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By JENNIFER JENSEN
A Sopchoppy pair – Becton Roddenberry and his grandmother, Maj
[email protected]
Strickland – go to London and manage to sit near Queen Elizabeth.
The county presented its case against certain as-
pects of the updated fl ood maps to representatives
with the Federal Emergency Management Agency
last week but was unable to change their minds.
“They came back and said, ‘thanks, but not
thanks,’” said
Other county news:
County Adminis-
trator David Ed- • RESTORE Act could
wards. mean $40 million to
Some of the
Wakulla, Page 2A.
concerns that were
• 4 of 5 commissioners
raised were the el-
evated fl ood zones support Airport Master
which could have a
Plan, Page 3A.
large fi nancial im-
pact on area busi-
nesses and residents.
The base fl ood elevation for the City of St. Marks
was raised 10 feet, and the fl ood zone goes well up-
river. Most of the changes are in the coastal area and
along the rivers, but also shows expanded fl ooding
areas in places such as Wakulla Gardens.
The maps will affect homeowner insurance rates
and building in those areas.
FEMA said their model is correct, Edwards said.
“We’re back to square one,” he added.
Edwards said he argued that FEMA is basing the
new fl ood zones based on a storm that has never
hit the coast, a hypothetical storm, which may end
up costing residents a lot of money. However, FEMA
argued that New Jersey had never seen a storm like
Hurricane Sandy.
Continued on Page 3A
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
Becton Roddenberry and Maj Strickland on their way to the Epsom Derby where they saw the queen.
OBITUARIES
By JENNIFER JENSEN most British people,”
Charles Sanford Cocroft
[email protected] Strickland says.
Roddenberry decided Delores D. ‘Dee’ McCrainie Gerrell
The experience of a he wanted to attend the James Monroe Sanders
Diamond Jubilee and de-
lifetime. Thomas Charles Sanders
cided to ask his grand-
This was the sen- mother if she wanted to
tence echoed by Bec- go. INDEX
“Mamaw had never
ton Roddenberry and
traveled overseas before,
his grandmother Maj- Public Notices .................................................................Page 3A
so I thought what better
The Opinion Page ...........................................................Page 4A
esty “Maj” Strickland occasion for her to get to
Church.............................................................................Page 6A
see the queen too,” he
to describe their trip to
says. Obituaries .......................................................................Page 7A
England to celebrate a
Strickland says, “I’m Community .....................................................................Page 8A
momentous milestone glad I took him up on School .............................................................................Page 9A
for the monarchy, 60 it.” Outdoors ......................................................................Page 10A
The start of their trip
years of Queen Eliza- Water Ways.................................................................... Page 11A
began with the Epsom
Green Sceene ................................................................. Page 12A
beth II’s reign. Derby Investec Day. Rod-
Sheriff’s Report................................................................Page 14A
denberry was able to book
Roddenberry and
two seats in the queen’s Sports ..............................................................................Page 1B
Strickland attended the
stand for the derby, which Week in Wakulla ..............................................................Page 3B
celebration of the Dia-
mond Jubilee held June Strickland says they pro- In the Huddle ...................................................................Page 4B
1-11 in London, England. nounce “darby.” Thinking Outside the Book ..............................................Page 5B
“I booked a year in ad-
“The Diamond Jubilee Holiday Guide ..................................................................Page 7B
vance, and was shocked
gave me a chance to ex- Classifi eds ..................................................................... Page 10B
to fi nd out that anyone
press my deep respect for
Legal Notices .................................................................Page 10B
can book in the queen’s
a monarch whose like we
stand at the derby,” Rod- Comics ...........................................................................Page 13B
shall never see again, let
60 cheers ring long and denberry says. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
Continued on Page 5A Queen Elizabeth, in blue, at the derby.
loud,” Roddenberry says. Operation
Roddenberry has al-
ways loved English his- Christmas in Sopchoppy
tory and is a big fan of
Santa families
the British monarchy and
the queen.
He traveled to Europe
in high school and ever will get dinner
since then, he has been
fascinated with English
history, his grandmother
says. Staff report
“He probably knows
more British history than Those who are being assisted through Op-
eration Santa and have no plans for Christmas
dinner are invited to Promise Land Ministries
for a free meal.
“We’re trying to extend a hand,” said Glenn
Hamel, pastor of Promise Land Ministries.
This is the fi rst year his ministry is offering
the dinner. He attended a meeting of the Wakulla
County Coalition for Youth, which is the group
behind Operation Santa, and heard about those
families who were in need of food.
“I said, ‘We can do something about that,’”
Hamel said.
So he decided to try and offer a free meal to
those who otherwise would have nothing to eat
on Christmas.
At last count, there were 211 families being
helped through Operation Santa and 23 families
who applied after the deadline and are on a
waiting list.
Hamel said the invitation is open to anyone
who is without food on Christmas.
However, he is asking that anyone who plans
to attend to try and RSVP by Dec. 20 by calling
WILLIAM SNOWDEN
251-4302.
Santa Claus was in Sopchoppy on Saturday shy as Santa tried to pry out what she wants
There will also be activities for children.
morning, Dec. 8, hanging out at the historic for Christmas. More photos of Christmas in
Promise Land Ministries is located at 20
railroad depot to listen to Christmas wishes Sopchoppy on Page 12B.
Church Road, Crawfordville.
from local kids. Isabel Brown, 5, was a little
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Wakulla’s share of RESTORE Act monies could
be between $10 million and $41 million
By JENNIFER JENSEN The formula didn’t take Trust Fund in the U.S. Trea- plan; workforce develop- county commission estab- of TCC’s Wakulla Environ-
[email protected] into account how the fi sh- sury in which 80 percent of ment and job creation; lished the RESTORE Act mental Institute, as chair-
ing and seafood industries the Clean Water Act penal- state parks; infrastructure Advisory Committee which man and Mark Mitchell
The new formula for were affected by the oil ties from the Deep Horizon projects benefitting the will bring potential proj- of Panacea Waterfronts
how the eight counties spill in those counties, Oil Spill will be distributed economy or ecological re- ects the money can be used Florida, as vice chair.
in Florida that were af- said County Administrator to impacted areas for re- sources (ports); coastal on to the commission. The meeting on Dec.
fected by the Deepwater David Edwards. covery. Of that 80 percent, fl ood protection; planning “This has the potential 11 also focused on laying
Horizon oil spill will split “He thought that need- 35 percent will be divided assistance; administrative to be one of the biggest down the groundwork for
their portion of some of ed to be a factor,” Edwards among the fi ve states. costs; promotion of tour- things to happen to Wakul- the group.
the penalties that will be said. In Florida, those funds ism, including recreational la County and the region Once the U.S. Depart-
paid directly to the states Representatives of the will be distributed directly fi shing; and promotion of in a long time,” Edwards ment of the Treasury works
has been decided and will eight counties agreed to to the 23 Gulf Coast coun- seafood consumption. said. out the rules and regula-
leave Wakulla County with the new formula. However, ties. The eight affected The remaining portion The committee met for tions for this process, the
the potential of receiving the formula will have to counties will receive 75 of the 80 percent of pen- the first time on Dec. 4 committee can begin to
even more money. be presented to each com- percent and the other 15 alties will go to the Gulf to get an overview of the focus on projects.
Under the current for- mission for their approval. Gulf counties will receive Coast Ecosystem Restora- RESTORE Act. “We need the rules,”
mula, if the settlement or Edwards said the county 25 percent. tion Council at 30 percent “We need everyone to Edwards said. “Once we
fi nes levied on the parties commission will vote on Of the 75 percent, 20 and the Impact/Allocation understand what the RE- have the rules then we
responsible for the oil the agreement at its Jan. 7 percent of that money Consortium will receive 30 STORE Act does,” Edwards will know how to play the
spill is $20 billion, Wakulla meeting. will be divided evenly percent. The remaining 5 said. game.”
will see at least $41.5 mil- This formula is for one among the eight counties percent will be dedicated The majority of the He anticipates the de-
lion. If the amount is the of the pots of money that and the remaining money to the Gulf Coast Ecosys- meeting was spent going partment of the treasury
minimum of $5 billion, the has been designated to will be given out based on tem Restoration and Sci- over the goal of the com- coming out with those
county will receive $10.4 flow directly to each of shoreline oiled, sales tax, ence, Observation, Moni- mittee, which will take rules between mid-Decem-
million. the fi ve Gulf states, Ala- average population and toring and Technology applications for potential ber and mid-January.
The Committee of Eight bama, Mississippi, Loui- distance from the oil rig. Program administered by projects, rank them and Some potential areas
Disproportionately Affect- siana, Texas and Florida, The money can be used the National Oceanic and present them to the com- this funding could be used
ed Counties met last week under the Resources and on restoration and protec- Atmospheric Administra- mission. is for the TCC Environmen-
at the request of Rep. Steve Ecosystems Sustainability, tion of natural resources; tion and centers of excel- There will be a large tal Institute, wasterwater
Southerland who felt the Tourist Opportunities and mitigation of natural re- lence. need for community input, treatment plant, beach
original formula did not Revived Economies of the sources; implementation In order to be prepared Edwards said. restoration, park develop-
give enough to the smaller Gulf Coast States Act. of a federally approved for the potential massive During the meeting, the ment, park improvement,
counties – Franklin, Gulf This act established a marine, coastal, or con- amount of money coming committee selected Bob canal dredging, fi sheries,
and Wakulla. Gulf Coast Restoration servation management to Wakulla County, the Ballard, executive director oyster relay, etc.
Christmas in the Park is held Friday night at Azalea Park
Special to The News weather to create a long line to visit with
Santa Claus.
More than 400 people jammed into Lt. Bruce Ashley helped organize the
Azalea Park in Crawfordville Friday, Dec. 7 event for former organizer and now retired
for the 12th Annual Christmas in the Park Captain Larry Massa who organized the
celebration featuring Santa Claus, Mrs. event for many years.
