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Voters reject wetlands Referendum fails with almost 56 percent voting no; charter amendments pass

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN editor@thewakullanews.net

Wakulla voters overwhelmingly rejected the referendum on wetlands by a margin of 55.95 percent to just under 42 percent.

The unofficial vote tally showed 4,897 voters cast yes votes, but 6,528 voted against it.

The issue had drawn considerable interest as commissioners voted 4-1 to repeal the county’s wetlands ordinance, contending it was a private property rights issue and just added duplicative government regulations and

bureaucracy.

We t l a n d s s u p p o r t e r s mounted a petition drive to get the issue before voters as a referendum. Supporters of the referendum countered that state environmental regulators were ill-equipped to protect local wetlands, and that it was an issue best handled at the local level.

While it started as a feelgood issue of vote to protect the wetlands, it soon devolved into divisive politics with both sides launching ferocious campaigns to discredit the other: Opponents of the measure pointed out that some of the most vocal supporters

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Dueling wetlands signs, pro and con, in Crawfordville. live at the edge of wetlands, closer than they would be

allowed under the measure they espoused.

Merritt, Moore re-elected Randy Merritt wins easily over newcomer Taylor Phillips; Jerry Moore nabs the most votes in a three-way race with Bill Anderson and Steve Cushman

By NICOLE ZEMA nzema@thewakullanews.net

The board will look the same, at least until the next election, as Randy Merritt and Jerry Moore retained their seats in Wakulla County Districts 2 and 4.

Republican incumbent Randy Merritt won his re-election with 6,257 votes, or 54 percent. His non-partisan challenger Taylor Phillips came up short with 4,928 votes.

Republican incumbent Jerry Moore faced two non-partisan chal-

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lengers – Bill Anderson and Steve Cushman.

Moore took 5,187 votes, or 44 percent. Ander son had 4,756 votes, or 41 percent. Cush-

man received 1,294 votes, or 11 percent.

Voter turnout in the county was 62 percent, said Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections

Buddy Wells. Of 18,817 registered voters, 11,667 voted in the election.

Moore said he was thrilled with the turnout.

“I would like to thank all the people in Wakulla County for the confidence they placed in me and my wife, Virginia, and especially the many friends who helped in my camp,” Moore said.

He went on to thank Anderson and Cushman, “for the clean campaigns they ran.”

He said, “Mr. Anderson and I talked Turn to Page 3A

Artificial reefs Artificial reef ‘city’ deployed off St. Marks coast

By NICOLE ZEMA nzema@thewakullanews.net

A new city that will eventually support a big population has been built in Wakulla County, even though most people will never see it.

Off the coast in St. Marks, a metropolis of sorts has been constructed over a 40acre site about 18 to 20 feet down. Its foundation is the sandy sea fl oor. Its material is a pH-balanced mixture of concrete and limestone. And its inhabitants will be everything that swims, crawls and clings.

The Organization of Artificial Reefs deployed the artificial reefs approximately five miles from the lighthouse off the St. Marks coast two

weeks ago. Each patch reef is four concrete cubes and one ecosystem form, dropped 160 feet apart like a checkerboard, for a total of 85 reef modules, plus one named in memory of Colin Macdonald.

Alan Richardson, chairman of OAR, said overall, artificial reefs help with fishery management and also conservation, pr oviding a habitat for multiple species. There is a significant positive impact to us land dwellers as well – sport fishers and divers, and the maritime industry. With fisher men and women coming to St. Marks for a fresh catch, the money they spend helps to boost the local economy.

“That’s why the City of St. Marks is so supportive,” Richardson said. The contract for this year’s deployment

was approved at a city council meeting this summer.

Richardson said the original St. Marks reef was constructed in 1964, and was one of the first artificial reefs in the area. He said some “materials of opportunity” were used, such as concrete culverts and tires.

“They used car tires banded together, which has proven to be an inferior reef material,” Richardson said. “In the early days, people didn’t know any better. They thought it would make a good reef material – durable, and it won’t wear out. But things washed up on shore, because it’s not heavy enough. Car bodies, airplanes, they just don’t work.”

Richardson said it does not take long for the artificial reefs to become busy habitats.

“We started seeing grouper within a month of deployment in Carrabelle,” Richardson said.

“Six months of good growth – and in a year we hope to see some sea bass.”

The project was made possible with grant funding from Florida Fish and Wildlife – a portion of the cash coming from Sport Fish Restoration funds. The cost of the 17-patch-reef project, constructed by Walter Marine, is $70,000, with OAR contributing $15,000, and the rest coming from FWC. A lot of OAR money is generated through private donations and with tournaments, like the Big Bend Saltwater Classic, which raised $10,000 for projects this year.

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On the other side, proponents pointed to money coming in from sources outside the county to fund advertising, including Fort Lauderdale-based developers Collins and Miles Forman.

The root of the issue was the repealed ordinance’s 75-foot buffer – a 35-foot no-touch zone adjacent to wetlands and an additional 40 foot protective zone.

The whole thing began in the spring when County Commissioner Randy Merritt went to the board with the idea of allowing variances Turn to Page 3A

Possible strike at St. Marks Powder

By NICOLE ZEMA nzema@thewakullanews.net

If labor contract negotiations are not resolved between St. Marks Powder and its union employees soon, it means that approximately 233 bargaining members of United Steelworkers Local 170 will officially be on strike at 3:46 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.

St. Marks Powder, which is owned by General Dynamics, is the largest private employer in Wakulla County. The facility produces smokeless powder for bullets, shotshells and other propellant products.

United Steelworkers Local 170 President Keith Franklin said a labor contract expired on Oct. 14, which was negotiated until Oct. 29, but not resolved.

“We are trying to get an agreement between the two parties, and we weren’t unable to come up with one,” Franklin said. “Yesterday (Oct. 29) we served them with 10-day strike notice.”

If the contract issues are not resolved, the strike will begin at 3:45 p.m. on Nov. 8 – that specific time because it is exactly 10 days, down to the minute, since the strike notice was submitted.

Franklin said the union cannot legally discuss any disputed details in the contract until the strike begins, but said, “The strike is not a good thing for anyone, but an avenue to get fair wages and fair benefits.”

Franklin said that the majority of approximately 400 employees live in Wakulla County.

“Employees could possibly get terminated and the company can possibly lose a bunch of business,” Franklin said. “It’s not a laughing matter. It can get worked out if the company would bend a little bit. I hope the matter is resolved between both parties and everyone to work as we have in the past.”

The St. Marks Powder communications division provided an official statement on the matter: “We remain hopeful that a ratified agreement will be reached prior to the 7th. In the meantime, the plant has a strikeoperating plan they will follow to continue operations until an agreement is reached.”

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www.thewakullanews.com Main photo: Louise Frasure of Tallahassee lets a monarch explore her eye glasses. At left: Alison and Olivia Stockli of Jacksonville have a monarch moment. Inset, David Cook tags a monarch.

Monarch Butterfly Festival

PHOTOS BY NICOLE ZEMA

By NICOLE ZEMA nzema@thewakullanews.net

While the phenomenon of monarch migration is endangered, a cold front brought the delicate orange, black and white beauties our way for the 26th annual Monarch Butterfly Festival at the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge on Oct. 25.

Educational displays about butterflies were set up around the visitor center, with a lot of the butterfly action happening at the St. Marks Lighthouse.

David G. Cook, a wildlife biologist with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission, was busy tagging butterflies and educating butterfly tourists on what makes the vibrant insects special. Some children shyly held out their finger for a monarch to briefly rest. Other people allowed the pretty insects to crawl all over their faces.

Cook said the monarchs are tagged to gather information about where they going and how they get there.

“It’s like putting a note in the bottle,” Cook said. “It only works if someone finds the bottle and reads the note.”

The tags are tiny blue dots placed on the underside of

the monarchs’ deceptively tough wings – blue because the sticker stands out. The dot is inscribed with a serial number and information on the Monarch Watch organization, which coordinates education and conservation of the butterflies.

“We rely on someone to catch or find a dead one somewhere,” Cook said. “They can say – I found it here at suchand-such a date, and we put that information together with other reports.”

While catching monarchs for tagging prior to the event, two were found already adorning white tags applied by biologists in Cape May, N.J. on Oct. 7.

Cook said most monarchs don’t

stick in one place too long – usually less than a day before they are flying off somewhere else. The tag stays on for the monarch’s lifetime.

“People have been tagging monarchs for decades now,” Cook said. “There’s a wealth of information on those recaptured or found dead in wintering sites in Mexico, and found as far away as Canada.”

One might think such a long trip would put wear and tear on their wings, but in reality, they are very sturdy.

“Their wings are strong, unlike other butterflies that get damaged if handle them,” Cook said. “Not true with monarchs.

They have scales that give that color, super glued on.”

Cook said the festival in St. Marks is a great way for the general public to have a connection with wildlife.

“Here’s an animal doing something spectacular,” Cook said. “Intercept them, handle them, learn about them, and send them on their way.”

David Harding, vice president of the North American Butterfly Association’s Hairstreak Chapter, said a drought in the Midwest, extreme weather and modern agricultural practices have had an impact

on the monarchs. He said the numbers are at their lowest in 20 years of monitoring. Roadside mowing of wildflowers and herbicides have hurt the growth of plants like milkweed – that butterflies love.

“We are trying to encourage people to plant as much milkweed as possible,” Harding said. “Roadsides are great nectar sources if plants are allowed to grow. It would certainly help to allow milkweed to grow along

the roadsides. Mow less often, or leave it a little higher, and not mowing as wide will help.”

Cook said in the 1990s, monarchs numbered in the billions. Now it is just several million. There is a petition to US Fish and Wildlife to list monarchs as “threatened” on the on endangered species list.

But it is not all bad news.

“There are more monarchs in migration this fall than last, so that’s a little bit of good news,” Cook said.

Anyone in the region who is interested in joining the NABA’s local chapter may email naba. hairstreak@gmail.com for field trips, activities, presentations and newsletters.

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The Business Women of Wakulla hosted its second Christmas Shopping Bazaar on Nov. 2 at the Wakulla One Stop Communtiy Center. Pictured, Christy Singleton of PursePoor Creations and Jennifer Taylor check out the We Can Jam & Salsa selection. More than 300 people shopped for unique gifts and items from 44 local vendors. The event, in-part hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, also featured 45 door prizes.

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Voters reject wetlands From Front Page within that 35-foot no-touch zone in hardship cases.

After studying the issue, County Commissioner Richard Harden came back with the idea of repealing the ordinance altogether, saying the state already has wetlands protections in place that make the county’s ordinance unnecessary. Harden got strong support from commissioners Ralph Thomas and Jerry Moore. With support from Merritt, who continued to seek out compromise on the issue, it was voted to be repealed 4-1.

County Commissioner Howard Kessler, who cast the lone dissenting vote, mobilized his extremely active political base to gather signatures for the petition drive and then to push for votes.

Thomas made great personal efforts working against the referendum, using a web-

site and going on social media to put out reasons to vote against the referendum.

Reportedly, a poll taken several weeks ago showed the pro wetlands vote up or even, and opponents redoubled their efforts – they got out more signs and bought more political advertising.

The crux of their argument semed to come down to the devil was in the details of the referendum: If it passed, it couldn’t be touched for two years, even for minor fixes, and any changes required a unanimous vote of the board.

Voters also approved four amendments to the county charter – including non-partisan elections, a budget policy measure and debt management.

By far the most overwhelming, though, was more than 82 percent of voters voting for county commissioners to prove residency in their district.

Artificial reefs From Front Page reefs may visit the website: Oarreefs.org.

The organization has turned in another St. Marks reef grant to FWC for 2015.

Richardson said Wakulla County is trying to start up an artificial reef program as well. Capt. Tony Murray, director of the Big Bend Coastal Conservancy, said besides the St. Marks reef, there have not been any new artificial reefs, permits or reef deployments in the last four years off Wakulla’s coast.

BIG BEND COASTAL CONSERVANCY Murray, who formerly worked for OAR, has developed a reef design called Eco-SMART reefs (Strategically-Made Artificial Reef Technology).

One was deployed about two months ago in the middle of the St. Marks site. The Eco-SMAR T reefs are layered limestone discs held together with cement casts of cypress knees on the outside. “What we were trying to do, is completely mimic the natural habitat with limestone in the design,� Murray said. “There was a lot of space between the layers, and the cypress knees are on the outside for habitat for the fish.�

Murray said after the Eco-SMART reef hit bottom, and it was rapidly accepted, with baitfish already orienting to it.

He went on to discuss the ecological benefits of artificial reefs. “Properly designed and employed, artificial reefs help enhance the ecosystem so a habitat is provided,� he said. “It replaces and gives new habitat where one hasn’t been.�

Murray said the BBCC has other SMART designs that are more species-specific, for juvenile grouper, rock bass, flounder, sheepshead, stone crab, and more. Some will be low profile and single layers, some with cypress knees, and a lot of other shapes and natural designs. “Our design has a lot more secondary and tertiary voids in them,�

Murray said of the overall Eco-SMART reef design. “The important part is that these are location-specific, species-specific and mimic the natural area, or surrounding natural area, for enhancement of the ecologically important species of that area.�

The new reefs are a blank canvas for the ecological system. Invertebrates, like soft corals, sponges and tunicates attract other species,

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and are a component of symbiotic relationships.

Murray added that the reefs have phenomenal properties for filtering and cleaning the water, and helps with creating an upwelling area for nutrients on the bottom. Small feeder fish come next, like fingerlings and small foraging fish, as another base for the larger part of the food chain.

Of course the little fish attract bigger fish.

And bigger fish attract people who want to catch them – recreational and commercial.

The reefs also provide a place for divers to explore. “In five years it will be a phenomenally-vibrant habitat out there,�

Murray said. “It’s an exciting project to completely mimic nature, so it won’t look like culvert or junction box.�

Murray also talked about near-shore reefs’ greater impacts, like mitigating water movement associated with catastrophic storm events and sea level rise.

The reefs also allow habitat restoration for the key species following the devastation caused by red tides.

He also discussed conservation reefs, which are intended to build up fish populations like juvenile grouper, and replenish the sustainable and longterm health of entire ecosystem.

Murray said numerous artificial reef proposed projects have been submitted for the Gulf region for funding consideration within the RESTORE Act (BP oil spill restoration money).

He submitted a grant through the BBCC, saying that a regional perspective of artificial reef development and site considerations is lacking. The proposed cost for the Regional Artificial Reef Permitting Plan for Florida’s Gulf Coast is $1.9 million over the course of six years.

MEMORIAL REEFS The new St. Marks reef can still accept more material, Murray said. He was granted permission to amend it over time. He especially likes the idea of memorial reefs. “We are going to focus on the smaller reefs, a few a time, like conservation, memorial and ecological reefs,� Murray said. “It’s a neat niche to get additional memorial reefs out there; a great tribute, and a way to give back to the ocean, and have a permanent, lasting monument.�

Kathy Hor n commemorated the life of her father, the late Colin

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twice today and we wished each other much success.

It’s now time to bring the county together and go forward with balance and dignity for all people of this beautiful and wonder ful county of Wakulla. God bless Wakulla, and the people.

Thank you very, very much.�

Cushman said he was happy with the outcome of the election, even though he did not win. He said there was a lot of “point proving� in this election, and a lot of division “I am sure I will be blamed for Anderson losing,� Cushman said. “People who voted for me, wouldn’t have voted for Jerry Moore. But it’s not about winning, it’s about running the race. I am who I am, and I don’t change my demeanor for a race.�

It was Cushman’s first race, and he said he might try again in the next four years.

Macdonald, with the deployment of a memorial reef at St. Marks.

While some people opt for their cremated remains to be interred in the reef structure, the Horns had a plaque affixed to the Macdonald reef cube. Walter Marine donated the memorial eco reef.

