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4/1/2006 LIBRARY OF FLORIDA HISTORY 205 S.M.A. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA P.O. BOX 117007 GAINESVILLE, FL 32611 Costs Shock Board See Page 12 More Townhouses? See Page 13 Manatees Are Back . See Page 10 Watullta tEtsu Published Weekly, Read Daily Shell Point Applauds Development With dozens of Shell Point area residents in attendance Monday, March 6, the Wakulla County Commission approved a rezoning, preliminary plat, site plan and final plat applica- tion for Shell Point Resort, Inc. The unanimous approvals paved the way for the coastal project to build residential con- dominiums, single family dwellings, a marina, boat ramp, 100 room hotel, 100 seat restau- rant, 210 boat slips of various sizes, and commercial and re- tail space. Shell Point Partners, LLC in Singer Island presented the proposal through agent Elliott Varnum and Associates. The zoning change was from Pres- ervation (P-2), Semi Rural Resi- dential (RSU-1) and General Commercial (C-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The property is located at the end of Shell Point Road and Beaty: Taff Drive. Thirty-seven lots in the plat will include the hotel, marina and restaurant. The site plan included the multi family resi- dential sites, hotel, single fam- ily residential homes and boat slips. The developer also received authorization from the county to build a swimming pool, two restrooms and a tiki bar below the base flood elevation re- quirements set forth by the Federal Emergency Manage- ment Agency (FEMA). Shell Point resident Ron Piasecki said there weren't enough good words to describe the work of the developers. "The developers have done Please turn to Page 2 Lions Club Celebrates With Festival The Crawfordville Lions Club will celebrate St. Patrick's Day Saturday, March 11 with a parade and festival at Hudson Park in Crawfordville. The parade will start at 10 a.m. and will follow a route on U.S. Highway 319 to the park. Activities at the park include food concessions, vendor booths, rides, camivalgames, petting zoo, pony rides, storytelling, exhib- its and more. The featured entertainment will be High Mileage Band as the popular group performs at noon under the pavilion. A raffle drawing will be held at the park at 3 p.m. The $1,000 U.S. savings bond prize has been donated by Wakulla Bank. For more information, call Buddy Wells at 926-3473 or Jan Hughes at 926-8482. Inside This Week Almanac.................. Page 11 Church .Page 4 Classifieds............... Page 19 Comment & Opinion.. Page 2 Community...............Page 5 Crossword Puzzle.... Page 19 Outdoors................. Page 10 People...............Page 6 School............... Page 8 Sheriff's Report........Page 16 Sports...............Page 9 Week In Wakulla......Page 2 Our 111th Year, 10th Issue Thursday, March 9, 2006 Serving Wakulla County For More Than A Century Flames Provided Challenge For Firefighters Attempting To Save Home Newport Blaze Destroys Home Three Crawfordville resi- dents escaped injury in a house fire reported Wednesday, March 1 at 4 a.m. in Newport, accord- ing to Sheriff David Harvey. Melanie Meinhardt, 41, Christopher A. Meinhardt, 18, and April L. Thornton, 22, es- caped from the burning two story home. Deputy Roger Rankin interviewed Christo- pher Meinhardt at the scene and he told the deputy that he awoke to find the house on fire. He attempted to put the fire out with a garden hose but failed when he lost water pres- sure. Meinhardt told the dep- uty that his family did not have any homeowners insurance. Volunteer firefighters from several Wakulla County depart- ments responded to the blaze. A Volkswagen registered to Melanie Meinhardt was parked next to the burning house. The vehicle suffered extensive dam- age to the rear due to water damage and melting parts. Deputy Rankin estimated the damage to the home and vehicle at $150,000. The home was a total loss. Crime Scene Investigator Steve Walker and Det. Scott DelBeato investi- gated along with members of the state Fire Marshal's office. State officials have declined to identify a source of the fire as the investigation continues, according to Captain Jim Gri- ner. Wakulla County Volunteer Firefighter Battles To Save Part Of The Home Funding Is Earmarked For Trail Construction on the pro- The project began in Febru- The county has spent ap- posed Ochlockonee Bay Bike ary 2002 when the county re- proximately $70,000 for the Trail will begin as early as late ceived $18,677 to provide the trailhead improvements and 2006, according to Wakulla conceptual design for the en- conceptual design. The county County Grants and Special tire trail. In January 2003, the has also spent $59,983 on the Projects Coordinator Pam Port- county received $50,000 to pro- refuge section. wood. vide improvements to the Portwood was asked to give Mash Island Park trailhead. Due t the large cost of the Wakulla County Commission- In March 2004, $150,000 be- project, Portwood said, the ers an update on 'the project came available for the prelimi- project will not be constructed Monday, March 6. Florida De- nary design of the refuge por- all at one time. The total price apartment of Transportation tion of the trail. The construc- tag for the project will exceed (DOT) funds are being used to tion of the section will begin $2 million. build the trail from Mash Is- in July 2007 with a $500,000 In other matters in front of land Park to the Buckhorn com- funding award. the Wakulla County Commis- munity. The trail will be con- In January 2005, the prelimi- sion Monday, March 6: structed in five phases, nary design for phase two, Tide The board set a workshop The first phase includes Creek Bridge, the U.S. Highway on Tuesday, March 14 to dis- most of Mashes Sands Road 98 intersection and part of Surf cuss Wakulla Gardens, Magno- while the second phase in- Road, will be funded at $54,700. lia Gardens and Griners Addi- cludes Tide Creek to a section Construction will be funded in tion subdivisions. The areas are of Surf Road. The third phase July 2007 with $547,000. experiencing rapid growth and includes more of Surf Road In November 2005, $78,798 board members are concerned while the fourth phase in- was awarded for the prelimi- about the developments being cludes the section of the nary design of the first phase built on septic tanks. The meet- project in the St. Marks Na- from Mash Island Park to Tide ing has been set for 7 m tional Wildlife Refuge. The fifth Creek Bridge. The DOT will phase includes the last portion award $787,979 for construction Commissioner Brian Lang- of the road from the refuge of the phase in July 2008. ston asked board members to boundary to U.S. Highway 319. The third and fifth phases consider giving the animal ser- Portwood said the project have not been funded for de- vice group CHAT funding at the will not be constructed in or- sign or construction. They in- March 20 meeting. CHAT offi- der of phases because the state elude the Buckhorn end of the cials appeared before the board DOT has money set aside to trail and the part of the trail recently asking for assistance build the federal section of the on Surf Road not within the in handling an increasing num- ber of animals. 50 Cents Mowrey Joins Sprayfield Negotiations By KEITH BLACKMAR Of The Wakulla News The debate over how to con- test the City of Tallahassee's sprayfield permit application with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) raged on Monday, March 6 as board members disagreed with the direction of the board ap- peal and clashed with mem- bers of the public who had sug- gestions of their own. The debate got off to an early start in the meeting as residents Larry Roberts and Tony Cartlidge defended Com- missioner Howard Kessler's decision to take biologist Vic- tor Lambou to a permit nego- tiation meeting with Tallahas- see Mayor John Marks recently. The debate began before the county commission placed the item up for discussion. During a February meeting, commissioners questioned Kessler for including Lambou in the Tallahassee meeting without informing the board. Roberts presented a copy of Lambou's resume to the board and added that the "county is fortunate to have Lambou and his expertise." Cartlidge chastised the board for the "personal at- tacks" on Lambou and Kessler. Cartlidge said Kessler had a right to take an expert to the meeting. He added that the commissioner also attended the Tallahassee meeting with Wakulla County Administrator Parrish Barwick which Cart- lidge called "the mismatch of the century." Cartlidge encouraged the commission to continue nego- tiations with the City of Talla- hassee. Not sending Kessler back to Tallahassee was a mis- take, said Cartlidge. "You all messed up," he concluded. Lambou said county offi- cials must "stop the politics" and continue to work with Tal- lahassee staff. "I thought: Wakulla Springs could be something to bring people to- gether," said Lambou. "Both Commissioner Kessler and Mr.: Barwick did a good job" at the: Tallahassee meeting. In February, the county com- mission requested an exten- sion of time from the state to: negotiate the terms of the: sprayfield permit. DEP officials agreed to an extension from Feb. 28 to March 24. In addition to the extension request from the county, the Florida Wildlife Please tum to Page 18 Wildwood Letter Upsets Residents Three members of the pub- lic questioned the ethics of Wakulla County Commissioner Ed Brimner Monday, March 6 after Brimner sent a letter out to members of the public so-* liciting business for the Inn at Wildwood. Residents Jimmie Doyle, John Trice and Dana Peck ques- tioned the use of Wakulla County letterhead to drum up business for the recently open- ed inn. Brimner said he will not- make any money from the cor- respondence and sent out the: invitation after the inn agreed. to provide special rates and: offers to Florida politicians in. town for the 2006 Florida Leg- islative Session. Doyle said the letter uses county letterhead to promotd- one lodging facility in Wakulla County. She added that other lodging facilities should have been included. "Commissioners, this stinks," Please turn to Page 2 Blasting A way Wakulla County volunteer firefighters donned helmets, boots, coats and other safety gear at the Wakulla United Firefighters Association Field Day at the fire training site in Crawfordville Saturday, March 4. Above, firefighters use teamwork to connect their hoses and knock down targets during a timed event. The firefighters have had more than their fair share of real experi- ence recently as they have been battling structure and brush fires throughout the county during the dry weather. (Photo by Lynda Kinsey) I I' I I I -J I I I ~ I IL I _~ refuge property. bike path. Page 2-THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006 :Comment andOpinion Established In Wakulla County In 1895 New Medical Care Is Welcome Editor, The News: The Wakulla Health Care Task Force welcomes the ad- dition of needed medical ser- vices to our county. Local resi- dents will soon have conve- nient access to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), x- rays, Dexa (bone density) scans, and ultrasound, Access to laboratory and after-hours medical care is increasing as well. These new services will help to address the top medi- cal needs that our task force identified this past year: af- ter-hours, urgent, and emer- gency medical care, and diag- nostic services, particularly imaging but also laboratory services. Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging (TDI) is leasing space at the Tallahassee Memorial Family Medicine office in Crawfordville. They have al- ready begun to offer the same quality MRIs that are avail- able in Tallahassee and these scans are read by the same radiologists. All of the staff at their new location are long- time TDI employees. They are also all Wakulla County resi- dents who are grateful for the chance to work closer to home. Later this month, Dr. David Keen, former director of the Wakulla County Health Depart- ment, will open the Wakulla Urgent Care and Diagnostic Center in Panacea (in the former location of the Wakulla Medical Center). Letters Laboratory services (such as blood tests) and diagnostic services, including x-rays, Dexa scanning, and ultra- sound, will be available on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Urgent care services will be available on weekday evenings between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tallahassee Memorial Fam- ily Medicine will soon add x- rays to the services it offers in Crawfordville. This practice will also add a third primary care provider in the very near future. They are also explor- ing the possibility of having specialists from Tallahassee rotate through their office to see patients in Crawfordville. All of the new diagnostic services will be available to any patient with an order from a licensed medical care provider and all types of health insurance will be ac- cepted. We encourage county residents to avail themselves of these local services instead of driving to Tallahassee to have blood drawn for lab tests, to obtain, an x-ray or MRI, and such. Before heading to an emer- gency room in Tallahassee on a weekday evening to obtain stitches for a cut or an x-ray for a possible fracture, con- sider going to the Urgent Care Center in Panacea instead. You'll have a much shorter wait as well as a shorter drive, We are grateful to the area's medical care commu- nity for being responsive and bringing needed medical ser- vices to our county. While we celebrate these successes, many challenging health care needs remain. These include: urgent and emergency medi- cal care, a shortage of health care providers, transportation to medical care facilities, in- digent medical care, and county-wide health promo- tion. We invite health care pro- viders and consumers to join us in our efforts to tackle these challenges and improve health and health care in Wakulla County. The Health Care Task Force meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Wakulla County Public Library. Wakulla Health Care Task Force Brimner Needs To Admit Mistake Editor, The News: sible person, so act responsi- citizens will feel sorry for you next go round. Mr. Brimner, I was encour- aged by your recent stand on ethics thought you showed some promise. But if your eth- is are anything-like,-your"in-- terviewing (and erasure?) skills, everyone's in trouble. Especially you. Hugh Taylor Tallahassee I wish to thank you for the bly. chance to express my opinion You also made a statement a few weeks ago. I would also to., this newspaper that."there lite to thank those folks who was'a mistake made." Sir. mis- sent me some recent material takes don't "get made." People oA the veteran service officer make-themrand I think, in-this- racial discrimination case (Alfred Nelson v. Wakulla Board of County Commission- ers) and one of our commis- sioners, Ed Brimner. Most in- teresting indeed Now as I understand it, Mr. Brimner was directly involved in this hiring fiasco. This thing's gonna cost the county tens of thousands of scarce dollars. And now according to another e-mail he sent the state he is attempting to wheedle his way out of accept- ing responsibility for his egre- gious actions. All in the name of what, Commissioner Brim- ner, what? Certainly not in the name of efficient goverAment, effec- tive resource management, ra- tional argument, genial dis- course, improved race rela- tions, good interview tech- niques; or even, it seems, mid- dling erasure skills (Mr. Brim- ner's interview form had an original "8" erased and a "10" inserted on the white appli- cant's form. After the fact? By someone else? Can't you even erase good? Man, don't take the FCATI I guess this is one instance where you can't blame the black guy, eh? And Mr. Brimner's com- ments, both in his e-mails to the Florida Commission on Human Relations and in com- ments I read in last week's pa- per, would lead me to believe that he will not accept respon- sibility for his actions, and is too quick to blame "some bu- reauctat at the state" (that "bu- reau," Mr; Brimner, is the same Florida Commission on Hu- man Relations that you at- tempt to whine to can't have it both ways, you know). In closing, let me mention just a few things. When you decry racism to the Human Relations Commission then attempt to silence a citizen of color and deny that person his constitutional rights, what are fair-minded people to think? When you run on a Repub- lican platform of individual responsibility then whine and wheedle because you "looked the worst," and refuse to take responsibility, well, what do you expect? You did it and you did look the worst. As you should! You were the respon- case, it was you, so put on your big boy long pants, admit your mistake, and try to make up for the damage that this fiasco has cost the county and maybe the We Must Work To Keep The County Wonderful Editor, The News: As Wakulla County contiq- ues to grow at a dizzying rate, we all need to work together to make sure it remains a pleas- ant place to live. Many folks are unaware that Shell Point has a health problem that im- pacts not just those who live there, but all who visit its beaches. Families often could not swim at Shell Point Beach last summer because of polluted water. For the same reason, students enrolled in Apalachee Bay Yacht Club's sailing pro- gram could not be allowed to enter the water. Water testing there resulted in 229 days when the water was not safe for swimming. At Mashes Sands, the unsafe water days totaled just 91, but that was because they stopped testing after Hurricane Dennis. Yet new subdivisions con- tinue to be approved for sep- tic tanks on land that does not have enough soil to filter and treat waste before it flows into the gulf. Impacting our waters even more directly, many Shell Point houses have old, ineffi- cient septic tanks. Some sep- tic systems are so inefficient that toilets cannot be flushed when it rains. If we want to swim here, if we'want to fish, if we want to attract newcomers instead of negative news, if we want to enjoy living in and be proud of our Wakulla County, then we must move from septic tanks to sewer systems. Of course, this is not easy or inexpensive. New develop- ment needs to include sewage hookups, of course, but at de- veloper, not taxpayer expense. However, some present home- owners cannot afford the high fee involved (about $5,000, I've been told), to connect to Talquin. Solving this problem is so important that the county must help those who need help. Can we get grants for this kind of thing? If not, certainly the growing county income could not be better spent than to keep our county healthy and attractive to all. Marcia Bjerregaard Shell Point Editor, The News: I read in The Wakulla News that our county commissioners did not want to continue ne- gotiations with the mayor of Tallahassee. Why would this board not continue negotiations that were off to a good start? How does that make us look? I'll tell you, it makes us look foolish and stupid. It makes us look like we don't have our act to- gether. If this board cannot act united dealing with such an important matter as the qual- ity of our ground water and saving Wakulla Springs, this board is worthless. Not wanting to continue negotiations for two weeks seems foolish and stupid. Wakulla Springs is too precious to pollute with politics. Harrison Metcalf Crawfordville A Free Press: S Your Key To Freedom. WEEK IN WAKULLA Thursday, March 9, 2006 COASTAL OPTIMIST CLUB meets at Posey's Up the Creek in Panacea at noon. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP meets at the senior center at 11:15 a.m. PUBLIC MEETING on final design plans for Crawfordville Highway north of Lost Creek Bridge to East Ivan Road will be held at the livestock pavilion from 5 to 6:30 p.m. ROTARY CLUB meets at the senior center at 12 noon. ST. MARKS CITY COMMISSION meets at city hall in St. Marks at 7:30 p.m. STUDENT ART SHOW, featuring works by art students at Wakulla High School will be on display at the Wakulla Welcome Center in Panacea with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. WOMEN OF THE MOOSE will meet at the Moose Lodge in Panacea Plaza at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2006 PICKIN' 'N' GRINNIN' JAM SESSION will be held at the senior center from 10 a.m. to noon. (Also on Tuesdays.) POTLUCK DINNER, hosted by the Ochlockonee Bay VFD Women's Auxiliary, will be held at the fire station at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006 AARP FREE TAX AID will be available at the public library from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP meets at Ameris Bank at 6 p.m. BRIAN PARSONS SOCCER GAME, to benefit the Parsons Memorial Scholar- ship Fund, will be held at the Wakulla High School soccer practice field from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free; donations will be accepted. ECOLOGY HIKE, to explore forest ecology and plants and animals, will be held at Wakulla Springs State Park from 10 a.m. to noon. The hike is free with regular park admission. For reservations, call 224-5950. LUAU ON THE RIVER, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society spon- sored by the Tallahassee Parrot Head Club, will be held at Riverside Cafe in St. Marks beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults, $5 for students. ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL, sponsored by the Crawfordville Lions Club, will be held at Hudson Park with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. followed by the festival until 4 p.m. SOPCHOPPY COMMUNITY YARD SALE will be held in the town beginning at 8 a.m. VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE is offered at TCC Wakulla from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Corinne Reed at 414-0854 for appointment. Monday, March 13, 2006 "30 MINUTE MEALS.,' a 10 hour course on quick meals, will be held at the extension office from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact exten- sion agent Michelle Adamski at 926-3931. (Also Tuesday.) CHRISTIAN COALITION meets at Ecclesia Outreach Ministry on Old Bethel Road at 7 p.m. COMPUTER CLASSES will be held at the senior center at 12:30 p.m. FREE CHILDBIRTH CLASS will be, held at the health department from 6 to 8 p.m. To attend, contact Tonya Hobby at 926-3591 ext. 143. Classes are weekly through March 20. HATHA YOGA CLASSES will be held at the public library at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Della at 926-4293 or della.parker@earthlink.net. PLANNING COMMISSION meets in the commission boardroom at 7 p.m. SOPCHOPPY meets at city hall in Sopchoppy at 6:30 p.m. VFW POST 4538 will hold its monthly meeting at the livestock pavilion at 6:30 p.m. WILDERNESS COAST PUBLIC LIBRARIES Governing Board will meet at the public library at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006 "30 MINUTE MEALS" will be held at the extension office from 6 to 8:30 p.m. AARP FREE TAX AID will be available at the public library from 4 to 7 p.m. BOOK BABIES, a program for children up to 3 years old and their parents, meets at the public library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. BOOK BUNCH, a program for elementary school age students, meets at the public library from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. CURRICULUM FAIR, to give students and parents information about Wakulla High School special programs and classes for the 2006-07 school year, will be held at the WHS gym from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. THE GATHERING, a program for high school students, meets at the public 'library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP will be offered by Big Bend Hospice. For informa- tion on time and meeting place, call Melanie Lachman at 878-5310 ext. 453. (Through March 28.) HOMESCHOOLERS and stay-at-home preschoolers meet at Wakulla Springs State Park playground from 1 to 5 p.m. MATH, READING AND ENGLISH TUTORING is offered at TCC Wakulla for, college, high school and middle school students beginning at 3:15 p.m. There is no charge. Call the center at 922-6290 for an appointment. (Also Wednesdays) VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE is offered at TCC Wakulla from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Corinne Reed at 414-0854 for appointment. WAKULLA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY meets at the public library at 7:30 p.m. The program will on the history of films shot at Wakulla Springs. featuring films compiled by the Tallahassee Film Society, and presented by Wakulla Springs State Park Manager Sandy Cook. Wednesday, March 15, 2006 AA meets at Ochlockonee Bay UMC on Surf Road at noon. AARP FREE TAX AID will be available at the senior center from 1 to 4 p.m. BOOK BUNCH, for pre-school children, will be held at the public library at 10:30 a.m. BRAIN GYM CLASS will be held at the senior citizens center at 10:30 a.m. CINEMANIACS, a middle school film studies class, meets at the public li- brary from 3 to 5 p.m MEDICARE MASTERPIECE representative will be at the senior center to an- swer questions at 10 a.m. For information, call Universal Health at 671- 3680. abe alkulla Qetos The Wakulla News (USPS 644-640) is published weekly at 3119 Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville, FL 32327. Periodicals postage paid at P.O. Box 307, Crawfordville, FL 32326-0307. Phone: (850) 926-7102. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Wakulla News, P.O. Box 307, Crawfordville, FL 32326-0307. Editor 1976-1987: William M. Phillips Publisher 1976-1989: Marjorie H. Phillips Publisher: Wakulla Publishing Company Editor: Stacie Phillips Managing Editor: Shannon Phillips Joiner Reporter: Keith Blackmar Reporter: William Snowden Office Manager: Lila Strickland Advertising Sales/Photographer: Lynda Kinsey Graphic Artists: Eric Stanton / Cheryl Shuler Circulation Manager: Layla McMillan Typesetter: Carmen Fortner All subscriptions to The Wakulla News become due and payable one year from the time the subscription is purchased. In County $25, Out of County $30 Out of State $35, Out of Country on Request A Subscription to... TObe akulta FP0etu For One Year Subscription, Use This Convenient Form! Mail To: The Wakulla News P.O. Box 307 Crawfordville, FL 32326 $25 Wakulla County $30 Out Of County $35 Out Of State Mail subscription to: N. . Addra. City, sLtae.Zip Board Acted Foolishly Applauds Continued from Page 1 everything they've been asked and more," he said. Piasecki asked the commission to use the permit fees generated at the project to make improve- ments to the coastal roads and for stormwater runoff. "We're very fortunate to have developers come in and think about us the way they did," said Perry Morris. Varnum said the project is approximately 80 acres al- though only about half of'the acreage will be developed. He added that the developer is planning to make improve- ments to Beaty Taff Road and Walker Creek Road while add- ing gravel parking for the county beach. Two picnic tables will be added at the beach and the developer will pay for the up- grading of the beach rest- rooms. Landscaping will be added at the public beach as well. The bathrooms approved below the base flood elevation will be located in the pool area and marina, said Varnum. Varnum estimated that con- struction on the coastal project will begin in the fall and con- tinue for approximately 18 months. One change in the original plan was an increase in the hotel from 50 rooms to 100. It will be located in the middle of the condominium complex with the restaurant, pool and other amenities nearby. "I'd like to say what a plea- sure it has been to work with everyone at Shell Point," Var- num concluded. Several other members of the community thanked the developers for their hard work and there were no objections from the audi- ence. Wildwood Continued from Page 1 she said, "It smells very bad. I'd like the, board to take some action." Peck agreed and stated that Brimner was "advertising on behalf of his special friends." Peck called the action a "breach Sof ethi" and added thati'- Brimner's action was "up to its- Seyeballs in poor jugigeita"'in addition to being a waste of county money. "I'm ashamed of you for doing that," said resident John Trice. "Maybe the governor can get us a county commission to look out for the taxpayers of Wakulla County. You need to quit doing junk." "I resent that they implied that I made money off that," Brimner said. He added that other counties offer members of the Florida Association of Counties hotel deals while they are in town for conferences. "I won't make a dime from Wildwood," said Brimner. "It was actually something that I had seen done in another county." The commissioner said he contacted Wakulia Springs Lodge and the lodge was unwilling to offer any spe- cials to visiting Florida Associa- tion of Counties' officials. Sev- eral restaurants were also con- tacted about the visitors, he said. "I was trying to encourage them to stay in Wakulla County while they are here and not just stay in Tallahassee," Brimner concluded. Acting chairman, Commis- sioner Howard Kessler, gave a copy of the letter to Wakulla County Attorney Ron Mowrey for his review. However, the commission declined to take any action on the matter. THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006-Page 3 f Bookmobile Funding Sought To Increase Number Of Stops Cheryl Turner and Linda Lewis of Wilderness Coast Pub- lic Libraries (WILD) are hoping to restore WILD bookmobile stops eliminated in Wakulla County following budget cuts during the fall. On Monday, March 6, Turn- er and Lewis requested a bud- get increase from $10,000 to $25,000. The extra funding would allow the bookmobile to stop at the Wakulla County Senior Citizens Center, day care centers, Shell Point, Smith Creek and Bloxham Cutoff. The stops were eliminated in Octo- ber when funding was cut. Lewis said the bookmobile still makes stops at COAST charter school every two weeks and Sopchoppy, Panacea, River- sink and Old Plank Road once every four weeks. The cutbacks have reduced the number of adults and handicapped patrons using the bookmobile, said Lewis. "Pa- trons are checking out more material to last a month, but there are fewer patrons able to get to the bus," she said. WILD officials work with li- braries in Wakulla, Franklin and Jefferson counties to supplement library services offered by the counties. "This is a good place to put money," Lewis concluded. "It has great returns." While com- missioners declined to take any action to fund the bookmobile at a higher rate in the 2005-2006 budget, they said they will con- sider the request for the 2006- 2007 budget. "This is the time to talk to us about this," said Commis- Gas Station Is Approved At Wal-Mart A site plan for a new gas station at the Wal-Mart Super- center was approved by the Wakulla County Commission Monday, March 6. Murphy Oil USA was the applicant at the Wal-Mart prop- erty. The oil company will be a :. leasing tenant of Wal-Mart on.., the .55 of an acre parcel located on the southwest corner of the property on U.S. Highway 319 north of Crawfordville. CEI En- gineering is serving as project agent. The 204 square foot build- ing will include eight gas pumps near Mike Stewart Drive. Commissioners approved the request unanimously when the agent said shrubs and live oak trees will be planted as part of the landscaping. There were no objections from the audi- ence. In other planning and zon- ing issues in front of the Wakulla County Commission Monday, March 6: The board approved a site plan for a two story office building on 1.54 acres of prop- erty just south of the CVS phar- macy in Crawfordville. The of- fice building will contain 16,000 square feet of space. Commissioners approved the request unanimously when the agent, Varnum and Associ- ates, submitted a landscaping plan. There were no objections from the audience. The appli- \ cant is Crawfordville Financial Partners, LLC. A road closing was ap- proved on Chickasaw Street in Panacea at the request of the Charlotte Phillips estate. There were no objections. A final plat was unani- mously approved for The Farm phase 2 in Crawfordville. The 13 acre parcel will include 42 lots with a minimum lot size of .18 of an acre. There were no objections. Mark Hannon was grant- ed authorization to advertise a road closing off Bob Miller Road. The 60 foot right-of-way has never been constructed. 926-6003 17 High Drive, Suite C Courthouse Square P.O. Box 1720 Crawfordville, FL 32326 Estate Planning & Probate Commercial Transactions Real Property Transfers sioner Ed Brimner. "We are looking at next year's budget now." In other matters in front of the Wakulla County Commis- sion Monday, March 6: The board heard a request from Ron Piasecki of the Coast Guard Auxiliary to replace or Squash 89 LB. Fresh 'N' Easy Garden Salad 16 OZ. 3/S4 California Cauliflower HEAD :35-$4 i i,,t n : [, !z ,:f.r- a3, I't, Ore-Ida French Fries Steak & Crinkle Cut 28 32 OZ. 2/$4 Pillsbury Strudel Cream Cheese, Apple, Strawberry & Blueberry 11 OZ. T/-14A I, Pillsbury Biscuits Country & Butter Milk Biscuits 4 PACK $169 Pepito White Corn Tortillas 36 CT. $119 repair damaged and destroyed navigational markers off the county coast. He estimated that more than 20 markers need attention. "Boating season is coming up and this is a health and safety issue," he said. Com- missioners took no action. SWakulla County Health ..... '" U Fresh Yellow Jumbo Green Bell Peppers EACH 2/$l Snowhite Mushrooms 8 OZ. 3/$4 .a ..5 .. - Coles Garlic Toast 14 OZ. 2/$349 Pillsbury Toast Cheese, Egg & Bacon Or Cheese, Egg & Sausage 10 OZ. 2/$4 Hytop Shredded Mozz. & Cheddar 8 OZ. 21$3 Kraft Chunk Cheese - Mild, Cheddar, Colby & Sharp 8 0Z. 2/$4 Department Administrator Marlon Hunter reported that an additional $100,000 in federal funds may become available to boost services to women and children and provide a stron- ger prevention focus at the de- partment. An interlocal agreement was approved between the school board and county com- mission to waive sewer access or tap in fees for district schools on the county sewage treatment system. The school district pays the commercial rate for the sewer services. Municipal Service Benefit PanceaPlaaPaacaF 7 asA Wek:8 m- -8 m CAROLINA REG. ' C^ j "r c~Ey $189 SUNNYLAND SLICED BACON HOTEL & LOW SALT 12 OZ. GREEN GIANT GREEN BEANS, CORN & PEAS 11-15 OZ. CAN 5/$4 HYTOP APPLE JUICE 64 OZ. $169 HEINZ KETCHUP EZ & PLASTIC 20-24 OZ. 2/$3 GEORGIA RED TOMATOES 14.5 OZ. CAN 2/$1 HYTOP GRAPE JELLY 18 OZ. $1 KRAFT MAYONNAISE MIRACLE, REG. & LIGHT 32 OZ. $349 HYTOP FRUIT COCKTAIL, PEACHES & PEARS 29 OZ.CAN 3/$4 A-1 STEAK SAUCE REG. & BOLD FLAVORS 10 OZ. 2/57 CHICKEN OF THE SEA OIL/WATER TUNA 6 OZ. CAN 2/$139 CHARMIN ULTRA BUNDLE PACK = =-=^: =- 24 ROLL c -' - Unit (MSBU) litigation that was scheduled to go to trial this week was delayed. The court must decide if the county must -, pay back special assessment fees. Wakulla County Attorney Ron Mowrey said motion hear- ings will be held March 17 but no new trial date has been set. I Super^^^^^^^^^arke Pr^lices BeowGodIhrug ^^HI^^^^^^^^^^B^Bi^^^^B^^^^^^B^ March 9 March 15^^i^^ FROZEN OOD w %7& Totino's Stouffer's Pizza Rolls ac & Cheese Pepperoni C Combo 40 OZ. 40 Z 19.8 OZ. $4 2/$6 DAIRY. NABISCO PREMIUM SALTINES .16 OZ. 2/$450 m . '' Page 4-THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006 Church Obituarie4 Ana P. Busby * Ana Pabla Busby, 87, of Crawfordville died Tuesday, March 7 in Tallahassee. : No services are planned. SShe was a homemaker. SSurvivors include her hus- ,band of 60 years, Ollie Busby 'of Crawfordville; two daugh- ters, Aida J. Fine of Lexington, MTX and Nora A. Busby of St. Petersburg; three grandchil- dren; and two great-grandchil- idren. Harvey-Young Funeral Home in Crawfordville was in charge 'of the arrangements. Bertie T. Council Bertie Thomas Council, 87, of Tallahassee died Saturday, March 4. S The funeral service was held Tuesday, March 7 at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home in Tallahassee with burial at Crawfordville Cemetery. Me- morial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 326 Williams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303. A lifetime resident of Talla- hassee, she was employed in state government. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survivors include two daugh- ters, Mary C. Reeder and Arlie C. Collins; six grandchildren, Rusty McKeithen and wife Jo, Sally Schneider and husband Ken, Robert Reeder and wife Patty, Kathy Muehlemann and husband Chris, Tommy Collins and wife Brenda, and Eddie Collins and wife Marnette; and 11 great-grandchildren. Culley's MeadowWood Fu- neral Home in Tallahassee was in charge of the arrangements. Ronald R. Joyner Ronald R. Joyner, 55, of Crawfordville died Friday, March 3 in Crawfordville.The funeral service was held Mon- day, March 6 at Beggs Funeral Home in Tallahassee with burial at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. Memorial contribu- tions may be made to Big Bend Hospice. 1723 Mahan Center' Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308 or the American Cancer Society, Florida Division, 3709 West Jetton Avenue, Tampa, FL 33629. A native of Gadsden County, he served in the Army Re- serves. He retired in 2001 from the Florida Department of Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Donna B. Joyner; a sister, Gail Holman arid husband Steve of Macclenny; four brothers, David Joyner and wife Noy of Panama City, Daniel Joyner and wife Jo of Warner Robins, GA and Jeff Joyner and wife Steph- anie of Tampa; his stepfather, Howard Mullins of Midway; an uncle, Ronnie Spears and wife Dee of Crawfordville; a niece and five nephews, Tracy Joyner and Danny Joyner, both of Warner Robins, Matt Holman of Macclenny, David Joyner, Jr. and James Joyner, both of Panama City and Connor Joy- ner of Tampa; twograndnieces and a grandnephew, Destiny Joyner of Warner Robins and Lindzey Holman and Tyler Holman, both of Macclenny; four stepchildren, Chris New. house of Thomasville, GA, Teresa Parr and husband Jacol of Crested-Butte, CO and Jason Newhouse and Lauren New. house, both of Tallahassee; four stepgrandchildren, Christopher Newhouse ofThomasville, Levi Parr and Judd Parr, both of Crested Butte, and Chance Newhouse of Tallahassee; and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. Beggs Funeral Home in Tal- lahassee was in charge of the arrangements. Joyce B. Lewis Joyce Barrow Lewis, 91, of Tallahassee died Wednesday, March 1. The funeralservice was held Saturday, March 4 at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home in Tallahassee with .burial at Harmony Primitive Baptist Church in Barwick, GA. Memo- rial contributions may be made to the Wakulla County Public Library, 4330 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327. A native of Cairo, GA, she lived at the St. Augustine Plan- tation assisted living facility. Survivors include her hus- band, Julian Lamar Lewis of Tallahassee; a daughter, Joy Lynn Lewis and partner Sheila Oritz-Taylor; a son, Adrian Bar- row Lewis and wife Sally Ladd Lewis; a daughter-in-law, Pa- tricia Wiggins Lewis; and eight grandchildren, Carl Barrow Lewis, Laura Ann Taff, Deloris Lewis Kent, William Rhett Taff, Jr., Michael Lamar Lewis, Lynn Elizabeth Taff, Paula Lewis Tucker and Amy Lewis Stone; her great-grandchildren, Ma- kenzie Kent, Makayla Kent, Brit- tany Lewis, Kennedy Lewis, Ragan Tucker, Cadelle Stone, Dane Stone, Simon Lewis, Kara Lewis, Sarah Claire, Glen Jolie Smith, Henry William and Walter Rhett Taff; and a neph- ew, Adrian Frederick Barrow and partner Michael Rossom. Culley's lMeadowWood Fu- neral Home in Tallahassee was in charge of the arrangements. --Ruth F. O'Grady Ruth'Feirell O'Grady. 86.'of SPerty .died SAnday, March 5in Perry. Memorial services will be held at a later date. A native of Wakulla County, she had lived in Perry for the past 66 years. She was a mem- ber of the First United Meth- odist Church in Perry and at- tended the Florida State Col- lege for Women. She graduated from Jones Business College in Jacksonville and was a former merchant, running the Style Shop. She enjoyed working in her yard. Survivors include a daugh- ter, Patricia "Paddy" Pillow and husband Billy of Perry; a sister, Marion Buford of Tallahassee; four grandchildren, Terri Pate and husband David and Lind- say Pillow, all of Tallahassee, Kerri Plaza and husband Ralph of Orlando, and Declan "Dec" Pillow of Perry; and two great- grandchildren, Blake Plaza and Sydney Plaza.. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry was in charge of the arrangements. Betty J. Pinar Betty Jane Pinar, 88, of SCrawfordville died Monday, ;March 6. No services are planned. A native of Detroit, MI, she had lived in Burbank, CA for most of her life. She worked as . a medical assistant for a promi- Good News Will Meet Good News Assembly of God Church in Wakulla Station hosted its first gathering Sun- day, Feb. 5 after being intro- duced at Freedom First Assem- bly of God Church on Thomas- ville Road in Tallahassee. The church mission is to spread the good news of the love of Christ in everyday life. The church is gathering at Saint Teresa Episcopal Church 1255 Rehwinkel Rd. At the comer of Rehwinkel Rd. & US 98 Sunday School Holy Eucharist 8:30 AM Youth & Adults 9:30 AM Children 10:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Father John Spicer 926-4288 3152 Shadeville Highway where it shares a building with Cross- roads Youth Center Ministries. Bible study is held on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and worship ser- vices are set at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study is held at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Gerald Fielder invites everyone to attend. For more information, call 926-7104 or 524-7105. Sopchoppy Church Of Christ Corner of Winthrop & Byrd St. Sunday: Bible Sludy..............9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 5 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Sludy...............7 p.m. Visitors Are Welcome! Home Bible Courses available... please call for details, 962-2213 nent pediatrician. In 1992, she moved to Wakulla County to be near her son and family. Survivors include her daugh- ter-in-law, Connie Christie of Crawfordville; three grandchil- dren, Nic Christie of Tallahas- see, Joel Christie of Austin, TX and Kathryn Christie of Boise, ID; and a stepson, David Pinar of Cochise, AZ. Harvey-Young Funeral Home in Crawfordville was in charge of the arrangements. Virginia S. Skelton Virginia S. "Ginny" Skelton, 80, of Tallahassee died Satur- day, March 4. The funeral service was held Tuesday, March 7 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with burial at Roselawn Cem- etery. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Chari- ties, 855 West Carolina Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304 or Ronald McDonald House, 712 East Sev- enth Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303. A native of Chicago Heights, IL, she had lived in Tallahas- see since 1948. She was a gradu- ate of Miami University in Ox- ford, OH, where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi So- rority. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. She was a legislative analyst for the Florida Legislature from 1962 through 1991. She was rec- ognized for her exemplary ser- vice with the Rules Committee of the House of Representa- tives by a commendatory reso- lution. She was a former co- president, with her husband, of the PTAs for Hartsfield Elemen- tary, Timberlane Elementary, Cobb Middle School and Leon High School. In 1966, she founded the Jay- cee-ettes of the Tallahassee Jun- ior Chamber of Commerce. She was a member of the Ameri- can Association of Retired Per- sons, the Tallahassee Memorial SAuxiliary and the Blessed Sac- rament Catholic Church. Survivors.include-her hus-i band of 57 years, Paul A; Skelton of Tallahassee; two sons, David Skelton and wife Sandra and Bruce Skelton and wife Theresa; a daughter, Cindy Burgess and husband Val; a grandson, Garad Harrell and wife Andrea; two great-grand- sons, Logan and Drew; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Skelton and family, all of Madison, TN. Culley's MeadowWood Fu- neral Home in Tallahassee was in charge of the arrangements. Robert C. Sweet Robert C. Sweet of Craw- fordville died Wednesday, March 1 in Tallahassee. A memorial service was held Monday, March 6 at Wakulla United Methodist Church in Crawfordville. Me- ,morial contributions may be made to Wakulla United Meth- odist Church, 1584 Old Wood- ville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327. He was an active member of Wakulla United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Sweet of Crawfordville; three daughters, Marjorie Fisher and husband Corlous, Georgette Farrell and husband Steve, and Kathleen Brown; seven grandchildren, Amanda Braswell, Bruce Brown, Jr., Jamie Birchfield, Stephanie Farrell, Angela Fisher, Austin Fisher and Braedon Fisher; four Panacea Park Baptist Church 24 Mission Road, Panacea Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Pastor, Jerry Spears 14 Ivan Assembly of God 202 Ivan Church Road Aaa.ESFColi Crawfordville "Come & Worship With Us" 926-8666 Sunday School................. 10 a.m. Sunday Worship................ 11 a.m. Evening Worship........ ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday Service...... 7:30 p.m. & Youth Service............... 7 p.m. Royal Rangers............ 7:30 p.m. Missionettes............... 7:30 p.m. great-grandchildren, Jonathon Kumpan, Kalia Fisher, Desiree Braswell and Vanessa Braswell; two sisters, Faye Decker and Kathy Millington; six nieces; and a nephew. Culley's MeadowWood Fu- neral Home in Crawfordville was in charge of the arrange- ments. Priscilla P. Williams Priscilla Jane Montague Patterson Williams, 76, of Crawvordville died Monday, March 6 in Crawfordville. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at St. Teresa Episcopal Church in Crawfordville with a private burial service at Oakland Cem- etery in Tallahassee. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308 or St. Teresa Episcopal Church, 1255 Rehwinkel Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327. A native of Tallahassee, she had lived in Crawfordville for three years. She was a court reporter for the Second Judicial Circuit from 1961 to 1967 and 1973 to 1990 and a member of the Pierian Honor Society, Leon High School Sophomore Coun- cil, FSU Chi Omega Sorority, Vanda Circle Garden Club, Iris Garden Club, Junior League of Tallahassee, National Society of the Colonial Dames of America and a church office volunteer at St. Teresa Episcopal Church. She was also a member of Pioneer Baptist Church (SBC) Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wed. adult, children & youth 7p.m. 486 Beechwood Drive Crawfordville, FL. (North of the Lower Bridge Road and Spring Creek Highway intersection) Rev. Dennis Hall, Pastor 850-926-6161 St. Elizabelhi Ann Seton Catholic Ch Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m. Father James MacGee, Pastor 3609 Coastal Hwy. (US 98) S926-1797 RIVERSINK Baptist (burcb Sunday School.......9:45 a.m. Morning Worship....10:45 a.m. Evening Worship..........7 p.m. Wednesday Evening......7 p.m. Pastor Gary Tucker 926-3217 Waku1lla United Methodist Church S Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 am. Sunday School for all ges -10 am.n Sunday Wrship- 11 lm. Wednesday Service -7 pm. 1584 Old Woodville Rd. Wakulla Station 421-5741 Pastor Jon Peavey 'The end of vour search for a friendly church" the National Shorthand Report- ers Association, Leon County Library, and was an English as a second language volunteer. Survivors include a son, John Patterson Symon and wife Kelly; two daughters, Mary Symon Lewis and husband Scott and Priscilla Jane Symon; a brother, John Howell Patt- erson, Sr.; a sister, Elizabeth Patterson Ajemian; five grand- children, Jeshuana Symon Koch, Sarah Jane Symon, Can- dace Danielle Symon. John Patterson Symon, Jr. and Will- iam Gregor Lewis; three nieces, Jeanne Patterson Rawlings, Su- san Patterson Roberts and Bar- bara Williams Russell; six neph- S- fay Off iockonee S United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ~uslor V o6 Atuumiu S (850) 962-2984 ews, Father David Ajemian, Andrew Howell Ajemian, John Howell Patterson, Jr., Jim Will- iams, Jr., David John Williams and Douglas Williams; five grandnieces; and six grand- nephews. Harvey-Young Funeral Home in Crawfordville is in charge of the arrangements. Trinity Lutheran Church of Wakulla County Hwy. 98, Across from WHS Web site: TrinityLutheranofWakulla.com Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Pre-School M-F (3-5 Years) Pastor David W. Raetz Church 926-7808 Pre-School 926-5557 Sunday School Presbyterian 9:30 a.m. "e Worship 10:30 a..m. 3383 Coastal Hwy. I Nursery Provided Across from Medart Rec Park 926-4569 www.wakullapres.org Where Heart and Head Find Faith in God S Crawfordville United Methodist Church Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. UNITED Pastor Gary Morris Com row Wh METHODIST 926-7209 W CHURCH Ochlockonee & Arran Road ,wr.,W,,vVnwI-m www.gbgm-umc.org/cvilleumc "W Va i k ] 0., i -; .,1391 Crawfordville Highway S, SCT Uicg :, Crawfordville, FL32327; . 41r1s C- u.Rc 1 8 Sunday Activities Wednesday Evening Activities Continental Breakfast 9:15 a.m. Family Night Supper, 5:30,p.m. Bible Study/Fellowship-9:45 a.m. Children/Youth/Adult Activities 6:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. General Office Hours: Monday Friday 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Office 850-926-5152 Fax 850-926-5825 School Office 850-926-5583 Website: www.byhisgrace.cc/wsbc ) fieirwoe tAk ie acc/ FiRST BAI)TIS I CIURCh 3086 Crawfordville Hwy. (South of the Courthouse) Church Office: 926-7896 www.fbccrawfordville.org or (youth) www.crosstraining.org SUNDAY Early Worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal 6:00 p.m. (call for reservations) Prayer/ Bible Study 7:00 p.m. IMPACT (Youth) 7:00 p.m. Children's Events 6:30 p.m. Hwy 319 Medart, Office 926-5265 Early Worship 8:30 a.m. Mr Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 0 Morning Worship 11:00a.m. AWANA Clubs 4:00 p.m. Ur Youth 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 SouphopUv Southern Baptist Church 117 Curtis Mill Road. Sopchoppy 962-7822 Sundaycw Ol 9:45 AM Morning WVr" pl11AM AWAIIACIO 5 PM EVe.jM p6PM .xn*Er, tre,,,trt~ A., ,,rur.,w '.v a.,,. 'h....u w.... l... I THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006-Page 5 Communi BUCKHORN COMMUNITY NEWS By Ethel Skipper A thought for the week: Show Christian kindness. Be kindly affectionate one to an- other with brotherly love. The brotherly love refers to a famil- ial love in which every Chris- tian in the body of Christ is concerned about the welfare and conditions of others in the family of God. This brotherly love is not to be lavished on a principle, but rather manifested toward other people. A tangible way to express it to others is by honoring other people above ourselves. Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiv- ing one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 Happy birthday greetings to the following people: Nikki Thomas on March 3, Mother Bobbery Rosier on Feb. 5, Dea- con Meriddle Rosier on March 15, and Meriddie Rosier, Jr. on SMarch 16. On March 26, the fourth Sunday, at the Church of Christ Written In Heaven in Carra- belle will be a Birthday Month Fund Day program sponsored by March birth month mem- bers. The speaker will be Elder George Nelson. Everyone is welcome. The time of service is 3 p.m. At the outreach on Surf Rd. will be service on Sunday, March 12 at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Elder Damon Rich. The public is welcome. ST. MARKS NEWS By Linda Walker Hi neighbors, is it hot or cold or what is it? Whatever it Sis, it sure feels good to me. And she who, shall remain name- less but is awful tiny is still wearing long johns every day. She just does not appreciate this nice cool weather we have been having. Of course she doesn't have the extra padding some of us have either. I heard that Jeff Humphries has been in the hospital but is back home and doing great. I don't think they took anything or added anything so he should be out and about already. Also, Austin Moon, also of Shell Is- land, was in the hospital but is okey-dokey now. He did not have a heart attack. Listen up people. There will be lots of doings in St. Marks this weekend so you might want to hang around so you don't miss the fun. Riverside Cafe is having a huge fund- raiser with all kinds of music and doings for the kids. And Easy Mail WE SELL *BOXES *TAPE *ENVELOPES *BUBBLE WRAP *PEANUTS *SHREDDED PAPER AND MORE WE *PACK IT *SEAL IT *WEIGH IT AND *SHIP IT YOUR WAY COPY SERVICE COLOR & BLACK & WHITE NOTARY Nichols Restaurant now has specials during the week at night other than the Tuesday night all you can eat chicken. So check them out and eat good seafood and Nole burgers. As always, try to spend your money locally so we can keep St. Marks our little special town. Now let's wish these special people happy birthday: Benita Triplett on March 2, Marilyn Moore and Zoe Mansfield on March 7, Joe Ward on March 9, Jimmie Anderson on March 13, Ruthie Hobbs on March 14 and Helen Ward on March 15, And a very special happy birthday to my son, David Morgan, on March 15. He is still in the Netherlands. Neighbor alert! You will see notices all over town about all of the stray, loose and feral cats that are running all over the town. The animal aid clinic will spay or neuter these cats plus give them their shots for $20. Please take your cat or cats and be a good neighbor. The whole underside of my home is just shredded from these feral cats. Some of these cats carry vi- ruses and are not used to be- ing handled. Use caution when trying to capture them. Best yet, call the animal shelter or the numbers on the notices around the town. They will be released when they get spayed or neutered. Everyone knows I love cats but mine do not go outside. This is for their safety as well as others. So many cats and dogs get dumped out here in our town and if you see any- one doing this please call the sheriff's department. This is illegal. On our prayer list please remember Thelma Murphy, Newell Ladd, Cynthia Bishop, Nettie, Junior and Gordon Strickland, Norma Folks, Jeff Humphries, Austin Moon, my brother, John "Cowboy" Spil- lane, my daughter, Melodee, and me. And pray for all of those not named here. Pray for our families, our town and pray for peace. Almost forgot to wish Darren and Anita Ward happy anniver- sary on March 6.. Tip for this week: Do not put Super Glue onf paper cuts and stick your finger next to it, it takes awhile to get every- thing undone. If you have got news, get it to me at 925-0234 or put a note in our drop box at Bo Lynn's store. or 5-24-71 2-11-06 We deeply appreciate the kindness so many of you have shown during the illness and passing of our beloved Danny. We were so strengthened and touched by your hospital, visits, phone calls, cards, flowers, hugs and sharing. And please know that your generous gifts of food, money, clothing and toys for the children will forever be in our memories, with heartfelt thankfulness. Because of the promise of the Ressurection found in the Bible, we know we haven't seen the last of Danny, and that he will soon be awakened fom his sleep to begin life anew in God's Kingdom. Until.we meet again, we'll miss him dearly, but we'll also cherish the memory of our beloved Danny. he family of Robert Daniel Taylor; Emily, Zeke, Brook, Ciera, Phoebe, John, Nelson, Darrell, Douglas, Sherry and Jason ~; I_ 5 6' .~ : r I` Ix fa 'Ever s.Beenl "Iii L SWAKULLA COUNTY COMMISSION CALENDAR 2006 March 7 March 14 March 16 March 20' March 20 Truck/Traffic Ordinance Workshop Commission Chambers Wakulla Gardens Infrastructure Commission Chambers Budget & Finance Meeting 8:3 Commission Complex Code Enforcement Commission Chambers Commission Meeting Commission Chambers 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 30-I 1:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. ALL WORKSHOPS, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.-WE WELCOME YOUR COMMENTS/PARTICIPATION. Wakulla County does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, and Age or Handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.. Handicapped individuals may receive special accommodations with one working day's notice as per section 286.01 1(6)FS. If special accommodations are required, please call (850) 926-0919,TDD (850) 926-1201. If additional information is needed on the above mentioned Workshops, Public Hearings, etc., please contact The Board of County Commissioners' Office at (850) 926-0919 or FAX (850) 926-0940,TDD (850)926-1201. OUR NEWSPAPER PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE Don't Wait Till I'm Sick As A Dog! Many serious diseases can be Prevented by vaccination. Take me to see the Veterinarians at 2ore l animal 926-7153 NASCAR RACES -- -. Watch It Here! 0: UZTS : KARAOKE t . 8 p.m. until midnight US 98 EAST Open: Wed. Sun. 10 a.m. until NEWPOR, FIORIDA 1850)925-6448 At The St. Marks River Bridge Freedom of The Press Is Your Freedom ENROLL NOW! Wakulla Christian School P GROWING And Our students are EXCELLING! 