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Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Find breaking news at www.srpressgazette.com 75 cents Lightning sets house on fi re By Lynne Hough Fire Department, that she heard a loud belongings inside the room were not dam- severe thunderstorm warnings across the 623-3616 pop sound and checked around inside her aged, Diamond said. region, according to the National Weather [email protected] home to fi nd nothing out of place. According to the fi re chief, whenever Service. A neighbor showed up shortly after to it is possible, fi refi ghters attempt to save Although reports of tornadoes and hail A house on Windham Road caught fi re tell her there was smoke coming from a de- items inside a home from smoke and wa- along the Gulf Coast and Southeast region Saturday as heavy thunderstorms passed tached building that serves as a bedroom. ter damage. were widespread, damage in Santa Rosa through the area. When Diamond arrived, he said they Diamond said his fi refi ghters, along County was limited. Lightning struck the metal vent on the found a fi re in the attic and grabbed tarps with Pace Fire Department, put tarps On Sunday, the temperature dropped roof of a home at 5318 Windham Road, ac- to cover the woman’s furniture to protect over the roof of the damaged section due from the low 80s during the day to freez- cording to fi re offi cials at Skyline Fire De- it from water and smoke damage. to continuing thunderstorms Saturday. ing overnight, according to the National partment, starting a fi re in the attic. Within about 30 minutes, the fi re was An approaching cold front on Saturday Weather Service. One resident was there when it hap- out, Diamond said. brought the severe weather outbreak to Santa Rosa County remained under a pened and told Chief Tim Diamond, Skyline The fi re was contained to the attic and Santa Rosa and surrounding counties, with freeze warning Wednesday morning. One dead, one injured Angels among us in separate By Debbie Freeman Special to the Press Gazette
Would you recognize an accidents angel if you saw one? Eleven- month-old Aubrey would. By Lynne Hough Her angels all wear aviation 623-3616 headsets. [email protected] When Aubrey was born her mom, Andrea, knew something Two accidents in less wasn’t quite right with her new than 24 hours on Interstate bundle of joy. After extensive 10 left one Milton woman Internet research Andrea, a dead, a Milton man in seri- nurse, suspected Aubrey’s ous condition, and a third misshapen head and severe person from Milton shaken, neck tilting down and to the but not seriously injured, right was Plagiocephaly and according to the Florida Torticollis. Her pediatrician Highway Patrol (FHP). confi rmed both conditions. The fi rst crash hap- The good news was both pened Thursday evening were treatable but would just before 9 p.m. between require early intervention and Avalon Blvd. and the Es- weekly medical treatment. The cambia Bay Bridge. FHP pediatric physical therapist Corporal Robert Harrigill working with Aubrey for says Laurie Ann Povinelli, the Torticollis is located in 50, Milton, was killed when Tallahassee, only 90 miles the 2005 Chevrolet Aveo away from Aubrey’s home in she was driving westbound the Florida Panhandle. The PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE PRESS GAZETTE on I10 crossed the center cranial treatment specialists Aubrey Duffy was born with serious conditions that require specialized care - offered by grassy median, spun coun- however, are located in doctors in different parts of Florida. A non-profi t group, Angel Flight Southeast, came forward terclockwise and hit a 2008 Jeep Liberty. The Jeep Miami, 600 miles away. Weekly to fl y the mother and child to Tallahassee and Miami for treatments at no cost to the family. visits are needed to monitor had been going east on I10, driven by Joshua S. Poole, Aubrey’s use of a Doc Band to facilities for citizens who more helpful when I called to above and beyond the call 28, Milton, Harrigill notes. help reshape her head into a are fi nancially distressed or ask for assistance. The lead of duty to meet our needs,” Upon impact, FHP says normal shape. That required a otherwise unable to travel Care Traffi c Controller, Kathy, said Andrea. “We have been the Jeep broke into two two-day trip or expensive fl ight on public transportation. immediately put me at ease. It blessed by their dedication and pieces, spun clockwise and for Andrea and Aubrey and Angel Flight Southeast also was obvious she loved her job compassion.” rolled onto its right side. child care for Aubrey’s three coordinates missions to fl y and wanted to help Aubrey.” Who are these Angels? Povinelli was pro- sisters. organ transplant candidates, Andrea said the volunteer David, a retired nounced dead at the scene. After weeks of driving to people involved in clinical pilots were committed to businessman, is Aubrey’s Poole was transported to Miami, Andrea, her 12-year- trials, chemotherapy or other making her weekly trip to primary angel. He treats Sacred Heart Hospital. The old car and fi nances were repetitive treatment, victims Miami a “day” trip. Her trips Aubrey like she is his own accident is being investi- exhausted. She again turned of abuse seeking relocation, involved foursections or legs great granddaughter. gated by FHP. to the Internet to research families receiving help from each trip. One leg is from David fl ies many of the The next morning, just travel options. That’s when Ronald McDonald Houses, Bonifay or surrounding airport Leesburg to Miami and Miami before noon, Daphne M. Andrea found Aubrey’s Angels, Shriners’ Hospitals and many to Leesburg, Leesburg to to Leesburg legs. Dave doesn’t Morton, 34, received minor also known as Angel Flight other charities, disabled or sick Miami, Miami to Leesburg and hesitate