Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Toll Road - The
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County will hold a
public hearing May 15 on a transportation project proposed by
the group Focus 2000.
WCSO Announces Capture of Most Wanted - The Washington
County Sheriff's Office announces the capture of Benjamin Ellis
Best and Tony Wayne Copeland.
NHS Car Wash - The National Honor Society at Chipley High
School will be holding a car wash on Thursday, May 1.
Students Attend Shakespeare Festival - Students from Roulhac
Middle School, Chipley High School and Vernon High School
recently attended a performance at the Alabama Shakespeare
Festival.
Account Set Up for Family of Home Destroyed by Fire - The
home of Willie James and Linda Sheffield, located at 3236 Gainer
Road, was destroyed by fire on April 24.
BCF Students Selected as Finalists for Preaching Award - Two
students at the Baptist College of Florida were recently
selected as finalists in the Presidential Excellence in
Preaching Award.
Miss Vernon Pageant - The Miss Vernon 2008 pageant will be
held Saturday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at the Vernon Community Center.
WFEC Holds Member Appreciation Day - West Florida Electric
recently held its 71st Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day.
Third Annual Torch Award - The Better Business Bureau® of
Northwest Florida will host their third annual Torch Award for
Marketplace Ethics for District III on May 13.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Drama Class Wrap-Up - The Vernon High School Introduction to
Drama class recently completed its production of "Treachery at
Cartilage Creek."
Chipley Kiwanians Approve Key Club Lt. Governor - The
Chipley Kiwanis Club has approved Vernon High School sophomore
Megan White as 2008-09 Key Club Lieutenant Governor for Division
2, Florida District.
BCF Announces Commencement Exercises - The Baptist College
of Florida will hold commencement exercises for 64 seniors on
May 16.
Sea Cadets Attend Riverblast - Sea Cadets from the Wiregrass
area recently attended Riverblast at the National Civil War
Naval Museum in Columbus, Georgia.
Traylor Preaches in Chapel at the Baptist College of Florida
- According to Ted Traylor, pastor of Olive Baptist Church in
Pensacola, Christians are all called to be Kingdom Seekers.
BCF Voice Professor to Teach in Italy - Dr. Kimberle Moon,
professor of voice at the Baptist College of Florida, will be
touring Italy this summer with IdeaNove, an organization
dedicated to introducing Italian singers to American musical
theater and providing vocal coaching from highly trained
professionals.
Most Wanted - The Washington County Sheriff's Office has
updated their 10 Most Wanted poster.
Worm Fiddlin' Queens - Christi Lynn Pitts was crowned Miss
Worm Fiddlin' 2008 and Jasmine Trinity Clayton was crowned
Little Miss Worm Fiddlin' 2008 at the Civic Center in Caryville
Saturday.
Monday, April 28, 2008
CPD Reports More Drug Arrests - The Chipley Police
Department continues to wage war on pharmaceutical abuse and
trafficking, and reports two more arrests over the weekend.
WCHD Announces New Staff Members - The Washington County
Health Department is pleased to introduce new staff members to
the community.
National Day of Prayer - The Chipley Ministerial Association
will sponsor an observance of National Day of Prayer on May 1 on
the steps of the Washington County Courthouse.
Arts & Crafts Classes - If you are interested in learning
acrylic painting or how to do craft projects, the Washington
County Council on Aging is offering projects you can do within
two hours from start to finish.
Caregiver Conference - The Bay County Council on Aging will
host the 2008 Caregiver Conference on May 23.
Blue/Orange Spring Scrimmage - The Vernon High School
Quarterback and Athletic Booster Club will hold its annual
membership drive in conjunction with the Blue and Orange Spring
Scrimmage Game at Memorial Field in Vernon on May 10.
VES Spelling Bee - The Vernon Elementary School second grade
spelling bee was held April 23.
FWC Weekly Report - This report represents some events the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission handled over
the past week in the Northwest Region.
HCHS Chorus to Present Spring Production - The Holmes County
High School chorus will present their spring production on
Saturday, May 3.
Spring Concert Series Opens at CHS - Chipley High School
will feature fine musicians of all ages with a series of three
spring concerts in the next two weeks.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
A Day in the Park - The Washington County Arts Council held
its first annual signature event, "A Day in the Park" Arts
Festival, at Shivers Park in Chipley Saturday.
