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Many in stock, call for special orders! 1141 Gulf Breeze Pkwy | Gulf Breeze (850) 316-6749 In the Live Oak Shopping Center behind XClean Cleaners April 30, 2020 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER $1.00 Beaches to The heart will go on reopen with Adoption offers new hope for child and the limited hours family who cares for him By Pam Brannon By Glenda Caudle Gulf Breeze News © 2020 Gulf Breeze News© 2020 [email protected] [email protected] Navarre Beach will be open Some people believe in happen- from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. every stance, coincidence, luck. They’re even day beginning May 1 with no willing to make a bet on it. restrictions, except to follow Some people believe in … well, social distancing. Parking will you’ll see for yourself, but let’s call it a only allowed in the Marine “God thing.” And in this particular in- Science beach area and east of stance, in this particular family, they’re the bridge and the public/pier willing to take a chance on it. parking lots at the end of the Schebler Early 2018: It was a challenging year pier. Santa Rosa County Com- for the Rev. Shawn and Merrily York. missioners said at the end of the two weeks, they Believing that God’s plan for them will review and see if Phase One is working. If so, called for a commitment to put down they may then open for morning hours, also. The some roots in Gulf Breeze, the couple fishing pier will open May 1 with regular hours to purchased a home for themselves and annual pass holders, as well as to walkers with an- their children — Jackson, now 15; Ju- nual passes. lie, now 12; and Tyson, now 9. York Commissioners and residents debated for almost is community pastor at Gulf Breeze two hours opening the beach and fishing pier. All the United Methodist Church. Merrily is county commissioners except Sam Parker were in the church’s connections coordinator. See Beaches Page 4 » A former homebuilder, York took on a major renovation and expansion proj- See Prayers Page 8 » The Shawn York family (from left): Julie, Merrily, baby Chance, Shawn, Tyson and Jackson. SRSD students to graduate virtually Homeowner’s light ‘Real’ ceremony may be in July

By Pam Brannon show honors 2020 grads Gulf Breeze News © 2020 [email protected] Rachel and Mike By Pam Brannon Santa Rosa County School Gulf Breeze News © 2020 Flowers of Gulf Breeze [email protected] decided that folks in Board decided last Thursday quarantine need some night, April 23, to pursue the fun and light in their lives idea of hiring a company to put — and that high school seniors should also be recognized in some together a “virtual graduation” special way this season. The Flowers already do special light DVD to give to students. shows with music at their home during Halloween and Christmas However, Superintendent each year. So why not pull out the decorations and add some fun Tim Wyrosdick insisted, “This lighting to the dark nights of COVID-19? would not replace the regular Wyrosdick “We have been doing the light shows as a hobby in Texas, since graduation gathering. I still before we moved here in 2018. We knew people having to stay want to plan to have those graduations sometime home except going for drives or going out for supplies might want this summer.” to see a light show now, during this quarantine time. So we de- Wyrosdick told the board several companies have cided to pull out the lights and put together a COVID-19 light contacted his office, offering to put together a vir- show. The we decided to add birthdays to the show with names of tual graduation DVD that could be a keepsake for people — especially kids — on their birthdays. And then we got seniors. Assistant Superintendent Bill Emerson said the idea of adding high school seniors’ names to the show Herff Jones is See 673 Page 3 » The light display is currently honoring over 600 graduating seniors. See Video Page 7 »

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front line of helping others ev- By Lisa NeweLL Gulf Breeze News© 2020 ery day, but even more so dur- [email protected] ing this time of coronavirus. SGA sponsor Sarah Smith As cases of COVID-19 in- says the group is divided into creased, so did the stress on eight committees focusing on medical professionals and sup- different areas, including com- port staff members. munity service, faculty and staff To help them know how relations and environmental much they are appreciated, the concerns, to name a few. Student Government Associa- “I am always proud of these tion at Gulf Breeze High School kids,” Smith says. decided to create cards which Due to school being conduct- were then posted to a wall at the ed at a distance, the requirement hospital. for each committee to come up Freshman Grace Lloyd, with three projects per month whose father is cardiologist Dr. was reduced to one. Ben Lloyd, told Gulf Breeze “Grace came up with the idea Cards and tributes are posted in the hallway at Gulf Breeze Hospital, thanks to the efforts of Gulf Breeze High School’s Student News that SGA tries to do real- because her father is a cardiolo- Government Association students. ly good things around this com- gist at the hospital,” Smith says. munity and that more than half Grace is on the community ser- happy that (the display) was locally as in large cities, “there are taking virtual classes since get overwhelmed. of the members volunteered vice committee. there,” Grace says, adding that is a lot more stress than there schools were closed. Teachers “I definitely miss seeing all to make a card to honor those “My dad said a lot of the doc- although there are not the huge normally would be.” were doing a good job spacing my friends, but I know I’ll be medical workers who are on the tors and staff felt honored and numbers of COVID-19 cases Grace and her classmates out the work so students don’t back next year,” Grace said.

School administrators get raises Teen wellness ‘town hall’ The school district administrators will re- By Pam BraNNoN Gulf Breeze News © 2020 ceive a 3.5 percent raise. Superintendent Tim [email protected] Wyrosdick went over the documents referenc- scheduled for May 1 ing portions of the recently negotiated con- The administrators in the Santa Rosa tracts, saying, “The average instructional sal- County School District will be receiving a pay ary raise was 3.5 percent. The average raise, Parents, guardians may attend virtually raise retroactive to July 1, 2019, soon. School also, for the educational support personnel and to ask questions or share because people assume they are board members voted unanimously Thursday, was 3.5 percent. We raise our administrators By Lisa NeweLL April 23, to approve the raises, which line up Gulf Breeze News© 2020 techniques that are helping still connected to their friends the same rate as what is negotiated in those [email protected] their teens cope while schools through their social media. But with the contract raises given to teachers and contracts.” are shuttered. there are questions parents may educational support personnel in the latest The school board approved the raises. The good news: school is “It’s like a radio call in have, such as, “Should I let my contract negotiations. out. where parents can chat their teen stay up all night and sleep The bad news: school is out. questions and professionals late in the morning?” Smith Being a teenager is tough from the Community Drug and says. right now because of the un- Alcohol Commission, military During this time when par- certainty caused by the global counselors as well as school ents may be experiencing de- Essential business guide is online coronavirus pandemic. Parent- counselors, can hear concerns pression or anxiety, teens may ing teens is also tough, because and offer coping skills,” says also pick up those feelings and Santa Rosa County launched search by location and busi- are encouraged to check their there are no easy answers to the Sarah Smith, Student Govern- multiply them, because they a searchable online map of res- ness type to find restaurants listing for updated information problems the world is facing. ment Association sponsor. don’t have the life experiences taurants and other essential and other open businesses and to register their business, if The Student Government These professionals can an- to know that sometimes things businesses that are open and nearby. it is not included. Association at Gulf Breeze swer questions about resources look bleak one day and sunny serving the public. Restaurant Many local businesses have Send any updated infor- High School is hosting a virtual available in the community in the next. dining rooms and lobbies may been impacted by the pandem- mation to ESF18@santarosa. “Teen Wellness Town Hall” this time of need, such as food “We also want people to be closed for now, but takeout, ic. This tool is intended to help fl.gov. Pharmacies, grocery Friday, May 1, at 6 p.m. so par- banks, academic help and other know that, even though the delivery, curbside service or support local businesses while stores, banks and other essen- ents and caregivers of students services. schools are closed, counselors other options may be avail- also providing useful informa- tial businesses in Santa Rosa at GBHS can log in using the “A lot of times, people are are available to help students able. tion to county residents. County should also register. Zoom app to hear from mental concerned about parenting little with any of their concerns,” Residents can go to www. Managers of restaurants For questions, call (850) health and academic counselors kids, and teens get overlooked Smith says. santarosaready.com/open and and other essential businesses 623-0174.

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TorgersenCausey_2x4_We'reOpen_04-16-20.indd 1 4/10/2020 3:43:22 PM gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS April 30, 2020 3 673 seniors (and counting) are being honored at light show Calendar of Meetings » Continued from Page 1 seniors, Rachel posted it on sev- sacola, as well as Pace High, she was going to send us money, Thursday, April 30 eral sites on Facebook. included. but I insisted that she is not,” she Capital Trust Agency Board of Directors (by Zoom) each night, since seniors are not “I put it in the Gulf Breeze Instead of one song being laughs. “This is just something 8:00 a.m., 315 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze having a normal senior year, with Moms site and the Gulf Breeze- played to accommodate all the we want to do for the commu- proms canceled and graduations Midway Facebook page. And scrolling names, the couple is nity right now.” Monday, May 4 even maybe being canceled.” I put it on my own Facebook now up to song No. 5 and will Their two children go to Rachel said it all started one page and asked people to share,” tell parents which song the stu- school in the community, with City of Gulf Breeze City Council - Regular Meeting Christmas when they had their she said. “I can’t believe the dent’s name is listed under. If one attending Woodlawn Middle 5:30 p.m., 1070 Shoreline Dr., Gulf Breeze kids out for a ride to see Christ- response already. We have also parents look on YouTube, they and the other West Navarre In- mas lights in Texas. Someone received some Navarre High se- can click on the song number to termediate. Rachel’s husband is Tuesday, May 5 was doing a light show with mu- niors’ names.” see their student’s name. working from home right now, Santa Rosa County Marine Advisory sic, and her husband said, “We Some people private mes- Rachel said they had no idea and she is on furlough, so it gives 5:00 p.m., 6495 Caroline Street, Milton should do that.” saged her and some put names in they would receive so many them time, she said, to work on “It’s been a hobby. But little the comment sections. She was names when they offered to do this new project. They have City of Gulf Breeze Development Review Board by little, we have been learn- gathering them for a list to give this project for the area seniors. never done these light shows for 6:00 p.m., 1070 Shoreline Dr., Gulf Breeze ing and adding equipment,” she her husband Sunday, she said, Mike Flowers set up a You- anyone else as a job and never Wednesday, May 6 says. “When we moved to Gulf when she realized she already Tube channel last year called charged for anyone seeing their Breeze, we started doing the had more than 175 names — and Lights of Navarre, where they program or for running birth- Gulf Breeze Toastmasters (by Zoom) light shows for Halloween and people were still responding, are currently featuring their light days or senior names. 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., 555 Fairpoint Dr., Gulf Breeze Christmas here. Until this year, She said she did not know how shows — both the holiday shows She said their home is on my husband had ordered all the many seniors Gulf Breeze High and the current COVID-19 show. Berkley Forest Road, just off music online from companies had, at first, but when she dis- They started running the 2020 Nanthahala Road in Midway/ that offer that service. But this covered they numbered 473, she seniors’ names on that YouTube Gulf Breeze. year, he has learned how to pro- said “We are going to have to get channel last week. “We are the first house on gram some for himself, so two of a longer graduation song.” “We had people lined up the left, right after you turn off the songs in our show right now Over the past 10 days, more down our road to see the lights Nanthahala Road, and we have are programmed by him.” names have poured into the last Friday night,” Rachel said. a sign, too. The 2020 Seniors FLASHBACKS She said when people want a Flowers’ Facebook page, and by “But with the YouTube chan- show will run from 7 to 10 p.m. birthday honored, she asks about Monday, April 27, they had 623 nel, it will probably cut down on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri- May 7 what time they would be driving names of seniors from 14 area the number of cars along Nan- days, at least through the end of 1 Year ago this week – 2019 by that night so they can make schools to program. On Monday, thahala trying to see the lights May, she said. The COVID-19 Sword fighting, feasting and story telling were just part of sure and have the birthday song more names were sent to her on — maybe.” light show runs the other days of the history lesson third-graders at Gulf Breeze Elementary included in the show during that Facebook to be added, also. The couple is not charging, the week at the same time each experienced during the annual Medieval Festival. “King and time. Schools now include more or accepting, any money for the evening. Queen” Principal Warren Stevens and Assistant Principal Kim Last week, when the family than Gulf Breeze and Navarre, service. Both can be seen on You- McChesney presided over a host of “lords and ladies” who got the idea to honor graduating with several schools from Pen- “I did have one lady insist that Tube. learned about the way their ancestors lived without modern conveniences.