91.5% in Total Reading on National Standardized Achievement Test! S"Explicit" Phonics program produces strong readers. o Christian perspective taught on all subjects. , Children encouraged to develop Christian character traits to become honest, dependable, and trustworthy, P Physical or verbal abuse NOT tolerated. SDedicated teachers will pray for your child daily. MAXIMIZE YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL ENROLLMENT 3K THROUGH 2ND GRADE! FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 926-5583! Robert Daniel Tayl By: CarolAshmore LocalAutlor Availa6fe At: TfatteredPages Books ef Etxpresso Bar 2807 Crawfordville Hfwy. ~ Crawfordville 926-6055 ACCT-hat- Ci tre rs qs N'ot- o Cd A St. sintollslow" Stoni CAROLASHMORE ~al ,ozlc' ,I itt .i :I ::i i 1 ~ ,:r I id Page 6-THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006 People Mr. And Mrs. Samuel Jason Woodall Ava Louise Martin Weds S.J. Ava Louise Martin of Craw- fordville and Samuel Jason Woodall of Old Town were married Saturday, Feb. 4 in a double ring ceremony at First Baptist Church in Crawford- ville. Rev. Charles "B.B." Bar- wick performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Donna Martin of Crawfordville and Tomnmy and Julie Martin of Sopchoppy. The groom is the son of Sammy and Joye Wood- all of Old Town. Matron of honor was Laurie Falk of Crawfordville, cousin of the bride. The bridesmaids were Suzanne Lynch of Talla- hassee, Maggie Gaby and Jes- sica Evans, both of Craw- fordvil'le and Eri'ily DaIfielbof Woodal Old Town, sister of the groom. The flower girl was Makenna Woodall. The best man was Sammy Woodall of Old Town, father of the groom. The groomsmen were Nick Greene, Chris Kinsey of Crawfordville, cousin of the groom, Josh Martin of Craw- fordville, brother of the bride, and Garrett Woodall of Tren- ton, brother of the groom. The ring bearer was Bailey Daniel of Old Town. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Crawfordville Shrine Club. The couple took a honeymoon trip to St. Thomas, USVI and will livein Savx'jnnah. GA. .. YMCA Camp Indian Springs has begun registration for the summer camping season. The camps will take place at the facility near Wakulla Springs State Park. There are nine camping ses- sions that begin in June and end in August and cover areas such as traditional camping, horseback riding, BMX bikes, paint ball, indoor skating, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts and more. The annual deaf session will Ochlockonee VFD To Hold Potluck Meal The Ochlockonee Bay Volun- teer Fire Department's Wo- men's Auxiliary will host a pot- luck dinner on Friday, March 10 at the firehouse. Guests are invited to bring their favorite dish and enjoy an evening with local recording artist Linda Hargrove. A raffle will be held to benefit the fire department. The event begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. For more information, call Lynn Henderson at 984-5577. Sbe held in July. There are week- end camps and week-long pro- grams that are open to children of all ages. The YMCA never turns away campers for a lack of need and the Kids-To-Camp Fund helps subsidize those who may not be able to pay the entire camp fee. YMCA Camp Indian Springs is accredited by the American Camp Association which is the industry standard for camping. For more information, call 926- 3361 or visit the camp on the Internet at www.campindian springs.com. Senior Citizens' News By DELYNN BASTIAN Well, I'm back. Sorry I missed last week. You may re- member that I was discussing changes that we face as we grow older and how being 55 plus has created some changes in me and created a lot more to think about. I only have a couple more suggestions for you and one of them is not to take a pot off the stove, leave the burner on and walk out of the room, as I did last week. I couldn't believe I did that I have never, ever in my life done it before. Many of us are taking sev- eral medications per day (too bad I didn't take mine before cooking that meal last week) at different time of the day and it is not easy for anyone to re- member what to take and when to take it. If you are not already using a "pill minder" (which is a box marked with the days of the week and compartments for a.m., noon, etc), then I highly recommended that you pur- chase one. They are terrific. Just fill them up once a week and, ta da, you're all set. The next subject is almost as fun to talk about as life in- surance "long-term care in- surance." Did you know that long term policies will provide home-care benefits, too typi- cally $150 per day? This type of policy, however, may not be enough if you or a loved one needs round-the-clock care and they are expensive. You can contact the State Insurance Department for in- formation regarding the com- panies that have this type of policy available. Make sure you are also familiar with.your Medicare coverage. And.pleasee dpuble :check your Medicare, coverage -and- make sure it is what you need before May 15. After that, it may be too late to fix it. SAnd last, but not least, emer- gency response systems. Re- member the ad, "Help, I've fallen and I can't get up"? Well, they are worth every cent. If you are living alone, have par- ents, grandparents, friends, etc. who are seniors maybe some- what frail, or who have fallen in the past I suggest you have them call our senior center and ask about the EARS (Emer- gency Alert Response System). Just ask for me and I'll give you the information you need. If I am not available when you call, just ask for Vicki. Kmeep Wokul Couqnty BeautdfAl The Rail Fence : ,'.:' .. ..- : .. ." ", .- .- :- .. S. .. ; . Is Part Of The Store's New Landscaping. .. . Big Changes Made At Winn-Dixie By MARJ LAW Of Keep Wakulla County Beautiful If you've driven past Winn- Dixie in the last few days, you've seen big changes. There's amortice rail fence along the Hwy. 319 side of the parking the lot and it's set off. with high grasses. Those small dirt filled areas in the lot are now full of plants, from sable palms to Asiatic jasmine. What happened to the barren as- phalt? Things have changed at Winn-Dixie, and it's not just on the inside. One of the fist things Location Manager Mau- rice Burgess noticed when he came to manage the Craw- fordville store was that he, had charge of a most desolate ap- pearing building and lot. He wanted to change all that. He devised a plan. Why not look around the county, and follow some of the existing themes of our public areas? This would help to unify dow'n- town Crawfordville. Maurice liked the new deco- rative fence in front of our li- brary. Couldn't Winn-Dixie have a similar fence? Palm trees and Florida seem to go hand in hand. Couldn't Winn-Dixie have palms? Several plantable areas dot- ted the parking lot. Wouldn't they look prettier with some .native greenery? So, Maurice asked us at Keep Wakulla County Beauti- ful where we found the fenc- GET A FREE i710 witn two-year agreement. ing which our Beautification Committee placed at the li- brary, He talked to nursery people to find out which plants would live with minimal care. Then he took his scheme to corporate in Jacksonville. Would they support him in a fairly costly but much needed landscaping plan? They did. Now when you look at Winn-Dixie, the first thing you notice are the long, thin strands of muhly grass moving with gentle breezes against the an- gular fence. Tall palms frame the building, and many of the planting areas are mulched and housing holly, Asiatic jas- mine, and low-growing palm- like plants. All of them are hardy and fairly drought resis- tant. However, even drought re- sistant new plants need water. Maurice worked out a plan to have all the greenery watered for the next four months, giv- ing the plants a good, strong start. 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TOTAL CARE DENTAL 926-7700 S 2167 Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville Tom Wollschlager, D.M.D. Mon. 8:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Tues. & Wed. 8:15 a.m. 5 p.m. Thurs. 8:15 a.m. 3 p.m. io I THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006-Page 7 Tail Wagers 9( By HEIDE CLIFTON, President SCitizens for Humane Animal Treatment Of Wakulla (CHAT) S Mr. And Mrs. Russell D. Eddy Michele E. Williams Marries R.D. Eddy Michele E. Williams of Crawfordville and Russell D. Eddy of Crawfordville were married on Nov. 19 at Unity Church in Tallahassee. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palestro of Talla- hassee. The groom is the son of Ray Eddy of Crawfordville and Sharon Eddy of Elmira, NY. Beverly Eikeland performed the ceremony. The maid of honor was Sherri Hackney of Crawford- ville. The bridesmaids were Paula Barfield of Tallahassee and Ashlan Eddy of Craw- Happy First Lake B. Lawhon Happy first birthday to Lake Brandyn Lawhon on Feb. 18. He is the son of Carey and Brandy Lawhon of Sopchoppy. Maternal grandparents are Rondell and Peggy Nichols of Crawfordville. Paternal grand- parents are Mitchell and Pam Lawhon of Sopchoppy. Maternal great-grandparents are the late James and Juanita Nichols and the late Carson and Mamie Dickens. Paternal great-grandparents are Jim and Betty Ward of St. Marks, the late Lillian Ward, James Lawon of Sopchoppy and the late Ruth Lawhon. Jessie Sanders, Jr. Happy first birthday to Jessie Sanders, Jr. on March 9. He is the son of Jessie Sanders and Stephanie Jackson-Sanders of Quincy. Maternal grandparents are Rosa Jackson of Crawfordville and James "Buckshot" Williams of Woodville. Paternal grand- parents are Rosie T. Sanders of Quincy and the late Julius Sanders. Maternal great-grandparents are Odell Williams of Wood- ville and the late Robert and Thelma Jackson. fordville, niece of the groom. The best man was Lane Wil- liams of Crawfordville, son of the bride, and Bryan Barfield of Tallahassee. The grooms- man was Cayce Crooms of Tal- lahassee. The usher was Steve Worman of Tallahassee. A reception was held follow- ing the ceremony at the Ra- mada Inn and Conference Cen- ter. The couple took a honey- moon trip to Orlando and Winter Haven and plan to take a trip to the west coast in 2006. They are residing in Craw- fordville. Birthdays ? I Ava K. Lawhon Happy first birthday to Ava Kathryn Lawhon on Feb. 15. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Lalie Lawhon of Sop- choppy. Maternal grandparents are Ava and Albert Davis, Jr. of Crawfordville. Paternal grand- parents are Larry and Kathy Lawhon of Crawfordville. Maternal great-grandparents are Wilburn and Margaret Saw- yer of Tallahassee, Albert Davis, Sr. of Charleston, SC and the late Alice Davis. Paternal great- grandparents are Katherine Strickland Woods of Craw- fordville, James Lawhon of Sopchoppy, the late Ruth Law- hon and the late Kenneth Strickland. Benefit Set To Help Gestl Family The first annual Backyard Barn Benefit will be held Sat- urday, March 18 at 1055 Lonnie Raker Lane in Crawfordville. The event will benefit Jer- emy Gestl, 14, who recently suffered severe burns to his hands, arms and upper body and is being treated at the Jo- seph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, GA. Live music will feature Slo Han Pete. Registration for a horseshoe tournament will begin at 9 a.m. and the tour- ney will begin at 10 a.m. Donations to help the fam- ily with medical and other ex- penses are being accepted at Wakulla Bank, Sky Box Sports Bar and Grill and at businesses with donation buckets. The menu for the Backyard Barn Benefit includes barbecue chicken, cole slaw, homemade baked beans, homemade des- sert and beverages. Did you know that your vet- erinarian can give your dog a rabies shot that is good for three years? Check with your vet. It is more convenient and also more economical. In May, we have not set the date yet, the Wakulla Animal Shelter and CHAT will hold their monthly Chip and Dip. You can bring your pooch and have him or her bathed and dipped for free. However, if you want to make a donation of a few bucks to the animals, you will not be turned down. We also offer identification chips. If your animal should get lost it will have the infor- mation under its skin and chances are that you will get reunited with your dog. The cost is $20 for non-members and $10 for CHAT members. The Humane Society of the United States donated enough chain link panels for a 40 x 40 foot pen, where we can let our shelter dogs romp. The ani- mals get awfully tired of being cooped up in their kennels. It also gives adopters a chance to play and meet their prospec- tive dog in an enclosed and safe environment. The chain link is worth around $1,500 and we appreciate the gift very much. We are also planning to test shelter animals to see whether they would do well with po- lice work or as companion ani- mals or some other job. It is amazing to me what duties dogs perform. They are trained for search and rescue, customs, cadaver work and agriculture, just to name a few. We are hopeful that we will be able to save some animals that oth- erwise would be euthanized if not adopted. S The Humane Society of the United States, Southeast is of- fering a course in Disaster Ani- mal Response Training (DART). The course covers key topics: introduction to animals in di- saster and preparedness. Read more about this on the www. Births Gaby S. Bruce Richie and Millie Bruce of Crawfordville announce the birth of their son, Gaby Scott "Gabe" Bruce, on Feb. 8 at Tal- lahassee Memorial Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Scott and Julie Gaby of Craw- fordville. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Sue Bruce of Crawfordville. Maternal great-grandparents are Wayne Buttram of Craw- fordville and the late Doris Buttram, the late Billy Gaby, and Harper and Mary Lou Carter of Crawfordville. Pater- nal great-grandparents are Samuel and Emma Bruce of Tallahassee and the late A.J. and Sedav McLaughlin. Gaby joins twin siblings, Wilson and Gracie, age 4. Abbott L. Gauger Michael Gauger, Jr. and Allison Shefield of Crawford- ville announce the birth of their daughter, Abbott Lynne Gauger, on Feb. 20 at Tallahas- see Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Teddi Creamer of Panacea. Paternal grandparents are Jennifer and Michael Gaug- er, Sr. of Crawfordville. Maternal great-grandparents are Thomas and Betty Ann Ledford of Crawfordville. Pater- nal great-grandparent is Harriet Gauger of Crawfordville. VFW To Meet Due to the sale of the VFW Post 4538 building in Och- lockonee Bay, the regular monthly meeting of the orga- nization will be held at the live- stock pavilion in Crawfordville Monday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary will also meet at the same location. lfA4 fO/M68 0T Y/OR FOOTPR/,lS Keepl Wakuc(a County Beautfu( hsus.org web site. If anybody is interested in taking this course, e-mail sero@hsus.org at the regional office in Tallahas- see. The course provides 22 to 24 hours of training. Please have your animals spayed/neutered. Grant mon- ies are available for dogs 45 pounds and larger. Please con- tact the Wakulla Animal Shel- ter for more information at 926-0890. CCOW Is Sponsoring Field Trips SThe Concerned Citizens of Wakulla (CCOW) is planning field trips in March, April and May. The trips include journeys to see wetland plants, sink- holes, frogs, red-cockaded woodpeckers and a bike trek for teenagers. The Teen Bike Trek to Shep- hard's Spring will be held Sun- day, March 19 from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Wildlife biolo- gist Chad Hanson of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be the guide. Participants will ride west' along the St. Marks Refuge road to the spring. The six to eight mile round trip will be easy-to- medium difficulty. The group will spend time at the spring if time permits. Caution is ad- vised on swimming as the spring is known to contain large alligators. Riders will need their own equipment and transportation to and from the refuge. A hel- met, sturdy shoes, appropriate clothing, water and snacks are recommended. Cyclists will gather at the deer hunting check-in station on Wakulla Beach Road between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be several adults on the trip but parents are wel- come to ride along. To register, call Chad or Della at 926-4293 or e-mail to ccow@mindspring .com. Full day and half day wet- lands plants and habitats tours will be held in April with aquatic ecologist and biologist Victor Lambou. AUTO.MART Cars, Trucks & SUV's 2106 Crawfordville Hwy. 926-1006 Bruce And Mary Lou Martin Martins Celebrate Golden Anniversary Bruce and Mary Lou Martin of Crawfordville celebrated their-50th wedding anniversary on Monday, March 6. The couple was married March 6, 1956 in Brandon. Family members held a pri- vate dinner celebration for the couple Saturday, March 4 at the Harbor House restaurant in Panacea. Bruce was employed by ADT Security while Mary Lou was .employed by the Hernando County School District.and the Wakulla County School District. She is a realtor at Shell Point Realty. The couple has two sons, Tommy Martin of Sopchoppy and Bruce Martin, Jr. of Craw- fordville, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Donations Are Sought The Melanie Meinhardt fam- ily of Crawfordville lost their home and car in a March 1 fire. Friends are seeking donations of money, food, clothing, per- sonal items and lodging. Checks can be written to Melanie Meinhhardt and given to John Newvton, Room 566 in the Collins Building in Talla- hassee, or to Keith Vanden Dooren, Room 543 Collins Building. Donations of cloth- ing, shoes, towels, linens or household items can be deliv- ered to Room 102 of the same building. Melanie has an 18-year-old son, 16-year-old daughter, and a 7-year-bld son. For informa- tion on sizes, please contact Sandi Copes in the Communi- cations Office of the Attorney General, 245-0150. Chef Serves Seniors Winn-Dixie Chef Robert Tulko prepared and served a "gourmet" meal for Wakulla County senior citizens Tuesday, March 7 at the senior center. Approximately 60 residents enjoyed apple stuffed pork ten- derloin, green beans almand- ine, French scalloped potatoes and coconut lime sauce on ice cream sundaes as the chef de- I I L~ookiug Nifty at lc tdRandy. emt, shanm Randalll, auren & graudoildneo livered his personal touch. Chef Robert was in Craw- fordville to take part in the, "grand re-opening" of the reno- vated and redesigned grocery store. During the re-opening ceremony on March 8, dona- tions were made to the senior. citizens center and to the Citi- zens for Humane Animal Treat- ment (CHAT). Fvr -w Y I Help prevent damage from bark beetles, diseases, and wildfire through practices that promote healthy pines. * Thin dense pine stands. * Control understory plant competition. * Minimize tree wounds during harvests. PREVENT SgB allmr~si .hr~ .i * Use prescribed fire. * Harvest low-vigor stands and replant. * Plant species right for the soil and site. A message from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, the University of Florida/IFAS, and the USDA Forest Service. Page 8-THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006 School 9 J" Recognition Given To Students , ~ ~ ~ ~ I M A, ; V... .. , Allied Health Students Have Gotten Training By Working Hospital Shifts Students Need Exam Assistance By MARY JANE TUCKER WHS Allied Health Student Students of Wakulla High School have been given a rare opportunity. The Allied Health Studies class, taught by Diane Cook, has been traveling to Capital Regional Medical Cen- ter for clinical work. There are 16 students, in- cluding a lab assistant, who drive up to the hospital dur- ing the early morning hours and spend a full shift, from about 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., once a week for six weeks at the hos- pital. Allied Health Studies is a three class course. Health Sci- ence I, an anatomy class, must be completed before applying for Advanced Health Studies II and III, Students use their knowledge' from Health Sci- ence I when learning how to apply it to health care. The first semester is spent learning clinical skills. The sec- ond semester students utilize their skills at the hospital giv- ing direct patient care. At CRMC students are given a glimpse of medical profes- sions they may pursue. They are able to care for patients, as well as observe procedures. After the clinical work has con- cluded, students will take a state board exam in May. Once they pass, the students are of- ficially Certified Nursing Assis- tants. Unfortunately, the tests cost $115 for each student. Anyone who would like to help the stu- dents by making a donation to- ward the cost of exams is asked to send their check to Diane Cook, Wakulla High School, 3237 Coastal Hwy., Crawfordville, FL 32327. Five Year Olds Eligible For Pre-K Wakulla County children who will turn age 5 by Sept. 1 are eligible to apply for the Voluntary Pre-K Program that will be offered at no cost by the Wakulla gCoun.ty. School -.Distiict's Prekindeigarten Pro- grq at the Wakulla Educa- tional Center. -.- , The program will be offered Monday through Thursday May 25 to July 27. The time period will include two Fridays on May 26 and June 1. Student hours each day are 8 a.m. until 4:10 p.m. and students who enroll will be required to attend the full number of days. Break- fast and lunch will be provided. Transportation may not be available. Contributions Sought For Trip Wakulla High School science teacher Bob Blanton is still ac- cepting contributions to help the students afford the expen- sive Wakulla High School Hon- ors Biology California Expedi- tion science journey. The stu- dents will fly to California on March 28 and return on April 4. Anyone who would like to contribute to the science expe- dition may do so by sending a check to Bob Blanton at Wa- kulla High School, 3237 Coastal Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327. Wakulla County Commis- sioner Henry Vause, a former Wakulla High School teacher, and Commissioner Brian Lang- ston, a former WHS student, recently donated toward the cause. School Lunch Menus March 13 March 17 ALL SCHOOLS Monday: Milk, macaroni, ham & cheese casserole, sea- soned green beans, school made roll, peach cup. Tuesday: Milk, spaghetti & meat sauce, tossed salad, school made roll, pineapple crisp. Wednesday: Milk, taco salad w/salsa, whole kernel corn, apple wedges. Thursday: Milk, hamburger gravy, fluffy rice, steamed spinach, cornbread, fresh strawberries. Friday: Milk, chicken nug- gets, whipped potatoes, stea- med broccoli, school made roll, lime jello. Every child who attends the summer program must be reg- istered and registration will be held on Friday, March 10 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Park- .Ang wilbae,availa-i, i bacnk,pf the,schoopl.- s .m. C 1 i.t Li.u SParents, must provide a birth certificate; proof of school physical within the last year in Florida; immunization record form; Social Security card of the child; and proof of residence such as a utility bill, lease or something that includes the ;parent's/guardian s',name-,and 9 .1 'address. i'. :, ;,.'; For more information, call the Pre-K office at 926-8111. Sopchoppy High Will Host Reunion April 8 Sopchoppy High School will hold a reunion Saturday, April 8 at the historic school. Re- union reservation letters have been mailed and need to be returned no later than March 30. An entertaining and infor- mative program has been planned for the afternoon fol- lowed by a seafood dinner and a special presentation of the Sopchoppy Opry featuring Lisa Watson and Pure Platinum Band during the evening. Since the last reunion, the second and third phases of the Curriculum Fair Slated Wakulla High School will host a curriculum fair Tuesday, March 14 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the school gym. A special opening session will be held at 6:30 p.m, in the WHS auditorium for eighth grade students and their par- ents. The program will give stu- dents and parents an opportu- nity to find out about scholar- ships, special programs and courses offered in 2006-2007. For more information, call Assistant Principal Jackie High at 926-7125. school restoration have been completed. The school princi- pal and his secretary will oc- cupy offices restored to their original wood floors and ceil- ings. In addition, the entire west wing which houses dressing areas for the Wakulla Commu- nity Theatre and the Sop- choppy Opry have also been renovated and are ready for use. Everyone who has ever at- tended, taught or worked at the historic school is encouraged to attend the reunion and look over the renovations. For more information, con- tact Callie Quigg, 60 Mathers Farm Road, Crawfordville, FL 32327, or call 926-7373. SITE WORK BASE & PAVING LAND CLEARING FILL SAND TOP SOIL awi A LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC. COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL (850)926-7876 4851 Coastal Hwy. 98 ~I Crawfordville, FL 32327 Keep Wakulla County Beautiful A number of Wakulla Coun- ty students have been recog- nized in several education re- lated publications. Gregory Gibson and Mir- anda Jones, both of Craw- fordville, were featured in the first edition of The Chancellor's List.for 2004-2005. The 39th edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students, 2004-2005 in- cludes Shadrequa S. Hines of Sopchoppy and 22 Crawford- ville area students. The Craw- fordville students honored in- clude Ramona L. Carter, Lauren A. Chason, Matthew Dekle, Bethany J. Harrell, Danielle L Lamendola, Daniel W. Reams, Jamie L. Sirois, William A. Spence, Jennifer L. Stewart, Jayme D. Warner, Amy G. Chan- dler, Hollie B. Harvey, Christo- pher R. Schlauch, Nathan Con- non, Serena M. Guzman, Cayce J. Hook, Katherine M. McCalvin, A. Sable, Jinsey A. Smith, Nicole E. Stanton, Michelle L. Taylor and Coleman D. Wells. Book Fair To Be Held At RMS Riversprings Middle School will host the sixth annual Spring Bear Book Fair from March 13 through March 24. The hours are 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. An open house will be held Thursday, March 23 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. There will be drawings held and child care will be available. Parents and friends of stu- dents are encouraged to sup- port the growth of the stu- dents' reading skills by assist- ing students purchase books from the fair. Proceeds from the book fair will be used to pur- chase materials for the RMS li- brary, For more information, call .Jim Posey at 926-2300, exten- sion 1205. In the fourth edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students, Sports Edition, 2004-2005, Jameliha T. Maxwell, Danielle L. Lamen- dola, Jayme D. Warner and Chris R. Helton were honored. The 28th edition of The Na- tional Dean's List featured Wakulla students from Florida State University, Keiser College and Tallahassee Community College. The TCC honorees include Kitwana S. Bradham, Hollie Harwood, Crystal Jefferson, Christopher D. Maierson, Ali- sha Mathers, Jacqueline L. McCabe, Cary L. Mohr, Joshua Rozier and Katherine Whaley. The FSU honorees include Tallahassee Community College is 36 month Evening and Weekend This program is ideal for someone who is interested in becoming a nurse but has other commitments throughout the day. Students attend classes in the evening and have clinical rotations on the weekends. Applications are available at TCC's Nursing Department in the Technology and Professional j Programs (TPP) Building. Applications are due by March 20th. . John Siamis, Jonathan Bennett, Misty Berryman, Kirsten Bra- zier, Barbara A. Clark, Saleeta A. Cook, Sherie Corbett, Will- iam H. Evans, Kysandra M. Ladner, Clinton T. Nazworth, Rhett Page, Joshua Rozier and Mary Langston. Jennifer L. Nixon was honored at Keiser. In-the ninth annual edition of Who's Who Among Amer- ica's Teachers, Susan E. Brazier, Jo Brierton, Sally M. Chandler, Walter Cooper, Nakia Cotton, Suzanne D. Fielder, Cynthia C. Golden, Wendy Lynn Gray, Deeann B. Hughes, Michelle C. Hunter, Renee H. Kelly, Janice M. Ouimet, Robert D. Wallace, Carol P. Willingham and Claud- ia Zahuranec were honored. SQuarterly Benefit Performance Si Featuring . High Mileage Band with Special Guest i* * Saturday. March 18 7 p.m. At the Old Crawfordville School Auditoriium .A rosus fromn tlie C(rawI or:|I ille Post Office I Ticket are $10 Proceed Beneel't the Vakulla .Seniur Citizens Transportation, Fund / \ SCome Out And Enjoy the Show f ickels can be purcliased aLt nimeris. Gllf Slae Bank & akiulla Bank .. ...M I now offering a Nursing Program. JOYCE C. MILLENDER Certified Public Accountant * Electronic Filing of Tax Returns Available (At No Extra