In The The Wakulla Huddle A weekly look at college football in the Sunshine State See Page 1B See Page 9A news Coastal Cleanup is Sept. 17 Published Weekly, Our 116th Year, 36th Issue Thursday, September 8, 2011 Two Sections Read Daily Serving Wakulla County For More Than A Century 75 Cents County reduces utility tax
By JENNIFER JENSEN the Communications Services Tax enue neutral. Commissioners Alan revenues will be coming in higher would take that portion because [email protected] to 5.22 percent, implement a solid Brock, Randy Merritt and Lynn Artz for this year and anticipate an extra there are two elections next year. waste assessment of $196 and is were not as keen on that idea. A $250,000. The commission agreed Merritt said the county’s pro- After initially deciding to levy also looking at increasing the fi re compromise was hatched and the to include that in the budget, posed budget is at 2005-06 operat- the Public Services Tax at the MSBU to $75 per household. commission decided to impose a which would mean $96,259 would ing levels, meaning it had reduced maximum amount of 10 percent, Stewart brought up the idea 7-percent tax with an exemption still need to be cut. its budget to pre-Pingree. He added the County Commission rescinded at the August meeting to lower included. Artz said if jail bed revenues that the county is dealing with that action and decided to lower the tax after the board voted four “I think this is the best com- end up not being over what was a decrease in revenues, trying to it to 7 percent, with a 500 kilowatt to one, with Commissioner Jerry promise we can hope for,” Stewart projected then the sheriff’s offi ce increase its reserves and not pull exemption included. Moore opposing, to levy the full 10 said, although he added he wasn’t should be held accountable and money from other funds to support “I can’t do this to people,” said percent at the June 21 meeting. entirely happy about it. make up for the defi cit. the general fund. County Commissioner Mike Stew- Stewart originally wanted the Lowering the PST would mean The $96,259 would be spread “The can got kicked down the art. “This is another new tax.” PST to be lowered to 5 percent the budget would decrease by out across all constitutional of- road and it’s in our laps now,” For the next fi scal year, the com- and also lower the millage rate by $346,259. However, the sheriff’s fi ces, except for the supervisor of Merritt said. mission has decided to increase the same amount to make it rev- offi ce has projected that jail bed elections. The commission said it Continued on Page 3A
Promise Land War Eagles defeat Mosley plans to open in season opener, 31-14 a thrift store
PHOTO BY HERB DONALDSON/Special to The News A founding member of The Promise Land Ministries Lighthouse, Billie Davis, along with Pastor Glenn Hamel, are in the process of opening a thrift store in Crawfordville. The store will open on Oct. 1.
By HERB DONALDSON Land was developed and Special to The News a mobile home was moved onto the acquired property. Many in the Wakulla The ministry, the facilities, County area know, or have along with the land area PHOTO BY KEN FIELDS/Special to The News heard of, The Promise Land itself, have been carefully Wakulla’s Willie Thomas breaks free during the game against Mosley High School on Sept. 1. Ministries Lighthouse. The cultivated ever since. In fellowship hall is located 2010 they served close to at 20 Church Road, not far 18,000 meals to hungry from Shell Point. On Oct. 1, individuals and helped to By WILLIAM SNOWDEN is a punishing runner, had 14 car- had a catch that was an 80-yard run Promise Land will launch support almost 4,000 fami- [email protected] ries and gained nearly 120 yards in for a touchdown. its latest outreach endeavor: lies in their time of need. the game. Deonte Hutchinson scored on a a thrift store in the heart of A great deal of prayer The War Eagles kicked off their “We got off to kind of a sluggish fi ve-yard run. Crawfordville. and community support season with a big win on the road start in the fi rst half,” Head Coach In the third quarter, Thomas The original efforts of have gone into getting against Mosley High School, 31-14, Scott Klees said. A fumbled punt busted off a long run and the War the ministry – which de- the new thrift store (3299 on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Tommy Oli- return gave the Dolphins good Eagles scored to go up 19-7. They fi nes itself as non-denomi- Crawfordville Highway) ver Stadium in Panama City. fi eld position and they were able went for a two-point conversion but national – began in 1991 location in position for Marshane Godbolt had three to score. it was caught out-of-bounds. when the Spring Creek the grand opening, and it touchdowns in the game. He was The War Eagles did lead at the Later in the quarter, the War Community Church real- seems the efforts of the few able to fi nd creases in the Dolphin end of the half, 13-7. Eagles got a fi eld goal to go up ized the growing need for a are quickly bearing fruit. defense and then outrun them to Godbolt had four rushes for 65 22-7. homeless shelter to be built the goal line. yards, and two rushing touchdowns in Wakulla County. Continued on Page 2A Running back Will Thomas, who -- including one 60-yard run. He also Continued on Page 12A
Inside Jackie Fulford is Wakulla’s new circuit judge
This Week By WILLIAM SNOWDEN When she was fi rst appointed [email protected] to the bench, two years ago in July, Public Notices ...... Page 3A she was given a post over civil cases Circuit Judge Jackie Fulford isn’t in Leon County. There was such a Comment & Opinion ....Page 4A new to Wakulla County. backlog of cases, Fulford said, and Church...... Page 5A She was chief prosecutor in the moving things forward hampered School...... Page 6A county for several years. by trying to set hearings in which With the retirement of Circuit attorneys often had scheduling Outdoors ...... Page 7A Judge N. Sanders Sauls at the end of confl icts. Sports ...... Page 8A August, Chief Judge Charles Francis She decided to offer early morn- In The Huddle ...... Page 9A gave Judge Fulford the assignment ing hearings, noting that it was less to cover Wakulla County. likely for a scheduling confl ict at Water Ways...... Page 10A Sauls had been assigned Wakulla 7:30 a.m. Sheriff’s Report ...... Page 11A for the last 13 years and stepped She quickly cleared the backlog Green Scene ...... Page 1B down after reaching the mandatory and got her cases better managed. retirement age of 70. Fulford also reasoned that it’s Week in Wakulla ...... Page 2B Fulford is already making some important for the public to have Classifi eds ...... Page 7B changes – including allowing mem- access to the courts. Since Leon Legal Notices ...... Page 8B bers of the jury to submit questions County is home to the state capitol, during trials, something that has there are frequently constitutional been done for the past year or so challenge cases that take a priority in Leon County trials after a state over other types of cases. Supreme Court decision. WILLIAM SNOWDEN But, Fulford says she realizes that Perhaps one of the biggest Wakulla Circuit Judge Jackie Fulford in her judicial chambers. when people have a pending court changes is that Fulford, who de- case, it’s often the most important scribes herself as a morning person, ing set at 6 a.m. in the courthouse, by lunchtime. thing in their lives – and she didn’t starts court early. and had another major hearing and “I think people will get used to think it fair to bump those cases for For her fi rst full day in Wakulla selected juries for three felony trials it,” Judge Fulford says of the early the high-profi le cases. on Monday, Aug. 26, she had a hear- to be held later in the week. All that start. Continued on Page 3A Page 2A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, September 8, 2011 www.thewakullanews.com Promise Land plans to open a thrift store
