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Board approves new Coastal VFD Ochlockonee Bay and Panacea Volunteer Fire Departments consolidate to meet insurance rating standards By NICOLE ZEMA nzema@thewakullanews.net

Commissioners voted unanimously to consolidate the Ochlockonee Bay and Panacea Volunteer Fire Departments into one unit called Coastal Volunteer Fire Rescue Department. The resolution to consolidate the departments came about to minimize the county’s ISO, or fire insurance rating. The Insurance Service Office rates each protection area, and will credit VFD

Ochlockonee Bay and Panacea Volunteer Fire Departments have moved forward with consolidation to become Coastal Volunteer Fire Department. member response from each department. While fires in Wakulla County get a quick response and handled effi-

ciently, members from some stations cannot respond every time, which increases the rating, and therefore the insur-

ance costs. The required minimum number of certified firefighters responding to a structure fire

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is four. Because of a decline in volunteers, Ochlockonee Bay could not get enough responders out for a couple of calls. “The ISO guy came and gave us our inspection, and told us we’ll probably go to a 10 (previously a 5), because we haven’t turned out enough people on two calls that we had,” said Ochlockonee Bay Fire Chief Bill Russell. “We asked what we could do to make our situation better. He recommended combining with another fire department.” Turn to Page 5A

Adam Putnam lauds Wakulla’s ‘sustainable growth’ Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner praises WEI Oyster Aquaculture program’s farming techniques By NICOLE ZEMA nzema@thewakullanews.net

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Ali Hamilton and Bradley Erwin were crowned Homecoming Queen and King for 2015.

Black Lagoon Ball was spooky success

Economic growth was served on a half shell at the Wakulla County Republican Executive Committee Fall Fellowship at Wildwood on Oct. 27. A packed house of more than 140 local officials, business people, educators and citizens turned out to hear two featured speakers: Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Rep. Halsey Beshears. REC Chairman Chris Russell said the purpose of the event was not to talk politics, but to bring people together. There were several registered Democrats in the crowd. Discussion focused on the emergence of TCC Wakulla Environmental Institute’s Oyster Aquacul- Agriculture Commisture Program as an eco- sioner Adam Putnam nomic advantage for the area. Local oysterman Matt Hodge supplied fresh oysters to the guests, which were served before the seafood dinners. Beshears took the podium and discussed the legislature’s special sessions, the possibility of future budget surplus, and the state’s economic climate. “Florida is a state for entrepreneurs now,” Beshears said. “It’s a consistent business environment what’s friendly for job growth.” He introduced Adam Putnam and said he sets a high standard as agriculture commissioner. “He is a normal guy like us,” Beshears said. “He is who we want at the helm.” Putnam oversees the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and serves as a member of the Cabinet, alongside the Governor, Attorney General and Chief Financial Officer. Turn to Page 7A

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Movie-goers, left, enjoy “Creature of the Black Lagoon” in 3D. Roger Crawford, right, unveiles the Creature’s mask. Staff Report The first-ever Black Lagoon Ball at the Lodge at Wakulla Springs was an unexpected success with 415 guests. There were so many people that the 3D screening of the 1954 classic “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” which was filmed

at Wakulla Springs, required two showings in the parlor. Lodge Marketing Manager Greg Cohen said the biggest complaint he heard was, “Why don’t you do this more often?” The Lodge was able to procure a mask of the creature, which was

unveiled by Roger Crawford at the ball. Cohen said guests came from as far as DeFuniak Springs. “And I’m fairly certain this was the first time the film was shown in 3D in Wakulla County,” Cohen said. “We’ll do it again next year, but with a twist!”

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War Eagle Band receives superior rating

By WAYNE WATSON District Chairman Florida Bandmasters Association- District 3 Wakulla High School

The Wakulla Marching War Eagle Band recently participated in the Florida Bandmasters Association’s District Marching Music Performance Assessment. MPA is a festival in which music students get rated. At the High School level, they participate in up to five per year (Marching, Jazz, solo/ Ensemble, Auxiliary, and Concert). Marching MPA is the first each year and this is the seventh consecutive year in which the Marching War Eagle Band has received a Superior rating. They are rated by 6 adjudicators. 2 for music, 1 marching/maneuvering, 1 percussion, 1 auxiliary (color guard), and 1 in General Effect. The ratings of all are averaged for the band’s overall rating. This group of young people continuously drive to get better and are the epitome of why music education is so important and needs to grow in this county. People may not be aware, but this band program has been one of the most successful in the state over the last 5 years and should likely be considered the most successful program in our school district.

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Annual chili cookoff benefits local Habitat for Humanity

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From left: Best Table winners Wakulla Realty; Meatiest Chili Dorothy White of Ouzts Too; and triple-winner Lillian Brown of Brown’s Insulation. Special to The News

Habitat for Humanity of Wakulla County and the Wakulla Chapter of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors held their annual chili cookoff at the Senior Center on Oct. 30 to raise funds to build another home for a qualified family or individual in Wakulla County.

About 400 people attended the event, and all proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity of Wakulla County to be used for the next home build which will be for the Timmons family located at 56 Choctaw Drive in Crawfordville. Music was provided by Joan and Charlie Smith with the Sunshine Band. Commission Chairman

Ralph Thomas was Master of Ceremonies. Chili Judges were Mariela Bartens, Lynda Kinsey, Petra Shuff and Donnie Sparkman. CHILI COOKOFF WINNERS • Most Unusual - Lillian Brown, Brown’s Insulation • Meatiest - Dorothy

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Low-income houses to be rehabbed with CDBG funds The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced grant awards of $4.15 million to six Tallahassee area communities to improve housing, streetscapes, and water and sewer projects in those areas. Wakulla County was awarded a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant to rehabilitate a minimum of 11 homes of lowerincome residents and provide temporary relocation assistance, as needed, to these residents during the time period their homes are being rehabilitated. In total, DEO is awarding more than $21 million to 32 communities across the state with Small Cities Community Development Block Grants, which assist with economic development, housing rehabilitation, and neighborhood and

commercial revitalization. DEO Executive Director Jesse Panuccio said, “DEO is committed to helping communities in the Tallahassee area prosper. These grants will improve local infrastructure, which is a critical building block for strong communities and economic development.” Area resident Chris Russell heads up the CDBG Citizens Advisory Task Force. Russell said residents will be positively impacted by the grant. “The residents whose homes will be rehabilitated will enjoy a better housing environment than they previously inhabited,” Russell said. “In the past, safety and structural issues have been addressed through this grant program.” The CDBG par ticipants are selected through an application process or are on the current State Housing

Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) waiting list. The identified potential recipients are considered by the Citizens Advisory Task Force and then by the BOCC for approval. Russell said the business community also benefits from the grant. “Due to the need for contractors to conduct the rehab work, we are cautiously optimistic that both our local builders and supply stores will realize economic benefits from these rehabilitation projects as well,” Russell said. The Citizens Advisory Task Force met in September to discuss their hopes the next grant cycle in two years. Attendance was sparse, but some residents suggested various uses for future CDB grants. Russell shared his own hopes for the next cycle too, like sewer system upgrades and expansions that allow

those with failing septic tanks to hook up to a public system; funding for the implementation of recreational facilities throughout various parts of Wakulla County, like ball fields, new parks or a community pool; the offset the costs associated with public safety structures; or a county partnership with private industry to develop successful economic development grants available through the program. “Personally, I am hoping that Wakulla County can obtain CDBG funding that will positively impact the lives of hundreds if not thousands of our neighbors here in Wakulla County,” he said. Citizens can contact county staff at the Planning and Zoning Department to express their interest in participating in this process. Call 926-3695 for more information, or visit the department’s tab at

Wine & Whiskers event was ‘purrrrfect’

By LINDA ANN MCDONALD Special to The News

Bay Leaf Market held its annual Wine and Whiskers event and raised $700 for PAWS of Wakulla. PAWS’ mission is to prevent cruelty and improve the health, safety and well being of dogs and cats in Wakulla County. Approximately 100 people attended the wine tasting event, which included wine distributors such as Local Florida Winery, located in Island Grove, and Italian distributor Cantine TEANUM. Bay Leaf Market sold tickets for $7 each in which $5 went to PAWS and the remaining $2 went to an in-store coupon for any purchase in the market. Wines in every flavor from red zinfandel to red blends, chardonnays, to Florida’s natural blueberry, peach, apple, blackberry, strawberry and raspberry were available. Outside of wine, hard ciders, pumpkin ale and enlightened beer were also available for the tasting. Guitar player and local favorite, Frank Lindamood was strumming out tunes along with his harmonica, bringing a festive mood to an atcapacity audience at Bay Leaf. Door prizes included art work from local artist Jenny Odom and Olive Island Grove wine glasses. Raffles were held and bottles of wine were also given away. PAWS volunteer Liz Cybulski, dressed in Halloween Costume as a cat said, “I am here to help share information with people and to raise money for our Trap and Release program.” Veterinarian Dr. Faith Hughes was also at the event.

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‘Tis the Toy Run season

Editor, The News:

My favorite season is “Toy Run Season. The weather is perfect and spirits are high. The Iron Ravens MC will be hosting their 14th Annual Wakulla Toy Run on Nov. 29. Leaving Gulf Coast Lumber in Woodville at 12:30 p.m. and riding to Shell Island Fish Camp in St. Marks. Toys will be collected for the children of Wakulla County. What a great reason for a party! FOOD...MUSIC... FUN… and FELLOWSHIP. The St. Marks Volunteer Fire Department will be collecting, bagging and distributing toys in Wakulla County. IT’S FOR THE KIDS! And this is the kick-off of the season. The next weekend we will be in Tifton,

Whooping crane changes ill-advised

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they encounter such dangers in the wild. FACT: The UL method has resulted in higher first year and annual survival thereafter. FACT: The only wildproduced crane colts in the Eastern Population which have survived to fledge resulted from ultralight/ultralight pairs. Since the 2011 move to White River and Horicon Marsh, almost five years of work has been done by the nonprofit WCEP partners. In using only data from the first ten years of this project to justify their Vision Document, FWS has painted the entire Eastern Migratory Population (EMP) with a Necedah brush. They have ignored almost one third of the available data and discounted all that has been invested in the Wisconsin Rectangle so far. The timing of their recommendation to end UL releases is even more short-sighted when one considers that Whooping cranes don’t typically breed until 5 years of age and, even then, don’t generally produce more than one offspring per season. We are now on the cusp of determining if these cranes can successfully breed in the blackfly-free habitat of the Wisconsin Rectangle. Ending the UL program now is premature. Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership

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On Oct. 15, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) posted a document outlining their vision for the next five year strategic plan for the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP) and the Eastern Migratory Population. In their Vision Document, they proposed radical changes to the release methods used for the Eastern Migratory Population including ending the use of the ultralight-guided migration technique (UL) in favor of the Direct Autumn Release (DAR) and other, as yet, untested methods. Their reason is that they feel the ultralight release method is “artificial” yet they have provided no data to back their claim that this is detrimental to the Whooping cranes. Alternatively, if you read our response, you will see that using data derived from the WCEP database, the UL method is the most successful thus far in terms of survivability, migratory behavior, and breeding success. In fact, the UL method most closely replicates the natural life history of the species in that, just as their parents would, Operation Migration teaches the young Whooping cranes a suitable migration route and cares for them until the following spring - just as their parents would. It is important to

point out that, while the Service is but one member of the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership, they have control over egg allocations each year. FACT: Time spent in captivity and exposure to costumed humans is greater with other release methods. Whooping cranes hatch at the captive breeding centers in May/June. The other methods involve holding cranes in captivity at the propagation centers until they are moved to the release sites in mid-September or later. The UL cranes are moved from the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center to the White River Marsh at an average age of 46 days. From this point on, they are being exercised and learning important flight skills, just as they would with their natural parents. Cranes raised under the other release methods are not allowed to fly until such time as they are moved to the reintroduction areas in September or later. Cranes held in captivity throughout the normal fledging period are at a disadvantage to their wild counterparts in that their flight muscles are not as well developed and they lack flying skills normally learned earlier in their life history. These skills are important to avoid predators, power lines and other obstacles. UL birds learn those skills and develop that endurance well before

