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Saturday, March 30, 2013 Find breaking news at www.srpressgazette.com 75 cents Convicted killer seeks reduced sentence
By LYNNE HOUGH Marine stationed at NAS in the 6700 block of Munson he was admitted into inten- later, and sentenced to life in 623-3616 Pensacola at the time. A Highway in 2006. When they sive care. Ward was taken to prison. [email protected] jury ultimately convicted arrived, reports note they the hospital as well, where His attorney fi led another him of fi rst degree man- found two men with multiple sheriff’s offi cials say he was appeal in 2011, this time to A man convicted of stab- slaughter and attempted stab wounds and Ward, re- treated with non-life threat- shorten Ward’s time in pris- bing a Milton man to death second degree murder portedly, inside the home, ening injuries. on, clerk’s records indicate. in 2006 is seeking a shorter with a weapon or fi rearm, threatening suicide. Santa Rosa sheriff’s re- Three letters of sup- prison sentence. His re- according to clerk’s offi ce Ward eventually surren- ports say the stabbings took port for Ward have been quest is set to be heard BRANDON JOEY records. These convictions dered and was taken into place after a disturbance fi led at the clerk’s offi ce, all Wednesday. WARD HALL were overturned on appeal, custody without incident, earlier that night that had three from people describ- Brandon Michael Ward and Ward was re-tried. according to sheriff’s of- nothing to do with Hall or Ru- ing themselves as lifelong was arrested in June 2006 Sheriff’s reports. Ward was In 2010, he was convicted fi cials. Hall was treated at inato. Deputies said another friends of Ward’s family and and charged with the stab- originally charged with fi rst of the same charges, accord- the scene for his injuries. male had made advances saying they have known bing death of Joey Hall and degree murder and fi rst ing to court records. Despite treatment efforts, toward Ward’s girlfriend at Brandon Ward since he was the severe stabbing injury degree attempted murder, Sheriff’s offi cials report- he died. Ruinato was trans- a party. Court records say a child and believe he would of Joseph Allen Ruinato, court records indicate. ed deputies responded to a ported in critical condition Ward was convicted the according to Santa Rosa Ward was an active duty call of a stabbing at a home to a local hospital, where fi rst time, less than a year See HEARING A9 Man Easter egg-ventures killed by passing vehicle From Staff Reports
A man is dead after being struck by a speeding car driv- en by a 16-year-old, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Michael M. Labelle, 66, of Sand Lake, Mich., was killed on Laurel Road on Wednes- day while taking a walk with Michelle Labelle, 40, of Gulf Breeze, FHP reports said. They were walking on the south side of the street just before 6 p.m. when a car try- ing to pass another vehicle in a no pass zone struck the pair, according to FHP. Cpl. R. Harrigill said Wil- liam A. Goodman III, 16, of Gulf Breeze, was traveling west over the speed limit when he tried to pass. His 1994 Mitsubishi hit Michael Labelle and the driver’s side mirror hit Michelle Labelle. LYNNE HOUGH | Press Gazette CPR was performed on Students from Bagdad Elementary School celebrated their fi eld day Michael Labelle after the Thursday at the Bagdad Community Center. Freezing overnight accident, according to radio temperatures were lost to the sun and the celebration. Hundreds of transmissions between emer- gency dispatchers at 911 and students played a variety of sports, including one involving Easter eggs. paramedics. Children were out of school for Good Friday and will return to classes after Easter Sunday. See PASSING A9
Osprey nest removed multiple times from construction crane
By SARA BERRES Boulevard near the Inter- the surrounding trees and Osprey, like the ones 626-9200 state 10 bridge. the bridge, which is why the pictured here near Fort [email protected] According to Ian Satter, birds decided to nest there Pickens, have been using public information director — multiple times. a construction crane Construction crews work- with the Florida Department “Osprey are quite territo- to build their nests on ing on the Avalon Boulevard of Transportation, crews got rial. I can’t say for sure it’s Avalon Boulevard, forcing project had to reclaim their permission to clear the start the same osprey, but they territory multiple times in of a nest and when they left usually stay in the same contractors to obtain a the past week after a pair to work on another project area,” Williams said. “They permit to remove the nest. of ospreys decided that one for a few days, another nest love to build their nests on As long as there are no of the cranes would best be was almost completely built. high structures because they eggs or baby birds in the suited as their new nesting “We’ve had the beginnings won’t have raccoons and oth- nest, Florida law allows area. of a nest several times over er things destroying it.” removal of the nest. Contractors at the site the past week,” Satter said. The osprey is federally Sometimes the birds replace received a permit through Angela Williams, pro- protected by the Migratory the nest in a matter of days, The Florida Fish and Wildlife tected species permit coor- Bird Treaty Act, according to over the weekend, when Conservation on March 22 to dinator with the FWC, said the Florida Fish and Wildlife crews are not working. remove an osprey nest at the the crane is a tall prominent top of the crane on Avalon structure that stands above See OSPREY A9 LYNNE HOUGH | Press Gazette
Jim Fletcher TABLE OF CONTENTS Publisher Obituaries ...... A3 Sports...... A10 623-2120 Speak Out ...... A7 Classifi eds ...... B5 [email protected] Opinion ...... A7 Diversions ...... B12 Volume 105 Issue 26 A2 | Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette Local Saturday, March 30, 2013 Wal-Mart stores open jobs to discharged veterans By Sid Sawyer Iraqi Freedom veteran, decisions you make,” Simon 623-2120 returned to Milton to find said. “Veterans have a re- [email protected] employment and was hired cord of performance under as a store manager three pressure. They’re quick “Tired” may be part of years ago. He went directly learners and team players. the word “retired,” but it from college to the Marine They are leaders with dis- doesn’t ring true in Pace. Corps, to Wal-Mart. cipline, training and a pas- The Pace/Pea Ridge Wal- “When I hear about a sion for service. There is a Mart’s workforce includes veteran looking to tran- seriousness and sense of about 40 veterans from vari- sition, I will meet with purpose that the military ous wars. him in person. We always instills, and we need it today Coming straight from look favorably on military more than ever.” military service, some were experience,” Williams said. The company projects it afraid they would not find a The local store has for- will hire more than 100,000 decent job. mer military members from veterans during the next “Wal-Mart has always every branch and from five years. had a flexible workplace poli- many wars. Submitted photo “We believe Wal-Mart is cy regarding former military Officials say every at- already the largest private members,” said Stephen tempt is made to cater Wal-Mart in Pace/Pea Ridge employs 40 veterans. Pictured here are some of employer of veterans in the Williams, store manager. to the needs of a specific the veterans shoppers will run into while shopping there. Store Manager Stephen country, and we want to hire For many of these folks challenge a veteran might Williams is himself a veteran. Wal-Mart’s CEO Bill Simon said beginning on more,” Simon said. “I can wanting to stay close to have in his/her search for Memorial Day, a standing job offer is made to any veteran who is honorably think of no better group to home after the experiences employment. discharged and looking for employment during the first 12 months off active duty. lead in revitalizing our econ- of far-away combat zones, Wal-Mart is the largest omy than those who have relief was found at the local employer of Santa Rosa veterans find jobs as they said, beginning on Memo- will be in Wal-Mart stores served in uniform. superstore: a job, a position County with three stores come off active duty. Speak- rial Day, Wal-Mart will offer and clubs, and some will be “Through their service, in a community — a way to and almost 1,300 workers. ing at the National Retail a job to any honorably dis- in distribution centers and veterans give us a land of make a living in a difficult In January, the national Federation’s annual BIG charged veteran in his or the home office. freedom. When they re- economy. retailer announced com- Show, Wal-Mart U.S. Presi- her first 12 months off ac- “Hiring a veteran can turn, it must be to a land of Williams, himself a 2003 mitments to help returning dent and CEO Bill Simon tive duty. Most of these jobs be one of the best business possibility.” Property taxes become Florida Forest Service watches weather, delinquent April 1 Special to the Press Gazette l left in any of our 24- hour drop boxes available urges caution concerning fire conditions Have you paid your real at all offices by midnight estate and/or tangible per- March 31; or Special to the Press Gazette plus high winds and low hu- advice and simple guide- treated lumber, plastics, sonal property taxes yet? l made on our website midity could lead to an in- lines for residents who rubber materials, tires, If not remember that all by midnight March 31 at Officials with Florida creased potential for fires might be considering burn- pesticide, paint and aerosol unpaid taxes will be delin- http://www.srctc.com/on- Forest Service’s Black- to start as well grow if and ing yard debris or other al- containers. quent April 1. A penalty of linepayment/index.htm. water Forestry Center when they do ignite.” lowable material. l Piles greater than 8 3% for real estate and 1 1/2 You are encouraged are keeping an eye on the Smith noted that al- Some tips and require- feet in diameter will re- percent for tangible taxes to pay your taxes online; weather conditions this though some areas of the ments to keep in mind be- quire authorization from will be assessed. Since the however, other options are week as a dry cold front district have seen more fore you burn yard waste the Florida Forest Service. deadline falls during the available, such as payment moves through the area than an inch of rain in recent include: l Clear down to bare, holiday weekend when the by phone, by mail and in bringing strong winds and weeks, we have been experi- l Check with your city mineral soil around your offices are closed, offices person at any of the four extremely low humidity. encing an uptick in wildfires or county before you burn, pile to prevent the fire from will still accept payments convenient tax collector Near freezing