Chipley Native Raising Funds for Multiple Sclerosis - Martin
Wood, son of Paul Wood and Jeannie and Terry Lovett of Chipley,
is a member of the Team StormRiders cycling team.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Chipley Girls Win Regional Semi-finals - Chipley's Lady
Tigers traveled to Santa Rosa Friday night where they defeated
the South Walton Lady Seahawks 3-0 in the 3A Regional
Semifinals.
Employee Appreciation - The Holmes County Board of
Commissioners recently held their 1st Annual Employee
Appreciation Party.
Bronson Lauds Multifaceted Federal Food Safety Bill -
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles
H. Bronson is praising a bill that will tackle numerous
weaknesses in federal food safety programs.
Team Raider Competition - Chipley High School's JROTC
program recently hosted the Team Raider Competition at Falling
Waters State Park.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Chipola College News - Dr. Malcolm Gillis, professor of
economics and former president of Rice University, will deliver
the address to the Class of 2008 at Chipola College’s
Commencement.
Events Planned to Assist Residents Living in Bear Country -
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the
Wildlife Foundation of Florida and several local groups in
Niceville and Carrabelle are joining forces to offer two events
where residents can learn about coexisting with Florida’s black
bears.
A Remembrance Celebration of Life - Covenant Hospice is
hosting a non-denominational "Remembrance Celebration" May 4.
Snook Season Closes May 1 - The recreational harvest season
for snook will close May 1 in Florida’s Gulf of Mexico,
Everglades National Park and Monroe County coastal and inland
waters.
VES Students Learn About Bees - Tiffany McKinney's students
at Vernon Elementary School got a visit from some sweet friends
— honey bees!
Earth Day at VES - Vernon Elementary School fourth graders
in Lilla Brown's class banded together on April 22 for Earth Day
in order to better their school campus as well as their Earth.
Parks & Recreation Receives Plaque from Girl Scouts - During
Thursday's meeting of the Washington County Board of County
Commissioners, David Corbin, director of the county's Parks &
Recreation Department, was presented with a plaque of
appreciation from local Girl Scouts.
CJWC Accepting Scholarship Applications - The Chipley Junior
Woman’s Club is accepting applications for its annual
scholarship program.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Ten Most Wanted - The Washington County Sheriff's Office has
updated their 10 Most Wanted list.
Presentation by Florida Virtual School - Florida Virtual
School invites local families to learn more about the state-wide
public online learning program at a presentation at the Chipley
Library on May 12.
Topsy-Turvy Day at CHS - Students took over at Chipley High
School Wednesday during Topsy-Turvy Day when the roles were
reversed.
Arrest Made in Connection With Sunny Hills Burglary - An
officer with the Mississippi State Highway Patrol contacted
investigators with the Washington County Sheriff's Office on
April 21 in reference to a vehicle they had stopped that was
reported stolen out of Washington County.
Wildlife Walk at Falling Waters - The Washington County
Historical Society sponsored a Wildflower Walk at Falling Waters
State Park.
2nd Annual Joe Martin Paper Drive - The Panhandle Shrine
Club will be out on the streets Saturday, April 26, for their
2nd Annual Joe Martin Paper Drive.
Washington County Holds Training Workshop - The Washington
County Emergency Management Office provided a school safety
workshop Tuesday at the Blue Lake Park facility.
FCA Scholarships Awarded to Local Students - Chipley High
School students Ben Grande and Aven Pitts were among those
receiving $1,000 scholarships from the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes Tuesday night.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tigers Win First Round of District Tourney - The Chipley
Tigers traveled to Marianna Tuesday to face the Holmes County
Blue Devils in the first round of the District 2 Class 3A
baseball tournament, and came away with a hard-fought 5-4 win.
Guardian ad Litem Program Presented at Kiwanis Meeting -
Members of the Chipley Kiwanis Club enjoyed a compelling
presentation Tuesday about the Guardian ad Litem Program.
Chipley Girls Advance to Regional Semi-Finals - Chipley's
Lady Tigers upended Pensacola Catholic Tuesday night, 16-6 in
six innings for the run-rule win.
Former Astronaut Speaks at Troy University - Former NASA
Astronaut Winston Scott was in Dothan for Troy's Wiregrass Math
& Science Consortium End-of-Year Dinner, where he shared his
thoughts on space and leadership with area students and
teachers.