Claus and their helper elves. “This event is a way for the sheriff’s of-
Santa and the entourage arrived at the fi ce to give back to the community,” said
park just after dark escorted by a Wakulla retiring Sheriff Donnie Crum. “It provides
County Sheriff’s Offi ce patrol vehicle as an opportunity to say thank you to every-
they arrived in an electric car. one in our community. We hope that all of
Many visitors to the park were festively the children had a wonderful time and look
dressed and children were excited for an forward to Christmas Day in a little more
opportunity to speak to Santa Claus about than two weeks.”
their Christmas wishes. Two of Wakulla County’s favorite ani-
The event was sponsored by the, WCSO mals, McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky
WCSO volunteers, the Wakulla County Parks the Fire Dog, visited with children through-
and Recreation Department and Centennial out the night.
Bank. The event featured a kiddie train,
games, food, prizes, Christmas decorations
and a chance to speak to Santa and Mrs.
At right, Santa listens to the Christ-
Claus.
mas wishes of children at the Christ-
The event had an outstanding turnout
mas in the Park on Friday, Dec. 7.
on a beautiful night. Dozens of children
PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
and parents lined up in the cool and dry
Cleaning out your garage?
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at Christmas in Park on Friday night.
County health department expands
dental services to cover women in need
Wakulla women in Padraic Juarez, MS, REHS, fluoride treatments, ex-
CPM, Wakulla County tractions, fillings, root
Healthy Start pro-
Health Department ad- canals and dentures for
gram can get preven- ministrator. “Some stud- children through age 20.
ies have linked gum dis- The clinic has part- Use Ebiz, place a classified ad
tive and restorative
ease to preterm births, so nered with the College of
dental care we are excited to be able Central Florida to provide
to expand dental services services to the county’s thru our self service program.
to the women who need children, and education to
Special to The News
them.” students enrolled in the
To take advantage of college’s dental assisting
The Wakulla County
the dental program, wom- programs.
Health Department is ex-
en must be pregnant and Healthy Start is a com-
panding dental services 1. Easy
referred by the Healthy prehensive program pro-
to women in the Healthy
Start program, thanks to Start program. moting optimal prenatal 2. Quick
Mothers who are unin- health and developmental
a block grant from the
Florida Department of sured or underinsured and outcomes for all pregnant 3. Convenient
at or below 200 percent of women and babies in
Health Infant, Maternal
the federal poverty level Florida.
and Reproductive Health
are eligible. This includes The fundamental goals
Program.
Medicaid-eligible women of the Healthy Start pro-
The $9,000 grant will
who do not qualify for gram are to reduce infant
allow the Wakulla Coun- Place your ad TODAY!
coverage of needed dental mortality, reduce the num-
ty Health Department
treatment otherwise. ber of low birth weight ba-
to provide dental ser-
Eligible mothers will bies and improve health
vices to uninsured and
receive preventive care, and developmental out-
underinsured pregnant
restorative care and surgi- comes.
women in Healthy Start.
cal treatment as needed at For information on how
Women will continue to
the Health Department’s to qualify for the program,
receive care for up to six
dental clinic at 48 Oak call the Wakulla Coun-
months after their babies
Street in Crawfordville. ty Health Department
are born.
The Wakulla County Healthy Start Program at
“This grant will enable
Health Department’s den- 850-926-0400.
us to help more moth- www.thewakullanews.com
tal clinic also provides
ers and their babies in a
exams, X-rays, cleanings,
very important way,” said
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www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, December 13, 2012 – Page 3A
COUNTY COMMISSION
4 of 5 commissioners support Airport Master Plan
JENNIFER JENSEN concerns. A building and removal of trees obstruct- to fi ve. on May 24, 2010. Planning Agency, Can-
[email protected] hangar encroach the safety ing fl ight path, appraisals The committee met The current plan for the vassing Board, Big Bend
zone of the airport. and surveys of adjacent only a few times, but had community center site is Regional Partnership and
At the Dec. 5 Wakulla The building that now airport property, updating issues with not having to use a legislative appro- Wakulla County Audit
County Commission meet- houses La Cantina Grille is the Airport Layout Plan enough members present priation to renovate the Committee.
ing it became clear that 50 feet within the primary and planning services and and some who were clearly former sanctuary building Moore will serve on
four out of the fi ve com- surface area, which is the airport management plan. not in favor of the commu- to include a free weight the RESTORE Act Advisory
missioners were in sup- area surrounding the land- Edwards said the county nity center. and cardio room, fi tness Committee, Big Bend Sce-
port of the Wakulla County ing area and there is also was originally informed by There will be an appli- classroom, kid zone and nic Byway, alternate on the
Airport. a 13-acre hangar parcel DOT that it didn’t need to cation process for citizens restrooms and showers. Value Adjustment Board,
At that meeting, the that has one hangar that update the master plan, who would like to serve The other building Our Region Tomorrow Ad-
commission voted four to was constructed in 2006 but since then DOT has would remain as it is, with visory Board, Transporta-
one, with only Commis- too close to the primary changed its mind. The several offi ces. tion Disadvantaged Local
sioner Jerry Moore oppos- surface area. county will now be using ‘Once you close them, Also included in the Coordinating Board, Small
ing, to update the Airport In order to have the the funds to update the plans is the addition of County Coalition and alter-
you don’t get them
Master Plan. airport’s license extended, master plan, layout plan an open fl oor gymnasium, nate on ARPC.
Moore said he looks at the runway must be moved and appraisal and plan- back,’ one commis- which would would have Harden will serve on
the airport as a business over about 35 feet to the ning services. a high school and college the District Health Care
sioner says of small
and it will be years before west and widened. The If the county does not regulation size basketball Council, Wilderness Coast
it turns a profi t. runway length would be do the updates needed to airports. court. Library Advisory Board,
“Before this thing makes extended from 2,800 feet put the airport back into The former sanctuary and as alternate on the
any profi t, I will probably to 2,972 feet. compliance, it could lose building would be utilized Wakulla County Coalition
have less hair,” Moore In order to move the its ability to operate. by the YMCA, which has for Youth and CRTPA.
said. runway, the county will Commissioners Randy entered into a Memoran- Thomas received the
The last year or so the have to acquire property to Merritt, Richard Harden, on the committee. The dum of Understanding most appointments, in-
airport was at the center the west. Originally includ- Howard Kessler and Ralph commission will then vote with the county to manage cluding the North Florida
of a large controversy. The ed in the Airport Layout Thomas were in agreement on the new members at a the community center. Broadband Authority, co-
controversy started after a Plan was some property that they didn’t want to future meeting. The approval of the bid alition for youth, Value Ad-
portion of private property south of Surf Road. Some see the county lose the The purpose of the com- for renovations will come justment Board, Wakulla
on Surf Road that is next of the land that was in- airport. mittee is to advise the com- before for the commission State Forest liaison, Tour-
to the airport was cleared cluded in the plan belongs “Once you close them, mission on development at its Jan. 7 meeting. ist Development Council,
and a sign stating that it to people who do not want you don’t get them back,” of the Community Center • Since this was the Small County Coalition,
was the future site of the to sell their property. The Kessler said of small air- site and programs, assist in fi rst real meeting of the Public Safety Coordinating
airport expansion was county has said they will ports. seeking grant funding, ob- newly formed county com- Council and alternate on
placed on the site. Many remove those properties The county’s consultant tain community input and mission, the commission the Gulf Consortium.
residents in the area be- from the plan. Kimley-Horne will provide involvement and assist the needed to decide which Kessler was not appoint-
came concerned about a The county received a the services. commission in developing commissioner would serve ed to any committees. He
possible expansion and grant for $75,000, that does In other news: a long-term plan for the on the various committees asked for zero because of
their properties being im- not require a match, and • The commission vot- Community Center. representing the county. several projects he is cur-
pacted. was intended to be used ed unanimously to change The county purchased Merritt will serve on the rently working on.
The airport is out of originally on runway light- the composition of the the community center Apalachee Regional Plan- The next county com-
compliance with the Flor- ing, however, the county Wakulla County Commu- which is a 22-acre prop- ning Council, Community mission meeting is sched-
ida Department of Trans- was looking to get FDOT to nity Center Advisory Com- erty that was previously Traffi c Safety Team, Capital uled for Jan. 7 at 5 p.m.
portation because of safety approve them using it for mittee from 11 members home to New Life Church, Regional Transportation
CITY OF SOPCHOPPY
Seat will be left vacant on city commission
PUBLIC
By JENNIFER JENSEN election. used to live in Sopchoppy, ing it, Dunaway designed
[email protected] “They just decided to and now lives in Tallahas- the memorial and found the
wait,” said City Clerk Jackie see. He decided he wanted people with the skills to do
When County Commis- Lawhon. to do his project in Sop- the work.
NOTICES
sioner Richard Harden ran The current commission choppy. The commission voted
for his current position, he consists of Skipper Mitch- The project will take unanimously to allow the
had to resign from his post ell, Rosier, Commissioner three to four days. scout to construct the arbor
on the Sopchoppy City Com- Lara Edwards and Commis- This isn’t the fi rst time and bench at city park.
mission before taking offi ce. sioner Martha Evans. The the city has been the re- • The commission also
For our readers’ convenience, The
He resigned on Nov. 19 and commission only needs cipient of an Eagle Scout voted to again support the
left a vacant seat. three commissioners in project. The Sopchoppy Vet- efforts of Operation Santa
Wakulla News will provide
At the previous Sop- attendance at a meeting to erans Memorial that stands with a donation of $500.
choppy City Commission have a quorum and be able in front of Sopchoppy City Last year, the commission this Public Notice Section in our A-sec-
meeting, the commissioners to hold a meeting. Hall was the vision of boy also approved spending
decided to leave it empty In other news: scout Zackary Dunaway. The $500 and used that to buy tion for all Public Notices
for now. • The commission ap- memorial includes a wall of bicycles for the children in
The city will hold elec- proved allowing a boy scout honor, made out of brick, the program. not published in the Legal Notice sec-
tions in June to fill the to construct a park bench adorned with a plaque and The next meeting will be
open spot and current Com- and arbor at Sopchoppy a fl ag pole in front of the held on Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. tion of the newspaper.
missioners Colleen Skip- City Park for his Eagle Scout wall with four small statues at city hall.
per Mitchell and Anginita project. depicting the armed forces
Rosier will be up for re- Lawhon said the scout standing in salute surround-
Commissioner Ralph Th omas attends new
commissioner orientation
CITY of ST. MARKS
Florida Association of sion, Budget revenue and “The training was ex-
Counties hosts program expenditures, Annual Fis- cellent,” Thomas said, PUBLIC HEARING
cal Year Decisions, Hu- “and I’m confi dent it will
for Florida’s 98 new man Resources, Ballot help me better serve the NOTICE
commissioners Issues, Policy Decisions, citizens of Wakulla Coun-
Sunshine laws: An Intro- ty.”