tempera- compared to last year. some areas have stricter spreading. without penalty Monday, offices. Drive-thru service tures and relative humidity So far, Forest Service rules regarding burning l Never leave a fire April 1 for in person pay- and 24-hour drop boxes predicted to be in the upper firefighters have responded and some municipalities unattended – even for a ments only. In addition, are available at all loca- teens combine to create to 31 fires this month com- do not allow any burning moment. payments will be accepted tions. Hours are 8 a.m. to high fire danger and all but pared to 15 for all of March within city limits. l Grass fires can spread without penalty if: 4:30 p.m. Monday through eliminate the benefits of of 2012. l DO NOT burn on quickly. Be prepared. Keep l mailed with a post- Friday. Call 983-1800 for this past weekend’s rains. The 10-year average for windy days. handy a water hose, shovel mark by March 31; more information. “We’re looking at a wildfires in March is 38 for l 25 feet from any for- or other means to put out freeze-drying effect in es- the Blackwater District. ested area (grasslands, the fire. sence,” said David Smith, “While we’re not seeing brush or wild land). l Make sure the fire is operations Administrator an above-average number l 25 feet from your completely out before leav- for the Blackwater Dis- of fires so far, we are see- home or other combustible ing it – no smoke and no trict that serves Escambia, ing more than last year,” he structure. heat. Santa Rosa and Okaloosa said. “This dry, cold weath- l 50 feet from any paved l If your fire escapes, counties. er will not help that situa- or public roadway. call for help quickly. Sever- “We’re approaching tion, either.” l 150 from any occupied al minutes may pass before spring, and wetter weather, With that increase in dwelling other than your a fire department or the but we still have a lot of mind and the week’s weath- own home. Forest Service can arrive dead vegetation from the er forecast, the Florida For- l Legal burning hours on scene. winter. Those dead fuels, est Service is issuing some are between 8 a.m. and one l If your fire escapes, hour before sunset. you might be held liable for l It is illegal to burn the cost of suppression and household garbage (in- damages to the property of cluding paper products), others. PUBLIC NOTICE The Escambia Consortium, comprised of Escambia County, the City of Pensacola and Santa Rosa County, Florida, announces initiation of the public participation process that will facilitate the preparation of the Escambia Consortium 2013/2014 Annual Housing and Community Development Plan for the period October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014. This process serves as a collaborative tool for the community by identifying or updating existing conditions in the Consortium’s member jurisdictions with respect to
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6012078 6012206 community’s housing and community development priorities, and target strategies to address priorities established in the 2010-2014 Escambia Consortium Consolidated Plan which will be implemented during the next Federal Fiscal Year. The 2013/2014 Annual Plan, when complete, will denote the Escambia Consortium’s action plan for the utilization of resources provided through the FY 2013 Community Development Block Grant, FY 2013 HOME Investment Partnerships Act, FY 2013 Emergency Solutions Grant, and other HUD programs designed to address housing and community development needs. HUD has advised grantees to assume at least an additional 5% funding reduction for this period. Escambia County and Pensacola are also jointly preparing a new three year Escambia/Pensacola State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) that will govern SHIP Program affordable housing activities during the period July 1, 2013- June 30, 2016. When complete, the SHIP Plan will summarize affordable housing priorities, planned activities, and funding levels anticipated for implementation during the three year period, subject to actual allocations approved by the Florida NOW Legislature. OPEN TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS are being sponsored by the Consortium to afford citizens the opportunity to provide input and recommendations regarding assisted housing, housing related needs/priorities, supportive housing needs, and non-housing community development needs within the Consortium. Breakfast & Lunch Menu The TWO public hearings concerning the development of the 2013-2014 Escambia Consortium Annual Plan the 2014-2016 Escambia/Pensacola LHAP will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at the Pensacola Housing Offi ce, Conference Room, 420 West Chase Street, Pensacola, HOMEMADE Boars Florida; and at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in the Santa Rosa County Public Services Head Complex, Public Services Media Room, 6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton, Florida. The hearings BREADS will also incorporate information about the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. EVENT Cake decorator on The Escambia Consortium adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifi cations for access to services, programs and other activities. Please call 858-0319 (City) or 458- HOSTING site for all events 0466 (Escambia County) [or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) numbers 595-0102 (City) or 458-0464 (Escambia County)] for further information. Requests must be made at least 48 hours in FUDGE FROM advance of the event in order to allow time to provide the requested services. HOMEMADE In addition to direct input provided during the public hearings, written comments or input regarding local BLUE RIDGE housing needs or priorities will be accepted through April 25, 2013, and may be submitted to: Escambia BAKERY MOUNTAINS Consortium, P.O. Box 18178, Pensacola, Florida 32523. For further information, contact Randy Wilkerson at 458-0466 (Escambia County), Marcie Whitaker at 858-0319 (City of Pensacola), or Erin Malbeck at 981-7076 (Santa Rosa County). EAT LOCAL! Gene M. Valentino Ashton J. Hayward, Ill Robert A. “Bob” Cole Chairman, 995-4332 | 5538 Hwy 90 Chairman, Escambia County Mayor Santa Rosa County (across from Alternative Health Food Store) 6012094 Board of County Commissioners City of Pensacola Board of County Commissioners 6014258 Saturday, March 30, 2013 Local Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette| A3 Chuck Wagon Gang to perform at Farmer’s Opry Obituary The Chuck Wagon Gang has en- Perry Franklin Barlar tered its 75th year of singing the old April 29, 1948 - March 24, 2013 songs, and singing them the way ‘Dad Perry Franklin Barlar, of Cleveland, Tenn.; Carter’ taught his kids. 64, of Milton, Fla., passed daughter, Jena, Milton, A simple style, yet distinctive sound, away on March 24, 2013, Fla.; and his grandchildren, is credited with helping preserve the after a courageous battle Randy, Brayden, Jacob, legacy of the music so many love. with cancer. Eva, Lela and Dax. While time has brought much in Perry was born in The family would like the way progress and development in Enterprise, Ala., on to thank Dr. Tan, Covenant our time, the Chuck Wagon Gang has April 29, 1948, to James Hospice and the wonderful continued to strum and sing its way E. and Marie Kirkland compassionate staff. into the history books as being the old- Barlar and was raised in Visitation will be Friday, est recording mixed quartet that has Pensacola. March 29, 2013, from noon continuously recorded what has come He served in Vietnam to 1 p.m. at Lewis Funeral to be known as ‘grass roots’ Gospel from 1968-69 with the 101st Home Pace Chapel, music. Airborne Division and followed by the Memorial Over the years, the group has man- retired from IBEW after Service at 1 p.m. aged to record well over 800 songs, and 43 years. Lewis Funeral Home sell 40 million records worldwide. He is survived by his Pace Chapel is in charge of Much of those songs and records wife, Dr. Alice Dianne the arrangements. were recorded with Columbia records, Barlar (Lesueur); sister, In lieu of flowers, now Sony Music. Many of the songs Pamela Mitchell (Ron) of the family requests recorded in 1936, the group’s first year, Pensacola, Fla.; son, Travis contributions may be are still being sung in concerts across (Robin) of Tallahassee, made to Covenant Hospice America today. Fla.; son, Johnnie (Shawna) Milton, Fla. The Chuck Wagon Gang Gospel Music Show will be held at the Farm- er’s Opry, sponsored by the Living Truth Church. Press Gazette The show is scheduled for May 3 at 7 Special to the Press Gazette p.m., ending at 9 p.m. Dinner is served The Chuck Wagon Gang record cover (1985) is part of the Columbia from 4:30 to 7 p.m., before the show be- Birthday Club gins. The cost for both is $23.50. Park- Historic Edition of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, ing is free. To reserve tickets, please operated by the Country Music Foundation, Inc. a nonprofit educational March call 994-9219. organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. Kaysee Joseph – March 29 Victor Dixon – March 29 Lisa Gifford – March 29 Ally Ashworth – March 29 Austin Ashworth – March 29 Series continues with ‘Bagdad and the Port of Pensacola’ Stacie Parkerson – March 29 Jennah Marie Dean – March 29 The Bagdad Village visit the association’s web Joe Atkins – March 29 Preservation Association site at www.bagdadvillage.org. Chris Tompkins – March 30 lecture series continues Once a bustling lumber Tommy Madison – March 30 with “Bagdad and the Port mill village, Bagdad was Jill Garlock Brown – March 30 of Pensacola” as Pensacola at the center of the South- Theresa Kirkpatrick – March 30 author and historian John eastern lumber industry David ‘Sambo’ Madison – March 31 Appleyard shares the con- for more than 110 years be- nection of downtown Pen- fore the mill closing in 1939. sacola and Bagdad. Bagdad was added to the April The program will be pre- National Register of His- Brooke McIntire — April 1 sented at 10: a.m. Saturday, toric Places in 1987. April 6, 2013, at the Bag- The Bagdad Village dad Village Museum, 4512 Preservation Association, Church Street followed Inc. (BVPA) is a 501(c)(3) by a question and answer non-profit organization Births session, as well as refresh- established in 1986. Our ments. There is no cost and mission is preservation, Angela Michelle and Eric Wayne Shaffer, a boy, Kyler all are welcome. For more education and furtherance Drake Shaffer, on March 23, 2013. information on the lecture of historic, cultural and Tina Smith and David Simmons, a boy, Trevor James series or the Bagdad Vil- community affairs to pre- Simmons, on March 25, 2013. lage Preservation Associa- serve Bagdad’s history and Shannon and Jeffrey Williams, a girl, Alisa Alvinie tion, call (850) 293-5349 or future. Bagdad Village Museum, 4512 Church Street Williams, on March 26, 2013.
