Newsletters Wakulla.com Newsletter - July 20, 2010
Written by Mary K. Westmark, Publisher, Wakulla.com Tuesday, 20 July 2010 01:00
Weekly Newsletter for Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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From the Publisher:
Dear Readers,
As you have hopefully noticed, we have undergone quite a few changes in the past couple of months! We finally got the new site launched, and have been working hard to get it in tip-top shape for all you readers out there. We still have a few bugs and kinks to work out, so please continue to be patient with us for the next few months. If you notice any problems or bugs as you peruse through the site, please let us know. Your detective work can help us get the site working to its' full potential faster. You can email me directly at mkwestmark@wakulla.com with any issues you come across. We apologize for the absence of the newsletter during this time, but it was one of the components that had the most bugs to straighten out. Hopefully, this one will get to you okay! It's sort of our inaugural mailing!
We still have all the old favorites: free classified ads, free Wakulla County business directory, Wakulla County real estate, Community Calendar, Lost Pets, Wakulla Yard Sales, Photo Galleries, etc., but we've added some new features, as well. We now have a blog section on the site, a "My Community" section, and a direct tie-in to Facebook and Twitter. We've tried to simplify the navigation bars as well, consolidating some of the sections together to make it easier to find what you are looking for.
The Home Page of the site still has the Latest Headlines displayed in the center well, and there are several links above the article list that allow you to view the "Most Popular" articles, the "Latest Comments", and the "Activity Stream" (which shows you the latest items directly submitted by our readers). We have highlighted the Events This Week, Vacation Bible Schools, Gulf Oil Crisis Information, and the Arts and Entertainment Calendar on the Home Page with graphic icons.
Our Community Calendar has had a much needed makeover, and we hope you will find it easier to use. You can view events by the month, week, or day. You can also view events by category, such as Wakulla County Government Events, Community Service Events, Club and Organization Events, Arts and Entertainment Events, School Events, etc. You can also add your own events through the "Add an event" link displayed at the bottom of the Community Calendar detail page.
There are also modules on the Home Page that let you see the week's weather, the latest real estate availability, and the latest Wakulla.com blog entries.
If you haven't taken the time to check out all the new features, try to make some time over the next few weeks to do so. We think you will like the changes and additions.
Thanks again for your support, and thanks for sticking with us over the past few months. Visit our Wakulla.com Facebook account at http://www.facebook.com/wakulla.com and let us know you like us!!
Sincerely,
Mary Katherine Westmark
Publisher, Wakulla.com
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Written by Keith Blackmar, Public Information Officer, WCSO Monday, 19 July 2010 10:35
Written by Scott Nelson, Director, Wakulla County Emergency Management Monday, 19 July 2010 09:19
Written by Keith Blackmar, Public Information Officer, WCSO Saturday, 17 July 2010 19:52
Written by Keith Blackmar, Public Information Officer, WCSO Friday, 16 July 2010 15:55
Written by Keith Blackmar, Public Information Officer, WCSO Friday, 16 July 2010 13:07
Written by Amy Godsey, Florida State Meteorologist Thursday, 15 July 2010 22:12
Written by Keith Blackmar, Public Information Officer, WCSO Thursday, 15 July 2010 14:33
Written by Melissa Starbuck, Oil Disaster Volunteer, Wakulla County Monday, 12 July 2010 16:32
Written by Amaura H. Canty, The Florida Bar Monday, 19 July 2010 18:42
Written by R. H. Carter, Wakulla County Senior Citizens Center Thursday, 08 July 2010 10:25
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Monday, 19 July 2010 19:37
Written by Keith Blackmar, Public Information Officer, WCSO Saturday, 17 July 2010 19:58
Written by Keith Blackmar, Public Information Officer, WCSO Friday, 16 July 2010 09:18
Written by DEP Monday, 19 July 2010 10:06
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Monday, 19 July 2010 07:53
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Sunday, 18 July 2010 21:33
Written by Lisa Roberts, Florida Wildflower Foundation Sunday, 18 July 2010 13:39
The Florida Wildflower Foundation, Maitland, has received two grants from VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official source for travel planning...
