SPORTS, 9A THIS YEAR’S SPECIAL OLYMPICS The Wakulla Crawfordville’s Becky Arbogast plays for Tallahassee Jewels, a women’s tackle football team
See Page 14A ews nOur 117th Year, 10th Issue Thursday, March 8, 2012 Published Weekly, Two Sections Read Daily Serving Wakulla County For More Than A Century 75 Cents Heritage Village deal accepted Judge rules The county allows Ben Boynton larger lots in against state in his Bloxham Plantation development, and he pension lawsuit donates 40 acres for a Heritage Village Park By WILLIAM SNOWDEN [email protected] By JENNIFER JENSEN [email protected] Circuit Judge Jackie Fulford released her long-awaited order on the legality of a measure In December, the Wakulla passed by the 2011 state legislature requiring all County Commission agreed state employees to contribute 3 percent to their to send revisions to a land retirement. use plan to the state for In an 11-page ruling issued on Tuesday, March review to help the Wakulla 6, Judge Fulford ruled against the state, fi nding County Historical Society cre- the measure unconstitutional and ordered the ate a place for the old, historic state to immediately stop the withholding and homes and buildings it has reimburse with interest the amount that had acquired. been taken out. This place will be called the The ruling only applies to public employees Heritage Village Park and will who were members of the Florida Public Retire- consist of 40 acres off Zion ment System as of June 30, 2011. Church Hill Road. Obviously sensitive to charges of “judicial The Heritage Village would activism” by Republican lawmakers even before be a community of about 10 the ruling was released, Fulford stated in her historic homes that have been FILE PHOTO order: “At the outset let me state clearly, the role donated by Wakulla County The Ross-Linzy House was dismantled in 2008 and is to be reassembled at the Heritage Village of the judiciary is to interpret the law before it; families, as well as the old Park, which would include historic houses from Wakulla County. not make new law.” But, she added, “This court Smith Creek school house cannot set aside its constitutional obligations be- One of the homes, the Ross would be destroyed. tion of his property that will and the old lunch room from cause a budget crisis exists in the State of Florida. and Amy Linzy home, was on The society has been look- be the future home of Blox- Crawfordville. The homes To do so would be in direct contravention of this the property where Wal-mart ing for property to move the ham Plantation. were built in the late 1800s court’s oath to follow the law.” is located. They acquired that homes to, and until last year, Boynton was looking to and the society wants to move Fulford noted that the state pension plan was home and had to move it so had been unsuccessful. create larger lots in the sub- and repair them before they created by the Legislature in 1974 that required no it wouldn’t be destroyed. An- After hearing a presentation division and wanted approval are destroyed or too far gone contribution from employees and which provided other home, the John Archie by members of the historical to go from one unit per acre, to be saved. for a cost of living adjustment. The Legislature McLaughlin home, had to be society at a county commis- to one unit per 2 acres. This “It’s a way to preserve declared the rights to the members of the pen- moved because a developer sion meeting, developer Ben would reduce the number of our heritage,” said Richard sion plan were contractural. Fulford points to a told the society that they had Boynton approached them units from 133 to 75. Harden, vice president of the 1981 Florida Supreme Court case that said the two weeks to move it or it about possibly donating a por- historical society. Continued on Page 12A Legislature was not precluded from “altering benefi ts which accrue for future state service,” but the judge noted that the ruling did not give the Legislature the power to “completely gut and Plans for community center take shape create a new form of pension plan.” Fulford found that the 2011 Legislature, faced Plans include constructing nent group to be diverse and with a budget shortfall, turned to state employees have business experience, as well a multi-use gym behind the and ignored the contractual rights given to them as grant writing and fundraising by the 1974 Legislature. current buildings. Th e gym experience. Fulford ruled that the imposition of a manda- floor would be a concrete These people, as well as the tory state employee contribution was unconstitu- slab county commission, will answer tional for members of FRS prior to July 1, 2011. to the community, said Gail The ruling is almost certain to be appealed. By JENNIFER JENSEN Campbell, a member of the tem- [email protected] porary advisory group. She said the people who serve Future plans for the Wakulla on this community center advi- County Community Center are sory group will determine if the OBITUARY moving forward and the creation center succeeds or fails. of an advisory group that would “It has such potential,” Camp- Tinsley W. Floyd help with those plans is in the bell said of the center. works. The permanent group would Currently, the county is dis- plan activities, programs and ser- INDEX cussing renovations plans for the vices; seek grant funding; obtain center, as well as entering into community input and involve- Public Notices ...... Page 3A an agreement with Capital Area ment; and assist in developing The Opinion Page ...... Page 4A YMCA to manage the facility and long term plans for the center. Church...... Page 6A establishing a permanent advi- The temporary group recom- Community ...... Page 7A sory group for the community mended the group consist of one School ...... Page 8A center. member selected by the Wakulla Sports ...... Page 9A A small, temporary advisory County School Board; one mem- Outdoors ...... Page 10A group was established to review ber selected by the Chamber of the renovation plans, help with Water Ways...... Page 11A Commerce that has a business Sheriff’s Report ...... Page 13A the memorandum of understand- or marketing background; one Green Scene ...... Page 1B ing with the YMCA and offer member who has experience Week in Wakulla ...... Page 2B suggestions for developing the in fundraising and resource de- permanent advisory group. Thinking Outside The Book ...... Page 5B velopment; one member from PREBLE-RISH The temporary group dis- the Senior Citizens Center; Plans for community center show an open gym behind Classifi eds ...... Page 6B cussed the need for the perma- Continued on Page 12A the two existing buildings. Legal Notices ...... Page 6B Youth coalition applies for a Hunger Grant for Wakulla By JENNIFER JENSEN intended to uncover the as- will assist with the man- and see if there is any way [email protected] sets, needs and the short- agement of the grant. for it to receive funding in falls of the county regard- The awarding of the the future. A community meeting ing social services and fi nd grant will not be an- At the community meet- that was held in February ways to bridge the gap. nounced until October. ing, it was also determined by the Wakulla County At the meeting, it was There was also discus- that there was a need for Coalition for Youth was determined that one of the sion about a community a shelter for women and major problems in Wakulla database for food pantries children, as well as rental County is food insecurity to keep track of customers assistance and adequate and addressing that need According to Feeding America there are 4,370 to ensure there isn’t any housing for low income seems to have fallen