5 Years ago this week – 2015 Santa Rosa County Small Business COVID-19 The city council voted 4-1 to allow a rigid special exception process to give developers the opportunity to build up to 50 feet Recovery Grant opens for second cycle high with greater setbacks and buffering requirements than the original 35-foot limit. Originally, Ordinance 03-15 allowed up to Santa Rosa County, in partnership Development. Santa Rosa County and to address their with the Florida Small Business De- Santa Rosa County funded the grant immediate cash flow needs as a result 60 feet high, but after hearing public input, Councilman David velopment Council at UWF, created with a contribution of $100,000, plus an of demonstrated economic injury due Landfair moved to approve the ordinance with the amendment the Santa Rosa County Small Business additional $60,000 contribution from the to COVID-19. Application forms are of lowering the height limits. COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program City of Milton and $60,000 from the City available for download at www.santaro- and opened the first cycle on April 6 for of Gulf Breeze. All three grants will be saready.com and submissions are being 10 Years ago this week – 2010 one week. A second application cycle is open until funds are depleted from each accepted. Jackie Kasler and Jen Pfeifler won their third consecutive Overall open now and will remain open until the contributor. The Florida SBDC at UWF Read the application steps carefully. Doubles State Championship at the 2A state tennis tournament funds are depleted. will continue to assist eligible for-profit Note that complete applications will be April 28 in Casselberry. The win capped off a stellar career for “We are very thankful to be able to businesses with applying for the grant reviewed in the order they are received. Kasler, who lost a total of one match in her three-year career at open this grant cycle once more to help and will distribute the appropriate funds Each applicant or business is only GBHS – last year’s Overall Singles Final. those who were not able to apply when to businesses who have been awarded. eligible for one grant. If the applicant the grant originally opened. There are A third-party review board has been or business has received the Northwest many small businesses still in need, and created to review applications and will Florida Small Business COVID-19 this grant can help not only now, when continue to determine eligibility and ap- Grant, City of Milton Small Business sales are down, but also provide a cush- prove the award of grant funding to each Grant or the City of Gulf Breeze Small ion to ease some of the challenges of re- applicant on a case-by-case basis. Business Grant, they will not be eligible opening,” said Shannon Ogletree, exec- The COVID-19 grant is intended to for the Santa Rosa County Small Busi- utive director of Santa Rosa Economic assist for-profit businesses located in ness Recovery COVID-19 Grant.

Showering intruder doesn’t make clean getaway

Monday, April 20 residence, clothes and • A traffic stop for speeding Gulf Breeze theft, pos- went to led to the arrest of the driver, Police session of the outside Joseph Potier, 26, of the 1500 narcotic shower block of Brigaten Court for rePort equip- and began from your friends DUI, possession of a controlled ment and showering. indecent The ho- substance and possession of to Appear citation for the driver exposure. meowner at Gulf Breeze News narcotic equipment. for possession of marijuana un- The home- Potier Wigley called the der 20g and possession of nar- owner was police and Tuesday, April 21 cotic equipment. An outstand- awakened by a light on in his checked his wallet and noticed • Family disturbance — ver- ing warrant was discovered and living room at approximately his cash missing. Officers lo- bal a 21-year-old Pensacola woman 2 a.m., when he went to inves- cated the female still showering • was arrested. tigate, he discovered a female in the outside shower on their • Debra Wigley, 38, of Pen- April 30 May 4 Saturday, April 25 in his living room. The female arrival. sacola was arrested for burglary • A traffic stop led to a Notice refused to leave, took off her • Found tag Easton Bartell Bob Harriman Susan Hoover Jean Ann Hartman Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report Michele Werner Franklyn Weddle Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. May 5 Note: All arrest and police reports published in the Gulf Breeze News are public record and do not imply guilt. All suspects are presumed Shari Biery innocent until proven and/or adjudicated guilty in a court of law. May 1 Michael Bondurant Kyndra Ring Donna Jordan Melanie Waite FELONIES DUIs 4/20 4/20 Potier, Joseph Brian, B/M, Potier, Joseph Brian, B/M, 26, 1500 block of Brigaten Ct., 26, 1500 block of Brigaten Ct., May 2 Gulf Breeze, drugs-possession Gulf Breeze, DUI-Unlawful Blood Bonnie Ambrose Alcohol Level 4/22 4/26 Basinger, Eric Ryan, W/M, Overman, Laurence Basinger Kariher Overman 20, 8900 block, Orlando Ave., David, W/M, 46, 1600 block May 3 Navarre, Probation Violation- of College Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, Cheryl Walker felony Kariher, Christopher Burglary DUI-Unlawful Blood Alcohol Hunter, W/M, 48, 3700 block 4/26 Level of Ceylon Cove, Gulf Breeze,

Congratulations to this Week’s Winner Bonnie Ambrose • May 2 Birthday winner receives a voucher good for two Pensacola Little Theatre tickets or a one year subscription to Gulf Breeze News. Winner must pick up the voucher at the Gulf Breeze News Office by May 21. Register your birthday on our Facebook page or email us at: [email protected] 4 April 30, 2020 GULF BREEZE NEWS gulfbreezenews.com Beaches will reopen Navarre Beach OPEN Friday, May 1 2:30 PM May 1 to 7:30 PM PeNsacola » Continued from Page 1 Beach favor of the limited hours approach and of phasing in the opening. Parker argued, as he said “passionately,” OPEN to open the beach sunrise to sunset for nor- May 1 mal hours. “I envision what will happen with limit- ed hours is like a Black Friday sale. People who want to get their kids out of the house and to the beach, knowing there are lim- ited parking spots, will be hurrying to get in line long before opening time and you will have long lines to deal with,” Parker said. “Up where I live, we grab lunch and VOIP Telephone Solutions head to the river with our kids. People in the south end don’t have that. They have Surveillance Systems the beach. And parents having to become homeschool teachers all of a sudden and Pam Brannon | Gulf Breeze News Structured Cabling having kids in the house, not being able to Visitors on Navarre Beach were photographed before the shutdown. Beaches are go anywhere, causes stress. Being able to scheduled to reopen Friday, May 1, with limited hours. Fiber Optic Internet Services spread out along the beach would relieve some of that for a lot of people.” Navarre Beach Fire open, if we want to do Commissioners asked Sheriff Bob and Rescue adminis- that.” Johnson, who lives in Navarre, to speak to trators who supervise The other four the law enforcement side of opening the and schedule life- county commission- beach. It was first suggested the county guards for the beach ers, however, favored Call Kevin Bulla follow Okaloosa County’s lead and open told commissioners at a phased approach. Escambia & Santa Rosa 433-1131 May 1 for some hours in the morning and the meeting, “We re- Commissioner Okaloosa & Walton 244-2983 some hours in the late afternoon/early ally would not be able Lane Lynchard of Gulf kmsbusiness.com evening. Johnson said that would be more to schedule lifeguards Parker Johnson Breeze said, “I had difficult to manage. for a split schedule, suggested the phased ap- “One block of time, however long you we can schedule and have lifeguards for a proach because of what the White House want it to be, is much easier for me and block of time, however long that might be. team had recommended. Going from zero my guys and gals to monitor than having But some hours in the morning and some to 100 percent open is not phased. We also Gulf Breeze Car Wash to turn people away first in the morning in the afternoon or evening would be a have 2,500 rentals out there on the beach Open 24 Hours and then again in the evening. People of problem for us.” that could be opening, depending on what Santa Rosa County have been very coop- Parker pointed to a letter signed by the Governor decides to do with his April erative. four hospital CEOs from the two-county 30 restrictions.” “Even when we tell them they have to area saying that the hospitals are in good Commissioners voted “without objec- TOUCH-FREE leave, they might not like it, but they have condition, as far as capacity, to handle any tion” unanimously to begin with a two- been cordial. We have not had to make cases that might arise from any new facil- week phased approach of opening Navarre OR one arrest out there since this started. Of ity openings. Beach from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., with the SOFT TOUCH course, we will enforce whatever guide- Parker said, “They thanked us in this parking limited to the pier/public parking lines you all decide to put into place. But two page letter for listening to them and lot and the Marine Science parking lots there are a lot of people out there, includ- closing the beach, and we were supposed to the east. People may sit on the beach, ing myself, who are eager to get out to the to be doing this to flatten the curve so we swim, snorkel, surf and walk the length beach again. I fish and so does my PIO. would not overwhelm our hospitals. But of the beach, as far as they want to walk, We haVe BOTh! The sooner, the better for all of us would they sent this letter saying now they are to keep social distancing guidelines that be good.” confident they are fine, and we could re- amount to at least six feet apart. 3399 Gulf Breeze PKWY. Gulf Breeze, fl