Written by Dee Ann Miller, DEP Monday, 19 July 2010 08:10
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Written by Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel Monday, 19 July 2010 13:10
Ivary Adell Adams, 97, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2019 at his residence...
Written by Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel Saturday, 17 July 2010 19:09
Written by Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel Friday, 16 July 2010 09:27
Written by Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel Monday, 12 July 2010 17:09
Written by Bevis Funeral Home, Harvey-Young Chapel Monday, 12 July 2010 16:14
Come see us after the game at Beef O'Brady's, your local sports connection! Beef O'Brady's is located in Crawfordville at 10 Preston Circle (next to Gulf State Community Bank). Beef's is open Monday thru Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Remember, Kids Eat Free on Tuesday Nights! Join us for Team Fundraiser Nights! Members of that night's sponsored team will be there to help serve your meal, and 15% of the proceeds will go to support the team! Ask us how your team can get involved! Call 926-4350 for more information, or visit www.beefobradys.com .
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Friday, 16 July 2010 08:55
First Baptist Church of Crawfordville will host its annual church-wide garage sale on Saturday, July 31st, from 8am – noon...
Written by Anne Ahrendt Thursday, 15 July 2010 14:07
Written by Tonya Hobby, Wakulla County Health Dept. Thursday, 15 July 2010 13:19
Written by Cynthia Dotson, WHS Gridiron Monday, 12 July 2010 19:38
Written by Melissa Starbuck, Oil Disaster Volunteer, Wakulla County Monday, 12 July 2010 16:42
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Tuesday, 20 July 2010 02:13
Written by Laurie Ward, Big Bend Hospice Saturday, 10 July 2010 12:12
Written by Melissa Dancer-Brown, RD, LD/N, Capital Health Plan Thursday, 08 July 2010 17:25
Written by Betty Green, Wakulla County Historical Society Thursday, 08 July 2010 09:40
You write 'em and we'll print 'em! The Wakulla County Historical Society is in the process of publishing a new book...
Written by Suzanne Camp, Teacher, WHS Wednesday, 07 July 2010 12:36
The fifth annual Summer Science Expedition is being planned for June 2011 to Costa Rica...
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Tuesday, 20 July 2010 02:05
Written by Jessica Welch, Policy & Public Information Officer, BOCC Thursday, 15 July 2010 22:34
Written by Jessica Welch, Policy & Public Information Officer, BOCC Wednesday, 07 July 2010 13:19
Written by Jessica Welch, Policy & Public Information Officer, BOCC Wednesday, 07 July 2010 10:54
The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners is holding a Workshop on July 22, 2010 at 7:00p.m. to discuss the Fire MSBU...
Dancing with Miss Denise Performing Arts Center will host their Fall Registration for the 2010-2011 Dance Season on July 16 from 4pm to 7pm and August 6 from 4pm to 7pm. Register your child ages 18 months and up for the 2010-2011 dance season for professional instruction provided in Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Mommie & Me, and Song & Dance Production. Visa and Master Card accepted. Dancing with Miss Denise is a Multi Platinum Award Winning Studio. Please call us at (850)926-1698 or visit www.dancingwithmissdenise.com for more information.
The Sopchoppy Opry 10th Anniversary Celebration finale, July 31 at 7 pm in historic Sopchoppy High School Auditorium will feature country music legends, the Messer Brothers and Herman “Mac” McWaters! The ticket office & concessions open at 5:30 pm day of the show! Come early, enjoy some great food and desserts in the air-conditioned Opry Café before the show! All facilities are fully handicapped accessible. This talent laden show will sell out quickly, so fans get your tickets early! Call 962-3711 and reserve yours today!
Written by Jesse Quigg, Volunteer Publicist, Sopchoppy Opry Thursday, 15 July 2010 23:05
Written by Eva Thorpe Tuesday, 06 July 2010 13:47
Wakulla County Entertainment Guide
Join us on Wednesday, July 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wakulla County Senior Citizens Center for the annual "Christmas in July" fundraiser event! Guests will enjoy a Silent Auction, music by Jerry Evans and friends, and a delicious Christmas dinner with all the trimmings! The facility will be decorated for the holidays to get you in the spirit! Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at the Senior Center; please call Shelly Homan at 926-7145 for more info.