Murray took Kathy Horn, her husband and “reef guru� Bill Horn, and Amanda Nalley from FWC out on his boat, to witness the OAR reef deployment,

Bill Anderson could not be reached for comment by press time.

Merritt talked about the success of his campaign. “I ran an absolutely clean campaign, certainly,� Merritt said. “My wife and I are very happy with the results. It proves you don’t have to spend a lot more money to win an election.�

While Merritt does not have a particular “group� of supporters, he said he appreciates the support from voters in the county. He also gave a nod to his opponent. “I think Taylor Phillips is a good fellow,� Merritt said. “Some of his supporters – maybe not so good. But he as an individual is a good person.�

Merritt said voters can expect the same from him on the board for the next four years. “I’ll continue doing what I’ve been doing,� he said. “I’ll look at issues, examine them carefully, and make the best

which included the drop of Macdonald’s memorial reef unit. “It was very dignified, and just what the family wanted,� Murray said. “It was a positive experience.�

Horn said the reef cube plaque memorializes her father’s service as a Royal Air Force veteran in WWII. Macdonald, a Scotsman, sometimes participated in air-sea rescues. “It was very appropriate because of that,�

Hor n said. “And my

decisions for the county.�

Phillips said campaigning has been the experience of a lifetime, and most of all, he loved meeting a diverse range of people that make up the Wakulla County community.

Phillips said he wants to stay active and involved. “I hope folks will invite Pam and me to come and speak,�

Phillips said. “We will continue being a voice for environmental issues. I still want to see Henry the Pole Vaulting Fish again at Wakulla Springs (due to an increase in water quality). Folks will be hearing from us again.�

Phillips said he wishes Commissioner Merritt the best.

Phillips thanked the volunteers who dedicated hours of their time for the campaign. “Like a coach, I can’t name single name – I’ll be leaving out 19 or 20 other people,� Phillips said. “But life goes on.�

husband Bill has just retired from FWC, and he’s dedicated the last 22 years to the artificial reef program. So this was a culmination of that.�

Horn said her father, who was 92 when he died Oct. 6, would love the memorial reef. “He himself worked for the British government in the Bahamas for a number of years,�

Horn said. “His family were sea men, so all of that tied nicely together.

We got to see his plaque,

and see it deployed. We threw flowers. It was very nice. Capt. Tony Murray’s so kind.�

Murray said the future of a healthy and vibrant reef ecosystem is made possible through partnerships. With collaborations of OAR, the BBCC and future endeavors of the Wakulla County Marine Advisory Board, more seafloor cities will become a significant, though largely unseen, part of our livelihood.

PUBLIC NOTICES For our readers’ convenience, The Wakulla News will provide this Public Notice Section in our A-section for all Public Notices not published in the Legal Notice section of the newspaper.

CDI>8: D; EJ7A>8 =:6G>C< The City of St. Marks will hold a Public Hearing Community Redevelopment Area Board on November 13, 2014 at 6:55 p.m. at 788 Port Leon Drive, St. Marks, Fl 32355 The City of St. Marks is located at 788 Port Leon Drive, 9 AM to 4:30 PM M/F; Phone (850) 925-6224. Persons needing special access considerations should call the City Office at least 24 hours before the date for scheduling purposes. The Board Office may be contacted at (850) 925-6224.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Wakulla County Code Enforcement Board will hold a Public Hearing on November 12, 2014 at 5:30pm in the Commission Chambers, 29 Arran Rd., Crawfordville, FL 32327.

Interested parties are invited to attend and participate.

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Wakulla County School Board Request for Architectural Services For Wakulla High School Replacement of Gym Floor and Bleachers The Wakulla County School Board is accepting proposals for Architectural Services to provide planning, design and construction administration of Wakulla High School for Replacement of Gym Floor and Bleachers. All those interested should submit four (4) copies of the following: Resume, SF 330 and a list of references and qualiďŹ cations to Robert Pearce, Superintendent of Wakulla County Schools, 69 Arran Road, Crawfordville, Florida 32327 by 10:00 a.m. November 17, 2014. Contact person is William R. Bristol, Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance at (850) 926-0065.

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BID #14/15-03 Wakulla County School Board Request for Engineering Services For Wakulla High School Renovation of Athletic Track The Wakulla County School Board is accepting proposals for Engineering Services to provide planning, design and construction administration of Wakulla High School for renovation and remodeling of the existing athletic track. All those interested should submit four (4) copies of the following: Resume, SF 330 and a list of references and qualiďŹ cations to Robert Pearce, Superintendent of Wakulla County Schools, 69 Arran Road, Crawfordville, Florida 32327 by 10:00 a.m.

November 17, 2014. Contact person is William R. Bristol, Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance at (850) 926-0065.

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Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Recreation and Parks The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, announces a public workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 7:00 p.m. (EST) PLACE: Museum at San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park, 148 Old Fort Road, St. Marks, Florida 32355.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Presentation of the proposed unit management plan update for San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park.

A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING: Rob Lacy, Park Manager, San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park at 148 Old Fort Road, St. Marks, Florida 32355 PH# (850) 9226007, FAX # (850) 488-0366 or email Rob. Lacy@dep.state.ďŹ&#x201A;.us. A copy of the draft plan and agenda are available before the date of the public meeting online at https:// www.ďŹ&#x201A;depnet.org/public-notices.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting: Rob Lacy, Park Manager, San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park at 148 Old Fort Road, St. Marks, Florida 32355, PH# (850) 922-6007, FAX # (850) 488-0366 or email Rob.Lacy@dep. state.ďŹ&#x201A;.us.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

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The Opinion Page Hopefully, the election has gone smoothly

William Snowden editor@thewakullanews.net

This is being written prior to knowing how the elections turn out, but whatever the results, I’m just hopeful that there’s no glitches and no recounts.

I don’t care who wins, I just want them to win by 50 percent plus 1.

I expressed that thought to some staff at the supervisor of elections office on Election Day and was welcomed into their prayer chain.

This has been an especially bitter political season. And some of the rhetoric has been so strident and over-the-top – especially on this wetlands issue, and especially on social

media.

There were hardcore supporters on both sides of the issue, but there seemed to be a lot of people in the middle who were confused by so many mixed messages and unsure of how to vote.

My hope is, no matter how it all comes out, that the divisions created by the issue can heal.

HALLOWEEN AT THE NEWS Lots of trick-ortreaters stopped by

The Wakulla News on Halloween.

If we were giving a prize for scariest mask to our trick-ortreaters, I guess I’d have to give it to our own newspaper carrier Jim Smith, who came in to the office in a costume of me.

All I can say is, wow, that is frightening.

And apparently I need some grooming tips.

William Snowden is editor at The Wakulla News.

Newspaper carrier Jim Smith with his scary Halloween mask of Editor William Snowden.

Sheryl Boldt’s article was moving Editor, The News: Thank you Wakulla News and Sheryl Boldt for the article on God’s presence (“God’s presence – while brushing my teeth!,” Oct. 2). How encouraging and heartwarming the article was to me. I always enjoy reading or hearing personal stories of how God has blessed His children.

I too would like to share an experience recently during praise and worship at Medart Assembly of God on a Sunday morning. I also felt His presence – it was like a blanket of love that He completely wrapped around me. My heart too was filled with indebtedness for the love He was expressing to me.

And, as Sheryl said, the sweetness of that moment has stayed with me, as I am sure it is still with her.

There are many who need to hear and read articles like this – not just for the encouragement but to let them know that He cares so much for them.

It would be wonderful if people who have sensed and felt His love in a real and tangible way would let others know that He freely gives His love to those who are seeking Him. It would be wonderful if everyone who has sensed and felt His presence let others know.

Once again, thank you, Wakulla News and Sheryl for sharing. I was really blessed.

Psalm 34:8: “O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trust in him.”

Marie Darby Crawfordville

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• In the Oct. 30 edition of The News, an expression in the artcle “100 Years Young” was incorrectly written. It should have said, “We were poor as Job’s turkey, but we thought we were rich.”

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Thanks, from Stone Crab Festival Editor, the News: We want to THANK YOU for attending the St. Marks Stone Crab Festival; the annual family event held each October in St. Marks, where we celebrate the opening of stone crab season.

The St. Marks Stone Crab Festival is the place to be when our local fishermen bring home the “star of the event”, the delicious “stone crab claws.”

This year was another outstanding event as we all dined on lots of fresh seafood including stone crab claws and other great food, drinks and snacks.

Handmade arts and crafts of many descriptions were also available for sale.

All day entertainment included live music and singing staged on the Florida Lottery Showvan; another highlight at noon was the colorful “Pirate Theme Parade” with marching bands.

Participants include the Wakulla County Sheriff’s office golf cart, WHS ROTC Color Guard, Coast Color Guard, Marching Tiger Band, Lofty Pursuits Marching Band, Miss Wakulla County, and San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park re-enactors in civil war period costumes.

Decorated golf carts – by citizens of St. Marks, Wakulla County School Board float and lots of Crazy Cars. The parade also included former Gov. Bob Graham and state Sen. Bill Montford and our own Stone Crab Queen in costume leading the parade.

Nearby we also celebrated archaeology of the Civil War with cannon firing on the hour at San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park.

Family friendly activities included Civil War-era games, flint knapping, Civil War Living History and talks by historians and archaeologists regarding the history and culture of the panhandle region and its role in the Civil War. The fort provided a tram which created

ease of movement between the festival and the fort for visitors.

Come visit your fort anytime as we continue to provide all you history buffs with area and state history. The Fort San Marcos De Apalache Historic State Park staff wants to thank you for attending this special day event.

A third event was going on at the same time-tagging of migrating Monarch butterflies at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge’s Monarch Festival. Other activities included Pollinator Gardens, learning about landscaping and planting to help all pollinators including the Monarch Butterfly, Behind the Gates Tours and Children’s Activity Stations.

The 26th Annual Monarch Butterfly Festival celebrates the Monarch butterflies endeavor to make their 2,000 mile trip from the northern American boundary to the mountains of central Mexico.

During this time of year fall flowers are in bloom and many varieties of butterflies will be passing through the NWR St. Marks Lighthouse area. Come take a drive and view this magnificent sight.

The St. Marks Stone Crab Festival Committee works tirelessly all year to make this festival successful. A special thank you goes out to our sponsors, businesses, organizations and volunteers who make this event possible.

Plus, a big THANK YOU to the people who made the trip to St. Marks to share this fun family day with us.

Food, fun, history and nature are in abundance and you are invited to come and enjoy “The Ultimate Getaway for 500 Years” – Historic St. Marks, at any time.

We are sincerely grateful for your support and participation, Mike Pruitt Chairman St. Marks Stone Crab Festival Committee

Frustrated with festival’s no dogs rule Editor, The News: At the Florida Seafood Festival this weekend in Apalachicola, I’m looking forward to walking with my dog through a crowd expected to break last year’s all-time record attendance of 32,000.

Last year I also enjoyed being one of an estimated 12,000 who showed up for the St. Marks Stone Crab Fes-

tival. My hound had a ball too. But this year, a boneheaded decision by the crab fest’s organizers to ban pets almost spoiled our fun in St. Marks. I was fortunate to have a friend with a boat moored at the marina that served as a floating kennel while we enjoyed the festival.

Many weren’t as fortunate, of course, and drove home with a bad taste in their mouths –

hardly from being served a plate of bad claws. I suggest that for next year, the crab fest committee ask the seafood fest committee how it is that Apalachicola can handle a crowd nearly three times the size of the St. Marks’ fest without imposing an idiotic ban on pets.

Frank Stephenson Tallahassee

Bonnie Brinson helped with stray cat Editor, The News: Having just endured the ceaseless, negative political activity of this election cycle, we would like to report something showing the more positive nature of mankind. We recently found a young cat (or rather it found us), and it was obvious that it had been somebody’s loving pet.

Because of severe cat allergy problems, we could not keep the cat for long.

In an effort to find the cat a good home or identify the rightful owner, we got in touch with Bonnie Brinson of Wakulla County Animal Control.

We found Ms. Brinson to be most compassionate, caring, and just a real pleasure to work with.

Before we could get out the door, she had already made plans to get the cat spayed/neutered, up to date with shots. She also had an elaborate plan to get the cat adopted to

a good home.

About an hour after getting home, we received a call from Ms. Brinson with great news: The cat had a microchip, and Ms. Brinson had located the owners (which included a little 6-year-old girl). In no time at all, the cat was reunited with its family.

It’s a mystery to us, for the cat came from about 10 miles away.

At any rate, Ms. Brinson deserves many kudos for going the extra mile and making everyone happy with the outcome.

This just goes to show that there are still some positive things going on in our midst, and some really great people who try to make this a better world.

Sincerely, David and Karen Murrell Crawfordville

Skeptical of compact fluorescent claims Editor, The News: As a consumer I am not convinced that the compact fluorescent lamps are as good as advertised.

I have reluctantly started placing CFLs in my light fixtures and after placing a few in my fixtures I have been replacing them rather regularly. I now have a practice of dating my bulbs when I place them in my electrical fixtures.

I placed a bulb in my fixture on 09-18-2014 and I had to replace that bulb on 10-18-2014, which is only one month.

I know that this is probably not the norm but so far I have not seen

a good showing from my CFLs. I have been using my CFLs for no more than a year and I have replaced all of them since starting using them.

CFLs are supposed to be good for our ecology and save us money. I have never placed much credence in fluorescents due to their costs and the dangers of having a bulb broken in my house and disposing of expired bulbs.

So far I have spent somewhere from four to eight times more for CFLs and they have not performed anywhere close to the incandescent bulbs that I have used in the

past.

I was against CFLs from the start due to the cost of the bulbs, the disposal of the bulbs and the health hazards of broken bulbs. It is amazing the number of things that are placed on the American public for our good that restrict us and cost us more money by our governments.

We are not under-regulated but to the contrary I believe that we are regulated too much and I am hard pressed to believe any differently.

Sincerely, Garland W. Burdette Crawfordville

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< STREET BEAT > Random, man-on-the-street interviews with Wakulla Countians. This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s question:

Asked to local children on Halloween:

What is the spookiest thing about Halloween night?

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Ever been enraged with jealousy?

By SHERYL H. BOLDT â&#x20AC;&#x153;You think leaving your child at school on his first day of kindergarten is tough? You have no idea the pain of being separated from your child!â&#x20AC;?

My friend had just confided in me about how she teared up after leaving her oldest child at school for the first time. My response was completely unsympathetic. I was unable to empathize because I was separated from my small children due to a

(then) constant battle with anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder. I would have given anything if my children would be retur ning home after just a few hours of school.

I regret the way I acted toward her. Those werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t my only regrets during that period of my life. I wish I could take back many of the words I spoke during those painful years when I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to raise my children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not fair!â&#x20AC;? raged within me. Indeed, I was boiling over with jealousy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an emotion that had control over me for years. (I am thankful that God enabled me to maintain a close relationship with my children in spite of my attitude and in spite of the fact that I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t raise them.)

This week, we are

There is something to be said for boredom

focusing on overcoming jealousy in our progressive goal of memorizing and obeying 1 Corinthians 13:4.

1 Corinthians 13:4c Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; â&#x20AC;Ś (NASB) As you have probably guessed by now, God and I have lots of conversations regarding my attitudes and my tongue. Thankfully, I have grown much, but I still have much further to grow. That is, after all, why I am spending time on this verse! With Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word dwelling within me, I am growing to be more like Him â&#x20AC;&#x201C; slowly, but surely.

Sheryl H. Boldt is a sales executive for Wave 94 and the author of the Memorizing Scripture Blog. Email her at sherylhboldt.wave94@gmail. com.

Church Briefs â&#x20AC;˘ Zion Hill P.B. to celebrate 99th anniversary The Zion Hill Primitive Baptist Church will be celebrating its 99th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m.

