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Firefighters with Navarre Beach Volunteer Fire Department saved a distressed swimmer on May 27 who found himself overcome by the waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Water conditions that day were calm and green flags were flying.

Fire Chief Mike Howard said observers thought the swimmer, age 42, was playing in the water and when those on the beach realized the swimmer was in danger, several young girls swam out to him and put a floatation device under him.

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Pedestrian injured on causeway Staff reports Navarre Press

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Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Moriarty, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Rick Faircloth place a wreath May 28 for the Hurlburt Field Chiefs Group.

John Thomas Lachenmyer, 24, of Gulf Breeze was seriously injured at 2 a.m. May

By Jessi Stone airmen deployed around the 28 on Navarre Beach Causeway. world. He also is a veteran of Navarre Press According to a Florida Highway Patrol Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kosovo and report, Lachenmyer was lying in the eastChief Master Sgt. Frank Dailey told a Afghanistan. bound lane on Navarre Beach Causeway Dailey said he was honored to large audience on May 28 that Memorias vehicles were traveling eastbound. al Day was a day to tell the stories of those share his thoughts about those who The first vehicle was able to see the pedeswho have died while serving this coun- have given the greatest sacrifice for our trian and swerved to avoid hitting him.The country. try. second vehicle, driven by JeremyTyler Odom, “The American servicemen have “Today tell the stories of the fallen and 21, of Crestview, was not able to react in selflessly put others ahead of their remember them every day,”he said. time.According to the report, Odom's right Dailey is with the 361st Intelligence, own concerns,”he said. side tires struck the pedestrian.

According to the U.S. Census, DaiSurveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) The report stated that Lachenmyer Group at Hurlburt Field and was the guest ley said only 1 percent of Americans must have stepped or fallen over the conspeaker at the Memorial Day service held Bryan Adams, left, and Wiley Allgood of Boy Scout Troop 401 place a See MEMORIAL DAY 10A wreath on May 28 during a Memorial Day Service at Navarre Park. crete barrier wall that separated the walkat Navarre Park. He is responsible for 700 way from the road. EMS and hospital personnel reported that Lachenmyer was heavily intoxicated, according to the report.

He sustained serious injuries and was transported to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. The report stated that he was charged with a pedestrian obstruct- By Yvonne C. Harper Last year she began ing/hindering traffic.

Navarre Press researching different By Yvonne C. Harper Odom and his passenger were not injured. resources that Wounded Navarre Press C.J. Stein is part of that Warrior has available with Marvin rare group of people who the goal of“finding a meninstead of merely talking tal resiliency aspect.”In the Fowler Sr. filed about what could be done, course of her research, she on April 27 to actually does what can be watched a Wounded War- challenge Disdone. The result: the firstrior video on Youtube that trict 3 County ever Gulf Coast Surf Warshowed wounded veterans CommissionBy Jessi Stone riors event, which will take spending a day learning er Don Salter. Fowler “I didn’t place at 9 a.m. June 2 at Navarre Press how to surf.

Navarre Beach County Park.

“Why not have a Gulf want to get burned out,”he said about the late filing,“and Santa Rosa County Board of County Stein is in regular contact Coast event?”she asked.

Commissioners passed an amended ordi- with wounded veterans And with that simple people get tired of looking at nance governing the county Zoning Board returning from the front line question, she put thoughts your name.”

Fowler said he decided to during a May 24 meeting despite much as an exercise physioloto action.

Submitted photo public opposition. gist/fitness program manShe cold-called Paul West, seek the commissioner’s seat C.J. Stein led the charge for the Gulf Coast’s first-ever Commissioners decided several ager at Hurlburt Field.

Florida Surfing Association because he wants to make a months ago that the ordinance needed She helps wounded vet- Surf Warriors event, which will kick off at 9 a.m. on director, and told him of her difference.

One area that he would to have updated language since it had erans rehabilitate through June 2 at Navarre Beach County Park. idea to hold a similar event like to see a difference made not been amended before the Zoning functional movement Her team also provides helping the member, on Navarre Beach.

Board and Board of Adjustments were screening in order to help functional movement wounded or otherwise, He responded by giving is the building of a new courthouse. He would like to presthem determine their phys- screening for other service become an efficient machine.

See ZONING BOARD 10A ical ability level.

See SURF WARRIORS 10A ent a package of cost to the members with the goal of Stein also surfs. citizens and garner support to fund it through a sales tax Summary of state rankings of all FCAT 2.0 testing reported to date increase or through longterm bonds.

Reading “This is a brand new test,”said Third grade: second place “But I’m not for open-endBy Joanna Hammond Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick. Ninth grade: third place ed deals like the jail,”he said.

“Comparing it to the past per- Tenth grade: third place Navarre Press “That started out at $17 milformance is not indicative of being Math lion and ended up costing The Santa Rosa County School equitable and fair, but our goal is Third grade: third place $23 million.”

Board met on May 24 in Milton, always to produce results that are Writing See SALTER 10A the same day that the Florida above the state average and con- Fourth grade: third place Eighth grade: third place Department of Education released tinue the progress and we’ve done Tenth grade: first place a press release on the FCAT 2.0 that again this morning.”

Biology 1 end of course test: Fourth place scores for the reading and mathGeometry end of course test: Third place ematics scores.

See FCAT 11A Source: Santa Rosa County School Board

Surf Warriors coming to Navarre Beach

Salter gets another challenger

Santa Rosa FCAT scores on top

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ellow magnets don many cars that read “Support the Troops.”Then there are the business signs that read“We Support our Troops.”

What does that mean?

Ask any person on the street and no doubt the answer will be as varied as men and women who make up the U.S. military, but what does it mean?

Is it a tired cliché that merely implies support with no real action behind the words?

After all, America’s military has been at war for 10 years, but if one looks around, there’s no real evidence that the nation is at war.

Of course, military families know the burden of a nation at war all too intimately. The wife who stays behind knows the ache of waving what could be a last goodbye to her husband.

The children, many who stand so stoically on the tarmac, crumble at night in heaping waves of tears as they try to come to terms with the fact that their daddy or mommy is gone and may not come back.

The fathers and mothers who hug their son or daughter one last time, praying the moment will last just a few seconds longer, know all too well that feeling of pride mixed with the unknown.

Then there is the joy that sweeps through those lives when their loved ones return from a long tour, or cruise.

And the immense grief that envelopes the gravesite as the flag-draped coffin is lowered.

Military families don’t need to bear witness to their support with yellow magnets or signs because they live that witness every day – although many choose to place them on their cars.

But what about everyone else?

Americans are not asked to sacrifice the way they were during World War II in order to support the troops and the war effort.

Grocery store isles are filled every day; women are not asked to forego stockings; celebrities – save a few – do not go on television seeking support for the troops; there is no war tax to fund the war efforts. Really, are there any real sacrifices to Americans not directly impacted by the war?

We live in an area that has a large military population given the military bases that dot the landscape, but for most Americans, there is little interaction with the military.

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Even First Lady Michelle Obama admitted in mid-2008 to having never met a military family even though she grew up a stone’s throw from a large naval station.

This is not surprising considering about 1 percent of the American population serves on active duty.

Of the 313,634,801 Americans populating the U.S, there are 1,458,697 active duty military members, and 857,261 are in the reserves.

These numbers indicate that the vast majority of Americans probably don’t come in contact with active duty military members.

So when those words“I support the troops”are spoken, what does that really mean?

Does it mean that the troops are supported as long as the recruiter doesn’t come a knockin’on your door? Does it mean a 10-percent discount at the local store? Does it mean protesting to bring the troops home? Does it mean supporting a war-tax to fund the troops, not only on the battle field but upon returning home? Does it mean ensuring that no injured veteran has to beg for services from the VA? Does it mean medical benefits won’t be cut from active duty members and their families?

Does it just mean that the troops are supported as long as you are not personally asked to sacrifice something or do something that requires leaving your comfort zone – so long as the yellow magnet adorns the car.

For many, such as C.J. Stein, it means doing something that will actually support those troops.

Stein is responsible for organizing the Surf Warriors event that will be held June 2 at Navarre Beach.

The founders of Wounded Warriors, Wounded Wear, the Gary Sinise Foundation and many other private organizations that raise funds to assist military members and their families were created by doers that have more than just a magnet on their car.

Local families that create care boxes, giving their time and resources, to ensure that those serving on the frontline have some home comfort also put words into action.

So this is not questioning those who act, it’s merely questioning the act of putting a yellow magnet on cars with the words“Support our Troops.”

What does that really mean?

Letter to the Editor Dear editor, My husband and I recently spent a month on Navarre Beach for my husband to fish on the Pier.

Fishing he did! Thanks to Miss Pat on the pier, my husband was prepared for his trip which added to his enjoyment. We were most impressed with the cleanli-

ness of the beach and facilities provided for tourists as well as for the locals. We live on the coast of North Carolina and are sorry to say that beaches and our piers do not compare.

While my husband fished, I visited every fabric/quilt shop from Panama City to Pensacola, but the one I adored the most was

Lynda's Fabrics right in Navarre. The area is blessed to have a quilt shop that is on top of the current trends, offers such great classes with awesome teachers and an owner with a staff that creates an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance.

Lynda and her staff are sharing their love of sewing/quilting. Sewing

gives one a life time of pleasure and a sense of accomplishment. What a gift this is to have in your community.

We wish to extend a thank you to the area for their hospitality and hope to visit again for a longer stay.

Cynthia Dishman Southport, N.C.

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There is a special event this Saturday (June 2) on Navarre Beach in the county park area.

Our own hometown wounded warriors will be surfing on Navarre Beach with the help of very special sponsors and helpers. There is a story about this event beginning on the front page of this week’s print edition. When I asked organizer, CJ Stein what we could do, she said to please help people get to the beach today to show their support. This event is to promote awareness and provide a unique opportunity for veterans to get out into the ocean, catch a few waves with proper instruction and feel the healing nature of the sea. The event is free and we hope you will plan on attending to show your support for those who have protected our freedom.

For any questions or if you’d like to participate as either a volunteer or sponsor, please contact CJ Stein at surfncj@gmail.com There is also a Facebook event page that can be found on our website.

This Tuesday, June 5 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Representative Matt Gaetz will host a Town Hall Meeting at the Chamber/VIC Conference Room to address critical issues facing Florida and America with special guest Senator Greg Lemieux. Send any questions to Matt@mattgaetz.com There is a Flag Day 5K Run Walk beginning at 7:30 a.m. on June 9 at Saint Sylvester Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze. Donations will be given to the following charities: Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides college tuition to children whose parents have died defending the United States; The Santa Rosa County Guardian Ad Litem Program, which represents abused children in court; and Spectrum House in Navarre, a local special school which assists children with Autism, Down Syndrome and ADHD. Contact Mary Ann Kurtz at 850-9393020 or Ellen Stanley at 850-939-5735.

Congrats to the varsity and junior varsity Raider football players who participated in the annual spring game on May 25 at Navarre High School. I was selling tickets to the game and had some very interesting observations, as I usually do. I appreciate the gentleman that was at my ticket window and stopped and stood at attention when the National Anthem began to play. A lot of people don’t do that. Also, children 8and-under get in free. If your child is 9, it costs the gate admission price. Parents – please don’t let one of the lessons you teach your children … be how to lie. I had several parents tell me their child was 8-or-under only to have the child argue with his or her parents about how they were 9 – and not only were they 9 – they were 9-and-a-half.

Congrats to the Class of 2012. As you will see by perusing the graduation pages, they are a very accomplished class.

Today is the first issue of our 13th year – because we just turned 12! That means we are teenagers now … and all that comes with the teenage years.

That is a joke. Luckily those in charge have dealt with teenagers – and know how to handle them.

Thank you Navarre for your support for 12 years!

Quote of the Week: “Nothing strengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individual responsibility.”

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“Concierge medical service allows for a quicker response time to patient inquiries, results in fewer co-pays and deductibles and improved continuity of care,”Dr. Burnett said.

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Financial Focus Jon Kagan, CFP® Certified Financial Planner

Everyone can relax and ‘stretchout’ Over the last several years, we have read and heard much about the “stretchout”IRA. Many IRA holders have painstakingly learned about the extreme complexities of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and the ability to provide a stream of income to their beneficiaries at their death. Planners carefully outlined the land mines to avoid and prompted IRA holders to ask their financial firm if they offer“stretchout” IRAs. Well, we can all relax now, the IRS issued proposed regulations that have all but eliminated the fear of making bad decisions and essentially allow a“stretchout”IRA for everyone.

RMD rules state that once a participant reaches the age of 70.5, funds must be withdrawn each year from their IRA. RMD calculations are based on the participant’s birthdate and the previous year’s ending value of the IRA account.

Based on these ingredients the required minimum distribution (RMD) is determined by simply dividing the previous year’s ending value of the IRA by the factor from the appropriate IRS life expectancy table.

Upon the death of an IRA participant who has begun RMDs, the beneficiary is required to continue (or accelerate) withdrawals from the IRA. The “stretchout”IRA concept simply addresses the availability of beneficiaries (often younger beneficiaries) to continue the“life”of the IRA. This allows the beneficiaries to receive the benefits, such as continued tax deferral, of the IRA over the remaining“life”of the IRA. In the past, it took careful planning to make an IRA a“stretchout”IRA. However, in 2001, regulations from the IRS have made stretching out an IRA easier than ever before.

Under the new rules, as long as all of the IRA beneficiaries are living people, then the“stretchout”IRA will be the default election.

Each beneficiary may take RMD’s according to his or her own life expectancy provided the IRA is divided into separate beneficiary IRA’s by Dec. 31 of the year following the year of the participant’s death. If the IRA is not split into separate IRA’s, then the RMD’s will be taken according to the eldest beneficiary’s life expectancy. If a trust is the IRA beneficiary, then a “stretchout”may be accomplished, provided the trust is deemed to be a “designated beneficiary.”

Basically, in order for a trust to be deemed a“designated beneficiary”all of the beneficiaries must be people, although there are some administrative requirements as well.

However, even if a trust is deemed a“designated beneficiary,”the RMD’s will be calculated according to the life expectancy of the eldest trust beneficiary.

While these issues are a very important part in future planning of an IRA, remember each case is different and only part of an overall financial strategy.

With this in mind, solutions for these issues are best addressed with the assistance of a Certified Financial Planner.

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Coldwell Banker awarded Masters Cup

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Richard Smith, CEO of Coldwell Banker United, from left, Realtors Marianne Palmer, director of relocations and Denis McKinnon, president/COO Gulf Coast Region, hold the 2012 Cartus Broker Network Master Cup that was awarded to them in April at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. ing of broker-to-broker referrals and the effective marketing of Cartus.

“Winning the Masters Cup is a tremendous hon-

or,” said Denis McKinnon, president/COO Gulf Coast Region, Coldwell Banker United, Realtors.

“We feel privileged to

belong to the Cartus Broker Network, and we are honored to be recognized for our ability to sustain our success over time.”

Navarre Chamber awards members of the month

John Hays, chairman of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, awards Michelle Horton, director of Pensacola State Community College South Santa Rosa Center, with the Business of the Month for May 2012.

Business Briefs New career training Area non-profit employment and training agency, Workforce Escarosa, is now actively seeking individuals interested in training for a new career through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program. Individuals determined eligible for the WIA Program may receive tuition assistance (up to $4,000 per year), books allowance, uniforms and/or supplies and vocational guidance in an approved program of study. To be eligible for assistance through the WIA Program, applicants must be classified as a dislocated worker or meet the specified household income requirements.

More information about Workforce Escarosa’s WIA Program including; eligibility requirements, list of approved programs and providers, orientation dates and application procedures are available by logging on to www.workforceescarosa.com and clicking the Workforce Investment Act icon on the homepage.

Staff reports Navarre Press The Navarre branch of Coldwell Banker United, Realtors was recently awarded the 2012 Cartus Broker Network Master Cup for its outstanding performance representing the clients of the world’s leading corporate relocation company. The award was presented at the 2012 Cartus Broker Network International Conference in April at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.

“It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Coldwell Banker United, Realtors on winning the 2012 Masters Cup,”said Gerald Pearce, Cartus executive vice president, Broker Services and Affinity Services.“Coldwell Banker United, Realtors is being honored for its ongoing commitment to excellence, and we applaud the company’s dedication.”

The Masters Cup is the highest honor for Network members, taking into consideration achievements in the areas of marketing of inventory properties, management of Cartus’ destination and Affinity businesses, the process-

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John Hays, chairman of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, stands alongside Crystal Adams, the member of the month for May 2012.

Realtors Health Fair More than 30 percent of Realtors go without health insurance. According to 2009 data, nearly 17 percent of the American population lacks health insurance. With this in mind, the Realtor Outreach Committee (ROC) of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR) will offer a free Health Fair on June 15 at ECAR. Practitioners from across the Emerald Coast are donating their time to help the public. Vendors from across the health spectrum – from holistic health to weight management to cardiology – will be on hand to answer questions.

Attend the Health Fair and walk away with real life tips and tricks to live a healthier life. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for a $5 donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The Health Fair is a community event. All are welcome to attend. The Health Fair will be June 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at ECAR. ECAR is located at 10 Hollywood Blvd SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. For more information, contact Dawn Johnson at 850-496-2051 or Michaela Mitchell at 850-2436145.

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PSC unveils state-of-the-art facility

By Joanna Hammond Navarre Press Pensacola State College held the official grand opening of its sweeping, 110-acre South Santa Rosa Center on May 22 in Gulf Breeze with a ribboncutting ceremony.

The $9 million campus is designed to be multi-functional and includes offices for enrollment assistance, library, bookstore, financial aid and bursar’s offices, a full-time security staff office and testing facilities. In addition, there are 10 classrooms and two science labs.

PSC President Ed Meadows welcomed guests such as Randall Hanna, chancellor of the division of Florida colleges, Tim Wyrosdick, superintendent of Santa Rosa County schools and Beverly Zimmern, mayor of Gulf Breeze.

Ed Moore, chairman of the PSC board of trustees, delivered a heartfelt address detailing how PSC came to acquire the property where the South Santa Rosa Center was eventually built from Horace Rogers.

“The vision for us being here today was that of Dr. Ed Hartsell, former president of the college,”said Moore.“Eighteen years ago, he foresaw the growth that would occur here in this area and (he) set out to find land that would be appropriate some day to build a col-

lege campus over here.”

Hartsell directed Tom Delaino and M.J. Menge, the college’s vice president for planning and administration and lawyer, respectively, to approach Rogers about selling his parcel of land in Midway.

“M.J. and Tom convinced Rogers to sell,”said Moore.“It took over a year to convince him that the property would be well used and cared for. I have no doubt that between these two men a rapport was developed with Mr. Rogers where he felt comfortable.

“Can you imagine how proud he (Rogers) would be if he were here today,”Moore asked, gesturing to the sweeping campus behind him.

The changes that the property underwent in Rogers’lifetime hit home for Moore.

“My gosh. I mean, from having his homestead here all of his life and family here all his years,” Moore continued.“As I understand it, a house that had no air conditioning and heating other than a fireplace and I believe no indoor plumbing to a state-of-the-art facility like this … what a legacy, he’s got to be dancing in heaven right now.

“Congratulations to Gulf Breeze and south Santa Rosa County on this fabulous addition to your community; it is

just a dream come true for many people.”

Guests gathered after the official ribbon cutting to tour the classrooms and learn more about the educational opportunities that the South Santa Rosa Center has to offer to local residents.

The South Santa Rosa facility offers traditional college level courses, college credit dual enrollment courses for high school students; GED prep and adult education classes; and corporate and professional development training.

Students can choose from a variety of class formats including traditional, online, day and evening classes.

Amy McDonald, library manager from Gulf Breeze, said that she and her friend Susan Cook, library manager from Navarre, were attending the ribbon cutting to check out the library facilities that are open to any resident who is using the research portion of the services.

“We’re really curious about the campus and their digital library,”McDonald said.

Marshall Wagner of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and his wife Linda proclaimed the new building was“beautiful.”

For more information or to register for classes visit PSC’s website at http://www.pensacolastate.edu/registration.asp.

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Ed Moore, chairman of the board of trustees for Pensacola State College, addresses the crowd that gathered on May 22 to celebrate the official grand opening of the South Santa Rosa Center, a 110-acre, state-of-the-art multi-functional campus off of U.S. Highway 98.

Santa Rosa School’s (almost) out for the summer

By Joanna Hammond Navarre Press

Members of the Santa Rosa County School Board met on May 24 to conduct their regular monthly meeting and as is customary, began the meeting by awarding multiple honors and accolades to various schools and activities.

Outstanding student athletes from across the county were honored for their academic skills while participating in sports, and students from Locklin Tech in Milton, who medaled at the State SkillsUSA Competition, were recognized for their achievements as well.

Dr. Karen Barber, of the homeless education program for SRC, recognized both Pace

High School and King Middle School for their awardwinning posters and public service announcements that help to shed light on the problem of homeless students in SRC schools.

“We’re at 1,600 students who qualify for homeless education services,”Barber said.

“It’s a sad subject but it’s really wonderful that we’re talking about it.”

Students created the posters and PSAs to help their fellow students understand just how deep the problem is within their own neighborhoods.

“The majority are unaware that there are homeless teens in this county,”said Shawna Bunch, family resource specialist.“The students did an

excellent job in creating the posters and PSA to help share the message.”

The board also listened to the 10-year totals for the SNA Awards, or safety awards.

Over the last decade, SRC schools have decreased their accident rate by more than 60 percent, which saves the county money it would otherwise have to pay in injury claims. Navarre High School has met its goal for accident reduction every year for the past 10 years, and has been accident free for six out of the past 10 years.

In yet more awards news, Florida School Nutrition President Mary Jane Dunlop awarded many honors to various SRC employees for their work in promoting good

nutrition in schools. Awards went to: ■ Smart Start AwardSecondary Level Woodlawn Beach Middle.

■ Super School AwardSecondary Level Woodlawn Beach Middle.

■ Presidents Gold Recognition Marcia Sanford - Holley Navarre Middle School ■ Presidents Award of Excellence Marcia Sanford - Holley Navarre Middle School.

Southern Management gave its quarterly custodial review to the board, saying it expected to put in 34,000 hours over the summer getting the school buildings ready. A spokesman from Essential Industries briefed the board about a new floor

finish that will not only be more durable, but gentler on the environment.

“Companies have been using low VOC (volatile organic compound) finish on the West Coast, due to state EPA guidelines,” the spokesman said.“It’s bad for the environment, mostly its ammonia, and our goal was to get ammonia out. What we came up with was a finish that was even better than the traditional finish.

“What you get is a product with lower odor, because of the lack of ammonia; it dries in about half the time of a traditional finish, which helps Southern Management be more efficient with its summer cleanup… So you get your appearance maintained

a lot more easily throughout the year than it does with regular finishes.”

Pinder Martin came before the board seeking approval for a four-classroom addition to Holley-Navarre Intermediate School. Diane Coleman questioned why the bids came in higher than the board had budgeted, and Martin said that the site was difficult to design and there was the possibility that the costs may be contained during the building process. Joey Harrell, assistant superintendent for administrative services, agreed.

He also said that the cost of supplies and fuel has been increasing for many builders.

The board approved awarding the project to low bidder RD Ward.

Education Briefs Kids’ College camp Kids’ College, a Pensacola State College summer program, features fun classes and specialized camps on the Pensacola and Warrington campuses. Kids’ College runs June 11-Aug. 10 and is geared for children 6-12 years old. Courses are offered between 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday-Friday in separate age groups. Cost varies, depending on selections.

Classes include math games, Spanish, Chinese culture, book club, digital photography, art around the world, drawing studio, fashion design, olympic games, Harry Potter, newspaper reporter, swimming, Lego World, Private I Sleuth and much more.

Kids’ College also offers specialized camps for a variety of age groups – including Chihuly Art

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Camp, Follow Me Robot, Environmental Camp, Junior Medical Explorer Camp and a selection of sports camps for girls and boys.

For more information and registration, go to www.pensacolastate.edu/continuingeducation or call 850-484-1797.

Spring Chorus concert West Navarre Primary School will be having a Spring Chorus Concert at 6:30 p.m. May 31 in the school cafeteria. The secondgrade chorus students will be singing songs from around the world.