FWC Weekly Report - This report represents some events the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission handled over
the past week in the Northwest Region.
VHS JROTC Participates in Relay for Life - The Vernon High
School JROTC traveled to the old Chipley High School track for
the annual American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event last
week.
Fire Ants Host Eco-Fair - In recognition of National
Environmental Education Week, the Florida Fire Ants 4-H Club
hosted an Eco-Fair for area home school students.
BCF Conducts Youth Choir Workshop - Over 35 young people
from the Pine Terrace Youth Choir in Milton arrived on the
Baptist College of Florida campus Saturday, ready and excited to
fine tune their musical skills.
RMS WINGS Holds Family Literacy Event - The Roulhac Middle
School WINGS program recently held a family literacy event.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
WCSO Reports Capture of Most Wanted - The Washington County
Sheriff's Office reports the capture of two individuals on the
county's ten most wanted list.
Pensacola Pastor to Speak at BCF - Dr. Ted Traylor, senior
pastor at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, will be preaching
in the R. G. Lee Chapel at the Baptist College of Florida on
April 28.
Kids Fishing Day - Orange Hill Soil and Water Conservation
District will sponsor “Kids Fishing Day” on May 10.
Time to Bag a Special-Opportunity Hunt - The Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers hunters unique
fall-season hunts for deer, wild hogs and released quail on the
state’s best public hunting lands.
CHS JROTC Banquet - Chipley High School's JROTC program
recently held its Annual Awards Banquet at the Ag Center in
Chipley.
Shorebird Disturbances Become a Matter of Survival - Many
species of Florida’s water birds nest right on the beach,
including gulls, terns, black skimmers, plovers and
oystercatchers.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Letter Containing Powder-Type Substance Sent to Judge Register
- The Washington County Sheriff's Office was notified Monday of
a letter received by the Washington County Clerk of Court,
addressed to Judge Allen Register, that contained a white
powder-type substance.
Howell Announces Candidacy for County Commission - Bill
Howell announces his candidacy for Washington County
Commissioner, District 5.
Revival at St. Johns - Revival will be held at St. Johns
Free Will Baptist Church in Bonifay, May 7-9.
AARP Mature Driving Class - Washington County Council on
Aging and AARP are co-sponsoring a mature driving class for
individuals age 50 and over on May 1 and 2.
May Shopping List for Emergency Supply Kit - Following is
the May shopping list for your Emergency Supply Kit.
Welch Announces Candidacy for Sheriff - Chris Welch has
officially announced his candidacy for Washington County
Sheriff.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
CHS Baseball Senior Night - The Chipley High School baseball
team honored their 2008 seniors Friday, April 18, prior to their
last regular season game of the year against Vernon.
Relay for Life - The American Cancer Society's 2008
Washington County Relay for Life was held Friday and Saturday at
the old Chipley High School track.
The Storyteller - Ted Esquivel, a storyteller from
California, shared familiar children's stories with students at
Kate Smith Elementary School Friday.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Celebrate Smart During Prom and Graduation - The Department
of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles wants to encourage students
and parents to develop a driving plan that will keep our teens
safe while taking part in prom and graduation events.
Art Institute Rep Visits VHS - Ty Wade, a representative of
the Art Institute, visited Latina White's government and
economics classes at Vernon High School on Wednesday.
Car Wash Raises Money for Relay - The Administrative
Assistant Program at Washington-Holmes Technical Center raised
$373 for the school's Relay for Life Team for the American
Cancer Society during a one-day car wash.
Friends of the Library - The next meeting of the Friends of
the Library will be held Thursday, May 1, at 12 noon at the Blue
Lake Community Center.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Washington County 4-H Hosts County Events - Over 30
Washington County 4-H members participated in the 2008 4-H
County Events program to showcase their public speaking skills
and talents and to earn a chance to move forward to District
Events held in May.
Chipola College News - Chipola students Glen Thompson and
Alicia Hatcher were both featured in an April issue of USA
Today.
VHS Career Fair - Students had the opportunity to listen to
presentations by several businesses, colleges, universities and
organizations Thursday when the Vernon High School Math
Department hosted a career fair.
Regional Track Results - Chipley High School track athletes
competed well in the Region 2 Class AA meet in Jacksonville on
April 16.