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6012037 6012180 A4 | Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette Local Saturday, March 30, 2013 Park renovations SRCREA announces Volunteer of the Year Special to the Press Gazette entertain those residents and their guests who have The Santa Rosa County birthdays in March. Birth- Retired Educators met day cake along with refresh- March 11, on the campus ments will be served and of Locklin Technical Cen- the honorees will receive ter in the Russell Building. gifts. This is an annual ser- President Melanie Waite vice project of SRCREA. called the meeting to order Jill LeDew introduced and welcomed members Bonnie Justice who was and guests. She then called chosen SRCREA’s Volun- upon Marian Hunsucker to teer of the Year. She con- introduce the speaker for tributed many hours of the program--Anna Francis volunteer service to the Slade Apap, also a mem- community. The one clos- Submitted photos ber of SRCREA. She is a est to her heart and the one, Benny Russell Park, 5417 West Spencer Field retired Home Economics which she committed most Road, reopened last week. The popular family teacher from Milton High of the hours to, is work- park was closed for renovations on March 4. The School. The topic of the ing and providing services renovation project improves safety, increases the program was Food Safety in to the deaf. She will be in life of the structure, encourages creative play, which she gave many tips competition with others and helps reduce overall future maintenance. and advice about prepara- throughout District 1. tion and safety of food. She The monthly book sale informed the group that continued in addition to the home grown food is the best annual plant sale. Funds and safest to eat. from both will be used for A birthday party is unit business as well as its planned for March 25 at projects. The meeting was the Santa Rosa Rehab and adjourned followed by door Convalescent Center on prizes and a covered dish Anna Francis Slade Apap Ronnie Justice Broad Street. Members will luncheon. Member of SRCREA SRCREA’s Volunteer of the Year
Santa Rosa briefs Special to the Press Gazette 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Oops throughout the park. basic education, GED Alley Pace Chamber of Vendors will be set up to preparation, and adult Calvary Baptist Commerce 2nd Annual give out information and English for Speakers of Islander Bowl-A-Thon. Have your incentives as you walk. Other Languages (ESOL) Church youth group team come in matching There will be activities classes. Classes are costumes. Cost is $200 for the children and available both day and PRO WASH selling plants today for a four-person team. characters to meet along evening. Tuition is $30.00 The youth at Calvary Cost includes a dinner the walk. per term with proof of Exterior Cleaning Services Baptist Church are having buffet, unlimited tea Call Dede Barrett at Florida residency. For a plant sale this weekend and soda, bowling and 983-5250 to sign up for a details, call 983-5710. NON PRESSURE to support their efforts to shoe rental A portion booth. No registration ROOF CLEANING go to summer camp. The of the proceeds benefit necessary for the Recommended by A.R.M.A. event begins at 8 a.m. and Wesley Memorial United walk. Please visit www. Four free fair tickets (Asphalt Roofi ng Manufacturers Association) ends at noon. They will Methodist Church’s “Back healthysantarosa.com for more with $20 subscription be offering crape myrtles To School Bash.” Teams information. and sawtooth oaks, among are filling up fast. Fax or to Press Gazette Concrete Washing The Santa Rosa Press Driveways, Sidewalks, Pool Decks, other plants. The sale email your registration Toiletry kit Gazette teamed up with Patios & Porches will be held at the church, to 850-994-9633, admin@ located on Calvary Church pacechamber.com. items needed the Santa Rosa County Road, which intersects Fair this year to give Structure Washing Santa Rosa County Brick, Block, Vinyl, Dryvit, Stucco, at Highway 89 North everyone a chance to School District’s Pool Screens, etc. in Allentown. For more Autism Kids attend. Communities of Learning information, please call for Camp 2013 The Press Gazette Roof Washing Program is in need of lowered its regular annual 665-1078. Autism Pensacola, Shingles, Metal, & Tile items to make toiletry kits subscription rate from Inc., is seeking campers for our homeless families $32 to $20 for this special. for its new campuses in Pace Area Chamber and unaccompanied With that $20, subscribers
6012016 Milton. Kids for Camp 2013 Steve Cody 850-982-6910 youth. Full size products will receive not only a of Commerce monthly is planning campuses in FREE ESTIMATES preferably. Items like year’s worth of Press Licensed / Insured North Santa Rosa County Networking Luncheon shampoo, conditioner, Gazette delivered to your The Pace Area Chamber this year - at the Bennett soap, razors, female home, but four free fair of Commerce monthly Russell Elementary hygiene products, etc. admittance tickets - valued Networking Luncheon will and Avalon Middle For more information at $44 for four adults or $20 be held at noon Wednesday, facilities. Camp still has please contact Dawn Stone for four children. April 3 at the Coffee Break openings for children ages at 983-5237. Items can also The Press Gazette has Café, 4620 Woodbine 3-15. Applications are send through the district a limited number of tickets Road. Our speaker will available online at www. courier or mailed to: to this year’s Santa Rosa be Leah Weber from the autismpensacola.org, or at our Communities of Learning Fair so hurry! This offer Bay Area Food Bank. The office. Call 434-7171 to set Homeless Education is only available until the cost is $10.00 at the door. up a time to stop by our Program, Berry Hill tickets run out. You must Door Prizes are always office. Application fee is Administrative Complex, drop by the Press Gazette welcome. only $25 until April 5. Final 6751 Berryhill Street office, located at 6629 Elva application period ends Milton, FL 32570. Street in Milton next to April 5. Questions? Email Those preferring to Regions Bank, to take Running Club meets Jessica Lapen at camp@ make a donation of money advantage of this special every Thursday autismpensacola.org. can be done through the deal. This offer is good for Texas Roadhouse- SAFER paypal account new subscribers only - not sponsored a running club Vendors and walkers, on the webpage at www. renewals. meets every Thursday at 6 please join us for the safersantarosa.org and the The fair begins on April p.m. for a 5k run/walk. money will be used to 5th and ends on the 13th, Walk for Mommy, Me purchase needed items. so don’t waste any time. This year promises to be a Pace Chamber’s 2nd & Family good one with 23 rides on Annual Bowl-A-Thon On Saturday, April English for Speakers the midway; a professional 20, from 10 a.m. to noon of Other Languages freestyle motor cross at Oops Alley at Carpenter’s Park off show, and everything a Bring the family, Munson Highway in offered hometown fair offers. For friends, and co-workers Milton. Participants will Santa Rosa Adult more information about 6014239 and join us on April 5 from register and then walk School is offering adult this offer, call 623-2120.
Charles Riley, M.D. • Lillia LaPlace, M.D. • Sam Parker, M.D. Welcome Physicians of Northwest Florida Heart Group and West Florida Cardiology to Pace.
Please join us in welcoming non-invasive cardiologists Dr. Charles Riley, Dr. Lillia LaPlace, and Dr. Sam Parker to our team in Pace.
The innovative partnership between Northwest Florida Heart Group and West Florida Cardiology ensures that our cardiologists are better equipped to meet the challenges of continuing to provide high quality, patient-centered care in the future. The physicians see current and new patients in the office setting as well as perform a wide range of cutting-edge cardiac procedures. Charles Riley, M.D. Lillia LaPlace, M.D. Sam Parker, M.D. Cardiologist Cardiologist Cardiologist 4252 Woodbine Road • Pace For more information about West Florida Cardiology and the physicians of Northwest Florida Heart Group, call: (850) 969-7979 No Referral Necessary
The Choice for Comprehensive Cardiac Care WestFloridaHospital.com | 6014828 Saturday, March 30, 2013 Local Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette| A5 EASTER EGGS FOR EVERYONE The Santa Rosa 6th annual Walk Council on Aging started celebrating for Mommy Easter on Thursday with their friends and Me kicks at the Bagdad Community Center. Prizes were given off April 20 for fi nding the most eggs and Special to the Press Gazette a lot of activities and fun fi nding the things for the children, so least number The sixth annual Walk we encourage everyone to of eggs. for Mommy and Me will come out and have a good Refreshments be from 10 a.m. to noon time.” The walk around the were served. April 20 at Carpenter’s Park off Munson High- park will feature more Even big kids way in Milton. The walk is than 20 booths with in- like to hunt sponsored by the Florida formation for adults and Easter eggs. Department of Health in activities for children, Santa Rosa County WIC including face painting, LYNNE HOUGH (Women, Infants and prizes and appearances Press Gazette Children) Program. The by McGruff the Crime Dog event is free and open and other local characters. to the public. The event All registered participants has drawn more than 300 will receive a free entry participants. into a drawing for special “This is one of our most prizes. You must be pres- 2013 Santa Rosa County Fair approaching ent to win. popular outreach events,” said Dianne Pickens, LD, For more information, Special to the Press Gazette Be there early in the evening at WIC Director. “The focus contact Dede Barrett in 6 p.m. for a special performance by is really on the family, hav- the health department’s Lots of great quality fun is coming R&B artist Geoff McBride. Geoff was ing fun and being physi- WIC Program at 983-5250 this year, and the livestock exhibit most recently noted for his appear- cally active. Our vendors or visit the Florida Depart- and shows are growing bigger and ance NBC’s hit television show, ‘The offer a lot of good informa- ment of Health in Santa better. The Pro-Rodeo has moved to Voice’ and you may recognize his tion on topics of interest Rosa County website at the fi rst weekend, so Friday opening 1990 hit “No Sweeter Love.” Local to parents, and there are healthysantarosa.com. night, April 5, kicks off with the Rodeo acts performing alongside them will with cowboys and cowgirls coming be Feel Good, DeeVillian, The Real from all over to compete for the prize Hooks and Jessica Shumate. money and put on a great show. For the classic rock fans, the 2013 Opening night is also the fi rst Santa Rosa County Fair will wrap up Milton MEETINGS ever midnight madness to happen at with “Don’t Stop Believin” The Jour- • The Planning Board is • The Administration LYNNE HOUGH | Press Gazette the fair. The main stage has risen to ney Tribute. Also performing will be scheduled to meet at 5:30 Committee will meet at 10 the challenge. Firing up at 5:15 p.m. local acts Chloe Channell, Robert strength quite yet. The Fair Board p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, a.m. on Thursday, April will be Burning Fern and headlining Wayne Walkup, Chasing Fridays, has considered that and tried to bal- in the Council Chambers 18, in Conference Room B RED Jumpsuit Apparatus, the night Stephanie Leavins and more. ance the fi nancial needs of the fair at City Hall. All meetings of City Hall, 6738 Dixon will end with a “Dub step Dance Par- There is a lot of great quality en- and still be as affordable as possible are open to the public. For St. For more information, ty” with the DJ Ka Boom at 12:15 a.m. tertainment throughout the week, so for all patrons. The board has re- more information, please contact the City Manager’s Saturday is country music on the check the schedule for other top local duced the ticket prices every day and the Planning Department Offi ce at 983-5411. All Gulf Coast at its fi nest, starting when names. has made Wednesday and Thursday at 983-5440. meetings are open to the the gates open at noon with Willing The FMX freestyle motocross dollar days at the fair. • The Technology public. to Dream, Shelbly Sanders, Jarrett show, Racing Pigs, NBHA Barrel Whether it is rides, shows exhib- Committee will meet at 8 • The Finance Crockett, The Chris Martin Band, the races, the Open Pro Rodeo, youth its, animals, art work or kids, there is a.m. on Monday, April Committee will meet Riviera Band, Dusty Sanderson Band livestock shows, and a collection of something for you to enjoy. Come out 8, in Conference Room at 9 a.m. on Thursday, and Brooke Woods. exhibits and demonstrations from and see your friends at the Santa Rosa B at City Hall, 6738 April 18, in the Council The following Friday, April 12, SRC all parts of Santa Rosa County in a County fair April 5, 6, 7 and 10-13. The Dixon St. All meetings are Chambers at City Hall, Fair welcomes hip-hop star D.J. Unk. clean, fun environment. volunteers and animals needed some open to the public. For 6738 Dixon St. For more He’ll take stage at 10:45 p.m. and will The last couple of years have been time off, so the fair is closed Monday more information, contact information, contact be performing his well-known hits rough on the economy, and although and Tuesday. For more information, the City of Milton at the City of Milton at “Walk It Out,” “2 Step” and more. getting better, it is not quite back to visit www.srcfair.com. 983-5411. 983-5417.