Continued from Page 1 lend a hand for an hour or so At the time, Hamel was cramps. Unable to go back to sitting in Wakulla churches The thrift store will offer a before going about the rest of working on a number of com- sleep, a different conversation every Sunday who never tell range of items, from clothes Upon my arrival at the their day. munity projects based primar- with God begins to develop - you the truth about their and handmade jewelry, to fur- thrift store location, I was The deliveryman, Terrence ily in Tallahassee. “I said, ‘Lord, it’s not good situation, so it’s hard to know niture and kitchen appliances. greeted by a huge truck. Their Jones, is also from Leon Coun- We had a food bank there enough – I’ve got to eat. I need how many there are without a The goal, of course, is to reach latest food delivery had just ty. He fi nds the work that he in our house,” says Hamel. to know if you want me to go home or food in the area.” out to those in need – or those come in and the unloading does – delivery of food to “We had a clothing closet to Promise Land or not,” he Those who participate in who just love a great bargain was in full swing. Fruit, those who serve the needy – also for people who needed says. “If I go, I’ve got to give the program are men who- – by offering quality goods at vegetables, meats, frozen and to be nourishing for not only a change from their dirty or up my full-time job cause it’s have hit a few bumps along much discounted prices. The canned goods covered the the body, but the spirit of the the road of life, or who cur- store looks to partner with entire front porch area of the people at large. He delivers to rently find themselves on other churches (or businesses) building. It was enough to over 10 surrounding counties the verge of a similar setback. to build a gift-certifi cate pro- stock a small grocery store. in one day. He usually travels These include the homeless, gram. This means the church In the center of it all was close to 120 miles, with Port those with issues stemming (or agency) can purchase gift an agile and determined little St. Joe being one of the more from substance abuse and a certifi cates to keep on-hand at woman, pulling down the far-reaching stops. few of the formerly incarcerat- their location. heavy boxes stacked along My next question to Davis ed seeking a positive entrance The hours of operation are the truck’s tailgate by the was how has this type of work back into the general society. still unanswered at this point. deliveryman. had changed her. Promise Land’s in-house They are currently seeking Her name is Billie Davis, “I feel like I’m doing some- rehabilitation program offers volunteers to offer an hour from Wakulla, who – along thing worthy with my time,” a 32-week regimen, complete or two of their time. Students with her husband Bruce – she says. “I come out here with 12-step programs to over- from the high school seeking were among the founding and volunteer, and now that come addiction, and lessons credit/community service members of Promise Land. Glenn’s taken over I’m still in discipleship that may usher hours, or seniors looking to She currently serves on the behind him and I show it by a few disquieted souls toward help a community project get Board of Trustees and is the coming out to help and do a more personal – deeper on its feet. Secretary. Given her focus all I can.” – walk with the lord. Many Oct. 1 is the grand open- and energy, she obviously ‘Glenn’, is Glenn Hamel. A graduates of the program ing of the thrift store and was well acquainted with married father of seven who have stayed on to help the Partner Appreciation Day for hard work. – at fi rst sight – looks more ministry that helped them. Promise Land. Partner Ap- After we exchanged a few like the man who was sent This includes offering support preciation day has been an pleasantries, I found myself to build the church, rather through conversation and ongoing event for almost 4 on the back of the truck than run it. With his jeans, mentorship to new recruits years where those who have unloading boxes with the T-shirt, and pullover cap, one of the program. contributed to the ministry delivery team. becomes aware that he’s here Promise Land’s secondary through donations, or having With the truck finally to roll up his sleeves and get programs, such as the food- been recipients of the lawn cleared, I wanted to know down to business. Named bank, serve the larger public. care or maintenance services, from Davis why she felt an after both of his grandfathers Every fi rst Wednesday of the are the honored guests of the organization like Promise – one who was a pastor in Glenn Hamel, pastor of Promise Land, says the goal month from 1 to 3 p.m., the day. Food, music, activities Land was so important: Wakulla, the other in Starke, of the thrift store is to reach out to those in need. food bank is open. Appoint- for the kids and more are ex- “I feel it serves the com- Fla. – this particular type They are currently looking for volunteers to help ments are not necessary to pected and the entire county munity greatly,” she says. “A of service having become with their latest ministry. receive food that is given on is asked to come out. lot of people down here are Hamel’s life work is no real a fi rst come/fi rst serve basis. The success stories of in need, so we give out this surprise. Thursday food shipments Promise Land Ministries are food to help them. We have In 2001, Davis and her worn-out clothes. We even a full-time ministry. I’ve got to began recently with a plan to more like quiet victories, the ministry and we also pre- husband, Bruce, were ready took in pregnant teens with move out of here – and go live partner with other organiza- hard won lessons played out pare three meals a day for the to retire from the larger role no place to go.” there – get things established. tions in surrounding counties behind the scenes with very guys that are involved with of Promise Land. After much This was all being done I’ve got four kids. If I take the to better target and distribute little fanfare. Like the young the lawn service that helps prayer and thought, they felt as a part of the W.A.T.C.H position, I’ve got to sacrifi ce items to places that have been man who drove to the fel- those who can truly benefi t the lord was leading them program (Wakulla Area Teens my time with them. I need overlooked or underserved. lowship hall and left a photo from it.” to ask Hamel to become the and Children’s Home), of for You to tell me what You The third ministry of Prom- of himself, his wife and their Davis’ friend, Pat Ogletree, leading pastor of the organi- which Hamel was the resident want me to do.’ So I went to ise Land is most widely used new child with an inscrip- was also there. She comes zation. ‘house father’. my Bible, and the fi rst thing I and well known. The Lawn tion on the back that read, in once a week from Leon Before this, Hamel admits, “I was doing all of that saw was: ‘Was not Abraham Care and Handyman Service is “Thank you Promise Land. County to help sort the food he and ‘Miss Billie’, as he while working as manager considered righteous when donation-based and services You changed my life.” along with other odd duties calls her, were only acquain- of a restaurant in Tallahassee he offered Isaac as a sacrifi ce commercial and residential Or the man who went to that need attending. tances. full-time. I got my community unto the Lord?’ ” properties alike. The lawn jail because of his struggles From the time of my arrival When he was approached work in wherever I could. The “After that, all I could say care service provides mowing, with addiction, who would to the time I left, people from about the chance to lead only thing I was looking for was ‘Alright, Lord – I got it.’ I tree trimming, leaf blowing, later go on to receive a degree the community drifted in and Promise Land, he says “I told was to serve God.” closed my Bible, called Miss hedging and more, while the in psychology and now works out to drop off a donation, her, well, God hasn’t told me He talks about being awak- Billie and brother Bruce and maintenance arm of the ser- as a counselor for those who or offer well wishes for the anything yet, so I’ve really got ened one morning at around told them I’d take the offer to vice offers pressure washing, are living the life he once new thrift store well, or to to pray about that.” 3 a.m. with excruciating leg come onboard with Promise minor construction repairs, led. Land and see what I could basic home maintenance and “We are a Christian organi- do with it. I’ve been here ever a few other options. zation and believe that Jesus since.” The donations from these has the power to change Promise Land Ministries services help to fund the lives,” says Hamel. “But we Lighthouse is, for the most other ministries. It is also don’t limit that to who we
part, a men’s facility. One of therapeutic, allowing program serve. We’re here to love
their short-term goals is to participants to give back to whoever. Whatever their be- a build a women’s location as the community by offering liefs are. We’re here to show well, but for now, they refer their talents. them respect, and help them -1#7b1 women and children to simi- Their latest ministry is the fi nd out who they can be in . lar organizations throughout thrift store. After numerous Christ.” "-!)1'"#! $# the county. yard sales, the door of oppor- To learn more, call 926- “There’s a lot of shame and tunity seems to have opened 3281, visit the website at embarrassment that comes on this location, which has www.promiselandministries. Enjoy Outdoor Seating with the word homeless,” been a dream of Promise org or email stepoutofthedar- Overlooking says Hamel. “There are people Land’s for some time. [email protected].