GCEC Sponsors Trip for Local Students - Gulf Coast Electric
recently sponsored a trip to Tallahassee for local high school
juniors.
Chipley Girls Win District - Chipley's Lady Tigers won the
District 2-3A championship Thursday night in Chipley.
VHS Summer Reading List - Vernon High School announces the
2008-09 school year summer reading lists.
Lane Restrictions Over Sandy Creek - Weather permitting, a
Florida Department of Transportation bridge crew will inspect
the bridge on US 90 over Sandy Creek in Holmes County on
Tuesday, May 22.
National Day of Prayer - You are invited to join fellow
Christians from all over Northwest Florida as they gather around
Lake DeFuniak on May 1 to pray for our nation, state, counties,
cities, schools, homes and ministries.
Miss T. J. Roulhac Pageant - The first Miss T. J. Roulhac
Pageant will be held April 26 at the T. J. Roulhac Enrichment
and Activity Center.
Chipola to Defend State Baseball Title - The defending state
and national champion Chipola Indians will defend their state
title at the FCCAA State Baseball Tournament, May 9-13 in
Lakeland.
Chipola Softball Has Player, Pitcher and Coach of the Year -
The Chipola Lady Indians softball team recently captured the
Panhandle Conference Title.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Work Day at Seacrest - A work day has been scheduled for
April 19 at Seacrest Wolf Preserve.
Great Florida Birding Trail Adds More Sites - The Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces the
expansion of the east section of the Great Florida Birding Trail
to include new sites in 15 counties.
Habitat for Humanity - Habitat for Humanity of Washington
County will meet April 22.
9-10 Year Old Winners - The team sponsored by Southeastern
Surveying took first place in the 9-10 year old girls division
during the opening day tournament held by Tri County YMCA.
State Youth Tour - West Florida Electric Cooperative
recently joined other co-ops from across the state in
Tallahassee for the 2008 State Youth Tour.
Applications Available for Summer WINGS Program - Roulhac
Middle School is now taking applications for their summer WINGS
program.
Specialty Crop Grant - Florida Agriculture and Consumer
Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced Wednesday the
establishment of a partnership program with the Florida Nursery
Growers and Landscape Association.
"Redeemed" to be Presented at Shiloh - The Adult Choir at
Shiloh Baptist Church will present "Redeemed" on Sunday, April
20.
Troy University Community Band to Perform in Chipley - Hear
the Troy University Community Band of Dothan in concert Monday,
April 28, at the Chipley High School gymnasium.
National Crime Victim's Rights Week - As VOCAL Wiregrass
Angel House representatives the Angel Queens have had a busy
National Crime Victim's Rights Week.
Focus Groups - Florida's Great Northwest is hosting five
focus groups throughout the region to share information on a
Northwest Florida industry analysis that was conducted by SRI
International.
Troy University Hosts Online Learning Colloquium in Dothan -
More than 200 Troy University faculty and staff members from the
University’s eCampus division met in Dothan recently to discuss
the latest in distance learning technology and best practices in
online learning.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Vernon Defeats Jay in Semi-final - The Vernon High School
Lady Jackets softball team defeated Jay High School on Tuesday
night in the district semi-final with a score of 7-3.
Chipley Advances to District Championship - Chipley opened
the first game of the District 2-3A softball tournament with a
bang Tuesday night, run-ruling Marianna 12-2.
Kiwanians Learn About Wood Pellets - Wood pellets and the
processes to convert lumber into a usable product were
thoroughly explained during the Chipley Kiwanis Club's luncheon
meeting Tuesday.
Chipola Lady Indian Named FCCAA Pitcher of the Week -
Chipola College’s Brooke Muth is this week’s FCCAA Softball
Pitcher of the Week.
Powder Puff Football at BCF - Powder Puff Intramural
Football at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville is
three weeks of fun-filled, highly competitive, action packed
"girls" flag football held during the spring semester each year.
Whitson Wins Art Award - Chipley resident Jerry Whitson
received second place at the Marianna Arts Festival on April 11
& 12 at Citizens Park Lodge for his watercolor of an historical
lavender farm house.
MarineQuest Offers Hands-On Science - The Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research
Institute opens its doors for MarineQuest 2008 on Saturday,
April 19.