Special to The News
duction to Ethics, Public Commissioner Thomas The City of St. Marks is in the process of carrying
Records, and Open Meet- personally paid all of his out a Small Cities Community Development Block
SARASOTA – Commis-
ings Requirements. own travel expenses with- Grant in the Commercial Revitalization category,
sioner Ralph Thomas
“New commissioners out taxpayers dollars. grant number 11DB-C5-02-75-02-C02, in the amount
joined with newly elect-
face many challenges and For 80 years, the Flor- of $600,000.00. The grant is being funded thru the
ed commissioners from Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO).
road blocks,” said FAC ida Association of Coun-
across the state in an The project consists of the construction of streetscape
Executive Director Chris ties (FAC) has represented
orientation hosted by improvements along portions of Port Leon Drive and
Holley. “By participating the diverse interests of
the Florida Association of Terminal Drive in downtown St. Marks. The City is
in this program Commis- Florida’s counties, em-
Counties recently. considering expanding the scope of the project to in-
The orientation, held sioner Thomas is one phasizing the importance clude the undergrounding of the utilities along the por-
step ahead in better serv- of protecting home rule tions of Port Leon Drive and Terminal Drive where the
on Nov. 28, provided a
Ralph Thomas at commis- ing his constituents and – the concept that govern- streetscape improvements are being constructed.
summary of the roles and
sioner orientation county.” ment closest to the people
responsibilities of coun-
“I’m glad I decided to governs best. A public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to
ties and commissioners
ence. attend the orientation,” The Florida Association comment on the proposed expansion of the project
in Florida. to include the undergrounding of utilities will be held
The following topics Thomas said. “The FAC of Counties helps coun-
The program is spon- on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. or as
were covered: History of instructors included attor- ties effectively serve and
sored by the University of soon thereafter as possible at the City of St. Marks
Florida’s Counties, Pow- neys and seasoned com- represent Floridians by
Florida/IFAS Extension, City Hall located at 788 Port Leon Drive, St. Marks,
and held in conjunction ers, Duties and respon- missioners who shared strengthening and pre- Florida. A draft copy of the amendment package will
with the Association’s sibilities of County Com- their knowledge allowing serving county home rule be available for review at that time. A final copy of
missioners, Constitutional me to benefi t from their through advocacy, educa- the amendment package will be made available at the
2013 Legislative Confer-
Offi cers, Legislative Ses- combined experiences. tion and collaboration. City of St. Marks, Monday through Friday between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. no more than five (5) working days after the De-
To county’s dismay, fl ood maps are fi nal cember 20, 2012 meeting. The amendment will be
submitted to DEO after the December 20, 2012 Public
Hearing. To obtain additional information concerning
the amendment and the public hearing, contact Ms.
Continued from Page 1A the same answer. contact their insurance maps may be viewed at Zoe Mansfield, City Manager, 788 Port Leon Drive, St.
The new Flood Insur- provider. http://portal.nwfwmd- Marks, Florida 32355, [phone].
The county was hoping ance Rate Maps are here There will be another fl oodmaps.com.
to get FEMA on a tech- to stay and the 90-day ap- meeting with FEMA in Residents who believe The public hearing is being conducted in a handi-
nicality, that the agency peal process for property January to give citizens the flood maps contain capped accessible location. Any handicapped per-
didn’t follow its own pro- owners who believe there another opportunity to errors have until March 6, son requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired
or the visually impaired should contact Ms. Mans-
cedures during this pro- has been an error started ask questions about the 2013, to make an appeal
field at least five calendar days prior to the meeting
cess, but Edwards said it on Dec. 6. maps. by submitting scientifi c or
and an interpreter will be provided. Any non-English
appears FEMA did every- The county will be Under the current technical information to
speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing
thing right. working with FEMA and schedule, the new maps the Wakulla County Plan-
should contact Ms. Mansfield at least five calendar
“It’s a tough thing,” the Northwest Florida Wa- will take effect in De- ning and Community De- days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter
Edwards said. ter Management District cember 2013. Once this velopment Department. will be provided. Any handicapped person requiring
Edwards said the coun- to identify those parcels happens, some fl ood in- For questions or ad- special accommodation at this meeting should contact
ty could fi ght the maps, that are affected and no- surance policy holders ditional information, con- Ms. Mansfield at least five calendar days prior to the
but it would cost a large tify the property owners may see changes in their tact the Planning and meeting.
amount of money and of the appeals process, as policies. Community Development
they could come back with well as recommend they The proposed flood Department at 926-3695.
DECEMBER 13, 2012
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The Opinion Page
readers speak out
READERS WRITE: Bentlee raises more than $500 for CHAT
Prize winning mules at Mule Day
that brought me into their donation check in person
Editor, The News: So this year, a very good friend of lives we stirred up a bit of (that’s how many friends
my dad, Billy Hart from the Quincy-Lake fun. My daddy, in the spirit I had by the deadline), but
Another Mule Day in Calvary, Ga., has Talquin area, rode his jackass, “Donkey of Christmas and giving, l didn’t know that CHAT
come and gone and I remembered a few Donk” in the 2012 Mule Day parade. They recently started a Facebook also had a surprise in store
years ago, in 2010, when my dad, Hoppy won the Special Award trophy, fi rst place page for me and issued a for me. I was OFFICIALLY
Strickland, rode in the Mule Day Parade. trophy for Best Jackass and a cash prize. Friends Equals Dividends appointed spokesdog for
He won the trophy for Best Jack, all with After taking a look at Mr. Billy’s photos for CHAT Challenge. My CHAT, and have my certifi -
the help of his stunning four-legged friend he sent my dad, I felt it only fi tting to ask family offered a $500 dona- cate to prove it.
“Mule Train.” The Wakulla News to publish Mr. Billy’s tion to CHAT if I reached This was so awesome, I, a
After seeing the photos of dad and recent accomplishment as well as the My name is Bentlee and I 500 friend requests by a set former death row candidate,
Mule Train, I thought it would be nice to accomplishment of my dad from 2010. was born in Panama City. deadline. was saved, found my loving
give thanks and to recognize Mule Train’s Congratulations to Mr. Billy and Donkey Unfortunately, I ended Well, with a little push I forever home, and am now
owners, John and Beth Kirkland from Donk! up in an animal shelter over snagged my 500 friends just the offi cial spokesdog for
Jackson County. Hey dad, you had better get your jackass that way (a kill shelter) and before time was up. This the organization that helped
I would also like to apologize for this ready for 2013. I love you and can’t wait to my time was running out. seemed to get the ball roll- me! Woof, woof.
acknowledgement taking so long, but a see you ride again. Fortunately for me, the ing and the excitement level CHAT of Wakulla thanks
friend of my father said he was going to Thank you and Merry Christmas, folks over at CHAT (Citizens up as several of my new the Russell family for their
publish the story and photos two years for Humane Animal Treat- friends were already sup- support and donation to
ago but has yet to follow through with Dana Wilson ment) in Wakulla County porters of CHAT and issued our organization, and also
his word. Crawfordville rescued me and gave me a their own challenge on top thanks Weston Howland,
little more time to fi nd suit- of challenge. They pledged Faith Hughes DVM, Janice
able parents. As luck would additional funds for even Eakin, Kristy Pursell and
have it, one day after church more friend requests. Jake and Barbara Hines for
in January 2009 a family I feel so special and I am the additional bonus cash
came by looking for a new so excited that my so far offered.
pet and thank God for me over 700 Facebook friends And remember, spay or
(and them, I am sure) they are participating in this neuter your pets.
chose me. challenge to raise funds for
I have lived in my “for- CHAT. You can help, too Find out more about
ever home” ever since. My by befriending me on face- CHAT at www.chatofwakul-
heart will always go out to book, www.facebook.com/ la.org or find CHAT of
the folks at CHAT who made bentlee.boo.5. Wakulla on Facebook. If you
Wakulla’s Hoppy all of this possible. I was really happy when have a Facebook account,
Strickland and Because my human par- my family took me to visit please befriend Bentlee
Mule Train won at ents love me so much and CHAT on Saturday, Dec. 8, so Boo so no bones are left in
Mule Day in 2010. support the organization I could paw deliver our $570 the hole!