Academic Team Championship The FHSAA Academic Team Champion recognition program honors teamwork not only in

competition, but in the classroom as well. The program recognizes teams in each of the Association’s 22 sanctioned sports and eight recognized sports, naming an Academic Team Champion in each classification. Santa Rosa is proud to announce that three of its high schools are in the top 10 of the overall class winners. Gulf Breeze High School placed first overall in the Class 5A Division; Navarre High placed third overall in the Class 6A Division; and Jay High School placed seventh overall in the Class 1A Division.

Both Gulf Breeze High and Navarre High were recognized in the top 10 of several individual sports categories with Gulf Breeze finishing first place in Class 5A baseball and Class 3A boys track & field. Navarre fin-

ished second in Class 6A baseball and softball.

The Citadel Dean’s List The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, honored Lucas Martin Crawford and Nicholas Edward Rudman, both of Navarre, for academic excellence during the spring semester of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Crawford is a computer science major and Rudman is an electrical engineering major. Dean's List recognition is given to those students registered for 12 or more semester hours whose grade point ratio is 3.2 or higher with no grade below a C for the previous semester's work.

Congratulations to all of Navarre High School’s 2012 students of the month.

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FOR THE RECORD INCIDENT REPORTS

April 2 An officer responded to Aurora Drive in reference to a family disturbance.The officer spoke to a 63-year-old man and asked him why his 81-year-old mother had called police. The officer reported that the man was evasive and kept trying to change the subject. Finally, the man told the officer that he got into an argument with his mother and she tried to call 911. He said he tried to stop her by taking the phone away. The mother told the officer they had been arguing all afternoon and her son wouldn’t stop yelling at her. She said she tried to call 911 for help

but her son grabbed the phone out of her hand and threw it across the room. She said he then started grabbing her all over and continued to yell at her. She then waited for him to go to bed and called 911 from a different phone.

She told officers stress could be dangerous to her health because of her medical issues.

The officer reported that the mother was obviously upset because she was shaking nervously. She had two bruises on her left arm and said they were from her son grabbing her. The son was arrested for domestic violence battery on a person over the age of 65 and one count of inter-

Arrest and incident reports are taken from the information released from the sheriff’s office. Charges or citations reported in the Navarre Press do not imply guilt. Guilt is determined by the courts.

Information on this page is public information. Names on arrest records will not be withheld by request for any reason. Juveniles are named only if the arrest involved a felony offense.

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April 7 An officer was driving south on the Navarre Beach Causeway and was flagged down by a motorist. The motorist stated she observed a white male staggering in and out of traffic. The officer turned around and saw a white male walking along the fog line.

The male staggered into the northbound lane of traffic and almost fell several times, according to the report. The officer made contact with the male who said he was coming from the“Pier Bar.”He said he had five beers and was heading home. He said he didn’t have any one to pick him up. The officer tried to put the male in protective custody but the male placed his right arm on the officer’s chest and shoved him. The officer took control of his left arm and placed his stomach on the hood of the patrol car but he continued to resist. The officer placed the man on the ground and another officer arrived to help place the man in handcuffs. Once the man was back on his feet, the officer noticed the man was bleeding from his lip and called an ambulance to treat him. He was then arrested for battery of a law enforcement officer and resisting an officer without violence.

tic battery complaint. He was advised that the incident occurred on Esplanade Street.

The victim stated that his livein girlfriend left their residence around 2:30 a.m. while she was intoxicated. He said she returned a short time later and began beating on the front door to get inside. He said he let her inside and then she struck him in the back of the head with a metal walker. He said his girlfriend then went to the bedroom and he thought she went to sleep.

He told officers he went to the kitchen to get a beer when his girlfriend came out of the room and started yelling that

the beer belonged to her. He said she struck him in the face at least twice with a closed fist and poured the beer on him. He left the residence and called the police. The officer reported that the male appeared intoxicated and he admitted to having a few beers earlier.The officers made contact with the girlfriend who confirmed they had a verbal argument but denied any physical altercation.The male declined medical attention and did not want a domestic violence injunction. The girlfriend was arrested for domestic violence battery and taken to Santa Rosa County Jail.

Helen Lee Lambert Nov. 26, 1932 - May 18, 2012

Helen Lee Lambert, a long-time Navarre resident, died May 18. She was born Nov. 26, 1932.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rayford G. Lambert, son Roger D. Lambert and grandson Corey Lambert. She is survived by her children Sonya McVeay, Kay Johnson (James), Trisha Green (Phillip), Kenneth Lambert (Cindy), Mike Lambert (Lanell), Stacey Lambert (Sheila), 24 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, one great great-grandson, three sisters, and many nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. May 25 at Waters and Hibbert Funeral Home and the Rev. Donald Levins will be officiating. Burial will take place at Barrancas Cemetery.

MARRIAGES

■ Emery David Shoemaker and Justean Nichole Wright ■ Lowol Raymond Wertz III and Ashley Rene Harrington ■ Christopher Michael Kent and Ashley Dawn Brown ■ Jason Terriel Stacey and Stephanie Nicole Wilson ■ Francisco Rivera Jr. and Tamera Catherine Bates ■ Marcus Wayne Maggiano and Misty Marie Abrams ■ Paul Channing Edwards and Ashleigh Nicole Tomlinson ■ Michael Wayne Amos Jr. and Natasha Mae Bevis ■ Nicholas Brady Howell 1. Shows up 1. Agreements and Amanda Marie Staub 2. Very inexpensive item 8. Turned violet-red ■ Michael Anthony 15. Deliberately arranged occasion 3. Despise Castagna and Wendy Sue for a candidate or celebrity (2 wds) 4. Aquatic mammal Schad Diehl 5. Big laugh 16. By and large (3 wds) ■ Stefan Joseph Druggish 17. Colorless, flammable hydrocar- 6. Family head and Alicia Marie Colon ■ Louis Alexander Vlek 7. Address bon derived from petroleum Markus and Consuela Maria 8. ___ goods 18. Small island Brooks 9. Cable network (acronym) 19. Fast finisher?

■ Jerry Charles Watson and 10. Amscrayed 20. ___ Grove Village, Ill. Danielle Lauren White 11. Privets 22. O. Henry’s “The Gift of the ■ Chad Michael smith and 12. Nut ___” Holly Marie Booth 13.

Chic 23. Little, e.g.

■ Eric Daniel Vogt and 14. Ornamental patterns 24. Arctic ___ Sheena Janine Rij 21. Detective’s need 26. Alone ■ Daniel Roy Ammons and 24. Crush 27. Backboard attachment KristinaYvonne Hillard 25. NO3 28. Inability to swallow ■ Thomas Nathan shoe28. Cipher 30. Setting for TV’s “Newhart” maker II and Takiyah Lashon29. Met expectations?

31. Parody da Marshall 33. Reduces the value of something 32. Follow ■ Berton Etroy Brown and 34. “20/20” network (acronym) 35. Shrek, e.g.

Julie Anne Lesueur 36. Touched up 37. Small amount ■ John Christopher Attaway 38. Large spiny lizard-like diapsid rep- and Elizabeth Cary Thompson 38. Becomes hard tiles 42. German cathedral city ■ Coy Clevland Harris Jr. 39. Fights against 46. Bull markets and Jo Ann Cox 40. Futile 47. Vacation souvenirs ■ Nathanael Aaron Keenan 49. “Walking on Thin Ice” singer 41. “Your majesty” and Jamie Kaye Harris 43. Sub sandwiches 50. “Planet of the ___” ■ John Daniel Zela and Shannon Jeanine Dungan 44. Subjugate 52. Eastern wrap ■ Mark Robert Harrison and 45. Folded card for short informal let53. Bringing up the rear Natalie Ann Cox ter 54. Lacquered metalware ■ Jeffery Wade Kaster and 48. Poster heading 55. “What’s ___?”

Jaime Danielle Lewis 51. Anatomical dividers 56. “Reveille” instrument ■ Jeremy Robin Dyche and 53. Clear 57. Sterile Terryn Marie Granados 60. Avoiding association with others 56. Gaucho’s weapon ■ Charles Robert White and 58. Cracker Jack bonus 62. Do museum work Kimberly Carol Thompson 59.

Anger 63. Take over for ■ Gregg Alonso Porter and 61. “Comprende?”

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April 9 An officer responded to Biscayan Boulevard in reference to a family disturbance.

The officer spoke to a male and female separately at the residence. Both parties said they were arguing over the 18-year-old male not cleaning his room. The male got angry and threw several items in his room. The female said she called the police because the male was trying to leave the residence even though he was on probation.The officer reported that there were no acts or threats of violence.

The female said she would call the male’s probation officer to tell that the male violated his probation.

April 8 An officer responded to Anchor Drive in reference to a family disturbance.The officer made contact with a male on the front porch of the residence. According to the report, the male was visibly April 11 upset and didn’t respond An officer responded to the when the officer asked him Tom Thumb at Laredo to assist several times why he called another officer with a domes-

The following people married in Santa Rosa County May 2-23.

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the police.The officer observed pieces of a small table on the porch and asked how the table pieces got there. He told the officer that he threw the table at the door because he was mad. He was placed in handcuffs and put in the patrol car for officer safety. The officer then spoke to the female at the residence who said she and the male were involved in a verbal argument earlier in the day at Helenback Again.

When she arrived at home she said he arrived shortly after and continued to yell at her through the front door.

She said she wouldn’t open the door because she was afraid he would become violent. She said that was when he picked up the small table and threw it at the door. The female agreed to leave for the evening so the male could stay there.

and Crystal Lee Cummins ■ James Roger Lumley Jr. and Doris Isabelle Dreer ■ Gary Alan Pace and Kristi Leishan Wright ■ Troy Douglas Sapp and Michelle Lynn Quattrone ■ Charles Grey Carter and Susanna Gail Plaxco ■ Ruben Reyes Jr. and Brooke Ashley Walker ■ Randy Mason Jordan and Shelby Jean Mick ■ Gerald Joseph Altenbach and Rosalyn Phyllis Cichon ■ James Charles Ward and AyumiYamazaki ■ Matthew Harmon Scales and Lindsay Leigh Spencer ■ Clem Davison Reams and Donna Maria Skenes ■ John Robert Hand and April Lee Floyd Casey ■ Adam Daniel Holloway and Ashley Rebecca Green ■ Jerry Lionel Goodson Jr. and Sybille Angelika Martin ■ Erich Charles Jaschek and Kaitlin Eve Kellman ■ Joel Pinkney Jr. and Candice Marie Lindsey ■ Johnie Clayton Corely III and Leslie Brooke Diamond ■ Robert Brian Tiffin and Marcia Ottaviano ■ Paul Francis Burke and Jessica Lynette Sutton ■ Jeremy William Meyer and Jessica Lynn Courtney ■ Anthony Jorge Potts and Jennifer Renea Howard ■ Timothy Edward Olsen and Jennifer Lynn Bolen ■ Tanner Michael Lutz and

Crystal Lea Kilpatrick ■ Colon Ernest Lee Moore McDonald young III and Regina Marie O’Connor ■ Blake James Gammell and Allyson Leigh Johnson ■ Eddie Dean Williams and Katie Leanne Porter ■ Brandon Caleb Smith and Jaclyn Nicole Courtney ■ Joshua Michael Farver and Taylor Danielle Hawkins ■ Taylor Ryals Reed and Paulette Michelle Billeaud ■ Andrew Caleb Taylor and Marlene Danielle Rvett ■ Russell Anthony Sain and Wendy Allison Kliss ■ Thomas Patrick Hansen and Melissa Robyn Hansen ■ Daniel Edward Zbikowski and Jessica Rochelle Sands ■ Carl Eugene Chidester II and Natalie Brooke Queen ■ Richard Edward Lockett and Eve Lynnett Henderson ■ Michael Wayne O’Hara and Donna Marie Mytczynskyj ■ Elliot Ryan Campbell and Sarah Elizabeth Kline ■ Dale John Blanchard and Angelle Renee Price ■ Blair Clyde Supplee and Diane Rosasco Akers ■ Zachariah Daniel Hardesty and Stephanie Naville Smith ■ Scott William Kemp and Melanie Diane Saunders Archer ■ Ross Everett Kelley and Jayme Leih Heaton ■ Nathen Edward Wallis

and Erica Corine Brown ■ Bennett Edward Bourassa and Sandra Kay Ball ■ Robert Joseph Anderson and Tina Marie Eccleston ■ Mark Robert Hankins and Christina Lee Williams ■ Darrell Eugene Frye and Abbey Marie Coburn ■ Lloyd Ray Brasher Jr. and Tracy Pridgen Cobb ■ Joshua Blaine Jeffrey and Ashley Nicholle Wiggins ■ John Landon Stennett and Crystal Jane Turan ■ Zachary Lloyd Boehmer and Kandyce Elise Barrett

DIVORCES The following people filed for divorce in May in Santa Rosa County.

■ Mark Shawn Blair and Teresa G. Blair ■ Johnny Proctor Andrews and Barbara Ann Andrews ■ Sasha Ann Light and David L. Stubbs ■ Andrew S. Hetzel Jr. and Balenda M. Hetzel ■ Margaret Sue Laffond and Theodore A. Laffond ■ Michael McWilliams and Adrienne Lynne McWilliams ■ Becky Sue Nowlin-Holcomb and John Peter Holcomb ■ Derek Oneil Reynolds and Rita L. Reynolds ■ James Grady Jordan and Angela Marie Jordan ■ Shea Geraghty Mead and Benjamin Terrance Mead

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BUSINESS LICENSES The following people received ■ William Bush – William new business licenses in south Bush, service-web based sales, Santa Rosa County in March. 2873 Avenida de Soto, Navarre.

■ Marla Batting – Zumba ■ Robert P. Bryant – Coop- with Marla Batting, servers wax on Wheels, serv- ice/Zumba fitness, 51 Gulf ice/detailing/pressure wash- Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. ing, 2410 Pineneedle Lane, ■ Ellis Colley – One Tech Navarre.

Services, service-tech servic■ Lloyd Chisholm – Lloyd es, 8729 Sand Pine Drive, Chisholm Handy Man, serv- Navarre. ice-handy man, 3109 River ■ Jairuse JoseVenegas Lange Road, Navarre.

– adult caretaker, service/adult ■ Sieza Yacomine – Sieza caretaker, 2237 Prytania CirYacomine service/house clean- cle, Navarre. ing, 9212 Eagle Nest Drive Lot ■ John Heinisch – Tech 10, Navarre.

Guys LLC, service/comput■ Donya Kim Cleveland er related, 1190 Grand Pointe and Rodney Cleveland – All- Drive, Gulf Breeze. most Anything LLC, service■ Shannon McCleskey – maintenance/cleaning, 3222 Gulf Coast Elite Events, servSanta Rosa Drive, Gulf Breeze. ice/event rentals, 5349 Boots ■ Adams Gulf Coast Paint- Byers Court, Gulf Breeze. ing – Adam J. Cost, service/res■ James and Marie Hogue idential repainting, 1458 Cen- – Buck Wild Inshore Charters, tral Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. service/fishing charters, 1244

Pine Street, Gulf Breeze.

■ James Harold Lee – James Harold Lee, service/handyman, 1899 Reserve Blvd 101, Gulf Breeze.

■ Jonathan Zabrana and Donna Walker – JD’s Handyman Service, service/handyman, 7444 Harvest Village Court, Navarre.

■ Jeff Ellis – Jeff Ellis Construction and Cleaning Services, service/handyman, 1976 Frontera Street, Navarre.

■ Mario Rodriguez – Multi Facet by Mario Rodriguez, service/handyman, 5355 East Bay Blvd, Gulf Breeze.

■ L and L Paradise Rental Inc. – Larry R. Wetzel, service/home rental, 4536 Hickory Street, Navarre.

■ Celia Diaz – Celia Diaz Cleaning, service/house cleaning, 1837 Iris Lane, Navarre.

BIRTHS ■ Kenneth Long – Paradise Landscapes, service/lawn maintenance, 1914 Sparrow Lane, Navarre.

■ Bruce Wireman – B and D Welding and Fabrication Solutions, service/welding, 1785 Anderson Ave., Gulf Breeze.

■ Talon Investments Inc. – Talon Construction, subcontractor, 2313 State Road 87, Navarre.

■ Bernard Baculi – D & B Tile & Stone LLC, subcontractor/flooring, 8434 Sevilla Street, Navarre.

■ Mark Williams – Fishin Magician Enterprises Inc., wholesale fishing supplies, 910 Coronado Drive, Gulf Breeze.

■ Gary Thurber – Gary Thurber Sheds, 7896 Pleasant Oak Ave., Navarre.

BUILDING PERMITS The following building per- single family, 3,583 – square remodel, 42 – square feet, ■ 5053 Soundside Drive, mits were issued in south San- feet, contractor – Troy Lee contractor – Daniel & Mar- Gulf Breeze, single family ilee Cook, $20,000. ta Rosa County on May 16-23. Bossier, $0. addition, 959 – square feet, ■ 200 Pine Tree Drive, Gulf ■ 5417 Fawn Ridge Drive, contractor –William R. ■ 1902 Rue La Fountaine, Breeze, windows/doors install, Gulf Breeze, hurricane shut- Sprague Jr., $120,000. single family addition, 135 – contractor – James Cummings, ters install, 0 – square feet, ■ 7559 Brevard Street, new contractor – Michael S. Majors, single family, 3,822 – square square feet, contractor – Paul $1,375.

■ 1157 Gulf Breeze Park- $7,923.

A. Kasischke, $20,700. feet, contractor – Don Car■ 1067 Lionsgate Lane, los Paedae, $180,000.

■ 1933 Avenida De Sol, way, building sign install, 40 new single family, 3,130 – – square feet, contractor – Gulf Breeze, hurricane shut■ 7559 Brevard Street, roofsquare feet, contractor- Edwin Steven Charles Duncan, ters install, 0 – square feet, ing install, 3,822 – square feet, $13,800. contractor – Robert Stephen contractor – Don Carlos A. Henry, $85,000.

■ 314 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Zimmerman, $5,296.

■ 1933 Avenida De Sol, Paedae, $0.00.

■ 9151 E. River Road, hurroofing install, 3,130 – square building sign install, 40 – ■ 1726 Twin Pine boulefeet, contractor – Edwin A. square feet, contractor – Steven ricane shutters install, 0 – vard, Gulf Breeze, new sinCharles Duncan, $1,200. square feet, contractor – gle family, 3,714 – square feet, Henry, $0.

■ 2730 Sunrunner Lane, Robert Stephen Zimmer- contractor –Raymond Clive ■ 1265 Ainsworth Drive, Gulf Breeze, new single fam- Gulf Breeze, single family man, $10,653.

Crosby, $117,3200. ily, 3,556 – square feet, contractor – Kelly R. Green, $150,000.

■ 1265 Ainsworth Drive, Gulf Breeze, roofing install, All Board of County Commission Meetings and other county department 3,556 – square feet, contrac- meetings are held in the County Administrative Center Board Room, 6495 tor – Kelly R. Green, $0.

Caroline Street, Milton, Florida, unless otherwise indicated.

■ 1230 Ceylon Drive, Gulf Breeze, roofing install, 4,400 Marine Advisory June 5 5:00 p.m.

– square feet, contractor – Tourist Development North End Committee June 7 8:30 a.m.

Elton Eugene Carrol, $2,100.

■ 1902 Rue La Fontaine, Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce, 5247 Stewart St., Milton June 11 9:00 a.m. roofing install, 135 – square Commission Committee June 11 1:30 p.m. feet, contractor – Paul A. Kasis- Budget Workshop Fire Department Executive Group June 11 6:30 p.m. chke, $0.

■ 101 Beach Drive, Gulf Emergency Operations Center, 4499 Pine Forest Rd, Milton 9:00 a.m.

Breeze, single family remod- Tourist Development South End Committee June 13 el, 4,168 – square feet, con- Navarre Visitors’ Center, 8543 Navarre Parkway, Navarre tractor – Philip A. Napier, Building Code Board of Adjustments June 13 2:30 p.m. $100,000.

Conference Room, 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy., Milton ■ 2304 Mary Ann Circle, Commission Regular June 14 9:00 a.m. windows/doors install, 0 – Zoning Board - Special Meeting June 14 5:00 p.m. square feet, contractor – Boysie Zoning Board – Regular Meeting June 14 6:00 p.m.

Ganga Ramdial, $8,581.

Tourist Development Council Board Meeting June 20 3:00 p.m.

■ 1339 Sanibel Lane, Gulf Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 5247 Stewart St., Milton Breeze, hurricane shutters June 20 Cancelled install, 0 – square feet, con- Aviation Advisory Committee Commission Committee June 25 9:00 a.m. tractor - Boysie Ganga RamBagdad Architectural Review Board June 27 8:30 a.m. dial, $2,126.

■ 709 Southern Court, Gulf Conference Room, 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy., Milton June 27 5:30 p.m.

Breeze, hurricane shutters Parks and Recreation install, 0 – square feet, con- Commission Regular June 28 9:00 a.m. tractor – Michael S. Majors, Commission Special – Rezoning Meeting June 28 6:00 p.m. $5,000.

■ 1949 Crosscreek Circle, If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order Gulf Breeze, windows/doors to participate in a public hearing you are entitled to the provision of certain install, 0 – square feet, conassistance. Please contact Kathy Jordan at (850) 983-1855 or at 6495 Carotractor – Peter Anthony Cafaro line Street, Milton at least one (1) week prior to the date of the public hearing.

III, $740.

■ 5596 Centerbrook Place, Agendas and minutes are also available at www.santarosa.fl.gov. All meetGulf Breeze, windows/doors ings held in the Board Room are recorded on DVD and available for purchase install, 0 – square feet, con- and most can be viewed live and/or replayed at this web site by selecting the tractor - Peter Anthony Cafaro meeting from the main page.

III, $768.

■ 2875 Bay Street, Gulf Public Notice #1836 Breeze, new single family, 3,404 – square feet, contractor – Timothy Hugh Collins, $480,000.

■ 2875 Bay Street, Gulf Breeze, roofing remodel, 3,404, - square feet, contractor – Timothy Hugh Collins, $0.

■ 6055 Marie Drive, Gulf Breeze, new single family, 4,743 – square feet, contractor – Raymond Clive Crosby, $148,100.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

Madison Grace Lynn Hayes Madison Grace Lynn Hayes was born May 25, 2012. She weighed 5 pounds and 10 ounces. She is the daughter of Jessica Hayes and Timothy Claunch.

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF LAND USE AND INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board and Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings to consider a change of land use and/or rezoning of land areas depicted on the maps within this advertisement and changes to the Land Development Code. The hearings are scheduled as follows: Zoning Board (to consider and make a recommendation on the proposals): Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners (to consider adoption of the ordinance): Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Both meetings will be held at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Center in the Board Meeting Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida. At the public hearings, the Local Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners shall consider the ordinances entitled: Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING ORDINANCE 9124 AS AMENDED; AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICTS AS DEPICTED IN THE ATTACHED MAPS; APPROVING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AS DEPICTED IN THE ATTACHED MAPS; AMENDING ORDINANCE 03-25; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE SANTA ROSA COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; CHANGING THE LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS AS DEPICTED IN THE ATTACHED MAPS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Zoning District Amended: from C1M (Marina District) to P2 (Public Park District) – total approximately 1.00 (+/-) acres.

Future Land Use Designation Amended: N/A

Zoning District Amended: from M2 (General Industrial District) to R2M (Medium Density Mixed Residential District) – total approximately 9.47 (+/-) acres.

The proposed ordinance and map may be inspected by the public prior to the above scheduled meetings at the Santa Rosa County Planning Department, 6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton, Florida. The agenda and backup documentation will be available via the Meetings & Agendas Page of the County’s website at www.santarosa.fl.gov approximately 1 week prior to each scheduled meeting. Interested parties may appear at the meetings and be heard with respect to this proposed ordinance. All interested parties should take notice that if they decide to appeal any decision made by the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter coming before said Board at said meeting, it is their individual responsibility to insure that a record of proceedings they are appealing exists and for such purpose they will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record shall include the testimony and the evidence upon which their appeal is to be based.

Santa Rosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call Santa Rosa County Planning, Zoning and Development Division at (850) 9817075 or (850) 939-1259 to make a request. For the Hearing-Impaired, 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).

Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to provide the requested service.

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NAVARRE BEACH

Making a splash for World Oceans Day

By Yvonne C. Harper Navarre Press The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station is the only place holding a World Oceans Day festival on the Gulf Coast in the Florida Panhandle at 6:30 p.m. on June 8 and 10 a.m.-5p.m. on June 9 at Navarre Beach.

