From the Publisher:
Dear Readers,
Happy Valentines Day (one day late!!)
I hope you got out and enjoyed the great outdoors this past weekend; what gorgeous weather we had!! If only it would stay for more than a couple of days in a row. The changes seem to be making lots of Wakulla County residents sick with colds and flu. Be sure to take your vitamins!! If we can make it through the middle of March I think we'll all be in good shape.
The Rotary Valentines Celebration was one of the best ever, with huge crowds, a great parade, and lots of good food and arts and crafts vendors in the park. I hope you were able to make it out for a little while; it really was a fun event this year.
The 1st Annual Stone Age and Primitive Art Festival was also held this past weekend, and it ended up being a really nice event. It was held under the trees at Ochlockonee River State Park, which was a beautiful setting for all the exhibitors. There were some great demonstrations going on throughout the day, and the flint knapping and stone age tool demonstrations were especially interesting. It was a great festival for kids; ours had a blast, and came away with some fun memories. I hope they'll make this an annual event.
The African American Heritage Celebration will be going on this Saturday, February 16 at Hudson Park in Crawfordville. I've been the past two years, and this is really an interesting event. The entertainment is always great, and the food is out of this world. There will be a parade at 10:00, and the fun will continue until 2:00 p.m. Try to come out and see what it's all about; there are usually some great arts and crafts vendors on hand as well. Check out our link below for more details.
By the way, for those of you who took the Parent/Community Underage Drinking Survey, we will be posting the results soon, so be on the lookout. I think they should be pretty enlightening.
Finally, we are running a poll on the site right now asking about the recycling habits of Wakulla County residents. Please go to the Home page of Wakulla.com and take a second to answer it. Thanks!
Have a nice weekend, and try to stay well!
Sincerely,
Mary Katherine Westmark
Publisher, Wakulla.com
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Local News
Henry "Buddy" Wells Announces Bid for Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections
My name is Henry (Buddy) Wells and I want to be your next Supervisor of Elections. For over a decade I have had the dream of achieving this goal. I will run as a Democrat...
Crosby Family Loses Home to Fire
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Manatee Rescued at Wakulla Springs State Park
An ailing manatee at Wakulla Springs State Park was rescued Tuesday morning by a team of experts and taken to Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa for rehabilitation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials said...
Wakulla Pregnancy Center Now Open and Operational
The newly opened Wakulla Pregnancy Center hosted an Open House on Sunday, January 20. The rain cleared and although it was chilly, approximately 75 visitors attended the event between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m...
Citizens Came Out for Buckhorn-Sopchoppy Town Hall Meeting
Commissioner Kessler held a town hall meeting on January 29 in the Buckhorn/Sopchoppy area. The Greater Mt. Trial P.B. Church graciously allowed the meeting to be held in the church’s activity room...
Williams Seeks Republican Nomination for Florida House of Representatives District 10
Mike Williams, a long-time business owner from Madison, Florida, filed with the Florida Elections Commission to become the next State Representative from District 10...
Wakulla County Students Place 3rd Overall in Chess Championship
Seven Riversprings players , fourteen Shadeville players and 14 chaperones traveled to the 2008 North Florida Regional Scholastic Chess Championship in Citra, Florida...
Speed Limits Reduced Near Medart Elementary School
The Florida Department of Transportation issued an alert that the Speed Limit near Medart Elementary School will be reduced from 55 to 45 MPH...
Obituaries
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In Memory of Floride Morrison Roberts
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Announcements
Wakulla Pregnancy Center will Hold 2nd Annual Lifewalk
The Wakulla Pregnancy Center's second annual LIFEWALK will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Wakulla Springs State Park....
Big Kahunas will Play Rally for the Cure Benefit
Please join The Big Kahunas for a benefit on Friday, May 16, 2008, from 8 to 10 p.m. at Wildwood Golf Course and Restaurant...
Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament to be Held
Wildwood Ladies Golf Association, Wildwood Golf Course and Restaurant are taking part in the “Rally for the Cure” presented by Golf for Women magazine, a breast cancer awareness campaign that is the nation’s largest grassroots women’s golf program...
Wakulla Dizzy Dean 19 and Under Baseball League Signups Now Underway
Sign ups for the Wakulla Dizzy Dean 19 and Under Baseball League began Monday, February 4th. Registration forms can be printed out from the Wakulla County Rec Park website by clicking here...
Wakulla Genealogy Group will Host Spring Seminar
The Wakulla Genealogy Group is having its first annual Spring Seminar on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Wakulla County Public Library Community Room...
C.H.A.T. of Wakulla will Hold Canine Poker Walk
C.H.A.T. of Wakulla (Citizens for Humane Animal Treatment) will host the First Annual Canine Poker Walk on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Wakulla Animal Shelter in Crawfordville...
February Town Hall Meeting with Commissioner Howard to be Held
Wakulla County Comissioner Howard Kessler will hold his next Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the County Commission meeting room in Crawfordville...
New Serve to Preserve Scout Award Announced
Governor Charlie Crist today was joined by the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. to announce the new Serve to Preserve Scout Award. Approximately 50 scouts, as well as state government leaders who are former scouts, joined the Governor to learn more about the new award program...
Sunshine Week Essay Contest for Grades 9 - 12 Now Being Held
Governor Charlie Crist today announced Florida’s Sunshine Week “Government in the Sunshine” Web site and invited Florida public school students in grades 9-12 to participate in the Florida Sunshine Week essay contest...
Deadline to Sign Up for British Isles Trip is Fast Approaching
The deadline for signing up to go on the British Isles trip is the end of this month. At that time, the airline tickets and hotel accommodations will be secured...
Wakulla Community Theater Sound of Music Tickets on Sale Now
Wakulla Community Theater is presenting "The Sound of Music" on March 14, 15, 21, and 22. The shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Sopchoppy School Auditorium...
2008 Wakulla Gridiron Season Ticket Renewals Now in Progress
The Wakulla Gridiron Club will meet in the WHS Weight Room on February 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. The club will begin planning for our 2008 fundraising campaign. The public is invited to attend...
Ochlockonee River Kennel Club will Host AKC Sanctioned All Breed Show
The Ochlockonee River Kennel Club of Florida, Inc. (ORKC) is sponsoring an American Kennel Club (AKC) sanctioned All Breed Show and Obedience, Rally and Agility Trials from Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the North Florida Fairgrounds, 441 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee...
Old Jail Thrift Shop in Crawfordville Liquidating for Renovations
The Wakulla County Museum and Archives is taking another step toward completion. The interior renovations to the former county jail will begin this summer...
Workshops will be Held to Discuss Proposed Changes to Wakulla Animal Control Ordinance
On February 19th, 2008, the Wakulla County Commission plans to vote on proposed changes to the Animal Control Ordinance. Almost a year ago, the Sheriff's Office convened an ad hoc committee to discuss changes to the ordinance. Susan Yelton, the newly elected President of CHAT, has been CHAT's representative on that committee...
Big Bend Hospice Sponsored Artist Event at Mary Brogan
“When I Am An Old Woman, I Shall Wear Purple,” is a familiar anthology containing writings and photographs evoking the beauty, humor, and courage of women in their rich and diverse worlds of midlife and beyond...
Wakulla County Public Library will Host Breast Cancer Awareness Presentation in March
The Sharon Ewing Walker Breast Health Center at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare presents “What is Breast Cancer” by the Breast Cancer Patient Navigator Team, presenting a program about Breast Cancer, Triple-Touch II breast self-exams, Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Counseling...
Wakulla County Historical Society Heritage Book Meetings Scheduled
The Wakulla County Historical Society has embarked on a Wakulla County Family Heritage Book Project that will reflect the people and the heritage of Wakulla County. The project has been ongoing for approximately one year...
