school er, said the trailer is self its fi rst visit. “I think he’s found a principal Jo Ann Daniels He added that because in a day, not just the 60 to contained and is on its Jack Rudloe said it has great niche,” Miller said who has designed lesson of the expense, they are own power. been very challenging and of the trailer. plans that are up to state unable to get to all the 100 students who were “It’s rare that you get to there are still bugs to work For more information, and federal standards, children in the area. They able to take a fi eld trip to work on something this out, but overall he said he visit www.gulfspecimen. and which are presented created the marine lab to the lab. neat,” Corbin said. is very pleased with the org/ or call 984-5297. to each classroom, said educate people and create The designs were sent way it turned out. Cypress Rudloe of Gulf an interest and this is an- Specimen. other way to do so. Rudloe said one of the The idea to bring their and wanted to be able to benefi ts of the travel trail- lab to the public started bring the tank to schools er for the schools is that as a touch tank, which as well. only a small amount of was taken to festivals. Jack Rudloe, founder the students’ day is taken Rudloe said he created of Gulf Specimen, said up. When the students the tank out of an 8 foot when they fi rst decided visit the lab, it is an all by 4 foot cage. About two on the idea he started day adventure. to three years ago, he took doing research to see how With this concept, the the tank to the Thomas- it had been done before. lab can reach an entire ville Wildlife Festival and The problem, he said, is school in a day, not just people from the Williams that it hadn’t been done the 60 to 100 students Foundation liked the idea before. who were able to take a and wanted to help Gulf “There were virtually fi eld trip to the lab. Specimen create their idea zero,” he said of mobile The idea is also cost of a touch trailer. They type touch tanks. “We effective. Rudloe said the received a grant from the didn’t know it would be cost is about $500 per Williams Foundation to something new.” day, depending on travel, create the trailer to bring The cost of the trailer
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COUNTY COMMISSION A workshop was held to get comments on Public gives input the county’s bicycle, pedestrian, blueways master plan that is under on master plan design By JENNIFER JENSEN walk safety recommenda- with the Department of [email protected] tions, safe school routes, Transportation and the policy recommendations, Capital Region Transpor- The Wakulla County blueway plan for increased tation Planning Agency. Commission is developing paddling, improvement of Another recommendation a bicycle, pedestrian, blue- those facilities and launch was establishing an advi- ways master plan and was areas. sory committee, as well as seeking input from the Kimley-Horn also pro- developing maintenance public on its consultant’s vided recommendations policies and ones address- current recommendations for facilities; signage, mar- ing the repair of sidewalks and designs. keting and wayfinding; during road repairs. Staff members with policies; design guide- Included in the plan Kimley-Horn and Associ- lines; bicycle route map; will be a focus on bike ates led a public workshop implementation plan and trails and lanes. on Feb. 16 and was asking funding strategies. Sewell said according the public for ideas on Jon Sewell of Kimley- PHOTOS BY JENNIFER JENSEN to VisitFlorida, the No. 1 how to improve walking, Horn said their vision for Citizens were divided into questions that visitors ask biking and paddling in the plan is to increase con- different groups for discus- is, where they can bike in Wakulla County. nectivity between neigh- sion of the plan. A report will the area. About 30 people broke borhoods, civic locations, be given in April. Following the work- into groups and told staff school and neighbor- shop, the public comments members with Kimley- hoods, provide regional said. will be analyzed and a list Horn where they felt the connectors and promote Sewell and his staff of priorities will be draft- connectors to walking, economic opportunities have provided some policy ed, as well as a phasing cycling and paddling trails throughout the county. recommendations, which plan for the projects. This should be, as well as side- “There’s lots of oppor- included the creation of a plan will be presented to walks and multi-use trails. tunities for regional bike program manager position the county commission The county also wanted to trail connectors,” Sewell within the county who in April. Funding sources know the public’s opin- said. would oversee the plan for the project will also be ion on the placement of One of these examples and communicate directly identifi ed, Sewell said. wayfi nding and branding is the proposed Capital signage. City to Sea Loop. These They also sought help loop will go from Tal- with identifying key des- lahassee to St. Marks to tinations in the county, Panacea up to Sopchoppy, refining the engineer’s down to Carabelle and preliminary recommenda- back to Tallahassee. tions and recommending Currently, there is a lack additional bicycle and of sidewalks in the county, pedestrian facilities. crosswalks and unified The plan included ideas signange, Sewell said. for placement of county- There is also improve- SPECIAL wide paved multi-use ment needed at most of trails, sidewalk and cross- the blueway facilities, he MEETING
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CITY OF ST. MARKS be at the meeting. NAMI School Interact Club, and Connection is a recov- contractor John Shuff. City commissioners sworn-in Briefs ery support group led by For more information • Day of Dialogue Wakulla County people about the project please with mental illness for peo- contact Doug Jones, Presi- By JENNIFER JENSEN on Minority Health ple in Wakulla County with dent of the Rotary Club of [email protected] is Saturday mental illness. Wakulla County, or Leon Churches play a key Turnout for NAMI Con- Jacobs, President of Tal- A newcomer and an in- role in helping people to be nection has been so popu- lahassee Southside Rotary cumbent were sworn into healthy — spiritually, men- lar that NAMI Wakulla ex- Club. office at a special called tally and physically. But panded meetings to 10:30 meeting of the St. Marks churches are not always a.m. on Tuesday at the • Pearlmans to per- City Commission on Feb. Wakulla County Library organized to take the action form on Sunday 16. needed to help families stay and 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Scottish Fiddle, piano Allen Hobbs will con- healthy. the NAMI Wakulla offi ce on and step dancing by Ed and tinue as commissioner in To help churches and Crawfordville Highway. Neil Pearlman on Sunday, seat 3 and Ray Stokes will other community organiza- The Monday night pro- Feb. 26, at 7 p.m., at Posh now hold seat 4, which tions play a broader role in gram will also have NAMI Java in downtown Sop- was formerly held by Keith promoting health, the Day Wakulla volunteers on choppy. Ward who did not seek re- of Dialogue on Minority hand to answer questions A workshop on Scottish/ election. Health will host a Health from the audience. Cape Bretton/Irish music Stokes and Hobbs were Fair Saturday, Feb. 25, at For more information, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS for melody instruments will the only residents to submit Riversprings Middle School please check namiwakulla. be held on Wednesday, their names for a seat on the City Manager Zoe Mansfi eld swears in city commissioners from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. org, or call NAMI Wakulla at commission, so an election Ray Stokes and Allen Hobbs last week. 926-1033. Feb. 29, at 7 p.m., if their is was not held. enough interest. In other news: er the gas pumps at Bo considered wetlands and • Construction will Contact Posh Java for • The design for the Lynn’s would be considered cannot be covered. continue on 319 • Rotary will be more information: (850) street improvements in too close to the sidewalks The boardwalks would Drivers on U.S. 319 be- building wheelchair 962-1010 or email posh- St. Marks along Port Leon and if a car was parked to have guard rails and fencing tween Wakulla-Arran Road ramps Saturday [email protected] Drive has been completed fi ll up their gas tank, they along the sides, said City and just north of Bloxham The Rotary Clubs of Visit www.edpearlman. by Hydro Engineering, who would be considered parked Manager Zoe Mansfi eld. Cutoff in Wakulla County Tallahassee and Wakulla net for more information on delivered the plans to the illegally. “It’s not going to fl ow,” can expect intermittent Countyare partnering on the musicians. city on Thursday, Feb. 9. Mayor Chuck Shields Mansfi eld said. nighttime lane closures a local wheelchair-build- The plans are part of a said if a car pulled up to The commissioners felt Sunday, Feb. 19 through ing project for a number of • Chamber seeks $600,000 Community Devel- get gas and someone was the design for the board- Friday, Feb. 24 from 6:30 residents in the area with nominations for opment Block Grant the city walking down the sidewalk, walks would not go with p.m. until 6 a.m. disabilities on Saturday, received back in June. The that pedestrian would have the rest of the design. Crews will also work Feb. 25. awards money will be spent on eco- to go around. “I just think it would look along the shoulders be- The local clubs are Nominations are now nomic revitalization, which He added that the state chopped up,” said Commis- tween Wakulla-Arran Road working with Ability 1st on being accepted for the includes lighting, sidewalks was involved in the permit- sioner Gail Gilman. and the Leon County line the project. The six ramps 2012 Wakulla County and landscaping. ting of this project and noth- The commissioners plan during daytime hours, caus- that will be built will be the Chamber Business Excel- The design includes the ing was mentioned. to speak with the engineers ing no lane closures. single largest ramp build lence Awards. addition of a sidewalk on “They know what we’ve and see what their options day in Ability 1st’s history. This program is de- both sides of Port Leon got,” Shields said. are regarding the board- • NAMI Wakulla will The project is part of signed to recognize a Also included in the de- walks. Chamber Business of the Drive from Pine Street to meet on Monday a community-wide ser- Riverside Drive. At the end sign is a 4-foot median in “We may not get all our vice day for Rotary District Year, a Chamber Start-up NAMI Wakulla, a non- of Riverside Drive, there certain points of the road, wishes,” said Commissioner 6940, which extends from Business of the Year, a profit affiliate of the Na- will be an imprint of a which would have fl owers Phil Cantner. the Chiefl and area to Pen- Chamber Non-Profit Or- tional Alliance on Mental lighthouse in the center of and other plants to help The commissioners will sacola, to mark the annual ganization of the Year, a Illness, is offering a public the road. with the beautifi cation of hold a workshop to go anniversary of the founding Chamber Environmental discussion of recovery ser- Some business owners the road. over the design before it is of Rotary. Stewardship Business of vices at its monthly meeting in St. Marks expressed con- The only issue the com- fi nalized. The Rotary Club of the Year, and new this year, on Monday, Feb. 27. cern about the addition of missioners saw was a need “It’s a great benefit,” Wakulla County and the a Chamber Member of the The meeting begins at sidewalks in front of their to put two short boardwalks Cantner said of the project. Tallahassee Southside Ye a r. 6:30 p.m. at the Craw- businesses. Many were wor- over two areas where there “And almost a gift to the Club are partnering on a Nominations for the fordville Woman’s Club, in ried the sidewalks would are ditches, instead of cov- city.” local ramp build project with awards are limited to Crawfordville. interfere with customer ering them with concrete. The next commission the assistance of members Chamber members in good Members of NAMI Con- parking. According to the Northwest meeting is March 8 at 7 p.m. of both Rotary Clubs, mem- standing as of Dec.31, nection, along with mental One concern was wheth- Florida Water Management at city hall. bers of the Wakulla High 2011, and may only be sub- District, those ditches are health professionals, will mitted by membership. Civil War Cannon Continued from Page 1A cannon was a challenge and because the cannon is being to our fi rst re-enactment,” some days he didn’t accom- used in the Battle at Natural Volsch says. He ordered parts online plish much. Bridge re-enactment the They recently picked up and built some of his own “Some days, the only weekend of March 3 and 4 their uniforms and Volsch using his knowledge of things I could accomplish at the Natural Bridge Battle- says being involved in the woodworking and help was using some choice fi eld Historic State Park in re-enactment is on his fa- from Arlo Kelly, a master words that I thought at the Tallahassee. ther-in-law’s bucket list, and woodworker. He also re- time were appropriate,” he Volsch and his father-in- he’s happy to be joining ceived help from his wife, says. law, Hoot Harrison, who he him and helping him check Terri, who is an engineer However, he says he is refers to as “Power Monkey” it off his list. and machinist, extremely happy with the will also be in the re-enact- For more information “She volunteered to help way the cannon turned ment. They have joined about the re-enactment, me with the trickey angles out and can’t wait to see with the 1st Confederate visit www.fl oridastateparks. on the axle,” Volsch says. it shoot. light artillery. org/naturalbridge/events. Volsch says building the He will get that chance “We are looking forward cfm or call (850) 245-2157.
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Margaret R. Sheotes Christ Church Anglican wins 1st Obituaries Margaret R. Sheotes, 70, of Gerald Lee Clevenger Crawfordville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18. place in the Rotary Valentine Parade Margaret R. Sheotes Born in Boston, Mass., Doris Shadix Jackson Smith and formerly of West Palm Beach, Ms. Sheotes made her Gerald L. Clevenger Doris S.J. Smith home in Crawfordville for Doris Shadix Jackson the past 15 years. She was Gerald Lee Clevenger Smith, 88, Tallahassee, died a professional dog breeder, went home to rest with his on Friday, Feb. 17, in Tal- handler and trainer who Heavenly Father on Feb. 11. lahassee. enjoyed spending time with He was surrounded by fam- She was born Aug. 2, 1923, family and friends. ily and loved ones in his in Douglasville, Ga., to John A memorial service will home in Crawfordville. William Shadix Sr. and Clara be held at a later date. The Jerry was a lifelong mas- Wright Shadix. She was a vet- family requests that in lieu ter carpenter and well re- eran of the U.S. Navy during of flowers, a donation be membered for his soft spo- World War II and was of the made in Ms. Sheotes’ name ken and kind disposition to Baptist faith. to your local animal shelter. all in his life. Survivors include her Survivors include a daugh- “Jerry” leaves behind his sons, Auston Michael Jack- ter, Robin Wakefi eld of Craw- wife, Sabinna; his mother, son of Middleburg and Tony fordville; son, Bill Reinhard Ruth; four children, Lisa, Alford (Cheryl Jackson) of of Okeechobee; step-daugh- Brian, Jeremy and Benjamin; Tallahassee; four grandchil- ter, Sherry (Larry) Smalling seven grandchildren; four dren; eight great-grandchil- of Jacksonville; step-son, brothers; one sister and a dren; a brother, Thomas A. Gary (Nancy) Sheotes of large extended family. Shadix of Pleasant View, Lake Worth; beloved grand- Jerry was preceded in Tenn.; three sisters, Inzer children, April Selph, Alisha death by his fi rst wife Sha- Winslett of Douglasville Archibald and Bill Reinhard ron Lynne Davis. and Betty Jean Plowman, Jr.; a beloved niece, Kendra His life was already cel- both of Douglasville, Ga., Waldman; and numerous ebrated with friends and and LaFeise Edwards of Car- other family members and family on Feb. 11. Donations rabelle. friends. in remembrance of him can PHOTOS BY FRANCINE WALKER/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Memorial services were She was preceded in be made to Be The Solution, The Christ Church Anglican fl oat “Fishers of Men” won fi rst prize of $100 in last held on Feb. 21 at Abbey death by her husband Rich- Inc. at (850) 545-2043 in line Saturday’s Rotary Valentine Parade. Funeral Home with inter- ard Sheotes. with his and Sabinna’s love ment at Tallahassee Memory Arrangements are under and passion for animals. Gardens. Donations may be the care and direction of Otherwise, plant a tree. made to Most High Minis- Forbes Funeral Home (850) Culley’s Meadow Wood tries, attention: Lori Jackson, 559-3380. Please sign the Funeral Home was in charge P.O. Box 180391, Tallahassee online guestbook at www. of the arrangements. (www. FL 32318 for the orphans in forbesfuneralhome.net. culleysmeadowwood.com) Ukraine. Online condolences may The Weaver be made at www.abbeyfh. My life is but a weaving, com. Between my Lord and me. I cannot choose the colors He worketh steadily. Oft times He weaveth sorrow And I in foolish pride, Church Briefs Forget He sees the upper And I the underside. Upcoming events at Wakulla UMC The dark threads are as needful In the weaver’s skillful hand Some upcoming events at Wakulla United Method- As the threads of gold & silver ist Church in Wakulla StatIon: In the pattern He has planned. • Thursday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. – Quilting Group Not till the loom is silent meets. All are welcome. • Sunday, Feb. 26, at 4:30 p.m. – Chancel Choir And the shuttles cease to fl y, The sign on the back of the Christ Church Anglican fl oat reads, “Follow me and I will practice will be held. Shall God unroll the canvas make you fi shers of men.” And explain the reason why. • Sunday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. – Youth meeting, Call (850) 421-5741 or (850) 766-390 for more informa- – Author unknown tion. • Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m.– Praise Team practice will be held. • Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 6 a.m. – Men’s Bible Study with Breakfast following at 8 a.m. in the Alford Building, Wakulla United Methodist Church is located at 1584 Old Woodville Highway. For more information, call (850) 421-5741. Wakulla Worship Centers