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Ga., for their toy run, Bainbridge and Albany will be the weekend after that. I would love to make it to Valdosta this year. I’ve heard there are motorcycles as far as the eye can see. I really want to see that. There are so many toy runs every year, you can’t make them all but my husband and I make as many as possible. So if you have never been to a toy run before, it’s a great way to enjoy the day, make new friends and help the children. No matter what county or state you may live in, there will be a toy run somewhere close by. If you don’t ride, that’s not a problem, cages (cars) are always welcome. ed. Mary Romine maryromine78@yahoo.com

Kindness of strangers is appreciated

Editor, The News:

On Saturday, Oct. 24, I was coming back from Tallahassee and had four nieces with me who had come from Jacksonville and Clearwater to see me in a play at the Senior Center. I kept hearing a different sound that I had never heard before coming from the outside of the car. All of a sudden, my car started shaking and boom! It scared me so bad. I was aware of what to do because my deceased husband, who traveled for work, had told me to listen and a car will talk

to you. I listened. I let off the gas and let the car coast to stop about three feet off the road. When I got out of my car with my four nieces to look at the blown tire, there were two men, a father and son, and I asked them where they came from – did you drop out of a tree? They took off the bad tire and went and aired up the spare tire and brought it back and put it on the car. It was the sweetest blessing that I could have had. My nieces kept telling me this wouldn’t happen

anyplace else – someone stopping to help a stranger in need on the side of the road. And the men were in a hurry – they had someplace they were going, but they insisted on helping me. I of fered the men money but they wouldn’t take it. I did not get the names of the two gentlemen who helped – you very well know who you are! Thank you, Lassie Williams Crawfordville

Thanks for attending Republican event

Editor, The News:

On behalf of the Wakulla County Republican Executive Committee, I would like to thank the nearly 150 business, civic, and community leaders who joined us at the Wakulla County Republican Party Fall Fellowship held last week. We were honored to have Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and State Rep. Halsey Beshears as our guest speakers. It truly was a great event centered on meaningful fellowship, rather than bitter partisanship. Our sincere apologies go out to those individuals seeking event tickets that we were not able to accommodate

due to seating limitations. It is the Wakulla County Republican Executive Committee’s goal to continue hosting such events for the betterment of Wakulla County. In closing, a heartfelt thank you goes out to the businesses and individuals that came together to make this event a success. Be on the lookout for our Spring Fling Fellowship coming up in 2016! Respectfully, Chris Russell Chairman Wakulla County Republican Executive Committee fcrussell92@gmail.com

Forbes family appreciates support

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Brenda Farmer Forbes and family would like to thank the Rocky Mountain

Church of Christ family and all who helped to contribute in making the benefit program a success. May God continue

to bless each and every one of you. Love, The Forbes Family

Historical society welcomes Paul Fortier

Editor, The News:

The Historical Society’s November program will feature Paul Fortier, a portrait artist and program director with over 20 years’ experience designing and implementing projects that engage special populations, build community and improve health. Paul Fortier and his family were featured in The Wakulla News on October 21, 2010 and described as a very talented family of artists. “His love of art and painting began when he was very young. As a child he did not have television and says that he was always drawing comics and characters and creating stories with his drawings.” At Wayne State University in Detroit he was most influenced by his life drawing teacher. Fortier hopes to direct a multimedia project that involves Wakulla teens and seniors called “Mortals: Senior Life-Inventory Portraits,” an inter-generational, technology/arts project where at-risk teens create interactive portraits of local seniors who share lessons they’ve learned from their life experiences. In the

past he and his family have interacted with Eden Springs residents to portray their life stories. Recording stories of Wakulla County’s elder citizens is a goal of the Historical Society which is usually done in a written or camcorder situation. “A storyteller using an artistic medium is a fresh approach and one that we are looking forward to seeing,” said President Cathy Frank. Fortier and his family moved to Wakulla County in 2002 for the “clean air” and since 2004 he is Director of Information Systems for Big Bend Homeless Coalition. The Historical Society program on Tuesday, Nov. 10 is set for 7 p.m. at the Wakulla County Public Library. For more information contact the WCHS Museum & Archives, 24 High Drive in Crawfordville or 850-9261110 during business hours: Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sandra Vidak Vice President Wakulla Historical Society

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< STREET BEAT > Random, man-on-the-street interviews with Wakulla Countians. This week’s question:

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“No, I’m not scared of anything!”

“I’m scared of monsters!”

“Skeletons! They pop up and jump up and scare me!”

“When someone sneaks up behind me! Papa does it sometimes to me and the boys.”

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Russell said the Panacea station was on board within 72 hours. To minimize the county’s ISO ratings in the past, Wakulla County Fire Rescue combined six of the 10 volunteer fire rescue departments into one response unit. That consolidation also better utilized the declining number of volunteer firefighters available locally. After the meeting, Russell expounded on his mistrust in the county due to “control issues” of prior administrations. He said Ochlockonee Bay bought a fire truck for from Tallahassee and paid the insurance, but they got called down for it by a commissioner. “We weren’t supposed to do anything on our own,” Russell said. “The county had proven to to be a an adversary in the past. But it’s absolutely better under the administration now. We have one of the best county commissions we’ve ever had. I don’t always agree with them, but I know they’re up there to do what’s best.” After the meeting, WCFR Chief Mike Morgan said previously combining the six stations was a positive step that benefitted citizens – not only in fire protection, but on their insurance bill. “And we’ll continue to move toward that, as that is the best way we have come up with to improve our situation of dwindling numbers of volunteer firefighters,” Chief Morgan said. “Also, the efforts we have made so far have shown positive results in assuring that the number of certified firefighters that respond to calls are meeting the minimum requirements required by the ISO.” Morgan said while talks have begun with the Sopchoppy VFD to join the six WCFR stations, there is no word yet on that possible consolidation. Russell, who has been a firefighter since 1972, is currently chief of the interim Coastal VFD board. Official leadership will be elected in a few weeks. Ochlockonee Bay Volunteer Firefighter Dan Hinchee said the consolidation will work on paper to meet the ISO standards. “Up until the last inspection, we were good,” Hinchee said. “We had a 5 – the best rating in the county, and it’s been there for 20 years. The rest of the county doesn’t have that advantage. We’re a great station. But we’re getting a little bit older, and we don’t make all the calls. It’s hard to get recruits in.” Hinchee said the two stations already share a radio channel and are practically neighbors. “We’re just doing this for ISO’s needs, to show we have four certified firefighters on scene,” Hinchee said. “If this drags on, ISO will not recognize us and they’ll put us into probation at which time my fire chief will be frustrated – and I won’t get anywhere with that! Let’s keep it simple.” Russell said, “Nothing actually changes, because we always have – and always will – work together. Panacea is probably the only department anywhere that answers over 100 percent on the calls. They go to • Daily every one of their calls, and calls all over the county Lunch Specials to help out.” Russell and commissioners squabbled over the • All you can eat specials phrase “future consolidation” in the resolution, and • Catering struck the word “future” to make the resolution imAll you can Eat Chicken $ 99 mediate. Tues. & Thurs. MIXED Once Coastal VFD is incorporated as a new nonOpen: Thurs. - Mon. • 6a.m. - 9p.m. profit and assigned a number by the state Fire MarTues. & Wed. 11a.m - 8p.m. 1305 Coastal Hwy. 98, Panacea shal, the new Coastal VFD and its newly elected board will be required to enter into the county’s standard agreement for the provision of fire rescue services. r Shr Pulled Pork We imp oupe & Ribs Mullet Catch Staff will then bring back the agreement to the com- Gr it missioners for approval. There may be a minimal Sa ndwiches increase in insurance coverage to assure that this Visi t Us newly-created coverage area is fully protected. Soft Russell assured the public, “The level of service is Shell Crabs not going to change.” Oysters

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Getting older, with a purpose

By SHERYL H. BOLDT

I need a younger look, Chuck. Someone thought I was five years older than I am.” I laughed when I said this, but I certainly wasn’t laughing on the inside. The owner of True Blondes assured me he would fix the problem. A shorter haircut later, almost like a miracle, a younger looking me got up from the chair. At least, my husband, Bert, said I looked younger. (He wouldn’t lie, would he?) I wish I could say I didn’t care how much my age is beginning to show. Having sis-

ters who seem to be aging more gracefully doesn’t help. Although we’re about the same age, their chins, arms and midriffs look better than mine. Sigh. If you read last week’s column, you’re probably wondering if someone else is writing this week’s. Don’t be confused. My ambivalence is due to my entering a new decade (a decade that has an oldersounding number). Yet, I still want God to be my purpose for living. Don’t you? In fact, let’s ask God to use us every day for the rest of our lives. Let’s continue to declare His faithfulness, especially to this generation. Psalm 71:17-18 (NASB) says, “O God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds. And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your

power to all who are to come.” I like this verse, a lot. Therefore, even though I am beginning to resemble one who is old and gray (though, with T rue Blondes’ help, you’ll never see the gray part), I have purpose. So, from this – may I say mature – woman of God, get ready – you haven’t heard nothing yet. O God, thank You for my life, all 60 years of it! I pray You will grant me (and everyone who reads this) more years so we can declar e Your wondrous deeds, strength and power to this generation and to all who are to come. Amen!

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.

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Funny faces of the season

By JAMES L. SNYDER I do not often get under the weather; after all, as tall as I am my head is usually in the clouds. At least, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage thinks this is the case. And who is to argue with her. But this time I was under the weather. My head was stuffed and every other breath I took I had a sneezing fit. I felt miserable. I looked miserable. I know this because my wife said, “You look miserable.” And I was miserable. Being in such a delicate condition, I had completely forgotten what time of the year it was. In fact, I did not even know what time of the day it was. I vaguely remember my wife saying something to the effect that she was going somewhere and to be ready for something or other. In my condition, I could not have cared less. I was dressed in my old raggedy bathrobe, a sort of comfort piece of clothing when I am not feeling well. I have had it for 197 years and it looks like it. When I am sick is the one piece of clothing that I can wrap around myself and feel some semblance of comfort. Taking refuge in my easy chair, I pampered myself with a nice hot cup of tea with honey. I had a slight fever and my head was thumping like a marching band at a football game. Trying to ease my pain, I wrap my head in a wet towel. My eyes were bulging and watery as if I had just swallowed a hot spicy Mexican taco in one gulp. To monitor my temperature I sucked a thermometer. I must have looked a sight, but I was not anticipating being a contestant at a beauty pageant. The only thing I was

anticipating was a quiet evening where I could recuperate from whatever deadly disease I had contracted. At least, I wanted the last few hours of my life to be in some semblance of peace because I knew I would not last the evening. I was suddenly aroused by a terrible explosion. It seemed like the noise rocked the very foundation of the house. Just as I opened my bleary eyes, there was another explosion, this time louder than before. My thoughts lead me to believe some terrorist was attacking my house with the ferocity of a nuclear bomb. Should I or should I not go to the door to see what all the clamor was about? I was in no condition to make any rational decision so I went to the front door to check on the noise. It took several moments for me to extract myself from my chair and stand up. Once up, every step I took reverberated in my head like the tom-toms of a thousand war drums I painfully shuffled to the front door. I slowly opened the door and through bleary, watery eyes, I could make out the shadowy forms of six miniature aliens. As soon as the door was wide open all six of them shrieked, dropped their bags and ran up the street screaming at the top of their lungs, “a monster, a monster.” It so frightened me that I did a little shouting myself. I slammed the door and ran as fast as I could to my easy chair. As soon as my breathing became somewhat normal, I convinced myself that I had a bad nightmare. Later on, I heard some mumbling rumbling sound. It has a familiar ring to it but I really

could not place it at the time. I slowly opened my eyes and there was my wife looking at me and saying, “You remembered that tonight was trick-or-treat night for the children?” Not wanting to start up the tom-toms in my head again, I whispered very delicately, “Huh.” Then I fell back into my chair into a deep sleep dreaming of six aliens dancing and taunting me in my head. The next morning I felt somewhat better . My wife casually asked, “Did we have any trickor-treaters last night?” I stopped to think for a moment and then said, “I don’t think anybody came to our door last night.” “Then,” she asked, “where did these six bags of candy come from I found at our front door when I come home last night?” Things are not always as they seem. When the whole picture is not in view it is easy to jump to the wrong conclusion. The Bible says, “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” (1 Corinthians 13:12 KJV). Things look blurry now but one day we have the assurance that we will see things clearly and know things per fectly.

The Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship in Ocala. Call him at (866) 552-2543 or e-mail jamessnyder2@ att.net.

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Big Bend Hospice kicks off National Hospice Month with author Special to The News

What does it mean to have a good death? Join Big Bend Hospice, local citizens, and members of the medical, legal and financial community, as physician and author, Dr. Monica Williams-Murphy talks about her book, “It’s OK to Die.” Dr. Monica WilliamsMurphy is a Boar d Certified Emergency Medicine Physician who practices in one of the nation’s largest emergency rooms at Huntsville Hospital. Dr. Murphy has been recognized nationally for her encouragement of public dialogue on issues related to death and dying, how we should create peace at the end of life, and how we can have a good death. “We know that Amer-

icans who are unprepared for death are more likely to make choices that allow or cause unnecessary suffering for themselves and their families,” said Dr. Murphy. “In contrast, proper advanced planning creates a powerful opportunity for the end-of-life to become a time of peace, closure and even healing.” Big Bend Hospice will kick-off its November National Hospice Month activities with the two-part discussion series entitled, A Good Death: End-ofLife conversations with Dr. Monica WilliamsMurphy. The series will start with a Community Dialogue and Panel Discussion on Tuesday, November 3, from 6 p.m. – 7:30p.m., at Tallahassee Community College’s Ghazvini Cen-

ter for Healthcare Education, 1528 Surgeons Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308. CEUs will be available for medical clinicians and licensed clinical social workers. Following the Community Dialogue and Panel Discussion, on Wednesday, November 4 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Big Bend Hospice will host a Lunch and Learn with Dr. Monica Williams-Murphy, at the Big Bend Hospice Elaine C. Bartelt Administration Center, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308. CEUs will also be available for medical clinicians and licensed clinical social workers during the luncheon. To RSVP, or for more infor mation, please contact Vicki Warren at 850-878-5310 or vicki@bigbendhospice. org.

Church Briefs

• Zion Hill Primitive Baptist to celebrate centennial Zion Hill Primitive Baptist Church will be celebrating its one hundred year anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 8, which is the second Sunday, at 3 p.m. Elder Markeith McCarthy and New Mount Zion Wakulla is in charge of the service. Everyone is cordially invited to come help us celebrate the occasion. Zion Hill is located at 942 Sopchoppy Hwy. in the Buckhorn community. Pastor is Elder Ervin Donaldson Jr.

• First Pentecostal is selling Thanksgiving pies The Ladies of the First Pentecostal Church of Crawfordville will be selling home-made pies for the Thanksgiving holiday. Place your order now for pumpkin pie $10; sweet potato

pie $10; Dutch apple pie $10; and pecan pie $12. Pies will be available for pick up on Monday, Nov. 23, Tuesday Nov. 24, by 7 p.m. Call Terri at 528-7106, for more information and to place your order.

• WOW Christian Women’s Conference set for Dec. 5 If you want to get geared up for the Christmas season, be sure to attend the Christian Women’s Conference sponsored by WOW (Women of the Word) of Shell Point Inc. The Conference will be held Dec. 5 at the Shell Point Fire Station. Prepare to get your Spirit on fire for the true meaning of Christmas! The conference message is taken from Matthew 2:2 when the wise men saw the star in the east and followed it in order to find Jesus. The conference will begin

A revelation on priorities

Great insight often is found in flickers of revelation. On Saturday I lost a piece of jewelry that held both monetary and sentimental value. I frantically searched over and over every crevice, pocket, drawer where it might be while knowing in my heart that it was fruitless. On Sunday, I sat in church and

realized that it had been a long time since I had put the same relentless search into my relationship with God. Sometimes it takes a loss to understand the priority. Cynthia Webster Crawfordville

Convenant announces new officer Special to The News

Covenant Care is pleased to announce its new Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, Ron Fried. In this position, Fried will support the mission of Covenant Care – a family of services including Covenant Hospice, Covenant Alzheimer’s Services, Covenant Palliative Care and Covenant Kids – by focusing on growth initiatives that will allow the notfor-profit organization to serve an increased number of patients through a continuum of integrated healthcare services. “I am thrilled to join Covenant Care, an or-

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• Medart Assembly hosts Trading Closet ministry The last Saturday of every month at noon, Emily Sellmer of the Medart Assembly of God hosts a Trading Closet ministry where families can trade clothes children have outgrown for other families’ clothes that fit. The ministry is free. – Staff Reports

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Florida is an interesting, diverse place, Putnam said, and that brings unique challenges. Leaders are charged with bridging the needs of high-density areas like Miami, with the needs of the rural communities. He said Florida is a “prize” with which people reward themselves after a lifetime of hard work elsewhere. “If we’re going to keep Florida on the cutting edge, we need a high

quality of life, which can be found in communities like this,” Putnam said. “For those of us who make policy, we have a special obligation to get it right.” Putnam discussed sustainable economic development. While a huge factory can bring jobs to a small community, the character and charm of the community often disappears. “Let’s talk about what we ate tonight,” Putnam said. “Aquaculture for Florida’s coastal communities is one of those

options for sustainable growth.” While oyster farming is a long-standing way of life in the area, Putnam said any farming practices must be updated, and WEI’s approach is a good example. Putnam, who lives in Bartow, is a fifth-generation Florida citrus and cattle farmer. He said every generation improvised and did things differently than the last to sustain the operations in modern times. “The oyster industry

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Veterans events scheduled Taste of the Lodge is Nov. 12 Nov. 7 and Nov. 11 Special to The News

The Taste of the Lodge is a menu and wine tasting that is a celebration of the anniversary of the Lodge and a fund raiser for The Friends of Wakulla Springs. It is also a celebration of all the invisible upgrades to the Lodge that are underway. This event will be

Staff Report Wakulla County will honor its veterans at events scheduled this Saturday, and on Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7 9th Annual Veteran’s Parade and Ceremony The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners in conjunction with the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 4538, invites everyone to come out and salute our VetFILE PHOTO / NICOLE ZEMA eran’s during the Ninth A scene from last year’s parade. Annual Veteran’s Day Parade and Ceremony on Officer Stephen Barnes of CrawfordSaturday, Nov. 7. ville. Barnes participated in three This year’s theme is “Honoring Fe- combat missions during his years male Veterans.” To kick off the event, in service. all Veteran’s and active service memThe Silver Belles, directed by Reba bers of the Armed Forces (including Mason, will sing several patriotic spouses and dependents) are invited songs. to a free reunion breakfast from 7 – 9 Others on the program are Rev. a.m. at Hudson Park. Robert Thompson, pastor of AposThe well known traditional parade tolic Pentecostal Church and Rev. will begin at 10:00 a.m. where local John Dunning, pastor of Spirit Life participants and Veteran’s march Church. down Crawfordville Highway showHannah Tinsley will play Taps on casing troops, military organizations, trumpet. Randy Yates, chairman of school bands, county government, the Cemetery committee, will give and many others. In addition, Vet- the welcome. The event is sponsored erans are also encouraged to par- by Sopchoppy United Methodist ticipate by walking in the parade or Church.The public is invited to atriding on the VFW float. tend. Following the parade, the Veteran’s Ceremony will begin at 11:30 Wakulla Springs State Park a.m. at the pavilion in Hudson Park followed by the POW/MIA Dedication Join Wakulla Springs State Park led by Harold Ross, Wakulla County and the Camp Gordon Johnston Veteran Services Officer. A Flag Re- World War II Museum on Wednesday tirement Ceremony will be conducted November 11, 2015 for a Veterans by The Wakulla County High School Day celebration. The event will take NJROTC to close the ceremonial por- place in the lobby of the historic tion of the event. This year’s keynote Wakulla Springs Lodge from 1 to 4 speaker is Ms. Vivian Loggins-Watts, p.m. In honor of our military veterans US Army Veteran. park entry fees will be waived for all Everyone is invited to come out park visitors the day of the event. and show support to our Veteran’s, Wander through the past as you and enjoy a day of fun activities and take in the World War II era artifacts entertainment and local vendors. For and memorabilia on display from the additional information related to this Camp Gordon Johnston Museum. event, please contact Harold Ross, Relax on the couch and enjoy hisVeteran Services Officer at 926-0919 toric film of troop training maneuvers ext. 751. conducted at Wakulla Springs in the early 1940s. Park and museum WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 staff will be on site to discuss their shared history of troop training and West Sopchoppy Cemetery recreation. Savor a delicious lunch in the Dining Room at the Wakulla A Veterans Day observance will be Springs lodge before the event, or an held on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 early dinner after. Bring the family a.m. at West Sopchoppy Cemetery. to Wakulla Springs State Park on The cemetery is located on Curtis Wednesday, Nov. 11 for a fun and Mill Road. informative salute to veterans. Guest speaker is retired Navy Petty

Iris Garden Club meeting will feature local shrubs and vines

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The Iris Garden Club o f Wa k u l l a C o u n t y meets at the Wakulla Library at noon on the second Tuesday of each month from September through April. We share a light lunch and enjoy a program about plants. Our Nov. 10 meeting will focus on the shrubs and vines of Wakulla

County. We’ll begin with a photo display and narrative about shrubs and vines that you may have in your yard and around your property. Remember to bring in cuttings or clear photos of plants that you’d like to be identified. We’ll share our knowledge about whatever you bring in or have ques-

tions about. Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings so bring your friends and neighbors. Feel free to bring something to add to our refreshment table. For further information send us a note at irisgardenclub.wakulla@gmail.com or call Jeannie at 926-2264.

K-9 for Warriors Walk is Saturday Special to The News

On Saturday, Nov. 7 the K-9 for Warriors will be having a walk in support of suicide prevention for veterans. The walk called 22-to-Zero will be starting in Tallahassee, walking down the St. Marks Trail and ending in St. Marks. The organizers are expecting over more than

200 walkers. Wakulla County Fire-Rescue will be waiting at Ace High Stables Rd., which is the Wakulla County line, at 11 a.m. to welcome and support the walkers. We will have Veterans, ROTC, Wakulla County Fire Volunteers, Fire T rucks, Ambulances and numerous supporters there.

Please let your friends, family and neighbors know so we get as many supporters there as possible. Contact person will be Denise Griffin, Events Coordinator, Wakulla County Fire-Rescue. Email- med19wak@ gmail.com, or phone 850-597-0894.

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By NIKKI BARNES Wakulla County Democratic Party Chair

The Wakulla County Democratic Executive Committee will host a Wakulla County Democrats interest meeting on Monday, Nov. 9 at Myra Jean’s beginning at 6:30 p.m. All Wakulla County Democrats are encouraged to attend and learn more

about your local Democratic Party. We are just a year away from the 2016 Presidential election cycle and there is no time like the present to learn more about our Democratic candidates running for office in 2016. The Democratic Party is the “Party of the People” so come out and learn how you can get involved in your local party. I look forward to seeing everyone there!

Zaxby’s to host 2-year celebration Staff Report

Zaxby’s in Crawfordville will celebrate two strong years in Wakulla County on Saturday, Nov. 7. Tim Lawton, Zaxbys general manager said, “We do a lot here in the community, we’re very

much involved, and we’ve been blessed so much already with the wonderful citizens of Wakulla County. This is a way for us to give back to the community in a big way. If it weren’t for the citzizens and guests, we wouldn’t be able to give back to

Relay for Life, Special Olympics, and other great organizations.” Meal specials will be available all day. “This is an all-day event,” Lawton said. “We’re just going to go crazy and thank all the guests and citizens of Wakulla County!”

Vendors, participants needed for annual Christmas in the Park Special to The News

The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office along with the Wakulla Parks and Recreation department will host the 13th annual Christmas in the Park, Saturday Dec. 12 from 3 until 8 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Clause will give each child that attends a toy. We will also have a drawing for bikes for one boy and one girl. There will be face painting, train rides and SNOW. We will also have entertainment by the Wakulla High School, and Wakulla Middle and Riversprings Middle School chorus members. We are looking for interested vendors that would like to participate in this event. If you are interested please contact Deputy Lesa Crum at cruml@wcso.org orDeputy Evelyn Brown at ebrown@ FILE PHOTO / NICOLE ZEMA wcso.org.Or call the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office at 850Lydia Harper blows artificial snow at last year’s Christmas in the Park. 745-7100.