to people in Wakulla County – or 14.4 percent overlap between pantries. families. churches. Currently, there of residents – who live with food insecurity, A software program is There was also a de- are eight churches in the meaning they don’t know where their next meal being sent to the coalition cision to coordinate ex- county that operate food by Brunie Emmanuel, the pansion as need dictates pantries. is coming from. project manager for the to include volunteer fi re It became clear at the Fund for Gulf Communi- departments and possibly meeting how much help percent of Wakulla County Hunger Grant on behalf ties, which is an initiative use the community center the churches need and residents. of the food pantries. If under Catholic Charities as a distribution site for how it is everyone’s re- “They don’t know where awarded, the money would of Northwest Florida that food. sponsibility to help them, their next meal is coming be used to buy food only is working in seven other Campbell said the coali- said WCCY Executive Direc- from,” Campbell said. and would not pay for counties affected by the tion is continuing to look tor Gail Campbell. To provide enough food any administrative costs. BP oil spill. Emmanuel for pathways and resources Campbell said the pan- for these families, it would The money would only attended the community to fi ll the gaps. Campbell tries are trying to provide cost around $1.7 million a go to existing food pan- meeting to assist Wakulla recently met with Em- food to even more people year, according to Feeding tries, which would form County in meeting basic manuel again to see if any with even less resources. America. an alliance to better serve human needs and offer opportunities for grant According to Feeding Campbell added that Wakulla County. solutions. Wakulla County funding exist for Wakulla America, the nation’s lead- pantries were also looking Campbell said hopefully was left out of the Fund County. ing domestic hunger-relief for leadership to help form it can bring all the church- for Gulf Communities and The grant will be dis- charity, there are 4,370 best practices and gather es together and open those Emmanuel said he was cussed at the next coali- people in Wakulla County resources. lines of communication unaware the county had tion meeting, as well as who live with food insecu- Since the meeting, the and get all food pantries in been affected. He agreed other things that are being rity. This equates to 14.4 coalition has applied for a a better place. The coalition to help Wakulla County done. Page 2A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 8, 2012 www.thewakullanews.com Wakulla’s Celebration of the Arts
By JENNIFER JENSEN coalition. [email protected] Masters of Ceremonies, Ronnie Allen and Dani- Celebration of the Arts elle Brown-Nelson intro- was held on March 1 duced the acts and kept and featured performanc- the crowd entertained es from students of all during breaks. Those in ages. attendance heard perfor- Several hundred people mances by the Wakulla attended the event which County Elementary Hon- was started by the Wakul- or Choir, Coast Charter la Arts Coalition 11 years School Stingray Music ago. The person behind Ensemble, Wakulla Mid- the coalition is Diane dle School Drama Group, Perez, the arts coordina- Wakulla Middle School tor. Perez, who is retiring Jazz Band, Riversprings this year, was honored at Middle School Jazz Band, the event. Riversprings Middle Susan Solburg, the trea- School Drama, Wakulla surer of the coalition, said High School Advanced the coalition was created Drama Class, Wakulla to provide scholarships High School Concert Band in the arts to Wakulla and Wakulla High School County students. Wind Ensemble. She thanked Perez for Prior to the show, a having the vision to start silent auction was held the coalition and bringing with artwork by Wakulla all those involved in the County art students. arts together to form the The Wakulla Middle School jazz band. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER JENSEN
Student artworks being auctioned off before the show.
Wakulla Middle School drama students perform.
Wakulla County Elementary Honor Choir sings. Riversprings Middle School jazz band performing with a trombone solo.
More photos online at thewakullanews.com
At right, students from COAST Charter School Stingray Music Ensemble perform for the audience.
OFFthe EATIN’ path… Drama teacher Susan Solburg, at the microphone, speaks of Your Guide to Area Restaurants and Catering art teacher Diane Perez, holding the fl owers, who founded the Celebration of the Arts 11 years ago. Perez is retiring at “The Wakulla County Youth Fair Association Congratulations the end of the school year. would like to thank all of our sponsors of the 2012 Swine Show. Without your support our show would not be possible.” Dr. Mark McCoy Law Office Est. 1998 February 2012 Winner - Foreclosures 2012 Swine Show Sponsors - Creditor/Debtor Thank You - Business Law Grand Champion Sponsor ...Vause Mechanical So Much! Reserve Champion Sponsor ...... Atkins 17 High Drive, Suite C Showmanship Sponsor...... Centennial Bank His name was drawn Courthouse Square Class Winners Sponsor ...... Publix “You don’t find this type of from Crawfordville, Florida Spirit Award Sponsor ...... Talquin Electric thing in larger cities. This is a great advertising! Gold Show Sponsors More people need to F R M Feeds Preble-Rish, Inc. advetise like this.” Hicks Heating and Air LLC Pitman’s Custom Construction –Dr. Mark McCoy North Florida Spray Foam, Inc. Capital City Bank Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor Allen’s Excavation, Inc. Ace Home Center Coastal Charlie Creel for Sheriff Wharf Express Restaurant Langston for Sheriff Pepsi Home of the All-U-Can Eat Deli Seafood & Chicken Silver Show Sponsors Jimmy Johns ESG – Public Works (3&"51&01-&t(3&"5'00% Buddy’s Garage, Inc. Gulf Coast Lumber Welch Land Development Stone Creek Pizza One One OFF The Eatin’ Path Meal from Every Restaurant Bronze Show Sponsors Winner! Entry Form t8BJU4UBČ Susan Jones, Blue Water The Barber Shoppe Please drop off form at Realty Group Studio 88 Dance Productions any participating Eatin’ Place t$BTIJFST C 4 Soccer County Commissioner Randy Name______Wakulla Dance Academy Merritt t)PVTFLFFQJOH Mar-Lu Properties, Inc. White Elephant and Friends Address ______Mike Stewart County Alan Brock, Wakulla County ______Commissioner Commissioner City ______Sunshine State Builders LLC Mack’s Meats Menagerie Bradley’s Country Store State ______Zip ______Sopchoppy Grocery Drycleaners Express Phone ______Ashley Feed Lube Expert Premier Motorcars e-mail______www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 8, 2012 – Page 3A COUNTY COMMISSION Makeup of Wakulla 2020 committee is discussed Commissioners debate tee consisted of Pat Jones, tee include representative decided to add a representa- several commissioners ex- intersections on Highway Wakulla County School from the outlying areas. tive from the Senior Center. pressed concern that the 319. who should be on the Board; Jared Miller, sheriff’s “If we’re going to ask This brought the committee scope of the initiative was The idea of Wakulla 2020 committee and name 13 offi ce; a member selected by the people to vote for it, it up to 13 members. not broad enough. came from Blueprint 2000, to serve, and ultimately the Chamber; Kevin Vaughn, needs to be right,” Stewart The commission agreed Commissioner Lynn an initiative in Tallahassee. table the matter until Wakulla County Econom- said. to move as quickly as pos- Artz said there should be A citizen group got together ic Development Council; The commission agreed sible in getting