Th ank you for support of benefi t
Editor, The News: Shack, Upholstery Unlimited, Stephanie
Mathews, Another Man’s Treasure, BW’s
In a world where economic times are Grill, That Hair Place, New China Buffett,
hard, this is a thank you letter to small Carrie’s Cove, Gulf Coast Lumber & Supply-
businesses that helped sponsor a benefi t Crawfordville, Hamaknockers BBQ, Ming
for a neighbor. Tree Garden, Evolution Day Spa, Capt. Sea-
These small businesses are the backbone niles, Myra Jean’s, Custom Floors & More,
of a community. When local people are in Lees Liquors & Fine Wine, Skybox, Steven’s
trouble or need help it is small local busi- Seafood & Chicken, Apocalyptic Tattoo Stu-
Billy Hart and
nesses that step up and give back to the dio, Big Top 2 Supermarket, Mike’s Marine
Donkey Donk
community. Supply, Hutton’s, Dux Liquors, Outz’s Too,
won fi rst place
We should all be mindful of that when Iron Ravens, Southern Spirits, Black Bean
this year.
we are choosing where to shop. I hope that Restaurant, Wakulla Motorcycle Works, Ace
you, our neighbors, will patronize local busi- Hardware-Woodville, Coastal Corner, Gulf
Noah Posey helps a lot in Wakulla ness when possible. Coast Lumber-Woodville, Market Liquors,
Now Wakulla Free Riders would like to Sunshack Dry Cleaners, B & L Automo-
thank the following businesses: Lindy’s tive Parts, Turn Key Automotive, Money &
Editor, The News: every time you see those Posey’s Catering
Chicken, That Place on 319, El Jalisco, Mod- Daughters Auto Repair, Panhandle Pizza-
trailers at events. John has a son (Justin)
ern Communications Inc., Wakulla Pawn Woodville, Wildfi re Grill, The Kast Net,
In a recent edition of The Wakulla News who is a Wakulla County fi refi ghter and he
& Curio Shop Inc., Thread Tree, Body-Tek, Orion’s Motorsports.
there was an excellent article about Noah occasionally cooks and helps out at chari-
Crawfordville Auto & Tire, Beef O’ Brady’s, Sincerey,
Posey that covered a good bit of his life table and community functions. Justin has
Anytime Fitness, Rhodeside Market, La Par-
and Wakulla history (“Noah Posey: Fisher- cooked for three years in the fi refi ghter
rillada Mexican Grille, The Sights & Sounds Wakulla Free Riders
man, crab house processor, businessman, barbecue contest and fundraiser. Noah and
Co., Ace Hardware-Crawfordville, Snack
restauranteur,” Nov. 29). I enjoyed reading his staff prepare all of the side dishes for
about Noah and the history of fi shing and that particular charity event and they do
crabbing in our waters but something was not profi t a dime from it.
missing. There is no way to estimate how many Two versions of the season: church and mall
The missing part was what a great asset individuals or families the Posey fam-
to our county the Posey family is. Noah ily has helped and the only people who Editor, The News: and gift-giving dotted con- longterm worth often mini-
and Mildred help many organizations and know are the ones being helped. If just versations wherever one mal.
individuals that no one ever knows about. 10 percent of the people in Wakulla were I think that many Wakul- turned and joy was “aglow” Oh, yes there was ex-
The Poseys have also raised their family to as involved in the community as Noah, lans are experiencing what on the faces of both the citement and expectation
be community-minded people who help Mildred and their family this would be I experienced today and am young and the old. and a longing to fi nd the
people when they can and do positive an even greater place to live. hoping that at some point There were breathtak- perfect gift. The desire to
things for our community. The Wakulla News article about Noey we all will be able to slow ing seasonal decorations make someone happy and
Their daughter Sherrie Miller works for Posey was good but the part that was down, get away from the with lights and poinsettias to give to a loved one was
the good of the community just as hard missing is the great family tradition of commercial environments placed to highlight the everywhere but the frustra-
as she works at the restaurant. Sherrie serving and helping their community. Go created by television and beauty of the season and tion, the worry, the costly
serves on volunteer committees that are down to Posey’s Up the Creek to eat and tabloid and learn how to all were speaking about the dazzle and ultimately the
working to make the county a better place there will always be at least one family assess what is actually real birth of Jesus. realization that the perfect
to visit and do business. No one promotes member there that should be thanked for to our families and our There was peace and gift could not be found was
Wakulla harder than Sherrie does and it all they do. futures. calm that surrounded the also present.
is all for free. On Sunday I did two very moment and everyone At the end of the day
Their son John lends his cooking skills Bill Russell different things that illus- just knew their presence excitement and exhilaration
to help out charities just like his dad does. Ochlockonee Bay trate both the quandary and was wanted – that they too often turned to exhaus-
The Posey family is not making money the beauty of the Christmas belonged. tion and a sense of missed
season: I went to church and A sense of being uplifted opportunity.
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www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, December 13, 2012 – Page 5A
Emily Winston is new manager
of Inn at Wildwood
Special to The News two years.
We, with great excite-
The Inn at Wildwood Re- ment, promoted her to hotel
sort would like to congratu- manager on Nov. 28. With
late, and introduce to the all she has proven and her
WILLIAM SNOWDEN community, our new Hotel passion for the job she
Manager Emily Winston. performs, we expect great
Scouts Brady, Julian, Justin, Dayton and Chance.
Winston moved to things for our property, and
Tiger Cub Scouts visit Wakulla County from Au- a wonderful experience for
gusta, Ga., in 2009, to be all the guests that stay at
closer to family and give her the Inn.
Th e Wakulla News children an opportunity at This mother of three tru-
a better education from our ly has the “IT” factor most
counties top rated schools. companies dream of having.
Staff Report
It was during this move, She has put together a great
A group of Tiger Cub Scouts and their parents visited she got acquainted with the team and we anticipate a
The Wakulla News this week, part of the scouts work on area, and found a diamond great change for the future.
communications. in the rough – the Inn at So if you want to fi nd a
Editor William Snowden talked to the scouts on Monday, Wildwood Resort. local place to stay or have
Dec. 10, about newspapers and the different jobs involved She got a job as a front friends visit, or want to book
in getting a paper out. desk clerk, and through hard an event or party, chances
The scouts are part of Tiger Cubs Pack 8 that meet at work, determination and a are you’ll be greeted by Em-
Medart Elementary. Their cubmaster is Blake Barnidge. stellar personality, she pur- ily with a big smile and even
sued her career with force. bigger personality!
In less than a year, in 2010, Congratulations to you,
she made the supervisor Emily Winston, and wel-
Farm tour set Dec. 16
position as has been the come to our community!
face for the Inn for the past Emily Winston
on hydroponics
Kimberly Moore joins TCC as new
Special to The News
FAMU StateWide Small Farm Programs, Wakulla County
VP of Workforce Development
Extension, and local small farmers have worked together
to provide a capacity building workshop and farm tour ex-
amining concepts of hydroponics as a sustainable farming
TALLAHASSEE – Tal- and recognitions, including leadership for the College’s
strategy for farmers and urban gardeners in our region. The
lahassee Community Col- the Bethel Empowerment career-focused training,
workshop will take place at Sopchoppy Farms, a local small
lege has selected Kimberly Foundation’s “Phenomenal professional development,
farm that features heirloom hydroponic tomatoes.
Moore as the College’s new Women Making a Differ- adult education and busi-
This is the second workshop in the integrated agri-
vice president of workforce ence” award in 2010, the ness consulting programs.
cultural systems series examining successful alternative
development. National Hook-up’s Gads- TCC’s Center for Workforce
small farm strategies. The focus areas are: How to build a
Moore is one of the Tal- den County Woman of the Development offers train-
hydroponic system, How to build an affordable greenhouse
lahassee area’s most well- Year in 2012 and Wakulla ing across a wide variety
or high tunnel and Organic integrated pest management
known and respected work- Chamber Member of the of fields, including man-
strategies for high tunnels and greenhouses.
force development leaders, Year finalist recognition ufacturing, construction
Facilitators for this session include Tim Carroll of
and brings over a decade of in 2012. and trades, information
Sopchoppy Farms, Jody Bedgood and Derek Helms of Tal-
expertise to TCC. “Kimberly’s name is technology, green energy
lahassee’s Evershine Hydroponics, Trevor Hylton of FAMU/
Moore comes to TCC Kimberly Moore synonymous with work- and ecotourism, with an
Wakulla County Extension, and Neal Miller of FAMU/
from Workforce Plus— force development and emphasis on matching
USDA-ARS. has also been shaped by
where she joined in 2001 community leadership in students’ skills with em-
The hands-on learning session and farm tour will start serving on the boards of
and has served as CEO Tallahassee,” said Dr. Jim ployers’ needs.
at 1:30 p.m. and last until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16. The numerous community or-
since 2005. Workforce Plus Murdaugh, president of For more information on
cost is $15 per person. ganizations, including the
provides comprehensive TCC. “TCC has had a great the Center for Workforce
The Integrated Agricultural Systems Workshop will Leon County Economic
employment and workforce relationship with Kimberly Development’s offerings,
highlight several local small farmers and their organically Development Council, the
services and has helped and WORKFORCE plus visit www.tcc.fl .edu/work-
grown and sustainably grown produce for purchase- greens, United Way of the Big Bend,
connect thousands of job- over the years, and we are force.
lettuce, onions, purslane, sugar cane stalks, sugar cane the Wakulla Chamber of
seekers with employers. thrilled that she is bringing Kimberly Moore’s fi rst
syrup, fresh baked bread and honey. Commerce and the FAMU
Before Workforce Plus, her experience and leader- day at TCC will be March
Delicious local heirloom Cherokee Purple, Brandywine, Small Business Advisory
Moore served as a senior ship skills to the College.” 1, 2013.
and German Johnson tomatoes from Sopchoppy Farms will Council. Moore’s commu-
workforce development As vice president of
also be available for purchase. nity-oriented service has
specialist at TCC. workforce development at
For additional information contact: Jennifer Taylor/ earned her many awards
Moore’s experience TCC, Moore will provide
FAMU StateWide Small Farm Programs, famu.register@
gmail.com
Location: Sopchoppy Farms
At the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
7953 Smith Creek Road, Sopchoppy FL 32358
Directions: Take U.S. Hwy 319 South to Sopchoppy.
Continue through the town of Sopchoppy. Follow road
signs to farm.
Continued from Page 1A Philip went to their seats. culminated with a day of the hotel where they were
He bowed as the queen celebrations in central Lon- staying for the trip. Once
He was told that it is walked past him. don, including a service of the employees there found
Dugout canoes to be fi rst reserved for the Royal “It was an exhilarating thanksgiving at St. Paul’s out Strickland’s fi rst name
Family, the Royal House- experience, a moment my Cathedral followed by two was Majesty, they bought
hold, lords and ladies, and entire body was consumed receptions, a lunch at West- her a cape and bowed to
discussed at meeting
knights and dames. They with butterfl ies,” he says. minster Hall, a carriage her.
were lucky enough to re- The two also attended procession to Buckingham “They all just went ape,”
serve the last two seats. a tea party on the River Palace and fi nally a balcony Strickland says. “It was the
Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at 7 p.m., as Julia Byrd,
With Strickland in for- Thames, watching The appearance, fl ypast and Feu funniest thing.”
Senior Archaeologist, Bureau of Archaeological Research
mal day dress and hat and Thames Diamond Jubilee de Joie. Not only do the two de-
presents “Florida Prehistoric and Historic Canoes.”