Elder Matthew Balkman of Crawfordville will be the guest speaker.

The church is located at 942 Sopchoppy Highway in the Buckhorn community. Church pastor is Elder Ervin Donaldson Jr.

provide a free Concert with open dance floor, lights, and fog.

These concerts will host a variety of Bands from Christian metal, rap, hip-hop, and contemporary music.

Make plans to join Wakullaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only War Eagle after party.

Each event is scheduled to end at 11:30 p.m., all events are supervised, safe and secure.

â&#x20AC;˘ Medart Assembly hosts Trading Closet ministry

â&#x20AC;˘ Promise Land holds post-game concerts

The last Saturday of every month at noon, Emily Sellmer Promise Land Ministries Light- of the Medart Assembly of God house is reaching out to the youth hosts a Trading Closet ministry where families can trade clothes of Wakulla County by providing free concerts after the home foot- children have outgrown for other familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clothes that fit. The minball games. istry is free.

Each Friday Night Promise Land will open their doors imâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Staff reports mediately following the game to

By JAMES L. SNYDER This past week I discovered for the first time the true value of boredom.

After this, I never gave it too much thought. When I wore a younger manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suit, I had so much activity I did not have time to be bored.

Two of our grandchildren were at the house for a sleepover, which on the surface seems like a very pleasant evening.

Of course, they only had half a day of school so they were at the house right after lunch. So from lunchtime all the way through till breakfast the next morning they were energizing our house.

I had forgotten how much energy a person has when they do not have to carry around a lot of age.

It all started out very nice with a lot of activities in the afternoon leading up to suppertime. By this time, I was wearing my age on my sleeves and I was not wearing a long sleeved shirt. They were inside, then they were outside, then they came back inside to tell me what they were going to do outside and then they went back outside.

I can sit in my chair for hours reading a book or writing an article. But when it comes to going outside and chasing children who are chasing a ball who then begin to chase you and then you fall down and they jump on top of you, that is a different story.

Right around 3 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock, I looked at the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and ask a simple question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How soon is supper?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silly Grandpa,â&#x20AC;? she said with a hearty laugh, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we just had lunch.â&#x20AC;?

I sighed a lack of energy sigh knowing that we had several hours yet to play.

Being as careful as I could, I snuck inside and

collapsed in my chair only to be found out by the two little grandchildren energizing our domicile. They came screaming into my room, jumped on me and began our infamous tickle game. I am not quite sure, but I think this lasted at least 10 hours.

A thought creaked in my head. So, without any consultation whatsoever with my wife, I made an announcement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who wants candy?â&#x20AC;?

That simple announcement got their attention and drove them like a magnet into the kitchen straight to the candy jar jumping up and down in anticipation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One rule with the candy,â&#x20AC;? I explained, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you have to eat it outside.â&#x20AC;?

I had a willing and compliant audience and filled both hands with as much candy as they could handle. Screaming with delight, they rushed for the outside where they could set at the picnic table and indulge in the candy.

I headed back to my chair where I could indulge in some non-activity.

Supper finally came and with a lot of noisy chatter and laughter we ate our supper.

I left the table and went to my chair to relax a little bit and watch a little bit of news on the TV. I was almost dozing when I heard some chatter next to me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandpa,â&#x20AC;? I heard them sing, â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bored.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the two of you sit down and read a book together?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, we want to have fun!â&#x20AC;?

And so fun we had as I abandoned my boredom extravaganza.

Finally, it was bath time, closely followed by bedtime. It took almost an hour to talk the two into bed and convince them to go to sleep.

After a day of using so

much energy, I was in the mood to welcome a large dose of boredom.

In the quietness of the evening, both my wife and I sat in our chairs listening to the sounds of silence.

In thinking about the activities of the day, I came to one conclusion.

As draining as grandchildren are, they are more than welcome in my home. I know I only have a small repertoire of energy, but I am glad to spend it on them.

My wife broke the silence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grandchildren the best?â&#x20AC;?

I thought for a moment and came to full agreement with her. My wife is usually right on everything and on this thing, she was absolutely right.

I enjoyed the sounds of silence because I had enjoyed the excitement and turmoil of grandchildren in the house.

I thought of Solomon in the Old Testament. If anybody was an expert on being a grandfather, it was him. After all, he had 700 wives, and 300 concubines and who knows how many grandchildren danced around his throne.

Solomon said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathersâ&#x20AC;? (Proverbs 17:6).

Boredom is something that most people do not really appreciate. It always has a negative connotation, but in the right perspective, boredom can be a reward for lots of activity.

The Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship in Ocala. Call him at (866) 5522543 or e-mail jamessnyder2@ att.net.

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BEREAVEMENT COLUMN

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a spoiler in every family

By TRACY RENEE LEE

As a child, I grew up on my familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old home place, located in the middle of the Arklatex.

Many of my cousins lived there as well.

After school and on weekends, we would gather at my great-grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house and play all day together. For the most part, this was almost a Utopian existence. Today, more than 50 years later, I treasure my time with my cousins.

The familial bonds of love and friendship have withstood the test of time.

Of course, as many things are in life, all was not perfect.

It seems every family has that one spoiler, and mine was no different. As fondly as I recall my childhood, I cannot reflect upon it without recollections of the terror my spoiler cousin inflicted upon the rest of us.

Sadly, all that he needed in life was a steady hand of guidance.

To this day, when I see or think of my cousin, my heart cries for him. His parents did what they thought was best for him, but in reality, their leniency and indulgence created a nightmare out of his life.

Last week I was sitting in church behind my spoiler cousinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister. Wow, what a difference between siblings. My cousins were raised together, yet she is strong, sincere and law abiding, while he is none of these things. I asked my cousin about her grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming 100th birthday party, and the conversation drifted in a direction that made me ponder for a moment the trials she has endured through the actions of her brother.

Three years ago, my cousinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father died. She was devastated and grieved deeply over his loss.

Last year, her mother died. She mentioned that she had not grieved equally from this loss.

She was confused over the differences, and as we spoke further, she began to understand the factors contributing to this circumstance.

My cousin had incorrectly assumed that the differences in grief intensity were an indication of love. Nothing could be further from the truth.

My dear cousin did not love

one parent over the other; she had loved them equally.

Her experiences with her father however were different from those with her mother.

She shared the same interests and hobbies with her father and therefore spent a great deal of time with him. These experiences rather than love account for the differences in her grief intensity.

Before her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, her brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior was buffered under his control.

Upon her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, her mother was unable to control her brother adequately and thus became the object of his abusive behavior. Now in his 50s, her brother remains the aggressive and brutal person his parents allowed him to be when he was just a child.

Unfortunately, his aging and ill mother, and his 99-year-old grandmother, found themselves without a substantial buffer between his crazy lifestyle, their safety and their bank accounts.

My dear cousin, in order to protect her mother and grandmother, became that buffer.

My cousin expressed guilt at feeling relief upon her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. Upon the death of her husband, my cousinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother suffered debilitating loneliness, poor health and extreme consequences at the hands of her abusive son.

Through our conversation, my dear cousin understood that the relief she felt at her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death was deeply rooted out of love and compassion for her.

When one deeply loves another, one cannot endure their sufferings without anguishing and lamenting over them.

When a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suffering has ended, whether through a miraculous cure or death, compassionate and loving witnesses to their pain will experience great relief.

This is natural and exactly as it should be.

At the close of our conversation, my dear cousin understood that her grief experience for her mother has not been less than that of her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Upon his death, the responsibilities she has assumed have overwhelmed her life. Her grief

experience for her mother has not yet begun.

My cousin is a champion, and I love and admire her deeply.

I do not believe, however that she will experience relief from her brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terror until he seriously seeks rehab, or her darling grandmother leaves this earth.

Of course, one hopes it is the former, yet one fears it will be the latter.

On the day of her grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, my cousin will again, as she did with her mother, experience compassionate relief that her grandmother no longer suffers from my spoiler cousinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abuse.

She will also suffer guilt for those feelings.

Unlike the death of her mother, however, she will be free to experience grief.

Her buffer responsibilities will be completed and the great heartache of losing two great women in her life, her mother and her grandmother will rush in. Her grief will be overwhelmingly complicated and longsuffering, but she has a strong countenance and will endure it.

I learn so much from my darling cousin. I learn strength in adversity, I learn unselfish devotion and I learn that no matter how much you loathe the actions of another, you can still love and help them overcome their weaknesses.

I see her do these things everyday for the family she loves.

I am thankful I do not walk in my dear cousinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heavy laden and sorrowful shoes.

I doubt I could endure it with the majestic grace she so generously displays.

Tracy Renee Lee is a funeral director, author, and freelance writer. It is my lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work to comfort the bereaved and help them live on.

Please follow my blog at http://pushin-up-daisies. blogspot.com/ and Twitter account @PushnUpDaisies, visit my website www.QueenCityFuneralHome.com or read my book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pushinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Up Daisiesâ&#x20AC;? for additional encouragement and information.

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Hazel Bruce, a Big Bend Hospice volunteer, recently placed the first engraved dog tag on the BBH Military Valor Memorial tree in honor of her late husband, Charles J. Bruce Jr. who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948 to 1969 and received services from BBH. The Military Valor Memorial is a new display located in the Jean

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Celebrate veterans Saturday

Riverside Cafe gets $100K makeover Staff report

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The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners in conjunction with the Wakulla Christian School and the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 4538, invites everyone to come out and salute our Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s during the eighth Annual Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 8.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honoring Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Past and Present.â&#x20AC;? To kick off the event, all veterans, and active service members of the Armed Forces (including spouses) are invited to a free reunion breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. at Hudson Park.

The well-known traditional parade will begin at 10 a.m. where local participants and veterans march down Crawfordville Highway showcasing troops, military organizations, school bands, county government, and many others.

Following the parade, the Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the pavilion in Hudson Park and led by Harold Ross, Wakulla County Veteran Services Officer. Several speakers will be participating including keynote speaker Commissioner Ralph Thomas.

Everyone is encouraged to come out and show support to our veterans, and enjoy a day of fun activities and entertainment. For additional information related to this event, please contact Harold Ross, Veteran Services Officer at 926-0919 ext.

751.

Ongoing Announcements â&#x20AC;˘The WCHD has â&#x20AC;&#x153;removedâ&#x20AC;? the no swim advisory for Mashes Sands Beach; the beach is now safe to swim. If you have any questions, please contact the Wakulla County Health Department at 850-926-0401 â&#x20AC;˘ THE QUILTERS GUILD OF WAKULLA presents the 2014 Opportunity Quilt tickets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $1 donation per ticket, or $5 for 6 tickets. All proceeds from donations are used for materials for making quilts to go to community service, currently, Hospice in Wakulla. Tickets are available Fridays 9:30 a.m. until noon at the Wakulla Library, or at the chamber office during regular business hours, or you may call Kay at 926-1437.

Drawing will be held Dec. 12. â&#x20AC;˘ WAKULLA COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY announces availability of SHIP funds for fiscal year 2014/15.

SHIP Applications became available Monday. If you have any questions please contact Government Services Group at 850-325-6288

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WHS Eagle Scout ďŹ&#x201A;agpole to be revealed Nov. 11 Special to The News

Eagle Scout and Wakulla High School senior Jacen Jones recently completed his Eagle Scout project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the refurbishment of the flagpole and base at the high school.

He is inviting the community to meet at the flag pole at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 for a revealing ceremony.

To fund his project, Jones

sold customized bricks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will be giving a short presentation of what I did and how it all went down,â&#x20AC;? Jones said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped me get to this point. Without your support, I would not have been able to achieve my goal of becoming an Eagle Scout and hope to see you at the revealing ceremony.â&#x20AC;?

Riverside Cafe in downtown St. Marks will soon be wearing a very expensive new straw hat.

Stan West, operator of the bar and restaurant, said the establishment will get a new tiki hut, built by Seminole Indians. The same Seminoles constructed the tiki hut at Mad Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to have even more of an island feel,â&#x20AC;?

West said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And tiki is much better than putting up a building. A hurricane can blow the leaves away, and they can just put leaves back, and not lose anything.â&#x20AC;?

The project should be finished at end of January, West said. The hometown spot will still be open for business in the meantime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People can come and watch the construction,â&#x20AC;?

West said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a spectacular thing to watch them do it.â&#x20AC;?

West said the new hut will cost about $100,000 when all is said and done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I call it a $100,000 facelift,â&#x20AC;? West said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a new feeling and new atmosphere â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the island feel. I used to go to Bahamas all the time, go out to beach to eat, look up at tiki, and say I hope to get one too. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true.â&#x20AC;?

West said staff is planning a grand re-opening party and 20-year celebration in April 2015.

Families outnumber Historical Society to present adopters for Op. Santa music-maker Sammy Tedder Staff report

By BETTY GREEN Wakulla Historical Society

One of the most exciting programs the Historical Society has had in the past was when Sammy Tedder shared his music making process in collecting and making the sounds of nature through the creation of his instruments and the weaving of melodies that drew the listener into the beauty of that natural world. Wakulla County is blessed with the presence of a musician who can weave the sounds of wind, water, and wild creatures into symphonies that caress the soul!

The Wakulla County Historical Society welcomes Sammy Tedder who will be performing selections from his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apalachicola River: An American Treasureâ&#x20AC;? soundtrack Album and his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Cypress Swamp: The Wester n Everglades â&#x20AC;? soundtrack album, playing various saxophones and his handmade river cane and bam-

Sammy Tedder boo flutes, surrounded by the sounds of Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wild places.

This event will be Tuesday, Nov.11, at 7 p.m. at the Wakulla County Public Library.

He will also be introducing his latest CD called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transitionsâ&#x20AC;? which will be available for the first time at this meeting. Think Christmas Gifts, as you prepare to come to this meeting, for those of us who love Sammyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blend of music and nature, now is the perfect time to share.

Tobias Steven Dale born Sept. 25 Tobias Steven Dale was born Sept. 25, 2014 weighing 8 pounds and 4 ounces, 21 inches long at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Va. at 8:21 a.m. His parents are Andrew and Sarah Dale, and he has a sister, Keira Isabella Dale.

Maternal grandparents are Douglas Dixon (lifelong resident of Wakulla County), and the

late Virginia Carter of Wakulla (deceased, married to Daniel Carter). Paternal grandparents are Richard and Brenda Dale of Crookston, Minn., and Anna Stokkland of Portland, Ore. Aunts and uncles are Ashley Methvin, Emily Carter, John Dixon, Paul Dixon, Cameron and Gina Davis; Krystle Dale, Brian Dale.

As Operation Santa, Wakulla organizers begin to match up families in need with adopters who care over the next week, they are calling on more folks in the community to step up and adopt. The assistance application period closed Oct. 31. Adoption applications are ongoing through Dec. 6.

Robin Lunn, who is heading up adoption for OS, said last year the organization assisted almost 300 families.

While OS is an anonymous undertaking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the adoptors and recipients do not known each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s names â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lunn described the situations of people who signed up for Christmas help last year: A single parent who lost his job; an abused mom with two children struggling to make ends meet; a family who lost everything in a house fire; grandparents on Social Security trying to raise four grandchildren; a young woman who is caring for her four nieces/nephews because her sister died suddenly; and a family with three children, (one a severely disabled child) the mother is the caregiver and the father

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works but has a limited income. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These families would not have had a Christmas without the help of our adopters,â&#x20AC;?

Lunn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were very fortunate to be one of the adopted families. This year we have families with similar problems.â&#x20AC;?

Lunn said if adopters want to have time to shop and wrap, and catch the good sales, it is better to sign up early. All gifts must be delivered to Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop on Dec. 6 or before, which gives adopters a month from now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel the holiday spirit until around Thanksgiving, but that makes it difficult for adopters,â&#x20AC;?

