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Published Weekly,


Our 113th Year, 2nd Issue Thursday, January 10,2008

3 Wakulla County For More Than A Century


50

Cents


Commission refuses to


discuss Expo allegations


By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
Allegations of financial impro-
prieties with the Wakulla Expo
Center management were made
at this week's Wakulla County
Commission meeting. Commis-
sioner Howard Kessler held up a
letter that contained the allega-
tions, saying, "If half the things
in this are true, I don't want to be
negotiating with this group."
A motion by Kessler to cease
negotiations between the county
and the Expo management failed
3-2 at the commission meeting
on Monday, Jan. 7.
Chairman Ed Brimner would
not allow discussion of any of
the alleged improprieties in the
project. He said he was a "huge
supporter of transferring owner-
ship of the Wakulla Expo prop-
erty to the county and leasing
back a portion for construction


of a Wakulla Civic Center, as
the renamed Expo is called, as
well as land for a county youth
center.
Among the allegations are:
SThe Wakulla Expo Associa-
tion is soliciting for charitable
contributions without being
properly registered with the state
Division of Consumer Services;
The Expo group's 48 acres of
land, valued at some $600,000, is
not exempt from property taxes,
yet the group has paid nothing;
The Expo Association lists
its address as 84 Cedar Avenue
in Crawfordville, which is the
address for the county exten-
sion office. "If an organization
uses a county agency address as
its place of business, it is doing
so illegally, according to Kathy
Frank of the extension office,"
the letter states;
The state has given hun-


dreds of thousands of dollar
for the Expo project, but there
has been little or no accounting
for how the money was spent.
For example, in 1996-97 the
legislature allocated $127,000
for the purchase of land, yet the
actual cost of the property was
$72,600 the group claims, point-
ing to Wakulla County records.
"We hope you will want to know
what happened to the balance of
the allocation," the letter states;
And, finally, that the Expo
group has lobbied the legislature
for funding despite a provision
in its incorporation documents
that prohibits "attempting to
influence legislation."
The allegations are made in
an undated letter that was faxed
to County Administrator Ben
Continued on Page 5


Board sets meeting on


property tax amendment


Old manwinter made a brief but bracing visit last week. A cold front swept through mid-week
and drove local temperatures down in the 20s, with a stiff wind that made it.feel even colder. The
freezing weather and a garden sprinkler made for decorative icicles in a tree at The Wakulla News
office. By the weekend, temperatures were more seasonable, back in the 70-degree range.



Early voting begins


The campaigning has being
going on for months. Now it is
time for Wakulla County voters
to voice their opinions through
the ballot box.
Early voting for the Tuesday,
Jan. 29 Presidential Preference.
Primary will begin on Monday,
Jan. 14 at 8 a.m. in Wakulla
County Supervisor of Elections
Sherida Crum's office in Craw-
fordville.
Early voting will be held
from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday
through Saturday until the final
day, Saturday, Jan. 26.
The voting machines will be
in Crum's office and her poll
workers will help voters cast
their ballot and make their voice
heard.


6 45


Anyone who chooses not
to vote early may vote the old
fashioned way, at the precinct
polling houses on Tuesday, Jan.
29 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Republicans and Democrats
will have a group of presidential
candidates from which to choose
as well as the tax reform ques-
tion on the ballot. Residents
who are not registered as Re-
publicans or Democrats may still
vote on the tax reform amend-
ment. There are no presidential
candidates who are running in
the primary with a party affili-
ation other than Republicans or
Democrats.
The presidential candidates
on the ballot include: Demo-
crats Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton,

St. Marks


election


to be held

In most election years, resi-
dents of the City of St. Marks
are the first residents to have
the opportunity to cast a ballot.
In 2008. the early Presidential
Preference Primary will occur
first, but the city election will
follow closely behind.
Residents of the City of St.
Marks will have the opportunity
to qualify for the upcoming city
election as two seats will be
open for the Wednesday, Feb. 20
ballot counting.
The two seats are held by
Charles Shields in Seat 1 and
Phil Cantner in Seat 2. Candi-
dates for the election have until
Thursday, Jan. 31 at 4:30 p.m. to
come to city hall and complete
Continued on Page 5


Chris Dodd, John Edwards, Mike
Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, Barack
Obama, and Bill Richardson.
The Republicans include:
Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee,
Duncan Hunter, Alan Keyes,
John McCain, Ron Paul, Mitt
Romney, Tom Tancredo and Fred
Thompson.


By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Swsnowden@thewaksullaews.net
.A number of meetings were
set by Wakulla County Commis-
sioners, including an upcoming
workshop on the proposed consti-
tutional amendment on property
tax reform, as well as a coffee-and-
donuts get-together with the com-
mission chairman, and another of
Commissioner Howard Kessler's
town meetings.
The workshop on property tax
reform was suggested by Com-
missioner Kessler as a means to
both inform the citizenry and the
board on the pros and cons of the


measure. It was set for Thursday,
Jan. 17, at 5 p.m.
The issue is to go before voters
on the Jan. 29 state Presidential
Preference Primary. To pass, the
proposed amendment must gar-
ner more than 60 percent of the
vote.
Commissioner Maxie Lawhon
suggested that the board just
go ahead and pass a resolution
opposing the amendment, but
Kessler and Chairman Ed Brimner
responded they had no wish to
tell citizens how to vote.
"I think we should let the
citizens know," Lawhon answered.


"if they want fire protection or if
they want the sheriff to come out
when they call, they need to vote
against it. Next year we could be
on the verge of bankruptcy if this
thing passes."
After complaints about high
property taxes, especially on non-
homesteaded and business land,
the state legislature came up with
the proposed amendment as a
means of tax relief. Many local
governments, especially in rural
North Florida, have complained
that the measure will force them
to cut needed services.
* Coitinued on Page 5


Bradham plays in all-star game
Wakulla High School senior but he took home a prize from the
linebacker Nigel Bradham spent weekend in San Antonio when
the final days of his Christmas and he was selected as the winner of
New Year's Day holiday in Texas. He the Walter Payton EAS Speed and
represented WHS at the U.S. Army Strength Award. He was also a
All-American Game on Saturday, finalist for the national player of
Jan. 5. NBC television broadcast the the year award that was given to
game to a national TV audience. Pennsylvania quarterback Terrelle
Bradham is planning to sign Pryor.
with Florida State University on Staff from Rivals.com selected
National Signing Day in February. Continued on Page 5


St. Marks Heroes


By KEITH BLACKMAR
kblackmar@thewakullanews.net
Fast action by three Wakulla
County men at Shields Marina
in St. Marks on Friday, Dec. 28
helped Wakulla and Leon County
law enforcement officials subdue
a 27-year-old Tallahassee man ac-
cused of grand theft of a motor
vehicle and two robberies.
The saga began at approxi-
mately 6:30 a.m. when Leon
County Sheriff's Office officials
received a BOLO on Aaron Clark
regarding a stolen vehicle.
At approximately 8 a.m., Tal-
lahassee Police Department of-
ficials received the first of two
attempted robbery complaints
at Syntech at 100 Four Points
Way.
While TPD and LCSO investi-
gated the Syntech call, a second
complaint was received a short
distance away at Florida Com-
merce Credit Union, 777 Capital
Circle SW. A victim was walking
away from the ATM when the
incident occurred.
The two police agencies
"worked in a collaborative ef-
fort to search for the suspect and
to ensure that vital information
was disseminated to everyone,"
said Leon County Sheriff's Office
Sgt. Rob Reisinger.
The suspect vehicle was ob-


served at approximately 2 p.m.
by Sgt. Kenneth Ganey in the
area of Natural Wells Road. Clark
accelerated and continued south
on Woodville Highway when the
Wakulla County Sheriff's Office
was notified.
"The chase ended quickly
when the suspect turned into
Shields Marina and ultimately
crashed into the support beams
of a boat that was being repaired
on the dock," said Reisinger.
The suspect attempted to flee
on foot, but was tackled by three
employees, Michael Paulette, Al-
len Beach and John Court.
The three men held Clark
down until Wakulla law enforce-
ment officials, led by Captain Bill
Poole, arrived and took him into
custody.
St. Marks resident Denise J.
Savoie-Butler said the "brave
mechanics who work for Chuck
Shields" captured Clark with no
regard for their own personal
safety.
"Allen Beach saw the man
jump out of the car and try to run
away," she said. "Allen yelled out
for him to stop. He kept on run-
ning. Allen chased and tackled
him, taking him to the ground,
and John Court and Michael
Paulette joined Allen in holding
the man down until the


Michael Paulette, Alien Beach and John Court in St. Marks.


police arrived."
"I believe we have three he-
roes here in our community who
ought to be recognized, thanked
and praised!" Savoie-Butler add-
ed. "I walk my black dog a couple
times a day and ride my bike all
around St. Marks, feeling much
safer thanks to them. They
placed their lives on the line to
make our community safer."
Wakulla County Sheriff Da-
vid Harvey agreed. He plans to
recognize the three men with
certificates of appreciation for
their brave act.
Clark was tracked by police
vehicle and helicopter and was
charged with two counts of


armed robbery, fleeing and at-
tempting to elude law enforce-
ment, and driving while license
suspended or revoked.
"They (the marina employees)
provided a much needed assist
to law enforcement," said Major
Maurice Langston of the WCSO.
"Their courageous efforts helped
subdue an armed robber."
"We are extremely proud of
the effort that everyone made
to capture this individual," said
Sgt Reisinger of the LCSO. "We
would also like to thank the
three citizens of Wakulla County
who risked their own personal
safety to assist in the capture of
this dangerous individual."








iPage 2 THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, January 10, 2008




Comment & Opinion

Established in Wakulla County in 1895


MY VIEW


Contributions to family can go through church


Sharing the

natural beauty

Of the landscape

With our wildlife
By Courtney Laine Rozanski
I, was cruising slowly to work
-one morning, as the squirrels
,playfully darted and ran across
t. ,e dusty, unpaved road. Adjust-
'ing my CD volume and appreciat-
' ,g the cool, crisp air, I suddenly
noticed something approximate-
yly 30 feet in front of me, tugging
=,Atthe neighbor's garbage with
aiigst and determination. There,
-,iead of me, stood a tall, black
,apd very muscular bear.
My mind was in amazement,
,as I have never seen a bear this
..losel This beast was awesomel
_.He brought his front paws to
the ground, turned and looked
me straight in the eyes. His
glare was piercing with a hint of
apprehension toward me. Awk-
Swardly, and to this day I still do
': not know why, I smiled in hopes
,b',ofmaking peace I suppose, and
suddenlyy ran swiftly into the
-*es. His massive body quickly
T'isappeared and now the only
S-tiing left inh y view was a little
-!bouse, the owners still inside
4:ad completely unaware that
rtjust outside their front door,
t, munching on last nights left-
j'overs, lurked a very large black
&bearl My adrenaline was pump-


Courtney Laine Rozanski
writes from Crawfordville.

ing and immediately I placed a
call to my husband to share my
exciting experience.
This occurrence really began
to make me reflect on some im-
portant issues and filled me with
wild wonder. To some people
having a bear in your back yard
could be a bit of a threat and
how would these people deal
with this risk if faced with an
animal of this size lingering
outside the family home? Living
in constant fear is certainly no
way to live in harmony. How-
ever, to another group of people
the same circumstance would
produce sensitivity toward the
animal at large-what was once
his environment and his safe
haven has now become the new-
est, and most sought after family


Addresses for public


' Contact your favorite Wakulla
SCounty elected officials.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFI-
' CERS
SWakulla County Clerk Brent
Thurmond, www.wakullaclerk.
com, 926-0905. Term Expires
;2008.
S Wakulla County Judge Jill
SWalker, www.2ndcircui't.le6n."
fl.us, 926-0943. Term Expires'
S2010.
; Wakulla County Circuit
' Court Judge N. Sanders Sauls,
, www.2ndcircuit.leon.fl.us, 926-
,0917. Term Expires 2008.
r Wakulla County Property
'Appraiser Donnie Sparkman,
Swww.qpublic.net, 926-3271, Term
/Expires 2008.
- -Wakulla County Sheriff David
Harvey, www.wcso.org, 926-7171.
-Term Expires 2008.
Wakulla County Supervisor of
Elections Sherida Crum, www.
wakullaelection.com, 926-7575.
Term Expires 2008.
Wakulla County Tax Collector
Cheryll Olah, www.wakullacoun-


Correction

Due to incorrect information
provided to The News, a Wal-
iart employee was incorrectly
identified in the Jan. 3 issue.


I OWIN V


tytaxcollector.com, 926-3371.
Term Expires 2008.
WAKULLA COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD
David Miller, Superintendent,
www.wakullaschool district.org.
Term Expires 2008
MillerD@wakulla.kl2.fl.us
926-5869-926-0065
Becky Cook, School Board-Dis-
trict 3, term Expires 2010
Cookb@wakulla.kl2.fl.us
926-5689
Jerry Evans, School Board Dis-
trict 5, Term Expires 2010
Evansje@wakulla.k.12.fl.us
962-2430
Ray Gray, School Board, Dis-
trict 1, Term Expires 2010
Grayray@wakulla.kl2.fl.us
926-7227, 421-0523
Mike Scott, School Board, Dis-
trict 2, Term Expires 2008
Scottm@wakulla.kl2.fl.us
926-2829
Greg Thomas, School Board,
District 4, Term Expires 2008
Thomasg@wakulla.kl2.fl.us
984-5488


Steve Barrett, a Wal-Mart General
Manager, was incorrectly identi-
fied as the store manager. We
regret the error.


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All subscriptions to The Wakulla News become due and payable
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In County $25, Out of County $30
Out of State $35. Out of Country on Request



It's Our L-yk Hame


development.
Consequently, what is appro-
priate here? We grow and move
in to animal territory, claim it as
our own and the bear is left to
move on and find another home.
What happens when through
the trees is yet, another new de-
velopment? Well, it leaves quite
a predicament for the bear and
many other animals, as well as
people. It is essential for a com-
munity to grow, expand and to
improve our lives and environ-
ment, without a doubt.
On the other hand, when the
circle of life becomes affected
and we doXn't allow room for
the animals to continue to grow,
then we wi1 suddenly discover
that our world is very much out
of balance. This is definitely
something to think about. Are
we moving too fast and too vast
or is it up t the animal to just
keep moving on and if he gets
in the way well, then he needs
to be obstructed?
I personally will never forget
the beauty of that animal, his
fear of me, and his determina-
tion to m et his hunger and
flee. I love the idea of being
close to the bear, of course also
being on alert and not doing
anything foolish. Most of all, I
feel best to know that he has
space in which to exist, to eat
and procreate with somewhat of
a distance from my family home,
just simply 'for the safety of both
man and bearl,



officials

WAKULA COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS 926-0919
Maxie Lwhon, County Com-
missioner District 5, No e-mail,
Term Ex ires 2008.(contact
through Ben Pingree)
Ed Brirnner, County Commis-
sioner, District 3, Term Expires
2008. ebrimner@mywakulla.
'0oni .. ........ ....,.
Howard Kessler, Corinty 6m-
missioner, District 4, Term Ex-
pires 2010. hkessler@mywakulla.
com
George Green, County Com-
missioner, District 2, Term Ex-
pires 2010. ggreen@mywakulla.
com
Brian Langston, County
Commissioner, District 1, Term
Expires 2008. blangston@my-
wakulla.com
Ben Pingree, Wakulla County
Administrator. benpingree@
mywakulla.com


By KEITH BLACKMAR
kblackmar@thewakullanews.net

In the Dec. 27 issue of The
Wakulla News, I wrote about a
young man, now age 34, who
waited 20 years for a kidney
transplant. Jonathan Glover of
Crawfordville, who has other
family members who live in
Wakulla County, received the
holiday gift late last year.
I was pleased that his family
shared the information with
me so that I could pass along
the good news to our readers.
I really appreciate the feed-
back to our stories from the
,community. We enjoy sharing
some good news with the not-
so-good news we must report
on. This article received a fast
e-mail request for additional in-
formation on where our reader
could donate money to assist


the family with medical and
other expenses.
With the holidays, I have
been working on special dead-
lines and was only able to pass
along the information to my
e-mailing friend.
But, here is the information
in case anyone in the commu-
nity wants to assist the Glover
family. They request that any
donations go through their
church, Good News Assembly
of God Church, 2017 Bloxham
Cutoff Road, Crawfordville, FL
32327. The pastor is Gerald
Fielder and the church tele-
phone number is 926-7104.
Jonathan's mother, Cindy,
said "the church has been very
good to the family, particularly
during the holidays." The ef-
forts of the church members
in assisting the Glover family
merit "an honorable mention,"


Cindy said. There were children
who had a brighter Christmas
season thanks to the kindness
of the church members.
We appreciate hearing about
good news stories like Jona-
than's successful "gift." We are
also seeking information about
military men and women who
return to Wakulla County from
the Middle East. There is a very
supportive group of parents
in the county who want to
recognize the efforts of all of
our Wakulla County military. If
your son or daughter is coming
home from the military conflict,
drop me an e-mail with the
information and I will share it
with the rest of the county. I
can be reached at kblackmar@
thewakullanews.net.
Keith Blackmar is News Edi-
tor of The Wakulla News.


Board rejects fencing



on Wakulla River bridge


By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
After complaints about ac-
tivities at upper bridge, Wakulla
County Sheriff's Deputy Mike
Helms presented a proposal
to the county commission this
week that "No Parking" signs
should be posted on the right-
of-way as a first step in stop-
ping problems.
While commissioners voted
at their meeting on Monday,
Jan. 7, to put up the signs, they
indicated that they felt the rec-
ommendation of placing fenc-
ing over the bridge to prevent
access was too harsh.
Upper bridge is the bridge
over the Wakulla River at
Shadeville Highway, where the
Wakulla Springs State Park fenc-
ing blocks access upriver.
Sheriff David Harvey and
the county's Community Traf-
fic Safety Team had requested
fencing on upper bridge in
response to criminal activities
and safety hazards at the bridge
- littering, drinking by minors,
destruction of measuring equip-
ment, as well as complaints
of children darting in front of
speeding cars.
While acknowledging the
problems, all the commission-
ers indicated that they believed


Editor, The Newss
We are nine months away from the No-
vember 2008 elections. Up for election are
three county commission seats. With the
decrease in county revenue brought on by
the passage by state legislation to decrease
property taxes, this could be one of the most
important election years for Wakulla County.
With this election I ask myself, what are
the leadership qualities that I would want
to have in the county commission seats for
the next four years?
I would want a commissioner who thinks
of Wakulla County and its citizens first
and not of themselves. The commissioners
should state upfront their positions. When
private interest and individuals want to steal
Wakulla County water, the commissioner
should make it plain and simple that no wa-
ter will leave this county for private greed.
I would want commissioners to stand be-
hind the paving of roads in the county that'
are put on the top of the paving list and not
one that helps a buddy. I would want com-
missioners who know the issues that come
before them at the commission meetings
and be able to make a wise decision that
will be carried out in a timely fashion.
I would want a commissioner who
knows that Wakulla County has limited
infrastructure and to stop the run-away de-
velopment until the county has the needed
infrastructure in place. According to the
Florida Department of Transportation, it
will be another 10 years before construction
of Highway 319 expansion would begin (if
right-of-way is secured). Of course, some of
our present commissioners think this will
occur tomorrow based on the way they are
approving the developments on U.S. 319. A
trip to Tallahassee seven years ago would
have taken 20 minutes, now it takes at least
45 minutes to an hour and it's getting worse.
I would want commissioners who follow up
on matters such as paying a lobbyist to get
the four-laning of U.S. 319 completed.
Five years ago, commissioners hired a
lobbyist group to get this project started and
little was done. But the citizens of Wakulla
County have paid thousands of dollars to
this group and are still paying I would want


the bridge represented one of
the few remaining public access
spots to the Wakulla River for
fishing, swimming and boat-
ing.
It was noted by Deputy
Helms, however, that the boat
ramp at the bridge is illegal.
That, too, was acknowledged
by commissioners, who be-
moaned that if the ramp is
closed, there would be only two
public boat ramps on the river:
Lower bridge at U.S. 98, and at
St. Marks.
Resident Madeleine Carr said
she opposed shutting down the
bridge and river access, noting
that traditional activities occur
at the bridge including bap-
tisms in the river.
Commissioner Howard Kes-
sler said, the situation was
basically a "law enforcement
issue" and that he was against
taking away access to the river.
"You have privatization of the
coast, privatization of the river,"
he said. "Citizens can't get to it
anymore."
"I didn't realize coming in
here we were talking about
shutting down the ramp," Com-
missioner Brian Langston said.
"I'm not ready to recommend
closing this ramp down."
Chairman Ed Brimner re-


YOUR VIEWS
commissioners who are not afraid to lower
the millage rate each time it comes before
them. Wakulla County is a poor county and
many of its citizens are having a very diffi-
cult time feeding their families. Spending by
the county must be curtailed and property
taxes lowered!
I would want commissioners to return
their calls to citizens. The commissioners
should remember that citizens are their
boss. I would want commissioners who
think of their position as a full time job, and
not one to just show up at the commission
meetings for an appearance. I would want
commissioners who would know how to
read and understand a balance sheet and
apply it to the annual budget.
Future Wakulla commissioners should be
concerned about our wetlands and coastal
properties and should protect them against
unwanted development. Look what has hap-
pened to South Florida. We have a chance
to make a difference by electing responsible
commissioners. Now is the timel
Don Hudgins
Crawfordville

Editor, The News:
This letter is intended to share the story
that I am alive and well, thanks to a dozen
local citizens who recently donated their
blood to help others. On Dec. 11, I was taken
to the Emergency Room by the excellent
Wakulla County EMS staff.
I was met at the Shadeville Road fire
station (soon to be an EMS center as well)
by several first responders who arrived in
a flash and checked me out.
At the Emergency Room it was deter-
mined that I had a major arterial hemor-
rhage in my stomach. This happened after
taking Aleve (based on medical advice) for
four days to ease the pain of a heel spurl
I learned the hard way that one shouldn't
mix Aleve (or other NSAIDs) with coumadin,
a blood thinner I was already on. (Reader
beware.)
Dr. Paulk, together with his excellent GI
endoscopic team, were able to cauterize and
stop my stomach bleed that was spurting
like a fountain because by blood was so thin.


counted that he worked on
construction of the bridge in
1976, fresh out of high school,
carrying rebar. "I never fished
off that bridge," he said, "but I
jumped off it 10,000 times."
It is illegal to jump off bridg-
es, though the Wakulla River
bridges and the Newport bridge
over the St. Marks River have
all been swimming sites for
decades. The sheriff's office
increased patrols at Newport
after complaints at that bridge,
and it is generally credited with
resolving problems there.
Noting that a bridge over the
Sopchoppy River was fenced
by the state after years of il-
legal dumping into the river,
Commissioner Maxie Lawhon
said ;he had no doubt that, if
the- state still held the right-of-
way to that road instead of the
county, there would be a fence
over upper bridge now, too,
"It takes just a few bad ap-
ples to spoil it for everybody,"
Lawhon said.
Commissioner George Green,
who is frequently reticent at
meetings, spoke up to say he
thought the misbehavior at the
bridge could be dealt with by
having more frequent patrols
by sheriff's deputies.


