By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
After 35 years of operating the county transportation service, the Wakulla Senior Citizens Center appears to be about to hand it over to Big Bend Transit.
And it is not doing so willingly.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
While former county commissioner Mike Kemp had been on the trial docket for March when the case was under Wakulla Circuit Judge Layne Smith, the case has been under review by Circuit Judge Ron Flury, who was assigned the case after Judge Smith removed himself.
At a hearing on March 12 via Zoom, Judge Flury got an update on the case from Crawfordville attorney David Kemp (no relation to Mike Kemp) that transcripts of depositions had been ordered and a likely Motion to Dismiss would be drafted.
NEW LADDERTRUCK
On Friday, Wakulla County held a push-in ceremony at the Trice Lane station for Fire-Rescue’s new ladder truck. Among those in attendance, above, were county commissioners Fred Nichols, Quincee Messersmith, Valerie Russell, Josh Lawhon and Ralph Thomas, who were joined by Miss Wakulla Abbigail Lawhon and Tiny Miss Lynley Bryan and Little Miss Avyn Bryan.
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By KRISSY SANCHEZ
Special to The Sun
Wakulla High School Theatre took 27 students to Tampa this week for the Annual Florida Thespian Competition.
At this event students compete in various categories from performance to technical events. In addition to competing, students get to attend workshops with Broadway professionals and attend main stage performances on some of Tampa’s finest stages.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Wakulla County Administrator David Edwards said the county would review the offer by the school board to give the county the Wakulla Education Center property in Shadeville.
Edwards told commissioners at their March 16 meeting that the county needs to do due diligence on the offer – determine what shape the old school buildings are in, what it would cost to maintain the facility, and other issues. Edwards said the county might need to re-negotiate the school board’s offer.
Principal: Amy Bryan
Achievements/Reason for Nomination: Riley Gwin is a wonderful student and a pleasure to have in class. Riley comes to class each day ready to learn and always works hard to complete all assignments. Riley consistently stays on task and takes pride in doing quality work. In addition to being a responsible student, Riley is also very kind and helpful to others. Riley is always willing to assist classmates and shows respect to both peers and teachers. Riley’s positive attitude and strong work ethic help make his classroom a great place to learn. Outside of school, Riley enjoys watching and reading anime, especially Jujutsu Kaisen. WMS is proud to recognize Riley Gwin as our Student of the Week!
By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH
Q. Judge Smith, how much reading does your job require? Ella
A. Many hours per week! Lawyers and judges read a lot for work. We must know the statutes and case law. I fill my work days reading, listening, thinking, writing, and talking.
I enjoy reading the law for my job. But beyond that, reading brings me immense personal pleasure and growth. It’s a joy to delve into several books on a historical figure or a topic until I exhaust my interest in the subject.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla County School Board voted to deny renewal of COAST Charter School’s contract.
School board members voted unamimously on Monday, March 9, to accept the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools Rick Myhre to reject the school’s “proposed charter renewal contract” as insufficient and non-compliant with requirements of current state law.
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