Gray - Miller engagement

Steve and Sharon Wisham, Catherine Aponte-Gray and the late Clint Gray of Crawfordville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Shelby Lynn Gray to Cameron Jeffery Miller, both of Crawfordville. Miller is the son of Jeff and Melissa Miller of Crawfordville. The bride-elect’s grandparents are Lacy Sanders of Crawfordville; Glinda Raker of Crawfordville; Roy Gray of Tallahassee; the late Fred Bailey; and the late Nelda Staccone. The groom-elect’s grandparents are Evelyn Bazemore and the late Brantley Bazemore; Susan Milller and the late Robert P. Miller; Emma Lee McEwen and Lute McEwen. Both the bride-and-groom-elect are graduates of Wakulla High School. The wedding will be April 2, 2016 at the Lodge at Wakulla Springs. Locally Owned and Operated Since 1991

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Thursday, Nov. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lodge at Wakulla Springs. If you have ever wondered what everything you did not order on the menu tastes like, this is the event for you. The menu of the Lodge will be transformed to heavy hors d’oeuvres, accompanied by the piano music of Bob Carey. Tickets are available

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Anderson selected as District Administrator of the Year

Larry Shiver retires as Wakulla Middle School Operations Foreman

By KAREN J. WELLS Chief Human Capital Officer

Sue Anderson, Director of Special Programs and Assessment, was selected as the District-Level Administrator of the Year by her peers and recognized by the Wakulla County School Board. Anderson began her career in education as a Crawfordville teacher in 1975. Hired by Principal Randy Anderson, she taught fifth grade. After teaching for three years she took a leave of absence and returned in 1991 as the secondary schools at-risk specialist/mentoring and service learning coordinator. In 2004 Anderson was appointed as the Director of Special Programs and Assessment. Originally from Birmingham, AL, Anderson graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS degree in Elementary Education. Her family moved to Wakulla County in 1975. “One of my fondest memories working for the district,” notes Anderson, “was a Service Learning Project that involved the development of Azalea Park. Working with Ray Gray, WHS ROTC students, as well as at-risk middle school students, learning landscaping in a cooperative setting was very rewarding.” Sue Anderson has also served as a member of the District Advisory Council Team, The Wakulla Chamber of Commerce, The Florida Association of State and Federal Program Administrators and the Florida Association of Testing Administrators. Chief Academic Officer Beth Mims adds, “Sue epitomizes the

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From left: Wilton Booth, Manuella Smith, Larry Shiver, Dennis Franklin and Mike Barwick.

Sue Anderson grace and hospitality of the south, even in the midst of constantly changing assessment requirements and regulations. She does a great job of maintaining her network for information. She develops relationships with people in many different departments and corresponds with them to assure that they are available to answer the difficult questions that arise. She is detail oriented. She is great with budgets. She gets the job done every day. But most importantly, she is a true friend and an amazing administrator.”

Shadeville Elementary holds 32nd annual Fall Festival

Wa k u l l a M i d d l e School Operations Foreman Larry Shiver retired from his job on October 24, 2015. However, to hear the staff, principals, district supervisors, and superintendents he worked with, it was more than a job to Shiver. “Larry Shiver went above and beyond by making the students, teachers, and their needs his priority. He truly loved the kids and took pride in his work. His sense of humor and willingness to pitch in to help with whatever was going on, whether it was asked of him or not, made him a beloved member of the Wildcat family,” notes former WMS principal and current Wakulla High School principal Mike Barwick. Shiver was hired by the Wakulla County School Board in 2003 as WMS Operations Foreman after working as Shop Foreman at Peavy and Sons Construction since 1995. He imme-

diately made an impression on the WMS faculty and staff by pitching in wherever he was needed and not asking anyone to do something he was not willing to do himself, even though it may not have been in his job description. States his supervisor, Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance Randy Bristol, “Whether volunteer ing his time or per forming his job duties, Mr. Shiver always put the best interest of the school first. In addition, his connection to other agencies has been an asset to WMS and to the district.” Shiver was named Wakulla County School District Employee of the Month in 2012 and went on to be selected the 2012 Wakulla County School District Employee of the Year. Current WMS principal Rick Myhre adds, “Besides his positive connection with our students and staff, Mr. Shiver made improvements to the WMS facil-

ity that we will benefit from for years to come. His main concern when retiring was that he leave the school in good shape for the next person to take over.” Observes Superintendent Bobby Pearce, “Mr. Shiver is one of a kind. I have never seen him without a smile on his face and an offer to help. His great sense of humor, keen knowledge of how to keep a school running in tiptop shape, and sincere love for our students are what I thank him for as he retires.”

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This year’s classroom representatives. Special to The News

On Saturday, Oct. 24 the weather was truly perfect for families who came out to enjoy Shadeville’s 32nd Fall Festival. The lively entertainment kept spirits high, and everyone enjoyed the icy snowcones, cotton candy, nacho’s and cheese, hamburgers, sausage and hotdogs. The crowd had a fun-filled afternoon with activities from the giant slide, face painting, sand treasures galore, cake & soda walks, a hayride through the back - forty pine forest, the always popular BINGO room, to the super soaker and more. As always the festival was full of family fun for all ages. Many thanks to our school’s faithful P.T.O. members, classroom volunteers, business partners, CVFD volunteer firefighters, school resource officers, as well as the Shadeville faculty and staff who put in hours and hours ensuring the event would be a huge success. The funds earned at this year’s Fall Festival will be used to bring us closer to our school’s vision of providing each student with a rigor ous, developmentally appropriate, child cen-

ter ed lear ning environment that guides them to achieve at the highest academic level, prepares them for the rapidly changing technological world, and to produces contributing, responsible, healthy citizens. We plan to provide each classroom teacher and para-professional with additional funds for educational materials, increase our school’s educational technology, enhance our physical education program, support our “Reading T-Shirt” program, purchase custodial supplies that keep our school sparkling and create a safe learning environment, as well as continue to support Project Learning Tree activities school wide. This year’s classroom representatives who took home the coveted crowns for the highest “Big Item Drawing” ticket sales were: Mikayla Scarborough and Josey Johnston from Mrs. Alvarez’s kindergarten, Salome Hines and Delmas Jackson from Mrs. Everton’s first grade, Linnie Spence and Jonathan Carnevale from Mrs. Reeves’ second grade, Maggie Farley and Erik Day from Mrs. Keeton’s third grade, Sarabeth Conley and Landon Ray from

Mrs. Nall’s fourth grade, Cortlynd Fruggiero and Chase Linville from Mrs. Marsh’s fifth grade, and Savannah Giddens and Zephune Simmons from Mrs. Ward’s pre-first class. Additionally, these hard working classes have earned a fun filled field trip. Bingo prizes, mouthwatering cookies and cakes, and sodas all added together to win a classroom field trip to Wakulla Springs for several homerooms. This year’s high donation winners were Mrs. McCord’s fifth grade, Mrs. Dixon’s fourth grade, Mrs. Braley’s third grade, Mrs. Millender’s second grade, Mrs. Everton’s first grade, Mrs. Brown’s kindergarten, and Mrs. Ward’s classroom. A giant heart-felt thanks to the parents, families, businesses and friends who contributed goodies and items to our donation efforts this year. “The Fall Festival is always a tremendously rewarding event. I truly enjoy seeing so many families having fun together in such a wholesome atmosphere. “The weather was warm and sunny creating the perfect day for a fall festival.” said Principal Susan Brazier.

Talquin Electric Cooperative will sponsor four students from its four-county service area (Gadsden, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla counties) on an all-expense paid trip (including air fare) to Washington, D.C. this summer. High school juniors who have a close relative who is a Talquin Member may apply to represent Talquin Electric for the Florida Youth Tour on February 24-25, 2016. During the first phase of the tour, students will visit the Florida House of Representatives’ Chambers and attend a mock session in the Supreme Court. During this conference, four Talquin students will compete and be chosen to represent Talquin in Washington, D.C. for the National Rural Electric Youth Tour, June 11-16, 2016. The Washinging, D.C. trip will include visits to the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, and many more historic sights with hundreds of other students from around the nation. Public speaking, leadership skills, community service and academics are all considered in the selection and application process. Both levels of this trip provide student leaders the opportunity to learn more about the democratic process and the Member owned cooperative business model. In order to qualify: • Students must currently be enrolled as a junior in a local high school or home school in the Talquin service area. • Student’s parents, grandparents, or close relative must be a Talquin Member through business or residence. • Students must currently live in Talquin’s four-county service area. Interested students should complete the Talquin Youth Tour Application available at www.talquinelectric.com or contact Kim Gay at (850) 627-7651 or email kim.gay@talquinelectric. com for more information. The deadline to turn in applications is December 10, 2015.

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Page 10A – THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, November 5, 2015 www.thewakullanews.com EBRATION sponsored by VFW Post 4538 at Hudson Park. Pancake breafast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Parade line-up begins at 9:30 a.m., and the parade begins at 10 a.m. Festivities kick-off after the parade at 11 a.m. in the park.

Nov. 5 - Nov. 10 Thursday, Nov. 5 • DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD banquet hosted by the Rotary Club of Wakulla, will be at the Senior Center. Social hour at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. Former Superintendent David Miller is the guest of honor. Tickets $50, tables $500. All proceeds benefit Wakulla student scholarships. For tickets call Jerry Evans 926-7145. • COWBOY COUNTRY CHURCH presents Fortress, a gospel singing group from Hosford led by Judge Ken Hosford, will perform at 7 p.m. The concert is free and everyone is welcome. Cowboy Country Church is located in the green barn at 3Y Ranch at 195 Harvey Young Farm, Crawfordville. • WAKULLA COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS THRIFT SHOP in Sopchoppy will have a brown bag sale – FILL till FULL for $3 through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 • WAKULLA COUNTY VETERANS CEL-

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• EMPTY BOWLS will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center. This local food bank charity event features all-you-can-eat homemade soups, and a hand-painted bowl to keep for $15. Kids $5. • BACONFEST at Pelican Place – from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the musical stylings of Randall “Big Daddy” Webster and Belmont & Jones. Look for the giant mastodon and pelican at 1357 Martin Luther King Rd. Blues and bacon while it lasts! • ZAXBY’S 2-YEAR CELEBRATION will be all day Saturday at the location on Crawfordville Highway. The public is invited for special meal deals and fun. Come on by! • WAKULLA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY YARD SALE from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn outside of the Museum. Funds raised will be used for operating expenses at the Museum & Archives. • NORTH FLORIDA BUTTON CLUB (Member of National Button Society) will meet at Sunset Coastal Grill in Port St. Joe at 11 a.m. Wakulla, Franklin, Okaloosa, Leon Counties, and all other Interested persons are welcome. For more information, call Sherrie Alverson 926-7812, Don/Barbara Lanier 7297594, email bardon56@aol.com, Linda Wood 850-899-0025. or a local email skpsky2000@ comcast.net. Thanksgiving themes will occur in buttons, etc. A short, interesting program is

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“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” –William Arthur Ward FIRST ANNUAL STORY WALK AND TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL! Thank you to all of those who attended and participated in the Story Walk and Trick-or-Treat Trail! You all made it such a special event! We look forward to having it again next year. KID’S CRAFTS Join Ms. Rebecca on Thursday, Nov. 5th from 4:30p.m. – 5:30p.m. for Kid’s

always presented. Monday, Nov. 9 • WAKULLA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE will host a Wakulla County Democrats interest meeting at Myra Jean’s beginning at 6:30 p.m. All Wakulla County Democrats are encouraged to attend and learn more about your local Democratic Party. • ESSENTIAL OILS free introduction at Wakulla Springs Lodge Cypress Room from 6 to 8 p.m. hosted by Young Living Essential Oils. Tickets free, but limited. RSVP to Teena 443-2952 or teenabhuvasorakul@ gmail.com. Tuesday, Nov. 10 • THE IRIS GARDEN CLUB of Wakulla County will meet at the Wakulla Library to discuss the shrubs and vines of Wakulla County. We’ll begin with a photo display and narrative about shrubs and vines that you may have in your yard and around your property. Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings so bring your friends and neighbors. For further information send us a note at irisgardenclub.wakulla@ gmail.com or call Jeannie at 926-2264. • HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAM featuring Paul Fortier, portrait artist and program director, will be at 7 p.m. at the Wakulla County Public Library. • WAKULLA COUNTY TOBACCO FREE

PARTNERSHIP meeting is from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Florida Department of Health – Wakulla County.

