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SOur 114th Year, 49th Issue Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 Two Sections
Published Weekly,
Read Daily Serving Wakulla County For More Than A Century 75 Cents


Odom


ends in


mistrial
Trial rescheduled for
Feb. 1.
The following is a recap
of the week's worth of ac-
tivities during the Charlie
Odom trial. The first day
of the trial was published
in the Dec. 3 issue of The
News.
FRIDAY, DEC. 4:
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@
thewakullanews.net
There was one hold-out in
the six-person jury that heard
the evidence in the case of
Trooper Charlie Odom. With
five jurors for a verdict of not
guilty and one juror insisting
on the trooper's guilt, Judge
Gary had no choice but to
declare a mistrial.
After jurors were dismissed,
Judge Gary re-set the case for a
new trial to be held Feb. 1.
Defense attorney Don
Pumphrey asked that the
judge modify Odom's pre-trial
release to remove the condi-
tionthat he wear a GPS anklet
"The family is facing financial
difficulty," Pumphrey told
the court "They've lost their
home. Mr. Odom asks that
the GPS be removed"
Individuals required to
have GPS must also pay the
costs involved with the moni-
toring.
Prosecutor Jack Campbell
asked that the GPS condition
remain and pointed towards
Odom's inappropriate behav-
ior towards the victim on the
day she testified he winked
and waved at her as she sat
with a victim advocate in the
witness room.
"I'm going to allow the
GPS to be removed because,"
Judge Gary said, "if there are
any problems there won't be
any bond."
Prior to the jury being
instructed and beginning
its deliberations, Campbell
presented some case law to
back his contention that the
defense's expert on treat-
ing victims of sexual crimes
should not have been allowed
to testify. The expert, Dr. Jill
Ricke, told the jury that the
victim's reaction in taped state-
ments and in deposition was
inconsistent with the reaction
of victims of sexual crimes.
The case cited by Campbell
was a case heard by Judge
Gary, reversed on appeal by
the First District Court, in
which an expert testified on
behalf of the prosecution that
a child sexual victim's behav-
ior was consistent with other
children who have suffered
sexual crimes.
Continued on Page 13A


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Charles Harden and Craig Dodson feed the sugar cane into the mill prior to making cane syrup.



Reliving Wakulla' Past


in the 1940s the Harden Farm initially
had a syrup kettle and mule powered
mill. The syrup evaporator is a pan
generally 9 to 12 feet in length that
when fired with wood at one end al-
lows a continuous flow of sugar cane
juice to enter at one end of the pan
while the finished product of syrup
simultaneuosly exits the other end
into a syrup collection trough.
The Harden Mill is capaple of pro-
ducing 100 gallons of syrup a day. The
Harden family once cooked an average
of 500 gallons a year and much of it
was sold before it was cooked. How-
ever these days due to the intensive
labor required to harvest the sugar
cane the family cooks for one day each
year averaging 60 gallons of syrup. It is
primarily a gathering of family, friends
and anyone interested in seeing the
syrup being cooked.
"There are a lot more biscuit sop-
pers than there are cane choppers,"
said Gerald Harden. When the Harden
brothers first began cooking syrup in
1970 their father and uncles would sit


around the mill and "supervise."
Gerald would cook the syrup while
Larry would feed the cane into the
mill, Warren would chop the wood
and Ronnie would stoke the fire. Their
children played "king of the moun-
tain" on the pile of crushed sugar cane
until they were old enough to gather
the cane in the field and the playing
stopped. Everyone did their part to
produce the syrup.
As time went on the younger mem-
bers of the family, Charles Harden and
Richard Harden, joined the military
and for a few years the family did not
make the syrup and the mill fell into
disrepair. While Gerald's son Richard
was stationed in Okinawa, Gerald
wrote and told him he was thinking
about tearing down the mill because
it had fallen into disrepair and needed
to be totally rebuilt.
Richard called and asked his fa-
ther not to tear down the mill and
promised to help rebuild it when he
returned home from the military.
Continued on Page 5A


County


rallies


for Drew
By KEITH BLACKMAR
kblackmar@
thewakullanews.net
The sound of a young
child playing in the back-
ground was heard at the
Crawfordville home of
Barbara Strickland last
week.
Strickland kept soon
to be three-year-old Leila
Jean Donley in her home
while the unthinkable
was happening to Strick-
land's 28-year-old daugh-
ter, Leslie Dyan Drew, on
Nov. 29.
Drew was shot to
death in what investiga-
tors are tentatively call-
ing a murder-suicide.
Continued on Page 14A


NAMI


discusses


suicides
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@
thewakullanews.net
With seven suicides in
the county this year, the
National Alliance for Mental
Illness/Wakulla held a panel
discussion this weekto raise
awareness of the problem.
Suicide continues to be
taboo, shrouded in shame
and guilt along with men-
tal illness in general, the
panel noted.
But how to make the
issue one that people can
talk about including seeking
help for friends and family
members in distress?
"How do we encourage
the community to pick up
the phone and call us?"
asked Wakulla County Sher-
iffs Detective Bruce Ashley.
Coninued on Page 5A


By RICHARD HARDEN
Special to The Wakulla News
A family tradition in Sopchoppy is
keeping a dying art alive.
Each fall the Harden family in Sop-
choppy comes together to carry on
the family tradition of making sugar
cane syrup. The tradition began 40
years ago when Gerald Harden was
taught the art of syrup making from
old time Sopchoppy syrupmakers
Johnny Roberts, Theo Rudd and Bert
Roddenberry.
The county extension agent at the
time was Robert Greener, now a city
commissioner in Sopchoppy, who
bought the sugar cane from the farm
of the late Edison Roddenberry and
hired Johnny Roberts to teach Gerald
the art of syrupmaking.
Gerald learned to cook syrup on
Edison Roddenberry's mill while the
other syrupmakers supervised his
instruction. A year later Gerald was
drafted in the Army and sent to Viet-
nam. When he returned from Vietnam
the first thing he did was buy the
mill from the family of Edison Rod-
denberry and moved it to the Harden
Farm in western Sopchoppy. Gerald
and his three brothers Warren, Larry
and Ronnie Harden, along with their
father Heddie Harden, built the syrup
house and mill operation where it still
stands today.
One of the toughest jobs is car-
rying away the crushed sugar cane
once it has gone through the mill.
The Harden brothers built a conveyor
80 feet long and 21 feet high to carry
and pile the crushed sugar cane away
from the mill. What is unique about
the syrup mills that were built in
Sopchoppy is that they predominantly
used a syrup evaporator whereas the
syrup throughout the rest of Wakulla
County was predominantly cooked in
syrup kettles.
Warren Harden said he remembers


Panacea kicks off Christmas season with Santa


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Mother Nature decided not
to disappoint individuals at-
tending the Fifth Annual Christ-
mas in Panacea celebration on
Saturday, Dec. 5.
There were no worries about
heat and humidity on this De-
cember evening.
The Friday, Dec. 4 frosty rain
passed through the area and
left brisk northern Christmas-
like weather.
Organizers celebrated with
Santa Claus meeting the chil-
dren and a lighting of a Christ-
mas tree.
Three different groups took
part in the Celebration of Lights
Christmas light competition.
Wakulla Bank in Ochlockonee
Bay won the commercial divi-
sion while Patsy and Wes Byrd
won the residential division
and the Panacea Volunteer Fire
Department won the non-profit


grouping.
A holiday parade was held
on U.S. Highway 98 and the top
two boat entries were Panacea
Harbor Marina in first place and
Wakulla Moose Lodge #2510
placed second.
Crum's Mini Mall won the
best float or pontoon boat and
Hardwater Ice placed second.
Georgia Posey and her horse
won the best walking entry
and Lea Graves and Santa's
Helpers placed second. The golf
cart category was won by Kin-
sey Miller while Mike Barnes
placed second.
More than 20 units regis-
tered for the parade and more
than 1,000 visitors to Panacea
braved the cold and attended
the activities. Organizers said
they hope to continue the
holiday tradition again in 2010.
Photo by Lynda Kinsey.


Anthony Aron gets a close up look at the bearded St. Nick at Panacea event.


Gerald Harden demonstrates to Bernard and Terry Brooks.


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Page 2A THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009






Established in Wakulla County in 1895


FSU, St. Bobby,


Tiger Woods and


rebuilding lives


By KEITH BLACKMAR
kblackmar@thewakullanews.net
One of the speediest
times of the year has come
and gone for me. I find that
the fall screams by since it is
one of my favorite times of
the year.
The week-to-week football
games at the high school
and college level keep sports
fans wanting more each
weekend.
Thanksgiving arrives and
it is time for some holiday
food and a long weekend
to relax. It also provides the
annual Florida-Florida State
football game.
As has been the case for
most of the last decade, the
Gators won again this year. I
don't claim to be a fan of ei-
ther university, but I do enjoy
the Atlantic Coast Conference
rivalries and the cose compe-
tition that the Southeastern
Conference provides each
season.
During the 2009 football
season, The Wakulla News
published an "In The Huddle"
page which featured infor-
mation about the FSU and
Florida football programs.
Our former General Man-
ager Ira Schoffel spearheaded
the page for us through The
Osceola, which is another
Landmark publication, the
same company that owns
The News. Landmark also
owns the Gator Bait for avid
fans of the Gainesville sports
program.
We hope that you enjoyed
the special page each week
and we thank Ace Hardware
for stepping up and sponsor-
ing the page.
Speaking of FSU and
football, in August I put an In-
ternet poll on our web page,
www.thewakullanews.com,
asking fans how many games
they thought the Seminoles
would win in 2009.
FSU went 6-6 in the regu-
lar season and 11.9 percent
of our voters (11 total) said
six wins would be accurate.
Another 25 voters or 27.1 per-
cent said FSU would win five
games or less. Nineteen vot-
ers or 20.6 percent of the vot-
ers said FSU would win eight
games. Fourteen voters or
15.2 percent said FSU would
win nine games. Twelve vot-
ers said they felt 10 or more


wins would delight FSU fans.
That was 13 percent of the
vote. Eleven voters or 11.9
percent of the vote said FSU
would win seven games.
I am glad to see that we
have some very knowledge-
able fans when it comes to
their Seminole sports.
Does anyone out there
get the feeling that the Bobby
Bowden retirement coverage
has been beaten like the pro-
verbial dead horse?
I understand that the local
media outlets have to cover
the story, but day-after-day
with the same story?
I got a kick out of the front
page coverage of St. Bobby in
the area's daily newspaper.
Bobby appeared as a full
sized sideline figure in the
Dec. 2 issue. But unfortu-
nately, they chose to run a
picture of him that looked
like he had just lost his
puppy rather than running
a photo that reflected his
magnetic personality.
The day before they ran a
picture of him with his head
down. I'm sure Seminole fans
feel that Bobby has nothing
to lower his head about after
all these years and putting
the school on the football
map.
We seem to be a little
preoccupied with sports fig-
ures in the 21st century.
How else can we explain the
Tiger Woods phenomenon
with the Florida Highway
Patrol and his wife in Win-
dermere?
I was reading that the FHP
charged $10 for the accident
report and $105 for the ac-
cident photographs. Fortu-
nately, FHP does not charge
for accident information not
involving golfer Woods.
There are hundreds of
accidents in the FHP troop
from Madison to Pensacola
each year and many of them
result in FHP press releases.
Thankfully, they come to us
free of charge.
Two local families had
their lives turned upside
down following two deaths
in a Nov. 29 domestic shoot-
ing incident.
These incidents are dif-
ficult to cover and leave a
lasting impact on everyone's
lives who must now move
forward.
We hope the families can
move on. We know that the
sheriff's office faced a diffi-
cult time uncovering the facts
in the case over a very long
day and the school district
had to cope with the loss of
a teacher's aide during the
middle of the school year.
Thankfully, we live in
Wakulla County where this
type of case is rare.
Keith Blackmar is Editor
of The Wakulla News.


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Judy's Hints for Husbands


Nurse
Judy's
Nook

SJudy
i Conlin

Every year about this
time, husbands find out
that Christmas is coming
and they are responsible for
a gift for their wives. Their
spouses have been busy for
weeks (in the malls, through
catalogs, and on the Internet)
picking out and stowing gifts
for friends and family, while
their husbands have been
watching football games
and snacking on Thanksgiv-
ing leftovers. The fact that
the rest of the world is in
a huge turmoil over the ap-
proaching major holiday has
completely passed over male
heads and when they hear
how few shopping days are
left, the news is greeted with
surprise. Still, they don't feel
an urgent need to act until
about Dec. 23 or Dec. 24.
At this point they rush out


and grab the first item they
see and their long-suffering
wives are disappointed once
again.
Nurse Judy (my alter ego)
and I like husbands, for
the most part, and we have
decided to help these poor
shortsighted fellows out.
The first thing a husband
needs to do is find out what
his wife really wants. Some
husbands actually do pose
the question, but they are un-
able to translate the answer.
That's where Nurse Judy
and I come in. Husbands,
please check the information
below.

WHAT SHE SAYS and
WHAT SHE MEANS
Let's not exchange gifts
this year. We'll concentrate
on others.
Oh, just something
small.
Something small like
a ring, a few ounces of per-
fume from Paris, or tickets
to Hawaii.
Anything, honey.
Anything, but one more
practical kitchen utensil.


Some folks are giving
to charity in a loved one's
name.
You better remember
that charity begins at home.
Something soft and
fluffy.
And I don't mean a
stuffed animal.
Something soft and
fluffy.
And I don't mean a pet
that I will have to feed, water
and care for.
Something soft and
fluffy.
Like a robe or fake fur
wrap.
Something to wear.
Not a thong like last
year.
Something to wear.
Like a Dior gown.
Something to wear.
No, I don't mean a thong,
a see-through nightgown, or
a 50-inch television.
A trip.
It better not be to the
Super Bowl.
Something we both can
enjoy.
Like a get-away week-
end.
Something we both can


enjoy.
Not a see-through night-
gown like the year before
last.
Books are always nice.
If you give me a book
on how to lose weight, I'll
kill you.
Books are always nice.
I already have your gift
and you darned well better
have something for me un-
der that tree.
I want:
Mystery at Morania, Shad-
ows Over Bigelow Manor,
and The Mysterious Lady
of Lakeview by that great
writer, Judy Conlin.
Okay, husbands you owe
us a huge debt of grati-
tude. We have saved your
Christmas and possibly your
marriages. We do have one
additional comment for you.
Wives like to know they're
loved and appreciated. If
you can manage to do that,
the gift really isn't all that
important.
More later,
Judy and Nurse Judy
www.nursejudyinfo.com
Judy Conlin and her alter
ego write from Havana,


Riders remembered our children


Editor, The News:
Another Wakulla County
toy run has come and gone
and we would like to take
this opportunity to give
thanks where it is due.
First and foremost, thanks
to God for a perfect day. The
weather could not have been
better.
Thanks to Gulf Coast


Lumber in Woodville for
the use of your parking lot
for a staging area and to
Papa John and the St. Marks
Volunteer Fire Department
for the most important part,
the distribution of the toys
collected. The coffee was
right on time.
Thank you Mr. Helms and
the other Wakulla County


We found another


animal in need


Editor, The News:
Sorry everyone for an-
other one in need but this


bulldog sleeping in
create on the edge
ghill Road.


boy is very urgent. How he faces d
He has two strikes against cause these is no
him already. One he is a bull- him to go.
dog and two he is not vetted. I am begging fo:
But please hear his story. you have room to :
Animal Control was called give him that forever
out to a dog in a create on is located at Wakull
the side of the road. At first Control in Crawforc
they thought he had fallen Please call for hii
out of a truck, perhaps that 0902 and ask for
is what happen, we aren't for Carroll or Kenny Ca:
sure, but no one has called will help with his t
for him from either Leon or at least to Gainesv:
Wakulla. Thank you.
When Animal Control got Bonnie Brinson
there they found a white Crawfordville

Impact fees and


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of Sprin-

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place for

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foster or
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selling our water


Editor, The News:
I was watching the Wakul-
la County Commission sitcom
on television the other day
and heard all kinds of rheto-
ric out of the mouths of the
board members. Then there
was a part about impact fees.
This county needs to open its
eyes. Over in Walton County,
the impact fees are more
than $7,500 which includes a
water-sewer tap fee.
I also heard that the Wakul-
la County School Board says
it does not need to collect
any impact fees at this time,
If that is true, why haven't
the non-instructional person-
nel who work for the school
system had pay increases for
several years?
The county commission
votes to spend money for
a survey but the research
project seldom ever hits the
bullseye on the dart board.
About eight months ago, I
carried a letter about how the
county and state could save
or produce a couple of billion
dollars a year to the commis-


sioners, county administrator,
superintendent of schools,
our state and federal sena-
tors, House of Representative
members and Gov. Charlie
Crist. Crist is the only one to
respond back to me.
In this letter were ideas
to cut school board expenses
such as taking three year olds
out of VKP since it is for four
years olds and up, recycle
our trash to make a profit,
cut the lottery advertising
budget and (here comes one
idea that makes everybody
so happy) bottle water from
our spring.
If the county commission
is so concerned about the
citizens, why don't they prove
it and use something my
father used to say you can
never expect to find when
it comes to politicians, com-
mon sense.
John Pierotti
Wakulla Station
Editor Note: Impact fee
dollars are a restricted use
funding source and cannot be
use for salary increases.


With Republican

gains, Wakulla wins
Editor, The News: Reports national telephone
Republicans are gain- surveys show that 43 percent
ing ground every day. Re- would vote for their district's
publican candidates have Republican congressional
stretched their lead over candidate, while 37 percent
Democrats to six points in would opt for his or her
the Generic Congressional Democratic opponent.
Ballot. The latest Rasmussen Continued on Page 3A


deputies for keeping it safe
and to Dorothy and her
crew at Ouzt's Too for the
hospitality. Thank you to
all the ladies who made the
delicious side dishes.
Last and certainly not
least, thanks to all of you
riders who came from near


and far to participate. You
have certainly brightened
Christmas for the children!
Same time next year. A
safe and happy holidays to
everyone.
Iron Ravens Motorcycle
Club, Crawfordville and
Wakulla


For online community calendar
visit www.thewakullanews.com and click on calendar.

WEEK IN WAKULLA

Thursday, December 10, 2009
COASTAL OPTIMIST CLUB meets at Posey's Up the Creek
in Panacea at noon.
COUNTY COMMISSION will hold a board retreat to
discuss priorities for the upcoming year at the public
library from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
ROTARY CLUB meets at the senior center at 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.
Friday, December 11, 2009
CHRISTMAS CAROLING will be held in Audubon Forest,
Fox Run, and Songbird neighborhoods with the St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Children's Chorus.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK will be held at Azalea Park
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa will arrive around 6 p.m. The
event is hosted by the Wakulla Sheriff's Office and
volunteers.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meets at St. Teresa's
Episcopal Church in Medart from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
MEDART SCHOOL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL will be held at
Medart Elementary from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa Claus will
be visiting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
QUILTERS GROUP meets at the public library from 9:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to make quilts for traumatized
children. The "cruiser quilts" are donated to Wakulla
County deputies to be used for children in need. New
members welcome. For information, call 926-6290.
ST. MARKS GOLF CART PARADE will be held in St.
Marks beginning at 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP meets at Myra Jean's
restaurant at 9 a.m. for breakfast.
"EVENING OF HOLIDAY MUSIC" will be held at the
Wakulla High School auditorium beginning at 6:30
p.m. Scheduled performers include Jerry Evans, Glenn
Bostic, Lindsay Evans, Sammy Tedder and others. Tickets
are $12, and proceeds go to the Wakulla Professional
and Business Women's Association scholarships.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets at 3240 Crawfordville
Highway at 5 p.m. For more information, call 224-2321.
RELAY FOR LIFE YARD SALE will be held directly
behind Wakulla Bank on Ochlockonee Street from 7 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
ST. MARKS BOAT PARADE, hosted by the St. Marks
Yacht Club, will be held on the river beginning at 6 p.m.
YARD SALE will be held at St. Teresa Episcopal Church
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In case of rain, the sale will be
moved indoors to the parish hall.
Monday, December 14, 2009
PLANNING COMMISSION meets in the commission
boardroom at 7 p.m.
SCHOOL BOARD meets at the school administration
building at 5:45 p.m.
SOPCHOPPY CITY COMMISSION meets at city hall in
Sopchoppy at 6:30 p.m.
VFW meets at the post on Arran Road at 7 p.m.
WILDERNESS COAST PUBLIC LIBRARIES Governing
Board meets at the public library at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
ALANON meets at 54 Ochlockonee Street in
Crawfordville at noon.
IRIS GARDEN CLUB meets at the public library at 1 p.m.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets at 3240 Crawfordville
Highway at 7 p.m. For more information, call 224-2321.
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY meets at the public library at
6:30 p.m.
QUIT SMOKING CLASSES meet at the public library at 6
p.m. through December.
VFW LADIES AUXILIARY BINGO will be held at the VFW
Post on Arran Road from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WAKULLA WRITERS meet at the public library at 6 p.m.
New members are welcome.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
AA meets at Ochlockonee Bay UMC on Surf Road at noon.
LINE DANCING will be held at the senior center at 2 p.m.


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THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 Page 3A


Florida's economic


Republicans


future is in clean energy


Editor, The News:
As the world's attention
turns to international climate
and clean energy talks in
Denmark this month, Flo-
ridians should know there
is enormous potential for
growth in our already thriv-
ing ocean energy sector,
That's why it's so impor-
tant that our Senators sup-
port climate and energy leg-
islation that will be debated
soon in the U.S. Senate.
According to a June 2009
report by the Pew Charitable
Trust, more than 31,000 Flo-
ridians worked for 3,800
clean energy businesses in
2007. Even in today's tough
economy, Florida Power and
Light reported a strong sec-
ond quarter, attributing their
economic good news in part
to wind energy. If Congress
passes a ocean energy jobs bill
that establishes cear limits
on the carbon emissions, we
could do even more.
For every square mile
of land that Florida dedi-
cates to generating solar
electricity, we can power
1,200 homes each year. If the
United States commits to a
30-percent growth in solar
energy use, developments in
the industry could bring $935
million in investment and
1,444 solar jobs to Florida.
Installing enough wind en-
ergy to power 50,000 homes
across the country could
mean another $1.12 billion
in investment and 3,371 jobs
manufacturing wind turbines
in our state,
Florida's utilities are cut-
ting pollution and reducing
our high cooling costs by
investing in energy efficiency.
Capturing wasted energy
and reducing our electricity
consumption by 29 percent
below what is projected for
2023 could result in 14,264
jobs and save our wallets a
cumulative $5.1 billion. Those
savings represent economic
growth for Florida as families
and businesses have more
money to spend on local
goods and services.
The 2009 economic stimu-
lus bill and the clean en-
ergy jobs bill that the House


passed in June would likely
result in an investment of
$150 billion per year over 10
years in clean energy nation-
wide, which would mean
95,000 new jobs in Florida.