NOTICE OF PUBLIC escambia co. votes to reopen beaches MEETINGS All Board of County Commission Meetings and other Pensacola Beach will open Friday with social distancing in effect county department meetings are held in the County who spoke at the microphone was in favor ited hours, as Santa Rosa County voted this Administrative Center Board Room, 6495 Caroline Street, By Pam Brannon Milton, Florida, unless otherwise indicated. Gulf Breeze News © 2020 of opening the beach and businesses. week. [email protected] Of the emails sent, Commission Chair The sheriff said, “I would encourage you Steve Barry reported that 632 emails were to open completely. You can’t be a little bit Marine Advisory May 5 5:00 p.m. Pensacola Beach will open May 1, 30 in favor of opening the beach with no re- pregnant. If you open for any short time minutes before sunrise, and stay open dai- strictions, 247 were in favor of opening with periods, you will create a bottle neck out Tourist Development ly until 30 minutes after sunset. Escambia some restrictions, and 260 asked to keep the there.” The sheriff said he had no problem County commissioners voted unanimously beach closed for now. There were 62 emails with enforcing the social distancing rules Council Board Meeting May 7 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, to open the beach with addressing issues other than beach open- for groups of no more than 10 family mem- no restriction — except social distancing ing. Most of the discussion was concerning bers to be at least six feet apart. between groups of no more than 10. whether to limit the hours of opening each Commissioners also heard from Dr. Jo- Commission Committee May 11 Cancelled Commissioners discussed the possible day and whether to allow pavilions to open seph Lanza, the doctor whom relied on for options of opening the beach for over two and how restrooms would be cleaned. medical guidance through this issue. He told Building Code and a half hours, considering input from Commissioners also heard from Escam- them he had no problem with them opening 13 people in attendance at the meeting for bia County Sheriff David Morgan as to the beach. He said Escambia County has Board of Adjustments May 13 Cancelled public forum, as well as 1,191 emails to whether there would be any problems with gone past its peak in virus cases and is on be included in public forum. Every person opening the beach and if he preferred lim- the downward trend. Commission Regular May 14 9:00 a.m. Off-the-charts pain doesn’t fit 1 to 10 scale Zoning Board Meeting May 14 Cancelled DEAR DR. ROACH: Why their teeth and saying their pain thing you can recommend? Local RESTORE is pain measured by numbers? is a 3 while other people claim — D.B. Council Meeting May 19 2:30 p.m. I have severe pain, and doctors their pain from what seems to do not know what to do when I be a minor condition is a 10 (I ANSWER: I also have seen say it is an 11 on a scale of 1-10. had one person tell me the pain advertisements for stem cell Commission Committee May 26 8:30 a.m. My pain can’t be measured by from getting his blood pressure treatments for many conditions. numbers. It depends on the time taken was a 10). Because pain For neuropathy, in particular, of day, what I have done during is subjective, there is no way there are no good studies that Bagdad Architectural the day and the weather. of standardizing what a person give an estimate of effective- Advisory Board May 27 8:30 a.m. I have arthritis in most of my means with their pain rating. ness. It may be the case that Public Services Conference Room, 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy., Milton joints, specifically my spine and pain? I have given up every- However, a 10 on a scale of 1- 85 percent of people treated at hips. Having had five spine sur- thing I love to do in life because 10 is supposed to be the worst the clinic report improvement. geries, epidurals and hip shots, of pain. There’s no way to get pain imaginable. But the risk of a placebo effect Parks and Recreation May 27 5:30 p.m. I have pain every day. There is “better” from pain. — M.L.D. *** is very high with this kind of not much more that can be done DEAR DR. ROACH: My procedure, and I could not rec- but to take opioids. It can be ANSWER: I am very sorry to father, 90, has neuropathy in ommend stem cell treatments Commission Regular May 28 9:00 a.m. hard to make the decision either hear your story, as it is similar to his feet and legs, and it is very for neuropathy without better to take an opioid and go out those I have heard before from painful. He recently talked to information about the risks, the Commission Special – shopping or for coffee feeling people with chronic pain due to a clinic that is offering stem benefits and how long those like I am in a vacuum, or to go many different causes. It is dis- cell treatment to relieve the benefits might last. Rezoning Meeting May 28 6:00 p.m. out in pain. appointing for me to hear that pain. The clinic says it helps *** If you are a person with a disability who needs any There is no chronic pain sup- you haven’t found a pain spe- 85 percent of those who get the Dr. Roach regrets that he is accommodation in order to participate in a public hearing port group in my area, and no cialist in your area who seems treatment; however, because of unable to answer individual you are entitled to the provision of certain assistance. Please one can understand how I feel, to care about helping you. HIPAA laws, they don’t provide questions, but will incorporate contact Emily Spencer at (850) 983-1855 or at 6495 Caroline even the professionals, unless Although the 1-10 pain scale any referrals. them in the column whenever Street, Milton at least one (1) week prior to the date of the they have gone through it. So is thoroughly entrenched, it has The treatments are very ex- possible. Readers may email public hearing. Agendas and minutes are also available at when asked how I am, I say its flaws. The biggest one is that pensive ($16,000), and results questions to ToYourGood- www.santarosa.fl.gov. All meetings held in the Board Room “fine.” Other people don’t want what one person might consider are seen in six weeks to six [email protected]. are recorded on DVD and available for purchase and most can to hear about my pain. a two, another person might months. Are you familiar with be viewed live and/or replayed at this web site by selecting the Why is there not another way consider a nine. I’ve seen people this treatment, and is it effective (c) 2020 North America meeting from the main page. the doctor can measure your with horrifying injuries gritting for most people? Is this some- Synd., Inc. gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS April 30, 2020 5 Rob Lowe to star in ‘9-1-1 Lone Star’

Q: Will “9-1-1: Lone Star” be coming back for another sea- son? Also, will they ever have the characters from that show and the original “9-1-1” series crossing over? — A.A.

A: Good news! Both “9-1-1” and its spin-off, “9-1-1: Lone Star,” have been renewed by she lands another successful Fox and will be back whenever series or perhaps branches out King FeaturesKing Weekly Service the fall TV season resumes. As into movies. 2020 April27, for mixing the casts, producer *** Tim Minear said he’d rather Q: When will the next season keep the two shows “in their of “The Mandalorian” be back CRIME SOMETIMES DOES PAY responded two spades and rebid them at his next turn, whereupon North bid own lanes, for a bit,” according on Disney+? I realize with all four spades. to TVLine.com. As you can tell the special effects it could take At this point, confusion set in. from the title, the “Lone Star” a long time to create new epi- South, expecting a better hand from edition is set in Texas — Austin, sodes, but I really hope it’s soon- North for a two-bid, said five clubs to show the ace. North misinterpreted to be precise. It stars Rob Lowe er rather than later. — C.D. this call. He thought South was asking as a firefighter who relocates about second-round club control, and from Manhattan. A: The “Star Wars” space so bid five notrump to show the king. *** Western “The Mandalorian” It was now South’s turn to misun- derstand his partner’s bid. He thought Q: Who plays Emily on was a huge hit with devoted five notrump was the grand-slam “Chicago Fire”? I really like the fans and critics alike when it de- force, asking him to bid seven spades actress, but I can’t place where buted on Disney’s new stream- if he had two of the three top trump I’ve seen her before. — B.H. ing service, Disney+. A second honors. South had them, so he bid seven spades. season was quickly ordered, but Michael Lavine/FOX All of which goes to show that if you A: Annie Ilonzeh has played it’s not expected to be available saddle yourself with too many gad- paramedic Emily Foster for the to stream until October 2020. Rob Lowe in “9-1-1: Lone Star” gets, you increase the risk that some- past couple years on NBC’s Fortunately, a behind-the- thing may go wrong at any time. Rossdale, been in any serious was seen donning a mask while However, there was a happy out- “Chicago Fire” and occasional- scenes documentary series “Dis- relationships since their split? walking his dog with his girl- come — at least from North-South’s ly on its sister shows “Chicago ney Gallery: The Mandalorian,” -- E.L. friend, model Natalie Golba. point of view. West, on lead with no Med” and “Chicago PD.” Un- premieres Monday, May 4, and clear-cut choice, led a club. Declarer Meanwhile, Stefani has been fortunately, Ilonzeh is leaving will feature never-before-seen won with the ace, drew trump, estab- A: It’s been five years since sheltered on Shelton’s property “Chicago Fire” after the recent footage as well as interviews lished dummy’s hearts by ruffing Stefani and Rossdale filed for in Oklahoma. I doubt many readers will under- the third round and disposed of his finale. and panel discussions with the divorce after it was rumored he stand the bidding on this hand — in three diamond losers on the J-10-3 of Her first regular series role stars and creators. Of course, if fact, I’m not sure I understand it hearts. So South scored 2,210 points was having an affair with their Send me your questions at was as Maya on the daytime this also means more coverage myself. However, I’ll explain the bid- for making the grand slam instead of children’s nanny. Stefani soon NewCelebrityExtra@gmail. soap “General Hospital,” and of The Child, AKA the adorable ding the best I know how. going down 300 with a diamond lead. found love with her fellow su- com, or write me at KFWS, 628 The deal occurred in the final of At the other table, South played in she’s been working steadily “Baby Yoda,” sign me up. perstar judge from “The Voice” Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL a Swedish team-of-four champion- four spades and made only four when ever since on prime time shows *** ship. North-South were playing Acol, West chose a diamond as his opening in Shelton, but Rossdale’s love 32803. like “Arrow,” “Drop Dead Q: I know that singer Gwen a system very popular in Europe. lead. The moral seems to be that it life has been much quieter. Diva” and “Person of Interest.” Stefani is still with Blake North opened two hearts, indicating a sometimes pays to misbid! Most recently during the coro- (c) 2020 King Features hand of intermediate strength. South © 2020 King Features Syndicate Inc. I’m sure it won’t be long before Shelton, but has her ex, Gavin navirus stay-at-home orders, he Synd., Inc.