to beg and cajole his injuries in an accident that Southeast, headquartered in children to special summer Leesburg to Bonifay. That one- friends and fellow pilots when occurred in the westbound Leesburg, FL. camp programs, and for many day commitment means most another volunteer is needed to lane of Interstate 10 on the Angel Flight Southeast other humanitarian reasons. pilots leave their homes before help complete Andrea’s fl ight Escambia Bay Bridge, ac- is a registered non-profi t Angel Flight Southeast daylight. Andrea is lucky that plan. cording to Florida High- organization of more than coordinates an average of her small rural town, located Dave happily drives Andrea way Patrol Trooper D. J. 650 volunteer pilots who 1,500 missions per year with its 55 miles north of Panama from the Miami International Karasek. utilize their own aircraft, fuel group of all volunteer pilots. City Beach, has a fi xed base Airport to the Cranial Karasek says Morton and time to provide free air Andrea said “The Angel operation. was going west in the cen- transportation to medical Flight staff could not have been “Aubrey’s Angels have gone See ANGELS A4 See ACCIDENTS A4
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6002 Berryhill Road, Milton, FL 32570 850-626-7762 | SRMCFL.com 6014257 A2 | Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette Local Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Veteran service Troop 451 to hold camp fundraiser Special to the Press Gazette young people to develop providers team self-confidence, leadership The youth at Calvary and moral character. More Baptist Church are having and more men, who were a plant sale this weekend trained as Scouts, are tak- up to host career to support their efforts to ing their places in today’s go to summer camp. The world as responsible adult event begins at 8 a.m. and leaders. Men who earned and resource fair ends at noon. They will badges as Scouts sit on be offering crepe myrtles the Supreme Court and in Special to the Press Gazette and saw tooth oaks, among the chambers of Congress. other plants. The sale will Others hold important po- The Veteran Services Department at Workforce be held at the church, lo- sitions in our government, Escarosa along with fellow non-profit VetReady will cated on Calvary Church business and industry. host the Support Our Troops Resource and Career Road, which intersects at Many of the members of Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Crowne N. Highway 89 in Allen- Congress were Scouts and Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel, 200 E. Gregory St. town. For more informa- more than half of the first Though this no-cost event is targeted toward vet- tion, call 665-1078. 29 astronauts were Scouts, Owen Williamson erans, military service members and military fami- Boy Scout Troop 451 will many of whom attained the lies, it will be open to the general public. Attending also set up outside Wal- rank of Eagle Scout. than 500 young men. mer camp costs vary with employers include Austal USA, Allied Barton Secu- greens on U.S. 90 in Milton The Boy Scouts of The troop currently has the camp and the travel rity, The Mundy Companies, Aerotek, Enterprise from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on America is the largest 37 registered youth mem- distance involved. While Holdings and Lifeguard Ambulance Services. April 6, 7, 13 and 14, Sandy youth oriented organiza- bers and 34 adult leaders. some of the Scout families Representatives from Vocational Rehabilitation, Hobbs, fundraiser coordi- tion in the United States. Monthly outdoor activities can easily afford the costs Veterans Upward Bound and Workforce Escarosa’s nator, said. More than 4 million boys are an integral part of the involved, other families The history of the Boy and leaders are currently Military Family Employment Advocacy Program Scouting program, and the are not able to do so. The Scouts in Santa Rosa registered with the Boy troop takes full advantage Camp Card program and will be present to assist those with special needs. County is rich. The year Scouts of America. Air of the camping opportuni- other fundraising activities For more information, contact Workforce 2010 marked the 100th an- Products and Chemicals ties within the local area. by the troop help to offset Escarosa Veteran Services Representative Angela niversary of the Boy Scouts Inc. (now Taminco) char- The troop also does a the costs of the program Morris at 607-8704. of America. Since its found- tered Troop 451 in Febru- week-long summer camp for those families and give Additional information is available at www.ve- ing in 1910, the principles of ary 1973. Since its initial each year. a sense of ownership to the tready.org or by calling VetReady at 800-235-2732 Scouting have been taught charter, the troop has pro- This year the troop is boys who participate. ext. 800. in an atmosphere of recre- duced 49 Eagle Scouts and going to Camp Bert Adams For more information, ation and fun, which allows impacted the lives of more near Covington, Ga. Sum- call 619-1082. Salute to Senior Service seeks top volunteers Special to the Press Gazette 31. State winners then will community,” said Carlette nominate older adults. So, be selected by popular vote Howell, owner of the Home too, are family caregivers The search is on for at SalutetoSeniorService. Instead Senior Care of- and the adult children of Florida’s top senior volun- com. Online voting will fice serving the Greater aging parents. Older adults teers. Santa Rosa County take place from April 15-30. Pensacola area, including also may self-nominate. residents are encouraged From those state winners, a Escambia and Santa Rosa To complete and submit to nominate outstanding panel of senior care experts counties. “These silent he- a nomination form online senior volunteers. will