Letters


Without a clean energy
jobs bill this fall, not only
do we miss the chance to
jumpstart our economy for
sustained growth, we put
ourselves at risk for the cata-
strophic consequences of
global warming.
The latest findings from 13
federal agencies tell us that
"widespread climate-related
impacts are occurring now
and are expected to increase,"
including "threats to public
health."
If global warming pollu-
tion is left unchecked, Florida
can expect to see more heat
waves with related illnesses
and deaths, more droughts
that stress our drinking wa-
ter systems and agriculture,
warmer water temperatures
that threaten coastal habitat
and the fishing industry and
rising sea levels that could
inundate our coast.
I've lived for 40 years on
the water in Florida, and
it's only been in the last 10
that the sea wall has been
breached or nearly breached.
The combined threat of more
intense hurricanes and any-
where from a few to several
dozen inches of sea level rise
could spell disaster for Flor-
ida's real estate and coastal


tourism economy.
In "An Unfavorable Tide,"
National Wildlife Federa-
tion and the Florida Wildlife
Federation report that 10
important marine gamefish
are at risk because of global
warming, including bonefish,
tarpon and redfish. Nearly 50
percent of critical saltmarsh
and 84 percent of tidal flats
and two-thirds of estuarine
beaches in Florida would be
lost under a mid-level sce-
nario of sea level rise.
We must act now to pre-
vent the worst consequences
of a warming world. The
American Clean Energy and
Security Act passed in the
House includes clear, en-
forceable limits on carbon
pollution. These limits are
essential to creating the in-
vestments in clean energy
that our economy and our
environment need,
In our own state, Gover-
nor Charles Crist has lead
the way with bold objectives
for curbing climate change
and reshaping energy policy.
He signed Executive Orders
to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, increase state-
wide energy efficiency, and
support more alternative
energy. The Governor also
appointed an Action Team on
Energy and Climate Change
to develop comprehensive
tactics to mitigate the effects
of global warming, and op-
posed offshore drilling near
the Florida coast.
This is the kind of lead-
ership we need in the U.S.
Senate. We need leaders who
are willing to find a better
way to power our future and
a better way to protect our
planet. Our Senators need
to help deliver a ocean energy
jobs bill that will also help
protect our state from the
worst consequences of global
warming.
Jenny Brock
Crawfordville
Virginia (Jenny) Brock is a
lifelong Floridian, volunteer
with the Florida State Fish
and Wildlife Commission,
board member of the Na-
tional Wildlife Federation
and a retired teacher.


Port Leon tour rescheduled


Editor, The News:
Thank you for the pub-
lishing the article about the
tour to the ghost town of
Port Leon in last week's pa-
per. Unfortunately the heavy
rains earlier in the week left
the dirt road impassable and
the tour has been resched-


uled for Saturday, Jan. 2.
The St. Marks National
Wildlife Refuge and the St.
Marks Waterfronts Partner-
ship were pleased with the
many reservations and hope
that the response for the Jan.
2 tour will also be great. Port
Leon has a fascinating his-


tory as a short-lived competi-
tor of the City of St. Marks
for the lucrative cotton trade
in the 1800s.
People should call the
Refuge at 925-6121 to reserve
a space for the new date.
Elinor Elfner
Crawfordville


Trail plan deserves support


Editor, The News:
In reading your Dec. 3
article entitled "Trail Plan
Praised and Rejected," I
think you give the wrong
impression of the facts.
While it's true the coun-
ty commissioners "praised"
Commissioner Kessler's
project and were in gen-
eral agreement, along with
regional government and
citizens' groups, there has
been no "rejection" of the
plan.
This plan has never been


rejected by any official
body and is progressing
through the system.
That some might not
like the plan is their privi-
lege, but I think it's a
wonderful idea. To give the
impression that the county
commission or some other
body rejected the plan by
vote is simply not true.
I hope that the commis-
sion works to bring the
project to fruition.
Thank you,
Mary Cortese


SJ2em$4(j/~jd


Crawfordville


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Continued from Page 2A
Republicans have held
the lead for more than four
months.
This will only increase as
the current administration
continues to show that they
are truly out of touch with
the American people on
many important issues,
This trend is happening
while Republicans them-
selves are in a national/
state/local discussion on
what the party needs to look
like in 2010 and 2012.
One thing is loud and
clear for Republican Candi-
dates RINO's (Republicans
In Name Only) need not
apply!
Candidates expounding
on traditional conservative
values only to get on the
ballot or be elected and to
then show their true colors
as a money spending, tax
hiking Pelosi/Obama sup-
porting liberal, is an affront
to true Republican values
and to the voting public.


Properly vetting candidates
or potential candidates will
be a one of our top goals at
the local party,
The Wakulla County Re-
publican Club has already
started a series of meetings
and have/will invite local/
state Republican candidates
to come and talk about their
beliefs and what they would
do once elected. Look for
these meeting announce-
ments soon. This is the way
we help find, and through
the Wakulla County Repub-
lican Executive Committee,
support true Republican
candidates.
To the Wakulla residents
who are registered Demo-
crats, I would like to ask you
if you have seen enough yet
from your national/state
party? Do you truly feel
this country is heading in
the right direction? Are you
happy with the direction we
are going with government
bailouts, socialized medical
care, foreclosures and bank-


ruptcies. Or, do you feel
like the many Independent
voters who are moving to
the Republican party column
because they are
disenfranchised with the
Obama administration and
their far left agenda? As has
been said, "all politics are
local." Decisions made on a
national level have an impact
right here in Wakulla County.
And the reverse is true, tool
I believe the Republican
Party is the best vehicle for
translating conservative ide-
als into positive and success-
ful principles of government.
This, more than any other
time in history, is a time
to reflect and think about
the future of our country
and county. If you were
ever thinking of joining
the Republican party, now
more than ever, is the time
to do it.
Gordon McCleary,
Chairman, Wakulla County
Republican Party
www.wakullagop.org


Trail is another forest use


Editor, the News
I appreciate the coverage
that The Wakulla News has
given to the proposed Bike
Loop in Wakulla County,
With respect to the por-
tion of that route through
the Apalachicola National
Forest, a certain melodrama
has grown around the issue
and it follows a time-worn
script: loud local protest
erupts in response to a usage
change proposed for a chunk
of federal land. The protago-
nists are the people who live
close to that seemingly free
resource and who want to
defend "The Way Things
Have Always Been."
The antagonist is a "far
away" bureaucracy, or at
least a bunch of outsiders,
suggesting a change for that
personal playground.
I was born and raised in
Crawfordville and was not
brought up in a hunting
household. I did, however,


have a thing for wandering
around the National Forest
and enjoying the nature of
it. In the 1970s, this meant
a fair amount of walking
logging roads in the forest
and some quizzical looks
from the hunters and the
mud-busters.
Around the time that
I was first "getting out,"
early attempts at the Florida
Trail were being flagged and
cleared across our county
and I was encouraged to
see efforts toward another
use for this public, multi-use
resource,
In the 1980s, the Florida
Trail became a "National Sce-
nic Trail," traversing Florida
from the Big Cypress Pre-
serve near the Everglades
to the Gulf Islands National
Seashore near Pensacola.
Its route through Wakulla
has changed over the years
but it still provides a foot-
path through some spectacu-


lar scenery from Highway 98
near Aucilla to Smith Creek.
It has coexisted with hunt-
ers and been used by more
than a few for more than 30
years. I do volunteer work for
the organization that helps
maintain the trail.
So you guys in camo:
lighten up. A bike trail
through the Apalachicola
National Forest is not some
sort of taking, it is another
use for a public property. I
have to dress myself and my
children in red so that no
hunting accidents happen as
we enjoy the outdoors when
the weather finally gets cool.
I bet you can put up with a
few folks in Lycra on bikes.
We're allies in a lot of ways.
We use a natural resource
to pursue our interests and
I bet we can figure out a way
to share this one.
Randy Smith
Wakulla Station


Volunteers needed at center


Editor, The News:
I am writing to everyone
because the Wakulla Preg-
nancy Center is so vital to
our community and I per-
sonally see how much good
it does,
It was shared that one of
our clients wouldn't have
been able to keep her baby
without the help of this
ministry.
The center has touched
more than 100 women's lives
in our 22 months since we
opened our doors.
We are desperately in
need of volunteers and are


very cose to having to close
our doors, or at least cut
back to just a few days a
week, because we are so
shorthanded.
The need for compas-
sionate people who want to
share the gospel with young
women is critical to the min-
istry working.
We help with physical,
emotional and spiritual
needs of our clients. We are
doing two of the most im-


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portant things the Bible tells
us we can do.
We are sharing Christ with
others and we are showing
love and compassion to our
fellow human beings. Please
contact Angie at 241-6797 if
you feel you would like to
help. Pray about it and then
call as soon as you feel led.
Angie Holshouser
Wakulla Pregnancy
Center
Wakulla Station










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Obituaries


E,M, Glover
E.M. Glover, 78, of Craw-
fordville died Tuesday, Dec.
1 in Crawfordville.
Graveside services were
held Thursday, Dec. 3 at
Whiddon Lake Cemetery.
A lifetime resident of
Crawfordville, he was owner
of E.M. Glover Drilling and
was a U.S. Navy veteran. He
was Past Master of Crawford
Masonic Lodge #294, Past
District Deputy of the 7th
Masonic District and Past
Worthy Patron Crawfordville
Chapter of Eastern Star. He
was a 33 Degree Scottish
Rite, granddad of DeMolay,
Marzuq Shriner and Wakulla
Shrine Club member. He was
a member of National Water-
well Association and ASCS
Committee member.
Survivors include his wife
of 30 years, Bettie Allred
Glover of Crawfordville; two
daughters, Juanita Lambert
and Rayburn and Lisa Craw-
ford and Ted; a son, Alton
Glover and Jennifer; three
brothers, Larry Glover, Barrie
Glover and William Glover;
four sisters, Susie Tooke,
Janie Raker, Ann Mock and
Mary Fields; five grandchil-
dren; and four great-grand-
children.
Bevis Funeral Home, Har-
vey-Young Chapel in Craw-
fordville was in charge of the
arrangements.

Eugene F, Hall, Jr,
Eugene "Fred" Frederick
Hall, Jr., 69, of Tallahassee
died Nov. 29.
Funeral services were
held Thursday, Dec. 3 at Cul-
ley's MeadowWood Funeral
Home-Riggins Road Chapel.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Seawolves As-
soc., c/o 18350 SW Florendo
Lane, Beaverton, OR 97007
or the Pancreatic Cancer
Awareness, P.O. Box 14906,
Minneapolis, MN 55414.
A native of Danville, Va.,
he had lived in Tallahassee


since 1976. After 22 years
of service, which included
three tours during the Viet-
nam War, he retired as a U.S.
Navy Senior Master Chief
Petty Officer. Following his
military career, he began
his second career and was
employed by Aubrey's Pest
Control. He was a member of
the VFW and the Seawolves
Assoc.
Survivors include his wife
of 45 years, Linda Hall of
Tallahassee; a son, Eugene
"Fred" Frederick Hall III of
Crawfordville; a daughter,
Heather and Jay Matthews
of Crawfordville; four grand-
children, Tanner Matthews,
Taylor Hall, Dalton Hall and
Madison Hall; a brother,
Wardie "Stretch" and Marge
Warren of Philadelphia, Pa.;
and numerous sisters-in-law
and brothers-in law, nieces
and nephews.
Culley's MeadowWood
Funeral Home in Tallahassee
was in charge of the arrange-
ments.

Lamen E, Manuel, Sr.
Lamen Earl Manuel, Sr.,
67, a wonderful wood artist,
died on Nov. 22 of cancer,
at the St. Petersburg V.A.
Hospital.
Funeral services will be
held at Bay Pines V.A. burial
grounds in St. Petersburg.
A father and war veteran,
he left behind four loving
children who reside in Talla-
hassee, Karen Posey, Bonnie
Manuel (deceased), Lamen
Manuel, Jr., and Tammy
Manuel.
Lamen also left behind
10 wonderful grandchildren
and eight great-grandchil-
dren. He will always be
remembered by his artistic
loving ways.
For more information,
call Karen Posey at (850)
745-8581.

Dorothy F, Rundle
Dorothy F. Rundle, 91,


of Woodville died Monday,
Nov. 30.
Contributions in her hon-
or may be made to National
Sight Hound Rescue and
Adoption, 2399 Fredonia
Road, Thomasville, GA 31757
(Diane Linthacuim (229) 226-
7632).
A native of Dubuque,
Iowa, she and her late hus-
band, Floyd, moved to Wood-
ville in 1991 to be near fam-
ily. She was a devoted wife
and mother, music teacher
and travel agent who visited
nearly 100 countries with her
husband.
Survivors include her
daughter, Genette Rundle,
her partner, Nancy M. Jewett,
and a beloved greyhound,
Sadie.
Bevis Funeral Home, Har-
vey-Young Chapel in Craw-
fordville was in charge of the
arrangements.

Steven L, Stubbs
Steven Lee Stubbs, 28, of
Crawfordville died Monday,
Nov. 30 in Tallahassee.
The funeral service was
held Friday, Dec. 4 at New
Life Ministries in Crawford-
ville with burial at Woodville
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be
made to the Maverick and
Parker Stubbs Fund at Wakul-
la Bank in Crawfordville.
A lifelong resident of
the area, he was a member
of New Life Ministries. He
graduated from Florida State
University with a degree in
Criminology and was pursu-
ing his Master's degree in
accounting at FAU. He was
the chief financial officer at
TMH Credit Union. He loved
to hunt, fish and play sports
in high school and spending
time with his children, fam-
ily and friends.
Survivors include his
wife, Jessica Johnson Stubbs;
a son, Maverick Stubbs; a
daughter, Parker Stubbs of
Crawfordville; his parents,


Thanks is given by two families


Editor, The News: to expr
We want to say how much done. '
your love and prayers has food, b
meant to all of us. ship. V
This has been a great loss great p
and we don't have the words of peoj

Church News
Carolers will sing Pec
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton On
Children's Chorus will be membt
caroling Friday evening, of Chr
Dec. 11 in the Audubon (YMCA
Forest, Fox Run and Song- cans ii
bird neighborhoods. Please the ch
be sure to look and listen Highw
for us. school


St. Elizabeth 1


:ess all that has been
The hugs, visits, cards,
ut mainly your friend-
Wakulla County is a
place to live because
ple like you. God will



cans are on sale
Saturday, Dec. 12,
ers of Young Members
ist Church Anglican
) will be selling pe-
n the parking lot of
urch at 3383 Coastal
vay (near the high
) and at ABC Storage


-,? I EplIscupal
Ann Seton Church
Catholic Church A1255 Rehwinkel Rd.
At the corner of Rehwinkel Rd. & US 98
Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Rev. Teri Monica, Priest
Sunday School 10 a.m. Rev. Roy Lima, Deacon
Father James MacGee, Pastor Holy Sunday
Holy Eucharist ............ 5:30 pm
3609 Coastal Hwy. (US 98) Church School Provided
926-1797 j 926-4288


2liscoce ti/e


SUNDAY


Early Worship
Sunday School
/fMorninr \orchin 1


8:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
01 0n A m


NEvening Worship 6:00 p.m.
Discipleship Training 7:00 p.m

First Baptist Church WEDNESDAY
CRAWFORDVILLE Fellowship Meal 6:00 p.m.
3086 Crawfordville Hwy. (call for reservations)
(South of the Courthouse) Children's Events 6:30 p.m.
Church Office: 926-7896 Student Worship 7:00 p.m.
www.fbcc.embarqspace.com Prayer/Bible Study 7:00 p.m.


SHwy 319 Medart,
A k El Office 926-5265
Early Worship 8:30 a.m.
o Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
E0D Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
AWANA 5:00 p.m.
tYouth Zone Time 4:30 p.m.
Evening 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


make a way for everyone
involved. Thanks again and
may God richly bless you.
The Stubbs and
Johnson families
Crawfordville



on Highway 319 from noon
to 4:30 p.m.
Pecans are $8 per pound
and candied pecans are $5
for half a pound.

Wakulla United
Methodist Church
Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.
. I es -10 am.
Sunday Worship 11 a.m
Wednesday Service 7 p.m
1584 Old Woodville Rd.
Wakulla Station
421-5741
Pamr jaWms Hensy Risbart


Carl Stubbs and Marie Glover
Stubbs of Crawfordville; a
brother, Brandon Lee Stubbs
of Crawfordville; a sister,
Mandy Marie Stubbs of
Crawfordville; his paternal
grandmother, Roxie Stubbs
of Mayo; a nephew, Gavin
Stubbs of Crawfordville; and
numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Bevis Funeral Home, Har-
vey-Young Chapel in Craw-
fordville was in charge of the
arrangements.

Louisa J, Turner
Louisa Johnson Turner, 77,
of Tallahassee died Sunday,
Nov. 29 in Tallahassee.
The funeral services were
held Saturday, Dec. 5 at the
Old West Florida Enrich-
ment Center with burial at
Southside Cemetery.
A native of Monticello,
she was a longtime resi-
dent of Tallahassee. Mother
Turner attended the public
schools of Jefferson County
and served faithfully as a
Mother of Saint City Minis-
tries until her death. She was
a retired food service worker
at Florida A&M University.
Survivors include five
children, Brad Turner of
Crawfordville, and Lora Turn-
er, Ava Turner Watson, Robin
Turner Ayres and Anthony
Ayres, all of Tallahassee, and
Kashi Turner Duckworth
and Col. Darrell Duckworth,
Sr. of Washington, DC; a
stepdaughter, Tamika Turner
of Hollywood; a sister, Lelia
Ross and Bishop Dr. He-
zekiah Ross of Sanford; a
daughter-in-law, Eva Turner;
a goddaughter, Ella Ellis
and George; two sisters-in-
law, Katrine "Kate" Turner
and Kather Mae Washing-
ton, both of Tallahassee;
10 grandchildren; five great
grandchildren; and a host
of aunts, nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Strong & Jones Funeral
Home in Tallahassee was in


Christ Church
S Anglican
S Sunday
8:30am Service
9:30am Adult Bible Class
10:30am Children's Class
10:30am Service
Nursery available
Thursday 10:30 am Adult Bible Study
Wednesday 6:30 pm Supper and
Children, Youth and Adult Bible Classes
The Rev. John Spicer, Rector
850-745-8412
3383 Coastal Highway


You've Got Bible Questions?
We Got Bible Answers
Find the Peace and Hope and
Answers in these Troubling Times.

, Let the Bible Speak
1044 Shadeville Road Crawfordville Florida 32327
"the churches of Christ salutes you" Romans 16:16
www.OysterBayChurchofChrist.org


117 Curtis Mill Road, Sopchoppy


Sunday School 9A45 AM
Church Office Morning Worship 11 AM
962-7822 AWANA CLUB 5PM
Evening Worship 6 PM

Wednesday 7 PM Prayer Meeting,
Youth & Children's Programs
Dr. Bill enkins, Pastor
Daid Alien, Associate Pastr/Student Minister
anda Anderson, Minister f Music
Jerry Evans Mik crouch, rnie Kemp Musicians--
Jerrg Eualls, Mikre Oranch, Bernie Kenig Musicians


charge of the arrangements.

Oscar L, Watson
Oscar L. Watson, 90, of
Pensacola died Sunday, Dec.
6.
The funeral service will be
graveside at 2 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 10 at Milton Cemetery
with Lewis Funeral Home
directing. Visitation will
be from noon to 1 p.m. at
Lewis Funeral Home, Milton
Chapel. Honorary pallbearers
will be Bob Muchow, Steve
VonDeBur, Tyler Watson,
Brandon Watson, Clifford
Hagen, Morgan Hollinger,
and Major Ron Anderson.
Memorial contributions may
be made in Mr. Watson's
memory to Covenant Hos-
pice, 5907 Berryhill Road,
Milton, FL 32570. Friends
may send condolences and
share fond memories with
the family at www.lewisfu-
neralhomes.net.
A native of Jay, he was
born to the late James Kader
and Samantha Emaline Wat-
son. He was a 1938 graduate
of the University of Florida
School of Forestry and was a
member of the University of
Florida, Grand Guard. Oscar
was a retired USAF Colonel
with more than 26 years
of service. He entered the
service in 1939 and was a
veteran of WWII, Korea and
Vietnam. He was a pilot and
flew many different aircraft.
His favorite was the P-38
Lightning. He was a realtor
and past president of the
Pensacola Board of Realtors.
Most recently, he was a court
mediator for Okaloosa, Santa
Rosa and Escambia counties.
He was an avid golfer, fisher-
man and world traveler.
Survivors include his wife,
Henrietta Jo Elston of Pen-
sacola; a son, Stephen and
Rebecca Watson of Crawford-
ville; two daughters, Cynthia
and Warren Sager Watson
Ivan Assembly of God
202 Ivan Church Road

Pastor,
Daniel Cooksey
"Come& Worship With Us"
926-IVAN(4826)
Sunday School......................... 10 a.m .
Sunday Worship .................. 11 a.m.
Evening W orship......................6 p.m.
W wednesday Service..................7 p.m.
& Youth Service...................... 7 p.m.
R oyal R angers...........................7 p.m .
M issionettes .............................. 7 p.m .


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.
Visitors are welcome!
Home Bible Courses available...
please call for details,
962-2213


of Charlotte, N.C. and Me-
lissa and Thomas Massaglia
Watson of St. Augustine;
four grandchildren, Clifford
Hagen, Tyler Watson, Bran-
don Watson and Emmaline
Massaglia; two great-grand-
children, Samantha Hagen
and Gillian Hagen; and nu-
merous cousins, nieces and
nephews.
Lewis Funeral Home in
Milton is in charge of the
arrangements.

Emmett W, Whaley
Elder Emmett Willard
Whaley, Sr., 93, of Craw-
fordville died Tuesday, Dec.
8 in Crawfordville. He lost
his wife of 72 years, Celia
Whaley, in July.
The funeral service will
be held Friday, Dec. 11 at 10
a.m. at Friendship Baptist
Church with burial to follow
at Pigott Cemetery. Visitation
will be at 5 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 10 at Friendship Baptist
Church. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may
be made to Beulah Primi-
tive Baptist Association, 122
Casey Lane, Crawfordville,
FL 32327.
A native ofWakulla Coun-
ty, he had lived in the area
his entire life. He was former
president and member of the
Wakulla Ministerial Associa-
tion and pastor of Friendship
and Whiddon Lake Primitive
Baptist churches.
Survivors include two
sons, Clayton and Alene
Whaley and Willard and
Becky Whaley; three daugh-
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and Jackie and Robert; 10
grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren.
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Wakulla's Past


Continued from Page 1A
When Richard came
home the Harden family
got seed cane from the
late Alfred Roddenberry
who had gotten it original-
ly from Bert Roddenberry.
Bricks from Bert Rodden-
berry's furnace were used
to rebuild the furnace at
the Harden Mill.
During the two years it
took to regrow the amount
of cane needed to produce
syrup the Harden family
worked together and re-
built the syrup mill to op-
erational condition. Many
aspects of the Harden
Mill incorporate tools and
methods that were used
by the Sopchoppy syrup-
makers of yesteryear.
In 1999, the Harden Mill
once again produced cane
syrup and each member
of the family did their
part as they had before.
In recent years Gerald
has placed emphasis on
teaching his son Richard
and his nephews the art of
cooking syrup on a syrup
evaporator.
This year Richard
learned from Gerald how
to cook the syrup while
his son-in-law Ricky Sweat


Gerald Harden shares pointers with Ricky Sweat


helped chop wood and
nephews Charles Harden
and Lester Dunlap fed the
mill. The older member's
of the family "supervised"
and enjoyed visiting with
family and friends.
The younger children
of the family played
around the syrup mill
not knowing that one
day their turn will come
to "have fun" harvesting


the sugar cane for the
mill. The Harden Mill and
Alfred Roddenberry Mill
are the only mills left
in Wakulla County that
use a syrup evaporator
to produce the syrup. A
stronger variety of sugar
cane received from Myers
Carter is being cultivated
at the Harden Farm. When
possible a mechanized
sugar cane cutter received


from the late syrupmaker
Fonso Harrell is used. The
Harden Syrup Mill is a
part of Sopchoppy's his-
tory and a legacy to the
people who made syrup
in the community many
years ago.
As of the time of pub-
lication, all of the syrup
produced this year has
already been sold. More
upgrades are planned for


The next load of stalks are ready for the process.
the mill before next year art of cooking syrup on
and the Harden family an evaporator for genera-
has committed to con- tions to come.


tinue the tradition and


Photos by Bill Tilden.