Upcoming Events Wednesday, Nov. 11

• VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY – Schools, banks, and many businesses will be closed in observance. • A VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE at 11 a.m. at West Sopchoppy Cemetery. The cemetery is located on Curtis Mill Road. Guest speaker is retired Navy Petty Officer Stephen Barnes of Crawfordville. Veterans will be honored with special music and prayer. The event is sponsored by Sopchoppy United Methodist Church. The public is invited to attend. • VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION hosted by Wakulla Springs State Park and the Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the lobby at the Lodge to honor our military veterans. Park entry fees will be waived for all park visitors the day of the event. Thursday, Nov. 12 • A TASTE OF THE LODGE will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lodge at Wakulla Springs. $20 to taste the lodge food, wine and beer. Benefit for Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park. No park admission. Email events to nzema@thewakullanews.net

Rotary Distinguished Citizen Award Banquet

Wakulla County Veterans Celebration

Empty Bowls food bank benefit event

Baconfest - food, fun, live music

Senior Center Dinner 7 p.m.

Huson Park Parade 10 a.m.

Community Center 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pelican Place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Crafts. Come and join in the crafty fun! FREE FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT! Join us at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6th for our Free Friday Movie. Everyone has a story about life, growing up and feeling the pain of losing a friend whose family uprooted and left to parts-unknown. Some can share those feelings of joy, fear, sadness and eagerness from personal experiences. One such person is a young girl who struggles to find herself in a new city, San Francisco. What would it be like if you could peek inside the mind of a girl who’s guided her by emotions...emotions that happen to live in an imaginary place called “Headquarters”? When turmoil breaks

Saturday out in Headquarters, will she be able to gain control and learn to navigate her new, strange environment? The film is rated PG and all children must be accompanied by an adult. BYOP – Bring your own popcorn! Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. BOOK BUNCH! Join Ms. Leilania for Book Bunch, a program for preschoolers that features stories, music, and crafts with a weekly theme, on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. VETERAN’S DAY HOLIDAY The Library will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11th for the Veteran’s Day

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Holiday. The Library staff would like to thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice in protecting our freedoms. SPECIAL STEAM DAY!!!! Join Ms. Rebecca on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 4 to 5 p.m. for a special engineering extravaganza. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! Please visit our website at wcpl. wildernesscoast.org/ and subscribe to our weekly email newsletter. Our newsletter contains information about upcoming events, exciting pictures of changes taking place in the library, and interesting updates on new arrivals to the collection.

Weekend’s Baconfest to feature Big Daddy & Red Hot Java Special to The News

Many people are unaware that pigs and the ever favorite, bacon, were brought to the New World by the conquistador Hernando De Soto, in 1539, who camped high on a hill in nearby Tallahassee. “you might say, we’re the center of the whole history bacon thing,” said Mary Cortese, who hosts BaconFest each year with her husband, Hugh Taylor. With the discovery of a pig jaw, along with other artifacts, by Calvin Jones, the state’s archeologist at the site of De Soto’s encampment, the argument of De Soto’s presence in the area was settled, and we finally learned how pigs, and bacon, came to the New World. That site, off Lafayette Street in Tallahassee, is now a historical site, De Soto Park.

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“So, every year we celebrate the arrival of bacon to the new world,” Says Mary Cortese. Bacon, everybody’s favorite bad-for-you arteryclogging food, will be celebrated this weekend, Nov. 7 and 8, at Mary and Hugh Taylor’s homestead, “Pelican Place” on Martin Luther King Road. It’s the celebration’s

Wakulla County AA meeting schedules • THE SOUTHSIDE GROUP of AA meets six days a week at the Station House, located at 3106 Shadeville Rd., in Wakulla Station. The following are the meeting times: Sunday – 6 p.m.; Monday – 6 p.m.; Tuesday – None; Wednesday – 8 p.m.; Thursday – 8 p.m.; Friday – 8 p.m.; Saturday – 8 p.m. For more information about meetings, contact Michael C. at 850-661-4961. • CRAWFORDVILLE AA meets at 54 Ochlockonee Street in Crawfordville. Sunday: Discussion meetings at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday: Discussion meeting at noon, Women’s meeting at 6 p.m., Men’s meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday: Discussion meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Book study meeting at noon, Beginner/Newcomer meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Book study meeting at 6:30 p.m. Friday: Discussion meeting at noon, Discussion meeting at 8 p.m. Saturday: Discussion meeting at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are non-smoking and wheelchair accessible. Play room for children. Call 545-1853 for more information. • OCHLOCKONEE BAY AA meets Wednesdays at noon. United Methodist Church 27880 Surf Road. Call 984-0127 for information. • REGIONAL MEETING info: www. intergroup5.org.

22nd year, which started at the Shell Point covered dock “Back when Shell Point was Shell Point,” said Taylor. What started locally has become a very popular event, with bacon, fixings, and music. “We just like celebrating everyone’s favorite don’t eat it food,” says Cortese. This year’s celebration will include

WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS MONDAYS • FREE RESPITE DAYCARE at Lake Ellen Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch, snacks and social group therapy provided. For info call Pat 984-5277 or Mary 926-9032. • CONGRESSWOMAN GWEN GRAHAM’S office will hold regular mobile office hours the first Monday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. at the County Commission Complex, Administrative Conference Room, 3093 Crawfordville Hwy. • CAREGIVER SUPPORT meetings with Recie Culpepper the first Monday of the month. Call for time & location 566-2553. • YOGA with Cassi McFarland at New Posh will be held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Contact newposh3079@gmail.com or phone 528-5838 to reserve a space. TUESDAYS • PANACEA WATERFRONTS Florida Partnership meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. at Posey’s Restaurant, 1506 Coastal Highway. • IRIS GARDEN CLUB of Wakulla County meets at the Library at noon the second Tuesday of each month through April. We share a light lunch and enjoy a program about plants. • YOGA with professional Kripalu Yoga teacher Dolly Moody – all levels and ages of yoga are welcome (time change) 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Christ Church Anglican, 3383 Coastal Hwy. in Medart. $10 per class.

music by Randall “Big Daddy” Webster and his seven-piece “Red Hot Java” Band on Saturday, and Belmont & Jones on Sunday. Blues and Bacon all weekend! “So who you gonna believe about bacon anyway,” said Taylor. “Us or the World Health Organization?” Location: 1357 Martin Luther King Road, the “Mastodon House,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. More information is available at WWW. PELICANPLACE.NET or call 926-6058. Everyone’s invited. Big Daddy & Red Hot Java is celebrating 20 years of making great music with founding members Randall “Big Daddy” Webster and Michael Greif, veterans Jake Pepple’ and Michelangelo Testagrossa, plus their new horn section of Steven Goralnick, Adesh Balraj and Ian Gray.

First time students: arrive 10 min. early to register. Check out the Facebook page or email: Focusyoga01@gmail.com or call 228-380-0140. • V.F.W. POST 4538 BINGO! Early Birds 6 p.m., Regular Birds 7 p.m. 475 Arran Road 850-926-4538 • FREE 100 B&W COPIES FOR TEACHERS at Amazing Mail Solutions offered every Tuesday. For info call 926-2995 or visit www. ams-florida.com. 2671 Crawfordville Hwy. WEDNESDAYS • YOGA with Dolly Moody 10 to 11 a.m. at Christ Church Anglican. $10 per class. • KNITTING GROUP meets at the public library from 4 to 6 p.m. For information, call 491-1684. • WAKULLA COUNTY MAH JONGG CLUB meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the PCT. 7 Meeting House, Whidden Lake Road (first left after Walmart heading north). All are welcome – especially newcomers. Info: 559-0832. THURSDAYS • BINGO AT WILDWOOD Country Club from 7 to 9 p.m., hosted by Dr. Norm and Melody Griggs. Come play for the dogs – enjoy food, drinks, good company and cash prizes, benefitting Wakulla’s Cauzican Animal Rescue. • DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES assists clients in navigating the self-service application and answer general questions on the first and third Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wakulla Library. No appointment necessary. • YOGA with Cassi McFarland at New

Randall “Big Daddy” Webster (Singer, Songwriter, Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar) has lived and breathed the Blues and his children for over 30 years. Big Daddy has shared the stage and opened for artists as diverse as Huey Lewis & The News, BB King, the Doobie Brothers, Sam Lay, Cool & The Gang, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Run DMC, Keb Mo, the Neville Brothers, Buddy Guy and many more. Webster has written over 300 tunes for himself, Big Daddy & Red Hot Java, other musical artists, movie and television sound tracks, and beyond. Randall “Big Daddy” Webster is a Blues educator endorsed by the Blues Foundation and the Florida Humanities Council, conducting workshops and seminars for ages nine years and up.

Posh will be held 5 p.m. Contact newposh3079@gmail.com or phone 528-5838 to reserve a space. • AFRICAN DRUM CIRCLE with “Yazid” William Johnson will be hosted at New Posh every other Thursday at 6:30 p.m. To reserve a space in the Circle, contact newposh3079@gmail.com or call (850) 528-5838. -$15 FRIDAYS • THE QUILTERS’ GUILD of Wakulla County meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Wakulla County Library. For more information, please call Kay at 926-1437 or email skpsky2000@ comcast.net. • YOGA with Cassi McFarland at New Posh will be held on Fridays at 9 a.m. Contact newposh3079@gmail.com or phone 5285838 to reserve a space. SATURDAYS • CAREGIVER SUPPORT meetings the second Saturday of each month with Sharon Fox. Call for time & location 590-6227. SUNDAYS • BIG BEND FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN FIREFIGHTERS Chapter meets the third Sunday of each month at the Wakulla County Community Center from 7:30 to 9 a.m. for free breakfast and fellowship open to all emergency responders. • SECOND SUNDAY SING at 6 p.m. at Woodville UMC the second Sunday of each month. To add your recurring event to this list, email it to: reporter@thewakullanews.net

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By ALAN WISE Chamber President Greetings, Wakulla! The last two networking luncheons were some of the most successful to date. We have been averaging over 60 people each month and we usually have enough prizes for half of the attendees to win something. Please join us at these luncheons to enjoy the fellowship! Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and state Rep. Halsey Beshears visited our community a couple of weeks ago. Commissioner Putnam shared his vision and his thoughts on the future of rural Florida, while reflecting on the past and realizing that our natural resources are a large economic driver. We are blessed with weather, land, and water that provide an environment for tourism and agriculture that is unlike any other place on earth. These qualities should be appreciated, protected, and utilized responsibly. As time passes, the economics of agricultural based businesses change, forcing the people in those industries to constantly look for different and innovative ways to perform their work. This discussion is something that hit home

for me, specifically with two primary thoughts: I regularly challenge my co-workers and peers to find new ways to improve efficiency and productivity. Secondly, I am constantly impressed with the ideas and improvements that are coming out of the TCC Wakulla Environmental Institute. They are doing exactly what Commissioner Putnam was talking about. WEI is finding new and innovative ways to perform things that helped build Wakulla, before the economics became such a challenge. On a separate, but equally exciting note, I would like to publically and personally welcome Rachel Hardwick as the new Coordinator of the EDC. Rachel comes to us, graciously volunteering her time, with a strong background in client relations and marketing. We look forward to growing a strong EDC, and Rachel’s assistance is a huge benefit to that goal. I would also like to remind the public that the Chamber and the EDC are largely operated by volunteers in the community who understand that growth and prosperity for our community takes intentional effort and persistence. We could always use more help, and those who are helping deserve our appreciation. Please take the opportunity to help when you can and appreciate other’s efforts when you can’t. As always, please let us know how we can help!

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Chamber members lunch in the tiki hut at Riverside Cafe.