4-H Members Work on Research and Public Speaking Skills -
Students in Project Challenge/Project Robo Challenge 4-H Club
have been working diligently on speeches and illustrated
talks/demonstrations to enhance their research skills and public
speaking skills.
VMS Students Take Field Trip to Troy - Thirteen eighth grade
students from Vernon Middle School who are involved in the
Chipola Trio Program took a field trip April 10 to Troy
University Dothan Campus and George Wallace Community College.
CHS Track - Members of the Chipley High School track team
who qualified for the Region 1 Class 2A track meet were Justin
Johnson and Adam Pitts.
BCF President to Speak in Chapel - Thomas A. Kinchen,
president of the Baptist College of Florida, will continue the
preaching series on the Baptist Faith and Message April 21.
Prospective Students Enjoy Spring Preview Day at BCF - As
Spring Preview Day drew closer at the Baptist College of
Florida, the faculty and staff checked every detail to make sure
prospective students and their families would have a day filled
with exciting activities.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Florida's Great Northwest Presents Check to School Board -
Pam Tedesco, vice president of Florida's Great Northwest was on
hand Monday night when the Washington County School Board met to
present a check for $200,000 for Project Lead the Way.
Stevenson Withdraws from Superintendents Race - The
following is a letter from Washington County School
Superintendent Calvin Stevenson regarding his decision to
withdraw from the race for superintendent.
KMS Kindergarten Play - Kate Smith Elementary School
kindergarten students ran through a dress rehearsal Monday for
their play "Three of a Kind."
AGI Wins 9-10 Year Old Division - The team sponsored by AGI
won first place in the 9 and 10 year old division when the Tri
County YMCA held their opening day tournament Saturday, April
12, at PALS Park.
WCJJC to Meet April 17 - The Washington County Juvenile
Justice Council will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 17.
Chipley Farmers Market Vendor Survey - The Washington County
Extension Office would like to find out who plans on being a
vendor at the Chipley Farmers Market this summer.
Shure Shots Hold Club Championships - Over 50 4-H’ers,
parents, coaches and family members visited Hard Labor Creek
Skeet on Sunday, April 13, for the Shure Shots 4-H Club
Championships in skeet and trap.
Income Tax for Elderly - Washington County Council on Aging
is helping with taxes for the elderly who normally do not file
income taxes.
RMS Does Well in Regional Math Competitions -
Congratulations are in order for six Roulhac Middle School
eighth grade algebra students who recently competed at two
regional math competitions.
Chipola Baseball Still Second in League - The defending
national champion Chipola Indians held onto second place in the
conference race after sweeping Gulf Coast in a pair of weekend
games.
Lady Indians Clinch State Tourney Berth - The Chipola Lady
Indians clinched a spot in the state softball tournament after
sweeping North Florida in a pair of games on April 13.
RMS FCAT Reward Days - Students at Roulhac Middle School
recently participated in a special day of celebrations for their
efforts on the state's Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
Monday, April 14, 2008
FWC Weekly Report - This report represents some events the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission handled over
the past week in the Northwest Region.
Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week - The Florida Department
of Health and the Department of Children and Families join
county health departments, Children’s Medical Services area
offices, and Child Protection Teams statewide to educate
Floridians about Shaken Baby Syndrome during Shaken Baby
Syndrome Awareness Week, April 13-19.
Youth Group Fundraiser - The New Prospect Baptist Church
Youth Group will be holding a fundraiser yard sale and hamburger
cookout on April 19.
Shannon Pickard Speaks to Students in Vernon and Chipley -
Students at both Vernon and Chipley High Schools had the
opportunity to hear motivational speaker Shannon Pickard last
Friday.
Chipley Baseball Recap - The Chipley Tigers hosted the
Marianna Bulldogs last Tuesday night and fell to the Dogs 9-4.
YMCA Holds Opening Day Tournament - The Tri County YMCA held
their opening day tournament on Saturday, April 12.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Volleyball Tournament at VES - Recently, at the home of the
Vernon Elementary Eagles, Jeff Shipes' third and fourth grade
health/fitness classes went head to head in grade level
volleyball tournaments.
VES Students Make Geometric Mobiles - Fourth grade students
in Montez Harmon's class at Vernon Elementary School challenged
their motor skills as well as their minds by making geometric
mobiles.