NAMI, Suicides


Continued from Page 1A
He noted that most people
who commit suicide told one
or more people of their intent
to harm themselves.
In Wakulla County, all of the
suicides were between the ages
of 27 and 60 years old, Ashley
said, including the most recent,
a Nov. 29 murder-suicide that
is still under investigation and
the detective wouldn't speak
about.
The panel discussion, held at
the Inn at Wildwood on Mon-
day, Dec. 7, included Ashley,
Superintendent of Schools Da-
vid Miller, social worker Cathy
Price, psychologist Kay Colvin
Guthrie, Miami-Dade Public
Schools psychologist Frank Ze-


nere, and Pastor Keith Wallace
of Lake Ellen Baptist Church.
The sheriff's office had an-
ticipated that the downturn in
the economy people losing
jobs and status could lead
to an uptick in the number of
suicides, Ashley said. Only one
local suicide has been linked to
that, he said, while the other
five were mental health and
emotional issues. Only a couple
left a note behind, he said.
The sheriff's office has been
involved in 65 Baker Act cases,
in which an individual is invol-
untarily committed to a psychi-
atric institution for observation.
There have been more than 40
calls for suicide attempts, Ash-
ley said.


Price, who works in the
school system, said that in the
previous 11 years she has done
20 suicide evaluations and 11
Baker Acts. This year alone, she
has done 10 suicide evaluations
and been involved in one Baker
Act.
Pastor Wallace said suicide is
a problem of "lost hope," which
was echoed by Dr. Guthrie, "The
most important thing people
need is hope."
Guthrie said a lot of times,
suicide is the result of a lack of
access to resources not know-
ing where to turn, not having
insurance for care or money for
medication. Price had noted the
211 phone service and the local
resource guide that is being


compiled, and Guthrie pointed
to programs such as Partner-
ship for Prescription Assistance
that helps pay for medications.
Guthrie also vowed to provide
a suicide evaluation for free for
individuals whether they could
pay or not.
Guthrie said she's Catholic
and noted that the Catholic
Church has changed its stance
on suicide: once regarded as a
sin, it is now recognized as the
result of mental illness. Depres-
sion, bipolar disorder and other
personality disorders are the
result of chemical imbalances
in the brain. Drugs and alcohol
can further fuel problems.
Suicide, she said, "is an ex-
pression of extreme distress."


"Communication is key,"
Superintendent Miller said of
prevention efforts. And noting
that there have been no suicides
among students in the school
system since perhaps the early
1990s, Miller said, "We've been
lucky. But we've also been very
proactive."
Teachers, counselors and
administrators are all sensitive
to any student indicating they
may harm themselves.
Charlie Creel, who conducted
the question-and-answer por-
tion of the discussion with the
audience, encouraged people
to join the local NAMI chapter.
About 35 people attended the
discussion.


Church News


Vacation Bible School set
Sopchoppy United Meth-
odist Church invites the
children of the community
to attend a Christmas Vaca-
tion Bible School.
The event will be held at
the church, 10 Faith Avenue,
on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 from
9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
The free activities include
games, crafts, snacks, stories,
songs and lunch as children
meet Mary and Joseph, the
innkeeper and the shep-

Christmas
Santa Claus makes a
return to Crawfordville in
Azalea Park on Friday Dec.
11. He'll be joining the Sev-
enth Annual Christmas in
the Park festival and arrive
on a horse drawn carriage.
The fun starts at 5 p.m.
and runs until 8 p.m. There
will be CooCoo the Clown,
and his magical balloons,
Jar Jar Binks of Star Wars
fame, a train ride, spin
art and the MoonWalkers
bouncy fun for kids of all


herd.
The program is open to
youths from kindergarten
to fifth grade regardless of
faith background. Children
are encouraged to bring an
inexpensive gift for a baby
which will be donated to the
Wakulla Pregnancy Center.
For more information,
call Pastor Kevin Hall at
962-2511.

St. Teresa hosts sale
St. Teresa Episcopal

in the Park
ages.
This holiday event is
also being sponsored and
assisted by Wal-Mart, the
Wakulla County Parks and
Recreation Department,
Ben Withers Inc., Ray Boles,
Guy Revell, Flag Credit
Union, Mike's Quick Cash,
Ameris Bank, Wakulla Bank,
Jim Alio Investigations,
Babcock Furniture and the
individual generosity of the
Wakulla County Sheriff's
Office volunteers.


Church will hold a yard sale
on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.
In case of rain, the yard
sale will be moved indoors
to the parish hall.
On Christmas Eve, Dec.
24, the church service will
be held at 9 p.m. Before the
service, at 8:30 p.m., there
will be a music program of
traditional Christmas songs
and singing. All are welcome
and invited to attend.


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"Make sure and bring
your own camera to capture
the memory of your little
one on Santa's lap," said
Det. Bruce Ashley. "There
will be hot chocolate and
other goodies to eat. As
with all volunteer commu-
nity events, it's the commu-
nity that helps make them
successful. Don't miss the
fun and plan to be there, we
are told Santa will arrive at
approximately 6 p.m."


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Eagles are top Class A school in tough tourney


By KEITH BLACKMAR
kblackmar@thewakullanews.net
Wakulla War Eagle Wrestling
Coach John Wainwright wanted a
tough tournament to test his squad
on opening weekend at Tampa Du-
rant Dec. 4 and Dec. 5.
Wakulla wrestlers made their
coach proud despite only two grap-
plers placing in the top four spots in


their weight classes.
Wakulla finished llth out of 32
teams and topped the other two
Class A schools that attended the
competition, Suwannee and Tampa
Prep.
"This was tougher than the state,"
he said. "There were all the top
teams from Class 2A and Class 3A."
Jeremy Hall placed second at


103 pounds and state champion
Scotty Varner placed third at 140
pounds. "There were three other
state champions other than Scott
in the 140 pound weight class," said
Wainwright. "The 140 pound weight
class was loaded."
Wakulla took 13 wrestlers to
Durant. They included: Hall at 103;
Zach Malick at 112; Tyler Hill at 119,


Carlton Adkinson at 125; Wakulla's
130 pounder was injured; Robert
Douin at 135; Varner at 140; Justin
Countryman at 145; Brandon Cardin
at 152; Jason Hoffman at 160; Luke
Taylor at 171, Cole Woofter at 189;
Tyler Corbett at 215 and Travis Mc-
Cullough at heavyweight.
Taylor, Corbett and McCullough
came cose to placing in their weight


classes, needing one more victory.
Springstead won the tournament.
The wrestling powerhouse is from
the Brooksville area.
Wakulla will participate in the
Capital City Classic at Chiles on Dec
11 and Dec. 12. Wainwright said 30
teams are expected to compete al-
though the level of competition will
not be as high as in Tampa.


War Eagle soccer team wins another district game


On Friday, Dec. 4, the WHS
Boys Soccer team traveled to
Panama City to take on first-
time district foe Springfield
Rutherford High School.
Amid the dropping tempera-
tures, the War Eagles defensive
team of Co-Captain Rhett Har-
vey, Hunter Phillips, Brandon
Maloy and lead byLiam Daniels
stayed heated by frustrating the
Ram offense. Wakulla gave up
three early goals before settling


down and defeating Rutherford
5-3.
With Cody James out due
to injury, Goalie Blake Howell
saw all 80 minutes of action.
He should have received hazard
pay as he miraculously guarded
the goal against an abundance
of hard shots; diving, leaping
and deflecting from all sides
and even thwarting one hot
shot that bounced off the top
frame and went straight down,


looking like a sure score.
During the course of all the
action, Howell only allowed
three past him. The middle of
the field, worked by Dustyn
Robison, Ben Anderson, Matt
Briggs, Jeffery Bryan and Mor-
gan Henry found it hard to
make headway, but never gave
up. Wakulla fought fearlessly
to get the ball past Rutherford
down field.
"If we ever got the ball


across midfield, our chances of
scoring were great but getting
it there was a battle," observed
Assistant Coach Don Gregg.
It was a battle Wakulla
would win. In a scene that
looked like a movie rewound
and played over again, Wakulla
prevailed with potential break-
awaypasses to Co-Captain Gage
Martin who "took it to the
house" five times.
Co-Captain Morgan Hen-


ry, Matt Briggs, Jeffery Bryan,
Wayne Murray and D.J. Victor
got in on assisting action from
all over the field.
Every goal was almost a mir-
ror image as Martin would re-
ceive the overhead pass, dribble
enough to pull the Ram's goalie
out of position and then turn
on the speed to get past him
and take a clean shot.
Head Coach Bob Wallace
summarized the contest by


saying, "The game was not
pretty, but the scoreboard was
beautiful."
Closing the deal on Ruther-
ford with a score of 5-3, makes
Wakulla 2-0 in district play.
Earlier in the week, the War
Eagles lost a 1-0 heartbreaker
in Taylor County.
The varsity squad is now 5-
2-1 on the year. This weekend a
two-day tourney will be hosted
by Leon Friday and Saturday.


War Eagle basketball team drops three games after opener


By SCOTT COLLINS
Special to The Wakulla News
Wakulla's varsity basketball
team displayed their youth and
varsity inexperience last week
as they suffered three defeats
in five days and dropped to 1-3
on the young season.
In their home opener against
Taylor County on Monday, Nov.
30, the War Eagles lost to an
experienced and athletic team
from Perry by a score of 72-55.
Sophomore Tamarick Holm-
es scored 10 points and had six
rebounds, while Greg Thomas
had seven points, nine re-
bounds and four blocked shots
to lead the Wakulla effort
Taylor County opened the
lead to 16 points early in the
second quarter and the War
Eagles were never able to over-
come the early deficit
The Bulldog's inside size
advantage also proved to be
more than Wakulla handle.
On Thursday, Dec. 3, the
boys traveled to Tallahassee
Leon and suffered a 74-54 de-
feat. Freshman guard Johnny
Robinson scored 22 points and
had five steals while Justin
Willoughby added 12 points,
four steals and seven assists.
Antonio Kilpatrick added four
steals, three rebounds and eight
assists. Wakulla kept the game
close most of the night trailing
by as few as seven points in the
fourth quarter.


The Bears of Riversprings
Middle School cosed out the
2009 football season with
back-to-back losses to Taylor
County. The Bears traveled to
Perry on Oct. 20 for the first
contest and for a while it
seemed that the Bears were
able to put recent troubles
behind them.
Quarterback James Douin
scored the first points of
the game on a three yard
touchdown run that was set
up by a 20 yard pass from


However, Wakulla's inside
game took a blow when Greg
Thomas, who leads the team
in rebounds and blocked shots,
fractured his wrist. From that
point, Leon found ways to
pound the ball inside and
pulled away from the War
Eagles.
Wakulla finished the week
at home on Friday, Dec. 4 by
allowing Franklin County to
avenge their season opening
home loss to the War Eagles.
The Seahawks proved too
tough on this night as they
handed Wakulla a 71-38 de-
feat
The game started out close
and Wakulla was behind by a
single point late in the second
quarter before the game unrav-
eled for the home team.
Wakulla was short three
players entering the game and
Franklin County began to wear
down the thinly manned War
Eagle squad by continually sub-
bing in fresh legs and playing
an aggressive uptempo style of
basketball.
The game spiraled out of
control when Franklin went
on a 20-2 run and a visibly
tired Wakulla team finished
the week with a third straight
defeat.
Justin Willoughby had 13
points while Johnny Robinson
added 10 to lead the War
Eagles offensively. Tamarick


Douin to wide receiver Jor-
dan Franks.
RMS took a 6-0 lead into
halftime. At the start of
the third quarter, it looked
as though defense would
rule the night as the score
remained 6-0. But after a Riv-
ersprings penalty on a punt,
RMS had to re-punt the ball
and Taylor County returned
the punt for a touchdown.
The Bulldogs failed to con-
vert the extra point.
Continued on Page 9A


Holmes had six points and
seven rebounds as the young
sophomore spent the night


battling inside.
Greg Thomas will be out
for at least two weeks, but an


upbeat Coach Michael Sweatt
said, "We will just keep work-
ing hard in practice and good


things will come."
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11 and FAMU High on Dec. 12.


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Shadeville Elementary School

teachers celebrate 20 years


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Riversprings Middle School grade level winners display their awards.


Past and present teachers joined Principal Susan Brazier, center, to celebrate.


On Friday, Nov. 13, Shadev-
ille Elementary School cel-
ebrated its 20th year in its
present facility with a special
luncheon for faculty and
staff both past and present.
Shadeville's students also
joined in the celebration
with popsicles and an after-
noon movie break.
"It was a truly delightful
event for all the attendees as
they shared stories, looked
through past yearbooks and
pictures and simply enjoyed
each others' company," said
Principal Susan Brazier. "The
faculty and staff reminisced
about the day they packed
up their trucks and moved
to the 'new' Shadeville El-

Bankers

visit with

students
Wakulla High School wel-
comed Courtney Peacock and
Renee Ryals of Capital City Bank
to their campus recently. The
American Bankers Association
(ABA) Education Foundation
established Get Smart About
Credit Day in October to raise
awareness among teenagers
and young adults about the
importance of credit smarts.
Courtney Peacock of Capital
City Bank approached Brenda
Hatcher, accounting teacher, to
enlighten Hatcher's accounting
classes of various aspects of
banking.
Some of the students were
familiar with the do's and
don't of banking, because of
their past experiences with the
previous financial institutions
that have been at Wakulla High
School. The students realized
hearing the information as a
refresher was helpful.
Peacock explained the Flori-
da Uniform Transfer to Minors
Act (FUTMA) to the students
to help their understanding of
opportunities minors have for
accounts in Florida banks. She
explained to the students what
a FUTMA account is and how
it could benefit them while
learning to manage money.
Of course, the students found
that particular account very
interesting.
Superintendent David Miller
stated "The opportunity to ex-
pose our students to real world
experiences will help prepare
them for life after graduation."

Seniors

need help
Warm socks, space heat-
ers, adult diapers or a case of
Ensure might be exactly what
many senior citizens in the
community would ask Santa
Claus for this Christmas. Their
requests are not luxurious, but
are often just the day-to-day
necessities they cannot afford
because they are on such lim-
ited incomes.
Senior citizens want to be
thought of, especially dur-
ing the holiday season. NHC
HomeCare wants to help, but
needs assistance from the com-
munity. The Medart business
will be displaying Christmas
trees at their office.
Gifts may be delivered to,
3034 Coastal Highway, until
Dec. 18. NHC HomeCare will
be delivering the gifts to the
seniors closer to the Christmas
holiday. The office is open from
8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.


ementary."
The move came over the
1989 Veterans' Day holiday.
Under the leadership of for-
mer Principal David Miller,
the school moved and got
back "up and running Mon-
day morning and were truly
thrilled to be there," she
said.
The original building con-
sisted of the office area,
multi-purpose room, media
center and two wings of
classrooms. Quickly the
student population outgrew
the four year old facility and
a third wing of 10 additional
classrooms was added in
1992 to accommodate the


growth.
Over time the student
population again outgrew
the facility and six more
classrooms were added to
the structure.
"Today, Shadeville El-
ementary is home to 681
bright and eager students
who keep the faculty and
staff on their toes providing
a clean, attractive and safe
learning environment that
meets the needs of individ-
ual students," said Brazier.
"We're looking forward to
the next 20 years and the op-
portunity to provide a world
class education to children in
our fine facility."


Riversrpings Middle School school level winners with their awards.

RMS is ready for district bee


The Riversprings Middle
School Bears have selected
their 2009-2010 spelling bee
representatives following the
annual competition which
was held Dec. 3.
RMS teacher Janet Weber
is the school Spelling Bee
sponsor. She said it was
"once again very competi-


tive."
The eighth grade winners
included: first Place, Markell
Rawls, and second place,
Libby Inlow.
The seventh grade win-
ners were: first place, J. P. Pi-
otrowski, and second place,
Brett DeRoss.
The sixth grade winners


were: first place, Savan-
nah Pullam, and second
place was Naysha Gonzalez.
Markell Rawls was the over-
all school winner.
The students will move on
and compete in the Wakulla
County District Spelling
Bee on Jan. 8 at Riversink
Elementary School.


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Sopchoppy prepares for Santa


"Christmas In Sopchoppy"
will be presented in downtown
Sopchoppy Saturday, Dec. 12
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring
free activities for children of all
ages including arts and crafts,
holiday related relay races,
game booths, an old fashioned
carol sing and a hayride around
town with complimentary co-
coa and cookies afterward.
The newly restored Sop-
choppy Train Depot will open
to the public for viewing and
Santa Claus will appear at 11
a.m. on his human reindeer-
drawn carriage, to sit in his
Santa chair in the train depot
Santa is greeting children from
11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
A receptacle for a canned
food drive will be set up to


receive donations of food items
forthe Ochlockonee Bay United
Methodist Church food bank.
The food items benefit families
in need over the holidays.
Live music featuring holiday
and Celtic favorites is planned
in the Depot between 2 p.m.
and 4 p.m., for more holiday
cheer. Volunteers in the Depot
will hand out a survey to visi-
tors interested in sharing input
regarding plans to open the
restored historical landmark to
the public in the future.
Local area merchants are
extending their business hours
during the event for shopping,
and over 30 vendors are expect-
ed to set up downtown with
craft and food items for sale.
This event has been a col-


lective effort by SPIA (the Sop-
choppy Preservation and Im-
provement Association); the
City of Sopchoppy; local area
merchants; private citizens;
and the Sopchoppy and Och-
lockonee Bay United Methodist
churches. Look for flyers posted
around the county for the
schedule of events throughout
the day.
To submit a vendor's applica-
tion to set up a booth during
the Christmas event, contact
Bill Lowrie at 962-4138 or e-mail
billlowrie@embarqmail.com.
For information regarding chil-
dren's activities or other events
throughout the day, contact
Debbie Dix at 528-5838 ore-mail
poshfaery@yahoo.com.


Musical recitals will be held


Wakulla Bank staff poses with food collected in red wagon.


Wakulla Bank this week
kicked off its "Helping Hands"
drive to benefit food banks in
the four counties where the
bank has branches-and encour-
ages customers and local resi-
dents to participate by donat-
ing nutritious, non-perishable
canned or packaged foods.
Food items will be collected
in red wagons at all Wakulla
Bank locations in Calhoun,
Leon, Liberty and Wakulla coun-
ties until Friday, Dec. 18, and
all of the donated items will be
delivered to local food pantries
before Christmas.
"Hunger is an unfortunate
reality for many people and
the holidays are particularly
tough for families who are
struggling to make ends meet"
said Wakulla Bank President
and CEO Walter C. Dodson,
Jr. "Wakulla Bank is dedicated
to making our communities
better for all who live here,
and we encourage everyone to
contribute."
Feeding America, the na-
tion's leading domestic hun-
ger-relief charity, reports that
hunger is a reality for one in
eight Americans. In 2008, 4.1
percent of all U.S. households
(4.8 million households) ac-
cessed emergency food from a


food pantry one or more times Promise" in partnership with
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the previous year. organization dedicated to im-
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Payton Troy Durand on Dec. 7.


He is the son of Bonnie Guess
Shivers and Roger Durand, Jr.
of Crawfordville.
Maternal grandparents are
Loretta Guess of Crawfordville
and the late Troy Guess, Jr. Pa-
ternal grandparents are Linda
Durand of Crawfordville and
Roger Durand and Jane Du-
rand of Fort Lauderdale.
Maternal great-grandpar-
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98 in Medart
There will be two perfor-
mances: one at 11 a.m. and
the other at 4 p.m. Youth of all
ages will be playing a variety of
musical styles and instruments
and, of course, all your favorite
holiday music.
The recital will feature per-
formances by Elizabeth English
Carole Toler, Danyelle Dias,
Morgan Terry, Shannon Egler,
Caitlin and Nicholas Lentz, Joey
Rickards, Summer Padgett, An-
nika and Mattias Gunnarsson,
Riley Craig, Landon Turner, Ja-
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be followed by receptions. For
more information, call 926-
7627.
Mary Updegraff
Piano and guitar students
studio of Mary Updegraff will
be featured in "Sounds of the
Season," Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2
p.m. at the Crawfordville United
Methodist Church.


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Bateman, Riley Carrier, Nathan
Cushard, Mia Frick, Gary Ger-
manton, Travis Harvey-Hender-
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Harley Rigdon, Libby Sutton,
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of Pete Peterson will also be
playing. Enjoy an afternoon of
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Sheriff's Report


Wakulla County Sheriff's Office
officials are investigating the theft of
a boat and trailer reported Dec. 3 by
Ryan Davis of Crawfordville, according
to Sheriff David Harvey.
The boat and trailer, which are
valued at $48,000, were stolen from
the victim's home. The 21 foot long
Carolina Skiff Sea Chaser had a 150
Yamaha four stroke motor on it A GPS
and radio were on the vessel when it
was stolen. The boat and trailer were
entered into the NCIC/FCIC computer.
Deputy Nick Gray investigated.
In other activity reported by the
Wakulla County Sheriffs Office during
the past week;
On Dec. 1, Johnny L. Wimes
of Quincy and Tri-Eagle Sales-Bud-
weiser reported the theft of a pack
of cigarettes and a money order from
his truck while it was parked at Winn-
Dixie. The money order was from the
victim's stop at Wal-Mart. The value of
the stolen items was $2,607. The truck
had been left unlocked. Deputy Nick
Boutwell investigated.
On Nov. 25, a 17-year-old Craw-
fordville female juvenile was charged
with battery and criminal mischief in
connection with an altercation with
her parents.
The juvenile injured her father's
arm and drew blood by biting him
when he attempted to restrain her


from leaving the home. The juvenile
also punched a hole in the wall of
the home. She was taken to the juve-
nile detention center. Deputy Lorne
Whaley investigated.
On Dec. 3, a 14-year-old juvenile at
Riversprings Middle School reported
a theft. An electronic game system,
valued at $269, was stolen during a
basketball game. A second 14-year-old
victim reported the theft of a tele-
phone and MP3 player, valued at $169.
Suspects have been identified. Deputy
Will Hudson investigated.
On Nov. 30, Wilsey L. Stevens
of Crawfordville reported the theft of
gasoline from his motorcycle. The bike
was located at the victim's home. The
loss was estimated at $30. Deputy Ben
Steinle investigated.
On Nov. 29, Charles R Sanders
of Crawfordville reported a vehicle
burglary. Medications were stolen
from the victim's vehicle. Deputy Nick
Gray investigated.
On Nov. 28, the Dollar General
on Crawfordville Highway reported
a retail theft. The assistant manager
confronted a customer who allegedly
took a medication without paying for
it The medication was valued at $5
and the manager recovered it in the
parking lot as she was taking down
the license plate number of the vehicle
containing the suspect.