Solution, Page 7 » 6 April 30, 2020 GULF BREEZE NEWS gulfbreezenews.com Opinion/Public Affairs Gulf Breeze NEWS Small businesses need your support Your Community Newspaper Business owners who are usu- the additional fees to enjoy an By Rachel Commer ally resourceful and creative are excursion into the Gulf. finding themselves up against a Seamas Hunt, one of the brick wall when it comes to out- owners of Paddy O’Leary’s ‘RBC’ rules thinking the COVID-19 virus. Irish Pub on Pensacola Beach, are second One person who saw his busi- had to close his business on St. ness receipts dwindling was Jon Patrick’s Day, March 17, the nature now Grigsby at 5 Flags Embroidery busiest day of the year. Now, in Gulf Breeze. Normally, his he is unsure when his business I know we must be getting business is overloaded with silk will reopen. better at following the Really P.O. Box 1414 screening and embroidery jobs for trade were desperately trying to hire sea- Lisa Compton, the owner Bad Crud (RBC) rules, since 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway sports uniforms and business shirts. How- sonal workers and then were shut down, of Elite Repeats consignment store, be- we’ve had quite a bit of practice Harbourtown Unit #35 ever, all that dried up when the virus hit. having to furlough the ones on staff. gan using her facebook page to showcase by now: His business was on its last leg when Small businesses are waiting for loans some of the unique items available in her 1. Stay at home. Forever. Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 it occurred to him to see whether his em- and grants to kick in to help tide them store. She is working alone these days as 2. Wash your hands, rinse, re- Office: (850) 932-8986 broidery machines could be used to make over in what should be the beginning of members of her staff are isolating due to peat. Forever. Fax: (850) 932-8794 masks. He called his two employees in and the high season for tourism. Submitting health issues of their own or people close 3. Sanitize everything and they finagled a way to make it work. Then, the paperwork for the loans, if businesses to them. everyone within 6-10 feet, prob- www.gulfbreezenews.com they realized there was no elastic to be meet the qualifications, is tedious and time Jennifer Wells, who opened her retail ably forever. had. So they did the next best thing: they consuming work. Get it wrong and your store, Jen’s Designer Deals, earlier this 4. Wear your mask, not for- scoured every store to purchase elastic application may be rejected or put at the year, says she is trying to serve her cus- ever, but whenever you must hair bands. These hair bands are now be- bottom of the pile. tomers online and through private appoint- go out, and don’t say “trick-or- ing used to loop around the wearer’s ears Restaurants normally would be taking ments. She is delivering merchandise by treat” or “stick ’em up” unless but can also be adjusted to go around the reservations for Mother’s Day and gradu- offering free shipping or curbside pickup. it’s Halloween, or a robbery. PUBLISHER/EDITOR back of the head. ation parties. Instead, many of them are While she hopes to eventually have nor- The experts say that four rules At the selling price of $8, Grigsby is closed, with their employees trying to nav- mal operation, “it’s been tough.” for anything is as about as many Lisa Newell only making $2 per mask, barely enough igate Florida’s infamous unemployment Jennifer Nolan and her husband opened as most people can remember or to pay his employees and the electric bill. system. Buff City Soaps in the Tiger Point Plaza a obey (Moses could tell you that SPORTS EDITOR But he doesn’t care about that. Meanwhile, business owners who are couple of months ago. They are offering a after delivering 10, even writ- “I just want to be able to help people,” open are trying to make do with fewer proven deterrent for the coronavirus: soap! ten in stone). As for the Crud Jason Thompson Grigsby said. employees, some are taking orders, cook- However, many of their potential custom- Commandments, even four can That’s the kind of spirit we need right ing, cleaning, shopping and balancing the ers are losing their jobs right now. be tough to follow after all this now. books, if they are open at all. If you are using your quarantine mind- time. NEWS REPORTER In a tourist area such as ours, many Capt. Jerry Andrews, who operates fish- lessly browsing the Amazon or Walmart Staying home is still easy for Glenda Caudle businesses were just coming out of the ing charters aboard the Entertainer and Big shopping apps, remember that local busi- those who don’t mind knitting slump and gearing up for the busy season Zulu, is stymied by the distancing rules. nesses owned by our friends and neighbors another afghan, or watching their when the rug was pulled out from under- He can only take 10 people out fishing at are depending on your business to help big and little screens until Judg- SALES neath them. Hotels, restaurants, delivery a time, but his business is not set up for them weather the COVID-19 storm. ment Day, but it must be difficult Lisa Newell services and others who cater to the tourist that small number. Few people want to pay Support local businesses, if you can. by now for those kids and parents who watched, played, or tried ev- Bob Newell ery game, art or science project ever invented, both electric and OFFICE MANAGER hands-on. They are proving that Abolishing the Electoral College is a mistake desperation is the mother of in- Laura Jones Since the last presidential laboratories caused In November 2019, the WIV vention by using the long-forgot- election, some have been call- coronavirus pandemic posted job openings for stu- ten Power of Imagination, where ing for the abolishment of the Letters to dents interested in “molecular Cheerios can be used for games ART DIRECTOR Electoral College. mechanisms that let coronavi- of catch, building little houses, Based on information avail- Barbara Crossland It appears that they are not the ditor rus lie dormant for a long time and spoon batting practice at the E able I believe the COVID19 happy with the resulting elect- without symptoms.” This is a breakfast table (sorry, Mom, un- outbreak came from bat re- ed President; so they want to trait of COVID19. less you invented that game!) College. Five times a presi- search at the Wuhan Center for GRAPHIC DESIGN change the rules because they “On February 14, 2020 Washing hands is not too hard, dent has won through the Elec- Disease Control & Prevention didn’t get who they wanted. President Xi of China gave a but some of us may be suspecting Blain Fowler toral College after losing the which is across the street from “It is outdated, old-fash- speech on the need to contain our fingerprints, are starting to popular vote. the Wuhan seafood market ioned,” I have heard stated. COVID19 and announced dissolve by now. When this thing The best explanation for this falsely blamed by China for the CONTRIBUTORS Bottom line: should those a new law for biosecurity at is over, will we catch ourselves type of election that I have heard outbreak. Another bat research states with the greatest popu- laboratories. The Chinese Min- singing or saying a handwashing Betty Archer Allen is of a world series (teams and facility is the Wuhan Institute lations elect our president? At istry of Science and Technol- song out loud next to the CEO year I do not know). The win- of Virology (WIV), only 10 Pam Brannon this time the four most popu- ogy then sent out instructions in the company washroom? Of ning team had many runs fewer miles away. Tom Nolan lated states are California, on strengthening biosecurity course, they might start singing overall in the series, BUT they The following information Texas, Florida and New York. in labs that handle the novel along with you, even “Wheels Jack Kale had more games won and so is from the article listverse. So, people in just FOUR states coronavirus.” The Wuhan labs on the Bus.” they were the champs. com/2020/03/20 which I liber- could be choosing a leader for are the only ones in China that Sanitizing has become a habit We have a wonderful docu- ally paraphrase and quote. the rest of us. What about the handle these viruses. for some, but others might be LETTER POLICY: Gulf Breeze ment in our constitution, the Chinese scientists in the two other 46 states? If the popular Are the Chinese experi- getting lazy at home (I admit it, News welcomes your opinion. longest lasting document of Wuhan labs have been con- vote is used to elect a president, menting with viruses as weap- OK?). We don’t want to hang We reserve the right to edit a let- its type in the history of man. ducting experiments on coro- the votes from people in those ons of mass destruction; and little spray bottles of bleach on ter to fit space available. We do We have been blessed to live navirus in bats since 2012 and 46 states might not matter. COVID19 got away? every door knob and cell phone not accept letters containing a under it. It was written so that the COVID19 strain is solely Even the founding fathers The safety and security of to remind us, but this is where personal attack on any individual. changes could not be made specific to the coronavirus in- realized that they didn’t want research labs throughout the that Power of Imagination, and Letters must be limited to one per quickly and easily. Abolishing fecting bats at the Wuhan labs. New York to be electing this world must be evaluated and hunger, might come in handy. month from an individual writer. If the Electoral College would be It is believed a researcher important office for all of the improvements made where Perhaps we can make a check- we receive form letters, we will a terrible mistake. at the labs was infected with 13 colonies. New York State necessary to protect us. list of surfaces to disinfect, and COVID19 and transmitted it print only the first one we receive. was the most populous state whenever we go for a snack, we Susan Cundiff to people in the Wuhan area. Include your name, address and when this nation was founded. Donald Moskowitz wipe down and check off an item Gulf Breeze China has a history of students daytime phone number. In a Republic, all votes count. Londonderry NH or two on the list. Weird idea, working in labs becoming in- They, the founding fathers, yes, but perhaps it might keep us Chinese research fected. decided to call it the Electoral from gaining “crud weight.” CORRECTIONS: Gulf Breeze Already sick of the term “so- News is committed to accuracy cial distancing?” We are getting and wants to hear from you if we sick of staying 6-10 feet apart, need to make a correction or Crows and hawks can do it; so can we and wearing those soon-to- clarification. Please email us at be suffocating masks in warm [email protected] with On my recent social You might disagree with No doubt, this conviction weather. But we are better at re- the subject line CORRECTION distancing excursion to the your neighbor about when will soon be tested. I will read alizing how good it is for both or CLARIFICATION: call (850) Alabama woodlands, I saw a the country should open back some crazy opinionated social parties when we go out to see 932-8986 during office hours and most interesting thing. A mur- up and how, but you can get media feed that will challenge anyone who is 6-10 feet away, der of crows was carrying on along. Heck, now you can my resolve to just let it go. I ask for news or sports and say “hi,” or something, even like a bunch of spring breakers even support the Bucs and the will watch some biased news if it’s someone we don’t espe- departments. with all their “caw-cawing” Patriots. Democrats, Libertar- story that will get my hackles cially like. We are learning that ADVERTISERS: Gulf Breeze in a dead oak tree that sat on ians, and Republicans can get raised. I will be engaged in wearing a mask, no matter how News will not be responsible for the edge of clear cut. There along. Christians, Muslims, some conversation that runs ugly or uncomfortable, is putting quality or discoloration in ads is nothing special about that. cherish. Buddhists, Hindus, and athe- counter to my own thoughts. people we meet more at ease provided by the advertiser or its What happened next caught ists can get along. We really Family disagreements will about not catching something, agents. The great philosopher me completely off guard. Kenny Chesney asked the can. arise. Stuff is going to happen even cooties, from us. Masks A hawk flew in and landed question, “Can’t we all just get The scriptures are full of and I will have to remember became a badge of caring for in the same tree and started this hopeful message. this life lesson to be sure. ourselves and for others, though Gulf Breeze News is published along?” It’s a great question whistling. Then another. Then Isaiah prophesied that “The This week, I invite you to we might look a little sinister in weekly on Thursdays by Gulf for our time. Lately, we seem a third. Altogether these nine wolf will live with the lamb, take hope from the hawk and them. Breeze News, Inc. Subscriptions preoccupied with other rela- birds were raising such a ruck- the leopard will lie down with the crow. Your peace might are $52 per year. Periodical tional endeavors like blaming Every day we get better at the postage paid at Gulf Breeze, us that I expected the police to and arguing. Fears and anxiety the goat, the calf and the lion only last for 10 minutes, but it RBC rules. And I like that I still Florida. USPS #021819. Sorry, no come shut them down. What drive us toward suspicion and and the yearling[a] together is possible. Take a break from don’t have to put on my lipstick refunds on subscriptions. was so crazy about it was how distrust. Upcoming elections (11:6). the blaming and arguing. Quit under my mask when I go out. POSTMASTER: Please send they were getting along. I’ve activate our political agendas. Paul pleaded for it when worrying about who is more address changes to Gulf Breeze seen crows chase and harass Isolation amplifies our selfish- wrote, “if it is possible, as wrong and look for ways to News, P.O. Box 1414, Gulf Breeze, raptors hundreds of times, ness. Economic turmoil ex- much as it depends on you, find harmony. Give yourself God’s word FL 32562. but I’ve never seen them poses our financial disparities. live at peace with everyone” some grace and allow the All content is copyrighted 2020. get along. Their cawing and (Romans 12:18). crows to caw or the hawks to It’s easy to answer Kenny’s They did what your Advertising rates are available whistling was no symphony to question with a simple “No.” Jesus advocated for it when whistle. We all have to share upon request. the ear, but it was beautiful. It he pushed his disciples, “Why the planet together for a bit power and will had decided Today’s birds spoke to the beforehand should happen. only lasted 10 minutes, but it question with a bold and noisy do you bother her? (Mark and we are all in this together. was a memory I will always “Yes! We can all get along!” 