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Springhill Sweet! How will the opening of the Marriott Springhill Suites impact Navarre’s Economy? It benefits real estate – because the first year they visit and they look around and fall in love. The next year – they start looking for a place to buy. I stayed at the Holiday Inn when I was looking for a place to live in Navarre. It is the circle of life. –Sheila Walker, Realtor, Keller Williams The impact of the Marriott Springhill Suites on Navarre Beach will produce a large influx of Tourist Development Tax dollars as well as the local economy and we are thrilled to welcome this addition to Navarre! –Julie Morgan, Tourist Development Director, Santa Rosa County

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The Marriott Springhill Suites of Navarre Beach will cause a ripple effect that will be felt to the many of the businesses in the area. In addition to the monetary implications of additional retail dollars that will be spent in local businesses in Navarre; Santa Rosa County will see an influx of new visitors that may have never visited our pristine beaches and our gorgeous parks. In hopes that visitors will be left breathless by an outstanding experience that will keep them returning to the Navarre Area. –Shannon Ogletree, Executive Director, Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office

By Gail Acosta editor@navarrepress.com Melissa Ann Severt, 44, of the 1900 block of Constitution Drive, has been arrested on charges of fraud/swindle and Severt larceny. The former employee of Holley Navarre Fire District is accused of stealing nearly $56,000 from the firefighters’ pension fund over the four-year span of her employment.

The addition of the Springhill Suites is great for our economy. It will attract more tourist and they will spend more money here and it will help all business and their employees. –Laurie Gallup, Broker, Navarre Properties

See Severt 8A Photos by Sandi Kemp Springhill Suites on Navarre Beach will feature a lazy river pool, an indoor heated pool, outside jacuzzi, gift shop, food market and workout room. The restaurant, Beach House Bar and Grill will be open to the public and seat 130 patrons. The hotel is expected to open in early June.

State could gain control of Garcon Point tolls By Rob Johnson rob@navarrepress.com The first steps toward a state purchase of Garcon Point Bridge and the authority to reduce or eliminate tolls have been taken by the Florida Legislature. Led by freshman Rep. Jayer Williamson from Santa Rosa County and Sen. George Gainer of Panama City, two bills that passed on Friday authorize the Florida Department of Transportation to begin a feasibility study

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The new hotel will have a tremendous impact on our area and adds a new dimension to the beach. A hotel of that size will need a 24 hour staff adding jobs to our economy. It will give us another restaurant to enjoy, space for meetings, conferences, banquets, and more hotel rooms in our inventory. I remember when the Holiday Inn was there and how popular it was, it brought in many visitors near and far. Not only visitors from out of state, but people from all over the county would come for a mini vacation weekend. We have beautiful condos and beach houses on Navarre Beach for visitors and now we will have a hotel option for people who want a one or two night stay. –Mike Sandler, Chairman, Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce The new hotel will be great for Navarre’s economy. The fine dining restaurant will give an option for a unique dining experience. And I think more people will come because there is not a minimum stay requirement. The anticipation has been great and I think the opening will be even better . –Judy Morehead, CEO of Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce I would like to thank former commissioner Jim Melvin for all his efforts and hard work in assisting the owners in building Springhill Suites where once stood the Holiday Inn, thus adding to the local economy through bed tax dollars and an additional place to stay for tourists and locals alike. –Yvonne Harper, President, Holley by the Sea Homeowners Association

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Disney on Ice Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic live on ice at the Pensacola Bay Center. From wheels to waves, icy wonderlands to infinity and beyond, your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment May 12-14. For more information, visit www.pensacolabaycenter. com.

Ladies Night Out Girlfriends and shopping go together like wine and cheese, and when you throw all four together, you’ve got the perfect ingredients for a simply fabulous evening in downtown Fort Walton Beach. Free to attend, pick up your bag with stamp card inside at any participating stops, collect all your stamps, and turn in your card at the designated ending location for fabulous prize drawings. For more information, visit www.downtownfwb.com.