Lunn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We truly want to make it easy for them. Adopters are the key ingredient to the success of Operation Santa!â&#x20AC;?

Individuals, families, offices, church groups, clubs and more are encouraged to adopt a family or multiple families.

For more information, visit the website: www. operationsantawakulla. org and click Adopt. Or contact Robin Lunn at (850) 926-1233, (561) 818-5366 or email: RMLunn@comcast.net.

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Wakulla High School news...

Red Ribbon Week at Riversink

By SUSAN (VICKI) TILLMAN Assistant Principal

Riversink Elementary (RES) celebrated another outstanding Red Ribbon week. Red Ribbon week is dedicated to taking a stand against bullying and drug use. Each day of the week, Otters celebrated by dressing up; Monday, everyone wore the color red, Tuesday, was mismatched col-

ors, Wednesday, was pajama day, Thursday, was school spirit day, and Friday, was costume day, capped off with a school parade.

Wednesday was also the first Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Rally for RES. McGruff the Crime Dog and Lieutenant Billy Jones (pictured above) were the guest speakers.

They discussed safety tips for Halloween and stranger danger.

Students were given personal flashing devices and backpacks with safety strips from the Council of Pedestrian Safety, a branch of the Florida Department of Transportation.

All Otters took the pledge of safety and then recited the school motto to be “Responsible, Respectful, and Ready to Learn” with McGruff and Lt. Jones.

A fun and educational time was had by all.

Watson is Oct. Teacher of the Month

By KAREN J. WELLS Chief Human Capital Officer

Kendall Watson, Medart Elementary School teacher, is also an October Teacher of the Month. She began her career as a co-teacher in 2011 and was quickly moved into a regular position. Prior to being hired, Watson served a kindergarten classroom at Medart and became the “known quantity.”

A University of West Florida graduate, Watson claims she loves

Kendall Watson teaching because it is so rewarding. She said, “It feels great to truly wonderful be able to make a

difference and improve the lives of students.”

Watson has helped the total school program and contributed as a grade level chair, S.A.V.E. sponsor and brain brawl sponsor.

Medart School Principal Kim Dutton said, “Ms. Watson is a professional and dedicated to her students. She is willing to share with her colleagues after attending trainings and inservices. Her classroom is a wonderful place of learning for students.”

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Mackenzie Standley (AVID/Medical Academy) and Morgan Kelly (AVID).

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On Oct. 7, students from Wakulla High School’s Engineering Academy, Medical Academy, STEM Program, and AVID Scholars Program joined hundreds of students from around the state in attending the Florida IT Career Alliance’s 2014 Career Fair at Florida State University. While at the event, students were able to meet and speak with employers from technology-based companies. This enabled students to learn what preparations they need to make for going into emerging career fields. Also, the FITC Alliance provided sessions with speakers on topics including leadership, educational options for technology-based careers, wearable technology, and networking.

Chaperones for this event included Guidance Counselor Krista Sharin, Medical Academy Teacher Bob Wallace, Writing Coach Melinda House, and parent Sam Brinson. The field trip was sponsored through a grant through the FITC Alliance, coordinated by AVID Assistant Site Coordinator Nancy Floyd Richardson. While the students learned about future careers and ways to advance themselves through college coursework, the teachers attended sessions where they learned about new tools to help engage students and facilitate learning.

While the career fair is held annually, its main focus has been toward college students looking for their future careers. This is the first year FSU has

invited and provided activities for high school students.

PATRIOT DAY In honor of Patriot Day, Sept. 11, the Varying Exceptionalities Class at Wakulla High decided to support one of our nations’ patriots who is overseas protecting our freedom.

Through the SPECIAL TO THE NEWS organization Adopt a U.S. Adopted soldier Chase Hudson wear- Soldier, we were able to ing the Wakulla County Special Olym- adopt Chase pics sent to Kuwait. Hudson who is stationed at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

The students have enjoyed writing weekly letters and postcards telling Chase about themselves and sharing their support.

As part of their Career Experience Class, students go to Dollar General and pick out daily living items, food items, and fun things to make a care package for Chase once a month.

Teacher, Sonja Townsend reports, “The class has enjoyed getting emails from Chase, and we were especially excited to see the picture of him wearing the Wakulla County Special Olympics t-shirt all the way in Kuwait!”

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BUSINESS NEWS Dan Hinchee talks shop Owner of Crawfordville Auto & Tire is owner of Chamber’s Business of Year

By JENNY ODOM Special to The News

Crawfordville Auto & Tire recently was awarded the 2014 Business of the Year award from the Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce.

Dan Hinchee, an active community member, began operating the business about eight years ago, but he’s been in the automotive business for a long time.

“I’ve been in the automotive maintenance and repair business all my life,” said Hinchee, who has been a master technician for Toyota, BMW and GM. As a youngster, Hinchee grew up in the western U.S. – Washington state, Oregon and Utah. He reminisced about his start in the auto business while living in Utah.

“My next door neighbor owned the first Toyota dealership in Western Region,” he explained. “So as a kid I would clean his shop on the weekends to make money.”

Wakulla Works Wakulla Works is a monthly article profiling a business based in Wakulla County. If you’d like to nominate a business to be profiled, please contact Jenny Odom at jenny@iggyart.com.

Hinchee and his wife, Terrie, who runs the administrative part of the business, moved to Wakulla County around 1993. Together they have two grown children, and three grandchildren.

Hinchee relocated Crawfordville Auto & Tire about a year and a half ago, when a larger building across the street became available for purchase.

“We needed more space to expand, and this building gave us that opportunity,” he said.

Since moving into the new space, Hinchee said he has invested a lot of

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Keith Johnson, Brett Grant, Dan Hinchee, Cory Stivers and Keith Hill, make up most of the team at Crawfordville Auto & Tire. Not pictured, Nick Wagner, a student at TCC, and Terrie Hinchee, office. money into new tools and equipment, including a state-of-the-art alignment system by Hunter Hawkeye.

On his off time, Hinchee is a dedicated volunteer fireman. He is a certified firefighter, and an emergency first responder with Ochlockonee Bay, Station 7.

“As soon as I get off work, I get in my truck and turn on my radio,” he said. “I’m on call until the next morning when I get to work.”

“It’s just one of those things that makes you feel good,” he smiled.

“Plus, what real man doesn’t want to drive a fire truck, and blow that horn.”

“I really like it,” Hinchee added.

“It’s the best way for me to give back to my community and neighbors.”

The auto repair business employs six full-time skilled workers.

“Good mechanics are hard to find today,” he said. “Technology on cars these days is so advanced. You have

to be able to read a schematic.”

“If you want to be a mechanic, I suggest to kids that they go to school and get an electrical engineering degree,” he continued. “Knowing and understanding electronics is the key.”

Hinchee admits that he is in a business where people don’t always want to be.

“People don’t wake up in the morning and say, ‘I want to spend $300 today getting my car fixed,’” he explained.

“But we try to make it as painless as possible,” he said, and mentioned that they offer free wifi for those who have to wait for their repairs. “I enjoy my customers, but I know they don’t look forward to coming to see me.”

As for the awards his business has received, he turned the accolades to his staff. Hinchee understands the importance of a trained and qualified staff, and the necessity to keep them longterm.

Keith Hill, lead mechanic, has been with Hinchee for more than 16 years.

“We all work hard, that’s how we got here,” he said. “The awards I’ve won are a reflection of my great employees and customers.”

When asked what most people would not know about him, Hinchee thought about it for a minute, then told about a connection to a certain 1970s teen idol.

“Donny Osmond was in my sixth grade class when we lived in Utah,” he grinned and chuckled. “It was right before he got really famous.”

Crawfordville Auto & Tire is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.

- 6 p.m. , and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are located at 2170 Crawfordville Highway, across from Goodwill. The phone number is 926-4466.

Operation Santa Needs Your Help Operation Santa is a community effort sponsored by the Wakulla County Coalition for Youth (WCCY) who with its partners build support for the youth, individuals and families in Wakulla County.

In the past four years, Operation Santa has helped thousands in need of a hands-up to experience the joy of the Christmas Season.

This effort could not be done without the help of volunteers, businesses, the adoption of families, donations of new and like-new items and cash donations.

Please look over the information below and help, as soon as possible, where you can. Thank you.

DEADLINE FOR FAMILIES TO APPLY IS OCTOBER 31 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 AM – 7:00 PM Wakulla One Stop Community Center 318 Trice Lane - 926-3526

$$$ $$$ Mail to: P. O. Box 1688 Crawfordville, FL 32326 A receipt will be sent to you.

Volunteer at Santa’s Workshop 1255 Rehwinkel Rd. (Corner of Hwy. 98 & Rehwinkel Rd.) Monday-Friday - 9:00 – 5:00

Donate via PayPal to: “WakullaOperationSanta@gmail.com”

We are collecting NEW and LIKE NEW clothes & household items (list below). LOOK for the green collection boxes around town.

To donate furniture or large items, call Mike @ 445-6468.

Adopting a family is a rewarding experience for you, your family, a group of individuals, churches and businesses. You decide how much you can afford to help! To adopt, contact: Robin Lunn. at 850-926-1233 or email: RMLunn@comcast.net.

List of items needed. Please only new or “clean, like new” Items.

Place in a collection box or bring to 1255 Rehwinkel Rd - Monday-Friday 9:00 – 5:00 All types of current style clothing. Please only new or “clean, like new items” including socks, shoes, slippers, coats, sweaters, etc.

(IMPORTANT: Like new clothes accepted through November 1st. After November 1st only NEW CLOTHES accepted) Unopened Soap, Shampoo/Rinse, Baby & Body Lotion, Cologne, Gift Sets, New Makeup, Hair Dryers Toys, Doll Babies, Puzzles, Books (all ages), Games, Art Supplies, Educational Items, DVD movies & music Baby Items of all kinds! Diapers, Clothing, Bedding, Strollers, Cribs, Toys Linens of all kinds & sizes: Sheet Sets, Blankets, Quilts, Comforters, Towels, Washcloths Household items, Kitchenware, Vacuum Cleaners, Brooms, new unopened cleaning products Canned foods and non perishables (please check expiration dates) Furniture, Mattresses and Bed Frames Gift Certificates from restaurants and fast food establishments

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TCC’s environmental institute will bring jobs

By KEVIN VAUGHN Chamber President

The mission of our Chamber of Commerce is to promote positive economic development and a great quality of life for the people of Wakulla County. We work with many partners in order to achieve those goals.

Wakulla County has long had a productive partnership with Tallahassee Community College, and many Wakulla youth have graduated from TCC since it was established in 1966.

The college opened its first service center in Wakulla in 2006 and later moved into its current, larger facility in the Centennial Bank building in order to offer more programs locally.

In 2012, while TCC was developing a new strategic plan, the college held community meetings in all three of the counties it serves.

At the town hall meeting in Wakulla County on Oct. 10, 2012, residents sent the following message loud and clear: In Wakulla County, TCC should focus its efforts on career skills training,

certificate programs and workforce development.

In other words – jobs.

The Wakulla Environmental Institute, which is being built on 158 acres off Highway 319 just south of Crawfordville, will offer programs such as environmental science and water quality, hospitality and ecotourism management, and forest and land conservation.

The graduates of these programs will be prepared to fill good jobs and help our community become more competitive. Some of them will start their own businesses expected to bring in visitors and create hundreds of jobs.

The WEI has been designed as a model of green development. Its buildings will be “off the grid,” using renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.

The Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce and Wakulla Economic Development Council welcome this tremendous opportunity for our county. We look forward to a bright future of great economic growth and prosperity for our county.

K e v i n Va u g h n i s chair of the Wakulla Chamber of Commerce.

He is also a past chair of the Wakulla Economic Development Council and a member of the Tallahassee Community College District Board of Trustees.

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Anytime Fitness Anytime Fitness of Crawfordville held a grand re-opening at its new location, located at 635 Wakulla Arran Road in Crawfordville (the old Radio Shack building) offers our members 1,000 more square feet of space to meet your fitness needs. Anytime Fitness offers 24 hour access to its members in a safe, secure location. We look forward to you joining our Anytime Fitness family!

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Chamber members enjoy lunch at Riverside Café in St. Marks.

Riverside hosts Chamber for lunch

By PETRA SHUFF Networking luncheon: The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful for our final 2014 networking luncheon at Riverside Café, just days prior to the St. Marks Stone Crab Festival.

Thank you, Stan West and staff, for the warm welcome, and a taste of stone crab as a special treat. That surely will have some of us coming back for more.

Mary introduced special guest Katrina Richardson, new office manager at the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Katrina had heard of our monthly get-together, and wanted to check it out firsthand.

We welcomed eight new members this month – GC 247 Marketing, Cuban Mojo, Onyx Creative Group, Big A’s Tire South, Karen Lake, designer for Mialisia Jewelry, Art Warehouse, The Little Black Dress, and A&M Satellite TV and internet. Among our guests were Gerry Miles – Gulfstream Insurance Marketing Rep, John Kraft – Business Broker, Jamilyn Ruckman, Youth and Family Advocate with CCYS Capital City Youth Services. She is located at the One Stop. Free

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support. Adopters are needed for the many families signed up through the organization. A business can adopt a person or family, or a business may ask employees to pool their resources to help make Christmas a little brighter for these families.

Mary shared the good news that Wildwood Golf Course is now open again, so if you are a golfer, grab your clubs and head on over to check out the revamped golf course.

The Business Women of Wakulla shared their 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar, held Nov. 1.

Stan West, shared that during season boats come in around 5 p.m., and you can buy stone crab claws right off the boat. It doesn’t get any fresher than that.

We have been holding these luncheons for our members for 2½ years now, and Mary asked anyone with ideas to change it up to give us a call with suggestions. Let us know what we can do to make them better for you, our members!

Our $62 cash prize was won by Lee Collier, and a special thanks to the following members for their raffle contribution, 30 items: Super Lube, Cook Insurance, Gulf Stream Insurance, Petra Shuff, Business Women of Wakulla, Red Hills Broadcasting, Shari Edington, Alan Hobbs, City of St. Marks, Riverside Café, Big Bend Coastal Conservancy, TE Lunn, P.E., Dr. Ed Gardner, Gena Green, and The Wakulla News.

• Chuck & Karen Radabaugh - Big A’s Tire South, 2679 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville FL 32327; (850) 9267717.

• Nadia Kamal Onyx branding & development, 3050

Highland Oaks Terrace Suite 4 Tallahassee FL 32301 (850) 877-3930.

• Laura M. Mulholland - Art Warehouse, 3340 Crawfordville FL 32327; (850) 9262304.

• Tina Brimner - The Little Black Dress, 1606-D Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville FL 32327; 850) 926-4222.

• Nick Tillman - A and M Satellite, 325 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale CA 95425; (866) 696-3474.

• Mike Keller - That Vape Place and That Vape Place Too, 3278 Crawfordville Hwy., (850) 926-1954 and 1606 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville (850) 926-5820.

BWOW after-hours networking Special to The News

Wow for BWOW! The Business Women of Wakulla came out in full force at our after - hours networking event at Hamaknockers. We even had a few brave men join us to enjoy the beautiful evening, great tasting appetizers donated by Hamaknockers, and of course charming company.

BWOW and guests brought so many door prizes that most everyone walked away with a gift ranging from ‘31 gifts’ bags, cosmetics, gift certificates of BWOW services to several three-month gift certificates with a key to the newly opened Anytime Fitness Center. If you were not there, you missed out on meeting this great bunch of ladies, and a chance to find out about their independent businesses. Thanks to everyone that joined us!

LOCAL PILOT

SEEKING PARTNER Looking to purchase small single engine Commercial H Residential & Mobile Homes

Mary Wallace, Petra Shuff and Charlie Castleton.

New members

• Karen Lake Founding Independent Designer for Mialisia, P.O. Box 459, Sopchoppy FL 32358.