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GUEST EDITORIAL Dear Editor, When the Pope chose the name, Francis, I was reminded of the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi we used to sing in choir. What better time to share it than Easter WHERE ARE THE DADS? time: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Just a little more than morning with my To all of the other fathers out Where there is hatred, let me show love; Where there is two years ago I became a son more than once there: this is a call to action; it is time injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there father. where I was the only to step up and be a factor in your is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And Until my wife became father amongst a large child’s life. Whether you are divorced, where there is sadness, joy. Oh divine Master, grant that pregnant I never really population of mothers separated, or perhaps even never I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; To gave more than a passing and children. Again: married; the opportunity is there. Be be understood as to understand; To be loved as to love. thought to fatherhood. “Where are the dads?” a role model - be involved. There are For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that My wife’s pregnancy The statistics on even ways for men who aren’t dads we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to changed all of that for me. Chris Hall fatherless homes contain to be involved and be a father fi gure eternal life.” When she told me she Guest Editorial Writer staggering numbers. or guiding hand in an unfortunate It saddens me that more seem to be concerned we were going to have a A study in the “Journal child’s life such as a Big Brothers about the environment that the souls of men, women, child, I immediately made a promise of Research on Adolescence” cited, program or a mentoring program. and children. For example, some oppose drilling in to myself and my unborn son that I “Boys that came from a home where Just think of the difference we Blackwater - which has been done previously without would be an involved father; that my the father was absent has double the could all make if no one had to ask: incident. When God Almighty gave us America, He son would not go without a constant odds of being incarcerated.” A study “Where are the dads?” provided every resource we could ever need precluding father fi gure in his life. I read all of done by the federal government titled, our dependence on foreign oil. the fatherhood books I could fi nd and “What Can the Federal Government Chris Hall has lived in Milton If I’m not mistaken, St. Francis said, “Preach the watched other fathers as models of Do To Decrease Crime and Revitalize since 2002 - employed by Rural gospel (the good news of Jesus Christ). If necessary, use what I wanted to be or didn’t want to Communities?” stated that 90% of Metro EMS and currently as a words!” In these troublesome times, I believe the most be as a father. homeless and runaway youth, 85% of Telecommunications Specialist with important thing we need to do is to be busy about our One thing I noticed is there doesn’t children with behavioral disorders, Santa Rosa 911. Born in Charleston, Father’s business, helping all to prepare for eternity. seem to be an overabundance of really and 71% of high school dropouts are all S.C., he is married with a 2-year-old God bless us all as only he can! active fathers around, which made me from fatherless homes. A Department son, William. He says he especially Chrys Holley start thinking about our culture - what of Education study has shown that a enjoys grilling; the outdoors; Milton we accept and don’t accept. child is more likely to get A’s when a photography; and playing with I grew up in a single parent father is involved in the school. his son. He is an avid sports fan Pet of the Week Selection household and while my mom did a Having a father or father fi gure and enjoys baseball. His proudest wonderful job raising my sister and consistently present is extremely moments in life are the day he Could you please consider selecting an adoptable, me - my parents were divorced with important to the development of a married his wife, Stephanie - and the homeless animal from the shelter to feature as your my dad hundreds of miles away - I was child. If we think about the father’s day he became a father. As a devoted “Pet of the Week” from now on? Being a Boxer owner I constantly looking for a father fi gure. role in the household, he is often a husband and dad, he feels he is loved seeing the sealed brindle Boxer, Bruiser, featured As I looked around, anticipating child’s fi rst playmate, a child’s fi rst defi ned by his family life. This is his last week. Boxer faces always make me smile. Sealed the arrival of my son, I refl ected on my hero, and a role model. Both parents fi rst column with the Press Gazette. (also called reversed) brindle is Bruiser’s offi cial color. childhood and wondered, “Where are together acting as a moral compass, This is the fi rst of many guest Boxers do not carry the gene for black coats, but the the dads?” teaching a child right from wrong is editorials the Press Gazette will black hairs in Boxer coats “seal” out the fawn coloring, Jump forward two years and today, better than one trying to do it alone. be running on the Opinion Page. making their coats appear to be black. It is not all that I still fi nd myself asking the same Two parents together are more Submit your own by writing to: rare to see, just as white Boxers are not really rare. question: “Where are the dads?” capable of teaching a child about love [email protected]. Put the There are so many wonderful animals at shelters I don’t want to sound like I am and relationships. words: Guest Editorial in the subject that need responsible, loving, forever homes. Even criticizing the parenting of others. I To the mothers out there doing it line. Columns should be between 400 when breeders have good intentions, great animals realize divorces occur; the military all alone: I applaud you because you and 500 words. Entries we receive end up in shelters through no fault of their own. The gets deployed; or there is a large are doing the job of two people. To the that are too short will be considered original breeders of these animals usually don’t even geographic separation where mom fathers out there who are involved: I a letter to the editor and published as know they have contributed to overpopulation and is left to do it on her own. However, I applaud you for making your child’s such. All guest editorials are subject early euthanasia for litter-mates from their litters. have been to the park on a Saturday life more complete. to editing for space and content. Even the pure breeds end up at shelters and don’t get homes. Please encourage responsible pet ownership, sterilization, and the path for adoptable, homeless COLUMNIST animals to fi nd their way into someone’s loving care. Cheryl Craycraft Pensacola Editor’s note: The Pet of the Week feature has had ‘SHOVEL READY’ PROJECTS many dogs and cats from the shelter in the past few weeks. The feature is designed to give the public a “Republicans are job hurt the most, the ones and money for such “businesses” chance to show off their favorite pet. We are working creationists. We know the with more foreclosures, found their way to big Obama with the shelter to carry photos of available pets in rich create jobs. Democrats unemployment, and supporters. the paper as a regular feature. Thank you for your believe that jobs just bankruptcy, got less money Even creepy crony capitalist of comments. We want the animals adopted too. EVOLVE from millions of than richer states closer to the century Al Gore got his snout years of stimulus packages.” power. Washington, D.C. got in the trough. His investment in SHARE YOUR OPINIONS –Daily Show Senior Debt the most stimulus money: Fisker Automotive scored a $528 Correspondent Wyatt Cenac $7,602 per capita. million loan guarantee. 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POSTMASTER: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Send address changes to Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette, 6629 Elva get the t-shirt you have to These people will be our Santa Rosa Medical St., Milton, FL 32570. Dear Editor, be an organ donor or sign a guest of honor and do the Center is helping us Our family is doing a sponsor the event. My SUBSCRIPTION RATES card the day of the event. opening lap for us. memory walk in honor The walk will be April I would appreciate any personal goal is to one day IN COUNTY OUT OF COUNTY of my daughter, Laurie 13, 2013 at S.S. Dixon help you could give us in not have anyone loose their One year ...... $39 One year ...... $62 Cooey who passed away in Intermediate School in getting the word out about life waiting for any organ Six months ...... $19.50 Six months ...... $31 2011. Laurie was a kidney Pace, FL. We are looking this event. This is a non- transplant. 13 weeks ...... $9.75 13 weeks ...... $15.50 transplant patient so we for transplant recipients, fundraising event. We are Thank you for taking the SENIOR CITIZEN (OVER 62) are doing a walk for Donor living donors, families that not trying to raise money time to read this and I hope Home delivery subscribers may One year ...... $32 Awareness Month. We will have donated a loved one’s because when you have that you will be able to help be charged a higher rate for Six months ...... $16 be giving free t-shirts to the organ, and anyone that has a loved one in need of a us spread the word. holiday editions. 13 weeks ...... $8 1st 200 people to sign up lost a family member while transplant it is not money Janis Merritt for the 5k walk, In order to waiting on a transplant. that you need. Pace A AITH Section Saturday, March 30, 2013 Fwww.srpressgazette.com Page 8 Faith BRIEFS Special to the Press Gazette Saturday, March 30. Sign up is opportunity to “Nail Your mornings at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Egg Hunt/Block Party Cookout at 7 a.m. with distribution from Burdens to the Cross” at the end Church will be held the fi rst from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 11 a.m. to noon. Call 530-4011 for of the Easter Service. Navarre Sunday of each month during One Love will host a True Grace Fellowship more information. Beach Side Church meets every the church service. We have community Easter egg hunt Church presents 2013 Sunday morning year round a potluck dinner following the at Bagdad Community Center. - rain or shine, at 8:30 in the service the fi rst Sunday of the There will be 10,000 eggs placed Easter Block Party St. Mary’s Episcopal summer and 9:00 in the winter. month also. All are welcome. out with the intentions of loving Saturday, March 30 at the Church Easter Schedule Call Rev. John Kerns at 939-1533 If you would like to attend the people of Milton. Also, there church at 5178 Willard Norris Easter Services as follows: or go to www.BeachSideChurch.com for our church but have no will be a time of worship from Road, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday March 30th Easter more information. transportation you may contact a local Christian rapper and a Lots of fun for the entire family, Vigil begins on the Patio of Everyone is welcome to come Warren or Anne Hatten at 850- local band. open to the public and it’s free. the Hall. On Sunday March 31, as you are and experience Jesus 626-8855. They will arrange for a Through this effort the gospel There will be activities for all Sunrise Service Holy Eucharist at the Beach. church member from your area will be presented to all who ages, including Easter egg hunt, in Garden behind church 6:39 to transport you. attend. There will be hotdogs, fun games, music and so much a.m. Holy Eucharist Service 9 There will be a Son Rise chips and drinks provided. more. First United Methodist a.m. and Service Rite 1; Holy service Easter morning at For more info go to www. Lunch will be served, just Church of Milton Eucharist Service 11 a.m. 7:00 a.m. at the Fellowship onelovefl .com or contact: Pastor bring food to compliment Service Rite II First United Methodist hall across the street from the Rick Valarezo, Relevant hamburgers and hot dogs. The Church of Milton is located at church. During the 10:30 a.m. Life Church, email: rick@ Ladies of Grace will sponsor a 6830 Berryhill Street, Milton. service the choir will perform an myrelevantlife.com. Cell number bake sale all proceeds will go to Easter Sunrise Service Service on Sunday, March 31, at Easter cantata. is 529-0316. fund Ladies of Grace activities. The Navarre Community- 8:30 & 11 a.m. Easter Sunday: As our church is an historic Also, everyone is invited to Wide Easter Sunrise Service will “Are You Clinging to Jesus?” 1 building and the oldest church celebrate the Resurrection St. Rose of Lima begin at 6:00 am, rain or shine, Corinthians 15: 19-26 and John in Santa Rosa County we are in of Our Lord and Savior Jesus on March 31, at the main parking 20: 1-18. The speaker is Rev. need of refurbishing. To raise the Catholic Church Christ on Easter Sunday, March lot for Navarre Beach under the M. Kathryn Knight For more needed funds we are collecting On Holy Saturday, March 30, 31 at 11 a.m. Don’t miss it! For white tents. information, contact the church cans and metal. If you wish to Confessions are 2 to 4 p.m. with more information, please call offi ce at 850-623-6683. Everyone The service is sponsored by donate please contact Betsy no Mass at 4 p.m. Paschal Vigil 623-4795. is welcome. Navarre BeachSide Church. Dodson at 850-983-7803. Mass is at 8 p.m.