The science station will be joining more than 1,500 other organizations in 85 countries to promote ocean awareness, conservation and environmental literacy.

Ocean’s banner created by Mandy Evers

On Friday, attendees will have the opportunity to go on a sunset kayak tour led by a local naturalist and then relax on the beach to watch the movie“Dolphin Tale.”

Charlene Mauro, program director of the Marine Sci-

ence Station, said that she could use adult volunteers for movie night. She is hoping to have at least 200 children.

“I really need adult volunteers,” she said.

On Saturday, children who

attend the event will be able to learn about the ocean’s wide array of wonders by going to exciting learning stations. A stamp will be given after each station and upon which time six stamps are collected, the child will receive

a Dr. Seuss book.

Children will have the opportunity to learn about marine debris, sea grass, shore birds, endangered species, plankton, sharks, fish and water safety.

A sea turtle obstacle course, free kayak, touch tanks, and scuba/snorkeling and paddle board demos are sure to keep the children busy enjoying the water and sand.

Other events will be puppet shows, dress-up, reading corner and face painting.

The festival is family-cen-

tered and free of charge.

Mandy Evers, event planner, hopes this will be the first of many World Oceans Day festivals.

“We intend this to be yearly,” she said.

Anyone who would like to volunteer can contact Evers at 850-366-2660 or by emailing her at nwfevetns@ gmail.com.

The complete schedule of events and registration for the sunset kayak tour is located on www.nwfevents.com under upcoming events.

Navarre lifeguards teach water safety to GB Elementary students

Navarre Beach lifeguards Greg Matechik, left, and Jesse Ton answer questions from Gulf Breeze Elementary fourth graders during an informational session about water safety.

By John Richardson Navarre Press Navarre Beach lifeguards Jesse Ton and Greg Matechik traveled to Gulf Breeze Elementary School on May 24 to teach students about water safety.

Nearly 120 fourthgraders filed into the multi-purpose room to hear the lifeguards. It was the first of six groups the lifeguards addressed.

Ton and Matechik reviewed the flag system with the students and tested them throughout their half-hour session. They also demonstrated some of their equip-

ment and explained how it was used, such as a body board, a rescue cam and an AED kit. One student was chosen to demonstrate the proper method of holding the rescue cam.

The guards discussed what students should do if they become lost on the beach, how to avoid riptides, and what to do when they hear a whistle. They urged Matechik to blow the whistle and were quite happy when he did.

After another test of the students’ knowledge of the flags and equipment, the guards opened the session for questions.Ton said he was

hoping for a few questions, but had no idea what was coming. The six classes of fourth-graders that filled into the room were well prepared.

Q: Which flag is used most often?

A: Yellow Q: How long have you been a lifeguard?

A: “I have been a lifeguard for six years,”said Ton.“I took a junior lifeguard course on Pensacola Beach one summer and I thought I would really like it.”

“I have been a lifeguard for four years,”said Matechik.

“It pays well and I saw it as a way to help pay for my education.”

NYSA/AYSO Recreational

SOCCER REGISTRATION

For more information please check out our website at www.navarreayso.org

Registration will be held June 2nd and 9th at the Navarre Soccer Complex from 9AM to 1PM.

Q: Have you seen a shark attack? How big is the largest shark that you have seen?

A: “We have never had a shark attack on Navarre Beach,”Ton said.“We have seen sharks near the beach and they can get pretty big.”

Q: Have two boats ever crashed into each other and you had to save someone?

Has a boat propeller ever cut someone’s leg off?

A: No, those things have never happened.

Q: Has there ever been a plane crash into the water and you had to save someone?

A: No, those things have never happened.

Q: Has a car crashed into the water and you had to save someone?

A: No. Q: What marine life is out there when you fly a purple flag?

A: Usually Jellyfish but sometimes Man o’War. We also would fly it if we saw a lot of sharks close to the beach.

Q: Has there ever been a drowning?

A: On Navarre Beach a scuba diver drowned and someone that had a heart attack in a kayak drowned.

Q: How did they drown if they were in a kayak?

A: After the heart attack,

Photo by John Richardson

they fell out.

Q: Have you met crazy people on the beach?

A: There are crazy people all over, not just on the beach.

Q: Has anyone jumped off the pier? How high is it?

A: People have jumped off the old pier. The new one is 30-feet high. It is very dangerous and no one should attempt it.

Q: What training is required?

A: We do a 40-hour pool class, CPR training and a first responder’s class.

Q: How many days do you work?

A: We generally work 40 hours, five days a week.

Navarre United Futbol Club will be holding tryouts

May29th thru June 1, Tuesday through Friday.

Teams are being formed for ages 8 to 17.

NUFC offers quality coaches with a player development program, keeper training, and stricker training. Summer indoor Futbol and camps are also available.

For more information check us out at http://navarreunited.org

THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012

Pet briefs Bathe-Ins in Pensacola The Humane Society of Pensacola announces its Bathe-In schedule for 2012. Bathe-Ins at the Humane Society of Pensacola offer low-cost dog bathing, grooming, nail clipping and flea dips during the warm weather season. Events are held every third Saturday of the month April through October from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and are scheduled for June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20. In addition to providing a service to pet owners, the Bathe-ins are an important fundraising activity for the Humane Society, providing a substantial portion of the shelter’s revenue. The events are run by shelter staff and volunteers. New volunteers and experienced groomers and nail clippers are always needed. Those interested in helping should contact Monie Russo at 850-432-4250 or email director@humanesocietyofpensacola.org PAWS running adoption specials The Panhandle Animal Welfare Society is excited to invite the public to meet its cats and kittens and take one home to enrich your life. PAWS has lap cats, independent cats, cats who love children and even cats who love dogs. Check out the adoptable cats at www.paws-shelter.com. The cat adoption special will run from now until June 30. Adult cats who are already spayed/neutered are $25, adults who still need to be spayed/neutered are $50 and kittens less than a year old are $75.

The adoption fee includes your new family member being spayed/neutered, tested for feline aids and leukemia, current on shots at the time of adoption and microchipped. PAWS is also offering reduced adoption fees through the end of June for select Chihuahuas. The adoption fee includes your new dog being spayed/neutered, tested for heartworms, current on vaccinations at the time of adoption and microchipped. The Panhandle Animal Welfare Society is located at 752 Lovejoy Road in Fort Walton Beach.

Adoptions are open from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. For more information, visit www.pawsshelter.org or call 850-243-1525.

My Pet World

By Steve Dale, Tribune Media Services Steve's website is www.stevedalepetworld.com; he also hosts the nationally syndicated "Steve Dale's Pet World" and "The Pet Minute." He's also a contributing editor to USA Weekend.

Honor lost 'Poco" by saving the life of another cat Q: I once lived in Highland Park, Ill., with a cat named Poco. We were inseparable. When he was diagnosed with kidney stones, I had to give him up; I just couldn't afford treatment in 1987. I still miss Poco very much. How do I ask for forgiveness when he depended on me for everything? I feel like I let him down big time. -- C.H., Bloomington, IN A: How I wish we had the power to change the past, but so far, that can't be done. And I don't have the power to exonerate you. Besides, who am I? I've made mistakes, too. Like you, I suffer from the human condition of being imperfect.

Perhaps you did let your cat down all those years ago.

Then again, since 1987, we've learned a great deal about

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Restaurants are going to the dogs...and the cats, and various other friends of the four-legged variety.

From Doggie Happy Hours to seasonal dinners raising money for animal charities, the white tablecloth set is serving up a little pet philanthropy.

The eat well, do good movement marries two trends — the fascination with things furry (kitten videos, anyone?) as well as our nearly insatiable appetite for great, memorable food.

"I think we're a good match with a lot of charitable events because of the nature of our business," points out Ron Patak, vice president of student operations at Culinard, the Culinary Institute of Virginia College, which runs the Kitchen on George restaurant in Mobile, Ala. So, when Kitchen on George opened late last year, it decided to throw a "Pooches on the Patio" event to benefit the Mobile SPCA. The event, which indeed featured pooches quite literally on the restaurant's patio — was such a success, the restaurant repeated it this spring, drawing 80 to 100 people and about 15 dogs.

Guests donated $25 for admission to the party, which included wine, cheese and hors d'oeuvres, and the SPCA brought along anitreating kidney stones in cats.

It's possible that when Poco was ill, little could be done.

You could atone by saving a life. If you don't currently have a pet, you could adopt from a shelter. A cat with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) might be a great choice, or a middle-aged cat who otherwise might never find a home.

Q: My female cat has become a bird-killing machine.

She's been an indoor/outdoor kitty for several years now.

Safety collars (with bells to warn wildlife) come off. Is there a better idea? - E.C., Rutledge, Tenn.

A: Ideally, the best solution is to keep your cat indoors.

For one thing, she'll be safer.

While your cat is a predator, cats can also become prey for birds of prey, coyotes and worst of all - cars. Outdoors, cats may nibble toxic plants or lap up deadly antifreeze. In the winter, they may seek warmth under car hoods, then become mangled when unsuspecting

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mals in need of homes. The visiting dogs were well behaved, money was raised for the SPCA and three homeless dogs were adopted, the same number as were adopted in the earlier fundraiser, says Patak.

A little further up the East Coast, dogs are welcome at regular Doggie Happy Hours in the courtyard of the Jackson 20 restaurant at Hotel Monaco-Alexandria near Washington, D.C.The restaurant also has been hosting "Bitch & Whine" tastings featuring the libations ofVirginia vineyards to benefit local pet charities. And at drivers start their engines.

Also, people who allow their cats outside aren't being very neighborly. A roaming cat may use a neighbor's garden as toilet, or drive the neighbor's indoor cat batty just walking past the window. Cats also kill songbirds and other wildlife.

If your cat was formerly feral, or has been living outdoors her entire life, I know it might be challenging to convert her to an indoor existence. The secret is to make life more interesting inside by enriching your cat's environment.

Instead of leaving out food all the time, feed your pet at specific times, except for around 10 percent of her food.

Offer that 10 percent in puzzle toys which the cat has to maneuver to reach the goodies. Place the puzzle toys in random spots around the house and encourage your kitty to "hunt" for them. Provide lots of climbing space, and activities when you're

Halloween they put on a Doggie Happy Howl-o-ween costume contest with registration and door donations going to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

The Hotel MonacoAlexandria is seriously pet friendly. If you can't bring Fido they'll lend you a goldfish. And it's not the only hotel unleashing a little animal love.

At Rosewood Sand Hill south of San Francisco, the hotel's Michelin-starred Madera restaurant has an annual Easter celebration that includes a brunch and a petting zoo on the hotel lawn.

not home. Some cats even enjoy watching DVDs of fish or birds.

Rotate the cat's toys and create some simple new ones; toss a Ping Pong ball in the bathtub or a wine cork in an empty box. If you have a back yard, build or order some cat fencing (one company is at www.catfencein.com). Catios are increasingly trendy - patios or balconies enclosed within cat fencing, so cats can't jump or fall off, and predators can't get in.

Since the bell to warn wildlife isn't working, try a cat bib (available at http://www.catgoods.com/).

For many cats, the bib effectively throws off their balance, so catching birds and lizards becomes much more challenging, even impossible.

Arguably, a bib might make an outdoor cat more vulnerable to predators.

Q: There's rumbling where I live about a mandatory law requiring microchip for all pets. In some cases, microchip-

Proceeds from the petting zoo admission benefit the Palo Alto Humane Society.

Wineries also have a long tradition of supporting animal charities, with the latest in the wine-canine connection coming via Frenchie Winery at Raymond Vineyards in the Napa Valley.

Billed as the only tasting room designed exclusively for dogs, Frenchie Winery is named after winery proprietor Jean-Charles Boisset's French bulldog. It features five kennel spaces boasting wine barrel dog beds with an outdoor play area and a tasting bar that

dispenses water. Meanwhile, guests tasting wine in the human tasting room can keep an eye on the whole thing by doggie-cam.

Plans are under way for events including mobile pet grooming and pet adoption, and donations are being made through wines featuring Frenchie on the label dressed as historical figures — current releases include the 2009 Frenchie Napoleon Red Blend and 2009 Frenchie Louis XIV Cabernet Sauvignon. A dollar for every bottle of Frenchie wine produced in 2012 will be donated to the ASPCA.

ping may not make sense. How do you feel about this? - C.D., via Cyberspace.

A: Personally, I don't feel government mandates are helpful, and a mandate to microchip all pets would be difficult to enforce. Also, with veterinary visits on the decline, I worry that pet owners who don't want to microchip might never visit a veterinarian for fear of being turned in.

However, I don't see any occasion when microchipping would "not make sense." One way to enforce such a law, which has worked in many communities, is to require that all animal shelters and rescue groups microchip pets before adoption. Cook County in Illinois offers periodic low cost microchipping (and vaccine) clinics for pet owners who can't afford the fee.

The lives of millions of pets have been saved as a result of microchipping (when owners have also registered contact information with the chip provider). One provider, Home-

Again lost pet recovery service, just announced their millionth pet recovery since the company launched in 1996.

Sadly, one in three pets will get lost during their lifetimes.

Without a microchip, chances of reunification aren't good, particularly for cats.Yet, people are less likely to microchip cats than dogs. There's simply no downside to microchipping, Q: Stanley, our 9-year-old Pug, has started snoring. What can we do? - B.A., Downers Grove, Ill. A: Be thankful! Typically, Pugs start to snore long before age 9. However, anytime you spot a new behavior in a pet, it's wise to visit your veterinarian to rule out a physical explanation. An overweight dog is more likely to snore, so a weight loss regimen might be helpful. However, the reality is that most pugs sooner or later, snore. Of course, maybe Stanley has always snored, and you've just become a light sleeper.

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Several men went out to the swimmer, helped him ashore and began CPR. Howard said that NBVFD was alerted of the situation by a call to 911.

“What happened was my engine was at a medical call at The Pearl,”said Howard.

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consolidated. Once the amended ordinance was introduced during a May 10 meeting, some members of the public were unhappy with the language.

Michele Tucker of Navarre told commissioners during a May 21 meeting that the ordinance allowed commissioners to dismiss their Zoning Board appointee for any reason. She added that allowing commissioners to dismiss a member simply because he didn’t agree with the member’s decision would discourage others from volunteering for those board positions.

The argument stems from a March 8 meeting where District 4 Commissioner Jim Melvin removed Zoning Board appointee Robin Edwards and

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her an action plan and his blessing,“Here you go, have fun with it,”he said.

With his blessing, she paddled into high gear, much like she would when catching that first wave on a sunny day.

She used her contact with the military base, the surfing community and the businesses she patronizes.

“The community has really come out of the woodwork on this,”she said.

The Wounded Warrior health and fitness manager has assisted with screening applicants for the event, while the regional manager for Under Armour donated approximately 30 shirts to clothe the participants.

Fluid Surf Shop is also showing its support by donating surfboards and the PA equipment.

Lisa Wakely, founder of Fluid Coast Surf Sister, went before the Santa Rosa County Commissioners and got permission to hold the event and assisted with pulling the permits.

Publix of Navarre is donating hamburgers and hot dogs, and Community Coffee representative Paul Barsh is donating Gatorade along with hamburger and hot dogs buns.

TRX has donated suspension trainers that the wounded veterans can use at home to assist with their rehabilitation.

Navarre Properties stepped up to house the individuals who are coming in for the event

“One guy was left at The Pearl with the patient, and another took the engine and responded to the near drowning. Life Flight was on the way; we need a second engine to land Life Flight.”

Bystanders had performed CPR on the swimmer but couldn’t tell Howard how long they had been working on the swimmer. When crews from NBVFD arrived, the swimmer

had a pulse and respiration.

“It took us six minutes to get there,”Howard said.“When they got the call, the guys were still up in the Pearl and had to get down and respond.

“Our guys did all the medical and Life Flight landed and we loaded him up and they took him off.”

The current condition of the swimmer was unknown at press time.

Responsibilities for water rescues on Navarre Beach have been debated recently.

Howard said that ultimately the U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for water rescues in the Gulf, but the units must come from Pensacola, and that response times can take up to an hour.

“We do have a written agreement with them,” Howard said.

Ultimately, Howard said, he and his team have trained for water rescues.

“Somebody has to do it, we’ve done it for more than 20 years,”he said.“We train as best as we can with the Jet Ski, we train with the lifeguards from Santa Rosa County, we will be training with the feds from Opal Beach, we do Jet Ski training with Escambia Station

13 and we’ve also trained with Bob West’s lifeguards in Pensacola Beach.”

Howard said his job is the safety and security of everyone on the beach, tourists and residents alike.

“We’re not doing it just to do it,”said Howard.“We’re in the public safety business, these are our customers.

Someone calls 911, we are going to go.”

requested that the board appoint Les Nichols in her place.

Commissioner Don Salter and several members of the public questioned whether Melvin had the authority to remove an individual from the Zoning Board without just cause. Salter added that the entire board should also approve the removal of an appointee since it has to approve the appointment.

According to Melvin, he couldn’t trust Edwards’judgment anymore because she voted to allow The Pier Bar & Grill to keep a tent on the deck that didn’t meet code compliance.

As a result, Section 2 of the ordinance was amended to read that the appointing member of the board of county commissioners is“authorized to remove any member from the Zoning Board for any reason.”

Tucker took issue with the generality of the language and asked commissioners to table the amended ordinance until more specific guidelines could be included.

“Go back to the language and implement guidelines for dismissal,”she said.“Otherwise you won’t have any volunteers willing to serve if they know they can be dismissed for any reason, even a difference of opinion.”

Commissioner Bob Cole was not able to attend the May 24 meeting, but had County Attorney Angie Jones read his opinion out loud.

Cole’s position was to change the term “any reason” in the ordinance to “reasonable cause” and to have the entire board vote to make the dismissal final.

Randy King of Navarre agreed that the ordinance needed more oversight and told commissioners he did

some research on how other counties appoint and dismiss board members. While Escambia County allows commissioners to remove someone on a board without a reason, he said Oklaoosa, Walton and Washington counties only allowed a board member to be removed after a public hearing and upon written charges. He asked commissioners to table the ordinance until the language could be changed.

“We don’t want to give the impression that we are undermining the zoning board’s decisions and that they’re trying to please the commissioners rather than the county,”King said.

“I go by what’s best for our county, not by what other counties do,”replied Commission Chairman Jim Williamson. He added that reasonable cause could mean

something different to every person, therefore, it should not be included in the ordinance language.

Jim Young of Milton said he supported the ordinance as written because Santa Rosa County elected a representative government.

Since board members are appointed by commissioners, he said the buck stopped with the commissioners. He said having a public trial to dismiss a volunteer board member may be overstepping.

“We elect five county commissioners at large and depend on their judgment,” Young said. “If we have a problem with their judgment, that is what the ballot box is for.”

Commissioner Lane Lynchard said he had no problem with providing written cause and notice to the member being removed and

confirmation from the entire board of county commissioners.

“That would solve the problem without getting into the specific reasons why we are able to remove someone from the board,”he said.

“You couldn’t list all the possible justifications for removing someone.”

Salter said he wouldn’t want someone to “put me on trial” if he was a volunteer member of a board. He said something like that could be more detrimental to that person by airing the reason why they were removed. However, he said he had no problem with providing a written statement of why the person was being removed.

Williamson’s motion to approve the ordinance amendment as written passed with a 3-1 vote with Lynchard opposing.

and will stay at Summerwinds on Navarre Beach.

The Airman Leadership School at Hurlburt raised $250 for the event.

Because of the communitywide efforts, there are five wounded veterans who have been screened and will participate in the surfing event.

“We want no more than six because this is the first time the event is being held here,”Stein explained.

However, she said she wants this to become a yearly event because“it would be a great way to tie in all the communities and learn that we can help each other.”

Stein’s motives are two-fold.

“If only one surfer changes his outlook on life with the realization that he can do something he never thought he could do,”she said,“then I hope he ends up with his own board and becomes part of the tight knit surfing community.”

The other goal is to raise awareness among the civilian community that not all disabilities are visible.

“We tend to see the young airmen that come back but don’t look different,”she said.

“The civilian community (sometimes) doesn’t understand the caliber of folks they are and what they’ve been through.”

For more information or to participate in the event as a sponsor or volunteer, contact Stein at surfncj@gmail.com.

“We only ask for your support by cheering for our folks and sharing the shoreline with those that have protected our freedom,”said Stein.

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Thursdays in the Park concerts series kicks off

Photo by Dickie Williams

Emerald Gold performs for the crowd on May 24 at Navarre Park. It was the first Thursdays in the Park concert of the season in Navarre Park and drew a great response. Steve Hall will being performing at 6 p.m. May 31.

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Fowler would also like to see a referendum be put on the ballot to limit the number of terms a commissioner can serve.

“Two terms is enough for anybody,”he said.“The seats don’t belong to anybody, and those that have been in a long time lose touch with reality.”

Fowler expressed a desire to have the county return to two primaries instead of one.

Although he acknowledged that it was the state that would have to make the change, he said he would like to see it reinstituted.

“With two primaries if a candidate didn’t get the majority of votes in the first election,” he explained,“there was a second primary with the top two winners on the ballot.”

With only one primary now, a candidate doesn’t have to have a clear majority; he or she could win by just a few votes and be declared the winner, Fowler said.

According to Fowler, this type of system favors the incumbents. Along with the financial cost of running at atlarge county campaign, limits the number of people getting involved to just a few.

Fowler is a life-long resident of Santa Rosa County.

“I was born in Brewton, Ala., because there was no hospital in Pace then,”he said.

He graduated from Milton High School, attended a vocational school and drove a school bus before beginning a 22-year career with Southern Bell, which was later acquired by AT&T. Rather than move out of the area, he was laid off in 1989, but that led to the creation of his own business – Marvin Fowler Enterprises – doing telephone systems work.

“It would be almost impossible to even start the business now,”he said.“Laws and regulations have been passed that now if you take a kid out of high school, he might have all kinds of ability to do the work, but the business side, there are so many hurdles to overcome.”

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He expounded that by the time a new business gets through the permitting, the tap fees and all the other state regulations, that they back off and move on.

“It’s time that the county went to bat instead of swallowing everything the state sends our way,”he said.“We can’t keep our head in the sand and react. We must be proactive and stay involved in what’s going on at the state level.”

Regarding the south-end of the county, he said he would work with the south-end commissioners to meet the needs of Navarre and Gulf Breeze.

Fowler served as the District 1 county commissioner from 1984-88.

“When I served as the commissioner, we actually approved the south-end annex be built,” he said.

He said that the commissioners need to address the needs of the entire county, and “if you can’t do it for everybody, you shouldn’t do it for anybody.”

Fowler has served on the Pace Water Board for 20 years and served on his former church’s board. He presently attends Victory Assembly.

“I’ve given my whole life to helping and doing,”he said.

“I’m not owned by any groups and don’t have any allegiance toward any one person or group. I will represent everyone.”

Marvin is married and has a combined family of four children, one deceased and eight grandchildren.

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serve in the military and 7 percent have served at some point in their lives. However, he said about one-third of Navarre residents are serving in the military and about three-fourths have served at some point.

“Navarre, Florida is where heroes live, they train, they work and a patriotic community flourishes,”he said.

“Rarely a night goes by without the sound of freedom echoing across this land.”

He said Navarre was a community where Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts learn about honor, duty and values.

“We are a community where JROTC cadets stand watch over 3,000 flags and recall the names of those who died on Sept. 11,”Dailey said as his voiced cracked.

Dailey asked that residents take the time to tell the stories of the fallen soldiers so they can live on forever. He said to tell the stories of how those men and women lived and how they inspired them.

He then asked for a few moments of silence as he read the names of the men stationed in the area who died this year. Those names were Matthew Colin, Ryan Hall, Nick Whitlock, Justin Wilkens, Julian S. Scholten and J.D. Loftis.