pick the national Salute roes give selflessly, expect- for a senior age 65 or older The Salute to Senior Ser- to Senior Service honoree. ing nothing in return. And who volunteers at least 15 vice program, sponsored Home Instead Inc. will yet, their contributions of- hours a month and to view by Home Instead Inc., the donate $500 to each of the ten make a difference not the contest’s official rules, franchisor of the Home In- state winners’ favorite non- only to the organizations visit SalutetoSeniorService. stead Senior Care network, profit organizations, and they serve but in changing com. Completed nomination honors the contributions of their stories will be posted how the public views grow- forms also can be mailed to adults 65 and older who give on the Salute to Senior Ser- ing older.” Salute to Senior Service, at least 15 hours a month of vice Wall of Fame. In addi- Senior care profes- P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE volunteer service to their tion, $5,000 will be donated sionals and those who 68005. For more information
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6012178 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Local Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette| A3 Obituaries Births Frances Ann Studstill Tracey A. Deramus Shiver Reunion April 13 and Sydney L. McCray Frances Ann Studstill, and step-mother, Henry welcomed a girl, Jadavia The Shiver Family Reunion will be the reunion. It will be a yearly event, 59, a resident of Greenville, and Shirley Mammarelli, Ann McCray, on held on Saturday, April 13 at the Blue same place and always the second Ala., and formerly of Milton, Fla.; sister, March 20, 2013. Angel Recreation Area, Pensacola. All Saturday of April. Georgiana, Ala., died Yvonne Mammarelli, Michelle K. Hamilton descendants of John William Shiver and Be sure to bring picture and Saturday, March 23, 2013. Cartersville, Ga.; brother and William D. Looze Hannah Clemmons Shiver are welcome. information of your family to share with Funeral services will be and sister-in-law, Tony welcomed a boy, Jacob The reunion will start at 10 a.m., other members who want to find out 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, and Sue Mammarelli, David Looze, on food will be served at 12:30 p.m., a short about our people and how they came 2013, from Christian Life Pensacola, Fla.; and six March 20, 2013. meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. and to America including John William Ministries Church with the grandchildren. Raushanda L. Barnes visitation for the rest of the day until late Shiver and Hannah Clemmons Shiver Revs. Stacey Gaston and Active pallbearers and Darius W. Judge evening. who had eight children; Jacob Shiver, Mason Halaker officiating. will be Chris Moore, welcomed a boy, Amari Please bring a covered dish of your wife Darcus; William Shiver, wife Burial will follow in Rusty McInvale, Brad Lashon Judge, on choice. There will be a place to keep Milley; Sarah Shiver, husband Bryant Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Ballew, Randy Salle, March 20, 2013. foods that need to stay cool. There will Eugene Spradley; Abraham Shiver, Johnson Funeral Home of Walton Hickman and Josh Latashia T. Taylor be plenty of entertainment for everyone, wife Martha; John Shiver, wife Lydia Georgiana, Ala., directing Middleton. Honorary welcomed a boy, Levi beachfront, volleyball, children’s Peacock; Elizabeth Shiver; Daniel arrangements. pallbearers will be Richard LaChristian Williams, on playground, fishing and swimming. Shiver, wife Menty; and James Shiver, Frances was preceded Hartley and Frank March 20, 2013. Dress comfortable for the beach. wife Elizabeth. in death by her mother, Hickman. Shana L. and James There will be an admission fee of $2 If you have questions any of the Ruth Cagle Mammarelli. Visitation will be from E. Latham, Jr., a boy, per car at the gate as you enter the park. following: Bert Shiver Johnson at 903- Survivors include her 5-7 p.m. Sunday, March 24, James Genova Shane We would like for you and your family 854-4161; Johnette Shiver Sims 458-9366; husband, Larry Studstill, 2013 at Johnson Funeral Latham, on March 21, to join us. This will be our third year of or Col. Eustice and Judy Shiver 994-3880. Greenville, Ala.; sons, Home. The body will lie 2013. Billy Studstill, Georgiana, in state at the church one Latisha D. and Myles Ala., and Jonathan hour prior to services. C. Leccese, a boy, Eligh Studstill, Fultondale, Ala.; Online condolences Christian Leccese, on daughter, Jenifer Bass, can be made at www. Press Gazette Birthday Club March 22, 2013. Greenville, Ala.; father johnsongeorgiana.com. Leeta S. and John Virginia Dozier — March 24 C. Rutherford, a girl, Tasha Peacock Driscoll — March 25 Bruce Alexander Stewart Johnna Lee Rutherford, Landon Rollins — March 25 January 8, 1927 – March 23, 2013 on March 22, 2013. Colin Williams — March 25 Bruce Alexander granddaughter, Christy Stephanie Peterson — March 25 Stewart, 86, of Milton, Fla., Stewart; and numerous Megan Carpenter — March 25 passed away Saturday, nieces, nephews and Brittany Rounds — March 25 March 23, 2013. cousins. Kristen Bigner — March 25 Mr. Stewart was born A funeral service will be Tyler Tate — March 26 in Falco, Ala., and had at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Hannah Thompson — March 26 resided in Milton most of March 27, 2013, at the Cathy Sesco — March 27 his life. He retired from Lewis Funeral Home St. Regis Paper Company Milton Chapel. Dr. David with over 30 years service. Spencer and the Rev. He was a member of First Adrian Wingate, officiating. Baptist Church of Milton. 