The Navarre BeachSide We welcome all visitors and On Easter Sunday, March 31, Mass at 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. in Shepherd’s House Church’s 8:30 Easter Service First Presbyterian Church encourage you to attend if you Church and Parish Hall; 1 p.m. will follow at the same location. are new in the area or looking for Ministries Food Pantry of Milton activities Mass in Spanish with no Mass at We are a non-denomination a church family. Shepherd’s House Ministries, Christian church offering Church services are held 4 p.m. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Inc. located at 5739 Stewart contemporary worship. at 10:30 each Sunday morning. Church is located at 6451 Park St., Milton is holding a Good Children’s church is provided Bible study classes are held Faith Immanuel Baptist Avenue, Milton. Please call 623- Samaritan Food Pantry on and everyone will have an in the Fellowship Hall Sunday Saturday | March 30 – Easter 3600 for more information. Church DIRECTORY ANGLICAN Galilee Missionary Baptist, 17820 Garcon Point Road, Milton Susan St., Milton JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Hope Corral Cowboy Church, Trinity by the Fields, 4980 W. Highway 90, Milton Floridatown Baptist Church, West Milton Church of Christ, Jehovah’s Witness, 5696 Fidelus Community Center, 13774 State Spencer Field Road, Pace 3851 Diamond St., Pace 5300 Highway 90, Pace Berryhill Road, Milton Road 87 N., Jay BAPTIST – INDEPENDENT Friendship Baptist Church, 5300 Indian Ford Victory Fellowship, APOSTOLIC Bible Baptist Church, 4001 Vern Berryhill Road, Milton CHURCH OF GOD LDS 8999 Indian Ford Road, Milton First Apostolic Church, 5574 St., Pace Harmony Ridge Baptist Church, Church of God of Prophecy Bible Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Kings Way Christian Center, Highway 90, Milton Bible Way Baptist Church, 5976 5536 Highway 90, Pace Place, 600 Glover Ln., Milton Day Saints, 5737 Berryhill Road, Milton 3102 Deep Water Cv., Milton Pace Apostolic Church, 4763 Old Dogwood Dr., Milton Harold First Baptist Church, Covenant Church of God, 4645 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Living God’s Standard Guernsey Road, Pace Brownsdale Baptist Church, 10585 Goodrange Dr., Milton School Lane, Pace Day Saints, 4065 Highway 4, Jay Communication, 6731 Old Highway Chumuckla Highway, Jay Hickory Hammock Baptist Ferris Hill Church of God in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter 90, Milton ASSEMBLY OF GOD Fil Am Baptist Church, 5240 Church, 8531 Hickory Hammock Road, Christ, 5583 Alabama St., Milton Day Saints, 1753 Sea Lark Lane, Living Word Worship Center, Bagdad First Assembly of God, Dogwood Dr., Milton Milton Navarre 5573 Stewart St., Milton 4513 Forsyth St., Bagdad Joy Bible Baptist Church, 8613 Immanuel Baptist Church, 4187 CHURCH OF GOD IN Milton Worship Center, 11164 East Milton Assembly of God, Highway 90, Milton Highway 90, Pace CHRIST LUTHERAN Horizon Road, Milton 5174 Ward Basin Road, Milton Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, James Street Baptist Church, Christ Church of Pace, 5536 Eternal Trinity Lutheran Church, New Harvest Fellowship, 4289 Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 4636 Highway 90, Pace 6658 James St., Milton Highway 90, Pace 6076 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton Berryhill Road, Milton 8080 S. Airport Road, Milton Pine Grove Baptist Church, Jay First Baptist Church, 214 S. Church of God at Milton, 4645 New Life Baptist Church, 6380 First Assembly of God, 6163 7280 Pine Grove Road, Jay Alabama St., Jay School Lane, Pace METHODIST Bayberry St., Milton Dogwood Dr., Milton Pleasant Hill Missionary Living Truth Church, 4853 W. Church of God in Christ, 5887 Bagdad United Methodist New Testament Church, 5277 Harold Assembly of God, 10495 Baptist, 5550 Econfi na St, Milton Spencer Field Road, Pace Stewart St., Milton Church, 4540 Forsythe St., Bagdad Glover Ln., Milton Goodrange Dr., Milton Solid Rock Baptist Church, 6760 Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, World Church of God, 5177 Christ United Methodist Church, Northshore Community Church, Jay First Assembly of God, Eastgate Road, Milton P.O. Box 4812, Milton Stewart St., Milton 5983 Dogwood Dr., Milton P.O. Box 4476, Milton 14047 Alabama St., Jay Trinity Baptist Church, 5301 New Bethel Baptist Church, Chumuckla Community Church, Our Father’s House Inc., 5362 McLellan Assembly of God, Highway 90, Pace 10995 Chumuckla Highway, Jay COMMUNITY OF CHRIST 8008 Chumuckla Highway, Pace Taf Ln., Milton 6050 Three Notch Trail, Milton Victory Baptist Church, 4000 New Life Baptist Church, Community Church of Christ, First United Methodist Church, Pace Community Church, 4310 New Harvest Fellowship Avalon Blvd., Milton 6380 Bayberry St., Milton 5666 Raymond Hobbs St., Milton 6830 Berryhill St., Milton N. Spencer Field Road, Pace Assembly of God, E. Highway 90, West Florida Baptist Church, Olivet Baptist Church, 5240 Jay United Methodist Church, Providence Chapel, 3721 Pace 5621 Highway 90, Milton Dogwood Dr., Milton EPISCOPAL 300 S. Alabama St., Jay Highway 90, Milton New Hope Assembly of God, Pine Level Baptist Church, 3300 St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Mae Edwards UMC, 5052 Mulat 9550 Chumuckla Highway, Jay BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Pine Level Church Road, Jay 6850 Oak St., Milton Road, Milton PENTECOSTAL Pace Assembly of God, 3948 Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, 175 Pine Terrace Baptist Church, Mt. Carmel United Methodist Ebenezer Church Inc., 4200 Highway 90, Pace Limit St., Milton 6212 Pine Blossom Road, Milton FULL GOSPEL Church, 15030 Highway 89, Jay Ebenezer Church Road, Jay Springhill Assembly of God, New Macedonia Baptist Pleasant Home Baptist Church, Full Gospel Community Church, Pace First United Methodist, First Pentecostal Church of 8851 Buddy Hardy Road, Milton Church, 4751 Chumuckla Highway, Pace 8500 Pleasant Home, Munson 6199 Gainey Ford Road, Jay 4540 Chumuckla Highway, Pace Bagdad, 4636 Forsyth St., Bagdad True Worship Assembly of God, New Providence Missionary Santa Rosa Baptist Living Faith Church, 7400 Pineview United Methodist Gospel Lighthouse Church, 13297 Highway 87 N, Jay Baptist Church, 4175 Popcorn Road, Association, 6820 Highway 87 N, Reformation Dr., Milton Church, 1400 Pineview Church Road, Jay 10001 Chumuckla Highway, Pace Welcome Assembly of God, Milton Milton Milton Victory Ministry, 7235 Wesley Memorial UMC, 4701 United Pentecostal Church of 8581 Welcome Church Road, Milton St. John Divine Missionary Spring Hill Baptist Church, 9214 Highway 90, Milton School Lane, Pace Berrydale, 7580 Highway 4, Jay Whitfi eld Assembly of God, Church, 5363 Saint Johns St., Milton Munson Highway, Milton True Faith Tabernacle, 5166 Old Woodbine United Methodist Whitfi eld Pentecostal 12391 Highway 87 N, Milton Wallace Baptist Church, 6601 Oak Road, Milton Church, 5200 Woodbine Road, Pace Fellowship Church, 11236 Highway BAPTIST – PRIMATIVE Chumuckla Highway, Pace True Grace Fellowship Church, 87 N, Milton BAPTIST Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Woodbine Baptist Church, 4912 5178 Willard Norris Road, Milton METHODIST – AFRICAN Celebration Baptist Church, P.O. Church, 5339 Zero Ln., Milton Woodbine Road, Pace Greater Bethlehem AME Church, PENTECOSTAL Box 4047, Milton Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist, HOLINESS 5299 Richburg St., Milton – HOLINESS Eastside Baptist Church, 6731 6930 Chaffi n St., Milton CATHOLIC Cobbtown Holiness Church, Isaiah Chapel AME Zion Church, Chumuckla Pentecostal Dixon St., Milton St. Rose of Lima Catholic 4700 Greenwood Road, Jay 5038 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Milton Holiness Church, 2841 Highway Faith Baptist Church, 6423 BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Church, 6451 Park Ave., Milton Hollandtown Holinesses Church, 182, Jay Hamilton Bridge Road, Milton Avalon Baptist Church, 4316 1851 Pineview Church Road, Jay NAZARENE Mt. 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hearing from page A1 do well outside of prison. The hearing is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, originally before Judge Thomas R. Santur- ri, who is no longer assigned to Santa Rosa County. A new judge had not been named for the case at press time. Assistant State Attorney James Parker said two hours have been set aside for the hearing. This, Parker Photos by Lynne Hough | Press Gazette said, leads him to believe there could be “a Members of the LaRouche Political Action Committee were out in front of the Milton Post Office Thursday, offering lot of testimony.” The Assistant State Attor- information on H.R. 129 — Return to Prudent Banking Act of 2013. Frank Mathis was here from New Jersey, along with ney prosecuting the case, Bobby Elmore, Kristen and David McVey from Pensacola. For more information on their message, visit LaRouchePac.com. could not be reached for comment. osprey from page A1 Registration Conservation Osprey Nest Removal Guidelines. They are also protected by the About the osprey begins April 1 for state; however, only if the nest is active, meaning if The osprey typically has a 5- to 6-foot it contains eggs or babies wingspan and adults are dark brown above Summer & Fall! that are unable to fly. with a white underside and head. They Luckily, the nests on the are found year-round in Florida as nesting Avalon construction crane species. Ospreys build large stick nests on Over 100 Programs Available were moved before they top of large trees or manmade structures. were considered active. Nesting begins from December in south Williams said frequently Florida to late February in north Florida. Associate Degrees when the birds build nests The incubation and nestling period extends on billboards, cell towers or into the summer months. Bachelor’s Degrees power lines and they need to be moved, an alternate Certificates & Diplomas Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation structure is built off the tower so the nest could be moved near the same loca- Call 850-484-1547 tion. However, with the con- struction crane that wasn’t by Monday,” Williams said. animals. Flashing objects pensacolastate.edu an option. “They could build them and flags deter the birds The osprey can build within a matter of days de- and by putting a cone a nest within a matter of pending on the age or expe- shaped device at the top days, which is how they rience of (the bird).” of the structure it makes kept appearing at the con- In order to prevent it impossible to build the struction site. osprey from nesting, nest. Williams said people could “But it all depends on Pensacola State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, “At some sites, construc- religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation and genetic information in its educational programs and tion crews would leave on a lower structures so they how tenacious the birds activities. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact Dr. Gael Frazer, Assoc. Vice President, 6014251 Friday and have a full nest aren’t as attractive to the are,” Williams said. Institutional Diversity at 850-484-1759, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504.