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NOTICE OF CHANGE OF LAND USE AND INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE

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The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board and Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings to consider a change to the Land Development Code. The hearings are scheduled as follows: Zoning Board (to consider and make a recommendation on the proposals): Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners (to consider adoption of the ordinance): Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Both meetings will be held at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Center in the Board Meeting Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida. At the public hearings, the Local Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners shall consider the ordinances entitled: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING ORDINANCE 9124 AS AMENDED; AMENDING ARTICLE 6.05.25 (FAIRPOINT REGIONAL UTILITY SYSTEM WELLFIELD PROTECTION AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT) AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED MAP; PROVIDING FOR CHANGES TO THE DISTRICT NAME AND THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; DEFINING ALLOWABLE, RESTRICTED, AND PROHIBITED USES AND ADDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THOSE USES; AMENDING ARTICLE 12.13.02 (POTABLE WATER WELLS AND WELL FIELDS); PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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Mark Whaley, assistant manager of the Navarre Walmart, left, stands alongside co-worker Michelle Parker, claims supervisor/ coordinator of community involvement. On May 25, Whaley dressed up as Little Bo Peep and walked around the store until he raised $300 for the Children’s Miracle Network.

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Bill Emerson, assistant superintendent of instruction, addressed the board during the May 24 meeting to discuss the scores and what they mean.

“When you look at all of the things we’ve faced this year,”said Emerson,“not just in a student performance realm, we went to a shorter school day, our teachers changed their schedule, during the middle of the year we had a complete change of cut scores; so we had one expectation when we started the year, and we have a different one now.

“But I’m glad to report that Santa Rosa County is still ranking at the top of the state in many areas,”he continued.

As Florida transitions from FCAT to FCAT 2.0, it’s difficult to compare the results of last year’s testing to this year’s results. Changes made

The proposed ordinance and map may be inspected by the public prior to the above scheduled meetings at the Santa Rosa County Planning Department, 6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton, Florida. The agenda and backup documentation will be available via the Meetings & Agendas Page of the County’s website at www.santarosa.fl.gov approximately 1 week prior to each scheduled meeting. Interested parties may appear at the meetings and be heard with respect to this proposed ordinance. All interested parties should take notice that if they decide to appeal any decision made by the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter coming before said Board at said meeting, it is their individual responsibility to insure that a record of proceedings they are appealing exists and for such purpose they will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record shall include the testimony and the evidence upon which their appeal is to be based.

Santa Rosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call Santa Rosa County Planning, Zoning and Development Division at (850) 981-7075 or (850) 9391259 to make a request. For the Hearing-Impaired, 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to provide the requested service.

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“First of all, reading in grade three, which just came out today, Santa Rosa ranked second in terms of actual results with developmental scale scores,”Emerson said.“We expected in percent proficiency, based on the cut score talk, about a 20-point drop in proficient score … the state only dropped about 16 points and so did we.”

Emerson said that the drop in percentage points was less than expected for both the state and the county’s schools, meaning that students in SRC schools performed as good as or better than the state average.

The same held true for all the results that have been released by the Department of Education thus far. Even with the new cut scores, SRC students have performed at the top of the list.

“A lot of success and we celebrate that success today,”said Wyrosdick,“and that success, as I think you know, is attributed to three very solid entities: parents who have high expectations, business and community partners who demand excellence, teachers who demand excellence and absolutely provide the most amazing instructional activities in the classroom, administrators who are doing their jobs … they have kept at the center of the focus our students and what their needs are, I just want to say thank you to them, personally and professionally for your commitment.”

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Thursdays in the Park started this week with a ribbon cutting and dedication of the new stage area by Tommy Vatter and the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Emerald Gold kicked the season off with their signature Motown sounds. Steve Hall will perform tonight.

Recreational funds improve area parks

By Yvonne C. Harper Navarre Press Whether it’s the fishermen launching their boats from Woodlawn Beach boat ramp, children playing in the splash pad in Navarre Park or teams practicing everything from soccer to football at the respective sport complexes, south-end parks are an integral part of residents’quality of life.

The 13 parks and six boat ramps in the Gulf Breeze, Tiger Point, Midway, Holley, Navarre and Navarre Beach areas are funded through District 4 and 5 commissioner recreational funds.

The money for the recreational funds comes from the electrical franchise fee that is part of each resident’s power bill. In the last five years, many parks in District 4 and 5 have received improvements at the direction of the respective district’s commissioners.

District 4 Commissioner Jim Melvin was instrumental in securing funds for the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary’s artificial reefs that are now being installed.

“I was approached by the Navarre Marine Sanctuary for support,”he said,“and when I entered office, I urged for that to be put through.”

District 4 recreational funds provided about $150,000 for the reefs’installation. When a commissioner wants to expend funds for recreational purposes, it must first be put on the board’s agenda for board approval.

County Administrator Hunter Walker will be approached with the request, and he will have staff do an analysis to determine what needs to be done and the cost of the project.

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Joseph Stencil, 5, right, plays with his friend at the Navarre Park splash pad.

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South Santa Rosa County parks map locations: A. Cypress Tree Park - 5424 Pecos Pass B. Navarre Central Dog Bark (25 lbs+) - 8827 High School Blvd, C. Small Dog Park Includes: (25 lbs-) 8840 High School Blvd. D. Navarre Beach Park, 8704 Gulf Blvd E. Navarre Park - 8513 Navarre Pkwy F. Grassy Point Park, 5001 Grassy Point Road G. Navarre Sports Complex - 8840 High School Blvd H. Holley Ball Park, 3146 Bob Tolbert Road I. Swenson Park, 1076 Circle Lane J. Navarre Soccer/Football Park, 9299 Military Trail K. Tiger Point Park, 1370 Tiger Park Lane L. Villa Venyce Park, Gondolier Boulevard.

“It usually doesn’t take too long to figure out the information and what needs to be done,”Walker said.

Once the analysis is done and it is on the board’s agenda, the county commissioners will discuss the issue and vote on the project.

“When there’s board approval to spend the money, a budget amendment is done to expend the funds,”said Budget Director Joel Haniford.

District 5 Commissioner Lane Lynchard recently requested funds to be used for the building of a community recreation center in Tiger Point.

“It will cost between $600,000 and $700,000 to complete,”said Lynchard,“but it’s needed and can be used to have commissioner meetings in the south end of the county.”

South SRC boat ramps • Bal Alex boat Ramp • East River Boat Ramp • Navarre Beach Park • Holley Boat Ramp #1 • Oriole Beach Boat Ramp • Woodlawn Beach Boat Ramp When Lynchard took office in 2008, he set up a recreational advisory committee to study all the parks in his district and make recommendations on how they could be improved.

“I started implementing the recommendations,”he said, “and just about every park in the district was improved in 2009.”

Melvin said that citizens will contact him about concerns and recommendations for parks

in the Navarre area.

“The dog parks were strictly citizen generated,”he said, “and I was made aware of the needs by the NavarreYouth Sports Association.”

In the last couple of years some of the improvements in District 4 have been a new large dog park and the expansion of the small dog park area; sodrenourishment and soccer screens for the Navarre Soccer Complex; new kitchen equipment to include grills, fryers, and hood system among other items, and new scoreboards, at the Navarre Sports Complex concession stand; and splash pad refurbishment and pier construction at the Navarre Park, among others.

Haniford reported that each commissioner receives $75,000 a year for the recreational funds.

“It used to be 8 percent of the electrical franchise fee to be divided between the five districts,”he said,“but now it’s just a flat $75,000.”

Whatever funds are not used, carry over into the next year and earn interest.

At the present time, District 4 has about $600,000 in recreational funds; $350,000 has been earmarked but not spent

for the Navarre Beach Amphitheater, leaving an uncommitted balance of $250,000.

District 5 has a little over $1 million, with about three-fourths of that slated for the recreational center at Tiger Point.

More information on Santa Rosa County parks can be found at http://www.santarosa.fl.gov/ parks/index.html.

South Santa Rosa County Parks • Cypress Tree Park: limited playground equipment • Holley Ball Park • Lalyenda Park: playground equipment • Navarre Central Park (two dog parks: one large, one small) • Navarre Park: playground equipment and splash pad • Navarre Soccer/Football Park: small playground area • Navarre Sports Complex: two playground areas • Navarre Beach Park • Reservation Road Park: playground equipment • Sandpiper Village Park: limited playground • Swenson: playground equipment • Tiger Point Recreation Park: playground equipment • Villa Venyce Park: playground equipment

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By Gary “Mad Dog” Maddock

Germs, water fountains and conspiracies There are two things I never touch in a hospital: the water fountain and the magazines they use to spread germs.

For doctors, or anyone in the health care business, germs are job security. I think they intentionally find ways to spread germs in order to keep patients coming through the door. We think they put“Outdoor Life”and“Oprah”magazines in the waiting rooms so we’ll have something to do while we wait two hours for our appointment, but that’s not true. They put them there to give us another dose of germs.

Who would put a water fountain in a hospital anyway? Why not just have a refrigerator full of bottled water with a coffee can on the side for donations. Sure, some people would take one and leave nothing, but others would throw in a couple of bucks just because they’re thankful.

I am becoming more and more germ phobic. Not sure why. I’ve always steered clear of anyone sneezing, or who is constantly sniffling, but it never used to panic me the way it does now. My wife has always been a germaphobe. She is terrified of buffets and is convinced that everyone who goes up there to touch and breath all over the food is doing it intentionally to share their germs.

I never used to think that way. Perhaps my mind was cluttered by the excitement that I could just eat and eat and eat until I was ready to explode, all for seven bucks!

But now I think like Lucy.

Little kids touch every serving spoon in a buffet whether they are going to eat or not, and little kids are riddled with germs. Germs are so overpopulated on kids that any time someone walks close to them, thousands of germs make a leap for it.

Planes, which I commonly refer to as“flying flu tubes,” are probably the most germ infested places any of us could ever spend time. If you really want to get sick – take a flight somewhere. One guy coughing on an airplane has the potential to spread his germs to every other passenger. And as Murphy’s Law would have it, the guy who doesn’t want to get sick the most, the guy who is paranoid about it – me – will be in the seat right next to coughing man. And coughing man will inevitably want to have a conversation.

I used to make fun of people who flew with surgical masks, something you see more and more of these days. But now I’m considering it. I’d rather look stupid than be sick.

I’m sure doctors love airplanes. After years of little kids and old people coughing in their faces – they are most likely immune to all the germs that make the rest of us sick. They probably discourage surgical masks on airplanes and encourage conversations between virus carriers.

In fact, I’ll bet that right now, there is a doctor in the waiting room to see the CEO of Delta with a devious, well thought out proposal – to put water fountains on airplanes. I hope he has to wait two hours.

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Santa Rosa County approves Phoenix incentives

By Jessi Stone Navarre Press At the request of TEAM Santa Rosa Economic Development Council, Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a property tax rebate package for Project Phoenix.

Shannon Ogletree, interim executive director for TEAM Santa Rosa, told commissioners that the company was look-

ing to relocate to the county and expand but also looking at moving to another Southeastern state.

According to a memo from TEAM, Phoenix is undergoing a two-phase project and the first investment would total about $40 million and create 10 jobs.

The second phase is estimated to be a $60 million investment with 20 new jobs being created. The average wage rate for

the estimated 30 new positions is 150-percent above Santa Rosa County’s average wage as determined by Enterprise Florida.

Commissioner Bob Cole said he ran through the proposal and figured the county would forgo about $630,000 a year for 15 years if it grants Phoenix the property tax rebate the company requested. However, he said that was not money the county was currently bringing in and

the school board would still benefit from property tax revenue.

Cole said Phoenix would generate an estimated $814,000 a year in school tax revenue for the next 10 years. He said he supported the incentive package because of that benefit as well as the new job creation. In addition to 30 permanent jobs, Phoenix would create about 400 temporary jobs during construction.

“The Santa Rosa County’s Ad Valorem Tax Rebate incentive program for Project Phoenix is contingent upon the company investing at least $85 million through Phase One and Phase Two into Santa Rosa County for capital improvements and equipment,” the memo from TEAM stated.

Commissioners approved the incentive package during a May 24 meeting.

Butterfly House open for the season

Docent Monika Meier shows Chloe, 7, and Julianna Rousseau, 9, of Navarre baby caterpillars that will mature into butterflies during the May 24 opening of the Panhandle Butterfly House.

Photos by Yvonne C. Harper

The Panhandle Butterfly House officially opened to the public on May 24, with business hours ranging from 10 a.m.-3 p.m Thursday-Saturday. Tours are available Monday-Wednesday. To schedule a tour, contact Mary Peterzen at mepeterzen@aol.com or call 850-218-8369. Master gardeners Kathleen Dooley and Jay Regehr created a new butterfly planter with host plants and nectar plants that greet visitors.

Navarre resident deems sewer grant unfair

By Jessi Stone Navarre Press Navarre resident T.J. Doherty expressed his opposition to an ongoing sewer line project during a May 21 Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners meeting.

Doherty told commissioners during the public forum that he lived in East Navarre and received a letter about the county completing a sewer project with the use of a Community Development Block Grant.

He said the letter also stated that residents in the area may be eligible for a connection fee waiver, free tap fee and free septic tank abandonment if they hook on to the new sewer line and meet the lowincome qualifications.

However, there was one stipulation that Doherty said he didn’t understand. He said the letter he received had an attached form stating that if the property was a rental property, then the renter’s income would be used to determine whether the property qualified for the free benefits.

“So someone across the street from my house who’s renting to a low-income family, they get a free capital improvement courtesy of the county whereas I have to pay for that capital improvement out of my own pocket,”Doherty said.“I’m not sure I under-

stand why that is.”

County Administrator Hunter Walker said he informed Doherty on the phone that the CDBG grant was federally funded and that the county didn’t have any discretion on changing the federal requirements to receive that grant.

“Well you have the discretion not to apply the grant to this project,”Doherty said.“You are subsidizing capital improvements for people who can afford it but have low income tenants.”

Commissioner Bob Cole said the whole idea behind the grant and the sewer line expansion project was to get residents off of septic tanks because they are a water safety concern.

While he said there have been similar complaints about the grant requirements,“the benefits outweigh the complaints.”

Walker said the county wouldn’t compel others to hook on to the new system. However, he said the health department at some point would not be issuing new permits for septic tanks.

Doherty said the letter he received did say that all homeowners in the area would be required to hook onto the line within 12 months.

“We’ve never enforced that,” Walker said. He said that would be up to the utility company.

If the person applies for a permit to replace the septic tank, he added that the health

department may enforce it.

County Attorney Angie Jones said there was a state statute that required residents to hook up to a septic system when it becomes available to a homeowner.

“Santa Rosa County has never actually pursued that until there is failure of the septic system, in which the health department won’t issue a permit for a repair,”she said.

Doherty reiterated that it wasn’t fair to other property owners.

“What stops me from renting my property to someone with low income just to get this incentive?”he asked.

Doherty also had questions about how the low

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Robin Phillips with Jones Phillips & Associates is the county’s contracted project manager for the CDBG project. She told commissioners that applicants are required to fill out and sign a basic form stating their yearly income and the source of their income.That document is given to the Department of Economic Opportunity.

Commissioner Jim Melvin said Doherty’s point was very well made.

“That’s a huge loophole there,”he said.

Cole directed Doherty to speak to the Holley-Navarre Water System board of directors since that is his utility service.

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Community Briefs Pensacola Youth Leadership reunion A reunion of those who attended the Pensacola Chapter Youth Leadership Training Center known as LTC in the 1970s and ‘80s is planned for June 1-3 at the Blue Angel Park in Pensacola. Even though the camp was sponsored by the Pensacola Chapter of the American Red Cross, this reunion is not being sponsored by the Red Cross organization but rather by individuals. For details or additional information contact Bill Rodgers at 904-214-6549, brodgers@bellsouth.net or Peggy Owens-Mansfield 601-470-8746, peggyom1950@gmail.com. You may also find information or RSVP on “event” page “LTC Reunion Group” on Facebook.

Flag Day Run The Annual 5K Flag Day Fun Run Walk will again be sponsored by the Columbiettes of St. Sylvester Catholic Church at 6464 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Both sponsors and participants are wanted for this charitable event which will be held at 7 a.m. June 9. Donations will be given to the following charities: Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides college tuition to children whose parents have died defending this country, Santa Rosa County Guardian Ad Litem Program, which represents abused children in court and the Spectrum House in Navarre, a local special school which assists children with autism, Down’s Syndrome and ADHD. Registration forms are available at www.stsylv.org or www.active.com. Call Mary Ann at 939-3020 or Ellen at 9395735 for additional information.

Underage drinking meeting CDAC is once again partnering with Navarre High School to host another Community Meeting on the issue of underage drinking.

Due to the response from the editorial written in the Navarre Press that the last community meeting that was scheduled on April 19 had zero attendance, organizers said they decided to hold another meeting. The community meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. June 4 in the Navarre High School cafeteria.

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Surfing Association helps vets The Florida Surfing Association is riding waves and changing lives more than ever this year. The Association will be kicking off an event for our Hometown Wounded Warriors at 9 a.m. on June 2 on Navarre Beach to raise awareness and provide a unique program to allow veterans to get out into the ocean, catch a few waves with proper instruction, and feel the healing nature of the sea. This is a morale event, so there is no fee associated with this event. For any questions or if you'd like to participate as either a volunteer or sponsor, contact CJ Stein at surfncj@gmail.com.

USO rec center volunteers USO on Naval Air Station Pensacola is looking for dedicated people who love the military and can give the gift of their time as a volunteer.

USO offers a friendly, fun and safe place for our nation’s heroes to relax and get away from the rigors of military life. The USO Recreation Center is open seven days a week and 99 percent of staffing comes from volunteers. Volunteers are especially needed on weekends and evenings during the week. As a volunteer you would serve four-hour shifts and perform a host of duties.

USO of Northwest Florida NAS Recreation Center offers refreshments, pool tables, electronic gaming, television, movies, lending library, Internet and computer access at no charge to the military. All you need to do to volunteer is go to www.usovolunteer.org and sign up.

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Airmen at Hurlburt Field were asked, “When was the first time you felt like the work you do, was either you personally serving your country or involved a personal sacrifice?�

Robertson & Schaeffer “I work at the base radio shop and we mostly do public affairs stuff. It gives us a chance to let somebody take the spotlight and let somebody know they were doing a good job.� – Paul Robertson “My first Thanksgiving away, it was the first time I was away. Being away I realized how many birthdays and funerals and weddings you missed. You see how much farther you are from everyone you grew up with. What you gained, you didn’t know until you enlisted.� – Sabrina Schaefer Baggarly “It’s all about willing sacrifice.

You’ve got to be willing to put your whole life down. It doesn’t matter if your parents are getting divorced.� – Blake Baggarly

Farmer “The first time I deployed last year. Missing all the events back home when I was deployed overseas. The biggest sacrifice is when you have to put the job first.� – John Farmer

Sumter In November, 2011 Sumter was participating in exercises with British Special Forces in which he and his troops were playing the role of the bad guys. In a field with waist-high grass, Sumter led his troops running through the field single file, lacking night vision goggles, when he ran into a metal loading dock,

which was knee height. “We were trying not to get killed,� said Sumter, who hit the dock and flipped forward. His knee was swollen but he pressed on. He ended up getting ‘killed’ by the special forces and, when his back finally bothered him enough to see the doctor, it turns out he needed a steel spinal cage to hold his spine together. His biggest sacrifice? “That’s when I learned I could never be deployed.� – Kody Sumter

Colin honored on Memorial Day

Brown “When I got my first assignment to go to Afghanistan, that’s how it hit home. You get annoyed with the rules and regulations on base but when you get overseas, you realize it’s those rules that are keeping you safe. For one, the Air Force is such a fierce weapon in the arsenal of the U.S. defense it’s an eye opener when you’re comparing it to your life back home.� – James Brown DOHARE “When I was on duty in Aerospace Maintenance, I was working on a generator, something was going on, it was a problem and I rushed in and did what I could; I just dashed in and the plane took off. I helped the generator to start and that allowed the aircraft to go off and helped the mission get done. It was a pretty awesome experience to see that.� – Abhishek Dohare McConnell “The first time my job was doing something for real, my first TDY was to St. Joseph Missouri to the air show.

I had to set up an Air Craft Arrest System, they needed it set up otherwise there would have been no air show. It was the first time I felt like my job was serving something important, serving something.� – Brandon McConnell

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On May 27, Ken and Kathy Colin of Navarre display a plaque honoring their son, Matthew, who was killed in action on Nov. 16, 2011. The ceremony took place at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Pensacola.

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Pack a perfect picnic Food always seems to taste better when enjoyed outdoors. No matter the occasion or location, these packable, snackable recipes are foods fit for a fabulous picnic.

Bean Salad Stuffed Shells are a simple, flavorful, portable appetizer. Jumbo shells filled with a can of 3 or 4 bean salad, herbs and cheese make great finger food.

Baby Beet and Farro Salad is an easy pack-and-go side. Whole pickled baby beets — just right for one bite — are the star of this whole grain salad, tossed with Dijon mustard dressing.

Picnic Sandwiches with Pickled BeetMango Slaw, piled high with deli meats, goat cheese and a tangy-sweet slaw can be made ahead.

Wrapped tightly and refrigerated for several hours, the flavors meld deliciously.

Warm weather classic lemonade gets a ruby-red makeover. Simply add antioxidant rich beets to frozen lemonade concentrate, and Pink Lemonade is ready to enjoy.

A Tex-Mex inspired picnic of Southwestern Marinated Chicken with Bean Salad is a meal all its own. The grilled chicken — marinated in liquid from a can of southwestern bean salad — pairs perfectly with the bean salad for a fast fiesta that can be served warm or chilled — just add tortillas and perhaps a margarita.

For additional recipes, visit www.AuntNellies.com and www.READsalads.com.

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Picnic Sandwiches with Beet-Mango Slaw Preparation Time: 20 minutes Makes 6 servings

1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets 1-1/2 cups cabbage slaw mix 3/4 cup cubed mango (about 1/4-inch cubes) 1/4 cup sliced green onion 2 to 3 tablespoons prepared vinaigrette Baguette or other loaf, plain or multigrain (about 21 inches x 3 inches) 1 package (4 ounces) creamy goat cheese or other spreadable cheese 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef or turkey 1. Drain beets well; discard liquid or save for another use.

Coarsely chop beets; reserve 1/2 cup for Pink Lemonade (see recipe to follow).

2. In large bowl, toss together slaw mix, mango and onion. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat well.

3. Cut baguette lengthwise in half. Remove insides leaving 1/2-inch shell on top and bottom. Spread bottom half with goat cheese.

4. Toss beets with slaw mixture; spoon half over goat cheese. Arrange beef over slaw; spoon remaining slaw over beef. Close sandwich and press firmly. Wrap tightly with aluminum foil; refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

5. To serve, cut baguette into 6 pieces.

Pink Lemonade

Makes about 2 quarts Place 1/2 cup reserved chopped beets in food processor or blender container; process to puree. Add one 12-ounce can of lemonade concentrate (thawed); process to combine. Pour into pitcher. Add 4 cans water; stir. Serve over ice with lemon slice garnish.

Bean Salad Stuffed Shells

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Makes 6 servings 1 can (15 ounces) READ 3 or 4 Bean Salad 12 jumbo pasta shells 1/2 cup cubed (1/4-inch) cheese (see note) 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, parsley, chives or a combination Coarsely ground black pepper Additional herbs 1. Drain bean salad; discard liquid.

2. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain; rinse in cold water and drain well.

3. Combine bean salad, cheese and herbs. Add black pepper, as desired.

4. Spoon bean mixture into shells. Sprinkle with additional herbs, as desired. Serve immediately or chill.

Note: Use smoked Gouda, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or other favorite cheese.

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Share the Road language from NHTSA: ■ Never drive, bike or walk while distracted. Doing so can result in tragic consequences for motorcyclists.

■ A motorcycle has the same rights and privileges as any other vehicle on the roadway.

■ Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. Although it may seem that there is enough room in the traffic lane for a motor vehicle and a motorcycle, the motorcycle needs the room to maneuver safely. Do not share the lane.

■ Because motorcycles are small, they can be difficult for other road users to see them or judge their speed and distance as they approach.

■ Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic. This allows motorcyclists to anticipate traffic flow and find a safe lane position.

■ Because of its smaller size, a motorcyclist can be hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot. Always check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections.

■ Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle – motorcycle signals may not be self-canceling and motorcyclists sometimes forget to turn them off.

Wait to be sure the rider is going to turn before you proceed.

■ Remember that road conditions that are minor annoyances to motorists can pose major hazards to motorcyclists. Motorcycle riders may change speed or adjust position within a lane suddenly in reaction to road and traffic conditions such as potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings and grooved pavement.