Crawfordville Area Coastal Sopchoppy Medart Area Christ Church Ochlockonee Trinity Crawfordville United Sopchoppy Anglican Methodist Church Bay Lutheran Sunday United 8:30am Service Sunday School 10:00 a.m. United Church of Wakulla County 9:30am Sunday School for Worship 11:00 a.m. Methodist Hwy. 98, Across from WHS Adults & Children Methodist Web site: 10:30am Worship Service Nursery available Pastor Mike Shockley 926-7209 Church Church Lutheransonline.com/trinityofwakulla Ochlockonee & Arran Road “Come Grow With Us” www.crawfordville-umc.org Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Thursday 10:30 am Adult Bible Study Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 6:00 pm - Supper and Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Children, Youth and Adult Bible Classes Pastor Kevin Hall Pastor Kevin Hall Pre-School M-F (3-5 Years) The Rev. John Spicer, Rector (850) 984-0127 You’ve Got Bible Questions? 850-962-2511 Pastor Vicar Bert Matlock 850-745-8412 Church 926-7808 • Pre-School 926-5557 We’ve Got Bible Answers 3383 Coastal Highway Find the Peace and Hope and Sopchoppy Answers in these Troubling Times. Wakulla Station Church Of Christ Let the Bible Speak Corner of Winthrop & Byrd St. 1044 Shadeville Road • Crawfordville, Florida 32327 Wakulla United Sunday: Bible Study ...9:30 a.m. Worship...... 10:30 a.m. "the churches of Christ salute you" — Romans 16:16 Methodist Church Evening Worship ...... 5 p.m. Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m Wednesday: Bible Study...7 p.m. www.OysterBayChurchofChrist.org 1st Sunday School for all ages - 10 a.m. Visitors are welcome! Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. Ivan Assembly of God Home Bible Courses available… We’re Here to Wednesday Service - 7 p.m. 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” 421-5741 Spirit Life Church 926-IVAN(4826) Pastor Janice Henry - Rinehart Spirit Filled Sunday School...... 10 a.m. NEW LOCATION! Sunday Worship ...... 11 a.m. 131 Rose Street • Sopchoppy, FL Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. 962-9000 Wednesday Service...... 7 p.m. Schedule of Services & Youth Service...... 7 p.m. Sunday School 9:45am 2889C Crawfordville Hwy Royal Rangers...... 7 p.m. 850.926.9308 Refreshments 10:30am Missionettes ...... 7 p.m. bigbendhospice.org Worship 11:00am Prayer 5:00pm ´,·PQRWDIUDLGWREHWKHSDOHJLUOLQWKHEDWKLQJVXLW Wednesday Supper 6:00pm ,WGRHVQ·WERWKHUPHDQ\PRUHµ Wed. Pioneer Club 6:30pm Wed. Adult Group Studies 6:30pm ´,KDYHIULHQGVZKRXVHWDQQLQJEHGVRUOLHRXWLQWKHVXQ ,WHOOWKHPDERXW-DLPH Blood Bought Word Taught -DLPHZDVLQKHUHDUO\VZKHQVKHZDVGLDJQRVHGZLWK Spirit Wrought PHODQRPDDQGVKHGLHGULJKWEHIRUHVKHWXUQHG
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For terminally ill pa- of the gift requests are happy, and fi lled with joy, These donations pro- tients and their families, meager, warm socks, basic her smile lit up the room vided the patient with a the holiday season can toiletries, or candy. For like there was a great light sense of peace regarding seem overwhelming. The other patients, the needs within her,” said Chaplain his wife’s future which was importance of maintain- are more compelling. Marshall. “What pleasure truly a gift to the patient. ing holiday traditions and Big Bend Hospice Chap- that gift gave her and what The wonderful donors making lasting memories, lain Lenny Marshall had a beauty it brought to her who participate in the Gift Lindsay Evans and Troy Sparkman especially at the end of life, patient whose only request home.” Drive are very special indi- is very important. was to have a decorated tree Another patient dreamed viduals. They are kind, car- Lindsay Evans of Sopchoppy and Troy Sparkman of For some patients pur- in her home for her last of improving his home be- ing individuals with giving Crawfordville announce their engagement. chasing gifts for their fam- Christmas. Community do- fore his death so that his hearts who have a desire The bride-elect is the daughter of Jerry Evans of Sop- ily is impossible as the cost nors purchased the specifi c wife might live more com- to reach out and touch the choppy and the late Pamela Evans. of being chronically ill has tree decorations that the fortably and securely after lives of hospice patients The groom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie financially drained their patient requested, as well he was gone. and their families. Sparkman of Crawfordville. resources. as an artifi cial tree and all The home was in need of We are so grateful for our She is a graduate from FSU with a degree in criminology, For some families, the the trimmings. heat as well as other neces- donors and the wonderful employed by the Wakulla County School Board as a seventh loss of the main bread Marshall, keenly aware sary repairs. Community communities in which we grade teacher at Wakulla Middle School. winner has meant that ev- of the patient’s physical donors donated two por- live! He graduated from FSU with a master’s degree in Geo- graphical Information Systems and is employed by General Dynamics. The wedding will be held on May 5 at 5 p.m. at Sop- First Sunday at the Refuge presents mushroom basics choppy Southern Baptist Church. On Sunday March 4 at Rd. open to the public. tion or visit the website 2 p.m., The First Sunday All First Sunday pre- Call (850) 925-6121 at www.fws.gov/saint- at the Refuge Presenta- sentations are free and for additional informa- marks/. tion Series will present “The Fungus Amongus: Happy fi rst birthday Mushroom Basics” by Bill Petty. Hunter L. Durrance Petty is a master gar- dener, naturalist, author Hunter Lareu Durrance and past president of the celebrated his fi rst birthday Sarracenia chapter of the on Feb. 19. Native Plant Society. He is the son of Stacy He will discuss mush- House of Sopchoppy. room shapes, ecology, He is the grandson of nutrients, and relation- Walter and Sara Durrance of ships between fungi and Sopchoppy. other organisms. Look for 4HE 7AKULLA .EWS He is also the grandson of A brief mushroom the late Barbara Durrance. hunt will follow. First Sunday presen- Inside all Stop-n-Save locations! Hunter Durrance, at right. tations are held in the “Nature’s Classroom” of the Environmental Edu- cation Center at the St. LVgbJeNdjgBdgc^c\h Marks National Wildlife Lylla R. Durrance Refuge, 1255 Lighthouse L^i]6;gZh]7gZlZY8jeD[ Morris 7ZVc7jYh8d[[ZZ6i6cn HideCHVkZ>cLV`jaaV8djcin BROWN 6cY Bloxham Cutoff and Hwy 319 Crawfordville Wakulla Station APRIL 14 - 22 WEEK Spring Creek Road and Hwy 98 www.wildaboutwakulla.com Page 8A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com School education news from local schools 19 Students perform in district honor bands Gunnarsson performs in All State Honor Band Special to The News Mattias Gunnarsson, an eighth grade trombon- ists at Riversprings Middle School, performed in the MENC All State Honor Band last month. He was the only band representative from the county to participate. The Riversprings Band Program has been proud to have representatives at- tend this event for the past Mattias Gunnarsson three years. “Mattias has been a director at Riversprings. very hard working and He has scored Superior dedicated student since in all band functions, such the sixth grade and we are as the FBA Solo/Ensemble all very proud of what he Evaluation and the FBA has achieved. He’s a really District MPA for the past talented individual,” said two years. Carmen Williams, band Riversprings Middle School band members Special to The News selections of music for their families and friends who Seth McManus and Toby Jor- group. support the band programs dan; Wakulla Middle School: On Jan. 28, 19 of our most All the students handled in this county. Tyler Westcott and Rafel For- Student artwork on display talented students performed themselves with dedication “It is moments like this tier; and Riversprings Middle Student artwork is on Middle); Elizabeth Chaires, in the Florida Bandmasters and hard work. that truly demonstrate the School: Emma Chason, Mike display at locations in Courtney Pool (Medart Association All District 3 The FBA All District 3 uniqueness of what we have King, Breana Sykes, Kyle Wakulla County until May. Elementary); Aden Mc- Honor Bands. Honor Band Concert was here and the importance of Pearson, Nic Samlal, Robert Clintock, Tanasha Cooksey These bands, high school held in the Lawton Chiles education in our county,” Hogan, Jenna Franck, Whitle At Centennial Bank/ (Riversink Elementary); and middle school, are com- High School Auditorium and said Carmen Williams, the Kerce, Paige Pearson, She- Crawfordville: Dawn Ev- Jenah Messer (Wakulla prised of only those students in front of a “standing room band director at Riversprings leen Burton, Kyra Townes, ans (C.O.A.S.T.), Ethan Middle); and David Mathis who successfully passed only” crowd. Middle School. Mattias Gunnarsson, Coy Owen, Damonta Morris (Wakulla High). rather diffi cult audition re- The music and perfor- Congratulations to the White, Adrian Morris and (Wakulla High), Cori Chaga- quirements. They also had mance was exceptional. following students on a job Scott Curry. nis (Riversprings Middle), County Courthouse: only three rehearsals to learn Thanks are given to all well done: Savannah Petrandis (Me- Jack Miller, Madalyn Stew- and perform up to fi ve tough the administrators, schools, Wakulla High School: dart Elementary), Aiden art, Justus Jones, Trent Stroup (Riversink Elemen- Hollinsworth, Charlie Mur- tary) and Aubrey Trice, Nhi phy, Dylan Sizemore, Alex Hoang and Dallas Harris Blanken, Carter Wessing- (Wakulla Middle). er, Laural Gray, Lia Rod- denberry, Brad Campbell, School Board Office: Christian Grimes, Madison Harley Rigdon, Alyssa Hooker, Jase Kelly, Macken- Stokley (Wakulla Middle); zie Crockett, Haley Peavy, Chris Revell, Shelby Cain, Kason Tang, Jordan Smith, Kiersten Simmons (Wakul- Kayla Mckenzie, Cole Posey, la High); Aidan Annand, Cheyenne Pigott ( Riversink Laney Grubbs (Riversink Elementary); Keely Mathers Elementary); Haylee Taff, (Wakulla Middle); Lauren Brooke Roddenberry (Me- Lewis, Natasha Gunnar- dart Elementary); and An- son, Michael Royce, Em- drew Marlow and Tad West ily Kelley, Adrian Peacock, (Riversprings Middle). and Kelton Donaldson (All from Riversprings Mid- Senior Center: Fisher dle); Dylan Pope, Carson Lawhon, Chevy Stewart Clemon-Brown, and Ja- (Riversink Elementary); lyn Burnes (Medart); and Alissa Anthony (River- Garrett Wheeler (Wakulla springs Middle); Morgan High). Clark, Tyler Tucker (Wakul- la Middle); and Jacob Oliver At Centennial Bank/St. (Wakulla High). Marks: Tristin Brooks and PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Megan Nylund (Riversink Members of the Wakulla Middle School band, at left, and members of the Wakulla High School band perform in the Public Library: Maclel- Elementary); and Katia FBA All District 3 Honor Bands. lan Hicks (Riversprings Toth (Medart Elementary). MISS WAKULLA COUNTY -<@!BH6>SF 'b+ !) JESUS The Thread Tree The Thread Tree PAGEANT Open to Wakulla County young !B@8"@CEBI8@8AGF dress store ladies age 4 through 12th grade • Interior Remodeling • Doors • Floors All Ladies Apparel For more information • Bathroom/Kitchen Remodeling • Decks/Barns/Fences on how to enter, please visit 35 Years Experience 50%-60% OFF www.misswakullacounty.com FREE Estimates • Licensed & Insured • Lic. #7827 850-926-7837 The best Alterations, You may also call (850) 745–8771 • Cell (850) 570–1968 Michelle (926-8754), 2698 CRAWFORDVILLE HWY. 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But he battled back to win against The state wrestling championship Booker’s Eric Cabral 7-3, Trace Woxberg of for class 1A was held Feb. 17 and 19 in Cocoa 4-1 and beat Vasquez 6-3 in a re-match Lakeland. After two intense days, four of to earn fi fth place. Wakulla’s six state qualifi ers earned medals Luke Taylor (senior) came in sixth in and placed. The team came in 10th out of the 182 pound weight class. He beat David 77 teams competing in 1A. Prindiville of Mulberry 11-2 in his fi rst Zack Malik (junior) led the way by plac- match and then lost to St. Pierre Anilus of ing third in the 113 pound weight class. Key West to fall to the consolation round. Malik pinned Jupiter Christian’s Elijah Luke pinned Rodney Thomas of Cardinal Cleary and Troy Reed of Fivay before losing Gibbons and Robert Kratman of Chaminade his semifi nal match to Somerset Academy’s before falling to William Norelia of Golden Chase Singletary (who won the title). But Gate 5-4 and Jerry Willis of Suwannee 3-1 he bounced back to beat Lake Highland for sixth place. Taylor reached 100 career Prep’s Nick Vestal 4-2 and win again over wins at the Regional tournament. Fivay’s Troy Reed 5-1. Travis Hinsey (senior) lost to Niko “It feels great to place third,” he said. “I DeAugustino of Pasco 11-5 and came back wish I was on the other side of the bracket to pin Andrew Calderwood of Key West because I think I was better than the second and beat Jamarcus Crump of Rickards 11-4 place kid. But over the summer me, Kevon before losing to Bradford’s Jarraid Forsyth (White) and Bill (Morgan) are going to train 13-9, falling one match short of placing in hard and leave no doubts next year. the 138 pound weight class. “I’ve never wanted anything more than Bill Morgan’s (sophomore) fi rst match to win a state title,” Malik said. was a 5-3 loss to Anthony Patrone of Lake FILE PHOTO Cole Woofter (senior) fi nished fourth. Highland Prep (who fi nished as state run- Coach J.D. Jones in 2007 with the proclamation naming the stadium in his honor. With He beat Scott Riker of Fort Pierce Westwood ner-up) in the 120 pound weight class. him are his wife Sarabeth and daughter Sally Jones. 4-3 and Kazimeirz Dymek of Sarasota Book- Morgan came back to beat Daniel Laguna er 3-2 to advance to the semifi nals in the of Key West 2-0 and then lost to Tony Rug- 220 pound weight class. He lost to Carter giero of Wesley Chapel. Jones won two state football championships Shipley of Lake Highland Prep (who won “The biggest thing is we fi nished 10th the title) in the semifi nal round. Woofter and we had no guys in the fi nals,” said and had an overall record of 219-98 won his next match 3-2 over Clay’s Justin Coach William Pafford. “The finals are Fountain but fell to Raines’ Kenneth Bynum where you score the big points. I’m super- Special to The News 12 inductees, there are 156 alone, won fi ve Coach of 3-2 in the consolation fi nals to take fourth excited about what this group did, and it individuals in the FHSAA the Year awards. place. will only be getting better.” Former Wakulla High Hall of Fame. In 2005 the Wakulla Kevon White (junior) placed fi fth in the The team earned a district championship, School Coach J.D. Jones The 2012 Florida High High Football Stadium was 132 pound weight class. His fi rst match was was third at Regionals, had six state quali- is among the group of 12 School Athletic Hall of renamed the J.D. Jones Sta- a 7-1 win against Jonathan Smith of Robin- fi ers and four state placers and fi nished in selected for induction into Fame Induction Ceremony dium at Reynolds Field. son. Kevon’s 3-1 loss to Cardinal Gibbons’ the top 10 in class 1A. Wakulla returns 10 the Florida High School will take place April 29 at Jones is still an active Anthony Vasquez sent him to the consola- of 13 starters next season. Athletic Hall of Fame. 7 p.m. at the Best Western chapter member of the The FHSAA released the Gateway Grand in Gaines- Childers/Everett Schol- names of the inductees last ville. arship Program and the TRACK week. John David Jones, Houston Taft Scholarship The group also includes 65, had been within the Program. former Taylor and Bolles Wakulla High School ath- Two separate commit- First meet gets season started School baseball standout letic system for about 33 tees comprised of active By PAUL HOOVER 200), Norma Woodcock sey, Will Thomas also Larry “Chipper” Jones, four- years. After three years and retired administrators, WHS Track Coach (4th, 400/3rd 800), Savanna placed fi rst. sport star Daniel Tharpe, of being an assistant and coaches, offi cials, student- Strickland (6th, 400/5th Other boys and relays trailblazer and longtime head JV coach, he even- athletes and news media The 2012 Wakulla High 800), Kaylyn Thigpen (7th, scoring for the team in- contest official Margaret tually became the head representatives evaluated School track teams opened 400), Holi Capps (7th, 800), cluded Demetrius Lindsey Busbee and prominent coach for boys basketball, the nominations of the 12 their competitive season Lydia Wiedeman (2nd, (3rd, 100), Justin Goates peacemaker during the football, weightlifting and individuals selected for in- on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the 1600), Tyler Kinard (5th, (5th, 100/7th 200), J.P. Pi- early days of integration, softball during his tenure duction to the FHSAA Hall Kick Off Meet hosted by 1600), Kasey James (2nd, ortrowski (3rd, 800), Gabe Eddie Shannon. at Wakulla. of Fame this year. Rickards High School in 3200), Raychel Gray (3rd, Hutchins (4th, 800), Travis Other Hall of Famers In his 29 years as a foot- A seven-member screen- Tallahassee. 