Relay for Life of Beach Breeze Gulf Breeze High School will host the Relay for life of Beach Breeze on the field from 6 p.m. to midnight. This is a free family event with food, entertainment and fun. For more information, visit http://relay.acsevents.org/ site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY17FL?fr_id=81728&pg=entry&_ga=1.11288397 1.629517790.1475526074

“Voices of Angels” Tour Multi-platinum international music sensation, Celtic Woman, are returning to the Pensacola Saenger Theatre with a brand new live show, “Voices of Angels.” The theatre is located at 118 South Palafox Place. For more information, call 850-595-3882 or visit www.pensacolasaenger. com.

May 13 Military Appreciation Picnic The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) will host a Military Affairs Picnic “Saluting Our Hometown Heroes” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Navarre Park. The Military Appreciation Picnic will be dedicated to honor, remember, recognize and appreciate those who have served and those now serving. All service members and their families are invited to enjoy a carefree day of food, fun, music, games and fellowship. For information on how you can get involved, call Michele Tucker at 850-582-1707.

May 12 Friday night dance Community Life United Methodist Church is hosting a dance for special needs adults (age 16 and up) from 6 to 9:30 p.m. There will be games, entertainment, food and more. Event is free to attend. The church is located at 4115 Soundside Dr., in Gulf Breeze. For more information or to register, visit fridaydanceclc.weebly.com

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Freedom & Hope Luncheon Come enjoy a time of fellowship, music, lunch, a silent auction and a story of hope to benefit the Emerald Coast Refuge for Women. There will be a special worship performance by Phil Stacey, an American Idol contestant. The guest speaker is Melissa Woodward King, sharing her inspiring story of strength and victory. Luncheon will be held at the Navarre Conference Center, 8700 Navarre Parkway, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Michelle Jones at michelle.jones@refugeforwomen.org or visit www. rfwemeraldcoast.org. Pancake breakfast The Holley Navarre Senior Center is having their pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. along with a plant sale until 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Cost for breakfast is $2-$5. The Holley Navarre Senior Center is located at 8476 Gordon Goodin Ln. For more information, call 850-9361644. Films on the Field “Finding Dory” will be showing at Shoreline Park North, 800 Shoreline Dr., in Gulf Breeze starting at 7:30 p.m. This is a free event. For more information, call 850-934-5140 or visit www.gulfbreezechamber.com.

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Mother’s Day Victorian Tea Men, women, and children are invited to create lasting memories and experience a Mother’s Day Victorian Tea at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, 2 o’clock teatime. The Mother’s Day Victorian Tea, for ages 6 years and up, is a distinctive and festive program chockfull of charm and culture. Cost is $16 per person; $13 for Museum Members. Reservations required. Call 850-6782615 for more information. Everyday Hero 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run/Walk The Everyday Hero 5K is honoring doctors, nurses, parents, caregivers, service members, first responders and patients who exemplify courage and determination in their own lives and for others. Join your friends, neighbors, colleagues, and community for a fun-filled day to raise awareness and funds for The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart. To register for the 5K Run/Walk or Family Fun Run/Walk, visit https://foundation. sacred-heart.org/everyday-hero-5k/

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Fallen Warrior Ride Join the Navarre American Legion Riders as they honor fallen warriors. Price is $10 a bike and driver and $5 for additional rider. Purchase food for $5 before ride. $7 after and for all non-riders. All vehicles are welcome. Stops will include Eagles Talon in Pensacola, Up the Creek Store in Milton, and more. The final card, music, food and fun will be at the Legion Post 382, 1850 Lunetta St., in Navarre. For more information, call Micky at 850-902-1436 or 850-9365888. Billy Bowlegs Poker Run Grab your friends and register now for the Billy Bowlegs Boat Poker Run presented by Legendary Marine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. followed by the Poker Party at LuLu’s Destin from 2 to 5 p.m. Family friendly Poker Run Open to any & all boats. Even jet skis & pontoons can make this run to the best stops in the bay. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/BowlegsPiratePokerRun

May 18 Take me out to the ballgame The Blue Wahoos play against the Mobile Baybears May 18-22. There will be fireworks following the game on Saturday. The Wahoos Stadium is located at 351 W. Cedar St. Tickets can be purchased by calling 850-934-8444 or visit www.bluewahoos. com.