names for a broader vision that looks to fi nd a way to implement the next meeting Jackie Lawhon selected by that it should include the committee and then to the future and includes the Crawfordville Town the City of Sopchoppy; Zoe Wakulla Station, Medart, approve it. If approved, the projects dealing with mass Plan, or Our Town Plan, By JENNIFER JENSEN Mansfi eld selected by the Panacea, Spring Creek and committee would review transit and bike lanes. which focused mainly on [email protected] City of St. Marks; Tim Jor- Shell Point. and prioritize proposed Stewart agreed that the Highway 319. It was then dan, Wakulla Tourist Devel- Panacea resident and projects for the Wakulla focus does not need to determined to expand it to After agreeing to move opment Council; a member owner of Panacea Discount 2020 initiative and the Our solely be on improving the entire county. forward with developing selected by the county com- Liquors, Paige Killeen, said Highway 319. To fund the initiative, the the language for placing a mission; and a member who she would also like to see Kevin Vaughn, chair of voters of Wakulla County half-cent tax referendum resides in the Crawfordville Panacea added. ‘Panacea seems to be the the EDC, said the scope has would need to approve a on the November ballot Town Plan, selected by the “Panacea seems to be red-headed stepchild,’ says been expanded to include half-cent sales tax. for the proposed Wakulla commission. the red-headed stepchild,” a number of transportation John Shuff, past presi- 2020 initiative, the Wakulla one of the community’s Commissioner Jerry Killeen said. projects all over the county, dent of the Chamber, said County Commission’s next residents, complaining Moore said he would like The commission agreed including improving Wood- they have estimated that step was establishing and to see a member who owns that they would ask Pana- that it was left without ville Highway. the half-cent sales tax would appointing members to a business or lives in the cea Waterfronts Florida “We do understand that bring in $1.7 million over serve on the Wakulla 2020 representation on the Crawfordville Town Plan on Committee for a recom- we need public buy-in,” the next 15 years and with Advisory Committee. 2020 committee the committee. mendation for the Panacea Vaughn said. a bonding stream and debt After much discussion Commissioner Mike representative. Moore said, “You’ve got service estimate, their total at its March 5 meeting, the Stewart felt the proposed The other representa- Town plan and make rec- to involve all the people.” estimate is $14 million. commission decided to committee was not big tives would be sought out ommendations to the com- Vaughn said the first The committee would table the item and bring it enough or diverse enough. and the commission would mission. project they would focus on also be charged with seek- back at its next meeting. He suggested the commit- take applications. They also During the meeting, is improving the fi ve main ing grant funding as well. The proposed commit-
STATE LEGISLATURE Schoolyard fi ght: What can parents do about failing schools?
By MICHAEL PELTIER having parents involved in They still would be lim- President Andy Gardiner, R- passed a similar bill giving “There has been so much THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA their children’s education?,” ited to certain options laid Orlando, took a high profi le parents in failing schools a animosity that it does more asked Senate sponsor Sen. out in federal law, and the role Saturday, as did pro- majority vote on whether damage in the long run TALLAHASSEE, March Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort plan would be subject to spective future presidents to turn it into a charter than the improvement they 3 – Legislation that would Myers. “Why? Why do we Department of Education Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, school. thought they were trying give parents more ability fi ght so hard against par- approval. and Sen. John Thrasher, R- “When you have parents to create,” said Jeff Wright, to determine how to make ents standing up to say I Among their options, St. Augustine. involved in their child’s public advocacy director over a failing school was would like you to consider parents could force the Forced to vote on the education, it inures to the for the Florida Education rammed through a Senate this?” school district to transfer bill before the meeting success of the child,” said Association. committee on Saturday, a Critics say the measure students to other schools; adjourned at 10 a.m., some Mike Trujillo, a representa- Improvement in a failing likely preview of a conten- represents yet another nail close the school and re- committee members said tive of Parent Revolution, school requires the coop- tious fl oor fi ght over charter driven at public education open it as a charter school the haste by which such a which spearheaded Califor- eration of parents, the local schools, unions and paren- and the teacher unions by with a new governing board controversial measure was nia efforts. “What this is, is business community and lo- tal support. backers of for-profi t char- running it; or contract with being considered was inap- a vehicle by which parents cal government to put forth By a 13-7 vote, the Senate ter school companies that an outside management propriate and unnecessary. can be involved in their lo- a matrix of surrounding Budget Committee on Satur- lack the same accountabil- group to run it – essentially “We are playing around cal school community.” services from after-school day approved SB 1718, the ity standards of traditional privatize it. with the lives of children in Union representatives programs to nutritional sup- so called “parent trigger” public schools. Evident Saturday was our schools,” said Sen. Ev- say it’s too early to tell if port and mentoring. Wright bill. The most controversial “I have four children that the measure is a top elyn Lynn, R-Ormond Beach. the California effort has said. The bill, as it stands, element would allow par- who graduated from pub- priority of Haridopolos and “And it’s time to stop.” made any long-term gain. does none of that. ents of a failing school to lic schools. They all have other Senate leaders. Not The idea for the par- What is apparent is that it The bill now travels to dictate recovery strategies, master’s degrees,” said Sen. normally a member of the ent trigger comes from has been controversial and the Senate fl oor. The House including the use of for- Gwen Margolis, D-Miami. “I committee, Senate Majority California, where two years litigious, pitting families bill, HB 1191, passed earlier profi t charters, if a majority don’t know what problem Leader and incoming Senate ago that state’s legislature against each other. on an 80-34 vote. of them sign petitions to you have.” do so. The proposal ramps up Backers say the measure accountability standards on is a response to a recalci- a number of fronts, but the PUBLIC trant school system that is most controversial measure, slow to change and deaf to by far, deals with failing the needs of communities. schools. NOTICES The bill is being champi- The provision says once oned by former Gov. Jeb a school earns an “F,” if im- For our readers’ convenience, The Wakulla News will Bush and Senate President provement doesn’t happen provide this Public Notice Section in our A-section for Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt within a year, parents could all Public Notices not published in the Island. dictate what will happen, if Legal Notice section of the newspaper. ‘What is to be afraid of 51 percent of them agree.