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Edwards, a new planning new circuit judge He added that none of the governor. He then could The commission said it director and new parks and them want to raise taxes and make the commission fund would discuss that possible recreation director. Continued from Page 1A much Fulford was enjoy- everyone hates paying taxes, the constitutional offi cer’s exemption at a later date. She said she would rather ing criminal court. himself included. budgets and the commission All commissioners were have a planning director Thus, another reason to “I do enjoy it,” she “But we’ve got to run this would be stuck with coming in agreement that the PST than two planning techni- hold early morning court. says. county,” Merritt said. up with the difference. was a more fair tax than ad cians and suggested cutting At the same time, Ful- While she was a pros- Stewart said the county “So forgive me if we’re a valorem and hoped to be those two positions and hir- ford does recognize that ecutor for 11 years before commission is back to 05-06 little gun shy,” Artz said. able to cut the millage rate. ing a director. Another idea people have early morning spending levels, but it still The commission also dis- “This is a tax you can was a 10-percent pay cut for confl icts. needed to shrink the size of cussed possibly including an do something to reduce,” all commissioners and con- “I’m a single mom,” she government. He added that exemption from the tax for Artz said. “It is within their stitutional offi cers. ‘I treat everybody the says. “And I understand the county commission has industrial companies, such power to lower utility use Artz said she thinks the there are some people who same,’ Judge Jackie cut, but said it has to happen as St. Marks Powder. and reduce this tax.” commission can lower the can’t make it” for early Fulford says across the board. John Nichols with St. Moore agreed and said millage to 8.5 and is hoping morning court. “It’s got to go beyond our Marks Powder said the tax this tax would be spread they can go to 8.25. At the time she was doors,” Stewart said. would amount to $400,000 out to people who aren’t Each commissioner appointed to the bench, being appointed a judge, Artz said she believed for the company and would currently paying taxes. agreed to come back at the Fulford had risen to the Fulford says she was proud the sheriff’s offi ce could cut mean laying off employees. Artz had several sugges- next meeting with ways to rank of chief assistant of the number of defense it’s budget more and she Moore said if he was go- tions for saving the county save the county more money, prosecutor under State At- attorneys who submitted wished it would be more ag- ing to open a business in money and making up for so the millage rate could be torney Willie Meggs. As a letters of recommendation gressive with cuts. However, Wakulla County and would the decrease in revenues lowered. judge, she faced a confl ict on her behalf. she pointed out that if the have to pay this tax, he gained from the PST. because, as she puts it, her She says she felt it was commission tells the consti- would look elsewhere. She suggested the county hands had touched most an acknowledgement that tutional offi cers to cut their “Because we can’t balance delay the hiring of incoming of the case fi les coming she was fair. through the offi ce. “I recognize that not ev- It meant she couldn’t ery person needs to go to WEEKLY ROUNDUP: (Recap and analysis of the week in state government) preside over criminal cas- prison, and not every crime es. needs to be prosecuted the In August, Judge Sauls way law enforcement fi les gave her the nod to pre- the charges,” she says. Republican Party leader steps down side over felony court day “I treat everybody the – and it was obvious how same,” she says. By MICHAEL PELTIER foremost in the minds of another recessionary slip. school year to $45,723 in the THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA consumers and political can- One indication is that state 2010-2011 school year, a de- didates this week as the revenue collections have been cline of about 2.5 percent. THE CAPITAL, September nation’s sputtering recovery higher than expected. Lawmakers say their goal 2.....With Labor Day beckon- prompted responses from the for next year is to keep fund- ing, things were quiet around campaign trail to the kitchen THE RIVER OF GAS? ing for education stable, rather the capital this week with the table. Mounting fear over Republican presidential than having to cut as deeply exception of college students the nation’s economic health hopeful Michele Bachmann as this year, when lawmak- PUBLIC NOTICES returning. dragged down consumer con- started it off by arguing that ers approved a budget that For our readers’ convenience, The Wakulla News will provide this Public Notice Section in our A-section for all Despite the unoffi cial end fi dence in Florida, which in oil drilling and Everglades slashed school funding by Public Notices not published in the Legal Notice section of the newspaper. of summer, an abbreviated list August fell to the near record water could mix, an assertion 8 percent on a per-student of things to do occupied state low posted at the bottom of that drew immediate fi re from basis. and party offi cials as August the housing bust, a University a number of people in Florida, summer vacations gave way to of Florida report indicated including fellow tea party BITNER STEPS DOWN: September tailgate parties. Tuesday. favorite, Republican U.S. Rep. Republican Party of Florida The Republican Party of Consumer confidence Allen West. Chairman David Bitner said Florida will be led by another among Floridians fell to 62 on Meanwhile, Sen. Arthenia Wednesday he would re- as its chairman, David Bitner, the UF index in August, a con- Joyner, D-Tampa, resurrected sign because of his declining announced his coming retire- fi dence level only three points a proposed ban on oil drill- health, a move that sends the ment this week for health higher than the record-low 59 ing in the eastern Gulf of party looking for its fourth ere reasons. Meanwhile, one of set in June 2008, according to Mexico by fi ling a proposed leader in less than two years. ged his predecessors, the ousted data compiled monthly by the constitutional amendment Bitner announced earlier this NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING gan Jim Greer, talked publicly school’s Bureau of Economic to end such exploration and year that he has ALS, or Lou The Wakulla County Code Enforcement Board will hold a for the fi rst time in a while and Business Research. production. Gehrig’s Disease. Public Hearing on September 14, 2011, at 5:30pm this week, pointing fi ngers Respondents over 60 years Bachmann made the com- Bitner, a former lawmaker, in the Commission Chambers, 29 Arran Rd., Crawfordville, FL 32327. ent at members of the party who old were most dramatically ments during a campaign will step aside Sept. 23, fol- Interested parties are invited to attend and participate. cev- forced him out. more gloomy. Their faith in swing, leading a list of Repub- lowing the party’s Presidency Any handicapped, visually or hearing impaired person or any non-English speaking person needing special assistance should contact the ter- Consumers remain edgy the U.S. economy over the lican hopefuls including Her- 5 event. Vice Chairman Lenny Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners’ Office ord, over their economic security, next five years fell by 16 man Cain and Mitt Romney Curry, who also heads the at (850) 926-0919 or TDD (850) 926-1201. re- according to a University of points. But the survey also who also visited the critical Duval County GOP, is Bitner’s If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he end Florida poll that says Florid- found younger respondents swing state during the week. heir apparent after receiving or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she way ians remain skeptical and cau- more pessimistic about the his former boss’s blessing. may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be ake tious as the state’s economy country’s long-term economic TEACHER PAY PROMPTS based. SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 an’t sputters back to life. health and more likely in EXODUS: POLITICAL BOUNDARY see. Much of the week was August to hold off on major A News Service of Florida TOUR MAY INCLUDE met spent laying the groundwork purchases. analysis of salaries published ENCORE: City of Sopchoppy her for future endeavors. A hand- Such caution appears to this week found that on av- While party leaders re- hat ful of would-be presidential have been shared by others. erage, school districts have group, legislative efforts to get On September 12, 2011 at 6:30 pm, the City hat contenders toured the state. U.S. unemployment in August raised the minimum pay for public buy-in on new political Commission will consider the adoption of a res- map Meanwhile, a slew of in- held steady at 9.1 percent, but a teacher by 1 percent over boundaries may not be fi n- olution establishing an exclusive franchise for he terim reports were released an anticipated increase in the the last four years, according ished despite the conclusion solid waste collection and hauling with Waste his on Thursday and legislative workforce did not materialize, to newly released data by the this week of a statewide tour Pro. If adopted, the resolution will establish are leaders concluded a statewide the U.S. Department of Labor Florida Department of Edu- of committee meetings. Waste Pro as the only contractor authorized ext tour to get input on redraw- reported Friday. cation. And fewer than half Republican leaders ap- to pick up and haul solid waste within the City the ing political boundaries, but State economists, however, of all school districts haven’t pear to be acknowledging limits. All interested parties are encouraged hinted that future meetings ier, say they are not ready to cede given raises at all, with most the criticism that voters are to attend the meeting and express their con- uire may be in order after voters the notion that the nation is districts keeping salaries fl at being asked to comment on actually have something to heading into the second of over the last four years. new congressional and state cerns or support for the exclusive franchise. look at. a double dip recession. De- In the last four years, legislative boundaries before A copy of the proposal may be obtained and Mi- spite some negative fi gures, the average pay of a Florida any proposed maps have even persons wishing to comment may do so in ves ECONOMIC NEWS economists say the chances teacher has decreased $1,199, been drawn up. person at the public hearing or by writing to ing Economic news remained of growth remain higher than from $46,922 in the 2007-2008 the City of Sopchoppy, P.O. Box 1219, Sop- ida choppy, Florida 32358.