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By Joanna Hammond Navarre Press May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time to pause and think about just how many motorcycles are on the road with cars each day, particularly in Florida where pleasant weather lends itself to riding motorcycles more often than other, less hospitable areas of the country.

In 2010, the last year for which data is available, there were more than eight million registered motorcycles on America’s streets. The theme of this year’s National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is Share the Road.

“Motorcyclists have all the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle driver on the roadway,”according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.“During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May – and during the rest of the year – drivers of all other vehicles and all road users are reminded to safely "share the road" with motorcyclists, and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe.”

Florida requires completion of the Florida Rider Training Program Courses (FRTP) before a motorcycle license is issued. The FRTP was developed with the Motorcycle Safe-

LOOK ty Foundation.The FRTP courses present a 15-hour program of Basic RiderCourse (BRC), which gives students an introduction to the essentials of safe motorcycle riding. The class includes information on safe riding on both residential streets and highways.

Motorcyclists have a special responsibility to be aware of their unique position on the road, said Lt. Steve Preston, public information officer for Florida Highway Patrol.

“Motorcyclists need to realize they are not as visible as cars,”Preston said,“and they need to use all the safety equipment: pants, boots, reflective clothing, jackets, gloves and helmets.”

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“NHTSA estimates that helmets saved 1,829 motorcyclists’lives in 2008,and that 823 more could have been saved if all motorcyclists had worn helmets,”the NHTSA website stated.

Preston agrees that helmets are the best way to avoid injury in case of an accident.

“Even though the helmet is not required,”said Preston,“we urge motorcyclists to wear a helmet for their safety, as well as other safety equipment.

There is a greater risk of injury, if they are involved in a crash if they aren’t utilizing all he safety equipment that’s available to them.”

The responsibility for keeping motorcyclists safe doesn’t just rest with the bikers themselves but with all drivers on the road.

“Well motorcyclists are not as visible as cars because they are not as large as the area the other vehicles they are sharing the road with,”Preston said.“(Drivers of cars) need to be aware they are sharing the road with multiple road users, drive defensively and take that into consideration. There’s a responsibility for motorists,” Preston continued,“so drive with caution and care.”

Tobacco Coalition meeting The Santa Rosa County TobaccoFree Coalition will hold its next meeting at 4 p.m. June 7 at the Santa Rosa County Health Department, 5527 Stewart Street in Milton. This meeting will discuss the grant award for 2012-13, work plan development and submission, and select the officers for the upcoming year. The Santa Rosa County Tobacco-Free Coalition began in September 2008 as a partnership of community members and agencies working together with a mission to reduce the prevalence of tobacco use and provide education on the dangers of tobacco abuse among children and adults in the county.

For more information on the Santa Rosa County Tobacco Free Coalition, please contact Jeff Etheridge at (850) 983-5200 ext. 142.

Drug alert Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is warning against “Purple Drank,” an increasingly popular drug of abuse among teens and young adults. It is comprised of liquid promethazine-codeine. Ten pounds of this substance has a street value of $50 per ounce.

Parents of teens are encouraged to be aware of this drug, which is also called Lean, Sizzurp, Purple Sprite, Bo and Barre, to name just a few of its street names.

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Theresa and Roy Isakson

By Bobby and Nancy Spottswood Navarre Press I asked Theresa Isakson if we could turn the TV off for a few minutes, and I learned very quickly not to interrupt her if she’s watching Diane Sawyer.

“Well, in a few minutes,” she said.“I wouldn’t be so rude, but I’m watching something special, and Diane Sawyer only comes on once a day,”she explained with an unnecessary apology.

Born and raised in Pensacola, the Simpson family lived on Donaldson Street before moving to Warrington. Unable to get good help, her father closed his business and moved the family to their truck farm in North Santa Rosa on Woodbine Road. During these moves, she attended school at Hallmark, Warrington, Blount and Pensacola High before moving to California.

“I moved there with my sister, whose husband was military, and that’s where I met my husband, who was military,”she continued.

I asked about siblings and learned that Mozelle Sackett lives in Gulf Breeze; Jo Ann Stephens is in Cantonment; Ruth Mezza’s in Brewton; Steve lives in Pea Ridge; and Ralph, Shirley and Eloise are deceased.

She and Roy met at a drive-in restaurant after leaving services at San Berdino First Assembly of God. “We went to this drive-in like kids did at that time in life, and my friend knew him … I met him that night and the rest is history,”she smiled.

“I had to lose my high school boyfriend, and it was he and I from then on; we’ve been married over 51 years.”

At the time they met – May, 1961 – Roy was stationed at George Air Force Base, Calif.“We married in December, 10 days after she turned 18,”Roy added.

After she told us she attended Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Fla., and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology as well as a minor in theology, I opened mouth and inserted foot – as I’m prone to do.

“Did you ever use them,” I waded into deep water, and Nancy came to the rescue.

“Of course she did,”she corrected her wayward hus-

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Roy and Theresa Isakson; Roy has worn many hats while Theresa, his wife of 51 years, has been a dedicated volunteer for many years. band.“She used them in her children: Shellie Isakson in it took less than a minute, job, with children …”

Gulf Breeze, Sonny and his but I paraphrase.

Theresa turned to me and wife Linda in Toccoa, Ga., Roy worked his way authenticated Nancy’s obser- and Curt and Jessica in Gulf through the ranks from airvations. man to master sergeant, Breeze.

“As far as I know, I haven’t With almost certainty, they mechanic to instructor; he lost anything going to col- spoiled grandchildren Pre- was assigned to bases at lege,” she barked.“I use them ston, Megan, Wayne, Krist- Albuquerque, NM; French every day; even this terrible ian, Amber, Cory, Trevor, Morocco; George Air Force economic crises doesn’t hurt Catharine and Lucas. And Base, Calif.; Norton Air Force your education,”she added. without a doubt, they’re spoil- Base, Calif.; Hill Air Force “Roy said you worked for ing great grandchildren, Base, Utah; Keflavik, Iceland; the government 40 years, so Megan, Colby and Karlyle. Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.; I know you used psycholoRoy certainly did retire, and Cape Canaveral, he said. gy,” Nancy told her, enjoy- “several times,”as Theresa “Then I was assigned as ing watching me try to cough said. First, from the Air Force an instructor at Shepherd up my foot. then from Sears and in Air Force Base at Wichita “I worked from June 1960 between, he found time to Falls, then Eglin, went toVietto May 1, 2000,”Theresa said. earn four college degrees; nam came back to Hurlburt During that time, she not bad for a high school as flight engineer on C-123s, worked as the executive sec- dropout. and retired 1 May 1973,”he retary for ranking members “I was born in Chicago, continued. of the Air Force, such as base and we lived in a one bed“InVietnam, I was assigned commanders. room apartment. Mother to with 319th Tactical Air Lift “I worked in California, and dad had the dining room Squadron as flight engineer Utah, Texas, Cape Canaver- for their bedroom, and we flying the C-123.” al, 25 years at Hurlburt and three boys had the bedroom,” Reflecting to flying the Cmy last job was at Eglin,”she he said, adding that Dick is 123, C-119 Gunship and Ccontinued. During their Air deceased and Bob lives in 130 after assignment on the Force career, when Roy was California. sleek F-4E fighters, Roy joked, transferred stateside, There“I went through half of “I went from the Rolls Royce sa was usually able to trans- high school,”he continued, to the Model A. When I fer to the same base except grinning sheepishly, admit- retired, I was teaching air when he went to Iceland and ting that he thought he knew crew familiarization on 119 Vietnam. more than the teachers.“I Gunship,”he added.

“Why’d you retire?”I mut- turned 17 in November, and No disrespect, he’s pointtered. in February, I was in the Air ing out the difference work“I’d had enough after 40 Force, took the GED and ing on those massive aircraft years,”she replied.“My hus- passed it.” compared to the sleek F-4E, band had retired several times After basic training in New which was flown by the Air and we’d decided there were York and tech school in Force Thunderbirds Flight other things we wanted to Amarillo, Roy began a 20- Demonstration team from do,”she explained. year career in aircraft main- 1969 -1973, while the Blue Looking back, Roy said tenance at bases through- Angels flew the F-4J Phanthe only times she was off out the states and overseas; tom II during the 1969 to work was when she was the career took 20 years, but December 1974 seasons. pregnant with their three his way of telling me about When Roy left the Air

Force, he enrolled at PJC. “All I wanted was to learn to fix automotive air conditioners, not four years later, I left there with three degrees,” he smiled. He then recalled that he had earned an associate in science degree in automotive repair, paint and body, and an associate of art degree in general education.

He also worked the next 20 years at the Fort Walton Sears automotive department.

Talk about stick-to-itiveness: 20 years in the Air Force, 20 years at Sears automotive, 34 years as a volunteer firefighter, 51 years married … he also learned to drive 18-wheelers at Washington HolmesVo-Tech in Chipley, but only did that for several years.

Maybe he was too busy being a volunteer firefighter with the Midway Volunteer Fire Department after he moved his family here in 1971.

“I joined in 1971, but it was strictly volunteer then,”he said.

Now, the department has both, paid and volunteer firefighters as well as a volunteer fire inspector, Roy Isakson.

‘What’s new?’ I thought.

Although he’s played every position on the team, from rookie to two terms as fire chief, and now officially, div. chief, fire prevention and inspections, which was originally, a paid position. But cutbacks forced the department to drop this vital position. However, as he’s done since 1971, Roy volunteered for the job.

“What that amounts to, is, I do all the inspections,” he chuckled, ever humble.

When Roy became chief in 1977, the chief’s position was basically the only designated rank; no captain, lieutenant, drivers … however, with his military background, and two terms at the National Fire Academy in Emmetsburg, Md., he, “Basically, set up the present rank structure.”

Usually, in volunteer departments, the first volunteer to arrive at the station gets the fire truck ready to respond when additional help arrived.

“We had to carry jumper cables and chains in our personal vehicles because sometimes, we had to jump the truck off, or pull it to get it

started,”he explained.

As all firefighters know, the next alarm could be their last; fighting fire is strenuous as well as dangerous work, and during the years Roy has risked his life to help others, he has never been a paid firefighter. Five years ago, in his 70s, Roy was still riding the truck and fighting fire, but when he learned, “The guys were worried about me getting hurt,”he decided to quit. But, the people needed a fire inspector, and Roy answered the call.

A member of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, and the lone volunteer fire inspector in Florida, Roy was recently recognized as Fire Inspector of theYear by Florida Fire Marshals and Fire Inspectors Association.

Members of Cavalry Chapel, Roy is active in Bible studies and the oversight committee, and both he and Theresa exercise their faith.

“There’s no question how one’s faith has lots to do with any venture they might pursue,” said Theresa.“We raised our children to have faith, and you’re in a bad place if you don’t have faith.”

Amen Sister, amen.

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The class costs $10.

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Join Art Instructor Dennis Boyce at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays for beginner acrylic classes. The class costs $25 a person and each painter will be provided brushes and canvas. You will need to provide your own set of acrylic paints.

Pancake breakfast The Holley-Navarre Senior Center holds a pancake breakfast on the second Saturday of the month. The next one will be held from 7-10:30 a.m.

June 9. The breakfast is open to the public and all ages are welcome.

Made from scratch pancakes cost $2.50 and up to $5. Help raise attendance at this fundraiser by getting the word out to friends, family and acquaintances. If you can volunteer to help, please call or leave a note at the office.

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By Yvonne C. Harper Navarre Press Co-sleeping is one aspect of the attachment parenting style that is at the forefront of many discussions given the recent issue of Time magazine.

In the story, it was noted that not all aspects of attachment parenting work for each mother.

Co-sleeping was one such example that the results differed.

For Navarre resident Lauren Frede, it didn’t work, but for residents Jen Arsenault and Stephanie Overstreet, co-sleeping had a positive outcome.

“Finding the balance is key,”said Frede.

Other aspects of attachment parenting include breast-feeding and immunizations.

The World Health Organization recommends mothers exclusively breast feed infants for the first six months to achieve optimal growth. This mirrors the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation.

The WHO further recommends nursing with complimentary feeding for at least two years or beyond.

Erin Hinze, mother and founder of Birthing Your Way, never thought she would nurse, period.

“I was very much against breast feeding,” she said.

“The breast was the man’s domain and the whole concept of a little person on my breast freaked me out.”

However, Hinze also knew she wanted a natural birth and the more she learned about the benefits of breast-feeding, she knew she would nurse her baby, but she just didn’t realize how long.

“I thought, I’ll just do it for six weeks, then six months,” she explained, “then I’ll stop when he starts walking up to me.”

Before she knew it, she was still nursing her 3-yearold son when she had her daughter.

“So I tandem nursed for about a year-and-a-half,” she said.

Her daughter, now 3, still nurses, but it’s not every day.

“It’s really more of a comfort” at this point she said.

Hinze stated that her

husband is very supportive because“he knows it’s the absolute best for the children.”

Arsenault also breast feeds her 6-month-old son, and plans to nurse for as long as it works for her and her baby.

She explained that“I’ve never thought about a cutoff age.”

However, breast-feeding is not always easy, and without support, breastfeeding may end quickly or never start.

Navarre resident Marian Van Zandt very much wanted to breast-feed, but her first child never latched correctly and she said she didn’t receive any help at the hospital.

“All I knew is that it hurt,” she said.

Van Zandt also came down with mastitis and after three months of being put on drugs, she was hospitalized where the doctors bound her breasts. Her second go-around with breast-feeding didn’t fair much better with the midwife informing her that her baby would never be able to nurse.

“She was great, but she wasn’t as knowledgeable in breast-feeding,”explained Van Zandt.

The lack of support resulted in Van Zandt not nursing, but it is the support that encouraged Frede to continue nursing even when the first several weeks were really difficult.

Hinze stated that without Tim’s (Lauren’s husband) encouragement, she may not have continued.

“It’s so important to have that rock of support”for the mother said Hinze.

One reason these mothers have chosen to breastfeed as long as possible, is because they have opted to not immunize their children or to alter the schedule.

“A big reason behind nursing at least two years,” explained Arsenault,“is we have chosen not to vaccinate and want him to have as much immunities as possible.”

Although the AAP recommends a child be vaccinated from birth to 18 years old, with 23 vaccination doses being given within the first 18 months

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Jen Arsenault, with her 6-month-old son, explains that nursing, co-sleeping and baby wearing is the normal way to parent and is what parents have been doing for thousands of years. of life, Arsenault has chosen not to do so.

“The side effects outweigh the benefits,” she said.

Whereas Frede and Overstreet have opted for an alternate schedule based on their timelines, Hinze has opted not to vaccinate her now 5-year-old and 3-

year-old children at all.

“Everyone has an opinion on the way you should parent,” she said,“but my husband and I felt very strongly that we were not going to inject any type of chemicals/vaccines into our children for any reason.”

Dr. William Sears, M.D. and author, does not advo-

Faith Briefs Coastline Calvary Chapel Coastline Calvary Chapel will be hosting upcoming events as follows: ■ 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays – The Rev. John Spencer is beginning a new series teaching verse-by-verse through the Gospel of John.

■ 7 p.m. on Tuesdays - The Most Excellent Way (Substance Abuse support meeting) The Most Excellent Way is designed for those who battle with addiction. The goal of TMEW is to see people freed from the bondage of addiction and made new creatures in Christ. Meetings are held in the Christian Education

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■ Coastline Calvary Chapel is a charter location for MOPS International - Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month from September through May. Childcare is provided for 0-5 years old.

Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church ■ Prayer Shawl Ministry will be held from 5-6:30 p.m., the first and third Sunday of the month and the Fairpoint campus and from 5-6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Soundside campus. This ministry welcomes all who like to knit

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Wednesday prayer meeting 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall

or crochet or would like to learn how to create shawls for the ill, hurt or grieving. Contact Catherine at 384-4334 at Fairpoint and Pamela at 939-8929 at Soundside for more information.

■ Naomi’s Table (for widows of all ages) will resume at 5-6:30 p.m. June 10 at the Fairpoint Campus Fellowship Hall. If you have suffered the loss of your husband, come and experience understanding, support, encouragement, and love, at Naomi’s Table. Share a Pot Luck supper with great conversation and an evening of inspiration. Call Gail at 932-3594 for more information.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for kids ages 3-12 will be held June 25-29. The evening begins with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the program runs from 6-8:35 p.m. This year's theme is "Sky: Everything Is Possible with God." Kids participate in Bible learning and adventures, sing songs, test out science-fun gizmos, and learn to look for God-sightings. Each day concludes with a Fly-Away Finale. Registration is free. For more information, call Holy Trinity at 243-0788. Holy Trinity is located at 363 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW (Hwy. 98) in Fort Walton Beach across from Liza Jackson Park.

Navarre United Methodist Church and Preschool

Visitors Welcome!

Worship Times Early Service: 7:45 a.m. in Hildreth Hall Contemporary: 9:00 a.m.

Traditional: 10:42 a.m.

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cate for zero vaccinations, but he takes the approach that parents want more information concerning the myriad of vaccinations recommended and want open dialogue with their doctors.

“The bottom line is that more and more parents want options,”wrote Sears.

“If we don’t provide them with options they are comfortable with, more parents will opt out of vaccines altogether.”

The June 7 issue of the Navarre Press will wrap up the series on attachment parenting with a discussion on how family, friends and doctors have responded to these mothers.

Calvary Fellowship A Full Gospel Church

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Worship Times: Sunday: 11:00 am Worship Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Mike McFatter 2832 Hwy 87 South • Navarre, FL

Holy Trinity Lutheran ELCA

S unday Worship 9:40 am Sunday School for all ages

8:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

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(Hwy. 98 - Across from Liza Jackson Park)

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2012 Navarre High School

GRADUATION

Photo by Sandi Kemp

Nguyen makes her own stars to wish on

By Joanna Hammond Navarre Press When Jiminy Cricket sang“When you wish upon a star, your dreams will take you very far”to Pinocchio, he was telling the wooden puppet that his dreams were worth pursuing.

Trinh Nguyen didn’t get to be valedictorian of the class of 2012 by wishing on a star, she attained the title by hard work, perseverance and a just little bit of star power.

“It’s actually a great relief to me because I’ve had this spot since freshman year,” said Nguyen,“I’ve lost it once, so I feel really relieved that I’ve made it this far.”

Nguyen credits her upbringing with her success, saying that she was raised to put emphasis on her education. But doing well in school isn’t the only thing that brings her joy; Nguyen also enjoys writing letters, reading books, video games, talking with friends and crafts.

“Especially origami,”she said.

Nguyen has a knack for crafting the tiniest little objects out of paper; her current project is making lucky stars, which are less than the size of a dime.

“I’ve heard that when you make one, you get a wish. But I’ve made so many of them I don’t think it’s really true,”she said with a laugh.

“I always start pet projects,”Nguyen said.“Now I’m making 10 paper cranes, one for each member of a group I’ve been in for about a half a year.”

Nguyen will begin her studies at the University of Notre Dame this fall. Her academic scholarships for her four-year degree total more than $40,000. While she has spent her whole life either in the sunny climates of either Florida or California, Nguyen is looking forward to the change that comes with four seasons, including winter.

“To me, it’s a new adventure,” she said.“I’ve never been up north before so I get to experience a new landscape, but I’m still immersed in my Catholic faith.”

Attending a Catholic university is important to Nguyen, who plans to participate in Catholic groups on campus, as well as others that interest her.

“I’ve heard that there’s a Vietnamese group so I’m hoping to go deep into my culture. I’ve heard that there’s ballroom dancing and self-defense. I want to be active in college,”said Nguyen.

Nguyen said she will miss her friends and family in Florida but she is looking forward to the opportunities and challenges of college. She has been a student in Santa Rosa County schools for 11 years, and when asked what advice she may have for a kindergarten girl who dreamed of academic greatness, she had this to say.

“Academics are very important but it’s not everything. I hope the ‘little me’ will give herself some breaks in between and realize the joy lies within yourself and not anywhere else.”

Inside beats the heart of a Gator

By Joanna Hammond Navarre Press For Connor Passalacqua, becoming the salutatorian of the Class of 2012 was the culmination of an achievement for which he has worked long and hard, both at Navarre High School and as a dual enrollment student at the University of West Florida.

“I was debating between AP (advanced placement) and dual enrollment, and I didn’t want to risk going through all the hard work and homework (of AP) and have one off test and get no credit,”he said.

Passalacqua began full-time classes at UWF at the beginning of his junior year. While some high school students would find the transition to university level classes daunting, Passalacqua thrived.

“It really wasn’t that bad,”he said.“It was a different setting, you can ask questions. I liked how the coursework was taught.You have to manage your own time, decide how to study; it’s not structured as much. I can match the style to my own classes.”

Passalacqua earned 54 credit hours during his two years at UWF in his chosen major of pre-professional biology and come fall, he will be a Gator at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

“I like UF because they have sports medicine and an orthopedic hospital,

and I would really like to do sports medicine,”Passalacqua said.

“All my life I’ve wanted to be a doctor,”he said,“and my family has really motivated me. All my life I’ve wanted to do to the best I can so I can be the best doctor I can be.”

That motivation and determination helped Passalacqua secure the spot of salutatorian for his graduating class. Just because he has spent some time in college already doesn’t mean he isn’t excited to move on to UF and begin a different phase.

“I’ll be a sophomore,”Passalacqua said of his incoming credits.

And the element of his new status as a sophomore that he’s most excited about?

“The parking passes.You need 50 credit hours to get a better parking pass, so I will have better parking spots available,” he said, grinning.

Asked if he had any advice for incoming freshman to Navarre High School, Passalacqua said that a curiosity and willingness to learn are crucial.

“Never be afraid to ask. If my friends understood something better, I’d ask them. If you don’t understand a concept, ask the teacher,”Passalacqua said.

“If you go home, there’s no way you’ll magically understand it.

“Studying hard is good but don’t overstress.You do all you can, once it’s over with, accept that you did as best you can and accept what you got.”

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THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012

TOP ACADEMIC SCHOLARS Students who have maintained a cumulative weighted GPA of 98.5 and above are recognized each year as the Top Academic Scholars.

Valedictorian: Trinh Nguyen Salutatorian: Connor Passalacqua Derrick LaMar Zachary Todd Katherine Giannini Joseph Revette Megan Walker Robert Jordan Mary Matechik Kyle Smith Christopher Hodge Lauren Osburn Jessica Willey Katherine McLelland Ryanne Moore Christopher Davison Gabrielle Garnier Kaitlyn Meyer Patrick Sullivan Jurgen Spear Whitley Simpson Shawnie Houston Taylor Moss Lauren Lautenslager Clare Lattanze Brian Nykanen Lauren Provencher Joseph Aguirre Andrew Schroeder Alexander Whiteside Bright Futures The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students who meet certain GPA and test score requirements. This year’s seniors will earn more than $2 million through the Bright Futures program.

Industry and Adobe certification Through Navarre High’s Construction Academy, 68 seniors have earned National Industry Certification in Construction Technology. Several seniors have earned the Adobe Certified Associate certification. This credential prepares students to work in careers such as graphic design, Web marketing and video production.

Math student of the year Each year, the math department selects a Math Student of the Year. This year, that award goes to Trinh Nguyen.

AA Degrees On May 6, four seniors who participated in the dual enrollment program were awarded their Associate in Arts Degree from Pensacola State College.

Emily Albaugh, Larryssa Grimm, Leif Thillet, Miguel Chavez

Scholarship totals, 2007-2012 2012 - $3.9 million, plus Florida Bright Futures Awards 2011 - $1.2 million, plus Florida Bright Futures Awards 2010 - $1.9 million, plus Florida Bright Futures Awards 2009 - $3.2 million, plus Florida Bright Futures Awards 2008 - $1.7 million, plus Florida Bright Futures Awards 2007 - $1.2 million, plus Florida Bright Futures Awards

Meghan, We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Sam, Rylie, Jade & Autumn

2012

Class of

Brittney Congratulations!

We are very proud of you!

Love, Dad, Tiffany, & the Boys

2012

Class of

Congrats Eric!

We wish you the best in your US Army career! May your inner light be blessed with God’s glory.

Love, Mom, Dad, Cory & Deb

2012

Class of

Alexandria, We are SO proud of you!

Love Mom, Dad, and Devin

2012

Class of Steven,

We are so proud of you!

Good luck at UWF. Love, Mom, Dad & Ashley

2012

Class of

Congratulations Mary!