Charge When We Prepare The Return) Accounting Tax Preparation & Planning Corporation Partnership Estate 4432 Crawfordville hwy. :.Crawfordville, PL 32327 (850) 926-8272 (850) 926-8273.: I Apply for the TCC Evening and Weekend I Nursing Program Have you always wanted to pursue a career in nursing but could not find the time for the necessary education? For orenf~~dtOR bouttheprord~ritridCdl (80) 01-"') ced", THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006-Page 9 Sports -" Baseball Team Wins Six Of Seven Johnson, Dotson, Davis, Wilson And Reich Five Seniors Leave Soccer Team The Wakulla High School War Eagle soccer team recently honored five seniors who com- pleted play on the WHS team. Colby Johnson played var- sity soccer for three years. He plans to attend Crown Bible College and go into the minis- try full-time. Alien Dotson played two years of varsity soccer. He plans to attend Florida State Univer- sity and get into football coach- ing. Eric Davis played four years of soccer including one year of varsity play. He plans to attend Florida Baptist College and major in Biblical studies before going into the ministry full- time. Cory Wilson played four years of soccer including one year on the varsity. He plans to attend Tallahassee Commu- nity College and transfer to Florida State University where he wants to major in comput- ers. David Reich played four years of soccer including one year on the varsity. He plans to attend the University of Florida and major in mechani- cal engineering. The senior players received medals at the final home game which was also attended by the parents. Softball Team Wins Sixth Game The Wakulla Lady War Eagle softball team experienced a disappointing loss and two lop- sided victories last week in games against Tallahassee Godby, Sneads and Panama City Bay. Wakulla dropped the Godby game 4-3 after taking the lead in the top of the seventh in-' ning. "Ve couldn't put tlheb'ba" on the ball," said Coach Tom Graham. "We made an error at the end of the game that re- sulted in the n\ inning run." After a walk anda hit by Ashley Spears, Ashley Delong crunched a three run homerun to give Wakulla the lead. Godby rallied in the final inning for the victory. Dana Roloff also had a hit for Wakulla. Roloff was the losing pitcher. She hurled seven innings and gave up seven hits while walking three and striking out seven. She fell to 1-2 on the season. Briana Fordham improved to 2-0 with a 9-4 victory over a strong Sneads team. Fordham pitched five innings and gave up four hits, three walks and struck out seven. Michelle Tay- lor pitched two innings and gave up one hit while striking out two. "We hit well here," said Gra- ham of facing a better .Sneads pitHher thlan':he ,qne faced against Godby.XVakulla had 11 hits including thiee doubles and three triples. Turelle Farmer had three hits, scored three runs and had a double and a triple. Fordham, had two hits, scored a run and had three RBIs to; go with a triple. Roloff had two hits, both doubles, and an RBI. Single hits were recorded by Karlyn Scott, Hannah Lovestrand, Larissa Mayne and Kaitlyn Gallamore. The Panama City Bay game ended after five innings with an 11-0 Wakulla victory. Mi- chelle Taylor gave up five hits Tennis Teams ContinL The Wakulla War Eagle ten- nis team split two matches last week while the Lady War Eagles won their one match. The Lady War Eagles beat Godby 7-0 while the War Eagles lost to Godby 4-3 but rebound- ed to defeat Madison County 7-0. The Wakulla boys have won three of four matches while the girls have won two of three. The Wakulla girls had very little trouble with Godby as the Lady Cougars were able to win just four games in doubles. Wakulla swept the singles competition without losing a game as Mary Mounts won the first seeded singles match. Charlotte Varney won the sec- ond seeded singles and Ashley Lee won the third seeded singles. Jessica McBride won fourth seeded singles and Nina Reich won fifth seeded singles in a forfeit. The doubles teams of Mounts and Varney won 8-0 at the first seed and Reich and Jessica Varner won second seeded doubles 8-4, The Godby match provided the boys with many close Games. Ben Hudson lost at first seeded singles 8-3 but Tyler Price won at second seeded singles 9-8 in a tiebreaker. Woody Harvey lost 8-5 in the third seeded singles match and Clint Kyle won 8-4 in fourth seeded singles. Jonathan Johnson lost 9-8 in a tiebreaker at fifth seeded singles. Hudson and Price lost 9-7 in the first seeded doubles and Harvey and Kyle lost 9-8 in a tiebreaker in second seeded doubles. Wakulla beat Madison with only one match being close. Hudson won 8-1 while Price won 8-3. Harvey shutout his opponent 8-0 and Clint Kyle won 8-1. Jonathan Johnson won 8-0. Hudson and Price slipped by their opponents 8-5 in doubles. Harvey and Kyle won 8-0 in the other doubles match. The girls will visit Panama City Beach Arnold Thursday, March 9 and the boys will host the Leon junior varsity the United Team Is Seeking Players Coach Danilo Percy Barriga is directing practices of the Gulf United Soccer League. The coach, who put together the Apalachicola High School team, is seeking middle school and high school students who want to continue developing their soccer skills. During the next six months, athletes in the program will compete in various tourna- ments which will give them exposure as coaches at college and university levels watch them play. The registration fee is $100 which includes the first month, a uniform and two practices a week. The registration fee is $50 per month thereafter. For more information, or to regis- ter, contact the coach at (850) 323-0456 or danilo_barriga @yahoo.com. and two walks while striking out six. Bay had scoring oppor- tunities with the bases loaded on two occasions. Coach Gra- ham said his players stepped up to the challenge and did not allow Bay to score a run. Farmer had three hits, four RBIs and two triples. Roloff had three hits 'and "scored a 'tn. Karlyn Scott had thlee hits, scoid'thiee runs and stole three bases. Ashley Delong had two hits, two runs scored and an RBI. Fordham, Gallamore, Ashley Spears and Hannah Lovestrand each had hits. Wakulla played North Flor- ida Christian March 6 and dis- trict foe Rickards March 7. Tal- lahassee Chiles comes to Med- art Friday, March 10. On March 14, Wakulla will travel to Sneads. The team will travel to Bay March 21 and host Panama City Beach. Arnold March 24. Wakulla improved to 6-3 overall and 4-1 in district games. ie Strong same day. The Arnold boys will come to Medart March 14. The Taylor County girls will host Wakulla March 16 and on March 17 the boys and girls teams will travel to Perry to play Suwannee County at a neutral site. The boys are 2-1 in district matches while the girls are 1-1 in district matches. The Wakulla War Eagle base- ball team has not waited until the middle of the season to get hot as Coach Mike Gauger's squad has won six of seven games with two more victories last week. Wakulla pounded Thomas- ville Brookwood 12-2 before crushing Panama City Beach Arnold 13-2 in a district game. Wakulla scored five runs early against Brookwood and added seven runs in the final two innings for the victory. Casey Brown pitched two in- nings and was the winning pitcher. He gave up a run and struck out four. Cory Eddinger pitched one inning and had a strikeout. Kevin Langston fin- ished the final two innings by giving up one run. RMS Bears The Riversprings Bears base- ball team improved to 4-0 on the season with three more victories last week over Carra- belle, Suwannee County and North Florida Christian. The Bears beat Carrabelle 12- 0 behind the pitching of Shay Barwick. Barwick threw three shutout innings and had six strikeouts and no hits allowed. Robbie Coles and Brock Glover each threw an inning of shut- out relief. Tre McCullough led the offense with a double and a triple. RMS beat Suwannee 5-2 in a six inning contest that was shortened by darkness. The score was tied 2-2 in the fourth inning until Skyler Kreps scored on a fielder's choice by Connor Smith. The Bears added two more runs in the sixth inning on a passed ball and a squeeze bunt by Mark Price. Brock .Gloverh bad twq, hits and Shay Barwick added an RBI single. Casey Eddinger tossed 3 1/ 'i3" inrings and gave up three hits and one earned run. Mark Price pitched 2 2/3 innings and did not give up a run. Track Team Places Fifth At Meet The Wakulla Lady War Eagle track team placed fifth out of 11 teams in a March 1 meet at Tallahassee Lincoln. Lincoln won the event followed by Godby, Leon and Rickards. Wakulla had three first place finishes by Kiara Gay in the 100 hurdles, long jump and 300 hurdles. She also finished sec- ond in the triple jump. Sydney Nutting finished second in the 1600 run and third in the 800 run. The War Eagle team fin- ished sixth out of 14 teams. Godby won the boys meet fol- lowed by Leon, Lincoln, Jeff- erson County and Rickards. 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Andy Perez pitched four in- nings against Arnold and gave up three hits and an unearned run. He was the winning pitch- er with six strikeouts and one walk. Kevin Langston pitched One inning and gave up an unearned run. Andrew Mellow had two hits including a three run homerun, three runs scored Are 4-0 The Bears defeated North Florida Christian 12-1. Brock Glover pitched a complete game, throwing five innings. He gave up two hits. Shay Barwick and Brock Glover each went 3-4 at the plate. Casey Eddinger led the offense with a 4-4 performance. The Bears play Wakulla Middle School Thursday, March 9 at 4 p.m. on the RMS campus. and three RBIs. Cameron Graves had four hits, two runs scored and two RBIs. Kyle Zarate had a hit, two runs scored and two walks. Kyle Marks had two hits, two runs scored and two RBIs. Justin Posey had two hits, an RBI and a run scored. Perez had two hits and three RBIs. Victor Porter had a hit and a run scored and Tanner Jones had a hit and an RBI. Coach Gauger said Wakulla has used a successful mix of experienced senior players combined with strong under- classmen to give the War Eagles a good early season record. The War Eagles played dis- trict rival Tallahassee Godby on March 7 and will play Maclay in Tallahassee Thursday, March 9. District foe Rickards will come to Medart Friday, March 10. Brookwood will host Wa- kulla March 13 in Thomasville and Leon will host Wakulla March 15. Panama City schools Bay and Arnold come to Med- art March 16 and March 21 re- spectively. "I'm excited," said Coach Gauger as Wakulla prepared for the district game against God- by. "We've got it going early. Now we need to keep it going and not peak too early." Wakulla improved to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in district games. Scholarship Money Will Be Raised At Game The location of the alumni and Wakulla High School soc- cer player fundraiser to benefit the Brian Parsons Memorial Scholarship Fund and help WHS soccer players with schol- arship money has been moved. The game will be held Sat- urday, March 11 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the WHS'soccer practicee' field rather than at Reyholds .Stadium. The sta- dium fieldhouse is undergoing a renovation. Admission to the fundraiser is free. Donations will be ac- cepted and concessions will be on sale. Organizers remind specta- tors to bring lawn chairs and blankets since the practice field at the track does not have bleacher seats. A combination of male and female alumni players will battle members of the War Eagle and Lady War .Eagle teams. Alumni players who plan to take part in the event are asked to contact Bobbie Jo Crouch at 926-7125 so she will know if there are enough play- ers to field teams. Team Is Ranked The Wakulla Lady War Eagle 'softball team ranked llth in the' most recent Class 4A Florida Sports Writers Associa- tion poll. Pensacola Escambia is the top ranked team followed by Bartow and Jensen Beach in third. Alachua Santa Fe is ranked fourth while Jackson- ville Bishop Kenny is ranked eighth. Suwannee County was ranked behind Wakulla at 12th. YOUR NEWSPAPER PEOPLE SERVING PEOPLE Physician Care Of Wakula Family Practice Pediatrics Ages 2-18 Immunizations DOT & Sports Physicals Well Women Exam Diabetes Hypertension Family Health Care Dr. Robert S. Frable Office Hours Mon. Fri. 8 A.M. 4:30 P.M. Crawfordville Hwy. N Goodfellas I Winn Physician Dixie C are 2615 Crawfordville Highway, Suite 103 Crawfordville 926-6363 To Start The Season Page 10-THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006 Outdoors I knew a pretty weekend would bring people to the wa- ter and it did. All of the bait and tackle stores said they just hope it will continue to be this busy and they can make up for the slow fall and winter. You couldn't have asked for a pret- tier day either Saturday or Sun- day. Oyster Bay looked like it does on a typical spring day of fishing with the number of boats out there. The only prob- lem is, fish are hard to find right now but it's just a matter of days before the flats are gonna bust wide open and ev- eryone will forget about those tough days of fishing in the winter. Scott at Jerry's Bait and Tackle said Jeff Pettis and Bobby Skipper fished the creeks around the Econfina and caught 10 trout and also had their two reds. Hank Neely and Danny Wardell fished the Wakulla Beach area with live shrimp and caught three legal trout. Jay Ferrin fished live shrimp over around Lanark Village and caught six nice reds and kept one. Hamilton and i David Whaley fished in about 40 feet of water out of St. Marks with LYs and came in With six nice grouper. Mike Hopkins said about 20 boats went offshore on Satur- day and most came back with three or four grouper but no- body was bragging about fill- rom The Dock ' By CAPT. JODY CAMPBELL ing the coolers. Some were caught trolling but, for the most part, they were caught bottom fishing in 40 to 60 feet of water. Reds continue to be caught around the docks and in the basin at the FSU Marine Lab. When fishing the docks, ease up to them and make a long cast. Otherwise you'll spook most of them because the wa- ter is so shallow and clear. Live shrimp or live minnows would be my first choice for bait. Some trout have moved out onto the flats but most are small fish. Juanise said Brick and Donna Barnes fished the Spring Creek area with their 3-year-old grandson, Cy Scott. They caught about 15 to 20 redfish and they also had two sheeps- head, one that was 20 inches long. They were fishing live shrimp. Tom Perry and Chad Smith fished out of Shell Point and caught reds and sheepshead also using live shrimp. Juanise said some of John's friends were catching trout off the rocks at the St. Marks Light- house. They also were using live shrimp. Richard Gott By GEORGE WEYMOUTH The Belted Kingfisher is a nifty medium-sized bird that you will notice nearly year around in all freshwater areas in out Wakulla County. as well as in all of the eastern and most of the lower central states, too. During the winter months there is a slight shift southwards into south Texas and from about Or- lando they winter farther south throughout Florida. All bodies of water, even coastal bays and beaches, are con- sidered their habitat. We particularly think of them sitting on a wire or a skinny limb overlooking a pretty creek, pond, or lake shore as they peer down into the water looking for a meal - namely a minnow sized fish. Their dry machine gun fast rattling call can often be heard way before they are sighted. It's a penetrating call and when the bird (or birds as they are often in pairs) do round a river's bend and come into view, you ask yourself, "What's the occa- sion," especially when it continues this call right on past you and out of sight at the next bend. They can be very noisy and even though their repertoire is very limited, basically a rattle call, I've never heard anyone liv- ing along a river or lake complain of them as being "too noisy!" I did a census of the birds of our local spring-fed rivers for a few years while working for the former Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Now it's called DEP Department of Environ- mental Protection. I heard lots of kingfishers, but from' about mid-February through March, April and into May, I would rarely see one. This had me stumped. Finally it hit me, "Of course, the birds are nesting" They nest normally in river banks, and along these spring-fed rivers there simply are no banks suitable for nesting. They had flown over to the Ochlockonee, the Apalachicola, and the other nerby alluvial or muddy clay banked rivers to nest. Despite the kingfisher's having small feet, these feet are the tools used to dig tunnels in the clay banks. Usually they will tunnel back into the bank at a slightly upward angle of three to five feet, but occasionally up to 12 to 15 feet, quite a feat for such small feet. However, their feet have been modified for digging. The in- side front toe and the center front toe are joined clear out to the last joint and as, a result, the foot is more shovel like and stronger where it is joined. This makes their feet unique in the bird world. Kingfishers have a "field mark" that separates the sexes and .supposedly is in reverse of most birds, that is the female is brighter than the male for she has a brownish band as well as a blue band across her breast, while the male has only blue in his two bands. Furthermore, brown is an earth color and when she protrudes her head and chest from a tunnel, her brown band would possibly hide or camouflage her more against the brown clay. So actually, she might be more subdued in color, not brighter. On the whole, though, both sexes of our Belted Kingfisher are eye catchers as they sit perched above the water. Their over- sized bill and head topped with the bluish crest really gives them a "swelled head" look. On the wing, their habit of hovering can grab your attention, too. They will often hover for seconds and even back up like a hummingbird. If you look in a field guide to birds you will note that they are listed next to the hummers because they are so closely related. One time while conducting my beach walks on Sanibel Is- land (where I would identify beach plants, shells, and other sealife washed up on the beach and talk about the tides, hurri- canes and beach erosion), we spotted a kingfisher starting to hover and began to count; we counted to 50 before the bird gave up and flew on down the beach! When a larger than normal sized fish is caught, they will fly up to perhaps their same perch and land, then immediately smack the still struggling three inch to four inch fish against the perching limb hard on one side, then toss their head over and slam the fish hard down on the other side. They will con- tinue to slap it back and forth against the perch until the fish is knocked silly, then they toss it up and grab it head first, and down the hatch goes the fish. fished at Natural Bridge on the St. Marks and caught a bunch of redbellies and bream on crickets and also had a 5 pound bass he caught using a Rapala. Robbie Barron fished the Wakulla River and caught bass using live shiners. Not a bunch of fish to re- port but things are looking up. When the weather gets as pretty as it has been the past couple of weeks it's hard not to go fishing. Problem is, just cause the weather's pretty doesn't mean it's gonna make the fish bite, especially this time of year. You can usually look for the trout fishing to get real good around St. Marks about a week or so after they start catching them good at the Econfina and Aucilla. A week after that the flats around Panacea and Oys- ter Bay will turn on. If the weather continues like this and we don't have any set- backs with real cold weather, I expect flats fishing will start in a week or 10 days. Remember to leave that float plan with someone and make sure you have all the safety equipment required be- fore getting on the water. Know your limits and be care- ful out there. Good luck and good fishing It's Early, But Manatees Are Returning To Area The return of warm weather means manatees are coming back to local waters. "It's really kind of early," said Jackie Youngstrand of the local HuManatee group. "But with the mild winter they're prob- ably going to be returning ear- lier this year," Manatees were spotted over the weekend on the Wakulla River. One was seen at the River Plantation dock on Satur- day, March 4 and two there on Monday, March 6. One mana- tee was also seen at lower bridge on Monday, March 6. Manatees are typically spot- ted locally from mid-May un- til waters start to cool off in October. Youngstrand also an- nounced that no HuManatee Festival is being planned for this year. The group usually holds a festival in May at Fort San Marcos to celebrate the return of the sea cows to area waters. Youngstrand said the festiyva would continue:next year. but. that o.igan.izeis needed a hiatus. ' A record of 34 manatees were, counted last year in Wakulla County waters during the state's one-day survey of the animals. One dead manatee was re- ported last year: a 4 foot long newborn was found dead on April 21 floating in some reeds near the St. Marks Yacht Club on the Wakulla River. A necropsy attributed the death to natural causes. A boat strike two years ago caused the first death of a manatee in Wakulla waters. The animal was struck by an aluminum jon boat near Shell Island Fish Camp on the Wakulla River. HuManatee pays for an off- duty deputy to patrol the Wakulla River during the mana- tee season, to point out to boat- ers where manatees are, be sure the animals aren't being harassed, and to insure boat- ers are abiding by the slow speed requirements. Manatees were spotted last year, not only in the Wakulla and St. Marks rivers, but in the Ochlockonee River, Dickerson Bay, and in the canals at Shell Point. This past winter was un- usual because there were no reports of manatees staying through the cold months. Most of the animals head to South Florida during the winter, al- though there have been reports during the past few years of one or two manatees staying in the comparatively warm waters of Wakulla Springs. or in the creeks of the liver. The state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ad- vises boaters to wear polarized sunglasses and post a lookout to watch the path of vessels for oval swirls of water, a typical sign of manatees, or a mana- tee nose breaking the surface. There's more information about manatees at the w'eb site. myFWC.com. HuMlanatee compiles local sightings of manatees, and they can be reported to T-n-T Canoe Rental at 925-6412. Event Will Promote An Awareness Of Seagrass The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve is celebrating Seagrass Aware- ness Month at a special Sea- grass Awareness Day on Wed- nesday, March 22. March is Seagrass Aware- ness Month statewide. Aware- ness of the' problems facing this important natural resource will help to create an under- standing of the ways seagrass damage can impact both the economic and ecological value of our marine resources, The health of organisms in our 'estuaries- and the Gulf of Mexico depends largely upon the health of the region's seagrass habitats. Without the benefits provided by seagrass meadows, many of our area's fish, shellfish and other ma- rine creatures could not thrive. Major threats to seagrass include coastal development, dredge and fill projects and deteriorating water quality. Direct impacts from improper vessel operations in bays and other shallow water areas, es- pecially from propeller scar- ring, are a major threat to seagrass habitat that can be easily avoided. Seagrass Awareness Day will run form 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 22 at the Reserve's Nature Center at 261 7th Street in Apalachicola. A variety of displays and activities are planned including a live sea- grass tank, an exhibit on non- damaging boating practices, and a demonstration on how biologists sample seagrass beds. Fun activities will include word puzzles, building a sea- grass community picture, and viewing microscopic organ- isms that live in and on sea- grass. For more information, con- tact Rosalyn F. Kilcollins (850) 653-8063 or Rosalyn.Kilcollins @dep.state.fl.us. Springs Events Slated Wakulla Springs has been the object of newsreels and motion pictures. A Wakulla County Historical Society pub- lic event, Tuesday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. will feature Park Man- ager Sandy Cook and movies about the spring. The program, "Wakulla Spring, A History In Film," will be shown'at the Wakulla County Library. The historic overview was compiled in co- operation with the Tallahassee Film Society and is freehand open to the public. On Saturday, March 25, Friends of Wakulla Springs and the Tallahassee Film Society will present Johnny Weiss- muller and Jane Seymour dur- ing Tarzan's Swinging Jungle Nights 2006. This return event features "Tarzan and His Mate," considered the ultimate Tarzan movie. In the second feature, "Tarzan Escapes," viewers get the first glimpse of the infa- mous Tarzan tree house. The March 25 drive-in event begins at sundown at Wakulla Springs State Park Gates open at 6 p.m., admission is $5 per person or $15 for a carload of . people. The concession stand will be open. Bring a chair or blanket and a radio. A special Tarzan yelling con- test will open the evening and would-be jungle types are urged to practice for authentic- ity. Workshop On Gardening Set The Wakulla County Exten- sion Service will be conducting an Organic Gardening Made Easy Workshop Tuesday, March 21 at 5 p.m. at the extension facility in Crawfordville. The event will be conducted rain or shine. 