I lost more than one-half my blood, and had
12 blood transfusions. I may have some of
your blood, and if so, I am very thankful.
And, if I start acting differently, I will have
a good excusel
While in the hospital for 10 days, I was
nursed back to health by numerous won-
derful nurses from Wakulla County. I am
most appreciative of the help from Leann
Barden, the wife of our new Budget Director
in Wakulla County. An Intensive Care Nurse,
Leann got me through the critical period
when my life was in her handsl
I would also like to express my gratitude
to allthe other folks in Wakulla County who
have supported me and Dorothy through
this ordeal. It means so much to us to have
such caring and generous friends.
This Friday, Jan. 11, Sheriff David Harvey
and the Southeastern Community Blood
Center are sponsoring a Blood Drive in
Wakulla County from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
the sheriff's office. I would like to encourage
everyone who can to take time to share the
gift that can save another's life-to donate a
unit of your blood.
In appreciation for your donation, the
Friends of Wakulla Springs .would like to
give you a free entrance and boat ride cer-
tificate to visit Wakulla Springs. Manatees
are there to add to the visual treat of the
experiencel THANK YOU.
Jack Leppert
Crawfordville
Editor, The Newss
It looks like The Wakulla News has two
letter writers who think they are cute with
their silly writings. One who doesn't know
where he lives and has a dog who talks, and
the other who was pushed in here on the
nose of a tumblebug. Hee Haw. They think
they know all about the county including
politics and are wrong about almost ev-
erything. If you are going to print the stuff
they write, then create a "comedy" section
and get those clowns out of the "A" section
with their trash! They both contribute to the
problems they fuss about, traffic, pollution
and more.
Clayton P. Taff, Sr.
Sopchoppy












LviLestock and crop


THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, January 10, 2008 Pag'f-3


Board agrees to spend money


rid Q tir ccictanr on traffic study, seating


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Sign-up dates for the new
Livestock Compensation Pro-
gram, Livestock Indemnity Pro-
gram and Crop Disaster Program
have been announced. Eligible
ranchers and other livestock
producers can apply to receive
benefits under the Livestock
Compensation Program (LCP)
and Livestock Indemnity Pro-
gram (LIP) starting September 10,
2007. Eligible farmers can sign-
up for the Crop Disaster Program
(CDP) beginning October 15,
2007, if they suffered quantity
losses to their crops. USDA will
announce and conduct CDP sign-
up for quality losses as soon as
possible.
LCP compensates livestock
producers for feed losses occur-
ring between Jan. 1, 2005, and
Feb. 28, 2007, due to a natural
disaster. Producers in primary
counties declared secretarial di-
saster areas or certain counties
declared presidential disaster
areas between Jan. 1, 2005 and
Feb. 28, 2007, are eligible. Jef-
ferson, Leon and Wakulla are
eligible for all three years (2005,
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LIP compensates livestock
producers for livestock losses
between Jan. 1, 20051 and Feb.
28, 2007, that resulted from natu-
ral disasters, including losses
due to blizzards that started in
2006 and continued into Janu-
ary 2007. Producers in primary
counties declared secretarial
disaster areas or certain counties
declared presidential disaster
areas between Jan.1, 2005 and
Feb. 28, 2007, are eligible as are
producers located in counties
contiguous to those counties.
Also, producers in a primary (or
contiguous) county that received
an Administrator's Physical Loss
Notice directly associated with
a disaster declaration may also
be eligible. Producers incurring
eligible livestock losses in more
than one of the 2005, 2006 or
2007 calendar years must choose
only one year for which they
want to apply for benefits.
CDP provides benefits to
farmers who suffered quantity
and quality losses to 2005, 2006,
or 2007 crops from natural di-
sasters if the crop was planted
b. 1 0 7 nn7r in bi h,


case of prevented plantings,
for crops that would have been
planted before Feb. 28, 2007.
Producers who incurred qualify-
ing losses in 2005, 2006 or 2007
must choose only one year to
apply for benefits. Producers
may apply for benefits for losses
to multiple commodities as long
as the losses occurred in the
same crop year. Only producers
who obtained crop insurance
coverage or coverage under the
Noninsured Crop Disaster As-
sistance Program (NAP) for the
year of loss will be eligible for
CDP benefits. Producers must
have suffered quantity losses
in excess of 35 percent to be
eligible for CDP.
More information about LCP,
LIP and CDP is available in a
fact sheet titled, Agricultural
Assistance Act of 2007, found
on FSA's Web site; http://www.
fsa.usda.gov; click on Disaster
Assistance Programs. USDA is
developing individual fact sheets
about these programs that will
be posted online. You may also
contact the local office at (850)
n 0- 2lr77


By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
Wakulla County Commission-
ers voted to spend $25,000 for
a consulting firm to do a traf-
fic study on U.S. Highway 319
though several commissioners
indicated they felt such work
could be done cheaper, using
common-sense.
"You could drive up 319 at 7:30
in the morning and see where
we need a turn lane," Chairman
Ed Brimner suggested during
the board's meeting on Monday,
Jan. 7.
Or, he added, you could make
a note where the grass on the
right-of-way is worn by cars
passing on the right as a vehicle
holds up traffic to make a left
turn.
Commissioner Howard Kes-
sler indicated he had a more
philosophical opposition to us-
ing consultants, noting the hun-
dreds of thousands of dollars the
county is spending on studies
and designs for projects ranging
from sewer expansion to traffic.
"We have burdened ourselves
and encumbered ourselves with
ongoing debt," he said.
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FWC establishes new wildlife requirements ,


The Florida Fish and Wild-
life Conservation Commission
(FWC) has established new
rules for people who possess
or exhibit wildlife that recently
came into effect at the begin-
ning of 2008.
As of Jan. 1, people licensed
to possess captive wildlife,
nonnative venomous reptiles
or Reptiles of Concern must
have a Captive Wildlife Criti-
cal Incident and Disaster Plan.
This plan outlines how owners
or exhibitors should secure or
evacuate their animals in the
event of natural disasters and
critical incidents.
Additionally, people li-
censed to possess or exhibit
Class I wildlife, nonnative
venomous reptiles or Reptiles
of Concern must report any es-
cape immediately to the FWC's
Division of Law Enforcement.
Class I wildlife-such as
lions, bears, crocodiles, chim-
panzees and rhinoceros-are
defined as wildlife posing a
significant danger to people.
"These new rules are for
the protection and welfare of
people and the wildlife," said
Capt. Linda Harrison of FWC's
Investigations Section. "We
hope to prevent
problems. The requirement
of this plan gives permittees
something to think about. If
an escape or natural disaster
should occur, it is better to be
prepared to
adequately respond to the
situation."
Exhibiting wildlife will re-
quire some establishments
and private wildlife owners to
pay more. In 2007, the bond for
exhibiting venomous reptiles
increased from $1,000
to $10,000. Effective Feb. 1,
people or businesses exhibit-
ing Class I captivewildlife will
be required to provide a surety
bond or a financial responsi-
bility
guarantee of $10,000 or
maintain $2 million in general
comprehensive liability insur-
ance, with $2 million required
per occurrence.
Anyone who possesses a
Class I wildlife permit with
limited exceptions now must
have a minimum of five acres
of property. Additionally, fa-
cilities housing Class I captive
wildlife cannot be in areas
zoned solely for residential


use.
Class II wildlife also can
pose a danger to people. They
include many species of mon-
keys, bobcats, cougars, wolves,
coyotes and caiman. Class II
wildlife owners must now
have a minimum of 2.5 acres.
The FWC will require substan-:
tial experience and specific
cage and facility requirements
to be met before it will issue
a permit.
Nonnative venomous rep-
tiles are all species of venom-
ous snakes and lizards that do
not occur naturally in Florida.
Reptiles of Concern are the
Indian or Burmese
python, African rock python,
amethystine python, reticu-
lated python, green anaconda
and Nile monitor lizard. People
possessing any venomous
reptiles or Reptiles of Concern
must be permitted, paying a
fee of $100 per year. They also
must meet new, stricter caging
and facility requirements.
"Some of these reptile spe-
cies pose a threat to human
life or Florida's native species,"
Harrison said. "Obviously, ven-
omous reptiles can be hazard-
ous to human
health. Nonnative species,
which have been released into
the wild and thrived, may po-
tentially wreak havoc on native
species, which are falling prey
to them."
People who possess venom-
ous reptiles are now required
to mark cages and enclosures
with a card stating, "Danger,
Venomous Reptile." The card
must identify the reptile,
and it also must accompany
the reptile when it is removed
from its cage. A bite or ex-
posure protocol is required,
which provides the name of an
emergency contact and infor-
mation on what to do should:
a bite occur.
People who own nonnative
venomous reptiles or Reptiles











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of Concern for personal use Conditional Species. People
must have the animals:perma- who acquired red-eared slider
nently identified; Noinative turtles after July 1, 2007, must
venomous reptiles must be have a permit. No permit will
'identified by photograph or be issued for personal pos-
by implantation of a passive session.
integrated transponder (PIT) People who possess red-
tag, also referred to as a mi- eared sliders acquired before
crochip. Reptiles of Concern July 1, 2007, may keep those
must be permanently identi- specimens without a permit
fi~d by implantation of a PIT until they are legally trans-
tag. The PIT tag number and ferred or disposed of. After
specimen information must July 1, 2008, however, no
be maintained in the owner's one may have a red-eared
records. slider as a pet that is less than
Owners of any nonnative four inches in size. Those own-
venomous reptiles or Reptiles ing the turtles legally may not
of Concern acquired prior to allow them to reproduce, and
Jan. 1, 2008, will have until all eggs must be destroyed.
July 1 to meet the PIT tagging It is illegal to release any
requirement. Any r' nonnative species into the
specimens acquired after wild in Florida. As of this year,
Jan. 1 must be permanently penalties for certain captive-
identified when the animal is wildlife-law violations have
acquired. increased, and in
People possessing venom- some instances, people
ous reptiles or Reptiles of who repeatedly violate captive
Concern are also required to wildlife laws and rules can be
keep records of changes in charged with a felony.
inventory, which are a result "In a situation where we
of births, deaths, acquisition, have a repeat offender of
sales or transfers. Records captive wildlife rules, the per-
must be readily available for petrator will face increased
inspection by FWC personnel. minimum fines or penalties
These records also must be for additional
submitted to the FWC. convictions. Repeat offend-
People who sell venomous ers may even lose their license


reptiles or Reptiles of Concern
must submit these records
twice a year: once upon appli-
cation and again six months
later. People who possess ven-
omous reptiles or Reptiles of
Concern for personal use must
submit these records upon ap-
plication and when there is an
inventory change.
On July 1, 2007, red-eared
slider turtles (Trachemys scrip-
ta elegans) became listed as a


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some instances, the perpetra-
tor could be charged with a
third-degree felony, with a fine
of up to $5,000 and possible
imprisonment for up to five
years, although
in most situations, that
would not be the case."
"We would prefer to educate
people about responsibly own-
ing and exhibiting wildlife."
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The Wakulla County
Canvassing Board
will begin to open absentee
ballots for the Presidential
Primary Election, Thursday,
January 24, 2008, at 2:00 PM
and continue to open absentee
ballots on Tuesday, January
29, 2008, at 5:30 PM'in the
Ballot Accounting Room in the
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velopment Director Lindsay Ste-
vens and ESG Project Manager
Cleve Fleming stressed that the
state Department of Transporta-
tion required a traffic study be-
fore it would actually make any
changes to the highway, such as
adding turn lanes,
Kimley-Horn & Associates,
a consulting firm, had recom-
mended at a Nov. 5 workshop
on the county's Evaluation and
Appraisal Report, that a Signal
Coordination and Timing Plan
could help improve traffic flow
on Highway 319. The contract
submitted by Kimley-Horn called
for paying the firm $25,000 to
perform the work.
Brimner also indicated a con-
cern that only four intersections
on Highay 319 are identified in
the contract for study: Bloxham
Cutoff, East Ivan Road, Wakulla-
Arran Road, and Lower Bridge
Road. He said that he wanted
the highway looked at from
Bloxham Cutoff south to Lower
Bridge Road for possible needed
turn lanes.
Brimner also questioned
whether the study could be
used to bolster "proportionate
share" rpneQirpmpnts in which a


developer must pay for his shlge
of impact on local infrastructure
caused by his development.
County Administrator Ben
Pingree asserted that he wo d
present the contract to Kimy-
Horn saying the board didn't
want just the four intersectiiAs
studied, but the whole highway,
and if the firm indicated tht
was beyond the scope of yhpat
was proposed, Pingree would
bring it back to the board.
At one point in the discussion,
Commissioner Maxie Lawhon
suggested coordinating the 'taf-
fic lights at those intersectiodis
would have little effect. "We 6iiy
have four lights and they arbdo
far apart it won't make anyr1if-
ference," Lawhon said. '
In another matter, the boiad
approved buying 80 new chats
for the boardroom, replacing fle
70 metal chairs with new pall-
ded chairs with arms at a ost
of more than $3,000.
Kessler, who brought up fe
matter, also suggested a nfew
seating pattern for the room iat
would enable more people trl-e
seated at meetings.








Page 4 THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, January 10, 2008


Church


Obituaries
Mary E. Anthony
Mary Etta Anthony, 85, of
Crawfordville died Sunday, Jan.
6 in Tallahassee.
Services will be held in Green-
ville, Miss., at a later date. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be
made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723
Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee,
FL 32308.
She had lived in Crawfordville
for a year and one-half, coming
from Greenville. She was of the
Baptist faith and loved to fish.
She loved her family very much
and was a retired night clerk in
the hotel industry.
Survivors include two sons,
Tommy Anthony and Robert
Anthony, both of North Carolina;
four daughters, Mary Frances
Ingram and husband Glenn,
Brenda Ford, and Bonita Mc-
Clellan, all of Leland, Miss., and
Lona Rusk and husband Carl of
Crawfordville; a sister, Lillian
Beggart of Greenville; 20 grand-
children; 30 great-grandchildren;
four great-great-grandchildren;
many nieces and nephews; and
a special and caring friend, Helen
Vice.
Harvey-Young Funeral Home
in Crawfordville was in charge
of the arrangements.

Ocie Brock
Ode Brock, 94, of Crawford-
ville died Saturday, Jan. 5 in
Tallahassee.
A memorial service was held
Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Wakulla
United Methodist Church. Burial
will be at Lee Memorial Park in
Fort Myers. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in her
memory to the Wakulla Senior
Citizens Center and the Salva-
tion Army.
A native of Spencer, W.Va.,
she lived in Hialeah and Fort
Myers before moving to Craw-
fordville. She was a member of
the Salvation Army and a retired
seamstress.
Survivors include her son,
Edward Eldon Brock and wife
Verna of Wakulla Station; a
grandson, E. Alan Brock; and
granddaughters, Anna, Brock,
Simmons and husband. Josh,
Eden Brock and Emma Brock, all
of Crawfordville.
Harvey-Young Funeral Home
in Crawfordville was in charge
of the arrangements.

Charles B. Denmark
Charles Bruce "Chuck" Den-
mark, 64, of Tallahassee died
Tuesday, Jan. 1 at the Capital
Regional Medical Center.
The funeral service was held
Sunday, Jan. 6 graveside at Pana-
cea Cemetery.
A U.S. Army veteran of the
Vietnam War, he was affection-
ately known as Chuck, and was
a giving and caring man with a
loving heart.
Survivors include his wife
of 34 years, Frances Denmark;
eight children, David Denmark,
James Denmark, Charlie Den-
mark and Robert Denmark, and
Tina Fountain, Duane Fountain,
Harman Fountain and Rick
Fountain; his mother, Vivian;
three sisters, Christine Haney,
Sue Bailey and Marilyn Hutto;
two brothers, Gary Denmark
and Devane Denmark, all from
the Tallahassee area; and by his
grandchildren, including James,
Michael, Amber, Miranda, Jen-
nifer and Anthony.
Culley's MeadowWood Fu-
neral Home in Tallahassee was
in charge of the arrangements.


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Sunday School 10 a.m.
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Quincy, Memorial contributions
may be made to Big Bend Hos-
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J a m e s M D e n n i s 1 . . . . . . ,
James M. Dennis Tallahassee, FL 32308.
James "Jim" Milton Dennis, A native of Belle Glade, he
79, of Crawfordville died Tues- was a resident of Quincy for
day, Dec. 18 in Tallahassee. 25 years. He maintained and
At his request, there will not installed tanks for Anderson
be a service. A Celebration of Petroleum. He was an Army vet-
his Life was held at the Chez eran of the Vietnam War and of
Pierre Restaurant in Tallahassee the Pentecostal faith.
on Sunday, Jan. 6. Condolences Survivors include his father,
can also be expressed at www. Roy Haddan of Live Oak; a son,
myspace.com/jamesm dennis. In Ben Haddan of Crawfordville;
lieu of flowers, it was Jim's wish a daughter, Jenny Barineau of
that memorial contributions be Tallahassee; two sisters, Joyce
made in his memory to Big Bend Stewart and Cathy Oliver, both
Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center of Quincy; a brother, Mike Had-
Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308. Jim's dan of Okeechobee; and his
ashes were interred in Arlington former wife, Juanise Hoover of
National Cemetery, Arlington, Crawfordville.
Virginia, with military honors. Bevis Funeral Home in Quin-
A native of Ithaca, N.Y., he was cy was in charge of the arrange-
the son of Delos and Gladys Coo- ments.
per Dennis. Following his 1946
graduation from Northside High James W. Hurley III
School, Corning, N.Y., he entered James W. Hurley III
the Navy, retiring in 1968 as a James Wesley Hurley III, one
lieutenant commander. He was year old infant, diedon Sunday,
a courageous and exceptional Dec. 30.
pilot, serving in the Korean The funeral service was held
and Vietnam Wars. Amongst Friday, Jan. 4 at Panacea Full
his many medals and ribbons, Gospel Assembly of God Church
he earned the Air Medal, the with interment
Korean Service Medal and the in Oak Park Cemetery. In lieu
Navy Occupation Service Medal of flowers, donations may be
for meritorious achievement in made to the benefit account at
aerial flights as a pilot attached Wakulla Bank in James' name.
to the USS Boxer and the USS Survivors include his mother,
Princeton, operating against Crystal Sanders of Sopchoppy;
North Korean Forces from 1950 his stepfather, James Wesley
to 1951. He was attached to the Hurley, Jr. of Sopchoppy; his
USS Bennington for the Vietnam father, Troy Williams; a brother,
War as Staff in 1965 and received Justin Sanders of Sopchoppy; a
the Armed Forces Expeditionary sister, Mryah Sanders of Sop-
and the Bronze Star National choppy; his maternal grandpar-
Defense Service medals, ents. Percell and Brenda
In addition to his military Sanders of Sopchoppy; his
career, Jim was an excellent stu- paternal grandparents, Nora
dent and received his Master's Gavins of Crawfordville and Le-
degree from Georgetown Univer- roy Williams of Woodville; and
sity and his Doctorate from the his maternal great-grandparents,
University of Florida. He received Leverne Robison of Spring Creek
the Pi Sigma Alpha award for aca- and P.A. Sanders of Sopchoppy.
demic honors and the American Giddens-Reed Funeral Home
Political Science and Ford Foun- in Baldwin was in charge of the
dation Grants for his studies. He arrangements.
was a member of the American
Mensa Society, the American Le- Betty J. Jackson
gion, and a staunch supporter of Betty J. Jackson, 72, of Mid-
the.Democratic Party He enjoyed way died Sunday, Dec. 30 in
flying, antiques, classical music, Tallahassee.
genealogy, politics, traveling, The funeral service was held
and 'relaxing at his h6use on-' Saturday, Jafn. 5 at Kingdom Hall
the beach. .. J.....' ehovah Witness irn Havana with
Survivors include his son, burial at Williams Cemetery.
Michael Dennis and wife Debbie Survivors include a son,
of Chesapeake, Va.; a daughter, Jerome McGill and Nora of
Christine Dennis of Crawford- Orlando; a daughter, Patricia
ville; a granddaughter, Alyssa Lawson of Midway; two sisters,
Blank of Tallahassee; a grandson, Mattie Lawson of Midway and
Brandon Dennis of Chesapeake, Alice Davis of Quincy; a brother,
Va.; a brother, Delos Dennis of Earnest Andrews of Sopchoppy;
Crawfordville; a brother, Leo four grandchildren and eight
Dennis of Palmyra, N.Y.; a former great-grandchildren.
mother-in-law, Ann Luckner of Williams Funeral Home in
Corning, N.Y.; and many lifelong Quincy was in charge of the ar-
friends and extended family. rangements.
Culley's MeadowWood Fu-
neral Home in Tallahassee was Nora W. Singleton
in charge of the arrangements. Nora W. Singleton, 88, of


Terrel W. Haddan
Terrel Wayne Haddan, 57, of
Quincy died Thursday, Jan. 3 in
Quincy.
A graveside service with mili-
tary honors was held Monday,
Jan. 7 at Hillcrest Cemetery in

Sopchoppy
Church Of Christ
Corner of Winthrop & Byrd St.
Sunday: Bible Study ...9:30 a.m.
Worship ..................10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship ........... 5 p.m.
Wednesday: Bible Study...7 p.m.
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SUNDAY
Early Worship 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Fellowship Meal 6:00 p.m.
(call for reservations)
Prayer/ Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
IMPACT (Youth) 7:00 p.m.
Children's Events 6:30 p.m.