Public Discussion Series on Florida's Big Bend Maritime Heritage to be Held
What: “The Maritime Trail,” a new look at Florida’s Big Bend Maritime Heritage. A 5-part public discussion series covering human activity along the coast from prehistoric days to the present. It is free and open to the public...
AARP will Offer Tax Preparation Help at Wakulla Senior Citizens Center
AARP will be at the Wakulla County Senior Center every Wednesday, February through March from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to assist with income tax preparations...
Beginning Yoga (and More!) Being Offered at the Wakulla County Senior Citizens Center
If you are feeling the need to exercise more in 2008, come in to the Senior Center on Mondays from 10:30am to 11:45am for our beginning Yoga classes. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat...
YMCA Camp Indian Springs will Offer 1st Aid CPR AED Class
YMCA is offering an American Red Cross 1st Aid/CPR/AED class on Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the YMCA Camp Indian Springs Dining Hall...
WCSO will Offer Firearms and Personal Safety Courses for Women
The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office will be offering the Firearms and Personal Safety Course for Women again on April 26 and May 10, 2008, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Sheriff's Office, 15 Oak Street...
2nd Annual Sustainable Big Bend Green Living and Energy Expo will be Saturday, March 22, 2008
The 2nd annual Sustainable Big Bend Green Living and Energy Expo will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Riversprings Middle School in Wakulla County...
Black History Month Contests will be Held for Florida Students and Teachers
Governor Charlie Crist today announced Florida’s Black History Month “Pioneering the Future” Web site and invited students in kindergarten through 12th grades to participate in the Florida Black History Month essay contest...
Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce "History in Your Hands" Fundraiser Being Held
The purchase of a brick from the construction of the original wooden courthouse, first erected in 1893-1894, allows you to hold history in your hand...
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Engagements
February Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Brittany and Tammie Nason
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Arts and Entertainment
Brian English CSA, CLTC - Strategies for Financial Success
Wakulla Community Theater Sound of Music Tickets on Sale Now
Wakulla Community Theater is presenting "The Sound of Music" on March 14, 15, 21, and 22. The shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Sopchoppy School Auditorium...
Newgrass Generation to Debut on February Opry!
February 23rd will mark just the 2nd show of the 2008 season, but already the Sopchoppy Opry is in high gear for another great year of showcasing the area’s wealth of musical talent...
3rd Annual WHS Student Art Exhibit to be Held at Wakulla Welcome Center
You’re invited to the 3rd Annual WHS Student Art Exhibit at the Wakulla Welcome Center in Panacea on March 13th, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m...
Wakulla County Entertainment Guide
Festivals and Celebrations
Perfect Weather Drew Large Crowd for Rotary Valentines Celebration
The weather was picture perfect this past Saturday for the Wakulla County Rotary Club's 10th Annual Valentines Day Celebration in Crawfordville's Hudson Park...
African American Heritage Celebration will Celebrate Community on Saturday, February 16
The Wakulla County Christian Coalition's third annual African American Heritage Parade and Celebration will be Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hudson Park in Crawfordville...
42nd Annual Wakulla Area Swine Show will be Saturday, February 23
The 42nd Annual Wakulla County Swine Show will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008. The show will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the county extension arena located at 84 Cedar Avenue in downtown Crawfordville...
Old-Fashioned Values and Old-Fashioned Fun Can Be Found at Wakulla Area Swine Show
The 42nd Annual Wakulla Area Swine Show will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2007 at the Wakulla County Livestock Pavilion in Crawfordville. If you’ve never attended the event, you don’t know what you’ve beem missing...
Clubs & Organizations
Letters to the Editor
Thanks to All Who Helped at YMCA Camp Indian Springs Work Party
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Local Entertainer Grant Peeples Tries His Hand at New State Song (SEE IT ON YOUTUBE!)
Well, they held a contest for the new State Song of Florida because..... well, I'm not sure why. Anyhow, I wrote one and mailed it in but I didn't win the contest. I'm thinking maybe it got lost in the mail...