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Both meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at City Hall, 105 Municipal an … copy of a C d receive f 4HE 7AKULLA .EWS om py o Avenue, Sopchoppy, Florida. The special (free with any full Breakfast Order) plimentary Co called meeting on September 19 will be held only for the purpose of adopting the Hungry Man Breakfast $529 4HE 7AKULLA .EWS budget. 49 while quantities last. Breakfast Platter $2 A copy of the Budget may be viewed at City 99 Try One of Our Hall from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday thru $1 Breakfast Special Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday. Kids Eat AUCE Home Made Parfaits Free 984-2933 Chicken Tues. If special assistance is needed to attend this meeting, on Wed. & Thurs. 926-3500 • Fax orders 926-3501 please call the Clerk’s office at 962-4611 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. 1305 Coastal Hwy. 98, Panacea 2500 Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville SEPTEMBER 8, 15, 2011 Page 4A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, September 8, 2011 www.thewakullanews.com Comment & Opinion readers speak out Football has started and all Can’t get something for nothing Editor, The News: department will be there word. My guess is that he if my house is burning enjoys his Social Security is right with the world I have been following down. check and Medicare cov- the news on the proposed For that matter, I sup- erage, which is about as ball. beginning of the year and fee increases by our county ported the extra taxes for socialistic as one can get. The start of college foot- we’ll see how it all plays commission and have read the Wakulla County school (I look forward to mine, by ball was long overdue, with out. the various responses in system. My children re- the way.) fans getting a small taste Florida State is in its sec- The Wakulla News. ceived an excellent educa- At any rate, call me old of their teams in the spring ond season with Jimbo Fish- For starters, I admit that tion in Wakulla schools. I fashioned, but I think you with spring games, but then er at the helm and people are I hate to pay taxes, espe- could say that my kids are get what you pay for. having to wait five more expecting big things. They cially extra taxes. no longer in the school Is this the right mixture months until the season are currently ranked No. 6. Unfortunately, we are system and to hell with of property taxes and fees? would start. FSU took on Louisiana-Mon- dealing with diffi cult eco- everyone else. Instead, I Probably not, but that is On Friday, Sept. 2, I was roe and beat them 34-0. nomic times, and this puts choose to support future what debate is all about. decked out in my orange and The team will really be the squeeze on everyone. students as others chose For those opposed to blue, ready to cheer on my tested when they play cur- But this economic condi- to support mine. these thoughts, I would Gators on Saturday. I wore rently ranked No. 1, Oklaho- tion has also made it even As for the proposed ask: what is your plan to By JENNIFER JENSEN my colors proud. ma State, the third week in more diffi cult for govern- garbage assessment, I com- make sure that a deputy [email protected] And although my heart September. I know Tallahas- ment to come up with mend the commissioners or the fire department lies in Gainesville at the see will get crazy whichever the necessary resources who supported this. I don’t will show up when most As the leaves start to University of Florida, my way it goes. to provide the services like the dump-it-in-the needed? These things change and the air gets place of residence lies in Florida started its first we purport to want. Like woods mentality, and this don’t materialize out of colder, we know fall and it’s Tallahassee. season with new coach Will it or not, you simply can’t change will prove to be thin air. perfect complement, foot- So, my husband, who hap- Muschamp on Saturday, as get something for noth- very popular when most Criticizing is easy; work- ball, is upon us. pens to be an Auburn Tigers they took on Florida Atlan- ing. I prefer something to people fi gure it out. able solutions are much Although, for Florida, that fan, and I made our way to a tic and came out victorious, nothing. One recent writer to harder. doesn’t really describe our Florida State tailgate to join 41-3. I like the idea that a The Wakulla News equated fall. Our fall is more like an the diehard FSU fans we call I’m excited to see what deputy will show up if this garbage proposal to David Murrell extension of summer and our friends. Yes, even during Muschamp will bring to I need help or the fire the dreaded Socialism Crawfordville we dread the possibility of football season, although the table this season. I saw a noon game in the begin- not so sure on that last game some improvement in Quar- ning of the season with in November. That has yet to terback John Brantley in the the weather still 90 degrees be determined. fi rst game. There were some and up. We had fun, like we al- positives, but there were Roads in Wakulla Gardens are an issue But in spite of the still hot ways do. In the South, col- also interceptions. And if he weather, once the season lege football reigns supreme is throwing interceptions Editor, The News: we had recently), so you can experience starts approaching, people and it’s always nice to par- against Florida Atlantic, that fi rsthand what it’s like to stand in the began to count down the take in it, even if it isn’t your makes me a tad nervous I am forwarding an email to you that front yard when cars driving by are creat- days until football starts team. Standing outside with about how he will react at I am sending to the County Commission ing huge dust clouds. and it seems the majority of a cold drink, burgers on the future games. The team will offi ce today. I wasn’t sure if this was Listen, not only is this a health issue conversations center around grill, game on TV, laugh- receive its fi rst test against something that you want to help tackle from breathing in this severe dust, but the upcoming season and ing and trash talking with Tennessee on Sept. 17. Any by publishing, but it’s a serious issue to it’s also a quality of life issue as well. predictions of how each friends. Ahhh, football. How game against an SEC oppo- the residents of Wakulla Gardens. I cannot go outside without having to team will do. I have missed you. nent is a challenge and I just breathe in huge amounts of this dust The college football sea- That day, like most days hope we come out on top. Letter to Commissioners: when a car drives by; I cannot open the son began on Sept. 1 and the during the season, we di- Whatever happens this Good Afternoon. windows to my home because if I do, regular season for the NFL vided up our time tailgating, season, I’m ready for it. I was forwarding your email response everything is covered in dust; and I can’t will begin tonight, Sept. 8. watching Auburn vs. Utah Here’s hoping for a happy back to you because I have not heard any- keep my car clean because its constantly I love the NFL and get State and then Florida vs. football season. thing on this issue. I would have thought covered in dust. my heart broken every year Florida Atlantic. Obviously that after more than fi ve months, I would Keep in mind that I am not the only by my beloved Dolphins, as both gimme games, but still have gotten some type of response. one complaining about this issue. You well as my No. 2 Jaguars. a chance to see our teams As with Mike Stewart’s, I was as- have many residents of Wakulla Gardens However, to me, there is in action. Jennifer Jensen is a report- sured my email would be forwarded and upset, however it seems as though I’m the nothing like college foot- Everyone always has high er for The Wakulla News. I would hear something in return after only one sending emails. I feel as though hopes for their team at the your departments had a chance to review one step to helping solve this problem the situation. is for the commission to hold a special The initial idea of putting limestone hearing on this subject (for starters) so gravel down as a roadbed was a good there you can hear from each person how I’ve been thinking... idea, however, I don’t think that people it affects them. thought the matter through completely As commissioners I would think prior to implementation, and here is why: that you would want to hear from your About sneakers Limestone on a road that isn’t heavily constituents on how they feel since you traveled will not breakdown as fast there- were elected by them. What I do not rectangular box. New shoe white or black back then, fore the dust is minimal. want it a one line response to this email smell wafted out. They were too. A band of white rubber On the other hand, limestone that from your Blackberry (i.e.; Jerry Moore’s perfect right now and would circled the lower portion of has been applied on a road that has 40- response dated March 26 to my initial