Roddenberry in morning Pageant, which is a fl otilla Following the celebra- scribe being in London for
Florida is home to an unusually large concentration
dress and top hat, they of up to 1,000 boats as- tions, the pair was able the Diamond Jubilee as an
of dugout canoes, or boats made from tree trunks. The
took their seats at the der- sembled from across the to tour the London area, incredibly amazing experi-
earliest of these canoes is over 6,000 years old, and people
by only a few feet from the commonwealth. including visiting Wind- ence, they both said being
continued making and using log boats through the historic
queen and within touching “I had no idea they sor Castle, the Tower of able to be there together
period.
distance of Princess Bea- owned so many common- London, the Palace of West- made it even better.
The meeting will be held at the B. Calvin Jones Center for
trice and Princess Eugenia, wealths,” Strickland says. minster and Westminster “The trip was a lifetime
Archaeology at the Gov. Martin House, 1001 De Soto Park
the daughters of the Duke The queen, Prince Philip Abby. experience with my Grand-
Drive in Tallahassee. Look for signs on Lafayette Street on
of York Prince Andrew. and the Royal Family were For Strickland, one of son, one I will always cher-
the evening of the meeting. Call [phone] for further
The Royal Family sat on the Royal Barge during the other major highlights ish,” Strickland says.
information.
two rows above Strickland the fl otilla. of the trip was visiting the Roddenberry adds, “It
and Roddenberry. “You could see them home and chapel of John was a lifetime experience,
When the jockey won pretty good with a binocu- Wesley, the founder of one that I will always trea-
Farrington Law Office the race, the queen came lars,” Strickland says. Methodism. sure, and being with my
down the stairs to greet The pair also watched “It’s amazing to see that grandmother made it even
him. the BBC Concert at Buck- chapel that he preached more special.”
Deirdre A. Farrington, Esq. “We could even see the ingham Palace. Following in,” Strickland says. “It was Queen Elizabeth II came
wrinkles in her face, which the concert, the queen lit great.” to the throne on Feb. 6,
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Church
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Christmas recitals set
OUT TO PASTOR
I’ll have a ‘red’ Christmas,
Michelle Snow students will For more information, please call 926-
7627. thank you
perform Dec. 14 and Dec. 15
Mary Updegraff ’s students
The students of Michelle Snow School
of Music will present their Christmas recital will perform on Dec. 17 By REV. JAMES L. SNYDER the year. of years ago, we only got
I was thinking about this presents for each other. I
on Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at
Students from the music studios of Mary The Christmas holiday the other night when the bought one present for her
Christ Church Anglican on Coastal Highway
Updegraff and Kristin Dow will be perform- season is always ablaze with Gracious Mistress of the and she bought one pres-
98 in Medart.
ing in “Sounds of the Season” on Monday, beautiful colors. I fi nd it hard Parsonage jarred me back ent for me. What a Merry
Friday’s performance will begin at 7 p.m.,
Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Crawfordville United to be gloomy or grumpy this to reality. Christmas we had back in
and Saturday’s at 11 a.m. Youth of all ages
Methodist Church. The recital will feature time of the year. “Have you,” she queried “the day.”
will be playing a variety of musical styles
holiday favorites to lift the Christmas Spirit. I must confess, not ev- most seriously, “finished A few days later as we
and instruments, including guitar, violin,
Family and friends are invited to attend. erybody belongs to this with your Christmas shop- were wrapping those pres-
piano, drums, and voice.
Updegraff’s students are Kristin Bodie, “Holiday Cheer Club.” It is ping?” ents I began thinking of
The recital will feature performances
Rena Carter, Nathan Cushard, Mia Frick, Tra- an exclusive club but open Christmas shopping! I had another color. I looked at my
by the following young musicians: Sydney
vis Harvey-Henderson, Ali Pearson, Emma to anybody who is tired of forgotten about it. I know we wife and said, “This must be
Colvin, Brianna Peacock, Danyelle Dias,
Vaughn and Jessica Wise. being grumpy. celebrate Christmas every what they mean when they
Nicholas Cotes, Victor Palumbo, Tanner Paf-
Colors abound through- year but I sometimes get so talked about the golden
ford, Joey Rickards, Summer Padgett, Jason
out the season and the caught up with celebrating days.” She laughed, and I
Paris, Steven Kinsey, Shea Harrington, Zoie Choirs to perform songs of the
Christmas songs highlight Christmas I forget about thought some more.
Hill, Ariel Ganey, Yese Reyes, Jacob Rardin,
season at churches on Dec. 16 this. “I’m dreaming of a buying Christmas presents. My thoughts centered on
Marina & Jonah Harvey, Lindley Kendrick ,
white Christmas.” “I’ll have After all, that Christmas tree the fact of what a wonder-
Jack and Maxwell Mispel, Desmond Max-
The choirs of the United Methodist and a blue Christmas without would be somewhat naked ful family we have. After
well, Rhiannon Beattie, Ryan Crawford,
First Baptist churches of Crawfordville are you.” “Rudolph the red nose if there were not Christmas all those years, we have ac-
Allison Gordon, Sabashtian Jalbert, Ashlee
joinging together to present the Christmas reindeer.” presents to litter around the cumulated a marvelous fam-
Maddi, Riley Blankenship, Annabell Chancy,
cantata, “Silent Night” by Russell Mauldin One of the most obvious bottom. ily. Thinking about all the
Loranda Hutton, Wesley Kyle, Jason West-
and and Sue C. Smith, Sunday, Dec. 16, at 3 colors of Christmas is green. I had to look at my wife ones in my family, I began
mark, Precision Rudd, Derisha & Deshea
p.m. at the Methodist Church and 6 p.m. at Right at the center of this and say, “No, I haven’t even to retract those thoughts
Jones, Ella Wren Moody, Ryvan Heys,
First Baptist, Becky Cook and Kirstin Dow, Christmas holiday is the started. How many Christ- of veto.
Oliver Robinson, Skyler Crawford, Chloe
directors. Christmas tree decked from mas presents do I have to “You know,” I said to my
Choquette, and Abbott Gauger.
The musical features a wonderful blend top to bottom in beautiful buy?” wife quite thoughtfully, “red
The recitals are free-of-charge, open to
of traditional, contemporary and original colors and lights. Nothing “Silly boy,” she said with becomes my checkbook.”
the public and will be followed by recep-
Christmas songs to celebrate the season. says Christmas quite like a chuckle that could com- All that red means all that
tions.
an old-fashioned Christmas pete with good old Santa family.
tree. Claus any day of the week, The Christmas holiday
My thoughts along this “you got to buy Christmas season means family. There
Church Briefs line are, let the grumps and presents for everybody in is no family more glorious
grouches complain about the our family.” than the family of God.
Christmas tree. For myself, Santa’s red suit has noth- The Bible says, “For God
I will look with admiring ing to do with a North Pole so loved the world, that he
(cid:129) Santa will visit Ochlockonee 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event
wonder at the beauty of the fashion statement; it has gave his only begotten Son,
Bay UMC is sponsored by the Kast Net and will
Christmas tree. everything to do with my that whosoever believeth in
be held at the Alford Building.
Then of course, who fi nancial statement. him should not perish, but
Wakulla United Methodist Church
Santa Claus will be visiting Ochlock- could forget good old Santa I got a piece of paper and have everlasting life” (John
is located at1584 Old Woodville High-
onee Bay United Methodist Church at Claus dressed in his red together my wife and I jotted 3:16 KJV). The whole spirit of
2780 Surf Road on Saturday, Dec. 15, way. For more information on these suit. I never could fi gure out down all of the members in Christmas has to do with giv-
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with refreshments events, call [phone] for more why Santa’s suit was always our family. By the time we ing, and God started it all.
information. red. Throughout the years, were done, I would have to I do not mind a “red”
and giving out gifts.
I never gave it too much purchase Christmas presents Christmas because everyone
(cid:129) Quilt raffled off by Christ thought and assumed it was for hundreds and hundreds in my family is worth it. As
(cid:129) Upcoming events at Wakulla a fashion statement from the of family members. Tiny Tim said, “God bless us
Church Anglican
UMC North Pole. At the beginning of the all, everyone.”
For the most part, we only month of December, my
Again this year the nimble-fi ngered celebrate Christmas once a checkbook is in the black, Rev. James L. Snyder
Wakulla United Methodist Church
quilters of Christ Church Anglican year. I think Charles Dickens but each day of the month is pastor of the Family of
announced these upcoming events
made a beautiful quilt for raffl e. Mem- had it right with old Mr. the black begins to fade into God Fellowship in Ocala.
at the church:
bers sold tickets at $1 each or 6 for $5 Scrooge, after his conversion, expanding shades of red. Call him at [phone]
“Living Nativity” will be held Friday
all over the county. celebrating Christmas every By the time the 24th of the or e-mail jamessnyder2@
and Saturday, Dec. 14 and 15, from day of the year. month comes around my att.net.
After the service on Sunday, Dec.
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Drive through If I were president of the checkbook is a solid, bril-
9, the winner was drawn from the
at 918 Woodville Highway with refresh- United States, I would enact a liant, scarlet red.
hundreds of entrants – Julie Martin of
ments at the church fellowship hall at law that would set aside one I sighed quite deeply as
Sopchoppy was the winner.
1584 Old Woodville Highway. year to be a year of celebrat- I closed my checkbook. I
Christ Church thanks everyone
Christmas Eve candlelight Service ing Christmas all 365 days. I almost said to my wife,
who sold and bought tickets. And the think I would only have to “Remember the day...?” I
will be held Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.
quilters are already planning next do it once and nobody would stopped short of vocalizing
Wakulla Station Community Din-
year’s prize. want to go back to the old that thought. I thought back
ner will be held Christmas Day, Dec.
grumpy times of celebrat- when we fi rst were married,
ing it only one time out of which seems like hundreds
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Obituaries
Charles Sanford Cocroft Deloris Devota ‘Dee’ serving as the church secretary for many
Deloris Devota ‘Dee’ McCranie Gerrell McCrainie Gerrell years. She worked with the Department
of Agriculture and served as the State of
James Monroe Sanders Deloris Devota “Dee” McCranie Gerrell,
Florida’s Rural Mail carriers auxiliary presi-
daughter of John A. and Sarah Kate Mc-
Thomas Charles Sanders dent. She also volunteered as a Pink Lady
Cranie, lived 76 inspirational years, spend-
working at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
ing 60 wonderful years married to Walter
and at local elementary schools.