14:6). Love one. Love another. —Acts 4:28 gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS April 30, 2020 7 Only 1.23% of Santa Rosa Co. residents are tested for COVID-19 County commissioners get updates on them we think we have capacity need family meals to make it businesses successfully com- grant?” to do 100 tests a day and would through, so we gave 3,000 shelf- plete the application by the pro- Ogeltree said they did. testing, food distribution and grants like a lot more kits sent our way,” stable meals to the school board gram deadline and are receiving “So we have actually given are actually testing a higher per- Baker said. to distribute to entire families, checks.” out about a quarter of the money By Pam Brannon Gulf Breeze News © 2020 centage per capita than the south along with the individual student Parker asked about the dead- we earmarked for county grants [email protected] Florida counties who have many Food distribution meals last week.” line and Ogletree responded, to the small businesses then,” more cases. Do we want more Brad Baker of Santa Rosa Altogether, Baker said the “We had a deadline for applica- Schebler said. Santa Rosa County commis- testing here? Of course, and we County Emergency Prepared- county distributed 6,000 shelf- tion, but we are opening it back Parker said, “That’s disap- sioners wanted an update April are working on getting more ness told commissioners last stable meals for families over up, since there is still money pointing. I was hoping our small 23 on how the county is doing on tests done here.” Thursday that the county has the past two weeks through both available. Some businesses filled businesses already had money in testing for Covid-19 and on food As of Monday evening, April been helping in feeding fami- the school distribution and some out the application wrong or left their hands. They need it and it distribution to people who are 27, the state of Florida has tested lies throughout the county who faith-based programs. things off the application. There doesn’t sound like anyone has it out of work and out of school. 356,463 people with 324,325 need a helping hand to feed their “We have our Food Raising was a lot coming at them all at yet.” They also wanted to know how showing negative for the virus. families during this time of work Friends who also gave the county the same time, with the Pay- Ogeltree assured the commis- the county’s small business Of the 32,138 testing positive restrictions. 83,542 meals which were mostly check Protection Program and sioners that they would keep the grant money is being distributed, statewide, 848 of those are non- “We have worked with the distributed through the schools the bridge loans and the grants. application site open, this time among other issues. They asked residents. Statewide, as of Mon- school board and some faith- as well as a couple churches,” Some didn’t understand what around, as long as there is still the emergency preparedness day night, there have been 1,088 based organizations to get food Baker said. they were applying for or how money to give. staff to give an update on where deaths in Florida from Covid- out to families that need it. We they were to do it.” “We are pushing this with our the county stands. 19. By Monday evening, Santa have given out from the county County grants for small Ogletree said the 25 business- partners in the cities like Gulf Rosa County had 150 positive supplies 66,000 pounds of food businesses es that were receiving checks Breeze and have it on our web- Testing cases from testing, with 22 hos- two weeks ago. Last week, when Santa Rosa County Commis- that “were being cut last week” site. Businesses should, by now, Brad Baker of Santa Rosa pitalizations and six deaths. Of some of the stimulus checks sioner Sam Parker asked Eco- were “25 grants between us and know about it, and we can help County Emergency Prepared- those cases, nine were Florida started coming in, we only gave nomic Development Director Gulf Breeze and Milton,” who all them apply if they have ques- ness told commissioners, “As residents hospitalized, and two out about 16,000 pounds of Shannon Ogletree last Thursday gave money to small business. tions. Even if they applied before of Thursday, April 23, we have deaths in the county were citi- food,” Baker said. how the county’s $100,000 grant County Administrator Dan and didn’t get approved, we want done 2,200 tests for Santa Rosa zens of Florida. He said the school district, fund for small businesses was Schebler asked Ogeltree, “Did them to contact us again, and we County. Escambia and Santa Baker said his staff was work- through its bus stops and school being distributed. all 25 of those successfully ap- can see what happened and help Rosa, together, have done 7,300 ing with the state to get more test pick-up sites, distributed 38,000 “Is there any update on how plying get $2,500 each for their them get the money.” tests. We are about where every- kits here next week. meals last week. many businesses have received one else is in the state on testing. “We did a phone conference He said, “Those meals are for money they need so badly right We have tested 1.23 percent of with the state representatives this kids ages 18 and younger, how- now?” Parker asked. our population, which means we morning (last Thursday) and told ever, and some of those families Ogletree said, “We had 25 Video tribute celebrates grads’ achievements Gulf Breeze Elementary School » Continued from Page 1 Commencement one of the companies, since exercises for Santa releases 3rd 9 weeks Honor Rolls they handle class rings as well Rosa graduates caps and gowns for the schools Mr. Warren Stevens, Prin- 4th Grade Ruby Ambrosi, Everett Breedlove, Tucker Sabo, Kolten Smith, Reese already. are scheduled in cipal, Mrs. Kim McChesney, Myron Best, Miles Fearon, Zoe Presley Gomes, Piper Grace, Turbeville, Camila Vargas, Claire June and July at Brock Meister, Noah Owens, Zoe Watson, Alexandra Gaddy, Conor “The students would do a Assistant Principal, and the Kline, Joseph Patton, Liam Schloss- Pensacola Bay Center er, Samantha Smith, Gabrielle En- Seely, Averi Fosson, Jaiden Jones, Gonterman, Adeline Homan, Ju- ‘selfie’ while dressed in their Gulf Breeze Elementary Staff dicott, Jessica Jagar, Cooper King, Luke Larson, Arden Poole, Jef- lia Hyche, Evyn Miller, Dillon Perry, cap and gown and have a short congratulate the following stu- Carter Manderson, Olivia Phillips, frey Ramsey, Penelope Sackheim, Garen Steele piece they could submit for the Roger Scott, Laney Taunton, Toby nies says it will take about 34 dents: Ava Preble, David Howard, Kei- video. Mr. Wyrosdick would mani Allen, Claire Finney, Jackson Yelton days for production. 4th Grade give a regular commence- Malone, Ingram Moore, Macyn Chloe Carter, Reid Clark, Rob- “We didn’t want to wait un- A Honor Roll ment speech, and the vale- Steele, Jayla Barnett, Nicholas 2nd Grade ert Cornelius, Alexandra Goins, til the next school board meet- 1st Grade Cannon, Ben Carlton, Aubriana dictorian and salutatorian for Trinnity Blanton, Avery Mosley, Aaron Goss, Caleb Hodges, ing, because we would like to Aubri Barron, Reece Bell, Jack- Sigman, Mayanna Sullivan-Slack, Peter Northrup, Landen Ortega, Madison Merrill, Chloe Abell, Aus- each school would give their son Beroset, Graham Coughlin, Emma Terrill, Carson Caluda, start this process right away Charleigh Ring, Jorge Scott, Giu- tin Chapman, Evan Fleischman, speeches. Each of the students Oliver Gilbert, Ansley Jernigan, James Pursell, Lucas Cannon, liana Tronu, Eva Beatty, Ryan Brooks Greenhut, Delanie Krohn, so they can have these in their would get a free copy.” James Kramer, Jason Nygaard, Trotter Crooke, Claire Downey, Blalock, Lilla Bullock, Kadyn Camp- Zea Pitre, Lily Smith, Elan Alqudah, hands sometime in June.” Michael Roupe, Annabelle Wright, Dennis Fair, Jack Jordan, Alexan- bell, Tucker Gibson, Alliahna Love, Luke Baltz, Adelaide Custred, Kay- “We do have dates for the Wyrosdick said, “You can Victoria Alvarez, Landree Fore- der Niven, Isabella Sides, Amelia Owen Bunting, Maxwell Franco, lee Eubanks, Alexander Greenhut, regular graduations reserved man, Donald Jehle, Chase Man- Stevenson imagine every high school and Izan Gatica, Pippa Jordan, Eze- Simon Monlezun, Daniel Riehl, at the Pensacola Bay Center ning, Aubrey Timpner, Alice Wip- kiel Mahan, Taran Schenck, Leo Liana Sultan, Brooklyn Black, school district in the nation for June and July,” Wyrosdick pler-Hanline, Sadie Barker, Dublin 5th Grade Baltz, Elina Bemiss, Lillian Clayton, Jack Christianson, William Grant, is trying to pull something Bitner, Maya Dejoubner, Liam Dun- Andrew Beroset, Alexis Co- Adam Gaddy, Bryson Holbrook, Benjamin Hewette, Jovia Highfill, said. “If it is still OK with all can, Makenzie Endsley, Ella Enete, together for their seniors, so hen, Joseph Foust, Boston Hanna, Linver Leffel, Veda Melancon, Bodie Leach, Asher Nelson, Jo- of you, I would like to keep Emily Enete, Elizabeth Medlock, Greyson Hinton, Ashley Hitchcock, Jack Driskell, Ryleigh Fertitta, Lily seph Rodriguez-Colon, Camryn these companies will be sched- William Merrill, Gage Preble, Pip- those dates and see if we can William Kyzar, Nathan Meyering, Hassell, Gabriella Mathes, Marek Rowan, Brycen Vanwitzenburg, In- uled soon.” er Royal, Joseph Busbee, Connor do graduations at least by the Titus Turner, Anya Wardwell, Mor- Rosciszewski, Eli Vaughan, Bri- dia Whitworth, Addison Workman, Christensen, Grady Dent, Ansley Wyrosdick asked the school gan Woodward, Olivia Collette, elle Black, Caiden Chamblee, Owen Beatty, Colbie Boutin, Mad- July date. But this would be Devries, Edwin Hartgrave, Payton board for permission to nego- Bella Dent, Braeden Hunt, Daschle Ryleigh Crandall, Jamison Harp, dox Coker, Roch McGee, Robert something for seniors and Luker, Zofia Mahan, Chloe Stump, Nelson, Kekoa Pabo, Zara Tavai, Riley Fielder, Dominic Garner, El- Yelton, Jordan Barry, Coley Bull- tiate. Delaney Boyd, Rhett Brown, Isa- their parents to work toward Chance Taylor, Ysaline Bessemer, lie Hurd, Christian Phillips, Mah- ock, Fox Cannon, Hoyt Gurney, “I have received more calls belle George, Trey Hileman, Cas- John Morgan, Camden Murawski, moud Sultan, Jace VanSlyke, Col- Olin Humphrey, Jayce Koprowski, and have as a keepsake in the pian Hinton, Caden Kelly, Julian on this than anything else,” Ava Odom, Francesca Palewicz, lin Wilkinson, Colin Chyz, Grant Lauren Lafon, Landen Myrick, Ri- meantime.” Moore, Elizabeth Suarez-Rios, he said. “I am just looking for Bella Pate, Cailyn Sigurnjak, Ad- Strickland, Zachary Wentz ley Rozborski, Luke Walen, Caleb Wyrosdick said the cost of Harrison Zielinski, Arden Dennis, dison Wheeler, Silas Bowles, Rae Coy, Georgia Friar, Avery Gigliotti, permission to negotiate the Sutter Gibson, Hadlee Hitchcock, doing the video/DVD for all Buttell, Noah Cannon, Addison Isabel Mathes, Aubrey McIntosh, best deal we can get with these Marissa Hunt, Jackman Nicolich, 3rd Grade Dean, Daphne Phelps, Cameron James Meehan, James Northrup, the county’s high schools is a Rosabella Girao, Eli Gore, Mason David Allen, Nyalize Baquero, companies and then move Wood, Alexander Alvarez, Cayden Sawyer Richardson, Colsen Souris, total of $22,000. Hunt, Hillary Lafevers, Oliver Sar- Addison Bell, Charlotte Bennett, ahead.” Christensen, Delaney Cobb, Ethan Izabel Williamson, Ava Zuniga School board member Lin- dina Nina Gowda, Liam Hoke, Karen All school board members Crandall, Phineas Desrosiers, Cait- Rios, Thomas Caluda, Aubrie Col- da Sanborn said, “That cost lin Mahoney, Mollie Massey, Chase said the virtual graduation lins, Grant Corbin, Samuel Sch- 5th Grade is so minimal. That is great! 2nd Grade Middendorf, James Picardi, Sarah neidman, Christian Thompson, Chase Davis, Brynlee Profan- video is a good idea and told We need to do this for our se- Vada Broxson, Keller Cofield, Selogy, Emma Stromsness, Emma Caleb Zechiel, Mitchell Coffey, cik, Tyler Aicardi, Parker Boyd, Wyrosdick to go ahead with Juliet Cruit, Declan Grace, Bron- White, Portia Hah, Cooper Hinze, Ryken Foreman, Tiana Hah, Car- Tess Elidemir, Zoee Gatlin, Lance niors.” negotiations and move ahead son Jacobs, Ripley Vignes, Eli Leah Logue, John Rowley, Amelia los Harris, Cassandra Humphrey, Hankinson, Adeline Hartgrave, Emerson said the compa- Cohen, Isaac Davis, Hazel Kyzar, Cruit, Daniel Mekhtiev, Anna Mor- Nolan Lynch, Logan McGarvey, Cameron Miller, David Miyamoto, with the project. Lillian McLarty, Evan Murawski, gan, Teddy Verschueren Grace Walen, McKinley Davis, Amber Rouillier, Kylie Smith, Cole Audrey Arasmith, Sophia Unthank, John Doyle, Layla Hopkins, Scar- Swanson, Colin Adams, Christo- Aiden Becker, Daylen Cobb, AB Honor Roll lett Maywhort, Mannix Misita, Mer- pher Allen, Stella Hackel, Hannah Harper Hanna, Jameson King, rily York, Allie Black, Jack Grace, Harris, Hudson Langston, Daphne Claire Patton, Kai Simpson, Mar- 1st Grade Jaxon McLendon, Emily Minchin, Bearden, Carson Chapman, Miya ley Smith, Brooks Clayton, Noah Parker Beaird, Corinne Liv- Owen Myers, Addison Preble, Goto, Kenadee Krohn, Colton Flores, Kristine Ladwig, Allison Mc- ingston, Katherine Pruitt, Ila Kline, Olivia Gronert, Natasza Ham- Pollard, Madelyn Triplett, Mer- Garvey, Charlsie Sampler, Con- Jett Lowry, Grant McCormick, rick, Evan Roney, Kevin Stephens, ritt Brown, William Busbee, Adan nor Stoffer, James Voelkel, Sophie Jaxon Perez, Harper Porto, Oliver Kellan Weeks, Spence Belsinger, Gatica, Alicia Martinez, Olive Scia- Boswell, June Greenhut, Gwen- Schmitz, Brentley Yates, Paxton Hamza Bennani, Payten Brown, rini, Oliver Bane, Vera Bell, Drew evieve Gruden, Davis Manderson, Carey, Jayce Dyar, Alder Shrews- Zachary Burge, Camila Caux, McLendon, Brylee Pinkston, Brynn Ava McLellan, Samuel Piramide, bury, Ryder Stephens, Connor Colton Christensen, Ansley Dean, Pinkston, Tyler Rogers, Rachel Al- Simon Stubbs, Loden Dennis, Gratzick, Payton Hancock, Mat- Tucker Foley, Christian Galdamez- len, Yassine Bennani, Sarina Cola- Stella Dixon, Emma Eidson, Lon- thew Hollensworth, Caelyn Miller, Mcauliff, Olivia Hollonbeck, Aiden bianchi, Jaxson Foreman, Katayah don Mathew, Mary Pursell, Miller Brennan Peat, Aoi Ward, Benjamin Montague, Cailan Mueller, Larsyn Isom, Kylie Reed, Madison Tan, Crooke, Carsen Dasinger, Andrew Cherry, Erin Hoke, Lauren Malone, Redmond, Allyse Scott, Lily Flip- Repp Weidner Jagar, Aaron Loeb, Vivian Vigod- Graham Murrell, Trystin Stern, pin, Haley Hall, Isabella Iosilevich, sky, Caden Coy, Embry Divin, Anna Giberman, Abigail Gratzick, Oliver Gray, Noelle Micas, Jacob Middendorf, Ella Twidwell