never be so white again. the shoe. In the center back, 50 homes and traffi c throughout the day email) telling me that “At almost every I took them out of the a green tag was embossed will breakdown extremely fast (which is county meeting we discuss how we box, and laced them up. I with the name: P F Flyer. what it has done). can best improve Wakulla Gardens.” To ran and hopped and came They were the real thing. To be honest, you could have applied me, if you cannot take the time and ef- to a whiz-bang short stop, Sneakers went the way recycled asphalt as a road base instead fort to send an appropriate response to admiring my newborn run- of dungarees. Dungarees of this gravel surface and probably would something that I deem important, then ning and jumping abilities are now blue jeans or jeans. have saved money. There is a lot of this I would rather you not send a response and the shoes’ pristine white Sneakers turned into athletic stuff around because after it’s milled from at all. It also makes me question why I newness. “Mama!” I’d ex- shoes, jogging shoes and an existing road, the contractors usually voted for someone who obviously doesn’t claim. “Watch this!” and I’d tennis shoes. Nobody wears dump it in huge piles on their property. feel that one of his constituent’s issues skid around the patio. sneakers anymore. By MARJ LAW Since having originally sent my email is important enough to respond to with “Unh-huh,” she’d reply Somewhere along the dated March 26, things with these roads something more. absently while doing some- way, the magic went, too. When I was young, P F have not gotten any better. During the I do appreciate the initial responses thing else. But I didn’t care But when you’re ten years very dry weeks, the dust is a huge is- that I received from Alan, Lynn, and Mike, Flyers could make you run if she was really listening. old and you’re wearing new faster and jump higher than sue. however, I think the follow-up was lost I was breaking in my new P F Flyers, anything can Now, I’ve done some research and it somewhere along the way and I wanted any other brand of shoe. shoes and they had magical happen. That’s what their ads said doesn’t appear that anyone listed as a to bring it up again. abilities. commissioner in Wakulla County lives on I look forward to hearing from every- and I knew it was true. Back then, sneakers sport- Athletic shoes were sneak- a limestone gravel road (Wakulla County one on this issue. ed thin fl at manila-colored Marj Law is the retired Property Appraiser), therefore you cannot ers back then. We called soles. A little bit of tread was director of Keep Wakulla them our “sneaks”. understand my problem, or the problems Sincerely, stamped into them. There County Beautiful and an oc- of all of my neighbors. New shoes were very spe- were no inch-deep, air or casional columnist for The cial. I looked at them in their I’m inviting each of you to my home Michael Mckenzie gel soles. Wakulla News. (after the roads dry from the rain that Crawfordville nest of tissue paper in the Most of the sneakers were Find Please help Wakulla Pregnancy Center us on Editor, The News: working). We also need baby supplies like lotion, wash, powder, wipes and WIN RD NI L NEW Wakulla Pregnancy Center has been diapers. A N NA SPA W G IO P Most popular A T NATIONAL E able to effectively run for nearly 4 If you can buy at least one of these A R N Blue Ribbon stories online: years now with the help of a giving items when you go to the store and get NEWSPAPER community. it to us, it will be greatly appreciated FOU N We are fi nding ourselves running and will get used. NDATIO • War Eagles beat Leon, N short on some much needed supplies E R WSPAPE MEMBER Lincoln at football jam- and again ask for help from our com- Thank you for your giving hearts, boree munity. The Wakulla News The center is in need of a vacuum, Angie Holshouser The Wakulla News (USPS 664-640) is published weekly at • Elizabeth L. ‘Betty’ and it doesn’t have to be new (just Wakulla Pregnancy Center 3119-A Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville, FL 32327. Strickland obituary Periodicals postage paid at P.O. Box 307, Crawfordville, FL 32326-0307. Phone: (850) 926-7102. • Ray Gray is fired by Food drive underway at chamber POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Wakulla News, county P.O. Box 307, Crawfordville, FL 32326-0307. Editor, The News: pastes and toothbrushes, hair brushes General Manager: Tammie Barfi eld ...... tbarfi [email protected] • Week in Wakulla: and diapers. The Wakulla Chamber of Commerce is The chamber will deliver the donations Editor: William Snowden ...... [email protected] Aug. 18-25 partnering with America’s Second Harvest to America’s Second Harvest of the Big Staff Writer/Reporter: Jennifer Jensen ...... [email protected] of the Big Bend to bring Wakulla residents Bend. The donations will then be sorted • Week in Wakulla: donated groceries through a food drive. and distributed to partners in Wakulla Advertising/Photographer: Lynda Kinsey ...... [email protected] Aug. 25-Sept. 1 The drive aims to collect 300 pounds of County, putting food on the tables of Classifi eds/Legals: Denise Folh ...... classifi [email protected] non-perishable goods by September 30. countless families. Bookkeeping/Circulation: Sherry Balchuck ...... [email protected] Donors can drop off non-perishable One local partner making an impact on • Julie Moran Petros items in bins at the chamber offi ce, lo- the food drive is St. Mark’s Powder. The Production Coordinator/IT: Eric Stanton ...... [email protected] obituary cated at 23 High Drive in Crawfordville. Crawfordville manufacturer is accepting Common donations include high-quality, donations through a generous company- Publisher Emeritus: William M. Phillips Family (1976-2006) • Solid waste assess- nutritious food such as canned meats, pea- wide campaign. All subscriptions to The Wakulla News become due and payable one ment moving forward nut butter, canned vegetables and fruits, For more information about ending year from the time the subscription is purchased. canned soups, rice, pasta and whole grain hunger, donating to food drives and ways In County - $31/yr. - $17.50/6 mo. Out of County - $42/yr. - $24/6 mo. cereal. Non-food items are also accepted, you can help make an impact, visit www. Out of State - $44/yr. - $26/6 mo. thewakullanews.com including new deodorants, soaps, tooth- fi ghtinghunger.org./. www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, September 8, 2011 – Page 5A Church religious views and events Obituaries Church briefs aunt, grandmother and great-grand- fi sherman and deeply loved all of his mother who loved spending time family. He was of the Baptist faith. Eloise J. Harvey with her family. She was surrounded The family received friends from Sopchoppy Southern Perry M. Presnell by family members who held her 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Phyllis M. White hands and shared special memories Abbey Funeral Home, followed by Baptist holds AWANA event together the last several days of her the funeral at 2 p.m. Interment im- life. mediately followed after the service Sopchoppy Southern Bap- get wet with your swimsuit She is survived by her daughter at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. tist Church would like to and towel. Eloise J. Harvey and son-in-law, Peggy and Doug He is survived by his son, Frank invite you and your family to There will be food, water Hammons, Tallahassee, with whom Presnell (Linda); daughters, Shirley come out to the annual kick- games, and lots of fun. There she lived for the past two years; her Carter (Myers) and Debbie Presnell off for our AWANA club. will be a short parent orien- son, Paul Harvey, Crawfordville; twin (friend, Andy Mosley); grandchil- It will be Sunday, Sept. 11, tation as well. sister, Louise Johnson, Tallahassee; dren, Kenny Carter, Tammy Peltier, from 5 to 7 p.m. If you have any questions, brothers, Alvin Vickers, Winter Park, Kathy Gray, Robby, Christopher and Please come prepared to please call 962-7822. and Robert Vickers (Evelyn), Cypress; Michael Presnell, Jodie Campbell and daughters-in-law, Denise Guidry and Jarrod Kirkley; and nine great-grand- Pat Harvey, Crawfordville; sister-in- children. Worship service on 9-11 to law, Montine Durrance of DeQuincy, He was preceded in death by his LA; grandchildren, Brenda Mueller parents; seven brothers; three sisters; be held at Pioneer Baptist (Joe), Tallahassee, Susan Barrinew and his wife, Pearl. (Stacy), Tallahassee, Cindy Ham- In lieu of fl owers, donations may Pioneer Baptist Church home to worship with us as mons King, Tallahassee, Chris Har- be made to Big Bend Hospice. will have a special 9-11 Wor- we remember the tragedy vey (Leigh Ann), Clarksville, Tenn., Online condolences may be made ship Service on Sunday, Sept. of 9-11. Hollie Harvey, Ashville, N.C., Charlie at www.abbeyfh.com. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Pioneer Baptist Church Harvey, Crawfordville, Donna Boggs Free childcare will be is located four miles east of (Danny), Clarksville, Tenn., Brad Har- available. Crawfordville, just north of Eloise J. Harvey, 89, a lifelong resi- vey (Katherine), Tallahassee, and Joey Phyllis M. White The worship service the Spring Creek Road and dent of Crawfordville, passed away Harvey (Melanie), Tallahassee; and Phyllis M. White, 73, died Wednes- will have sacred and patri- Dr. M L King, Jr. Memorial Monday, Sept. 5, after a lengthy battle several great-grandchildren, nieces day, Aug. 31, in Ypsilanti, Mich. otic music, recognition of Road. The address is 486 with Alzheimer’s Disease. and nephews. She was born in Ypsilanti, was a those serving and having Beechwood Drive. She was born in Ivan on March She was preceded in death by her member of Stony Creek Freewill Baptist served in uniform, and a For more information, 14, 1922, to the late John Vickers and husband, J.C. Harvey; and her eldest Church and worked for Willow Run sermon. please call Pastor Dennis Bertie Raker. son, Joe Harvey. Public Schools as a bus driver for more We invite those who do Hall at 878-5224. A memorial service will be held The family wishes to express their than 20 years. not have a regular church on Friday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. at Bevis sincere appreciation to Dr. Hartsfi eld, Graveside services were Monday, Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel, staff and volunteers of Big Bend Hos- Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. at Friendship Cem- Crawfordville with burial immediately pice who helped care for Eloise the etery in Medart. Family received friends Night of gospel music will following at Arran Cemetery. past two years and to all the friends from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the service. She graduated from Crawfordville and family members who visited, She is survived by three daughters, be held at Sopchoppy Opry High School with honors where she called, sent beautiful cards, thoughts Jan Barnes (Edward) of Illinois, Lita Hart lettered in basketball. She attended and prayers throughout her long ill- (Kit) of N.C. and Tina Brimner (Ed) of The Sopchoppy Opry Tickets are $10 each. Call Tallahassee Junior College and Florida ness. Florida; one son; Greg Hensley (Linda) presents An Adventure in for available seating at 962- State University School for Women. In lieu of fl owers, the family re- of Florida; nine grandchildren; one Gospel Music on Saturday, 2668, 962-2210 or 962-2646. She worked as cafeteria manager at quests memorial donations be sent to great-grandchild; two brothers, Dick Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the old Available unassigned seats Crawfordville School and after 30 Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Adams (Deborah) of Milan and Fred Sopchoppy School Gymna- will be sold at the door, years of service retired. She was the Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Harberts of Ypsilanti; and several nieces sium. however, there is no guar- fi rst president and certifi cation chair- Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young and nephews. This is a benefi t for the antee of available seating at man of the Wakulla County School Chapel is in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her Sopchoppy Historic GF&A the door., so please call early Food Service Association. (850-926-3333 or bevisfh.com). husband, Kelland White in 2010; her Railroad Depot. to reserve your seat. She was a faithful member of the parents, Richard and Mary Adams; and First Baptist Church of Crawfordville, son, Donnie White. The Gleaner’s Sunday School Class, Perry M. Presnell Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Capital City Optimist Club, Women of Perry Miles Presnell, 93, passed Chapel, Crawfordville was in charge of Ivan Assembly of God the Moose, Golden Girls Club, Young away Saturday, Sept. 3, in Crawford- arrangements. (850-926-3333 or bevisfh. at Heart, Baptist Supper Club and ville. com) hosts Cry Out America Crawfordville Women’s Club. He was born Jan. 1, 1918, in Gads- On Sept. 11, 2001, America awakening to America, we She was a devoted wife, mother, den County. He retired from West was shaken to its foundation are calling for extraordinary, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, Florida Gas in 1982, was an avid by a series of surprise ter- united prayer. rorist attacks. All of us were Please join us on Sun- awakened to the new reality day from 5 to 6 p.m., at the Upcoming events are announced at Wakulla United Methodist of global terrorism. Wakulla County Courthouse Ten years later, our nation as we gather together with On Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. Busy Bee Methodist Church. Reservations On Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. there will be a needs to be awakened again, others to pray for our Quilters will meet at Wakulla United needed. Cost is $10 per person, Call church dinner provided by the United to the threats of terrorism, nation, state, county, Methodist Church, 1584 Old Wood- 925-7733 to make a reservation. Methodist Women. The cost is $5 per but to our critical spiritual church- es and fami- ville Road. On Sept. 10 at 8 a.m. there will be person and $15 per family, The dinner condition. lies. On Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. there will be a a United Methodist Men Meeting and will be at Wakulla United Methodist In response to our nation’s Salsa Making Party, held by the United Breakfast (dutch treat at Savannah’s) Church. Please call for reservations need and God’s biblical and Methodist Women at Wakulla United and church cleaning. 421-5741. historical pattern for bringing Wakulla Worship Centers
Crawfordville Area Medart Area Sopchoppy
Trinity Spirit Life Church Crawfordville United Spirit Filled Lutheran NEW LOCATION! Methodist Church Church of Wakulla County 131 Rose Street • Sopchoppy, FL 962-9000 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Hwy. 98, Across from WHS Web site: Schedule of Services Worship 11:00 a.m. Lutheransonline.com/trinityofwakulla Sunday School 9:45am Refreshments 10:30am Pastor Mike Shockley 926-7209 Bible Class 9:00 a.m. 1st Worship 11:00am Ochlockonee & Arran Road “Come Grow With Us” www.crawfordville-umc.org Worship 10:00 a.m. Pre-School M-F (3-5 Years) Prayer 5:00pm Pastor Vicar Bert Matlock Wednesday Supper 6:00pm Church 926-7808 • Pre-School 926-5557 Wed. Pioneer Club 6:30pm Wed. Adult Group Studies 6:30pm You’ve Got Bible Questions? Blood Bought Christ Church Word Taught We’ve Got Bible Answers Spirit Wrought Anglican Wakulla Find the Peace and Hope and Sunday Answers in these Troubling Times. 8:30am Service Station 9:30am Sunday School for Pastor John S. Dunning Adults & Children (From Rhema Bible Training Center) Let the Bible Speak Wakulla United www.ochcc.org 1044 Shadeville Road • Crawfordville, Florida 32327 10:30am Worship Service Nursery available Methodist Church "the churches of Christ salute you" — Romans 16:16 Thursday 10:30 am Adult Bible Study Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m. Sopchoppy www.OysterBayChurchofChrist.org Wednesday 6:00 pm - Supper and Sunday School for all ages - 10 a.m. Children, Youth and Adult Bible Classes Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. United John Spicer, Rector Ivan Assembly of God The Rev. Wednesday Service - 7 p.m. 202 Ivan Church Road 850-745-8412 Methodist Crawfordville 3383 Coastal Highway 1584 Old Woodville Rd. Pastor, Wakulla Station Church Daniel Cooksey “Come & Worship With Us” 421-5741 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 926-IVAN(4826) Pastor Janice Henry - Rinehart Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School...... 10 a.m. Pastor Kevin Hall Sunday Worship ...... 11 a.m. 850-962-2511 Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Service...... 7 p.m. Coastal & Youth Service...... 7 p.m. Areas Royal Rangers...... 7 p.m. Sopchoppy Missionettes ...... 7 p.m. Ochlockonee Church Of Christ Corner of Winthrop & Byrd St. Bay Sunday: Bible Study ...9:30 a.m. Worship...... 10:30 a.m. RECOVERY GROUP United Evening Worship ...... 