6014254 A PORTS Section Saturday, March 30, 2013 Swww.srpressgazette.com Page 10 Dogfi ght West Florida Argonauts travel to Huntsville RESULTS Special to the Press Gazette ranked seventh in the nation and but he struggled in that role to includes first place West Ala- first in the South Region in field- start 2013. bama (15-15, 9-3 GSC) traveling Special to the Press Gazette HUNTSVILLE — The No. 7 West ing percentage (.977). After moving to the rotation to face No. 1 ranked Delta State Here are the results Florida baseball team travels this spring, Parker has struck (22-4-1, 7-2-1 GSC). for today’s Dogfi ght at north to face No. 11 Alabama- Caught stealing out 16 batters and walked only North Alabama (15-13, 6-6 five in 20 innings, and he has lim- GSC) will host Union (7-17, 2-9 Stonebrook. Huntsville this weekend in a se- The Argonauts pitching staff, ited opponents to a .197 batting GSC), ries with two of the top teams in along with catchers Garrett Fly- average. West Georgia (18-11, 7-4 GSC) the Gulf South Conference. nn and Kyle Hamner, have caught A-FLIGHT travels to Valdosta State (13-11, The Argonauts are 4-2 against opposing base stealers 45.9 per- 3-6 GSC) and Shorter (10-15, 5-5 ranked opponents so far this year, cent of the time this year. Tie 1st Place +4 Scouting Alabama- GSC) will host Christian Broth- including a three-game sweep That mark leads all teams in Bob Barbaree ers (6-21, 0-12 GSC). against Florida Southern and a the GSC, as Valdosta State ranks Huntsville John Fettler 1-2 performance at Delta State. second at 38.2 percent and the The Chargers had one of their This weekend’s series starts other six teams are all below 25 best seasons in school history in 2nd Place +3 with a doubleheader on Friday at percent. 2012, and they kept the momen- Quick hits Ralph Drexler 3 p.m. Left-hander Drew Bryson has tum into the early part of 2013, The best inning for UWF this been outstanding against the going 21-6-1 to start the season. year has been the sixth inning, 4th Place +2 On the road again running game, as he has eight The Chargers have one of the when the Argos have outscored Bill Kirkland opponents 35-7; their worst in- The Argos start a two-week pickoffs and base stealers are 0- top lineups in the GSC, averag- ning has been the eighth, when stretch on the road this week- for-5 against him this season. ing 9.4 runs per game to lead the the opponents have outscored B-FLIGHT end, as they travel north to face league. them 16-10. No. 11 Alabama-Huntsville. UWF UAH also leads the GSC and Closer to starter Kaleb Barlow and Drew Prich- 1st Place +5 is 9-5 in games away from home ranks third in the region with 70 Bobby Parker’s transition ard are tied for first in the GSC Larry Steelman this year. steals. from reliever to starting pitcher Individually, five regulars are with five home runs has been seamless so far, as batting over .370. Andrew Busby Drew Bryson is fifth (2.04) and 2nd Place +4 Pitching and defense the right-hander is 3-0 with a has led the UAH pitching staff Jake Stephens is 10th (2.34) in Chuck Brewster A trademark for UWF baseball 1.35 ERA in three starts since with a 3-1 record and a 2.16 ERA fewest walks per nine innings in over the years has been pitching switching from the bullpen to the in seven starts. a career in school history. 3rd Place +3 and defense, and this year is no rotation. Prichard is hitting .340 and Mac Bowers different. Entering this week the Parker was UWF’s closer in leads the conference with 14 RBIs Argos ranked 21st in the nation 2012 and finished the year with Around the GSC in GSC play… Jeremy Bajdaun is 4th Place +2 in team ERA (3.01), and they also a GSC and UWF record 14 saves, This weekend’s GSC schedule 4-for-5 as a pinch hitter. Gordy Clarke Law Enforcement Torch Run travels through Panhandle
Special to the Press Gazette This year’s run is College. athletes either participated formidable and caring Florida in an intrastate especially signifi cant Offi cers carried in the run or cheered for legion of protectors relay of simultaneous WALTON COUNTY because it marks the 30th the Flame of Hope each runner’s arrival at the and supporters: the law routes throughout the — Crowds of local and anniversary of the Torch eastbound on U.S. 90 for courthouse. enforcement community. state, covering countless state law enforcement Run. approximately 1.5 miles The signature event thousands of miles. offi cers carried the Flame Offi cers assembled and fi nished on the front of the law enforcement The torch is carried of Hope™ on the Walton at Frank’s Corner, 915 lawn of the Walton County About the Law community’s year-round by local and state law County leg of the Special Highway 90 West, Defuniak Courthouse. Multiple law Enforcement support is the annual Law enforcement offi cers all Olympics Florida Law Springs, promptly at 8:30 enforcement agencies Enforcement Torch Run for the way to the Opening Enforcement Torch Run on a.m. This is located directly joined this year’s run. Torch Run Special Olympics Florida. Ceremonies of Florida’s Thursday morning, March across the street from Additionally, several All around the world, Every year, the Flame annual State Summer 28. Northwest Florida State local Special Olympic Special Olympics has a of Hope has traversed Games.
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the education, experience, a commercialGROOVE for the American Performance Company and hours with her fellow members Special to the Press Gazette hours with her fellow members “Inviting, warm, inclusive, character, and background to Dance Projekt in 2010 and is her fi rst season as one of our who will attend the Brandon exceptional, excellent, work with all levels of students, currently a teacher, student, assistant student teachers. Ballet Intensive. Lourdes has Getprofessional, outstanding, into with the result beingthe marked and Performance Company Addison also has a background been dancing six years, fi ve caring - these are all adjectives progress, growth, fun, and the Member at The P.A.C.E. Studio. in gymnastics. of those being at The P.A.C.E. that immediately come to mind development of students with Lauren Griswold, age 17 ~ Savannah Snider, age 13 ~ Studio. She begged her parents when I think of The P.A.C.E. compassion, character, and a Lauren started her dance Savannah has been dancing to let her take ballet lessons Studio, its staff, its instructors, genuine desire to help their career at The P.A.C.E. Studio since she was three. Her family when she was two and fi nally and the students and families fellow students succeed. The and has been dancing here chose The P.A.C.E. Studio after got to start pursuing her dream there,” says Wendy Pesile. students at The P.A.C.E. Studio twelve consecutive years. She moving here from Arkansas when she was three years Pesile says her girls have are a remarkable group of is currently a Performance in July 2012, and they have not old. This is her fi rst year as a danced at The P.A.C.E. Studio young women and men who Company member, student, been disappointed. Savannah member of The P.A.C.E. Studio for almost three seasons. “We are friends and teammates. and teacher at the studio. Her specializes in ballet but has Performance Company, and she are a military family and we As a parent, it’s a pleasure to leadership is invaluable, and we experience with all forms of just can’t get enough of dance. had just moved into the area see the wonderful friendships will miss her dearly when she dance and has a background in when we stumbled into the amongst the girls, and the graduates from high school this gymnastics. She is currently Challenges life of dance and found The strong role models and life year and moves away to enter a Performance Company P.A.C.E. Studio.” She says her coaches and mentors the staff a pre-medicine program at an member, student, and an During the Summer daughters were competitive are for them. An example accredited four-year university. assistant student teacher. Intensive, these students will gymnasts but moving required of the skill of The P.A.C.E. Lauren plans to continue Delaney Fisher, age 12 ~ receive training in various them to fi nd another sport. Studio dance instructors dancing throughout college and Delaney’s entire dance career dance styles to include ballet, “It was heart-wrenching and the motivation of their life. has been at The P.A.C.E. Studio, pointe, variations, pas de for our girls to leave the sport students is the invitation of Katelyn Pesile, age 16 ~ and she’s been dancing with us deux (a dance for two people, they had known and loved twelve of The P.A.C.E. Studio Katelyn was in competitive for nine years. This is her third typically ballet with a male for six years.” She says the students to attend the Brandon gymnastics for six years before season on The Performance and female as partners), transition was made easier by Ballet Summer Intensive moving here from Annapolis, Company. Delaney has been character, jazz, modern, Salsa, the staff at The P.A.C.E. Studio. this summer. This Summer Maryland and starting her awarded a 75% scholarship African, and conditioning. “They embraced our girls and Intensive is a three-week dance career at The P.A.C.E. from Brandon Ballet for the Students receive training from helped them develop the same program, by audition only. The Studio. This is her third season Summer Intensive. instructors of some of the passion for dance that they program is headed by Brandon of dancing and her fi rst season Madison Hill, age 11 ~ Madison world’s most prestigious ballet have for gymnastics. They felt Ballet’s artistic director, Octavio as a Performance Company has always danced at The companies, including Boston completely comfortable and Martin. member and assistant student P.A.C.E. Studio, and this is Ballet and San Francisco at home at the studio within Octavio Martin, a native of teacher. Katelyn has been her fi fth season here. This is Ballet. a couple weeks, and now they Habana Cuba, was a member of awarded a 50% scholarship her fi rst year as a member of “These students are in for a are deeply rooted and feel an the National Ballet of Cuba for from Brandon Ballet for the the Performance Company. summer of fun, hard work, and integral part of the studio.” ten years, and their principal Summer Intensive. Madison immediately fell in adventure. We are so proud of dancer (dancer at the highest Elizabeth Watkins, age 15 ~ love with dance when she took each of them,” says Pesile. rank within a professional Elizabeth moved to this area a hip hop class over summer The emphasis and goal The Instructors ballet company) for his last four when her father’s Navy career break