3200), Alexandra Cotes Parks (7th, 1600), Nathan include Central Florida Of- ball head coach, he had ing committee first re- The WHS girls team (4th, 3200), Taylor Vaughn Green (8th, 1600), Cody fi cials Association member a 219-98 record, made 20 viewed all nominations emerged as the meet win- (2nd, 100 meter hurdles), James (3rd, 3200), Brant- Prince Pollard; Naples girls state playoffs and won received and determined ners and the boys team Lateshia Curry (4th, long ley Lockwood (2nd, 300 basketball coach David back-to-back state cham- which nominees were vi- fi nished in second place. jump), Lisa House (5th, hurdles), Alan Pearson (4th, Walker; Astronaut boys pionships in the 1980-81 able candidates for induc- Emily McCullers (long shotput), Shelby Alsup (6th, 300 hurdles), Kaedretis Ke- tennis head coach Michael seasons. tion into the Hall of Fame. jump) and Cora Atkinson shotput/3rd discus) and the aton (5th, long jump/2nd, Hoctor; the late football Known for never cutting The nominations of (1600 meter run) won indi- 4x800 relay team (2nd, Cora triple jump), Jamal Gavin head coach H. Edward a student-athlete from a those candidates then were vidual events and the girls Atkinson, Emily McCull- (5th, Discus), Logan Hay Feely; Gainesville girls vol- team, Jones was the Wakul- forwarded to a 16-member 4x400 meter relay team of ers, Lydia Wiedeman and (8th, discus), the 4x100 me- leyball head coach Cindy la High athletic director selection committee, which Alina McCullers, Emily Marty Wiedeman). ter relay team (2nd, Brant- Boulware; Duval County from 1982 through 1987 rated the nomination of McCullers, Savanna Harris On the boys side, Will ley Lockwood, Tamarick administrator Jon Fox; and and continued coaching each candidate to deter- and Madison Harris, also Thomas (400) and Stanley Holmes, Demetrius Lind- the late Vero Beach football until 2006. mine the candidates who placed fi rst. Linton (1600/3200) were sey, Will Thomas), and the head coach William “Billy” He won the Gulf Coast would be inducted. 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(850) 926-8272 “As always, client service is our ultimate priority.” in the Log Cabin (850) 926-1316 Page 10A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Outdoors outdoor sports and fi shing reports Ladyfi sh and sharks in February? This Stone Age and Primitive Arts Festival this weekend The fi fth annual Stone Age and Primitive Arts Festival weather has everything messed up will be held at the Ochlockonee River State Park on Fri- day, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Besides guiding, I work We fi shed the oyster bars Admission to the festival is $4 per vehicle. with an association that with live shrimp and the Visitors will gather insight into how early man lived does a conference in New Gulp and at the end of the and worked; participate in demonstrations of fl int knap- Orleans every year. It’s al- day fi shed on the fl ats. We ping, projectile point fashioning, deer hide brain tanning, ways in New Orleans the ended up with 12 nice trout bone, wood, and antler carving, and observe bow and week before Fat Tuesday. I From The Dock and missed quite a few. The arrow construction, basket weaving and early pottery. got back on Sunday and am fi sh on the fl ats just wanted Competitions in Atlatl throwing and primitive archery glad this conference is over. the live shrimp and didn’t are scheduled. It was the largest ever and BY CAPT. JODY CAMPBELL bite until the tide started An auction will be held on Saturday to auction off I spent more time on this falling good. donated artwork. than any in the past and Kevin’s Fine Outdoor Ochlockonee River State Park is located four miles ing quite a few reds and some trout. now I’m ready to get down Gear and Apparel is having southwest of Sopchoppy on U.S. Highway 319. The area around East River has been to some serious fi shing. their Red Trout Shootout on April 14, For more information, call 962-2771 or visit the website good for both trout and reds using live I just got off the phone with Capt. 2012. The entry fee is $125 for up to www.knapfest.com. Randy Peart and he said fishing shrimp, Mirrolures and Gulps. two anglers and over $10,000 in prize around the Econfi na has been hit and I talked with Capt. Kent Taylor at money will be awarded. The Rock the miss. The one thing that surprised me AMS and about a week ago he and a Dock Fishing Tournament in Panacea was he said the water temperature was buddy fi shed the St. Marks and caught will be April 28 and 29. For more Refuge will host program on still at 60 degrees. I fi gured the cold over 100 trout in the turning basin but information on this you can go to would have dropped it but evidently most were not legal size. panacearockthedock.com. The boat that was a warm rain we had the Capt. Luke went out to about 35 feet show is coming up soon and if you’re mushrooms on March 4 other day. of Dog Island Reef and said he caught thinking about buying a boat this is a The St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge’s continuing Randy said he fi shed a week and a some of the biggest black sea bass he good time. It will be March 2, 3 and 4 First Sunday series will present “The Fungus Amongus: half ago before the fi rst cold and he has ever caught. at the fairgrounds in Tallahassee. Mushroom Basics” by Bill Petty on Sunday, March 4. caught 22 trout and fi ve reds on the Tom Riddle and Mike Pearson from I just got off the phone with Mike Petty, a Master Gardner, naturalist, author, and past fl ats using the Rapala Twitchin Rap. Tifton were down about a week and Falk Jr. at Mike’s Marine and he said president of the Sarracenia chapter of the Native Plant So- Two days later it got cold and the fi sh a half ago and fi shed the Rotary for Mike Crum was fi shing the hole at the ciety, will discuss mushroom shapes, ecology, nutrients, moved up into the river and he had 13 sheepshead. Using live shrimp and a mouth of the Ochlockonee River and and relationships between fungi and other organisms. nice trout and most were 19 inches. He ¼-ounce sinker they caught 25 nice about a seven-foot bull shark came up A brief mushroom hunt will follow. fi shed yesterday and said things were sheepshead and three black drum. and tried to eat one of their fi sh. That The program will begin at 2 p.m. in the Nature’s tough fi shing-wise and weather-wise. On Friday he and Dr. Greg Ander- again goes to show how screwed up Classroom of the Environmental Education Center at He managed four nice reds and one son from Tifton went out and didn’t the weather is. There should not be the refuge. trout and he also caught two blues catch quite as many sheepshead but any sharks around this time of year. For more information, call (850) 925-6121 or visit the and two ladyfi sh. I have been fi sh- he said they were all big. Saturday’s Heck, it’s still February. website, www.fws.gov/saintmarks/ ing down here since 1976 and I don’t weather forecast turned out to be You better start checking your boat believe I have ever seen a ladyfi sh wrong so they went out to K Tower battery, make sure the boats is gonna caught this early. and caught and released some big run. Change the line on your reels and Capt. David Fife said he fished reds and big gag grouper. On the way sharpen those hooks. It looks like it’s Free hunter safety course out of Spring Creek on Saturday and in they stopped and caught some big gonna be an early fi shing year. caught some nice reds and a few black sea bass. Don’t forget to leave that fl oat plan off ered in Gadsden County trout. He was fi shing the oyster bars I fi shed the Thursday before Valen- with someone and know your limits. between Oyster Bay and Panacea. tine’s day with some folks from Indi- Good luck and good fi shing! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis- The St. Marks River is still produc- ana who are down here for a month. sion is offering a free hunter safety internet-completion course in Gadsden County. The course will be at the Florida Public Safety Insti- tute, Academy Drive, off U.S. 90 W., 7.8 miles north of the Interstate 10 exit. The institute is between Midway Harvest of Apalachicola oysters is expanded and Quincy, across the highway from East Gadsden High FWC News in Apalachicola Bay. The seven-day work April. School. Instruction is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Previously, harvest was week will allow Apala- When the waters off March 10, in Classroom 120. Some of Florida’s com- not allowed on Fridays chicola Bay oyster harvest- Collier County are closed, Students must complete the internet course before mercial fishermen will and Saturdays from June 1 ers the ability to make up commercial fishermen coming to class and bring a copy of the fi nal report from soon have more fishing through Aug. 31 and on Sat- for time lost in harvesting harvesting from Monroe the online portion of the course. The fi nal report form opportunities, thanks urdays and Sundays from because of the new earlier County waters experience does not have to be notarized. to changes made by the Sept. 1 through Nov. 15. delivery times. economic hardships be- An adult must accompany children under the age of Florida Fish and Wildlife The measure will go Commercial king mack- cause they must travel 16 at all times. Students should bring a pencil and paper Conservation Commission into effect June 1. erel fi shers harvesting from farther distances to sell with them to take notes. at its Feb. 8, Commission This increased harvest- waters off Monroe County their fi sh. 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Two of the is different: a broken toilet, soiled diapers, or racks of of one of our cherished Panama City ...... (850) 234-4228 other fi ve, Steve Hults beer bottles, but the message is the same. members. The year I will Coast Guard Station and Rich Rasmussen Clearly the folks trashing our local sinkholes have leave it up to your imagi- share this birthday cele- not made the connection that these sites are also win- nation. Yankeetown ...... (352) 447-6900 bration. February seems dows into our drinking water. Mark Rosen joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary to be a good month for How could anyone in good conscience soil their Auxiliary on Jan. 8, 1991, St. Marks (Flotilla 12) ...... (850) 942-7500 Flotilla 12. drinking water? I would have thought the county com- in Tampa. He quickly Tim Ashley and mission requirement for universal trash pickup would immersed himself and or ...... (850) 284-1166 Duane Treadon round have made clandestine dumping trash less likely. But learned all he could as out the top fi ve for ser- I continue to hear this common complaint from other well as imparted his vast vice to the auxiliary in land owners with sinkholes on their property. knowledge to all who the fl otilla. The problem is not new. Wes Skyle’s video “Water were willing to listen, Many of us owe what Journey” documents a number of sites littered with and some who were not we know to Mark Rosen. old batteries, spent antifreeze and tar buckets oozing so willing, but knew they He has taken us in, men- poisons into the very water that feeds downstream needed to listen. tored us and challenged drinking wells. While in Tampa, he us to be the auxiliarists Years ago, a farmer in Central Florida decided to earned the former Depart- we are today. Without dump old pesticides in a sinkhole on his property. All ment of Transportation his dedication, I know I animal life residing in the downstream passage was Secretary’s outstanding can personally say that killed. unit award, received his I may not have learned Before you say it does not matter because you get instructor qualification, as much and been able your water from Talquin, ask yourself where do they get several team and unit to apply it when out on that water? That’s right, from our local aquifer, exposed commendations, multiple the water. to the very sinkholes into which people continue to sustained service awards It is always a plea- dump their trash. (given for every 750 hours sure to share with all Archaeologists tell us sinkholes are a wonderful of service), several public of you the milestones source of historic materials, nicely preserved in the education service awards, we cross as we continue muds of time. They tell us all manner of ancient trash a presidential unit cita- to evolve as a fl otilla. are found there. Sonny Cockrell said of Warm Mineral tion, several operations As we move forward, Springs that 30,000 years of Florida history, including service awards, meritori- we are grateful to have human remains, could be found in the ledges and mud ous team commendations, members with great deposits below. auxiliary achievement knowledge and experi- Two thousand one hundred feet into the main spring awards, auxiliary humani- ence like Mark, Tim, of Jackson County called Jackson Blue is a trash pile, out tarian service award and Steve, Rich and Duane; of which someone found a 1930s stoplight. Someone his certifi cate for 20 years but we are as excited to perched it on top of a stone in the middle of the pas- of service. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS have our new members sage, and to this day it’s listed on cave maps. During those 20-plus Coast Guard Auxiliarist Mark Rosen who bring to us a fresh Several years ago on an Island in the Bahamas our years, Mark has earned outlook and new energy search for new species of crustaceans was curtailed crew and coxswain status, visits and is one of our so many of us can share that reminds us all why by an enormous pile of glass bottles pushed into the fi lled several positions in leading instructors. For about being on that facil- we joined the auxiliary. sinkhole. The heat had actually melted some of them the fl otillas as well as at several years, he used his ity are too numerous to If any of you are in- above water. Any chance of penetrating the cave was Division level, completed boat, the “2nd Love” as write this week. terested in joining the lost, but I’m sure bottle collectors one day will fi nd vessel exams, program a facility and the stories Totaled, Mark has do- Auxiliary or just seeing this a treasure. nated over 6,200 hours what we are all about, Locally, cave explorers have had their progress halted to the Auxiliary since please contact Norma because of an apparent sinkhole collapse that may be records for hours began Hill, our human resource explained by the actions of a previous landowner. They to be tracked electroni- staff offi cer at FSO-HR@ did not like the location of a sinkhole on their property, cally in 2000. This is most uscgaux.net so they fi lled it in with dirt dug up from another part likely a gross underes- As Sherrie says, safe of their yard. timate of the time he boating is NO accident, So how can we change? How can we make our sink- has donated since Mark educate yourself so that holes attractive, not repulsive? seems to always have the you are part of the solu- We can start by recognizing our caves have an intrin- Auxiliary in mind in all tion and not part of the sic value that attracts people (and their money) from that he does. problem. around the state, nation and world. We can encourage the Wakulla County Dive Club that happily provides sinkhole clean-up services in exchange for diving privileges. Whenever the club visits dive sites now, they always carry trash bags and clean up the trash before leaving. Is it possible to keep our sinkholes clean or shall we Wakulla Diving continue to support some future archaeologist’s quest Center, Inc. for our trash? 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Zihua Software, LLC Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Major Times Minor Times 7:09 am 8:20 am St. Marks River Entrance City of St. Marks Shell Point, Spring Creek 2:23 AM - 4:23 AM 8:19 AM - 9:19 AM 6:32 pm 9:17 pm y 2:46 PM - 4:46 PM 9:16 PM - 10:16 PM Date High Low High Low High Brightness– 15% Date High Low High Low High Date High Low High Low High Good Thu 3.2 ft. -0.1 ft. 3.4 ft. -0.1 ft. Thu 3.0 ft. -0.1 ft. 3.1 ft. -0.1 ft. Thu 3.3 ft. -0.1 ft. 3.4 ft. -0.1 ft. Saturday Feb 23, 12 2:40 AM 8:48 AM 2:55 PM 9:10 PM Feb 23, 12 3:16 AM 9:52 AM 3:31 PM 10:14 PM Feb 23, 12 2:37 AM 8:45 AM 2:52 PM 9:07 PM Saturday Fri 3.1 ft. 0.1 ft. 3.4 ft. -0.1 ft. Fri 2.9 ft. 0.1 ft. 3.1 ft. -0.1 ft. Fri 3.2 ft. 0.1 ft. 3.4 ft. -0.1 ft. Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Major Times Minor Times 7:07 am 8:53 am Feb 24, 12 3:14 AM 9:12 AM 3:17 PM 9:43 PM Feb 24, 12 3:50 AM 10:16 AM 3:53 PM 10:47 PM Feb 24, 12 3:11 AM 9:09 AM 3:14 PM 9:40 PM 3:07 AM - 5:07 AM 8:52 AM - 9:52 AM 6:33 pm 10:10 pm Sat 2.9 ft. 0.3 ft. 3.3 ft. -0.1 ft. Sat 2.7 ft. 0.3 ft. 3.1 ft. -0.1 ft. Sat 3.0 ft. 0.3 ft. 3.4 ft. -0.1 ft. 3:29 PM - 5:29 PM 10:09 PM - 11:09 PM Feb 25, 12 3:49 AM 9:35 AM 3:39 PM 10:17 PM Feb 25, 12 4:25 AM 10:39 AM 4:15 PM 11:21 PM Feb 25, 12 3:46 AM 9:32 AM 3:36 PM 10:14 PM Brightness– 21% Sun 2.7 ft. 0.6 ft. 3.3 ft. 0.0 ft. Sun 2.5 ft. 0.5 ft. 3.0 ft. 0.0 ft. Sun 2.7 ft. 0.6 ft. 3.3 ft. 0.1 ft. Average Sunday Feb 26, 12 4:26 AM 10:00 AM 4:01 PM 10:55 PM Feb 26, 12 5:02 AM 11:04 AM 4:37 PM 11:59 PM Feb 26, 12 4:23 AM 9:57 AM 3:58 PM 10:52 PM Sunday Mon 2.4 ft. Mon 2.3 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.9 ft. Mon 2.5 ft. 0.9 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.2 ft. Sun rise/set Moon rise/set 0.8 ft. 3.1 ft. 0.2 ft. Feb 27, 12 5:08 AM 10:27 AM 4:25 PM 11:39 PM Feb 27, 12 5:44 AM 11:31 AM 5:01 PM Feb 27, 12 5:05 AM 10:24 AM 4:22 PM 11:36 PM Major Times Minor Times 7:06 am 9:27 am Tue 2.2 ft. 1.1 ft. 3.0 ft. Tue 0.2 ft. 2.0 ft. 1.0 ft. 2.8 ft. Tue 2.2 ft. 1.2 ft. 3.1 ft. 3:51 AM - 5:51 AM 9:26 AM - 10:26 AM 4:13 PM - 6:13 PM 11:03 PM - 12:03 AM 6:33 pm 11:04 pm Feb 28, 12 6:02 AM 10:59 AM 4:54 PM Feb 28, 12 12:43 AM 6:38 AM 12:03 PM 5:30 PM Feb 28, 12 5:59 AM 10:56 AM 4:51 PM Brightness– 27% Wed 0.4 ft. 1.9 ft. 1.4 ft. 2.8 ft. Wed 0.3 ft. 1.8 ft. 1.3 ft. 2.6 ft. Wed 0.4 ft. 2.0 ft. 1.5 ft. 2.9 ft. Average Monday Feb 29, 12 12:40 AM 7:25 AM 11:41 AM 5:32 PM Feb 29, 12 1:44 AM 8:01 AM 12:45 PM 6:08 PM Feb 29, 12 12:37 AM 7:22 AM 11:38 AM 5:29 PM Monday Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Alligator Point, Ochlockonee BaySt. Teresa, Turkey Pt. Dog Island West End Major Times Minor Times 7:05 am 10:03 am 4:36 AM - 6:36 AM 10:03 AM - 11:03 AM 6:34 pm 11:57 pm Date High Low High Low High Date High Low High Low High Date High Low High Low High 4:59 PM - 6:59 PM 11:57 PM - 12:57 AM Thu 2.4 ft. -0.1 ft. 2.5 ft. -0.0 ft. Thu 2.5 ft. -0.1 ft. 2.6 ft. -0.1 ft. Thu 2.1 ft. 0.2 ft. 2.1 ft. 0.3 ft. Brightness– 33% Feb 23, 12 2:32 AM 8:59 AM 2:47 PM 9:21 PM Feb 23, 12 2:24 AM 8:27 AM 2:39 PM 8:49 PM Feb 23, 12 2:27 AM 8:20 AM 2:57 PM 8:34 PM Average Tuesday Fri 2.3 ft. 0.1 ft. 2.5 ft. -0.1 ft. Fri 2.4 ft. 0.1 ft. 2.6 ft. -0.1 ft. Fri 2.0 ft. 0.4 ft. 2.2 ft. 0.2 ft. Tuesday Feb 24, 12 3:06 AM 9:23 AM 3:09 PM 9:54 PM Feb 24, 12 2:58 AM 8:51 AM 3:01 PM 9:22 PM Feb 24, 12 3:13 AM 8:37 AM 3:11 PM 9:10 PM Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Sat 2.2 ft. 0.2 ft. 2.5 ft. -0.0 ft. Sat 2.3 ft. 0.3 ft. 2.6 ft. -0.1 ft. Sat 1.9 ft. 0.6 ft. 2.3 ft. 0.1 ft. Major Times Minor Times 7:04 am 10:43 am Feb 25, 12 3:41 AM 9:46 AM 3:31 PM 10:28 PM Feb 25, 12 3:33 AM 9:14 AM 3:23 PM 9:56 PM Feb 25, 12 4:01 AM 8:54 AM 3:30 PM 9:48 PM 5:22 AM - 7:22 AM --:-- - --:-- 5:46 PM - 7:46 PM 10:42 AM - 11:42 AM 6:35 pm --:-- Sun 2.0 ft. 0.4 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.0 ft. Sun 2.1 ft. 0.6 ft. 2.5 ft. 0.0 ft. Sun 1.8 ft. 0.7 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.0 ft. Brightness– 39% Feb 26, 12 4:18 AM 10:11 AM 3:53 PM 11:06 PM Feb 26, 12 4:10 AM 9:39 AM 3:45 PM 10:34 PM Feb 26, 12 4:53 AM 9:14 AM 3:54 PM 10:31 PM Average Wenesday Mon 1.8 ft. 0.6 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.2 ft. Mon 1.9 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.5 ft. 0.2 ft. Mon 1.7 ft. 0.9 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.0 ft. Wenesday Feb 27, 12 5:00 AM 10:38 AM 4:17 PM 11:50 PM Feb 27, 12 4:52 AM 10:06 AM 4:09 PM 11:18 PM Feb 27, 12 5:54 AM 9:38 AM 4:23 PM 11:24 PM Sun rise/set Moon rise/set Tue 1.6 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.2 ft. Tue 1.7 ft. 1.1 ft. 2.3 ft. Tue 1.6 ft. 1.1 ft. 2.4 ft. Major Times Minor Times 7:03 am 11:27 am Feb 28, 12 5:54 AM 11:10 AM 4:46 PM Feb 28, 12 5:46 AM 10:38 AM 4:38 PM Feb 28, 12 7:09 AM 10:07 AM 4:58 PM 6:10 AM - 8:10 AM 12:49 AM - 1:49 AM 6:35 pm 12:50 am Wed 0.3 ft. 1.5 ft. 1.0 ft. 2.1 ft. Wed 0.4 ft. 1.5 ft. 1.4 ft. 2.2 ft. Wed 0.0 ft. 1.6 ft. 1.2 ft. 2.4 ft. 6:34 PM - 8:34 PM 11:27 AM - 12:27 PM Feb 29, 12 12:51 AM 7:17 AM 11:52 AM 5:24 PM Feb 29, 12 12:19 AM 7:09 AM 11:20 AM 5:16 PM Feb 29, 12 12:35 AM 8:47 AM 10:42 AM 5:42 PM Brightness– 45% Average Page 12A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com COUNTY GOVERNMENT Committee tries to analyze data Court shorts By WILLIAM SNOWDEN that Wilson may have lost [email protected] consciousness and crashed due to blood loss because on energy use in county buildings A 70-year-old Miami man of severe wounds to his was ordered to serve three hands. years probation and pay Assistant State Attorney mined that this was desperately Pickels said historical data can Energy committee’s original back more than $27,430 to Lorena Vollrath-Bueno, who needed in Wakulla County. be pulled off their website to enter Medart Assembly of God in is prosecuting the case, focus was on which buildings The one thing each policy that into the spreadsheet. money that was intended announced last year that are highest energy users, but Artz has studied has in common is Artz said that option might be for a church mission trip. the state will be seeking the need to track energy use. easier for the buildings on Progress running into inaccurate data Charles McComas en- the death penalty against “I’ve been trying to do this for Energy. Talquin does not have that stalls them tered a plea in Wakulla Wilson if he’s found guilty three years,” Artz said. option available, Ard said. Circuit Court on Wednesday, at trial. By JENNIFER JENSEN Committee Chairwoman Elinor Representatives from Progress Feb. 15, to a felony charge Andy Thomas, the chief [email protected] Elfner said the idea of collecting Energy offered to sit down with of grand theft of more than assistant public defender, data and identifying the highest county staff and show them how to $20,000. McComas owned told the court at the status After having met several times energy consumers fi ts right in with use their website and get the data World Mission Tours, which hearing that there are more and still not being able to sift tracking data. needed. Elfner suggested the com- was arranging the mission than 60 witnesses in the through all the different data to “We need to get feedback to the mittee start with the administration trip for the church. The trav- case and that he and Bueno get accurate numbers, the Wakulla people who are responsible,” Elfner buildings, and have a representative el business was up for sale are scheduling depositions. County Energy Conservation Com- said. from each department get the web- and, according to the police • A former clerk’s offi ce mittee decided to hold off meet- Originally, the idea was to physi- site training. report in the court fi le, Mc- employee, April Wilson ing next month until it could be cally go out to each building and Artz said she would like to speak Comas told investigators he Metcalf, pleaded no contest resolved. measure the square footage and with County Administrator David believed he could use the to embezzling more than When trying to determine who take down the meter numbers, Edwards fi rst and see who should money for some expenses $6,200 from the offi ce be- is the highest energy consumer Elfner said. Now, they are trying to be the person responsible in each and, using the money from tween April 2010 and March under the umbrella of the county refi ne a spreadsheet with a listing of department. when he sold the business, 2011. commission, the committee ran all the buildings, their monthly us- Until the spreadsheet is complete have the money back in Metcalf, 48, pleaded no across issues with inaccurate data. age and expenditures and kilowatts and the list of the highest offenders time to buy the church’s contest on Wednesday, Feb. The utility companies had different or gallons consumed. is drawn up, Artz suggested the com- tickets. 15, to a charge of grand theft measurements of square footage Elfner said she has been work- mittee not meet. She said the com- It did not work out that and two counts of criminal for buildings from the property ing to identify all the buildings mittee needs to know each building, way. The church ended use of personal information. appraiser, building names were the county owns and sort through its address and meter numbers and up losing its money and As part of a plea agreement, confusing, etc. them. who will be responsible for entering cancelling the mission trip, she was adjudicated guilty “We couldn’t make sense of the The list will then be grouped by data at each building. which had been planned and ordered to serve fi ve numbers,” Commissioner Lynn Artz department and will be a good tool Ard said Talquin can’t fully help for August 2010. In January years probation and make said. She added that linking it all up to track progress and hold staff ac- the committee when he had bad of last year, the matter was restitution. has been diffi cult. countable for increases or decreases data and doesn’t have the full reported to the sheriff’s Metcalf had used infor- Since the beginning, the commit- in consumption, Elfner said. scope. offi ce. mation, including a Social tee has been trying to fi gure out the One of the problems is fi guring “That’s an internal problem,” Circuit Judge Jackie Ful- Security number, for an best way to sort through the data. out who will enter the data on a Ard said. ford accepted McComas’ employee of the county am- Bobby Pickels, of Progress Energy, monthly basis, Artz said. One of the issues is that many plea deal, which called for bulance service to generate said it seemed like the committee’s Dan Ard, of Talquin Electric, said of the accounts predate the 911 ad- adjudication to be withheld, payments from the county main focus was identifying the high- they can provide the data to the dresses, Revell said. meaning he will not have a which she deposited in her est energy consumers in the county county, or people can simply pull “When you grow up fast, this is criminal conviction on his account. The ruse came un- and trying to address the problems. the information from their bill. what happens,” Elfner said. record, and for him to make raveled after the ambulance Now, it seems a broader net has Several departments do not see Pickels said they will make gen- restitution payments of $500 service employee received been cast. their monthly bills, but pay a set fee eral recommendations of the top a month to the church. two W-2s in the mail and “It seems we’ve lost some mo- for utilities, said Building Offi cial few accounts that the committee In other court matters went to the county fi nance mentum,” Pickels said. Rod Revell. might want to consider. this week: offi ce to try to determine Artz said the committee has also Elfner said the committee has Artz and Elfner said they plan • Andrew Wilson, the what the second payments been researching maintenance and unearthed another administrative to meet with Edwards and discuss man accused of two murders were for. energy policies and procedures from issue, inconsistency among depart- these items and set priorities for in Wakulla Station last year, • Jared Millender, an in- other areas, because it was deter- ments regarding utility bills. the county. will likely not go to trial mate at the Wakulla County before the end of this year - jail, fi led a lawsuit against - and it will probably be 2013 the jail seeking a court order before his case is heard. to have the facility give him Judge will allow net lawsuit to move forward Judge Fulford held a hear- the proper medications for ing on Thursday, Feb. 16, to bipolar disorder. Continued from Page 1A tion of what constitutes harms the resource by Court of Appeal in Talla- hear from attorneys on the Millender was on Well- a gill net. catching juvenile mullet hassee. The appeal court status of the case. butrin, but there was con- At the root of the con- In practical terms for and game fi sh. Fishermen has cited the FWC’s au- Wilson, who shared a cern that he was hoarding troversy is the 1994 con- fi shermen, a legal net is contend that upwards thority to make whatever child with Gabrielle McKen- his medications and giving stitutional amendment 500 square feet or smaller, of 90 percent of what rules it sees fi t to make zie, is charged with sneaking it to other prisoners, so it that limited net fi shing constructed of nylon (not they catch they cannot under a “rational basis” into McKenzie’s home with was changed to an XR for- – the so-called net ban. monofi lament) and has a sell – which is known as test. a knife on March 30, 2011, mula which is crushable. That amendment, over- mesh size no larger than bycatch. Mowrey contends he and murdering Gabrielle’s The jail medical staff had whelming approved by two inches stretch. And that, they con- will present to the court father, John McKenzie, and considered allowing him to voters, outlawed gill and Prior to the net ban, tend, violates what was substantial evidence to her boyfriend, Patrick Pitt- have his regular medication, entangling nets and lim- mullet nets were thou- the single purpose of show that the net rules man. Gabrielle was report- according to Millender’s ited fi shermen to using sands of feet long, made the net ban amendment are unconstitutional and edly left for dead with a handwritten complaint, but nets no larger than 500 of monofilament, and – which was not to out- that fishermen are en- cut throat. Deputies who refused to do so after he square feet. with a mesh size upwards law gill nets, but to “stop titled to injunctive relief. arrived on the scene found was caught with a “shank,” The problem is that of three inches depend- the unnecessary killing, “The evidence we pres- Wilson and McKenzie’s 1- or homemade knife. all nets gill, and over ing on the size of mullet overfi shing and waste” of ent will be overwhelm- year-old son in the house In addition to the felony the years the FWC, and being caught. marine resources. ing,” he said, “that we are covered in blood and crying charge of having a knife its precursor agency, the It is the mesh size re- The fishermen have destroying the resource inconsolably. in jail, Millender was also state Marine Fisheries quirement that fi shermen typically won at the trial with the use of these Wilson was later arrested charged with threatening Commission, had been have challenged several court level, but are re- nets. in Georgia after wrecking the medical staff. creating rules and devel- times in court, arguing versed when the case “I think we’ll prevail,” his truck. 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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company 1001177.1 State Farm Indemnity Company s Bloomington, IL www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 – Page 13A Law Enforcement and Courts reports owner went to pick up tity theft. The victim at- account and discovered the farm equipment, it tempted to file his tax that someone used his Sheriff ’s Report was no longer at the same return and discovered Social Security number at location. Lt. Jimmy Sessor that someone had already another bank. Sgt. Danny investigated. used his Social Security Harrell investigated. • On Feb. 10, Deputy number. Lt. Steve Ganey • On Feb. 15, Melissa Nick Gray conducted a investigated. Quincey of Crawfordville traffi c stop of a vehicle • On Feb. 14, Marilyn reported a fraud. Some- driven by Admiral Doyle Henderson of Crawford- one used the victim’s Barwick, 25, of Panacea ville reported a fraud. Social Security number for a brake light being The victim was complet- to file and tax return. out. Barwick is alleged ing her tax return when Deputy Evelyn Brown in- to have not had a valid she discovered that her vestigated. driver license and to have Social Security number • On Feb. 15, a 20-year- some marijuana in his was used on another tax old Crawfordville man pocket. Deputy Gray cited return. Lt. Steve Ganey reported a criminal mis- Barwick for driving on a investigated. chief to his vehicle and Dennis G. Rosier Jr. Justin A. Francis Edward M. Harris Jr. suspended license with • On Feb. 15, Deputy the 15-year-old brother of knowledge and issued Joe Page was alerted to the victim was listed as him a notice to appear a 16-year-old Sopchoppy the suspect. The victim On Feb. 14, detectives discovered that his Social were also riding in the in court for being in pos- Second Chance School noted damage on two with the Criminal Investi- Security number had al- vehicle when the accident session of three grams of student reportedly pos- occasions as dents and gations Division executed ready been used. Lt. Brad occurred. marijuana. sessing marijuana. The scratches were observed. two search warrants on Taylor investigated. Three of the occupants • On Feb. 11, Brian student was detained by The juvenile was arrested Greenlin Villa Road and • On Feb. 9, Deputy were transported to the Rudolph of Crawfordville Principal Tom Askins and for burglary of a vehicle Hill Greene Road in Craw- Ian Dohme investigated a hospital as a precaution reported a felony criminal 4.1 grams of marijuana and two counts of crimi- fordville. While serving disturbance in Sopchoppy by their parents while mischief at a Crawford- was allegedly discovered nal mischief. Damage the search warrants, four and observed a vehicle the fourth juvenile was ville home owned by in the student’s boot. He was estimated at $2,010. fi rearms were recovered. tag that had been altered. picked up by parents. John Collett of Buford, was issued a notice to Deputy Rachel Oliver in- Three of the weapons The deputy seized the Deputy Cole Wells inves- Ga. Many windows were appear in court and the vestigated. were confirmed stolen tag which contained an tigated the accident. broken at the residence. marijuana was turned in • On Feb. 16, Dorothy and the fourth firearm altered expiration date. • On Feb. 10, a clerk at Rocks and tree limbs were as evidence. Mitchell of Crawfordville had an obliterated serial • On Feb. 9, Elva Hoff- the Kangaroo in Wakulla thrown through nine win- • On Feb. 14, Denise and the Wakulla County number. man of Crawfordville Station reported a retail dows and damage was es- Deaton of Crawfordville Parks and Recreation De- Arrested during the reported the theft of a theft and gasoline drive- timated at $1,000. Deputy reported a grand theft. partment reported a theft investigation was Edward handgun from her vehicle. off. A suspect driving a Reed Brown investigated. The victim attempted to of a fi re extinguisher from McNeil Harris Jr., 24, of The fi rearm is valued at green Chevrolet 2500 HD • On Feb. 11, Latoya have a mechanic make the recreation park. The Crawfordville, charged $300 and is owned by a towing a trailer with a red Smith of Crawfordville re- automotive repairs for equipment is valued at with grand theft of a friend. Deputy Mike Crum Suzuki Samurai pumped ported a credit card fraud. her and paid him $800 $50. Deputy Scott