The medication was not damaged
and was returned to the store. Inter-
views were conducted with the man-
ager and suspect, but since there were
no witnesses, no arrests were made.
Deputy Vicki Mitchell investigated.
On Dec. 3, Edward D. Roberts of
St. Marks reported the theft of a boat
motor. A 25 horsepower motor was
taken from the victim's home. Wood
was also taken from the home. The
total loss of the property was $250.
Deputy Nick Gray investigated.
On Dec. 3, Jacob D. Reece of
Crawfordville reported a theft of store
merchandise from Dollar General in
Crawfordville. A total of $6 worth of
merchandise was reported missing
and Karla Reshae Wood, 31, of Pana-
cea was charged with retail theft. The
stolen items were recovered. Deputy
Richard Moon investigated.
On Dec. 3, Lea A. Kreger of Craw-
fordville reported a credit card offense.
A hotel charge of $62 in Alabama was
reported. The victim was not in Ala-
bama at the time of the charge. Deputy
Vicki Mitchell investigated.
On Dec. 3, Lawrence D. Flanagan
of Crawfordville reported a burglary.
Several appliances, valued at $3,200,
were reported missing. The case was
turned over to the Criminal Investiga-
tions Division. Deputy Ruel Raker
investigated.


On Dec. 2, Mary A. Ellis of Craw-
fordville reported a credit card offense.
Someone opened a credit card account
in her name. A total of $8,843 worth
of charges were built up. Deputy Jerry
Morgan investigated.
On Dec. 7, Brady A. Hampton
of Tallahassee reported a residential
burglary in St. Marks. A forced entry
was discovered as a door frame suf-
fered $100 worth of damage. A witness
observed a prowler in the front yard.
Deputy Richard Moon investigated.
On Dec. 7, Lucinda T. Daniel of
Crawfordville reported a credit card
offense. Two unauthorized charges
were discovered on her bank account.
The charges were created in Illinois
and totaled $1,000. Deputy Ruel Raker
investigated.
On Dec. 7, Angela Coin of Pana-
cea reported a vehicle burglary as
someone removed her purse at a
Panacea establishment. Medications,
cash, credit cards and a driver license
were reported missing. Deputy Jerry
Morgan investigated.
On Dec. 7, Elizabeth A. Roberts
of Crawfordville reported a bank card
fraud. A charge of $309 was taken out
of her bank account through a debit
card. Sgt. Mike Kemp investigated.
On Dec. 7, Alisa Davis of Craw-
fordville reported a vehicle burglary
as her purse and portable DVD player


were stolen from her vehicle at an
area bar. Some damage was done to
the vehicle which is owned by Kerry
T. Nohle of Tallahassee. Deputy Jerry
Morgan investigated.
On Dec. 7, William James Langs-
ton, 50, of Smith Creek was arrested
and charged with domestic assault
for allegedly threatening his ex-wife
with bodily harm. According to Det
Bruce Ashley, Langston allegedly told
his daughter and the ex-wife that he
would kill the former wife and take
his own life. Deputy Will Hudson
investigated.
Wakulla County Emergency
Management Director Scott Nelson
reported no trees or power lines down
for the duration of the Wednesday,
Dec. 2 storm.
"We experienced minor coastal
flooding on portions of Old Fort Road
and Bottoms Road," he said. "We will
continue to monitor our rivers as the
water from to north moves our way.
We did have one portion of a culvert
undermined at 2000 Crawfordville
Highway, this was repaired quickly."
The Wakulla County Sheriff's
Office received 520 calls for service
during the past week. Note to our
readers: The people who are reported
as charged with crimes in this column
have not yet been to trial and are there-
fore innocent until proven guilty.


Lady War Eagles win twice


Two victories and a de-
feat highlighted a week of
activity for the Wakulla Lady
War Eagle basketball team last
week. Coach Casey Godwin's
team lost 53-42 to Tallahassee
Lincoln, but rebounded to
defeat Springfield Rutherford
56-39 and West Gadsden 5041.
Wakulla improved to 3-3 on the
season overall and 1-0 in district
games.
In the Lincoln game, the of-
fense was provided by Artigua


Kilpatrick who scored 19 points.
Taylor Eglton added 11 points
and Nese Jackson scored six.
Cayla Pennywell chipped in
with four and Effie Ministereo
added two.
Wakulla won a district
game against Rutherford. Kil-
patrick scored 28 points and
Eglton added 14. Jasmine Green
chipped in with eight and Pen-
nywell, Jackson and Mariah
Vernon combined for eight
points.


Kilpatrick also had 10 re-
bounds, five steals and two
blocks.
Kilpatrick scored 31 to lead
Wakulla to victory over West
Gadsden. She also had 16 re-
bounds, two steals and two
blocks. Pennywell added eight
points and 14 rebounds.
Wakulla hosted Godby on
Dec. 8 and Rickards will visit
Medart on Dec. 10. WHS travels
to Leon on Dec. 11 before host-
ing Florida High Dec. 15.


RMS football


Continued from Page 6A
Following the score, the
game was knotted at 6-6.
That changed when sixth
grade sensation Keith Gavin
took the ensuing kickoffback
for a RMS touchdown giving
the Bears a 12-6 lead. The
Bears would strike again on
a 55 yard touchdown pass
from Douin to Keith Gavin,
but it would not be enough.
Taylor County's offense got
going and defeated the Bears
28-20.
Both teams anxiously
awaited the winner of the
WMS-Jefferson County game
that night. The outcome
of that game would decide
if RMS and Taylor County
would play a rematch the
following week or if Taylor
would play Marianna for the
championship which would
have set the table for a WMS
- RMS rematch.
Jefferson County defeated
the Wildcats which pitted
RMS against Taylor County in
the Pine City Bowl in Perry.
Coach Joey Jacobs said,
"Taylor County really should
have been playing Marianna
for the title. They were the
best team that we played
after Marianna, but they had
a perfect storm of unfortu-
nate events which resulted
in Jefferson County scoring
a game winning touchdown
with 30 seconds left in the
game."
The Bears next visit to
Perry on Oct. 29 was not as
hospitable as the first. RMS
didn't score until the fourth
quarter on back-to-back pos-
sessions. The first score came
early in the fourth quarter
when quarterback Charlie
Bradford hit Micah Gray on
a 95 yard touchdown pass.
Sixth grader Feliepe Franks
took over at quarterback on
the Bears next possession
and orchestrated a scoring
drive that hit pay-dirt on an
option pitch from Franks to
James Douin from the four
yard line.
"Our boys fought hard
tonight," Coach Jacobs said.
"We could never get any-
thing going up front with
the O-line, and it bit us hard
tonight." The Bears came up
on the short end of a 48-12
loss to the Bulldogs.
"All-in-all we did okay this
year," Jacobs said. "We had a


team that everybody thought
might win one game and we
came out of the gate and won
four straight, including one
over the conference runner-
up. We had a young team.
The bad news is we had a
young team experience-wise,
but full of eight graders,
so simply put, we will be
young again next year. With
the likes of Gage Chance,
Cody O'Chat, Josh Walker,
and Devin Griffin from the
seventh grade, and Feliepe


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Soccer

girls fall
The Wakulla Lady War Ea-
gles dropped a game against
Leon 1-0 and two more games
in the Chiles Tournament and
had another game against
Rickards canceled last week.
Wakulla goalkeeper Shay
Barwick made 12 saves in the
Leon contest. In the tourna-
ment, Wakulla and Spring-
field Rutherford played a 0-0
tie, but Rutherford won the
game 3-1 on penalty kicks.
Fernandina Beach topped
Wakulla 1-0 in the other
tournament game. Coach
Jessica Bishop's squad played
John Paul II on Dec. 8 and
will travel to play district foe
Godby on Dec. 11 Suwanee
will host Wakulla on Dec. 12.
Wakulla fell to 1-9-1. Photo by
Bill Rollins.


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Winter is a special time for enjoying outdoors


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By NANCY GEORGE
Ornamental Horticulturist
Winter now covers our
landscape, a time of year
when frosty mornings spar-
kle like champagne and
the scenery appears like a
sculpture of bare branches
punctuated by evergreens.
Holiday songs fill the air
and dreams of peace touch
our hearts. May you find
time to enjoy life's wonder-
ful moments and simple
joys. Happy Holidays!

What to Buy / Plant
Look for Hellebores, com-
monly known as Christ-


mas or Lenten Rose, which
bloom beautiful waxy flow-
ers in the depth of winter.
Other unusual cool season
choices are euphorbia, cycla-
men, and ranunculus. Plant
deciduous trees and shrubs
and continue to plant bulbs
including narcissus, lily, pa-
perwhites and amaryllis.

Poinsettias
Poinsettia thrives in mod-
erately moist soil and at
least six hours of indirect
natural light a day. Water
plants thoroughly when the
soil feels dry to the touch.
Do not allow to sit in


water. To prolong the bright
color, temperatures should
be about 65 to 70 degrees.
Avoid placing near drafts or
dry air from appliances, fire-
places or ventilating ducts.
It's not necessary to fertilize
while in bloom.

Prune/ Propagate
Late autumn and win-
ter is when most of the
years pruning should be
done. Prune damaged, dead,
crossing or overhanging
branches, promote fewer
but stronger stems and do
general overall shaping.
Remember whichever
way the bud is facing when
you prune is the direction
the next branch will grow.
Good practices are to never
take off more than a third of
the tree at a time. Sanitize


tools, the way a surgeon
would, with a 10 percent
bleach solution or perox-
ide.

Watering / Fertilizing
Thorough daytime water-
ing is important for a plants
survival of frosty nights.
Liquid feed tender tropicals
one last time before bring-
ing indoors. Cover fragile
plants to protect from frost.
If you have pruned them
down, you can cover them
with leaf mulch. If you have
citrus or other frost sensi-
tive plants cover them with
burlap or frost cloth. Be sure
to take the covers off when
the sun comes out and the
cold spell lifts.

Edibles
Between harvests you


can still plant most cool-
season vegetables such as
broccoli, Brussels sprouts,
cabbage, cauliflower, celery,
kale, kohlrabi, mustard, let-
tuce and other greens, and
root crops like beets, carrots,
radishes, and turnips.

For Fun
Make a living wreath
of succulents, or blooming
plants and ivy. Materials
include a wire frame (sold
in craft and floral supply
stores), line with sphag-
num moss that has been
pre-soaked in a bucket of
water; soil, plants, wire, wire
cutters and hardware for
hanging. To make a cande-
labra, use S-hooks to attach
four pieces of chain to the
wreath.
Before planting, insert


spiked candleholders into
the soil. A fifth S-hook joins
chains at top. Set plants
as close together as pos-
sible. Use 4-inch pots of
succulents or ivy and winter
annuals.
Remove plants from con-
tainers and squeeze into
the frame. Fill in any holes
with moistened potting
soil. Tuck moss wrapping it
around plants to cover soil.
Attach wire and wrap tightly
around wreath at one to
three inch intervals, work-
ing carefully around stems
and leaves.
To water, place in a tub
or slowly sprinkle and let
water percolate through.
Succulents need water in-
frequently. These look great
even after the holidays, and
also make elegant gifts.


Fishermen were hard to find on the water last week


From The Dock
BY CAPT. JODY CAMPBELL


It's getting to be that
time of the year when it's
tough writing a fishing report
because there aren't many
people fishing. Saturday was
supposed to be pretty nasty,
but other than cold and damp
it wasn't too bad. Sunday
turned out to be very nice.
Brian Lowe, General Man-
ager at the Moorings Marina
in Carrabelle, is going to start
giving me reports and fore-
casts from that area and it will
mostly be offshore reports.
Capt. Randy Peart said he
didn't fish last week but did
hear that there were lots of
trout being caught in East
Bay around Apalachicola.
Just look for the birds diving
or fish around the oyster
bars. When the birds are div-
ing there are generally trout
under them feeding on min-
nows and shrimp. A lot of the
guides down there will use a


rig with two jigs attached and
cast them with or without
a popping cork. The bridge
pilings at St. George and
Apalachicola should also be
holding some big sheepshead
right now.
Jimmy at Shell Island Fish
Camp said not many people
went out last week and those
who did found tough fishing.
Little Doc, who guides out
of the Aucilla and always
catches fish, came in on Fri-
day with only three trout, so
that tells me fishing is very
slow. I know we received a lot
of rain last week and typically
this time of year when we get
that much rain it will end our
inshore fishing. Hopefully
they just weren't biting.
Mark and Louise Prance
have been catching a bunch
of silver trout. Some call
them white or gray around
Panacea. Mark said most are


pretty small though they did
catch several over 16 inches
long. George Hood from At-
lanta came down and fished
with them last Tuesday and
they caught about 60 or 70.
They have also been catching
some speckled trout mixed
in with them and some sea
bass. A few have been caught
on the Gulp, but 95 percent
of them were caught on cut
bait fished very slow on the
bottom. The deep hole off the
old Tradewinds Dock in the
Ochlockonee River has also
been producing silver trout
and whiting.
Last weekend, Tommy
Owens of Shell Point was
watching the FSU game. He
came outside and cast a live
shrimp out on the bottom
and put the rod in a rod
holder on his dock. When he
checked it later, the rod was
bent almost to the water and
on the other end was a 28-
inch red fish. I know a lot of
people are reading this and
thinking he probably kept
it, even though it was over
the size limit. Besides who
was going to catch him and
there were no FWC people
around. That wasn't the case.
He got some good pictures


and released it to fight again.
Tommy has also taken up
throwing a cast net for mullet
and several weeks ago made
a cast and caught more than
40 in one throw.
Several months back I
wrote in one of my articles
about the bad effect of Etha-
nol on outboard motors. And
now I'm hearing they want
to add even more. If you're
using gas that has Ethanol
you better use the additive or
you're probably going to have
problems. For more about this
go on the Internet and look
up Ethanol and Outboard
Motors.
It's hard to believe Thanks-
giving was two weeks ago
and Christmas is only a few
short weeks away. Now might
be a good time to start drop-
ping those hints about how
that trolling motor you've
been using for about eight
years is on its last leg or how
that rod and reel you use
looks like the one Bill Dance
used when he won his first
bass fishing tournament in
the early 70s.
Remember to leave that
float plan with someone and
know your limits. Good luck
and good fishing


Tommy Owens caught and Saturday, Nov. 28.
released a 29 inch redfish His wife Peggy said, "It
behind his home at Shell was the only highlight of
Point during halftime of the game for Tommy!"
the Florida State Univer-
sity-Florida football game


St. Marks will celebrate holidays with a boat parade


The St. Marks Yacht
Club will host the St.
Marks River of Lights
Boat Parade on Saturday,
Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. on the
the St. Marks River.
There will be viewing
sites at the St. Marks


Boat Landing near Fort
San Marcos de Apalache,
(Santa Claus will be at the
landing), Shields Marina,
Riverside Cafe and Lynn's
Riverside Marina.
Participating boats will
congregate in front of the


yacht club at 5:30 p.m.
and proceed down the
Wakulla River and up the
St. Marks River to Lynn's
Riverside Marina.
The boats will turn
around and go back to the
fort and repeat the route


a second time.
For more information,
call 925-1053 or contact
Mike Pruitt at mpruitt@
phpm.com.
On Dec. 11, St. Marks
River Cantina will host
the St. Marks Annual Golf


Cart Parade at 6 p.m.
Cash prizes will be
awarded for the top two
winners. Please contact
Nancy Green at 925-9908
for more information.


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St. Marks River Entrance


Date High Low High Low High
Thu 0.5 ft. 2.4 ft. 1.4 ft. 3.0 ft.
Dec 10, 09 2:53 AM 9:24 AM 2:39 PM 9:01 PM
Fri 0.1 ft. 2.5 ft. 1.6 ft. 3.1 ft.
Dec 11, 09 4:08 AM 10:53 AM 3:43 PM 9:54 PM
Sat -0.3 ft. 2.6 ft. 1.7 ft. 3.2 ft.
Dec 12, 09 5:10 AM 11:57 AM 4:42 PM 10:45 PM
Sun -0.6 ft. 2.8 ft. 1.7 ft. 3.3 ft.
Dec 13, 09 6:02 AM 12:45 PM 5:33 PM 11:31 PM
Mon -0.7 ft. 2.8 ft. 1.6 ft.
Dec 14, 09 6:48 AM 1:25 PM 6:18 PM
Tue 3.3 ft. -0.8 ft. 2.9 ft. 1.5 ft.
Dec 15, 09 12:14 AM 7:30 AM 2:01 PM 6:58 PM
W ed 3.4 ft. -0.8 ft. 2.9 ft. 1.4 ft.
Dec 16, 09 12:54 AM 8:08 AM 2:35 PM 7:36 PM


Alligator Point, Ochlockonee Bay

Date High Low High Low High
Thu 0.3 ft. 1.8 ft. 1.0 ft. 2.2 ft.
Dec 10, 09 3:04 AM 9:16 AM 2:50 PM 8:53 PM
Fri 0.0 ft. 1.9 ft. 1.2 ft. 2.3 ft.
Dec 11, 09 4:19 AM 10:45 AM 3:54 PM 9:46 PM
Sat -0.2 ft. 2.0 ft. 1.2 ft. 2.4 ft.
Dec 12, 09 5:21 AM 11:49 AM 4:53 PM 10:36 PM
Sun -0.4 ft. 2.1 ft. 1.2 ft. 2.5 ft.
Dec 13, 09 6:13 AM 12:37 PM 5:44 PM 11:23 PM
Mon -0.5 ft. 2.1 ft. 1.2 ft.
Dec 14, 09 6:59 AM 1:17 PM 6:29 PM
Tue 2.5 ft. -0.6 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.1 ft.
Dec 15, 09 12:06 AM 7:41 AM 1:53 PM 7:09 PM
W ed 2.5 ft. -0.6 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.0 ft.
Dec 16, 09 12:46 AM 8:19 AM 2:27 PM 7:47 PM


City of St. Marks


Date High Low High Low High
Thu 0.4 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.2 ft. 2.8 ft.
Dec 10, 09 3:57 AM 10:00 AM 3:43 PM 9:37 PM
Fri 0.1 ft. 2.3 ft. 1.4 ft. 2.9 ft.
Dec 11, 09 5:12 AM 11:29 AM 4:47 PM 10:30 PM
Sat -0.3 ft. 2.5 ft. 1.5 ft. 3.0 ft.
Dec 12, 09 6:14 AM 12:33 PM 5:46 PM 11:21 PM
Sun -0.5 ft. 2.6 ft. 1.5 ft.
Dec 13, 09 7:06 AM 1:21 PM 6:37 PM
Mon 3.1 ft. -0.7 ft. 2.6 ft. 1.5 ft.
Dec 14, 09 12:07 AM 7:52 AM 2:01 PM 7:22 PM
Tue 3.1 ft. -0.7 ft. 2.7 ft. 1.4 ft.
Dec 15, 09 12:50 AM 8:34 AM 2:37 PM 8:02 PM
Wed 3.1 ft. -0.7 ft. 2.7 ft. 1.2 ft.
Dec 16, 09 1:30 AM 9:12 AM 3:11 PM 8:40 PM


St. Teresa, Turkey Pt.

Date High Low High Low High
Thu 0.5 ft. 1.9 ft. 1.3 ft. 2.3 ft.
Dec 10, 09 2:32 AM 9:08 AM 2:18 PM 8:45 PM
Fri 0.1 ft. 1.9 ft. 1.6 ft. 2.4 ft.
Dec 11, 09 3:47 AM 10:37 AM 3:22 PM 9:38 PM
Sat -0.3 ft. 2.1 ft. 1.7 ft. 2.5 ft.
Dec 12, 09 4:49 AM 11:41 AM 4:21 PM 10:28 PM
Sun -0.6 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.6 ft. 2.6 ft.
Dec 13, 09 5:41 AM 12:29 PM 5:12 PM 11:15 PM
Mon -0.7 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.6 ft. 2.6 ft.
Dec 14, 09 6:27 AM 1:09 PM 5:57 PM 11:58 PM
Tue -0.8 ft. 2.3 ft. 1.5 ft.
Dec 15, 09 7:09 AM 1:45 PM 6:37 PM
W ed 2.6 ft. -0.8 ft. 2.3 ft. 1.3 ft.
Dec 16, 09 12:38 AM 7:47 AM 2:19 PM 7:15 PM


High Tide
28 Min.
1 Hr., 53 Min.
1 Hr., 13 Min.
1 Hr 36 Min


1 Hr.


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'&il Shell Point, Spring Creek


Date High Low High Low High
Thu 0.5 ft. 2.4 ft. 1.5 ft. 3.0 ft.
Dec 10, 09 2:50 AM 9:21 AM 2:36 PM 8:58 PM
Fri 0.1 ft. 2.5 ft. 1.7 ft. 3.2 ft.
Dec 11, 09 4:05 AM 10:50 AM 3:40 PM 9:51 PM
Sat -0.3 ft. 2.7 ft. 1.8 ft. 3.3 ft.
Dec 12, 09 5:07 AM 11:54 AM 4:39 PM 10:41 PM
Sun -0.6 ft. 2.8 ft. 1.8 ft. 3.4 ft.
Dec 13, 09 5:59 AM 12:42 PM 5:30 PM 11:28 PM
Mon -0.8 ft. 2.9 ft. 1.7 ft.
Dec 14, 09 6:45 AM 1:22 PM 6:15 PM
Tue 3.4 ft. -0.9 ft. 3.0 ft. 1.6 ft.
Dec 15, 09 12:11 AM 7:27 AM 1:58 PM 6:55 PM
W ed 3.4 ft. -0.8 ft. 3.0 ft. 1.5 ft.
Dec 16, 09 12:51 AM 8:05 AM 2:32 PM 7:33 PM


Dog Island West End

Date High Low High Low High
Thu 0.3 ft. 1.6 ft. 0.9 ft. 2.3 ft.
Dec 10, 09 2:43 AM 9:40 AM 1:53 PM 8:27 PM
Fri -0.1 ft. 1.7 ft. 1.3 ft. 2.4 ft.
Dec 11, 09 3:50 AM 12:05 PM 2:43 PM 8:54 PM
Sat -0.4 ft. 1.9 ft. 1.5 ft. 2.5 ft.
Dec 12, 09 4:48 AM 1:41 PM 3:40 PM 9:25 PM
Sun -0.6 ft. 2.1 ft. 1.6 ft. 2.5 ft.
Dec 13, 09 5:39 AM 2:40 PM 4:39 PM 10:00 PM
Mon -0.8 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.7 ft. 2.5 ft.
Dec 14, 09 6:25 AM 3:19 PM 5:32 PM 10:41 PM
Tue -0.8 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.6 ft. 2.5 ft.
Dec 15, 09 7:07 AM 3:50 PM 6:18 PM 11:26 PM
Wed -0.8 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.6 ft.
Dec 16, 09 7:45 AM 4:16 PM 6:58 PM


Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
6:17 am 7:00am 7:43 am 8:27am 9:14 am 10:03 am 10:55 am
6:41 pm 7:24pm 8:08pm 8:53pm 9:40 pm 10:30pm 11:21 pm
12:06 am 12:48am 1:30 am 2:14am 3:01 am 3:50 am 4:41 am
12:29pm 1:12pm 1:55pm 2:40pm 3:27 pm 4:16pm 5:08 pm


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Coast Guard

Auxiliary Reports

By Sherrie Alverson


My special thanks to Jim
McGill for writing the col-
umn while I was away enjoy-
ing Thanksgiving with my
family and friends in Vidor,
Texas. Fortunately the nasty
weather held off until we
were all safely home.
It was a quiet week for
Flotilla 13 until Sunday. Then
some of us were off to Pan-
ama City. There we joined
auxiliarists from other flotil-
las in Division 1 for the an-
nual Coast Guard Auxiliary
Change of Watch at the St.
Andrews Bay Yacht Club.
It was hosted by the local
Auxiliary unit, Flotilla 19,
Panama City Beach.
We always look forward
to this event as it is the
only division meeting that
has built in time for one of
the auxiliary's original cor-
nerstones, fellowship. We
do take advantage of this
opportunity to visit with
friends we see only two or
three times a year. The food
is always superb and Sunday
was no exception.
The Change of Watch
ceremonies are impressive,
renewing our pride in being
a member of this volunteer,
non-paid branch of the Coast
Guard.
On Sunday, the Immedi-
ate Past District Commodore
Bill Crouch administered
the Oath of Office for the
division's elected officers,
Division Commander Jeff


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Brooks and Vice Commander
Morris Davis, and all flotilla
commanders and vice com-
manders that were present.
Appointed officers, both divi-
sion and flotillas, that were
present were then sworn in
by Jeff Brooks.
And now we have Carolyn
Treadon's report of other
Flotilla 12 news. She wrote,
"Our Flotilla held its an-
nual holiday party on Dec.
5 at Duane and Carolyn
Treadon's home. Other than
the great food, the anticipa-
tion of the evening is always
which of the white elephant
gifts will be the most cov-
eted. This year the gifts of
envy were a lantern light, an
original ink drawing by Larry
Kolk (one of our members), a
Coast Guard cut glass display
and a lighthouse calendar.
This is the best way to end
a year, with fellowship and
family.
Many of us commit to
help out when needed and
sacrifice to fulfill our duties,
but it is also a sacrifice for
our families who support
our efforts.
We try to have times
when we put the work aside
and relax. None of us can
completely shut off our aux-
iliary brains. So many stories
are shared from throughout
the year, bringing laughter
to everyone.
Remember safe boating is
no accident.


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quest for 'Pink Gold'


By KEITH BLACKMAR
kblackmar@thewakullanews.net
Panacea environmental-
ist Jack and Anne Rudloe
have a new book coming
out about "Shrimp: The
Endless Quest for Pink
Gold."
It is anticipated that
the book will be avail-
able through Amazon and
other book stores in Janu-
ary, however, Jack Rudloe
said it may be available
through the Gulf Speci-
men Marine Lab in Pana-
cea prior to Christmas.
"The story of shrimp
is as delicious as the
creatures themselves. And
now along come nature
writers Jack and Anne
Rudloe, who, in Shrimp,
bring an entirely new
dimension to the subject,
much as William Warner
brought to the Chesa-
peake Bay blue crab," said
Winston Groom, author of
Forrest Gump, who wrote
the Foreward to the book.
"Rich in stories of seamen
and the sea, Shrimp tells a
fascinating story not only
of the little creature itself,
but of all the trials and
tribulations the intrepid
shrimper goes through to
harvest it up. As scientists
and marine biologists, the
Rudloes know whereof
they speak, and as writers,


they have the talent and
grace to make it interest-
ing."
"Most humans are said
to be composed 90 per-
cent water, but for those
of us who grew up on the
Gulf of Mexico, I think
that the other 10 percent
must be shrimp," said
singer Jimmy Buffett. "The
Rudloes leave the 'Living
Dock' behind for a voyage
to the land of Pink Crus-
taceans, and I for one am
happy to be aboard that
voyage."
Rudloe said the book
has been a three year
project discussing the
4,000 species of shrimp in
a way the average reader
can understand. In other
words, it was a difficult
undertaking, he joked.
Two-time Pulitzer Prize
winner and Harvard Uni-
versity professor Edward
0. Wilson said, "'Shrimp:
The Endless Quest for
Pink Gold' is a deep and
expert look not only at
an important human food
source, but also of the
fragile complexity of the
ecosystem in which it was
created."
Rudloe said the 251-
page book visits the issues
of both the shrimpers
who sail the sea catching
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and sell them cheaper
than shrimpers can, an
age old conflict.
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they are being written
about by someone else.
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Page 12A THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009


Residents return shelter animals in high numbers


If somebody would ask me
to tell them what I want for
Christmas, I would have an
answer in no time. My wish
would be that all of our adult
dogs and cats would find a per-
manent home and stay in it.
From the Desk
of the Public
Library




SScott Joyner
A big thank you to everyone
who came out Saturday for our
annual Fall Fling Fundraiser.
Your generous donations raised
more than $500 for programs
at the Library. Unfortunately
there was a misprint in last
weeks article saying the date
for the event was Dec. 15 rather
than Dec. 5. We apologize for


Lately, I have been troubled
by several, well, let us be hon-
est, many returns of cats and
some dogs. The reason for the
returns varies quite a bit. The
other day a cat was returned
because the new owner de-
cided that the existing cat re-
ally likes the new cat, but that
she, as the owner, does not get
any attention at all anymore
from the old cat. So, what do
we do? We just send the just
adopted cat that got along with
the existing cat back to the
shelter. What? A great puppy


was adopted in September and
returned today. He ate the fur-
niture and dug in the yard. The
animal was probably bored to
death and had to let out its
frustration on something.
Animals do not automati-
cally behave like we would
like to see them and children
do not either. It takes time
and dedication to some kind
of training so that the dog
does not become destructive.
I looked at the dog that just
came back to us and you could
see the confusion in its eyes


and demeanor. Obviously, the
animal had no idea why on
earth he ended up in a shelter
setting. Here is an idea. Just
crate your dog when you are
not around or have an outside
kennel and do not leave the
animal unsupervised.
There are other reasons that
animals make it to the shelter
and they are unfortunately
the victims of a bad economy.
People are losing their homes
and move into an apartment
that does not allow dogs. Most
places in Tallahassee have ac-


commodations for dogs and
even provide a public area for
the dogs. Owners of apart-
ments long ago figured out
that animals are important
to many people and by al-
lowing them, they are able to
keep their places rented. There
are dog parks in Tallahassee.
Maybe we need to talk to our
county commissioners and see
what they can do for us. What
do you think? Well, keep on
dreaming Heide.
Considering that our ex-
pectations for adoptions were


not that high, it looks like we
might achieve the same num-
ber of adoptions as last year.
All during this year we met
interesting people who came
all the way from Jacksonville,
Ft. Myers, Georgia and Ala-
bama to adopt an animal that
we had on Petfinder. Petfinder
is a place where shelters and
humane societies place their
animals for adoption and it can
be viewed nationwide.
Please consider adopting
from a shelter or an Adoption
Center such as ours.


Thanks for supporting library fundraiser


any confusion that may have
caused.
Quilt Raffle to support
the Library
The Sassy Strippers Quilting
Guild has been gracious enough
to make a quilt to be raffled off
to benefit the Library. This hand
stitched quilt is 85 inches by 63
inches and will be displayed
at the library. The tickets are
$2 each and can be purchased
at the front desk or from any
member of the Friend's of the
Wakulla County Public Library


or of the Quilters Guild. The
drawing will be at our Febru-
ary Book Extravaganza on Feb.
6. Please continue your great
support of library programs by
buying tickets.
Friday Night Movie
On Friday, Dec. 11, as part
of our Friday Night at the Mov-
ies program, we are showing
an acclaimed film from ear-
lier this year starring Academy
Award Winner Meryl Streep
and Academy Award nominee
Amy Adams. Although our


Public Viewing License forbids
me to name the film, I can tell
you that it tells the true story
of Julie Powell who attempts
to escape her dreary job and
life by cooking every recipe in
Julia Child's famous cookbook
Mastering the Art of French
Cooking in a year while keep-
ing a blog about her progress.
Julie's story is intertwined with
the story behind Julia Child's ac-
ceptance in the world of France
Cuisine and the struggle to get
her book published. The library


has both Powell's book Julie
and Julia. My Year of Cooking
Dangerously along with the
Child cookbook available for
checkout. Please join us Friday
for this great film.
Community Meetings
Remember that the library
has Quit Smoking classes every
Tuesday at 6 p.m. through the
month of December. The Iris
Garden Club meets on Tuesday,


Dec. 15 at 1 p.m., while the Na-
tive Plant Society meets that
night at 6:30 p.m. The Sassy
Strippers Quilting Guild meets
every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. and the library's Book Club
meets Fridays at 3 p.m. Lastly,
don't forget our great children's
programs on Tuesday's (pre-
schoolers) and Wednesday's
(infants) at 10:30 a.m.


Become a St. Marks volunteer firefighter


By LINDA WALKER
Hi neighbors. This column
is dedicated to all of the men
and women who give so much
of their time and themselves to
keep our St. Marks Volunteer
Fire Department going. I was
just wondering if anyone other
than me ever thinks about what
it takes to be a member of this
group of special people.
They receive no pay, are
on call 24/7 rain or shine,
and always endeavor to make
holidays extra special for our
beautiful little town.
I was once a member 'bout
a hundred years ago so I do
know what I'm talking about
Being a member is like having
a second family or a family that
will last a lifetime even when
you are no longer able to climb
up on the back of that truck
and try to help those in need.
You see each other wet and
dirty and gasping for air after
going to a fire and yet you can
still get back to the fire house
and enjoy knowing that you've
done a good thing Then you get
to clean all of the equipment
including all of those fire hoses
which are so heavy.
Some time if you're just
sitting around with nothing to
do or maybe you're just bored,
why not join our St. Marks Fire
Department and become part
of a special group of people.
You don't even have to
dress up or have a high school
diploma. They will be grate-
ful for all volunteers and you
will have made a difference in
someone else's life, maybe even
save a life.
Listen up people! Santa
Claus is coming to town! In
our town next Saturday, Dec 12.
He will be at our St Marks Fire
Department at 5 p.m. and St
Marks kids are invited to come
and tell Santa what you want
for Christmas and there will
be fun and treats for everyone.
If you see a tall, slim, black
haired lady sitting on his lap,
that will just be "Our Ethel"
from town hall. She tries to get
away with this every year and


we really have to watch her.
No Ethel, its not your turn.
Santa is here for the children
only.
Anyway, after Santa has
skidaddled, we will have our
annual St. Marks community
Christmas dinner. It will start
about 6:30 p.m. Our emcee will
be "Our Ethel" and if you don't
show up you sure are going to
miss eating some of the best
food ever cooked. Everyone is
asked to bring a covered dish
with food in it, please. The
fire department will furnish
all the meat and I'm talking
about some good ham, turkey,
etc., so won't you please come
join in and see some of your
old friends and neighbors? It's
gonna be a lot of fun and you
won't be sorry you went.
Angel wings to the secret
angel who makes sure my
garbage gets out to the road
every week. God bless you and


4


thank you.
People, I can't swear to this
but I thought I saw Allen and
Ruthie Hobbs' grandson taking
a fishing party out last week. It
sure did look like him. He must
have taken time off from run-
ning the marina and I bet they
caught a bunch of fish.
Brady and Christine Cha-
pion called me yesterday to
check on St. Marks and to let
me know they were getting
snow up there in Georgia. He
promised to bring me some
back but I don't think he knows
how. I actually did that one time
when my mom was still living.
I made a snow ball and put it
in the freezer and brought it
back home to St Marks to my
nephew, J.J. He kept it for years
until his girlfriend threw it out.
She didn't know what it was.
Now let's wish these special
people happy birthday: Joshua
Hicks on Dec. 10, Marcey Perez


on Dec. 15 and Pat Ward on
Dec. 16.
A very happy anniversary
to Junior and Nettie Strickland
on Dec. 18.
On our prayer list, please
pray for each other, our families,
our town and for our soldiers
overseas and their families. Pray
for Vietnam vets and their fami-
lies. Pray for peace throughout
this world.
Oops, almost forgot to wish
Madison Chapman a happy
birthday on Dec.15.
Thought for this week Let
me know that I don't have to
be the best at what I do. I just
need to try my best at whatever
I do.
Do you have news? Get it to
me at 925-0234 or drop a note
in our box at Bo Lynn's store.
Sign up in our birthday and
anniversary book also at Bo
Lynn's store.


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THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 Page 13A


Odom trial


Continued from Page 1A
Pumphrey argued that
the facts in that case didn't
match those in Odom's case,
and said Dr. Ricke's testi-
mony was very limited.
Judge Gary's opinion was
unchanged.
Next, Pumphrey moved
the court to acquit Odom
on the charge of misuse of
public office, arguing that
it had not been shown that
the trooper had failed to
perform any duty.
Judge Gary said he would
take the issue under ad-
visement and the jury was
brought in and instructed
on the law.
The jury went out to begin
its deliberations and, after
two hours, sent out a mes-
sage to the judge that they
were deadlocked 5-1. They
were brought back into the
courtroom, where the judge
urged them to continue their
deliberations.
They did, for another
two hours, sending out a
message just before 2:30
p.m. that they remained
deadlock.
Before they were brought
into the courtroom, Judge
Gary told attorneys that the
second communique from
the jury was essentially the
same as the first.
"They're hung," he said.
DAY 4
MORNING:
The defense began its case
putting on expert witnesses
to counter the assertions
presented by the state.
Among the witnesses on
Thursday, Dec. 3, was an
engineer who reconstructed
the events of the traffic stop
based on speeds of the vehi-
cles and determined that the
victim's car was traveling at
70 mph when Trooper Odom
gave chase reaching speeds
of up to 100 mph to catch up
and conduct a traffic stop.
Prosecutor Campbell chal-
lenged the source of the in-
formation that went into the
calculations or determining
the locations of the alleged
incident, saying it only came
from Odom, not the alleged
victim.
Dr. Jill Ricke, a psycholo-
gist who was offered as an
expert on treating survivors
of violent crime, testified
that the alleged victim's reac-
tions during interviews with
investigators and during
deposition were inconsis-
tent with those of a person
who has been sexually as-
saulted.
Campbell vehemently
objected to Ricke's testimony
coming in, saying it was
based on an interview with


sheriff's detectives that was
videotaped but which is not
admissible as evidence in
the trial because it is hear-
say. If the taped interview
can't come in, Campbell
contended, then the expert
shouldn't be allowed to
testify to what she observed
on it especially what Pum-
phrey has referred to away
from the jury as the alleged
victim laughing and joking
with detectives.
AFTERNOON:
In a surprise strategy,
attorney Don Pumphrey
announced when court re-
sumed after lunch, that the
defense intends to rest. It's a
surprise because the defense
will not be putting on its
own DNA expert to counter
the state's conclusions, and
that Odom will not be taking
the stand to testify.
In his closing, Campbell
said there were certain facts
in the case that were not
disputed: that Odom ran
the victim's tag at 9:46 p.m.
on Jan. 28, and five minutes
later, ran her driver license.
It was undisputed that at
some point during the traffic
stop, she had her breasts ex-
posed and his genitals were
touched. It was uncontested,
Campbell said, that she was
driving over the speed limit,
had been drinking, and had
a suspended license.
"The question is," Camp-
bell asked jurors, "did Char-
lie Odom break the law in
his interaction with her?"
Countering the defense
contention that she began
slapping at Odom trying to
distract him while checking
her sobriety, Campbell said:
"Does it make sense that
the person with the gun
was beat up and bullied by
a civilian?"
"Credibility is the issue,"
Pumphrey offered in his
closing summation, and
he suggested that the al-
leged victim in the case was
motivated by the need for
attention, or the desire to
file a civil lawsuit to reap a
big award.
Pumphrey noted numer-
ous inconsistencies in the
victim's story including


what he portrayed as a gap
of lost time when the victim
left the roadside after the
traffic stop and went to the
home of "Willie and Gina,"
who were never found by
law enforcement, he said.
"Folks," Pumphrey told
the jury, "the last thing you
need is to hear more from
me. My voice is hoarse, and
you've heard three days of
testimony... We're just ask-
ing that you go back and do
the right thing."
Of the "Willie and Gina"
issue, after court was over for
the day, a Wakulla detective
said that, in fact, the couple
had been located by the
State Attorney's investiga-
tor and an investigator for
Pumphrey.
DAY 3
The alleged victim of a
sexual assault by a state
trooper testified in open
court on Wednesday, Dec. 2,
and told jurors that she was
involved in a traffic stop for
going four miles an hour
over the speed limit.
After running her license
and learning it was sus-
pended, Odom ordered her
out of the car, she said, and
while she stood against her
car, he moved close and put
a hand down her pants and
penetrated her and made a
crude comment.
He told her he had a se-
cret spot and told her to fol-
low him. Behind Savannah's
restaurant, she said, they
parked. She walked up to his
patrol vehicle and saw the
information on his computer
screen and asked if that was
all about her. Yes, he said.
They chit-chatted and she of-
fered to give him her phone
number if he would give her
back his license. He took
down her number and she
asked for her license, and he
assured her she would get it
back. Then Odom reportedly
asked to take a photograph
of her breasts.
Prosecutor Jack Campbell
asked her why didn't go to
the sheriff's office imme-
diately after it happened.
"Because he was a police
officer and you're supposed
to believe in a police officer,"


she said. "I didn't know what
to do. I was freaked out."
The next day, she told her
friend about what happened,
but did not ask her to call
the cops.
"Did you want to report
this?" Campbell asked her.
"No, I did not," she said.
"Why not?"
"Because of this," she said,
gesturing at the courtroom.
Besides the judge, jury, law-
yers and bailiffs, there were
a number of spectators in
the gallery, and a TV reporter
on the balcony. "Because I
live in a small county," she
continued. "Because I have
two small children."
She admitted to her sub-
sequent run-ins with the law
since the Jan. 28 traffic stop
by Odom: a DUI in Franklin
County where she told the
trooper that State Attorney
"Willie Meggs is my at-
torney," among other state-
ments. Asked why she said
that, she answered: "Because
I was intoxicated."
She was also arrested
twice for driving with sus-
pended license and spent 26
days in jail, she said.
On cross-examination,
defense attorney Don Pum-
phrey challenged some of
the past statements the
victim made to investiga-
tors and during depositions
in an effort to impeach her
testimony.
Before the trial began
in the morning, Campbell
asked retired Circuit Court
Judge William Gary, who is
presiding over the trial, to re-
voke Odom's pre-trial release
because he allegedly winked
and waved at the victim on
his way to the courtroom.
The woman was in a witness
room outside the courtroom,
and a victim advocate with
the State Attorney's office
said she witnessed it as
well.
A hearing was held with-
out the jury present, and
Judge Gary heard from wit-
nesses about the incident.
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There had been a pitched
battle before the trial with
the defense submitting and
arguing motions at hearings
to keep the DNA evidence
out, contending it would be
more prejudicial than proba-
tive in that jurors would be
swayed by the science of it
rather than its real value.
Before testimony began,
Campbell put on his DNA
experts: Susan Livingston, an
FDLE crime lab analyst who
performed the testing, and
Dr. Martin Tracey, a popu-
lation geneticist at Florida
International University who
did a statistical analysis of
the results.
After hearing the testi-
mony, Judge Gary decided to
let it in. "The methodology
has sufficient scientific reli-
ability to be presented to the
jury," he said. "I will allow
it over the objection of the
defense."
The collected DNA sam-
ples came not from body
fluids such as saliva or se-
men, but from skin cells that
sloughed off during some
form of contact. Yet it wasn't
the kind of DNA evidence
that pointed to Odom as a
definite match, rather it was
a mixture of DNA material
taken from the pants that
indicated the victim was the
primary contributor of DNA,
plus DNA consistent with
Odom's with a statistical
accuracy of one in 20 white
males. There was a third
source of material as well.
Livingston testified for
two hours about DNA test-
ing and methodology and
was cross-examined by Pum-
phrey with some testy ex-
changes about hypothetical
situations suggested by the
lawyer, to which Livingston
would agree but then add
that such was not the situ-
ation.
She repeatedly said that
the genetic material she col-
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started to ask a question to
prompt that same answer
and Pumphrey jumped up
to object. Judge Gary barked
at Campbell: "That ques-
tion has been asked and
answered 14 times. Yes! Let's
move on."
Later, after a sidebar con-
ference with Pumphrey and
Campbell, the judge told
jurors disregard his unfor-
tunate comment about "the
14 times" and stressed that
they should not regard that
as going to the credibility
of the evidence. "You alone
are finders of fact, and for
that you should get from
this chair" and he pointed
at the witness stand "and
not this chair" pointing at
himself. Tracey's testimony
was more straightforward:
the probability that a certain
portion of the population
would have some shared
genetic markers.
As for more than one
source of genetic material in
the DNA lather sampled by
FDLE, Tracey testified that
while it would appear to
be counterintuitive the
more people in the sample,
the greater the statistical
probability that genetic ma-
terial came from an certain
individual.
And while FDLE's analy-
sis showed 95 percent of the
white male population could
be excluded as a source of
the material, you would not
count every white male in
the world genetic material
doesn't cross the ocean on a
breeze and a man in France
or Germany would not have
had an opportunity to touch
the victim's pants.
On cross-examination,
Pumphrey had Tracey cal-
culate the number of white
males in Wakulla County
who would have the same
genetic marker as Odom
and he answered 7,500. On
re-direct, Campbell made the
point that it should also be
considered how many of the
7,500 males were near the
victim's pants.
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Drew remembered


Continued from Page 1A
Det. Bruce Ashley said
law enforcement officials are
"still waiting on some sci-
ence" following the death of
Steven L. Stubbs. Stubbs was
suspected of killing Drew
before eventually turning a
firearm on himself. Stubbs
died Monday, Nov. 30.
An autopsy was per-
formed on Stubbs and the
Medical Examiner gave law
enforcement officials a ver-
bal ruling that the death
was a result of a self-inflicted
gunshot wound. The official
and final results of the inves-
tigation are nearly complete.
Det. Ashley said law enforce-
ment is awaiting the toxicol-
ogy results and continuing
with interviews to complete
the investigation.
Strickland said she has
been comforted by the out-
pouring of support from the
community. A benefit bank
account has been set up at
Wakulla Bank in the name
of Leila Jean Donley.
"I knew that she (Drew)
was loved, but I did not
expect the great outpouring


Leslie Dyan Drew
of love from friends, family,
the community, churches
and the (Riversink) school,
she said."
Clay Lovel of Spring Creek
Restaurant brought a de-
livery of seafood to the
Strickland home and all of
the expressions of love have
helped Strickland recover
from the shocking news she
received Nov. 29.
"At Riversink, Jackie (Prin-
cipal High) and the teachers
have been so caring and
comforting," said Strickland.
"They told me stories about


my child that uplifted me.
You know your child as a
child, but this helped me
get to know my child as an
adult. The children wrote me
cards. It was wonderful."
Strickland said her daugh-
ter was a 4.0 GPA student at
Flagler College where she
was studying to become a
full-time teacher. She served
Riversink as a teacher aide.
With only a short time to
go in Drew's studies, Flagler
has invited Strickland and
Leila to walk in the gradua-
tion exercises.
She said the funeral ser-
vice on Thursday, Dec. 3 was
a difficult experience and
Friday, Dec. 4 "was worse."
But her spirits were buoyed
by community support a few
days later.
Supporters also hope to
create a scholarship fund in
Drew's name that will as-
sist mothers with children
become teachers.
"She was a wonderful
person," Strickland said of
her daughter. "The child is
helping me heal and honor
her memory."