Dale Gerrell.
Charles Sanford Cocroft grandchildren, Brandi Cocroft of Kissim- She enjoyed traveling, cooking and en-
She was one of eight children of which
mee, Lexi Cocroft of Longwood and sured that her family was provided for. She
Charles Sanford Cocroft Jr., 77, passed three survived, Iola, Kathlene and RitaSue.
Kevin Odom of Longwood; a nephew, Gary always had a smile on her face, looked for
away on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Madi- She raised three children, Jim (Brenda),
Estes of Monticello; three stepchildren, the positive in any situation and most of
son, Ga. Melanie (Clay) and Mark (Deborah) and
James McMullen, Tom McMullen and all loved God, her Lord and Savior.
He was born in Miami on Feb. 28, 1935, spoiled six grandchildren, Tony, Jarrett,
Janice Clarke; eight step-grandchildren; Funeral Services were held on Tuesday,
to Malcolm Cocroft and Clara Cocroft. He Tammie, Michael, Mindy and Leah.
fi ve great-grandchildren; as well as his Dec. 11, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Woodville First
was a farmer all of his life and a commer- She lived to enjoy the birth of 14 great-
lifetime friend Mike Corley; and his rat Baptist Church with burial at Woodville
cial fi sherman for 35 years. He thoroughly grandchildren, Morgan, Brody, Dalton, Cole,
terrier Jack. Cemetery. A visitation was held from 6 p.m.
enjoyed fi shing and hunting and sharing Madyson, Colby, Conner, Cole, Carly, Macy,
Funeral Services were held at Wacissa until 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the
his bounty. He was a very generous man. Claire, Grayson, Haley and Leaston. She
United Methodist Church on Friday, Dec. church. In lieu of fl owers, memorial con-
He also enjoyed playing the steel guitar. was also loved by her many nieces and
7, 2012 at 3 p.m. with Pastor Jim Gamble tributions may be made to Woodville First
He had a high appreciation of the land and nephews.
offi ciating. Interment was held in Beth Baptist Church, 9500 Woodville Highway,
saw the value in it. He enjoyed riding his Dee was a loving and active member of
Page Cemetery. The family received friends Tallahassee FL 32305.
Harley Davidson motorcycle. In 1972 his the Woodville First Baptist Church where
on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 8 Beggs Funeral Home, 3322 Apalachee
family was nominated as “Farm Family of she enjoyed worshipping, singing in the
p.m. at Wacissa United Methodist Church. Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311, (850) 942-
the Year” for Jefferson County. choir for the last 50 years and faithfully
In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations 2929 was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of fi ve years,
may be made to the Wacissa United Meth-
Wylene Cocroft of Wacissa; his children,
odist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 411,
William “Billy” Cocroft and wife Eva of Thomas Charles Sanders NASCAR racing and collected NASCAR
Wacissa FL 32341.
Longwood, Janine Taylor and husband Thomas Charles Sanders, 71, of Waycross, diecast cars.
All arrangements are under the care
Bubba of Tallahassee, Carl Cocroft of Ga., formerly of Bloomsburg, Penn., died He was a member of St. Matthew Lu-
of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home. Sign the
Wakulla Station, and Shane Cocroft and Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at the Hospice Satilla theran Church in Bloomsburg.
guestbook at www.joepburnsfuneral-
wife Nikki of North Carolina; three Hospice House after an extended illness. Survivors include his wife, Gail Sanders
homes.com.
of Waycross; a daughter, Tara C. Sanders of
He was born in Youngwood, Penn., to
Tallahassee; a grandson, Kayden Thomas
Thomas D. Sanders and Florence Cressler
Carraway-Sanders of Tallahassee; three sis-
James Monroe Sanders Revells, all of Sopchoppy; and numerous Sanders. At the age of 2, he and his family
ters-in-law, Cookie Sanders of Orangeville,
James Monroe Sanders, 64, of Sopchop- nieces and nephews also survive. moved to Bloomsburg, Penn., where he
Penn., Carol McCloskey and her husband
py, died on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. A Celebration of Life service was held lived and worked until moving to Waycross,
Mike of Waycross, and Sherrell Fruit and
A lifelong Wakulla County resident, by his family at his Syfrette Creek Road Ga., in 1996.
her husband Bob of Bloomsburg, Penn.;
he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who residence on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. He graduated from Bloomsburg High
and numerous nieces, nephews and other
enjoyed fi shing and having a good time Arrangements are under the care and School in 1959, and then began working for
relatives.
with family and friends. direction of Forbes Funeral Home, Mac- the Textron Corporation where he worked
Along with his parents, he was prede-
Survivors include a brother, William clenny, 850-559-3380. Please sign the as a hydraulic mechanic building blades
ceased by two daughters, Tammy C. Sanders
M. (Matilda) Sanders of Sopchoppy; sis- online guestbook at www.forbesfuneral- for military aircraft. After the closing of the
and Tonya C. Sanders; and two brothers, Ed-
ters, Peggy Porter of Tallahassee, Dorothy home.net/. Textron plant he moved to Waycross where
ward Sanders and Calvin “Bud” Sanders.
(David) Kelly, Viola Henderson and Perlie he worked for Carlton Caterpillar until his
A service celebrating the life of Thomas
retirement in 2004. Sanders also owned and
Charles Sanders will be held at a later date
operated T.C. Leasing Company.
in Bloomsburg, Penn. In lieu of fl owers the
In Bloomsburg, he was active in the
family requests memorial contributions be
Bloomsburg Town Park, the Elks Lodge,
sent to the Hospice Satilla Hospice House,
Moose Lodge, American Legion and the
808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
VFW. He served as a volunteer fi refi ghter
The Miles-Odum Funeral Home in Way-
and worked part time at the Bloomsburg
cross is in charge of arrangements. Sympa-
Airport. He, along with fi ve others, founded
thy may be expressed by signing online at
the “Demolition Derby” held every year
www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
at the Bloomsburg Fair. Growing up with
NASCAR driver Jimmy Spencer, he loved
Tips to make holiday memories
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Special to The News spent, number of gifts, etc. • Think of some things
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Community
happenings in our community
Teen asks for presents for others on birthday Small farms workshop
and tour is this Sunday
Special to The News
FAMU StateWide Small Farm Programs, Wakulla
County Extension and local small farmers have worked
together to provide a capacity building workshop and
farm tour examining concepts of hydroponics as a
sustainable farming strategy for farmers and urban
gardeners in the region. This workshop will take place
at Sopchoppy Farms, a local small farm that features
heirloom hydroponic tomatoes, on Dec. 16.
This is the second workshop in the integrated
PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS agricultural systems series examining successful al-
The toys the party goers gave ternative small farm strategies. The focus areas are:
for Toys for Tots, above. Ma- How to build a hydroponic system, How to build an
kayla Payne and her friends affordable greenhouse or high tunnel and Organic in-
at her birthday party, at tegrated pest management strategies for high tunnels
left. and greenhouses.
Facilitators for this session include Tim Carroll of
Sopchoppy Farms, Jody Bedgood and Derek Helms of
Special to The News
Tallahassee’s Evershine Hydroponics, Trevor Hylton of
FAMU/Wakulla County Extension, and Neal Miller of
Makayla Payne, an 11th grader at Wakulla High School, just celebrated her 17th birthday. At her party, instead of
FAMU/USDA-ARS. The hands-on learning session and
gifts, she asked everyone to bring a new unwrapped toy to be donated to Toys For Tots.
farm tour will be held from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 16.
She is the daughter of Scott and Shelli Payne of Medart and the granddaughter of Lessie and Terry Crum of Medart
The Integrated Agricultural Systems Workshop
and Deborah and Mike McFadden of Woodville.
will highlight several local small farmers and their
“Not many 17-year-olds would give up gifts to help others,” said her mother. “She has a big heart.”
organically grown and sustainably grown produce for
purchase, including greens, lettuce, onions, purslane,
sugar cane stalks, sugar cane syrup, fresh baked bread
Applications sought for fi rst fl ight of Honor Flight and honey.
Delicious local heirloom Cherokee Purple, Brandy-
wine, and German Johnson tomatoes from Sopchoppy
Special to The News Farms will also be available for purchase.
Cost of the workshop is $15 per person.
More than 60 years ago, For additional information contact: Jennifer Taylor,
America’s Greatest Gener- of FAMU StateWide Small Farm Programs, at famu.
ation fought oppression [email protected].
around the world, and in
2004, the World War II Me-
morial was dedicated on the
Help available at CHAT
National Mall in Washing-
ton, D.C. in their honor. The
veterans who lived to see for spay/neuter
that day were in their eight-
ies or older. Even now, most
of these veterans have never
Special to The News
visited the monument that
honors their sacrifi ce. CHAT of Wakulla, Inc. recently announced that fi -
Recently, Honor Flight nancial assistance to spay or neuter unaltered dogs is
Tallahassee, part of the na- now available again through a second grant obtained
tional Honor Flight Network, by the organization this year.
hosted its official kick-off It is impossible to “adopt out” of the pet overpopu-
event to introduce the new- lation crisis, and CHAT is committed to help families
ly-formed Honor Flight hub on limited income.
to the Big Bend region. Millions of animals get euthanized across the U.S.
Honor Flight Tallahassee each year because there are just not enough homes.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
exists for one reason – to They are making fi nancial assistance available to
send North Florida’s U.S. Leon County Commission gives donation to Honor Flight which sends military veterans families with unaltered companion dogs, to reduce the
military veterans to Wash- to Washington, D.C. number of litters entering the local shelter. CHAT wants
ington, D.C. to refl ect at the to prevent the senseless death of unwanted animals.
memorials built to honor They are grateful to the local veterinarians for
the importance of this com- plications from World War by visiting HonorFlightTalla-
their sacrifi ces, at no cost to agreeing to a reduced fee for procedures to be eligible
munity program and unani- II veterans from all service hassee.org and clicking “Do-
the veteran. for this grant. To accommodate the schedule of local
mously approved a $10,000 branches for the inaugural nate.” Checks may be made
“We are running out of veterinarian clinics, only a certain number of vouchers
donation during the Oct. 9 fl ight. Additional informa- payable to Honor Flight Tal-
time to honor our veterans will be available each month. The vouchers must be
commission meeting. tion and application are lahassee and mailed to: P.O.
with this special mission,” used within 30 days of issuance.