Sacred Heart Adds Clinic in Chipley - Sacred Heart Women’s
Hospital is extending its expertise in managing high risk
pregnancies into the Florida Panhandle and South Alabama by
opening a satellite office in Chipley.
Dedication of Wildflower Garden - The Florida Department of
Transportation and the Chipley Garden Club invite everyone to
the dedication of the Ralph Carter Wild Flower Garden on April
22.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Career Night at WHTC - Career
Night was held at the Washington-Holmes Technical Center
Thursday night.
CHS JV Softball Ends Season - The Chipley High School junior
varsity softball team ended an outstanding season with a record
of 12-1.
Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat Show - Apalachicola will
host the 10th Annual Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat Show
Saturday, April 26.
Early Registration for Summer Classes at Chipola - Chipola
College will hold early summer registration for current students
April 15 and 16.
Spring Recital at BCF - Finely tuned guitars, precision
brass instruments, and a sweet harmonious sound is planned for
the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville on Tuesday, April
22.
Red Snapper Season to Reopen - The recreational red snapper
fishing season in Florida waters in the Gulf of Mexico reopens
on April 15 and will remain open until November 1.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Holmes County vs North Florida Christian Softball - The
Holmes County Lady Devils softball team faced off against North
Florida Christian in Tallahassee Thursday evening in a game that
would take 10 innings to decide a winner.
Chipley vs Vernon Softball - Chipley's Lady Tigers traveled
to Vernon Thursday night for their final regular season contest.
Water Label Contest Winners - Sandy Wiggins' first grade
class at Kate Smith Elementary School was the winner for March
in the Nestle PureLife Water Label Contest.
Anderson Named Employee of Quarter - Norman Anderson, an
employee in the Public Works Department for the City of Chipley,
was recognized and presented with an award for "Employee of the
Quarter" when the Chipley City Council met Thursday night.
Chipola College News - Chipola College math and science
education students and faculty presented an abstract at the 72nd
Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences at
Jacksonville University in March.
Century Pioneer Family Farm Designation - Florida
Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H.
Bronson has announced that five Florida properties -- including
one owned by Jim Tiller in Washington County -- have qualified
for recognition as Century Pioneer Family Farms.
Beast Feast - Shiloh Baptist Church invites you to join them
at their "Beast Feast" on April 26.
Visioning Workshop for Falling Waters - A visioning
workshop, offering an opportunity to learn about Falling Waters'
past and share ideas about its future, will be held at the
Washington County Public Library in Chipley.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
CHS Students Help With Storytime at the Library - Seven
Chipley High School students visited the Washington County
Public Library Thursday to help out with the weekly children's
program.
FWC Sets New Rules at Tallahassee Meeting - The Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission sorted through a list of
rule proposals during its two-day meeting in Tallahassee.
Agriculture Literacy Day - In an effort to increase
agricultural literacy statewide, Florida Agriculture
Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today hosted a press conference
to kick off the fifth anniversary of the event.
Parole Commission Denies Relief in Chipley Murder - State
Attorney Steve Meadows announces that the Florida Parole
Commission denied relief in the case of Judith Loren.
Georgia and Florida Ending Senior Citizen License Exemption
- An agreement between Florida and Georgia that allows senior
citizens from either state to hunt and fish in fresh water
without licenses in both states is about to end.
FWC Passes Gopher Tortoise Permit Guidelines - The Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wednesday approved the
Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines, the first major step in
launching the gopher tortoise management plan approved by the
Commission last September.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
FWC Chairman Says Bald Eagle Rebound Successful - Rodney
Barreto, the chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission, applauds the work done with the bald
eagle’s increasing population in Florida.
Shooting in Washington County - Washington County Sheriff's
Office received a call at approximately 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 8,
in reference to a shooting in the Buckhorn Creek area.
FHP Troopers Honored - Thirteen Florida Highway Patrol
troopers are among the 175 Florida law enforcement officers
honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for their
efforts in DUI enforcement.
Chipley vs Ponce de Leon Softball - Chipley's Lady Tigers
traveled to Ponce de Leon Tuesday night to battle the Lady
Pirates.
Troy University Welcomes Florida High School Students - As
part of College Day, students from 10 Florida schools explored
the educational opportunities available at Troy University.