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READERS WRITE: Keep Wakulla County Beautiful Springtime is a good time to say thanks Editor, The News: of the founding of Wakulla County in is looking for volunteers March 1843. We celebrate that with the of natural attrition, we now Springtime for Wakulla. On a random Founder’s Day play at the auditorium in Interested in helping need new talents. guess, readers must imagine immediately Sopchoppy this week. KWCB? Th e group’s Last month we adopt- that this letter is about the blooms, the All of this volunteering is for nought if next meeting is ed updates to our bylaws birds, the return of bugs and pollen. it were not for the incredible free contribu- which included the devel- But you would be wrong. This is a letter tions – a kind of volunteering, don’t you Th ursday, March 8, opment of committees. about all of the hundreds of volunteers agree – of The Wakulla News. at the 19th Hole at This is where we hope who bring good times to our commu- Generous sponsored advertising, spe- Wildwood Country to get people interested nity. In the spring it is the parades. In cial sections and community involvement Club at 6 p.m. again, by giving you an op- the spring we look forward to outdoor make our local newspaper worthy of spe- portunity to decide what activities. We celebrate those during Wild cial recognition. Spring is as good a time our signature drink, the your talents are and get About Wakulla week at the beginning of as any to say thank you. KWCB “Green Punch.” involved in that area. April. We had a group of 22 We have lots of great In the spring we also look back. We Madeleine Carr By JO ANN PALMER in attendance including ideas and a tremendous take a walk into history on the occasion Crawfordville commissioners Alan Brock need. March will begin a new and Jerry Moore, Chamber This is an open invita- chapter with Keep Wakulla President Amy Geiger and tion for anyone interested County Beautiful. her husband Sam, Tonya in our organization to once Support of Special Olympics is appreciated It’s been my hope that Hobby, the director of the again come out and see Editor, The News: year to achieve coaches’ United Methodist Circuit we can expand the under- county health department’s what we are about. certifications, generate Riders Sunday School standing of what we mean Tobacco Prevention Pro- We invite you to our Let me win, but if I can- funding, solicit support Class, Wakulla Men’s Club, to Keep Wakulla County gram, Margie Callaghan, March 8 monthly meeting not win, let me be brave and most of all encourage Pat Jones and Angel Lewis, Beautiful by getting people Riversink fourth grade at the 19th Hole at Wild- in the attempt, the Special the athletes. Many thanks Tracy Dempsey, Alpha Del- involved who have the teacher, and other citizens wood Country Club. Olympic Athlete Oath, was for their efforts. ta Kappa (Epsilon Chapter), desire to see us grow as a who came to hear what we Committees meet at 6 personifi ed in the County In addition, apprecia- United Way, Crawfordville green community. are all about. p.m., and the board meets Games held on Friday, tion is extended to Princi- Rotary Club, teachers and To help us educate both We are looking for citi- at 7 p.m. March 2, at Wakulla High pal Mike Crouch and the staff at Wakulla Pre-K, our children and adults, zens interested in getting Our committees are School. Wakulla High School fam- Ladies Auxiliary of the and get involved with involved to work on our Education, Sponsorship/ A huge thanks to all ily for the peer coaches, Shriners, George and Glo- worthwhile projects such committees. Friendship, Community Ac- of the athletes, as well as drum band, cheerleaders, ria Dock, Kast Net Restau- as the courthouse block We are not asking for tion and Marketing/Com- their teachers and parents and student /faculty par- rant, Dr. Ed Gardner and landscape project, clean money, just some of your munications. for the effort, sportsman- ticipation as spectators. Judy Hampton, David and sweep litter control events time. If you see something ship and support that en- Finally, it is with deep Deana Scherbarth, Edgar and several other upcom- The board members that interests you, please abled this event to focus gratitude that I recognize Metcalf, Wakulla County ing worthwhile projects. who have served for years, come out this Thursday, or on the abilities of this spe- the following sponsors Sheriff’s Offi ce, Boy Scouts Last Monday, we held talked about the history of call me for more informa- cial group of students. for their contributions of of America and Sonic. our first “Green Drinks” the organization and how tion at 745-7111 or email me This year’s games were time, money, food, shoes You all make a differ- social at the Wildwood the economy has changed [email protected]. staged under the leader- for athletes, ribbons, ence in the lives of our Golf Course, where Wendy people’s behavior. ship of Sharon Scherbarth tents and other support: Special Olympic Athletes and her staff prepared a They discussed how Jo Ann Palmer is execu- and Patricia Bodiford with Lindy’s, Winn Dixie, J.D. and encourage them to be great spread of food, and many more citizens used tive director of Keep Wakul- the support of the Spe- Johnson, Colleen Skipper, winners in their endeavors served what will become to be involved but because la County Beautiful. cial Olympic Management Lynn Artz, Randy Merritt, each day. Team of Ashley Anderson, Lube Express, Bevis/Har- Sincerely, Sheila Stephens, Joanna vey Young Funeral Home, Hernandez, Denise Ray, Wakulla United Methodist Tanya English Pledge for Diabetes Walk on April 14 Louis Hernandez and Far- Church and Women, Jen- Exceptional Student Educa- rah Donaldson. The man- nifer Young, Terri Hillier, tion and Student Services Editor, The News: bath or swim. All the food and drinks I agement group has worked Pepsi, Susan Payne Turner, Wakulla County School Board consume are calculated and the carb total tirelessly throughout the Kenny T’s, Crawfordville I live with type 1 diabetes. I would is entered into my pump. really love it if you will donate to my I encourage YOU to sign up, donate and team and join me in the Junior Diabetes come to the JDRF Walk. Research Foundation’s Walk to Cure Dia- I know that the Walk will be a great Reader says Artz doesn’t have a clue betes on April 14 at 10 a.m. at Tallahassee experience and I also know that YOU can Editor, The News: or base desires of others.” Community College. make a difference. Then she made the statement that ex- I was diagnosed at 19 months of age. See you at the Walk! I’ve never understood Commissioner plains everything about her: “I’m not going I’ve had my fi nger pricked over 15,000 Atrz’s position on most things she’s in- to propose something that makes us look times since my diagnosis. I wear an insulin Sydney Andrews volved with. It seems she’s usually opposed stupid and makes us look like we don’t have pump 24 hrs a day except when I have a Crawfordville to things that are good for, or desired by, a clue what’s going on.” her constituents. In other words she’s not going to let An incorrect headline ran on the ribbon cutting article When the resolution to the FWC re- anything or anyone taint her self-perceived for a businees, Critter Control, in last week’s Taking Care garding the local Grouper seasons was image that she’s smarter than everyone Correction of Business section. Here is the article as it should have proposed she was the only commissioner else. Now I get