Proceeds from the event will be used to fund the Meals on Wheels and congregate meals programs. This is the Senior Center's biggest fundraiser of the year, so please come out and show them your support. The Senior Center is located at 33 Michael Drive in Crawfordville.
Written by Shelly Homan, Wakulla County Senior Citizens Center Monday, 19 July 2010 13:03
The Wakulla County Senior Citizens Center REALLY needs your support for their fundraising event on Wednesday, July 28th...
The League of Women Voters Members at Large from Wakulla County in cooperation with the Tallahassee League of Women Voters invite the public to participate in a forum to be held Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 7 pm at the Wakulla County Public Library. The forum is for candidates for Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners, District Two, only. This forum will provide an opportunity for candidates to answer questions from a moderator as well as present their qualifications and platforms. The forum will be moderated by Ms. Meredith Clark, Associate Editor of the Tallahassee Democrat. Child care will be provided by a Red Cross certified baby sitter. Click here for more info about the forum.
Written by Ron Piasecki Sunday, 18 July 2010 14:38
Written by Sue Damon Monday, 12 July 2010 18:15
Dear Editor, I see so many Jerry Moore signs, but when I asked him what his plan was for more jobs, he had no answer...
Written by Rachel Sutz Pienta Wednesday, 07 July 2010 10:06
Dear Community:
Thank you to everyone who attended or otherwise contributed to a wonderful event on Thursday July 1st...
Marine Biologist Dr. Riki Ott will give a 40-minute presentation on marine oil disasters and their long term effects on Friday, July 23 from 7pm to 9pm at the new Wakulla County Community Center (formerly New Life Church), located on the corner of Trice Lane and Shadeville Hwy. (Hwy. 61). She will then facilitate a positive public forum with the people present and help them expand their community action plan.
Dr. Ott has a degree in marine toxicology with a specialty in oil pollution. She became a marine biologist, but chose to make her living in commercial fishing in Alaska. Just four years later, in 1989, the Exxon Valdez spilled millions of gallons of oil into Prince William Sound. She was there when the local economy, communities, and thousands of miles of environment were devastated. And then ignored. She experienced firsthand the horrific effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill – and chose to do something about it. She is the author of two books on the subject. Now she has come to the Gulf Coast to volunteer her time and actively assist with the oil disaster. She is often featured in that role on CNN and other news media as she travels around the Gulf Coast during this crisis.
Wakulla County Public Library Events for July 20 - 26, 2010
Written by Scott Joyner Monday, 19 July 2010
This Thursday the 22nd we are happy to have Children’s Educational Theater performing at WCPL for the first time...
Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): Forgiveness Pulls the Plug
Written by Doug Apple Monday, 19 July 2010They were cursing at each other, loudly. My friend was stuck in the parking lot, forced to witness the scene...
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Appears to be Capped
Written by Scott Nelson Thursday, 15 July 2010Please see the report at the link below. This is certainly encouraging news, we hope it holds...
The Erotic Ocean: Instructions of How to Gather Evidence in an Oil Spill (by Jack Rudloe)
Written by Jack Rudloe Wednesday, 07 July 2010The following is an excerpt from my book, THE EROTIC OCEAN, HANDBOOK FOR BEACH COMBERS published by World Publishing Company in 1971...
The Wakulla Chamber is in the midst of a major, yearlong advertising campaign, "ShopLocalWakulla", to encourage our citizens to reinvest in our local business community. If successful, this campaign will support and increase your customer base and sales, support existing jobs and new employers, aide to increase our local tax base, and enhance the overall economic well being of our community. As a business person in Wakulla County, whether a Chamber member or not, we need your help to better help you and your business. Please review the various levels of sponsorship for the "ShopLocalWakulla" campaign by visiting www.ShopLocalWakulla.com and choose one that fits your business level and interest in our community. If you have any questions regarding the campaign, please call the Chamber offices at (850)926-1848.
Written by Dr. Jerry Osteryoung, Director of Outreach, Jim Moran Institute Sunday, 18 July 2010 13:02
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Saturday, 17 July 2010 20:03
Tallahassee Regional Airport has hired OAG Consulting to conduct a survey of business travel demand in the airport’s surrounding areas...