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Wakulla County native
Joe Giordano, writing under
the pen name of Brian Gib-
son, is donating all of the
proceeds of his children's
book, "Ugly Eliza and the
Sunken Ship" to the family
of Leslie Drew.
He has posted a letter on
his web site at http://www.
brian-gibson.com/ to pro-
vide additional information
about the project.
The book can be pur-
chased online from Ama-
zon.com.
A letter from Joe:
"Hi there,
My name is Brian Gibson,
and I am a former resident
of Wakulla County. I was
raised there. When I heard
the news of the Drew trag-
edy, a former classmate of
mine, I was shocked beyond
belief and saddened by the
whole thing.
I live all the way out here
in San Diego, Calif, and the
news still got to me quickly.


I am now a writer of books,
both children's and adult
fiction, but I haven't for-
gotten where I came from,
and what Wakulla County
stands for. It is a commu-
nity where everyone pulls
together and helps each
other out.
Immediately after find-
ing out about what hap-
pened to Leslie Drew, I
thought of her family. I
released a press statement,
and had my official web
site, http://www.brian-gib-
son.com updated with a
copy of my statement, along
with a link to purchase my
children's book, Ugly Eliza
and the Sunken Ship. I
am donating all proceeds
received from the sale of the
book to the Drew family to
help support her daughter.
I feel in my heart it is
important, and will person-
ally donate, along with my
Ugly Eliza royalties to the
family, and ask nothing


in return, not even for tax
purposes.
For those who do pur-
chase the book, or would
like an autographed picture,
I am always happy to sign
anything that comes into
the office.
The address to send all
letters or books for signing
is as follows:
Brian-Gibson.com fan-
mail c/o Tina Ebaugh
4698 Twins Haven Road
Box A, Oceanside, CA
92057
Again, the Drew/ Donley
family are in my thoughts
and prayers, and my main
concern is the well-being of
her daughter."
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DAY TWO
The second day of the trial of
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper
Charles Odom was one of law
enforcement officers and crime
scene analysts testifying about
procedures and evidence they
collected.
The crux of the prosecution's
case is expected to be presented
on Wednesday, Dec. 2, when
the alleged victim in the case is
expected to testify.
While Tuesday, Dec. 1, was
mostly drama-free, there were a
few moments that stood out.
Detective Rick Buckley, who
works in the Wakulla Sheriffs
Office vice and narcotics unit,
testified that the woman he
was dating at the time called
him up with the allegations
that a friend of hers had alleg-
edly been sexually assaulted
by Odom during a traffic stop.
Buckley told his supervisor,
Capt Cliff Carroll, about it, and
it went up the chain of com-
mand and an investigation was
ordered.
On cross-examination by at-
torney Tony Guarisco, Buckley
was asked: "You didn't have a
bone to pick with Charlie, but
your supervisor Cliff Carroll
did."
Prosecutor Jack Campbell
objected immediately to the
question, which was sustained
by retired Circuit Judge William
Gary, who is presiding over
the trial.
Guarisco went at it from
another tack. "You never heard
Cliff Carroll talk about Char-
lie?"
"No," Buckley answered at
the same time as Campbell
objected.
At the time of the alleged
sexual assault, on Jan. 28 of this
year, Capt Carroll was assigned
to the jail, testimony indicated.
Yet he also apparently had some
criminal investigation respon-
sibilities.
Sean Yao, a crime scene
analyst with the Florida Depart-
ment of Law Enforcement went
through a lengthy examination
by Campbell on his methods
for going through Odom's FHP
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and towels from the vehicles.
The significance of these finds
wasn't discussed since another
technician did the comparative
analysis.
But on cross-examination,
lead defense attorney Don Pum-
phrey jumped on Yao, asking
him about bias in investigations.
When he asked Yao where he
got the information on the
alleged incident being investi-
gated, the analyst said he was
told by Wakulla Sheriffs Detec-
tive Jason Newlin what had
happened, based on interviews
with Odom and the victim.
"Would it surprise you to
know that nobody ever asked
Mr. Odom?"
Campbell made a strenuous
objection, though apparently
at a sidebar conference with
the judge he dropped it. Out
of the jury's hearing, Campbell
contended that Pumphrey's
question about whether Odom
ever made a statement to law
enforcement about the incident
had "opened the door" to allow
him to go into Odom's refusal
to talk to investigators before
the trial.
Judge Gary would have none
of it
"He exercised his right to
remain silent" the judge said
with a shake of his head.
Campbell contended it was a
"tactical decision" by Pumphrey
to make it seem that officers
had failed to get Odom's side of
the story and that he should be
allowed to introduce testimony
that investigators had made
repeated attempts to meet with
Odom and his attorney to get a
statement, to no avail
A few hours later, detectives
and Internal Affairs investiga-
tors arrived at Odom's home


to serve a search warrant. As
he opened the door to let the
officers in, Odom reportedly
told them- "I've been expecting
you."
In opening statements, Pum-
phrey indicated to jurors that
it was not because Odom had
been tipped that officers were
on the way, but that they had
parked in his driveway for a
period of time before coming
in, and Odom could clearly see
them through the plate-glass
window at the front of his
house.
A Highway Patrol Internal
Affairs investigator was asked
about Odom's statement, and
said: "I thought it was unusual."
There had purposefully been
no radio traffic or other activity
that would have given advance
notice, the officer said.
In a matter taken up with the
jury outside the court Campbell
indicated he wanted to call a
witness who could testify that
Odom had called up to Tallahas-
see Memorial Hospital, where
the victim had been taken, to try
to find out why all the FHP and
sheriffs officials were there.
"Originally, the state's the-
ory was that Odom destroyed
evidence because he was tipped
off that police were coming,"
Pumphrey objected, noting the
state's pre-trial contention that
Odom took digital photos of
the victim topless with his cell
phone, and that he had deleted
them when he determined an
investigation was underway.
State and FBI analysts deter-
mined that no photos were de-
leted from Odom's cell phone,
Pumphrey said he now failed to
see the relevance.
Campbell countered that
it showed "consciousness of
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THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009


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Message from the President


Chuck Shields of Shields Marina hosted November's Chamber Mixer,


Dear Chamber members
and The Wakulla News
readers:
As we enter the holiday
season, it is a time to reflect
on the accomplishments
of the past, be thankful
for what we have, offer
assistance to those less for-
tunate than ourselves, and
plan and pray for a more
prosperous and rewarding
New Year.
At the Wakulla Chamber
of Commerce we have a lot
to be thankful for. We have
increased our new business
membership and retained
many of our old ones. We
have many new, young
business people working
together with other busi-
nesses and local govern-


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of Commerce President
ment partners to focus at-
tention on the needs and
desires of our community.
We have launched new ini-
tiatives, such as our Shop


Local Wakulla campaign,
to help stimulate our local
economy, businesses and
new job creation in the
New Year.
We held our first vision-
ing session just last month
with exactly this in mind.
Many new and exciting
ideas and initiatives were
shared with those who par-
ticipated. Local government
and the business commu-
nity come together in ways
not seen in the recent past.
New leaders were identified
and brought into the fold of
the Chamber Board of Direc-
tors that will help lead our
business community to new
heights of accomplishment
in the future years.
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On a balmy autumn
night, more than 100
members of the Chamber
gathered for a Business
Mixer at Shields Marina,
located on the St. Marks
River in St. Marks.
Hosts for the event
were Chuck and Pam
Shields and their son,
Brett Shields. The site
for the event was the
new Ship Store and ma-
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guests.
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and four years later with
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store, permitting, financ-
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The new building is
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ship store and offices up-
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One of the best features
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porch that overlooks the
river. Customers can sit
here, enjoy a beer, glass
of wine or soft drink and
watch life on the river.
Their showroom was
transformed into a party
room for the event with
fall decorated tables set
up between boats of vari-
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No one went away hun-
gry. In addition to a few
appetizers, there was an
oyster bar which featured
our wonderful Apalachee
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shell." Dinner consisted
of Old South Brunswick
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biscuits and cornbread.
The dessert table had as-
sorted desserts including
a delicious pumpkin and


ginger bread. Pam and
Chuck prepared all the
food themselves.
Entertainment was pro-
vided by "The Wedding
DJ," Denny Alexander
who did a wonderful job
of playing various types
of music throughout the
evening.
It was a fun event but if
you were unable to attend,
visit their new facility on
your own, go by boat, car
or bike! Shields Marina is
a full service marina with
factory trained technicians
and boat and motor sales
from a variety of manu-
facturers plus a complete
parts center,
The Ship Store offers
electronics, fishing gear,
tackle, bait, picnic items,
clothing and more.


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Optimists share food at Thanksgiving


Dr. Ouill Turk shares a box of holiday food.


David F. Appleton, Jr. and Misty A. Dahlgren

Misty Dahlgren and

Franklin, Jr. to wed


Kathy Barclay of Atlanta
announces the engagement
and upcoming wedding of
her daughter, Misty Alexis
Dahlgren of Austell, Ga., to
David Franklin Appleton, Jr.
of Tallahassee. He is the son
of David and Linda Appleton
of Crawfordville.


The bride-elect recently
graduated from TCC's Green
Guide Program. Her fiance is
a supervisor of Mark's Lawn
Care in Crawfordville.
The wedding will be held
Friday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at
The Point in St. Marks.


Happy first birthday
Happy first birthday to
Kaylie Juliet Kosec on Nov.
10. She is the daughter of
Randy Kosec, Jr. and Juliane
Evans Kosec of Crawford-
ville. Maternal grandparents
are Jesse and Julie Evans
of Crawfordville. Paternal
grandparents are Randy
Kosec, Sr. of Woodville and
Debbie Kosec of St. Marks.
Maternal great-grandpar-
ents are Doris Evans and
Luxie Carter of Crawford-
ville. Paternal great-grand-
parent is Joyce Holly of St.
Kaylie J. Kosec Marks.

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Wakulla residents who are
currently experiencing un-
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Short-term training is be-
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of medical, construction and
green building. Classes are
being held through local
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Informational sessions
on how to take advantage
of these and other oppor-
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in the month of December
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The Coastal Optimist Club
recently provided Thanksgiv-
ing meals for seven Wakulla
County families to make the
holiday season brighter for
the families.
In 2008, the Optimist Club
served five families with the
special meal.
The dinners were pur-
chased from the Angel Food
Ministry at the Ochlock-
onee Bay United Methodist
Church.


"All of the families were
very excited and gracious
about the donations," said
Optimist Club Lt. Gov. Dr.
Quill Turk. The club will fol-
low-up the annual Thanks-
giving food giveaway by
providing toys to children
during the Christmas holi-
days, added Dr. Turk.
The club meets on Thurs-
days for lunch at Posey's res-
taurant in Panacea. The club
president is Jo Ann Daniels.


Turkey made Thanksgiving happy for local resident.


Service to remember Sheriff Langston


On Tuesday, Dec. 15 at
2 p.m., a special memorial
service will be conducted
for the 100th anniversary of
the in-line of duty death of
Sheriff Willie (William) M.
Langston, at the Woodville
gravesite, behind the el-
ementary school in Wood-
ville. The public is invited
to attend.
Sheriff Willie M. Langs-
ton was appointed as Sher-
iff of Leon County on Sept.
27, 1907, at the age of 23,
upon the death of Sheriff
Charles Hopkins.
He was the youngest per-
son to have held the office
of sheriff in the history of
the State of Florida.
Prior to his appointment
as sheriff, Willie Langston
was the Chief of Police for
Tallahassee.
He was a popular officer
and it was rumored in the
capital city that he was a
welcomed as the first non-
political, genuine law en-
forcement Sheriff for Leon
County since a date prior to
the Civil War.
When one examines
the records it is obvious
that Sheriff Langston had
no personal agenda to pro-
mote other than law en-
forcement, officials said.
John Langston was the
forefather of most of the
Langstons who settled in


Smith Creek in western
Wakulla County.
He was killed at the
Battle of Moore's Creek
during the Revolutionary
War. John's great-grand-
son, Reddick H. Langston,
was the father of Willie M.
Langston.
He fought in the Civil
War, became a prisoner of
war and settled his family
in Smith Creek in 1870.
Willie M. Langston was
born on August 12, 1884 at
Langston's Ferry in Wakulla
County to Reddick Langston
and Susan C. Revell. He was
one of seven children.
Willie grew up and com-
pleted school in Leon Coun-
ty and served as deputy
sheriff for several years
where he captured the at-
tention of the people with
his "fearless manner" as a
deputy during the time of
the assassination of N.W.
Eppes, a notable citizen
and relative of Thomas Jef-
ferson.
On March 19, 1909, it was
reported that Sheriff Willie
M. Langston, age 26, was
shot and killed while trying


to serve an arrest warrant.
He became the first law
enforcement officer killed
in the line of duty in the
history of Leon County.
His service was eventual-
ly forgotten by the sheriff's
office and his name was
not added to the National
Law Enforcement Memorial
until 1997.
The Leon County Sher-
iff's Office will preside


over this service in his
honor and present a flag to
the great-great-grandson of
Sheriff Willie M. Langston.
For additional informa-
tion, contact Leon County
Sheriff's Office Captain Rob
Swearingen at 922-3468 or
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THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 Page 3B


Chamber celebrates Christmas


Paige Killeen, Jason Walker, Paul Johnson, Petra Shuff, Joann Palmer at party.


Wakulla County officials and chamber members at recent strategy meeting.

Chamber, county talk strategy


Wakulla County Chamber
of Commerce officials along
with County Administrator
Ben Pingree recently at-
tended a strategic planning
session in Crawfordville.
Some of the issues raised
included developing better
relationships with county
government as well as creat-


ing a downtown Crawford-
ville area and other planning
issues.
The discussion also fo-
cused on the performance of
the Chamber of Commerce
as it relates to the Tourist
Development Council, tax-
payers, businesses, county
government, environmental


organizations, the two cities
in the county and the educa-
tional system.
Later, the group discussed
the mission of the chamber
and the strengths and weak-
nesses of the organization.
Chamber of Commerce
photos by Tammie Barfield.


Tax services


Niraj Patel and Amy Geiger at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas party at the
Hudson House in Crawfordville. The event was catered by Hook Wreck Henry's.

Message from the President


Continued from Page 1B
But this year has been
tough on many citizens and
local businesses. Sales are
down and many are without
work. But, believe it or not,
we're doing better than many
other areas of the country


and state. That's because,
for one, we have a close knit
community that cares for
one another and the quality
of life. We also live in the
Capital Region buffered from
many of the financial busts
and burdens that have left


other regions still suffering.
Wakulla County actually
increased in population last
year, I believe, for exactly
these reasons.
So, as we go about our
lives in Wakulla, let's be
thankful for these things.


Continued from Page 1B
Electrotax is open year
round with various services
for their clients. They offer
Notary services and low
cost tax preparation. "We
do same day returns with
checks picked up right in
our office, as well as having
a cash machine to be able
to cash your tax checks
right away. We do amend-
ments to tax returns, offer


Let's work together, hand-
in-hand with your local mer-
chants and service providers
to make it a better place to
live in 2010. And remember,
as you make out your Christ-
mas gift and party lists for
friends and family, be sure


discounts to senior citizens
and students, and are al-
ways willing to help out
in any way possible. We
are full service tax prepara-
tion for personal, business
and corporate returns,"
Gretchen said.
"We will be kicking off
the tax season this year
in January and encourage
everyone to stop by to see
our office as well as pick up


to Shop Local First, we all
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sincerely,
Paul Johnson
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County Chamber of
Commerce


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Thank you to everyone
who has already stopped
by and are continuing to
allow us to serve our com-
munity as their tax profes-
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"As always, we would
like to remind you that at
Electrotax, you don't just
have 'people,' you have real
tax professionals. "

Coalition for

Youth joins
Gail Campbell with the
Wakulla County Coalition
for Youth recently joined
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Page 4B THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009


Medart spellers ready for district competition





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Medart Elementary School had repeat winners from fifth grade, above. A new
group of fourth graders took part in their first spelling bee as Principal Bobby
Pearce and his students will try to win a district spelling bee title on Jan. 8.
Principal Jackie High and Riversink Elementary will host the event in 2010.


On Nov. 21, Medart El-
ementary School held the
annual school spelling bee
competition.
Each fourth and fifth grade
class selected two representa-
tives to compete in a grade
level spelling bee. The fourth


grade competition was held
at 9:30 a.m. The fourth grade
champion was Allie Johnston.
The winning word was smug-
gler. Allie is a student from
Beth Brown's homeroom class.
The fourth grade runner-
up is Walker Creech. Walker


represented Tim Baggett's
homeroom.
A fifth grade competition
was held at 2 p.m. and the
champion is Connor Keith
spelling the word swindler
as the winning word. Con-
nor is a representative of


Charlotte Hoover's class. Ja-
cob Evanshine is the runner-
up representing B.J. Ross's
homeroom. The fifth grade
students, Connor and Jacob,
were the winners in the fourth
grade competition last year.
All four winners will represent


Students bake their way to prizes


Wakulla High School
Culinary Arts students
participated in their first
baking competition Thurs-
day, Nov. 5 at the North
Florida Fair Grounds in
Tallahassee.
The results of the con-
test presented several of
the Wakulla High students
with awards.
SDivision D Youth
Grades 10 to 12
Decorated Tiered Shell
Paradise Cake Audrey
Barwick first place.
Pies Fruit Apple Pie
- Morgan Kilgore first
place.
Cakes (Chocolate Layer)
-White Chocolate Cake
with White Chocolate
Frosting Chelsea Lynch
- first place.
Quick Bread Zucchini
Nut Bread Kayla Harris
- second Place.
Carrot Carrot Cake
- Zach Harrell second


place.
Fruit Cake Sunshine
Cake Tyler Gilbert sec-
ond place.
Cheese Cake Low Fat
Cheesecake (made with
Slenda) Resha Johnson
second place.
Any other Red Velvet
Cake Chevonice White


- second place.
Hummingbird Cake -
Erin Kidwell -third place.
Pies Any other Hello
Dolly Pie Holli Elliott
- third place.
Nut Layer Butter Pecan
Cake Ayla Tinnell hon-
orable mention.
Pound Cake Lemon


Poppy Seed Cake Cody
Campbell honorable
mention.
A number of students
spent time working on
their cakes and pies to
prepare them for competi-
tion.
Shirley Bouie, Wakulla
High's Culinary Operations
teacher, applauded the per-
formance of the students
in the contest.
"I am so proud of these
teenagers. Their hard
work and dedication re-
ally showed throughout
this event," she said.
Superintendent David
Miller added, "Having stu-
dents participate in con-
tests where the communi-
ty gets involved is always a
positive collaboration."


Medart Elementary School ementary school, the middle
when they compete in the schools, students from COAST,
Wakulla County District Spell- and home-schooled students.
ing Bee on Friday, Jan. 9. The winner of the district
Riversink Elementary competition will represent
School will host the event. Wakulla County at the Re-
Students will compete against gional Spelling Bee in Tal-
representatives from each el- lahassee.

Medart reschedules

annual holiday event


The Medart Elementary
School Holiday Festival will
be held Friday, Dec. 11 from
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the school.
It was rescheduled from Dec.
4 due to weather concerns.
This will be the third
school festival held in the
fall as Medart used to hold a
spring festival fundraiser.
The event will feature
rock climbing, blow up
slides, an obstacle course,
sno-cones, hamburgers, hot
dogs, French fries, paint ball,
bingo, a cake walk, children's
games, Christmas lights and
decorations and a snow mak-
ing machine and snowball
throwing.
Santa Claus will be visit-
ing from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to


see what the children want
for the holidays. Parents
are reminded to bring their
cameras to snap a shot of St.
Nick and the children.

Ceremonies

are on DVD
The WHS Television Pro-
duction Program is pleased
to present the Class of 2009
Baccalaureate and gradua-
tion on video. The DVD cost
is $30. The school requests
cash or money orders only.
Please make money or-
ders payable to: WHS Tele-
vision Production. For more
information, contact instruc-
tor Marc Bowerman at bow-
ermanm@wakulla.kl2.fl.us.


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(across from Ace Hardware)
745-8442.

125 Schools and In-
structions

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE
from Home. *Medical, *Business,
*Paralegal, *Accounting, *Crimi-
nal Justice. Job placement as-
sistance. Computer available. Fi-
nancial Aid if qualified. Call
(888)203-3179, www.Centura-
Online.com.


Property Manager: Carrabelle,
Franklin County, Florida:
RVC Outdoor Destinations (rvcoutdoors.com) is seeking an
experienced, full-time manager to look after its significant
ownership and operational interest in The Carrabelle Boat Club.
The manager will be based in Carrabelle and will be responsible
for:
* Maintaining RVC's condominium ownership of its boat-slips.
* Marketing and sales liaison with the real-estate brokerage
firm, including customer communications and the
administration of boat-slip sales.
* Marketing event planning, budgeting and execution.
* Communication with the Carrabelle Boat Club Association's
management firm.
The ability to communicate with potential purchasers, liaise well
with operational staff and take financial responsibility will be the
manager's priorities. A solid knowledge of the boating and real-
estate markets in Franklin County will be most helpful.
Please respond by sending your letter of application and resume
to yspina@rvcoutdoors.com, doneill@rvcoutdoors.com


200 Items For Sale


Get Dish -FREE
Installation-$19.99/mo HBO &
Showtime FREE-Over 50 HD
Channels FREE Lowest
Prices-No Equipment to Buy!
Call Now for full Details-
(877)416-0191.

220 Cars


1997 Ford Escort LX. 4-doors, 4
cycle 2.0-Liter engine. Less than
140,000 original miles. Great first
Car! $2,000, o.b.o. 544-6791,
926-5315.

2000 Honda Civic $800! 2001
Nissan Altima $350! 2000 Acura
Integra $500! POLICE IM-
POUNDS! for listings call
(800)366-9813 ext 9271.

230 Motor Homes and
Campers


PUBLIC AUCTION 150+ FEMA
Mobile Homes & Campers All
selling no reserve DEC 12th Liv-
ingston, LA www.hendersonauc-
tions.com (225)686-2252 la lic
136-09.

