Eagle Scout honored

Posted onAuthorWilliam Snowden

County Park Director Cody Solburg presented Eagle Scout Ryan Ladwig with a commendation for his project constructing pathways at Shell Point Beach for people with monility issues, such as wheelchairs, that allow them to access the beach with ease. The award was presented at the county commission meeting on Monday, May 6. The Wakulla Sun featured Ladwig and his project in a story in the April 18th issue. (Photo by William Snowden)

Fire in Shell Point

Posted onAuthorSpecial to The Sun

A fire in one of the townhomes on Beatty Taff Drive in Shell Point on Wednesday, May 1. At left, the view of the fire from the bay side. The fire reportedly began started from a generator on the porch. A man reportedly suffered minor burns, while other family members evacuated safely. (Photos by Mark Wallheiser/Special to The Sun)
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Program on GF&A at depot on May 14

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Historical Society to hear presentation on railroads and history of Sopchoppy Depot

The Sopchoppy Depot, restored as a museum, is the last surviving depot on the GF&A Railroad. (FILE PHOTO BY RIDDHI PATEL)

By ARLENE VAUSE
Wakulla Historical Society

The Wakulla County Historical Society invites you to our program on the GF&A Railroad to be held on Tuesday, May 14, at 4:30 p.m. at the Sopchoppy Depot located on Rose Street in Sopchoppy.

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Going on Honor Flight

Posted onAuthorSpecial to The Sun

David Pienta with Vietnam veterans Jim McShane and Dennis Murhpy.

By DAVID PIENTA
Special to The Sun

I grew up as an Air Force brat. My dad served twenty-six years in the Air Force as a Communications Operator. My dad served in Vietnam and Desert Storm. So naturally, veterans have a special place in my heart.

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4-H Speech contest held in Wakulla

Posted onAuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Wakulla’s Jace Perez won second place in 6th grade category. He spoke on ‘The Time Machine’.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

4-H District III Public Speaking Contest was held May 4th at the Wakulla County Extension Office in Crawfordville. Participants in the contest are winners from their respective school located in Leon, Jefferson, Gadsden, Franklin Wakulla, Liberty, and Gulf counties.

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