it! appeared: who opposed it. When asked why she said, Well, Ms. Artz, I won’t even address the “I don’t think this can happen and we are word “stupid” in your statement but I can government. misleading people and pandering to the assure you, you “don’t have a clue what’s Critter Control also of- local fi shermen when we know it’s not going on.” fers a wide range of other going to work.” services such as home Pandering to the local fi shermen (con- F.J.Young friendly Wash Safe roof, stituents) is what you were elected to do. Crawfordville siding and deck cleaning, Pander: “One who ministers to the passions as well as full attic restora- tion featuring T.A.P. pest proof insulation. We also offer WDO inspections for Society is grateful for Heritage Village site real estate agents. Editor, The News: donated by Wakulla County also allows a planned de- The owners of the local families. velopment to go forward. franchise are Brandon and On Monday night, March In addition, the park will Both can help the economy, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Dustin Lynch. Brandon 5, the Wakulla County Com- enable the historical society protect natural resources Critter Control is a Certifi ed Operator in mission did a remarkable to develop a site plan that and preserve our county’s General Household Pest thing: They unanimously provides educational pro- heritage. The Chamber held a The Certified Wild- and Termite Control with ribbon cutting for new life Specialists and IPM passed a PUD and Comp grams, interactive exhibits, The Wakulla County His- the state of Florida. Dustin Plan change for local devel- interpretive paths and a torical Society wants to member Critter Control on trained technicians focus is a Certifi ed Wildlife Spe- Friday, Feb. 24. on ecologically sound pest oper, Ben Boynton. place for refl ection on the thank Ben Boynton, the cialist. They both live in But more importantly, history of an earlier time in county commissioners and Critter Control is ranked control and humane ani- Wakulla County. Call 1-800- No. 1 in wildlife control mal control solutions for this approval provided for a Wakulla County. all who were involved. We CRITTER (800-274-8837) or gift conveyance of approxi- This is a great example of look forward to develop- and No. 18 in pest control homeowners, property locally at (850) 745-4111. in the nation. managers, businesses and mately 40 acres of land to a private-public partnership ment of the park. the Wakulla County Histori- that demonstrates govern- cal Society for development ment and the private sector Murray McLaughlin RD WINN NEW of the Heritage Village Park. can reach compromise that Chairman A IN NAL SP W G IO AP A T NATIONAL E This park will allow the benefi ts all. It places a great Heritage Village Committee A R N Blue Ribbon Most popular Society to move, restore deal of land in a natural Wakulla County Historical Society NEWSPAPER and exhibit a number of state suitable for passive F stories online: OUNDATION old houses that have been activities we envision, and
N E R WSPAPE MEMBER • Judge will allow net The Wakulla News lawsuit to move forward Recognize social workers during March • Underwater Wakulla Editor, The News: giving and receiving love and asking for and The Wakulla News (USPS 664-640) is published weekly at for March 1 3119-A Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville, FL 32327. granting forgiveness. Periodicals postage paid at P.O. Box 307, Crawfordville, FL • Michael ‘Mike’ David March is National Social Work Month Often it is the social worker who will 32326-0307. Phone: (850) 926-7102. Carter obituary which makes it an appropriate time for us to pause to recognize a special occasion in a salute the valuable and important job that patient’s life and make sure that a birthday POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Wakulla News, •Gerald Lee Clevenger social workers provide all year long. is celebrated or a caregiver gets a night out. P.O. Box 307, Crawfordville, FL 32326-0307. obituary When life’s challenges become over- Our wonderful social workers are an impor- General Manager: Tammie Barfi eld ...... tbarfi [email protected] whelming, many people turn to a social tant part of our patient care team and our • Board may revise sep- worker for help. Here at Big Bend Hospice, Big Bend Hospice family. Editor: William Snowden ...... [email protected] tic tank policy we have 15 social workers who serve as The theme for the 2012 National Social family support counselors, grief counselors Work Month is “Social Work Matters.” Time Reporter: Jennifer Jensen ...... [email protected] • WakullaStory: A Han- and Caring Tree counselors. They work and again I have witnessed the power- kerin’ for a Headhuntin’ tirelessly with our patients and families to ful results of social workers, both in our Advertising: Lynda Kinsey ...... [email protected] help them cope with the many emotional organization, in hospitals, nursing homes • Margaret R. Sheotes and practical issues that accompany a life and assisted living facilities, in recogniz- Classifi eds/Legals: Denise Folh ...... classifi [email protected] obituary limiting illness. ing and meeting the needs of the people Production Coordinator/IT: Eric Stanton ...... [email protected] These dedicated professionals assist they serve. • Sheriff’s Report for with everything from coordinating com- On behalf of Big Bend Hospice, we ap- Publisher Emeritus: William M. Phillips Family (1976-2006) Feb. 23 munity resources to helping families solve plaud social workers for their caring hearts All subscriptions to The Wakulla News become due and payable one personal and fi nancial problems, to work- and their important contributions to our year from the time the subscription is purchased. • thewakullanews. ing through the emotional pain of dealing community. In County - $31/yr. - $17.50/6 mo. Out of County - $42/yr. - $24/6 mo. com with an impending death. They recognize Out of State - $44/yr. - $26/6 mo. the family dynamics that are part of any life Cathy Adkison, RN, BSN, CHPN threatening disease and help patients reach President and CEO out to conclude the important business of Big Bend Hospice Victim of Domestic or Sexual Violence? Follow us on Call Refuge House: 926-9005 24 hour hotline: 681-2111 www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 8, 2012 – Page 5A
ernment with Wakulla County Administra- tor David Edwards on Thursday, March 15, Briefs at the public library beginning at 7 p.m. Wakulla County is facing many chal- • Repeal of septic tank inspec- lenges in these diffi cult economic times. tions passes the House County revenues are down, but demands On Wednesday, Feb. 29, the Florida on government services are ever pres- House passed a bill to repeal septic tank ent. inspections. The bill was co-sponsored by Balancing priorities set forth by our Rep. Marti Coley, R-Marianna, and Rep. Board of County Commissioners within Chris Dorworth, R-Lake Mary. present budget limitations is a daunting The bill repeals language passed during challenge. Administrator Edwards will dis- the 2010 legislative session that requires cuss with where the county is and where individuals and businesses to pay for costly it is going to meet the many challenges inspections in order to comply with a state- facing our county government. wide septic tank evaluation program. A pre-forum social will be held begin- “In these tough economic times, we ning at 6:30 p.m. should not add financial hardships on Floridians,” Rep. Coley said. “This bill al- • St. Patrick’s Festival set for lows our local counties and municipalities Saturday, March 17 to decide what is best for their citizens The Lions Club’s annual St. Patrick’s regarding septic tank inspections, and if Festival will be held next Saturday, March what is best is a ‘no inspection’ policy, then 17 in Hudson Park with a parade at 10 there will be none. a.m. I’m committed to making sure that some The days begins with Breakfast in the WILLIAM SNOWDEN commonsense is put back into our environ- Park at 8 a.m., opening introductions at mental regulations,” Coley added. Ann Scott reads to Ginnie Brown’s kindergarten class at Riversink Elementary. 