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Services to youth 4 to 17 years old and their families.

New youth counselor at the One Stop Community Center, Kristen – office manager at West Plumbing, and Tony Murray – Big Bend Coastal Conservancy. Tony is in town to assist with the artificial reef project in St. Marks. Mary also wanted to introduce the next generation of chamber members, Parker, son of Jessica & Jason Revell of Revell Electric Inc. & Automated Access Systems, and AJ, daughter of Tara & Rob West of West Plumbing Services Inc. Super Lube was our October business spotlight, brought to us by Charlie Castleton and Marie von Herstenberg.

Super Lube was established in Tallahassee in 1980 and now boasts 56 locations in four different States, along with a fleet division. Super Lube gets involved in the community by holding fundraisers for groups and non-profit organizations, donating a certain dollar amount from oil changes on a given day.

Robin Lunn thanked the business community, the backbone of Operation Santa as she pointed out, for donations and

aircraft to be based at Wakulla County Airport. Seeking 50-50 partner for purchase of well equipped, late model aircraft. Contact Allan at 850-349-9145.

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WEEKLY ROUNDUP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (Recap and analysis of the week in state government)

Cheers, the election is over

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE, Oct. 31 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A chill is descending upon Florida this weekend that is not tied to the campaign season.

But rather than dwell on the weather or Halloween mischief, the time is finally approaching for many in the Sunshine State to celebrate a longdeserved, early Thanksgiving.

There is just one weekend to go in the 2014 general election â&#x20AC;&#x201C; barring any statewide recount â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and we will know which of the unpopular gubernatorial candidates, Republican Gov. Rick Scott or former Gov. Charlie Crist, the Democratic convert, will lead Florida for the next four years.

Questions will also be answered next week about how big of a majority the Republicans maintain in the Legislature and in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s congressional delegation.

There is less suspense about the outcome of three Cabinet races.

The good news is that for the next few months email inboxes and Twitter chatter wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be as stuffed on a daily basis with shrill missives from countless campaign spokespeople and candidates. Also, TV and online commercials will return to more honest pitches for criminal defense lawyers, automobile dealers and pharma-

ceuticals.

More important, state workers and lobbyists will be able to turn their attention to preparing bills that could wind up stuck in committees during the 2015 legislative session.

But fi rst, the week in review: THE ELECTION HOME STRETCH As the election approaches, campaigning has dominated the news cycle. This week, more so.

OK, there was the excitement of a World Series Game 7 and the Louisville-Florida State University football game, which included halves that could be enjoyed by both Seminole haters and Seminole fans.

But those were inter ludes.

Former President Bill Clinton and singer Jimmy Buffett both made stops in Tallahassee for Democratic congressional hopeful Gwen Graham. Clinton is due to return Monday for Crist in Orlando.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie continued to fit time into his unofficial presidential aspirations to appear alongside Scott on a campaign swing. Christie is planning another South Florida trip Saturday, this time to Naples, with Scott.

Meanwhile, an ad in the bitter congressional contest between Democratic freshman U.S. Rep. Joe

Garcia and Republican Carlos Curbelo, a Miami-Dade County School Board member, increased what was already a muddy contest.

Garcia ran a Spanishlanguage spot that featured a prominent Cuban dissident. The ad broke a supposed unwritten rule of South Florida politics against using opponents of the Castro regime for political gain, according to the Miami Herald.

And possibly setting the stage for runs at higher offices, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, both with plenty of money to burn and little opposition, got tastes of the state in separate campaign bus tours .

Putnam noted on Twitter that his tour stopped this week for cof fee at Palmanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Winter Park, lunch at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Winter Gardens, and that his â&#x20AC;&#x153;guava pastry tourâ&#x20AC;? detoured to Melao Bakery in Kissimmee.

Atwaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tweets have noted a stop at the Swamp Restaurant in Gainesville, a pizza party in Marion County, coffee and donuts in Pinellas County, ice cream with Attorney General Pam Bondi in Naples, and dropping off â&#x20AC;&#x153;my infamous Atwater cookiesâ&#x20AC;? for campaign workers in Sarasota County.

All three Cabinet members have also been putting in face time at Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

campaign stops.

HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU SAY TOO CLOSE TO CALL? Both Crist and Scott spent the week rushing across the state trying to drum up their bases to boost turnout.

And they need to.

The most-expensive contest in state history â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and also one of the most negative â&#x20AC;&#x201C; remains too close to call.

On Thursday, the latest polling showed that despite numerous attack ads and Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debatefan moment, nothing has really changed in the projections since this summer when the contest moved to a dead heat.

Crist has the support of 43 percent of likely voters, while Scott has 40 percent and Libertarian candidate Adrian Wyllie is at 8 percent, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll.

Crist was up 14 points over Scott among women.

Scott had a 10-point lead among men. In a potential outlier, or sign of the impact of the recent debates, independent voters now favor Crist by a margin of 47 percent to 29 percent over Scott, the Quinnipiac poll said. Wyllie was getting 16 percent. A week earlier, Crist was ahead of Scott among independents 41 percent to 38 percent.

Meanwhile, a Univer -

sity of Florida poll conducted for the Tampa Bay Times, Bay News 9 and News 13 of Orlando found the contest knotted at 36 percent for both Crist and Scott, while Wyllie was drawing 6 percent.

Since June, the aver age margin in polling has been less than 1 percentage point, with Crist up, when the major party candidates have been matched head-to-head in polls conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Survey USA, Gravis Marketing, Quinnipiac, Rasmussen Reports, and the New York Times/ CBS News, according to Ballotpedia.

With Wyllie added to the mix, polls during the same period are equally knotted, the average tipping by less than 1 percentage point to favor Scott, with Wyllie on a course for just under 7 percent of the vote.

STORY OF THE WEEK: The end is in sight for the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot fewer people say that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in voting, because they feel like they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find out whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s telling the truth, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no one really talking about what would make these casual votersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives better. â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; University of South Florida political-science professor Susan MacManus.

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Earlier this year, the number of wineries in the United States passed 8,000. When the news hit, Napa Valley tech entrepreneur Paul Mabray took to Facebook to remind his followers that â&#x20AC;&#x153;in a world of infinite wine choices, the only differentiator is service.â&#x20AC;?

This quote has long been Mabrayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mantra. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the guiding philosophy behind VinTank, the company he launched in 2009. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If your phone rings, you answer. If someone sends you an email, you reply. But with social media, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much noise that some people simply ignore it,â&#x20AC;? Mabray explained one recent afternoon in Yountville, California.

For Mabray, this is crazy. Every communication deserves a response. So together with programming wizard James Jory, he designed a platform to â&#x20AC;&#x153;hearâ&#x20AC;? every conversation about wine on social media â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and for wineries to â&#x20AC;&#x153;listenâ&#x20AC;? to conversations about their brands.

Through VinTank, wineries can monitor Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and wine apps like Delectable for mentions of their brands.

They can see if a consumer has checked in to their winery via Foursquare or Facebook, published a Tweet from their property, or posted a photo to Instagram.

Wineries can see if their brand has been mentioned on a message board or by a blogger.

This all takes place on one platform, accessible via a desktop web browser or a mobile app.

And wineries can inter-

act, in real time, with their customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We isolate communication to, with, and about a winery,â&#x20AC;? Mabray explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see VinTank as mission control for customer interaction.â&#x20AC;?

The ability to connect with customers all over the world has obvious appeal. But context matters, too. So VinTank enables wineries to gain insight into who their customers are, what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about, and what interests them. It stitches together social profiles so a winery can follow its customers on various channels. That context is revolutionizing customer service.

To demonstrate the power of connecting directly with consumers, Mabray often praises the work of Corner stone Cellars, a small Napa Valley winery.

Cornerstone produces about 10,000 cases of wine each year and employs just seven people.

The CEO, Craig Camp, understands that successful engagement demands a consistent, ongoing dialogue.

Suppose a steakhouse patron in Kansas City praises a wine from Cornerstone on Twitter.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good chance that Camp will thank that consumer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and extend an invitation to visit his tasting room.

Or suppose a couple gets engaged over dinner while vacationing in Napa and shares the news on Facebook. If a member of that couple has been profiled by VinTank and checks in at Cornerstone via Foursquare the next morning, the tasting room staff might break out a bottle of sparkling

wine. This wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just enhance the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit; it could result in a long-term relationship for Cornerstone.

Thanks to VinTank, Cornerstone also uses a technology called â&#x20AC;&#x153;geo-fencingâ&#x20AC;? to monitor nearby conversations on social media.

So if a group of friends is dining across the street from Cornerstoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tasting room, Camp might invite them over.

Knowledge like this might seem creepy. But Mabray is convinced that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the future of customer service. He isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t alone. In Age of Context, a recent book from technology journalists Robert Scoble and Shel Israel, Silicon Valley veteran Marc Andreessen suggests that in 20 years, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it will be bizarre if you walk into a store and the store doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who you are.â&#x20AC;? Scoble and Israel predict that day will come even sooner.

When Facebook was founded in a Harvard dorm in 2004, few would have predicted that in just ten years, most of us would be connected to the social networking service 24 hours per day. Add in e-mail, Twitter, and the like, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder why we now expect personal relationships with â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and instant replies fromâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; every brand we encounter.

Mabray is offering the future of customer service. So next time you visit a winery, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if the staff knows why youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there.

David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com. His columns are housed at Palate Press: The Online Wine Magazine.

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THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, November 6, 2014 – Page 13A Saturday, Nov. 8

Nov. 6 - Nov. 22 Thursday, Nov. 6 • WAKULLA SHERIFF’S OFFICE YOUTH & COMMUNITY OUTREACH GOLF TOURNAMENT will be at Wildwood Golf Course in Crawfordville.

Registration is noon and tournament starts at 1 p.m. For sponsorship and team info contact Captain Randall Taylor at 745-7181 or by email at rtaylor@ wcso.org.

Friday, Nov. 7 • CRAWFORDVILLE WOMAN’S CLUB is selling baked potato and chili lunches from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets $6 each, and orders include a choice of chili (cheese optional), Fritos and a cookie. Baked potatoes come with your choice of toppings and a cookie; and chili can be added for 50 cents. Guests may dine-in at the clubhouse located behind Hudson Park (86 Ochlockonee St.). For delivery options, call Catherine Cameron 926-7955.

• FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE WAR EAGLES AFTER PARTY, hosted by Promise Land Ministries, will present the local Christian bands from 10 to 11:30 p.m. after the football game, at 3167 Coastal Hwy. by Dollar General and WHS. Free admission, limited seating.

Call Pastor Glenn for an audition: 9263281.

• VFW Post 4538 invites the public to participate in the 9TH ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION to honor and celebrate the veterans of our nation’s armed forces both past and present. The parade will be at 10 a.m. in Hudson Park in Crawfordville, festivities following. If you or someone you know would like to be part of the parade to honor our military or would like to be a vendor at our event please contact: Stephen Barnes 926-5204 or David Clark 926-2702, or by e-mail: WCVDay@gmail.com.

• NORTH FLORIDA BUTTON CLUB (Member of National Button Society) will meet at the central location of Sunset Coastal Grill in Port St. Joe at 11 a.m. Wakulla, Franklin, Okaloosa, Leon, and guests welcome. For more information, call Sherrie Alverson 9267812, President Don/Barbara Lanier 729-7594, email bardon56@aol.com, Linda Wood 850-899-0025, or a local email: skpsky2000@comcast.net. Interesting presentations about clothing buttons are given at meetings.

Monday, Nov. 10 • GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – “JOURNEY TO HOPE AND HEALING” meets in the Education Center of the Crawfordville United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. This Support Group is for those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one and together can offer the kind of care, understanding, and healing help that is needed.

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • THE WAKULLA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY welcomes Sammy Ted-

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der who will be performing selections from his “Apalachicola River: An American Treasure” soundtrack album and his “Big Cypress Swamp: The Western Everglades“ soundtrack album, playing various saxophones and his handmade river cane and bamboo flutes, surrounded by the sounds of Florida’s wild places. The program will be at 7 p.m. at the Wakulla Library.

Upcoming Events Wednesday, Nov. 12 • THE WAKULLA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE invites you to the annual open membership meeting and election of 2015 officers and directors at 8 a.m., at 23 High Drive in Crawfordville. April Williams, FDOT project manager, will share information about the US 319 project at this meeting. Please RSVP by emailing petra@ wakullacountychamber.com.

Friday, Nov. 14 • WILDFLOWERS IN THE MEDIAN – A one-act play based on the book by Agnes Furey and Leonard Scovens was adapted for the stage by Wakulla author Herb Donaldson. Shows will be Nov. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. at Mickee Faust’s Schnittman Theatre at 623 McDonnell Dr. in Tallahassee. Tickets on sale at: www.palavertreetheater.org.

Saturday, Nov. 15th • EMPTY BOWLS will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wakulla One Stop Community Center at Trice Lane and Shadeville Highway. $15 for a handpainted take-home bowl, and all-youcan-eat soups. Proceeds go toward Wakulla County food banks. Discounted price and paper bowls for children

BOOOOKS AND SPOOOOKS SUCCESS! Our second Annual Booooks and Spooooks celebration was a huge success! Thank you for all of those who came and joined in the festivities. We look forward to having an even greater celebration next year. We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of the volunteers who helped set up, serve food, and pass out candy to all of our zombie, mermaid, Jedi, and other uniquely costumed visitors. Without our volunteers and those who donated candy and sweet treats, this event would never be the same.

Government Meetings Wednesday, Nov. 12

• CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. in the commission chambers.

Thursday, Nov. 13

• TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Wakulla Welcome Center at 1493 Coastal Highway, Panacea.

• CITY OF ST. MARKS will hold a public hearing for the Community Redevelopment Area Board at 6:55 p.m. at 788 Port Leon Drive, St. Marks. DEP and Division of Recreation and Parks, announces a public workshop to which all persons are invited.

One Stop offers helpful community classes Special to The News

For information or to sign up for any of the following courses and classes, please contact the Wakulla One Stop Community Center 850745-6042. The center is located on the corner of Trice Lane and Shadeville Road in Crawfordville. Attending certain classes now makes you eligible to receive free gifts.

• CPR for the Community – Nov. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m.

• DOH Prenatal Education Class – Nov. 17, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

• Childbirth Education Classes – Nov. 11, and Nov. 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Kids Choice – Youth Program consist of structured and organized activities provided by Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office. Nov. 10, Nov. 17 and Nov. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Insanity (fitness) – Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20, and Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m.

• GUIDED SHOREBIRD WALK with John Murphy, Coastal Bird Technician for Audubon Florida, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Bald Point State Park, We’ll explore this important site which serves as a stopover location for migrating shorebirds, as well as wintering grounds for threatened species such as Piping Plover and Red Knot. If you have binoculars or spotting scopes feel free to bring them on this tour. This guided nature walk will start near the restrooms located at the first parking area within our North Point Entrance just beyond the stone gate at the end of Bald Point Rd. Be prepared to be walking on uneven terrain for a mile or more.

Thursday, Nov. 20 • THE ROTARY 2014 DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS BANQUET will be at 6 p.m. at the Senior Citizens complex. Guest presenters are Maurice Langston, Susan Payne Turner and Bob Myhre. To reserve your tickets or table please contact Shelley Homan 850.926.7145 Saturday, Nov. 22 • A COMMUNITY FEAST will from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hudson Park. Invocation at 10:55 a.m. Enjoy fellowship with neighbors and a free meal of turkey, ham, chicken, dressing, mac and cheese, beans, corn, dessert, rolls and cranberry sauce. All are welcome! If you would like to volunteer your services and/or be a sponsor, please contact us by email at hbtncommunityfeast@ gmail.com prior to the event.