Powell firearm and dealing in identifi ed a possible time $41 in diesel fuel and The victim lost the card to do so. The mechanic investigated. stolen property; Dennis for the theft in another failed to pay for the prod- and it was used to create took apart the victim’s • On Feb 15, Lt. Sher- Gustavus Rosier Jr., 25, jurisdiction. The stolen uct. The subject used cash $301 worth of unauthor- engine and left the parts rell Morrison arrested of Crawfordville, charged gun was entered in the to purchase Lotto tickets ized charges in Tallahas- in the yard for more than Jason Scott Harrell, 38, of with burglary, larceny and NCIC/FCIC computer. and soda but failed to pay see. Deputy Ward Kromer a month. Ultimately it cost Crawfordville in connec- criminal mischief; and • On Feb. 10, Admiral for the gas. Sgt. Jeremy investigated. the victim another $2,700 tion with a grand theft Justin Andrew Francis, 21, D. Barwick of Panacea Johnston investigated. • On Feb. 11, Christy to get the engine fi xed. and burglary at the home of Crawfordville, charged reported a criminal mis- • On Feb. 10 John Rev- Spears of Crawfordville The case investigation of Lesley Hemsworth of with burglary, larceny and chief to his vehicle. Some- ell of Sopchoppy reported reported a grand theft. A continues. Lt. Steve Ganey Sopchoppy. On Feb. 2, the criminal mischief. one cut the victim’s tire. a grand theft of copper. mini bike, valued at $400, investigated. victim reported the theft The arrests solve a Damage to the tire was Wire was observed in was reported missing • On Feb. 14, Domi- of a laptop computer and business theft reported estimated at $40. A dog a dried up pond. A sus- from the victim’s prop- nique Davis of Tallahassee she has since reported the in Tallahassee and two ve- carcass was also found in pect has been identifi ed erty. PSO Wes Coleman reported a grand theft of theft of a GPS and jew- hicle burglaries reported the driveway. Deputy Billy and Progress Energy was investigated. furniture in Crawfordville. elry. The stolen items are in Sopchoppy and Craw- Metcalf investigated. contacted about the cut • On Feb. 13, Richard Furniture owned by an valued at $1,755. Harrell fordville. Detectives have • On Feb. 11 at 8:14 p.m., wire. Deputy Billy Metcalf Strickland of Crawford- estate was removed from was allegedly observed been investigating the a 16-year-old female high investigated. ville reported recovering a a Crawfordville residence inside the victim’s home. case for several weeks. school student fl ipped her • On Feb. 10, Frankie cellular telephone on his while the property was Deputy Will Hudson and In other activity report- 2000 Toyota Tacoma on Paulk of Santa Rosa Beach Crawfordville property. Lt. in probate. The property Detective Lorne Whaley ed by the sheriff’s offi ce its side while traveling on reported the theft of a Brad Taylor investigated is valued at $2,600 and a also investigated. this week: FH 13 two miles west of $9,000 root rake that was the case and was unable suspect has been identi- The Wakulla County • On Feb. 9, Scott Davis Crawfordville. Three other loaned to a Bainbridge, to determine an owner of fi ed. Deputy Mike Crum Sheriff’s Offi ce received of Crawfordville reported passengers, a 17-year-old Ga., man and never re- the phone due to it being investigated. 716 calls for service dur- an income tax fraud. The male, a 16-year-old female turned. The root rake was damaged. • On Feb. 15, Gary Rine- ing the past week . victim attempted to fi le and 17-year-old female, discovered off Commerce • On Feb. 13, Kenneth hart of Panacea reported a his taxes and Blvd., but when the Jones of Crawfordville bank fraud. The victim at- reported an iden- tempted to open a bank GULFGULF COASTCOAST LumberLumber && Supply,Supply, Inc.Inc. **hehe ossoss wentwent ““11ildild”” atat thethe ((pringpring ardwareardware ((how…how… SoSo wewe areare havinghaving aa HUGEHUGE SALESALE Prices good while supplies last! 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Staff Report books written by African Americans and read a pas- The fifth annual Af- sage from them. rican-American Read-In There was also an op- was held at the Wakulla portunity to check out County Public Library books from the Doris on Feb. 19 as part of the Clack Memorial Collec- Black History Month cel- tion of African American ebration. materials. Clack was a The library has hosted native of Wakulla County the event for several years and faculty member of in partnership with the FSU’s School of Library Wakulla County Christian and Information Studies. Coalition. The purpose The event is part of the of the event is to make national African Ameri- literacy a signifi cant part can Read In Chain, which of Black History Month. is in its 23rd year. The Works from several Af- event is endorsed by the rican American authors International Reading were read, discussed and Association. More than honored at the read-in. a million readers of all Several local authors ethnic groups from the read aloud excerpts from United States, the West their books and residents Indies and African coun- were also given the chance tries have participated. to share their favorite Christian Coalition Continued from Page 1A book. And though students were not allowed to take Thomas opened his their books home, he man- speech with a remem- aged to smuggle his out, brance of being a small so that his mother could child, having just been ad- see it. mitted into the Crawford- Dr. Thomas’ speech ville Elementary School, brought forth memories after previously attending for all in the audience the Shadeville School. – particularly African-Amer- The textbooks at icans – on how far it is Shadeville, noted Thomas, we’ve actually come as a were always old and worn. nation, and more specifi - On back of the front cover cally, as people of Wakulla More photos online at were the names of students County. thewakullanews.net who had used these same The Arthur L. Andrews books for years on end. Memorial Scholarship com- However, upon attend- mittee is currently tak- ing Crawfordville Elemen- ing applications to award tary, he received his very two seniors the honor of fi rst textbook – brand new. this year’s scholarship. 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Section B THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 Wakulla County Senior Citizens Celebrate Life When older drivers need to stop driving Too few private ayes on prisons AARP Tax tips for 50+ taxpayers in the state Senate Senior News, Page 3B Weekly Roundup, Page 7B Successful aging Seniors celebrate Chinese New Year, clinic of the Nation Parkin- son Foundation presents arrange fl owers, paint watercolors, information on the clas- sic signs and other symp- toms of this disease. Even learn about bears, and sing karaoke though there is no known cure, there are medications to treat the symptoms. ACCESS Florida. This is a software system that en- ables our staff to assist eli- gible seniors to obtain food, cash, Medicaid and kidcare provided by the Florida De- R.H. Carter partment of Children and Families Services. The column published Fall Prevention. These last month promoted CELE- presentations encourage BRATING LIFE in the Senior evaluation of vision, ves- Center. It did not discuss tibular system (inner ear), health education, screening balance and coordination. or exercise. Emergency Response This month we are dis- System. This program ex- cussing these issues and plains how pressing a but- some lifestyles that will ton worn on your body will help you age successfully. establish immediate contact The health of your body with medical emergency and your brain depends on help. This allows you to live many factors. Some are in alone independently. your control and some are There are many other not. It’s important to under- health and welfare pro- stand both. grams such as blood As you better under- glucose screening, Eden stand the difference, it be- Springs Rehab Center, elder comes especially important abuse, bone density screen- to act on the things you can ings, lowering Medicare change. Research reinforces costs, cancer symptoms SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Tamara’s craft class works on fl ower arrangements as part of January’s focus on the Orient. the value of a healthy life- and management, sexu- style. We are what we eat, ally transmitted diseases, how we exercise, and if we and new programs added By DIANE LANTER tions commemorating the Chinese with bright Chinese lanterns. Chef smoke. regularly. and TAMARA BYRNES New Year. Mary served sweet and sour chicken A healthy body and a Exercise activities in- of the Senior Center Tamara’s Tuesday craft class and egg rolls for lunch and all were healthy mind appear to go clude Yoga, line dancing, designed Ikebana fl ower arrange- challenged to try eating with chop hand-in-hand. Listed below chair exercising, brain gym, The January 2012 New Year ments for the tables and her wa- sticks donated by a local Chinese are some activities provided walking trail and many brought cooler weather, but not tercolor class tried their hand at restaurant. It was a new experience at the Senior Center that others. quite the winter cold that we have oriental painting. These paintings for many and a fun day for all. are designed to improve experienced in past years. We adorned the walls and colorful ki- the health and welfare of Continued on Page 3B started out the year with decora- monos hung from the ceiling, along Continued on Page 8B our clients. Diabetes Support Classes. The Wakulla County Health Department presents classes on preven- tion, risk factors, symptoms, complications, lifestyles At TMH, Your Heart is in the Right Place... and home remedies. Blood Pressure. Every week, we have blood pres- sure checks and maintain Home. records of each check on each client. Epilepsy. Periodically, the Epilepsy Association presents facts, case man- agement, prevention and education regarding this symptom of a disorder of the brain. It can affect anyone, at anytime, at any age. Nutrition. Every month the Wakulla County Exten- sion Offi ce presents classes on the value of foods for a healthy diet. Hospice Services. Both Covenant and Big Bend Hospice present classes on end of life issues including coping with grief and loss. Eyesavers. They avail Bob Braman, themselves monthly for eye exams and free repair Heart Patient to glasses. Vision Impairments. The Division of Blind servic- Bob Braman es promotes independent I’m , the Head Coach of Men’s Track & Field for Florida State University. living services to those that I have been a runner since 1973, and while health and fitness have always been priorities have limited vision. They for me, I owe my life to a cardiac procedure performed at Tallahassee Memorial. present low-vision devices and training for self-care Almost exactly a year ago, I began experiencing a pain in my throat during my daily, 5-mile skills. run. Normally the pain would strike after the first mile, and if I slowed down the pace for Parkinson Disease. The about thirty minutes I could finish my usual distance. Still, I decided to see my primary care Parkinson Center, a satellite doctor, Hugh VanLandingham, MD about the pain. It turns out, I had a 95 percent blockage in a branch of my left coronary artery. This blockage was preventing healthy blood flow to my heart and placed me at high risk for heart attack or cardiac arrest. I normally run in the woods by myself — I could have easily dropped dead. Frank Gredler, MD Board Certified I am so thankful I was diagnosed that day. Dr. VanLandingham referred me to Dr. Frank Cardiologist Gredler, who performed a stress echo, then sent me for a heart catheterization which led to a coronary artery stent being placed. I’ve felt great ever since. Through this whole experience, I’ve learned that there’s no perfect formula for determining whether someone will get coronary heart disease. I’m one of those odd cases, but, when the unexpected happened, I saw firsthand that you can count on the cardiac care team right here in town at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. TMH.org The physician(s) referred to herein are independent practitioners and are not agents or employees of TMH. Page 2B – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Stone Age and Day of Dialogue Youth Fair As- Community Cen- Email your community events to Primitive Arts on Minority Health sociation Swine ter Advisory Com- Week [email protected] Festival at Och- at Riversprings Show at Livestock mittee meeting at lockonee River Middle 8:30 a.m. Pavilion 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in BOCC in State Park. to 2 p.m. 2 p.m. conference room. WWakullaakulla Post your event on TheWakullaNews.com All Weekend Saturday Saturday Monday p.m. at the NAMI Wakulla offi ce. This group is for people information, please visit www.knapfest.com. Government Meetings diagnosed with a mental illness. • VFW LADIES AUXILIARY BINGO will be held at the Monday, February 27 Monday, February 27 VFW Post on Arran Road from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • NAMI WAKULLA will hold its monthly meeting on re- • WAKULLA COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER • CRAWFORDVILLE LION’S CLUB will meet at Beef covery services at 6:30 p.m. at the Crawfordville Woman’s ADVISORY COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting O’Brady’s at 6 p.m. Club, 64 Ochlockonee Street. Members of NAMI Connec- at 1 p.m. in the Wakulla County Board of County Com- tion, along with mental health professionals, will be on missioners Administration Conference Room. Wednesday, February 29 hand to discuss support group successes, who is eligible • WAKULLA COUNTY RECREATION ADVISORY • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at Ochlockonee for recovery support groups, how meetings are conducted, COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. at Bay UMC on Surf Road at noon. and ways to encourage people with a diagnosis to take the library. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 8 p.m. at that diffi cult step to attend. For more information, visit the Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) namiwakulla.org, or call 926-1033. 544-0719 for more information. Clubs, Groups, Regular Meetings • BOOK BABIES, storytime with activities for toddlers, Tuesday, February 28 will be held at the public library at 10:30 a.m. • AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS will be held at the Thursday, February 23 • BRAIN GYM CLASS will be held at the senior center library from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This program is for se- • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. at the at 10:30 a.m. niors 50 years and older. It is a classroom setting and no Panacea Women’s Club on Otter Lake Road, Panacea. • KNITTING GROUP meets at the public library from 4 driving is done. The program discusses how age related For more information call 524-9103. p.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call 491-1684. physical changes can effect the way seniors drive. The cost • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 8 p.m. at • LINE DANCING will be held at the senior center at for AARP members is $12 Non members $14 . Seniors can the Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) 2 p.m. register by calling 926-4605. The classes are also April 24, 544-0719 for more information. • NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 26, Aug. 28 and Oct. 23. • BINGO will be held at the VFW Post on Arran Road at 2140-C Crawfordville Highway. Call 224-2321 for more from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. information. Wednesday, February 29 • COASTAL OPTIMIST CLUB will meet at noon at • BEADING CLASSES with Tamara will be held at 12:45 • PUBLIC FORUM will be held at 7 p.m. at Wakulla Posey’s Steam Room in Panacea. p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. Choose from glass and Springs Lodge on Tallahassee Community College and • FAMILY TO FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will meet at stone beads to create your masterpiece. There is a $3 to its future in Wakulla County. The guest speaker will be Dr. 6 p.m. at the NAMI Wakulla offi ce. $5 fee for the materials. Jim Murdaugh, president of TCC. • ROTARY CLUB meets at the senior center at noon. • KNITTING CLUB will meet at 4 p.m. at the public • WAKULLA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MU- library. Anyone interested in the art of knitting are encour- Thursday, March 1 SEUM will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is aged to attend. • ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS will be held at located at 24 High Drive, Crawfordville. • FREE AARP TAX-AIDE for low and moderate income 5:30 p.m. at Wakulla High School starting with a silent auc- • BINGO will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at La Cantina Grille taxpayers will be offered at the Senior Center from 9:30 tion. At 6:30 p.m., the performances begin with singing from in Panacea to benefi t Florida Wild Mammal Association. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the elementary students, followed by musical performances • NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will and skits from Wakulla Middle, Riversprings Middle, and meet at 6 p.m. at the NAMI Wakulla offi ce, 2140-C Craw- Thursday, March 1 Wakulla High Schools. Tickets may be purchased at the fordville Highway. This group is for family members and • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. at the door and prices are $2 for students and $5 for adults. All friends of people diagnosed with mental illnesses and is Panacea Women’s Club on Otter Lake Road, Panacea. proceeds benefi t lucky Wakulla High seniors for scholar- free of charge. For more information call 524-9103. ships in the Arts. • FREE AARP TAX-AIDE for low to moderate income • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 8 p.m. at taxpayers will be offered at the library from 9:30 a.m. to the Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) 1:30 p.m. 544-0719 for more information. • FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. • BINGO will be held at the VFW Post on Arran Road at the library. The public is encouraged to attend. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Library News... • LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS will meet at 7 p.m. at • COASTAL OPTIMIST CLUB will meet at noon at the library. Henry “Buddy” Wells, supervisor of elections, Posey’s Steam Room in Panacea. Friday Night Movie will be speaking at the meeting. In addition, the Wakulla • FAMILY TO FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will meet at now with popcorn League has invited Marilyn Wills, former Florida League 6 p.m. at the NAMI Wakulla offi ce. from Capital City Bank! President, and long-time Leon County member Gaynell • ROTARY CLUB meets at the senior center at noon. Our Friday Night Mov- Waldo to help explore the implications of the new voting • BINGO will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at La Cantina Grille ie this week is the Clint laws, and the dates of the races and the times for early in Panacea to benefi t Florida Wild Mammal Association. Eastwood directed multi- voting which have changed this year. • WAKULLA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MU- award nominee fi lm of the SEUM will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is life and career of J. Edgar Friday, February 24 located at 24 High Drive, Crawfordville. Hoover. Starring Leonardo • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 8 p.m. at 54 • FREE AARP TAX-AIDE for low to moderate income DiCaprio, Arnie Hammer Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville. Call (850) 545-1853 taxpayers will be offered at the library from 9:30 a.m. to and Naomi Watts, this fi lm for more information. 1:30 p.m. follows the controversial, By SCOTT JOYNER • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at noon at 54 nearly 50-year career of Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville. Call (850) 545-1853 Special Events Interim Director Hoover’s directorship of for more information. the FBI. The face of Ameri- Just a reminder from • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 8 p.m. at Friday, February 24 can law enforcement for a last week that on Tues- the Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) • WALK TO DEFEAT ALS will be held at 6 p.m. in down- half century had secrets of day Feb. 28, WCPL will be 544-0719 for more information. town Tallahassee, 228 S. Adams Street. People will gather his own which could have switching to a new auto- • FRIDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB meets at the to join the fi ght to fi nd a cure for a deadly illness. ALS, destroyed his career. mation system. public library from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Wheelchair-bound Beginning with this While the vast majority • GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meets at St. Teresa’s patients along with their families and friends will make a film, Capital City Bank, of our patrons won’t be Episcopal Church in Medart from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 2-mile trek in The Walk to Defeat ALS. Interested walkers as part of their commu- affected by this change, • PICKIN’ ‘N’ GRINNIN’ JAM SESSION will be held at the should call 888-257-1717, ext. 115 or register online at nity outreach program, there will be the inevitable senior center from 10 a.m. to noon. (Also on Tuesdays) www.WalktoDefeatALS.org. Registration also begins at will have popcorn and growing pains as we work • WAKULLA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MU- 4:30 p.m. the day of the race. bottles of water available out the kinks in the new SEUM will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is • FIFTH ANNUAL STONE AGE AND PRIMITIVE ARTS for a small donation to the system so we ask for your located at 24 High Drive, Crawfordville. FESTIVAL will be held at the Ochlockonee River State Park library. patience. • QUILTERS GUILD OF WAKULLA COUNTY will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the festival is $4 per So please join us for The new system will at 9:30 a.m. at the library. Join them for the fun of quilting. vehicle. Guests will gather insight into how early man lived a great fi lm and the long be internet based and will Quilters of all skill levels are invited to partake in community and worked; participate in demonstrations of fl int knapping, awaited popcorn on Feb. have some neat features for projects, personal work and informative workshops, as well projectile point fashioning, deer hide brain tanning, bone, 24. Doors open at 6:45 every library card holder to as fi eld trips. Contact Anne Lopez at 294-0832. wood, and antler carving; and observe bow and arrow p.m. for the 7 p.m. show- take advantage of, which construction, basket weaving and early pottery. Competi- ing of this R (for language) we will tell you about in Saturday, February 25 tions in Atlatl throwing and primitive archery are scheduled. drama. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 5:30 p.m. at For more information, please visit www.knapfest.com. The the coming weeks as soon as the staff is completely Mission by the Sea Church on Alligator Drive in Alligator festival will continue on Saturday and Sunday. AARP Tax Prep at WCPL comfortable with the new Point. Call (850) 545-1853 for more information. The AARP has begun system. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 8 p.m. at Saturday, February 25 their free tax preparation A couple of immediate the Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) • INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING SHORTCOURSE, service at WCPL on Thurs- changes, which you need 544-0719 for more information. hosted by the Apalachee Beekeepers Association, will be days from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 to be made aware of now, • NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets at 3128 Craw- held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Leon County Extension p.m. and on Saturdays are the way we handle fordville Highway at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Offi ce. Individual registration with lunch is $50; $35 for ABA from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. overdue fines will be a 224-2321. members, $25, 14 years and younger when accompanied This service continues little different. • FREE AARP TAX-AIDE will be available for low and by an adult attendee. Rotating, hands-on group sessions each Thursday and Sat- While we will still have moderate income taxpayers at the library from 9:30 a.m. will include: Hive Assembly, Nutrition, Foraging, Bee Health, urday at the same times the current grace period to 12:30 p.m. Open Hives Demonstration, Tools & Safety, Management, throughout tax season. It’s before fi nes are assessed, Pests and Integrated Pest Management. For more informa- intended for low to middle starting a week after we go Sunday, February 26 tion, contact Lisa Lazarus at 294-3372. income fi lers which an em- live with the new system, • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 6 p.m. at 54 • STONE AGE AND PRIMITIVE ARTS FESTIVAL will be phasis on senior citizens. if you turn in material af- Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville. For more information held at the Ochlockonee River State Park from 8 a.m. to 4 It is also fi rst come, fi rst ter the grace period ends, call (850) 545-1853. p.m. Admission to the festival is $4 per vehicle (up to eight served so come early. occupants). There will be an auction. For more information, you will also owe fi nes for the entire grace period as Monday, February 27 please visit www.knapfest.com. AARP 55 Alive well. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. at the • DAY OF DIALOGUE ON MINORITY HEALTH will be Driving Class Currently, the fi nes be- Panacea Women’s Club on Otter Lake Road, Panacea. held at Riversprings Middle School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 On Tuesday, Feb. 28, gin accumulating starting • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS FOR WOMEN will meet p.m. This free event is held annually to promote community there will be a AARP 55 from one day after the at 6 p.m. at 54 Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville. For health in Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla and Jefferson counties. Alive driving class held grace period ends. An more information call (850) 545-1853. This event will provide assistance to residents by educa- here at the library. This easy way to avoid this is • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 6 p.m. at tion and promoting the importance of a health lifestyle. For program is for those 50 and to return your materials on the Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) more information, contact Kenny Manning at 545-5982 or older, and is set in a class- time of course. 544-0719 for more information. email [email protected]. room setting so no driving In addition, we will • LINE DANCING will be held at the senior center at • ANNUAL WAKULLA COUNTY YOUTH FAIR ASSO- is involved. The class will be able to send via email 1:30 p.m. CIATION SWINE SHOW will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. discuss how age related reminders when books are • RESPITE CARE is offered by The Alzheimer’s Project at the Wakulla County Livestock Pavilion, Cedar Avenue physical changes can af- coming due, when holds of Wakulla at Lake Ellen Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 3 in Crawfordville. The show will begin at 9 a.m., with a bar- fect the way seniors drive. are available, and overdue p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your loved one to be cared becue lunch at noon. The awards ceremony will be at 1 Many insurance programs notices. for. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost. The church is p.m. The annual Greased Pig Scramble will be held before offer discounts to those If you have been re- located at 4495 Crawfordville Highway. Call Pat Ashley for the awards. For more information, contact P. J. Piland at who take this class. ceiving my weekly email more information at (850) 984-5277. [email protected] or 509-3263. The class will be from newsletter, over the next • YOGA CLASSES with Tamara will be held at 10:30 a.m. • SOPCHOPPY OPRY will feature Wayne Martin and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a few weeks, your email ad- at the Senior Citizens Center. This is a gentle restorative his Country Gold Band at 7 p.m., along with special guest half hour break for lunch dress will be added to our class focusing on the breath to build fl exibility, restore bal- Billy Rader. Sopchoppy Opry is performed at the historic and will have a $12 fee for new system. ance with a mind/body approach. Sopchoppy High School Auditorium. Tickets are $15. Call AARP members and $14 Once we begin using all (850) 962-3711 for tickets and information. for non-members to cover the attributes of this new Tuesday, February 28 • SONGWRITERS RICK OTT AND MIMI HEARN material costs. automation system (which • ALANON meets at 54 Ochlockonee Street in Craw- will perform at Posh Java at 8 p.m. For reservations call Rregistration is required is at a third of the cost of fordville at noon. (850) 962-1010 or email [email protected]. Tickets by calling Ernie Conte at our current one) we think • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will meet at 6 p.m. at are $10. 926-4605. Seating is limited we will be able to provide the Station House, 3106 Shadeville Highway. Call (850) but this class will be of- even better service as we 544-0719 for more information. Sunday, February 26 fered in April, June, August will be connected to our • BOOK BUNCH meets in the children’s room at the • STONE AGE AND PRIMITIVE ARTS FESTIVAL will and October for those who patrons even more. public library at 10:30 a.m. be held at the Ochlockonee River State Park from 8 a.m. to miss it this time. • NAMI CONNECTION will meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 4 p.m. Admission to the festival is $4 per vehicle. For more www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 – Page 3B SENIOR CITIZEN NEWS When elderly drivers need AARP NEWS to limit or stop driving Tax tips for 50+ taxpayers By JESSICA EDMONDSON spouse) care expenses. burst like “Dad, you’re going will often listen to their doc- • If you pay all or some of your parents’ The to kill someone!” you’re tor before they will listen to The good news this year is that you’ve medical bills, you can deduct those as Savvy likely to trigger resistance. their own family. got a couple of extra days. Rather than health care expenses. fi ling your taxes by April 15, the IRS tax • If you contributed after-tax income to Senior Start by gently expressing If that doesn’t do it, ask that you’re worried about him to get a comprehensive fi ling deadline is Tuesday, April 17. your retirement account, a percentage of By Jim Miller his safety. driving evaluation done But that’s not the only change. Before your annual distribution may be tax-free. For tips on how to talk to by a driver rehabilitation fi ling your taxes, AARP has a few tips that • If your stay at an assisted living facil- Dear Savvy Senior, your dad about this touchy specialist – this can cost older taxpayers may be able to use to cut ity or nursing home is related to medical I’m worried about my topic, the Hartford Financial several hundred dollars. A taxes and to gain a bigger refund. care, you may be able to deduct the cost. father’s driving. At age Services Group and MIT driving evaluation will test • If you bought hearing aids and batter- 84, his driving skills have AgeLab offers some guides your dad’s cognition, vision Tax tips for older taxpayers: ies, artifi cial teeth and prescription drugs, diminished signifi cantly, titled “Family Conversa- and motor skills, as well as • If you turned 65 before Jan. 1, 2012, you may be able to deduct some of the but I know he’s bound and tions with Older Drivers” his on-road driving abilities. you’re eligible to take a higher than nor- medical expenses. determined to keep going and “Family Conversations To locate a specialist in your mal standard deduction: Single $7,250; • If you made certain energy-effi cient as long as he’s alive. What about Alzheimer’s Disease, area, contact the Association married $13,900; head of household $9,950; improvements to your home, you may get tips can you recommend Dementia & Driving” that of Driver Rehabilitation qualifying widow/widower $12,750. a tax credit for expenses such as installing that can help me help my can help, along with a on- Specialists (driver-ed.org, • If your adjusted gross income, un- a new roof or new windows or exterior dad stop driving? line seminar called “We 866-672-9466) or the Ameri- taxed interest and half your Social Secu- doors. Nervous Daughter Need to Talk” that was can Occupational Therapy rity benefi t add up to less than $25,000 Some of these tips come with restric- Dear Nervous, produced by AARP. To ac- Association (aota.org/older- ($32,000 if married and fi ling jointly or tions that may apply to you, so consult For many families, telling cess these free resources, driver). qualifying widow), you’ll pay no taxes on with a tax adviser or visit www.aarp.org/ an elderly parent it’s time visit safedrivingforalifetime. If he still refuses to move your Social Security income. money/taxes/ for more information. to give up the car keys is a com. to the passenger seat, call • If you’re in a tax bracket of 15 per- Also, check out AARP Foundation very sensitive and diffi cult Like many elderly se- your local Department of cent or lower, you’ll pay no federal taxes Tax-Aide, a free program that offers tax topic. While there’s no one niors, your dad may not Motor Vehicles to see if they on long-term capital gains you racked up services to low income and senior tax- simple way to handle this even realize his driving can help. Or call in an at- during the year. payers, to make sure that you are taking issue, here are a number of skills have slipped. If this torney to discuss with your • If you work while paying a home advantage of every deduction and credit tips and resources you can is the case, consider signing dad the potential fi nancial health aide to take care of your spouse available to you. try to help ease your dad him up for an older driver and legal consequences of or dependent, you may be able to claim away from driving. refresher course through a crash or injury. If all else a credit of up to $3,000 in dependent (or Take a Ride. To get a AARP (aarp.org/drive, 888- fails, you may just have to clear picture of your dad’s 227-7669), your local AAA or take away his keys. driving abilities, the first a driving school. Arrange Transporta- thing you need to do is take By becoming aware of his tion. Once your dad stops Search is on for outstanding a ride with him watching for driving limitations, your dad driving he’s going to need problem areas. For example: may be able to make some other ways to get around, Does he drive too slow or simple adjustments – like so help him create a list of senior volunteers too fast? Does he tailgate or driving only in daylight or names and phone numbers Special to The News drift between lanes? Does on familiar routes – that of family, friends and local a national winner during niorService.com website. he have difficulty seeing, can help keep him safe and transportation services that Older Americans Month In addition, $5,000 will be The Home Instead Se- backing up or changing driving longer. Or, he may he can call on. in May. donated to the national nior Care offi ce serving lanes? 