Riverside Cafe hosts Chamber at networking luncheon By PETRA SHUFF Of the Chamber

Networking luncheon: It was a beautiful day for our last networking luncheon of the year, and Riverside’s new roomy Tiki Hut had plenty of room to accommodate our wonderful crowd of 75. A shoutout goes to Stan West and his wonderful staff for preparing an assortment of grilled shrimp and chicken salads or sandwiches, and burgers for our meat lovers, and the great and friendly service. Our spotlight business this month was Anderson & Givens, P.A.. The company, owned by Jeremy V. Anderson and Justin J. Givens, covers homeowner association and condominium representation, foreclosures, real estate law, family law, criminal

Alan Wise is president of the Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce.

defense, personal injury, and wills and estate planning. Jeremy or Justin can be reached at (850) 692-8900, or visit their website andersongivens. com. Announcements included the Chili Cook-off held by Habitat for Humanity of Wakulla and the Wakulla Chapter of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors, and the Rotary Club of Wakulla’s Distinguished Citizens Banquet will be held to honor former Superintendent of Schools David Miller, at the Senior Citizens Center on Nov. 5. All proceeds will support a scholarship named in honor of David Miller. Niraj Patel, owner of Best Western Plus in Crawfordville, shared the opening of his new liquor store, Barn’s Spirits, in Panacea. Cathy Cameron intro-

duced her guest, Christy Paul, Modern Woodmen of America; Courtney Armitage with CCBG introduced Brian Wolfe – with Capital City Bank Investments. Brian has been with the bank since 2014. The new Wakulla representative for Comcast Business, Michael Clement, joined our event today to introduce himself, as well as Mary Thomas, who is running for Congress. Jo Ann Palmer, our events coordinator, let everyone know that email invitations to our 2015 Business Excellence Awards Banquet will be going out shortly. We received a large number of nominations, and our judges worked very hard evaluating nominee applications. Ed Gardner, O.D. won the cash drawing, and Sonya Hall with Wakulla Realty will be presenting

the business spotlight at our January luncheon. If the construction goes according to plan, WEI will be hosting us at their new building! We sincerely appreciate our members’ continued support of our give a way drawing, a record 43 items at this luncheon, and thank the following for contributing items: Centennial Bank, Anderson & Givens, P.A., Smith, Thompson, Shaw,Minacci & Colón, P.A., Dr. Ed Gardner, Lionel and Marianne Dazevedo, Kent’s Property Preservation, Wakulla Medical Center, Sharol Brown, Scott Nelson, SuperLube, Olympus Insurance, Wakulla Insurance, Barn’s Spirits, Riverside Café, Cook Insurance, Petra Shuff, Bay Leaf Market, Karen’s Bakery, Shields Marina, Beach Trader, and Milk and Honey Frozen Yogurt.

Open Membership Meeting/Presentation of Slate for 2016 officers & Directors: 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, Chamber office, 23 High Drive in Crawfordville. RSVP 926-1848.

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in their home town of Moultrie, Ga. The couple is happy to say they are still going strong, and having met and married in Florida, their hopes to move back here became a reality with Panhandle Pizza. Excited about their new ownership, David and Christene promise you will like the new flavors, new crust, with a whole new way of doing things; all to make it better for you. Bring your family to meet our family. Smiling faces are always welcome!

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Law Enforcement and Courts Sheriff ’s Report

Activity reported this week by the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office: THURSDAY, OCT. 22

• T h e Wa k u l l a County Animal Shelter reported the theft of a dog that had been turned in. A female volunteer was tasked with transporting a white American bulldog mix to the Tallahassee/Leon County Animal Shelter. The animal was “chipped” and belongs to the Tallahassee shelter. Instead the subject turned the animal over to another female subject in Tallahassee. Deputy Vicki Mitchell was able to identify the subject with the dog through the Tallahassee shelter and set a time for returning the animal. After first refusing to return the animal, the Tallahassee subject returned the animal by the deadline set by Deputy Mitchell to avoid being charged with theft along with the volunteer. The animal was returned to the Wakulla County Animal Control and no charges were filed. • Christopher Hodges reported a grand theft at Renegades of the Gulf Vape Shop. A suspect, who was identified, was observed stealing items from the store. Samuel Thomas Sawner, 19, of Crawfordville was asked to return the items but only turned one item over to Deputy Kyle Hanks. The item is valued at $30. However, the victim reported the loss of $582 worth of mer chandise. Sawner was charged with grand

theft and transported to the Wakulla County Jail without incident. • Tiffany Ruffin of Goodwill Industries in Crawfordville reported a retail theft. A suspect was observed taking items from the store. When the subject was confronted she ran out of the store and left the scene in a vehicle. Clothing and a baby monitor were confirmed stolen. The items are valued at $32. Another bag full of merchandise was left at the scene. A suspect has been identified. Deputy Ashton Lesane investigated. • Deborah Sue Smith of Crawfordville was traveling northbound on Oak Street when she observed a deputy traveling southbound. She wanted to speak to a deputy and began honking her horn, hit her brakes and put her vehicle in reverse. The motorist backed into Esther L. Pelt of Tallahassee who was also northbound on Oak Street. There were no injuries or major damage. Smith was issued a traffic citation for improper backing. Deputy Kyle Hanks investigated. FRIDAY, OCT. 23 • Sandra Thompson of Crawfordville reported a fraud. Someone attempted to use her bank card on the internet. The victim did not suffer any monetary losses due to the transaction failing to go through. Deputy Ethan Ard investigated. SATURDAY, OCT. 24 • Jennifer Briggs of Crawfordville reported a criminal mischief. A

property gate was destroyed and partially missing. Damage was estimated at $200. Deputy Taylor Saladin investigated. • John Price reported the theft of his wallet. The wallet was taken from the victim’s home. A suspect has been identified. The wallet and contents are valued at $150. Deputy Ross Hasty investigated. SUNDAY, OCT. 25 • Two juveniles, one 17 year old and a 15 year old, were arrested after witnesses observed them walking around homes throughout the Homan Point neighborhood. The suspects were tracked and located. The 17-year-old was charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling, trespassing, loitering and prowling and resisting arrest without violence for attempting to flee the scene. A stolen bicycle was returned to owner Chase Brattain of Crawfordville. The 15-year-old was charged with trespassing, petty theft, loitering and prowling and resisting arrest without violence for attempting to flee the scene. Deputy Ross Hasty, Sgt. Scott Delbeato, Deputy Ward Kromer, Deputy Brett Serace and Deputy Ethan Ard investigated. • Alexander Bolduc of Crawfordville reported a grand theft. A firearm, a box of shells and cash was stolen from the victim’s home. The value of the firearm and cash was estimated at $325. Sgt. Jeremy Johnston investigated.

• Miranda Arnoldy of Crawfordville reported cr edit car d offenses. The victim observed three unauthorized charges at a Wawa store in St. Petersburg and at WinnDixies in Seminole and Largo. The charges were valued at $237. Deputy Taylor Saladin and Detective Randy Phillips investigated. • James Martin Barbee, 29, of Crawfordville was stopped for driving with an expired tag. The tag was not registered to the vehicle and a traffic stop was conducted. The tag was seized and Barbee was issued a citation for tag attached not assigned. He was also written a citation for not having insurance on the vehicle. Deputy Taylor Saladin investigated. • Patrick Green of Crawfordville reported a speeding motorist on his residential street. The victim was playing basketball when he observed a speeder on his road. He waved his arms to get the motorist to slow down and the vehicle mirror struck his hand. The motorist was identified. Deputy Ross Hasty investigated. • Kasey Merkison of Crawfordville reported a fraud. Someone opened a wireless account in the victim’s name and attempted to obtain a new telephone. Another account was discovered with a balance of $1,725. Deputy Vicki Mitchell investigated. MONDAY, OCT. 26 • Ralph Motes Jr. of Crawfordville reported the theft of a tree stand. The stand is valued at $150. Sus-

pects have been identified. Lt. Sherrell Morrison investigated. TUESDAY, OCT. 27 • Ron McKaye of Crawfordville reported a fraud. The victim sold a pay phone pedestal to a customer on eBay. The customer was not pleased with the merchandise and was told to return the pedestal. McKaye never received the merchandise back. Deputy Taylor Saladin investigated. • Mary Hodges of Crawfordville reported the theft of medications. A forced entry was observed on a medications locked box. The box is valued at $30 and the medication is valued at $10. Deputy Vicki Mitchell investigated. • Gary Davis of Crawfordville reported the theft of a package from his home. The item was sent to his home via FedEx and is valued at $48. Deputy Kenneth Miller investigated. • A 17-year-old juvenile was contacted at the Shell Point Coast Guard Auxiliary building for parking in front of a no-parking sign. Deputy Matt Hedges observed a can of tobacco inside the vehicle. The juvenile also admitted to possessing 3.4 grams of marijuana in the vehicle. The marijuana was seized and the juvenile was not charged for being honest and cooperative. The marijuana was seized and turned over to the Property and Evidence Division. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 • Whitley N. Todd of Crawfordville reported

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a vehicle burglary. The victim’s wallet was taken from her unsecured vehicle. The wallet and contents are valued at $90. Lt. Jimmy Sessor investigated. THURSDAY, OCT. 29 • Timothy Rose of Mack’s Meats reported a criminal mischief. The victim’s parking lot and grass area was damaged by a vehicle doing “donuts.” Damage was estimated at $1,000. Deputy Anthony Paul investigated. • Coleman Wells of Crawfordville reported a fraud. Someone opened a loan account using his personal information. A student loan was received in the amount of $6,200. Deputy Taylor Saladin investigated. • Jimmy Riggles of Crawfordville reported the theft of medications from his home. A suspect was identified. Some of the pills were recovered. Sgt. Matt Helms and Sgt. Scott Delbeato investigated. The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office received 886 calls for service during the past week including 17 business and residential alarms; 90 citizen contacts; 19 disturbances; 25 E-911 abandoned cell calls; 1 E-911 abandoned call; 20 E-911 calls; 45 investigations; 42 medical emergencies; 249 residential and business security checks; 45 special details; 35 subpoena services; 10 suspicious people; 12 traffic enforcements; 46 traffic stops; 12 reckless vehicles; and 20 watch orders.

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Families circled the track, and stopped to read pages from a story book posted to trees. Children visited each Halloween-themed station, manned by the many local organizations, for some candy. Library Director Robyn Drummond seemed astounded by the unexpectedly huge turnout at the first annual event. “I’ve seen so many kids excited about the story too,” she said. The event was a way to bring greater recognition of

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The Library created a haunted house in the middle of the park filled with scary characters and smoke. The sounds of screams and laughter could be heard inside the tent. Drummond said many of the materials used in the haunted house and displays were donated and repurposed. Donors were Crawfordville Walmart, Pepsi, Hammond Design Group and Lamar Advertising. Thanks to the following organizations who participated: Wakulla County Veterans

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Cloudless Sulphur Butterflies love red flowers Natural Wakulla By Les Harrison casual observer will notice these bright yellow butterflies crossing the terrain within easy view, usually from north to south. The seasonal migrations of Cloudless Sulphurs and Monarchs are similar with each species relocating from large and favorable summer breeding areas. The northern habitats can produce fatal low winter temperatures, so the strong flyers head to more favorable climates to the south. In the spring of the following year, surviving adults head northward and soon repopulate the summer breeding areas. In both species, the northward migration is evidenced by the reappearance each summer in the breeding areas they abandoned the previous fall. The Cloudless Sulphurs migrate through open areas at an altitude of about 10 feet above ground. When they encounter a major obstacle, such as a building, they rise and fly over it rather than deviating from their migratory path. Frequently, the Cloudless Suphurs can be seen well under their 10-foot migration altitude ceiling. Closer to the ground it is easier to identify the autumn blooms which contain nectar, their high carbohydrate meal of choice. Red flowers seem to be the preferred bloom for these late season travelers. In Florida,

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Cloudless Sulphur butterflies are now relocating to warmer winter quarters. They can be commonly seen in Wakulla County, especially on red blooms. they frequently dine at the red morning-glories, scarlet creeper (Ipomoea hederifolia), and cypressvine (Ipomoea quamoclit), and at the scarlet sage, (Salvia coccinea). In some years, Cloudless Sulphur butterflies have been reported to have successfully survived winter in Wakulla County and other North Florida locales. In exceptionally frigid winters, which produce temperatures below 20

degrees, the Cloudless Sulphur holdovers are likely to expire from the lethal thermometer readings. At night and on dark, cloudy days adult Cloudless Sulphurs roost alone on leaves. They are very choosey about just the right place when settling in. An adult preparing to roost makes an erratic flight around a potential tree or shrub, stopping briefly at times, then flying about some more,

and typically coming to rest on a yellow or reddish leaf clustered with other leaves. Although the adults are brightly colored and easy to see when flying, they disappear quickly against similarly colored leaves in the shade. The roost site is commonly low to the ground in shrubs with lots of foliage. This behavior is thought to help prevent attacks from predators, primarily birds.