fi ve years ago. She now at The P.A.C.E. Studio is Pesile says the instructors years with the company. Before brought them from Patuxent trains in all styles of dance illustrated in Susan Collier at the school can work with becoming artistic director of River in Maryland back to offered at the studio, but her Agnew’s Educational new students as well as Brandon Ballet, Martin had Naval Air Station Whiting Field. favorites are jazz and tap. Philosophy. Mrs. Susan is the experienced dancers, making leading roles in The Royal Elizabeth has been dancing Maddy Jay, age 11 ~ Maddy owner and Artistic Director the classes as fun as they are Winnipeg Ballet of Canada and for nine years, starting with has been dancing for six years, of The P.A.C.E. Studio and instructional. “The excellent Sarasota Ballet of Sarasota, her fi rst ballet class through all at The P.A.C.E. Studio. celebrates over 22 years balance of nurture, discipline, Florida. Martin’s desire is to a Whiting Field recreational This is her fi rst year as a of providing quality dance sound instruction, and fun, have make the art of dance available class. She grew from a member of The P.A.C.E. Studio instruction to the children enabled my girls to quickly to all desiring students and recreational dancer to a serious Performance Company. of the Pace community and grow as dancers and embrace use the art of dance as a tool dance student when she began Marisa Medina, age 12 ~ surrounding area. Her the art and sport of dance,” she for cultural development. “Art dancing at The P.A.C.E. Studio Marisa is in her fi fth season of Educational Philosophy adds. “They have the expertise is something important and fi ve years ago. She has been dance with The P.A.C.E. Studio. states, “Dance is not only and experience to help those fundamental in our society. Art a member of the Spotlight Marisa started dancing at the learning in the arts; it adds students who are highly has the potential to unite, speak and Performance Company studio when she was four and growth for children’s physical, motivated and exceptionally all languages without words, for all fi ve years at the studio. kept dancing through fi rst social, and mental wellbeing. gifted in the art and sport of and it does not discriminate. Elizabeth is also one of our grade. She took a break and Dance encompasses all dance pursue a professional Arts can lift us up.” ~ Octavio assistant student teachers. returned last year as a fi fth aspects of race, religion, dance career if desired.” Martin The deserving P.A.C.E. Samantha Pesile, age 13 ~ grader, enrolling in hip hop. and economic backgrounds. The studio has a diverse Studio students who have Samantha was a competitive After a full season back, Marisa Dance encourages discipline, staff with impressive worked incredibly hard and gymnast for six years before decided she wanted to be a motivation, and self-assurance backgrounds, including one earned the invitation to attend she started her dance serious dancer and is currently in every child that applies him teacher who has performed the Brandon Ballet Summer career at The P.A.C.E. Studio enrolled in eight classes at The or herself.” with Cirque du Soleil and Intensive after auditioning after moving to the area P.A.C.E. Studio. The result of this philosophy, danced professionally on with Octavio Martin himself from Annapolis, Maryland. Celia Agnew, age 10 ~ Celia consistently striving for Princess Cruise Lines, touring in February 2013, are listed Samantha has been dancing has danced at The P.A.C.E. excellence, and adapting to the all over the world. Another below. Three of these students at the studio three seasons. Studio since she was 2 1/2 years needs of every student as much teacher was a graduate of the are recipients of partial This is her fi rst year as a of age. During her eight years as practical, is students who Maryland Youth Ballet and has scholarships as noted. member of the Performance at the studio, Celia has taken are having fun and growing. gone on to have a professional Company and her second year ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, and When that is happening, great career dancing with many as an assistant student teacher. lyrical styles of dance. She opportunities like the Brandon companies, including Baltimore The Dancers Samantha has been awarded has been a part of The P.A.C.E. Ballet Summer Intensive fall Ballet, Sarasota Ballet, and Bailey Coulter, age 18 ~ Bailey a 50% scholarship from Studio Performance Company into place. In addition to the Brandon Ballet. Other teachers has danced at The P.A.C.E. Brandon Ballet for the Summer since 2009. Celia has also Summer Intensive, these girls include the former artistic Studio fi fteen years. She Intensive. demonstrated in classes for will be dancing at Disney World director of both Kaleidoscope specializes in hip hop but has Addison Adkins, age 13 ~ teachers for the past two years. and attending some educational and Ballet Pensacola and many years of experience with Addison has been dancing Lourdes Bowman, age 8 ~ See B2 the founder of the four-year ballet, pointe, nine years, and has been Lourdes is too young for the GROOVE dance education program jazz, tap, at The P.A.C.E. Studio Summer Intensive, but she is at Milton High School. The lyrical, and for three years. This a part of the Performance instructors at The modern. is her fi rst season as Company at the studio P.A.C.E. Studio have She was in a member of the and has trained many
“Mr. White Keys,” choreographed by Susan Collier Agnew, received “Gold” at Hollywood Vibe. Pictured (left to right, back to front) are Savannah, Elizabeth, Katelyn, Madison, Addison, Samantha, Celia, Maddy and Special to the Press Gazette Press the to Special Delaney. B2 | Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette Local Saturday, March 30, 2013 Tide REPORT Know basic flood East Bay Pensacola Bay Navarre Beach Blackwater River Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday 6:38 a.m. Sunrise 6:40 a.m. Sunrise 6:38 a.m. Sunrise 12:21 a.m. Low tide -0.20 feet safety procedures 8:49 a.m. Moonset 8:50 a.m. Moonset 8:49 a.m. Moonset 6:39 a.m. Sunrise 1:58 p.m. High tide 1.61 feet 1:13 p.m. High tide 1.34 feet 10:31 a.m. High tide 1.29 feet 8:49 a.m. Moonset cially if you need flood in- 7:05 p.m. Sunset 7:06 p.m. Sunset 7:05 p.m. Sunset 2:54 p.m. High tide 1.61 feet Special to the Press Gazette surance. However, many 10:54 p.m. Moonrise 10:55 p.m. Moonrise 10:20 p.m. Low tide -0.18 feet 7:06 p.m. Sunset Floodwaters can be are unaware they qualify 10:54 p.m. Moonrise 10:55 p.m. Moonrise Sunday Sunday swift, powerful and deadly. or that affordable flood in- 1:20 a.m. Low tide -0.28 feet 12:04 a.m. Low tide -0.24 feet Sunday Sunday According to the National surance is available. Busi- 6:37 a.m. Sunrise 6:38 a.m. Sunrise 6:37 a.m. Sunrise 1:50 a.m. Low tide -0.28 feet Weather Service, flood- nesses, homes and apart- 9:42 a.m. Moonset 9:44 a.m. Moonset 9:42 a.m. Moonset 6:38 a.m. Sunrise ing causes more damage ments, both owners and 2:51 p.m. High tide 1.71 feet 2:06 p.m. High tide 1.42 feet 11:20 a.m. High tide 1.38 feet 9:43 a.m. Moonset in the United States than renters, can be insured 7:06 p.m. Sunset 7:07 p.m. Sunset 7:05 p.m. Sunset 3:47 p.m. High tide 1.71 feet any other severe weather for contents only, proper- 11:57 p.m. Moonrise 11:58 p.m. Moonrise 11:47 p.m. Low tide -0.25 feet 7:06 p.m. Sunset related event, an average ty only or both. Visit www. Monday Monday 11:56 p.m. Moonrise 11:57 p.m. Moonrise of $5 billion a year. 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Get a kit: Create an 10:40 a.m. Moonset 10:42 a.m. Moonset 10:40 a.m. Moonset 6:36 a.m. Sunrise cause of people driving emergency kit for home, 3:51 p.m. High tide 1.74 feet 3:08 p.m. High tide 1.45 feet 12:18 p.m. High tide 1.41 feet 10:41 a.m. Moonset cars into flooded areas. work and auto to include 7:06 p.m. Sunset 7:07 p.m. Sunset 7:06 p.m. Sunset 4:47 p.m. High tide 1.74 feet Once a vehicle begins to three to five days of supply Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday 7:07 p.m. Sunset float, the situation for its of water and nonperish- 12:55 a.m. Moonrise 12:56 a.m. Moonrise 12:51 a.m. Low tide -0.26 feet Tuesday occupants becomes dan- able flood, NOAA weather 4:11 a.m. Low tide -0.38 feet 2:55 a.m. Low tide -0.31 feet 12:55 a.m. Moonrise 12:56 a.m. Moonrise gerous and often deadly. radio with battery backup, 6:35 a.m. Sunrise 6:36 a.m. Sunrise 6:35 a.m. Sunrise 4:41 a.m. Low tide -0.38 feet Some basic flood safety tools, maps, whistle, flash- 11:42 a.m. Moonset 11:43 a.m. Moonset 11:42 a.m. Moonset 6:35 a.m. Sunrise tips include: light, batteries, medical 5:00 p.m. High tide 1.70 feet 4:15 p.m. High tide 1.42 feet 1:21 p.m. High tide 1.37 feet 11:42 a.m. Moonset • If flooding occurs, supplies, bedding, cloth- 7:07 p.m. Sunset 7:08 p.m. Sunset 7:07 p.m. Sunset 5:56 p.m. High tide 1.70 feet move to higher ground ing, pet supplies, infant 11:37 p.m. 3rd Quarter moon 11:37 p.m. 3rd Quarter moon 11:37 p.m. 3rd Quarter moon 7:07 p.m. Sunset immediately. items, special needs sup- • Do not allow children plies, copies of important to play near high water, documents (insurance, groove from page B1 including storm drains driver’s license, deeds, or ditches. Hidden dan- birth and marriage cer- workshops there. They In addition to these great have moved ten times in and there are at least two gers often lie beneath the tificates, tax records) in a have recently returned from opportunities our dancers eighteen years,” Pesile dancers there now who water. waterproof container. Vis- the Hollywood Vibe dance have experienced and look says. “Our children have danced in the door around • Flooded roads often it www.santarosa.fl.gov/ convention and competition forward to this summer, the had a lot of great coaches, three years of age and won’t have significant damage emergency or ready.gov in Biloxi, Mississippi, where future is bright for years teachers, and instructors, be dancing out until life’s hidden by floodwaters. for more information. they had a wonderful time to come at The P.A.C.E. and they have been involved adventures move them Road beds may be washed 4. Make a plan: Create and grew in confidence and Studio. This year the studio with some outstanding away for work or college.” out under flood waters. an emergency flood plan camaraderie. announced its partnership organizations. The P.A.C.E. “Our success isn’t the Never drive through with your family and co- They were rewarded with Brandon Ballet. The Studio is at the top of our number of students who flooded roadways. workers. Decide where with “Gold” for all three