Premier Athletics - COME JOIN Premier Athletics FOR THE SUMMER! Field Trips to: Wakulla Springs, Wild Adventures, Bowling, Skating, Fun Station, Imax, Yogi Bear Park, and Marianna Caverns! Pizza, Waterslides & Inflatable Jumps on Fridays! Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Bring a packed lunch everyday but Friday; 1 FREE snack and drink per day; Snack bar for campers to purchase additional snacks; Ice-cream and snow cone bar! LOTS OF FUN FOR THE CAMPERS! Call us today at 926-2920 to register! Premier Athletics is located at 54 Feli Way in Crawfordville. Visit us at www.paofwakulla.com .
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From the Publisher:
Dear Readers,
What a week! I hate to say it, but I'm glad it's almost over; we were extremely busy for some reason all week long, but I guess that's a good thing!
If you didn't make it over to Panacea for the 34th annual Blue Crab Festival, then you missed a great time! I don't think I've ever seen so many people in Woolley Park before; it was packed! The weather was great, and folks just came out and made a day of it. The entertainment was wonderful, and although we didn't make it back for the fireworks, I heard they were fantastic. Check out our link about the event below under Festivals and Celebrations, and check out our great photo galleries, as well. There are some really nice shots of flying mullet...
This Saturday brings the first annual VolunteerWAKULLA Make a Difference Day to be held at Hudson Park from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will feature simultaneous community service events, and a free lunch will be served to participants at 12:00 noon in the park. Check out our link below for all the details or visit their site at www.VolunteerWakulla.com .
I received an email from a Wakulla County citizen earlier this week asking about carpooling possibilities, and ways to connect with those who might want to carpool into Tallahassee due to the rising cost of gasoline. We have added a category to our Free Classified Ads called "Carpooling Inquiries", and there is a direct link to the section on the front of the site (look for the Red Car Graphic and click there!). Hopefully residents can use this tool to help find people to carpool with and save a little dinero. It's free!
Also, we have upgraded our online chat forums, which badly needed it, and have added several new sections, including one for Wakulla County moms and also one specifically for the 2008 elections. Please check them out and use them to chat with other Wakulla County residents about issues in the county.
Have a great weekend, be safe, and come VolunteerWAKULLA (www.volunteerwakulla.com)!
Sincerely,
Mary Katherine Westmark
Publisher, Wakulla.com
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Houston Taff Honored at Seminole Boosters Golf Tournament
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VolunteerWAKULLA Will Host the 1st Annual Make a Difference Day
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Wakulla County Election Candidates as of May 8, 2008
Volunteers are the Heart of Big Bend Hospice
A Big Bend Hospice family calls to have someone come sit with their mother so they can go out for their anniversary; a grieving husband receives a phone call from a volunteer who is checking in to see how he is holding up; a group of volunteers meet to discuss how to make sure that no one in need of hospice services in Wakulla county is unaware of Big Bend Hospice...
New Recycle Center Opens at Wakulla County Landfill
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African-American Business Owners are Recognized with Luncheon
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Traffic, Taxes and a Barking Dog Discussed at the Shadeville Town Hall Meeting
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Governor Crist Directs State Agencies to Create "Officer Down" Alert
Governor Charlie Crist today signed an Executive Order directing the immediate broadcast of information to the public relating to offenders who have allegedly killed or seriously injured a law enforcement officer in the line of duty...
Obituaries
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Wakulla County Obituaries
In Memory of Charles Albert Millender, Sr.
In Memory of Tommie Mae Green
In Memory of Gladys L. Ruis
In Memory of Nancy Carol Mullins
In Memory of Vonnie T. Carroll
In Memory of Otis Carraway
In Memory of Earl L. Bauman
In Memory of Roston "Skipper" Warn Powell, Jr.
Announcements
Premier Athletics of Wakulla to Host Community Appreciation Open HousePremier Athletics of Wakulla would like to thank the Wakulla community for its support over the past year. Please join them for a Wakulla Community Appreciation Open House on Saturday, May 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m...
Wakulla Genealogy Group will Host Spring Seminar on May 10
The Wakulla Genealogy Group is having its first annual Spring Seminar on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Wakulla County Public Library Community Room...
Panacea Volunteer Fire Department will Host Benefit Fish Fry
A fish fry to benefit the family of Letty Harvey will be held this Saturday, May 10, at the Panacea Volunteer Fire Dept. from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m...
Historian Will Shed Light on Big Bend Lighthouses
Author, ranger and lighthouse historian Andrew N. Edel will spotlight Big Bend lighthouses Thursday, May 22, in the final presentation of the Big Bend Maritime Center’s 2008 spring lecture series...
Gridiron Club Will Host Open House at WHS Football Field House
You are invited to join the Wakulla Gridiron Club at the Wakulla High School Football Field House for an open house and tour of the facility on Saturday, May 17th from 4:30 to 6:30...