We are so proud of you!

Best of luck at FSU! May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Love, Mom, Dad and Family

2012

Class of

2012 Navarre High School Scholarships STUDENT

SCHOOL/AWARD

AMOUNT

Aguirre, Trey Aguirre, Trey Aguirre, Trey Albaugh, Emily Albaugh, Emily Barbee, Michael Barbee, Michael Beaulieu, Alex Beckett, Charlee Brown, Demetrius Cannon, Taylor Carr, Rachel Carter, Dwayne Casey, Gunnar Catyb, Cory Chabot, Kaitlin Charlton, Erik Charlton, Erik Cooper, Justin Crawford, Jamie Cunningham, Kyndall Davenport, Hanah Davenport, Hanah Davis, Kristin Endico, Jena Endico, Jena Endico, Jena Erwin, Megan Erwin, Megan Erwin, Megan Faulk, Julia Feurt, Brianna Garnier, Gabrielle Garrett, Maya Gazoo, Laura Gazoo, Laura Giannini, Katherine Giannini, Katherine Giannini, Katherine Gray, Lacey Hagewood, Marquis Haggard, Angela Hawks, Jenna Hayes, Amanda Hayes, Amanda Hayes, Amanda Hebert, Jacob Hill, Michael Hill, Michael Hill, Michael Hodge, Christopher Hoke, Elizabeth Hoke, Elizabeth Horton, Alex Houston, Shawnie Hunter, Virgillo Jones, Dusty Jones, DustyD Jordan, Robert Jordan, Robert Jordan, Robert Jordan, Robert Kieffer, Thomas Kizer, James Knauss, Zachary Kolodziejczyk, Ronald Lamar, Derrick Lamar, Derrick Lattanze, Clare Lattanze, Clare Lautenslager, Lauren Lautenslager, Lauren Lautenslager, Lauren Leggett, Bradley Leggett, Bradley Lenzi, Andrew Madl, Shawn Madl, Shawn Marquis, Sarah Beth Marquis, Sarah Beth Matechik, Mary McLelland, Katherine Meyer, Kaitlyn Millard, TJ Miller, Laura Miller, Laura Millward, John Moore, Ryanne Moore, Ryanne Moore, Ryanne Moore, Ryanne Moore, Ryanne Moss, Taylor Nguyen, Trinh Nguyen, Trinh Nicely, Andrew Nykanen, Brian Nykanen, Brian Osburn, Lauren Passalacqua, Connor Passalacqua, Connor Porter, Tiffany Porter, Tiffany Porter, Tiffany Powell, Spencer Powell, Spencer Provencher, Taylor Pyle, Rebekah Pyle, Rebekah Pyle, Rebekah Revette, Kyle Revette, Kyle Revette, Kyle Revette, Kyle Revette, Kyle Ritchie Jr., Kevin Schroeder, Andrew Schroeder, Andrew Schroeder, Andrew Shipp, Brendan Simpson, Whitley Singletary, Katherine Singletary, Katherine Singletary, Katherine Slaybaugh, Meghan Slaybaugh, Meghan Smith, David Smith, Kaitlinn Smith, Kaitlinn Smith, Kyle Straus, Sabrina Sullivan, Patrick Sullivan, Patrick Taypa, Christelyn Thillet, Leif Thillet, Leif Todd, Zach Todd, Zach Todd, Zach Todd, Zach Townsend, Sarah Townsend, Sarah Vasquez, Valeria Wahl, Ryan Wahl, Ryan Walker, Megan Willey, Jessica Williamson, James Wolf, A. J. Wolf, A. J. Wymore, D'Evelyn Wymore, D'Evelyn

Western Kentucky University Athletic Scholarship Western Kentucky University Academic Scholarship Pensacola State College Athletic Scholarship Eckerd College Presidential Scholarship University of West Florida PACE Honors Scholarship St. Leo University LEAD Scholarship St. Leo University Merit Scholarship NHS French Club Academic Scholarship University of South Alabama Bay Area Scholarship $ Cumberland University Athletic Scholarship NROTC at University of South Florida Florida State University Academic Scholarship Independent College of Kansas Athletic Scholarship Millsaps College Athletic Scholarship Dan Rollant Memorial Scholarship Athletic Scholarship University of West Florida Argonaut Scholarship University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship University of West Florida Arete' Scholarship University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship Pensacola State College Principal Jefferson Davis Comm. 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B. Wallace Community College Athletic Scholarship an Rollant Memorial Scholarship Hurlburt Spouses Scholarship University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship Rotary Club Scholarship Navarre Garden Club University of South Alabama Presidential Scholarship University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship Louisiana Tech University Academic Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Academic Scholarship Dan Rollant Memorial Scholarship NHS Memorial Athletic Scholarship Athletic Scholarship Florida State University Freshman Scholarship Sons of Italy P'Cola Chapter John Carbone Memorial Northwest Florida Gator Club Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Award Hurlburt Spouses Scholarship Florida Technology Institute Athletic Scholarship Florida Technology Institute Academic Scholarship University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship Webber University Academic Scholarship Webber University Athletic Scholarship Young Harris College Academic Scholarship Young Harris College Athletic Scholarship NHS Memorial Athletic Scholarship Athletic Scholarship University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship Rotary Club Scholarship Cannon Spouses Group University of West Florida Argonaut Scholarship University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship University of West Florid Argonaut Scholarship Ohio State University College of Engineering Auburn University College of Engineering Univ of North Florida Presidential Scholarship Navy ROTC at University Navy League University of West Florida PACE Honors Scholarship University of Notre Dame Provost's Scholarship University of Notre Dame University Scholarship University of Central Florida Pegasus Gold Scholarship University of Al Birmingham Blazer Elite Scholarship Army ROTC University of Al Birmingham Blazer Elite Scholarship Northwest Florida Gator Club Chamber of Commerce Community Award Gerran Copeland Scholarship Academic Scholarship Rotary Club Most Outstanding Female Cadet Navy League Outstanding Personnel Mississippi State University Freshman Academic Excellence Mississippi State University Non-resident Tuition Scholarship University of Southern Mississippi Presidential Scholarship Choctaw Bay Music Club Carroll H. Payne Memorial Scholarship Vicki Schroeder Scholarship University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship University of Alabama NROTC University of Alabama AFROTC University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship University of Alabama Engineering Leadership Vanderbilt University NROTC Hurlburt Spouses Scholarship Vicki Schroeder Scholarship University of West Florida Argonaut Scholarship University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship Fortis Institute University of Central Florida Pegasus Gold Scholarship University of South Alabama Bay Area Scholarship Emerald Coast Women's Club Hurlburt Spouses Women's Take Stock in Children University of North Florida Athletic Scholarship NHS Quarterback Club University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship University of West Florida Arete' Scholarship Full Sail University Creative Minds Scholarship University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship University of Central Florida Air Force Scholarship University of Central Florida Pegasus Gold Navarre Family Eyecare University of West Florida PACE Honors Scholarship University of West Florida PACE Honors Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University NROTC Air Force Academy Gilliam Award Vanderbilt University AFROTC Dwight Davis Memorial Scholarship University of Central Florida Pegasus Bronze Pensacola State College Minority Rotary Club Most Outstanding Male Cadet WEAR TV High School Heroes University of Alabama Cap Stone Scholarship University of West Florida PACE Honors Scholarship University of Central Florida Pegasus Silver University of Southern Mississippi Academic Scholarship University of Southern Mississippi Regional Scholarship University of West Florida Nautilis Scholarship Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Award

$71,728 $32,336 $6,000 $60,000 $4,000 $4,000 $20,000 $100 $1,500 $76,800 $180,000 $9,600 $30,000 $84,000 $500 $12,000 $8,000 $1,000 $4,000. $1,600 $9,144 10,000 $12,000 $500 $12,000 $12,500

Total

$3,927,913

$36,000 $1,250 $16,000 $400 $500 $4,000 $16,000 $2,000 $500 $91,200 $100 $1,000 $500 $76,800 $12,000 $4,000 $16,000 $7,250 $88,000 $500 $14,000 $500 $50,000 $12,000 $4,000 $400 $14,000 $9,600 $106,200 $3,630 $500 $1,000 $12,000 $1,000 $1,000 $14,000 $4,000 $6,000 $48,000 $500 $500 $9,600 $500 $500 $600 $1,000 $10,000 $42,000 $4,000 $30,000 $28,000 $52,000 $13,000 $500 $4,000 $1,000 $500 $8,000 $8,000 $6,000 $12,500 $40,000 $10,000 $180,000 $1,200 $4,000 $5,900 $36,000 $12,000 $60,000 $180,000 $60,000 $500 $600 $500 $1,000 $50 $7,500 $44,325 $58,900 $1,000 $500 $4,000 $180,000 $90,000 $87,000 $10,000 $180,000 $1,000 $500 $12,000 $16,000 $500 $12,000 $1,500 $500 $1,000 $16,000 $16,000 $500 $16,000 $4,000 $6,000 $3,000 $86,400 $12,000 $500 $4,000 $4,000 $180,000 $441,000 $600 $180,000 $500 $6,000 $1,600 $1,000 $1,000 $6,000 $4,000 $9,000 $12,400 $32,000 $12,000 $600

THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012

NAVARRE PRESS / 3C

Navarre High School Class of 2012 Graduates David Thomas Aaberg

Steven Tyler Caudill

Laura Nicole Gazoo

James Garrett Kizer

Alana Michelle Peaden

Maegan Kelly Stephenson

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Acevedo

Kara Marie Ceurvels

Linda Marie Geck

Neal Joseph Klaus

Dyamond Ayanna Pearl

Haydon Fox Stone

Ariel Jasmyne Aguilar

Kaitlin Marie Chabot

Flora Arielle Georgiou

Ronnie Elizabeth Kleiner

Jessica E. Peña

Amy Renee Strahan

Joseph Anthony Aguirre

Julia Claire Chambers

Katherine Vivien Giannini *

Korie Marie Klosinski

Joshua Dean Peña

Sabrina Annelise Straus

Emily Margaret Albaugh

Erik Thomas Charlton

Sarah Jean Gibson

Zachary Alton Knauss

Griffen Alexander Peoples

Patrick Garrett Sullivan *

Clayton Alan Alderman

Miguel Angel Chavez

Sarah Masako Gifford

Matthew Addison Knox

Erin Mallory Peterson

Jacquiline Suzanne Tallant

Brittney Nicole Alexander

Brandon Ryan Childers

Zhanea' Nicole Gillespie

Ronald Frank Kolodziejczyk

Tiffany Virginia Porter

Micah Lynne Taylor

Ebone Jocelyn Allen

Joshua Andrew Christiansen

Jonathan Douglas Gilmore

Derrick James LaMar *

Spencer Thomas Powell

Christelyn Rose Taypa

Eric Christian Alvarez

Kristin Michelle Cleary

Sarena Jade Gilmore

Brandon Joseph Lane

Kayla Renee Proctor

Robert Terekhin

David Tyler Anderson

Madelyn Elise Cognevich

Gabrielle Marie Godfrey

Clare Melissa Lattanze *

Lauren Taylor Provencher *

Christina Sharae Terry

Jasmin Chanel Anderson

Tyler Holland Cole

Claire Elise Goss

Lauren Aljean Lautenslager *

Richard Paul Prunty

Jacob Logan Terry

Samantha E. Andre'

Mackenzie Marie Combs

TeVan Devon Grant

Hoang Le

Rebekah Johnnye Lynn Pyle

Adam James Theurer

Aaron Robert Apro

Andrew David Conley

Lacey Alanna Gray

Bradley Gregory Leggett

Meaghan Elizabeth Redalieu

Leif Timothy Thillet

Ryan John Apro

Stephenie Rose Conover

Logan Danielle Gray

Andrew Michael Lenzi

Isaac Morgan Redford

Shawne Te' Louise Thompson

Brooke Ann Arceneaux

Chelsey Danielle Cooper

Angelina Michelle Green

Nico Noel Lourenco

Kameron Nathaniel Redford

Taylor Nicole Thompson

Tyler Louis Arceneaux

Justin Tyler Cooper

Cody Cole Ivan Grimes

JaQuita Shantresa Lowe

Caleb Andrew Reed

Zachary Thomas Todd *

Shanti Anee Pangilinan Arceo

Wesley Dean Cothran

Larryssa Jayne Grimm

Brianna Teale Luster

Joseph Kyle Revette *

Crystal Rose Tonning

Deneshia Theresa Bailey

Kenneth Carl Cowman

Jessica Annelle Habetler

Sara Marie Lynch

Sarai Mychaella Rice

Sarah C. Townsend

Olivia Marie Bailey

Adam Bryan Cox

Marquis D. Hagewood

Shawn Evan Madl

Brooke Ann Richmond

Courtney Anne Trosper

Dallas Elizabeth Baird

Everett Hart Crane

Angela Michelle Haggard

Cory Daniel Malesa

Kevin Andrew Ritchie

Brian Trujillo Ubilla

Nicole Elizabeth Banister

Jamie Shannon Crawford

Montia Michelle Hall

Arren Bautista Mancilla

Brendon Kyle Robas

Ashley Nicole VanAmburg

Michael Douglas Barbee

Jeffrey Michael Cross

Yolanda Katheryn Hall

Darleen Alysha Marion

Joseph Kyle Robbins

Danielle Paige VanBuren

Tyler B. Bare

Crystal Lee Crump

Trevor James Hamel

Sarah Beth Marquis

Michaela Jo Robbins

Brandon Heath VanLandingham

Nancy Cherlynn Barlow

Daniel Ray Crump

Brooke Katherine Hammel

Maria Fernanda Marrugo

Justin Ian Rogado

Valeria Nathalie Vasquez

Ian Marckenzie Barnes

Kyndal Jade Cunningham

Emily Rebecca Hannon

Cassie Michelle Martin

Austin Lane Roper

Gwendolyn Brooke Vaughn

Anthony Raymond Barnett

Patrick Gary Cushman

Tyler Reese Haswell

Mellissa Chantrell Martin

Adam Joseph Rossi

Jarryd Keane Abary Villacruz

Daryl Austin Bass

Christopher Edmond Cyphers

Jenna Marie Hawks

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Masters

Chase Allan Rubink

Michael Angelo Voit Jr.

James L. Bault

Shea Erin Dahl

Amanda Kathleen Hayes

Mary Elizabeth Matechik *

Nathan Daniel Safko

Ryan Patrick Wahl

Miranda Blair Baumgartner

Jenny Rose Daniels

Shaquila Marie Headley

Christopher Michael Mayer

Jennifer Theresa Sanford

Megan Nicole Walker *

Justin Brenden Bean

Mary Rose Daniels

Tyler Scott Headley

Kyle Robert McCabe

Trae Enrique Santiago

Eric Christopher Watts

Alexandria Marie Beaulieu

Hanah Elisabeth Davenport

Jacob Steven Hebert

Kenneth C. McCants

Ashlyn McKenzie Scheffler

Cassidy Jone' Wedge

Kevin Robert Beck

Haley Danielle Davis

Denver Colten Hedrick

Wesley J. McCullars

Katie Dawn Schreffler

Amber Briana West

Charlee Cheyenne Beckett

Kristin Ashley Davis

Jordyn Jeanette Heisler

Ellisha Treanna McDew

Andrew Ray Schroeder *

Dylan Mackenzie White

Samantha Rae Beede

David Lee Dawson

Elizabeth E. Helms

Katherine Dianne McLelland *

Brayton Cale Secondine

Alexander James Whiteside *

Erin Renee Begley

Ryan Melvin Day

Kadi Ayla Helms

Kennedy Matthew McQuinn

Phillip Roy Seymour

Courtney Alexandria Whitworth

Derek Ryan Benson

Sarah Jayne Day

Amy Nicole Henderson

Marty Lloyd Meade

Jamie Danielle Shelley

Morgan Vayle Widener

Jared Lee Benton

Timothy Beau Day

Jelani A. Henry

Nolan C. Meade

Brendan Nicholas Shipp

Jessica Ashley Willey *

Erik Ray Bergstrom

Alisha Rae Debruzzi

Michael Antonio Hill

Scott Alan Mealer

Justin Dayle Shultz

James A. Williamson

Tyler Shane Bissell

Megan Ann Dexter

Christopher Tyler Hodge *

Michael Stephen Meaux

Whitley Ann Simpson *

Caitlin Gabriella Winckler

Taylor Floyd Black

Jordan Caye Diamond

Nathan William Hoffman

Dominique Medina

Katherine Raquale Singletary

Claudia Marie Winebrenner

Aleah Justine Blake

Nathaniel Andrew Dixon

Elizabeth Nicole Hoke

Maria Cristina Medina Pacheco

Meghan Marie Slaybaugh

Marcus Robert Winebrenner

Ashelee Taylor Blankenship

David Michael do Carmo

Jacqueline Taylor Holland

Hailey Shea Metz

Cameron Ellis Smith

Kayla Loren Wise

Zachary Taylor Bores

Anna Marie Downing

Jasmine Nicole Holmes

Kaitlyn Marie Meyer *

Clayton Tyler Smith

Patricia Pam Wiser

Melissa Ann Bowman

Lauren Taylor Duncan

Alex Clary Horton

Travis Benjamin Mez

David Joseph Smith

Timothy Brad Wiser

Kayla Lavette Boykins

Ashley Renee' Dunlap

Katelynn Elaine Hough

Justin Randall Michael

Justin Lynne Smith

Zachary Eric Witt

Kevin Dean Brace

Mckenzie Marie Dunwoodie

Shawnie Dominique Houston *

Chelsea Marie Michel

Kaitlinn Christine Smith

Albert Jacob Wolf

Makayla Alexandria Bradford

Christian Troy Eberle

Meagan Danielle Howard

Michael R. Midyette

Kyle Joseph Smith *

Jessica Nicole Wolfe

Connor James Brantley

Laura Elizabeth Ebhardt

Traci Rae Huber

Theodore M. Millard

London Lynn Smith

Jillian Roxanna Wolfe

Ryan Lee Brazelton

Stephani Ree Miranda Eddins

Kyle David Huffman

Laura Nancy Miller

Austin Joel Soto

Connor Scott Wood

Lee Michael Bressler

Alexander A. Elassaad

Malik James Hughes

John Barrett Millward

Randall Kurtz Spain

Andre Fredrick Worley-Sturt

Nicholas Windom Brignac

Christopher Donald Emerson *

Hayley Nicole Hughson

Brady Lee Mitchell

Kathryn Lee Speanburgh

Faith Ashley Wright

Angela Dawn Brill

William Gregory Emerson

Keifer Christian Huhman

Matthew Uy Mitchell

Jurgen C. Spear *

D'Evelyn Amanda Wymore

Kaitlyn Tamera Brodie

Jena Rose Endico

Virgilio Vizcaya Bokamba Hunter

Richard Geleta Moody

Meagan Anne Speares

Brenda Maria Zelada

Demetrius Tyrone Brown

Travis Tyler Epperly

Paul Joseph Hurst

Ryanne Jessica Moore *

Cole Stuart Stephens

Jared Elliott Zetterlund

Jordan Nicole Brown

Malinda Kelsey Eppler

Stephanie Victoria Jackson

Katherine Ann Morrow

Marina Elizabeth Stephens

Jarrett Alan Zimmerly

Lacey Camille Broxson

Megan Marie Erwin

Tyler Sean Jacobi

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Matthew Alexander Stephens

Sean Patrick Bruenn

Jamal Elefante Etrata

Travis Logan Javier

Tyler Jeffrey Mueller

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Krysten Nichole Failing

Brooke M. Jennrich

Kayla Elizabeth Mulkey

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Mariah Lynn Farrone

Annan Leigh Jensen

Dakota Ray Newgent

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Julia Delrie Faulk

Jeffrey Dustin Jones

Delaney Hai Nguyen

Tyler Edwin Bush

Nicholas Johnathon Feltman

Jordan D. Jones

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Dylan J. Buzan

Brianna Marie Nicole Feurt

Katherine Aileen Jones

Andrew Jacob Nicely

David J. Camacho

Nicholas Christopher Fish

Morgan Chantel Jones

Brian Austin Nykanen *

Jeramy Taylor Cannon

Kalab A. Foster

Justin Scott Jordan

Michaela Trinity Orth

Elizabeth Carbajal-Cruz

Jessica Nicole Franklin

Robert Barry Jordan *

Lauren Blair Osburn *

Jillian Marie Carr

Phillyn Marie Frederick

Erica Lynn Jorden

Maria Elizabeth Pandolph

Rachel Bonnie Carr

Caleb James Fulfer

Chelsea Brianna Kaley

Bobby Dupre Parkerson

Amber Nicole Carroll

Nicholas Dylan Gallo

Stephanie Melissa Karlson

Brandon Michael Passalacqua

Dwayne Anthony Carter II

Gianna Claire Gambera

Ryan Scott Keller

Connor John Passalacqua ‡

Gunnar James Casey

Gabrielle Marie Garnier *

Shelby Lynn Kerr

Lindsay Renee Passmore

Cory Patrick Catyb

Maya Shunee Garrett

Thomas Forrest Kieffer

Nicholas Dwayne Payne

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Student of the year profile: Katherine Giannini

Giannini to expand horizons at Tulane

By Jessi Stone Navarre Press Navarre High School has presented many surprises for senior Katherine Giannini during the last four years.

Although she only has one more week until graduation, teachers at NHS had one more surprise in store for her. During a recent senior meeting, teachers announced that not only was Giannini selected as the best student in French studies and social sciences, she was awarded the prestigious title of Female Student of theYear.

“I was super surprised,”she said, about receiving the award.“I felt like I was going to throw up I was so happy.”

NHS French teacher Lisa Nall said Giannini was awarded student of the year because she was a well-rounded and intelligent young woman.

“Not only is she intelligent, but she is respectful and hardworking,”Nall said.“She probably has one of the best work ethics I’ve seen in my 24 years of teaching.”

When asked who her favorite teacher was at NHS, Giannini said there was no way to list them all.

“Navarre High School is full of great teachers,”she said.“Even my math teacher was great and I hate math.”

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Giannini and her family moved from LasVegas to Navarre when she was beginning ninth grade.

Her natural curiosity and eagerness to learn has made her an ideal student for many of her teachers. She has a 4.3 GPA and is the president of the French Club, a member of the Academic Team, History Bowl and National Honor Society.

“I’m just one of those nerds who loves learning,” she said.“I love to debate and ask questions.”

Her love for reading and learning began at a young age. She said her parents read to her often and would buy her science books, which fed her curiosity.

Giannini took French with Nall and even took an online Mandarin course for high school credit. She said she can speak both fairly well, but Mandarin is harder to read and write.

“Each language has its own challenges,”she said.

Giannini had the opportunity to fine tune her Mandarin fluency last summer when she received a scholarship from the Department of State to stay with a family in China for six weeks. She heard about the scholarship through her online class and turned in an application. She said the immersion into another culture was both exciting and terrifying.

“It’s sink or swim,”she said.“You either remember the words for‘where is the bus stop’or you wander around aimlessly for hours.”

She said staying with a Chinese family was insightful because she was able to hear their ideas of American culture and vice versa.

Giannini received about $92,000 in scholarships to attend Tulane University in New Orleans, La., where she will begin studying this fall. She will be majoring in international studies and minoring in linguistics to continue her love for languages.

“Tulane has an excellent international program and New Orleans is an international city with a lot of great culture, especially French culture,”she said.

She admits to having her whole life planned out and said her dream job is to be a diplomat to China, adding that a good ambassador needed to understand and appreciate other cultures. She said it also takes a“patience and a willingness”to learn.

“You have to respect someone even if you don’t agree with them,”she said.

Giannini also learned that political strategist James Carville teaches classes at Tulane and is determined to get into one of his classes.

Nall said Tulane University would be a great place for Giannini to learn and grow.

“I think she will do very well at Tulane,”Nall said. “I think she will thrive no matter where she is and will be a great diplomat one day.”

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Navarre High School Awards Night May 24, 2012

Leith Thillet, center, and his fellow Navarre High School seniors take a much needed break for levity on May 24 while singing the alumni song at Senior Awards Night.

Kat Giannini, Kaiti Smith, D’Evelyn Wymore, Trinh Nguyen, Alex Beaulieu, and Angela Haggard strike a pose.

Zach Todd is presented his entrance papers to the USAF Academy.