Email events to nzema@thewakullanews.net

Sheriffs Office Golf Tourney

Baked Potato and Chili Lunch Sale

Veterans Parade and program

Sammy Tedder Performance

Wildwood 1 p.m.

C’ville Woman’s Club 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Hudson Park Parade @ 10 a.m.

Wakulla Library 7 p.m.

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FREE FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE Our Free Friday Night Movie for Nov. 7 will feature Hercules, son of Zeus, who has been tested all his life and has completed the legendary twelve challenges that were set before him. Tired and weary of a world that sees him as an illegitimate offspring of Zeus, Hercules begins to hire himself out as a mercenary with six other like-minded people. They are approached by the king of Thrace to train his army to become the same killing machines that Hercules and his compatriots have become. In the process Hercules discovers just how far he has let himself become less and less human.

Join us for this PG-13 film at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

under age 6. Tickets at the door, or for advance tickets or more information, contact Pam Pilkington at the Community Center, 745-6042.

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behind Operation Santa by serving as a drop-off point for those who wish to donate to families in need during the upcoming holiday season. You can donate nonperishable food, clean, gently worn clothes of all sizes, toys, games, books for children of all ages, personal hygiene products, kitchenware, household cleaning products, etc. in the big box just inside our front door.

We’d love to see our box fill up multiple times so please remember those less fortunate during the holidays.

NICOLE ZEMA

The newly-renovated children’s room at the WCPL officially opened on Halloween. The jungle theme features a canopy tree, monkey border, hardwood floor and green, grass-like carpets.

VETERANS DAY The Wakulla County Public Library will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 for the Veterans Day Holiday. Please watch for the WCPL float in the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 8. The library staff would like to extend our gratitude to all of those who have fought for our freedoms. Thank you.

OPERATION SANTA DROP-OFF WCPL is very happy to partner again with the folks

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE LIBRARY Do you an extra hour or two on your hands each month? Do you have a love for the library and all that it has to offer? Become an ACTIVE Friend of the Wakulla County Public Library. Membership starts at just $15 per year and the activities that you get to be involved in are fun and all support the library. Become a part of one of the most important groups involved in the library. Come by and join today.

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To shop in support of the Friends of the Library simply visit http://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-3125252 .

Empty Bowls will be Nov. 15 at One Stop

By NICOLE ZEMA nzema@thewakullanews.net

Between retrieving a bowl from the cabinet and filling it with cereal, there is a moment the bowl is empty as it sits on the counter.

For most, the bowl’s moment of emptiness only lasts as long as it takes to select a cereal. But for some, the bowl will stay empty.

What will fill it next, and when, is unknown.

While the upcoming Empty Bowls event will be a fun and filling way to raise money for Wakulla food pantries, organizers hope the hand-painted, take-home bowls will remind participants of our food-insecure neighbors, represented in that brief moment the bowl sits empty on the countertop.

The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Wakulla One Stop Community Center. The cost of $15 will buy the bowl, all-you-can-eat homemade soups, and help stock local food banks for the year. Ages six and under will receive a paper bowl at a discounted price.

The event is coordinated through the Wakulla County Coalition for Youth, with representatives from the Wakulla County Health Department, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services and the Wakulla One Stop Community Center.

“Hunger is prevalent in Wakulla County,” said committee member Grace Keith, who works for the Florida Department of Health in Wakulla County. “Lots of people don’t know it, or don’t believe it.”

When people think of hunger, they might think of starvation. But

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The Empty Bowls event will be Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Community Center. For $15 get a take-home bowl and all-you-caneat soups. Proceeds go to local food banks. locally, the problem is food insecurity – or unstable food sources.

“It especially affects school kids,” Keith said.

Committee member Shelley Swenson, an agent at the Wakulla County Extension Office, said at some time during the month, there are local families who do not know from where their next meal is coming.

“They have found themselves faced with health conditions, job lay-offs, and money shortages which make them question whether they can feed their families,” Swenson said. “They are humbled as they seek assistance from the county’s food pantries. Due to the volunteers in many different capacities, there is very little upfront expense, so a sizable amount is available if the public supports the effort.”

Eight area food banks are par-

ticipating this year.

“What’s nice is, it stays local,” Keith said. “And the bowls were painted (and fired) by students at local schools, and the seniors at the Senior Citizen Center. There are some very interesting designs. We’re just hoping for soup weather.”

The first Empty Bowls event in 2012 was successful, and the time felt right to do it again.

“The list of soups is exciting,” Swenson said. “I was surprised at the number of vegetarian soups.

This does not necessarily mean ‘no protein,’ but creative sources of protein. I am always glad to see the famous bean soup being offered by the Wakulla Springs Lodge!”

For tickets, call Pam Pilkington at the Community Center, 7456042, or purchase tickets at the door. Cash is encouraged, but checks can be made out to WCCY.

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Sheriff ’s Report On Oct. 30, detectives Clint Beam and Richard Moon recovered a piece of heavy machinery that was stolen from a work site on Surf Road on July 29. Ben Withers Construction was in the process of working on a wooden bike trail boardwalk when a pneumatic air hammer/pile driver was stolen from the scene. Through interviews, Detectives Beam and Moon traced the theft of $26,000 piece of equipment to a location in Smith Creek and eventually Leon County.

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office provided information regarding a possible suspect in the case. LCSO detectives were investigating another case when they observed the equipment. Additional interviews led detectives to Jesse Reade Ward, 35, of Tallahassee as their suspect. Ward was arrested for grand theft in the case.

The property was recovered after a meeting with the suspect’s attorney and the State Attorney’s Office. Detectives Beam and Moon were able to confirm the recovered property was owned by Ben Withers and it was returned to Mr. Withers in Panacea.

In other activity reported by the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office this week: THURSDAY, OCT. 23 • Deputy Alan Middlebrooks responded to a 7:51 p.m. distress call from Tropical Traders at 91 Coastal Highway.

Deputy Middlebrooks arrived on scene and observed an 81-year old man choking and turning blue. Deputy Middlebrooks dislodged an obstruction from the man’s airway saving his life. The actions of

Deputy Middlebrooks allowed the man to celebrate his 82nd birthday on Oct. 28.

• James Whittaker of Crawfordville reported the loss of a cellular telephone from Azalea Park. The phone is valued at $525. The phone may have been taken from a picnic table.

Deputy Anthony Paul investigated.

• A 16-year-old male from the Sopchoppy Second Chance School received a notice to appear in court for a disruption of a school function. The student became upset when he was asked to turn in his cell phone for the school day per school policy.

The student became verbally abusive toward his teacher and school staff. Deputy Billy Metcalf turned the student over to his father.

• Alexander Law of Crawfordville reported a grand theft. The victim reported the theft of a Bimini top from his boat while it was at the Spring Creek boat landing. The top is valued at $2,063. Sgt. Ray Johnson investigated.

FRIDAY, OCT. 24 • Charlene Newsome of Crawfordville reported the theft of a cell phone from Wal-Mart.

The victim used the restroom and left her phone in the bathroom.

When the victim returned to the restroom the phone was missing.

The phone is valued at $200. Deputy Adam Pendris investigated.

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a single vehicle roll over at Woodville Highway and Myrick Road. The materials were seized for safe disposal and the 29-year-old suspect was turned over to FHP. • Casey Gay of Crawfor dville r eported a fraud. An unauthorized charge was observed on the victim’s bank card.

The fraudulent charge totaled $90 through the Internet. Deputy Matt Hedges and Detective Randy Phillips investigated.

• Matthew Ainsworth of Crawfordville reported an illegal dumping of building materials. Construction debris was dumped on Field Loop Road. The debris covered an area of 10 feet by 36 feet. The WCSO Litter Control Unit was contacted about picking up the debris. Sgt. R yan Muse and Detective Randy Phillips investigated.

• John Anderton of Panacea reported a criminal mischief.

Window screens were damaged and a window was broken. Damage was estimated at $450.

Deputy Stephen Simmons investigated.

• James Branton of Carrabelle reported a residential burglary in Panacea. An outboard motor was stolen from the home. It is valued at $2,000. Sgt. Ryan Muse investigated.

• Wal-Mart Asset Protection staff reported a retail theft. Sarah Francis Osterndorf, 23, of Crawfordville was observed placing items inside her purse. The subject passed the final point of sale and failed to pay for the concealed items. The concealed items were valued at $33. She was arrested for retail theft and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.

Deputy Mike Zimba investigated.

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SUNDAY, OCT. 26 • A concerned citizen contacted the WCSO about Donald Wayne Tointigh, 21, of Crawfordville possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia in her home. Tointigh attempted to prevent the citizen from calling the WCSO. He was arrested for possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and hindering the report of an offense to law enforcement. The marijuana weighed 15 grams. Deputy Adam Pendris investigated.

MONDAY, OCT. 27 • Barbara Hampton of Crawfordville reported a grand theft. The victim reported the theft of $300 cash taken from her residence. Deputy Anthony Paul investigated.

• Jennifer Newell of Crawfordville reported a fraud. Newell attempted to open a bank account for a teen and discovered that the young man’s Social Security number had been used by a suspect who has been identified. The suspect opened an account using the number in California in 2004.

Deputy Alan Middlebrooks and Detective Randy Phillips investigated.

• Jodie Harris of Sopchoppy reported the loss of money fr om Winn-Dixie. The victim failed to collect her change. Video surveillance determined that a male customer pocketed her $15 from the self-check-out machine.

Deputy Vicki Mitchell investigated.

• A vehicle traf fic crash with a bicycle was reported just west of St. Marks Powder on U.S. Highway 98. The driver of the vehicle was traveling west when he struck Donald Bracci of Crawfordville who

was also traveling west on the highway. The victim suffered injuries and was transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital where his condition was listed as stable. The traffic crash was turned over to FHP. TUESDAY, OCT. 28 • A fire was reported on a third floor room at the Inn at Wildwood.

The facility was evacuated of approximately 30 people as water from a sprinkler system and smoke filled the room.

The fire was contained to a mattress, headboard and part of a nightstand. Fire damage to the structure was minimal, however, extensive water and smoke damage was observed. A female subject was removed from the room of origin. The fire appeared to start next to a pillow possibly a result of a burning cigarette. The Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate. Wakulla Fire Rescue also investigated.

The female subject was detained for a mental health evaluation. No criminal charges were filed against her by the State Attorney’s office.

Deputy Vicki Mitchell and Detective Clint Beam investigated.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 • Deputy Alan Middlebrooks observed a vehicle on Lonnie Raker Lane traveling faster than the posted speed limit. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and observed an expired vehicle tag. The driver did not possess a valid driver license.

The driver, Charles Elliot Brooks, 25, of Tallahassee was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked with knowledge and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A passenger, Ashley Elizabeth Jenkins, 21, of Tallahassee was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

She was also issued a citation for having an open alcoholic container. Brooks was also issued traffic citations for speeding and have an expired tag.

• Leo Pilgrim Jr., 59, of Tallahassee was arrested for a Leon County reported vehicle theft.

The vehicle and suspect were located in Crawfordville near the WCSO and the arr est was made without incident.

The vehicle was secured and taken to the WCSO Impound Yard for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Stephen Simmons, Sgt. R yan Muse, Lt. Jimmy Sessor, Detective Clint Beam and Deputy Ross Hasty investigated.

• A 14-year-old from Riversprings Middle School was arrested for indecent exposure after exposing his genitals to a 14-year-old female student at school while with other students.

Deputy Lisa Crum investigated.

• William Romeka and Justin Lane were involved in a minor traffic crash in the parking lot of the Kangaroo Express at 3180 Coastal Highway in Crawfordville. There were no injuries. Deputy Gibby Gibson investigated.

THURSDAY, OCT. 30 • Rebecca Black of Crawfordville reported a credit card offense.

Fraudulent charges were observed on the victim’s business account. The charges were created at a Home Depot in Cape May, New Jersey. The charges totaled $4,037. Deputy Ross Hasty investigated.

The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office received 884 calls for service during the past week.

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Red-shouldered hawks are apex predators Natural Wakulla

By Les Harrison Command of the sky is entrenched in the contemporary military doctrine of every nation on the globe. The origin of this convention traces it beginning back to controlling the high ground and letting gravity do the work of hitting the target fast and efficiently.

Early adversaries would gleefully roll rocks, logs or other handy projectiles downhill at their objectives. Those at the bottom of the hill had the additional disadvantage of having their movement fully exposed to those in high places.

Hilltops became a moot point as hotair observation balloons and then heavier -than-air aircraft ruled the heights. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s altitudes have reached beyond the atmosphere and give all indications of continuing far beyond the planet.

Nature has used the same system of dominating the skies in Wakulla County and elsewhere since before the beginning of recorded history.

Red-shouldered hawks have long been the apex predators which have helped restrain the populations of some potentially destructive animals.

While this common raptor species is not the only hawk in the area, they certainly fit the profile of what the name implies. This family of predatory birds takes its name from the Latin term rapere which means to take by force.

These medium sized birds have broad rounded wings which they commonly used to glide and soar while searching for game.

Females of this species are slightly larger than the males and may reach two feet in length and have a wingspan over four feet.

Their distinctive color pattern includes reddish barring on the br east feather and shoulder region with black and white bands on the wings and tail. In flight their wing tips are angled slightly forward giving the appearance of reaching.

Red-shouldered hawks are equipped to hunt and are exclusively carnivores.

Most native small to medium sized animals are a potential meal, including mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and other birds.

Their opening technique is a swift, silent and quickly lethal attack from above.

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A red-shouldered hawk in flight.

These hawks use their keen eyesight and aerodynamic shape to drop suddenly from hundreds of feet on unsuspecting victims.

This birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toes are tipped with needle sharp talons which are combined with a vicelike grip to quickly dispatch most prey.

For the occasional challenge which survives the initial attack, there is the hawkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beak.

Their beaks are designed for tearing and ripping through the sinew and tough skin necessary to survive and multiply in

the wilds of Wakulla County. The meal is usually removed to a high limb for consumption or nest for sharing with chicks.

All the species which may fall prey to this stocky hunter are prepared with their own defense mechanisms which have assured their continuance in the dangerous conditions which prevail in the local forest, swamps and open lands.

Stealth, agility and awareness of danger all contribute to the survivability of individual prey animals

when red-shoulder hawks are near. High reproduction rates are the best defense for of these animals when it comes to continuation of their species, but can initiate localized problems.

Excess populations of rabbits, squirrels, mice, toads or other animals result when weather and growing conditions provide a favorable environment for a population explosion. The unrestrained growth will strain agriculture, natural resources and create problems for the human residents.

The solution, as harsh as it may seem, is dropping from the sky. The correction comes from above.

To learn more about Wakulla Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s redshouldered hawks, contact the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office at 850926-3931 or http:// wakulla.ifas.ufl.edu/.

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War Eagles win playoff spot with defeat of Rickards

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The Wakulla War Eagles made it look easy.

On the second play of the game, speedster Demarcus Lindsey took the ball to the endzone. A trick play for a 2-point conversion put the War Eagles up 8-0.

Then power back Monterious Loggins showed his speed and toughness with a 35-yard run for a score to make it 15-0 before the first quarter was halfway over.

T h e Wa r E a g l e s would dominate on both sides of the ball to defeat district 5A rival Rickards 36-7 in a Thursday night game in Tallahassee.

Head Coach Scott Klees said he was proud of his offensive line â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were moving people around,â&#x20AC;? he said, and letting the Wakulla backs carve up Rickards.

The win got the War Eagles into the 5A playoffs and, after they close the regu-

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Big Keith Gavin, above, takes the ball through a gauntlet of Rickards defenders.

Bucky McGlammery, right, makes a Rickards receiver pay for a catch.

lar season at home against Gainesville this week, they will face West Florida in Pensacola on Nov. 14 for the first round of the playoffs.

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Gainesville High School on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m.