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Public Services Conference Room, 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy., Milton Parks and Recreation April 24 5:30 p.m We are not robots, puppets or computer programs. We Commission Regular April 25 9:00 a.m. are not a cosmic accident left to the whims of abiogenic Local Mitigation Strategy Meeting April 25 1:30 p.m improbabilities. We were made in the image of God Public Services Conference Room, 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy., Milton himself. Commission Special – 2013 Rezoning Meeting April 25 6:00 p.m The Bible tells us God has given us the ability to 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 choose him-or reject him. provision of certain assistance. Please contact Kathy Jordan at (850) 983-1855 or at 6495 Caroline Street, Milton at least one (1) week The Bible further reveals - what each of us really prior to the date of the public hearing. Agendas and minutes are also available at www.santarosa.fl .gov. All meetings held in the Board knows in our heart as we look at the world around us - we Room are recorded on DVD and available for purchase and most can be viewed live and/or replayed at this web site by selecting the meeting from the main page. have a “heart” problem. Each of us, left to our own accord, 6014248 would reject God and live totally for ourselves. The Bible calls this “sin” - The Bible says that nothing sinful will ever be “right” with God or will ever “live” in his presence. So...in this sense - we are hopeless - doomed PUBLIC NOTICE - lost. But the love story of the Bible is that like a husband AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS who still deeply loves his adulterous and wayward wife and seeks her restoration...God seeks us, loves and STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES cherishes us. So...he purposed a plan - a “way” we could be restored PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM to him - and at the same time have due justice done in the matter of our rebellion. SANTA ROSA COUNTY The Bible tells us that God paid the price himself. Like Santa Rosa County announces the availability of SHIP Program funds for State Fiscal Year 2012/2013 in the a judge who declares us guilty of murder in our trial - but total amount of $109,122.11. The purpose of the SHIP Program is to produce and preserve affordable housing. then comes down from the bench - takes off his robe and The activities provided through the SHIP Program and the amounts of funds available in each activity are as declares - YOU are guilty - you are deserving of death - follows: but I WILL NOW PAY YOUR PENALTY FOR YOU. As unimaginable as that would be in the human realm, God Activity Amount of Funds did it for us. Substantial Rehabilitation $ 11,355.66 In Jesus Christ - the price for our sin has been paid. In Jesus Christ - new life - a second chance - the way back to Moderate Rehab/Emergency Repair $ 20,288.45 God has been offered. First Time Home Buyer $ 66,410.00 To be saved, or born again – we chose to receive what Program Administration $ 11,068.00 God has done for us in Jesus. We repent of our sin and ask to Jesus to forgive us and receive us. Total 2012/2013 SHIP Funding $ 109,122.11 ACTS 4:12/ ROMANS 10:9/ROMANS 10:13
NOTE: Residents residing inside the city limits of Jay, Milton, and Gulf Breeze are eligible to apply for SHIP Carl Gallups is the Pastor of Hickory Hammock Baptist Church in Milton. He assistance. has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida State University and a Master of Divinity Degree from The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He These activities were recommended for implementation by the Santa Rosa County SHIP Affordable Housing has been the Pastor of HHBC since 1987. For 10 years he has also served as an Advisory Committee and approved by the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners to produce and International Youth Evangelist for the Southern Baptist Convention, preaching preserve affordable housing within the County. to multiplied thousands all over the U.S. and Canada. For more information about HHBC call - 623-8959 or 626-8951 or fax, 623-0197. Those persons interested in applying for housing assistance should contact the Santa Rosa County Housing If you have a question for ASK THE PREACHER - send it to: Program at 850-981-7076. ASK THE PREACHER, Hickory Hammond Baptist Church, 6014253 8351 Hickory Hammock Rd. Milton, FL 32583 6014868 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette| A5
6012191 A6 | Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette Local Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Medical briefs Living with Cancer: Time”, Tuesday, April Sacred Heart to Anytime Fitness grand 9, presented by Shelia Ask the Experts Cathey, MS, RD, LD, Food provide free health seminars begin April 2 & Nutrition Services, West screenings in April Florida Hospital; West Florida l “Overcoming Cancer- Sacred Heart Health Healthcare will offer four Related Fatigue” Tuesday, System will provide free opening in Milton free community seminars April 16, presented by heart-health screenings in Pensacola, Pace and Fort during the month of April Beth Matthews, RN, Anytime Fitness is offering free enroll- Walton Beach, and free focused on various cancer- MSN, OCN, Oncology ment, plus specials on tanning and per- bone-density screenings in 24-hour co-ed related topics. All of the Patient Education, West sonal training. Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and sessions will be held from Florida Hospital, and Ray The official ribbon-cutting ceremony Orange Beach, Ala. Heart- 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the 7th Sizemore, LCSW, West fitness club opens will be held on Friday, March 29, 10-11 a.m. Floor Auditorium of West health screenings measure From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Sat- Florida Pavilion; and blood pressure, blood sugar Florida Hospital, 8383 The grand opening celebration of urday the gym will be open for tours and l “Surgical Options for and total cholesterol and North Davis Highway, Anytime Fitness is Friday and Saturday, demonstrations, food, prizes, and a boun- Breast Cancer” Tuesday, can detect anemia. These Pensacola. Entitled March 29-30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. cy house for the kids on Saturday. April 23, presented screenings are helpful in “Living with Cancer: Ask At Anytime Fitness, members can The owner Contressa Adamson is very by Patrick Dial, M.D., diagnosing conditions that the Experts,” the following enthusiastic about opening this new club Oncology Surgery, and put people at high risk workout any time of the day or night, ev- topics will be offered: in Milton. “The convenience and afford- James Frost, M.D., Plastic for heart attack, stroke, ery day of the year. They use a security- l “Colon Cancer: ability of Anytime Fitness can’t be beat,” Surgery. diabetes and other health access key to enter the club, even when it Current Innovations” All of the seminars problems. Bone density is not staffed. Once inside, members have she says. “Choosing this club makes it Tuesday, April 2, presented are free and open to the screenings aid in the full use of state-of-the-art strength train- easy for members to stay committed to by Jamal Joudeh, M.D., public, but registration detection of osteoporosis. ing and cardiovascular equipment. their fitness goals.” Hematology/Oncology; is required. For more Following is the April Members also offers 24-hour tanning “Anytime Fitness clubs are pared l “Recovering Your information or to register, schedule: and membership reciprocity among its down to the essentials necessary for a Appetite One Bite at a call 494-3212. l April 4 from 9 to clubs, which allows members to use any of great workout, we don’t cut corners in 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the 2,000+ clubs that are currently open in our personal service and commitment to the Assumption Catholic the United States, Canada, and Australia. our members. We are excited to be in Mil- Church, 920 Via de Luna The equipment options include circuit ton, and it’s our goal to become an active Dr., Pensacola Beach. and cross-training machines, free weights, member of the community,” continued Heart-health screenings. stationary bicycles, and treadmills. If de- Adamson. l April 9 from 9 to 11:30 sired, members can add a tanning option Club tours will be available during the a.m. at United Methodist to their membership. Private showers and grand opening celebration. For member- Church of Pace, 4540 dressing areas are available. ship information, 623-3348, www.anytimefit- Chumuckla Hwy., Pace. To celebrate its grand opening, ness.com. Heart-health screenings. 5041 Dogwood Drive • Milton l April 10 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic 623-5060 Church, 100 Daniel Dr., Gulf Breeze. Bone-density Tobacco users urged to quit screenings. 2 FOR 1 l April 23 from 10 a.m. MARGARITA’S & DRAFTS to 1 p.m. at Chester Pruitt during tobacco free Florida week Community Center, 15 Carson Dr., Fort Walton Special to the Press Gazette take less breaks and miss less work due to 1 APPETIZER Beach. Non-fasting heart- illnesses related to tobacco use. The hous- 2 COMBO PLATTERS $ 99 health screenings. April 6-13 is Tobacco Free Florida ing owners can potentially enjoy reduced l April 24 from 9 to 11:30 Week. It’s a time to consider the dangers insurance rates due to lower risks of fire DESSERT 20 1 a.m. at Loaves and Fishes, of tobacco and encourage tobacco users damage and the cost of renovating a hous- (MONDAY – THURSDAY ONLY. DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY BEVERAGE) to consider quitting. Smoking causes one ing unit is greatly reduced when tobacco (NO OTHER COUPONS OR SPECIALS CAN BE USED) 257 E. Lee St., Pensacola. Bone-density screenings. in five deaths in the U.S., which translates use is not allowed indoor. l April 30 from 10 a.m. to into approximately 443,000 deaths each Student’s Working Against Tobacco Mondayd - Thursday:h d 11am-10pm 12:30 p.m. at Orange Beach year. Each year, an estimated 5,000 Ameri- (SWAT) are active in local middle and high Friday - Saturday: 11am -11pm Sunday: 11am - 9pm 6012052 Senior Center, 26251 Canal cans die from illnesses caused by second- schools to educate and prevent youth from Rd., Orange Beach, Ala. hand smoke exposure. initiating tobacco use. Most smokers and Bone-density screenings. Raising awareness by educating the chew tobacco users begin using before the During the month public about the risks of using tobacco is a age of 18; leading to a long life of nicotine of April, Sacred Heart's mission of Tobacco Free Florida. addiction. Mission in Motion staff will The Florida Department of Health in Tobacco cessation classes and free nic- continue to work to enroll Santa Rosa County and the Santa Rosa To- otine replacement therapy is available to children in the Florida bacco-Free Coalition are working toward citizens who wish to free themselves of the KidCare health-insurance reducing the number of tobacco users and addiction and enjoy a healthier and longer program for income-eligible encouraging workplaces and multi-unit life. After quitting tobacco, the savings can families of children from dwellings to implement smoke-free poli- be substantial and the money can be spent birth to age 18. For more cies. Employers and multi-unit housing on things that are more enjoyable. information about this owners can benefit directly by instituting For more information, please contact enrollment, please call smoke-free policies and offering tobacco Dennis Bratten at the Florida Department Sacred Heart's Mission in cessation therapy. Business owners can of Health in Santa Rosa County at 983-5200 Motion office at 416-6040. have a more productive work force that extension 142.
