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Shadeville Elementary 5th Grader Victoria Stafford Selected as People to People Student Ambassador
My name is Victoria Stafford, and I am a 5th grade student at Shadeville Elementary School. I was recently the only Wakulla County student interviewed and accepted to participate as a member of the People to People Student Ambassador Program to San Francisco this summer...

State Awards Grants for Renewable Energy Technologies
Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp today joined Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Chares H. Bronson and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Michael W. Sole to announce the recipients of Florida’s renewable energy technologies grants...

Governor Crist Promotes National Catastrophe Fund
Governor Charlie Crist today will continue his advocacy efforts to encourage a national catastrophe fund. He will present to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid the Southern Governors’ Association resolution calling on the U.S. Congress to create the fund...

Senator Martinez Supports Governor Crist's Call for a National Catastrophe Fund
U.S. Senator Mel Martinez voiced his support for Governor Charlie Crist’s call for a national catastrophe fund. Martinez said: “A national catastrophe fund will protect both homeowners and insurers against uninsurable losses...

Governor Crist Launches Two Web Sites to Ensure Citizen's Access to Information
Governor Charlie Crist today announced the launch of two new Web sites that will help Floridians access information about state government and ensure that government’s actions are always transparent and accountable to taxpayers...

Obituaries

 

Obituary for Mark Emory Nalley, Jr.
Mark Emory Nalley, Jr. was born in Doraville, Georgia and was a resident of Crawfordville for 30 years. He was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Frances Nalley...

Announcements

 

WHS Relay for Life Teams Present "Luau on the Bay Benefit"
The Wakulla High School Relay For Life teams announced plans for the 2nd annual luau concert to benefit the American Cancer Society...

CHAT is Offering Another Dog Obedience Class
Adult/Adolescent Class will be starting March 14 at 7:30pm. This class is for dogs over the age of 5 months who have had little or no prior training. The class costs $89 and runs for 6 weeks...

Iris Garden Club Seeks High School Students to Attend Summer Conference
The Iris Garden Club is seeking three high school students who are interested in the environment and would like to attend the SEEK 2007 Conference on the University of Florida campus during July 8–11...

Wakulla Professional and Business Women's Association is Offering Scholarships
The WPBWA is awarding scholarships to assist graduating Seniors and adult learners in the pursuit of higher education...

March 9th Blood Drive will be Held at Inn at Wildwood
The Southeastern Community Blood Center and the Inn at Wildwood encourage residents to come help save lives on Friday, March 9th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Bloodmobile will be located at the Inn at Wildwood at 3896 Coastal Highway in Crawfordville...

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’...

Girl Scouts will Reconnect to Celebrate 95th Anniversary
Were you a Girl Scout between 1912 and 1997 and currently reside in Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, or Wakulla County? Whether you are a former Girl Scout (Brownie counts), leader, volunteer, camp counselor/director, board or staff member, the Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend, Inc. invites you to reconnect in 2007 as Girl Scouts celebrate 95 years of making the world a better place...

Better Business Bureau Scholarships Available to Local High School Students
The Better Business Bureau Foundation of Northwest Florida is currently accepting applications from students in Bay, Gulf, Washington, Holmes, Jackson, Calhoun, Liberty, Gadsden, Franklin and Wakulla County high schools for its 2007 BBB Student Ethics Scholarship Program...

AARP Will Hold Driver Safety Class at TCC Wakulla 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...

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...

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. The walk will be a short 2 miles down the trail...

Arts and Entertainment

Brian English CSA, CLTC - Strategies for Financial Success

Judy Cooke's "The Wings of Wakulla" on Exhibit at Wakulla Welcome Center
Now on display at the Wakulla Welcome Center in Panacea through March 26, The Wings of Wakulla - a photographic collection of the birds of Wakulla County by local photographer Judy Cooke...

Festivals and Celebrations

 

2007 Wakulla Area Swine Show Produced Many Winners
The Wakulla County Youth Fair Association, in conjunction with 4-H, held its 41st Annual Wakulla Area Swine Show this past Saturday, February 24, 2007. The show took place at the Livestock Pavillion in Crawfordville before a large crowd of attentive spectators...

Crawfordville Lion's Club St. Patrick's Day Parade, Festival Set
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...

Clubs & Organizations

 

Relay for Life of Wakulla February 2007 Newsletter
The Relay For Life of Wakulla continues to grow! Since our last newsletter, we’ve acquired additional teams and many new sponsors. The RFL of Wakulla Committee Members, Team Captains and Team Members are still hard at work to eliminate cancer as a major health problem through the Relay for Life event that will take place on April 20-21, 2007 at the Wakulla County High School track...