9 a.m., opening prayer at 9:15 a.m. by The legislation must now be approved John Braley, youth minister at Lake Ellen by the Florida Senate before becoming Baptist Church, the raising of the colors available for Gov. Rick Scott to sign into at 9:20, and the National Anthem, sung Ann Scott law. by John Braley, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. pays a visit • WHS Talent Show is Friday, After the parade, the scheduled enter- March 9 tainment includes Taekwondo at 11 a.m., It’s that time of year when talented stu- a performance by COAST Charter School to schools dents perform at the annual Spring Talent at 11: 30 a.m., Aleene Benson, Irish and Show at Wakulla High School auditorium Scottish fi ddle players at noon, then Rick By WILLIAM SNOWDEN Tittle, John Smith and Ken “Muffi n Man” at [email protected] on Friday, March 9. This year’s lineup promises to be one 12:40 and 1:40 p.m., and the Senior Wig- glers line dancers at 1:15 p.m. First lady Ann Scott vis- of the best yet, says director Susan Sol- burg. “We have two fabulous bands this A prize drawing will be held every 30 ited Riversink and Crawford- minutes starting at noon. The drawing for ville elementary schools last year – Arrive Alive will be our opening act, actually beginning at 6:30 p.m., and Ham- the $250 grand prize will be held at 2:30 week and read to classes as p.m. part of her effort to encour- maknockers will be playing in the second age literacy. part of the show.” Scott visited the schools Also featured are Out-of-this-World • Make A Difference Day is Dancers and also an amazing belly dance on Thursday, March 1. March 24 In her visit to teacher routine, a slam poet and a real cool rap group, guitar-playing vocalists, and piano- VolunteerWAKULLA is holding its fi fth Ginnie Brown’s kindergar- annual Make A Difference Day on Satur- tions before reading the book, the class presented playing vocalists, and of course beautiful ten class at Riversink, Scott day, March 24, at Hudson Park. book. The girls in the class Scott with a bouquet of solo vocalists. read the book “Gloria” about This year’s event will be different for complimented Scott’s outfi t construction-paper fl owers Admission is $4 for students, $6 for a policeman and his dog. previous years: a community picnic for the and shoes. they had made. adults. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show Scott talked to the stu- citizens of Wakulla County will be held, and dents and answered ques- After she read them the starts at 7 p.m. A variety of refreshments will be sold many of the organizations in the County during intermission by our WHS Dramatis will be setting up booths to make people Personae members. Proceeds will help aware of services available, as well as op- pay the rising cost for this year’s State portunities to volunteer in the county. Big Bend High School Bowl Thespian Trip. At this time, there are more than 25 organizations signed up. There will be a free lunch for all, enter- starts Friday in Tallahassee • CCOW will hear from David tainment and door prizes. Special to The News School, North Florida Chris- then advance to the fi nals Edwards on local government tian Academy High School, at Aquilina Howell Instruc- Concerned Citizens of Wakulla will host – Staff Reports The 2012 Tallahassee James S. Rickards High tional Services Center on a forum on the challenges facing local gov- Democrat Big Bend High School, Robert F. Munroe Monday, March 12. School Bowl, now celebrat- High School, Sacred Heart Thirty-seven members ing its 35th year, opens Home School and Thomas- of the community have with 190 students from ville High School. volunteered their time to around the Big Bend Region Teams compete for two act as moderators of the starting competition, Fri- days, advancing for double- academic challenges. Leon day, March 9 at Tallahassee elimination competition on High School is this year’s Street news Community College. Saturday, March 10. high school host, provid- Speed limit changed on partment of Transporta- until 6 a.m. Wakulla High School During the competition, ing student volunteers and 363 in St. Marks tion District Three in- Crews will also work will take a team along with teams answer questions as refreshments to help out formation follow it on along the shoulders be- 19 other schools, including quickly as possible about with the competition. Beginning t 8 a.m. on twitter @myfdot_nwfl. tween Wakulla-Arran Road Aucilla Christian Academy, current events, science, The Democrat, the law Monday, March 12, the and the Leon County line Bainbridge High School, math, language arts, so- fi rm Brooks LeBoeuf Ben- speed limit on State Road Work continues on during daytime hours, Brookwood School, Cot- cial studies and popular nett Foster and Gwartney 363 (Port Leon Drive) in Crawfordville Road causing no lane closures. tondale High School, Flor- culture. and Envision Credit Union St. Marks between Pine Drivers are reminded ida State University High On the fi rst day of the donate more than $5,000 Street and Riverside Drive Motorists traveling to pay attention to the School, Franklin County tournament, 34 teams from in cash scholarships and has been reduced. The State Road 369/U.S. 319 speed limit when travel- High School, Amos P. God- North Florida and South gift certifi cates as prizes. posted speed limit will between Wakulla-Arran ing through the work by High School, Graceville Georgia meet in round- The fi rst-place team wins a be 25 mph. Road and just north of zone. High School, Holmes Coun- robin competition. $2,500 scholarship and the Drivers are reminded S.R. 267 (Pinewood Street) For more Florida De- ty High School, John Paul Top winning teams runner-up, $1,250. to pay attention to the in Wakulla County can partment of Transporta- II Catholic High School, advance to the double- The high school bowl new speed limit when expect intermittent night- tion District Three infor- Lawton Chiles High School, elimination semi-finals encourages academic excel- traveling through the cor- time lane closures Sunday, mation follow it on twit- Leon High School, Lincoln on March 10. The top two lence and promotes team- ridor. March 4, through Friday, ter @ myfdot_nwfl. High School, Maclay High teams after the second day work among students. For more Florida De- March 9, from 6:30 p.m. – From state DOT The Thread Tree MISS WAKULLA COUNTY PAGEANT dress store Open to Wakulla County young ladies age 4 through 12th grade All Ladies Apparel For more information on how to enter, please visit 50%-60% OFF www.misswakullacounty.com 850-926-7837 The best Alterations, You may also call Furniture Upholstry Michelle (926-8754), 2698 CRAWFORDVILLE HWY. Tara (294-5955) or email us at (across from ACE) & Refinishing April 28, 2012 [email protected]