of P.A.C.E. Studio is now a list of organizations. We leave other schools to • Do not park your ve- you will meet if separat- their competition dances, satellite school that will have been involved with and come to us. Our success hicle along streams or ed. Designate one person and one of their dances won work closely with Brandon highly recommend without is the three-year-old who washes, particularly when as an out-of-state contact first place in its division. Ballet Company and its reservation. This studio dances in our door and threatening weather con- everyone will call. Check In an effort to give back to professional staff for years and the ‘family’ we have doesn’t leave for fifteen ditions exist. emergency plans already the community, which is a to come. This partnership joined there will be one of years!” - Rhee Gold - • Be especially cau- in place for family mem- primary focus of the studio, will provide many new and the things we will miss the Publisher, Dance Studio tious at night, when it is bers’ school and work. these girls have danced exciting experiences for our most when we move again. Life Magazine. harder to recognize flood Make a plan for pets and at the Great Gulf Coast local students, including the Though my own children Pesile notes, “According dangers. livestock. Arts Festival, the Imogene opportunity to work side will never be the subject of to our experience, I Being prepared for a 5. Stay informed: Listen theater, the 12th Avenue by side with professional the quote below, due to our would say The P.A.C.E. flood will not only help to weather watches and Trolley Tour, and various dancers from Brandon transient lifestyle, this quote Studio has been hugely keep families safe, it also warnings with a NOAA nursing homes in the Ballet Company. epitomizes the atmosphere successful in the things helps to minimize dam- weather radio or your local area. “As a Navy family, we at The P.A.C.E. Studio, that matter most.” age and reduces the cost local media. Know the of recovery. There are weather terms and what five simple rules to flood each means: preparedness: • Flood Watch: Flooding is 1. Know your risk of flood- possible in your area. Stay ing: Enter your address in tuned to NOAA weather GoMaps at www.santa- radio. rosa.fl.gov/gis and select • Flood Warning: Flood- the “flood zone” map lay- ing is occurring or will er; contact Karen Thorn- occur soon. Be ready to hill, floodplain manager at evacuate. [email protected] • Flash Flood Watch: Flash or 981-7029; or access the flooding is possible. Be FEMA Map Service Cen- ready to seek to higher ter at https://msc.fema. ground. gov. • Flash Flood Warning: 2. Get the right insurance: Flash flooding is occur- Just a few inches of wa- ring. Seek higher ground. ter from a flood can cause When driving, remember tens of thousands of dol- to “turn around, don’t lars in damage. Talk to drown!” your insurance agent to In any emergency, see if you need additional always listen to the in- coverage. The National structions given by local Flood Insurance Program emergency management 6014899 can help protect you finan- officials. NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT, UPDATE OR CORRECT POLICY OF SCHOOL BOARD FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA The Santa Rosa County District School Board, acting through the superintendent of schools, hereby gives notice of its intent to enact, update or correct School Board Policy . A complete version of each policy being effected is available at the main School Board office located at 5086 Canal Street in Milton between the hours of 7:30 am and 4 pm. Monday – Friday excluding holidays. POLICY SUMMARY Specific Authority Estimate of Costs NUMBER Specific Statutory Authority 2.21 Organization and Officers of the Board – revision & add citation FS 1001.371, FS; 100.041, FS -0- 2.95 Wellness Program – deletes/revises citation; school nutrition transferred to State 1006.06/1006.0606, FS; 6A-7.040;.041;.0411 -0- Dept. of Ag & Con. Svcs. FAC; 570.981;.982 FS & 5P-1001;.002;.003 FAC 4.11 Student Progression Plan – revises to include academic acceleration and early 1002.3105; 1003.4281 FS; -0- graduation; adds; revises citations 1003.4156;.428;.429FS 4.117 Academic Acceleration – Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance 1002.3105 FS -0- Learning 4.119 Early High School Graduation – implements FS 100.4281 FS -0- 4.70 Home Education Program – revises language to clarify condition of termination -0- 4.71 Participation of Home Education, Private School and Virtual School Students in -0- Extracurricular Activities – adds section II and III; revises title 6.37 Suspension and Dismissal – revises citations 6B-4.009, FAC; 6A-5.056, FAC -0- 6.913 Use of sick leave by family members or employees; addition/revision to provide for -0- donation of sick leave to employees; title revision 7.70 Purchasing and Bidding – revises citations; school nutrition transferred to DACS 6A-7.0411, FAC; 5P-1.003, FAC -0- 8.40 General Food Service Requirements – replaces DOE with DACS; school nutrition 1006.06; .0605, FS; 6A-7.040; .041; .0411;.045 -0- transferred to DACS FAC; 570.98; .981, FS; 5P- 8.41 Meal Patterns – revisions – school nutrition transferred to DACS; replace DOE with 1.001;.002;.003;.005 FAC -0- DACS 1006.06, FS; 6A-7.040, FAC; 570.981, FS; 5P- 8.42 Free and Reduced Price Meals and Meal Prices 1.001, FAC -0- 8.44 School Food Service Funds School nutrition transferred from DOE to Dept. -0- 8.45 Summer Nutrition Program Ag & Con. Svcs. -0- 8.46 School Breakfast Program -0- 9.80 Family Involvement and Empowerment – adds IX. Authorizing Title I schools to -0- purchase food/refreshments for parent involvement activities conducted during meal times. The text of the proposed policy changes may be obtained without cost from the office of the Superintendent of Schools. Adoption of these proposed policies is anticipated to be considered at the regular School Board meeting on APRIL 25, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room at 5086 Canal St., Milton, FL. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodation to participate in this hearing is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the board’s secretary at (850) 983-5010. Any person substantially affected by the proposed policy(s) who wishes to challenge the validity must file a petition with the board’s secretary (12 copies) in conformity with section 120.56, 2007 Florida Statues, not later than 10 days prior to the meeting of the board, as set forth above. The hearing is open to the public.
______Timothy S. Wyrosdick, Superintendent of Schools Santa Rosa County, Florida
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Hiking schedule Florida Trail FEMA approves $1.76 Association activities are free except otherwise noted. million in disaster assistance APRIL 1, Day 4 Trace Hike: Red Rock Road Special to the Press Gazette to restore a critical protective buffer to to Harold. Meet at 7 the upland along approximately 4 miles a.m. at the The Harold Santa Rosa County received notifica- of Gulf shoreline repeatedly damaged by Store U.S. 90, Harold. tion that the U.S. Department of Home- multiple storms. The initial planning and APRIL 2, Day 5 Trace: land Security’s Federal Emergency permitting called for placement of 2.2 Harold to the Yellow Management Agency has obligated or million cubic yards of sand to construct approved up to $1.76 million in federal the designed beach and dune and 240,000 River. Meet 7 a.m. on funding for the repair of 4 miles of beach cubic yards of material for advanced the south side of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Deb- nourishment. The sand was transferred Yellow River bridge, by. The project will include beach sand from a borrow area, located approxi- Special to the Press Gazette down the boat ramp renourishment and the replacement of mately 4 miles offshore in 60 to 70 feet of Biologists are seeking the public’s help monitoring road at Yellow River 84,600 sea oats. The total project is esti- water, via hopper dredge and offloaded horseshoe crabs’ mating habits. Trailhead boat ramp, mated at $2.35 million, with federal fund- for beach fill placement via submerged Highway 87, Milton. ing covering 75 percent, the state 12.5 pipelines. Construction began in March APRIL 3, Day 6 Trace: percent and the county 12.5 percent. 2006 and was completed in mid-Novem- Weaver Creek Section. Several steps must take place before ber 2006 with a final pay volume of almost Biologists seek Meet 7 a.m. East beach renourishment can begin includ- 3 million cubic yards. The final fill volume River Bridge Highway ing the final state approval, permitting placed was approximately 500,000 cubic and project approval by the Santa Rosa yards more than the volume originally 87, Navarre. Today’s Board of County Commissioners includ- estimated and permitted. This was the help monitoring hike is on Eglin AFB ing funding allocation and the bid for result of erosional losses within the so you will need a contract services. Santa Rosa County project from storms after the permit recreation pass from Engineering is exploring options to com- was issued but before construction com- horseshoe crabs Jackson Guard in bine these projects into the planned full menced. A vegetated dune feature was Niceville to hike this. renourishment project of Navarre Beach included in the design. The project won habitat type and environ- slated for late 2013 and 2014, which is es- the Best Community Beach category as Special to the Press Gazette Details: Peggy, 982- mental conditions — such timated at $10.13 million. well as garnering the highest overall vote 9490 or www.meetup. Spring marks horse- as tides and moon phase The last full renourishment of Navarre total in the American Shore and Beach com/ftawesterngate/. shoe crabs’ mating sea- — when a sighting occurs. Beach took place in 2006. The restoration Preservation Association’s 2012 “Best of son, and biologists with Report sightings at My- project at Navarre Beach was designed the Best” Restored Beaches contest. the Florida Fish and Wild- FWC.com/Contact, then life Conservation Commis- click on the “Submit a sion want the public’s help Horseshoe Crab Survey” identifying spawning sites. link, then “Florida Horse- Beachgoers likely will shoe Crab Spawning Beach Allergies in full bloom? have the best luck spotting Survey.” You also can mating horseshoe crabs report findings to horse- around high tide, just be- [email protected] or by We’re here to help. fore, during or after a new phone at 866-252-9326. or full moon. Horseshoe crabs, often Mating crabs “pair up,” called “living fossils,” are s &AMILY