275 Home Furnishings


$160 brand name queen mat-
tress set, unused in sealed plas-
tic with warranty. 222-7783.

Tallahassee Furniture Direct:
NEW household furniture mat-
tress sets, bedrooms, living
rooms, dining rooms, accesso-
ries and MORE! all 30-75% be-
low retail. All brand name furni-
ture with full manufacturers war-
ranty. Call for an appointment:
545-7112. Delivery is available.

295 Building Materials


METAL ROOFING TAX CREDIT!
40 yr Warranty. Direct from
manufacturer. 30 colors in stock
Quick turnaround. Delivery avail-
able. Gulf Coast Supply & Manu-
facturing, (888)393-0335
www.gulfcoastsupply.com.

300 Misc. for Sale


Get Dish -FREE
Installation-$19.99/mo HBO &
Showtime FREE-Over 50 HD
Channels FREE Lowest
Prices-No Equipment to Buy!
Call Now for full Details-
(877)227-2998.

320 Farm Products &
Produce

Grain fed beef for your freezer.
Half or whole, $2.89/lb. Also
okra and green boiling peanuts
for sale. Raker Farms,
850-926-7561.


DOGS, PUPPIES, NICE CATS
AND KITTENS... Come, take
a look and bring a new
friend home TODAY!

CHAT
Adoption Center:
Monday closed.
Tuesday through Wednesday&
Friday: 11:00AM to 4:30PM
Thursday: 11:00AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1 OAK STREET, CRAWFORDVILLE
or visit:
chatofwakulla.com





355 Yard Sales


2885 Parkside Circle Park subdi-
vision off Spring Creek.
8AM-1PM. Women and baby
clothes, furniture, linens and
much, much, more!!!

Calling all last minute Christmas
Shoppers!! Garage sale at Eden
Springs on Sat. December 12th,
8AM-4PM, (rain date: Dec. 19th).
New and used items, will make
great gifts. Come join us.
Vendor spaces $10/ea. Please
call for more info. 926-7181.

Christmas Craft Sales, Satur-
day, December 12, 9AM-2PM at
46 Fox Run Circle. All beautifully
hand-crafted items at $3.00/ea.
Also, a raffle for a "Dickensville"
Christmas Village at $1/per en-
try.

ESTATE SALE
King bed, china cabinets, dining
table w/chairs, Hawthorne &
Precious Moments houses, Goebels,
Chantilly crystal, model cars &
trucks, jewelry, kitchen items, lots
of tools, table saw, Sea Eagle 375
boat, generator, electric hand tools,
old quilts, chairs, dressers, and too
much to list...Most items 50% OFF!
95 Nine Gable Lane,
(off Wakulla-Arran)
Saturday, Dec. 12th, 9AM-12Noon


Moving Sale! Shop for Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 12, 8AM-4PM.
44 Gretchen Lane Sopchoppy.
Furniture, kitchenware, house-
ware, electronics, home decor.

Ongoing Yard Sale 'til every-
thing is gone. 799 Rehwinkel Rd.
(all-day). Two cars and every-
thing from A-to-Z, new and old.

Rain Make-up Day. Downsizing!
Some free, some new, some
Xmas, some furn., some toys. All
bargains! 229 Fox Run Circle,
Crawfordville. Sat., Dec. 12,
8AM-12Noon.

Sat., Dec. 12, 7:30AM-1PM,
107 Covington Place. Appli-
ances, Christmas items, cloth-
ing, a variety of household items.

Saturday, December 12th,
8AM-12Noon at 57 Cardinal
Court, Songbird. Furniture, bunk
beds, toys, clothes and much
more!!

Yard and Moving Sale this Fri-
day, Saturday and Sunday at 34
Jane Drive 8AM-4PM. Some-
thing for everyone!!!


YARD SALE
DECEMBER 11th & 12TH
8AMV1 2PM
NO EARLY BIRDS

NBC
STORAGE
Mini-Warehouse Boats RV's
519-5128 508-5117
2 MILES SOUTH OF THE COURTHOUSE


415 Announcements I


Advertise in Over 100 Papers!
One Call One Order One Pay-
ment The Advertising Networks
of Florida Put Us to work for
You! 850-926-7102 www.thewa-
kullanews.com, classifieds@the-
wakullanews.com.

500 Real Estate


C&M Painting Services, LLC. All
your painting needs. Pressure
washing, new and repaints, resi-
dential/commercial, free esti-
mates, Licensed/insured. Henry
Conner 926-1322.


Meat for your freezer. Pork
$1.59/Lb. hanging weight.
Smoked price not included. BBQ
pigs $100-$150/each. Beef
$2.89/Lb. hanging weight. Call
Joe Duggar 545-0330.

i 335 Pets


Happy Jack Liquivic: Recog-
nized safe & effective against
hook & roundworms by US Cen-
ter for Veterinary Medicine. Sop-
choppy Hardware (962-3180).
www.happyjackinc.com


Wakulla

Realty


Sonya Hall
Lic. Real Estate Broker
"Specializing in Wakulla Co."
(850) 926-5084

RENTALS:
2Br/2.5 Ba Townhouse
$775 mo. $775 Sec. Dep.
2Br 1Ba Duplex
$615 mo. $500 Sec. Dep.
2Br 1Ba SWMH
$500 mo. $400 Sec. Dep.
3Br 2Ba DWMH
$675 mo. $500 Sec. Dep.


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500 Real Estate 560 Land for Sale


LAND OR DEVELOPMENTS
WANTED. We buy or market de-
velopment lots. Mountain or Wa-
terfront Communities in NC, SC,
GA and FL. Call (800)455-1981,
Ext.1034.

PUBLISHER'S NOTICE

All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Fair
Housing Act which makes it ille-
gal to advertise "any preference,
limitation, or discrimination
based on race color, religion,
sex, handicap, familial status or
national origin or an intention to
make any such preference, limi-
tation or discrimination." Familial
status includes children under
the age of 18 living with parents
or legal custodians, pregnant
women 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 com-
plain 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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515 Apartments for
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NO DEPOSIT!!!
Year-End specials!
2BR units for
the price of a 1BR unit.
NEW Low Rates for 3BR.
Call 926-1134
for more information.


530 Comm. Property
for Rent

1200sqft. 4-room office on 319
in Crawfordville. Has kitchen,
reception area, great location.
Must see!! $900/mo. Call
850-926-6289 or 850-421-2792.

COVERED BOAT/RV
STORAGE AVAILABLE
Self Storage Units, Retail Space,
Locks, Boxes & more!
Stow Away Center
850-926-5725
www.stowawaycenter.com

Woodville Retail
Space Available

Fitness Studio-1000/sf
(Wall to wall mat & mirrors)
Retail -1250/sf
(Storefront w/back storage)
Two-Bay Garage-1200/sf
Divided Office Space-1074/sf

Lewiswood Center
421-5039


545 Homes for Sale


By Owner, below market price!!
$99,500, 3BR/2BA. Built 2003
on 2 lots. New A/C, refrigerator
and microwave. Custom-built
dining table w/benches. Wood
laminate floors. Must See!
545-4066, 926-8100, 228-4579.

555 Houses for Rent


1BR/1BA on Sopchoppy river,
fresh paint, cathedral ceiling, 84
Mount Beasor Road.
$550/month, plus dep.
524-1026.

2BR/1BA Panacea. Screened
porch, hardwood floors, W/D
hook-up, $600/mo.+$600/dep.
Call 926-4217.

3/4BD2BA on canal in Spring
Creek. Lg. beautiful home on 4
acres. 3000sqft. 9-rms. liv/din,
greatroom w/fireplace, studio,
office, loft, rec. rm, deck,
pond. $895/mo.+1 st/last/dep.,
references. Call 850-350-4445,
850-510-6973.
dwedoneit@yahoo.com

3BR/1.5BA, washer/dryer, car-
port, screened porches.
$850/month, plus deposit. Call
850-251-6000.

3BR/2BA brick home, extra
clean. 806 Annawood, Tallahas-
see. Deposit and references re-
quired. $900/mo. No smoking or
pets. 850-997-3420.

3BR/2BA House w/hardwood
floors, in-ground pool. Riversink,
Shadeville school area. All-new
appliances, small pet o.k.,
850-510-7008. Available now!

3BR/2BA, Wakulla Gardens,
$800/month, plus $500 deposit.
No pets or smoking. Call
850-570-0575.


Crawfordville, clean, large 2
bedroom, 2 full bath duplex.
$625 per month. Call Linda
926-0283.

Crawfordville. 3BR/2BA. W/D
hookups. New appliances. Ce-
ramic tile floor. Screened porch.
Huge yard. $850/mo. + deposit.
850-228-0422.

House w/acreage. 4BR/2BA
North Wakulla. Two private
acres, paved road, workshop.
$875/month+security deposit.
Brenda Hicks Realty 251-1253.


2-acre lot for sale near new
Shadeville School, corner of
Steel Court and Spring Creek
Hwy. (city water). Owner financ-
ing.
850-556-1178.

565 Mobile Homes for
Rent


2BR/1 BA $500/month + deposit.
Nice lots, laundry, freshly
painted. Available now! Call
850-745-8665.







- Ridgeway Ct. 5BR/2BA DWMH, -
_ deluxe kitchen, mast. bath, fenced
- backyard, lots of extras. Must See!!
- $900/month.
- Lisa Dr. 3BR/2BAtriplewide MH
_ on 1 acre. Fenced backyard. Lrg. -
- deluxe kitchen & mast. bath
- $800/month.
- Sugar Pine Ct. 3BR/2BA DWMH, -
- Lrg. deluxe kitchen w/island.
- Fenced yard, powered storage
_ shed. $800/month. No inside
- smoking or pets. ALSO FOR SALE!!

S1C Barry 926-4511


Large 2BR/2BA M/H on 1.5 acre,
near Woodville. Clean, partially
furnished, some appliances in-
cluded. No smoking/no indoor
pets. $650/mo.+deposit.
850-519-4609.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 2ND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 09-152 CA
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
WANDA MOWERY-THOMPSON n/k/a
WANDA JEAN MOWERY, et al.,
Defendantss),
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an
Order or Final Judgment Scheduling Fore-
closure Sale entered on November 23, 2009
in this case now pending in said Court, the
style of which is indicated above.
I will sell to the highest and best bidder for
cash in the WAKULLA County Courthouse,
3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville,
Florida 32327 at 11:00 a.m., on the 7th day
of January, 2010, the following described
property as set forth in said Order or Final
Judgment, to-wit:
LOT 17, CAMELOT PHASE II, A SUBDIVI-
SION AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF,
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 9 OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WAKULLA
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
a/k/a: 24 SIR LANCELOT WAY, CRAW-
FORDVILLE, FLORIDA 32327
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.
ENTERED at WAKULLA County, Florida,
this 25th day of NOVEMBER, 2009.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY -s- LETHA M. WELLS
AS DEPUTY CLERK
(Seal, Wakulla County Clerk
of the Circuit Court)
December 10, 17,2009



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 2ND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 09-184 CA


SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC.,
Wildwood Acres, 3BR/2BA close Plaintiff,
to schools, golf and recreation
park. $690/mo.+$600/dep. No vs.


pets!! Available now! Call:
850-251-4204 or 850-926-1588.

570 Mobile Homes for
Sale


2004 16X80 2BR/2BA on 1.86
ares (corner lot). Very clean, lots
of room. $76,900. 519-4609,
545-1355.

3BR/2BA 2005 M/H on a double
lot. Owner financing. Call
850-556-1178 for more details.


Legal Notice



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION
DIVISION
CASE NO: 08-266FC
MACQUARIE MORTGAGE USA, INC.
PLAINTIFF
VS.
CHRISTOPHER WARD A/K/A CHRISTO-
PHER CLAY WARD; FARRAH MARIE
WARD A/K/A FARRAH WARD; ANY AND
ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE
HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFEN-
DANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE
DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UN-
KNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTER-
EST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS;
JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE AS UN-
KNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION
DEFENDANTS)
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure
dated October 28, 2009 entered in Civil
Case No. 08-266FC of the Circuit Court of
the 2ND Judicial Circuit in and for WA-
KULLA County, CRAWFORDVILLE, Flor-
ida, I will sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash at the FRONT-DOOR OF THE
COURTHOUSE at the WAKULLA County
Courthouse located at 3056 CRAWFORD-
VILLE HIGHWAY, CRAWFORDVILLE, FL
32327 in CRAWFORDVILLE, Florida, at
11:00 a.m. on the 28th day of January,
2010, the following described property as
set forth in said Summary Final Judgment,
to-wit:
COMMENCE AT AN OLD CONCRETE
MONUMENT MARKING THE SOUTH-
WEST CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWN-
SHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 1 WEST, WA-
KULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THENCE
RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 25 MINUTES
38 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST
BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 4 A DIS-
TANCE OF 2457.03 FEET TO A CON-
CRETE MONUMENT, THENCE RUN
NORTH 00 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 20
SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WEST
BOUNDARY 834.37 FEET TO A CON-
CRETE MONUMENT, THENCE RUN
SOUTH 89 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 44
SECONDS EAST 1338.30 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM SAID
POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE
SOUTH 89 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 44
SECONDS EAST 622.25 FEET, THENCE
RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 14 MINUTES
32 SECONDS WEST 350.02 FEET TO THE
CENTERLINE OF A 60.00 FOOT ROAD-
WAY EASEMENT, THENCE RUN NORTH
89 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 44 SECONDS
WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 622.25
FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DE-
GREES 14 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST
350.02 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN-
NING.
TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A
60.00 FOOT ROADWAY EASEMENT LY-
ING 30.00 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE
CENTERLINE DESCRIBED IN O.R. BOOK
290, PAGE 410, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Any person claiming an interest in the sur-
plus from the sale, if any. other than the
property owner as of the date of the lis pen-
dens must file a claim within 60 days after
the sale
Dated this 28th day of October, 2009.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY -s- LETHAM. WELLS
AS DEPUTY CLERK
(Seal, Wakulla County Clerk
of the Circuit Court)
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERI-
CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, persons
with disabilities needing a special accom-
modation should contact COURT ADMIN-
ISTRATION, at the WAKULLA County
Courthouse at 850-926-0905,
1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.
December 3, 10, 2009



THE SCHOOL BOARD
OF WAKULLA COUNTY
announces a regular school board meeting.
DATE: Monday, December 14, 2009
TIME: 5:45 p.m. Regular Meeting


PLACE:


School Board Room
69 Arran Road
Crawfordville, Florida


PURPOSE: Regular monthly school
board meeting.
For further information please contact:
Superintendent's Office
Wakulla County Schools
P.O. Box 100, 69 Arran Road
Crawfordville, FL 32326
850 926-0065
Should you like more information regarding
board agendas and board meeting minutes,
please go to our website at
www.wakullaschooldistrict.org and click on
"school board" to the left of the page.
December 10, 2009


BRIAN T. LICATA, etal.,
Defendantss),
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an
Order or Final Judgment Scheduling Fore-
closure Sale entered on November 23, 2009
in this case now pending in said Court, the
style of which is indicated above.
I will sell to the highest and best bidder for
cash in the WAKULLA County Courthouse,
3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville,
Florida 32327 at 11:00 a.m., on the 7th day
of January, 2010, the following described
property as set forth in said Order or Final
Judgment, to-wit:
LOT 13, BLOCK 11 OF GREINER'S ADDI-
TION TO CRAWFORDVILLE, ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 1, OF THE PUBLIC RE-
CORDS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLOR-
IDA.
a/k/a: 4 EVANS AVENUE, CRAWFORD-
VILLE, FLORIDA 32327
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.
ENTERED at WAKULLA County, Florida,
this 25 day of NOVEMBER, 2009.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY -s- LETHA M. WELLS
AS DEPUTY CLERK
(Seal, Wakulla County Clerk
of the Circuit Court)
December 10, 17,2009



NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 83, PART IV
Notice is hereby given pursuant to "Florida
Self Storage Facility Act Florida Statutes,"
Chapter 83, part IV that the Stow Away
Center will hold a sale by sealed bid on
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 11:00
am at the junction of Highway 98 and Spring
Creek Hwy for the contents of a Mini Self
Storage unit containing the personal prop-
erty of:
FRANK HANNA
Before the sale date of December 23, 2009,
the owners may redeem their property by
payment of the outstanding balance and
costs by paying in person at the Stow Away
Center, 2669 Spring Creek Hwy, Crawford-
ville, FL 32327.
December 10, 17,2009


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEC-
OND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WA-
KULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 09-278-CA
CAPITAL CITY BANK,
Plaintiff,
vs.


DENNIS R. HOWELL, THE TARPINE
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
A/K/A THE TAR PINE HOMEOWNERS AS-
SOCIATION, INC., and UNKNOWN TEN-
ANT(S),
Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT
TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE is given pursuant to a Final Judg-
ment of Foreclosure dated November 23,
2009, in Case No. 09-278-CA, of the Circuit
Court of the Second Judicial Circuit, in and
for Wakulla County, Florida, in which CAPI-
TAL CITY BANK is the Plaintiff and DENNIS
R. HOWELL and THE TARPINE HOME-
OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. A/K/A THE
TAR PINE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIA-
TION, INC. are the Defendants, I will sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash at the
front door of the Wakulla County Court-
house in Crawfordville, Wakulla County,
Florida at 11:00 a.m. on January 7, 2010,
the property set forth in the Final Judgment
of Foreclosure and more particularly de-
scribed as follows:
Lot 11, Block E, Tarpine, a subdivision as
per map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 2, Page 36, of the Public Records of
Wakulla County, Florida.
Any person claiming an interest in the sur-
plus from the sale, if any, other than the
property owner as of the date of the lis pen-
dens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days
after the sale.
DATED THIS 25th DAY OF NOVEMBER,
2009.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY -s- LETHA M. WELLS
AS DEPUTY CLERK
(Seal, Wakulla County Clerk
of the Circuit Court)
December 10, 17,2009



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 09-386-DR
DOMESTIC RELATIONS
CATHY LYNN MATHEWS
Petitioner
and
DANIEL RAY SIMS
Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
TO: DANIEL RAY SIMS
306 TOWER ROAD
PANACEA, FL 32346
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has
been filed against you and that you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written de-
fenses, if any, to it on CATHY LYNN
MATHEWS, whose address is 306 TOWER
RD., PANACEA, FL 32346 on or before De-
cember 15, 2009, and file the original with
the clerk of this Court at 3056 CRAWFORD-
VILLE HIGHWAY, CRAWFORDVILLE, FL
32327 before service on Petitioner or imme-
diately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a de-
fault may be entered against you for the re-
lief demanded in the petition.
Copies of all court document i is in this case,
including orders, are available at the Clerk
of the Circuit Court's office. You may review
these documents upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit
Court's office notified of your current ad-
dress. (You may file Notice of Current Ad-
dress, Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in
this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on
record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family
Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain
automatic disclosure of documents and in-
formation. Failure to comply can result in
sanctions, including dismissal or striking of
pleadings.
November 25, 2009
December 3,10, 17, 2009



LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is given pursuant to Florida Self-Stor-
age Facility Act, Florida Statutes, Chapter
83, Part IV that Seminole Self Storage will
hold a sale by sealed bid on DECEMBER
26TH, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at 2314 Crawford-
ville Hwy., Crawfordville, Florida 32327, of
the contents of Mini-Warehouse containing
personal property of:
KEITH AUSTIN
TINA JOINER
Before the sale date of DECEMBER 26TH,
2009. The Owners may redeem their prop-
erty by payment of the Outstanding Balance
and cost by mailing it to 2314 Crawfordville
Hwy., Crawfordville, Florida 32327 or paying
in person at the warehouse location.
December 10, 17,2009



NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW
PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09,
FLORIDA STATUTES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under-
signed, desiring to engage in business un-
der the fictitious name of hrBasics located at
60 Chickat Trail, in the County of Wakulla,
in Crawfordville, Florida 32327, intends to
register the said name with the Division of
Corporations of the Florida Department of
State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Craw-
fordville, Florida, this 3rd day of
December,2009.
Pati A. Rice
December 3, 2009


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SECOND
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA COUNTY, FLORIDA


CASE NO.: 09-459-CA
LINDA SUE CYR and
BETTY JEAN PLATT,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS,
CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER
PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH,
UNDER OR AGAINST EMORY LOUIS
McDONALD, DECEASED; and ALL
UNKNOWN PERSONS CLAIMING TO
HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST
IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE
COMPLAINT, IF ALIVE; AND IF DEAD,
OR NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE,
THEIR UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR
OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE
UNKNOWN PERSONS,
Defendants.
AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: All Defendants named above
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Complaint to
Quiet Title has been filed against you and
that you are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it on Valerie E.
Janard, Plaintiff's attorney, whose address
is 237 East Washington Street, Quincy,
Florida 32351, on or before December 19,
2009, and file the original with the Clerk of
this Court either before service on the Plain-
tiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; oth-
erwise a default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
Copies of all court documents in this case
are available at the Office of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court of Wakulla County. You
may review these documents upon request.
DATED November 9, 2009.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY-s-BECKY WHALEY
AS DEPUTY CLERK
(Seal, Wakulla County Clerk
of the Circuit Court)
November 19, 25, 2009
December 3, 10, 2009


CASE NO.: 2009-34-CA
CITIZENS BANK-WAKULLA d/b/a AMERIS,
PLAINTIFF,
vs.
The Estate of TINA MOCK and MARK W.
CHANEY, et al.,
DEFENDANTSS.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure
entered herein, I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash in the lobby of the Wa-
kulla County Courthouse, 3056 Crawford-
ville Highway, Crawfordville, FL, at 11:00
a.m. on the 7th day of January, 2010, the
following described property:
LOTS 7, 8, 65, AND 66, BLOCK 5, OF
LAKE ELLEN ESTATES, UNIT ONE, AS
PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK NO.1, PAGE 44, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF WAKULLA
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this
Court on November 25, 2009.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY -s- LETHA M. WELLS
AS DEPUTY CLERK
(Seal, Wakulla County Clerk
of the Circuit Court)
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NEED-
ING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING
SHOULD CONTACT THE COURT ADMIN-
ISTRATOR'S OFFICE, AS SOON AS POS-
SIBLE, TELEPHONE: 850-926-0905; OR,
IF HEARING IMPAIRED, 1-800-995-8771
(TTD); OR 1-800-955-8770 (V), VIA FLOR-
IDA RELAY SERVICE.
December 10, 17,2009


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 09-416-CA
WILLIE JAMES JACKSON, TIMOTHY A.
DAVIS, VIRGIA SCOTT SMITH a/k/a VER-
GIA A. SMITH, and MAJOR LEE MILLER
as Trustees of Hallowed Be Thy Name
Church of God, Hyde Park Community,
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THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 Page 7B