3rd Grade Lily Brian, Cade Emling, Kirk Meyerholz, Sarah Meyering, Judah Newton, Carley Thacker, Georgia Anderson, Landon Bailey, Ethan Collette, Logan Collette, Marley Fazio, Emma Garcia, Paige Ge- row, Emma Zimmern, Sophia Mc- Morrow, Whitney Morrill, Eli Kroll, Breelynn Smith, Hayden Williams, John Bell, Alexis Fort, Jacob Man- ning, Vanshi Patel, Connor Peat, Bronson Pollard, Abigail Pulling, Ward Russell, Finian Grace, Jack Massey, Clayton Broxson, Katelyn Smith 8 April 30, 2020 GULF BREEZE NEWS gulfbreezenews.com Prayers and divine intervention lead to the adoption of a son named Chance » Continued from Page 1A foster system was their only change it for the better. ... Now option, unless the preacher who I can’t imagine life without ect at their new home. Soon was there to support them was his is for anyone him.” thereafter, Merrily was diag- willing to file paperwork, agree reading this and finding February 2020: Less than nosed with breast cancer that to a home study and take the “T two months after their little boy necessitated three major sur- child, himself. themselves in such a situation went to live with the Yorks, it geries. They finished the “home York will never forget the became clear that his parents work” just prior to the final op- moment. “The father turned with a pregnancy or with a would not be able to achieve eration — a hysterectomy. to me then and went down on reunification. At that point, Sept. 25, 2018: On the home’s his knees, his hands folded in child they are trying to raise. says York, the couple decided new studs and foundation, they prayer, and said, ‘Please, help “The world has accepted the they wanted to ensure their wrote scriptural promises and me.’ Coming home, I cried child went to a loving and God- truths. The night they moved from Okaloosa County to the lie that if you give a child away, ly home. in, the family made a covenant Pensacola Bay Bridge. On that “They loved him enough to with God, thanking Him for bridge, I said out loud, ‘God, you don’t love him. But God give him up so he could have bringing Merrily through and what are you doing?’ and He doesn’t make mistakes with life, an opportunity they could not dedicating their home as a place said, ‘Just answering your provide him,” York says. for people to meet the Lord and prayer.’” and to give away a child is the March 16, 2020: The birth for children to have a safe ha- Merrily was not initially parents surrendered their pa- ven to simply “hang out.” Then convinced, but when her hus- greatest example of love a parent could display when rental rights. The Yorks com- they added, “And any child that band reminded her they had they can’t raise the child themselves. It is not wrong to pleted their home study and needs to know You and have a to be equally yoked, with an were approved. Only the CO- safe place, bring them to us.” “Aye” from the entire family, do what is right for your children when you are in a bad VID-19 slowdown on the court Sept.. 26, 2018: Leaving and suggested they pray about system stands in the way of a home to attend a Wednesday it, she agreed. That same day, situation. We witnessed true love through those parents’ final hearing that will make the night church dinner, Merrily Families First Network called sacrificial gift for Chance.” six-month-old a permanent and saw an obviously distraught to set up an interview. legal member of the York fam- person running across her yard. As the family discussed the — Shawn York ily. When she alerted Shawn, he possibility, Jackson saw the op- “While the parents were sign- followed the man and ended up portunity as an answer to his ing, it was so painful, watching spending an hour with him in longtime prayer to be granted a school, Merrily came home to request of the baby’s family to able to raise this baby here with the mother,” says York of that Woodland Park, talking about little brother in a family domi- find her husband on the couch have the Yorks take him should our children.” March court date. “John 3:16 his grievous troubles and con- nated numerically by little sis- with a huge smile on his face. be honored. On Dec. 22, Tyson York gave says, ‘God so loved the world cerns. ters and girl cousins. He was When she asked why he was The initial agreement was her parents a special Christmas that He gave …’ and it blew A relationship was born that vocal in his support. grinning, he held his phone out to encourage the birth fam- card. It is framed by their bed me away that they so loved this night. One developed by God, “Come on, y’all,” he said. to her. ily toward achieving goals that now. Part of it reads: “We will child that they were giving him. the Yorks believe. Soon the “Doesn’t Jesus tell us to do “What did you pray last would eventually reunite them still be the York family always. His name is so very apropos.” man’s girlfriend entered the this? He tells us to care for the night?” he asked. with their child. But, as time P.S. God loves you for what Shawn, Merrily, Jackson, picture, and the couple began orphans and widows.” On his phone was her sister, moved on, it became clear how you have done.” Julie and Tyson York took a attending Flounder’s Beach As for Merrily, when she Julie’s, new Facebook profile hard that would be for them. Julie York later added, “I be- chance when they told God Church and working through prayed, peace came. picture. Dec. 23, 2019: Because the lieve God gave him to us for a they wanted their home to be a struggles with York’s help. “I said, ‘Yes. Sure. We’ll “Since the day our mother Yorks’ ministry work involves purpose. At first, I wasn’t com- safe haven for a child in need. New heartaches included the walk toward this and leave it died, Julie and I had the same special services on Christmas pletely sure about fostering ... And God put Chance right in loss of their child to the foster with God,’” she recalls. Facebook photo of her on our Eve, they typically set aside because I was worried he was the middle of it. system. Nov. 7, 2019: Her peace about phones. But now she had a new Dec. 23 as “Adam Eve” and going to change our family. It’s a God thing. July 2019: The Yorks learned the decision prevailed until the picture. It was still our moth- use that time for a family cel- I had no idea he was going to the couple were expecting an- day the social worker came for er’s face, but encircling it was ebration. A week prior to that other child and old and new an initial interview. Some of this neon green earth image and date, the system was prepared challenges persisted, but so did the information she shared at a caption that said, ‘One Less to move the baby to his new CLASSIFIEDS/Legals the supportive relationship. that meeting caused Merrily’s Orphan.’ I was speechless and home, but the Yorks weren’t Oct. 4, 2019: The baby was peace to flee, however, leav- dumbfounded. It was like God quite prepared to receive him. Training born, a month early, and placed ing York, who had thought his saying, ‘Here you go, honey.’” “We didn’t even have a bed AVIATION Careers start in the Newborn Intensive Care wife was completely onboard, In a subsequent phone call, for him,” Merrily says. “We here with hands on train- LegaL noTice Unit. The couple phoned and puzzled. His own decision was Julie explained she changed said we couldn’t take him be- ing for FAA certification in asked York to come to the hos- firm in his heart, but he knew the picture to show support for fore Dec. 23, and they made it airframe and powerplant. Financial aid if qualified. No LEGAL NOTICE pital. that was not enough. The fam- a ministry she was involved in, happen then.” experience required. Call AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a Oct. 5, 2019: The new par- ily went to God again. having no prior knowledge of In the meantime, their AIM 888-242-2649 system of two small-cell antennas. The first facility will consist of a new wood pole telecommunications ents told York the State advised “I told Shawn if I could be Merrily’s prayer. church family and Gulf Breeze tower with a total overall height of 33 feet located they would take the baby once sure God wanted us to have the at 61 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa “From there on, it was OK,” neighbors began to frantically wanTed To buy County, FL. The second facility will consist of a new he was released from NICU. baby, I would have peace about says Merrily. “I just told God, shop online to help prepare the concrete pole telecommunications tower with a total overall height of 33 feet located at 199 Gulf Breeze They asked him to take their it,” Merrily says. Tears fell as ‘I know this is what You want Yorks to welcome the baby. Freon Wanted: : We pay Parkway, Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, FL. Any in- child. He did not feel he could her prayers went up. terested party wishing to submit comments regarding and we’ll walk in it. We’re gon- “We haven’t had to buy any- CA$H for cylinders and cans. the potential effects the proposed facility may have on commit, but he agreed to talk to “I lost my mom four years na move forward.’” thing. The post office had two R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. any historic property may do so by sending comments Convenient. to: Project 6120002320- JFN c/o EBI Consulting, at Merrily. She felt, too, that they ago and had been missing her so “As soon as she saw that truck loads to deliver to us one 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via could not accept the responsi- much. I told the Lord I wished I photo, Merrily said, ‘Let’s get day,” says York. “We’re very Certified Professionals. telephone at (717) 428-0401. Call 312-291-9169 or visit bility. could talk to my mom and hear the baby,’” York recalls. “We thankful to be part of the Gulf RefrigerantFinders.com Legal 44103 Gulf Breeze News 4/30/2020 Oct. 23, 2019: The parents what she had to say. I just told just put it all in God’s hands.” Breeze community and to be called again, distraught that Him, ‘Lord, if you want us to Dec. 16, 2019: The court the baby was placed in emer- do this, show me and give me system, however, was not unit- gency foster shelter upon his a neon green sign. It will have ed in terms of the baby’s future. hospital release earlier that day. to be one of those things I can’t The State Attorney and the They asked York to come to a question if it is me or you, God. guardian ad litem were against “shelter hearing” in Okaloosa The ball is in your court. I’m the placement with the Yorks, County, where the mother was not moving forward until I hear for reasons that had nothing from. from you.’” to do with their fitness, but the Oct. 24, 2019: Attorneys for Nov. 8, 2019: Having deliv- judge and a representative from the State told the parents the ered her two oldest children to Families First Network felt the gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS April 30, 2020 9 ‘Trolls World Tour’ Blue Angels, Thunderbirds team More delightful, luscious, up to salute frontline responders (almost painfully) bright, goopy fun In a show of national soli- VID-19, starting next week, as darity, the Navy Flight Dem- both joint and individual team Back in 2016, I was quite onstration Squadron, the Blue flights occur every one to two surprised when I fell in love Angels, and the Air Force Air days until mid-May. with the Original Dreamworks Demonstration Squadron, the The Air Force and Navy Animation Feature “Trolls.” Thunderbirds, will conduct a partnered with local govern- A story for a film was hatched series of multi-city flyovers ments and media outlets to back then about a society of over the next two weeks. ensure spectators follow Cen- mythical creatures, based on the America Strong is a collab- ters for Disease Control and wildly popular, colorful, glitzy, orative salute from the Navy Prevention social distancing kitschy dolls that first came into and Air Force to recognize guidelines. Both teams are kids’ consumer consciousness health care workers, first re- also implementing various in th early 1960s. animation, the casting of the sponders and other essential measures to maintain person- There are many ways this critics liked it, too. The com- stop them. voices (Ozzy Osbourne. Kelly personnel while standing in nel and community safety. idea could have turned into an puter animation was top notch It was great. Clarkson. George Clinton) and solidarity with all Americans This includes air-to-air refu- epic fail. If the filmmakers want- — full of detailed textures, with It made me smile and feel the story. Then there is the mu- during the pandemic. eling during transit and no ed to throw something together plush, bouncy landscapes and wonderful the rest of the day I sic (which was very good in the The two demonstration scheduled stops en route to quickly and on the cheap, to try lush, long, luxuriant, pastel and saw it. first movie, too, by the way), teams will fly over areas of reduce potential exposure to to cash in on linking the doll neon Troll haircuts (the hair was The sequel to this original which is so rich and cute and the country hardest hit by CO- the virus. — a built-in marketing opportu- always going to be a very key Trolls’ movie came out exclu- fun (even if it is a bit of a steal nity — with whatever silly, sim- component here). sively as a video-on-demand from “Avengers: Infinity War”). ple story they could soullesly Justin Timberlake and Anna feature a couple of weeks back, All this being said, however, scrawl out on the back of a nap- Kendrick are solid profession- and it broke records for being once again, as is often the case, kin or Post-It note, they proba- als who effortlessly realized a the most streamed movie in a you know if this is a movie you bly could have made it happen. very sweet chemistry in their single day ever. are likely to like or hate. If you And, if they did that, making lead characters of Poppy and It’s a fascinating thing, since like happy, colorful kids’ mov- this movie without regard or re- Branch. no one knew if, at a price of ies, you are gonna like this. It spect for the kids under 10, who Their characters’ friends and $19.99, people would actually it’s not your thing, you don’t would be this film’s core demo- families were colorful, odd and spend their cash on it during need me to tell you to save your graphic, it very well might have charming, too. these times. But it worked. 20 bucks. made a good amount of money. And, personally, I bought And, even more importantly, Next week, I am going in a This did not have to be a quality into this movie’s plot, too. I think, “Trolls World Tour” is totally different direction, as I production. No one was expect- Big, bad, dark and evil beasts almost as great as the first one. will review the recent indy film ing much from a Trolls movie. called Bergens were invad- Watching it made me feel so up- “Never Rarely Sometimes Al- But the proper time, care, ing the beautiful fields of the lifted and happy. ways.” $ patience and, yes, even love, Trolls’ kingdom, so they could Once again, care was obvi- Trolls World Tour” is now was applied to this very main- eat them, and it was up to our ously put into every aspect of MOTHER’S DAY BOX 25 streaming 24/7 on many stream- Friday May 1 to stream, corporate product. Not Troll group, led by the impos- this production, down to the ing services (Vudu, Amazon, Sunday May 10 only was it a box office success, sibly always upbeat Poppy, to intricate details of the computer etc.) Give mom the gift she’ll love!

Box contains: soap, bath bomb, fizzie, truffle, soap sleeve Scents variants: Narcissist, Santa Rosa Women All Hail the Queen In-Store & Curbside 1462 Tiger Park Ln. Gulf Breeze meet using CDC 850-565-5262Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm buffcitytigerpointbuffcitytigerpointbuffcitytigerpoint || gulfbreeze_soapgroupies guidelines SRWC President Wendy Brandon (left) and Recording GFWC Santa Rosa Woman’s Club board Woman’s Club scholar- Secretary Marion Ginn follow CDC guidelines in social distancing for the board of directors meeting. of directors followed CDC guidelines and ship application deadline ENVIRONMENTALfrom GBHS AP Environmental FACT OF gathered for a business meeting on April was extended to May 1, the May 6 meeting in consideration of the THE WEEK Science Class 21. Vice President of Programs Cathy due to school closures. In planning for next current restrictions on meetings of more Written by Olivia Vassiliades Sharp volunteered her back deck on Kal- year’s programs, Cathy Sharp announced than 10 persons. akaua Court, where six board members sat new community service committees will President Roz Leahy said, “I regret that Heliogen:Lightbulbs: in lawn chairs six feet apart under the shade focus on five areas: arts and culture, edu- we won’t meet as a group when I might be Heliogen is a green energy startup of beach umbrellas and tents. The officers cation and libraries, environmental issues, allowed to recognize all of these dedicated, company that uses concentrated solar brought their notebooks, snacks and drinks health and wellness and civic engagement. hard-working PSOG board members per- power to create extreme heat. They and adhered to social distancing protocol. The club is open to all interested volun- sonally and before you. If you see any of have been backed by many noteworthy The hostess even provided handmade masks teers, and regular meetings will resume in them over the course of the summer, please investors, including Bill Gates. To create for members lacking their own. September. GFWC Santa Rosa Woman’s thank them for their commitment to our the extreme heat they place large mirrors Attending were President Wendy Bran- Club supports dozens of local organiza- guild and our mission.” in a sequence that directs the sunlight towards each other. What is special about don, Vice President of Ways and Means tions, from classrooms to conservation to Those elected to serve for 2020-2021 this system is they have concentrated solar heat to above 1000 degrees Celsius. Lynda Hyland, Vice President of Member- medical missions. SRWC is a 501(c)(3) are President Trisha Woodburn, First Vice This temperature is hot enough to aid factories in making ceramics, cement, and ship Martha Brenenstahl, Recording Secre- nonprofit organization and is part of the President Lyndi Kessler, Second Vice Pres- even steel, all while protecting our atmosphere from harmful emissions if fossil tary Marion Ginn, Treasurer Karen Pehek General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the ident Sooz Cobb, Secretary Ann Mitchell, fuels were utilized. Another benefit is that Heliogen’s mirror panels are made to and Sharp. largest volunteer organization of women Treasurer Marcia Schuffman and Assistant withstand up to 1500 degrees celsius while normal solar panels can overheat at The board devised a way to hold on- in the world, and the Florida Federation of Treasurer Dawn Cooper. PSOG will not temperatures much lower than that. Heliogen also claims its heat can abundantly line elections and to poll the membership Women’s Clubs. have the traditional induction of officers at split water into pure hydrogen, which opens doors to many other environmentally protective breakthroughs involving the use of hydrogen. Currently, Heliogen is still concerning attendance at a May meeting. For more information, visit the club’s a May meeting.The new board will work testing its technology repeatedly, and is developing a way to store this extreme If enough members will attend, they will Facebook page at GFWC-Santa Rosa through the coming summer months to be heat for rainy or cloudy days when this type of technology would not work. gather under an elevated beach house on Woman’s Club. ready to launch the new season in Septem- However, unlike the photo solar energy in solar panels, thermal solar energy can Pensacola Beach, following the same six- ber. Membership dues of $50 per person bebulbs, stored keep quite the easily. planet in mind! foot social distancing guidelines. Pensacola Symphony Orchestra may now be paid online at the PSOG web- SPONSORED BY The board announced new members Jane Guild (PSOG) site, www.psog.org or by mailing checks Jacob Sullivan Davis, Mariann DeMasi, Karen Shelton The PSOG board of directors canceled to PSOG, P.O. Box 1812, Pensacola, FL and Becky McCaa. The GFWC Santa Rosa 32591. 850-516-3008