May 20 Emerald Coast Mud Run The 2017 Emerald Coast Mud Run in Niceville will feature new obstacles, 10K Elite Warrior Rade, Zero Dark Thirty, 5K Competitive and fun runs, and a 1 mile kids fun run. For more information, visit www.emeraldcoastfunrun. com.

May 14 Half-Price Sundays You can now experience the Pensacola Museum of Art on Sundays through Aug. 27 at half price from noon to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 407 South Jefferson St. For more information, call 850-4326247 or visit www.pensacolamuseum.org.

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How much does Prom cost? Prom expenses test students’ budget savvy By Jamie Gentry jamie@navarrepress.com Sparkling evening gowns, dapper tuxedos, expensive updos, corsages and thumping tunes: Prom is upon us. Navarre High School juniors and seniors will be packing the dance hall Saturday, but just how much did they spend to get there? For Navarre High student Corrina Bradshaw, prom will cost about $500. That total includes expenses like $25 for a ticket, $312 for a dress from Dillard’s, plus the cost of hair, makeup and nails. She intends to save a few pennies by raiding her sister’s closet for shoes and accessories. She is on the low end of spending. According to an annual study of nationwide prom spending conducted by Visa, the average cost of prom is $919. The amount for girls is closer to $989. “That’s insane!” Bradshaw said. But that’s a downtick from previous years. The cost of the special day has been dropping since 2013, when the average tab was a whopping $1,139. For Sapphire Policiano, spending that kind of money is just not an option. She said she could not afford a pricey dress, but English teacher Laura Brichetto offered her a free gown that she loves. Policiano will be spending about $150 on getting her hair and nails done. She said her grandmother would be doing her makeup, and she already has shoes for the dance. When asked if it’s important to keep a tight prom budget, Policiano said yes and no. “Yes, because there is no point in spending all that money just for one dance. But I am also preparing for graduation…. No, because you want to look good, obviously,” she said. Policiano’s date, Ben Hamilton, said he is saving in the long run by buying a tuxedo rather than renting. He spent about $400 for his getup from head to toe. “It was 50 percent off online. After you get it, you can reuse it,” he said.“My sister’s wedding is coming up, so I can wear it to the wedding. And I can also use it for graduation next year and stuff like that.” While overall spending is down as folks like Policiano and Hamilton count their pennies, spending on the “promposal”--or the way in which students ask each other to the big dance--has begun to grow. From handmade cards covered in chocolates, to Jones soda bottles with custom photos and messages, to fine jewelry, the ways that students line up a prom date have become more elaborate. According to the study, the amount spent by students (or their parents) on the “promposal” alone is roughly $324. Some students, like Ty Myers of Tennessee, have even gone as far as to film themselves jumping out of an airplane with a “promposal” sign in hand to ask their sweetie to the dance. Skydiving in Pensacola runs close to $200. Bradshaw’s “promposal” was less elaborate than a skydiving adventure, but still personal. “We were playing mini golf, and then he got a little sign that he pulled out. It said ‘this sign is very mini, but I have a very big question to ask you,’” she recalled. “And then he flipped it around and it said ‘Prom?’ He took movie tickets and spelled it out because we see movies together all the time. It was really cute.” Lizzie Daws is paying a little more than Bradshaw for her $400 dress, but she is saving elsewhere. Daws and her friend Makenna Deslatte will be getting their hair done by Deslatte’s mom. Deslatte will be recycling a dress she already owns to save a few hundred dollars.