Legal Notice


Plaintiff,
vs.
EDDIE HOWARD; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
EDDIE HOWARD; and ALL UNKNOWN
PERSONS CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY
RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE
PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COM-
PLAINT, IF ALIVE, AND IF DEAD, OR NOT
KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, THEIR
UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS,
CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER
PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UN-
DER OR AGAINST THE UNKNOWN PER-
SONS;
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: EDDIE HOWARD and UNKNOWN
HEIRS OF EDDIE HOWARD
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Complaint for
Quiet Title for the following property:
Commence at a concrete monument; mark-
ing the Southeast Corner of the Southwest
Quarter of Lot 5 of the Hartsfield Survey of
Lands in Wakulla County, Florida; thence
South 72 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds
West 1110.00 feet; thence North 17 de-
grees 30 minutes 00 seconds West 350.00
feet to a rod and cap; thence North 72 de-
grees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 135.04
eet to a rod and cap; thence North 15 de-
grees 09 minutes 20 seconds West 169.98
eet to a rod and cap; thence North 75 de-
rees 11 minutes 43 seconds East 152.51
eet to a rod and cap; thence North 15 de-
grees 09 minutes 20 seconds West 208.71
feet to a rod and cap; thence South 75 de-
rees 11 minutes 43 seconds West 79.15
eet to a concrete monument; thence North
15 degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds West
209.30 feet to a concrete monument for the
POINT OF BEGINNING; thence from said
POINT OF BEGINNING run North 14 de-
grees 53 minutes 11 seconds West 129.12
feet to an iron pipe; thence North 74 de-
rees 48 minutes 13 seconds East 215.00
eet to a rod and cap; thence South 17 de-
grees 03 minutes 36 seconds East 46.38
feet to a rod and cap lying on the Westerly
maintained right of way line of Triplett Road;
thence run along said Westerly maintained
right of way as follows:
South 53 degrees 48 minutes 46 seconds
East 8.76; thence South 48 degrees 43 min-
utes 37 seconds East 51.15 feet; thence
South 51 degrees 11 minutes 18 seconds
East 41.13 feet; thence leaving said West-
erly maintained right of way line run South
74 degrees 48 minutes 13 seconds West
55.20 feet; thence South 74 degrees 48
minutes 13 seconds West 219.90 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.70 of
an acre more or less.
has been filed against you and others, and
you are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to it on MARY W.
COLON, ESQUIRE, SMITH, THOMPSON,
SHAW & MANAUSA, P.A., Plaintiffs' attor-
neys, 3520 Thomasville Road, 4th Floor,
Tallahassee, Florida 32309-3469, no more
than thirty (30) days from the first publica-
tion date of this notice of action, and file the
original with the Clerk of this Court either
before service on Plaintiff's attorneys or im-
mediately thereafter; otherwise, a default
will be entered against you for the relief de-
manded in the complaint or petition.
DATED this 12th day of November, 2009.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY -s- RAVEN WILLIS
AS DEPUTY CLERK
(Seal, Wakulla County Clerk
of the Circuit Court)
November 25, 2009
December 3, 10, 17, 2009



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SECOND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2009-80-CA
AMERICAN BANKING COMPANY d/b/a
AMERIS,
PLAINTIFF,
vs.
KLEIN PROPERTIES, INC., et al.,
DEFENDANTSS.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure
entered herein, I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash in the lobby of the Wa-
kulla County Courthouse, 3056 Crawford-
ville Highway, Crawfordville, FL, at 11:00
a.m., on the 7th day of January, 2010, the
following described property:
Commence at the Northeast comer of Lot
15, Block "H", Oyster Bay Estates, Unit
Number 2, a subdivision as per map or plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 10, of
the Official Records Office of Wakulla
County, Florida; thence run North 20 de-
grees 03 minutes 47 seconds East 50.00
feet; thence North 69 degrees 56 minutes
13 seconds West 87.56 feet; thence North
31 degrees 28 minutes 02 seconds East
331.07 feet, thence South 69 degrees 56
minutes 10 seconds East 70.00 feet to a
concrete monument for the POINT OF BE-
GINNING; thence from said POINT OF BE-
GINNING run South 69 degrees 58 minutes
02 seconds East 463.00 feet to a point lying
on the approximate mean high waterline of
a canal; thence run along said approximate
mean high waterline as follows: North 17
degrees 37 minutes 36 seconds East
317.89 feet to a rod and cap; thence leaving
said approximate mean high waterline run,
North 17 degrees 19 minutes 57 seconds
East 806.39 feet; thence North 17 degrees
55 minutes 20 seconds East 20.68 feet to a
concrete monument; thence North 28 de-
grees 19 minutes 21 seconds West 198.84
feet to a rod and cap lying on the South-
easterly right of way of Kornegay Way;
thence run along said right of way as fol-
lows: South 44 degrees 23 minutes 53 sec-
onds West 237.25 feet to a rod and cap;
thence South 44 degrees 26 minutes 19
seconds West 42.22 feet; thence leaving
said right of way run South 07 degrees 06
minutes 12 seconds West 51.69 feet to a
rod and cap; thence South 38 degrees 02
minutes 39 seconds West 96.69 feet to a
rod and cap; thence South 46 degrees 15
minutes 46 seconds West 306.64 feet to a
rod and cap; thence South 48 degrees 41
minutes 54 seconds West 195.68 feet to a
rod and cap; thence South 15 degrees 28
minutes 58 seconds West 61.99 feet to a
rod and cap; thence South 51 degrees 41
minutes 21 seconds West 34.40 feet to a
rod and cap; thence South 66 degrees 08
minutes 37 seconds East 268.42 feet to a
rod and cap; thence South 45 degrees 22
minutes 14 seconds West 357.80 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING.
Subject to a access and Utility Easement ly-
ing over and across a portion of the above
described lands.
Less and Except the following:
Commence at the Northeast corner of Lot
15, Block "H", Oyster Bay Estates, Unit
Number 2, a subdivision as per map or plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 10 of
the Official Records Office of Wakulla
County, Florida; thence run North 20 de-
grees 03 minutes 47 seconds East 50.00
feet; thence North 69 degrees 56 minutes
13 seconds West 87.56 feet; thence North
31 degrees 28 minutes 02 seconds East
331.07 feet; thence South 69 degrees 56
minutes 10 seconds East 70.00 feet to a
concrete monument for the POINT OF BE-
GINNING; thence from said POINT OF BE-
GINNING run North 45 degrees 22 minutes
14 seconds East 55.31; thence South 69
degrees 58 minutes 02 seconds East
437.23 feet to a point lying on the approxi-
mate, mean high waterline of a canal;
thence run along said waterline South 17
degrees 37 minutes 36 seconds West 50.03
feet; thence North 69 degrees 58 minutes
02 seconds West 463.00 feet to the POINT
OF BEGINNING.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this
Court on November 25, 2009.
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NEED-
ING A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION


TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING
SHOULD CONTACT THE COURT ADMIN-
ISTRATORS OFFICE, AS SOON AS POS-
SIBLE, TELEPHONE: 850-926-0905; OR,
IF HEARING IMPAIRED, 1-800-995-8771
(TTD); OR 1-800-955-8770 (V), VIA FLOR-
IDA RELAY SERVICE.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY -s- LETHA M. WELLS
AS DEPUTY CLERK
(Seal, Wakulla County Clerk
of the Circuit Court)
December 10, 17,2009



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
WAKULLA COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 65 2009 CA 000219
GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, SUCCES-
SOR SERVICE FOR GREENPOINT
CREDIT, LLC D/B/A GREENPOINT
CREDIT CORP.,


Plaintiff,
vs.


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR


UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANT- WAKL
EES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIEN-
ORS, TRUSTEES OF JOAN MANNING,
DECEASED; DENNIS JACKSON, HEIR;
GREGORY JACKSON, HEIR; UNKNOWN WELLS FARI
SPOUSE OF GREGORY JACKSON, HEIR;
RICKY JACKSON, HEIR; DEREK JACK-
SON, HEIR; PHYLLIS OSBORN, HEIR; IF Plaintiff,
LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF RE- v.
MARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RE-
SPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVI- JONAS Q.
SEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDI-
TORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ROOT, et al.
ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE Defendants.
NAMED DEFENDANTSS; UNKNOWN
TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; N


Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Fi-
nal Summary Judgment of Foreclosure en-
tered in the above-styled cause, in the Cir-
cuit Court of Wakulla County, Florida, I will
sell the property situate in Wakulla County,
Florida, described as:
COMMENCE AT A ST. JOE PAPER COM-
PANY MONUMENT MARKING THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH
HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER
OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH,
RANGE 1 EAST, WAKULLA COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AND THENCE RUN WEST
638.56 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONU-
MENT, THENCE RUN SOUTH 355.87
FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY
BOUNDARY OF A GRADED COUNTY
ROAD, THENCE RUN NORTH 46 DE-
GREES 50 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST
ALONG SAID COUNTY ROAD BOUND-
ARY 192.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE-
GINNING. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGIN-
NING, RUN ALONG SAID SOUTHWEST-
ERLY ROAD BOUNDARY AS FOLLOWS:
NORTH 46 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 48
SECONDS WEST 141.22 FEET, THENCE
NORTH 48 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 29
SECONDS WEST 32.78 FEET, THENCE
NORTH 82 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 25
SECONDS WEST 100.35 FEET, THENCE
NORTH 69 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 55
SECONDS WEST 78.93 FEET TO THE
EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY
OF A POWER LINE EASEMENT, THENCE
LEAVING SAID COUNTY ROAD BOUND-
ARY RUN SOUTH 24 DEGREES 41 MIN-
UTES 48 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID
EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY
354.81 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 43
DEGREES 09 MINUTES 12 SECONDS
EAST 223.39 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
To include a:
2000 General Leasing Co.
VIN GMHGA1249925046A 79466437
2000 General Leasing Co.
VIN GMHGA1249925046B 79466459
A/K/A
29 Herring Circle
Crawfordville, FL 32327
at public sale, to the highest and best bid-
der, for cash, at the front entrance of the
Wakulla County Courthouse, 3056 Craw-
fordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL. 32327
at at 11:00 o'clock, A.M., on January 14,
2010.
DATED THIS 28TH DAY OF OCTOBER,
2009.
Any person claiming an interest in the sur-
plus from the sale, if any, other than the
property owner as of the date of the lis pen-
dens, must file a claim within 60 days after
the sale.
Witness, my hand and seal of this court on
the 28th day of October, 2009.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY -s- LETHA M. WELLS
AS DEPUTY CLERK
(Seal, Wakulla County Clerk
of the Circuit Court)
December 3, 10, 2009




INVITATION TO BID
Advertisement Detail
"REVISED"
WAKULLA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Contract for Road Prep
Advertisement Number: 2009-021
Advertisement Begin Date/Time:
December 3, 2009 at 5:00 P.M.
Board Decisions will be available at:
Wakulla County Public Works
340 Trice Lane
Crawfordville, FL 32327
Bids will be opened at the above address at
2:30 p.m. on January 4, 2010.
Please direct all questions to:
Brent Pell
Phone: 850.926.7616
FAX: 850.926.2890
e-mail: bpell@esginc.net

Bid specifications can be found at
www.mywakulla.com in the Advertisements
for Bid section, requested by phone at
850.926.7616, or picked up in person at 340
Trice Lane.
Any person with a qualified disability requir-
ing special accommodations at the bid
opening shall contact the phone number
listed above at least 5 business days prior
to the event.
The Board of County Commissioners re-
serves the right to reject any and all bids or
accept minor irregularities in the best inter-
est of Wakulla County.
December 3, 10, 2009








I


ILLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 65-2009-CA-000208

GO BANK, N.A.




lOOT A/K/A JONAS QUINTON



NOTICE OF ACTION


TO: JONAS Q. ROOT N/K/A JONAS QUIN-
TON ROOT and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
JONAS Q. ROOT NK/A JONAS QUINTON
ROOT, and all unknown parties claiming by,
through, under or against the above named
Defendants, who are not known to be dead
or alive, whether said unknown parties
claim as heirs, devisees, grantees, assign-
ees, lienors, creditors, trustees, spouses, or
other claimants

Current Residence Unknown, but whose
last known address was: 1454 Lower
Bridge Road, Crawfordville, Florida 32327

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to fore-
close a mortgage on the following property
in Wakulla County, Florida, to-wit:

Lot 81, Block "7", Wakulla Gardens, Unit 2,
as per map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat
Book 1, Page 42, of the Public Records of
Wakulla County, Florida.

has been filed against you and you are re-
quired to serve a copy of your written de-
fenses, if any, to it on DOUGLAS C. ZAHM,
P.A., Plaintift's attorney, whose address is
18820 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 212,
Clearwater, FL 33764, within thirty (30) days
after the first publication of this Notice of
Action, and file the original with the Clerk of
this Court at 3056 Crawfordville Highway,
Crawfordville, FL 32327-0337, either before
service on Plaintiff's attorney or immedi-
ately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be
entered against you for the relief demanded
in the complaint petition.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the Court on
this 23rd day of November, 2009.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY -s- VICKY SHEPHERD
AS DEPUTY CLERK
(Seal, Wakulla County Clerk
of the Circuit Court)
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABIL-
ITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION
IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRO-
CEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO
COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF
CERTAIN ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CON-
TACT LETHA WELLS, (850) 926-0905, EXT.
222, WITHIN 2 WORKING DAYS OF YOUR
RECEIPT OF THIS TEMPORARY INJUNC-
TION. IF YOU ARE HEARING OR VOICE
IMPAIRED, CALL TDD 1-800-955-8771.

December 10, 17,2009



INVITATION TO BID
Advertisement Detail
"REVISED"
WAKULLA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Contract for Road Paving
Advertisement Number: 2009-020
Advertisement Begin Date/Time:
December 3, 2009 at 5:00 P.M.
Board Decisions will be available at:
Wakulla County Public Works
340 Trice Lane
Crawfordville, FL 32327
Bids will be opened at the above address at
2:00 p.m. on January 4, 2010.
Please direct all questions to:
Brent Pell
Phone: 850.926.7616
FAX: 850.926.2890
e-mail: bpell@esginc.net
Bid specifications can be found at
www.mywakulla.com in the Advertisements
for Bid section, requested by phone at
850.926.7616, or picked up in person at 340
Trice Lane.
Any person with a qualified disability requir-
ing special accommodations at the bid
opening shall contact the phone number
listed above at least 5 business days prior
to the event.
The Board of County Commissioners re-
serves the right to reject any and all bids or
accept minor irregularities in the best inter-
est of Wakulla County.
December 3, 10, 2009


PUBLIC NOTICE
The School Board of Wakulla County is call-
ing for proposals for the PREQUALIFYING
OF GENERAL/ROOFING CONTRACTORS
for the Reroofing of Wakulla High School for
Wakulla County Schools, Bid No. 09/10-08.
Prequalification packets are available in the
office of the Architect: MLD Architects, Inc.,
located at 211 John Knox Road, Suite 105,
Tallahassee, Florida 32303, telephone
850/385-9200. Interested parties may pick
up packets between the hours of 8:00 a.m.






Rain


to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Completed packets must be returned to the
Architect at the time of the Mandatory Pre-
bid Meeting on January 13, 2010 at 2:00
p.m. local time, to be held at the main en-
trance of Wakulla High School, 3237
Coastal Highway, Crawfordville, Florida
32327.


Drawings and Specifications may be ob-
tained from MLD Architects, 211 John Knox
Road, Suite 105, Tallahassee, Florida
32303, in accordance with the Instructions
to Bidders upon receipt of $100.00 deposit
per set. All materials furnished and all work
performed shall be in accordance with
Drawings and Specifications. Each Bid shall
be addressed to:


Those contractors who are prequalified are Wakulla County School Board
invited to bid on a General Contract for the Administration Building
construction of the Reroofing at Wakulla 69Arran Road
High School in accordance with Contract Crawfordville, Florida 32327
Documents. All bids must be a lump sum
basis; segregated Bids will not be accepted. and be marked:


PROJECT: Reroofing Wakulla High School
PROJECT NO.: 09/10-08
BID DATE: February 4, 2010
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
The School Board of Wakulla County, Flor-
ida will receive sealed bids until 2:00 p.m.
local time on February 4, 2010. Bids re-
ceived after this time will not be accepted.
All interested parties are invited to attend
the Bid Opening; Bids will be opened pub-
licly and read aloud at the following location:
Wakulla County School Board, Florida
Administration Building (Board Room)
69 Arran Road
Crawfordville, Florida 32327


1. Reroofing Wakulla High School
2. (Name of Bidder)
3. (Address of Bidder)
4. City, State, Zip Code)
5. OWNER'S BID NO. 09/10-08
All bids shall be delivered by a representa-
tive of the Bidder or by registered mail with
return receipt requested. Bid security in the
amount of five percent of the Bid must ac-
company each Bid in accordance with the
Instruction to Bidders.
In the event the Contract is awarded to the
Bidder, Bidder shall, within eight (8) Owner
business days after the award by the Owner
of the Contract shall furnish the required


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IN CRAWFORDVILLE
The Wakulla News Office
Ace Hardware
Beef O'Brady's
Century 21 Realty at Shell Point
CVS Pharmacy
Dux Liquors
El Jalisco
Food Mart
Hamaknocker's
Karol's Korer Petro
Lee's Liquor/Sky Box Sports Bar
Lindy's Chicken
Michele's Convenience Store
Ming Tree
Myra Jeans
Petty's BP
Senior Center
Stop N Save
Victor's American Grille
Walgreen's
Wal-Mart
Winn Dixie

IN PANACEA
Big Top Supermarket
Crum's Mini Mall

IN OCHLOCKONEE BAY
Angelo's
Mashes Sands BP

IN SOPCHOPPY
Express Lane
Lou's Bait and Tackle
Sally's
Sopchoppy Grocery


Performance and Payment Bonds, failing to
do such, Bidder shall forfeit their bid guaran
tee as liquidated damages The Perform
ance and Payment Bonds shall be secured
from any agency of a surety or insurance
company, which agency shall have an es
tabhlshed place of business in the State of
Florida and be duly licensed to conduct
business there
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regularities and/or Ii II. ih". in any Bid
and to reject any or .,ii l "' hole or part,
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hicles will be sold for towing and storage
Charges pursuant to F S 713 78
Date December 26 2009
Time 9 00 a m
Vehicle 1994 GMC
Vin# 1GDDM19Z3RB5515164
All sales to be held at
Hobby's Towing & Recovery
1498 Shadevllle Rd
Crawfordvlle, FL 32327
850 926 7698
December 10 2009


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Inland Store
Library
Petro
Wildwood Inn

IN SPRING CREEK
Spring Creek Restaurant

IN SHELL POINT
C21/Florida Coastal Properties

IN ST. MARKS
Bo Lynn's
Express Lane

IN WOODVILLE
Ace Hardware
Bert Thomas Grocery
Gulf Coast Lumber
IGA Grocery Store

IN WAKULLA STATION
Savannah's
Stop N Save
Wakulla Station BP

AND ELSEWHERE
Glenda's Country Store
Mack's Country Meats
Spring Creek Restaurant
Stop N Save (Bloxham Cutoff/H'way 319)
Stop N Save (H'way 98/Spring Creek Road)
Wakulla Springs Lodge

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Circle K (Capital Circle & C'ville Highway)
Publix (Capital Circle & C'ville Highway)


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Page 8B THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009


S. City, students wish military well


Residents of Sopchoppy
and students at Medart
Elementary School have re-
membered the U.S. military
during the holiday season.
Sopchoppy supported
troops stationed in "harm's
way" by promoting the
sending of gifts through
AnySoldier.com. Residents
were also invited to drop
off gifts (with a small mon-
ey donation to help with
shipping) at Thurman Rod-
denberry and Associates,
Inc. office or Sister's An-
tiques and Uniques.
"The packages went di-
rectly to service men and
women serving overseas,"
organizers said. "All the
soldiers involved in this ef-
fort are military volunteers
stationed in areas that are
in harm's way."
Students at Medart El-


ementary showed their
support by sending letters
to the military men and
women. Two of the let-
ters are published from
Belinda McElroy's third
grade class.
Student Hunter Lawhon
said, "I would like to thank
you for serving in the mili-
tary. Thank you for saving
our country from getting
attacked. I appreciate you
risking your lives for our
freedom. Thank you for sac-
rificing your time to serve
in the military."
Sally Green said, "I would
like to thank you for saving
our country from getting
attacked. Without you we
wouldn't get to go to school
and learn. Also, we would
have to obey the leaders of
other countries instead of
enjoying freedom."


Hunter Lawhon and Sally Green were two of several
Medart Elementary students who sent letters to U.S.
military personnel during the holiday season


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Become involved in community events


City prepares for
Christmas in Sopchoppy
event on Dec, 12
The City of Sopchoppy
will hold its annual Christ-
mas in Sopchoppy event
on Saturday, Dec. 12 from
9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in
downtown Sopchoppy.
This year, there will
be free activities for chil-
dren, live music, and the
vendor count will exceed
last year.
The newly renovated
Sopchoppy Train Depot
will be open for viewing
and Santa Claus will be
available to greet children
in the Depot from 11 a.m.
until 2 p.m.


Some of the free activi-
ties that will be hosted for
children and families dur-
ing the daytime event will
include:
Visits with Santa;
games and relay races,
sponsored by the United
Methodist Church; a hay-
ride around town, end-
ing with free cocoa and
cookies for the children;
holiday crafts for children,
sponsored by the Wakulla
County 4-H Club; an old
fashion carol sing; and
live Christmas music be-
ing played.
Canned foods will also
be collected during the
event to be disseminated


to those who are in need
over the holiday season.
Vending applications
are still being accepted
for the event and requests
may be forwarded to: bill-
lowrie@embarqmail.com
Donations of discarded
scratched CDs, and red
and white tissue paper,
may be donated to 4-H,
for the children's arts and
crafts activity.
Anyone interested in do-
nating items for the event
for the free children's
activities, or if you have
other questions pertain-
ing to the event, you may
contact Event Coordinator,
Debbie Dix, at 528-5838 or


e-mail posh_faery@yahoo.
com.

Tobacco-Free Partnership
will be meeting to
Keep Wakulla Healthy
A meeting of the first
Wakulla Tobacco Free
Partnership will in De-
cember.
The partnership needs
individual knowledge,
experience and expertise
to help determine the fu-
ture course of the Tobacco
Prevention Program in
Wakulla County.
The meeting will be
held at the TCC Wakulla
Center, 5 Crescent Way in
Crawfordville on Tuesday,


Dec. 8 from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m.
For more information,
contact Tonya Hobby at
(850) 926-2558, ext 154.
The Wakulla County To-
bacco Prevention Program
is a part of the Wakulla
County Health Depart-
ment.

Relay For Life plans a
yard sale fundraiser near
Wakulla Bank
Wakulla Bank's Relay
for Life team is hosting
a large yard sale on Sat-
urday, Dec. 12. The event
will take place from 7 a.m.
to 2 p.m., directly behind
Wakulla Bank on Ochlock-


onee Street.
There will be a variety
of items for sale from fur-
niture to household stuff.
There will be baked goods
and bowls of chili for sale
starting at 11 a.m.
All proceeds benefit the
American Cancer Society.

Mark your calendars
for 2010 events
Wakulla Springs State
Park will host a Wildlife
Festival on March 19 and
March 20.
Ochlockonee River
State Park will host a
Stone Age Arts Festival
from Feb. 12 to Feb. 14 in
Sopchoppy.


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