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40 years of beauty Casey’s Nursery and Landscaping provides local plants, expertise
Advertorial special to the Press Gazette The plants Casey’s Nursery its own plants to sell, but also specializes in are roses, offers landscaping services. Those familiar with the area perennials, fruit trees and most Where most nurseries need know about the construction edible fruit-bearing plants, an army of employees to make at the end of Cyanamid Road all with one very important this happen, Casey’s nursery and how it has affected traffi c qualifi cation, of course: “Our does it with just four employees. fl ow around Avalon Boulevard. requisite to sell a plant here is Jon and Debra work alongside However, no one knows better it has to grow here,” Jon Casey employees to get the job done. than the owners of Casey’s said. Strength in numbers is not Nursery. Owners Jon and They have many of the native what this team is concerned Debra Casey say while the plants that chain stores and with. This team has strength in construction that cut off their other nurseries have never passion about what they do. business from their customers heard of. Some are rare plants With road construction took a hit on sales, they have a and trees that will survive in this coming close to an end, it has positive outlook on the future. area. What other stores lack, allowed both entrances to the Casey’s Nursery — after Casey’s Nursery provides. nursery to be accessible again. 40 years — is still thriving. “If you want the RIGHT plant This is creating the traffi c Casey’s Nursery prides itself on ... we have it,” Jon Casey said. fl ow they have been missing handpicking all the plants within For gardeners and those since construction began. The the nursery. What comes with with a green thumb, browsing nursery has seen unfortunate that is offering plants that will the aisle after aisle of plants circumstances, indeed. But no grow and thrive in Northwest is like a walk in the park. circumstance was too much for Florida. With their experience, Casey’s Nursery is user-friendly Casey’s Nursery to overcome. they know what works here and with staff on hand to answer your time, ask questions and War II veteran, and his mother, The nursery is on the west what does not. questions and help shoppers enjoy the atmosphere while you Rosa, is 82 and happily retired. side of U.S. 90, just before the “We treat our customers with gather the potted trees and are there. They live on the nursery traffi c light at Cyanamid Road one-on-one care and give them bushes they’ve chosen to Jon and Rosa Casey, Jon’s property still. It’s still the and Avalon Boulevard at 3851 all the information they need to take home. The nursery has a parents, passed down the same nursery as it was when it Avalon Blvd. Call 623-8109 for take care of their plants,” Debra comfortable, casual feel to it, nursery to Jon and Debra in started. more information about Casey’s Casey said. and there is no rushing — take 2005. His dad is 90 and a World The nursery not only grows Nursery and Landscaping. A8 | Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette Wednesday, March 27, 2013
6012184 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Local Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette| A9 Three-time cancer survivor shares story, lessons learned By SARA BERRES In 1998, Todd found to her professors about regiment to use with me. 626-9200 another lump in the same my case so she came She did it anyway, but at [email protected] breast that was also armed with questions and the next visit she wasn’t cancerous. knowledge too. My mother any better. I met with the Within the Relay for “This time the and husband were moral patient advocate for the Life team of Milton, there doctors recommended a support. cancer center, and she went are countless stories of mastectomy. The physical 3. Find a doctor you with us to the next visit. brave, resilient people who recovery was easier like: Even if the doctor She assured me that if I have battled and overcome since I didn’t have to have doesn’t have the news you wanted to change doctors cancer. chemotherapy, but the want to hear, it’s vital that that she would help me do Martha Todd is one of emotional recovery was you have confidence in it, and that‘s what we did. those survivors. more difficult,” she said. your doctor and that he I ended up going back to She didn’t defeat just one “Having cancer once is communicates well with the oncologist that I had diagnosis with the disease. tough, but twice? That was you. My doctor at MD used 16 years ago (I had In the past 20 years, Todd really hard to fathom.” Anderson is a great listener. to switch years earlier due has overcome two bouts Following the second He wanted each family to a change in insurance), with breast cancer and is diagnosis and treatment, member to contribute to but who listens to me. currently battling cancer in Todd said their lives the conversation about My first two treatments her liver and bones. seemed to go back to me. When I apologized were terrible because I While the life-long Milton normal until 2011 when she Special to the Press Gazette for all our questions didn’t have enough nausea resident said her cancer started having lower back Martha Toddand her family.. and comments, he said medicine, and my new (old) journey will probably pain. The breast cancer had that he was glad that doctor took care of that continue for the rest of her come back in her liver and a he could get every bit of right away. life, she has learned to enjoy couple places in her bones. and has participated for about metastatic breast information possible so 5. Don’t try to be a hero: each day and not worry “It first the outlook was many years, according to cancer, prayed a lot, and that he could make the best Take medication when you about tomorrow. very bleak. I was afraid that Phyllis Blazier, publicity headed to Houston. recommendation for me. need it. Go to bed when you Twenty years ago at the this was it and I was going chairwoman for the Milton 2. Take support: My He wrote out the chemo he need to. Ask for friends to age of 36, Todd was told she to die,” Todd said. “It’s now team. husband, mother, and suggested that I take, and stop by when you need it. “Todd in fact is the brother drove from Florida had breast cancer. 