Woodville died Tuesday, Jan. 1
in Tallahassee.
The funeral service was held
Friday, Jan. 4 at Woodville Cem-
etery. In lieu of flowers, memo-
rial contributions may be made
to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan
Trinity
Lutheran
Church of Wakulla County
Hwy. 98, Across from WHS
Web site:
TrinityLutheranofWakulla.com
Bible Class 9:00 a.m.
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Pre-School M-F (3-5 Years)
Pastor Les Kimball
Church 926-7808 Pre-School 926-5557


Panacea Park

Baptist Church
24 Mission Reoad, Panacea
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Worship 11 a.m.
Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.
Pastor, Jerry Spears


Wakulla
United Methodist Church
Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship 11 a.m.
Wednesday Service 7p.m.
1584 Old Woodville Rd.
Wakulla Station
421-5741
Pastor Drew Standridge


Hwy 319 Medart,
Office 926-5265


F Jj"- 1 I Early Worship 8:30 a.m.
C iD 1 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
0' MMorning Worship 11:00 a.m.
I Youth Zone Time 4:30 p.m.
CnuEvening Worship 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Services 7:00 p.m.

Our Mission is: Loving God and Loving Others
through Worship, Ministry and Service.
Operating like a family; strong in the Word of God, warm and
inviting. Powerful ministries for strengthening our families.
Reaching Children, Youth, Adults and Seniors for Jesus.
We will look forward to seeing you this Lord's Day.
www.lakeellenbaptistchurch.org


Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL
32308.
A native of Palmetto, she was
a longtime resident of Wood-
ville. She retired from the Florida
Department of Environmental
Protection. She was a longtime
member of First Baptist Church
of Woodville.
Survivors include a daughter,
Shirley Singleton Flanagan of
Woodville; a brother, Robert
Willis of Madill, Okla.; a daugh-
ter-in-law, Tiziana Singleton of
Woodville; five grandchildren,
Elisa Miller and husband Mark
of Crawfordville, Mario Single-
ton and wife Dawn and Billy
Glover, all of Woodville, Kim-
berly Flanagan Montoya and
husband Ed of San Clemente,
Calif. and Jason Marlow and
wife Christine of Milton; and 11
great-grandchildren.
Harvey-Young Funeral Home
in Crawfordville was in charge
of the arrangements.

Marguerite Ward
Marguerite Ward, 84, of Es-
catawpa, Miss and formerly of
Wakulla County, died Thursday,
Dec. 27 in Escatawpa,
The funeral service was held
Sunday, Dec. 30 at Heritage Fu-
neral Home in Escatawpa, Miss.
with Robbie Howard officiating.
Burial was in Lynn Haven, Fla.
A native of Smith Creek, she
lived in Sopchoppy and Panacea
as well as Mississippi. She was a
member of Lily Orchard Baptist
Church in Helena, Miss.
Survivors include her daugh-
ter, Sylvia Jones and Rodney of
Helena; three sisters, June Langs-
ton and Calvin and Janie Harrell
and Jay, all of Smith Creek, and
Thelma Grimes; a brother, Jimmy
Langston and Grace of Smith
Creek; two grandchildren, Pam
Lambert and Eugene of Lucedale,
Miss. and Lisa Osborne and Dar-
rell of Hurley, Miss.; numerous
grandchildren, great-grandchil-
dren, nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Heritage Funeral Home in
Escatawpa, Miss. was in charge
of the arrangements.


Choir anniversary
Thessalonia Missionary Bap-
tist Church will celebrate the
50th anniversary of the Senior ,
Choir on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7:30
p.m. at the church in the Hyde .
Park community.
The special guests will be the
Gospel Persuasions of Albany, -
Ga., Pastor Effie of Havana, Pe-
ter Brown of Tallahassee, New
Generations of Monticello, New
Jackson Singers and Dynamic .-
Three, both from Quincy, and ..
others.
For more information, call
JoeAnn Nelson at 926-8329 or,
Martha Hawkins at 656-2578.


Josephine C. Young
Josephine Cornelia Young, 76,
of Tallahassee died Sunday, Jan.
6 in Tallahassee.
The funeral service was held
Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Peavy
Funeral Home Chapel in Blount-
stown with burial at Wood
Cemetery.
A native of Georgia, she was
born on September 1, 1931, and
had lived in Tallahassee for
the past 11 years coming from
Quincy. She was a homemaker
and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include five sons,
Jimmy Young and wife Joyce of
Crawfordville, Fred Young and
wife Cheryl of Palatka, Eddie
Young and wife Debbie of Jack-
sonville, John Young and wife
Mary Carol of Quincy, and Ben
Young and wife Donna of Tal-
lahassee; two daughters, Janice
Bulzer and husband Doug of
Blountstown and JoAnn Jacobs
and husband Tom of Tallahas-
see; two sisters, Pauline Williams
of Cleveland, Tenn., and Shelby
Jean Tomlin of Gainesville; 23
grandchildren; and 18 great-
grandchildren.
Peavy Funeral Home Chapel
in Blountstown was in charge
of the arrangements.


Anniversary

celebration

at Blessed

Hope P.C.
Blessed Hope of Living God
P.C. Church, 243 Lower Bridge
Road in Crawfordville, will host
a second anniversary celebration
for the pastor. Programs will be
held at 7:30 p.m. from Tuesday,
Jan. 15 through Saturday, Jan.
19 and at 11 a.m. on Sunday,
Jan. 20.
The speakers will change
each day. They will include: Pas-
tor Scott, Pastor Samuel Hayes,
Bishop Reed, Pastor Campbell,
Pastor Blake, Mother Glenn and
Pastor Twanna Morris.
Blessed Hope's pastor is Elder
Grady Harper. For more informa-
tion, call 926-5940 or 926-4940.


,Ock tockonee
uay
United
Methodist
Church
Sunday Worship 9 a.m.
Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
'astot Vrett eempleton
(850) 984-0127


Ochlockonee
ritWrought Christian Center
A Word of Faith Church


Schedule of Services
Sunday 11 a.m.
Wednesday 7 p.m. I
Thursday Ladies
Bible Study 10. a.m.
2263 Curtis Mill Rd.
Sopchoppy, FL 962-3774
Pastor John S. Dunning
(From Rhema Bible Training Center)
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Sopchoppy
United
Methodist
Church
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Worship II a.m.
Pastor Brett Templeton-
850-962-251 I


Ivan Assembly of God
202 Ivan Church Road
Crawfordville
Pastor,
Daniel Cooksey
"Conha Wswip sFth Us"
926-IVAN(4826)
Sunday School........................ 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship...................... 11 a.m.
Evening Worship..................6 p.m.
Wednesday Service..................7 p.m.
& Youth Service....................7...p.m.
Royal Rangers .............7....... 7p.m.
M issionettes ...:.......... ............. 7 p.m .

Pioneer Baptist
Church (SBC)


Sunday'School


9 am:


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Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Wed. adult, children & youth 7 p.m.
486 Beechwood Drive Crawfordville, FL
(North of the Lower Bridge Road and
Spring Creek Highwayintersection) O
Rev. Dennis Hall, Pastor .
850-926-6161




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3383 Coastal Hwy.
1/3rd mile east of Wakulla High School ,
9:30 a.m. Bible Study ;
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:45 a.m. Children's Sunday School
Nursery Provided
926-4569
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Sunday School 9:45 AM
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Wednesday 7 PM Prayer Meeting, A
Youth & Children's Programs
Dr. Bill Jenkins, Pastor
Randy Anderson, Minister of Music
Vicki Anderson, Youth Director
Jerry Evans, Mike Crouch, Bernie Kemp -Musicians


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THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, January 10, 2008 Page 5 ,


Communi


A thought for the week:
To everything there is a
season and a time for every
purpose under the heaven. In
our daily life, men and women
have many purposes. As we
enter into the New Year of 2008,
take a moment to think about
those things that are important
in your life. Most people say
family and then God, some say
church then family, some say
their job first. The Word says a
time to be born and a time to
die, a time to plant and a time to
pluck up that which is planted,
a time to veep and a time to
laugh. Take tome time out each
day and laugh. If you feel bad,
laugh. If youjfeel good, laugh. If
you laugh at the world, it will
return the joy to you,
The Women's Fellowship
Conversation Schedule will
be held on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26.


Hi neighbors. I promise to be
more careful about what I pray
for since this freezing weather
almost got the best of me. I
just need to specify how much
cooler I want it to be. She, who
shall remain nameless, is still
making faces at me when I see
her at the,store.
I orilywanted it cool enough
fora long sleeve shirt, not so
cold I couldn't go outside. I have
been really sick, like we all get at
times as we get older, so I have
missed writing a couple of our
columns. Somethings are out of
our control.
I did get my Christmas mir-
acle. I was blessed to receive a
pure-bred solid black Persian fe-
male c0ia few days after Christ-
mas. She was a rescue from a
foster home and when I say she
was a gift, that is what she was.
I could never afford to buy a Per-
sian myself since they cost a lot
of money, but God made a way
and now "Sadee" lives with me,
spayed and all. Angel wings to
Persian and other rescue groups
who care enough to take these
animals from bad places and
take care of them until they can
find homes for them. Yep, I am
a cat person. I like dogs too, but
never again will I dog sit.
J also want to thank the fam-
ily of the' late Tony Carnivale
who offered to give me his cat
when I had to have "Sophie"
put to sleep on Nov 27. It was
kindness from the heart and I
thank you all.
Neighbors, at this time of year
somebody always asks me about
when my mother passed away


Expo
Continued from Page 1
Pingree and signed "Dana Peck,
Jimmie Doyle and others," with a
note thatit should be distributed
to county commissioners and
the county attorney. Commis-
siqner Brian Langston indicated
at the meeting that he had not
seen the letter, while Com-
missioner Maxie Lawhon said,
"When I saw who it came from,
I wouldn't read it."
Peck and Doyle are frequent
critics of the commission, and at
onie point had filed a defamation
and false light lawsuit against
Lawhon and former commission-
er Mike Stewart over a campaign
flyer. The suit was dismissed
at the circuit court level as pro-
tected political speech.
There appears to be some fac-
tual basis behind the allegations.
But some fact-checking the day
after the meeting seemed to in-
dicate that the letter-writers may
have overstated the allegations,
For example, the $50,000
difference in purchase price is
boasted of as an accomplish-
ment by the Wakulla Expo As-
sociation in its materials, citing
it 4s effective "partnering" with
St Joe Corporation the former
odner of the land, which re-
diced the price $50,000 below
market value as a donation to
the project.
L


BUCKHORN
By Ethel Skipper

The theme is women develop-
ing and maintaining spiritual
growth in God. You don't want
to miss this event. There will
be great women speaking on
Friday night and Saturday.
Guest presidents for Saturday
are Rosalyn Thompkins Wh-
iteside, Founder of mother is
crisis; Dr. Elmira Davis, pastor
New Destiny Church of Christ
W.I. Heaven; Evangelist Patricia
Harrison, Tabernacle Church of
Christ W.I. Heaven; Dr. Chin-
esta Skipper Smith, Christian
Heritage Church of Tallahassee.
We are expecting a great time,
Won't you join us at Skipper
Temple Church, 165 Surf Road


ST. MARKS
By Linda Walker

and if it was really a true story
about my nephew, J.J., wanting
to haul my mother's body back
up to Atlanta in the back of his
pickup truck. Yes, it is true. I still
can envision his truck hitting an
icy patch and my mother flying
down Interstate 75 at 90 miles
per hour. I can laugh about it
now and even realize that this
was J.J.'s love for his nanny that'
made him want to do this. My
brother, John and J.J. are not the
brightest stars in the sky, but
they do have feelings. Just be-
cause we know one thing about
a person doesn't mean we know
everything.
Neighbors, there is a volunteer
firefighter around Marianna who
was on the way to a house fire
on Dec. 1 and was in a bad wreck
which left him paralyzed.
As a former firefighter myself
I want to ask all of you to pray
for him. I don't even knowhis
name or what fire station he
belonged to, but he needs our
prayers,
Our thoughts and prayers go
out to the family and friends of
H. B. Roberts due to his passing.
Let's tryto be good to each other
every day. We may not get a sec-
ond chance. Congratulations to
Johnny Reams and Rita on their
Christmas night engaement. He
even got down on his knees to
ask her, but had to have help get-
ting back up. An April wedding
is planned.
Kathy Frank, office manager
at the extension office, denied
having ever made a statement to
anyone about the legality of the
Expo Association using the 84
Cedar Avenue address. She said
she had never spoken with Peck
or Doyle about the matter, but
that John Trice had come in the
office looking for information
about the Expo project.
"All that happened is that
when he came in here, he made
a public records request and I
was to see if I could find any
information on the Expo," Frank
said.
There is, as claimed, a letter
to Property Appraiser Donnie
Sparkman from the state Depart-
ment of Revenue that indicates
the Expo property is not exempt
from taxes.
Sparkman said he wrote a
letter to DOR in July for a clari-
fication after getting a confi-
dential complaint. In an August
response, a department tax law
specialist determined that the
Expo land would not be exempt
from property taxes.
The reasoning behind the
decision is that the exemption is
dependent on a land's use, and
since the Expo parcel was vacant
when purchased and remains
vacant, the property would be
taxable. "It appears that land
acquired solely for charitable
purposes but not actually used
for the exempt purposes would
not be exempt from ad valorem


in Sopchoppy.
On Friday, Jan. 11 at 7:30
p.m., presiding Elder T. Baker
will be on his annual visit at
Skipper Temple Church. On
Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m., Pastor Blake's
church will be in service.
Our prayers and concerns go
out to all the sick and shut-in,
those in the hospitals, nursing
homes, the prisons and every-
one in need everywhere.
Happy Birthday greetings on
Jan. 11 to Colleen Skipper and to
Glenda Simmons on Jan. 16.
Happy belated birthday to
Mother Josephine Allen. She
celebrated on Jan. 6, from all
your family.
Happy 90th Birthday to
Mother Rosetta Sanders. She
celebrated her 90th birthday
at Ole Time Restaurant along
with her son, Elder Raymond
Sanders, Jr., her daughter in-


Now I want to wish Sandy
Chapman a late happy birthday
on Dec 31. Keep on girl
A late but heartfelt happy
birthday to Jewel Franklin on
Jan. 2, Jessee Lynn on Dec. 3,
Lane Lynn and Sharon Blair
on Dec. 6, Pam Shields on Dec.
9, Ms..Gazzie Hobbs (forever
young) on Dec. 12, Tracy Ward
on Dec. 16 and all of you not
on our list.
A very special late happy an-
niversary to Mike and Glenda
Pruitt on Dec. 10. He's still on
a diet and Glenda is still losing
the weight.
Congratulations to Anthony
"The Great" Hobbs on his mar-
riage this past weekend. I don't
even have his wife's name, but I
am happy for"you both. I know
Ken and Phyliss are thrilled, but
it is hard to lose your little boy
who no longer wears capes and
plays the super-hero.
On our prayer list please
remember, Kathleen Causey,
Margaret Pelt, Newell Ladd, Jim,
Eddie, Jamie, Betty and Mary
Ward, Tammy Ward, Darrell
Hershey, Nancy Nichols, Thelma
Murphy, Kent Murphy, Bob and
Annette Carey, Nattie, Junior and
Gordon Strickland and me.
Pray for all of those not
named here. Pray for each other,
our soldiers still overseas, our
town, our country and pray for
peace.
Thought for this week:
Let me remember my friends.
They will be there even when
family is not.


taxes until such time as there is
a charitable use of the property
by an exempt entity," the DOR
letter states.
Sparkman confessed he was
surprised by the determination.
He and two previous appraisers
had exempted the land on local
tax rolls.
The Expo issue came up as
part of Pingree's report on the
status of negotiations with
the group on transferring own-
ership. Pingree indicated to
commissioners that he was
frustrated with the slow pace of
the talks and the demands of
the group.
Pingree noted that he met


law, Mother Alberta Sanders,
and daughter, Mother Rose Lee
Sanders. Mother Rosetta Sand-
ers has seven grandchildren,
19 great-grandchildren, five
.great-great-grandchildren and
one god son.
Macedonia Church of Christ
Helping Hands Ministry will
host a fish fry and barbecue on
Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m.
until 3 p.m. at the vacant lot
next to 1810 Sopchoppy High-
way. The menu will include
mullet, ribs, chicken, four side
dishes and sweet potato pie.
The prices range from $1.75 for
pie and $3 to $6 for the meals.
Each dinner comes with two
sides. The ministry helps indi-
viduals and families in distress.
For more information, call Bob-
bery Rosier at 519-0071.


St. Marks
Continued from Page 1
their qualification paperwork.
There is no fee to qualify, but
no salary for successful candi-


Amendment
Continued from Page 1
Brimner proposed a Saturday
morning meeting with residents
of embattled neighborhoods
such as Wakulla Gardens and
Griner's Addition to talk about
ways to solve problems.
These older subdivisions,
platted before the county had
zoning regulations, have small
lots and few or no services
- water or sewer, for example
- in addition to problems such
as poor drainage.


Bradham
Continued from Page 1
Bradham as the top linebacker at
the all-star game after evaluating

dates.
The other three members of
the city commission are Allen
Hobbs of Seat 3, Steve Dunbar of
Seat 4 and Ron Gagliardi of Seat
5. If only two candidates qualify
for the election, the election will
be cancelled. To qualify to vote in


- I -


Comp plan policy is deleted


By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
Commissioners voted this
week to delete a controversial
policy from the county's compre-
hensive growth plan that would
have limited density in certain
older subdivisions by restricting
property owners to one home on
contiguous lots. The policy, once
it was "discovered" by planning
office staff, drew cries of outrage
from builders and real estate in-
vestors who said the county was
unfairly changing the rules and
causing them to lose money.
The board voted 4-0 at the
meeting on Monday, Jan. 7, to
remove the language from the
comp plan. Commissioner How-
ard Kessler abstained from the
vote because property he owns
is affected by the policy.
The original intent of the
policy, according to Planning
and Community Development
Director Lindsay Stevens, was
apparently to make subdivisions
such as Wakulla Gardens and
Greiner's Addition platted back
in the 1950s and '60s before the
county had zoning more in line.
with later development densities

with Expo representatives in
October, but had not received
the draft documents two months
later and, in December, wrote a
letter to Expo Association Presi-
dent D.R. Vause urging him to
move ahead. "My concern (and
I believe that of my board),"
Pingree wrote, is that any further
delay on the project would not
be beneficial to either party."
As for demands, the group
wants the county to pay for
paving of 340,000 square feet
of parking lot, which Pingree
estimated would cost $750,000
or more.
At the meeting, Pingree sug-
gested commissioners consider


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created in the Comp Plan and
Land Development Code.
The effect of the policy, if it
was enforced, would have been
to require 18 contiguous 25 foot
by 100 foot lots in the Greiner's
Addition subdivision to meet the
one home per acre density for
Urban 1 land use with no sewer
service. In Wakulla Gardens, for
homes without public water or
sewer, it would take 44 lots meet
the Rural 2 density of one home
per five acres.
The policy, revised in 1993
and approved in 1995, contained
a hardship provision under
which landowners could apply
for an exemption until Oct.
31, 1996.
"Had this policy been consis-
tently enforced by the county,"
the staff analysis notes, "we may
not have the intensity of use
in these subdivisions and the
extreme infrastructure deficien-
cies in these non-conforming
subdivisions."
Chairman Ed Brimner told
fellow commissioners: "I would
daresay this has never been
enforced."
But, Brimner added, the coun-

the possibility of locating the
proposed youth center at the
Medart recreation park where
there are already utilities, park-
ing and county-owned land.
With $400,000 already in pocket
from a federal grant, the county
would need only raise another
$600,000 or so to construct the
center.
With Kessler's motion to stop
negotiations only supported by
Commissioner George Green,
the other three commissioners
directed Pingree to continue
working with the Expo group to
transfer ownership.


ty's multi-million dollar sewer
expansion project to get sewer
service to Wakulla Gardens is -
dependent on a one lot/one
home density in order to recoup
costs.
The staff recommendation''
presented to the board was not
to delete the policy, but to refine
it to require three lots. While the
change would not have met the
county's density requirements,
staff determined "it would at-
tempt to strike a fairer balance
than the application of the cur- '
rent policy."
It was also noted in the staff '
analysis that several landowners
had created new corporations
to transfer ownership of some
lots in an effort to get around
the policy.
"If we delete this," Commis-
sioner Brian Langston asked
staff, "what is the'impact?"
Stevens suggested the texti''"
amendment change deleting the '
policy could be included as part
of the county's months-overdue
Evaluation and Appraisal Report,
which is being worked on.


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"I'm not interested in discuss- -
ing problems," Brimner said in
announcing the meeeting. "I
want to talk about solutions."
He invited residents to meet
with him for coffee and donuts
on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 9 a.m. in
the commission boardroom.
Commissioner Kessler will
hold another of his occasional -.
town hall meetings on Jan. 29 ;
at 6 p.m. in the Greater Mt. Trial
Church activity room on Sop-
choppy Highway. Kessler has:;
no agenda for the meetings, but
listens to citizen concerns.


practice sessions.
Bradham helped the East
All-Star squad defeat the West
All-American Bowl stars 33-23
in front of 36,534 fans at the''
Alamodome. He had four tackles
in the contest.

the election or run for one of the
open seats, St. Marks residents -'
must live within the city limits
of the community.
For more information, call St. '
Marks City Manager Zoe Mans-
field at 925-6224.







TRage 6 THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, January 10, 2008


Sports


All-Big Bend football
Wakulla War Eagle senior sive tackle TimDawson. Dawson
football player Nigel Bradham recorded 25 sacks during the
was named the Tallahassee season and was a disruptive
Democrat's All-Big Bend Defen- force in the backfield of each
sive Player of the Year. Bradham team he faced.
had more than 140 tackles dur- Senior defensive back C.J.
ing the season and scored four Holton recorded more than 70
defensive touchdowns. He was tackles and had three intercep-
also named as a U.S. Army All- tion returns for touchdowns to
American and USA Today first be named to the first team.
team All-American. Tyrell Gavin was named to
Joining Bradham on the first the honorable mention team.
team defense was senior defen-


All-Big Bend

cross country
Two Wakulla Lady War Eagle
cross country runners were se-
lected by the Tallahassee Demo-
crat as All-Big Bend all-stars on
the honorable mention squad.
Amanda McCullers and Syd-
ney Nutting were honored from
the girls' team. None of the
members of the boys' squad
were selected by the Democrat.

Soccer fundraiser


Soccer team snares championship a success for WHS


Stamina was the biggest problem for the
Wakulla War Eagle wrestling team as Coach John
Wainwright and his squad traveled to Clay County
to take part in an 18 team tournament on Jan. 4
and Jan. 5.
Wakulla placed third behind Suwannee County
and Jacksonville Bolles. Wainwright said he was
disappointed that Wakulla finished far behind
Suwannee, but he was pleased his team was just
5.5 points behind Bolles.
"Suwannee has still got our number," said
WYainwright. "We are still not up to their par."
, Wakulla had to forfeit the 112 pound class
where Brock Glover had competed. Mookie Forbes
and Chris Johnson both placed second at 103 and
135 pounds respectively. At 119, Tyler Hill had his
best tournament of the year and placed third. Tre
McCollough placed third at 130. Ryan Qualls was a
,qFird place finisher at 145. Jonathan Daily placed


fourth at 215 pounds.
Scotty Varner was injured and did not compete
at 125. Adam Platt competed in his place and did
not finish in the top rungs of his class.
Robert Douin won a match at 140. Garrett Barco
did not place at 152, Brandon Cardin, Matt Fields
and Tyler Corbett did not place at 160, 171 and
189 pounds respectively. Logan Barwick did not
place at heavyweight.
"We've got to get in shape," said Wainwright.
"We were out-hustled on the mat." Wainwright
said the wrestlers worked out over the Christmas
holidays, but had difficulty with stamina in the
matches.
Wakulla will travel to Suwannee County to take
part in the Billy Sailor Tournament on Jan. 11 and
Jan. 12. On Jan. 18 and Jan. 19, Wakulla will take
part in the Panhandle Classic at Crestview.


By JOHN REICH
Special to The Wakulla News
Players from both the Wakul-
la High School varsity and junior
varsity boys' soccer program
formed two teams to play within
the Lynn Haven Mosley Indoor
Soccer Invitational held Jan.
3 and Jan. 4 at the Renegade
Sports Center in Panama City.
The Wakulla "A" Team, con-
sisting of Brett Wilson, Zach
Swain, Woody Harvey, Will
Harvey, Raleigh Clarke, Shane
Davis, Trevor Nason, Siul Vega,
Jeffrey Bryant and goalkeeper
Matt Reich, defeated the defend-


ing champion Mosley "A" team
6-5, before netting the Mosley
"B" team 7-5.
The "A" team concluded di-
vision play by defeating the
Wakulla "B" team 13-8 for the
outright championship trophy.
All players recorded a goal and/
or an assist; Goalkeeper Matt
Reich collected 118 saves.
The Wakulla "B" team, con-
sisting of Ben Anderson, Liam
Daniels, William Davis, Morgan
Henry, Travis Harrell, Brandon
Maloy, Wayne Murray, Steven
Urling, Ryan Leigh, and goal-
keeper Josh Oliver also fared
well.


IT All


A Wakulla High School soccer
fundraiser held at Wal-Mart on
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 5 and
Jan. 6, to raise funds for the War
Eagle and Lady War Eagle soccer
programs, was a success.
The top five Lady War Eagle
sales people consisted of Randi
Ministerio, Melissa Walker, Chel-
sea Brower, Rachel Capps and
Amanda McCullers. The top four
War Eagles consisted of Matt
Reich, Dustyn Robinson, Jacob
Kilpatrick and Nick Baxter. Raffle
tickets are still available at $2
each or three for $5. The drawing
will be held on Jan. 25. The win-
ner need not be present.


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Wilson and Reich get soccer tryouts,


By JOHN REICH The top U23 men's amateur
Special to The Wakulla News league in North America lives
While enjoying the Wakulla within the USL Premier Develop-
"A" teams successful weekend ment League (PDL), the develop-
during the Mosley Indoor Soc- ment ground for elite players.
cer Invitational, Wakulla High The 2008 campaign features a
School senior Brett Wilson and 67-team format within four con-
junior goalkeeper Matt Reich ferences, consisting of 16 regular
were formally invited by Ren- season matches, eight home
egade Sports Center and Pan- and eight away. The schedule is
ama City Pirates owner Laird augmented by participation in
Hitchcock toiattend. ityouts fore:the Lamar Hunt :U.S. Open Cup
the USL Premier Development and various exhibitions. Players
League in February. ,i :o have the ability to compete in
The Panama City Pirates are the PDL throughout the summer
within the Southeast Division months in a professionalized
consisting of the Atlanta Sil- setting while maintaining their
verbacks U23s, Bradenton Aca- collegiate eligibility. The league
demics, Carolina Dynamo, Cary is the proving ground for players
RailHawks U23s, Central Florida who aspire to reach the highest-
Kraze, Nashville Metros, and levels of the game.
Palm Beach Pumas. The season will open April
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Lady War Eagles win one
The Wakulla Lady War Eagle points. Kilpatrick chipped in
basketball team won one game with six while Henderson had
and lost two in the Maclay Holi- four and. Maxwell had five. Tay-
day Tournament in Tallahassee lor Washington had two, Jessica
an. 3 through Jan. 5. Forest scored two and Terrion
., Wakulla lost to Thomasville Webster had one point. The con-
Srookwood 45-39 before beating test was close until the fourth
kucilla Christian 56-42. Chipley quarter when Wakulla outscored
eat Wakulla'l42-38 ifrtlhe final- Aucilla 24-12.
ame of the tournament. Chipley used a strong third
Kiara Gay scored" 19 points, quarter to get by the Lady War
iad three assists, seven steals Eagles. Gay was the high scorer
nd two blocks against Brook- with 11 points for WHS. Dunlap
vood. Jameiha Maxwell added had eight points and Maxwell
even points and three assists, had five. Forest chipped in with
hmanda Henderson had six four and Eglton, Kilpatrick, Hen-
Sjoints, five rebounds and two derson and Webster combined
S locks. Artigua Kilpatrick scored for 10 points.
Sive points, had six steals and Wakulla hosted Maclay on
Iix rebounds. Taylor Eglton had Jan. 7 and Taylor County on Jan.
lwo points. 9. District rival East Gadsden
Gay exploded, for 28 points comes to Medart on Jan. 10.
Against Aucilla and was backed Wakulla is 12-5 overall and 4-2
4tup by Sandi Dunlap's eight in district contests.


iWHS tops Leon
SThe Wakulla War,Eagle bas-
ketball team won one of three
Games in the Maclay Holiday
Hoops Tournament in Tallahas-
;ee held Jan. m through Jan. 5.
; Wakulla beat Leon 59-57 be-
Sore losing to Maclay 52-35 and
Bainbridge, Ga. 80-24.
j Wakulla had three players
Score in double figures against
Leon as Coachjay Hipps' squad
i putscored Leon in the second
jA nd fourth quarters for the win.
Wilton Booth scored 23 points
to lead WHS and Jared McKenzie
:hipped in with 18 and Adam
Parr had 10. Tavaris Booth scored
Pix and Harold Williams added
iwo.
S McKenzie was Wakulla's lead-
Sng rebounder with nine. Tavaris
1 Booth and Antonio Kilpatrick

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had three assists each and McK-
enzie had a blocked shot.
Tavaris McKinney led Wakulla
in the Maclay contest with 12
points as the War Eagles were
able to hang in against Maclay
in the first half,
Anthony Mills scored nine
in the Bainbridge contest to
lead WHS. Wilton Booth added
five and Tavaris Booth had four.
Michael Godbolt, McKinney and
Harold Williams chipped in with
two points each.
Wakulla hosted district rival
East Gadsden on Jan. 8 and will
host Panama City Bay on Jan.
11. Wakulla will play Godby on
Jan. 15 in Tallahassee and the
two teams will play Jan. 22 in
Medart.
Wakulla is 1-15 overall and 0-6
in district games.


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THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, January 10, 2008 Page 7


Business


SNovember unemployment is up


By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
Wakulla County's unemploy-
ment rate rose slightly in No-
vember, but still continued to
have one of the lowest jobless
rates in the state at 3.1 percent,
according to the state Agency
for Workforce Innovation.
The unemployment rate
was reported at 3.0 percent in
October in Wakulla, up from 2.8
percent in September.
Of the 67 counties in Florida,
Wakulla was tied with Alachua
County for the fourth lowest un-
employment rate. Only Walton
County, at 2.6 percent, Liberty
County at 2.8 percent, and Mon-
roe County, at 3.0 percent, had
lower unemployment.


In November, the Wakulla
labor force was up to 15,160
people of which 14,688 were
employed and 472 were unem-
ployed.
In October, the local labor
force consisted of 15,142 people
of which 14,692 were employed
and 450 were unemployed.
The unemployment rate was
up in neighboring Leon County,
,-to 3.2 percent in November from
3.0 percent in October. In Frank-
lin County, the rate was up to
3.4 percent in November from
3.1 percent a month earlier.
The Tallahassee Metropoli-
tan Area, which includes Wakul-
la, Leon, Jefferson and Gadsden
counties for the purpose of
market analysis, had an overall


unemployment rate of 3.3 per-
cent in November, up from 3.1
percent in October.
The labor force in the met-
ropolitan area consisted of
188,497 people of which 182,222
were employed and 6,275 were
unemployed.
The highest unemployment
in the state continued to be in
Hendry County, though the rate
dropped a full percentage point
in November, to 7.5 percent
from 8.5 percent in October.
Florida's overall unemploy-
ment rate rose slightly, to 4.3
percent in November from 4.2
percent in October.
The national unemployment
rate was unchanged at 4.7 per-
cent.


McLean wins tennis company award


McLean Tennis, Inc. of Craw-
fordville is the winner of the
Tennis Facility of the Year award
presented by the American
Sports Builders Association
(ASBA).
McClean Tennis, Inc. was
recognized for its work on the
Cloister Tennis Center at Sea Is-
land. The facility includes eight
subsurface-irrigated Hydro-
Couris~ with one on a rooftop.
The award was presented


at the annual ASBA technical
meeting in Austin, Texas on
Dec. 3.
This is McLean Tennis, Inc.'s
second Facility of the Year
award. In 2004 the firm took the
prize for the courts at the Wa-
terColor Tennis Center, located
in Santa Rosa Beach.
The ASBA, the national or-
ganization for builders and
suppliers of materials for ten-
nis courts and running tracks,


annually recognizes tennis and
track facilities that exemplify
construction excellence. A panel
of ASBA members judges en-
tries on elements such as layout
and design, site work, drainage,
construction, surface, amenities,
innovation and overall impres-
sion.
More information about the
company can be found at www.
mcleantennisinc.com.


State releases manatee statistics


A preliminary report from
the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
(FWC) indicates there were 317
manatee deaths in state wa-
ters in 2007. The total number
of carcasses documented in
SFlorida last year falls below the
five-year average of 355.
Watercraft strikes and red
tide continue to contribute to


sponsible for 52 deaths in
2007.
FWC researchers report that
watercraft and red tide-related
deaths were high in Southwest
Florida. The combination of
these factors was identified
as a concern for this region in
the recently approved manatee
management plan.
The FWC uses trends in


Sa high percentage of manatee mortality figures to monitor
mortality, accounting f6r more ongoing and emerging threats
than half of the totalgdeaths' tothe manatee population. A
Sin 2007 where scientists could recent report analyzing threats
determine the cause of death, to the species, coauthored by
SNecropsy results identify water- researchers from the United
craft strikes as the cause of 73 States Geological Survey and
deaths and red tide as re- the FWC, points to watercraft-
Srelated mortality as the most
SK essler town significant long-term threat to
iKesslr town the manatee population. How-

hall meeting

Wakulla County Commission-
er Howard Kessler is planning
another in his series of Town
Hall Meetings Tuesday, Jan. 29
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at theactiv-
ity room of Greater Mount Trial
Primitive Baptist Church, 1428
Sopchoppy Highway.
The program will include an
Open discussion of county is-
sues and light refreshments. The
meeting is open to everyone. INTRODUCTION

School board The Singulair system is the
available and utilizes the
meeting slated waStewater treatment tech
that protects you and the en
The Wakua Cunty S familiarize yourself with the
The Wakulla County School
Board will hold its regularly HOW THE SINGULAIR SY!
scheduled monthly meeting on Developed to serve home
Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to the Dr. the reach of city sewers, t
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday extended aeration process.
on Jan. 21. used by most municipal wa
The meeting will begin at 5:45 process involves a natural, I:
p.m. in the board room, 69 Arran matter in watewater
Road in Crawfordville. For more
information, call 926-0065. Wastewater enters th<


ever, the FWC
is encouraged that the num-
ber of watercraft-related deaths
in 2007 is below the five-year
average.
The FWC is committed to
conservation actions that re-
duce human-caused manatee
deaths. The FWC's manatee
management plan outlines
measures to address watercraft-
related mortality, as well as
other threats facing
the manatee population.
To report a dead or injured
manatee, call the FWC Wildlife
Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC.
For more information on
manatee mortality research,
visit http://research.MyFWC.
com/manatees.


WEEK IN WAKULLA

Thursday, January 10, 2008
BOOK NOOK, for children in grades K-5, will be held at the public library at 10:30 a.m.
COASTAL OPTIMIST CLUB meets at Posey's Up the Creek in Panacea at noon.
ROTARY CLUB meets at the senior center at 12 noon.
ST. MARKS CITY COMMISSION meets at city hall in St. Marks at 7:30 p.m.
VFW BINGO will be held at the VFW Post on Arran Road from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WAKULLA HERITAGE PROJECT will meet at the public library from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
YOGA CLASSES are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Crawfordville Women's Club at
6:30 p.m. For information or to register, call 926-4293.
Friday, January 11, 2008
AA meets at the American Legion Building next to the Women's Club in Crawfordville with an
open meeting at 8 p.m. There are also open meetings Sunday at 6 p.m., Monday for women at
6 p.m., and Wednesday at 8 p.m.
BLOOD DRIVE will be held at the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PICKIN' 'N' GRINNIN' JAM SESSION will be held at the senior center from 10 a.m. to noon.
(Also on Tuesdays)
Saturday, January 12, 2008
COFFEE AND DONUTS MEETING with Commission Chairman Ed Brimner, to discuss problems
in subdivisions such as Wakulla Gardens and Griner's Addition, will be held in the commission
boardroom at 9 a.m.
NA meets at the Torch, 16 Lower Bridge Road, at 5 p.m. For more information, call 599-2876.
OLD JAIL MUSEUM will be open selling thrift shop and historical society items to benefit
renovation of the museum from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, January 14, 2008
CHRISTIAN COALITION meets at the public library at 7 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION meets in the commission boardroom at 7 p.m.
SOPCHOPPY CITY COMMISSION meets at city hall in Sopchoppy at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
BOOK BABIES, for infants and toddlers, will be held at the public library at 10:30 a.m.
TWILIGHT TALES, bedtime stories for children, will be read at the public library from 7 p.m.
to 7:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a stuffed animal.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
AA meets at Ochlockonee Bay UMC on Surf Road at noon.
BOOK BUNCH, for pre-school and home school families, meets at the public library
at 10:30 a.m. .
BRAIN GYM CLASS will be held at the senior citizens center at 10:30 a.m.


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People


Jack Leppert blood drive


Vakulla County 4-H youths celebrated the spirit of the holiday season by distributing citrus to older county residents.


4-H annual community service project successful


Carols to the residents.
Colored pictures and handmade orna-
ments from Wakulla 4-H members, along
with greeting cards made by Brooke Mohr's
4-H Club in her classroom, were donated to
the Senior Citizen's Center for their holiday
party. The community service project was
funded through a Community Pride Grant
from the Florida 4-H Foundation and The
Chevron Corporation.
Youth who are involved in Wakulla 4-
H'programs are required to participate in
community service projects as a part of
their 4-H project studies. Local 4-H volun-
teer Wanda Murray spearheads the effort
each year.


4-H Agent Angie Bradshaw stated that
"We are so blessed to have awesome vol-
unteers who are so invested in the youth
in Wakulla County. Because of the efforts
of the volunteers, youth are learning
leadership skills, and in turn are making
a difference in our community. They are a
shining example of 'The Power of Youth'
and it makes me very proud to be part of
the 4-H program in this county."
Anyone interested in volunteer op-
portunities with Wakulla 4-H or joining a
Wakulla 4-H Club may contact 4-H Agent
Angie Bradshaw at 926-3931.


Wakulla 4-H held it's Fourth Annual
Holiday Community Service on Dec. 15.
SMore than 70 Wakulla 4-H members and
Their families came out to spread holiday
6heer by filling fruit bags for area senior
citizens and the homeless.
Eager 4-Hers filled fruit bags that were
donated to the Wakulla County Senior
:Citizens Center for the 75 Meals on Wheels
"recipients and a large fruit basket for Eden
c.'Springs with the remaining fruit donated
&Ato Promise Land Ministries Homeless
o Shelter.
4-H members went to Eden Springs and
presented residents with the fruit basket
,,'and with joyous voices sang Christmas


Covenant Hospice offers grief
support and encourages individ-
uals who have experienced the
death of a loved one to attend
a six-week grief support group
that will meet each Wednesday,
starting Jan. 16 and continu-
ing through Feb. 20 from 6:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meetings
will be held at the Covenant
Hospice staff lounge located at
1545 Raymond Diehl Road in
Tallahassee.
Bereavement Services are an
integral part of the special care
provided by Covenant Hospice.
Grief is a normal, natural re-
sponse after a loved one's death,
but the feeling of loss after the
death can be overwhelming. Eliz-


: the Lynn family held a birthday celebration for 95-year-old Jessie Lynn in Spring Creek


iSurprise dinner held on 95th birthday

O The family of Jessie Lynn surprised her with a dinner at Spring Creek Restaurant on her 95th
Birthday. Mrs. Lynn was born in Arran on Jan. 3, 1913 to Chester Vause and Ethel Carraway Vause.
SShe resides in St. Marks.


i Free trees offered at Arbor Day event
More than 1,500.free trees phone) and able to take.their According to Wakulla County
will be given away on Saturday, prize home by the end of the Forester Kawika Bailey, "arbor"
.Jan. 19 between 10 a.m. and 2 festival, is the Latin word for "tree."
p.m. at Crawfordville's Arbor This year's celebration will Florida celebrates Arbor Day
Day celebration in Hudson Park.. start at 10 a.m. with a short on the third Friday in January.
Eleven types of "baby" trees will poem about trees written and This will be the fourth year that
I e looking for new homes, read by the Big Bend's new, first CCOW and the Iris Garden Club
. The Iris Garden Club will Poet Laureate, Mary Jane Ryals. have organized an Arbor Day
give away 500 trees including The tree giveaway will begin im- celebration in Crawfordville.
redbud, dogwood, southern mediately afterward on a first "Trees provide welcome
magnolia, fringe tree, and Wal- come, first served basis. shade in hot weather, reduce
ter vibernum. The Concerned The Iris Garden Club will electricity bills, and slow global
Citizens of Wakulla (CCOW) host a hospitality tent with free warming," said Chuck Hess of
will offer 590 additional trees: coffee and hot chocolate. Enjoy Concerned Citizens of Wakulla
Dahdon holly, Chickasaw plum, a warm beverage while you wait (CCOW). "Trees also provide
trusty blackhaw, white oak, and for your turn to choose a tree. food and shelter for wildlife."
bald cypress. The Florida Divi- Plan to spend time at the "Trees beautify our county,"
sion of Forestry will give away festival after selecting your tree. added Jeannie Brodhead, Presi-
500 longleaf pine seedlings. The outdoor celebration will in- dent of the Iris Garden Club.
Local nurseries are generously clude artisan and craft vendors. For more information, please
donating trees as well. interesting exhibits, music, and contact Lynn Artz (926-8756 or
New to the festival this year food. Children are invited to at- lynnartz@hotmail.com).
are several raffles. To enter tend, too. Activities for children
one raffle, simply bring empty, will include tire swings and a
black-plastic plant pots (6-inch petting zoo. Children also will Heritage project
diameter or larger) to the Iris enjoy decorating cookies, mak-
Garden Club booth and receive ing gourd birdhouses and pine meeting scheduled
one raffle ticket per pot. The cone bird feeders, decorating
winner will receive a large tree their own placemats, getting The Wakulla Heritage Proj-
donated by Just Fruits & Exotics nature "tattoos", and playing a ect (pioneer village) will host
Nursery. recycling game. a meeting on Thursday, Jan.
There will also be opportuni- Arbor Day is a nationally 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the
ties to buy $1 raffle tickets for celebrated observance that en- Wakulla Public Library. The pub-
professional-quality, all steel courages tree planting and care. lic is invited to attend.
shovels and several large trees.
Winners of all raffles must
S'be present (or reachable by I
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6:00 p.m. -
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Tues Fitness Center
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If you are feeling the need to
exercise more in 2008, come in
to the Wakulla County Senior
Citizens Center on Mondays
from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for
our beginning Yoga classes. Wear
loose, comfortable clothing and
bring a mat. Wednesdays at 10:30
a.m. we have the Brain Gym class
that will help with your balance
and coordination. Thursdays at


The Wakulla County Sheriff's
Office will hold a blood drive
in support of local community
leader Jack Leppert, a retired
educator and longtime Wakulla
County resident, community
leader and advocate. He recently
received several blood transfu-
sions at Tallahassee Memorial
Hospital.
To help support any future
transfusions Leppert may re-
quire, Wakulla County Sheriff's
Office is hosting a community
blood drive on Friday, Jan. 11
from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. All cur-
rent and new blood donors are
welcome to give blood on the
Southeastern Community Blood
Center's mobile, which will be
parked at the Sheriff's Office at
15 Oak Street in Crawfordville.
Leppert served as founder
and past president of Friends
of Wakulla Springs State Park,
and is a former member of the
Tallahassee Community College
Foundation and Florida Springs
Task Force.
"Jack has been one of the
great guardians of our beloved
Wakulla Springs," said Sheriff
David Harvey. "It's an honor for
the Wakulla County Sheriff's
Office to participate in a blood
drive for him."
To thank those special in-
dividuals who give blood to
help the Wakulla County blood
supply and in case Mr. Leppert
should require additional trans-
fusions, blood donors will re-


ceive a Southeastern Community
Blood Center cozy fleece stadium
blanket in appreciation,
Donating is a simple proce-
dure. To be a donor, citizens
have to be in good health, be
at least 17 years old (16 years
old with a parent's permission)
and weigh a minimum of 110
pounds. All donors must present
picture identification at the time
of donation.
According to SCBC, less than
five percent of the eligible popu-
lation actually donates blood.
For more information, contact.
Major Larry Massa at 926-0821'
or SCBC at 877-7181, (800) 722-
2218 or visit its web site, www.
scbcinfo.org.
All locations are open Mon-
day through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. The Riggins Road location
is also open on Saturday, 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
The Southeastern Community
Blood Center is a nonprofit orga.
nization and the only blood cen-
ter providing blood to families irid
26 counties in North Florida and
South Georgia.
SCBC's home office is at 1731
Riggins Road in Tallahassee.
Additional branches are located
in Thomasville, Ga., Douglas,;
Ga., Marianna and Panama City.
SCBC also uses seven mobile
units to take to
blood drives hosted by busi-
nesses, civic groups, schools,
churches and state agencies.


abeth Robinson, MSW, Covenant please contact Elizabeth Robin-
Hospice Bereavement Specialist, son, MSW at (850) 575-4998.
provides grief support through Celebrating 25 years of keep-
support groups, workshops and ing the promise, Covenant Hos-
individual counseling, pice is a not-for-profit organi-
"A caring support system is zation dedicated to providing
important and a group setting comprehensive, compassionate
can bring individuals together services to patients and loved
with others who have experi- ones during times of life-limiting
enced the similar situation," illnesses. The focus of Covenant
Robinson said. Hospice is to enable its patients
Support groups are a compas- to live as fully and comfortably
sionate and caring environment as possible, to provide dignified
that offer education and infor- palliative care, to assist patients'
mation about the grief process loved ones in coping with end-
and helpful suggestions for of-life issues and the eventual
individual situations. death of the patient, and to im-
If you would like more infor- prove care for all patients at the
mation about grief, or to register end of their lives by example
for the grief support groups, and education.


Men's group meets at new time


Men's Fraternity of Wakulla,
"Serving God, Family and
Community, one man at a
time," will be meeting at a new
time.
By popular request, beginning
Thursday, Jan. 10 the group will
meet at 6:30 p.m. "Outback" at
Cornerstone Ministries, rather
than 5:45 a.m. Cornerstone is
located at 824 Shadeville High-


way.
The basic format will be a
6:30 p.m. supper and fellowship
time; 7 p.m. Video presentation
by Dr. Robert Lewis; 7:40 p.m.
discussion, sharing and caring
time; 8:30 p.m. dismissal.
"With our new time we're
hoping more of you will be able
to attend and become a part
of Men's Fraternity of Wakulla


as we pursue the journey of
manhood by becoming better
husbands, fathers and friends
together," said Steve Smith. "It
is our hope that more Christian
men will become a part of Men's
Fraternity of Wakulla so we will
be able to better help and men-
tor men in our community by
one-on-one association."


ing classes on Mondays at 1:30
p.m. and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
In addition, the Tai Chi class
in ongoing on Wednesdays at
3:30 p.m.


Dominoes, pinochle, canasta,
bridge and other games are of-
fered on a daily basis. For more
information, call Diane Lanter
at 926-7145.


Covenant offers grief support group


Senior citizens events are planned


Wed
30 a.m. Indoor Cycling
Thurs
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People


Recycle those

wrappings
Sometimes, it seems I've
S heard sniggering in the back-
ground all my adult life. And
you can't blame Keep Wakulla
County Beautiful for it either. It
just seems to be an innate per-
sonality trait that some people
think is funny. Funny as in odd,
not funny as in ha-ha. Funny as
in snicker-behind-your-back.
Some unkind people call it
"cheap." A nicer, kinder person
might say the trait is being "fis-
cally conservative."
While friends were visiting
after Thanksgiving, I got out the
stepstool'and groped in the top
of my closet. Down slid a bunch


Our adoption rate at the
Wakulla Animal Shelter has
very much improved during the
last few months. In December
we had 91 adoptions at the
Adoption Center. Our adoption
team, which consists of a very
dedicated group of people, has
flourished in recent months.
This is mainly due to the leader-
ship of Susan Yelton and Cathy
Sherman who manage to inspire
the people they work with to
do better each time they go to
PETCO for the adoption days.
CHAT members are working
the adoptions at the shelter on
Saturdays and that has been a
success, too.
CHAT has recently started a


Keep Wakulla
County
Beautiful




Marj Law

of empty boxes and wrapping
paper, note cards, ribbon, bows,
and tape. The latter came down
in a carefully arranged grouping
covered in plastic. Of course,
these were recycled boxes and
papers from Christmases past.
Do you know how much
wrapping costs? Unless you
shopped at places like Sassy
Sue's, where they gift-wrapped
for free, you may pay from $5 to


CHAT
of
Wakulla

Ta r


Heide Clifton

program to give every animal at
the Adoption Center their rabies,
bordatella and distemper/parvo
shots to improve the health of
the shelter population. Each ani-
mal is tested for heartworms and
new arrivals will be tested for
parvo. All this is very expensive
and our adoption fee of $75 does
not reflect the increase in ser-


$12 at a fancy store to have your
present papered and bowed. It
will look beautiful, but did your
gift cost that much?
Anyway, as soon as those
boxes came down from the
closet, the sniggering began.
"Did you save the tissue paper,
too?" came one voice. "I think
I've seen that bow before!" said,
another voice. "She probably
ironed the paper to use it again!"
sniggered another.
Well, of course. Wrapping
paper can often be ironed, and
most of those creases will come
right outl Iron from the back
side. I tried to press that lovely
foil paper, too, but couldn't make
it work. Drat.
You can iron many ribbons,
too. Again, iron on the back


vices to the animals. However,
people in this community have
been very generous with their
donations and that is the reason
that we are able to provide better
service at the shelter. Eventually,
all of the animals will leave the
shelter spayed/neutered and
with all their shots.
Realizing that people are
very busy, it still would be nice
if more people would come and
spend an hour or two with the
animals. The dogs need to be
walked and the cats would like
some attention, too. The shelter
staff is too busy with the daily
chores and they do not have
the time to play with the ani-
mals. So, if you could come to


side of the ribbon. Really, it's
recycling, and that's what we at
Keep Wakulla County Beautiful
believe is important. So, why the
sniggering?
We enjoyed a lovely holiday.
My eldest son, Jamey, arrived
with his new wife, Monica, so
wedding presents were piled be-
side the red and green Christmas
wrappings.
As we watched, Monica care-
fully opened a large box covered
in that foil paper I like so much.
She's a girl after my own heart.
She gently pried the tape from
the paper and then folded the
paper using the creases already
there.
"Are we saving boxes, too?"
she asked.
Gee, I love this girl


the shelter from time to time, it
would be very much appreciated.
We recently started the "Buddy
Program." The Buddy program
will prepare a dog for a new
home. You, the volunteer, will be
involved with the basic training
of a dog that is adoptable. There
is a lot of fun and satisfaction
involved in helping with the
socialization and training of a
dog. For more information on
the Buddy program, call Cathy
Sherman at 926-9339.
Please, spay/neuter your pets
to stem the overpopulation of
cats and dogs. If you need help
with that procedure, please con-
tact the shelter at 926-0890 for
more information.


Vendors needed for Arbor

Day festival in Hudson Park


Artisan and craft vendors
are invited to display their
wares on Saturday, Jan. 19 at
Crawfordville's Fourth Annual
Arbor Day celebration in Hudson
Park, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Nature art and outdoor items
such as gardening tools, outdoor
furniture, and bird feeders will.
have, considerable appeal for
festival goers.
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tandiyard service companies, and


other nature-based businesses
are encouraged to publicize
their services to this market.
Food vendors are being sought
as well.
Vendors and exhibitors pay
no fee. Up to 1,000 people are
expected to attend. To par-
ticipate as a vendor or exhibitor
at this year's festival, please
contact Lynn Artz (926-8756 or
lynnartz@hotmail.com).


Chamber banquet to be held


The Wakulla County Cham-
ber of Commerce will host
an installation banquet on
Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Angelo's
Restaurant in Ochlockonee

Wakulla Christian
Coalition meeting

The regular monthly meeting
of the Wakulla County Chris-
tian Coalition will be held at 7
p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14 at the
Wakulla County Public Library.
The public is invited to attend.


Bay. Cocktails will be available
at 6 p.m. and dinner will begin
at 6:45 p.m. The guest speaker
will be Jerry Osteryoung, ex-
ecutive director of Florida State
University's Jim Moran Institute
of Global Entrepreneurship. The
cost is $22.50 per person.
For reservations, call 926-
1848 or send an e-mail to wakul-
lachamber@embarqmiil.com.
Baked chicken or fried shrimp
will be served. Guests may pay
in advance at the door.


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John A. Johnson, Sr. and Christine Johnson
Couple celebrates 44th anniversary


Elder John A. Johnson, Sr. and
Christine Johnson of Crawford-
ville celebrated their 44th wed-
ding anniversary on Saturday,
Jan. 5 with a family gathering.
The couple was married on
Jan. 5, 1963 in Pahokee. They
are owners of J and C Garbage
Pickup.
The couple has eight chil-
dren, John Johnson, Jr. and wife
Josette of Crawfordville, Jana
Gavin and husband Keith, Sr. of


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Crawfordville, Jeff Johnson and
wife Patricia of Crawfordville,
Evelyn Wilson and husband Er-
nest of Gainesville, Ray Johnson,
Sr. and wife Maletta of Craw-
fordville, Adrian Franklin and
husband Dennis of Sopchoppy,
Tamika Peterson and husband
LaMonta, Sr. of Crawfordville
and Keith Fisher of Tallahassee.
They also have 23 grandchildren
and have helped raise several
neighborhood children.


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Births
Amber E. Loomis
Robert and Julie Loomis of
Sopchoppy announce the birth
of their daughter, Amber Eliza-
beth Loomis, on Dec. 10 at Tal-
lahassee Memorial Hospital. She
weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces
and measured 20.75 inches in
length.
Maternal grandparents are
Jeff and Cindy Dunlap of Sop-
choppy. Paternal grandparent is
Sue Loomis of Sanford.
Maternal great-grandparents
are David and Jean Dunlap
of Sopchoppy. Paternal great-
grandparent is Mary Adams of
Sturgis, Mich.

Happy first

birthday


Braxton L..Orgeron
Happy first birthday to Brax-
ton Lee Orgeron on Jan. 2. He
is the son of Arrika Wilkins
and Chris Orgeron of Craw-
fordville.
Maternal grandparents are
Patty Taff of Crawfordville and
Bobby and Marlene Wilkins of
Tallahassee.
Maternal great-grandparents
are Clayton Taff of Sopchoppy
and the late Betty Taff. Paternal
great-grandparents are Dorise
Teague of Escatawapa, Miss.
and the late Eugene Teague.


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MaKayla C. Core
Christopher and Shannon
Core of Crawfordville announce
the birth of their daughter,
MaKayla Cheyenne Core, on
Jan. 5 at Tallahassee Memorial
Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds
and 6 ounces.
Maternal grandparents are
Lora and Geary Boston of Craw-
fordville. Paternal grandparents
are Shirley and Tommy Core of
Sopchoppy.
Maternal great-grandparents
are Grace Gillman of Crawford-
ville and the late William Gill-
man and the late Mary Elaine
and William Boston. Paternal
great-grandparents are the late
George and Jeanette Crum and
the late George and Maude
Core.
MaKayla joins a brother,
Dalton Core, age 4, and a sister,
Gracie Jeannette Core, age 2.

State park will

host primitive

art festival
The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection's (DEP)
Ochlockonee River State Park in
Sopchoppy is hosting the First
Annual Stone Age and Primitive
Art Festival.
On Friday, Feb. 8, from 9:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m., visitors will
experience "hands-on" learning,
as experts demonstrate tech-
niques that were used thousands
of years ago in day-to-day life.
Visitors will also see projectile
point fashioning, also known as
flint-knapping, which is the art
of chipping stone into tools, bow
and arrow construction, basket
weaving, early pottery methods
and more.
According to archeological
research, Ochlockonee River's
rich history of humans interact-
ing with nature goes back 12,000
years.
Admission is the regular park
entrance fee of $3 per carload
of up to eight people, and $1
per pedestrian or bicyclist. The
admission fee includes access to
all events.
For more information, visit
www.floridastateparks.org.


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Reports

By Jim McGill


Sue Damon of Shell Point
decided to take a scenic pic-
ture of a sailboat that was
moored off
Shell Point
Beach on
Saturday.
The owner
of the sail-
boat was out
and the tide
was dropping. The sailboat
had run aground on a sandbar
and the skipper decided to
leave his boat overnight. After
setting his anchor, he went
away until the next morning.
On Sunday morning, he
came back to get the boat at
high tide. The boat was on
its side. and full of water. As
the tide got lower Saturday
night, the boat heeled over,
and probably got stuck in the
mud and maybe fouled on her
anchor. As the tide came back
in, the boat took water in over
its gunwhales.
Sue was taking a Sunday
cruise in her golf cart and saw
the boat. She and her husband
Dave went out in their boat to
see what had happened. By
the time they arrived, three
men were there and told them
what had happened. They
were looking for a pump. Later
that evening; they dragged it
toward the channel.



Carolyn Treadon reports
about flotilla 12.
Saturday night Flotilla 12
held its first meeting of 2008.
With our new Flotilla Com-
mander Duane Treadon and
Flotilla Vice Commander Bob
Surdakowski at the helm, the
membership was in good


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Tide charts by
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St. Marks River Entrance
Date High Low High Low High
Thu 3.4 ft. -0.9 ft. 3.1 ft. 0.8 ft.
Jan 10, 08 2:22 AM 9:21 AM 3:47 PM 9:14 PM
Fri 3.3 ft. -0.7 ft. 3.1 ft. 0.6 ft.
Jan 11, 08 3:01 AM 9:51 AM 4:15 PM 9:55 PM
Sat 3.2 ft. -0.5 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.4 ft.
Jan 12, 08 3:46 AM 10:22 AM 4:43 PM 10:41 PM
Sun 3.0 ft. -0.1 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.2 ft.
Jan 13, 08 4:37 AM 10:56 AM 5:13 PM 11:35 PM
Mon 2.6 ft. 0.4 ft. 3.2 ft.
Jan 14, 08 5:38 AM 11:35 AM 5:46 PM
Tue 0.0 ft. 2.3 ft. 0.9 ft. 3.1 ft.
Jan 15, 08 12:39 AM 6:59 AM 12:20 PM 6:25 PM
Wed. -0.2 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.3 ft. 3.1 ft.
Jan 16, 08 1:57 AM 8:45 AM 1:17 PM 7:16 PM


Alligator Point, Ochlockonee Bay
Date High Low High Low High
Thu 2.5 ft. -0.6 ft. 2.3 ft. 0.6 ft.
Jan 10, 08 2:14 AM 9:32 AM 3:39 PM 9:25 PM
Fri 2.5 ft. -0.5 ft. 2.3 ft. 0.4 ft.
Jan 11, 08 2:53 AM 10:02 AM 4:07 PM 10:06 PM
Sat 2.4 ft. -0.4 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.3 ft.
Jan 12, 08 3:38 AM 10:33 AM 4:35 PM 10:52 PM
Sun 2.2 ft. -0.1 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.1 ft.
Jan 13, 08 4:29 AM 11:07 AM 5:05 PM 11:46 PM
Mon 2.0 ft. 0.3 ft. 2.4 ft.
Jan 14, 08 5:30 AM 11:46 AM 5:38 PM
Tue 0.0 ft. 1.7 ft. 0.6 ft. 2.3 ft.
Jan 15, 08 12:50 AM 6:51 AM 12:31 PM 6:17 PM
Wed -0.1 ft. 1.6 ft. 1.0 ft. 2.3 ft.
Jan 16, 08 1 2:08 AM 8:37 AM 1:28 PM 7:08 PM


Major
Activity
Minor
Activity


January 10 January 16


City of St. Marks


Date High Low High Low High
Thu 3.1 ft. -0.8 ft. 2.9 ft. 0.7 ft.
Jan 10, 08 2:58 AM 10:25 AM 4:23 PM 10:18 PM
Fri 3.1 ft. -0.7 ft. 2.9 ft. 0.5 ft.
Jan 11, 08 3:37 AM 10:55 AM 4:51 PM 10:59 PM
Sat 3.0 ft. -0.4 ft. 2.9 ft. 0.3 ft.
Jan 12, 08 4:22 AM 11:26 AM 5:19 PM 11:45 PM
Sun 2.8 ft. -0.1 ft. 2.9 ft.
Jan 13, 08 5:13 AM 12:00 PM 5:49 PM
Mon 0.2 ft. 2.5 ft. 0.3 ft. 2.9 ft.
Jan 14, 08 12:39 AM 6:14 AM 12:39 PM 6:22 PM
Tue 0.0 ft. 2.2 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.9 ft.
Jan 15, 08 1:43 AM 7:35 AM 1:24 PM 7:01 PM
Wed -0.1 ft. 2.0 ft. 1.2 ft. 2.9 ft.
Jan 16, 08 3:01 AM 9:21 AM 2:21 PM 7:52 PM


St. Teresa, Turkey Pt.
Date High Low High Low High
Thu 2.6 ft. -0.9 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.8 ft.
Jan 10, 08 2:06 AM 9:00 AM 3:31 PM 8:53 PM
Fri 2.6 ft. -0.7 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.6 ft.
Jan 11, 08 2:45 AM 9:30 AM 3:59 PM 9:34 PM
Sat 2.5 ft. -0.5 ft. 2.5 ft. 0.4 ft.
Jan 12, 08 3:30 AM 10:01 AM 4:27 PM 10:20 PM
Sun 2.3 ft. -0.1 ft. 2.5 ft. 0.2 ft.
Jan 13, 08 4:21 AM 10:35 AM 4:57 PM 11:14 PM
Mon 2.1 ft. 0.3 ft. 2.5 ft.
Jan 14, 08 5:22 AM 11:14 AM 5:30 PM
Tue 0.0 ft. 1.8 ft. 0.8 ft. 2.4 ft.
Jan 15, 08 12:18 AM 6:43 AM 11:59 AM 6:09 PM
Wed -0.2 ft. 1.7 ft. 1.3 ft. 2.4 ft.
Jan 16, 08 1:36 AM 8:29 AM 12:56 PM 7:00 PM


Sunrise
Sunset
Moon rise
Moon set
Brightness


For tides at the following points
add to Dog Island Listings: Carrabelle
Apalachicola
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Min.
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r., 13 Min.
r., 36 Min.
r., 26 Min.


Date High Low High Low High
Thu 3.4 ft. -1.0 ft. 3.1 ft. 0.8 ft.
Jan 10, 08 2:19 AM 9:18 AM 3:44 PM 9:11 PM
Fri 3.4 ft. -0.8 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.6 ft.
Jan 11, 08 2:58 AM 9:43 AM 4:12 PM 9:52 PM
Sat 3.3 ft. -0.5 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.4 ft.
Jan 12, 08 3:43 AM 10:19 AM 4:40 PM 10:38 PM
Sun 3.0 ft. -0.1 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.2 ft.
Jan 13, 08 4:34 AM 10:53 AM 5:10 PM 11:32 PM
Mon 2.7 ft. 0.4 ft. 3.2 ft.
Jan 14, 08 5:35 AM 11:32 AM 5:43 PM
Tue 0.0 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.9 ft. 3.2 ft.
Jan 15, 08 12:36 AM 6:56 AM 12:17 PM 6:22 PM
Wed -0.2 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.4 ft. 3.1 ft.
Jan 16, 08 1:54 AM 8:42 AM 1:14 PM 7:13 PM


Dog Island West End
Date High Low High Low High
Thu 2.4 ft. -0.8 ft. 1.9 ft. 1.1 ft.
Jan 10, 08 1:35 AM 8:53 AM 4:47 PM 8:31 PM
Fri 2.3 ft. -0.6 ft: 1.9 ft. 0.9 ft.
Jan 11, 08 2:25 AM 9:19 AM 5:02 PM 9:16 PM
Sat 2.1 ft. -0.4 ft. 2.0 ft. 0.6 ft.
Jan 12, 08 3:20 AM 9:45 AM 5:17 PM 10:09 PM
Sun 1:9 ft. -0.1 ft. 2.1 ft. 0.4 ft.
Jan 13, 08 4:22 AM 10:11 AM 5:34 PM 11:11 PM_
Mon 1.5 ft. 0.3 ft. 2.2 ft.
Jan 14, 08 5:39 AM 10:36 AM 5:54 PM
Tue 0.1 ft. 1.3 ft. 0.7 ft. 2 3'f.
Jan 15, 08 12:25 AM 7:23 AM 10:56 AM 6:18 PM
Wed. -0.2 ft. 2.4 ft.
Jan 16, 08 1:52 AM 6:48 PM


Low Tide
25 Min. if
2 Hrs., 38 Minr
2 Hrs., 31 Min,
2 Hrs., 3 Min. :
2 Hrs., 39 Min,






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Last
Jan. 30


New
Feb. 6


Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesda3
7:34 am 7:34 am 7:34am 7:34 am 7:34 am 7:34 am 7:33 am
5:54 pm 5:55 pm 5:56 pm 5:57 pm 5:58 pm 5:59 pm 6:00 pm
9:12am 9:45 am 10:16 am 10:46 am 11:16am 11:49 am 12:26 pm'
8:13 pm 9:14pm 10:15 pm 11:16 pm --:-- 12:194am 1:25am
12% 18% 25% 32% 39% 46% 1 54% .


Before


John Gonzales


hands. Duane discussed his
vision for the upcoming year
as one of cooperative collabo-
ration where the membership
is the driving force of change.
We had a great year in 2007
with many accomplishments,
and we are looking forward to
another successful year
A great way to begin the


Dave Suban


Chuck Hickman


momentum was the swear-
ing in of our newest member,
John Gonzales. John's wife,
Janice joined us at the meet-
ing to share in the beginning
of his new adventures with
the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Welcome Aboard John! We
hope you enjoy the ride.
Last year, our program
visitors went above and be-
yond in their outreach to the
community. Dave Suban was
recognized with an Annual
Performance Award for Rec-
reational Safe Boating/Vessel
Examinations. Last Year, Dave
was our Flotilla Staff Officer.
for Program Visitation and we
had a record number of visits
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volunteering more than 750
hours to the Auxiliary. Chuck
has worked hard since join-
ing the Flotilla to complete
several qualifications, assist
other members in training as
well as repairing and main-
taining our communications
trailer. He continues to strive
to meet new goals. This is re-
flected in his being voted by
the membership as the 2007
recipient of the Gilbert/Cham-
pion Award. As many of you
already know, Don Gilbert and
John Champion were two of


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best represent the true spiift
of the Auxiliary. Gwen Gilbert
was in attendance to present
the award to Chuck. '
Another tradition begun
this year was the passing 8f
the Flotilla Commander Shotl-
der Boards that were once
Don's. Duane asked Gwe'n
to present them at the firt
meeting and subsequently
passed his former Flotilla Vice
Commander boards to Bob.
This is a tradition we hope p
continue for many years.
In the coming weeks, the
new staff officers will beg"
to sttle iptot heir; new pi-
itons, an4 som.ewill re;y-
quaint themselves with their
duties as we gear up for ah
exciting year. Keep an eye out
for us on the water and in the
community. o

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There will be a Boat Smart
class at the Shell Point Station
on Saturday, Jan. 19. This is
the course required for people
who are not 21 years old and
want a boating license. For
details, call Jim McGill ft
926-4550. I
REMEMBER: SAFE BOAT-
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Page 12 THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, January 10, 2008


Sheriff's Report


Wakulla County Sheriff's Of-
fice officials are investigating
a residential burglary reported
on Dec. 31 by Jamie Lynn Naff
of Crawfordville, according to
Sheriff David Harvey.
SA forced entry was discovered
and items were scattered around
the victim's home. She reported
the loss of $2,605 worth of elec-
trofiics, a pellet gun, blanket,
CDI, television, tools, DVDs and
other items.
1he case was investigated by
Deputy Sean Wheeler, Crime
Sceie Investigators Melissa Har-
ris and Richele Brooks, Sgt. John
Zarate, Detective Jason Newlin
andlDet. Lt. C.L Morrison.

In other activity reported by
the Vakulla County Sheriff's Of-
fice during the past week:
On Jan. 8, Wakulla, Leon
and Florida Department of Law
Enforcement officials continue
to meet weekly to investigate the
death of Cheryl Dunlap, 46, of
Crawfordville. The investigation


is continuing on a daily basis.
The agencies are attempting to
link the Dunlap case to others in
the southeast, including one in-
volving a hiker recently killed in
North Georgia. Law enforcement
officials plan to visit North Geor-
gia to review the case there.
"They are still taking tips,"
said Wakulla County Major Mau-
rice Langston of the Leon County
Sheriff's Office investigation.
"And we're still receiving them,
too." The case investigation
continues as law enforcement
officials follow-up on potential
leads in the case.
On Dec. 28, Susan L. Foun-
tain of Crawfordville reported
a brush fire that spread to her
mobile home. The victim's son
was burning leaves when the
fire spread to leaves under the
mobile home. The home was
unoccupied at the time of the
fire. The family was cited by the
Division of Forestry for burning
too close to an uninhabitated
structure and for burning too


Fire Rescue Report


During the past week, Wakul-
la County firefighters responded
to three fire alarms, two brush
fires, five miscellaneous fires,
five vehicle accidents, two public
assistance incidents, one power
line down and 19 medical first re-
sponder emergency incidents.
Fortunately, there were rela-
tively few fires over the holiday
period. At about 10 p.m., New
Year's Eve, Sopchoppy Volunteer
Fire Rescue Department and
Wakulla Fire Rescue Department
firefighters responded to a brush
fire caused by fireworks. The
fire was contained after burning
about 1 1/2 acres. On Dec. 29 at
4:30 p.m., the Wakulla Station, St.
Marks and Wakulla County Fire
Rescue departments responded
to a reported brush fire in the
area of Hammock Trace. On ar-
rival, firefighters found a fully



Court
female employee of Resi-
deititl Elevators has filed a
lawsuiiit claiming she was a
victim of sexual discrimination
when she was allegedly told on
several different occasions by
a company vice president that
"she could not work in the sales
department because she is a
woman and it is a man's world
in the construction industry."
the lawsuit, filed by Chris-
tine Camp against the com-
pary, seeks unspecified mon-
etay damages, but more than
$15%000. Camp is represented in
thekase by Tallahassee attorney
Maiie Mattox.
According to the complaint,
file&l on Thursday, Jan. 3, in
Wakulla Circuit Court, Camp
began working for Residential
EleVators in February 2004 as


Sobriety

The Florida Highway Patrol re-
lealed enforcement totals for the
Watulla County Sobriety Check-
point, a local traffic enforcement
detail that recently targeted the
driVers of impaired, aggressive
or C$angerous vehicles.
Enforcement totals from the


involved unoccupied singlewide
mobile home. Firefighters extin-
guished the fire.
New Year's Fire Safe Resolu-
tion
If you've been considering a
New Year's Resolution, do your-
self and your family a potentially
lifesaving favor and resolve to
have a fire-safe new year.
How can you insure that your
family will have a fire-safe new
year? There is no guarantee, but
you will substantially improve
your chances of having a fire-safe
new year if you and your family
follow these recommendations:
Have a working smoke
alarm on each floor of your
home including inside and out-
side each bedroom. Replace the
batteries of the alarm at least
twice a year and keep the alarms
dean and free of dust.


By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
A woman who suffered a bro-
ker;back and ran up $160,000 in
medical expenses in a 2004 crash
wai in court this week for a trial
against a Tallahassee body shop
she claims was negligent in its
woik on her car.
Jiry selection got underway
on Monday, Jan. 7, to hear the
case of Angela Draughon versus
Shefield Auto Body and Truck
Shap.
Ip opening statements in
theiafternoon, attorney Robert
Coa who represents Draughon,
told jurors that Draughon took
hertDodge Stealth to Sheffield's
after a minor traffic accident in
200 After the car was repaired,
Dratighon claims she told the
shop foreman that the steer-
ingodidn't feel right, but that


close to woodlands. Deputy
Roger Rankin investigated.
On Dec. 31, Sherri L. Daily
of Panacea reported a burglary
at Mashes Sands BP. Deputy
Andrew Vass and Deputy Ben
Steinle responded and discov-
ered a forced entry into the bait
room. A suspect, who has been
identified, was unable to enter
the main part of the store. Beer
and a hammer, valued at $210,
were removed from the estab-
lishment. Damage to the store
was estimated at $300.
On Dec. 30, Raymond W.
Boyette of Crawfordville re-
ported a burglary at his home.
Jewelry, a shotgun and currency,
valued at $750, were reported
missing. Deputy Jeremy John-
ston investigated.
On Dec. 31, Michael E. Lowe
of Panacea reported an illegal
dumping in Ochlockonee Bay.
The dumpster at Hamaknockers
Oasis had personal garbage in
the receptacle. Two boxes and
six garbage bags were discov-
ered. A suspect was identified
through the garbage. Deputy
Andrew Vass investigated.
On Dec. 28, Merritt Taylor
of Panacea and Ben Withers, Inc.

Install a carbon monoxide
alarm in your home if you have
any fuel burning appliances.
Never leave unattended
cooking items in the kitchen,
Wear short sleeves when cook-
ing. Regularly clean cooking
surfaces and the exhaust fan.
Check to see that all appliances
are turned off before going to
bed at night.
Never leave lit candles in
rooms where children are unat-
tended.
Don't overload electrical
outlets or extension cords that
are too small for the appliances
being used.
Clean the lint filter regu-
larly on your clothes dryer.
Have working fire extin-
guishers in your home and know
how to use them.
Have an escape plan for
your home in the event of a fire.
Practice the plan so that all fam-
ily members, especially children,


Woman seeks damages in


suit as trial gets underway


he essentially waved off her
complaints.
She claims that on Dec. 30,
2004, while driving on County
Line Road with her 10-year-old
son, the steering went out on
an S-turn, she lost control and
crashed into a tree. Cox told
jurors in his opening statement
that he would show that a
broken tie rod was the cause of
the crash, and suggested it was
likely due to a cotter pin com-
ing off after the earlier minor
wreck something that would
have been discovered if the shop
had looked into Draughon's
complaint.
Attorney Lawrence Hardy, rep-
resenting the body shop and its
owner Elmer Sheffield, disputed
that theory, saying in his open-
ing statement that an engineer
would be called to testify that


the tie rod actually sheared dur-
ing Draughon's crash on County
Line Road, but was not the cause
of the crash.
Hardy contended that had
Draughon complained about
the steering, and if the insur-
ance company agreed to pay
for it, Sheffield's would have
been glad to send Draughon's
car to an alignment shop to get
it checked because Sheffield's
would make a percentage off
the work. If there was problem
in that 14 months between when
Sheffield's worked on the car
and when Draughon had her
crash, she should have reported
it to the shop, Hardy said.
The trial is expected to last
through Wednesday.
Wakulla Circuit Judge N. Sand-
ers Sauls is presiding over the


reported an illegal dumping. A
large amount of garbage was
recovered on Ben Withers' prop-
erty. Approximately 30 bags of
garbage, weighing, 580 pounds,
were removed from the site. A
suspect was identified through
the investigation and a warrant
was issued for the 18-year-old
suspect. Deputy Casey Whitlock
investigated.
On Dec. 28, Charles P.
Griggs of Sopchoppy reported
the recovery of tools in an out-
side pit. The tools, valued at
$1,545, were recovered and in-
ventoried by the sheriff's office.
The case has been turned over
to the Criminal Investigations
Unit as the tools may have been
stolen. Deputy Pam Veltkamp
investigated.
On Jan. 1, William E. Scott
of Crawfordville reported the
recovery of a cell phone and wig
discovered in Leon County. In-
vestigators determined that the
cell phone did not belong to the
late Cheryl Dunlap. The property
was valued at $120, Det. Scott
DelBeato, Lt. Ray Johnson and
Sgt. Mike Kemp investigated.
On Jan. 3, Albert L. Harts-
field of Panacea reported the

.know exactly what to do in the
event of a fire.
If you live in a multi-story
home or a home elevated on pil-
ings, have a rope ladder or other
escape device that can be used
to exit upper floor rooms.
Make sure that all escape
routes are clear of obstructions.
Teach your family, espe-
cially children, the "Stop, Drop
and Roll" technique for use in
the event their clothing catches
fire.
Agree on an outside meet-
ing place.
Get out first then call 911.
A New Year's Resolution to
lose weight or exercise more is
commendable. A resolution to
provide your family with a fire-
safe home is essential. May you
and your family have a happy,
prosperous and safe New Yearl


Shorts


a sales support representative.
She applied for the position of
sales representative on three
occasions in 2006 and claims
she was told by company vice
president Eric Sharkey that the
construction industry is a man's
world "making it plain," the
complaint states, "that he and/
or the company would strongly
prefer not to have a woman in
that position."
Camp claims she was the
victim of gender discrimination
because she was treated differ-
ently than similarly situated
employees of the company
who are male. She also claims
she was subject to hostility and
poor treatment on the basis, at
least in part, on her gender. The
discrimination led to her termi-
nation, the lawsuit alleges.


Camp seeks damages for
emotional distress, as well for
"lost back and front pay, interest
on pay, bonuses, and other ben-
efits" as well as reinstatement
to the same position she held
before her alleged retaliatory
termination.
The state Department of
Environmental Protection filed
a lawsuit against property own-
er Michael Maloy alleging that
he placed fill dirt on two lots he
owns in St. Marks without prior
authorization from DEP.
According to DEP's petition
for enforcement, filed Wednes-
day, Jan. 2, in Wakulla Circuit
Court, the department had
a consent order with Maloy
signed in June 2003 that re-
quired him to pay a $2,000
civil fine and remove the fill


material down to the native
soil layer and replant approved
vegetation.
DEP inspected the property
in February 2007 and Septem-
ber 2007 and, according to
suit, found that Maloy had
not removed fill from the lots,
removed two driveways, and
had not replanted with native
plants.
The department asks the
court to enter an order requiring
Maloy to comply with the con-
sent order, award DEP the costs
of investigation, and charge
Maloy a civil penalty of up to
$10,000 per day per violation.
Both cases are assigned to
Wakulla Circuit Judge N. Sand-
ers Sauls.


checkpoint nets results


Sobriety Checkpoint include the
following: Activity Breakdown:
388 Vehicles Checked. Total Cita-
tions Issued: 53
Driving Under the Influence
Arrest: 1. Misdemeanor Arrests:
6. Possession of Alcohol by Mi-
nor Arrest: 1. Open Container


Citations Issued: 1.
This operation was part of
a long-term enforcement effort
with the Wakulla County Sher-
iff's Office that focused on top
priority traffic safety issues to
help reduce deaths and injuries
on Wakulla County roadways.


Motorists are urged to contact
the FHP or local law enforcement
officials when reporting an im-
paired, aggressive, or dangerous
driver by dialing *FHP (*347)
from their cell phones. Callers
may remain anonymous.



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theft of a boat motor from Bot- identified. Deputy Ward Kromer
toms Road. The motor is valued investigated.
at $3,000. Deputy Andree Brown On Jan. 5, James T. Ward of
investigated. St. Marks reported a grand theft
On Dec. 30, William G. Rol- of a boat motor. The motor was
lins of Crawfordville reported i valued at $3,500. Deputy Sean
a criminal mischief. A window Wheeler investigated.
was cracked and a screen was On Jan. 4, Gordon Gerrell
damaged at the victim's rental of Crawfordville and Wakulla
home. Damage was estimated LP Gas reported a burglary at
at $120. Deputy Robert Giddens his business. A forced entry was
investigated, discovered. The building is not
On Dec. 31, Andrew D. being used as a business at the
Poppell of St. Marks reported time of the crime. Deputy Nick
a criminal mischief as some- Petowsky investigated.
one broke two windows at his On Jan. 7, Melissa S. John-
home. The windows are valued son of Crawfordville reported
at $600. Deputy Nick Petowsky fraudulent telephone calls on
investigated, her phone bill. The calls were
On Dec. 29, Sgt. Jud McAl- made to a 900 number and cost
pin, Deputy Mike Crum and the victim $110. Deputy Andree
Deputy Pam Veltkamp investi- Brown investigated.
gated a Panacea disturbance and The Wakulla County Sheriff's
arrested Johnny Edward Ward, Office received 900 calls for ser-
23, of Panacea. He was charged vice during the past week.
with disorderly conduct and re- Note to our readers: The
sisting an officer with violence, people who are reported as
Deputy Veltkamp used a Taser charged with crimes in this col-
to control her suspect. umn have not.yet been to trial
SOn Jan. 6, Richard J. Hodge and are therefore innocent until
of Crawfordville reported a proven guilty.
fraudulent use of his credit
card. A charge of $2,400 was
questioned. A suspect has been

Sexual predator moves

to new location


Michael Lee Jones
The Wakulla County Sheriff's
Office is required to release
information regarding the move-
ment of registered sexual preda-
tors living in Wakulla County.

Dead


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cently released and moved to
5 Lakeside Cove, Crawfordville,
Florida,
Jones was released from
the Florida Department of Cor-
rections in October 2007 for a
sexual crime involving a child
under 12 years of age.
This information is being
released in accordance with
Florida Statute 775.21 for noti-
fication purposes only. Jones in
not wanted.
For more information, contact
the Wakulla County Sheriff's
Office Persons Crimes Unit at
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THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, January 10, 2008 Page 134,


School


Riversprings Bears,

will host tourney


WHS NJROTC news


By C/Ens. PEARCE
Special to The Wakulla News
This school year has seemed
really long, but not to the Wakul-
la High School NJROTC cadets,
because we have been extremely
busy. Not only are we helping
our community by cleaning the
roads of Wakulla and the local
Courthouse, we are also busy
training for the field meets. We
completed one on Nov. 17.
For field meets, cadets are
selected to participate on the
competition teams. For this
meet, we traveled to Lake Howell
High School in Orlando. It was
quite a few miles away from


home, but the rewards were well
worth the travel.
It all starts with our SNSI
(Senior Naval Science Instructor)
Captain Ron Huddleston and our
NSI (Naval Science Instructor),
Lieutenant Mike Stewart.
Without them, all that we do
could never happen. They de-
cide who will fill the leadership
positions of the NJROTC unit
including the team commanders.
The teams consist of academics,
athletics, and five drill
teams, Basic and Exhibition
Drill, with and without rifles,
and Color Guard.
These teams do what they do
best. The drill teams stay cool


and level headed and execute
precisely. The academics team
studies and studies, just to an-
swer a 100 question test in an
hour. Athletics team members
compete in cadence push-ups
and curl-ups as well as run a 1.25
mile relay race and a 2,000 yard
relay race.
The tension is high, but it nev-
er stops us from having a great
time. While other instructors
may disagree with "fraternizing
with the enemy," Captain Hud-
dleston encourages us to make
new friends. We talked to one of
the Lake Howell cadets who was
in charge of organizing the event
and were awed by her numerous


medals and
excellent awards.
Aside from making friends,
the scores came in, and no one
could wait another minute. We
earned second place in overall
athletics, third in curl-ups and
fourth in push-ups. We came
in ninth overall and, most im-
portantly, we learned what our
competition was like. We now
know what
to improve on and perfect,
and we intend to do just that.
This year may have felt long so
far, but we still have a long way
to gol


Wakulla County Superintendent of Schools David B. Miller an-
nounced Tuesday, Jan. 8 the immediate deployment of the Con-
nect-ED communication service to provide Wakulla County School
District leaders with the ability to reach all parents, faculty, and
staff with time-sensitive information within minutes.
"Today we are forced to prepare for emergency situations that
years ago we never could have anticipated happening," said Super-
intendent Miller. "We recognize the important role that immediate
communication plays in safety."
The Connect-ED system will be used to inform parents and staff
members of school closures and contingency plans due to inclem-
ent weather, issues arising from pandemics, or other late-breaking
developments.
"It is crucial that we are able to notify parents immediately in
emergency situations because up-to-date communication helps
minimize the spread of misinformation, restore order and provides
direction," Miller added.
The Wakulla School District will be testing the Connect-ED
service on Friday, January 18. The School District advised that it is
also testing the data.provided by parents. If community members
erroneously receive a call, they are asked to contact the school


principal so your phone number will be removed from the service
immediately. If you do not receive a phone message on Friday, Jan.
18 from Superintendent Miller, please contact your child's school
to ensure the data you have provided is accurate.
For additional information please visit www.wakullaschooldis-
trict.org and Edline.


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1,500 sq. ft. Stainless
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wood and tile floors,
new light fixtures,
and new paint. You,
have to see
this home! I I


SMCKINNEY
PROPERTIES


Call
David
Hoover
519-7944


WAKULLA COUNTY COMMISSION SCHEDULE

WORKSHOPS PUBLIC HEARINGS MEETINGS

2008 CALENDAR


January 22, 2008



January 22, 2008


February 4, 2008


February 19, 2008


March 3, 2008


March 17, 2008


April 7, 2008


April 21, 2008


Workshop: Minimum Housing Standards
Ordinance for Wakulla County
Commission Chambers


Regular Board Meeting
Commission Chambers

Regular Board Meeting
Commission Chambers

Regular Board Meeting
Commission Chambers

Regular Board Meeting
Commission Chambers

Regular Board Meeting
Commission Chambers

Regular Board Meeting
Commission Chambers

Regular Board Meeting
Commission Chambers


5:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.


All Workshops, Public Hearings and Commission Meetings are open to the public. Wakulla County does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or handicapped status in employment or the provision of services. Handicapped individuals may
receive special accommodations with one working day's notice as per section 286.011(6) F.S. If special accommodations are required, please
call Debbie DuBose, Executive Assistant to the County Administrator at (850) 926-0919.


RMS WRESTLING
The Fourth Annual Bear Clas-
sic will be held at Riversprings
Middle School on Saturday, Jan.
12. The wrestlers will be at the
gym for weigh-in at 6:30 a.m.
The tournament will begin at
10 a.m.
Admission at the gym will be
$5 for adults, $2 for students, and
children under age 5 are free.
The wrestlers would like to
express their appreciation to
their 2008 sponsors. The wres-
tling team has four levels of
sponsors including gold, silver,
bronze and ribbon.


TCC reps

will be at


WHS
Representatives from Talla-
hassee Community College will
be available Thursday, Jan. 17
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in
the Wakulla High School Au-
ditorium to answer questions
concerning admissions and
financial aid.
All juniors, seniors and their
parents are invited to attend.
Anyone with questions may
call Bonny Salib in the Wakulla
High Guidance Department at
926-2221.


The top level or gold spon-41.
sors included: the late Daniel B.
Chaires, RGS, Delong and Sons"
Trucking, Ivan Assembly of God.i
Youth Ministry, Wakulla Men's,"
Club, Parmer Fencing, Wakul .
la Bank, Winn-Dixie, Publixf'"
Dominos Pizza, John and Missy '
Hinsey, Rob and Laura Kreps,,'.
Advanced Gutters and Metals,'"''
Capital Trenching, Maxey's Bail
Bonds and Gulf State Bank.
Another 16 sponsors were
"silver" while 16 were "bronze"'
and 15 were "ribbon" sponsors.'.



School board

meeting set
The Wakulla County Schoot*
Board will hold its regularly
scheduled monthly meeting on
Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to the Dr
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, ,
on Jan. 21. ,
The meeting will begin at 5:45.,:.
p.m. in the board room, 69 Arran ,
Road in Crawfordville. For morq.,,.,
information, call 926-0065. .





Say You
saw nt In
Te News




BLIC HEARING I
cement Board has scheduled a ,1


PruDIc Heanng on January 9, z2uu at 53:jpm in me waKulla
County Commissioners Chambers located at 29 Arran Road in
Crawfordville, FL. Interested parties are invited to attend and
participate.

Persons needing special access considerations should call tlhe
Wakulla County Administrative Offices at least 48 hours before the, ,,
date for scheduling purposes. The Administrative Offices may be,-
contacted at (850) 926-0919. .


NOTICE OF

LAND USE CHANGE


The Wakulla County Board of County
Commissioners proposes to adopt the following
by ordinance and has scheduled Public Hearings
regarding the following before the Wakulla'l
County Board of County Commissioners on
Monday, February 19 2008, beginning at
6:00 PM, unless otherwise noted below or as
time permits. All public hearings are held in the
County Commission Chambers located west
of the County Courthouse at 29 Arran Road,
Crawfordville, Florida 32327. Interested parties
are invited to attend and present testimony.


1. Land Development Code Text Amendment:
TA07-03
Applicant: Wakulla County
Proposal: amend the definition of
child care center
Hearings Required: County Commission
02/19/2008 @ 6:00 PM


Copies of applications, draft ordinances, and
any related public record files may be viewed at "
the County Planning Department located at 3093'
Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327,.,
8 AM to 4:30 PM M/F; Phone (850) 926-3695. Any.
person desiring to appeal a decision of a County
Board must ensure a verbatim transcript or copy
is made of the testimony and exhibits presented
at said hearings. Persons needing special access
considerations should call the Board Office at least
48 hours before the date for scheduling purposes, i
The Board Office may be contacted at (850) 926-
0919 or TDD 926-7962.
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School district communicates


with county parents


NOTICE OF PU]
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Legal Notice

*IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 2ND JUDI-
CIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA
COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO: 06-81-FC
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR
THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLD-
ERS, PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC.
ASSET-BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFI-
CATES SERIES 2005-WCW2
PLAINTIFF
V4.
SUZANNE F. LITTLE; AUGUSTUS L. LITTLE;
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING
BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE
HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S)
WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR
ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES,
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER
CLAIMANTS; BUNTING NEIGHBORHOOD
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; SONG-
BIRD SUBDIVISION PROPERTY OWNERS AS-
SOCIATION, INC; SUBURBAN PROPANE;
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INC; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION.
DEFENDANT(S)
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated
thd DEC 17, 2007 enered in Civil Case No:
0681-FC of the Circuit Court of the 2nd Judicial
Circuit in and for WAKULLA County, CRAW-
FORDVILLE, Florida, I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash at THE FRONT DOOR OF
the WAKULLA County Courthouse located at
30'56 CRAWFORDVILLE HIGHWAY in CRAW-
SFRDVILLE, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 24th
day of January, 2008 the following described
property as set forth in said Summary Final Judg-
ment, to-wit:
LOT 5, BLOCK "I", SONGBIRD SUBDIVISION,
PHASE II, A SUBDIVSION AS PER MAP OR
PEAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3,
PAGE 113 OFTHE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WA-
KOLLA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus
from the sale. if any. other than the orooerty own-
ers of the date of the is pendens. must file a claim
within 60 days after the sale.
SDated this 19th day of December, 2007.
i Brent X. Thurmond
-Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Teresa Brannan
S Deputy Clerk
IN'ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS
W(TH DISABILITIES ACT, persons with disabili-
ties needing a special accommodation should
contact COURTADMINISTRATION, at the WA-
KULLA County Courthouse at 850-926-3341,
1-800-955-8771 (TDD) orl-800-955-8770, via
Flotida Relay Service.
January 3, 10, 2007


10 THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE SECOND JU-
SDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WAKULLA
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 07-136-CA
ERIC MILLS, and DARLENE MILLS,
'Plaintiff,
vs.
G:A. PHILLIPS, and CHARLOTTE S. PHILLIPS,
Defendant.

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: G.A. PHILLIPS, and CHARLOTTE S. PHIL-
LIPS
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Quiet
Title to the following property In Wakulla County,
Florida:
L)T(S) NUMBERED 19, 20, 51, & 52 IN BLOCK
4P OF WAKULLA GARDENS, UNIT V, AS
SHOWN BY PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION OF
RECORD ON PAGE 56 PLAT BOOK NO. ONE
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WAKULLA
COUNTY, FLORIDA
Wakulla County Parcel ID No.
00-00-034-012-09580-000
his been filed against you and you are required to
serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it
on DANIEL E. MANAUSA, ESQUIRE, SMITH,
THOMPSON, SHAW & MANAUSA, P.A., Plain-
tiff's attorneys, 3520 Thomasville Road, 4th Floor,
Tallahassee, Florida 32309-3469, no more than
thirty (30) days from the first publication date of
tfts notice of action, and file the original with the
Clerk of this Court either before service on Plain-
tiff's attorneys or immediately thereafter; other-
wise, a default will be entered against you for the
relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
DATED this 10th day December, 2007.
BRENT X. THURMOND
By: Teresa Brannan
Deputy Clerk
December 20, 27, 2007
January 3, 10, 2007


Notice is hereby given that a
Northwest Florida Transportatior
it will be held on Thursday, Jan
10:00am CST at the South Wa
Anex, 31 Coastal Center, Santa
is facility is located on US 33
S98. Any person requiring sl
lions to participate in this meetii
vise the Corridor Authority at lea
to the meeting by contacting
880-215-4081 or dense.curry@h


I THE CIRCUIT COURT IN TF
DICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FC
COUNTY, FLORI
CAS
OUTCHIN PROPERTIES, INC.,
SPlaintiff,
vt.
J.LEONARD DEVINS,
SDefendant.
_________


NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: J. LEONARD DEVINS
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Quiet
Title to the following property in Wakulla County,
Florida:
LOT(S) NUMBERED FORTY EIGHT (48) IN
BLOCK TWENTY (20) OF WAKULLA GARDENS,
UNIT 1, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF SAID SUBDI-
VISION OF RECORD ON PAGE.39 PLAT BOOK
NO.ONE OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WA-
KULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Wakulla County Parcel ID No.
00-00-035-008-07671-000
has been filed against you and you are required to
serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it
on DANIEL E. MANAUSA, ESQUIRE, SMITH,
THOMPSON, SHAW & MANAUSA, P.A., Plain-
tiff's attorneys, 3520 Thomasville Road, 4th Floor,
Tallahassee, Florida 32309-3469, no more than
thirty (30) days from the first publication date of
this notice of action, and file the original with the
Clerk of this Court either before service on Plain-
tiff's attorneys or immediately thereafter; other-
wise, a default will be entered against you for the
relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
DATED this 10th day December, 2007.
BRENT X. THURMOND
By: Teresa Brannan
Deputy Clerk
December 20, 27, 2007
January 3, 10, 2007
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 2ND JUDI-
CIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA
COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO: 07-69-FC
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COM-
PANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY
ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE6, MORT-
GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE-
RIES 2006-HE6
PLAINTIFF
VS.
WILLIAM JOSEPH WHEELER; TRACEY MI-
CHELLE WHEELER; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN
PATIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER,
AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVID-
UAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN
TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UN-
KNOWN PARITES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST
AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES
OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; JOHN DOE AND JANE
DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSES-
SION
DEFENDANT(S)
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated
the DEC 17, 2007 entered in Civil Case No.
07-69-FC of the Circuit Court of the 2nd Judicial
Circuit in and for WAKULLA County, CRAW-
FORDVILLE, Florida, I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash at THE FRONT DOOR OF
the WAKULLA County Courthouse located at
3056 CRAWFORDVILLE HIGHWAY in CRAW-
FORDVILLE, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 24th
day of January, 2008 the following described
property as set forth in said Summary Final Judg-
ment, to-wit:
LOT 7, FAIRWINDS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVI-
SION AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 68, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF WAKULLA COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
Any person claiming g an Interest in the surplus
from the sale. if any. other than the prooertv own-
ers of the date of the lis endens. must file a claim
within 60 days after the sale.
Dated this 19th day of December, 2007.
Brent X. Thurmond
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Teresa Brannan
Deputy Clerk
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT, persons with disabili-
ties needing a special accommodation should
contact COURT ADMINISTRATION, at the WA-
KULLA County Courthouse at 850-926-3341,
1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or1-800-955-8770, via
Florida Relay Service.
January 3, 10, 2007
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 07000073FC
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COM-
PANY, AS TRUSTEE OF ARGENT MORTGAGE
SECURITIES, INC. ASSET BACKED PASS
THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W4
UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING
AGREEMENT DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1,
2004, WITHOUT RECOURSE,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JONATHAN G. SMITH; ARGENT MORTGAGE
COMPANY, LLC; BECKY SMITH; UNKNOWN
SOUSE OF BECKY. SMITH; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF JONATHAN G. SMITH; JOHN DOE;
JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POS-
SESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,
Defendants.
RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE F


meeting of The
nCorrr Author- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Motion
luary 17, 2008 at and Order Resetting Foreclosure Sale Date dated
alton Courthouse the 20th day of December, 2007, and entered in
a Rosa Beach, F. Case No. 07000073FC, of the Circuit Court of the
1, 1 mile north of 2ND Judicial Circuit In and for Wakulla County,
special ccomoda- Florida, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL
Sis asked to ad- TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF ARGENT
ast 48 hours rior MORTGAGE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET
Denise Cur rat BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE-
erinc.com.ry RIES 2005-W4 UNDER THE POOLING AND
SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF NO-
January 10, 2008 VEMBER 1, 2004, WITHOUT RECOURSE is the
Plaintiff and JONATHAN G. SMITH; ARGENT
HE SECOND JU- MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC; BECKY SMITH;
R WAKULLA UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BECKY SMITH; UN-
IDA KNOWN SPOUSE OF JONATHAN G. SMITH;
JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANT
SE NO. 07-138-CA (S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROP-
ERTY are defendants. I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash at the LOBBY OF COURT-
HOUSE at the Wakulla County Courthouse, in
CRAWFORDVILLE, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the
24th day of January, 2008, the following described
property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to
wit:
LOT 13, BLOCK M, MAGNOLIA GARDENS, AS
PER MAP OR PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RE-
CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 37, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF WAKULLA COUNTY,


FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE
SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER
THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE
DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A
CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 (AC..), disabled persons who, be-
cause of their disabilities, need special accommo-
dation to participate in this proceeding should con-
tact the ADA Coordinator at 3056 rawfordville
Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327 or Telephone
Voice (850) 926-0905 not later than five business
days prior to such proceeding.
Dated this 27th day of Dec., 2007.
Brent X. Thurmond
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
By: Teresa Brannan
Deputy Clerk
January 10,17, 2008

THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDI-
CIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN
AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 2007 CA,000137
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JAMES C. BARBER, III; UNKNOWN SPOUSE
OF JAMES C. BARBER, III; DEBORAH L.
HEITER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DEBORAH L.
HEITER; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UN-
KNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF
REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RE-
SPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIEN-
ORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PER-
SONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR
AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANT(S); UN-
KNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT
#2;
Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final
Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the
above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Wa-
kulla County, Florida, I will sell the property situate
in Wakulla County, Florida, described as:
Lot 6, Wakulla Farm Estates Unit 2, according to
the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page
8, of the Public Records of Wakulla County, Flor-
ida
To include a:
1996 CHANDLER VIN GAFLS05B24430CW21
70174330
A/K/A
58 Mount Zion Road
Crawfordville, Fl 32327
at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for
cash, at the front lobby of the Wakulla County
Courthouse, 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Craw-
fordville, FL. 32327 at 11:00 o'clock, A.M., on Jan,
24,2008.
DATED THIS 18th DAY OF Dec, 2007.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus
from the sale, if any, other than the property
owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a
claim within 60 days after the sale.
Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the
19th day of Nov., 2007.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
By: Teresa Brannan
Deputy Clerk
In accordance with the American with Disabilities
Act of 1990, persons needing a special accommo-
dation to participate In this proceeding should con-
tact the ASA Coordinator no later than seven (7)
days prior to the proceedings. If hearing impaired,
please call (800) 955-9771 (TDD) or (800)
955-8770 (voice), via Florida Relay Service.
January 3, 10, 2008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WAKULLA
COUNTY,
FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION
Case No. 652007CA000115XXXXXX
BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE
CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC.
ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2006-3,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ANTHONY SCOTT, et al.
Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an
Order or Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure
dated December 18, 2007 and entered in Case
No. 652007CA000115XXXXXX of the Circuit
Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in and for Wa-
kulla County, Florida, wherein BANK OF NEW
YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE-
HOLDERS CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CER-
TIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 Is Plaintiff and AN-
THONY SCOTT; SHERRY SCOTT; UNKNOWN
TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and
ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTER-
ESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A
NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR
HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT,
TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY
HEREIN DESCRIBED are Defendants, I will sell
to the highest and best bidder for cash at the front
Foyer of the Wakulla County Courthouse, 3056
Crawfordville Highway,Crawfordville, FL 32327 in
Wakulla County, Florida at 11:00 a.m. on the
24TH day of January, 2008, the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said Order or Final
Judgment, to-wit:
LOT 40, CAMELOT, A SUBDIVISION AS PER
MAP OR PLAT THEROF, RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 3, PAGE 122 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE
SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER
THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE
DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A
CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
DATED at Crawfordville, Florida on Dec. 19,
2007.
BRENT X. THURMOND
As Clerk, Circuit Court
By: Teresa Brannan
As Deputy Clerk
January 3, 10, 2007


INVITATION TO BID
#2008-001
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Sealed bids for the OLD FORT BOATING FACIL-
ITY PROJECT will be received by the Board of
County Commissioners, Wakulla County, Florida,
hereinafter referred to as "County" at;
WAKULLA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
3093 Crawfordville Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
until 3:00 p.m. EST (2 p.m. CST) on January 30,
2008, for furnishing labor, equipment and materi-
als and performing all work set forth in the Invita-
tion to Bid, Instruction to Bidders, Bid Form, Con-
struction Contract, Detail Specifications and Plans
which cbmprise the Bidding Documents prepared
by the County and the engineer of record, Gene-
sis Group. Immediately following the scheduled
closing time for the reception of bids, all bid pro-
posals which have been submitted in accordance
with the conditions of the Invitation to Bid, Instruc-
tions to Bidders and any Addenda issued in rela-
tion to this Project will be publicly opened and
read aloud. Bidder is responsible for the delivery
of its bid and bids received after the specified day
and time will not be opened.
Drawings and Specifications may be examined at
and a copy obtained from the following location:
WAKULLA COUNTY
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
79 Recreation Drive
Crawfordville, FL 32327
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at
the City of St. Marks City Hall located at 788 Port
Leon Drive, St. Marks, Florida on Tuesday, Janu-
ary 15, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. EST (1:00'p:m. CST).
It is recommended that bidders visit the project
site prior to the bid conference to become familiar
with the drawings and specifications in relation to
the project site.
Bids will be opened and recorded at the County
Administrator's Office located at 3093 Crawford-
ville Highway, Crawfordville, Florida. Attendance
at the bid opening is not required.
Four (4) copies of each bid must be submitted on
the prescribed, bid form and accompanied by bid
security on the prescribed form, and if bid is in ex-
cess of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
$100,000.00, payable to the Board of County
Commissioners, Wakulla County, in an amount.
not less than FIVE PERCENT (5%) of the base
bid amount. All subcontractors and suppliers shall
be declared on the prescribed Subcontractors
Declaration Form.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish
the necessary additional bond(s) for the faithful
performance of the Contract, as prescribed in the
Contract Documents.
All Bid Bonds, Contract Bonds, Insurance Con-
tracts and Certificates of Insurance shall be either
executed by or countersigned by a licensed resi-
dent agent of the surety or insurance company
having its place of business in the State of Florida.
Further, the Surety or insurance company shall be
duly authorized and qualified to do business in the
State of Florida and shall have an A. M. Best rat-
ing of XII A or better and who is listed on the
United States Treasury Department's T-llst as ac-
ceptable to Issue bonds for the applicable dollar
amount.
The Bid may be withdrawn prior to the date and
time of bid opening. Bids shall remain open and
subject to acceptance for a period of THIRTY(30)
calendar days after the date of bid opening but the
County at its sole discretion may release any Bid
and Bid security. No bidder may withdraw its Bid
for aperiod of THIRTY(30) calendar days after the
date of Bid opening.
In order to perform work on public contracts, the
successful Bidder shall have all licenses and per-
mits required by federal state and local statutes,
regulations and ordinances.
Before a Contract will be awarded for the Project
contemplated herein, the County will conduct such
investigations as Is necessary to determine the
performance record and ability of the apparent low
idder to perform the size and type of Project
specified under the Contract. Upon request, the
Bidder shall submit such information as deemed
necessary by the County to evaluate the bidder's
qualifications.
The County reserves the right to reject any or all
Bid(s), and may postpone the award of the Con-
tract for a period of time which shall not extend
beyond SIXTY (60) calendar days from the bid
opening date. In the event a particular bid is re-
jected for any reason, the County reserves the
right to award a contract to the next appropriate
responsive bidder that fully meets the bid require-
ments. The County Board of County Commis-
sioners is scheduled to approve the selected bid-
ders on February 4, 2007 during the regular Board
meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to s.
287.057, Florida Statutes, the Notice of Intent to
Award will be posted on the County's website
February 5, 2007. The Bidder may file a written
protest with the County Administrator's Office no
later than 72 hours after the Notice of Intent to
Award is posted, not including weekends and holi-
days. A Notice to Proceed along with the exe-
cuted contracts will be issued to selected contrac-
tors no sooner than 72 hours from the time of
posting of the Notice of Intent to Award, not In-
cluding weekends and holidays.
The County reserves the right to negotiate specific
contract terms with the selected bidder prior to
presentation of the potential award to the County
oard for approval and execution of the contract.
A specific timeline and work plan will be required
as part of the contract negotiation process and will
be incorporated into the contract documents as
binding the contractor to the construction timeline
agreed upon by the parties unless otherwise
amended in writing by both parties prior to the ex-
piration of the construction deadline. The County
retains the right to final approval of specific con-
struction materials and quality of work prior to in-
stallation, inspection and payment of invoices.
The County may award more than one contract as,
a result of this bid.
A person or an affiliate who has been placed on
the convicted vendor list following a conviction for
public entity crime may not submit a bid on a con-
tract to provide any goods or services to a public
entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a
public entity for the construction or repair of a pub-
lic building or public work, may not submit bids on
leases of real property to a public entity, may not
be awarded or perform work as a contractor, sup-
plier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract
with any public entity, and may not transact busi-
ness with any public entity in excess of the thresh-
old amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida
Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of
THIRTY-SIX (36) months from the date of being


placed on the convicted vendors list.
Wakulla County is an Affirmative Action Equal Op-
portunity Employer. TDD assistance is available
at (850) 926-1201.
DATED this 10th day of January, 2008.
Ed Brimner, Chairman
Wakulla County Board of Commissioners
January 10, 17, 24, 2007

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large tract and residential site clear-
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call Crandall (850)933-3346.


CJ SERVICES-Lawn service; haul--
ing; cleanup; phone jacks installed;
house washing, etc. Call 421-9365
for estimate.

Compost for sale. 850-556-1178 or
850-926-9064.


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120 Services and Busi-
nesses I

Harold Burse Stump Grinding
926-7291.


SaeInstallat~ion&Rpir'
[iq-Cl RICL S1ERViK,[ICE

Fn, Ligmhting,-Wiringfo
Elecrica, Phons, TV


KEITH KEY HEATING & AIR
Commercial, residential and mobile
homes. Repair, sales, service, instal-
lation. All makes and models. Lic.
#RA0062516. 926-3546.
Mr. Stump
STUMP GRINDING
Quick Service
Cellular: 509-8530
Munges'Tree- 24 hour emergency
service (850)421-8104. Firewood also
available.
Need Cash?
Got Junk Cars, Trucks, & Scrap?
I Buy Scrap Metals!!
850-838-JUNK (5865)
State Certified Scales.
New construction, additions, wood
rot, decks & fences. Lic. & Ins. 25yrs
experience. Call David 345-0336 or
Bryan 363-1401. Chatham Construc-
tion, Inc.


Paul's Trucking.
Paul at Paulstrucking.com.
10-wheeler. Road-base, fill dirt, &
gravel. Call for more information.
850-528-6722. Call Paul for better
prices.

Honest Brothers PC
PC repair and upgrades.
Wired/Wireless network setup
and security.
New custom-built Computers.
12 years experience.
Onsite to your
business or home.

call: 850-266-7685 g I
email: honestbrotherspc@gmail.com


We do. alterations, embroidery,
monogramming, sewing in my home.
Cal April @251-3323.
We Process Deer. Raker Farms.
926-7561.


Retired Nurse seeks
part-time position
as a caregiver,
companion, elder care,
special needs child
or adult. Available to
travel with patient.
Call 984-8186.
Excellent local references.


tion
[125 Schools and Instruc- i


Michelle Snow
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Piano-Voice-Guitar-Woodwinds
926-7627


200 Items For Sale

For Sale. 2000 Club car. Gas. Great
condition. $1499. 510-8391.
HABITAT RE-STORE
Abundance of bedding, sofas, inte-
rior/exterior doors, windows/screens,
fiberglass shower unit and light fix-
tures. Open Tuesday thru Saturday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 940 Shadeville Hwy.
(Hwy. 61), 926-4544.


Maytag portable /movable dish-
washer. Top doubles as worksurface.
Nearly new. $299. 510-8391.

220 Cars

2004 Kia Spectra GSX. 37,000 miles,
power windows & doors, cruise con-
trol, CD player. Great condition,
non-smoker. $7,000 OBO. 363-6149.
225 Trucks

4x4 '87 GMC. SWB. 350 Engine. 373
gears front and back on 30" tires.
3-speed trans. w/grannie gear. 4"
lift. Very dependable. $4,000 OBO.
329-7643 or 321-4416.

275 Home Furnishings

$150 Queen Pillow-Top Mattress Set.
New in plastic with warranty.
850-222-9879.
Bedroom: New complete 6 piece set
still boxed, $599, can deliver (850)
222-7783.


Dining Room Beautiful cherry table,
2 arm & 4 side chairs, lighted china
cabinet. Brand new in boxes, can de-
liver. Must move, $799.
850-222-7783.
Full Mattress Set $125. New in
sealed plastic. Can deliver.
850-222-7783.
Leather Couch & Loveseat. New, life-
time warranty, sacrifice $799. (can
deliver). (850)-425-8374.

335 Pets


Get hook, round, & tapeworms. Ro-
tate Happy Jack tapeworm tablets
and Liqui-Vict.(tag). SOPCHOPPY
HARDWARE (962-3180) (www.hap-
pyjackinc.com)
Rottweiler AKC pups for sale. $400
each. 386-658-2942.


Adopt a pet from the animal shelter:
Dogs:
4Lab, yellow
Labs, black
Poodle, cream color, 5 yrs. old, blind
Terrier mix
..... ........ .... .... .... Hound mixes
Jack Russell mix


MCKINNEY
SbPROPERTIES


David Hoover,
Realtor
(850) 519-7944
dhoover2@hotmail.com


Lab mixes
St. Bernard mix
Rat Terrier mixes
Many other nice mixes. Come and
take a look.

Puppies:
Lab/Terrier mix
Lab mix, yellow, 4 month old

Adult cats.

350 Wanted to Buy

Want to buy a kodak carousel slide
projector. Call 574-4354.

355 Yard Sales

Estate Sale. Treasures & Things.
Contents of entire house:living room,
bedroom and dining room furniture,
freezer, kitchen items, fishing gear,
wicker furniture, bric-a-brac and
much more. Sat. Jan. 12. 8-12. 11
Riverview Drive. (off Surf Road).
Garage Sale Sat. 8-12. Huge selec-
tion. Everything must go. 84 Mead-
owlark Dr. in Songbird subdivision.
500 Real Estate, Homes
Mobiles

LEASE PURCHASE
Wakulla Gardens 3/2.
$2000 down-lease for lyr. $900/mo.
Call Sally Young @ Keller Williams for
more info. 850-201-4663.

PUBLISHER'S NOTICE
All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Fair
Housing Act which makes it illegal
to advertise "any preference, limi-
tation, or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or-national origin or
an intention to make any such pref-
erence, limitation or discrimination."
Familial status includes children un-
der the age of 18 living with parents
or legal custodians, pregnant wom-
en and people securing the custody
of children under the age of 18.
This newspaper will not accept any
advertising for real estate that is a
violation of the law. Our readers are
hereby informed that all dwellings
advertised in this newspaper are
available on an equal opportunity
basis. To complain of discrimination
call HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777.
The toll free number for the hearing
impaired is 1-800-927-9275.


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(850) 926-7043 _1
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Savannah Forest $45,900.
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Established Community!
Sellars Crossing $65,900.
1+ ac lots inNorth Wakulla.
Steeplechase $96,900 to
$109,900.5 ac. wooded tracts.
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Walkers Mill $69,900.
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$2,500 allowance. $54,900.
Carmen Rocio Perfect
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Wakulla Station. $64,900.
Two 5+ acre tracts off
Rehwinkel Rd. with large trees
on the back of properties and a
small pond.
$134,750 and $136,250.
2 acre tract with large
hardwoods in Beechwood
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Shadeville Highway. $52,900.


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60 Page Oliver Rd. -
Wakulla Station
Privacy plus on 1.24 acres. Peaceful setting,
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1,660 sq. ft. 3BR/2BA. Freshly painted
interior comes with electronic privacy gate
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Country home 4BR/2BA, 2
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on 1 ac. paved road. Brick
Front. #174001
Dawn Reed GRI,CeMS
294-3468, Joi Hope 210-7300


DEER RUN $178,500
Immaculate 3BR/2BA
manufacture home 1,800
sqft. On 5 beautiful acres.
Sep. garage & carport. Priced
below appraisal. #178415
Marianne Dazevedo
CRS,GRI, CeMS Broker
Associate 212-1415, Lionel Dazevedo 284-6961
Jeannie Porter Managing Broker, CRS, GRI, CeMS 566-4510
Lentz Walker 528-3572 Ed McGuffey 524-4940
Don Henderson 510-4178 Marsha Hampton 445-1906
Bob Monahan 508-1934 Peggy Fox CeMS 524-4294
Dawn Reed, GRI, CeMS 294-3468 Lionel Dazevedo CeMS 284-6961
Kai Page, CNS, GRI, CeMS 519-3781
Marianne Dazevedo Broker Associate GRI, CRS, CeMS 212-1415
Joi Hope Broker Associate 210-7300
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
2650-1 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327
r 850-926-2994 Phone 850-926-4875 Fax
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510-0283


Kenny
Lovel
519-2510


Cathy
Mathews
519-0960


Nancy
Strickland
508-2902


Ginny
Delaney
566-6271


Mike
Delaney
524-7325


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Broker
567-9296


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Broker
570-9214


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Advertising


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Josey
Office
Manager


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Dang
566-3335


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294-8215


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766-4458


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'Page 16 THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, January 10, 2008


510 Acreage for Sale

20 acres $179,000 Wakulla County.
Call Susan McKaye, owner/agent
(850)510-2477. Ochlockonee Bay
Realty.
www.hardwoodhammock.com
515 Apartments for Rent


NEW IN CRAWFORDVILLE
1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms
Great location and great
prices with Large Club House,
Pool and work out facility
Ask about our specials!!!
556-5606


3BR/1BA home located in Sop-
choppy, .bonus room and fenced
yard. No' Pets. References required.
$750/mo. 1st/last/dep. Owner/Broker
984-5017.
3BR/2BA home for rent in Crawford-
ville near courthouse. $895/deposit.
$895/mo. $20/application fee. 1-car
garage. Pet friendly. Call Justin
850-545-2710.
3BR/2BA in downtown Crawfordville!
$750/mo. $750/security. Ochlock-
onee Bay Realty: 850-984-0001
www.obrealty.com
obr@obrealty.com
Downtown Crawfordville. 3BR/2BA
Garage, fenced backyard w/storage
shed. $975/mo. 926-5591.
New Houses For Rent
90 Nelson Road,
40 Melody Road,
4 ted Lot Lane
Call 850-556-1961


Nice 3BR/1BA cottage, Panacea
520 Townhouses for Rent area. No pets. $550/mo, $550/secu-
Srity. 984-3278.


2BR/2.5BA Townhouse for rent. With
Screened porch. 18C Old Courthouse
SWay. First month half rent. Section 8
accepted. $800/mo. 933-5242.
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S530 Comm. Property for
Rent


1,074 sq. ft. Retail Store Front for
Rent in Lewiswood Center, Wood-
ville. Growing area, convenient to
,Wakulla and Leon Counties.
:421-5039.
,1FOR RENT
GRADE A
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
$325/month plus tax
Electric, Water and Sewer
Included Full Kitchen Use
New Years Special
First Month Rent Free!
Call (850) 926-4511
for more information




STORAGE
MINI-WAREHOUSES
BOATS *RV'S
519-5128 508-5177
2 miles South of Courthouse
on Hwy. 319 in Crawfordville
24 Hour Access Video Surveillance
Mini-Warehouse Spaces for lease,
8X10 and 10X12 now available.
CQre, by or call Wakulla Realty,
926-5084.
545 Homes for Sale

Best Deal in Crawfordville.
Located-Wakulla Gardens. 3BR/2BA.
Vaulted ceilings, huge den.
1850sq./ft. w/500sq./ft. storage
shed. Large screened-in patio. Set
on 4 lots w/paved drive, fenced. Ask-
ing $1 64,900. Call
850-556-5906/229-377-9836.
555 Houses for Rent

For rent 3BR/1BA guest house.
Completely furnished on Ochlock-
onee River in Sopchoppy area.
$950/mo. 222-5658.




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Ranchhome w/pool & five acres.
Fenced pasture for horses. 3BR/2BA
office, den, carport, & workshed.
Very nice & secluded on national ref-
uge. $1500/mo, $1500/security.
1 -year lease. 984-3278.
Rustic waterfront cottage. One bed-
room, large great room. Furnished or
unfurnished, $500/mo. plus utilities.
570-5712.
560 Land for Sale

18 lots in Magnolia Gardens. All
cleared. All permits and plans site
ready. No impact fee required. Regu-
lar septic available. Starting at
$22,000. 926-7076 or 933-6862.
Five tracts on Smith Creek. 1 5-acre,
2 10-acre, 1 99-acre, 1 124-acre.
$7,000/acre. Owner financing possi-
ble. 984-0093.
565 Mobile Homes for
Rent
For Rent. 2BR/2BA Mobilehome.
On half acre in Sopchoppy. $485/mo.
$485/deposit. Call 566-4124.
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. Clean,
neat, and well-maintained. Front and
rear decks. New paint, carpet and
some appliances. No pets. Lease
purchase option, owner-financing
available for qualified buyers. Call
Leigh for more information
(850)926-4511.


Running on empty?
Refuel gasoline-powered equipment
well away from sparks or flames,
buildings and foliage, and make
sure the motor has cooled down
before you fill the tank.



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OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY JANUARY
13th 1p.m. to 4p.m.
1222 SHADEVILLE
ROAD $214,900
4BR/2BA country home w/eat
in kitchen,2 car garage and 3
car carport, work shop for the
man of the house and a fireplace for the woman of the house. All
on 1 ac. with trees and landscaping on paved road. #174001 Dawn
Reed GRI,CeMS 294-3468 or Joi Hope 210-7300 Directions:
S 319, L on 267 R on Spring Creek Hwy, R on Shadeville Hwy.
Approx.1/4 mile to sign on right.

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14 EVENING STAR DR.
$194,800 1,555 Sq. Ft. 3BR/2BA
garden home, open floor plan,2
car garage,carpet,tile & laminate
flooring,stainless steel appliances.
#175646 Kai Page CNS,GRI,CeMS
519-3781 or Peggy Fox CeMS
524-4294


89 FEATHER TRAIL
$99,900 Great Investment
property for 1st time home
buyers. Lg.comer lot with new
10x14 shed w/loft. Many up-
grades including all new appli-
ances and new 2 ton A/C. To
many extras to list. #178158
Marsha Hampton 445-1906


Jeannie Porter Managing Broker, CRS, GRI, CeMS 566-4510
Lentz Walker 528-3572 Ed McGuffey 5244940
Don Henderson 510-4178 Marsha Hampton 445-1906
Bob Monahan 508-1934 Peggy Fox CeMS 524-4294
Dawn Reed, GRI, CeMS 294-3468 Lionel Dazevedo CeMS 284-6961
Kai Page, CNS, GRI, CeMS 519-3781
Marianne Dazevedo Broker Associate GRI, CRS, CeMS 212-1415
Joi Hope Broker Associate 210-7300
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
2650-1 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327
[B 850-926-2994 Phone 850-926-4875 Fax
... www.coldwellbanker.com MS.


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THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, January 10, 2008 Page 17


Commercial rezoning

approved for 27 acres

:north of Wal-Mart


SBy WILLIAM SNOWDEN
,wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
By a vote of 3-2, county com-
inissioners this week approved
:rezoning 27 acres from agricul-
tural to general commercial.
:The land, north of Wal-Mart, is
between Geo Golf and Whid-
:don Lake Road.
SDetractors complained of
man ever-expanding Crawford-
ville commercial district and
increasingly clogged U.S. High-
:way 319.
The vote was also notable
an that Commissioner George
-Green cast the deciding vote.
Green, whose views and votes
-mirror those of Commissioner
AHoward Kessler, split from Kes-
sler and voted for the rezon-
ing with Maxie Lawhon and
'Brian Langston. Chairman Ed
;Brimner, usually the deciding
,vote, went with Kessler in vot-
ing no.
S Property owner Mark Hud-
ison told commissioners that
ithe family property had for-
|merly been used as a motel
I and farming and despite the
S contention of some that he
-had plans to build a strip mall
insisted he had no develop-
Sment plans. His 88-year-old
Father still lives on the land,
:'he said.
S"Frankly, I don't think the
market conditions are good
for development right now,"
I:Hudson told the board, though
'Ihe said he wanted the rezon-
ming so that he could put the
:land to its highest and best
*use. Currently, he contended,
:the land is in a "de facto com-
.'mercial area."
S"All of us are aware of the
:failure of 319," Kessler said. "I
:think 319 is broken and I think
:it has to be fixed before we
.;keep adding more and more
;commercial."
Kessler also indicated that
;the county's planning for fu-
g-.ture development should in-
Clude getting landowners such
;as Hudson to agree 't donate
I ''n


land for right-of-way on 319, as
well as land for turn lanes.
Brimner agreed. "It is vital
for Wakulla County to do some
future planning," the chairman
said.
Resident Chuck Hess com-
mented that he was worried
about the level of service on
Highway 319 being reduced to
gridlock. "My concern is that
you just keep adding on to the
commercial area and stretching
out Crawfordville more and
more towards Bloxham."
The commissioners voting
for approval made no com-
ments.
In another matter, the board
voted to accept $500,000 from
the Northwest Florida Water
Management District to be
used for construction of the
county's water reuse facili-
ties.
The county is in the plan-
ning stages of a project to take
treated wastewater from the
Otter Lake sewage treatment
plant and pump it to the Wild-
wood Country Club for reuse at
the golf course.
Dale Dransfield of EUTAW
Utilities made the report on
the half-million dollar grant
to the board, noting that he
was still in negotiations with
Wildwood to determine how
much to charge the country
club for the water. He, said he
would report back later with
proposed rates.
Dransfield indicated that he
had offered a two year window
to Wildwood to defray the
country club's capital costs as-
sociated with the project, but
that Wildwood was seeking a
three year window.


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Page 18 THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, January 10, 2008

Workforce Plus offers help to businesses


WORKFORCE PLUS OFFERS
HELP
SWORKFORCE plus, the re-
gional workforce development
board covering Gadsden, Leon
and Wakulla counties is offering
businesses in the area an op-
portunity to compete for grants
up to $10,000 each to train their
existing employees. To date, four
awards have been presented to-
tal more than $52,000 in money
earmarked for staff development
and training.
The Customized Training
Program is designed to give
businesses the opportunity to
leverage the training cost of
employed workers who are in
need of additional skills in order
to maintain or retain employ-
ment.
Deborah Hannah, Owner of
Hannah Garage Doors in Craw-
fordville stated the customized
training grants now "assisting
me with my company to ensure
that more people are properly
trained and available for the
workforce."
The grant awards are an


Big Ben
Tallahassee Memorial Health-
Care, Big Bend Hospice, and Ag-
ing with Dignity are sponsoring
a seminar with Dr. Ira Byock,
a nationally-acclaimed author
and the physician credited with
bringing palliative and hospice
care into mainstream medicine,
6n Monday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.
at the Tallahassee Community
College Center for Economic &
Workforce Development in Tal-
l$hassee. The seminar is free and
open to the public.
SDuring his presentation, Dr.
Byock will discuss how to heal
broken relationships by focusing
6n four things that matter most:
'"Please forgive me. I forgive you.
Thank you. I love you."
SDr. Byock will also recollect
on his decades of experience in
working with patients and their
families facing the end of life.
Following the
: presentation, Dr. Byock will
be available for book signing.


effort to keep businesses com-
petitive and are designed to
meet changed skill requirements
caused by new technology, re-
tooling, new product lines and
organizational restructuring.
Comfort Keepers President,
Steve Watson stated: "The em-
ployed worker training grant
program played a critical role in
our efforts to become a home
health agency. We have been
able to train our staff to take on
new and productive responsibili-
ties which enhance their careers
as well as our organization's
success. I would recommend the
grant program to any business
needing assistance in training
their staff."
Research shows that employ-
ees value the opportunity to ac-
quire new skills which will lead
to increased productivity and
impact a company's bottom line.
In today's economy, trained and
effective workers can mean
the difference between a com-
petitive business and an extinct
business.
"Utilization of the employed


worker training grant adminis-
tered through WORKFORCE plus
allowed The Printing House, inc.
to offer employees specialized
instruction directly from the
manufacturer of our equipment,"
said Larry Rishell, President of
Print Operations. "This
training enables our employ-
ees to work more proficiently
and provides a better foundation
of knowledge for building skills
within the printing industry.
This program benefits the com-
pany as well as the individual
employee."
WORKFORCE plus provides
a variety of resources designed
to help businesses plan for
and manage their employment
needs. "We are dedicated to
ensuring that companies in our
region have a well-trained and
productive workforce pool from
which to draw," said Kimberly
Moore, CEO
of WORKFORCE plus.
Businesses who are interest-
ed in competing for the grants
may contact 850-414-6085 or can
access the application online at


d Hospice event


In addition to the Monday
evening seminar, Dr. Byock will
also present an end-of-life care
lecture on Sunday, Jan. 27 at the
FSU College of Medicine at 6
p.m. This event is intended for
health care professionals
and medical students but is
open to the public. Dr. Byock
will also present at other profes-
sional education conferences to
physicians and colleagues of Tal-
lahassee Memorial HealthCare.
"I have learned from my
patients and their families a
surprising truth about dying:
that this stage of life holds
remarkable possibilities," said
Dr. Byock. "Despite the arduous
nature of the experience, when
people are relatively comfort-
able and know that they are not
going to be abandoned, they fre-
quently find ways to strengthen
bonds with people they love and
to create profound meaning in
their final passage."


Dr. Byock is the author of two
books, Dying Well and The Four
Things That Matter Most. Both
books focus on his decades of
experience in working with fami-
lies facing the end of life and
how to make it as meaningful
and precious as the beginning.
He also helped Tallahassee-
based Aging With Dignity create
the Five Wishes advance
directive, of which 10 million
copies have been distributed
since its introduction in 1998.
Dr. Byock is a past president of.
the American Academy of Hos-
pice and Palliative Medicine and
was director of the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation's national
grant program, Promoting
Excellence in Fnd-of-Life Care.
Currently, he is Chair of Palliative
Medicine at Dartmouth Medical
School in Lebanon, NH.


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health plan you have known and trusted
for more than 25 years.
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Part A, Part B, and Part D (prescription drug) coverage,
PLUS more benefits than original Medicare, including:
S.Routine checkups and preventive care
Fitness center reimbursement*
SRoutine eye exams
Eyeglasses*
Health education programs and classes
Hearing exams
24 hour health care professional hotline
Option for unlimited generic prescription drug
coverage (no coverage gap for generics)






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www.wfplus.org.
WORKFORCE plus is the
workforce development board
serving Gadsden, Leon, and
Wakulla counties. These services
are provided to both jobseekers
and employers. Jobseeker as-
sistance includes access to the
largest jobs
information system, job place-
ment and access to a resource
center for help with employ-
ment-related needs. Business
services include recruitment and
placement assistance, screen-
ing and testing applicants and
providing information on tax
credits. All services are provided
at no cost. WORKFORCE plus is a
member of Employ Florida.


Shell Point Kingfisher endures recent cold snap


Celebrate Crawfordville


Arbor Day



4 Free Trees!

SFun Activities!

Saturday

January 19

10:00 am 2:00 pm

Hudson Park

Rain or Shine

1500 baby trees
will be given away!
-Dogwoods, Red Buds, Bald Cypress,
SSouthern Magnolia, Dahoon Holly,
Longleaf Pines, & more

Exhibits Vendors Food Music

Children's Activities

Bring empty, black plant pots
to enter a raffle for a large tree.
Buy tickets for other great raffles!

Sponsored and Organized by CCOW & Iris Garden Club
with the support of Just Fruits & Exotics, Purple Martin,
NativeNurseries, & Tallahassee Nurseries




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