No doubt the Cloudless Sulphurs appreciate the recognition and notoriety, except when it gets them eaten. To learn more about native butter flies in Wakulla County contact the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office at (850) 926-3931 or http://wakulla.ifas. ufl.edu/.

Les Harrison is the Wakulla County Extension Director.

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Notoriety can be a positive occurrence, when events go as planned or hoped. Such is the case with the Monarch Butterflies. These colorful insects have garnered the interest and concern of thousands, if not millions, of people who are worried an age-old annual pilgrimage to winter grounds in Mexico may soon come to an end. Milkweed has morphed from an agricultural nuisance to a highly prized ornamental, and the means of “Saving the Monarchs.” For the uninformed, Monarchs lay their eggs on the toxic Milkweed and their caterpillars feed on it until cocooning. They, and a few other insects, get the benefit of Milkweed consumption by having a bitter taste to any prey species which is tempted to make a quick snack from an unlucky member of the migrating flock. Not as generally known, there is another butterfly common to Wakulla County which is migrating at the same time as the Monarchs. The Cloudless Sulphur, Phoebis sennae, is one of the most common native butterflies and is particularly prominent during its fall southward migration. The fall migration of the Cloudless Sulphurs is the easiest butterfly migration to observe in the southeastern United States. On pleasant autumn days even a

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Homecoming game delayed because of transportation issues for visiting Arlington Apaches

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN editor@thewakullanews.net

Arlington Country Day School in Jacksonville was the annointed Homecoming Victim – the sacrificial football offering amid a halftime of rustling taffeta dresses. Unfortunately, Ar lington was late ar riving at J.D. Jones Stadium. It was bad for the Arlington Apaches: They are winless on the season, and had scored only one touchdown in six games. The night before the game with Wakulla, the Arlington coach was fired and an assistant coach took over. The bus was supposed to pick up the team at noon; it didn’t arrive until 4 p.m. A mile out of Jacksonville the bus broke down. Kickof f was supposed to be at 7:30 p.m. The Apaches didn’t make it to Wakulla until after 8:30 p.m., and after giving the team a chance to warm up, it was well after 9 p.m. before the game was underway. And then it got ugly fast: It was 35-0 by the end of the first quarter. LSU Coach Les Miles was in the end zone to watch Feleipe Franks, Wakulla’s top prospect quarterback who is already a pretty solid commit to LSU. Head Coach Scott Klees let Franks play the first series of the second quarter, which ended with Franks running into the end zone for a score – and

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There was a big welcoming cheer from the Wakulla crowd when Arlington finally made it and took the field. After warmups, Arlington won the toss and deferred to the second half, and tried an onside kick to grab momentum – and the Apaches recovered it near midfield. But Bucky Mcglamry intercepted a pass, and – showing off the War Eagle aerial attack for Coach Miles – Feleipe Franks connected with Keith Gavin, who took it to the end zone for a score to go up, 7-0 with just over 10 minutes remaining in first quarter. Just 10 seconds later, Mcglamry scooped up a fumbled Arlington snap and took it in for a score to go up 14-0. Ten seconds after that, Gavin intercepted an Apache pass and took it to the 20. Franks hit Kelton Donaldson for an apparent TD pass, but it was called back because of penalties. He threw to Sebastian Garner at the 8, and then Donaldson at the 1. Franks tried to take it in himself from there, but his knee was ruled down as he tried to reach the ball over the goal line. Demarcus Lindsey scored from there to make it 21-0.

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Boys team, Haleigh Martin headed to state meet By PAUL HOOVER WHS Track Coach

On Friday, Oct. 30, the boys and girls cross country teams left the high school headed to Lake City for the Regional Meet on Saturday. However, they took a short detour to the Apalachee Regional Park (ARP) for some additional motivation and to watch former WHS runner Stanley Linton compete for FSU in the ACC Cross Country Championship Meet. It must have worked, because on Saturday, the boys earned their third straight trip to the State Finals Championship Meet on Nov. 7. The girls team wasn’t quite as fortunate, as they placed 7th in the loaded field, with only the first six teams advancing to the State Finals. However, WHS junior standout Haleigh Martin continued her string of impressive performances by placing 6th in the field and earned an individual entry into the State Meet. The Regional Meet was held on Oct. 31 at Alligator Lake Park in southern Lake City, with the girls team going first. From the gun, Martin moved up through the crowded field and was in the top 15 at the halfway point and was running strong and still moving up in the field. WHS senior captain, Connie Lewis, was next to come through for the local squad, with freshman Alyssa Langston not far behind and running

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The Wakulla High School boys team and Haleigh Martin, center, are headed to the state meet. strong. As the runners exited the wooded portion of the course and began their final drive to the finish, Martin had moved into 6th place behind four Bolles and one Bishop Kinney runner and that is where she finished in a season best and state elite time of 19:52. Lewis fought hard throughout the race to finish in the top 15, which is the last place that qualifies individually for the State Meet, but she came up just short, finishing in 18th place in a new PR and state elite time of 21:20. Langston finished 3rd for the local squad in the fine time of 22:09. Emily Lawrence (76th/25:27) and Hannah Wheatcraft (82nd/25:41) rounded out the scoring for the WHS girls. As a team, the girls placed 7th,

which was just where they were seeded going into the meet. The average time of the first five runners was a season best of 22:54. The boys were up next and were raring to go. However, after an unprecedented three false starts in their race, they were pretty frustrated and trying hard to remain focused. On the fourth try, they were off for good and fighting hard to establish their positions before the course narrowed. As has been the case all season, junior Bryce Cole was leading the local pack, but junior Alex Smythe was running hard just a few seconds back. As the boys came through the halfway point, Cole was still the leading WHS runner and was in about 25th place. The “pack” the

boys have been known for all season, was not far behind, but was a little more strung out, with Alex Smythe and freshman Chris Porter in hot pursuit of Cole. Then the rest of the boys came through in pretty much their normal pack. At the finish, Cole had moved into 21st place and finished in 17:34. Alex Smythe was next across the line in 29th place in a new PR of 17:50. He was just ahead of his brother, Albert (30th/17:54), Dylan Pebbles (34th/17:59PR) and Caleb Wiedeman (36th/18:07PR). Also running well were Chris Porter (42nd/18:18) a n d D a l t e n Wo o d (47th/18:23). Even without a runner in the top 20, the team utilized the pack running strategy they have perfected throughout the season

to place 5th overall and earn a trip to the State Meet. The split between the 1st and 5th runner was only 33 seconds and there was only 49 seconds between all seven runners. Their average time of 17:52 was also a season best average for the team. The State Finals Meet will be held at ARP just east of Tallahassee on Nov. 7, with Martin running at 9:35 a.m. and the boys going at 10:25 a.m. LINTON EARNS ALL ACC HONORS AT CHAMPIONSHIPS Former WHS cross country and track runner Stanley Linton is now a senior at Florida State University and a member of both their cross country and track teams. On Friday, Oct.

30, he competed for FSU in the 2015 ACC Cross Country Championships at the Apalachee Regional Park (ARP) in Tallahassee. Since joining the teams, he has improved and moved up in the team rankings until now, in his senior season, he is consistently either the second or third runner on the team. The ACC is one of the deepest and most competitive conferences in the country and the race promised top level competition. The men’s teams ran an 8K distance, which is the metric equivalent of 5 miles. At the end of the first mile, Linton was in 60th place and running very patiently. By the time the men had finished their third lap of the ARP course, he had moved steadily through the field and finished in 19th place in a new PR of 24:13. He was the second runner to finish for the FSU squad. By virtue of placing in the top 21, Linton was named to the 2015 All ACC Team! FSU’s and Linton’s next competition will be at the NCAA Regionals held later this month in Alabama. In addition to school and running, Linton is also attending FSU on a Navy ROTC scholarship and has just recently found out that after he graduates in the spring he will be admitted to flight school to train to be a Navy helicopter pilot.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL

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The Wakulla Wildcat football team beat the Taylor county Bulldogs 42-20 on its way to a third consecutive undefeated season and second straight Big-bend Middle School Conference championship. The Wildcats took the opening kick-off and drove the ball 52 yards on 9 plays, capped off by a Keyshawn Greene 4 yard touchdown run (Greene added the 2-point conversion). The second Wildcat touchdown came on the Bulldogs first offensive drive, as Colton Nichols sacked the quarterback and forced a fumble that was scooped up by Chandler Crum and returned 65 yards for a the score. The Wildcats’ third score was set up by a Jaylon Worsham interception, and after a combination of runs by Keyshawn Greene, Colton Nichols and Sage Bowell,

Worsham scored on a 9 yard run. The first half ended with the Wildcats leading the Bulldogs 200. The Wildcats next touchdown was set-up by a great block by Sebastian Gafney which allowed a Sage Bowell 35-yard run and was capped off by a Jaylon Worsham 5-yard touchdown run(Bowell added the 2-point conversion) making the score 30-0. The next two Wildcat scores came on kickoff returns for touchdowns. Jaylon Worsham and Zak Turner both returned Taylor County kick-offs for touchdowns in the second half. Worsham’s return was for 72 yards and was sprung by a great block by Hunter Nichols (Bowell added the 2-point conversion), and Turner’s return was for 52 yards on an attempted on-side kick. The Wildcat offensive line, made up of Zac Turner, Hunter Nichols, Chandler Crum, Andrew Carter, Sebastian Gaf-

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ney, Brody Hodge, Brandon Tucker and Billy McMullen, opened holes in the Bulldog defense and enabled the offense to run for 192 yards on 26 carries in only four offensive possessions. This group enabled Keyshawn Greene to rush for over 1,200 yards in 7 games, making him the first Wildcat running back to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season. This group was a very special group to coach. Coaches Mike Grant, Gerald Greene, Bill Peck and Tim Wheeler all agree that what these players have accomplished is unbelievable. This group of 8th graders, 13 of whom have been on the team since the 6th grade, are 24-0. They have won three County Championships and two Big-bend Middle School Conference Championships. They are truly a testament that HARD WORK PAYS OFF!

The Wakulla Middle School Wildcats were unstoppable against Taylor County for the conference championship. The team takes the field, right. PHOTOS BY KEN FIELDS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

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Gators have faith in each other By THOMAS GOLDKAMP

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FSU quarterback Sean Maguire had a strong game against Syracuse in place of injured quarterback Everett Golson.