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Aspasia Bokas started the “Sunshine Tree” of Hope and Happiness. The idea is to write a message on a colorful ribbon and tie it to the tree she started last week on an empty lot on North Sunset Boulevard. Several neighbors have been adding ribbons, and the goal is to have the tree covered. Everyone is welcome to add a ribbon.

GB Rotary donates $3,000 Victory Garden to Manna Caitlin Murrell writes, “The whole family (Lowell, 3; Isla, 5; and Graham, 7) planted our raised bed garden and added a new tower garden to the yard. This is our first time growing from On April 21, the Rotary Club seed and, so far, so good! of Gulf Breeze presented a “We started the raised bed garden in fall 2019 (first planting $3,000 “big check” to Manna was October.) I have not had a garden prior to that, a few Food Pantries’ Executive Direc- herbs in a pot every now and then. The tower garden is brand new to our set-up and it is my first tower garden. This time we tor DeDe Flounlacker, repre- are growing tomatoes, squash, peppers, cucumbers, carrots, senting contributions collected radish and spinach in the raised bed. In the tower garden, since April 10. we have squash, lettuce mix and beans. The garden is in our The funds were comprised of backyard. We live on Poinciana.” Tips: “You absolutely will mess something up, but the best way $500 from the club’s budget and to learn is by doing. The Internet can be a huge help when $2,500 donated by Rotarians problems arise, but don’t be so scared to fail that you never and friends in the community start. Do start with good soil (I didn’t) and do water regularly. as part of a Facebook fundraiser Otherwise, the plants want to live, so just go for it.” and other direct contributions. Send photos of your garden to [email protected] to Contributions will make an im- be featured in an upcoming issue. mediate impact for families in need in our area. Manna is intensely focused on supporting the needs of not Submitted photo only the vulnerable populations Pictured, from left, Mike Stahl, (club past president 2017-18; TJ Edwards, club sergeant at arms; served pre-COVID-19, but also DeDe Flounlacker, Manna Food Pantry’s executive director; Patricia Russo, club executive secretary; those who suddenly find them- and John Adams, club president. selves unemployed or with re- bled. Manna is supporting 400- basis. The donation link is still facebook.com/GBRotary/. The duced hours. The demand for plus families in Santa Rosa and active on the club’s Facebook club appreciates the many Rotar- Manna’s support has early dou- Escambia counties on a weekly page, accessible at https://www. ians and friends who donated.

School board hires law firm to defend against Homebuilder Assn.’s lawsuit son, P.A. Attorneys at Law is the hourly fees. By Pam Brannon The Homebuilder Gulf Breeze News © 2020 experienced in these kinds of The letter said an invoice for [email protected] Association filed suit cases, Green said. expenses will be sent to Paul against Santa Rosa The firm has offices in Tal- Green’s office once a month for During the Santa Rosa Coun- County and Santa lahassee, Tampa and Fort Lau- costs to both the county and the ty School Board meeting held Rosa School District to derdale. school district. at Woodlawn Middle School prevent collection of The retainer fees outlined The letter also said that Paul on Thursday, April 23, board Impact Fees beginning in the back-up documentation Green and the county’s attorney, members voted unanimously May 4. for the board meeting show Roy Andrews, will be “joined and without comment to hire firm partners to receive $300 in pleadings as co-counsel” for a firm from Tallahassee to lead he had sent them “many docu- an hour, firm associates to re- any documents filed with the the lawsuit filed last week by ments” concerning the case to ceive $250 an hour and law courts. the Homebuilders Association be reviewed confidentially. clerks/paralegal to receive $75 School board members ap- Termite & Pest Control against both the school district Superintendent Tim Wyros- an hour. proved the agreement to hire “To The Rescue Since 1977” and county commissioners. The dick told board members that Time for travel will not be the firm unanimously and with- law firm approved to represent his office had received a let- Gulf Breeze billed. However, any travel ex- out discussion. 932-9288! the school district will also rep- ter from the law firm that Mr. penses will be reimbursed as The Homebuilders’ Assn. resent the county. Green had recommended. The outlined under certain Florida filed the lawsuit last week School board attorney Paul letter outlined the retainer costs. Statutes, the letter said. against both the county and the Green told board members he Wyrosdick recommended the Other expenses, such as copy school district to try to stop the did not recommend talking in school board approve the re- and fax costs, long distance school board from collecting You Talk. We Listen. detail about any ongoing litiga- tainer and hire the firm. phone calls, express mail and impact fees on new home build- tion, but he reminded them that Nabors, Giblin, & Nicker- such will be paid in addition to ing. It was to begin May 4. In Person.

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