County looks at options

If the Legislature cuts property taxes, and voters approve it, the outlook for small counties like Wakulla could be grim

Clerk of Courts Greg James swears in Ralph Thomas as commission chair on Monday, Dec. 8.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Wakulla County Commissioners, concerned about the legislature’s idea to do some kind of property tax reform, held a workshop last week to look at possible scenarios and the county’s response.
The commissioners held the workshop on Monday, Dec. 8, after their regular meeting.

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Jogger helps save man trapped in truck

Antonio Egleton was on a run to get in shape for basic training when a crash happened in front of him

Antonio Egleton

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

“At the end of the day, all I want to know is that he is good and OK,” said 19-year-old Antonio Egleton.
Egleton, former Wakulla High School student and former War Eagle football player, was instrumental in assisting Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office and EMS in a one-car crash across from Porter Island Seafood, on south Highway 319, on Thursday, Dec. 11.

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Recycling discussed

Keep Wakulla County Beautiful hosts meeting about end of roadside recycling

Speakers John Whitfield of Marpan, County Administrator David Edwards, Loyd Childree and Rick Chancey of Waste Pro, and KWCB’s Steve Sanabria and Steve Cushman.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

About 40 citizens turned out for a “recycling summit” last week, concerned over the end of the county’s roadside recycling pick up.
The event, hosted by Keep Wakulla County Beautiful, was held at the community center on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

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Wakulla dominates Suwannee

Brady Jackson vs. Jose Garcia.

By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent

The sonorous sound of the announcer’s voice rang throughout the gym at Wakulla High School, affectionately known as “The Nest.”
Energetically, he proclaimed, “And now, for the most exhilarating, the most electrifying, the most sensational show in high school sports. It’s time for Wakulla High School Wrestling.”

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Rotary provides hydroponic garden to culinary program

Jay Sanchez, assistant governor of Rotary district 6990, Angie Bozeman, president of the Rotary Club of Wakulla, with Ryan Warner, culinary director, and Marina Mudryy of Sodexo.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Rotary Club of Wakulla held a ribbon cutting last week for the hydroponic garden it donated to the culinary arts program at Wakulla High School.
The hydroponic unit was received about a month prior and for 35 days students had been growing food and herbs.

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