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that his team recognized what was on the line against Rickards and stepped up.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playing big games earlier in the year helped,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were focused.â&#x20AC;?

Klees said he was also proud of his defense â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;They played lights-out,â&#x20AC;? he said.

G i v e n Wa k u l l a â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s successful passing, Klees said Rickards had extra defensive backs, so he ran the ball. When Rickards starting packing the box to stop the run, Wakullaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s O-line just kept moving defenders around.

Monterious Loggins had 15 carries for 89 yards and two touchdowns, and Demarcus Lindsey had 16 carries for 91 yards and a TD. Both were name cooffensive players of the week.

Quarterback Feleipe Franks wwas 10 of 16 passing for 142 yards and two touchdowns. Franks, who is also kicker, was named special teams player of the week. He was roughed at one point on a punt, and while he was down on the field for a few minutes, Klees said Franks should be fine.

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Wildcats are conference champions Wakulla Middle School ďŹ nishes season undefeated

By EDDIE METCALF WMS Coach

The Wakulla Middle School Wildcat football team finished the season undefeated for the second straight year and was crowned the Panhandle Middle School Conference Champions.

The conference championship saw the Wildcats traveling to Perry to take on the Taylor County Middle School Bullpups for the second time in seven days and saw the Wildcats come away with a 34-28 win.

The Bullpups scored on a long pass on the first play of the game and took a 6-0 lead

over the Wildcats. The Wildcats scored on their opening drive by going 52 yards on four plays, with LaMonta Peterson scoring from 13 yards out and Jeremy Harvey added the 2-point conversion.

The Bullpups scored on their next drive to make the score 12-8, and scored again, one play after a Jared Roddenberry fumble on the Wildcat 33 yard line, to make the score 20-8 early in the 2nd quarter.

The Wildcats would score on their next two possessions on a Peterson 7 yard run and a 10 yard pass from Dorian Allen to Jamey Harvey (Rod-

denberry added the 2 point conversion) and would take a 22-20 lead into half time, after a Jeremy Harvey interception.

The Wildcats received the second half kick-off and would go 56 yards on six plays behind some great blocking from T ristion Brown, Chandler Crum, Reece Barwick, Trenton Lawhon, Hunter Nichols and Jazonteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hicks, and would take a 28-20 lead when Jared Roddenberry scored on a 14 yard run.

Taylor Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next drive would end on the Wildcat 8 yard line after Jamey Harvey intercepted a pass. The

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Wildcats would then go 93 yards in 11 plays, on a championship drive, that would eat up most of the fourth quarter and seal the victory. The final score came on a 15 yard LaMonta Peterson run off the right side.

The Wildcats rushed 35 times for 305 yards and four touchdowns.

Jared Roddenberry lead all rushers and rushed 21 times for 152 yards and a touchdown. LaMonta Peterson ran 10 times for 116 yards and three touchdowns, Jeremy Harvey carried the ball 3 times for 32 yards and Dorian Allen added a 5 yard run on a crucial fourth

down. Allen was 3 for 5 passing for 37 yards including a 10 yard touchdown pass to Jamey Harvey.

The Wildcat defense was lead by Noah Melton, Zack Turner, Gabe Keith, Andrew Carter, Hunter Reeves, Daniel Johnson, Keyshawn Greene and Daniel Johnson.

The win extends the Wildcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; winning streak to 16 games.

The eighth grade football players set three goals for the season and were able to accomplish all three.

The goals were to win the Wakulla County championship, to win the Panhandle Conference championship

and to finish undefeated.

Jeremy Harvey, LaMonta Peterson, Dorian Allen, DJ Reynolds, Zachary Clark, Jared Roddenberry, Andrew Eskelund, Jamey Harvey, Jazonteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hicks, Dalton Higgins, Hunter Lawhon, Charlie Owens, Noah Melton, Trenton Lawhon, Derek Burns, Gabe Keith, Hunter Reeves, Tristion Brown, Reece Barwick, Max Campbell, Daniel Johnson and Brendan Atherton are to be commended for their leadership and work ethic, and will be greatly missed.

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Corbin, Kayleigh Kellogg, Carmen Zachry, Aubrey Parker, Caitlyn Martin, Morgan Fagan, Winter Hollington, Hailey Hooker and Jada Lassiter. The lady Bears had six seventh graders, Savannah Brown, Maggie Metcalf, Bailee Reed, Madison Strickland, Bethany Thomas and Mya Thurman.

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The Riversprings Bears Volleyball Team won its fourth consecutive County Championship against their county rivals Wakulla Middle School and became the Big Bend Conference Champions.

The Lady Bears were coached by Head Coach Summer Stokley and Assistant Coach Mandy Butler. This was Coach Stokleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first season since graduating from

West Virginia T ech, where she played collegiate volleyball.

Coach Stokley said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been a pleasure and a joy assisting these young ladies in the development of their volleyball skills.â&#x20AC;?

The Lady Bears had a season record of 14-1 having several hard fought games against Trinity Catholic.

The team was comprised of 12 eighth graders, Abigail Avera, Caylie Bussey, Carleigh

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On Nov. 30 we will be having our nor mal church service at 11 a.m. Immediately following the service we will be having a Thanksgiving lunch for those who attend and for the community.

Then starting at 1 p.m. we will begin the tournament. All are invited to play, no age limit or gender.

There will be a grand prize of $300 cash to the winner! And the best partâ&#x20AC;Ś there is absolutely no charge for entry or the food.So go ahead and mark your calendars for this all day event.

We do ask that you would please register your team before Nov. 29 at noon. You can register by emailing themissionbasketball@ gmail.com. Please include the names of the players and your team name. Any questions or comments please contact me at travisc16wak@gmail.com

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NRA Pistol Match held at the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range

It takes a real Florida gun enthusiast to enter an NRA competition when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 38 degrees out, and it was 38 degrees at 9 on Saturday morning.

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About 25 men and one woman competed in the NRA Stock Pistol Course organized by NRA Firearms Instructor Bob Wetherington.

Each person faced a silhouette target at a distance of 3 yards.

In eight seconds, they fired off six shots from a standing position.

Next, at 7 yards, they had 20 seconds to shoot 12 shots, still

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For additional protection, Instructor Bob brought two NRAcertified Range Safety Officers to watch the contestants and the

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At the 15-yard position, they again had 20 seconds to shoot another 12 shots.

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This past weekend Flotilla 12 held its monthly meeting in Crawfordville. Flotilla Commander Duane Treadon wrote the following report: This was a special meeting for several reasons, we held our leadership elections for Flotilla Commander and Vice Commander for the coming year, Division Commander Eric DeVuyst traveled over to attend, and there was a special recognition for a long time member.

Elections for Flotilla Commander and Vice Commander are held by the Flotillas every year. While Vice Commanders are not term limited Flotilla Commanders can only serve two consecutive years. Current Flotilla Commander Duane Treadon having served the past two years and not eligible to run for office presided over the election process. Prior to the elections two members had qualified to run. Fran Keating for Flotilla Commander

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and Raye Crews for Vice Commander.

With no one running against them, both members were elected by the Flotilla to their new leader ship roles. Fran had served as the Flotilla Vice Commander the past two years while Raye has served as Flotilla Staff Officer for Human Resources and Division Staff Officer of Diversity the past two years. Raye has also served the Auxiliary as and appointed National Staff member in Diversity. Fran and Raye look forward to 2015 and continuing the successes of our Flotilla. Congratulations to Fran and Raye, our new elected leadership.

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Above, recognition of member Steve Hults for 20 years of dedicated service. Below, the swearing-in of Fran Keating for Flotilla

Division Commander Eric DeVuyst attended our meeting and discussed the Division’s plans for supporting the 5 Flotillas that make up the Division. Our Division spans from our Flotilla all the way across the panhandle to Pensacola.

C o m m a n d e r DeVuyst talked about a focus on PSAR or preventative search and rescue. This is a new initiative of the Auxiliary with a goal of educating boaters on how to be safe on the water and hopefully not getting into situation that would require a search and rescue response.

The Commander also talked about an interest from the Director of the Auxiliary’s office for our District to provide our Flotilla with enhanced water operations training.

As he explained the Coast Guard recognizes that with the closest Coast Guard station for our area being Panama City that our Flotilla is the primary eyes and ears and face of the Coast Guard for Apalachee Bay. While the other Flotilla’s of the Division have a direct connection to

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Our semester long PEN class, taught at Tallahassee Community College twice a year, has a lecture dedicated to the Dangers Above and the Dangers Below in diving.

I spend time with a focus on deep diving and on overhead diving (underwater Caves). But there is another approach to this topic, best called the dangers of the Air-Water Interface; something we must pass through as we transition from land creature to water creature.

We are most familiar with our land creature form.

This creature walks upright on two feet, wears clothing to stay warm, uses very little technology to breath the abundant air around him/her, and with little regard as to its quality or quantity. This creature can usually see very well and for great distances. During our summer, this creature may live in “air conditioned” enclosed environments; during the winter, they may live in these same environments that are now heated. Gravity plays a large role in the locomotion of this creature, indeed in most aspects of its life. Falling down is of great concern for most, often resulting in injury when loss of balance happens.

Unless you have spent time in the underwater world, you may not be aware of the challenges (adaptations) that present themselves with the water creature. Most do not “walk” vertically, but rather move about in the horizontal inclination. Since the environment is 800 times as dense as the air above, creatures must be streamlined to efficiently move against such resistance.

Insulation for water creatures is in the form of a skin fat such as what we find with porpoises. Most water creatures however, are “cold blooded”, a term that refers to their maintaining their body temperature close to the ambient temperature. Most water creatures must migrate to warmer environments if they cannot stand the current conditions. Oxygen in the water is extracted by gills or through the skin, unless you are an air breather, in which case you must return to the surface to gulp air. Vision in the water is seldom very good, so most water creatures have evolved much improved sense of taste, electronic disturbance and/or pressure changes (sound). Gravity to many water creature is accommodated with an air bladder to maintain a neutral buoyancy, which reduces effort when moving.

But most stay or settle on the bottom and move very little. Falling down is of little consequence.

When our land creature ventures underwater, there is a period of care and adjustment required. I once watched a Pelican dive for a fish, only to break its neck in the 6 inch deep water. Divers are injured when they jump on top of other divers swimming just below the water. The denser water becomes hard to penetrate when entering fast! One of our staff years ago jumped off a conning tower and slapped the side of his head, only to find he ruptured his internal ear structure.

Once safely underwater, our land creature must then adjust from vertical to the horizontal. Penguins do this easily, walking vertically up to the ice edge and plunging into the water horizontally, remaining so until they exit. People find this exercise difficult! Descending in the water monitoring breathing gasses, breathing slowly and deeply, clearing pressure in the ears, staying horizontally while searching for navigation aids in limited visibility keeps our land creature very busy. At least they don’t need to rush back to the surface for every breath!

Thermal and decompression clocks limit their visit underwater, so soon enough, they are returning to the surface, which may not have remained as calm as it did when they jumped in. If on a boat, the climb aboard may seem an unexpected challenge. The heavy back mounted cylinder makes climbing the ladder precarious especially in a rough sea. My balance is always precarious during this time as I transition slowly to the land environment requiring a vertical stance.

But that is what training is all about: guiding students through portals into and out of a foreign environment that we call the underwater world.

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1:16 AM 3.9 ft.

1:49 AM 3.8 ft.

2:22 AM 3.6 ft.

2:55 AM 3.4 ft.

3:29 AM 3.2 ft.

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11:33 AM

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2:39 PM 3.5 ft.

3:19 PM 3.3 ft.

3:58 PM 3.1 ft.

4:38 PM 3.0 ft.

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8:36 PM 1.4 ft.

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10:32 PM 1.6 ft.

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1:08 AM 2.9 ft.

1:41 AM 2.8 ft.

2:14 AM 2.7 ft.

2:47 AM 2.6 ft.

3:21 AM 2.4 ft.

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8:22 AM -0.3 ft.

9:02 AM -0.2 ft.

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5:14 PM 2.7 ft.

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2:39 AM 2.7 ft.

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7:50 AM -0.5 ft.

8:30 AM -0.3 ft.

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2:23 PM 2.7 ft.

3:03 PM 2.6 ft.

3:42 PM 2.4 ft.

4:22 PM 2.3 ft.

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a station and often do joint training with station personnel our Flotilla is the “eastern front” with limited opportunities for interaction with active duty members. This training and operational support will increase our ability to respond when called upon.

A final highlight of the meeting was recognition given to member Steve Hults for 20 years of dedicated service. If 20 years of service to the Coast Guard Auxiliary wasn’t impressive enough the fact that all 20 years were with our Flotilla and the boaters in our area is even more so. When Steve first joined, our Flotilla was still meeting at the St. Marks lighthouse.

Steve has been a long time Vessel Examiner and chances are if you take advantage of our free vessel exam service on a regular basis Steve probably has examined your boat. In addition to a dedication to the Vessel Exam program Steve has long served on the water as crew and offering his boat as a facility logging hundreds of hours on the water in service to the boating public. For this and many more talents you have shared with us we congratulate Steve and offer a big Bravo Zulu on his 20 years of dedicated service.

If you are inter ested in becoming involved in the Auxiliary, check out our website at www.uscgaux. net then contact our Flotilla Staff Officer for Human Resources, Raye Crews, at Rayec@ uscgaux.net or Flotilla Commander Duane Treadon at Duanet@ uscgaux.net. If you’re interested in a free vessel examination, send an email to our Flotilla Staff Officer for Vessel Examinations, Steve Hults, at Steveh@uscgaux.net.

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The above individual(s) is/are notified to show cause why his/her name should not be removed from the voter registration rolls. Failure to respond within 30 days of this published notice will result in a determination of ineligibility by the Supervisor of Elections and removal of your name from the statewide voter registration system. For further information and instructions, contact the Supervisor of Elections at (850) 926-7575.

Henry F. Wells, Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections P. O. Box 305 Crawfordville, Florida, 32326 Published November 6, 2014.

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FLORIDA. A/K/A 50 CLAXTON VAUSE SR RD, SOPCHOPPY, FL 32358 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated in Wakulla County, Florida this 22 day of October, 2014.

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Wakulla County, Florida (COURT SEAL) By:/s/ Chris Helms, Deputy Clerk Albertelli Law, Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623 (813)221-4743 (813) 221-9171 facsimile eService servealaw@albertellilaw.com In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the ADA Coordinator not later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding at the Office of the Wakulla County Clerk of Court, 3056 Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville, FL 32327; Telephone: (850) 926-0905; 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), via Florida Relay Service. To file response please contact Wakulla County Clerk of Court, 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327, Tel: (850) 926-0905; Fax: (850) 926-0901.

Published November 6 & 13, 2014.