Run for Wakulla Springs will be Saturday, May 17
The Friends of Wakulla Springs are hosting the 2nd Annual "Run for Wakulla Springs" at Wakulla Springs State Park in Wakulla County on Saturday, May 17, 2008.
Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament to be Held on Saturday, May 17
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...
Big Kahunas will Play Rally for the Cure Benefit
Please join The Big Kahunas for a benefit on Friday, May 16, 2008, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Wildwood Golf Course and Restaurant...
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...
March of Dimes March for Babies Golf Tournament will be Monday, May 19
Wal-Mart #3307 in Crawfordville, Florida will host the March of Dimes March for Babies Golf Tournament on May 19, 2008 at Wildwood Golf Club located at 3870 Coastal Highway 98 in Crawfordville...
2nd Annual Bob Harvey Memorial Scramble for Life Golf Tournament to be Held
The 2nd Annual Bob Harvey Memorial Scramble for Life Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 31st at Wildwood Golf Course...
Birthdays and Anniversaries
April/May Birthdays
Happy Late Birthday to Michele Eddy and Russell "Rusty" Eddy
Happy Birthday to Mikayla Alford (and Her Daddy!)
Happy Birthday to Madison Metcalf
Engagements
Killeen-Blue Engagement is Announced
Paige Fountain Killeen of Panacea, Florida is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Rosann Alexis Killeen to Charles Ryan Blue, son of Wes and Robin Blue and Karen Hendry of Perry, Florida...
Arts and Entertainment
Brian English CSA, CLTC - Strategies for Financial Success
The Petticoat Painters of Sarasota at Wakulla Springs and Capitol
The Petticoat Painters of Sarasota will be celebrating their 55th Anniversary Exhibit with a visit to Wakulla Springs and Tallahassee...
Wakulla Community Theatre Sound of Music DVD Now on Sale
Wakulla Community Theater's spring production of "The Sound of Music" is available on DVD! These are professional DVD's, compiled by Tallahassee Camera, with menus, scene selections, graphics, and cast and production crew credits...
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...
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Festivals and Celebrations
Apalachicola Riverkeeper Hosts the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival on Tour
Patagonia, Inc. presents and the Apalachicola Riverkeeper will host the largest environmental film festival in North America at the Tall Timbers Research Station on May 10, 2008...
Folks Had a Blast at the 34th Annual Panacea Blue Crab Festival
One of the largest crowds ever turned out for the 34th annual Panacea Blue Crab Festival this past Saturday, May 3, 2008...
Clubs & Organizations
Sheriff Holds Gala to Support Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (by Marj Law)
The red carpet rolled out of Wildwood’s Bistro on Saturday, April 16, 2008 for the “First Annual Sheriff’s Benefit for Keep Wakulla County Beautiful.”...
Wakulla County Historical Society News: May 2008 (by Betty Green)
The Wakulla County Historical Society’s last monthly meeting before the summer break is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 7 PM at the Wakulla County Public Library...
Help Camp Indian Springs on VolunteerWAKULLA Make a Difference Day
Join your neighbors and community to help YMCA Camp Indian Springs gear up for the summer 2008 season!!...
Camp Indian Springs is Looking for Good Summer Camp Leaders
I need your help in finding qualified leaders for our Summer Camp program. I would like you to consider sharing this with your young adults at your church or other 18 to 24 year olds that have a good values base, love children and the outdoors...
YMCA Camp Indian Springs Camper Needs: Can You Help?
Camp Indian Springs is asking for your help in making it possible for kids to attend camp on one of their YMCA Scholarships, or "Camperships". Approximately 140 families attend on these Camperships, and they often do not have necessary items such as good shoes, bathing suits, Croc-like shoes, or even simple bathroom supplies...
Letters to the Editor
Let Common Sense Prevail
Since we are coming into the "political season" I would encourage factual and informational letters, not ones which are demeaning not only to a candidate, but to the writer as well...
Wakulla County Teachers are Appreciated
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and I wanted to say a few words about the work these special people do...
Hotel Staff Went Above and Beyond
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Big Bend Hospice Thanks Wakulla County Sheriff's Office
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MY VIEW: Wakulla County Charter (by Commissioner Howard Kessler)
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Come Out This Saturday and VolunteerWAKULLA!
I encourage everyone to join their friends and neighbors in this celebration of America’s Volunteer Spirit...
National Day of Prayer Service was Great Experience
Last night I was honored to join Pioneer Baptist Church for a National Day of Prayer Service. Thank you to Pastor Dennis Hall and all the members of Pioneer Baptist for their hospitality...
Thank You Wakulla for Supporting Our Circus
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Professional Criminal Justice Fraternity Lambda Alpha Epsilon of FSU Thanks Benefactors
We are the American Criminal Justice Association, Lambda Alpha Epsilon, The Professional Criminal Justice Fraternity from Florida State University...
Community Columnists
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Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): Don't Wreck a Relationship Over Stuff
Here is something that always makes me sick. When I hear about relatives fighting over stuff...
Kids Safety Bulletin: Auto Safety (by Don C. Keenan)
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Local Business News
Conscious Control of Time Management (by Dr. Jerry Osteryoung)
The most limited resource all of us have is time. Time is something that is so precious in our lives, yet we do not appreciate it enough. In my case, what surprises me the most is how fast I have come to be 66...
Giving Back to Wakulla Project Exposes Middle School Students to Careers
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Church News
Todd Carter Koeppen to Perform at Crawfordville United Methodist Church
Christian recording artist Todd Carter Koeppen will be bringing his latest creation, The Gospel of John, to Crawfordville when he performs a free concert at Crawfordville United Methodist Church (176 Ochlockonee St.) on Sunday, May 18 at 6:00 pm. Following the concert, all are invited to attend a free fellowship dinner...
Middle FL-GA Youth Mass Choir will Host 2nd Annual Spring Concert
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Local Sports
Top of Florida U14 Rovers Win 2008 Gulf Coast Championship
The Top of Florida (TOF) Under-14 (U14) Rovers won the Boys U14 Division at the 25th Annual Gulf Coast Invitational Soccer Tournament held in Pensacola on May 3 and 4...
May 1 - 7 is National Physical Education and Sport Week
Wakulla Middle School Physical Education and faculty will celebrate National Physical Education and Sport Week May 5 - 9, participating in activities to increase student's physical fitness and take a stand against obesity...
Wakulla Braves Cub League Ends Season in #2 Spot
The Wakulla Braves Cub League (8-10 yrs.) defeated the #1 seed team the Rays by a score of 11 - 4 on Friday, May 2...
Riversprings Middle School Softball Team Thanks Sponsors
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Wakulla Linedrive Baseball Team (10U) Beats the Tallahassee Heat
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School News
Wakulla Teachers Complete Phase 1 of Leadership Development Program
Developing School Leaders for the 21st century is the main goal of the Wakulla County School District Human Resources Leadership Development Plan...
Superintendent Miller Hits the 2,800 Mark in Total Wakulla Classroom Visits
David Miller has been visiting classrooms since 1995 as Superintendent. Last week he visited 12 classrooms at Shadeville Elementary School bringing the total of Wakulla County Schools classroom visits to over 2,800...
Crawfordville Elementary School Super Sellers Celebrate Festival Success
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WIRED Grant Awarded for Wakulla High School Medical Academy
Wakulla High School’s current Health Sciences program was awarded a $130,000 grant to implement a Medical Academy beginning in August, 2008...
Attorney General Bill McCollum Teaches WMS Students about the Dangers of the Internet
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Parents will Host Party for Sopchoppy Pre-K
The Parents of Sopchoppy Pre-K students are planning a party for the group. The celebration is open to the 2008 graduates, their families, faculty and staff...
Family News
A Mother's Day Greeting (by Jack Levine of 4Generations Institute)
Traditionally a day when we honor our mothers - in person, by phone, with a card or flowers, over a meal, or, as for me, in memory - Mother's Day also provides us an opportunity for reflection...
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Senior Citizen News
Senior Citizens Dance to be Held in May
The Wakulla Senior Center will present a dance for all Wakulla County Senior Citizens on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m...
Wakulla Outdoors
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From the Dock (by Alan Lamarche)
Andy Barineau, Manager of Foshale Plantation, caught his limit of grouper and was crowned the "Grunt King" on a recent fishing trip with Alan Lamarche out of Shell Point...
Successful Day of Fishing off Shell Point
Major Alan Lamarche, Plantation Security Inc., recently treated some of his clients to a fishing trip out of Shell Point...
FWC Joins "Take Me Fishing" Campaign to Encourage Recreational Fishing
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages families to enjoy fishing in Florida this summer and is working with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and 29 other states to get the word out...
Shorebird Disturbances Become a Matter of Survival
Many species of Florida’s water birds nest right on the beach, including gulls, terns, black skimmers, plovers and oystercatchers...
Alligator Hunting Permits Go On Sale June 3
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin selling approximately 4,500 alligator harvest permits on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. (EDT) June 3 and will continue through 11:59 p.m. (EDT) June 9...
Annual Children's Fishing Tournament will be June 7, 2008 (by Toni Courtier)
Every year the first Saturday in June is scheduled for the Children’s Fishing Tournament with the weigh in and festivities held in Panacea’s Woolley Park. This year, on June 7th, the annual event will again start at 7:00 AM at the Port Panacea Marina...
Outta' the Woods: Up Your Odds with Special-Opportunity Hunts (by Tony Young)
If you haven’t been seeing the quantity or quality of game you’d like, you may want to consider applying for a special-opportunity hunt...
Letters of Support Needed to Bring Whooping Cranes to St. Marks Wildlife Refuge
A letter of support from you (or your organization) is needed. Please read and respond to the email below...
Health and Fitness News
KidCare/Healthy Kid Programs Make Medical and Dental Insurance Affordable for Everyone
Do you know a child who needs medical or dental insurance?...
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