“The Board commends available at www.Honor- Box 12033, Tallahassee, FL
said Mac Kemp, Chair of Spay/Neuter vouchers can be obtained at the CHAT
the work that has been FlightTallahassee.org. 32317. Honor Flight Tallahas-
Honor Flight Tallahassee. Adoption Center, 1 Oak Street in Crawfordville on
completed in establishing During each fl ight, volun- see is a 501(c)(3) organization
“The United States is losing Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. only. Applicants may then
our local Honor Flight hub teer guardians support the and all contributions are tax
its World War II veterans at schedule appointments with Crawfordville Animal Hos-
and we are proud to be veterans – pushing wheel- deductible to the extent al-
the rate of approximately 900 pital, Shepherd Spring Animal Hospital or VAC Wakulla
engaged as a community chairs, carrying belongings, lowed by law.
per day, and we cannot miss Animal Hospital.
partner in this initiative,” or simply joining in a full Honor Flight Tallahassee
the opportunity to thank They currently have a waiting list, so call (850)
said Nick Maddox, Leon day of celebration and refl ec- was established in 2012 as
our local members of the 926-0890 during the hours mentioned above for more
County Commissioner and tion. Guardians are critical to a local hub of the national
Greatest Generation for their information and requirements.
2011-2012 Vice Chairman. the success of each Honor Honor Flight Network. Honor
service and sacrifi ce.”
“This program is consistent Flight and applications are Flight Tallahassee’s mission
The inaugural Tallahassee
with Leon County’s on-going currently being accepted for is to transport U.S. military
Honor Flight is scheduled
efforts to support our local the inaugural fl ight. Health- veterans to Washington, D.C.
for spring 2013. While the Tobacco quit classes off ered
community of veterans, and care professionals and ac- to visit the memorials dedi-
fl ight is free to veterans, each
we hope this fi nancial contri- tive military are especially cated to honor their service
fl ight costs between $85,000
and $100,000 and is entirely bution provides a catalyst for encouraged to apply. and sacrifi ces, at no cost to Special to The News
other community partners to Donations are critical to the veteran. The inaugural
funded by local fundraisers
and community support. contribute to this important ensure Honor Flight Talla- fl ight is scheduled for spring There are three upcoming Tools to Quit classes that
The Leon County Board of endeavor.” hassee can honor veterans 2013. For more, visitwww. will be held in January.
County Commissioners was Honor Flight Tallahassee with a trip to Washington, HonorFlightTallahassee.org. These tobacco cessation classes will be held on
among the fi rst to recognize is currently accepting ap- D.C. Donations can be made Jan. 8, Jan. 15 and Jan. 29. There is no cost to attend.
Free nicotine patches and nicotine gum are provided
to participants who complete each “one time” class,
while supplies last.
Community News: Email your community news and announcements to
All classes begin at 6 p.m. at the Wakulla County
[email protected]. Announcements are edited for style, clarity and grammar Public Library (Conference Room), 4330 Crawfordville
and runs when space becomes available. Highway, Crawfordville.
There will be additional classes offered throughout
2013.
For additional information, please Calandra Por-
Find
talatin by telephone at 850-224-1177 or by e-mail at
[email protected].
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www.thewakullanews.com THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, December 13, 2012 – Page 9A
School
education news
Bruce, Saulter win spelling bee at CES
Stewart: First year of teacher
evaluations ‘painful’
By BRANDON LARRABEE that kindergarten students do not take
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA state tests.
“That’s one of the things that we are
TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 6...A day after facing that is problematic for us, that
the Florida Department of Education is one of the biggest concerns that we
issued and then pulled back informa- hear and will be corrected each year as
tion on teacher evaluations across the we move forward through this system,
state, interim Commissioner Pam Stew- as those assessments are developed
art told lawmakers that the fi rst year of and used in districts,” Stewart said.
a new attempt to pay teachers accord- But some lawmakers sounded skep-
ing to performance was “painful.” tical, noting that a curriculum based on
Stewart’s appearance Thursday a national model, tests matching that
followed the agency’s decision to curriculum and other changes are also
pull down information about teacher slated to take effect at the same time.
evaluations for the 2011-12 school year, Senate Education Committee Chair- PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
saying a relatively small number of man John Legg, R-New Port Richey, Fifth grade contestants in the spelling bee
teachers had mistakenly been counted said he supported each change on
multiple times in certain categories in its own.
the state’s overall numbers. “But when you add them all togeth-
“I think this is a painful year,” er, it looks like we have one runway in
Stewart said at a meeting of the Senate 2014 coming up. ... Should we maybe
Education Appropriations Subcommit- look at the fl ight path of all these
tee. “I think any time you implement different planes that are coming and
something this large for the fi rst time, maybe adjust some of the timetables
there are growing pains. I think that for some of these fl ight paths to land
the ‘12-’13 year will be much more correctly on that year?” he asked.
telling, and how we do as we move Stewart didn’t directly answer.
forward.” “I think that as we move forward,
By late Thursday afternoon, a cor- time is going to tell us whether or not
rected version of the information we did this in the right sequence or
originally released by the department not, and we need to be looking along
was available. And the agency pointed the way incrementally to determine
out that the percentages of teachers whether or not we need to make
rated in each category changed only shifts,” she said.
slightly. Sen. Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee, Fourth grade spelling bee contestants
But Stewart and lawmakers also dis- said after the meeting that he was
cussed a looming change for the 2014- less concerned with the correction
Special to The News second place, both from Mrs. Fourth grade contestants
15 year, when local school districts are of the evaluation numbers than with
Hatfi eld’s class. included Hannah Babcock,
supposed to develop ways to assess the deadline for the local tests -- and
On Friday, Nov. 16, Craw- Cougar Media Specialist, Aden Barksdale, Kaitlin
the growth in student performance -- that the state should delay some of
fordville Elementary School Cindy Burse was the mod- Campbell, Kyle Campbell,
the basis of teacher pay under the new the changes.
held its annual fourth and erator. Mary Fort, District Keira Cushard, Rachel Free-
regime -- in courses that don’t currently “I’m of the opinion now that we
fi fth grade Spelling Bee. Elementary Staffi ng Special- man, Dawson Hooker, Caleb
have state-backed tests available. cannot get done in a year and a half
Twenty-four students ist and Tracy Dempsey, for- Tillman and Melody White.
Currently, many teachers for those what needs to be done to implement
from eight homeroom class- mer Crawfordville Elemen- Zachary Neel was absent and
courses are being evaluated based on the programs and changes the way
es were selected to par- tary ESE teacher and current did not compete.
other numbers; kindergarten teachers, we should do them,” said Montford,
ticipate and battled their District Secondary Staffi ng Advancing on to the Dis-
for example, are sometimes evaluated a former Leon County superintendent
counterparts for two first Specialist, and Tammy Pel- trict Spelling Bee on Friday,
based on an entire school’s perfor- of schools. “We should not do them
and second place positions tier, Cougar administrative Jan. 11, 2013, at Wakulla
mance on state tests, despite the fact halfway.”
from each grade level. secretary, served as panel Middle School will be Bruce,
First place winner from judges. Carnes, Saulter and Lee.
fi fth grade was second year Other contestants from Barbara Mingledorff, fi fth
participant, Wilson Bruce, the fifth grade classes in- grade teacher served as the
representing Mrs. Kelly’s cluded Morgan Carter, Crys- Spelling Bee Sponsor. Other
Early learning formula under review
class and second place win- tal Jedziniak, Jason Rogers, fi fth and fourth grade teach-
ner was Lynne Carnes from Lilly Simons, Bryan Smith ers include Alisa Adkison,
Mrs. Adkison and Mrs. Strick- and Emily Thomas. Danielle Renee Kelly, Brandi Panza-
By MARGIE MENZEL way to do this…to ensure that we end up land’ class. Beaulieu, Elizabeth Dubois, rino, Trish Strickland, Holly
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA with a formula that takes into consideration Fourth grade winners Katarina Gunnarsson and Harden, Frankie Harvey,
everyone at the table.” included Tyler Saulter, fi rst Ally Harden were absent and Heather Hatfield, Louann
Responding to the unanimous request of Early learning guru David Lawrence, who place, and Cameron Lee, did not compete. Hames and Sherry Parks.
Florida’s 31 early learning coalitions, Gov. was copied on Scott’s letter, agreed.
Rick Scott Friday announced that recent con- “I think the governor is right on target
troversial changes to the funding formula – in promising a fair process as well as
Character building tips for parents with teens
for the state’s subsidized school readiness underscoring how critical high-quality early
programs would be frozen and reviewed. learning is to the future of children and of
In a letter to Roseann Fricks, chair of the Florida. The wisest course Florida could Special to The News and philosophy, is compas- and act in order to develop
Association of Early Learning Coalitions, possibly take is to help parents help their sion. A truly compassionate that quality. One important
Scott said he had asked the state Offi ce of children have the best possible chance to Parents today contend not teen will inevitably have a component empathy. If your
Early Learning to establish a work group of succeed in school and in life.” only with yesterday’s worries host of other positive quali- teens can’t see things from
lawmakers, coalitions, child care providers The Early Learning Coalition of the Big – drug abuse, bullying, teen- ties, Wellborn said. another’s perspective, it is
and local governments to “gather input Bend lost more $650,000 this year. age sex and delinquency – but Parents can encourage diffi cult for them to appreci-
and refi ne a funding formula” by January Its board chair, Bryan Desloge, president new challenges. The digital compassion in the following ate what that person is going
1, 2014. of the Florida Association of Counties, also age has introduced adult ways: through.