Salutatorian Connor Passalacqua

Valedictorian Trinh Nguyen Chamber President John Hays, Lauren Lautenslager, Connor Passalacqua, D’Evelyn Wymore and Cinnamon Halderman.

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NJROTC cadets from Navarre High School pose with checks representing their Naval scholarships worth $180,000 each on May 24 during Senior Awards Night.

Alex Beaulieu and D’Evelyn Wymore share a moment of joy and friendship.

Chris Emerson waits for his academic stole.

Amanda Hays and her sister.

Principal Brian Noack poses with valedictorian Trinh Nguyen and salutatorian Connor Passalacqua.

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Trey Aguirre recieves his academic stole.

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Whitley Simpson and Clare Lattanze share one last hug.

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Student of the year profile: Zach Todd

Off he goes, into the wild blue yonder

By Joanna Hammond Navarre Press Zach Todd has had many accolades and honors placed on his young shoulders in his time at Navarre High School. He’s the Battalion Commander for the NJROTC program, he’s got a 4.5 weighted GPA, an ACT score of 34 and he’s ranked 14th in his class.

Beyond that, he’s well liked among his fellow students. It’s nearly impossible to find a student or faculty member who has something less than sterling to say about him. It came as no surprise to most, then, that Todd was voted Male Student of the Year by the faculty at NHS. “It’s been a pleasure having him in ROTC,” said Master Chief Jimmy Ethridge.“Everywhere I was looking, he was there.”

Todd completed nearly 6,000 hours of community service with ROTC and took a mission trip to an orphanage in Kenya to work with the children there. He also works closely with the youth groups at his church, and founded a Student to Student program for his fellow students at NHS. In his spare time, Todd had the determination and drive to ensure his future would be exactly how he pictured it as a child.

Many young boys have dreams of being pilots, flying jets that can literally go faster than the speed of sound.

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Zach Todd, at home in a jet simulator at the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs, Col. away childhood dreams in the pursuit of Todd’s father, an Air Force Academy gradsomething more practical, more attainable, uate and an F16 pilot, died during a trainas they grew closer to manhood. ing mission in San Salvador, when Todd Todd did not. He took those childhood was 2 years old and his brother was not yet dreams, forged them into something that born. fit a man’s ambition and made them a realThat tragedy helped Todd focus in on his ity. goals and make them a reality.

Todd was recently accepted into the Unit“I want to work in aerospace engineered States Air Force Academy in Colorado ing and work my way up to being an astroSprings, Col., fulfilling a lifelong dream of naut,” he said. following in his father’s footsteps.

The process of applying to the Air Force

Academy was itself strenuous. Todd had to submit essays and applications and set up interviews with boards in Colorado; he spent the summer of 2011 working on his package for the Academy. Todd turned in his application early, and then the waiting began.

“The hardest part was the waiting,”he said.

He didn’t receive his acceptance until late spring. While he was waiting to hear from the Air Force, Todd also received a scholarship from Embry Riddle, making the choice that much harder.

“God eventually showed me the right path,”he said.

Ethridge said Todd has shown leadership throughout his four years with Navarre High School’s JROTC program, serving as Battalion Chief during his senior year.

“He wakes up every day to do the best he can,”Ethridge said.

Todd has earned the Leadership Award during his time in ROTC and Ethridge believes he will go far.

“He’s going to be president one day and I’ve told him that,”Ethridge said.“He’s a tremendous kid.”

Todd is reserved about accepting such praise, saying that he has always wanted to do something great with his life, and credits his faith in God with helping to motivate him.

“I wake up and think, ‘How can I do something amazing today to make God’s name great?’”

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Raiders thrash Escambia, 25-7

By Dave Ford Navarre Press

NHS closes out spring with passing grade

By Dave Ford Navarre Press

Spring football closed out on a high note for Navarre High School on May 25, as the Raiders varsity squad crushed visiting Escambia, 25-7 at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

But the victory didn’t come without consequence, as rising senior quarterback Robby Miller and fellow upperclassman running back Jay Warren both left the contest with injuries.

“We think Jay sprained his ankle, maybe jammed his toe – I think he’s gonna be fine.

Miller, I think he took a knee to the knee, and I think he’s gonna be fine, too,” said NHS head coach Jay Walls afterward.

With 3:24 remaining in the third quarter and Navarre ahead 12-0, Walls called Miller’s number on a QB keeper to the left side for a two-point conversion. But the play was stopped shy of the goal line and Miller came up limping slowly off the Photos by Dickie Williams field. Miller returned on the NHS rising senior TE Jordan Leggett (6) tries to shed a block during the Raiders’ 25-7 win over Escambia on May Raiders’ next series, but came 25 at Bennett C. Russell Stadium. out once again after just one play when his left knee confinal 24 minutes of action, tinued to give him trouble.

Navarre’s Nick Benton acted Later in the game with nearas if he wasn’t going to pick up ly three minutes remaining, the ensuing punt, but as EscamWarren cut upfield near the left bia defenders were in close purhash for a first down but was suit, he changed his mind, fieldstopped and twisted awkwardly ed the punt and returned it 25 near the NHS sideline. After a yards to the Escambia 30 yard brief pause, Warren was helped line. Two plays later, Warren off the field and was tended to took a handoff up the middle by team trainer Casey Nordand raced untouched for a 35strom. yard score to put the Raiders Both schools began the night in front, 6-0. with their junior varsity squads, “We did some good things; as the Raiders won that battle we knew they were gonna play as well in dominating fashion, their 4-3 (defense) and we 24-14. One week after scoring made some adjustments to try twice on the ground, QB to attack it and it worked out,” Matthew Webb once again said Walls. accounted for two Raider touchOn its next series, NHS downs – one through the air Sophomore Mark Smith (8) breaks outside for a short gain during junior varsity extended its lead to 12-0 via a and one by way of a spectacu- action of the annual spring game on May 25 at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

30-yard rushing TD by quarfresh varsity lineups and a lar 30-yard scamper with 2:41 big drives; I think we had a terback Gavin Wehby. The good spring and we finished scoreless tie, but that didn’t last remaining in the first half.

Raiders defense then forced long.

“We did some good things on a good note with a good After forcing the Gators into tonight, certainly,” said Walls. game tonight.”

See FOOTBALL 2C The second half offered two a three-and-out to start the “We had some big plays, some

While some things changed, others remained the same. That was the general theme of the fourth and final week of spring practice for Navarre High School football.

From May 21-24, the Raiders continued to hone their skills both offensively and defensively, with the latter remaining the most consistent unit overall. The base 3-3-5 defense that Walls installed and continuously repped throughout the four weeks of spring practice proved effective at both stopping the run and collapsing the pocket.

Offensively, while the Raiders struggled out of the gate during the first two weeks with Walls’version of the spread, the final two began to show promise heading into the summer.

“I think that this week we kind of got into a rhythm, got consistent and I thought our o-line play was a little bit better this week,” said Walls.“I think we had a good week considering they were grinding in the month of May.” One player who put himself in prime position for the fall was rising sophomore quarterback Matthew Webb.

After accounting for two scores in the team’s Black vs.

White game on May 18, Webb proved himself to be a worthy option in the backfield.

“He’s not necessarily varsity but he’s definitely the No. 1 JV quarterback and that’s not a slap in the face because anything can happen,”said Walls.“On every level, you can go from third string to first string in a hurry with an injury or whatever; things

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Lady Raiders celebrate 2012 season

By John Richardson Navarre Press The Navarre High School softball team held its annual banquet on May 22, as head coach Scott Murphy recognized the players for their contributions during the 2012 season.

“Last year’s team had the highest academic ranking in the state,”Murphy said.“I expect that our team average GPA of 3.37 will put us at or near the top of academically ranked teams again.”

Madeline Roberts, Jennifer Watts and Sara Wilson were recognized as outstanding freshmen academically. Bryce

presented with participation certificates, as Hannah Klaubo and Jenny Watts were recognized as the offensive and defensive players of the year, respectively.

The varsity squad finished the season with a solid 22-4 record, but Murphy said he and the team felt things could have been much different with a few more breaks.

Photo by John Richardson “Although our record was Meaghan Redalieu (Defensive Player of the Year), from left, Navarre High School coach Brian Pettigrew, Sarah Beth Marquis very good in a tough district, we all were disappointed how (Offensive Player of the Year), coach Kim Gardner and head the season ended,”he said. coach Scott Murphy.

The team recognized AlliBolivar and Jenna Bobbitt the junior class. The senior son“Cat”Pettigrew with the shared the award for soph- award was shared by Lauren team pitching award. Offenomores, while Audrey Osburn and Katie McLelland.

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Hardware handed out at Navarre High School Raider baseball awards banquet Dave Ford Navarre Press

Expression viewed as anarchy “Thanks for ruining my moment mom.”

That’s how Chuck Shriner is going to remember his high school graduation. A moment of pure teenage delight quickly turned into that of both embarrassment and resentment … or at least it will over time.

You see, when Shriner, 17, acted on a $5 bet to“Tebow” on stage during BishopVerot Catholic High’s graduation ceremony on May 19, he was seeking a way to make his graduation day more than just the same memory everyone else has of robotically walking across the stage, shaking hands and receiving the diploma for which 80 percent of your life has been focused upon.

For those of you who have been stranded under a rock on the island of cluelessness, the Tim Tebow phenomenon manifested a global trend of people praying publicly throughout the 2011 NFL season and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.

Whether out of respect or mockery individuals everywhere, especially impressionable children, have taken a liking to taking a knee, placing fist to forehead and doing their best impression of Tebow’s pregame ritual.

For doing this, Shriner not only had his diploma withheld in front of his classmates, he was punished by his mother, a math teacher at the school. The same gymnasium he planned to make a great memory for life, he was ordered to clean after the ceremony ended. At which time he had picked up the last speck of trash, he was allowed to actually hold his diploma, the one he earned.

Don’t misunderstand; I see both sides of this equation. One act of individuality can and usually does spawn another and another, until each student is putting his or her own stamp on graduation day. I get that. But to take away one’s moment and substitute what would have been a story to tell around the campfire, at his wedding or even a class reunion, was a selfish and narrow-minded thing to do to a kid who meant no harm.

It’s yet another sad commentary on just how serious our society has become. No longer can a football player celebrate in the end zone without penalty; no longer can a student express oneself without consequence of possibly influencing the masses; and no longer can fun exist inside the graduation arena.

Graduation is, after all, supposed to be one of the best and most happy days in our lifetime.

For 13 out of the first 18 years of your life, you engage in a routine of noisy alarm clocks followed by trudging to school by some means of transportation, while at the same time rapidly experiencing adolescence and still being expected to keep up your grades, be socially acceptable, fit in and graduate on time with your peers.

And upon one’s successful completion of this juggling act, there can be no fun.

Smiling is acceptable and expected, shake hands of those in the administration, wave to family in the crowd, and maybe stretch the limits of restraint by giving the old thumbs up before walking off stage.

What’s even more disheartening is that maybe the kid was actually praying.

Maybe, just maybe, he was giving thanks for getting that far in life.

Winners of the 2012 GPA award were freshman Billy Unterbrink, from left, sophomore Chandler Moorer, junior Brendan White and senior Derrick LaMar.

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Navarre High School baseball award winners, back row from left, Travis Epperly (Raider Award), Jarrett Zimmerly and Jacob Terry (Defensive Players of the Year). Front row from left, Brandon Passalacqua (Pitcher of the Year), Dusty Jones (Leadership Award), Gavin Wehby (Pitcher of the Year) and Cory Catyb (Offensive Player of the Year).

Vinnie R’s representative Jimmy Buco, from left, presented $500 scholarships (Dan Rollant Memorial) to four senior members of the Navarre High School baseball team, including Derrick LaMar, Cory Catyb, Dusty Jones and Jacob Terry.

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yet another three-and-out, and on the ensuing play, Devin Colonel blocked the Gators’ punt attempt, gathered it and walked in for a touchdown to suddenly give the Raiders a commanding 18-0 lead.

And later with just eight seconds gone in the fourth quarter, Wehby found a streaking Jordan Leggett down the right sideline for a 25-yard score to give NHS a 24-0 advantage.

Having seen some quality plays at the QB position from Wehby, Webb and Miller, albeit briefly, Walls said the game’s result was indicative of the team’s effort throughout spring practice.

“I saw guys that made some plays, and that’s something we can build on,”he said.“Robby Miller got injured but he had a very good spring and he worked really hard. I’m proud of what he’s done.

That’s the main thing – I think our kids worked hard Photo by Dickie Williams this spring and it showed Raiders middle linebacker Devin Colonel (44) watches over center during the second half of Navarre’s 25-7 win over Escambia on tonight.”

May 25 at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.

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happen. He’s still got to work hard but I think he’s gotten better the last couple of weeks.”

As for the top two options at QB – rising senior Robby Miller and rising junior Gavin Wehby – Walls said heading into the summer that the position is up for grabs.

“It’s still wide open,” he said.

Walls pointed out that a big reason for the increase in quality of play and intensity during the final week of practice had something to do with Escambia coming to town for the annual spring game.

“We approached it (spring game) like any other game week and the anticipation of playing somebody else. I think that helped with motivation and attitudes,”said Walls.“And also the fact that they knew it was the last Monday and the last Tues-

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Navarre High School Raiders explode from under a gauntlet of bars during offensive linemen drills on May 21 at the NHS practice field. day – you know, it was the last week.”

Having gone through his first spring season as the Navarre High head coach, Walls said that all things considered, the Raiders graded

the Defensive Player of theYear.

Outfielder Katie McLelland was named the Most Improved Continued from page 1C Player and fellow outfielder sive Player of the Year hon- Katie Brodie was the recipiors were shared by outfield- ent of the Coach’s Award. Marer Sara Beth Marquis and first quis and Redalieu were votbaseman Brooke Murphy, ed by their teammates as the while second baseman Offensive and Defensive PlayMeghan Redalieu was named ers of theYear, respectively.

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Navarre High School softball seniors Sara Beth Marquis, from left, Meaghan Redalieu, Katie Brodie, Lauren Osburn and Katie McLelland.

out reasonably high.

“I’d say good, you know; maybe a B-minus,”he said laughing.“I think that the attitudes were really good, I think the effort was really good. Our varsity guys that

we feel like are gonna be big contributors were very dependable and worked hard. I think that we got a lot in offensively; we got a lot in defensively. I think it was a very good spring.”

A holey week of golf Submitted photo

On May 20, Pat Neumann used a 7iron to record a holein-one from 115 yards out at Tiger Point Golf and Country Club. Four days earlier on May 16, Mike Smith sank a hole-in-one from 133 yards out with an 8iron at Hidden Creek.

Two days later on May 18 at the same course, Bobby Cole used a 5-iron to crush a hole-in-one of his own from 163 yards away.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast 5k Lace up your shoes and run for the arts in Sinfonia’s second annual bravo! beat 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. June 2 starting and ending at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. As the region's only fully professional symphony orchestra, proceeds from the event will benefit Sinfonia's mission to provide music education initiatives and guest artists in the schools of Walton and Okaloosa Counties in addition to presenting the highest caliber live musical events in Northwest Florida. Patrons may register online at www.active.com. Runners, walkers and the entire family are welcome to race and a post-race celebration will follow featuring live music, complimentary beer and food, and an awards ceremony officiated by Aimee Shaffer. Contact the Sinfonia office at 850-269-7129 or visit www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org Fort Walton YMCA camps YMCA Summer Youth Basketball Camp for boys and girls, ages 5-12, will be from 89:30 a.m. June 18-20. This year's guest coach and team is Holly McDaniel and the FWB Lady Vikings. Cost is $25 for Y members and $40 for non-members.

YMCA Summer Youth Soccer Camp for boys and girls, ages 5-12 will be from 9:30-11 a.m. June 25-29. This year's guest coach and team is Chris McDaniel and the Choctaw Indians. Cost is $35 for Y members and $50 for non-members. For more information, call the Fort Walton Family YMCA at 863-9622.

VA golf tourney rescheduled The Vets to VA Clinics Golf Tournament, originally scheduled for May 18, was rescheduled for the fall due to competing military events held during May, Military Appreciation Month. The golf tournament is a fundraiser of the Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc. for its Vets to VA Clinic service which would provide shuttle service for Santa Rosa County veterans in need of transportation to the VA Clinic in Pensacola. The golf tournament was expected to generate sufficient income to start the service this summer. Donations can be still be made directly to the Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial Foundation, attention Vets to VA Clinics, 5191 C Willing St., Milton, FL 32570.

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june South Santa Rosa Beaches to Woodlands tour June 1: Applications for participation are now being accepted for the 9th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour of Santa Rosa County. Eligible events are staged weekends in October. Applications will be accepted through June 1. Interested groups and organizations should fill out the interactive application available on the tour website at www.thebeachestowoodlandstour.com. The event schedule will be released July 1. The tour is presented by the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council. Events stretch from the far northern edge of Santa Rosa County in Jay, Fla., to the Blackwater River State Forest, Historic Downtown Milton, Pace, Gulf Breeze, Navarre and Navarre Beach. Details: www.thebeachestowoodlandstour.com or 800-480-SAND or 850939-8666. Book your trip at w w w . f l o r i d abeachestorivers.com.

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Join the free, family-centered celebration at 6 p.m.

June 8 with a sunset kayak tour lead by a local naturalist. The evening will come to an end with a public viewing of a family friendly, marinethemed movie on the beach starting at 8 p.m. The festival will begin at 10 a.m. June 9 with multiple games and activities for children and families throughout the day, including water recreation demos, a touch tank, reading corner, free Dr. Seuss books (while supplies last), local resource agency information, wildlife demonstrations and more.

Garden Club flower show June 8-9: The Navarre Garden Club is presenting “Fun in the Sun,”a standard flower show, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8 and from 9 a.m.noon June 9 at the Navarre Library, 8484 James M. Harvell Road.The purpose of a flower show is to educate members and the viewing public, to stimulate interest in horticulture and floral design, to provide an outlet for creative expression and to convey to the community the objectives of the National Garden Club. If you are interested in

‘Sing for the Cure’ makes its Northwest Florida debut at 6:30 p.m. June 3 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center.

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The Navarre Beach Marine The 21st Annual Historic Pensacola Village Open House Science Station is celebrating World Oceans Day. and Grand Opening of the Pensacola Children’s Museum will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

9 The Navarre Garden Club is presenting a standard flower show from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8 and from 9 a.m.-noon June 9 at the Navarre Library.

File photo ‘Bands on the Blackwater’ concert series will kick off from 6-8 p.m. on June 8 with Not Quite Fab the popular Beatles Tribute Band. joining the Navarre Garden Club, contact Nan Smith at member@navarregardenclub.org or call 936-0190.The club meets from 9 a.m.-noon on the first Tuesday of every month September through May at the Tuscan Grille, Hidden Creek Golf Course.

Summer reading program June 11: Online registration opens June 1 for the Santa Rosa County Library's summer reading program, Dream Big—READ! at www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries. After registering, you may print a reading calendar online or stop in at your local library and pick one up. On June 3,

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Minutes read by parents to preschoolers may be counted. Explore the night at our programs from June 11 – July 20. Story time for 3-5 year olds will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays at Navarre Library.

Programs for those in K-5 during the 2011-12 school year will be held at 1 p.m.

Tuesdays at the Navarre Library. Program details can be found at the online Children's Events Calendar, or you may pick up a flyer of summer events at your local library. All activities are free and open to the public.

North Santa Rosa County Blackwater River concerts June 8-29: This June, music fans can celebrate the end of their workweek and enjoy free Friday night outdoor concerts in downtown Milton.The inaugural“Bands on the Blackwater”mini-concert series, sponsored by the City of Milton Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Board, will kick off on June 8.

All concerts will be held from 6-8 p.m. Not Quite Fab will play on June 8, CrossTown Band on June 15, Touch of Gray on June 22 and Mass Kunfuzion on June 29. All events will be held alongside the Blackwater River so concert-goers can listen to music in the convenience of their own boat. Lawn seating is available and it is recommended guests bring a blanket or chair. Free parking is available behind the Santa Rosa County Courthouse and throughout downtown Milton. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, but personal coolers are permitted. For more information, contact Linsey Williamson at 983-5466 or linsey.williamson@ci.milton.fl.us. Band bios can be

found online at www.ci.mil- exhibition at the Pensacola Museum of Art, which ton.fl.us. opened May 24. In conjunction with the exhibition, the PMA will host“The Beach Ball,”a beach-themed, outdoor street party at the Museum from 5-7:30 p.m. June 8 Pensacola Children’s Museum in lieu of the Museum’s usuJune 4: 21st Annual His- al monthly Culture Club event. toric PensacolaVillage Open “The Beach Ball”will include House and Grand Opening tropical food and drinks from of the Pensacola Children’s local restaurants, live music Museum will be held from and admission to the surf 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4. Come exhibition.The public is invitsee 1867 Victorian and Recon- ed. Tickets are $10 and can struction Era Pensacola as be purchased online or at the you stroll through the old Museum. shops and streetscape in the More than 25 professionMuseum of Commerce. Take al surf photographers conguided tours of the Lear- tributed to this chronologiRocheblave House and the cal presentation of historical Dorr House with Victorian and contemporary photoladies and gentlemen. Re- graphs, vintage surfboards enactors, children’s activities and surf memorabilia from and history await you during across the state. Scholars from our free annual open house. four universities have woven For more information, call surfing’s larger themes – Jim McMillen at 850-595- nature, religion, environ5985 ext. 112 or email mental activism, music and jmcmillen@uwf.edu. maritime history – into the specifics of Florida’s surfing Art exhibit with Donna O’Neal history. The exhibition will paintings include one gallery dedicatJune 7: The Anna Lamar ed to local and regional surfSwitzer Center forVisual Arts boards and memorabilia. For at Pensacola State College more information about the features the art of Donna Museum call 850-432-6247, O’Neal May 21-July 19 at the visit the website at www.penVisual Arts Gallery.The recep- sacolamuseumofart.org or tion is 6-8 p.m. on June 7. log on to Facebook at PenO'Neal was born in Chica- sacola Museum of Art. go and now lives in Pensacola, where she keeps her studio. Summer dance classes She has a bachelor’s degree June 18-22: Pensacola in fine art from the Univer- State College presents the sity of West Florida, graduat- 31st annual Summer Dance ing magna cum laude. The Workshop June 18-22 on the Visual Arts Gallery is in Build- Pensacola campus. Mail-in ing 15 on the Pensacola cam- registration is available pus. The gallery’s summer through June 7. An online hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon- form is available at pensacoday-Thursday. Tours are avail- lastate.edu/danceworkshops. able with prior arrangements. If you miss the mail-in deadAdmission is free. For more line, register at the workshop information, call 850-484- in the Registration Office in 2550.

Building 2. Pensacola State’s Summer Dance Workshop is Surfing Florida: A Photoa prestigious program that graphic History draws hundreds of dancers June 8: Florida’s decades- nationwide. Dance instruclong surfing history will be tors are Elizabeth Bradford, showcased during the newest La Rita Carter, Keith Cross,

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Fort Walton Beach ‘Singing for a Cure’ June 3: “Sing for the Cure,” a moving performance of orchestral and choral music connected by touching narratives, makes its Northwest Florida debut at 6:30 p.m. June 3 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on Northwest Florida State College’s Niceville campus.

The fundraising event is a musical collaboration under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Timothy Seelig, bringing together the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, Diversity out of Sarasota, Resounding Harmony out of Dallas, Texas and Together in Harmony out of Atlanta, Ga. All proceeds from the concert will go to benefit the Sacred Heart Cancer Center through the Sacred Heart Foundation. The music was commissioned by the Susan G. Komen Foundation in 2000. Since its creation, the piece has been performed across the nation and has raised more than $1 million for various cancer-related causes. Tickets are on sale now for $35 each. Contact the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Box office at 850-729-6000 or purchase tickets online at the center’s website at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org.

Camp Glee at NWF State June 4: The Fine and Performing Arts Division at Northwest Florida State College will offer a Creative Dramatics summer workshop titled“Camp Glee!”from June 4-July 3 for students from rising eighth grade through college age. Participants will learn about choreography, acting, voice, makeup and staging and will star in“Once on this Island”on July 3 at the college’s Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center. The “Camp Glee” workshop meets from 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Monday-Thursday, at the college’s Niceville campus and is taught by Allison Everitt, NWFSC voice professor, Uli Dunbar, NWFSC dance professor, as well as Christa Whittaker, drama instructor at Fort Walton Beach High School and NWFSC. No prior experience in theater is required to participate in this program.