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Low Tide 25 Min. 2 Hrs., 38 Min. 2 Hrs., 31 Min. 2 Hrs., 3 Min. 2 Hrs., 39 Min. St. Marks River Entrance Date High Low High Low High Thu 0.0 ft. 2.4 ft. 2.0 ft. 2.6 ft. Mar 9, 06 5:24 AM 12:27 PM 4:47 PM 10:48 PM Fri -0.1 ft. 2.6 ft. 1.5 ft. 2.9 ft. Mar 10, 06 6:11 AM 12:44PM 5:51 PM 11:49PM Sat -0.2 ft. 2.8 ft. 1.1 ft. Mar 11,06 6:46 AM 1:05 PM 6:32 PM Sun 3.0 ft. -0.2 ft. 3.0 ft. 0.8 ft. Mar12,06 12:31 AM 7:13AM 1:27PM 7:06 PM Mon 3.2 ft. -0.1 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.4 ft. Mar 13, 06 1:06 AM 7:36 AM 1:48 PM 7:39 PM Tue 3.2 ft. 0.0 ft. 3.3 ft. 0.2 ft. Mar 4,06 1:38AM 7:57AM 2:08PM 8:10PM Wed 3.3 ft. 0.1 ft. 3.5 ft. 0.0 ft. Mar15,06 2:10AM 8:16AM 2:27PM 8:40PM Alligator Point, Ochlockonee Bay Date High Low High Low High Thu 0.0 ft. 1.8 ft. 1.4 ft. 2.0 ft. Mar 9,06 5:35 AM 12:19PM 4:58 PM 10:40PM Fri -0.1 ft. 1.9 ft. 1.1 ft. 2.1 ft. Mar 10, 06 6:22 AM 12:36PM 6:02PM 11:41 PM Sat -0.1 ft. 2.1 ft. 0.8 ft. Mar 11, 06 6:56 AM 12:57 PM 6:43 PM Sun 2.3 ft. -0.1 ft. 2.3 ft. 0.6 ft. Mar12,06 12:23AM 7:24AM 1:19PM 7:17 PM Mon 2.4 ft. -0.1 ft. 2.4 ft. 0.3 ft. Mar 13,06 12:58AM 7:47AM 1:40PM 7:50 PM Tue 2.4 ft. 0.0 ft. 2.5 ft. 0.1 ft. Mar 14, 06 1:30 AM 8:08 AM 2:00 PM 8:21 PM Wed 2.5 ft. 0.1 ft. 2.6 ft. 0.0 ft. Mar15, 06 2:02 AM 8:27 AM 2:19 PM 8:51 PM City of St. Marks Date High Low High Low High Thu 0.0 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.8 ft. 2.4 ft. Mar 9, 06 6:28 AM 1:03PM 5:51 PM 11:24PM Fri -0.1 ft. 2.4 ft. 1.4 ft. Mar 10, 06 7:15AM 1:20PM 6:55PM Sat 2.7 ft. -0.2 ft. 2.6 ft. 1.0 ft. Mar 11,06 12:25AM 7:50 AM 1:41 PM 7:36PM Sun 2.8 ft. -0.2 ft. 2.8 ft. 0.7 ft. Mar 12,06 1:07AM 8:17AM 2:03PM 8:10PM Mon 2.9 ft. -0.1 ft. 3.0 ft. 0.4 ft. Mar 13, 06 1:42 AM 8:40 AM 2:24 PM 8:43 PM Tue 3.0 ft. 0.0 ft. 3.1 ft. 0.1 ft. Mar 14,06 2:14AM 9:01 AM 2:44PM 9:14PM Wed 3.0 ft. 0.1 ft. 3.2 ft. 0.0 ft. Mar 15, 06 2:46 AM 9:20 AM 3:03 PM 9:44 PM St. Teresa, Turkey Pt. Date High Low High Low High Thu 0.0 ft. 1.8 ft. 1.9 ft. 2.1 ft. Mar 9,06 5:03 AM 12:11 PM 4:26 PM 10:32 PM Fri -0.1 ft. 2.0 ft. 1.5 ft. 2.2 ft. Mar 10, 06 5:50 AM 12:28PM 5:30PM 11:33PM Sat -0.2 ft. 2.2 ft. 1.1 ft. Mar 11,06 6:24AM 12:49PM 6:11 PM Sun 2.4 ft. -0.2 ft. 2.3 ft. 0.7 ft. Mar12,06 12:15AM 6:52AM 1:11 PM 6:45 PM Mon 2.5 ft. -0.1 ft. 2.5 ft. 0.4 ft. Mar13,06 12:50AM 7:15AM 1:32PM 7:18PM Tue 2.5 ft. 0.0 ft. 2.6 ft. 0.2 ft. Mar 14,06 1:22 AM 7:36 AM 1:52 PM 7:49 PM Wed 2.6 ft. 0.1 ft. 2.7 ft. 0.0 ft. Mar 15,06 1:54AM 7:55AM 2:11 PM 8:19PM Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 7:30 am 8:15 am 9:00 am 9:40 am 10:15 am 10:50 am 11:35 am 7:55 pm 8:40 pm 9;20 pm 10:00 pm 10:35 pm 11:10 pm 11:55 pm 1:20 am 2:10 am 2:55 am 3:35 am 4:15 am 4:50 am 5:25 am 1:45 pm 2:30 pm 3:15 pm 3:50 pm 4:30 pm 5:05 pm 5:45 pm Sunrise Sunset Moon rise Moon set Brightness Shell Point, Spring Creek Date High Low High Low High Thu 0.0 ft. 2.4 ft. 2.1 ft. 2.7 ft. Mar 9,06 5:21 AM 12:24PM 4:44 PM 10:45PM Fri -0.1 ft. 2.6 ft. 1.7 ft. 2.9 ft. Mar 10, 06 6:08AM 12:41 PM 5:48PM 11:46PM Sat -0.2 ft. 2.8 ft. 1.2 ft. Mar 11,06 6:42 AM 1:02 PM 6:29 PM Sun 3.1 ft. -0.2 ft. 3.1 ft. 0.8 ft. Mar 12,06 12:28 AM 7:10AM 1:24PM 7:03 PM Mon 3.2 ft. -0.1 ft. 3.3 ft. 0.5 ft. Mar 13,06 1:03 AM 7:33 AM 1:45 PM 7:36 PM Tue 3.3 ft. 0.0 ft. 3.4 ft. 0.2 ft. Mar 14,06 -1:35 AM 7:54 AM 2:05 PM 8:07 PM Wed 3.3 ft. 0.1 ft. 3.5 ft. -0.1 ft. Mar 15, 06 2:07 AM 8:13 AM 2:24 PM 8:37 PM Dog Island West End Date High Low High Low High Thu -0.3 ft. 2.0 ft. 1.5 ft. 2.2 ft. Mar9,06 4:31 AM 1:15PM 3:51 PM 8:48PM Fri -0.3 ft. 2.0 ft. 1.3 ft. 2.2 ft. Mar 10, 06 5:22 AM 1:25 PM 4:55 PM 10:26PM Sat -0.2 ft. 2.0 ft. 1.1 ft. 2.3 ft. Mar 11,06 6:04 AM 1:39 PM 5:41 PM 11:38PM Sun -0.1 ft. 2.1 ft. 0.9 ft. Mar 12, 06 6:38 AM 1:50 PM 6:21 PM Mon 2.3 ft. 0.1 ft. 2.1 ft. 0.7 ft. Mar13, 06 12:33AM 7:05 AM 1:59 PM 6:57 PM Tue 2.3 ft.. 0.3 ft. 2.2 ft.. 0.5-ft. Mar 14, 06 1:21 AM 7:26 AM 2:d6 PM 7:30 PM Wed 2.2 ft. 0.5 ft. 2.3 ft. 0.3 ft. Mar15,06 2:06AM 7:41 AM 2:13PM 8:00PM Full March 14 Last March 22 New March 29 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 6:54 am 6:53 am 6:51 am 6:50 am 6:49 am 6:48 am 6:47 am 6:41 pm 6:42 pm 6:42 pm 6:43 pm 6:44 pm 6:44 pm 6:45 pm 2:03 pm 3:01 pm 3:58 pm 4:54 pm 5:48 pm 6:41 pm 7:35 pm 3:58 am 4:40 am 5:16 am 5:48 am 6:16 am 6:42 am 7:08 am 66% 72% 78%' 84% 90% 96% .98% COAST GUARD AUXILIARY REPORTS By Sherrie Alverson As some of you readqfs . know, manyqf the members of Flotilla 13, Coast Guard Aux- iliary at Shell Point are also members of the Apalachee Bay Volunteer Fire and Rescue De- partment (ABVFCL) also at Shell Point. The flotilla moved to Shell Point in 1974 and two years later, in January 1976. the VFD was organized to protect the residents of the Shell Point. Live Oak Island and Spring Creek areas. Joe Barbree, the Civil De- fense Director for Wakulla, turned over to the newv orga- nization the only available fire truck, an ancient WWII Navy surplus Dodge 3/4 ton, with a 200 gallon tank and in need of repairs. He also said that other equipment might be available from the department, but the cost of maintaining the fire engine would be the re- sponsibility of the members, out-of-pocket and/or through fundraising events. It was March before the. truck was actually operational. Since then we have watched that organization grow into the highly rated volunteer fire de- partment it now.is. The com- munities involved know that this would not have been pos- sible without the fundraising efforts put forth by the mem- bers themselves. The late Joan Gowdy chair- ed the first fundrasing commit- tee. Assuming those duties some time in 1981 was Maggie Lloyd, the lady to whom no one could say "no." It was March 1988 when bingo came to Shell Point and Jack Ridner became famous as "the caller." For three years he and his won- derful gift of gab make the adventure worthwhile. The biggest money makers were their annual yard sales that began in 1991. They start- ed rather small, but soon be- came gigantic where the cus- tomers could find almost any- thing they wanted. In 1994 Joeann Vesecky "inherited" it, along with her other projects. Little did she know the time that she and Larry Lowhorn would spend collecting and storing donations. And then, the last three weeks, they would practically live at the fire house sorting, pricing, ar- ranging displays, etc. Larry also checked and repaired appli- ances so the customers knew what they were getting. MCI ,. ... "" .. . D.ai. Dam.. o n d---B o-r O n- --- David Damon And Bob.Morgan On The Lif The time finally came when the fire department could sur- vive with only one fundraiser a year the annual steak' fry. It was always Joeann that would convince the manager/ owner of a local restaurant to actually let the fire department members use their restaurant for that one night. Using their kitchen equip- ment, the members prepared the coleslaw and baked pota- toes. The steaks were always grilled outside. Fire depart- ment members made the des- serts (and oh, what wonderful desserts they are). Stan West, who is now man- ager of Riverside By the Bay on Shell Point Road, was ap- proached by Joeann and most graciously offered us the use of his place this past Monday evening. Joeann said he went out of hi us and t dinner t Stan, department, and the commu- nities under our fire protection, we extend our deepest grati- tude. People like you help vol- unteer organizations better serve their communities. Joeann, you also deserve a special thank you for all the hours you have given, the love and devotion you have shown - and your wonderful fund- raising ability. You are, indeed, a blessing. .** For Flotilla 13 it was an ex- tremely quiet week. Last year's hurricane loosened some of the vinyl siding at the Shell Point station. David Damon, a local hurricane shutter in- staller, volunteered his time and equipment Saturday to help fix the damage. David and Bob Morgan worked several hours on the task Saturday. is way to accommodate The station, is now ready for :o help make the steak the upcoming hurricane sea- he huge success it was. son, though we all hope that on behalf of the fire maybe we will have a calmer ... :"". = "- : '"'" "', i L . 7. '= ~~! Dave Suban Demonstrates Running Aground season this year. Thanks again to David for his contributions. Flotilla 13's meeting will be this coming Saturday' night, March 11 at the Shell Point Auxiliary Station. It will begin at 6 p.m. and will be followed with our usual pot luck buffet and fellowship hour. Guests are most welcomed. Carolyn Brown Treadon re- ported that it was a busy week for lotilla' 12. She continued- l ittiifvwa', 'as 'hiaw-1ind of events. Our second America's Boating Course (ABC) was held Sat the community room at the Amtrak Station on Railroad S Avenue in Tallahassee. We had 26 in attendance. "Dave and Bev Suban, along with Duane and Carolyn Tread- on, started the day. Mark Rosen joined for the afternoon sessions. Dave Suban dis- cussed the importance of pay- _.-:, ing attention to your surround- ings to'avoid running aground. His unique visual aides drove the point home. "So far this year, we have had 58 individuals participate in and pass the class. We have one more class scheduled for April 22. "Tim Ashley, Flotilla Cor- mander, stopped by early in the day to check on us before heading down to St. Marks to help Steve Hults for a ramp day. They provided 12 vessel safety checks,at the public ramp located at the old Fort San Marcos. Our next ramp day is scheduled for April 8 from 0700 until noon at Jerry's Bait, and Tackle on the Woodville Highway. "In order to prepare for the upcoming patrol season, we are holding a boat cleanup day on April 11. We will gather for fellowship and fun as we work to get our facilities in top shape. "We are also preparing for the upcoming division meet- ing in Fort Walton scheduled for March 18 and March 19. This promises to be another opportunity to enhance our knowledge as well as for fun and fellowship." REMEMBER SAFE BOATING IS NO ACCIDENT. Freedom Of The Press Is Your Freedom m&R SEPTIC TANK SERVICE NEW INSTALLATION PUMP-OUTS & REPAIRS State Approved Lic. #93-1149 962-3669 Mobile 933-3835 .'V ... 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Wakulla County Administrator Parrish Barwick admitted to "sticker shock" over the consulting fee which was originally proposed at $300,000. Barwick asked commission- ers if the board wanted to re- ject the GSG proposal and re- advertise for more proposals. "The specifications were ex- treme," said Barwick. "We need to make sure what we are ask- ing for is what we want. We may have asked for the castle, moat and the trees." Board members had a mo- tion on the floor to reject the GSG proposal when Melissa Proctor of the firm reduced the number of impact fee charging areas from nine to seven and dropped the fee for legal work to implement a new impact fee ordinance. The new fee, she said, was $70,850, which included a fea- sibility study and rate update prior to the implementation of the ordinance by the county. SShe recommended dropping stormwater and public build- ings as impact fee collection areas since charging the fees for those areas is in litigation within the state. The seven other impact fee areas include transportation, parks and rec- reation, library, law enforce- ment, fire services, emergency medical services and correc- tions. Proctor said the county can save money by having Wakulla County Attorney Ron Mowrey do the necessary legal work to update the impact fee ordi- nance. The consultant, she said, will make the recommenda- tions on how much money can be collected within each collec- tion area. "If you choose to re- advertise, you're going to get the same thing," she said. "Seventy-thousand is much closer to what I was anticipat- ing," said Commissioner Ed Brimner. Commissioner Ho- ward Kessler said he hoped to have more consultants to choose from and suggested going out for Requests For Qualifications (RFQs). "We're losing money by the minute putting this off," said Commissioner Brian Langston. "Now we're talking about stall- ing the process again." Barwick said the process to advertise a second time would take about two months and Proctor said three to six months would be required to conduct the impact fee study. Commissioners accepted the GSG bid by a 3-1 margin with Commissioner Kessler voting in the minority. "I'd like to see if we can increase the bidders," Kessler con- cluded. Crumbs Mini Mall Coming March 25 Our 35th Year Celebration S and Grand Opening! Open 5:30 a.m. WTNT will be live from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - - 9 p.m. daily! Every 15 minutes, all day long: Panacea Rod & Reel Combo & Tackle Drawing! 984-5501 FREE HOT DOGS & SOFT DRINKS Over 3,000 Rods & Combos To Choose From! 3 1 0 ; I J I t JACK B. HANWAY STATE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL REA #RD 0002934 * RESIDENTIAL 926-3813 *MOBILE HOMES - * VACANT LAND * COMPETITIVE RATES rl i With a handful of Wakulla County residents supporting him, County Commissioner Howard Kessler requested an ethics workshop to discuss the activities of county officials. But Kessler was unable to garner any support from the board despite selecting a date and setting aside 3 1/2 hours to discuss the subject. Kessler said the idea of a special meeting on ethics was brought up Monday, Feb. 6 and he decided to pursue the idea recently. Board members even went so far as to discuss alter- nate dates for the workshop. Kessler was unable to get a second to his motion but, as acting chairman, sought input from the public. Residents Chuck Hess and John Trice sup- ported the idea. Hess said residents want to have a discussion on ethics to have confidence in county gov- ernment; Trice said the work- shop is necessary because, "We don't have any ethics." Commissioner Brian Lang- ston said the ethics regulations are "clearly spelled out in Florida Administrative Code and in the Florida Statutes." Individuals with questions about ethics "can contact our county attorney and discuss it with him." Commissioner Ed Brimner failed in a recent, effort .to implement an ethics ordinance., "I try to live my life above re- proach," he said. "If you do one thing wrong it begs the ques- tion, are we doing anything else wrong?" The county commission re- cently voted Brimner's ethics proposal down by a 4-1 vote. "I'm not going to be the one to make the motion (on this one)," he added. Commissioner Kessler dis- cussed two different workshop dates with a time frame of more than three hours, but his motion never received a sec- ond. "I would have voted for that but the last time I tried to do something similar I was voted down," Brimner said. A frustrated Wakulla County Administrator Parrish Barwick said that the issue of ethics questions, some directed at Barwick's land development practices, have been getting back to his two children at school. "People are casting stones without justified information," he said. "These aren't issues except that someone chooses to make an issue. If you're go- ing to have a meeting, make the meeting worthwhile." Kessler responded that the board has attempted to make the discussions on ethics gen- eral in nature. "It's not meant to be personal," he concluded. After unsuccessfully request- ing a state operational audit of Wakulla County Commission operations on more than one occasion last fall, Commis- sioner Howard Kessler lost out on his bid to have one con- ducted this spring. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, board members deadlocked 2-2 in a vote to consider the audit. Commissioner Maxie Lawhon was absent as he continues to recover from heart surgery. Commissioners Kessler and Ed Brimner voted in favor of the audit and Commissioners Brian Langston and Henry Vause voted against the proposal. Kessler said Florida Senator Al Lawson committed the leg- islative delegation to providing the operational audit at no cost to Wakulla taxpayers. The state lawmakers' support of the au- dit will save the county money, said Kessler. "This is a tool used frequently inside and out- side of government. "With the cost of growth impacting the taxpayers more and more, it is even more im- portant to have an outside au- dit by the state to evaluate how efficiently this government is 926ss555 spending taxpayers' money," Kessler continued. "Opera- tional audits, more often than not, end up saving the audited entity money by showing how better efficiencies can be achieved." Residents John Trice and Chuck Hess supported the au- dit idea. "Almost all businesses have their operations audited on a regular basis," said Hess. "Something must be going on in the county that somebody is hiding," said Trice. Dana Peck said that the au- dit would help explain how money moves around in the county. She called the county hiring procedures "at best, questionable." Peck added that the audit would help account for who paid for dinners at the country club at Christmas and how money was spent by the former property appraiser. 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Ethics Proposal Garners No Support Kessler's Audit Proposal Deadlocked 4 P And Z Considers More Residential Units Nearly 100 more townhous- es will be coming to downtown Crawfordville if the Wakulla County Planning and Zoning Commission (P and Z) and Wakulla County Commission grant a Small Scale Comprehen- sive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment and rezoning in March and April. Agent Bob Routa and the estate of Billy W. Gaby are seek- ing the land use change from Urban 1 to Urban 2 which would increase the density from two units per acre to 10 units per acre on 9.6 acres south of the southeastern por- tion of the intersection of Daniel Drive and High Drive. The zoning change request is from RR-5 residential to R-3 resi- dential. The project name is Live Oak Pasture. Planning and Zoning com- missioners will hear the two requests and seven others Monday, .March 13 while the county commission will hear the requests Monday, April 3. In other matters in front of the P and Z and county com- mission in the.next two months: George Parrish Barwick is seeking a rezoning on the west side of U.S. Highway 319 across from Council Moore Road. Barwick is seeking a rezoning from Agriculture and RR-1 resi- dential to C-2 commercial for a commercial hair salon and sup- porting services. The entire Barwick parcel at the location is 22 acres. More financial options will become available for resi- dents if a site plan is approved Clerk, Court for Annie's Square, LLC at Cen- tury Park. The agent, Shirah Design and Construction, Inc., is proposing a 2,000 square foot SCORE Federal Credit Union. The institution will be located on a .96 of an acre parcel on the west side of U.S. Highway 319 across from McCallister Road. A site plan will be consid- ered for a medical office south of the Bridle Gate subdivision off U.S. Highway 319. The 13,000 square foot HCA medi- cal operation is located at 2382 Crawfordville Highway. The owner is Orville Cummings and Kathy Shirah is the agent for the project. A variance has been re- quested for Donnie Nichols and PanFla, LLC at The Refuge at Panacea subdivision near the Wakulla County Airport. Nic- ,hols is seeking a variance of the flood building height require- ments so that a pool and bath- house can be built. Ben With- ers is the project agent for the 2.62 acre parcel. Robert and Stacie Korn- egay are seeking a building height variance on .53 of an acre on Gator Trail in Oyster Bay. The variance is 8.5 inches lower than the 21 feet high building requirement for a single family dwelling. Talquin Electric Coopera- tive is seeking a site plan ap- proval for a new operations office at the intersection of Wakulla Arran Road and Trice Lane. Talquin is planning a 4,084 square foot member ser- vices building and and 11,800 System square foot operations building on the site. The cooperative has reduced the number of parking spaces proposed on the site by 28. Jimmie L. Wilson and agent Gloria Tucker are seek- ing a rezoning for 7.23 acres near Herring Circle in the Shadeville community. The zoning change will be from Agriculture to RR-2 residential so the applicant can split the tract for two homes. Two BLONDES PatyCaerngeSpcil vet Good Neighbor. GREAT RATES. IlvJ i 11".. AM *~ E :l~lllll l')AM ,- E';jl~ll~l2 -I.. 1PY, '.2 .UII 1 r. s ~I'I.1 Iwo I . 1.8ill % PiPI %P'. 3.-S,,. %P ,-FPiTIFh.WU I', tk'11I 'Hi'ol I 181) P a$n4. q l P 'i - NOF 4.6in.. "API' 5, )r, 4.61,j.. AM N'dr r.6''A I Gayl II.i F DKli! ti-.l Divide Up Open Space With Wakulla County Super- visor of Elections Sherida Crum and Property Appraiser Anne Ahrendt moving their offices to a new location north of The Wakulla News office, county commissioners were faced with a decision about what to do with the newly opened space in the county courthouse. SWakulla County Clerk'Bireit Thurmond submitted a pro- posal for space usage recently which included the input of Wakulla County Circuit Court Judge Sanders Sauls. Under the proposal. Clerk 'Thurmond's finance office would be moved to the old supervisor of election's office while Thurmond's court em- ployees would be moved to the property appraiser's section. The movement of the fi- nance office would allow the bailiffs to set up a security of- fice in the old finance section near the secured entrance. Second floor offices would be limited to court related offi- cials including the Court Ad- ministrator's office that would be moved from the third floor. A witness room is also planned on the second floor. The State Attorney will occupy third floor space held by the clerk's office. Commissioners said they did not receive a copy of Clerk Thurmond's proposal to ap- prove and Wakulla County Ad- ministrator Parrish Barwick suggested putting the decision off until March. Commissioner Ed Brimner agreed and asked the clerk to attend the next board meeting. But Commissioner Brian Langston said the request came through the circuit judge and should not be put off. Commis- sioners voted unanimously to approve the office change re- q uestsY n f' - In other matters in front of the Wakulla County Commis- sion recently: The board accepted the roadway and drainage system in the Songbird subdivision for maintenance by the county. Developer Ben Boynton ad- dressed some road concerns aired from an earlier meeting. The board delayed any action on an interlocal agree- ment'between the county and school board over sewer fees and access. SThe board approved a den- tal fee schedule between the health department and the Wakulla County Jail inmates. The fees cover federal inmates at the jail as well as local in- mates. The fees range from $55 for an emergency dental exam to $200 for a surgical extraction. 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"How- ever, it was unfurnished but 'clean and the utilities were still on. We told the pastor the fam- ily was welcome to stay and !camp out'." Bob and Dixey Mayo Teel 'spread the word of.the Aubert family and other offers of as- :sistance poured in. Bob Teel *said a contact was made with a furniture rental company which donated the use of fur- niture for the displaced family. Tickets were given to the fam- ily so they could enjoy a Florida iState Seminoles football game .,and tailgate party. Teel said the giving blos- .somed from there as another friend donated a free weekend in their vacation home in .;Panama City so the Auberts 'could relax for a few days. A lead from another friend helped Kim Aubert land a job _as a secretary and Darren 'Aubert landed a job with UPS 'in Tallahassee. The couple has two children who joined the -public school system. After the 35 day stay in the -rental home, the Auberts were ,,able to land on their feet and find their own housing. STeel said the family 're- "turned to Louisiana and discov- "ered that their home was de- stroyed. But while they lost a .,home in New Orleans, they gained another in Tallahassee. Regardless of her location, more than five candidates have figured out where she is and are preparing to run for office in 2006. One constitutional officer, the property appraiser's office, is up for election this year. The winner will fill out the remain- ing two years in the late Ronnie Kilgore's term which expires in 2008. Last year Gov. Jeb Bush ap- pointed Republican Anne W. Ahrendt to replace Kilgore un- til the 2006 election is held. Democrat Donnie Sparkman is also planning to seek the of- fice. He is serving as the county's community develop- ment director. The county commission race in District 4 will have at least two people in it as DeLacy Peavy IV is running as a Demo- crat and incumbent Howard Kessler is seeking reelection without a party affiliation. The District 2 county com- mission race already has Demo- crat George N. Green running. Democrat Henry Vause is the incumbent, but he has not opened his campaign account. Three school board races will be up for grabs in District' 1, District 3 and District 5. In- cumbent Becky Cook of District 3 has been working to open her campaign account. The other incumbents are Ray Gray in District 1 and Jerry Evans in District 5. There are no chal- lengers for the races yet. State and federal races will be on the 2006 ballot along with the battle for' the gov- ernor's office and a replace- ment for Jeb Bush who has reached his term limitation. While the number of candi- dates for local office remains low in March, the number of registered voters in the county continues to grow. Voter reg- isteration has grown by nearly 200 voters in less than two months. On Jan. 18, 15,989 residents were registered voters includ- ing 10,304 Democrats and 4,122 Republicans. 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Box 307 Crawfordville, FL 32326 $25 Wakulla County $30 Out Of County $35 Out Of State Mail subscription to: Name Address City, State, Zip 100 das t THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006-Page 15 Relay For Life Is 'United For A Cure' Wakulla County's Relay for Life 2006 is scheduled for April 21 and 22 at the Wakulla High School track. The event theme is "United For A Cure." Each registered team will represent a different state from the United States. Relay for Life is an Ameri- can Cancer Society overnight event committed to the fight against cancer. Teams commit to raising a minimum of $1,000 each and to having one person walking the track at all times in honor of the fact that can- cer never sleeps. Teams camp on site for the 18 hour event. During the relay, cancer sur- vivors are honored; luminaria are lighted to honor survivors or to remember those who have lost the fight against can- cer; and non-stop entertain- ment is planned for the public and campers. The Relay for Life Committee is seeking corpo- rate and small business spon- sors whose support is high- lighted throughout the relay season. How can you be involved? Register a team: You can reg- ister a team at any time. You do not have to wait until a team captain's meeting to do so. Teams are asked to commit $100 to register. Teams estab- lish a campsite around the track and participate in various ways throughout the relay. Team captains' meetings help keep your team on track up to and during the relay. Survivors: Survivors need to register so they can be recog- nized and honored. Get on the survivor list to find out all the details planned for the April 21 opening ceremony. Any team member or committee member can get you a form to complete. Remember, survi- vors need to register each year. Luminaria: A luminaria can be purchased in honor or memory of those who have battled cancer. Early purchase helps the committee prepare the bags that will be placed around the track and lighted in a special ceremony during the event. Sponsorship: Sponsors are needed to help make the event visible in the community. There are many levels of spon- sorship opportunities. Corpo- rate sponsors ($1,250+) have their business or company logo on the back of all event T-shirts. Any level of sponsor- ship is appreciated. One unique and affordable sponsorship op- portunity is the Purple Spon- sor. They purchase track mark- ers at $100 per side to note SST. PATRICK'S DAY Parade & Festival 4 Saturday, March 11 : I Hudson Park Parade Starts at 10 a.m. Food Conce Starts at 1on0 a.m. Crawfordville Hwy. to Hudsn Park i Petting Zoo * ./ -. .. * o od Coess ons ." High Mileageu SVendor Booths Band. 4 '.. .,-. ,, Story Telling | Rides Exhibits 6 |F- Carnival Games > Petting Zoo 3 Pony Rides L More.. ., : .-Ic / .... _. '- ..dy'- ,,v,. ..." 2* 3 Crawnfordville : .... 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HGitt? ra,?;l,;'r.3,.,lli; *; #1 W\Brl,:hn L:.,i" C riler' : 9h :'i 926-3595 , T *n1. 6- 3 B81.,. - L--Ammm.