From the Publisher:
Dear Readers,
Hope you are all doing well this fine Thursday morning! This week's newsletter recaps a few events from the past week, and hits on several activities coming up.
The African American Heritage Celebration was held this past Saturday at Hudson Park in Crawfordville. A nice crowd turned out for the festivities, and the event (the second annual) was really a lot of fun. There was wonderful food provided by several local church groups, and the entertainment and speakers were outstanding. If you missed it this year, you should really plan to come out for next year's celebration.
The Wakulla County Rotary Club ended up with the largest crowd ever at their 9th annual Valentine's Day Celebration. This year's event was definitely a success, and the Rotary will be able to do many good things in the coming year with the money raised.
The 41st annual Wakulla County Swine Show will be held this Saturday, February 24 at the Livestock Pavilion in Crawfordville. This is a really unique event, and always lots of fun (especially the Pig Chase!). If you've never been, you just don't know what you're missing. And, the bar-b-que lunch is out of this world!! Make sure to bring the kids out and have a fun day.
Congratulations to Debra Lowe ofWakulla Collision Center! Debra was our last Manic Monday winner, and she won $25 just for being a registered user on Wakulla.com. Thanks Debra!
There should be something for everyone in the links below, so take some time and peruse through them over your morning coffee.
Have a great day and weekend.
Sincerely,
Mary Katherine Westmark
Publisher, Wakulla.com
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Local News
Crums Mini Mall - One place in Wakulla County that has it all
Guests Had a Ball at Senior Center Valentines Dinner and Dance
The mood was fun and festive at the Senior Center Valentine's Day Dinner Dance Fundraiser held this past Wednesday, February 14 at the Wakulla County Senior Citizen's Center in Crawfordville. Over 100 guests came out to enjoy the event, which raised money for programs and services at the Senior Center...
Results of County Commissioner Effectiveness Poll
Wakulla.com asked readers the following question: "Who is the most effective County Commissioner?" The poll ran for approximately one week. The results were:...
Wakulla County Legislative Delegation Public Hearing Scheduled for Thursday, February 22
NOTICE OF HEARING: The Wakulla County Legislative Delegation, consisting of Senator Al Lawson, Representative Will Kendrick, and Representative Marty Coley, will be holding a public hearing in Crawfordville, Florida, on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 6:00 PM...
Wakulla County Obituaries
Obituary for Mary E. Knott
Obituary for Mary Louise Hissong
Obituary for Thomas Evans Whaley
Obituary for Doris Lee "Sam" Staples
Announcements
YMCA Camp will hold First Annual Walk-a-Thon
Mark your calendar and save the date! The first ever YMCA Camp Indian Springs Walk (Skate or Bike) -a-Thon will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2007. The 15 mile route will take participants down the beautiful St. Marks Trail...
Wakulla County Special Olympics Track and Field Competition Scheduled for February 23
Special Olympics athletes from all Wakulla County Schools will be competing in the Track and Field Competition on Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Wakulla High School Track. Opening Ceremonies begin at 10:00 AM...
WHS Class of 2006 Alumni Relay for Life Team Being Formed
Arata Coles, Wakulla High School Class of 2006 President, announced the formation of an alumni team for the 2007 Wakulla Relay for Life scheduled for April 20-21 at Wakulla High School...
CCOW Will Host Water Forum on Thursday, February 22
The Concerned Citizens of Wakulla (CCOW) will host a Water Forum on Thursday, February 22nd at the Tallahassee Community College’s Wakulla Center in Crawfordville. The forum is scheduled from 7 pm – 9 pm with a social beginning at 6:30 pm. The public is invited to attend...
AARP Will Hold Driver Safety Class at Wakulla TCC Center
This class is available to any individual with a valid driver license age 50 yrs or older. No testing and no “hands-on” driving is required...
Update on Wakulla Pregnancy Center LIFEWALK Walk-a-Thon
Wakulla Pregnancy Center is having it's first LIFEWALK on Saturday, March 24th at First Baptist Church of Woodville on the St Marks Bike Trail...
Past Miss Wakulla Contestants are Forming a Relay for Life Team
Miss Wakulla and a group of contestants from the 2006 Miss Wakulla pageant have formed a Relay for Life Team...
Florida Big Bend Green Living and Energy Expo to be Held
The Florida Big Bend Green Living and Energy Expo will be held on Saturday, March 17th at Riversprings Middle School in Wakulla County. The event will feature free workshops and exhibits highlighting ways to reduce your impact on the environment while also saving money and time by becoming an ‘EcoConsumer’...
Arts and Entertainment
Brian English CSA, CLTC - Strategies for Financial Success
Cypress Creek Returns to the Sopchoppy Opry!
Fans have been asking….’What ever happened to Cypress Creek? The band has not been on the Opry since November 2005!’ “Well, what has happened is the band has been so busy fulfilling all its ‘gig’ invitations, it has taken a while to get back ‘round to us!’, says Bob Sims, the Sopchoppy Opry’s Musical Coordinator. “But we got ‘um for the February 24 Opry and they have a terrific show planned just for us!”...
Colors of the Moon (by Cheryl Long)
Earthshine framed
And hung Jupiter and Antares
On one ear of the moon...
Festivals and Celebrations
Pigs Will Shine at the 41st Annual Wakulla County Swine Show
The Wakulla County Youth Fair Association, in conjunction with 4-H, presents the 41st Annual Wakulla County Swine Show to be held Saturday, February 24, 2007. The show will take place at the Livestock Pavillion in Crawfordville, and will begin at 10:00 a.m...
Community Turned Out for Second Annual African American Heritage Celebration
The Second Annual African American Heritage Celebration was held this past Saturday, February 17th, at Hudson Park in Crawfordville...
Ninth Annual Wakulla County Rotary Club's Valentine's Day Celebration Draws Large Crowd
Saturday morning brought the Rotary Valentine's Day Celebration bright and early, with those strong enough to brave the cold coming out for a delicious breakfast, sponsored by Ameris Bank, of scrambled eggs, sausage, and lots of hot coffee!...
St. Patrick's Day Parade, Festival Set for Saturday, March 10
The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival sponsored by the Crawfordville Lions Club will be held on Saturday, March 10, at Hudson Park in Crawfordville...
Letters to the Editor
Letter from an American Serviceman
I received this article in the form of an Email through a friend. I am a Viet Nam vet and I had to sneak home after returning to the USA. Read this and support this war fighter in Iraq...
Septic Tanks Still a Major Contributor to Pollution of Wakulla Springs
The changes the City of Tallahassee will make to its sewage treatment and sprayfield operation over the next 6 years will NOT sufficiently reduce the nitrogen that is polluting Wakulla Springs. Septic tanks in southern Leon and northern Wakulla counties remain a major polluter...
Defending My Dad - Commissioner Howard Kessler
I am writing this letter in response to some derogatory comments posted by one of your readers that made some accusations against Howard Kessler, a Wakulla County Commissioner...
Reader Feels Commission has Done Good Job Protecting Wakulla Spring
In 1994, upon learning about the cave that conducts water to Wakulla Spring, the Wakulla County Commission created a mile wide protection zone over the cave to protect the waters flowing to Wakulla Spring. This is the first, and to date the only, protection zone created to protect a Florida spring and it demonstrated progressive environmental leadership...
Update on Medical Condition of Bobbie Dugger
As most of you may already know, Bobbie was involved in a serious auto accident on Tuesday AM in Eastpoint – a lady lost control of her vehicle and crossed the line and hit Bobbie head on...
Latest Update on Medical Condition of Bobbie Dugger
I wanted to send my sincere gratitude for your loving prayers, emails and phone calls. Obviously, there has not been much time to respond to each individually, but I thank each and every one of you for thinking of us in our time of need...
Community Columnists
Rick Reno - Attorney At Law - A Good Settlement Is No Accident! No Recovery ~ No fee
Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): Hungry Man or Fat Baby
I spent many summer afternoons playing baseball, all brands of it...
Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): He Was Very Cool
In the summer of ’84 I gave my life to Christ. I went back to college a week before classes began, and I decided to go to a Bible study. There I was, walking along, with my cool clothes and my cool shades, carrying a big brand new Thompson Chain Reference Bible...
Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): It's Time to Restore Relationships
Did this ever happen when you were a kid? Your parents jumped all over your case, then sent you to your room. “Go to your room and think about it!”...
Local Business News
Wakulla Bank - Wakulla Bank is proud to be your hometown bank. Serving Wakulla, Leon, Calhoun, and Liberty Counties for 30 years
Bringing in New Business (by Dr. Jerry Osteryoung)
So many communities focus on bringing in big business, an attraction I can certainly understand in light of how quickly they produce big results...