Lewis Is Guest Speaker at Kiwanis - Vernon E. Lewis, Jr.,
senior probation officer with the Florida Department of
Corrections, was the guest speaker at Tuesday's meeting of the
Chipley Kiwanis Club.
Closed Seasons on River Cooters and Soft-shell Turtles - The
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced
closed seasons for harvest of river cooters and their eggs from
April 15 to July 31 and soft-shell turtles and their eggs from
May 1 to July 31.
Project Lead the Way - Superintendent of Schools Calvin
Stevenson would like to thank Florida's Great Northwest, Inc.
for awarding the Washington County School District $200,000 to
implement Project Lead the Way's pre-engineering curriculum at
Chipley and Vernon high schools.
BCF Women's Ensemble Begins Tour - The Baptist College of
Florida Women's Ensemble will be performing in several locations
April 9-13.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
VES Honor Roll - Vernon Elementary School announces the A
and A/B honor rolls for the third nine weeks.
National Healthcare Decision Day - Covenant Hospice will be
taking part in the inaugural National Healthcare Decision Day
set for April 16.
April at the Library - In celebration of Earth Day on April
22, the Afterschool at the Library program will be "Party for
the Planet."
CHS Honor Roll - Chipley High School announces the A and A/B
Honor Rolls for the third nine weeks.
Wildlife Foundation Awards Grants to FWC - The Wildlife
Foundation of Florida has awarded $414,034 in grants to the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to support the
agency’s research, management and promotion of Florida’s natural
resources.
Holmes County Softball Wins Over Vernon - The Lady Devils
softball team played host to Vernon Monday night as Holmes
County wrapped up their regular season.
Five Secondary Education Grants Awarded - Florida’s Great
Northwest, Inc. is pleased to announce the award of $575,244 in
Secondary Education Career Academy Creation grants across
Northwest Florida.
Marianna Arts Festival and BBQ Cook-Off Set for April 11-12
- The fifth annual Marianna Arts Festival and BBQ Cook-Off is
Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12.
Monday, April 7, 2008
CPD Reports Arrest - The Chipley Police Department reports
the arrest of a local man, Christopher Corbin of Viking Road,
Chipley.
FWC Holds Public Meetings on Quota Hunt System - The Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has scheduled four
public meetings throughout the state to receive public input on
draft recommendations for enhancements to its quota hunt permit
system.
Chipola Sports News - The Chipola Indians have a chance to
challenge the first place Pirates in Pensacola on Tuesday, April
8.
Chipola College News - Several Chipola College students and
Spanish professor Dr. Mark Ebel traveled to Samara Beach, Costa
Rica, during the college’s spring break.
FWC Weekly Report - This report represents some events the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission handled over
the past week in the Northwest Region.
Homecoming at Abigail Baptist - Abigail Freewill Baptist
Church of Vernon will host its annual homecoming on Sunday, May
4.
Kiwanians Help Out at PALS Park - In between rain showers on
Saturday morning, members of the Chipley Kiwanis Club helped
prepare the ball fields at PALS Park for the upcoming season.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Wildfire Awareness Week - April 6-12 has been designated as
Wildfire Awareness Week in recognition of Florida's devastating
1998 wildfire season.
Forest Stewardship Workshop: Marketing Your Forest Products
– Tried and True and Some Things New will be held April 10 at
the Washington County Ag Center.
Beau Turner Shares His Passion for Nature With Kids - Beau
Turner, a powerful environmentalist, is fighting for a world
where children have every opportunity to touch the face and hear
the voice of Mother Nature.
Counterfeit Bills Circulate Through Pensacola - Better
Business Bureau warns that counterfeit bills are again
circulating in Northwest Florida.
Friday, April 4, 2008
FDOT Kicks Off Work Zone Safety Awareness Week - A public
safety campaign aimed at educating motorists about the dangers
of reckless driving in highway work zones kicked off today.
FWC Seeks Applicants for Boating Grants - The Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the
anticipated availability of grant funds under the Florida
Boating Improvement Program.
Sullivan to Speak in Chapel - Dr. John Sullivan, executive
director-treasurer of the Florida Baptist Convention will be
speaking in the R. G. Lee Chapel at the Baptist College of
Florida in Graceville on Monday, April 7.
Kiwanians Hold Pancake Breakfast - The Chipley Kiwanis Club
held their 53rd Annual Pancake Breakfast this morning at Kate
Smith Elementary School.