- Page 16-THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006 Sheriff's Report Wakulla County Sheriff's Office officials investigated a structure fire on St. Joe Com- pany land in Newport Tuesday, Feb. 28, according to Sheriff David Harvey. Early the next morning law enforcement of- ficials investigated a house fire near the St. Joe property. A wooden storage shedwas on fire when Deputy Jeff Barteld investigated. The build- ing was fully engulfed when volunteer firefighter Gwynn Dale Carraway arrived at 9:45 p.m. Neighbors near the property heard a popping sound prior to going to bed and contacted law enforcement officials. Of- ficials have reported problems with suspicious fires in the area in the past. The state Fire Mar- shal was called to investigate but has not determined a cause of the blaze. Damage is esti- mated at $2,000. Det. Scott DelBeato and Crime Scene In- vestigator Steve Walker also investigated. In other activity reported by the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office during the past week: On Feb. 28, Wanda S. Chadwell of Crawfordville re- ported the theft of prescription drugs. A suspect has been iden- tified. The stolen drugs are val- ued at $50. Deputy Jeff Barteld investigated. On March 2, Karla S. Court Sho The attorney for Wakulla Property Appraiser Anne Ahrendt has filed to move a former employee's discrimi- nation lawsuit from state court to federal court. Panama City lawyer Timo- thy Warner, who represents Ahrendt, filed the notice on Wednesday, March 1 to move the case from Wakulla Circuit Court to the U.S. District Court in Tallahassee. Colleen Skipper, a long- time employee of the county property appraiser's office and a candidate for the in- terim post after the death of Ronnie Kilgore, was fired last month and filed a lawsuit the next business day claiming she was the victim of racial discrimination, retaliation, gender discrimination and, as well, alleging that Ahrendt committed battery by striking Skipper in the forehead last year. Skipper's lawsuit was filed by attorney Marie Mattox in Wakulla Circuit Court seeking more than $15,000 in dam- ages. Ahrendt commented that Skipper's lawsuit is full of deceptions, and said Skipper was fired for an alleged fraud associated with some prop- erty owned by her parents. Ahrendt was appointed to the post of interim property appraiser in May 2005 to fill the remaining term of Kilgore, who died only months after being re-elected to a four year term. In May 2005, Skipper, who is black, filed a discrimination complaint against Ahrendt, who is white, with the state Public Employees Relations Commission. That action is still pending. Skipper remained em- ployed at the property appraiser's office after filing her PERC complaint, though she claimed she was essen- tially left without any mean- ingful work assignments. In other court matters: A woman facing 13 counts of animal abuse and neglect had a judgment of acquital in eight counts and was found not guilty by a jury of the other five counts. Jackie Cummings-Sauls went to trial on the misde- meanor charges on Feb. 23. County Judge Jill Walker, who presided over the trial, directed a judgment of acquital on eight counts after finding that there was not sufficient evidence to estab- lish that Cummings-Sauls owned those dogs. Local veterinarian Cariann Turbevill testified that a num- ber of the dogs were brought to her for care, suffering from severe flea infestation and anemia. A Wakulla County animal control officer testi- fied that the dogs he confis- cated were underweight to the point of emaciation, had fleas and ticks, and white Bowden of Crawfordville re- ported the theft of a ceramic planter, valued at $40. The planter was removed from the front of the victim's property. The victim spotted the subject with the planter as he walked away from the scene. Deputy Scott Powell investigated. On Feb. 26, Linda M. Carter of Crawfordville re- ported the theft of a cordless drill. The victim also reported that she has had a series of criminal mischief incidents at her new home including the gluing of door locks and the toilet papering of her property. The drill was valued at $129. Deputy Ward Kromer investi- gated. On March 3, Deputy Don- ald Newsome charged Susan Kay Goodson-Carlton, 41, of Crawfordville with DUI after the deputy was nearly struck by the motorist on Highway 363. The deputy left the road- way to avoid a collision. Dep- uty Newsome administered field sobriety tests and breath tests at the Wakulla County Jail. On March 2 and March 3, a number of drug arrests were made using confidential infor- mants through an ongoing nar- cotics crackdown. Jessie Aaron Taylor, 23, of Crawfordville was charged with possession of cocaine with in- tent to sell and sale of cocaine. rts gums from anemia. Among the dogs were a rat terrier, black lab, dalmatian, three cocker spaniels, a Great Dane, a bulldog, a shepherd mix, and a rottweiler. The animals were said to have gained weight since being at the animal shelter for the past four months. In its prosecution of the case, the state had a difficult time establishing who of the several family members owned which dogs. The sis- ter and mother of Cummings- Sauls have pending criminal cases against them for animal neglect. Attorney Steven Glazer, who represented Cummings-' Sauls, has a motion pending before the court to have the animals returned. The case was prosecuted by Assistant State Attorney Ashleigh Landers. The case of two county commissioners being sued for defamation for statements in their campaign literature was in court last week for a hear- ing. Jimmie Doyle and Dana Peck filed a lawsuit against county commissioners Maxie Lawhon and Mike Stewart for a flyer the two men sent out in response to a mailer sent out by Wakulla Independent Voters, a group to which Doyle and Peck both be- longed. Attorney William Owen asked the court to strike two of the defenses claimed by Lawhon and Stewart, con- tending the specifics were not clearly enunciated in court Kendrick Bernard Godbolt, 21, of Crawfordville and Renwick Richardo Nelson, 42, of Talla- hassee face the same cocaine charges. David Winifred Taff, 38, of Crawfordville was charged with sale and possession of cocaine following an investiga- tion with a confidential infor- mant. Richard Allen, 29, of Craw- fordville faces charges of sale and possession of cocaine and Bradley Steve Hall, 18, of Crawfordville, and Charles Kevin Agerton, 42, of Panacea face charges of possession and sale of marijuana. Additional arrests are anticipated by the Narcotics and Street Crimes Unit investigators. On March 5, Jimmy L. Nazworth of Crawfordville re- ported a vehicle burglary. Speakers, valued at $80, were removed from his truck. A sus- pect has been identified. Dep- uty Evelyn Brown investigated. On March 4, Angel M. Flowers of Crawfordville re- ported the theft of a car tire and wheel, valued at $100. The vehicle was on the side of the road with a for sale sign on it when the property was stolen. Deputy Mike Crum investi- gated. On March 3, David W. Powell of Crawfordville re- ported a pasture fire near Mul- berry Circle. Volunteer fire- documents. .Circuit Judge N. Sanders Sauls denied the motion with the agreement that attorney William Hughes III, who rep- resents Stewart and Lawhon, would file a more detailed statement of defenses. The voters group had sent out a mailer claiming Lawhon and Stewart "voted to let a pri- vate company truck our wa- ter out of the county" and "voted over and over again in favor of willy-nilly, explosive, and destructive growth in our county." Stewart and Lawhon an- swered with a flyer titled "Wakulla Citizens Do Not De- serve a Campaign of Lies," contending the voters' group sent out a mailer "in which the lies were blatant." Doyle and Peck claim the flyer defamed them and seek damages for their loss of repu- tation. Hughes has argued in past pleadings that the men's cam- paign flyer was a pure expres- sion of opinion, "was pub- lished with good motives and truthfully states that (the group's) prior publication con- tained blatant lies. Conse- quently, (Doyle and Peck) can- not recover." In the 2004 election, Lawhon won by the narrow- est of margins against .chal- lenger Lynn Artz in the pri- mary, and then easily won re- election against Republican Reggie Coles jn the general election. Stewart lost his bid for re- election to Republican chal- lenger Ed Brimner. Kilmer, Boyd Settle Campaign Lawsuit The defamation lawsuit filed by Bev Kilmer's husband against Congressman Allen Boyd over a television commer- cial that ran during the 2004 election season has been settled. A notice of voluntary dis- missal was filed with the Wakulla Clerk of Courts office last month indicating the case is settled, but without disclos- ing terms of the settlement. All-Tech Southeast, a com- pany owned by Larry Kilmer, the husband of Republican challenger Bev Kilmer, filed the lawsuit in October 2004 claim- ing that a TV ad for Boyd's re- election campaign contained false statements about the company. The Boyd ad reportedly stated that Bev Kilmer "sat on a board which received state tax dollars that helped her family's business open a new headquarters, costing taxpayers $600,000." All-Tech, a fence and railing manufacturer, moved its head- quarters to Quincy after that city received a state grant of $600,000 to provide infrastruc- ture at Quincy Business Park. Kilmer, a state legislator at the time, sat on the board of Op- portunity Florida, an organiza- tion that focuses on business development in an eight- county region, and that partici- pated in a partnership with All- Tech and Quincy. Boyd's lawyer, Tallahassee attorney Mark Herron, said that both parties are happy the matter is resolved. He would not disclose the financial terms of the settlement, in which Boyd did make a payment to Kilrier to end the case, saying only: "It was not a tremendous amount of money." Boyd's initial defense to the complaint was that the com- mercials were political speech, protected under the First Amendment, and that the alle- gations made in the TV ad were factually accurate. It's not clear why the All- Tech lawsuit was filed in Wakulla County. The original complaint noted that the ad aired on WCTV Channel 6 in Wakulla County. fighters, the U.S. Forest Service and deputies kept the fire from burning several structures in the area. Powell told investigators that he was burning brush when the fire spread. The case was turned over to the state Division of Forestry's Division of Law Enforcement for inves- tigation. Deputy Nick Petowsky and Det. Scott DelBeato inves- tigated. On March 2, Debra E. Fox of Sopchoppy reported a theft at Sopchoppy Diamonds and Goldsmiths. Jewelry, valued at $32,000, was reported missing over a period of time, Deputy Nick Boutwell and Crime Scene "Open House" The "open house" can be a valuable part of the selling process, offering prospective buyers the chance to view houses in a low- pressure, "browsing" atmosphere. Susan Council --2MLS. Open houses are always worth- while. If many prospective buyers attend, it shows you that the property is attractive and saleable. If few people show up, it may in- dicate that the price is too high. Try not to draw your own conclusions. Your agent will give you a full report on open-house activity and offer a professional assessment of its re- sults. It could be something as sim- ple as improving curb appeal. If you're thinking about buying or selling in the near future, open houses in your area provide an opportunity to educate yourself about market conditions, asking prices, the competition, etc. You should definitely plan to be out of the house during any open house your agent has scheduled. People often feel uncomfortable speaking candidly and asking ques- tions in front of current owners. You want them to feel as free as possible to picture your house- as their "dream home." As always, call me for any of your real estate needs or ask me an e-mail question at: susancouncil@earthlink.net. Susan Council (850) 251-1468 Broker Associate, RE/MAX Professionals Technician Steve Walker inves- Note to our readers: The tigated. people who are reported as charged with crimes in this col- The Wakulla County Sher- umn have not yet been to trial iff's Office received 732 calls for and are therefore presumed in- service during the past week. nocent until proven guilty. 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The same night, about 4 a.m., the St. Marks Department was again dispatched to the Newport area to a residential structure fire. This fire was di- rectly across the street from the earlier shed fire. Fortunately, residents were able to get out of the house unharmed. SThis was a large, two-story wood frame house that was fully engulfed by the time firefighters arrived on scene. Because of the size of the fire, additional equipment and firefighters were dispatched from the Wakulla Station, Crawfordville, Apalachee Bay, Medart and Sopchoppy Volun- teer Fire Rescue Departments. Unfortunately, the home was a total loss. Those two fires are currently under investigation for pos- sible arson. There have been a number of fires in Newport and surrounding areas that had similar ignition origins and all are presently under in- vestigation by the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office and State Fire Marshall's Office. S .' Friday afternoon, the Crawfordville Department was dispatched to a pasture fire off Trice Lane. On arrival, it was determined that the fire was rapidly moving toward and threatening homes located on the north side of Marie Circle. The incident commander im- mediately called for additional equipment and firefighters from the Wakulla Station Fire Department and Florida For- estry Service. Fire trucks were positioned at houses on Marie Circle and firefighters were able to extin- guish the fire as it approached each of about six houses along that street. Fast and decisive action by your county's volun- teer firefighters and the Florida Forestry Service prevented at least six homes on Marie Circle from burning as a result of this out of control grass fire. On Saturday, March 4, the Wakulla County United Fire- fighters Association conducted its annual Fire Rescue Field Day at the firefighters' training facility in Crawfordville. Fire trucks and rescue vehicles were on display from fire depart- ments throughout the county. Also participating in the Field Day were equipment and per- sonnel from the sheriff's office, Florida Forestry Service and Emergency Medical Services. The event was open to the pub- lic and included a number of demonstrations of firefight- ing and rescue techniques. This past week, your volun- teer fire departments responded to four structure fires, two brush/grass fires, and six ve- hicle accidents. Actions Are Proposed In The National Forest The Apalachicola National Forest is proposing several ac- tions in the Harvey Mill Analy- sis Area of the Wakulla Ranger District in Leon County. The involved compartments in- clude 202, 203, 204, 205, 214, 215, 216 and 230. The proposed actions in- clude improving red-cockaded woodpecker habitat by thin- ning approximately 1.232 acres of pine plantation, ecosystem restoration of 60 acres by clear cutting slash pine, supplement- ing ground cover and replant- ing to longleaf pine. Federal officials will thin mature slash pines and reduce Street densities. Actions con- nected to the proposed timber harvest include site preparation for tree planting using the her- bicide hexazinone, planting wire grass plugs, planting longleaf pine seedlings, using Take A Kid.- Fishing IGEO-ENERGYI Since 1985 CERTIFIED DEALER FOR: ;. MacCLEAN WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS LEASING I j SALES & SERVICE COMPLETE LINE OF EQUIPMENT . ,WE SOLVE JUST ABOUT ANY WATER PROBLEM , 926-8116 ,.. -7 . 926-TREE (8733) and maintaining 46 miles of forest roads and the closing of 1.2 miles of non-system roads by planting them with native trees and grasses. All of the proposed action will occur during the next five to seven years. 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Static electricity could cause fire to erupt while filling the container if it is in your car or pickup bed at the time of filling with gasoline. Adding to the danger is the location where these fires could occur at a gasoline sta- tionl Pickups with bed liners are particularly hazardous. The bed liner acts as an insulator allow- ing static electricity to build up I OP-.NOTH REsidENTIAL COMMERCiAL All PhASES RoofiNq & CONSTRUCTION 422-2116 510-6200 ConTRACTiNq CBC1250778 RoofiNq CCC1326378 on the gasoline container while it is being filled. The flow of gasoline through the pump nozzle can produce static electricity. During filling, this can produce a spark between the container and the fuel nozzle, igniting gasoline va- pors and causing a fire or ex- plosion. Dispense gasoline only into approved containers. Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or any surface other than the ground. 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Dee Shriver, Broker/Owner Visit our website www.shellpointrealty.com Crawfordville Office Shell Point Office Wakulla Station 2473 Crawfordville Hwy. 2627 Spring Creek Hwy. 886 Woodville Hwy. 850-926-9261 850-926-8120 850-421-7494 IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING BUYING OR SELLING Give Us A Call! Open 7 Day A Week TOP PRODUCER! Robin Hidlev "Let the., #1 Sale4 rectrm rea Wa kA C0V*tv oPen Door tw for YOul" Ochlockonee Bay Realty is pleased to announce Robin Ridley as Top Producer for February 2006. Mobile- (-.kn i 146 Coatal Hwy S50-2o 1. -66 \' /' Panacei. FL 3234 -.''" "-, 80-984- O001 E'nail. ww -v obbreltv'.co - .-: Realt obr;tobrealty cor 6 ni II cUN RISE LLC 1dME MAINTENANCE & REPAIR DRYWALL REPAIR LITE HAULING CHARLES DUNLAP, OWNER isrpmRK I' Page 18-THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006 Sprayfield Continued from Page 1 Federation and resident Joe Glisson of Ochlockonee Bay also made the request. Following resident input, commissioners voted 3-1 to 'send Commissioner Ed Brim- ner, consultant Paul Johnson and Wakulla County Attorney Ron Mowrey as board represen- tatives. Commissioner Kessler voted against the motion. Mowrey said he had a draft copy of a petition seeking an administrative hearing on the permit ready to be filed if ne- gotiations fail to satisfy county officials. "We are using our best ef- forts now to negotiate with the city," he said. "We've received input from citizens on what to address but we have not waived the right to file a petition." The meetings with DEP staff will include officials from the DEP's Pensacola permitting office, said Mowrey. Wakulla County officials hope to get Tallahassee politi- cians to admit that the spray- field is a pollution source to Wakulla Springs. Tallahassee officials have proposed several plans to address pollution con- cerns but Wakulla residents don't feel the city is doing enough. "We need to go forth," said Commissioner Brimher. "I think it's going to take a team. It's essential to discuss this FHP Has New Safety Campaign The Florida Highway Patrol announced plans for a long range enforcement campaign to make Florida roads safer. Operation Safe Ride will focus on increasing .compliance of posted speed limits and reduc- ing the number of road deaths and injuries. This phase of Operation Safe Ride is a component of the "Staying Alive...Just Drive" pub- lic safety campaign with FHP, the state Department of High- u-way Safety and Motor Vehicles and the Floiida Depaitment of Transportation. Troopers will be using radar, helicopters and other methods in tracking speeders. Enforce- ment efforts will focus on ev- ery interstate, Florida's turn- pike and other major state roads in Florida where speed- ing and aggressive driving are prevalent. with the city." Kessler declined an invita- tion to return to the negotia- tions without the expertise of Lambou. Attorney Mowrey said it was improper to have Lam- bou sitting at the same nego- tiation table with county offi- cials when he has a pending lawsuit against the county over the N.G. Wade Sustainable Community. "We need his in- put," said Mowrey of Lambou. "But the appearance is bad." Kessler said Lambou was not only an expert in his field but was willing to help the county free of charge. Environmental attorney Bob Routa said the city should be required to develop Advanced Wastewater Treatment at the sprayfield site. He added that the entire Wakulla County coastline is in jeopardy, not just Wakulla Springs. Resident John Trice sup- ported Victor Lambou and scolded the county for select- ing Paul Johnson. Trice com- pared Johnson to "a worm chasing a dollar" down the road. "The man talks out of both sides of his mouth," said Trice. "I'd rather have Vic Lambou." Several residents objected to the negotiation team including Larry Roberts, Dana Peck and Tony Cartlidge who spoke more than once. Cartlidge said Kessler was the "logical choice" to negoti- ate with Tallahassee because of his devotion to Wakulla Springs. Peck said efforts to "dis- credit Victor Lambou are in- comprehensible." She added that the new negotiation team "is a slippery group" who have "made this county a laughing- stock." ~ph4r1 i~ "Hire a lawyer with exper- tise in this area," she requested. "Vic Lambou has the confi- dence of the environmental community," Chuck Hess con- cluded. M(KINNEY PROPERTIES can i Trigvee Ingolfsson Trgvee Top Lister Ingolfsson 566-4857 For February ONE"i4 yrn y BRMLS 984-5800 www.coastalshores.com Ochlockonee Bay at the Bridge Mary Shepard Broker/Realtor 528-0226 Jacque Eubanks Realtor 228-3218 Glenn Eubanks Realtor 228-3217 Alice Ann Swartz Realtor- 559-8979 Katie Miller Realtor 349-2380 Donald R. 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Isabelle Reed 509-5992 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated 2140 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327 S850-926-2994 Phone 850-926-4875 Fax www.coldwellbanker.com. - T__113 TOP SELLER! Sandiie Jones uLet Cte- #1 SaGe~ k -ea~ tniYv *WckaVlal COLufry Opeov Doors'fort Yaw 9 Ochlockonee Bay Realty is pleased to announce Sandie Jones as Top Seller for February 2006. Mobile- 16 Coatal H'w'. '0O-413-66-41 Panacea. FL 323-16 -'..' ""-A W 850-99.1-0001 Emadl: 'wv.obreal' Lcomr SV. Realty obrobrealt- com ff. V w to IN :a-j THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006-Page 19 Deadline 35 Cents oday Per Word LAbbI I7I[D A DS4 D 926-7102 M minimum Classified Advertising In The News Doesn't Cost, It Pays and Pays and Pays approve a ContractAgreementwith TSA Con- Subdivision. Katherine C. Raker McConnell l suiting Group, Inc. and Gavin E. Raker are the applicants. Legai Notice Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, Varnum and Associates are the agents. Scott and Thomas. Vause.made a motion to approve Rezoning Moved by Cook, seconded by Evans to Application R05-55. Second by Langston. approve a contract to purchase land. (See Voting for: Lawhon, Langston, Brimner and MINUTES OF THE WAKULLA COUNTY Supplemental File #15) Vause. Opposed: Kessler. Motion Carried. 4- SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, 1 HELD ON February 21,2006 Scott and Thomas. (CD7:35:00) 8. Preliminary Plat Applica- SMoved by Scott, seconded by Cook to tion PP05-19 Final hearing to create a 191 Superintendent Miller, Chairman Thomas approve staff to obtain requests for propos- lot residential subdivision on a 173.84+/- acre and the School Board recognized the follow- als (RFP's) for a 1011.13 loan from local lend- parcel of land. This property is located on the ing: Eva Burt as Employee of the Month and, ing institutions, north side of Shadeville Highway just west of Penny Bedell asTeacher ofthe Month. Both Voting forthe motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, Spring Creek Highway across from the employees were congratulated and presented Scott and Thomas. Beechwood Subdivision. Katherine C. Raker with a plaque by Chairman Thomas. Ms. Mims Moved by Scott, seconded by Gray to McConnell and Gavin E. Raker are the appli- gave a SACS/CASI District Accreditation Up- approve the Advanced Placement Require- cants. Varnum and Associates are the agents. date. ments for Wakulla High School. Vause made a motion to approve Preliminary Thomas called the meeting to order, the Voting forihe motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, Plat Application PP05-19. Second by Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a prayer Scott and Thomas. Langston. Voting for: Lawhon, Langston, was given by Evans. All Board Members and Moved by Cook, seconded by Evans to Brimner and Vause. Opposed: Kessler. Mo- the Superintendent were present, adjourn. tic(CD7:39:31) 9. Rezoning Application Moved by Cook, seconded by Scott to March 9, 2006 (CD7:39:31) 9. Rezoning Application approve the agenda as amended. R05-56 First of two hearings to rezone a approve the agenda as amended. I 34.2+/- acre parcel from AG (Agriculture) to Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, PUD (Planned Unit Development) to allow for Scott d Evans seconded by Gray to Legal Notice residential subdivision. This property is lo- Moved by Evans, seconsded by Gray totcated on the south side of Harvey Mill Road, approve the following consent items across from Cynthia Street. Dennis Carlton h .d Aproved n e Mins of t, he 2tg 0. Tucker is the applicant. Moore Bass is the 2. Approved the following Employment of BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS agent. Personnel: Regular Board Meeting (CD7:49:27) 10. Preliminary Plat Appli-' New Hires. February 6, 2006 cationpP05-20 First of two hearings to cre- Name: Giglo, Christel; Progra/School: ate a 47 lot residential subdivision. This prop- Pre-K Program; Position: Para-Pro; Term of Present: Maxie Lawhon, Chairman; erty is located on the south side of Harvey Service: 1/23/06-05/23/06; Humphrey, Valerie, Howard Kessler, Vice-Chairman; Ed Brimner, Mill Road across from Cynthia Street. Dennis Pre-K Program, Para-Pro, 02/06/06-05/23/06; BQCC; Brian Langston, BOCC; Henry Vause, Carlton Tucker is the applicant. Moore Bass Tompson, Diane, WMS, Para-Pro, 01/27/06- BOCC; Parrish Barwick, County Administra- is the agent. 05/25/06 tor; Ron Mowrey, County Attorney and Evelyn (CD7:54:41) 11. Rezoning Application Other Personnel (including part-time, tem- Evans, Deputy Clerk. R04-47 Final hearing to rezone a 70.47+/- porary and current employees hired to a sec- 6:00 p.m. Meeting called to order. Brimner acre parcel of land from RR-2 (Rural Resi- ond position): opened in prayer and led the pledge of alle- dential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) Name: Bennet, Houston; Program/ giance to the flag. toallowforaresidentialsubdivision.Thisprop- School: Food Service; Position: PT Food Ser- (CD5:51:57) Approval of Agenda Vause erty is located on the north side of Wakulla vice Worker; Term of Service: 02/13/06-05/19/ made a motion to approve the agenda with Arran Road, east of the Songbird Subdivision. 06; Bohannon, Pauline, CES, A/S the following changes, Kessler requests his Sara Boynton Spencer is the applicant and Remediation Teacher, 02/07/06-03/30/06; item (3) Step Up Florida be moved to Gen- Varnum and Associates are the agents. Harvey, Tammy, Food Service, PT Food Ser- eral Business and would also like to add to Langston made a motion to approve Rezon- vice Worker, 02/27/06-05/19/06; Hogan- General Business a response to the proposed ing Application R04-47. Second by Vause. Cutchen, Catherine, CES, A/S Remediation permit for the City of Tallahassee Sprayfield, Voting for: Lawhon, Langston, Brimner and Teacher, 01/26/06-03/30/06; Kerckhoff, Lori, an announcement regarding upcoming Fi- Vause. Opposed: Kessler. Motion Carried. 4- Adult Ed, P/T Instructor, 02/01/06-05/23/06; nance and Budget meetings and to his items 1 Mac William, Peter, WHS, Teacher, 02/15/06- add (4) Wetlands Ordinance, under Brimner (CD8:02:16) 12. Preliminary PlatApplica- 5/23/06; Pandolfi, Cynthia, SES, A/S add item (1) Briefing regarding Wakulla tion PP05-18- Final hearing to create 141 lot Remediation Teacher, 01/10/06-02/16/06; County Health Task Force, under Lawhon add residential subdivision on a 70.47+/- acre par- Broome, Carol, SES, A/S Remediation (1) County Administrator Contract, under Plan- cel of land. This property is located on the Teacher, 01/10/06-02/16/06; Earnest, Chris- ning and Zoning items 4,5, and 14 will be con- north side of Wakulla Arran Road east of the tina, SES, A/S Remediation Teacher, 01/10/ tinued, add item (20) Temporary Road Clos- Songbird Subdivision. Sara Boynton Spencer 06-02/16/06; Gray Wendy, SES, A/S ing for St. Patrick's Day Festival Parade and is the applicant and Varnum and Associates Remediation Teacher, 01/10/06-02/16/06; item (21) Code Enforcement Board, under are the agents. Vause made a motion to ap- Hornbaker, Janna, SES, A/S Remediation County Attorney add item (1) Report on an prove Preliminary Plat Application PP05-18. Teacher, 01/10/06-02/16/06; Hugo, Sally, opinion from the appellate court regarding the Second by Langston. Voting for: Lawhon, SES, A/S Remediation Teacher, 01/10/06-02/ N.G. Wade case, under Vause add (1) Road Langston, Brimner and Vause: Opposed: 16/06; Hunter, Michelle, SES, A/S Paving. Second by Langston. All for. Motion Kessler. Motion Carried. 4-1 Remediation Teacher, 01/10/06-02/16/06; Carried. 5-0 (CD8:06:19) 13. Rezoding Application Kerce, Sharon, SES, A/S Remediation (CD6:03:58) Wakulla County Sheriff's R05-57- Rezone a 2.74+/- acre parcel of land Teacher, 01/10/06-02/16/06; Seidler, Amy, Department no items from RR-2 (Rural Residential) to RR-1 (Semi- SES, A/S Remediation Teacher, 01/10/06-02/ (CD6:04:04) CONSENT AGENDA Rural Residential) to allow for a second dwell- 16/06; Smith Veronica, Food Service, PT Food 1. Bills and Vouchers ing. Joice J. Ventry is the applicant. Langston Service Worker, 03/02/06-5/19/06; Wolfe, 2. Wakulla County Housing Rehabilitation made a motion to approve Rezoning Applica- Sharon, SES, A/S Remediation Teacher, 01/ Agreement-Vause made a motion to approve tion R05-57. Second by Vause. All for. Motion 10/06-02/16/06 the Consent Agenda. Second by Brimner. Carried. 5-0 Supplemental Positions: Voting for: Lawhon, Langston, Brimner and (CD8:11:19) 14. Rezoning Application Name: Britt, Noreen; Program/Clinic: Vause. Opposed: Kessler. Motion Carried. 4- R05-58 Rezone a 0.618+/- acre parcel of WHS;. Position: Asst. Varsity Tennis Coach, 1 land from R-1 (Residential) to C-O (Commer- 2005-2006; Mapes, Shawn, WHS, Head JV CITIZENS TO BE HEARD cial Office) toallowforofficespace.This prop- Baseball Coach, 2005-2006; Nunn, Tammy, (CD6:04:50) 1. John Trice VFW prop- erty is located at 94 Cottonwood Street and WHS, Head JV Softball Coach, 2005-2006; erty Kessler made a motion to enter into the lot abutting to the north. It is behind the 3. Approved the following Leave of Ab- and grant an easement to the grantor of the Chevron Gas Station. J. Harold & Janie sence requests: property as provided for in the easement Thurmond are the applicants. George Hunter Tucker/March 17, 2006 through agreement. Second by Brimner. All for. Mo- Johnston is the agent. Brimner made a mo- the end of the school term tion Carried. 5-0 tion to continue Rezoning Application R05-58. Roberta Evans/January 31, 2006 until (CD6:07:55) 2. Sandra Smalley 1955 Second by Langston. All for. Motion Carried. March 30, 2006. guidelines for builders and drainage in Wakulla 5-0 4. Approved the following Letters of Res- Gardens (CDB:11:37) 15. Final Plat Application ignation: C (CD6:12:02) 3. Pam Portwood Pana- FP05-20- Final Plat signature hearing forThe Lisa Clark/effective January 30, 2006 cea Waterfronts Community and upcoming Flowers Phase I Subdivision. This will be a Dana Pitman/effective January 27, 2006 meetings 188 lot subdivision on a 104.69+/- acre par- 5. Approved the following Letters of Re- PUBLIC HEARING cel of land. This property is located at the "tirement: ., ,,,,1 '' i -, :'"'''.':'-:.r Land Swap pe- southwest corner of Crawfordville Highway -.Penelope Bendell/effective July 1, 2006 ,twee.