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Floyd at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home, Timberlane By ETHEL SKIPPER see as they make history, and feel Tinsley W. Floyd, 70, Chapel in Tallahassee. Buckhorn their joy and hurt too, as they tell their passed away Saturday, Feb. There was a reception to Growth is a natural and expected story. U.S. Navy Willie F. Skipper Sr., 18, at Centre Pointe Health follow immediately in part of life. an original Black History poem written Care in Tallahassee. the MeadowWood Room. From a physical perspective, growth News by William Green, U.S. Army Meriddie He graduated from E.C. In lieu of fl owers, memo- requires little effort. However, from a yet, it’s time to visit our website, Rosier Sr., elected offi cial Anginita Glass High School, Lynch- rial contributions may be spiritual perspective, growth toward marsreunion2012.com. Rosier, Black History message Elder burg, Va., in 1959. He went made in Tinsley Floyd’s maturity requires great effort. Bible Our community observed Black Rodney Smith. to college at East Tennes- memory to the TCC Ath- study, prayer, meditation, introspec- History Month in February, to com- On Sunday, Feb. 26, a Black History see State, was a member letic Book Scholarship tion and refl ection are several tools memorate the signifi cant events and presentation by Colleen Q. Skipper, of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fund, TCC Foundation, 444 by which we position ourselves for achievements of the African-American mayor of Sopchoppy, and Black His- Fraternity and graduated Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee growth. population in the United States. The tory from the youth on how it all in 1964. He taught eco- FL 32304. The key to growth is to make in- tradition has been celebrated since began, with Felicia Green, Jamal Green, nomics at Florida A&M Survivors include his tentional effort to prepare our hearts 1976. It was Dr. Carter Woodson Lenard White, Gary Clary, Kellen John- University for nine years wife, Kay; fi ve sisters, Lou- to receive the truth, and then to walk who started the Negro History Week son and Mother Eva Johnson. and Tallahassee Commu- ise Sawyer, Mae Guthrie out that truth through obedience in – which grew into Black History St. Nora P.B. Church observed their nity College for 26 years. (A.T.), Katie Faulcone, Sam- our life. Month – in order to focus people’s at- Black History Celebration that Sunday A loyal sports enthusiast, mie Fowler (Larry) and The Mills-Allen-Rosier-Simmons tention on the role and contribution as well. he was inducted into the Edna Fogle. 2012 Family Reunion: It is about that of African-American history. New Destiny Church of Christ had a Tallahassee Community Tinsley was a wonder- time again when we come back home Skipper Temple Church of Christ celebration honoring their pastor, Dr. College Athletic Hall of ful husband and outstand- where we first started, where the had their Black History Celebration Elmira P. Davis, on Feb. 25 at Tallahas- Fame in 2007. ing teacher but most of all original roots are. The spot will be on Saturday, Feb. 25, to fellowship see Community College’s Workforce Memorial Services were he was known as a great in Tallahassee, Buckhorn Community and give thanks to the Lord. We have Development Center. held on Saturday, Feb. 25, friend. in Florida. If you have not registered history all around us – some we can Keeping close tabs on my investments Church By the REV. JAMES L. in all my life. philosophy is simply spend have been using my fi nan- little bit of change left over SNYDER What would I do with less than I make. I know cial investment plan. I go to my closet turned stocks, bonds and futures, that is a revolutionary con- My investment plan only to my best and invest that briefs I fi nd it quite amusing whatever in the world they cept in today’s world, but it cost me $19.79 back in the money where nobody can that some of the brightest are, in my portfolio. I have has stood me in good stead Year of Our Lord 1986. Since fi nd it. Upcoming events at and richest people in our no idea what a portfolio for many a year. that time, it has faithfully My investment plan is Wakulla UMC country do not seem to is but I am certain it has We live in a culture that served me and I have no more or less an in and out Wakulla United Method- have a clue as to what they something to do with these does not know the relation- complaints. I have through exchange program. When ist Church in Wakulla Sta- are doing. Most do not have investment schemes. I just ship between saving money the years thought about I have a need, I some- tion has several upcoming the common sense that do not want anybody folio- and spending money. upgrading my investment times divest some money. events: God gave to a caterpillar. ing around with my port, For example. The Gra- plan, but then what would Through the years, it has Saturday, March 17, at As Abraham Lincoln thank you very much, sir. cious Mistress of the Par- the purpose be? been a great blessing in noon will be the United used to say, common sense If I got my facts right, sonage came home the Back in 1986, I saw in my investment plan and is Methodist Women’s St. Pat- is not as common as it used and I looked it up in the other day and in a very the men’s department of something that I am rather ty’s Day Luncheon and Fel- to be. dictionary, port has some- exuberant tone told me the JCPenney store in our proud of. lowship. Amen, to that one. thing to do with wine. Why how much she saved at community a very nicely Solomon put it in great On March 28 at 6 p.m. the The fi nancial experts are would I want to put a bottle the grocery store. “I saved tailored navy blue and gold perspective concerning church will hold its Wednes- telling us that we need to of port into my folio and $119.23 today at the grocery striped gentleman’s vest. It wealth when he said, “Re- day night dinner, sponsored buy gold or silver to safe- pretend it is some kind of store. Isn’t that terrifi c?” immediately caught my at- move far from me vanity by the United Methodist guard our investments. I an investment? Being the humble, de- tention and as I examined and lies: give me neither Women in the Alford Build- am way ahead of the game. I really have to give it to mure sort of guy that I am, it, I noticed that inside this poverty nor riches; feed me ing at the church. Several years ago, I got a these investment schem- I did not ask her a question vest was a variety of pock- with food convenient for Wakulla United Method- gold tooth. Fortunately, for ers. They really know how that was buzzing around ets. I looked at them and me: lest I be full, and deny ist Church is located at 1584 me, I got it before the fi nan- to pull the wool over our my head at the time. The that is when it hit me. thee, and say, Who is the Old Woodville Road, For cial crisis in our country. eyes. I want to go on record question was, how much Down through the years LORD? or lest I be poor, and more information, call (850) I cannot tell you what as saying that they are not did it cost me to save you I have often wondered why steal, and take the name of 421-5741. a remarkable feeling it is pulling any wool over my that much money? somebody else did not my God in vain” ( Proverbs to walk around with your eyes. Just leave my wool Having a happy home is come up with this idea. I 30:8-9 KJV). fortune in your mouth. alone. If I want my wool more important to me than guess I am just a genius. My investment plan is I hear about all of the in- pulled, it certainly will not exploring