Written by Petra Shuff, Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce Monday, 12 July 2010 19:54
Written by Desiree Gorman, Workforce Plus Wednesday, 07 July 2010 10:25
First Baptist Church of Crawfordville will host its annual church-wide garage sale on Saturday, July 31st, from 8am – noon. The sale will be held behind the church in the CLC building, out of the elements of nature, so come enjoy yourself and shop - rain or shine! Proceeds will go towards hosting the REVOLUTION event coming in August. FBCC has been blessed with your support in past years and invites you to come out again and shop for some great bargains. See you there!
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Monday, 28 June 2010 14:58
First Baptist Church of Ochlockonee Bay will host Vacation Bible School from July 26th through 30th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each night...
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Friday, 16 July 2010 08:55
First Baptist Church of Crawfordville will host its annual church-wide garage sale on Saturday, July 31st, from 8am – noon...
Premier Athletics - Register now for 2010 Summer Camp! For more information about our summer camp, please see the programs section at www.paofwakulla.com. Be sure to register early to get your spot!
Call (850) 926-2920 to sign up or visit us on the web at www.paofwakulla.com .
Email: nbarnes@premierathletics.com
Web: www.paofwakulla.com
Map: 54 Feli Way, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Monday, 19 July 2010 13:15
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Monday, 19 July 2010 09:51
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Wednesday, 14 July 2010 15:23
Award Winning Studio Wakulla Dance Academy is gearing up for fall and excited about a new season of dance! We offer a wide variety of classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, clogging, cheer dance, hip-hop, contemporary and more for all ages and skill levels with nurturing teachers in a non-competitive environment. Our goal is to provide the best possible dance experience and quality instruction for all of our dancers, helping them gain confidence, poise, coordination, motor skills, strength, flexibility, social skills and lasting friendships. We strive to instill proper technique and a love of dance that will last a lifetime. You can register your child ages 18 months and up at our Fall Registration August 9th and 10th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; classes will begin August 16th. Wakulla Dance Academy is located at 56 Rainbow Drive in Crawfordville (next to Body Tek). Call us at 926-2655 or visit www.wakulladance.com for more information!
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Sunday, 18 July 2010 20:23
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Sunday, 18 July 2010 17:32
Written by Publisher, Wakulla.com Sunday, 18 July 2010 16:03
The calendar for the 2010-11 Wakulla County school year has been set...
Written by Hunter Tucker, Teacher, WHS Tuesday, 08 June 2010 11:44
Written by Hunter Tucker, Teacher, WHS Tuesday, 08 June 2010 11:07
T~n~T Hide-a-Way Canoe Sales and Rentals, located just 20 miles south of Tallahassee on the beautiful Wakulla River, offers two or three person canoes, and single and tandem kayaks for sale or rent.
New and used Heritage kayaks are for sale, along with accessories. American Canoe Association Quick Start and Essentials classes (pdf) in kayaking and canoeing are available by certified instructors. We offer eco tours guided by certified green guides to many other rivers and creeks and coastal areas along Florida's Big Bend. Fresh and saltwater guided kayak fishing trips are also available by Heritage endorsed guides.
For schedule and kayak information - Click Here
T~n~T Hide-a-Way - www.tnthideaway.com
6527 Coastal Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
850-925-6412
Email: tnthideaway@nettally.com
Send us your hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking or other outdoor photographs!
Written by Nancy George, Horticultural Specialist Saturday, 10 July 2010 10:56
Written by Alan Lamarche Monday, 12 July 2010 18:36
Dalton Nicholson, 12 years old, went fishing with his grand father, Major Alan Lamarche of Plantation Security Inc...ock Landing Dock in Panacea, Florida...
2010 Tide Charts
A Back-to-School shot clinic will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wakulla County Health Department. Only shots required for school will be given at this clinic. For all other shots please call WCHD at (850) 926-0400. The Health Dept. is located at 48 Oak Street in Crawfordville. Visit www.wakullahealth.com for more information.
Written by Kimberly Tucker, Wakulla County Health Department Saturday, 17 July 2010 09:57
A Back-to-School shot clinic will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wakulla County Health Department...
Written by Kimberly Tucker, Wakulla County Health Department Saturday, 17 July 2010 08:34
Written by DOH Thursday, 10 June 2010 12:16
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