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These, too, you have several options. tions to Savvy Senior, P.O. 15. Nomination forms also fi ve) started volunteering to their local communi- are red fl ags. One possible solution is to Box 5443, Norman OK can be requested at ck- when they reached the ties. Start Talking. After your suggest a visit to his doctor 73070, or visit SavvySenior. oehler@homeinsteadinc. traditional age of retire- The program includes assessment, you need to who can give him a medi- org. Jim Miller is a contribu- com. ment – 65 or older. a search for the most out- have a talk with your dad cal evaluation, and if war- tor to the NBC Today show State Senior Hero win- For more information standing senior volunteer about your concerns, but ranted, “prescribe” that he and author of “The Savvy ners will receive plaques, about the Salute to Senior in each state and culmi- don’t sound alarmed. If you stops driving. Older people Senior” book. and their stories will be program or Home Instead, begin with a dramatic out- nates with the selection of posted on the SalutetoSe- call (850) 297-1897. and boosting the risk for ing your medications and tant as your physical and dementia. Chronic obesity asking questions about side spiritual health and can re- R.H. Carter: Successful aging in middle age may increase effects. duce the incidence of health Continued from Page 1B steps into your daily life, tacts. Loneliness is deadly the risk of dementia in late • Watch your diet. Eat a problems. people over 65 ( and under for older people. A network life. balanced diet and take an • Enjoy your life. Humor Age 65 is often consid- 65) can help protect their of friends will stimulate the • Limit alcohol. Alco- all-purpose vitamin. Cal- and joy will lift your spirit, ered a turning point. And so bodies and brains as they brain and the soul. hol damages the heart, cium supplementation is strengthen your body and it is as well for Alzheimer’s age: • Quit smoking. Many liver, muscles and nerves, important to maintain bone feed your soul. disease: with age the great- • Develop a healthy at- older people have the at- and excess drinking can strength. • Prepare in advance. est risk factor for the brain titude. You’re never too old titude, “It doesn’t make lead to falls and injuries. • Find a doctor you trust. You don’t have to wait until disorder, the number of to start taking care of your any difference, the harm Limit consumption to one Look for a primary care doc- your 65th birthday to start people with the disease physical and mental health. is done.” People can feel ounce per day. People with tor who understands health on the road to successful doubles every five years Doing so can make the dif- better and avoid smoking- Alzheimer’s disease should problems in older persons, aging. Implement a heart- beyond age 65. ference between another related health problems not drink any alcohol. since medication doses, healthy and brain-healthy However, this milestone good decade or a decade of by quitting cigarettes at • Understand your medi- medical management strat- regimen at any age. Discuss can also be looked at posi- disability. any age. cations. Frequently, doctors egies and treatment phi- strategies with your primary tively as a time to really • Exercise regularly. Stud- • Stay trim. 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A: Stick with me, kid, and we’ll go places. go we’ll and kid, me, with Stick A: COLORING PICTURE This page sponsored in part by: www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 – Page 5B Mobile Homes Rent: Houses Commercial Good Things Pets Apartments Lien Notices Lien Notices Lien Notices to Eat For Sale Unfurnished Real Estate Farm fresh vegetables Mobile Home CRAWFORDVILLE 5131-0223 Peas blanched and Convenient Location frozen, okra chopped for Sale March 10, 2012 sale-Callaway Auto & Truck Repair Stop Scratching 3BR, 2BA, on Large Lot Choice corner lot at PUBLIC NOTICE and frozen, green boil- 2 BR 2 BA SW. 938 sq. ft. & Gnawing. Fully furnished. 100X176 Screened back porch, juncture of ing peanuts. We also washer/dryer. Carport, Crawfordville High- NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE custom-process cows, lot. Panacea. $50,000. 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Mobile Home for Rent large -porch, covered White, longed haired, Servant Discount February 23, 2012 6 months old LARGE DECK, SHED parking, short walk to Wakulla River, Off MLK and Wakulla Ashley Feed ROOMY—QUIET 850-926-1134 Gardens NEIGHBORHOOD community park, WOODVILLE & Hardware boat- ramp, dock. Misc. Notices Misc. Notices Misc. Notices REWARD (850) 926-3633 NO PETS—FIRM RETAIL (850) 421-7703 $525./month, $800/mo. Remember to www. $500./security. Duplexes 850-926-6289. SPACE AVAILABLE happyjackinc.com 850-926-6212. Fitness Studio- always check the For Rent 1000/sf, wall to wall 5102-0223 Wakulla County Real Estate mat &mirrors PUBLIC NOTICE Retail- 1250/sf NOTICE OF VIOLATION/ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT AND ORDER Animal Shelter. Apartments CRAWFORDVILLE For Sale NWFWMD VS JERRY LAMAR HIERS Clean Large storefront w/ back 850-926-0902. Furnished storage 9 Oak Street, Mobile Homes 2 Bdrm 2 BA Notice is hereby given to Mr. Jerry Hiers by the Northwest Florida Water Manage- $675. per mo House for Sale Divided office ment District of the following violation of rules and regulations promulgated under Crawfordville. For Rent SHELL Point Call Linda 2 BR, 1 BA Up, space- 1074sf Chapter 373, Florida Statues, Chapter 40A-3 and Chapter 62-531. Mr. Hiers is not a li- Large loft style apart- 850 926-0283 1 BR, 1 BA Down. Lewiswood Center censed water well contractor in the state of Florida, but constructed water wells at ment, with separate 100X200 fenced lot. 850-421-5039 59 Starling Trace, 10 Cardinal Court, and 14 Nuthatch Trail, Crawfordville. Engaging Garage/ office, full kitchen, Panacea. $90,000. in the business of water well contracting without an active water well contractor li- Yard Sales CRAWFORDVILLE washer, dryer, pets ok 850-984-0182. cense is a violation of Subsection 373.323 and Paragraph 373.33(4)(d) Florida Statues M/H for rent, $650 month, Commercial (F.S.) and Rule 40A-3.037(2), Florida Administrative Code. 3BR/1BA. first, last, security CRAWFORDVILLE $450/mo. includes Real Estate The District orders that within thirty (30) days of this public notification, Mr. Jerry Lamar Fri Sat Sun 8-3 water, garbage, (850) 273-2633 Lots For Sale Hiers will cease and desist from any activities that require a well water contractor li- furniture kids items, lawn-care. Quiet cense and pay to the District an administrative fine of fifteen thousand dollars antiques, household neighborhood. Best Business Heating/AC ($15,000.00). If a written request for hearing (Chapter 120, F.S.) is not made within Mens clothing, fishing, No pets. Rental Call after 6pm Opportunity!!! 2-Acre Lots For Sale 30 days after this four-week noticing period is complete, then this order shall be final. tools 850-926-3280 Houses 2400sqft building 118 Appaloosa RD. near new Shadeville February 2,9,16 and 23, 2012 w/highway frontage School, corner of LIGHT BRIGHT CLEAN on 319, next to the Steel Court and KEITH KEY 2 br. 1 ba in Oyster Bay Library. Clean, Spring Creek HEATING & AIR freshly painted, Foreclosure Sale/ Foreclosure Sale/ Foreclosure Sale/ Private dock, great Hwy.(city water). Commercial, residen- Action Notices Wakulla Sonya view, furnished or large parking. Owner financing call tial and mobile homes. Action Notices Action Notices unfurnished call Ready to move in! 850-556-1178 or Repair, sales, service, Hall 850- 524-1026 850-926-2480 850-556-3765 installation. All makes Realty Lic. Real Estate and models. 5132-0223 Broker Lic. #RA0062516 Vs. Merkison, Jimmy R. 65-2011-CA-000331 Notice of Action “Specializing in Wakulla Co.” 926-3546 PUBLIC NOTICE Fictitious IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WAKULLA Fictitious Fictitious COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION 850926–5084 Name Notices Name Notices Name Notices CASE NO.: 65-2011-CA-000331 DIVISION RENTALS: 5137-0223 engage in business under ida Department of State, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, PUBLIC NOTICE the fictitious name Tallahassee, Florida. Plaintiff, 4Br 2Ba House Fictitious Name of,Wakulla Springs Dated at Crawfordville, Landclearing/ vs. Notice Under Fictitious Alliance located at Florida, this 27th day of Bushhogging JIMMY R. MERKISON, et al, $950mo + Sec. Dep. Name Law, Pursuant to 137 Royster Drive, Craw- February 2012. Defendant(s) Section 865.09, Florida fordville, FL 32327, in the /s/Ron Piasecki NOTICE OF ACTION Statutes. NOTICE IS County of Wakulla, in- Published one time in The 3Br 2Ba DWMH HEREBY GIVEN that the tends to register the said Wakulla News on BACK FORTY TRACTOR TO: KASEY MERKISON undersigned, desiring to name with the Division of February 23, 2012 SERVICE Bushhogging, Last Known Address: 311 Trice Lane Crawfordville, FL 32327 Corporations of the Flor- $800mo + Sec. Dep. Boxblading Current Address: Unknown Driveway ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST 3Br 2Ba House Meeting Meeting Meeting Larry Carter THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD Notices Notices Notices Owner/Operator OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, $750mo + Sec. Dep. 850-925-7931 or HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS 850-694-7041 Last Known Address: Unknown 5133-0223 Apalachee Bay Marine Shell Point Rd. Lunch to Current Address: Unknown PUBLIC NOTICE Safety Support Group, follow. Bob Morgan, Sec- Licensed & Insured 3Br 2Ba DWMH MEETING NOTICE Inc., will be held on retary 850-926-8074. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property A special meeting of the March 24, 2012, from February 23,2012 $650mo + Sec. Dep. 12:30 - 2:00 PM at 1557 in Wakulla County, Florida: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NO. 73 OF THE HARTSFIELD SURVEY OF 2Br 1Ba House LANDS IN WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RUN THENCE NORTH 72 DEGREES 51 MIN- Services UTES 17 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 73 A DISTANCE OF $700mo + Sec. Dep. 33.00 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY OF A 66 FOOT COUNTY ROAD, ONLINE ONLY RUN THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 308.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM SAID 2Br 2Ba House POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET, $700mo + Sec. Dep. Harold Burse THENCE LEAVING SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY RUN NORTH 72 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 217.80 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 16 DEGREES 41 MINUTES Bidding Ends March 6th at 3 pm EST/2 pm CST Stump 14 SECONDS EAST 100.00 FEET, RUN THENCE SOUTH 72DEGREES 51 MINUTES 17 SEC- 2-2Br 2Ba SWMH Grinding ONDS WEST 217.80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. $650mo + Sec. Dep. 63± Bank Foreclosed Properties in North FL A/K/A 311 TRICE LN, CRAWFORDVILLE, FL 32327 Many Selling Absolute! 926-7291 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written de- fenses within 30 days after the first publication, if any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiff’s at- 2Br 1Ba Duplex 2 Res. Lots, Camelot Subdivision, Crawfordville, FL torney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623, and file the original with Res. Lot, Burnt Pine Loop, St. Marks, FL this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney, or immediately thereafter; oth- $615mo + Sec. 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[email protected] “pray like it’s up to God, Work like it’s up to you” 926-3065 850-766-7655 s LICENSED AND INSURED 2 MILES SOUTH OF THE COURTHOUSE 508-5177 Page 6B – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Foreclosure Sale/ Foreclosure Sale/ Foreclosure Sale/ Notices to Creditors/ Notices to Creditors/ Notices to Creditors/ Notices to Creditors/ Notices to Creditors/ Notices to Creditors/ Action Notices Action Notices Action Notices Administration Administration Administration Administration Administration Administration Clerk of the Circuit Court death was February 4, 2011, is pending in the Circuit Court for Wakulla County, Flor- All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands (SEAL) ida, Probate Division under probate file #12-12-CP, the address of which is Court- against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three By: /s/ Desiree D Willis, Deputy Clerk house Square, 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. The names months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s at- this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- **See the Americans with Disabilities Act torney are set forth below. TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS If you are a person with a disability who needs assistance in order to participate in a All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands NOTICE ON THEM. program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the ADA Coordi- against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is requires to be served All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands nator, not later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding at the Office of the must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE Wakulla County Clerk of Court, 3056 Crawfordville, FL 32327; Telephone THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE SERVICE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. (850)926-0905; 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); 1-800-955-8770(Voice), via Florida Relay Service. OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. To file response please contact Wakulla County Clerk of Court, 3056 Crawfordville All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327, Tel: (850)926-0905; Fax: (850)926-0901. against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF- YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF THE DEATH IS BARRED. TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The date of the first Publication of this notice is February 16, 2012. February 23 and March 1, 2012 GC-11-84561 5132-0223 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF Personal Representative THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. /s/ Patricia Athanson NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) 9821 Nicklans Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34655 YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Attorney for the Personal Representative 5127-0223 The date of the first publication of this notice is February 23, 2012. Allen, Kopet & Associates, PLLC. Vs. Mccallister, Norman W., 65-2010-CA-000412 Notice of Sale Personal Representative /s/ Jennifer Haley Gleason, Esquire, Florida Bar No.087653, Post Office Box 14269, PUBLIC NOTICE /s/ Nancy G. Linton Tallahassee, FL 32317 Telephone (850)385-5612 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA 6081 Pisgah Church Road COUNTY, FLORIDA Tallahassee, Florida 32309 February 16 & 23, 2012 5128-0223 CASE NO.: 65-2010-CA-000412 Attorney for Personal Representative /s/ by T. Buckingham Bird, Esq. P.O. Box 247, Monticello, Florida 32345 (850)997-3503 AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC.. Plaintiff, February 23 & March 1, 2012 5134-0301 5125-0223 vs. Estate of Mary Martha Rodgers, 11-15-PR, Notice to Creditors NORMAN W. MCCALLISTER; SHERRY MCCALLISTER;: UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WAKULLA TENANT 2; and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under or against the above COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.:11-15-PR named Defendant(s), who (is/are) not known to be dead or alive, whether said un- 5129-0223 PUBLIC NOTICE known parties claim as heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, Estate of Mardella Reichard Lort, CASE NO:12-5-CP, Notice to Creditors spouses, or other claimants; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WAKULLA COUNTY COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY MARTHA RODGERS, Defendants. PUBLIC NOTICE Deceased. NOTICE OF SALE CASE NO: 12-5-CP NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE DIVISION The administration of the estate of Mary Martha Rodgers for Wakulla County, Flor- Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated IN RE: ida, Probate Division; the address of which is Wakulla County Courthouse, Craw- January 25, 2012, in this cause, I will sell the property situated in WAKULLA County, ESTATE OF MARDELLA REICHARD LORT fordville, Florida 32327. The name and address of the personal representative and Florida, described as: Deceased the personal representative’s attorney is set forth below. NOTICE TO CREDITORS LOTS NUMBERED ONE, TWO, THREE, SIX, SEVEN AND EIGHT (1,2,3,6,7 AND 8), BLOCK “M” The ancillary administration of the Estate of Mardella Reichard Lort, deceased, All creditors of the decedent and other persons, having claims or demands IN THE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS PANACEA PARK, IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, whose date of death was 16 April 2012, is pending in the Circuit Court for Wakulla against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice has been served, must file RANGE 2 WEST, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT PAGE 191 OF DEED BOOK 14, OF County, Florida, Probate Division; Case Number 12-5-CP, the address of which is 3056 their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville, FL 32327. The names and addresses of the ancil- FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A 2002 GENERAL DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME HAVING VIN#GMHGA4190128156A, TITLE lary personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. #89938793 AND VIN #GMHGA4190128156B, TITLE #89939033. below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands a/k/a 107 CHEHAW STREET, PANACEA, FL 32346 against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served against the decedent’s estate must file their claim with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE AFTER THE DATE OF THIS FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE at public sale on March 1, 2012, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE Wakulla County Courthouse located at 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.0702 OF WAKULLA County, Florida 32327, in accordance with section 45.031, Florida Statues, All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. using the following method: against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) At the Wakulla County Courthouse located at 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Craw- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. fordville, FL 32327, in the Front Lobby, beginning at eleven o’clock a.m. (11:00 a.m.), THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. on the prescribed date. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO The date of the first publication of this notice is February 16, 2012 (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Personal Representative Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS: FEBRUARY 16, 2012 /s/ Sharon Theofane property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within 60 days 2392 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy. after the sale. Ancillary Personal Representative Crawfordville, Florida 32327 James R/ Brewster Attorney for Personal Representative Dated at Crawfordville, Florida, this 1st day of February, 2012. 547 N Monroe Street /s/ Sherry D. Walker Attorney at Law, Florida Bar No. 0608461, 8133 Mahan Drive, Tal- Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of the Circuit Court Tallahassee, FL 32301 lahassee, Florida 32309 (850)386-5656 fax (850)386-5136(fax) (SEAL) Attorney for Personal Representative By: /s/ Desiree D Willis, Deputy Clerk James R. Brewster, Esquire Florida Bar No.; 440787 Suite 203, The Walker Building February 16 & 23, 2012 5125-0223 547 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Telephone :(850)561-1037 IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, February 16 & 23, 2012 TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT LETHA WELLS, (850) Self Storage Self Storage Self Storage 926-0905 EXT 222, WITHIN TWO WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE. IF YOU ARE HEARING OR VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL 1-800-955-8771. Notices Notices Notices February 16 & 23, 2012. 5128-0223 5126-0223 Estate of Newberry, Jr. William Robert, Case No.12-3-CP, Notice to Creditors 03/01 Sale-Stow Away Center-Crawfordville Notices to Creditors/ Notices to Creditors/ PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Notices to Creditors/ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WAKULLA NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Administration Administration Administration COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Notice is hereby given pursuant to “Florida Self Storage Facility Act Florida Statues”, CASE NO.12-3-CP Chapter 83, part IV that the Stow Away Center will hold a sale by sealed bid on IN RE: THE ESTATE OF Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 11:00 am at the junction of Highway 98 and Spring Creek 5134-0301 William Robert Newberry, Jr., Hwy for the contents of a Self Storage Unit containing household items of: Linton, John S.,12-12-CP, Notice to Creditors Deceased. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Mickey Somerset IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION The administration of the estate of William Robert newberry, Jr., deceased, File FILE NO:12-12-CP Number 12-3-CP, is pending in the Circuit Court, for Wakulla County, Florida, Probate Before the sale date of March 1, 2012, the owners my redeem their property by pay- IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN S. LINTON, Division, the address of which is 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, Florida ment of the outstanding balance and costs by paying in person at the Stow Away DECEASED 32327. The name and address of the Personal Representatives’ attorney are set forth Center, 2669 Spring Creek Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327 NOTICE TO CREDITORS below. The administration of the estate of JOHN S. 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You’ve successfully registered your exactly your street address thewakullanews.com user account. If you have any as shown on your paper 5 problems, please call (877) 401-6408. 877-676-1403 and click “Continue”. www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 – Page 7B WEEKLY ROUNDUP – (Recap and analysis of the week in state government) Too few private ayes on prisons; Polytechnic pyrotechnics By MICHAEL PELTIER books,” said another supporter, But if you think the question high drama, Alexander backed million a year in tax revenues for and DAVID ROYSE Sen. Mike Bennett. was sent to the hole for a year off, expressing confi dence that his state and local governments. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA But a coalition of Republicans – think again. point had been made and the $25 The House voted unanimously joined Democrats in opposing it. Gov. Scott jumped into the million hold was lifted. to hold a “sales tax holiday” from TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 17 – .Leg- The vote came on Tuesday and matter later in the week, saying Aug. 3 through Aug. 5 that would islative efforts to privatize a third the 21-19 count against privatizing Thursday that he was disap- REDISTRICTING HEADS TO allow shoppers to avoid paying of Florida prisons fell by the ended up being a little less dra- pointed the Senate didn’t pass the COURT sales taxes on items such as wayside this week in the Senate matic than predicted only because bill, and plans to look into what clothing, shoes and bags that cost only to receive a reprieve by Gov. it wasn’t a tie. Opponents had opportunities he has for pushing On Friday, briefs were turned $75 or less and schools supplies Rick Scott in an ongoing battle said the day before they’d lined the issue forward on his own. into the Supreme Court saying valued at less than $15. pitting unions, prison guards, up the 20 votes needed to kill The Department of Correc- why the Legislature’s new redis- spending skeptics and civil rights the measure. They got one more tions, which answers to Scott, tricting plans either are or aren’t A LEANER DEPARTMENT OF groups against Senate leadership, than they needed when the lone does have contracting authority, constitutional. HEALTH less-government advocates and Democrat they hadn’t counted and that was always something The brief fi ling deadline came for-profi t prisons. on, Sen. Gary Siplin, joined the backers of the privatization idea less than a day after Scott signed A Senate committee this week Meanwhile, Scott signed into rest of his party in opposing the noted – that the whole legislative the Legislature’s plan to redraw approved a wide-ranging plan that law new congressional district measure. exercise might be moot anyway. the state’s congressional dis- would scale back the role of the maps, which will be contested The GOP coalition was made It’s worth remembering that tricts. Florida Department of Health, in court, just as lawmakers sent up of some members who have the Legislature tried to privatize That measure also is being close the state’s tuberculosis briefs to the state Supreme Court lots of corrections officers in prisons in the same 18 counties challenged by the Florida Demo- hospital and block mandatory to argue that the legislative maps their districts – even those who a year ago and did so, in the cratic Party in court, and a coali- septic-tank inspections. they passed earlier this month are wouldn’t see their prisons priva- budget, but the courts threw out tion of voting-rights groups said The 106-page plan, however, constitutional. tized hated the idea. their work. Lawmakers bristled they’ll likely follow suit. stops short of a House bill that And as Senate leaders got That brought Sens. Charlie that someone would question The groups intend to challenge calls for transferring public health down to the serious work of Dean, Steve Oelrich and Greg their authority to do it. Now, the the maps under the anti-gerry- responsibilities – and thousands crafting their $70.8 billion budget Evers into the no camp. Some, Legislature says the prisons can’t mandering Fair Districts amend- of jobs – from the department to package, a simmering feud be- including Dean and Oelrich, both be privatized and the governor ments, approved by voters in the counties. Both bills are part of a tween a powerful Lake Wales Re- former sheriffs, said privatizing may over-ride them anyway. 2010 elections. Those standards three-year effort by lawmakers to publican lawmaker and University core public safety functions just How’s that for separation of pow- require lawmakers to draw the more narrowly focus the Depart- of South Florida offi cials boiled wasn’t a good idea – add Sen. ers irony? maps without regard for how ment of Health. over, as Senate Budget Committee Dennis Jones to that group. Besides Haridopolos, one of they might impact incumbents or Chairman JD Alexander continued But the opposition was led by the other senators who took a political parties. IMMUNITY OR EVASION his quest to create a new public Sens. Mike Fasano, Paula Dockery, hit on the failure of the prison Arguments over the once-a- university in his own backyard. and Jack Latvala, all of whom said bill was the one guy who has decade redrawing of House and The House Judiciary Commit- All the while, committees they didn’t really trust that the something to hold over the rest Senate maps will be held on a tee approved a measure Thursday scrambled to move bills to the scheme was a particularly good of the Senate – line items. day that only comes around every giving lawmakers complete im- floor in the face of upcoming deal for taxpayers. Fasano and The biggest backer of the fourth year. The Florida Supreme munity from civil cases dealing deadlines. After next week, most Dockery, in particular, said they privatization plan was Sen. JD Court announced it would hold with their legislative duties. The action will take place on the just didn’t buy the numbers put Alexander, R-Lake Wales, who arguments Feb. 29. approval came over complaints chamber fl oors. forth by the Department of Cor- was in a perfect position to know that the bill was an attempt to rections in terms of how much just how much that $16.5 million TAX EXEMPTIONS: FROM undermine legal challenges to NOT ENOUGH PRIVATE AYES would likely be saved. Meanwhile, might buy because he’s chairman CORPORATE TO BACK TO the Legislature’s redistricting TO PRIVATIZE a lot of hard-working corrections of the Budget Committee. SCHOOL proposals. offi cers would likely lose their Republicans painted the mea- In a Legislature so overwhelm- jobs, or be forced to move, they POLYTECHNIC The House was busy this week, sure (HB 7123) as a response to a ingly dominated by one party, in said. PYROTECHNICS passing a series of tax breaks, free- series of efforts to subpoena law- Florida’s case Republicans, dra- Fasano, Dockery and Latvala ing thousands of businesses from makers in civil cases challenging matic close votes are pretty rare, have from time-to-time been at But Alexander had another corporate-income taxes and put- legislative actions. But Democrats and you take them where you can odds with their own party, but issue grating on him this week. ting extra money in the pockets see the bill as an attempt to keep get them. The Senate has seen rarely does leadership lose a vote In an ongoing battle with USF, of back-to-school shoppers. lawmakers from having to testify a few coalition votes that have on one of its priorities. a proposal to withhold $25 mil- House members went along as redistricting cases begin to brought some drama into the Haridopolos had said for a lion from the Tampa-based uni- with the governor’s proposal to wind their way through the court process, on SunRail, for example, couple of weeks that it would versity ended Wednesday in a increase the corporate-income system. but there aren’t many. be extremely close, and even dispute over independence for tax exemption from $25,000 to So this week when Senate Pres- acknowledged his side might the school’s Lakeland campus, $50,000, passing it as part of a STORY OF THE WEEK: Despite ident Mike Haridopolos brought not win on the vote. He got ku- resolving for now the latest turn broader economic-development an all-out press by Senate leader- a bill (SB 2038) to the fl oor for a dos from some in the Senate for in a months-long feud over the bill. ship, a plan to privatize a third showdown vote on whether to daring to bring it up for a vote creation of Florida Polytechnic Some Democrats continued to of Florida’s prisons went down privatize most of the prisons in anyway. Haridopolos has often University. criticize the income-tax proposal, to defeat. Its last hope? Gov. Rick the Southern third of the state, talked – and frequently said this Alexander had initially tried contending that it would primar- Scott, who said he might do it the Capitol was more tense than week – that it’s just not his style to to force USF to turn over all its ily help large corporations and do anyway. X-wing just before a riot. control the agenda, that he wasn’t property at its Lakeland campus to little for small businesses. Backers of the bill said it was twisting any arms. the Polytechnic before releasing The House voted 92-22 to ap- QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “USF plain and simple – the state needs But much of the talk around $25 million to USF. He wasn’t coy, prove the economic-development should not and will not be singled every dollar it can fi nd – Sen. Don the Capitol was not about how didn’t try to deny he was doing package, which also includes new out for cuts in their budget. Good Gaetz said during debate that noble Haridopolos was for allow- it – he said he didn’t have any or expanded tax breaks related news is that we have a bicameral Florida is “stacking pennies” to ing senators to vote their beliefs faith that USF would go forward to agricultural packing houses, Legislature.” Rep. Will Weather- balance the budget. The $16.5 publicly, even in voting against with the move, even though the aircraft repairs and industrial ma- ford, R-Wesley Chapel, in a tweet, million annual minimum savings him, but why he couldn’t get them Board of Governors approved it chinery and equipment. A House about the push in the Senate to required in the contract to run the to agree with him and pass one last year. analysis said the package eventu- withhold money from the Tampa prisons would “buy a lot of text- of his top priorities. But following several days of ally would eliminate about $121 university. Brought to you by… Scenic Hwy 98 • High Speed Internet Medart • Complimentary Hot Breakfast 850 926-3737 Brain Teaser • Meeting Rooms 3292 Coastal Hwy. www.WakullaInnHotel.com ACROSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. J. Fred Muggs was 14 15 16 1 23 one 6. Henry VIII's house 17 18 19 11. Sine __ non 345 6714. Book after Daniel 20 21 22 15. In flames 84316. City area, informally 23 24 25 17. 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Genesis figure direction comedian Arnold 10. Patronize U-Haul, e.g. Page 8B – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, February 23, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Participating in a bone density scan at the senior center. R.H. Carter with Volunteer of the Year Virginia Davis. A bear hide at the program on bears. Seniors celebrate Chinese New Year, arrange fl owers, and more Continued from Page 1B mission presented a great could see up close exactly anyone has any CD+G music the center. This trail is have her. educational program called, what our Florida black bears that is no longer being used, maintained by the sheriff’s Come and join us for our Early in the month, lo- “The Bear Experience.” An look like. we would appreciate the department and we sure many activities held daily, cal artist Gretchen Hobby interesting fi lm was shown Our karaoke sing-along donation and put them to appreciate that. Monday through Friday at taught an advanced collage with suggestions on how with Lisa Godza was a big good use. The Senior Center Vol- the Wakulla County Senior class. Seniors collected fa- to keep these bears from hit with the seniors. The Iris Local Green Guide Kent unteer of the Year has been Center. If you would like to vorite pictures, fabrics and bothering our garbage cans, Garden Club had donated Mayer has agreed to donate awarded to Virginia Davis, join us for lunch, we ask maps to go along with their pet feeders and bird feed- a karaoke machine several walking sticks for the se- who has been volunteering that you call by 9:30 a.m. favorite theme. ers. A bear hide was on months ago and Lisa volun- niors to use when utilizing at the center for many years on the day you plan to be The Florida Wildlife Com- display so that the seniors teered to lead the show. If the walking trail behind and we are so blessed to here. 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