Tigers Lose One, Win Two This Week - The Chipley Tigers
traveled to Bonifay Tuesday night and lost a hard fought game to
the Blue Devils 20-18.
EAR Draft Available for Review - The Washington County
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) draft is now available at
www.washingtonfl.com.
Incoming BCF Freshman Receives Award - Jessica Johnson,
incoming Baptist College of Florida freshman, received the
prestigious MIRA (Bright Stars) award in the Vocal Music
category.
Amnesty Day Haz-Mat Collection - The Washington County Board
of County Commissioners is sponsoring a project to collect,
recycle, treat and properly dispose of household hazardous
wastes.
WFEC Makes Contribution to Fire Department - West Florida
Electric Cooperative recently made a contribution to Hinson
Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Kiwanians Hear About Red Cross Operations - Members of the
Chipley Kiwanis Club were provided an overview Tuesday of
American Red Cross operations in Washington County and the
surrounding area.
Visioning Sessions - The West Florida Regional Planning
Council will hold visioning sessions in Washington County on
April 8, 29 and May 13.
Special Meeting of Planning Commission - There will be a
special meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission on
April 15.
United Methodist Men Hosting Golf Tournament - The Chipley
United Methodist Men are hosting a four-person golf tournament
to benefit the Helping Hands Ministry on Saturday, May 3.
Father-Son Duo in Chapel - Bill Floyd, development associate
at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, and his son
David, minister of music at First Baptist Church in Keystone
Heights, collaborated together to provide a moving chapel
service.
Alabama Singing Men Perform at BCF - The voices of Alabama's
most talented singing men opened their 45-minute worship-filled
performance with the pristine sound of brass instruments at the
Baptist College of Florida in Graceville on March 26.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Traffic Stop Ends With Drug Arrest - Deputies with the
Washington County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle in the
Chipley area for a traffic infraction Wednesday, and during
questioning, one of the WCSO's K-9s alerted to the rear bumper
of the vehicle.
Most Wanted Capture - The Washington County Sheriff's Office
announces the capture of Benjamin Ellis Best, one of their "Ten
Most Wanted."
Comedian to Perform at Shiloh - Charles Marshall brings his
roll-in-the-aisles, laugh-till-it-hurts comedy to Shiloh Baptist
Church on May 4.
FWC Needs Help With Feral Hogs on Hutton Unit - Feral hogs
have a reputation for destroying wildlife habitat with their
foraging habits and high reproductive rates.
BCF Students Recruit Friends - It's exciting to see students
at the Baptist College of Florida sharing their love for the
college by recruiting friends from their hometown.
Drug Discount Program in Holmes County - Holmes County was
one of the first three counties to enter into the NACO
Prescription Drug Discount Card Program.
NFCH Dog Show - The NFCH Dog Show, a Relay for Life American
Cancer Society fundraiser, will be held on Saturday, April 12,
on the campus of Northwest Florida Community Hospital.
FWC Examines Freshwater Turtle Harvests - The Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission has formed a team to study
and make recommendations on rules concerning freshwater turtle
harvest.
Local Singer Wins Four National Awards - Singer-songwriter
Joyce Haddock Summers, a four-time winner in the National
American Country Music Association International in Pigeon
Forge, Tenn. March 10-16, credits her success to family and
faith.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
H.O.P.E. Pageant - The Crowns for a Cure Relay for Life team
held their beauty pageant fundraiser, Miss Washington County
H.O.P.E., on Saturday night.
Emerald Coast Hospice Volunteer Meeting - There will be a
meeting for all Emerald Coast Hospice volunteers on Monday,
April 7.
Biologists Need Help from Public Collecting Tarpon Genetic Info
- Biologists at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and Mote
Marine Laboratory need help from Florida anglers to collect
tarpon genetic information.
BCF Students Lead Chapel - Inspirational monologues, drama,
preaching, music, prayer time, and movie clips were used during
the five days of student led chapel services at the Baptist
College of Florida.
FWC Cautions Boaters to Watch for Migrating Manatees -
Manatees are on the move as Florida waters begin to warm up, and
the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission cautions
boaters to be on the lookout for migrating manatees.
UM Invites High School Juniors and Seniors to Spring Open House
- The University of Mobile will host a Spring Open House for
high school juniors and seniors on Friday, April 25.