Church News
Sopchoppy United Methodist Church will Host March 4th Luncheon
You are invited to a March Luncheon at Sopchoppy United Methodist Church in Sopchoppy on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 12:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall...
Todd Carter Koeppen will Perform at Crawfordville United Methodist Church
Crawfordville United Methodist Church will host a concert and fellowship dinner on Sunday, March 11, 2007 featuring Christian music recording artist, Todd Carter Koeppen...
Local Sports
Wakulla High School Lady War Eagles Soccer Team Celebrates with Banquet
The Wakulla High School Girls Soccer Program celebrated the close of a successful season Tuesday, February 13 with an awards banquet at Medart Assembly of God Church. The delicious buffet dinner was catered by Old South...
WHS Men's Soccer Banquet Set for Friday, February 23
JV and Varsity Players and their respective parent(s) have received notification via the mail Fri/Sat pertaining to the forthcoming banquet scheduled for Friday, February 23rd, 2007, 7:00 PM at The Landing – Panacea, Florida...
School News
Wakulla Bank - Wakulla Bank is proud to be your hometown bank. Serving Wakulla County for 30 years
Wakulla Schools Salute "All-Star Performers"
The Wakulla County school teachers, administrative staff and school board members honored the education profession at a celebration, Friday, February 16, 2007 at Riversprings Middle School...
Wakulla County School Board March Teachers and Employee of the Month are Chosen
Teacher. Coach. Committee member. Director. From the classroom to the soccer field, from committee meetings to European field trips, David Seitz makes a positive difference...
News from Riversprings Middle School (by the RMS News Hounds)
Recently, Riversprings’ annual Geography Bee was held on January 11th. Tough competition, there was, but finally Michael Sarvis, a sixth grader, became our school champion...
Family News
Second Annual Crawfordville Woman's Club Family Sweet Heart Dance a Success
The Crawfordville Woman's Club held their second annual Family Sweet Heart Dance this past Saturday, February 10. Moms, Dads, kids, and grandparents came out for an old-fashioned evening of dancing, karaoke, coke floats, and ice cream sundaes...
Register Now for Summer Camp in the Ocala National Forest
Do your children long to spend their summer days in the great outdoors? Would they love the chance to learn about wildlife from experts, and hike and canoe with other children their age?...
Wakulla Outdoors
The Inn at Wildwood - Our eco-friendly, nature-based lodge is the perfect place for your weekend getaway.
Send us your hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking or other outdoor photographs!
Offshore Gulf Grouper Closed Temporarily to Sport Fishing
Recreational harvest of red, black and gag grouper in Gulf of Mexico federal waters is prohibited Feb. 15 - March 15. Federal waters begin 9 nautical miles offshore of Florida in the Gulf...
FWC Will Hold Three Outdoors-Woman Workshops in 2007
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has three workshops planned for women who want to spend a weekend learning a variety of outdoor skills...
Ethical Saltwater Anglers Invited to Enter Photo Contest
Remember to take your camera the next time you go saltwater fishing. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to participate in the new Saltwater Ethical Angler Photo Contest...
Hunter Safety Grads Get Free NWTF Membership, Shot at Grand Prize
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and Bass Pro Shops have a sweet deal for young hunters who pass a hunter safety course by June 20...
Where to Spring Turkey Hunt Without Special Opportunity or Quota Permits
If you weren’t lucky enough to get drawn for a special-opportunity or spring turkey quota permit, don’t fret; there are numerous wildlife management areas (WMAs) that don’t require them...
Monkey Creek Bridge Dedication is Held (by Sandra Friend)
It’s been five years since the original Monkey Creek Bridge along the Florida Trail between Sopchoppy and Bradwell Bay washed apart in floodwaters, so the dedication of the new Monkey Creek Bridge on Saturday, February 3 was a very special event...
Stephen C. Smith Regatta in Need of Boats or Vehicles for Benefit Auction
The 34th Annual Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta will be held at Shell Point Beach on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 2007. The event will include sailboat and sailboard racing in addition to the Parrot Head Boat Parade to be held on Sunday...
Health and Fitness News
The Inn at Wildwood - Our eco-friendly, nature-based lodge, is the perfect place for your weekend getaway.
Free Childbirth Classes will be Offered at Wakulla County Health Department
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT GIVING BIRTH? Here is your solution to ease those concerns…
Florida Department of Health will Conduct Health Study
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is conducting a yearlong survey to collect information about health behaviors and conditions to further improve the health and safety of Floridians...
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