The girls also skipped the expense of renting an expensive ride. “You have to save money especially if you want to do stuff before and after. Stuff gets expensive. It was suggested that we get a limo, but it was going to be $70 a person so we said ‘no,’” Deslatte said. While limousines have been the tradition for years, Bradshaw said they are not as popular these days. “People are renting old cars,”she said.“I have seen pictures being posted. People have really nifty cars now, not so much Ladies limos.” T h e s e Prom Dress: $100-$400 Shoes: $20-$70 prom-bound Hair/Makeup/Nails: ladies did $30-$275 not say they Corsage: $15-$45 would be p u r c h a s i n g Gents corsages for Tuxedo rental: $100-$150 their dance, Tuxedo purchase: $300-$800 but many Boutonniere: $10-$20 students are, said Navarre Miscellaneous Tickets: $25 (Navarre High School) Beach Flow- Formal Photography: $30-$125 ers owner Limousine rental: $70-$110/hour Sabrina Peet. Dinner at restaurant: Peet said they $20 per person are getting about six to Source: Promgirl.com cost eight orders guide. This list is not exact. a day for the It leaves out the cost of two weeks jewelry, specialized underleading up garments, spray tan and other optional expenses. to the dance. Florist Nancy McKinley said this is an increase over the previous year. Another tradition that is breaking from the past is the nonprom related activities that take place the night of the dance. While all those interviewed said they will be grabbing dinner at a local restaurant before the dance, some will be doing less traditional pre-prom celebrations. Daws and Deslatte said their pre-prom party would involve dinner and laser tag in full prom garb. “We are doing dinner and laser tag, which is another $50. Laser tag in the prom dress because why not? I have never spent that much on a dress before, and I was like, Why not? It is my only prom, so there you go,” Daws said. Another student said she and her friends were skipping the dance all together to go to Dave and Busters that night instead. Whether they are spending a lot or a little, Navarre’s prom-bound crowd is looking to save a few dollars on a night to remember.

Navarre Press file photo Emily Madril and Micha Daniel pose for photos at last year’s Navarre High School Prom. The cost of preparing for the big dance is on the decline as students and their parents look for ways to save.

Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast dominates regional awards Staff Report news@navarrepress.com

Submitted photo The highest humanitarian Red Shoe honor in the KW Gulf States Region went to KWEC’s managing broker, Jeff Adamson.

Keller Williams recently held a regional awards ceremony in Mandeville, Louisiana covering their Gulf States Region that spans from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama to Northwest Florida. The event represented 24 KW Market Centers with the local Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast (KWEC) franchise operation winning 12 out of 19 categories for 2016 transactions, more than any other Keller Williams office. KWEC took the regional first place award for Market Center Growth, and second

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Jeff Adamson. This award was for the one person who most exemplified KW core values, leadership, integrity, commitment, teamwork and trust. Adamson, whose motivational inspiration is best-selling author Darren Hardy, recalled Hardy’s favorite saying of ‘don’t miss the point in life’. Adamson further added his personal philosophy, “Strive to live a life of high success, no regrets, and take care of the people around you.”

Business Briefs Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Luncheon This free program includes education segments, presentations by local business women and is designed to provide women with the resources and connections they need to help them grow personally and professionally. Luncheon will be held May 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Gulf Breeze, 61 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Lunch is included. For more information, call Kolleen at 850-529-0908 or visit www. powerfulwomengulfcoast.com.