2013 so I’ve made it longer told me to take it to a doctor 6. Try to find food person who inspired me to with me, and my daughter “My husband Glenn than I feared.” in my hometown. I asked that you can eat: Nausea, get involved 14 years ago, and son-in- law drove in and I were shocked but Todd said without the him to recommend one and mouth sores, and lack of long after she had been from Arkansas, and an aunt determined to make it support of her family and he said that if he didn’t know desire to eat will make you involved,” Blazier said. flew in from Tennessee. through whatever came our church family at Margaret them personally that he weak. Keep trying until you When the doctor came way,” Todd said. “I had a Street Church of Christ in would not feel good about find what you can eat. I ate in the room there were lumpectomy, chemotherapy Milton, she would not have doing that. He said that I tons of frozen Go-Gurts! and radiation, during which the strength she has today. Lessons learned through seven of us waiting. I don’t was to tell my doctor that time our friends and family Surgery was not an her cancer journey, know that everyone would this was what I want to do, 7. Save your energy for stepped in and took care option since her liver written by Martha Todd need that many people, and if they didn’t want to do things you really want to of us...I continued to teach was involved, but thanks 1. Get to the best but I would never go to a it and I did, that I was to find do: You have to have things fifth grade and would come to strides being made in doctor/cancer center that visit like that without at a new doctor. to look forward to. If you home from school and go to cancer research, she is on a you can: This was my third least a couple of people. 4. Find another know that your grandson bed.” treatment that wasn’t even round of breast cancer, My husband and I were in doctor you like: This was has a ball game that you Todd said that time was available last year. so I knew that I wanted such a fog from the shock a problem. I didn’t know want to go to on Thursday just as hard for her parents “I’ve realized that many to go where the experts of the cancer coming back which oncologist to use, but afternoon, save your and husband as it was for people have died since my were and where there after all these years that we I wanted to use one that energy on Wednesday and her. diagnosis who never knew would be studies for me in couldn’t take in all that was was connected to a hospital Thursday so you can go. “Husbands and parents they were sick. No one case I needed them. The said. My brother has the in my community that said 8. Find a scripture that want to make things ok for knows how long they have local oncologist that I had ability to think clearly under they were connected to MD speaks to you: Philippians their wives and children. to live, and I intend to enjoy used for the last few years stress, and he took charge Anderson. The doctor that 4: 4-8 is mine. Post this They stepped in and took every minute I can.” retired, and my general of making appointments I was placed with was not a where you can see if often. care of the details, but I Todd was one of the physician found the mass and asking questions. My good listener. She seemed 9. Pray for your doctor, know they were hurting two honorary chairs at last in my liver. We read all the daughter was in pharmacy insulted that she was being and tell him/her that you too,” she said. years Relay for Life event information we could find school and she had talked told by MD Anderson what are praying for them.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Local Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette| A11 Outdoor briefs individuals may call Santa attendees can sample limited number of tickets, 2013 Master Gardener Rosa County Emergency the fare of most of the so don’t wait to get one. Plant Sale in Milton Management Service at restaurants in Navarre The doors will open The Santa Rosa County 983-5373 (TDD). and the surrounding areas. at 10 a.m. to allow a little Master Gardeners will have Background music while shopping time before the its annual plant sale at the Plants, Plants, Plants you dine will be provided luncheon is served at 11:45 Emerald Coast Flower by Jimmy Chandler, a a.m. It will continue to serve The Navarre Garden and Garden Festival at the classical guitarist, who until 1:15 p.m., in case you Club’s Spring Fling is the UF/IFAS WFREC-Milton has for several years been want to come a little later perfect opportunity to pick Campus Gardens from noon giving music lessons in the to miss the crowds. Our out a wide variety of plants to 5 p.m. April 6 and from 10 Navarre area. luncheon speakers will at a very reasonable price. a.m. to 5 p.m. April 7. The For those