14-143929

5291-1113 TWN vs. Spears III, John W. 2012-000362-CA Notice of Sale PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2012-000362-CA

5289-1113 TWN vs. Andrew, Edmond R. 65-2013-CA-000093 Notice of Sale PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 65-2013-CA-000093 Division

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN W. SPEARS, III, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHN W. SPEARS, III; LORI SPEARS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LORI SPEARS; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFEDANT(S), IF REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANT(S); ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.; WHETHER DISSOLVED OR PRESENTLY EXISTING, TOGETHER WITH ANY GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIENORS, OR TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFENDANT(S) AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST DEFENDANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SALE

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

EDMOND R. ANDREW A/K/A EDMUND R. ANDREW A/K/A EDMUND RAY ANDREW, SHARI A. ANDREW A/K/A SHARI ANDREW, CAPITAL CITY BANK, MAGNOLIA RIDGE NORTH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-styled cause, in Circuit Court of Wakulla County, Florida, I will sell the property located in Wakulla County, Florida, described as: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 1 WEST, WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 09 FEET WEST 61 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 61, THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 01 FEET WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE 615.0 FEET TO A POINT LYING IN THE CENTERLINE OF EMILY LANE ROAD; THENCE ALONG CENTERLINE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 FEET 00 INCHES EAST 706.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE; SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 FEET 00 INCHES EAST 556.26 FET TO A POINT; THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 01 FEET WEST 185.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON PIN #732; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 FEET 00 INCHES EAST 217.24 FEET TO A POINT IN OLD SHELL POINT ROAD, THENCE ALONG SAID ROAD SOUTH 16 DEGREES 08 FEET 26 INCHES WEST 191.63 FEET; THENCE LEAVING OLD SHELL POINT ROAD, NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 FEET 00 INCHES WEST 723.50 FEET TO A IRON PIN #5254; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 01 FEET 01 INCHES EAST, 370.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THE NORTH AND SOUTH 25 FEET OF SAID PROPERTY BEING SUBJECT TO A EASEMENT AND MAINTAIN RIGHT OF WAY OF SHELL POINT ROAD.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on June 17, 2014, in the Circuit Court of Wakulla County, Florida, I will sell the property situated in Wakulla County, Florida described as: LOT 39, BLOCK “A” MAGNOLIA RIDGE NORTH, A RECORDED SUBDIVISION AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 55 AND 56 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. and commonly known as: 216 MAGNOLIA RIDGE NORTH, CRAWFORDVILLE, FL 32327; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, Sales are held in front foyer at the Wakulla County Courthouse, on December 4, 2014 at 11am.

Any persons claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated this 18th day of June, 2014.

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Brent X. Thurmond (COURT SEAL) By:/s/ Chris Helms, Deputy Clerk Edward B. Pritchard (813) 229-0900 x1309 Kass Shuler, P.A. P.O. Box 800, Tampa, FL 33601-0800 ForeclosureService@kasslaw.com Published November 6 & 13, 2014.

TO INCLUE A: 1985 HYAT VIN HH6046 #0042970355. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the Lobby of the Wakulla County Courthouse, 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327 at 11:00 o’clock, A.M. on Dec., 4, 2014.

DATED THIS 22nd DAY OF OCT., 2014.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the 22nd day of Oct., 2014.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (COURT SEAL)

200850/1213639

5288-1113 TWN vs. Obenland, Gail 14-57-CA Notice of Sale PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA CASE NO.: 14-57-CA CENTENNIAL BANK, as successor in interest to GULF STATE COMMUNITY BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

GAIL OBENLAND a/k/a GAIL L. OBENLAND a/k/a GAIL LYNN OBENLAND; DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 and UNKNOWN TENANT #2, the names being fictitious to account for parties who may be in possession, Defendants.

CLERK’S NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO F.S. CHAPTER 45

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra 9204 King Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619-1328 Attorneys for Plaintiff

MOBILE HOMES 4BR/2BA 1,680 sq. ft. $850

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5286-1106 TWN PUBLIC NOTICE REGISTRATION AND NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE Pursuant to Section 98.075(2), Florida Statutes, notice is given to the following person(s) to show cause why they should not be disqualified as a registered voter:

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Director of Courts, 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, Florida 32327 at 850-926-0315 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Published November 6 & 13, 2014.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Partial Summary Judgment of Foreclosure dated Oct., 15, 2014, in Case No.: 14-57-CA of the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in and for Wakulla County, Florida, in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at public sale on the front steps of the Court House at 11:00 a.m. EST on December 4, 2014 the following described property: Lot 90 of GOLDEN GATE FOREST, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page(s) 3, of the Public Records of Wakulla County, Florida.

DATED: October 15, 2014.

BRENT X. THURMOND Clerk of the Court (COURT SEAL)

5290-1113 TWN vs. Minton, Jerry P. 65-2013-CA-000371-CAAXMX Notice of Sale PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO: 65-2013-CA-000371-CAAXMX DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, vs.

JERRY P MINTON, et al, Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 21, 2014, and entered in Case No. 65-2013-CA-000371-CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in and for Wakulla County, Florida in which Onewest Bank, Fsb, is the Plaintiff and Richard M. Minton, Robin L. Minton, United States Of America, Acting On Behalf Of The Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, are defendants, the Wakulla County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the front lobby of the Wakulla County Courthouse, 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327, Wakulla County, Florida at 11:00AM EST on the 4th day of December, 2014, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: LOT 3 AND 4, BLOCK C OF SOPCHOPPY RIVER SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT PAGE 27 OF PLAT BOOK 1, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WAKULLA COUNTY,

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By: /s/ Chris Helms, Deputy Clerk Published November 6 & 13, 2014.

5287-1113 TWN Albritton, Mary M. 652014CA000096XXXXXX Notice of Sale PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SECOND CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO 14-0096 FC UCN: 652014CA000096XXXXXX WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WCW2, Plaintiff vs.

MARY M. ALBRITTON; et al., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure dated Oct. 2, 2014, and entered in Case No. 14-0096 FC UCN: 652014CA000096XXXXXX of the Circuit Court in and for Wakulla County, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WCW2 is Plaintiff and MARY M. ALBRITTON; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UN-

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KNOWN TENANT NO. 2, and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants. I will sell the highest and best bidder for cash at the Front Foyer of the Wakulla County Courthouse, 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327, 11:00 a.m. on the December 4, 2014, the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to-wit: COMMENCE AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH RANGE 2 WEST, WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PROCEED SOUTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 13 A DISTANCE OF 221.50 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT (RLS #3562), THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 362.49 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT (RLS #4261) MARKING THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 95.95 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 221.23 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST 389.58 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST 490.10 FEET TO A POINT THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 455.77 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT (RLS #4261), THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 30.71 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT (RLS #4261), THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST 271.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO DESCRIBED BY RECENT SURVEY BY JAMES THURMAN RODDENBERRY, DATED OCTOBER 30, 1997, JOB NUMBER 97-215 AS FOLLOWS:

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., PLAINTIFF, VS. JOYCE SUDEALL, ET AL. DEFENDANT(S).

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 20, 2013, in the above action, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at Wakulla, Florida, on Nov. 20, 2014, at 11:00 AM, at Front lobby of courthouse - 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327 for the following described property: LOT 13 OF THE RESORT ESTATES AT SHELL POINT UNIT ONE, A SUBDIVISIONS AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 58 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale.

Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein.

DATED: August 20, 2014

COMMENCE AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST, WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND PROCEED SOUTH 89 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTON 13 AS MONUMENTED A DISTANCE OF 221.22 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT (MARKED #3562), THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST 361.50 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT (MARKED #4261) MARKING THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 96.16 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT (MARKED #3562), THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST 221.38 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT (MARKED #3562), THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST 392,55 FEET TO ARE-ROD (MARKED #4261), LYING ON THE CENTERLINE OF OF ROUGH CUT ROAD, THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 490.03 FEET TO A RE-ROD (MARKED #4261), LYING ON THE INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF LUCKY BIRD LANE, THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF LUCKY BIRD LANE 457.74 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT (MARKED #4261), THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 01 SECOND WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 30.57 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT (MARKED #4261), THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST 272.90 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DATED at Crawfordville, Florida, on Oct. 2, 2014.

BRENT X. THURMOND, As Clerk, Circuit Court (COURT SEAL) By: /s/ Chris Helms, As Deputy Clerk SHD Legal Group P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff PO Box 11438, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339-1438 Telephone: (954) 564-0071 Service E-mail: answers@shdlegalgroup.com Published November 6 & 13, 2014.

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5282-1113 TWN NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED TAX DEED FILE NO. 2014 TXD 054 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOHN J & SHARON W RYAN TT the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate # 1261 Date of Issuance May 30, 2008 Parcel # 01-6S-02W-147-03576-F20 Description of property: TARPINE BLK F LOT 20 OR 59 P 50 & OR 67 P 480 - 492 Name in which assessed PANACEA COASTAL PROP INC Said property being in the County of Wakulla, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on December 17, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Dated: October 3, 2014 Signature: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk By: D. Richardson, Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court, Wakulla County, Florida Published October 23, 30, November 6 & 13, 2014.

5281-1113 TWN NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED TAX DEED FILE NO. 2014 TXD 053 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOHN J & SHARON W RYAN TT the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate # 1262 Date of Issuance May 30, 2008 Parcel # 01-6S-02W-147-03576-F21 Description of property: TARPINE BLK F LOT 21 OR 59 P 50 & OR 67 P 480-492 Name in which assessed PANACEA COASTAL PROP INC Said property being in the County of Wakulla, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on December 17, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Dated: October 8, 2014 Signature: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk By: D. Richardson, Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court, Wakulla County, Florida Published October 23, 30, November 6 & 13, 2014.

5280-1113 TWN NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED TAX DEED FILE NO. 2014 TXD 052 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that WILBURN O MESSER the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate # 593 Date of Issuance May 30, 2007 Parcel # 21-3S-01W-000-04611-015 Description of property: P-3-15-M-64 LOT 2 OF EAST IVAN ESTATES LOCATED IN THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 21 BEING NORTH OF SUE LANE CONT 1 AC M/L Name in which assessed CAROLYN ANGELA CONNER Said property being in the County of Wakulla, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on December 17, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Dated: October 3, 2014 Signature: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk By: D. Richardson, Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court, Wakulla County, Florida Published October 23, 30, November 6 & 13, 2014.

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1. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “chrono” mean?

2. MOVIES: What kind of encounter is experienced in the movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”?

3. LITERATURE: Who was the author of “The Optimist’s Daughter”?

4. SCIENCE: Who developed the Uncertainty Principle in quantum mechanics?

5. ASTRONOMY: How many days does it take for the planet Mercury to orbit the Sun? 6. AD SLOGANS: What product’s sales slogan was, “Tastes so good cats ask for it by name”?

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the adjective used to describe bees?

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9. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Hungary?

10. ENTERTAINERS: Which silent movie actress was known as “The Vamp”? © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

Trivia Test Answers 1. Time 2. Contact with an alien or robotic life form 3. Eudora Welty 4. Werner Heisenberg 5. 88 6. Meow Mix 7. Apian 8. 1970 9. Budapest 10. Theda Bara

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workload is still high, but — good news! — you should start to see daylight by the week’s end. Reserve the weekend for fun and games with friends and loved ones.

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Enjoy them with family and friends.

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Near-clean sweep at district meet

By PAUL HOOVER WHS Track Coach Satur day dawned sunny and cold, with a significant west wind, but that didn’t stop the local cross country teams from “warming up” the Apalachee Regional Park cross country course, the site of this year’s District Cross Country Meet, hosted by Rickar ds High School.

The wind could have been a problem if it had come from another direction, but since it was from the west, it meant that the runners would have it at their backs on the open, upper part of the course and that the woods on the lower portion would shelter the runners, making conditions almost ideal. By the time the meet was over, the WHS boys and girls teams had both earned a District Championship and Haleigh Martin was the overall winner in the girls division, earning her first cross country individual District Championship.

For the boys, Sophomore Bryce Cole almost completed the sweep, but came up just short of catching Rickards’ Solomon Stevens in the final straightaway and had to settle for being the District runner-up in the boys division.

This was the third consecutive year that the WHS teams won the boys and girls titles at the District Meet.

On this day, the girls ran first, with the WHS girls the odds on favorite to win the District title for the fourth consecutive time. At the gun, Martin and Taylor County’s Meagan Giddens, the 2012 champion, charged into the

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The 2014 Wakulla High School boys and girls cross country teams. lead and quickly separated themselves from the rest of the field.

However, by 800 meters, Martin began to move away from Giddens and by the halfway point had a lead of 40 seconds. At this point she was instructed to cruise it on in and save something for Thursday’s Regional Meet in Pensacola, however she continued to open the gap on Giddens and finished in the excellent time of 20:00 to Giddens 21:29.

Behind the two leaders, a battle was taking place between two Wakulla runners, Lydia Wiedeman and Connie Lewis, and Mezindia Nkembo from Rickards.

As the three entered the last 300 meters of the course, all were still in contention for third place and all were in full sprint mode. Lewis and Nkembo gave it everything they had, but couldn’t quite match the speed of Wiedeman, a track 800 meter specialist, who prevailed in 22:02 to Nkembo’s 22:05 and Lewis’ 22:09.

The final two scorers for WHS were rapidly improving Juliana Pestia (23:08/8th) and Emily Lawrence (23:53/9th). Alyssa McIver (25:10/11th) and Jeanna Prisco (26:19/14th) rounded out the WHS team.

When the team scores were tabulated the WHS girls easily won the meet by a score of 17 to 45 over Florida High. A fourth place finish by a Florida High runner is the only thing that prevented the local squad from scoring a perfect team score of 15. This is the fourth consecutive District title for the WHS girls.

The boys were up next and that race proved to be much more competitive than the girls. From the beginning, three Rickards runners formed a tight pack and made it clear that they were going to work together and try to run away with the race, But WHS’s Bryce Cole and Lane Williams were determined to not let that happen. All five were still together when

they charged up the “wall,” roughly the halfway point of the race, on the first loop. Williams was the first to lose contact with the group and then Garrison followed suit, leaving Stevens, Grandison and Cole to fight it out for the win.

Cole planned on moving at the 2 mile mark, but was beaten to the punch by Stevens. Cole responded valiantly and fought to reel Stevens back in for the remainder of the race, but just couldn’t quite get it done. Stevens went on to win the District title in 17:22, with Cole securing the runner-up slot in a new PR (personal record) of 17:28.

Grandison hung on to finish third in 17:36.

WHS’s Williams had re-grouped on the lower portion of the course and was locked in a battle with Garrison as they headed down the final hill toward the finish line. However, Garrison managed to just hold him off and finished in 4th place in 17:54 to Williams’ 17:55 (5th), giving Rick-

ards an early lead in the team competition.

But then the depth of the WHS squad began to show as WHS runners grabbed the next four places to secure the win for the local squad. Those runners included Evan Guarino (6th, 18:23), Travis Parks (7th, 18:28), J.P. Piotrowski (8th, 18:43) and James Story (9th/18:46). Senior Alan Pearson was the final WHS runner, placing 13th in 19:26.

When the scores were tabulated, the WHS boys won the District title by a score of 28 to Rickards 42.

Florida High finished in third place with 69 points and Marianna was fourth with 105.

The District title was the third in a row for the WHS boys.

The final race of the day was the “Open Race” that gave the other members of the teams, besides the top seven a final chance to run during the season and try to improve on their season bests or PRs. The local team is

blessed with considerable quality, depth on the boys side and it showed as this race quickly became a time trial for the WHS second squad.

In the high school division, three WHS runners – Mitchell Atkinson, Dylan Peebles and Caleb Wiedeman – took the lead immediately, and were never challenged. Peebles ultimately prevailed, winning the division in 18:37, followed by Atkinson (18:50) and Wiedeman (19:03). They were followed by a group of nine WHS runners, who all ran under the varsity time standard of 21:30. These included Riley Welch (19:45), Alex Smythe (19:46), Dalton Wood (19:50), Sam Roddenbery (20:04), Dalton Gray (20:28), Will Thomas (20:32), Jacob Dismuke (20:41), Nick Emerson (20:50) and Shawn St. Martin (21:50). This group was followed by three other WHS boys, Connor Whitfield (21:52), Bryce Jolly (22:15) and Deanthony Albert (23:40). All total, 19 boys ran under the varsity qualifying time standard, which ties a record for the most ever in a meet.

The top three girls in the high school division were also WHS runners: Alissa Anthony (25:43), Peri Thompson (28:55) and Natalie Henderson (34:28).

Both the boys and girls varsity teams qualified for and will advance to the Regional Meet, which will take place at the Escambia Equestrian Center in Pensacola on Thursday, Nov.6, with the girls running at 4 p.m. CT and the boys race going off at 4:45 p.m. CT.

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