Letters to the Editor

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They're Back...
Just like the evil spirits in "Poltergeist" (they're here) and Arnold in "The Terminator" (I'll be back) Wakulla Springs Bottled Water won't go away. Much like the bridge defender in Monty Python's "Search for the Holy Grail", you cut off both arms and a leg and he shouts back, "Is that all you've got?"...

Ocean Policy Reform Needs More Attention and Funding
The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative issued their second annual U.S. Ocean Policy Report Card on January 30th. Our nation’s overall average is a C minus. Despite actions at all government levels, ocean policy reform is moving at a snail’s pace, with little funding to support it...

Reader Takes Humorous Look at New Industry in Wakulla County
The corporate hog farm revolution that pushed Iowa and North Carolina to tops in the nation is poised to enter Wakulla County in a big way...

County Taxes Never Enough
It seems every week I read about how our local elected officials are being less than responsible stewards with the citizen's tax dollars. We all work hard for our money and I'm tired of seeing it being wasted away...

Reader Loves New Letter Policy
I don't know who said that there were 4 things about the forward pass and 3 of those were bad but the same thing happens here with anonymous comments. The only reply that mades sense on here was from IAMAFIGMENT ("figgy! figgy! he's our man! -- I love m'football metaphors) who was afraid of SLAPP suits...

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Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): Become a Puzzle Box Picture
My 15-year-old daughter and I were talking last night. We were discussing a young couple and their plans to marry. I said, “It will be a challenge for them to make it work in the long haul.”...

Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): What Are You Doing for Spring Break?
Talk about taking Jesus literally. Here they were, maybe 120 of them. Jesus appeared to them after His resurrection, proving that it really was Him and He really was back from the dead. Acts chapter one says he spent about 40 days with them, teaching them about the kingdom of God. Man, I wish I knew what all He said over those 40 days. It must have been awesome...

Local Business News

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Advertising for a Cleaning Business (by Dr. Jerry Osteryoung)
Q- I want to grow a business where I clean offices of medical practices in the evenings. I have been doing this for 6 months, and I have two clients that really like both my services and my prices. I have a full time job, but I would like to quit so that I can do this work full time. How would you suggest that I attract additional clients?...

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. Eat in or carry out Hamburger, Hot Dog and BBQ Pork lunches...

Todd Carter Koeppen will Perform at Crawfordville United Methodist Church
Singer/songwriter Todd Carter Koeppen offers a more eclectic vision for Christian music than his contemporaries. Blessed with a pleasing, laidback '70s voice, Koeppen flirts with rock, country, blues, world music, and acoustic folk...

Local Sports

 

Information on Joining the 2007 Wakulla Gridiron Boosters Club
The Booster Club is a group of volunteers committed to supporting War Eagle football. Raising funds to support “extras” needed for our team...

WHS Boys Soccer Team Honors Players
The Wakulla High School men’s soccer program celebrated the conclusion of a successful and historical season Friday, February 23, with an awards banquet held at the Landing in Panacea...

Brian Parsons Memorial Alumni Soccer Match Scheduled
The Brian Parsons Memorial Alumni soccer match has been scheduled for Saturday, March 17th at 11:00 AM at Wakulla High School...

School News

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Plans for Wakulla High School Class of 1987 20-Year Reunion are Underway
Hello Class of 1987! The committee has been busy planning the 20-Year Reunion. A summary of the events are listed below...

Wakulla County School System FCAT Testing Dates and Grade Level Information
Following is the 2007 FCAT testing information and dates for Wakulla County...

Shadeville Elementary School News - March, 2007 (by Principal Susan Brazier)
Spring is just around the corner, and the testing season is almost completed. Our teachers and students are gearing up for the many events that will take place around our school prior to spring break...

Wakulla Outdoors

The Inn at Wildwood - Our eco-friendly, nature-based lodge is the perfect place for your weekend getaway.

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Fish Buster's Bulletin - February, 2007 (by Bob Wattendorf)
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) dedicated the center on Feb. 23. The center’s mission is “to conduct and utilize essential research to optimize production, stocking and recruitment of Florida largemouth bass to facilitate integrated conservation management of Florida's freshwater fisheries resources."...

Outta' the Woods: Time to Talk Turkey (by Tony Young)
Better start brushing up on your turkey calling, because spring gobbler season’s here. Whether you prefer to use a mouth call, box call, slate or any combination, March means it’s time to start talkin’ turkey...

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