truth at its core. I bought the vest and well buttoned up for future vestment schemes that are be over my eyes, I will tell Especially in this area. brought it home and hung security. supposed to make me rich. you that right here. This My financial strategy it in my closet after I fi rst I have a sneaking suspicion wool pulling sounds more down through the years labeled each of the inside The Rev. James L. Snyder that the only people get- like sheep fl eecing to me, has been a very regular and pockets. There was a pocket is pastor of the Family of ting rich are those with the and I want nothing to do wise investment plan. I am for dollar bills, one for God Fellowship in Ocala. investment schemes. They with it. not quite sure how I came fi ve-dollar bills, one for ten- He can be reached at (352) want us to buy stocks and For me I have discovered up with this marvelous dollar bills and one that I 687-4240 or e-mail james- bonds and futures. I never a way of safeguarding my plan, but one day it just hit do not use as often for $20 [email protected]. heard of anything so silly wealth. My basic fi nancial me. Ever since that time, I bills. Every time I have a Wakulla Worship Centers
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$IWHU-DLPH·VGHDWK,FRPSOHWHO\ZDONHGDZD\IURPWDQQLQJ 3HRSOHWKLQNLW·VVDIH%XW,NQRZLW·VQRW SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Aaron Wiggins Myrt Mayne, District I director, and Louise Thomas, chapter president, present the service awards to Mary Ann Owens, John Hobert Owens. By MICHELLE KIRBY The bestowal of military our Vindicator) 1861-1865. grew into all major military Aaron Wiggins earns Special to the News crosses is part of the patriot- Cobb’s husband was the campaigns with the recent ic and memorial objectives fi rst recipient. announcement of the new This year is off to an of the United Daughters Since then, more than Global War on Terror Cross. all three Eagle Palms amazing start for the R. of the Confederacy. We 12,500 Confederate Veterans They are the most prized Don McLeod Chapter 2469 honor past and current were awarded the Cross of awards conferred by the Special to the News rank, which Wiggins did in of the United Daughters of military service men and Honor with some still being UDC. 2010, and before their 18th the Confederacy. women who, along with identifi ed and recognized Anyone who is interested Boy Scout Aaron Wiggins, birthday. Not only did they wel- their Confederate ancestor, posthumously by the UDC. in honoring their military of Crew 4 and Troop 126, Wiggins is a mentor and come eight new members honorably served. The United Daughters of loved ones who descends earned all three Eagle Palms, teaches classes about rep- into their Chapter, they Bestowal of cross and the Confederacy maintains from a Confederate veteran bronze, silver and gold, last tiles during the Summer at bestowed a Cross of Mili- medals originated with the a register of all crosses be- may inquire by contact- May. Boy Scout camp. tary Service to John Hobert Southern Cross of Honor stowed during that original ing the Chapter’s Military He is the fi rst member of “We are so proud of him Owens for his noble service upon Confederate Veterans issue, as well as all those Service Awards Recorder at his troop to accomplish this still teaching and being a to our nation during the in 1898 by Alexander S. since. rdonmcleodudc@gmail. task, as well as the fi rst one great mentor to others,” said Vietnam Confl ict. (Mary Ann Lamar Cobb) Occasionally we do fi nd com. in Wakulla County. Dena Wiggins, his mother. Also presented was a Erwin of Athens, Ga. The more veterans in need of Those interested can also A scout must earn these Aaron Wiggins attends posthumous World War II original cross was fash- this recognition and facili- visit R. Don McLeod’s web- palms after earning eagle Wakulla High School. Cross of Military Service to ioned after the design of a tate requests by those who site at http://rdonmcleod. Mary Ann Brooks Owens in Maltese cross with a wreath seek this information. wordpress.com to read more behalf of her father Francis of laurel surrounding the Crosses of Military Ser- about the awards and other Earl Brooks. words “Deo Vindice (God vice and Medals bestowals details. Happy fi rst birthday, Kayelee Kayelee Sky McCallum celebrated her fi rst birthday Simmons on March 8. Upcoming classes at the extension offi ce She is the daughter of Lee announce and Shannon McCallum of There are several up- breed selection, protec- 17 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Crawfordville. coming classes at work- tion from predators and they will hold a class birth of son She has three brothers, shops that will be offered much more. called, “Grow More Fruits Jason and Latricia Sim- Seth, 14, Chase, 12, and Tripp, at the Wakulla County • On March 13 at and Vegetables – Fertil- mons of Crawfordville 4. Extension Offi ce. 6:30 p.m. there will be a izer, lime, compost, green announce the birth of Her paternal grandparents • On Thursday, March workshop entitled “Go- manures, and application their son, Justice Annual are Leroy and Lisa McCallum 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. there ing Green: Sustainable methods.” Learn how to Simmons, on Dec. 14 at of Woodville. will a workshop entitled, Cleaning Solutions,” to produce fruits and veg- Tallahassee Memorial Her maternal grandpar- “Small Poultry Flocks include caring for the etables right in the back Hospital. He weighed 6, ents are Hank Platt of Craw- For Home Use.” Learn kitchen, bath, laundry, yard and get the most pounds, 13 ounces and fordville and Terri Stephens the latest techniques for woods and the air. Cost fruit and vegetable yields was 21 inches long. of Tallahassee. Kayelee S. McCallum raising poultry for meat of the class is $10. Fee from the least inputs. His maternal grand- and eggs. Topics covered charged to provide take For more information, parents are Annual and in class will include care home samples. call 926-3931 or visit Julia Lloyd of Exuma, and feeding, housing, •On Saturday, March wakulla.ifas.ufl .edu/. Bahamas. His paternal grandpar- Of Wakulla ents are Frank and Cyn- !)2 #/. thia Simmons of Craw- Heating & Air fordville. His maternal great- grandparents are Annie Serving Wakulla & Franklin Counties Lloyd of Exuma, Bahamas, and the late Raymond 850-926-5592 Lloyd, and the late George and Mae Bula Gary of Sharpes, Fla. 850.224.4960 His paternal great- grandparents are Dorothy Sales & Service Brown of Tallahassee and www.fsucu.org All Makes & Models the late Charlie Brown and the late Herman and thth annualannual Willie Mae Simmons of 3232 Crawfordville Hwy. • Crawfordville 44 Sopchoppy. Owned & Operated by Gary Limbaugh Lic. # CAC1814304 Saturday, March 10, 2012 Sopchoppy City Park FREE CHRISTIAN MUSIC ULTI DENO N A M MINA P EXPERIE CE TIONAL WORSHI Performers include - Crawfordville UMC quartet Raising the Standard International MInistries 7ORLD 0RAISE INTERNATIONAL s 3ELAH 3T 0AULS 5-# 3OUTH #ROSS s %RNIE 'ARCIA "AND s ,UKAS "RACEWELL 3UMMIT ,IFE WORSHIP TEAM Gate Opens: 11 A.M. Music Begins: Noon Ends: 8 P.M. 252 Park Ave., Sopchoppy City Park FUN: Bring a chair and a cooler and spend the day- no alcohol please MUSIC FOR EVERYONE- Praise and worship, R&B, Blue Grass, Contemporary FOOD- Hot dog and hamburger plates available or you may bring a picnic lunch. Childrens programs from noon - 4 P.M. #ANNED FOOD WILL BE COLLECTED TO 4HIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY 7AKULLA SUPPORT THE &EED