Historic Subdivision Improvements will be On February 19th BOCC Agenda
This will be the first item discussed under general items on Tuesday, Feb 19th. Our meetings begin at 6 PM. This item will be discussed around 6:15 PM...
Rich Dye is Appointed to Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency Citizens Advisory Committee
It is my honor to appoint Mr. Rich Dye as the Wakulla County representative to the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). I look forward to working with Mr. Dye as he represents the citizens of Wakulla County on this important committee...
Opportunity to Serve on Selective Service Board Available to Qualified Person
I have an opportunity to recommend someone for what could be a very important position (hopefully they will never have to perform the job I would recommend). If you are interested in serving on the Selective Service Board, please let me know...
Community Columnists
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Kid's Safety Bulletin: Dangerous Furniture (by Don C. Keenan)
There are some things in our home we may not think of as being dangerous. When we buy furniture, for example, we are mostly thinking of color schemes, comfort, and fashion...
Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): It's Wise to Memorize
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Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): He Ministered to Others in His Own Time of Trial
The man lost his job. He didn’t see it coming, he said. He was just called into the boss’s office and informed that his position was being eliminated. The key to this story is how he reacted...
Shenae Says (by Shenae Huba): Peru Trip Opportunity
This summer I will have the opportunity to travel to the nation of Peru on a Missions Trip. Peru is an interesting country that is separated from other cultures because of natural barriers...
Local Business News
Are You a Micromanager? (by Dr. Jerry Osteryoung)
When I first started to work as an engineer (this was a long time ago), I had a boss that had to make changes to our work no matter what we brought him. Eventually, the staff got tired of his comments.
Church News
Sopchoppy United Methodist Women will Hold Giant Yard Sale
The Sopchoppy United Methodist Women will host a giant Yard Sale on Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m...
Wakulla Presbyterian Church to Host 2nd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Wakulla Presbyterian Church will hold their 2nd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hudson Park in Crawfordville, Florida...
John Riley Will Speak at Crawfordville United Methodist Church Praise and Worship Weekend
Crawfordville United Methodist Church is hosting a "Praise and Worship Weekend" Friday, Febrary 15 through Sunday, February 17...
February 2008 Events and Happenings at Lake Ellen Baptist Church
Local Sports
Introducing the 2008 Wakulla High School Tennis Team
The Wakulla High School Tennis Team is looking forward to a great 2008 season. Under the direction of Head Coach Theresa Harrell and Asst. Coach Noreen Britt, the team has set their sights high for a successful year...
Chelsea Collins Receives Softball Scholarship from Pensacola Junior College
On February 11th, Lady War Eagle, Chelsea Collins, joined by family, friends and Coach Graham signed an athletic scholarship to play softball with the Pensacola Junior College Pirates...
Collins and Battle Place at Girls Weightlifting Finals
Wakulla High Senior Chelsea Collins placed 5th in State in the 169 pound weight class at the Girl’s Weightlifting Finals in New Port Richey on February 9, 2008...
Jack Rabbits are Youth Soccer Love Cup Champions
Congratulations to the Jack Rabbits 10 and Under Soccer Team for winning the Love Cup Championship!...
Wakulla Linedrive Team Places 1st Runner Up in Tournament
The Wakulla Linedrive baseball team played in their first travel tournament on February 9th and 10th, 2008...
Riversprings Middle School 2008 Girls Softball Schedule
Wakulla Middle School 2008 Girls Softball Schedule
Wakulla Middle School 2008 Boys Baseball Schedule
Wakulla High School 2008 Tennis Schedule
Wakulla Dizzy Dean 19 and Under Baseball League Signups Now Underway
Sign ups for the Wakulla Dizzy Dean 19 and Under Baseball League began Monday, February 4th. Registration forms can be printed out from the Wakulla County Rec Park website by clicking here...
Wakulla County Sports Schedules
Check out our "Wakulla County Sports Schedules link on the front page of Wakulla.com! Get immediate information on all school sports schedules, as well as some of your favorite colleges!