5 p.m. Grief❧ Wednesday: Bible Study...7 p.m. Methodist Visitors are welcome! for parents who have lost a child Church Home Bible Courses available… please call for details, Sunday Worship 9 a.m. For more information 962–2213 Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. call Gigi Cavallaro at 850-962-6117 or Pastor Kevin Hall Melanie Lachman 850-878-5310 or 926-9308 (850) 984-0127 Page 6A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, September 8, 2011 www.thewakullanews.com School education news from local schools Students represent Wakulla well at state Coleman gets AP award on fi ve or more of these Special to The News to the session held by the Wayne Hill and Aaron Walk- Barron is the son of Ken- exams. Florida Legislature. er Rhodes attended the boys neth and Robin Barron of Coleman is currently The Jake Pigott Memorial Participants elect mem- state seminar. Crawfordville. attending Florida State American Legion Post and bers to serve as governor and Cook is the daughter of Hill is the son of Chris- University. Auxiliary 144 sent seven other state, county and city Chuck and Diane Cook of topher and Melinda Hill of The College Board’s students to the annual Boys positions. The propose bills Sopchoppy. Crawfordville. Advanced Placement Pro- and Girls State Session to and pass legislature. Vise is the daughter of Rhodes is the son of gram provides willing and represent Wakulla County. Kelsey Lynne Cook and Mike Vise of Crawfordville. Wayne and Toni Rhodes of academically prepared stu- The session was held in July Molly Victoria Vise attend- Linton is the son of Byron Crawfordville. dents with the opportunity in Tallahassee. ed girls state for Wakulla and Maria Linton of Craw- Barrie Glover of American to take rigorous college- The Wakulla High School County. fordville. Legion Post 114 has served 31 level courses while still in Shelby Coleman students, who are currently Stanley Victor Linton, Azzarito is the son of years as a counselor for the high school, and to earn seniors, took part in a mock Zachary Tye Azzarito, Ken- John and Kim Azzarito of boys state program. college credit, advanced legislative session similar dell Lee Barron, Matthew Crawfordville. Shelby Coleman, 2011 placement, or both for WHS Graduate, received successful performance on notice this week that she the AP Exams. About 18 has received the AP Scholar percent of the more than Award with Distinction. 1.9 million students world- WHS NJROTC planning for a successful year This is granted to stu- wide who took AP Exams dents who receive an aver- performed at a suffi ciently By CADET ENSIGN AZZARITO Cadet Lieutenant Stanley Over the course of the depends on how successful age score of at least 3.5 high level to also earn an NJROTC Public Affairs Offi cer Linton, company executive week the offi cers did a mul- the platoon leaders are in on all AP Exams taken, AP Scholar Award. offi cer gave a brief welcome titude of things. The six core doing their job. Thus, the and scores of 3 or higher August has come and back before going over some staff members, the com- platoon leader meeting was gone, and what is August of the things discussed dur- manding offi cer, executive highly important. famous for? Yup, school ing the summer AOM. officer, operations officer, Other things, such as a starting. The offi cers quickly dove administrative offi cer, supply team commander meeting Wakulla County schools in and started to prepare for offi cer and company chief and planning Oral Boards for Computer classes at TCC began on Thursday, Aug. 18. the upcoming school year. conducted a core staff meet- Cadets applying for the rank Tech@Night begins Sept. Classes at the TCC For a young group of high The old driver education ing on Wednesday. of cadet chief petty offi cer 8 with a free course offer- Wakulla Center are held school juniors and seniors, room was now back in ROTC The five new platoon occurred at the AOMs. ing. from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $25 however, it began Thursday, hands and they worked leaders along with last years The offi cers helped deco- In Wakulla County, the for early registration. Walk- Aug. 11. The 17 offi cers of diligently on moving all of platoon leaders (now the rate many of the old boards, topic will be Getting Start- ins are $30 and will be ac- the WHS NJROTC unit began the desk and other items members of the core staff) update information displays ed: Computers, a workshop cepted between 5:45 and the planning and organizing from the muster room to the held a platoon leader meet- for cadets, and create the designed to help students 6 p.m. on the date of the required for the unit to run driver education room, now ing. They discussed differ- unit goals for the year. get over the fear of using a workshop. successfully this upcoming the ROTC class room. After ent tips, advice, things to Overall the AOMs con- computer. To register or down- school year. some hard work and a bit of remember to do in the up- ducted by Captain Hud- The fall series continues load a complete fall class Cadet Lieutenant Devin cleaning, the offi cers were coming school year to have a dleston, Lieutenant Stewart through Dec. 13 and will schedule, log on to www. Lovett, company command- released early for a 3-day successful unit. The platoon and the cadet offi cers were cover the following topics: tcc.fl.edu/tech@night. ing offi cer, began the all of- weekend. leaders are the “backbone” a big success and extremely graphics, web design and For more information on fi cers meeting, dubbed AOM After the welcome back of the unit. They are the helpful for the success of development, photography, Tech@Night, contact TCC’s in the unit, Thursday morn- from the weekend break, the ones who come in contact the unit in the upcoming Offi ce 2007 and 2010, and Center for Workforce Devel- ing at 1100 hours, starting off offi cers split up and began with the cadets on a daily school year. Windows 7. opment at (850) 201-8760. the week-long adventure. their work. basis. The success of the unit
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Clipper Style Historical Society looks into Gray to wed Gerrell Cuts Cuts Wakulla’s political past Scalp Color Massage Barber Shop & Salon The Wakulla County citizens who have held Waxing Steam Historical Society will hold offi ces at the state level Towels 926-4080 Perms its monthly program Sept. from 1845 to the present. 13 at 7 p.m. at the public Wakulla Historical Soci- Neck Massage Hi-lites & Low-lites library. ety Vice President Richard This month’s presenta- Harden will be presenting tion is called, “Wakulla’s this program. 926-4080 Political Past” and will fo- The public is encour- cus on the Wakulla County aged to attend. Free Hugs performs at Posh
Free Hugs, composed of (dulcimer), Erik Alvar (stand- Theresa 3334 Crawfordville Hwy. Delta musicians Aaron O’Rourke up bass), Mickey Abraham (mandolin/guitar) and Mark CHA Russell (violin), will perform Morris at Posh Java on Saturday, RLI September 10, at 8 p.m. in E 2012 Sopchoppy. Free Hugs is described Brittany Gerrell and Joshua Gray BROWN as “traditional music strung construction together with classical, jazz, Brittany Nicole Gerrell, of Wakulla Springs, and Joshua Der- and modern ideas.” ricke Gray, of Crawfordville, announce their engagement. 7j^aY^c\8jhidb=dbZhH^cXZ&.-( For reservations please She is the daughter of Scott and Traci Gerrell of Wakulla contact Posh Java at (850) Springs. What’s on ,%4 53 $%3)'. 962-1010 or email poshjava@ He is the son of Derricke and Kathy Gray of Crawford- gmail.com. Tickets are $12. ville. your mind? 9/52 .%84 Reservations are suggested. The wedding is planned for March 31, 2012 at Sopchoppy Southern Baptist Church. Tell Charlie! PROJECT Stop by and let’s talk about local law 850509-3632 enforcement issues that matter to you. www.tuscanytrace.net Happy 70th Birthday www.buildinghomes.com Saturday, September 24 REMODELING 2 pm to 4 pm s Dora Lee A Coast Guard Auxiliary Station s DDITIONS Greene Rosier 1557 Shell Point Road, Crawfordville KITCHENS (in Shell Point, at the southern end of s Shell Point Road) s BATHS Light refreshments will be served. Mother Dora was born in Sopchoppy, Florida on September 13, 1941 to Tom s ).352!.#% Greene and Carrie Plummer. Dora grew up in a humble home with her parents; Elect Charlie WORK after the death of her mother she moved in with her aunt and uncle. Dora grew up and married the late Ossie B. Rosier. Dora and Ossie are the s 7).$/7 proud parents of four wonderful children; Alan, Greg, Shelia, and Dexter. REPLACEMENT Brianna Rosier, granddaughter, wrote the following to describe a woman that we have the honor to celebrate today: “…..Her name probably won’t go CREEL s (!2$7//$ down in history, but she was definitely one to make a difference. She has For Full-Time Sheriff FLOORS affected the lives of her children, which began a chain of effect to all their children. Through this, her one soul has affected the lives of hundreds of people.” in 2012 Florida Contact Charlie at (850) 926-4712 Certified Dora Lee Rosier is a woman with a strong sense of self, unconditional love, [email protected] Contractor unbreakable faith, and the one we all go to when we are lacking faith. We are www.charliecreel.com Southeastern Home going to celebrate her birthday by trying to live our lives the way she does. In Building Services, Inc. Charlie Creel for Sheriff her own words Dora says, “I want people to remember that I stand on the truth. Residential License #CRC057939 The truth is what I stand on.” Let’s all come together and celebrate Mother Political advertisement paid for and approved by Charlie Creel, Commercial License #RB0067082 No Party Affiliation, for Sheriff Dora Lee Rosier’s birthday by having the strength to stand for the truth. www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, September 8, 2011 – Page 7A Outdoors outdoor sports and fi shing reports
Labor Day weekend was a wash Wakulla Springs News and Notes...