-, ~ ui '.:,uu-,i, ,,n. B&F Ventufes, and BloxhamCutoffintersection:BernBoynton- and enter DROP LLC Board of County Commissioner pursu- is the applicant. S Karthryn Beaty/effective May 19, 2006 ant to section 125.37 Florida Statutes hereby Kessler made a motion to approve Final Plat r.ltrirr. e a,'r,,e/effective January 10, noticesitsintenttoexchangeimproved prop- Application FP05-20. Second by Langston. J,.,,,- ,r.o c.--. a.- erty described as: Lot #44 Parcel ID #23-5S- Motion Carried. 5-0 Sara Chandler/effective June 1,2006 and 02W-095-02849-000 for property currently (CD8:27:22) 16. Final Plat Application enter DROP owned by B&F Ventures LLC, described as: FP05-23 Final signature hearing for'a re- James Mason/effective the end of the Lot #35 Parcel ID #23-5S-02W-095-02852- plat of residential lots to allow all four existing 2005-2006 school year. 000. This property is located in Panacea, spe- lots to consist of the same size. This property 6. Approved the Disposal of Equipment. cifically within the area known as Panacea is located at the east side of Sopchoppy High- (See Supplemental File #15) Park. way and west of Claxton Vause Sr. Road. 7. Approved Budget Amendments #5/06- Brimner made a motion to adopt a Resolution Kevin and Kerry Gabby are the applicants. 5, 6 & 7. permitting the land swap between Wakulla Kessler made a motion to approve Final Plat 8. Approved the January Financial State- County and B&F Ventures, LLC. Second by Application FP05-23. Second by Vause. All ment. Vause. All for. Motion Carried. 5-0 for. Motion Carried. 5-0 9. Approved Warrants #51771-52362 for GENERAL BUSINESS CCD8:28;39) 17. Family Enclave Agree- payment. (CD6:23:10) 1. County Administrators ment-AFamilyEnclaveAgreementbetween Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, Contract Wakulla County and Joe R. and Marlene Perry Scott and Thomas. "gavel passed to Kessler" to allow Michale Friddle to reside in a second Moved by Scott, seconded by Gray to Lawhon made a motion to approve the exist- dwelling on the Perry's property due to Mr. approve two employee suspensions. (See ing contract with a 'change in the salary to Perry's medical conditions. This property is Supplemental File #15) $66,312.48 per year and to change the 6 located at 50 Northwood Court. Joe R. and Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, months severance package to a 9 months Marlene Perry are the applicants. Scott and Thomas. severance package. Second by Langston. Kessler made a motion to approve a Family Moved by Gray, seconded by Cookto Voting for: Lawhon, Langston, Kessler and Enclave Agreement for Joe R. and Marlene approve stud by Gray, secxpulsion #05/06-05. See Vause. Opposed: Brimner. Motion Carried. 4- Perry. Second by Langston. All for. Motion approve student expulsion #05/06-05. 1 Carried. 5-0 Supplemental File #15) (CD6:30:37) 2. City of Tallahassee (CD8:29:15) 18. Family Enclave Agree- Voting forthe motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, Sprayfield Kessler made a motion to send a ment-AFamily Enclave Agreement between Scott and Thomas. letterthDEP in Pensacola stating th Wakulla County and Timothy and Amanda Moved by Evans, seconded by Scott to better to the DEP in Pensacola stating that the Moved by Evans, seconded by Scott to County will be an interested party in the pro- Davenport, to allow Tommy and Darlene approve student expulsion #05/06-06. (See ceedings regarding the final permit wording Dabney to reside in a second dwelling on the Supplemental File #15) for the sprayfield. Second by Langston. All for. Daveport's property due to Mr. Dabney's Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, Motion Carried. 5-0 physical ailments and diabetes. Also, due to Scott and Thomas. (CD6:39:53) 3. Step Up Florida Procla- the loss of their home due to storm damage. approvestud by Cook, secxpulsionded by Evans to nation Brimner made a motion to:approve This property is located at 253 Centerline Suppe stuental File #15) #05/06-07. (See the Step Up Florida Proclamation. Second by Road. Timothy and Amanda Davenport are SVoppme otio Cook, E G Vause. All for. Motion Carried. 5-0- the applicants. Voting frthe motion: ok, vans ray, General Business items will continue after Vause made a motion to approve a Family ScMovedby Scott seconded by Gray to Planning and Zoning items are heard Enclave agreement for Timothy and Amanda approvedtbe I ottsecndAmednt by Gy t PLANNING AND ZONING Davenport. Second by Kessler. All for. Motion approve the Interagency Agreement with De- (006:44:04) 1 Final Flat Application Carried. 5-0 apartment of Children and Family Services. (CD6:44:04) 1. Final Plat Application Carried,.5-0 apartment of Children and Family Services FP05-21 Final Plat signature hearing for (CD8:29:47) 19. Proposed Road Closing Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, Century Park (formally known as Annie's Application Hearing to determine whether coveand by Gray, seceded by Cook to Square). This is a commercial subdivision- to advertise a road closing application on approve theStrategic Plan Revisns. consisting of 15 lots. This property is located Chickasaw Street in AguaDeVida Subdivision appre the Strteic Pn viion on Crawfordville Highway across from Petty's in Panacea. Proposing to close the southern- Voting forth motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, BP Station and McCallister Road. Annie's most portion of Chickasaw Street. The Char- Scott and Thomas. lotte Phillips Estate is the applicant. Moved by Co6k, seconded by Gray to Square, Inc., applicant, Kathy Shirah, Agent. otte Phillips Estate is the applicant approve the 2006-2007 Wakulla High Langstonmadea motion to approve Final Plat Kessler made a motion to advertise the pro- Cheerleading Handbook.. Application FP05-21. Second by Vause. Vot- posed road closing application. Second by Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, ing for: Lawhon, Langston, Brimner and Langston. All for, Motion Carried. 5-0 Scott and Thomas. Vause. Opposed: Kessler. Motion Carried. 4- (o 8:37:10) 20. St. Patrick's Day Parade Moved by Gray,.seconded by Scott to 1 Road Cloaing -Vause made a motion to ap approve the Promotion Requirelent Change. ( CD6:52:44) 2. Rezoning Application prove the temporary road closing of highway approve the Promotion Requireent Change. (Cn 319 on March 11, 2006 for the St. Patrick's Voting forthe motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, R05-46 First of two hearings to rezone a 319 on March 11, 2006 for the St. Patrick's Scott and-Thomas. 155.0+/- acre parcel from P-2 (Preservation), day Festival Parade. Second by Brimner. All Moved by Cook, seconded by Evans to RSU-1 (Semi Rural Residential) and C-2 for. Motion Carried. 5-0 approve the 2006 Wakulla High School and (General Commercial) to PUD (Planned Unit (CD8:37:40) 21. Code Enforcement third grade summer reading camp schedules. Development),'to allow for new 3 develop- Board next meeting Voting forthe motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, ments in Shell Point. This property is located GENERAL BUSINESS Scott and Thomas. at the end of Shell Point Road, around Beaty (CD8;51:38) 1. Swale block Design Cul- Moved by Scott, seconded by Gray to Taff Drive. It consists of land which was the vert End The Public Works Department re- award bid for food and non-food items. (See previous site of the Inn, Marina and Restau- quests the BOCC accept and require usage Supplemental File #15) rant. Shell Point Resort, Inc., applicant, of a new swale block design culvert mitered Voting forthe motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, Varnum and Associates, agent. end. The new application will assist with re- Scott and Thomas. (CD7:07:59) 3. Preliminary Plat Applica- training storm-water flow and act as a swale Moved by Evans, seconded by Cook to tion PP05-14- First of two hearings to create block to allow additional perk allowances approve the plans for the Shadeville Elemen- a 37 lot Planned Unit Development, on a within approved storm-water facilities. tary School re-roofing project bid #05/06- 155.0+/- acre parcel of land. This property is Kessler made a motion to require the swale 1'4. located at the end of Shell Point Road, around block design culvert mitered end in areas Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, Beaty Taff Drive. It consists of land which was where the Planning Department deems as Scott and Thomas. the previous site of the Inn, Marina and Res- necessary. Second by Brimner. All for. Motion Moved by Gray, seconded by Evans to taurant. Shell Point Resort, Inc., applicant. Carried. 5-0 reject Bid #05/06-13- Windows/Locks/Doors/ Varnum and Associates, agent. (CD9:04:06) 2. Northwood Subdivision Grilles but authorize staff to negotiate with the (CD7:24:56) 4. Rezoning Application Transportation Improvement Project Resolu- only bidder. The negotiated contract will be R05-51 Final hearing to rezone a 48.0+/- tion The roadway improvement project has brought for board approval at the March 20, acre parcel of land from AG (Agriculture) to been completed but not approved by the 2006 meeting. PUD (Planned Unit Development) to allow for Northwood Homeowners Association. A reso- Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, a residential subdivisfbn. This property is lo- lution has been provided to set the final cost Scott and Thomas. cated south of Ace High Stables and West of of the project and to request the BOCC ac- Moved by Scott, seconded by Cook to Old Woodville Road. Six Seller, Inc., appli- ceptthe project as complete. Theadministra- award bid #05/06-08 Wakulla 1igh School cant and Edwin Brown & Associates as the tive office billed property owners in the field house to Council Contracting and ex- agent. Northwood Subdivision even though final ecutethe contract. and ex Brimner made a motion to continue Rezon- documents had not been completed due to cVoting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, ing Application R05-51. Second by Vause. All the length of time this project was open.There Scott and Thomas. for. Motion Carried. 5-0 is an issue with billing and intereston the prin- Moved by Evans, seconded by Gray to (CD7:25:45) 5. Preliminary Plat Applica- cipal amount, which will be addressed. Prop- approve the Pre-Qualification List of Contrac- tion PP05-21 Final hearing to create a 24 ertyownerswhopaytheentireamount of their tors of the Wakulla Education Center renova- lot residential subdivision on a 48.0+/- acre portion within 30 days of notification are al- tions project bid #05/06-12. 'parcel on land. This property is located south lowed to pay without finance charges, which Votingfor the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, of Ace High Stables and West of Old has been a challenge with this particular Scott and Thomas. Woodville Road. Six Seller, Inc., applicant and project. Moved by Gray, seconded by Evans to Edwin Brown & Associates as the agent. Brimner made a motion to adopt the Resolu- approve Sole Sourcing Lock Cylinders and Vause made a motion to continue Preliminary tion as written with the exception that the to- Panic Device Hardware. Plat Application PP05-21. Second by tal amount of the project will be the total Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, Langston. All for. Motion Carried. 5-0 amount that it cost Wakulla County to do this Scott and Thomas. (CD7:26:07) 6. Rezoning Application R05- project with an itemized attachment showing Moved by Cook, seconded by Gray to 52 Rezone an 8.89+/- acre parcel of land what the cost was and new bills being mailed approve the Pre-Qualification Contractors for from RR-5 (Rural Residential) to C-2 (Gen- out to the property owners. Second by Kessler. re-roofing the Kindergarten and Administra- eral Commercial). This property is located All for. Motion Carried. 5-0 tion Building at Sopchoppy Education Center southeasterly of Coastal Highway across from (CD9:23:57) 3. Transportation Study A Bid #05/06-16. Evalinda Street and north of Wakulla Presby- traffic study has been agreed to by the BOCC Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, terian Church. Edwin Brown and Shawn Lo- as a part of a settlement agreement with a Scott and Thomas. gan are the applicants. past development application. The Chamber Moved by Gray, seconded by Cook to Vause made a motion to approve Rezoning of Commerce is preparing for this study to be approve the Pre-Qualification of General Con- Application R05-52. Second by Langston. done and will request a refund of the cost for tractors for the Shadeville Elementary School Voting for: Lawhon, Langston, Brimner and completion of the study in the future. The traf- re-roofing Project Bid #05/06-14. Vause. Opposed: Kessler. Motion Carried. 4- fic study will address Woodville Highway along V\tin, for the mtinn. C.nnk vFans Rrav 1 with other roadways as directed by the settle- Scott and Thomas. (CD7:28:10)7. Rezoning Application R05- ment agreement. This discussion will address Moved by Evans, seconded by Cook to 55 Final hearing to rezone a 173.84+/- par- Wakulla County requesting this study be done approve an interlocal agreement with the cel of land from AG (Agriculture) and RR-5 for Wakulla County instead of the Chamber Wakulla County Board of County Commis- (Rural Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit De- of Commerce. As yourAdministrator, I feel the sioners. velopment) to allow for a residential subdivi- need to ensure any study of this nature is done Voting for the motion: Cook, Evans, Gray, sion. This property is located on the north side for the use of Wakulla County and research- Scott and Thomas. of Shadeville Highway, just west of Spring ers are to answer to Wakulla County; not an Moved by Gray, seconded by Evans to Creek Highway across from the Beechwood entity that could be questioned'as bias. Dis- cussion item. (CD9:45:27) 4. Impact Fee Study Pro- posal A Request for Proposals has been advertised twice for submittals to provide an Impact Fee Study. Our State.Legislature has changed the laws related to impactfees, which has directed attention to methods of charging impact fees statewide. Wakulla County is in need of updating our current method of charg-' ing fees and the new legislation has given opportunity to collect update information while adapting to new rules. Although a single bid has been submitted, staff is requesting ap- provalof the single bid to move forward with negotiations of a new impact fee study to be completed. Brimner made a motion to approve the single bid from CSG (Government Services Group) and to move forward with negotiations of a new impact fee study to be completed. Sec- ond by Langston. All for. Motion Carried. 5-0 (CD9:53:32) 5. Wasterwater Treatment Engineering Services RFQ continued (CD9:54:15) 6. Wakulla County Rotary Club Request for closing U.S. Highway 319 for a Valentines Day Parade. Starting time of the parade is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and will continue for 1 hour or until complete. A map has been provided showing the parade route to begin just north of Azalea Park and proceeding south to Arran Road. A road clos- ing application along with the parade map and proof of liability insurance have been provided. Brimner made a motion to approve the Wakulla County Rotary Club Valentines Day Parade temporary road closing application. Second by Langston. All for. Motion Carried. 5-0 (CD9:54:46) 7. Artificial Reef Funding - The Taylor County Commission has passed a resolution for inter-county cooperative arti- ficial reef funding to allow cooperative agree- ment with neighboring counties to form a multi- county application. The Taylor County Com- mission is requesting the Wakulla County Commission approve joint application agree- ment to allow combined efforts and support for funding of artificial reefs that will benefit fishing in our local areas as well as surround- ing areas. Kessler made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving the joint application agreement with Taylor County forArtificial Reef Funding. Sec- ond by Langston. All for. Motion Carried. 5-0 (CD9:57:44 ) 8. Florida Communities Trust Program Grant Application Cycle Projects to be submitted are: 1. Maritime Museum 2. Historical Park (CD10:06:34) 9. Continuation of Crawfordville Downtown Visioning Process Kessler made a motion to continue the vision- ing process as long as the $15,000.00 match come from the downtown business owners with the approval for Mrs. Portwood to pro- ceed once she gets half of the money amount committed by private business. Second by Langston. All for. Motion Carried. 5-0 , (CD10:16:11) 10. Buckhorn Village CDBG Economic Development GrantAdministration and Engineering Services RFP Grant Administration Rankings are as fol- lows (1) Jordan and Associates (2) Fred Fox Enterprises and (3) CRA Consulting Brimner made a motion to approve with mov- ing forward and negotiating a contract with the number'one ranked firm Jordan and As- sociates. Second by Langston.All for. Motion Carried. 5-0 Engineering Services Rankings are as follows (1) Varnum and Associates, Mittauer and Associates and Berryman and Henigar tied for second place. Rejects all bids and re- advertise with the criteria added for local busi- ness. (CD10:23:54) Rock Landing Dock project letter information COUNTY ATTORNEY (CD10:24:33) 1. Angelo Petrandis Vari- ance Acreement will provide for.Mr. - : .r. r.2 i: i .u.lI,,-., ..r. I .j r ar .si -.cr i expiring when the certificate of occupancy is received or on December 31, 2007, which- ever occurs first. 2. N.G. Wade/D.C.A. opinion Both peti- tions filed by citizens were denied by the ap- pellate court. COMMISSIONER KESSLER (CD10:33:46) 1. Mashes Sands Park - information (CD10:35:45) 2. Habitat for Humanity - Commissioners' participation on 3/11/06 (CD10:37:46) 3. Budget & Finance Com- mittee has been meeting on a regular basis. (CD10:38:44) 4. Wetland Ordinance - next meeting COMMISSIONER BRIMNER (CD10:39:12) 1. Health Care Task Force - Requesting EMS Funding for Wakulla County COMMISSIONER LANGSTON (CD10:41:22) 1. CHAT Program next meeting COMMISSIONER VAUSE (CD10:42:13) 1. Lonnie Raker Road - information APPROVAL OF MINUTES (CD10:43:13) Vause made a motion to approve the minutes from the County Administrator's Workshop and the Regular Board Meeting held on January 17, 2006. Second by Kessler. All for. Motion Carried. 5- 0 Vause made a motion to adjourn. Sec- ond by Langston. All for. Motion Carried. 5-0 11:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned. March 9, 2006 Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 06-41-CA EDWARD DRAWDY AND LOIS DRAWDY, Plaintiffs, vs. JACK WADE AND ALETHIA WADE, and their heirs and assigns Defendants. NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION TO: JACK WADE AND ALETHIA WADE, and THEIR HEIRS and ASSIGNS YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following real property in Wakulla County, Florida: Lot 12, Block "6" of Lake Ellen Es- tates, Unit One, as per plat thereof recorded on page 44 of Plat Book No. 1 of the Public Records of Wakulla County, Florida. has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on ELIZABETH R. STEVENS, Es- quire, MOWREY & BIGGINS, P.A., 12 Arran Road, Courthouse Square, Crawfordville, Florida 32327, on or before March 31, 2006, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated this 24th day of February, 2006. BRENT X. THURMOND As Clerk of Said Court (Circuit Court Seal) By: -s- Erika Harrell Deputy Clerk March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2006 Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 2006-08-PR IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES E. McKINNON Deceased. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The administration of the estate of James E. McKinnon, deceased, File Number 2006- 08-PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Wakulla County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3056 Crawfordville High- way, Crawfordville, FL 32327. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the valid- ity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court within the later of three months af- ter the date or the first publication of this no- tice or thirty days after the date of service of a copy of this notice on them. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice'is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court within the later of three months after the date of the first pub- lication of this notice or thirty days after the date of service of a copy of this notice on them. All other creditors of the decedent and per- sons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with this court within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJEC- TIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is March 2, 2006. Personal Representative: Judy Robinson 2303 Lookout Street Gadsden, Alabama 35904 Attorney for Personal Representative: Doris I. Sanders, Esq. 2181 Crawfordville Hwy. Crawfordville, FL 32327 March 2, 9, 2006 Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AID FOR WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA DAVID J. ALEXANDER, Plaintiff, vs. THE CEDAR KEY DEVELOPMENT COM- PANY, INC., an Arkansas Corporation, now dissolved,by its Unknown Directors as Trust- ees, and all others claiming by and through THE CEDAR KEY DEVELOPMENT COM- PANY, INC., Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO DEFENDANT, THE CEDAR KEY DEVEl- OPMENT COMPANY, INC., AN ARKANSAS CORPORATION, NOW DISSOLVED, BY ITS i..r ;[r rj.:i,-;r .:. T-,,I- z; AS TRUSTEES, ,riJC !LL 'IThiFil ':L -AIMING-BY AND THROUGH THE CEDAR KEY DEVELOP- MENT COMPANY, INC. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action pur- suant to Chapter 65.061, Florida Statutes (2005), to quiet and confirm title of Plaintiff, DAVID J. ALEXANDER, in and to lands lo- cated in Wakulla County, Florida: Lot Numbered twenty-three (23) in Block twenty-nine (20), Greiners Ad- dition to Crawfordville, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1 of the Public Records of Wakulla County, Florida. Parcel ID #00-00-077-014-10526-013. has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Mary Ellen Davis, the Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 17 High Drive, Suite C, Post Office Box 1720, Crawfordville, Florida 32326, on or before April 7, 2006, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court ei- ther before service on the Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief de- manded in the Complaint. DATED ON March 3, 2006. Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of Court Jenna Mims As Deputy Clerk March 9, 16, 2006 S e 4* cc * - L> *II I..J Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Case NO.: 06-24-PR IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM STANLEY MARCINCZYK, Deceased, NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The administration of the Estate of WILL- IAM STANLEY MARCINCZYK, deceased, Case Number 06-24-PR, is pending in the Cir- cuit Court for Wakulla County, Florida, Pro- bate Division, the address of which is 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327. The names and address of the Per- sonal Representative and the Personal Rep- resentative's attorney are set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTI- FIED THAT: All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's Estate on whom a copy of this no- tice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF' THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJEC- TIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of.this Notice is March 9, 2006. Personal Representative: KELLY ANN PETERSON 6216 4th Avenue N.W. Seattle, WA 98107 Attorney for Personal Representative: Mary Ellen Davis, Lawyer Florida Bar No. 949884 Post Office Box 1720 Crawfordville, FL 32326 (850) 926-6003 March 9, 16, 2006 Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Wakulla County Board of County Com- missioners proposes to adopt the following by ordinance and has'scheduled a Public Hear- ing regarding the following before the Wakulla County Board of Commissioners on Monday, April 3, 2006, beginning at 6:10 p.m., unless otherwise noted as further shown below or as time permits. All public hearings are held in I- r. I i.:i:,r.r. *:.j.Tr r..; .Oc.i-, a r jtr-r. locarlea M .:-a .3 ,. Ir ..*;.l: ,. I ,:,rr.. : :' ": r lr.| re--I."e j parties are invited td attend and present testi-' mony. WAKULLA COUNTY ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NOS. 98-9,2000-36, AND 03-09 AND ALL PRIOR SLOW SPEED/IDLE SPEED ORDINANCES; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; DESIGNATING BY LONGITUDE AND LATITUDE CO- ORDINATES THOSE AREAS IN WHICH VESSELS MUST TRAVEL AT SLOW SPEED OR IDLE SPEED; PROVIDING FOR PLACEMENT OF REGULATORY MARKERS; PRO- VIDING AUTHORITY TO THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT; PRO- VIDING.PENALTIES; AND PROVID- ING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Copies of draft ordinance and any related ,public record file may be viewed at the Wakulla County Grants Department located at 3093 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M/F; Phone (850) 926-0909. Any person desiring to appeal a decision of a County Board must ensure a verbatim transcript or copy is made of the tes- timony and exhibits presented at said hear- ings. Persons needing special access consid- erations should call the Board Office at least 48 hours before the date for scheduling pur- poses. The Board Office may be contacted at (850) 926-0919 or TDD 926-7962. March 9, 2006 -1/1 ccc p a) I& SCu ai) I m I Page 20-THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006 Deadline 35 Cents Monday Per Word ooCLASSIFIED ADS..d 926- 102 minimum Classified Advertising In The News Doesn't Cost, It Pays and Pays and Pays Legal Notice | IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 05-100-FC WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, Plaintiff, vs. LORETTA GRIFFIS A/K/A LORETTA BARETELA GRIFFIS, et al, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 1st day of March, 2006, and entered in Case No. 05-100-FC, of the Circuit Court of the 2ND Judicial Circuit in and for Wakulla County, Florida, wherein WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F.A is the Plaintiff and LORETTA GRIFFIS A/K/A LORETTA BARETELA GRIFFIS; ERIC EVAN THOMAS; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROP- ERTY are defendants. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the FRONT DOOR' OF COURTHOUSE at the Wakulla County Courthouse, in .CRAWFORDVILLE, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 6th day of April., 2006, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 34, BLOCK B, WILDOWOOD ACRES UNIT 2, AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 78, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1988 PINE DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME WITH VIN #'s LHMLP2816 1492823A& LHMLP2 8161492823B AND TITLE #'s 46095692 & 46095699. In accordance with the Americans with Dis- abilities Act of 1990 (ADA), disabled persons who, because of their disabilities, need spe- cial accommodation to participate in thispro- ceeding should contact the ADA Coordinator at 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327 or Telephone Voice (850) 926-0905 not later than five business days prior to such proceeding. Dated this 1st day of March, 2006. BRENT X. THURMOND Clerk of The Circuit Court (Circuit Court Seal) By: -s- Becky Whaley Deputy Clerk March 9, 16, 2006 Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEC;'_ .ril. JUDO.ll-,. _: ll,-::IilT ir i -Irj[" O. R n ',"KIJ-LL- ,',-,U jT'i' FL,-', il, C ?,'r -,_- :-.. < .rj .,: JUDGE: SAULS IN RE:,FORFEITURE OF A 1996 CHEV- ROLET TRUCK, VIN:2GCEC19W2T1149593 NOTICE OF COMPLAINT "TO: ANY AND ALL PERSONS WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING PER- SONAL PROPERTY: 1996 CHEVROLET TRUCK, VIN: 2GCEC19W2T1 149593 NOTICE is given pursuant to Sections 932.703 and 932.704, Florida Statutes (2005) that the DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES (Depart- ment), acting through its division, the Florida Highway Patrol, seized the above-described personal property on December 26, 2005, in Wakulla County, Florida, and is holding the personal property pending the outcome of for- feiture proceedings. All persons or entities who have a legal interest in the subject property may request a hearing concerning the seized property by contacting the undersigned. A complaint has been filed in the Circuit Court of the SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, in and for Wakulla County, Florida. On February 15, 2006, the trial court entered an order finding probable cause. If no claimants appear within 20 days, the Department will be seeking a fi- nal order, of forfeiture. Dated: February 24, 2006 CHARLES J. CRIST, JR. ATTORNEY GENERAL -s- Chesterfield Smith, Jr. CHESTERFIELD SMITH, JR. Senior Assistant Attorney General Office of the Attorney General Erin McKenney Certified Legal Intern The Capitol, Suite PL-01 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050 Tel: (850) 414-3695 March 2, 9, 2006 Legal Notice WAKULLA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INVITATION TO BID The Wakulla County Board of County Com- missioners invites you to submit a bid on the following: Bid Number: 2006-010 Bid Opening Date and Time: March 23, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Item: Replacement of Water Damaged Elec- trical Equipment- LABOR ONLY The Wakulla County Board of County Com- missioners shall receive sealed bids until 2:00 p.m. March 23, 2006. All Bids should be clearly marked as Sealed id, with the bid number, opening date and time. A public opening will be held at the Wakulla County Board Office, Crawfordville, Florida on March 23, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. The Bid is for the replacement of water dam- aged electrical equipment at Wooley Park. This bid will be for LABOR ONLY. All materi- als will be purchased by the County based on the material list supplied by the awarded con- tractor. Specifications may be obtained from the Wakulla County Parks and Recreation Depart- ment at 850-926-7227. The Wakulla County Board of County Com- missioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids or portions thereof. March 9, 16, 2006 Legal Notice NOTICE OF SAL E OF LIVESTOCK IMPOUNDED BY:THE WAKULLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO ALL PERSONS WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE BELOW LIVESTOCK: You are hereby notified that in accordance with Chapter 588, Florida Statutes, the Leon County Sheriff's Office will offer for sale at pub- lic sale to the highest and best bidder for cash at 10:00 on the 21st day of March, 2006 at the Wakulla County Animal Shelter, to satisfy claim forfees, expenses for feeding and care, and costs hereof: two donkeys brown in color impounded on February 21, 2006 as it was found to be running at large or straying at 113 Mills Green Canyon Road (sheriff's Cad No. WCS0006CAD007085 for further information. Dated this 10th day of March, 2006 David Harvey, Sheriff of Wakulla County, Florida March 9, 2006 Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 06-33-PR IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GEORGE N. ACKER, IIl, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of GEORGE N. ACKER, III, deceased, Case Number 06-33-PR, is pending in the Circuit Court for Wakulla County, Florida, Probate Di- vision, the address of which is 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. The names and addresses of the Per- sonal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. ALL CREDITORS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's Estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent's Estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJEC- TIONS. NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is March 9, 2006. Personal Representative: -s- GEORGE N. ACKER,IV GEORGE N. ACKER, IV 32 Creek Road Delta, PA 17314 Attorney for Personal Representative: .- M.lar, Eli.- D ;' P. 1 E l.- 3 .,I La... " ... ,lu _A j...y -l. ...._ .. .. Crawfordville, FL 32326 (850) 926-6003 March 9, 16, 2006 Services PARADISE PLANTS AND DESIGN Landscaping, plant sales, maintenance, and installation. 962-4861. F A$- DESIGN. M 926-2211 1616 Crawfordville Hwy. North Pointe Center REVELL WELL & PUMP REPAIR We stock water pumps, electric mo- tors and parts. Complete installation and repairservices. 962-3051. F SMichelle Snow's SCHOOL OF MUSIC Piano-Voice.Guitar-Strings, etc. 926-7627 F ANYTIME ELECTRIC Specializing in repair and service, residential and commercial, homes and mobile homes. 24-hour service. MarkOliver, ER0015233,421-3012.F. MUNGE'S TREE SERVICE Professional Work-Affordable Rates Tree Removal & Trimming Firewood & Stump Grinding Fully Insured, 421-8104. F AIR-CON OF WAKULLA HEATING & A/C Maintenance & Service. Gary Limbaugh, 926-5592 FL License No. CAC1814304. BF "d2?S, Residential Commercial Licensed 14 WA Insured ft SF9S Reliable Re-Roofs New Metal Patch Maurice Herndon Over 20 Yeors experience (850) 962-2437 or (850) 528-3487 Lic. #RC0066773 KEITH KEY HEATING AND AIR Commercial, residential and mobile homes. Repair, sales, service, instal- lation/all makes and models. Lic. No. RA0062516. 926-3546. F A-1 PRESSURE CLEANING Free Estimates Licensed John Farrell 926-5179 F MSR TRACTOR SERVICE LLC Free Estimates, Affordable Prices 421-7464 or Cell #508-5378 BF Services aB C STORAGE MINI-WAREHOUSES BOATS RVs 519-5128 508-5177 2 miles South of Courthouse on Hwy. 319 in Crawfordville Affordable Rates! Locally Owned! HAROLD BURSE STUMP GRINDING 962-6174 BF TIM HOUCK'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interior and Exterior Remodeling Barns, Decks, Pergola 30 years experience.License #3538 (850)926-2027 or cell 570-0480 BF BLACK BEAR Lawn Care and More Let me take. care of your Residential/ Commercial lawn care needs. Will also do pressure washing, roof blowing and more. Quality work at affordable rates. Licensed/Insured. 962-1211, 524-0758 PT3/9 MUSIC LESSONS Guitar Bass Guitar Drums For more information, call Mike McCarty, 926-6387, (850)491-7501. P2,9,16,23,30 JIMBO'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Interior, exterior repairs bottom/top.. Homes, mobile homes, boats, car- ports, porches. Roofing, installation on floors, carpet, ceramic tile and linoleum, wallpaper, blinds, leaks, win- dows. Clean outside roof, kool seal, painting, vinyl siding and pressure washing. (850)524-5462. BF In Home Day Care-Crawfordville Ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Monday thru Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 years experience. Lots of Hugs and Kissesl Call Sandy, 926-6347. P9,16 Mr. Stump STUMP GRINDING Quick Service SCellular: 509-8530 F AAA CONSTANT COMFORT Air cond. and heating, service and installation. Free quote on new equip- ment. Trane dealer. We fix all brands and mobile homes. 926-8999. RA0066721 F CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Foundations, slabs, driveways, etc. Stan Poole at 251-0189. F FORE CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN, LLC Commercial & Residential Construction 510-6893, License#CGC150705 BF Newly State Registered Day Care Coming Soon in Crawfordville. Ages 4 weeks to 2 years. Hot Meals and Snacks provided. Please call 926- 3547 for more information. P2,9 Are You Tired of Cleaning House? Good Rates and Free Estimates Call Gina Mullins, (850)926-7870.P9,16 ALL PRO FENCE Residential-Commercial Fencing 519-1416 BF VINCENT J. TRELTAS, LLC Production Painter Ndw Construction, Repaint, Faux Painting, Concrete Acid Staining. Li- censed & Insured, Workman's Comp. 210-4317 PT3/23 HOME COMFORT INDUSTRIES Central Heating & Air: Sales, Installa- tion' & Repair. Electrical Services: Fans, Lighting, Wiring for electrical, phones, TV, computer & sound. Lo- cated in Crawfordville. Doug and Sherry Quigg, Owners License No.'s ER0010924, CAC1814368 Phone (850)926-5790. BF PAINTING Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Pressure Washing Billy Roddenberry 962-4271 F For Sale HABITAT RE-STORE Abundance of bedding, sleeper so- fas, computers, interior/exterior doors, windows/screens, fiberglass shower units and light fixtures. Open Tues- day thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 940 Shadeville Hwy. (Hwy. 61), 926- 4544. BF GRAIN FED BEEF for your freezer, 1/2 or whole, cut, wrapped and frozen to your specification. $2.49 Ib., Raker Farm. 926-7561. BF Coastal Consignment Furniture Looking for Furniture! New Gently Used Find It -Sell It 2481 Crawfordville Hwy 926-8765 Cherry Sleigh ed-Never used, still in box. Retail $600, sacrifice $275.222- 7783. BA3/9 For Sale COMPOST $15 per Yard-red mulch, small loads of fill dirt and rocks, small tractor work. Delivery available. Open7 days per week. 926-3280. PT3/30 6 piece bedroom set. New in boxes, must sell, $550. Can deliver. 222- 2113. BA3/9 BED-A QUEEN Pillow Top Mattress Set. New in plastic with warranty. Sacrifice $149, can deliver. 222-7783. BA3/9 Bed-New King 3 piece pillow top mattress set with warranty, still in plastic, can deliver-$295. 545-7112. BA3/9 Dining Room Set, Formal table, chairs, hutch/buffet. All new in boxes, sacri- fice $850. 545-7112. BA3/9 SMattress-NEW FULL SETstill inplas- tic with warranty, $120. 222-9879. BA3/9 LEATHER sofa and loveseat. Brand new, still wrapped, can deliver-$795. 222-211,3. BA3/9 Nearly"new Ruger semi-auto 9 mm. handgun. Nearly new Ruger 22/22 mag. single 6 revolver with leather holster. $425 eachlobo. 570-5712 or 926-3808. B9 48 in. SCAG commercial lawnmower. Runs great, good shape, $1,550. Call 766-6512 or 984-5551. P9 Loveseatand chair$75, Gazelle $300, Kenmore washer/dryer $400, Sears freezer $350, iron/blass top dinette with wine rack $150. 926-4088 or 345-2912. 1 P9 Girl's clothes, size 7 to 14, lots of name brands. Tug boat sand box, $25 and picnictable, $15. Girls canopy single bed, $75. Call 926-3559, leave msg. P9 BEDROOM SET-NEW sleigh bed, dresser, mirror, chest, 2 nightstands. ALL WOOD, retail $5,200. Sacrifice $1,650. 222-9879. BA3/9 Couch and. Loveseat. Brand new, never used. $500. 222-2113. BA3/9 Help Wanted PART TIME HELP NEEDED" 18-20 hours per week/afternoons and evenings. Must be over 21 With a high school diploma. Job duties include customer service, stocking shelves and the ability to work a cash register. Must provide job references and be able to pass a drug test. Please send information to: Applicant 2701 Crawfordville Hwy., Box 203 S Crawfordville, FL 32327 Need immediately-professional house painters, individual hourly painter or subcontractors. Call Billy Roddenberry 962-4271 or 228-5552. BF Experienced Short Order Cook and Prep needed as soon as possible. Apply in person, Riverside Cafe in St. Marks or Riverside by the Bay in Shell Point. 925-5668 or 926-4499. BF DIESEL MECHANIC Needed with tools. Call Roberts Sand Co. (850)627-4224 A Drug Free Workplace' B2,9 Wakulla County School Board is accepting applications now through March 24, 2006 for Substitute Bus Driver. Substitute Food Service Worker, and Substitute Teacher. Those interested should call the WCSB Personnel Office at 926-0065 for more information. Waitress and Parttime Cook Needed. Riverview Restaurant, 600 Marine St. SE, Carrabelle, located nextto Wicked * Willie's. (850)697-8402. B9 Help Wanted Seasonal Parttime Help Needed- March-October, 15-20 hours per week, aftemoon and/orevening hours. Feeding corn snakes and cleaning cages. You do have to handle the snakes and they may bite. Read ad again before you call. 926-6248. P9,16 Experienced Auto Mechanic Needed ASAP. Pay based on experience. Downtown Automotive, 926-7883, ask for Lee or Connie. P9 CONSTRUCTION LABORER Turner Heritage Homes, Tallahassee's largest volume New Home Builder has fulltime openings for CONSTRUCTION LABORERS. Salary negotiable, full ben- efits package. Must have valid drivers license and good driving record. Apply in person at508-ACapital Circle SE, Talla- hassee, FL 32301. B9 Alligator Point Yacht Basin is hiring a Forklift Operator/Dockhand to assist Harbour Master in all of the day to day operations. Duties include painting- chipping, lawn maintenance and cleaning but above all, 'Good Cus- tomerService'. Apply atAlligator Point Yacht Basin, 1648 Alligator Dr., Alli- gator Point, FL (850)349-2511. B9 Child Care Needed before and after school in my home, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., four (4) days per week. 926-1332. P9 PARTTIME DENTAL ASSISTANT for our Crawfordville and Tallahas- see offices,Dr.'s Carey and Jones. Fax resume to 893-5788. B9 NEEDED-Concrete Laborer. Must have own transportation and work out of town. Call (334)685-1904 or call 926-1461 after 5 p.m. P9 Will furnish Free Room and Board in exchange for elder care and house- keeping. Must like pets. No drug us- ers. Have own room, all conveniences/ necessities. 926-9273 or 933-5287. P9,16 Drug/alcohol free person for parttime odd jobs.'$7-$15 an hour depending on job and experience. 570-5712. B9,16 Waitresses/Waiter/Bartender-Apply in person at Wildwood Country Club, 3870 Coastal Hwy. B9 Regular parttime School Bus Driver. Please apply at COAST Charter School in St. Marks. 925-6344. B9,16 Wanld lull partimei rnghl Cashers' and Hostesses, experiencepreferred. Apply in person, 8056 Woodville Hwy. B9,16 WAKULLA SCHOOL BOARD Position Vacancies 06-124 Trades Specialist 06-129 and 06-131 (2 positions) PT Food Serv. Worker Downloadanapplicationatwww.fim.edu/ schools/wakulla/wakulla. B9 Need ForkliftOperator/Marina Helper, dependable. Inquire at Panacea Har- bor Marina. 984-5844 or contact Fred at 528-0846. iP9 Professional House Painters Needed Immediately! Please call Jackie Ryals (850)962-2669. P16,23,2,9 Lighthouse Lady Cleaning hiring fulltime day cleaning personnel. Must have experience, transportation and must pass a background check. Seri- ous inquiries only. Call 509-0623. BF Track Hoe Operator, Offroad Dump Truck Drivers-may be shift work. Job location Cabbage Grove, new quarry. Call (850)584-4131. B23,2,9,16 Yard Sale Multi-family-Saturday, March 11, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sanders Hill on Hwy. 319 in Otter Creek, near Sopchoppy. Lots of baby items, housewares, mens and women clothes. P9 Sopchoppy Community Yard Sale in the heart of Sopchoppy. Saturday, March 11, 8 a.m. until. P9 Moving/Yard Sale-Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 830 Wakulla Springs Rd. Washer/dryer, odds and ends. Rain or shine. P9 Yard Sale | Two (2) Family-Furniture, bar stools, TV, small appliances, wedding dress and lots more. 47 Griffin Rd., off Shadeville Rd. Saturday, March 11,8 a.m.-2 p.m. P9 Found I Young, 45 Ib. Damatian found near Ming Tree Restaurant, Crawfordville. Call 926-6936. P9 L ost . 5 month old Pit Bull puppy, chocolate with white spot on chest. Lost March 4, East Ivan Rd. $$Reward$$. 926- 4528. P9 Wanted Mature person desires Roommate to help share rent in a furnished 3 bed- room beach home on the bay near Angelo's Restaurant in Panacea. Call 984-0067 after 6:30 p.m. weeknights or days Sunday and Monday. P9, Miscellaneous This is the list for the shelter animals up for adoption: DOGS: SWirehaired Terrier. * Chihuahua mix. * Old English Bulldog mix, male. * Weimaraner mix. * Chow mix. * Catahoula mix. * Hound mix. SBlack and Yellow Labs. * Bulldog mixes. * Many other nice mixes. Come and take a look. PUPPIES: * Shepherd/Lab mixes. * Bulldog mixes. * Hound/Bulldog mixes, very cute. * Rottweiler mixes. Adult cats and adorable kittens. Adoption fees -nciude- ai deposE. for spaying or neutering and rabies vac- cination. Come see us at #1 Oak- Street, next to sheriffs'office. Shelter Hours: Tues. Thurs., 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Closed Sun. and Mon. 926-0890. www.chatofwakulla org P- I p Card Of Thanks. The family of Robert Daniel Taylor would like to express our sincere and grateful appreciation to everyone for the wonderfullove and supportshown to each of us during this very difficult time. The many different ways you have touched our hearts will always be a comforting reminder to us in the days ahead. Thank you all so very much and we trust and pray that God will bless each one of you. Please keep us in your prayers. The Family of Robert Daniel Taylor Teach a child to read! i , i 0 "* n .. i'"" q~ The sky's the limit for our growth and your opportunities. Due to our EXPLODING GROWTH, Digital Reception Services has openings for SATELLITE INSTALLATION TECHNICIANS $33,000-$36,000 for our TALLAHASSEE locations. We offer set schedules, good pay, exceptional benefits, advancement potential and more! Experience preferred but NOT REQUIRED. WE OFFER PAID TRAININGI For more detailed information, please visit: www.hrmcacclaim.com/apply/drscareers *** WE OFFER A FAST PATH FOR ADVANCEMENT AND CAREER GROWTH! *** All of our field management staff were promoted from field technicians. Most promotions occur after 6 continuous months with the company. 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P9 4BR/2B Mobile Home, over 2,000 sq. ft. Call Edna at 339-0511. B9 Mobile Home-Sale Triptewide Mobile Home 10497 Elgin Lane, Woodville, 4BR/ 2B, 2,000+ sq. ft. $65,000 obo. Call (850) 210-6508. www.LandLotsAnd Homes.com,LLC B9 Real Estate-Rent Weekly Rentals Available, $160 per week. Panacea .Motel, (850)984- 5421. BF FREE! Why rent? Find out how to buy a house with no money down at: www.livinginwakulla.com. BF Ochlockonee Bay-Unfurnished 2BR/ 2B home on canal, screened porch, hot tub, storage, small pets allowed, references required, $1,100/mo.,first/ last/dep. Call Carol Odell, Century 21 Silver Coast Realt, 524-2608 or. 984- 5007. B2,9,16,23 3BR/2B house on Alligator Point, 1 block from boat ramp, 2 miles from beach. $775 plus utilities. (850)349- 9448, 524-9448. P2,9 3BR/2.5B on 2.3 acres. Available Immediately. $895 per month. Call (321)439-8200. B9,16 Levy Bay, water view, newly remod- eled. 2BR/1B, $750 per month plus utilities, $600 security dep. Call Bolster's 984-9959. P9 3BR/2B, Crawfordville. $800 per month. 491-2733. P9 Brand New Home in Magnolia Ridge. Gated community-All new everything. 3BR/2B, 1,450+ sq. ft. Move in April 1st. Call for more information (850)556-6694. Land Lots and HomeXs.com LLC. B, 2 story House 2 BR/2BA, private 5 1/2 acres, furnished, decks. Sopchoppy $850/month No inside pets 984-5800 LOTS, LOTS, LOTS We have coastal lots in St. Marks, Carrabelle, Eastpoint & Steinhatchee, starting at $45K Neil Ryder Realty, Inc. 656-0006 508-6988 BF OWNER FINANCING 1998 Clayton, 28'x60', 3BR/2B on 100'x50' lot. 6 6th Ave., Crawfordville. Take Lower Bridge Rd. to Rehwinkel Rd., go straight on Tafflinger Rd. to 6th Ave. (386)867-0048. BF FREE! Search over 2,100 homes for sale in Crawfordville and Wakulla Co. online atwww.livinginwakulla.com.BF Bridle Gate-1,500 sq. ft. 3BR/2B split plan, 1/2 acre on cul-de-sac. Shed,. privacyfence, watersoftener. $230,000, for sale by owner. By appointment, 926- 8727. P2,9 5 Acres-Persimmons Rd., Sop- choppy. Mature trees, high and dry, $69,500. (850)962-5275, cell (850) 591-2758. P9,16,23,30 .) 7 NEW TOWNHOMES! 3BR/3BA, all new appliances, never lived in, new washer/ dryer. $950 per unit per mo. or $318 per BR/BA, get a couple roommates, separate leases. Call Today Land, Lots & Homes.com LLC (850) 556-6694 IMMACULATE HOME 241 Revell Rd., Crawfordville. 4BR/ 2B, approximately 1,743 sq. ft. Fam- ily room/dining room, eat-in kitchen, screened porch, 2-car,garage. Many extras. $239,900. Dorrece Lisenby, Lisenby Realty, Inc., 383-7567. P9 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 12,2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 64 McCallister Rd. 3BR/2B,fenced.P9 Catawba Trail-3BR/2B 1,590+ sq. ft. on corner lot. Hot Tub, above ground pool, all appliances, fewedg d,,iBp),ip $ 0j045,08,,CaUI Joe Abal, Realtor, Betty Evans, Real- tor, 510-2269 or 926-9160. Land Lots and Homes.com LLC. B9 Commercial Commercial Rental! Ochlockonee Bay/Paracea! Large 1,000 sq.ft. block building in downtown Panacea. Great storefront on busy Hwy. 98. Just $1 ,000 permonth. ContactOchlockonee Bay Realty (850)984-0001. www.obrealty.com obr@obrealty.com. BF Commercial 'I a Nad's Enterprises.Mini-Warehouses 6x6 and up. Hwy. 61 across from cemetery. Anita Townsend. 926-3151 or 926-5419. BF Mini-Warehouse Spaces for lease, 8x10 and 1 Ox1 2 now'available. Come by or call Wakulla Realty, 926-5084. BF * Energy Savings with Solid, Quality Construction * Virtually Maintenance Free * 10 Year Warranty * Affordable, Financing Available! Call today for a FREE consultation! Commercial Forgotten Coast Restaurant on busy Crawfordville Hwy. Great Investment. Turn Key Operation-New Building, All Equipment, Inventory, Fixtures. Be Your Own Boss! Call Joe Abal, Realtor or Betty Evans, Realtor 510- 2269, 926-9160. Land Lots and Homes.com. LLC. B9 Office Space, $400 a month plus tax with kitchen and utilities included. Call Edna at 339-0511. B9 Commercial Rental! Downtown Pana- cea! Large 2,000+/- sq. ft. on busy Hwy. 98. Great rental with great vis- ibility. Just $1,500 per month. Con- tact Ochlockonee Bay Realty (850)984-0001. www.obrealty. com obr@obrealty.com. BF 6 Commercial i Commercial block building fronting on Hwy. 319 in Sopchoppy. 26'x50' space, perfect for retail or storage with adjoining 12'x20' office, CHA, $495 per month. 962-1000. BF Commercial Rental in Medartfronting Crawfordville Hwy. 4BR/2B commer- cial building. Great for office or stor- age.Just$850/mo. ContactOchlockonee Bay Realty (850)984-0001. www.obrealty.com obr@obrealty.com. BF Say You Saw It I0 The News TOP LISTER! Robin Ridley e Patios * Sunrooms * Screen Rooms * Pool Enclosures Authorized Distributor of Syuntooms Superior Metal Products Co., Inc. LCAS94001 QB32582 CRC1327280 .12 P RT (2 nl st.a 5 "SrvngTalaaseewih uait WrkSice1-6 Joe Francis CONCRETE & LANDSCAPE SERVICE P.O. Box 6203 Tallahassee, FL 32304 (850) 926-3475 (Mobile) 556-3761 926-9064 556-1178 "Let the #1 Sale, T'ea~v t it Wakc Ua, County Ope- VDoors for YoW" Ochlockonee Bay Realty is pleased to announce Robin Ridley as Top Lister for February 2006. Mobile: l,-k Ba 146 Coastal Hw'. 850-294-1966 Panace., FL 3.246 850-98-4-0001 Emai. .v w-. obrealt .com I-rnm.jl'-.'i :.r..a: rr,-:t Realty obr,'obrealr.com Community Realty *-------- ----. E A HELP WANTED Laborers Laborers Wanted Wakulla Sod & Nursery Y Apply in Person ' McCallister/C'ville Hwy. behind Petty's BP 926-1420 1 "ITii Ii iM ITIIlg II ,, Stee Spradle% Rose Torres (8501 210-6508 (850) 445-5685 Realtor Sales Associate Eliza P. 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Beautifull% maintained & land anped DW ]H- situated on I acre in peaceful neighborhood. 3BR,.2BA 'Lipgrades including stucco walls. remodeled BA, new appliances, and front decl; S1i5,:>i Valerie IMalik 519-3368 Like New Remainder of buildeias airranl\ goe'- wi this 2BR 2BA open floor plan home j inL'- in eart neiahboihood Ceillin fan- throughout, large L\R;.M. Kitchen and ding area $108 900 Dawn Reed i'1 -294-3465 Nice Lot DWMH on 1/2 acre w/2 BR/ 1.5 BA. LG LR, front and back porches, and 2 storage sheds. $62,900. Call Doug Young 528- 1367. Wakulla Gardens Bliad new 3BR/2BA concrete block home 1 car garage, family RM/dining ....., RMI. kitchen w/bar, vaulted ceilings, tile, oversized walk-in closet and double Lots of Room -anir) in master BA. $145,900. Anna P.a.umussen 210-4323. 3BR/2BA w/ fireplace home situ- ated on 1 fenced acre. Boat storage, & 2 car gar. $239,900. Donald Ford 510-3007. Property & New Construction Lots and Land starting at $11,000! New Construction Homes starting at $144,900! Commercial property starting at $245,000! Newspaper/Magazine Ads Tallahassee Democrat/Wakulla News Homes & Land/ Wakulla Times/The Real Estate Book/Wakulla Real Estate Guide/Visitor Guide. Deavn ,nDebbie Valerie Mandy Reed ose IMlik i cCian i wak-alla 8; PHonest & %%akulla SGCcel Specialist Carinp Specialfil N10111 29.1-3468 566-20!39 519-3368 509-1155 . W Spciaize'i rjmerior I I 'YI~P -;acscdlrass~se~khL- ;n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n~n kr F~-6 Page 22-THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 9, 2006 Buckhorn Jordan and Associates was selected from three requests for proposals to complete the Buckhorn Village Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant administration recently. The consultant will be paid out of the $750,000 CDBG grant. The Wakulla County Commission will advertise for project engineers again be- cause the rankings ended up Prescribed Burns Are Promoted Florida Agriculture and Con- sumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is promot- ing the awareness of pre- scribed fire's vital role in main- taining the health of Florida's forests and other natural areas, as well as protecting the safety of the state's residents and visi- tors. In 1997, the Florida Cabinet designated the second week in March as "Prescribed Fire Awareness Week." A resolution signed by the Governor and Cabinet members is expected to be adopted, reiterating their support for the practice. "Prescribed fire is one of the best tools land managers in Florida have in maintaining and restoring our varied eco- systems," Bronson said. "Many of our plant and animal com- munities are dependent on a regular occurrence of fire for a healthy existence. Prescribed fire provides better forage for wildlife and livestock, returns nutrients to the soil, helps to control certain plant diseases, and reduces hazardous fuel buildups." According to state wildfire officials, Florida has been cer- tifying prescribed burn manag- ers since 1987, and every five years these individuals must have training and experience to remain certified. There are currently more than 1,500 cer- tified prescribed burn manag- ers in Florida, helping to pre- scribe burn 2 million acres of land annually. "Florida has one of the most extensive prescribed burning programs in the country, and one of the best training pro- grams for its certified pre- scribed burn managers," Bron- son said. "Through our Division of Forestry, we promote the re- duction of hazardous fuel buildups, especially in our wildland-urban interface ar- eas," Bronson said. "Prescribed burning helps provide protec- tion to thousands of home- owners across Florida." For more information about Florida's Division of Forestry, including information about wildfires, visit the division's web site at http://www.fl- dof.com. Residents Urged: Leave No Trace The Apalachicola Research Reserve will present a "Leave No Trace Workshop" with the Traveling Trainers Wednesday, March 15 at the Apalachicola Community Center at Battery Park. The program will be of- fered from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Registration is $10 and in- cludes the workshop, materials and lunch. The hands-on work- shop will focus on practices and education methods for minimizing recreation impacts in coastal areas. The program will teach about the seven Leave No Trace principles for outdoor recreation and special skills for low impact recreation. The workshop includes presen- tations, demonstrations and outdoor activities. The deadline to register is Friday, March 10. To register or for more information, call Alan Village CDBG Firm Is in a tie. Petrandis must move the Buckhorn Village is a pro- trailer within 30 days of getting posed residential and commer- the rebuilt restaurant open. cial development on U.S. High- Commissioners took no way 319 near Sopchoppy. action on a proposal by Com- In other matters in front of missioner Kessler to restrict the Wakulla County Commis- access to Mash Island Park to sion recently: foot and non-motorist traffic at Commissioners will give the park gate. Vehicle parking Angelo Petrandis until Dec. 31, would be at the boat ramp. 2007 to rebuild his Ochlock- Commissioner Ed Brimner onee Bay restaurant and re- was supported in his effort to move his existing commercial get ambulance service expan- fish operation from residen- sion funding through the area tially zoned property near the Health Care Task Force. Brim- bay. ner and other local residents Petrandis has been selling have been working with U.S. retail and wholesale seafood Congressman Allen Boyd to from a temporary trailer in vio- address health care deficien- lation of the county Land De- cies. velopment Code and inconsis- Commissioner Brian Lang- tent with zoning regulations, ston asked board members to SHappy 50th Wedding V Anniversary 4 S We Love You! Your Family (0->(^)c-)II-)(c> - ALL ROADS LEAD TO.. 3 'tUls & (6Iorj 1- *-: ' Mineral Make Up *Men : * Now Available! *Women *Children *Manicures *C SPedicures ift Karen & Melissa SHighlights Certificates SColors *Perms Barber Stylist - -2481 Crawfordville Hwy. #6 Crawfordville, FL 32327 - A Landscape Design CompanJ Sabal S 50 Mushroom Compost $15 yard U / Spring Flowers Arriving Weekly Mulch Gold & Red $28 yard - 1~* ~ ' Crawiordville Hwy. 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