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Van Halen June 26: Van Halen will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, La.

Earth, Wind & Fire June 29: Earth, Wind & Fire will perform beginning at 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live in Orlando.

Ringo Starr and His All Star Band Ringo Starr and His All Star Band will perform beginning at 8 p.m. June 29 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine.

One Direction June 30: One Direction will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Amway Center in Orlando.

Submitted photo Northwest Florida State College’s production of ‘The Wiz’ is slated for July 18-21 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on the college’s Niceville campus. ative Dramatics contact Diana with nature’s wonders of the Jernigan in the NWFSC Fine Gulf and shore, and explore, learn, and dream through Arts Office at 729-5832.

“Bucky’s Adventures.”Pack Murder mystery a lunch and bring the famiJune 4: Beginning June 4, ly to the Heritage Museum Act4Murder will be per- of Northwest Florida for Hisforming at Angler's Beach- tory Sandwiched-In, an inforside Grill, located at 1030 Mir- mal lunchtime education proacle Strip Parkway on gram. This lecture is free and Okaloosa Island (Fort Wal- open to the public. Seating is ton Beach) every Monday on a first-come-first-serve night through the summer. basis. For more information, Enjoy a buffet and laughs for call 678-2615 $40 a person, plus tax and tip.

Call Angler's at 850-796-0260 Hand Knitting Class June 19: Keep an age-old for reservations - seating begins at 7:30 p.m. and the heritage alive and learn the dinner/show begin at 8 p.m. art of hand knitting at the Act4Murder will also be per- Heritage Museum of Northforming at Angus Steakhouse west Florida on Tuesday from and Restaurant, located at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Students will 1101 Scenic Hwy in Pensacola, learn basic knitting stitches on June 7. The price is $45 for and create their very own a 3-course meal and show. scarf. Space is limited and Call 850-432-0539 for reser- payment is due at registravations - seating begins at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner/show begin at 7 p.m. Additional details for all shows at www.act4murder.com.

tion. For more information, call 850-678-2615. The cost is $20 or $15 for museum members.

‘The Wiz’ July 18-21: Tickets are now on sale for Northwest Florida State College’s production of“The Wiz”slated for July 18-21 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on the college’s Niceville campus.

“The Wiz” sets Dorothy’s adventures in the Land of Oz to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for youth ages 18 and younger. There is a $2 per ticket box office processing fee.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org or by phone or in-person from the box office at 850-729-6000.

History Sandwiched-In June 15: “Bucky’s Adventures,” a special History Sandwiched-In for children of all ages, will begin at noon June 15 at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida. Author Marjorie Cox Gray, along with well-known fantasy illustrator Marlin Griffin, will take guests on an environmental and educational journey from Val-P to Pensacola. Share in the experiences of characters such as, Tab the Crab, Mermaid Crystal Clear and Scoops the Pelican. Based on stories Marjorie Gray told her son Buck as a child, fall in love

July 1: Boston will perform beginning at 8 p.m. at Amway Center in Orlando.

Fresh Music Festival July 3: Fresh Music Festival featuring Doug E. Fresh, Keith Sweat, K-Ci & JoJo, Guy and SWV will perform beginning at 8 p.m. at Amway Center in Orlando.

Boston July 3: Boston will perform beginning at 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live in Orlando.

Essence Music Festival July 6: Essence Music Festival - Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Fantasia and more will perform beginning at 7 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La.

Boston July 7: Boston will perform beginning at 8:00 p.m. at Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, Miss.

Air Supply July 27: Air Supply will perform beginning at 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, Miss.

The Dukes of September July 27: The Dukes of September -Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs will perform beginning at 8 p.m. at St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine.

Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks August 3: Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks will begin performing at 7:30 p.m. at Amway Center in Orlando.

Brian McKnight Aug. 3 : Brian McKnight will begin performing at 8 p.m. on at Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, Miss.

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Breeding season for bears runs from June to July, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding homeowners that bears are moving around, forging for food and looking for mates.

Staff reports Navarre Press Love is in the air for Florida black bears.

Breeding season for bears runs from June to July, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding homeowners that bears are moving around, foraging for food and looking for mates.

According to FWC bear management program coordinator Dave Telesco, the agency is seeing an increase in calls about bears in neighborhoods around the state.

The animals are lured into neighborhoods to feast on unsecured trash. His best advice: Do not feed the bears.

It is also illegal to feed bears in Florida.

“Problems arise when bears have access to people-related food sources such as pet foods, garbage, barbecue grills, birdseed or livestock feed,” Telesco said.“Bears learn very quickly to associate people with food, and this puts the animals at increased risk of illegal kills or crossing highways and getting hit by vehicles.”

Black bears normally are too shy to risk contact with humans, but their strong food drive can overwhelm these instincts. Residents can help these bears“move on,”so they

Frequently asked questions about bears Q: What do I do if I see a bear?

A: If you encounter a bear at close range, remain standing upright, back up slowly and speak to the bear in a calm, assertive voice. Do not feed or intentionally attract bears. If a bear eats something on your property, take note of what it is and secure it once the bear leaves.

Never approach or surprise a bear. If you see a bear from a distance, enjoy the experience, but do not move toward the bear. If you are close, do not make any sudden or abrupt movements. Back way slowly and be sure the bear has an obvious escape route.

Q: Are black bears fast runners or good climbers?

A: Bears can run up to 35 miles per hour and climb 100 feet up a tree in 30 seconds. Do not run or climb a tree when you encounter a bear.

Q: What do I do if the bear stands up on its hind legs?

A: If the bear stands up, this is not an aggressive behavior. The bear is only trying to see you better to figure out what you are and assess whether or not you are a threat. Back away slowly, making sure the bear has a clear escape route.

Q: What do I do if a bear comes toward me or attacks?

A: If the bear paws the ground, huffs and puffs, clacks and snorts, or runs directly at you but stops before reaching you and returns to where it started, it is trying to scare you off. If you stand your ground, the bear will likely stop and move away. No matter what happens, do not run away. Continue slowly backing away, talking and holding up your arms.

The bear may charge or vocalize several times until it is comfortable turning its back on you and leaving. don’t cause a conflict.

“If people remove the attractants, the bears will stay where we want them to stay – in wooded areas – and not enter urban and suburban neighborhoods,”Telesco said.

Properly storing and securing garbage is a proven method of discouraging bears.

Barbecue grills should be stored in a secure place, such as a garage or a sturdy shed when they are not in use (typ-

ically evenings). Keep garbage cans secure and only place them outside on the morning of pickup, rather than the night before. People can encourage their neighbors, community or local government to use bear-resistant trash containers or dumpsters. To find out where to get them, go to MyFWC.com/Bears and select “Brochures & Other Materials.”

“Another way people can help is to feed pets indoors or bring in dishes after feeding,” Telesco said.

“Relocating bears is not always the best option,”Telesco explained.“Most bears do not stay where we put them, and more than half of the bears we move just end up causing conflicts again in a new location.”

“If you see a black bear, remain calm. Don’t run.

Walk calmly toward a building or vehicle and get inside,”Telesco said.“If you have children or pets, bring them inside. Once you are in a secure location, encourage the bear to leave by banging pots and pans, blowing a car or air horn or whistle. The more stressful a bear’s encounter with you, the less likely it is to come back.”

If a bear is in a tree, leave it alone. Remove people and dogs from the area. The bear usually will come down and leave when it feels safe, which is typically after dark.

If the bear is threatening the safety of humans, pets or livestock or is causing property damage, report it to the FWC at 888-404FWCC (3922).

Residents can find out more about living with black bears at MyFWC.com/Bear.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Incidents This report represents some events the FWC handled May 11-17; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement.

Santa Rosa County FWC Officers conducted an extended special detail on resource enforcement targeting the illegal use of deer depredation permits, violations of wildlife management area rules and regulations, illegal activities on freshwater and saltwater fisheries, and boating safety issues. The officers worked over 300 hours, resulting in 25 citations and 40 written warnings issued. Arrests included driving under the influence (DUI), damage to public lands, illegal taking of saltwater and fresh-

water fish, license and permit violations and boating safety violations.

Franklin County Over the past week, the crew of the Gulf Sentry generated the following activity. Officer Joshua Waite obWalton County Officer Randall Brooks interviewed served a vessel operating in a careless manner on the St. Marks River. a subject about transporting wild Upon boarding the vessel and conhogs alive and releasing them on ducting an investigation, it was deEglin Air Force Base property. The subject and two others were identi- termined the operator was impaired. Waite arrested the susfied after a Walton County deputy observed them enter Eglin property pect for boating under the influence and release the hogs. The investiga- (BUI). The suspect later provided a breath sample that was above the tion is ongoing and charges are legal limit of .08. On the same day, pending.

Officers Matt Gore and Will Raker were conducting water patrol on the Carrabelle River. While conducting a boarding, Gore became suspicious that the operator might be impaired. After conducting his investigation, Gore arrested the individual for BUI/operation while impaired.

Later that night while conducting a resource inspection, Raker issued a citation for possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis.

Outdoor Briefs Florida’s free freshwater fishing Fishing is a low-cost, wholesome form of entertainment, which is why the FWC offers four days when a recreational fishing license is not needed.

The FWC also made June 2 and Sept.

1 license-free saltwater fishing days and set June 9 as the second licensefree freshwater fishing day. These days coincide with a holiday weekend, National Fishing and Boating Week or open-harvest seasons for popular bay scallops, lobster and king mackerel.

All other bag limit, season and size restrictions apply on these dates for recreational, not commercial, fishing.

To make your fishing day successful, check out My FWC.com/Fishing for freshwater fishing tips, locations and rules.

Apalachicola oyster harvest Starting June 1, Apalachicola oysters can be commercially harvested seven days a week throughout the year. Previously, commercial harvest was not allowed on Fridays and Saturdays from June 1-Aug. 31 and on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 1-Nov. 15. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved this change at its February 2012 meeting. This increased harvesting opportunity comes in response to public health management changes made by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in 2010. These changes significantly reduced the number of hours available for harvest each day during the warmer months of the year. The seven-day work week will allow Apalachicola Bay oyster harvesters

the ability to make up for time lost harvesting. To learn more about the commercial oyster harvest, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing and click on “Saltwater Fishing,” “Commercial” and then “Oyster.”

includes tournament entry, space aboard, instructions, equipment, bait and an annual Fishin’ Chix membership. The more experienced fisherwomen - those who captain their own boats - can join in the fun for $200 per person, and Fishin’ Chix members with Fishing Rodeo their own boats can participate for The sixth annual Fishin’ Chix Pink Rub- $150 per person. Proceeds from the Pink ber Boots Fishing Rodeo is leaving the Rubber Boots event will benefit the dock at 6:30 a.m. June 2 from Floun- Wounded Warriors Project. Prizes valued der’s on Pensacola Beach for a day of at more than $20,000 will go to the top bonding, friendship, sisterhood and contestants, including the top three anfishing. Pensacola-based Fishin’ Chix, glers in each of seven categories, the top with members in 38 states, offers a captain and the top three junior anglers. one-of-a-kind turnkey adventure. For Additionally, the top three overall anglers $350 per person, the Fishin’ Chix will will have the chance to compete in a place lady anglers on charter boats with ladies-only fishing rodeo in Ketchikan, captains who are guaranteed to take Alaska. To register, visit you where the fish are. The entry fee www.fishinchix.com.

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ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF STREET LIGHTING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BY THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP is Plaintiff, and WILLIE V. TRAWICK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; HAZEL BLACKMON; JANET D. TURNER; JEFFRIE H. TURNER; and ROBERT W. BLACKMON, JR., are Defendants, in Civil Action Cause No. 2007-CA-000219, I, Mary M. Johnson, Clerk of the aforesaid Court, will at 11:00 a.m., Central Standard Time (12:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time) on July 19th, 2012, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash at the North Door of the Santa Rosa County Courthouse located at 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida 32570, the following described property, as set forth in the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure, situate and being in Santa Rosa County, Florida, to-wit: A FRACTIONAL PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 1 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE POINT WHERE THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID NORTH HALF OF LOT ONE IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST INTERSECTS THE SOUTH LINE OF THE HIGHWAY LEADING FROM BAKER, FLORIDA TO FLOMATON, ALABAMA (ALSO KNOWN AS FLORIDA HIGHWAY NO. 4), TO MAKE OR FORM THE STARTING POINT; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SAID HIGHWAY TWO AND ONE HALF CHAINS; THENCE RUN SOUTH FOURTEEN CHAINS, THENCE RUN EAST TWO AND ONE HALF CHAINS, MORE OR LESS, TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID LOT ONE; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT ONE FOURTEEN CHAINS, MORE OR LESS TO THE STARTING POINT. ALL LYING AND BEING IN SANTA ROSA COUNTY FLORIDA. BEGIN AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST ALONG A NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 16 A DISTANCE OF 36.39 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD #4 (100’ R/W) THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 165.00 FEET; THENCE DEPART SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 28 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 34.99 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1519, PAGE 59 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE RUN SOUTH 88 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 165.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING A PORTION OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Said sale will be made pursuant to and in order to satisfy the terms of the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure.

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of JAMES BERGAMI, deceased, File Number 2012 CP 166; by the Circuit Court in and for Navarre, Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 6495 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida 32570; that the decedent’s date of death was April 9, 2012; that the total value of the estate is $153,352.00 comprised of exempt homestead real property and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Robert Bergami 27 Lasalle Place Oakdale, NY 11769 James Robert Bergami 281 Woodhull Avenue Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS May 31, 2012.

Persons Giving Notice: ROBERT BERGAMI 27 Lasalle Place Oakdale, NY 11769 JAMES ROBERT BERGAMI 281 Woodhull Avenue Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 Attorney for Persons Giving Notice: THOMAS G. VAN MATRE, JR., of TAYLOR & VAN MATRE, P.A. 4300 Bayou Boulevard, Suite 16 Pensacola, Florida 32503 (850) 474-1030 Attorney Bar No.: 195250 tvanmatre@tvm-law.com Legal #2257 __________________ NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOUSING REHABILITATION The Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida will receive bids from qualified licensed contractors for the rehabilitation of the residence located at 4382 Pine

Questions concerning this project should be directed to John Barnes of the Santa Rosa County Building Inspections Department at (850) 9817004.

Project documents may be viewed at the Santa Rosa County Procurement Department at 6495 Caroline Street, Milton; or the Santa Rosa County Planning and Zoning Department, 6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton, Florida. Specifications may be secured from the Santa Rosa County Procurement Department at a non-refundable cost of $10 per set.

A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held on June 13, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. local time, at 4382 Pine Villa Circle, Pace, Florida 32571. All interested parties are invited to attend.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive informalities in bids, to reject any or all bids with or without cause, and to accept the bid that in its judgment is in the best interest of Santa Rosa County, Florida.

Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners encourages all segments of the business community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small businesses, minority/women owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the administration of contracts.

By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida Legal #2258 __________________ NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE The reading and adoption of the following proposed Ordinances by the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., June 14, 2012, in the Commissioners meeting room at the County Administrative Complex, located at 6495 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida.

AN ORDINANCE OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE FALLING LEAVES COURT STREET LIGHTING MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNITS AND, PLANTATION WOODS PHASE III SUBDIVISION MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNITS; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSING OF

AN ORDINANCE OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE WOODBINE SPRINGS DRAINAGE AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNIT; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF DRAINAGE AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Ordinances may be inspected by the public prior to the above scheduled meeting at the Office of the Clerk of Courts, BOCC Support Services Department, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida. All interested parties should take notice that if they decide to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter coming before said Board at said meeting, it is their individual responsibility to insure that a record of the proceeding they are appealing exists and for such purpose they will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record shall include the testimony and the evidence upon which their appeal is to be based. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to these proposed ordinances. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a public hearing you are entitled to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Kathy Jordan at (850) 983-1855 or at 6495 Caroline Street, Milton at least one (1) week prior to the date of the public hearing.

Legal #2259 __________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff, v. WILLIE V. TRAWICK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; HAZEL BLACKMON; JANET D. TURNER; JEFFRIE H. TURNER; ROBERT W. BLACKMON, JR.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF WILLIE V. TRAWICK; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, defendants, NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court on the 24th day of May, 2012, in that certain cause pending in the Circuit Court in and for Santa Rosa County, Florida, wherein BANK OF AMERICA,

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS

Property Address: 4993 Highway 4, Jay, Florida 32665

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Witness my hand and the seal of the Court this 24th day of May 2012.

MARY M. JOHNSON Clerk of the Court Copies furnished to: William P. Gray, Esq., Akerman Senterfitt 420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, FL 32801; David G. White, Esq., David G. White, P.A., P.O. Box 887, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0887; Stephen F. Bolton, Esq., Hook, Bolton, Kirkland, & McGhee, P.A., 3298 Summit Blvd., Suite 22, Pensacola, Florida 32503 J. Paul Fitzgerald, Esq., Were &Fitzgerald, P.A., 6839 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida 32570; and Jeffrie H. Turner and Janet D. Turner 14215 Butlers Bridge, San Antonio, Texas 78232 If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Shelia Sims, Chief Deputy Court Administrator, Office of Court Administration at (850) 595-4400 at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial building, 5th Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

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Kahne ends drought, captures first win at Hendrick

By Steve Reed AP Sports Writer Concord, N.C. (AP) — Kasey Kahne was starting to feel a little guilty.

Sure, he'd finished in the top 10 in five of the last six Sprint Cup races, but he still hadn't picked up that elusive first victory for car owner Rick Hendrick.

"Our team is solid. Our car is solid. Mr. Hendrick gives us everything we need to win races and run up front," Kahne said. "I just knew for myself I needed to step up."

And he did just that.

Kahne pulled away to victory in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, winning NASCAR's longest race for the third time and gaining his stripes for Hendrick Motorsports the only way that matters — taking the checkered flag.

"I never really doubted myself," Kahne said. "I was upset at some of the things that may have happened. I made a huge mistake at Phoenix, hit the wall there.

But other than that, we were solid, we were fast. It was just a matter of getting past those five weeks and moving on and putting some solid races together."

The self-imposed pressure grew this week before Charlotte Motor Speedway at a party Hendrick threw to celebrate the owner's 200th career win Jimmie Johnson earned at Darlington Raceway two weeks back. Kahne was introduced as part of the current team — after the 15 drivers who won races for Hendrick took a bow.

Hendrick then challenged him to win the Coca-Cola 600.

Despite the challenge, Hendrick could tell the losing streak was wearing on Kahne and tried to assure him that better times were ahead.

"Well, I could see that it was bothering him," Hendrick said. "A racer doesn't like to wreck a car or have bad luck. You could see it with Kenny, too. They hated to have those problems.

When you can see, again, they had speed. I tried to reassure them, 'Look, we're in this for the long haul. You guys are running good. You just have to have some breaks.'"

And it was a popular victory.

Teammate Jeff Gordon

Kasey Kahne celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Coca Cola 600 Race auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday May 27, 2012 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Autostock, Nigel Kinrade) rushed up to hug Kahne after the race and told him, "Proud of you."

What a roll for Hendrick Motorsports. The program was stuck on 199 victories since October. Then came Johnson's milestone win at Darlington. The five-time champion followed that with a victory in the All-Star race at Charlotte last week.

Kahne led four Hendrick cars in the top 11. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was sixth and Gordon was right behind in seventh — only his third top 10 finish of the year. Johnson came in 11th. He was vying for more but fell from contention with a mistake on the final pit stop as he left the stall with his gas can

still engaged, dragging his crew member behind.

Johnson was docked with a stop-and-go penalty that ended his chances at winning a third straight week.

"I think we're showing the consistency from all of our teams," Hendrick said.

"I can't wait for the second half of the season."

Kahne crossed the finish line nearly 5 seconds ahead of Denny Hamlin. Kyle Busch was third and series points leader Greg Biffle fourth.

It was Kahne's 13th career win and first since last November in Phoenix.

Kahne's a racing gym rat who can't stay away from competition. He drives in NASCAR Truck races when

the Sprint Cup series is off — as he did at Darlington in 2011 and Rockingham this spring — and raced this weekend in the World of Outlaws dirt track contest across the street from Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Kahne led 96 laps, including the final 42. He doesn't see why the winning can't continue.

"I just know that the cars and the people we have that Mr. Hendrick gives us is everything that we need to win," Kahne said.

Danica Patrick, the first woman to drive in the race since Janet Guthrie in 1976, was five laps down in 30th — her best finish in three career Sprint Cup races.

Car owner Chip Ganassi flew to Charlotte after celebrating Dario Franchitti's win at the Indianapolis 500 earlier Sunday. Ganassi, part of Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, had hoped to double up with drivers Jamie McMurray and Juan Pablo Montoya. But 250 laps in, McMurray was a lap down and Montoya two behind after needing an extra pit stop to tighten a loose wheel.

"The minute I walked into the garage, people were high-fiving me," Ganassi said. "Right now, we've got to get our cars up the grid."

It didn't happen as Montoya finished two laps down in 20th and McMurray right behind in 21st.

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Florala flash flips Saturday night races at Southern Raceway are never short on excitement. The close finishes had fans standing on their feet to see who would take the win. In the Hobby division, driver David“Florala Flash”Windham (#7) made contact with another car at the start finish line, sending his car tumbling to land on its roof. Thankfully, Windham was able to walk away from the accident. June 3 will be regular points racing in six classes.

For much of this race, it looked as if Biffle wouldn't be caught. He led 204 laps to dominate early and was clearly best as the race began in the hot, bright sunshine.

Once the night cooled off the track, Biffle was no match for Kahne.

"Kasey's car was just better at night," Biffle said.

An early crash took Patrick out of contention in the season-opening Daytona 500 and she finished 38th. Patrick returned to Sprint Cup two weeks ago at treacherous Darlington and lasted throughout at the track considered "Too Tough to Tame" and crossed the line in 31st.

Patrick's goals this week were simply to be running at the end — and that she was. Starting 40th after a poor qualifying effort, Patrick quickly fell top laps down.

But she held on throughout the long, long night.

Patrick also kept her humor. When she was cautioned by her team to keep hydrating, Patrick cracked, "Copy that. Every time you don't get an answer to a question, that's what I'm doing."

Patrick's next Sprint Cup race will be at Bristol on Aug. 25. She promised to be more aggressive upon her return.

"Now that I'm getting more comfortable in certain situations, it's time to start testing those waters and freeing the car up a little bit and seeing what we can get out of it," Patrick said.

Earnhardt had hoped to avenge last year's heartbreaking loss when he ran out of fuel 700 feet from the finish line while leading.

Earnhardt came as close to second and was drag-racing Hamlin for the lead on the final restart before as the large crowd at Charlotte Motor Speedway howled.

Earnhardt, too, couldn't keep up with his teammate and his winless drought grew to 141 races.

NASCAR's king, career victory leader Richard Petty, had both his entries starting 1-2. But polesitter Aric Almirola quickly fell back and finished 16th. Marcos Ambrose, who started second, broke a wheel hub and ended up 32nd.

The race was the quickest ever for the 600 at 3 hours, 51 minutes, 14 seconds, nearly 5 minutes faster than the mark set in 1995.

AP Sports Writer Pete Iacobelli from Columbia, S.C. contributed to this report.

Photo by Phil Frye

Emergency and Safety crews work to free Hobby driver, David ‘Florala Flash’ Windham, after his car rolled on the front stretch.

The fan favorite was greeted with cheers as he climbed out of his car and was able to walk away from the wreck.

Late Model: 1st Jason Phillips (#327) 2nd Kevin Maher (#1) 3rd Tyler Allen (#221)

Vintage: 1st Chris Bayhi (#12) 2nd Billy Shaw (#33) 3rd Bill Blum (#J00)

Open-Wheel Modified: 1st Chris Bayhi (#71) 2nd Ryan Fowler (#6) 3rd Joe Phillips (#27j)

Street Stock: 1st William Arnett (#27) 2nd Matthew Chavers (#11) 3rd Levi Donaldson (#94)

Hobby: 1st Calvin Cook (#82) 2nd Sean Goodwin (#36) 3rd Dean Shaw (#29)

Stinger: 1st Carl Dodson (#29) 2nd Robert Garrett (#95) 3rd Joshua Spears (#50)

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