out from the Aucilla and caught their limit of trout Several events are scheduled using Gulps fi shed on the bottom. He said they were they begin their dizzying back at the dock before dance circling the Wakulla From The Dock eleven. Kenny was telling Springs Lodge. As darkness me some nice reds were begins to descend upon the being caught at the mouth lodge, the chimney swifts BY CAPT. JODY CAMPBELL of Big Pass and Little Pass begin their descent into one on the incoming tides. of its unused chimneys. Reds are starting to Not only are participants Well the Labor Day Week- trout, whatever you want to show up in good numbers of A Swift Night Out awed end was a complete wash. call them, start schooling up around the Aucilla and the by the sight of these small You didn’t have to worry in big numbers. Cut bait on docks off 98 around Lanark insect-eating birds retreat- about other boats on the the bottom can fi ll a cooler are producing lots of reds. ing to the safety of their water though there were in a short while when they The Lanark Reef is also pro- roost, they are challenged plenty of wind surfers enjoy- are really biting. Along with ducing quite a few fi sh. to count the small black ing the 25-plus mile per hour them you are sure to catch The weather looks like it’s specters as they dive into winds over on the beach at some whiting which also gonna start cooling down the chimney. Shell Point. pull very hard for their size. some and maybe the water Amidst laughter, ooh’s I tried to fi sh last Wednes- The deep hole out from temperature will drop and and aahs, they collect their day but the wind kept me the old Tradewinds Dock, put the trout back on the SPECIAL TO THE NEWS data. The information is from going where I wanted which is at the mouth of fl ats and out of that deep Chimney Swifts roost in the Wakulla Springs Lodge sent to www.concentric. to and then the threat of the Ochlockonee River, is a water. The cooler it gets the chimney on the right. A Swift Night Out will be net/~dwa/page56.html, some torrential downpours good place to fi sh. You will better. held on Sept. 10. where it is amassed with and lightning made me also catch some big reds and Don’t forget that the Kev- counts held on the same come in and call it a wash. speckled trout at times. ins H20 Trout Tournament night all across the coun- By JEFF HUGO 9. In cooperation with the I had two guys that had just Another good spot is date was changed until Oct. try. of Wakulla Springs Wakulla County Public Li- gotten back from tours in the white trout hole at the 1 due to small craft adviso- There is no charge to par- brary, there will be a Book Iraq and Afghanistan and I Panacea Channel. This is to ries. ticipate in a Swift Night Out It is not a figment of Giveaway in the lobby of really wanted to have a good the west of the next to the I fi nally talked with the and entrance fees to the imagination that the sum- the Wakulla Springs Lodge. day. We caught some fi sh but last green markers going out folks at the Lanark Market park will not be collected mer of 2011 has been un- There will be free, used li- not what I had hoped for. of the Panacea channel. The and they said business was after 7 p.m. Please call 850- usually hot. Many tem- brary books available until Capt. David Fife said quite water is about 15-feet deep good. Their hours are Mon- 561-7286 to let park staff perature records dating into Sunday evening, Sept. 11. It a few reds are starting to be and there is some stuff on day through Friday from 7 know you’re coming. the earlier years of the last will be a great opportunity caught in the Spring Creek the bottom that will show up a.m. until 7 p.m. and Satur- If you’re interested in century have fallen. But the for visitors to larder there and Oyster Bay area. Live on your bottom machine. day and Sunday from 6 a.m. rounding out your evening cool and refreshing waters lairs with literature at an minnows, cut bait and live Another spot where I until 7 p.m. They are going with dinner in the lodge of the Wakulla River still unbeatable price (They’re shrimp are all producing. have caught them is south to carry live bait and frozen (they have new expanded bathe its guests in comfort free!). Mark and Louie Prance of where the St. Marks and baits, they have a deli with hours from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and relief. On the evening of Sat- had their other son down Wakulla Rivers meet. Fish hamburgers and sandwiches, please call 421-2000 for res- Of course, many who urday, Sept. 10, from 7:15 from Gainesville, Ga., and the east bank about 100 an outdoor shower and they ervations. have prospered from the to 8:30 p.m., park rangers they were able to fi sh Thurs- yards down from the Wakul- carry non-ethanol gas. Sunday, Sept. 11 is the rejuvenating waters of will host A Swift Night Out day and Friday although la. It seems like the best tides Fran, who worked there day that the Florida Park Wakulla Spring have now at Wakulla Springs. This Mark said it was tough an- on any of these places is the when Mike Hopkins had the Service celebrates Septem- returned to the cold re- unusual and interactive choring. Both days they beginning or end of either store, will be working there ber as Literacy Month. Park alities of school, work and ranger-led program will of- caught some real big silver the high or low tide. again and she was always a guests to all 160 state parks family responsibilities. The fer guests an opportunity trout and they hooked one I was at Shell Island Fish pleasure to work with. can have their entrance fees weekends, however, still to witness one of the great red which got off at the Camp on Wednesday and Remember to know those waived on Sunday if they hold out hope of freedom natural phenomena that boat. Ken Hobbs was telling me limits and leave that fl oat present a library card or from the mundane cares of occurs in the park – the It’s getting to be that time he and Alan went out week plan with someone. Good book, or donate a new or the well-worn schedule. roosting of the chimney of the year when the white before last and fi shed. They luck and good fi shing. gently used family friendly Three upcoming events swifts. trout, silver trout, or gray went to about 9 feet of water book. at Wakulla Springs State The small twittering birds Embrace the opportuni- Park hold out the hope and assemble in great numbers ties to break free from the encouragement of escape in both the spring and the routine. from the early routines of fall of the year. At dusk, Free hunter safety course is off ered fall. All three occur during the second weekend of The Florida Fish and for people born on or after tending this course can September. Wildlife Conservation Com- June 1, 1975, to purchase a register online at MyFWC. The fun begins on the Of Wakulla mission (FWC) is offering a Florida hunting license com/HunterSafety or by !)2 #/. afternoon of Friday, Sept. free hunter safety course in People interested in at- calling (850) 265-3676. Leon County. Heating & Air The course is in the Far- ris Bryant Building, Talla- Serving Wakulla & Franklin Counties hassee. Instruction is from 6 Farrington Law Office to 9 p.m. on Sept. 13, 15, 20 850-926-5592 and 22. The range portion of the class is Sept. 24. Deirdre A. Farrington, Esq. KIDS BACK An adult must accom- Lic. FLA & VA pany children under the age IN SCHOOL? of 16 at all times. Bankruptcy | Divorce | Custody | Wills | Probate TIME TO The course is required DO SOMETHING Sales & Service FOR YOURSELF! All Makes & Models 68-B Feli Way, Crawfordville (Just off MLK/Lower Bridge Rd.) 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