School News
WHS Class of 1988 20-Year Reunion Planning Meeting to be Held
The WHS Class of 1988 will hold a 20th Reunion planning meeting on Friday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Hamaknockers Oasis in Panacea...
Top Readers at Wakulla Middle School are Recognized
The top 10 Accelerated Readers at Wakulla Middle School were recently recognized. These students have accumulated the highest number of Accelerated Reader (AR) points in the school so far this year...
Wakulla Ecotourism Institute Spring 2008 Green Guide Class and Field Trip Schedule
The Class of 1998 will Host Their 10-Year Class Reunion
The Wakulla High Class of 1998 Officers cordially invite you to attend a Ten Year Class Reunion on Friday, June 27, 2008...
Wakulla County Schools Out of Zone Student Reassignment Request Information for 2008-2009
An Out of Zone Student Reassignment Request is a request to go to a school in Wakulla County other than the school in Wakulla County your child is zoned for. It is not a request to go to school out of the district of Wakulla County, nor is it a request to attend a Wakulla County school if the student lives in a different county/school district...
Family News
A Valentines Day Message (from Jack Levine of 4Generations Institute)
As Valentine's Day is upon us later this week, I wanted to share this message as my heartfelt gift to you. I hope you'll enjoy it and will share with others...
Lawn and Garden
Wakulla Extension Office will Offer Master Gardener Training
Master Gardener Training will be held our the UF IFAS/Wakulla Extenstion Office beginning February 27th, 2008 through April 23, 2008 each Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. As a Master Gardener, you will learn a lot about what grows in this area, from vegetables to landscape plants, and how to care for the plants...
Senior Citizen News
Art Classes Offered at Wakulla County Senior Center
The Wakulla County Senior Center will offer water color classes on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. beginning on March 6, 2008. Prep classes will be held on February 14th & 21st during the same time period...
AARP will Offer Tax Preparation Help at Wakulla Senior Citizens Center
AARP will be at the Wakulla County Senior Center every Wednesday, February through March from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to assist with income tax preparations...
Wakulla Outdoors
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Fish Buster's Bulletin: Florida's Top Bass Fishing Opportunities (by Bob Wattendorf)
For anglers of all abilities and experience, nothing beats the opportunities for landing freshwater bass in Florida’s 10,550 miles of rivers, streams and creeks or in its 7,000 plus lakes...
FWC Offers Outdoors-Woman Workshops in 2008
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) offers three workshops in 2008 for women who want to spend a weekend learning a variety of outdoor skills...
Gulf Grouper Closures
The recreational and commercial harvest of red, gag and black grouper in Gulf of Mexico federal waters is prohibited from Feb. 15 until March 15. Federal waters extend beyond 9 nautical miles offshore of Florida in the Gulf...
FWC Will Host Mullet Workshop at Wakulla TCC Center
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled a series of public workshops regarding Florida’s commercial mullet fishery...
FWC Approves New Gulf Red Snapper and Reef Fish Gear Regulations
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Thursday approved changes to management rules for red snapper harvested in Gulf of Mexico state waters. The FWC also approved new rules that will require all commercial and recreational anglers fishing for any Gulf reef fish species to use circle hooks, dehooking devices and venting tools...
Health and Fitness News
Women's Heart Healthy Luncheon to be Held at Wildwood
A Women's Heart Healthy Luncheon and Screening will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Inn at Wildwood. The complmentary luncheon is in recognition of Women and Heart Disease...
Quit Smoking NOW! Class will be Offered at the Wakulla County Health Department
The Wakulla County Health Department (WCHD) in partnership with the Big Bend Area Health Education Center is offering the citizens of Wakulla County an opportunity to participate in a new Quit Smoking NOW! class...
Free Childbirth Classes at Wakulla County Health Department
The Wakulla County Health Department is offering FREE childbirth classes each Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. starting on January 29th through February 19th, 2008...
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