“A quality early learning system is critical applauded the governor’s move. predators and other online • Model it: Compassion is • Anticipate it: Character
to providing Florida children the tools they “This is an important issue and a pur- hazards, and body-altering largely learned, so be aware of can be fostered by project-
need to succeed,” Scott wrote. poseful conversation needs to occur be- decorating such as tattoos how you act around your chil- ing moral strength into their
OEL Director Mel Jurado resigned the tween all the stakeholders before additional and piercing’s are popular dren. How did you respond to future. Say things like: “By the
day before Scott’s announcement, but OEL changes occur,” Desloge said. temptations, said James G. the request for money from time you’re an adult, you will
Director of Governmental Relations Allen The early learning system connects low- Wellborn, a clinical psycholo- that panhandler on the street? be such a person of strong
Mortham said he was unaware of a connec- income working families with subsidized gist with 18 years of experi- What comment did you make character.”
tion between the two events. child care that, in turn, promotes school ence working with parents behind his back, in the pres- • Guilt it: A personal value
The governor was responding to an readiness. Florida has 68,000 children wait- and teens. ence of your kid? Your teens system serves as a means of
uproar that ensued when, in late June, OEL ing for services. “The teenage years are un- are watching and listening. accountability to oneself (and
notifi ed the coalitions that their funding Early learning issues roiled the 2012 leg- like any other in a person’s • Notice it: Point out ex- your family and community).
would change on July 1, less than a week islative session, which saw a clash between life – it’s a unique in-between amples of compassion that If they fulfi ll the promise of
later. Some coalitions would get more those who wanted to loosen the standards period from childhood to occur around you. It comes personal values it is a source
money, others less. The changes blind-sided for providers and those who argued for adulthood, and it’s helpful in many forms. Relevant to of justifi able pride. Violating
not only the coalitions but their local legis- higher quality child care. to remember that problems our daily lives are the people personal values should result
lative delegations. After a scathing report by the Auditor during this time are actually who quietly, and without in guilt for not doing what’s
“It’s a win for the families. It’s a win for General’s Offi ce, four lawmakers proposed normal,” says Wellborn, au- recognition, help others in right and shame for letting
the providers,” said a jubilant Evelio Torres, early learning measures and a compromise thor of the new book “Raising need, including volunteers of other people down.
director of the Early Learning Coalition of bill was hammered out and passed. Teens in the 21st Century: A all types. • Repeat it: Once is not
Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, on Scott vetoed the measure, saying the Practical Guide to Effective • Teach it: Compassion has enough when it comes to
Friday. That coalition lost $3.7 million this state could implement the changes by Parenting,” to be taught, so be prepared to character. Find every oppor-
year and stood to lose $22.3 million more rule. Among them was an equity funding A universally admired trait, provide direct instruction on tunity to work it into the
over the next fi ve years. “That is the right formula. spanning all cultures, religion how your teen needs to think conversation.
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Outdoors
outdoor sports and fi shing reports
Warm weather has moved the fi sh to Brag Book
the mouth of creek and onto the fl ats
Well, so much for win- the creeks and in Spring
ter. Creek. They had 10 trout
Folks are starting to put on Wednesday and prob-
away their fl annel shirts and ably threw back 50 or 60
breaking out the shortsleeve From The Dock that were shorts.
shirts and shorts. On Thursday they also
I was fi shing on Thursday had 10 trout, one nice
and there was a guy out flounder and a 26-inch
BY CAPT. JODY CAMPBELL
fi shing with a pair of shorts red which is the fi rst nice
and no shirt. It’s almost the red I have seen in a while.
middle of December and Dalbert is 85 and has been
back from fi shing down around Pine
you’re supposed to be wearing coats fi shing down in this area for a long
Island. They were strictly fl y-fi shing
and sock caps or at least longsleeve time. I asked about when he fi rst
and he said fi shing was fair. They
shirts and sweatshirts. started coming down here and he
caught trout, jacks, ladyfi sh, man-
The water temperature when I said they fi shed with a Mr. Crum but
grove snapper and 7 or 8 snook.
was out yesterday was in the high he couldn’t remember his fi rst name.
He took his 23-year-old son Wes
60s. Right now I’m sure the fi sh are He said they fi shed with him quite a
who is getting ready to go in the
confused and keep moving. few times and then came down one
army. On Jan. 23 he will report to Ft. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
I just talked with JR at the Aucilla week and Mr. Crum wasn’t going to
Benning for basic and after that he’s
and he said fi shing was still good be able to take them. Dalbert asked
going to Ranger school. We wish him
but the patterns have changed. Most if he could fi nd them someone else Dylan Raker bags his
all the best.
of the fi sh moved from deep in the and he told them that his son was a
Randy said last week he took
creeks in the holes to the mouth of good fi sherman and could take them.
Harold Fulford and Bruce Johnson fi rst buck, a four-pointer
the creeks and out onto the fl ats. His son’s name was Harley Crum
to the Econfi na for two days and
He did say you could still catch and was 16 years old at the time.
he said they had incredible fi shing.
trout in the river. He said once the He kept his son out of school those
They caught their limit of 19 to 20 Dylan Raker, son of April Zanco, is pictured with his
trout move into the river those fi sh two days and Harley took them and
inch trout both days but only had fi rst 4-point buck shot while hunting with his grandfa-
are gonna stay until we get a lot continued taking them when they
one red. He said trout fi shing was ther, Bo Zanco, and step-brother Ethan Vonier in Sumatra
of rain and the salinity of the river came down until he got married and
fantastic but just didn’t know where on Thanksgiving weekend.
changes drastically. There are plenty moved away.
the reds were.
of reds in the river and are biting He said they always caught a lot
Two weeks ago Randy and his son
on everything. Live shimp, cut bait, of fi sh with them.
were at the Econfi na and had trailer FWC Law Enforcement
Gulp and top water baits. There are I asked Dalbert late in the after-
trouble. Wes pulled the trailer to Per-
still plenty of pinfish around so noon of the fi rst day we fi shed if he
ry to have it welded and while he was For the week of Nov. 30 - Dec. 6. This report represents
you’re gonna loose a lot of shrimp was getting tired. He said he was
gone Randy said he eased down some events the FWC handled over the past week, but
to them. bbuutt wwoouulldd nneevveerr tteellll mmee hhee was. He
tthhee rriivveerr ffiisshhiinngg.. does not include all actions taken by the Division of
Jimmy BBeevviiss aatt SShheellll IIssllaanndd FFiisshh ssttoooodd uupp aanndd fifi sshheedd aallll day cast-
Law Enforcement.
Camp in SStt.. MMaarrkkss ssaaiidd fifi sshhiinngg ccoonn-- iinngg aa rroodd aanndd II ttoolldd hhiimm I hoped
SANTA ROSA COUNTY: Officer Kenneth Man-
tinues to bbee ggoooodd.. HHee wweenntt wwaayy II ccoouulldd ddoo tthhat at 85.
ning and Lt. Dan Hahr were on foot patrol within the
up East RRiivveerr yyeesstteerr-- HHe said he
Blackwater WMA when they heard a rifl e shot west of
day and saaiidd hhopes he
their location. The offi cers knew of a tree stand in that
there weree can do it
area and walked to its location. When they got close to
plenty at 86.
the location, they heard a person dragging something
of trout S u n -
through the brush. A man walked up to them carrying
there. day af-
a muzzleloader with blood on his hands and pants. He
K e n -- ternoon
admitted that he had shot a deer and that it was a doe.
ny Davis wwhhoo DDwwaayynnee BBroadway
He then told them that he had seen a cow-horn buck
guides forr JJiimmmmyy ttooookk Spotted sea trout aanndd II wweenntt ffoorr aa couple of
walking the same trail the past weekend, so he assumed
his familyy aabboouutt aa wweeeekk aaggoo aanndd hhoouurrss bbeeccaauussee ssoommeeoonnee had told
it was the same deer even though he could not see ant-
limited onn ttrroouutt aanndd ccaauugghhtt ssoommee rreeaall mmee wwhheerree tthheeyy hhaadd ccaauugght several
UUsiing a flfl y hhe caughhtt 1100 lers. The offi cers followed the man back down the trail
nice reds. They fi shed the mouth of nice trout. It was a spot I fi sh quite
nice trout. When Wes got back to a freshly killed doe deer. They issued the man a notice
the St. Marks for the trout and East often and have caught a lot of fi sh
they continued catching and releas- to appear for taking an antlerless deer out of season and
River for the reds. Bucky and one of from and wanted to see if they were
ing trout and then went out to 8 feet seized the rifl e and deer.
the other employees there went the still there.
of water and caught big sea bass on • Offi cer Kenneth Manning fi led charges of pos-
other day and went east of the light- We caught and released at least
a fl y. session of a fi rearm by a convicted felon on a subject
house. They were fi shing the creeks 50 trout and probably half of them
According to Capt. Pat McGriff who was hunting with a modern muzzleloader over the
and came back with their limit of were over 15 inches. We used strictly
fishing down around the Keaton Thanksgiving weekend. The man was hunting over bait
trout and reds. He said they threw the pearl white grub and caught
Beach area is fantastic. Everyone is within Blackwater WMA with a muzzleloader that was
back a lot of legal trout because they fi sh non-stop for two hours. We also
getting their limit of trout and the not an antique or a replica. The man was also charged
forgot a tape and if they weren’t at caught and released two reds and
fi sh are back on the fl ats in 2 and a with hunting over bait within a WMA.
least 17 or 18 inches long they didn’t two fl ounder.
half to 3 and a half feet of water. Live OKALOOSA COUNTY: Offi cer Alan Kirchinger was
keep them. It’s supposed to cool off a little
shrimp, pinfi sh, Gulp and topwater working on the Yellow River within the Yellow River
Jimmy said he’s still seeing some this week but I don’t think it will do
baits are all producing. WMA when he observed a vessel pull up at an area where
sheepshead but not like a couple of anything except maybe move some
Last Wednesday and Thursday I he knew some corn had been scattered. After a short
weeks ago and plenty of fl ounder are fi sh off the fl ats to the mouth of the
fi shed with Dalbert and Lonnie Fitch while, he approached the area and observed a man hunt-
being caught. creeks again.
from Kennesaw, Ga. We fi shed up in ing over a baited area. Offi cer Kirchinger issued him a
Capt. Randy Peart said he just got Good luck and good fi shing!
notice to appear for hunting over bait within a WMA.
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