Opinion

COALITION FOR YOUTH

This is to correct some commonly held myths and misperceptions about Florida’s Juvenile Justice System.
For each myth, we’ve provided a response with links to research and documentation that provides the facts.

Myth: Juvenile delinquency is increasing in Florida.
Fact: Delinquency in Florida is down and has been declining for several years.

Myth: More girls are entering the delinquency system.
Fact: Fewer girls are entering the delinquency system.

Wakulla Springs is renowned for its unique boat tours that have been offered since the mid 1800s.
Dining or spending the night in the historic lodge or taking a plunge in the massive spring are other unique opportunities offered. It is a travel destination for both locals and those who come from afar and who contribute significantly to the local economy.
 In today’s tough economic times, ideas are often touted as good for the local economy. But in some cases new activities can have a significant impact on existing activities.

By KEVIN HALL
Ochlockonee Bay UMC

In light of the recent news events of this past week, with the killing of Osama bin Laden and those who were with him, I am both horrified and sickened by the actions and the words of some who call themselves Christians.
I realize that this written statement will go against the grain of many, but I invite you to listen (and read) before you make a final judgment on my conviction.

Editor, The News:

I was surprised and saddened this week when I heard about plans to widen Mt. Beasor Road, plans that include cutting down the huge trees that lend this small community its charm and grace.

My youngest daughter was sprawled in the TV room the other day, some crummy reality TV show blaring, a TV tray in front of her with junk food on it, and she complained to me that she was bored.

“To say you’re bored means you have no inner resources,” I answered, paraphrasing a line from a John Berryman poem.

“I don’t know what that means,” she shrugged. “But I’m still bored.”

When my kids were little they called their father, Daddy Doggie. I don’t know why. It seems like the name might have come from a cartoon on TV back then, but I just can’t remember. (I’m old, you know.)

Anyhow, when I mentioned this to Nurse Judy, my alter ego, she was aghast. “That’s so disrespectful,” she proclaimed.

“Why do you say that?” I asked surprised by her response.

“Even if most men are dogs,” she replied, “children shouldn’t be calling them that.”

County attorney Heather Encinosa says that the current draft of the wetlands ordinance is legally defensible.

Candidate calls law over alleged bar fight

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN

wsnowden@thewakullanews.net

The whole matter may be best described as much ado about nothing: There was a police report, but no charges. The deputy investigating an alleged fight at Capt. SeaNile's Pub between two women determined the allegations were unfounded. One of the women filed to have an injunction against the other woman and her husband, but then didn't show up for the court date – so nothing officially happened there either.