on a tight be heard from 12:45-1:15 On sale at the event will schedule, buy your takeout p.m., followed by a cooking theme for this year is “Easy be a variety of hanging Plants for All Seasons.” ticket ahead of time and demonstration by a local Special to the Press Gazette baskets, including Boston drive right up to pick up chef. A Kitchen Herb Herbs, vegetables and some Fern for your front porch, aquatic plants will also be The Navarre Garden Club’s Spring Fling will be from your lunch without waiting Garden Workshop takes 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 at the Navarre Conference peach lilies and other house in line. place from 2:15-3 p.m. There offered. In conjunction, plants, as well as azaleas, master gardeners will Center. Cost is $10 per person. Additionally, the Garden is a separate $10 material mums, cannas and other Club, along with a number charge for the workshop, host a “The doctor is in” Rosa County Emergency are available Monday ground plants. You will find booth to answer gardening of other vendors, will offer and each attendee take Management Service at through Wednesday and herbs for your herb garden, unique new and gently used home a small garden from and landscape questions. 983-5373 (TDD). can be reserve at www. vines to cover your fence or The UF/IFAS WREC items for your home and which to clip fresh herbs. panhandlebutterflyhouse. arbor, blooming plants for garden. Take a chance to For more information Gardens are located on the org. The Panhandle the shady spots in your yard Pensacola State College, Grand opening win a hand painted garden or to buy a ticket, call Jo Butterfly House is at 8581 and lots more for the sunny at 939-8720 or talk to any Milton campus. Follow the sculpture or rain-barrel. of the Panhandle Navarre Parkway (U.S. 98) areas. There may even Spring Fling has been Garden Club member. Or signs on campus to find the in Navarre Park just west of be a few plants for your the signature event of the check out our web site at gardens. Butterfly House the Navarre Bridge. vegetable garden. Navarre Garden Club for www.navarregardenclub. The gardens are free The Panhandle Butterfly A variety of native Spring is here, and many years. There are a org. and open to the public from House will have its annual butterflies inhabit the inside summer is definitely on its 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day spring Grand Opening from and outside gardens. All way, so get your plants now the campus is open. Both 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April stages of the butterfly life at very reasonable prices self-guided and guided tours 19. The celebration will cycle may be observed on and support the Garden are available. Changing include a butterfly plant nectar and host plants. Club at the same time. seasonal gardens feature sale by the Santa Rosa The Panhandle Butterfly Proceeds from the event a multitude of horticultural County Master Gardeners, House is run completely by help with the scholarships displays including shade, punch and cookies and the volunteers and depends on the Garden Club provides formal, children’s and classical guitar serenades of grants and the generosity of each year and the many water gardens, bulbs, Jimmy Chandler. Admission its visitors to sustain their community beautification roses, shrubs, trees and is free, but donations are educational exhibits. There projects and educational perennials. appreciated. is no admission, but your events the club sponsors. For more information, Starting April 25, the donation is appreciated. Spring Fling will take contact Mary Derrick at Panhandle Butterfly House For more information, place at the Navarre 623-3868 between 8 a.m. and will be open to the public contact Mary Derrick at Conference Center, behind 4:30 p.m. weekdays or via from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 623-3868 between 8 a.m. and Taco Bell on U.S. 98, from email at maryd@santarosa. every Thursday, Friday 4:30 p.m. weekdays or via 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 fl.gov. Hearing-impaired and Saturday. Tours for email at maryd@santarosa. for $10 per person. It will individuals may call Santa groups of 10 or more fl.gov. Hearing-impaired feature a luncheon, where Mother’s Day Plant Sale and Arts and Crafts Show needs vendors Special to the Press Gazette craft vendors are invited to participate and showcase The Santa Rosa Clean their items, keeping in mind Community System will host that many will be looking for its 14th annual Mother’s Mother’s Day gifts. Day Plant Sale and Arts and Email SRCCCS@aol. Crafts Show from 10 a.m. to com to receive a vendor en- 3 p.m. May 11 on the grounds try form when they become of the Green-Up Nursery, available or call the SRCC 6758 Park Ave. in Milton. office at 623-1930 to request Vendors will be scattered one. The vendor must sup- throughout the grounds ply all tents, tables, chairs of the nursery. It makes and other needed items. a beautiful backdrop for Spaces are 10-by-10 feet, Special to the Press Gazette vendors while visitors are and all spaces are outdoors. Visitors to last year’s Mother’s Day plant sale browse strolling through to check There is no rain date. Entry the available plants and trees at the Santa Rosa Clean out the plants, shrubs and fee is $20. Deadline for all en- Community System on Park Avenue in Milton. The facility hanging baskets. All art and tries is May 3. has blooming plants and trees year ‘round. Allergies in full bloom? We’re here to help.
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