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Puppy can’t stand leash Dear Paw’s Corner: My mixed-breed puppy “Max” is very playful -- until I put a leash on him. Then it’s a battle to get him to walk with me. He will sit down and not move. All I can do is pick him up and carry him, but he’s getting bigger. What can I do? -- Phil in Alexandria, Virginia Dear Phil: Max has formed a negative association with the leash. It’s not your fault, but for some reason Max just does not see the leash as a good time. And since dogs are all about having a good time, he’s resisting. The thing to do here is build a positive association with the leash. Here’s one method, courtesy of the AKC: Teach him a “cue” -- Fill your pocket with small treats (you can even cut them smaller to reduce calories) and spend one or two indoor training sessions teaching Max a special cue, like “yes,” clicking your tongue, or using a clicker. Each time you cue, toss him a treat. Do this until he responds enthusiastically to the cue even without a treat. Reintroduce his leash -- Have him wear the collar and leash in supervised sessions around the house; don’t hold the leash, just let him wear it. Be supportive during the process. Reinforce the “come” command -- While he’s on the leash, go across the room and call him. Give a treat (with the cue) when he obeys. Rinse and repeat. Hold the leash -- Now, just hold the leash while you give basic commands. Follow with the cue and treat. Begin and end with lots of praise. Take it outside -- Start with Max on the leash, training basic commands along with the cue and treat. Once he comes to you, give lots of praise. Work up to the “heel” command, and gradually extend your walks together.

Variety of animals seeking forever homes The Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter houses as many as 242 dogs, cats and other animals all looking for a forever home. Through circumstances that are often not the animals

fault they end up in the county’s care after being abandoned by owners, running away or when owners are arrested or hospitalized. These loving animals need

Stella Age: 4 Breed: Domestic short hair calico cat Bio: Stella is a sweet girl who is independent and loves to seek you out. She is a bit reserved until she feels comfortable. Stella is best suited for a household with a mature family as she likes the calmness of serenity. She will be spayed and receive a rabies vaccination through Partner for Pets program. Fee: $45

Jake Age: 5 Breed: Rabbit Bio: Jake is a rabbit looking for a new home. He was surrendered to the shelter. He is a nice boy who needs a lot of tender loving care. Rabbits are a big commitment and require social interaction and handling daily to mold them into a friendly companion. He loves green leafy veggies and apples especially. Fee: $10

Pet Briefs Humane Society Director Chosen for Elite Fellowship Sarah Humlie, Executive Director of the Pensacola Humane Society, has been chosen for an elite Executive Leader Fellowship sponsored by Maddie’s Fund at the Charleston Animal Society. The Fellowship is an intensive mentorship opportunity for professionals committed to developing and strengthening their knowledge and skill set in no-kill animal sheltering management and leadership. Humlie was one of only two people selected through a rigorous competition of candidates from throughout the United States and Canada. The purpose of the program is to create dedicated and passionate future leaders of no-kill animal sheltering through a 12-month field placement and leadership training. Humlie will spend the year in Charleston, South Carolina, beginning June 1.

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homes. If they are not adopted they could be euthanized as the shelter attempts to keep up with demand for space. Here are just a few of the furry faces seeking forever families.

The shelter is located at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit santarosa.fl.gov/animals to see all the furry friends available for adoption.

Randy Submitted photos Age: 3 Breed: Jack Russell Terrier/ Rat Terrier mix Bio: Randy does great and gets along with children, cats and other dogs. He is said to be housetrained and is neutered as well. Fee: $45

Bentley Age: Unknown k Breed: d Terrier mix Bio: Bentley was surrendered to the shelter. He is an active little guy who loves walks and finding adventure. He is housetrained, loves children and his best friend was a cat. He does like other dogs as well and would be fine with the idea of having a new brother or sister. He is heartworm negative and current on vaccinations. He will be neutered and will receive a one year rabies vaccination thru Partner for Pets program. Fee: $45

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Navarre JROTC Unit hosts awards night By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com

Navarre’s Navy Junior ROTC unit honored its cadets Wednesday at its annual awards ceremony. The night was also highlighted by the announcement that Captain Mark Eubanks will be retiring from the program after 16 years as an instructor. Eubanks became a little

emotional as outgoing commanding officer Ariana Clemente-Hunter talked about what Eubanks has meant to the program in her four years of high school. Clemente-Hunter also talked about the honor it has been for her to serve as commanding officer during this school year. “It’s been a privilege for me to be a part of this team and to see us achieve so much,” Clemente-Hunter

said.“We exceeded our goals but we couldn’t have done it without the work ethic and commitment of the cadets and the constant support from our instructors and parents.” