Newsletters Wakulla.com Newsletter - September 4, 2008
Written by Mary Katherine Westmark Thursday, 04 September 2008 01:28
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From the Publisher:
Dear Readers,
Well, it looks like we dodged a couple of bullets this week, even though Gustav caused a little inconvenience for those who live in coastal Wakulla County. Several residents spent Labor Day "laboring" to clean up the seaweed and debris that was left behind by a higher than usual tidal surge. According to the latest on Hanna sent to us by Wakulla County Emergency Management Director Scott Nelson, it looks like it may be heading on to the Carolinas. I don't wish the storm on anybody, but we sure don't need it here. We do need to keep an eye on Tropical Storm Ike as it shows the most promise of going out into the Gulf.
Congratulations to Henry "Buddy" Wells and Alan Brock for making it to the General Election as the Democratic candidates for their respective offices. They both ran good campaigns. And to those of you who did not make it through the first round, you should all feel good about the job you did as well. The next eight weeks will be supercharged, I'm sure, as all the candidates count down to election day. Which leads me to my next subject.
We have made the decision to not accept any more negative letters to the editor regarding candidates for office from now until the election. We would much rather see our readers write letters of endorsement for those candidates they support; tell us why they should be elected; what they stand for; and what positive attributes they will bring to their office if elected. Many of you will not agree with this stance, and we'll probably get some interesting comments on our decision, but at the end of the day, we need to be able to sleep soundly and feel like we made the right choice for our site.
VolunteerWAKULLA will be hosting their Volunteer Fair and Cookie Bake-Off this Saturday at the Extension Office (or Livestock Pavilion, as us old-timers call it) on Cedar Avenue in Crawfordville. Local organizations will have booths set up so that you can sign up to volunteer if you are able to do so, and you can try out what are sure to be some excellent cookies while you check it all out. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A Baseball and Fastpitch Clinic will be held this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wakulla High School. The proceeds will benefit Jenna Strickland, a little girl who is dealing with some pretty serious heart issues. She is in need of another costly surgery, and the funds raised at the clinic will help the family with the expenses. Come out, improve your baseball skills, and help this little girl at the same time.
Coastal Optimist members are selling tickets for their 2008 Fashion Extravaganza to be held on the evening of Friday, October 3 at the Bistro at Wildwood. Tickets are $40 per person, and only 150 will be sold. All proceeds will benefit the youth of Wakulla County, so get your tickets early before they are sold out. See our link below for more information.
If you are a yard sale fanatic, check out our link on the lefthand side of the site to see where to go for the best deals this weekend. There will be a community-wide yard sale at the Wakulla County Health Department this Saturday from 8 to 1. If you choose to, you can bring your own table and set up a spot.
Have a good week, and continue to keep your eye on Ike.
Sincerely,
Mary Katherine Westmark
Publisher, Wakulla.com
P.S. Don't forget to send your birth, birthday, wedding and engagement announcements to us at mkwestmark@wakulla.com, and include a picture or two if you'd like! They are always free on Wakulla.com! Also, be sure to post your Yard Sales in our Free Classified Ads!
Wakulla Dance Academy will hold their Registration and Open House on Friday, August 15th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Children ages 3 and up can register for classes in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cheer Dance and Clogging! Registration fee is $25. Classes begin August 18th. Call 926-2655 for more information.
Click here for more information about Fall Registration; and
Click here for more information about Wakulla Dance Academy!
Wakulla Dance Academy
56 Rainbow Drive (next to Body-Tek)
850-926-2655
Alan Brock for County Commission District 1
If we want Wakulla County to provide the resources that we expect from our community, it needs to be more than a bedroom community for our neighbor to the north; we must be able to live, work, and play here.
We need new leadership, open to creative and innovative new ideas. We need leadership that is open and accessible. Elect someone who will work for you, by working with you!
Elect Alan Brock for District 1 Wakulla County Commissioner.
Political advertisement paid for and approved by Alan Brock, Democrat for Wakulla County Commission District 1.
Unofficial Election Results for 2008 Primary Election in Wakulla County
Wakulla County Approved for FEMA Assistance
Wakulla County has been approved for Individual Assistance...
Citizens for Humane Animal Treatment (CHAT) Hosts Chamber Mixer
Roughly 70 Chamber members and CHAT (Citizens for Humane Animal Treatment) members gathered at the old courthouse for a business mixer Thursday, August 28...
Small Town Charm in Large Doses at Haskins Peanut Boil and Watermelon Cutting
Lady and Guinn Haskins hosted their annual Peanut Boil and Watermelon Cutting this past Friday, August 29, 2008 at Haskins Littlebig Farm in Woodville...
Charlie Creel Earns Endorsement of Florida Highway Patrol Chapter of Police Benevolent Association
Charlie Creel’s ability to bring about “positive change” as sheriff of Wakulla County has prompted his endorsement from the Florida Highway Patrol Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association...
Health Risks after the Storm; Tips and Advice from the Wakulla County Health Department
Individuals should not eat any food that may have come into contact with contaminated water from floods or tidal surges...
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In Memory of Houston "House Cat" Taff
In Memory of Hazel Love Revell Maiwald
In Memory of Frances Varnell "Mac" McKenzie
Donate Your Gently Worn Suits to National Suit Drive
For some, a suit could mean a second chance...
FWMA 1st Annual Holiday Wildlife Arts and Crafts Fair to be Held in November
Florida Wild Mammal Association will hold their 1st Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 22 at the Inn at Wildwood...
Sign Up by September 6 for Italy and Greece Trip to Avoid Price Increase
Signup has officially begun for the Summer 2009 trip to Italy, Greece and Turkey...
SAVE THE DATE! Optimist Club Fashion Show Will Be Friday, October 3
Save the date for the Wakulla County Coastal Optimist Club's Annual Fashion Extravaganza...
Capital Health Plan Savvy Senior Group to Meet in September
Join us Friday, September 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the Greater Mount Trial Primitive Baptist Church...
Urgent Need for Volunteers in Post Fay Situation
VolunteerWAKULLA Disaster Relief and Recovery is currently in need of volunteers who could assist during this Post-Fay situation...
Play Ball for Jenna This Saturday and Help a Local Child
A benefit Baseball & Fastpitch Clinic will be hosted by Southern Ball Academy on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Wakulla High School in Medart...
Community Yard Sale to be Held at Wakulla County Health Department Sept. 6
If you want to sell your stuff - please bring your own tables/chairs and whatever you need to setup...
Angel Food Ministries September 2008 Menu
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States...
Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Tentative Budget and Tentative Millage Rate
The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on September 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers...
Beekeepers Workshop to be Held in Crawfordville
The Wakulla County UF-IFAS Extension Office, Wakulla County Emergency Management, and Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office will host a workshop for beekeepers Thursday, September 4...
Annual Coastal Cleanup will be Held Saturday, September 20
Keep Wakulla County Beautiful announces the coming 2008 Coastal Cleanup on September 20, 2008...
VolunteerWAKULLA to Hold Volunteer Fair and Cookie Bake-Off
VolunteerWAKULLA will hold a Volunteer Fair and Cookie Bake-Off on Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. at the Wakulla County Extension Office, 84 Cedar Ave...
Appreciation Picnic to be Held for Wakulla Pregnancy Center Volunteers
Wakulla Pregnancy Center will host a picnic for our volunteers at Wakulla Springs State Park on Saturday, September 13, 2008...
Set Sail for a Worthy Cause - Cruisin' on the Bay Event to Support Area Girl Scouts
The Third Annual Cruisin’ on the Bay benefit event for the Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, aboard the Lady Anderson...
Crawfordville Lions Club Announces Open House
The Crawfordville Lions Club will be holding an Open House in the new meeting and club room at El Jalisco Restaurant #3 on Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 at 6:00 p.m...
FWMA Is Pleased to Announce "Woodstork"!
On Sunday, October 19th, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Wooley Park in Panacea, please plan to attend a concert to benefit FWMA - Wood Stork!! Live music and entertainment all day plus great food and family fun...
Big Bend Hospice will Host Clergy Appreciation Luncheon
On September 18, 2008 Big Bend Hospice will host Wakulla County clergy at a luncheon at the Wildwood Clubhouse Bistro, 3870 Coastal Highway in Crawfordville, FL from 11:30 – 1:00 PM...
Weatherization Day Golf Tournament to be Held at Wildwood
The Wakulla County Weatherization Program will be hosting a Weatherization Day Golf Tournament on Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. at Wildwood County Club...
Guardian ad Litem Fundraising Golf Tournament to be Held in October
Child Advocates II, Inc., is hosting a fundraising golf tournament to benefit Guardian ad Litem on Monday, October 13, 2008 at Golden Eagle Country Club in Tallahassee...
Wakulla County Big Bend Hospice Golf Tournament to be Held
Wakulla County Big Bend Hospice will host their annual golf tournament on Friday, October 31, 2008 at the Wildwood Country Club...
Epilepsy Association to Host First Annual Walk-a-Thon on St. Marks Trail
The Epilepsy Association of the Big Bend’s 1st Annual Walk-A-Thon will take place Saturday, October 18th 2008 at the Wakulla Station Trailhead on the St. Marks Trail...
Big Bend Hospice Hosts 4th Annual Bereavement Conference
Big Bend Hospice is hosting its Fourth Annual Bereavement Conference, “Grief: A Journey to Hope” on September 26, 2008 from 8:00 – 4:30 PM at the Tallahassee Community College Center for Economic and Workforce Development...
Girl Scouts Seeking Nominations for Women of Distinction
The Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend, Inc. is seeking nominations to recognize women in our community who have distinguished themselves through service and leadership...
BullBash 2008 will Raise Money for NJROTC and Big Bend Homeless Coalition
BullBash 2008 will be held on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1, 2008; 7:00pm each night at 3Y Ranch at Harvey Young Farm, Crawfordville...
Do You Love Animals? Volunteer with CHAT of Wakulla!
CHAT (Citizens for Humane Treatment of Animals) of Wakulla is looking for volunteers who are willing to spend a few hours per week with our adoption center animals during the week, or help with adoptions on the weekends...
Wakulla Gridiron Reserved Seating Now Available to General Public
The Wakulla Gridiron Club now has reserved seating available. All seats are being sold on a first come first served basis...
Happy Birthday to Honey Bordeaux on September 1
Happy Birthday to Melanie Brown on September 4
Brian English CSA, CLTC - Strategies for Financial Success
A Classical Evening at Opperman Benefit Concert to be Held
Trios Solis, all members of the artist/faculty at Florida State University’s College of Music will perform to benefit WFSQ 91.5 FM, your classical music source...
Tallahassee Watercolor Society Presents "2008 Brushstrokes" Exhibition
The Tallahassee Watercolor Society Presents " 2008 Brushstrokes", an annual juried members exhibition...
Wakulla County Entertainment Guide
4th Annual Experience Asia 2008 Festival to be Held
The Asian Coalition of Tallahassee (ACT) is holding the fourth Annual Experience Asia 2008 Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2008...
2nd Annual Pow Wow to be Held at Sopchoppy City Park
The Muskogee East of the Mississippi Village of the Descendents is proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual Sopchoppy Intertribal Pow Wow...
Time to Renew Membership for Wakulla County Historical Society
We’re looking forward to our September meeting of the Historical Society next week, Tuesday, 9/9, 7PM, at the Wakulla County Public Library...
Museum and Archives Progress Update
Tropical Storm Faye blew our museum banner on top of the building and we're going to have to have a long ladder to retrieve it...
YMCA Camp Indian Springs 2008 School Year Programs
Use Goodsearch.com and Help YMCA Camp Indian Springs
As you know, the YMCA Camp Indian Springs and other nonprofits and schools are facing a fund raising crisis this year...
Dancing with Denise is currently holding Fall Registration! Children ages 2 and up can register for Ballet, Lyrical, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Mommie & Me Classes. Call 850-926-1698 for more information. Click here for more details about Fall Registration and click here to learn more about what Dancing with Miss Denise has to offer!
Thank You! Thank You!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Citizens of Wakulla County for your votes and support...
Special Thanks to the Disaster Relief and Recovery Teams of Wakulla County
Men's Fraternity of Wakulla along with Volunteer Wakulla Disaster Relief & Recovery would like to thank all those that participated in the Relief & Recovery efforts during the recent weather event with Tropical Storm Fay...
Had Enough Yet?
This is a perplexing world we live in. Not enough rain, too much rain. Not enough houses, too many houses...
Thank You for Continued Support
It has been my honor to serve you as Clerk of Court over the last 12 years...
Wakulla Loves Jesus Prayer Rally
What an AWESOME testimony for Jesus Christ and those who love Him in Wakulla County...
Wakulla River: Help Keep It Beautiful
I would like to help a local ecosystem that is near and dear to my heart...
Please Clean Up Political Signs
Since Fay did not blow away ALL the political signs, would those of you who are now out of the political race please remove your signs?...
This Brock's For Me
In the spring of 2007 I was able to learn everything I wanted to know about turkeys and deer...
Rick Reno - Attorney At Law - A Good Settlement Is No Accident! No Recovery ~ No fee
Community writers wanted! Give us a call (445-4206 or email mkwestmark@wakulla.com)
Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): I Can't Believe People Still Read Horoscopes
I receive news alerts on my cell phone, and the other day one of them had an ad for a daily horoscope text message...
Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): 4 Simple Prayers to Pray for People
Can you picture little Suzie kneeling by her bed? I can hear her little voice saying, “God bless Mommy and Daddy...
Blogging the Democratic National Convention (by Mike Williams, Wakulla County Delegate) August 25, 2008
The gavel fell at 3:00 pm Mountain time to open the 2008 Democratic National Convention...
Blogging the Democratic National Convention (by Maria Carter, Wakulla County Delegate) August 26, 2008
Tonight, Hillary Clinton reminded us why she could have been the next president of the United States of America...
Blogging the Democratic National Convention (by Alan Brock, Wakulla County Delegate) August 27, 2008
Hello from the “Mile High City”. I am a little exhausted, but excited to share with you a little bit about what it is like to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention...
In My Opinion: The Democratic National Convention (by Maria Carter, Wakulla County Delegate)
The Democratic National Convention is over now. All the lights in that grand stadium have gone dark...
Wakulla County Tourist Development Council Grant Cycle Opens
The Wakulla County Tourist Development Council is pleased to announce the opening of the first Wakulla County TDC Grant Program application cycle...
Contracting Value?? (by Dr. Jerry Osteryoung)
By far, I receive the most comments on my weekly articles when I share some of my customer service experiences...
Dollar Tree Now Open in Crawfordville
The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for its newest member, Dollar Tree, Friday, August 29th, 2008...
Family Traditions Beading & Scrapbooking, located next to Pet Stop in downtown Crawfordville, carries beading and scrapbooking supplies, and offers classes for both beginners and advanced students. A "Scrapnite" is held from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight for those who need time away to get their scrapbooking pages done. Introductory classes for kids are held in the mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Family Traditions is the perfect place to get together with friends for a "ladie's night out" bead and scrapbooking party, where you can learn how to lay out scrapbook pages and create memories that will last forever. Ask us about our Princess Tea Parties!! Family Traditions is owned and operated by Liz Michel.
Call 926-4158 for more information. Click here to see the August Schedule of Classes!
Wakulla United Methodist Church to Host Ladie's Event
What: Ladies for Jesus Deepening Our Walk Event; When: Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 9:00 a.m...
Sopchoppy Southern Baptist Church will Host Fall Revival
Sopchoppy Southern Baptist Church will host a REVIVAL with Evangelist: Pastor Eddie Blalock of The Orchard Lake City, Florida...
Gridiron Tickets Now Available for Pickup at Wakulla Bank
Beginning Friday, August 29, 2008, Gridiron tickets will be available for pick-up weekdays at Wakulla Bank in Crawfordville...
WHS JV and Varsity Football Photos by Karla Nelson Photography Available for Purchase
You have been invited to look at photos for 2008 WHS Football...
Wakulla Girls Softball Association will Hold Sign-Ups
The Wakulla Girls Softball Association will hold their signups this Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Wakulla Recreation Park...
Dancing with Denise is currently holding Fall Registration! Children ages 2 and up can register for Ballet, Lyrical, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Mommie & Me Classes. Call 850-926-1698 for more information. Click here for more details about Fall Registration and click here to learn more about what Dancing with Miss Denise has to offer!
Wakulla Dance Academy will hold their Registration and Open House on Friday, August 15th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Children ages 3 and up can register for classes in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cheer Dance and Clogging! Registration fee is $25. Classes begin August 18th. Call 926-2655 for more information.
Click here for more information about Fall Registration; and
Click here for more information about Wakulla Dance Academy!
Wakulla Dance Academy
56 Rainbow Drive (next to Body-Tek)
850-926-2655
Wakulla Schools' Sub-Solutions Training Prepares 40 More Substitute Teachers
Forty individuals attended sub-solutions training at the Wakulla County School District office...
School Volunteers Must Register Online with Wakulla County School System
VOLUNTEERS... There has been a change for the 2008-2009 school year in the process of volunteering at all Wakulla County Schools...
Masons Lay Cornerstone at Riversink Elementary in Wakulla County
The laying of cornerstones began in the days of King Solomon according to Mason Lodge officials...
Riversprings School Advisory Committee will Meet
Riversprings Middle School will hold a meeting of the School Advisory Council on Thursday, September 11, 2008...
Wakulla High College and Career Day Scheduled
Mark your calendars now! Monday, September 15, 2008 Wakulla High School will host its annual College and Career Fair for Juniors and Seniors...
Wakulla High School Medical Academy Parent Meeting to be Held
The Wakulla High School Medical Academy is having a Student/Parent Orientation Meeting of those enrolled...
Send us your hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking or other outdoor photographs!
Daily Dove Hunt Permits Go On Sale September 18
Daily dove hunt permits go on sale at 10 a.m. EDT Sept. 18 for special-opportunity dove fields throughout the state...
Thirty-Eight Hunters Graduate from Certified Hunter Safety Course
Thirty-eight hunters graduated from the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Certified Hunter Safety Course on August 23, 2008...
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Looking for Environmental Education Volunteers
If you like working with young people and making a difference in someone’s life by helping to connect them to nature, come to the Environmental Education (EE) volunteer meeting on Thurs. Sept. 4, 2008...
Apalachee Bay Yacht Club to Host Mullet Cup Regatta Fun Cruise/Race
The ABYC will host the Mullet Cup Regatta Fun Cruise/Race on September 12th through 14th, 2008...
FWC 2008-09 Hunting Season Dates
(Seasons and dates are not applicable to wildlife management areas)...
Calling All Amateur Photographers: Share the Experience Photo Contest Currently Seeking Entries
Our region could be featured on the next Federal Recreational Lands Pass! All outdoor enthusiasts, amateur shutterbugs, wildlife lovers or history buffs are invited to submit up to three photos in the 2008 “Share the Experience” Photo Contest...
Residents Urged to Protect Themselves from Mosquito-Borne Illness
Wakulla County Health Department reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes that may cause encephalitis disease...
Health Officials Warn of Carbon Monoxide Dangers
The Wakulla County Health Department (WCHD) is urging the public to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) exposure by taking precautions with gas-powered appliances and charcoal or gas grills...
Tetanus Vaccine Recommended for Those Who Suffer Wounds During Storm Cleanup
With debris left by Tropical Storm Fay, Wakulla County residents working on clean-up efforts could be at risk of sustaining injuries...
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- 2008 Primary Election Results Night
- Haskins Peanut Boil and Watermelon Cutting 2008 (by Wakulla.com)
- Democratic National Convention 2008 (by Alan Brock)
- CHAT Mixer at Old Courthouse
- Tropical Storm Fay St. Marks River Flooding (by Don Knight)
- Hurricane Gustav Flooding and Aftermath (by Wakulla.com and David Damon)
- Tropical Storm Fay Flooding in Wakulla County (by Various Photogs)
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