Notes on Clemson

By CHRIS NEE

Clemson Record: 8-0 (5-0 ACC) Head coach: Dabo Swinney 69-26 (7th full season) Swinney vs. FSU: 2-5 Clemson vs. FSU: FSU holds a 20-8 advantage in the series, including an 8-5 mark at Clemson • Clemson is ranked in the top 20 in the nation on offense and defense in five different areas. They are in the top 25 in the nation in scoring offense (40.6, 11th) and scor ing defense (17.6, 19th), rushing offense (218.1, 19th) and rushing defense (109.1, 14th), total offense (485.1, 19th) and total defense (278.1, 5th), passing efficiency offense (161.2, 13th) and passing efficiency defense (100.56, 8th), and third-down conversion offense (46.2%, 19th) and defense (21.2%, 1st). The T igers also rank first in first down defense, allowing just 104 first downs. Clemson is just one of four schools ranked in the top 20 in the nation in scor ing offense and scoring defense, joining Ohio State, Houston, and Appalachian State. • Clemson has faced four of the Top 16 total defenses in the nation. Those four defenses combine to allow an av-

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erage of 282.4 yards to opponents. Clemson has averaged 487 yards against them. That is +204.5 yards per those four opponents. • QB DeShaun Watson – Watson is having a great season for the Tigers. The sophomore quarterback is 154-for219 (70.3%) for 1,936 yards, 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He is the team’s second leading rusher with 78 carries for 386 yards and four rushing touchdowns. He has rushed for a score in each of his last three games. That is an average of 4.94 yards per carry and 48.2 rushing yards per game. Watson came in off the bench against the Seminoles in Tallahassee in 2014. He played 64 snaps in that game. He was 19-for-28 for 266 yards passing. He also had 12 rushes for 30 yards and scored a rushing touchdown in the loss for the Tigers. • WR Artavis Scott – The sophomore wide receiver is Clemson’s top receiver for the year with 47 receptions for 514 yards and four touchdowns. He has twice as many receptions as any other player. He also has a rushing touchdown. Scott, along with freshman Ray-Ray McCloud, are also major threats as kick returners. Scott

is averaging 25.2 yards per kick return while McCloud is averaging 35.2 yards per kick return. Last season, Scott played 26 snaps against the Seminoles recording a pair of receptions for 34 yards. • DE Shaq Lawson – Lawson leads a Clemson defense that averages three sacks per game. He has 45 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, and 10 quarterback pressures on the season. his 14.5 tackles for loss this year is eighth in the nation in tackles for loss per game (1.8). For his career, the junior defensive end has 34.5 tackles for loss over 34 games. Saturday will mark Lawson’s third appearance against the Seminoles. • FSU and Clemson have split their last 12 meetings. FSU is currently on a three-game winning streak in the series. Saturday marks just the second time since 1989 that Clemson has been higher ranked than FSU in the polls entering the game. • Clemson is 10-1 in games decided by seven points or less since 2011. The lone loss in that stretch was last season in Tallahassee to the Seminoles, a 23-17 loss in overtime.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- At this time two years ago, Florida was coming off a tough three-point loss to rival Georgia. The Gators were preparing for homecoming against Vanderbilt, hoping to turn things around after a 4-4 start to the season. It never happened. The Commodores rode into Gainesville and upended the Gators 34-17 in an embarrassing display for the home team. Things only got worse from there, as Florida stumbled to a 4-8 finish with a loss to lowly Georgia Southern. Yet there were still players who believed. Somehow, a national brand that was quickly losing its luster was enough to convince some that Florida just needed the right combination of things to happen to get back to national prominence. Ask sophomore cornerback Jalen Tabor, who was a recruit at the time. He flipped to Florida late in the 2014 recruiting class despite misgivings from friends and people close to him. “They’re like, ‘You’re 4-8. Like, what are you going here for?’” Tabor recalled Monday. It never swayed him. “Why not go here? This is Florida. This is the Swamp. This is one of the best atmospheres in college football. This is one of the best programs in college football history. We ain’t going to be down for too long.” Two years later, Florida prepares for Vanderbilt on homecoming again. This time, the Gators enter the game at 7-1, just one win shy of clinching a spot in Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game for the first time since 2009. Again, Tabor never had a doubt that he’d be in this position when he came to Florida. “You were 4-8, but I feel like it’s a winning culture here,” he said. “We always had the players. We had the most players drafted last year in this conference. I feel like it’s a winning culture here. We’re always going to have talent, we’re always going to have great culture. “We just had to buckle down on the little things and get better on the little things. Coach [Jim McElwain]

preaches situational football. The game of football is broken down on every situation. We’re just locked in. “Coach Mac has us really got us locked in and worrying about us and not worrying about everything else. I don’t think I was nuts for coming here. I’ve been seeing this. I’ve been seeing the talent that we have on the field.” McElwain’s arrival has brought out the best in Florida. But ask the first-year coach and he’ll tell you it’s more about the players than anything he’s done. He’s being modest, of course, but the players themselves have recognized the changes. Frankly, in college football, things can turn around quickly. Just as negative momentum can completely derail a season (see 2013), positive momentum can snowball into huge success quickly. That’s what’s happened for McElwain. He’s had the right message, but players buying in quickly has produced early results on the field. And once the results on the field start coming, the buy-in gets better. It’s a self-fulfilling cycle, and he has credited his seniors with helping bring about the change. “It’s working, so when it’s working, you get these guys buying in fast,” defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard said. “It worked fast and he made it easier for us to get for the younger guys to buy in.” Those younger guys like Tabor have bought in. They’ve helped turn things around. After two lackluster years, the Gators were simply fed up with the status quo. Tabor knew it even when things seemed so bleak two years ago. Now he’s being rewarded for his faith. For his buy-in. He’s just one example on a team that has figured out how to win. By doing it together. It’s the kind of redemption story that makes college football so fun to watch. And the Gators are ready to make sure they keep the feel-good vibe going. “Now that we’re playing for each other, we became more of a unit than we did in past years,” Tabor said. “I feel like that’s showing on the field.”

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On the next series for Arlington, they punted from their own end zone and it was returned by Lamonta Peterson for a touchdown, making it 28-0 with 4:30 left in the first quarter. Franks threw a touchdown pass to Lindsey as the first quarter ended to go up 35-0. On the next offensive drive, Franks got a chance to show off his passing, and the

drive culminated in a 10-yard run for Franks for a touchdown to go up, 42-0. On Arlington’s next drive, they fumbled, and Derek Allen took over quarterbacking for the night, as Franks was done. Allen connected with Peterson on a pass for score to go up 49-0. After the Homecoming festivities at halftime, there was a running clock when play resumed.

Late in the fourth, with the War Eagles’ younger players in, Arlington scored a touchdown to make it 49-7. Head Coach Scott Klees said he expected to win the game and wanted to be able to let Franks throw the ball some. “I was pleased and pleased with how he threw and how our receivers caught the ball,” he said. This week’s opponent will be Jefferson County

– an athletic, talented team that’s playing in its division playoffs. “They have played very well this year,” Klees said. “We’re definitely going to play to win, but also looking at what we can do for us to get better each and every day.” Last week, nine War Eagles sat out with injuries. Injuries include linebacker/running back Antonio Morris, wide receiver Justin Davis with

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HOME ON THE RANGE

Wednesday is Woman’s Day at the range

By MARJ LAW Special to The News

“I prefer to go to the range on a weekday,” she said to me. “I haven’t shot a firearm in over 40 years, and want to refresh my skills and feel safe, as well.” You can’t get much safer than the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office range. It’s located before you reach Sopchoppy on Highway 319. The WCSO range facebook page gives directions: “Go approximately 1.5 miles past the U.S. Highway 98 intersection, known as the Lower Y, and go to the WCSO Training sign. Turn right on Lawhon Mill Road. Go approximately 6/10ths of a mile, turn left at the WCSO Training Center sign at 65 Qualify Lane and proceed to the range.” A WCSO deputy checks everyone into the range. If you are new, he or she will explain range rules and will make sure you have proper safety equipment such as eye and ear protection. A Range Safety Officer

(RSO) is often on the grounds, watching to be of assistance for any safety measures. “Why did you choose to shoot with the Wednesday morning woman’s group?” I ask curiously. “First, I want to know that I’m safe,” she replied. “I do feel safe here. The deputy explained range rules to me, and then when I came to the group, the women re-explained. It’s good to have safety reinforcement once you are actually on the pistol range. The women watch out for new people, and for each other. I noticed one woman stepped over the red line when the range was “cold,” and a chorus of women asked her to move right back. They know it’s for their own safety, so they take it in stride. I want to know if I’m doing anything incorrect too. Next, I’m looking for support. I’ve heard that the women who come on Wednesdays will share what they know, and I’ve also heard that they are often happy to let someone try out their handguns. I may purchase a new gun, and I want to know that after spending a few hundred dollars, the gun will shoot easily, consistently, and fit my small hand well. You can’t get that from a store: you need to try it out first. If my gun jams, I like to know that someone will want to help me figure out what to do.

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When you don’t have much recent experience, it’s good to know you can ask the person shooting next to you. Also, I bought some cleaning supplies. The solvent made me sneeze and irritated my throat. One of the women suggested a synthetic cleaning lubricant, and I bought some. It worked, and I can even clean the gun in my house because the fumes are practi-

cally non-existent. Some of the targets are easier to see than others. I like the ones that are black and change color where the bullet penetrates. You know exactly where you hit the target, and you’ll find right away if you didn’t hit the target at all! I didn’t know there are so many different kinds of eye and ear protection. One woman showed me big safety

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This past weekend, Flotilla 12 had a safety patrol. Thank you to Tim Ashley for the following information. Coxswain Tim Ashley along with crew members Terry Hoxworth, Steve Hults and Fran Keating headed out of St. Marks for a safety patrol. The crew monitored the rivers and channel. While on patrol, they practiced preparedness for responding to an emergency, basic navigation and other safe boating practices. While remaining in the safety of the rivers as winds and seas picked up, the crew received a call for assistance with a vessel taking on water

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about an hour and a half away. As they prepared to respond, coxswain Tim Ashley assessed the crew and weather – it is never the intention of the Auxiliary to enter a situation where we may need assistance trying to help others. As the crew left the channel, seas picked up and the crew determined that it was not advisable for them to continue. The long journey

with rising waves had the potential to put the crew in danger. Through constant communication with the Coast Guard Station, the Auxiliary members returned to the safety of the river. The vessel in need of assistance was assisted by others in the area until the Coast Guard was able to intervene. One of the challenges we have in our area is that Station

Panama City and Cedar Key are the two closest active duty stations. We do our best to be prepared to assist when needed to provide assistance, always keeping in mind we do not want to become part of the problem ourselves. 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, Ron Eudy, at Ron.eudy@uscgaux. net or Flotilla Commander Fran Keating at Fran.k@uscgaux. net. As Sherrie says, safe boating is no accident, a safety course can help make the difference!

FWC Law Enforcement Report From FWC News

This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week, Oct. 23-29. BAY COUNTY: Officer Gore was conducting resource and boating safety checks at the West Bay Ramp when he observed a commercial oyster boat coming to the ramp with a large pile of uncurled oysters on its cull board. A check of the two harvesters found only one had a current saltwater products license. Also noted was the oysters that were bagged weren’t properly tagged with harvester tags. A safety inspection of the vessel found no fire extinguisher, no throwable device and no commercial grade life jackets. The vessel also had no marine sanitation device onboard. Citations and written warnings were issued. Later in the week, Officer Wicker encountered the same two oystermen again and found one of the oystermen still didn’t have a saltwater products license. A citation was issued.

• Officer Wicker responded to a call of a swamped vessel off Panama City Beach. Upon arrival, he found a 14foot Bayliner submerged in the surf and the two occupants onshore. The operator said they were looking for a place to fish when waves overtook the vessel’s bow. A boating accident self-report form was given and the owner/operator said the vessel would be removed from the surf within 24 hours. CALHOUN COUNTY: Officer Baber responded to a complaint in which a homeowner’s dogs drug up the remains of a deer carcass that had been shot with a gun. Officer Baber canvassed nearby residences and developed a suspect. During an interview, the suspect admitted to shooting the deer that morning with a shotgun. The suspect was charged with taking deer during the closed season. GADSDEN COUNTY: While on patrol, Officer Jones observed a silver vehicle pulled off the

road near a creek. As Officer Jones passed the vehicle, he observed two subjects near the car and what appeared to be a live trap. He turned around and pulled up to the car. Officer Jones observed one subject carrying the live trap and the other subject was carrying a singleshot .22 rifle. The subjects advised that they were looking for a place to set out the live trap. After securing the rifle, Officer Jones asked for a hunting license or trapping license. The subjects had no identification nor did they have any hunting or trapping license. Officer Jones observed the car tag was expired and it did not belong to a vehicle. A driver license and warrant check and check for convicted felon through Dispatch revealed one of the subjects was a convicted felon, who had just been released from prison earlier in the year. Officer Jones advised the subject that he could not possess a firearm. When Officer Jones attempted to arrest the subject, the subject pulled away and fled into

the wood. Units from the Academy, Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, and Lieutenant Colonel Warren responded to the area to assist. The subject turned himself in near his residence without incidence. He was booked in Gadsden County Jail for convicted felon in possession of a firearm and resisting arrest without violence.

JACKSON COUNTY: On the opening weekend of archery season, Officer Forehand was checking hunters in Apalachee Wildlife Management Area hunting along the Chattahoochee River. He observed a vessel pulled on shore in the management area. After the vessel left the area, Officer Forehand walked into the area and located a tree stand baited with corn. That evening, Officer Forehand returned and found the same vessel pulled on shore. He walked to the baited stand where he found a hunter hunting over the baited area. The hunter was cited for placing bait in a wildlife management area.

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