Chipley Bugle

FWC Releases Preliminary 2008 Manatee Mortality Data - Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute documented 337 manatee carcasses in state waters in 2008.

Graduation Celebration - Sandra Coppedge graduated with her master’s degree in Management Information Systems from the College of Business at Florida State University, Tallahassee, on December 13.

Annual Reports for Florida Businesses - January 1 was the beginning of the 2009 Annual Report filing season.

Washington County Youth Fair - It’s almost time again for the annual Washington County Youth Fair.

Chipola Registration for New & Returning Students - Chipola College Registration for new and returning students is January 6.

Garden Club to Hold Fashion Show - "The Thrill of Thrift" Fashion Show, sponsored by the Chipley Garden Club, will be held on January 17 at the Washington County Agricultural Center.

Matey to Be Guest Speaker at Artists Guild - Professional artist Joan Matey will be the guest artist/speaker at the January 10 meeting of The Artists Guild of Northwest Florida.

Learning Center Helps With Christmas Gifts - Residents of the Country Oaks community donated money and toys to help make this past Christmas a lot merrier for 26 children in 11 families who live in this southeast rural portion of Washington County.

Florida Supreme Court Appointment - Governor Charlie Crist Friday named Judge Jorge Labarga of Wellington to the Florida Supreme Court.

Learn Tactics to Improve Bottom Line Results in Tough Economic Times - Studer Group will be hosting an institute on Pensacola Beach January 21 and 22 that will teach attendees skills needed to produce better bottom line results during tough economic times.

SKUNK PROBLEM - "I recently contacted the Washington County Animal Control office about a skunk that was in a trap." (Letter to Editor)

Nichols Graduates - Amanda Nichols received her bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing from the University of Central Florida on December 16.

WHTC Offers New Short Course - Washington-Holmes Technical Center announces a new short course designed to assist individuals who are transitioning to MS Office 2007 software programs.

Kiwanis Inducts New Member - Maunce Marholin, D.O. was inducted as a new member when the Chipley Kiwanis Club met Tuesday.

City Council Holds Special Meeting - The Chipley City Council held a special meeting Tuesday to handle two items of business.

Miller Wins Gas Certificate - Jack Miller was recently awarded a $100 gasoline certificate in a fundraising event for the T.J. Roulhac Enrichment and Activity Center.

14th Annual Chautauqua Assembly - The 2009 Chautauqua Assembly, themed a Journey into Africa, is fast approaching.

Yablonski Reappointed to FWC - Governor Charlie Crist has reappointed Brian S. Yablonski to a second five-year term on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Birth Announcement - Kevin and Laurie Peel are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Abbey Grace.

Spring Classes at Bethany Divinity College - Bethany Divinity College in Dothan, Alabama announces that Spring Semester classes will begin January 12.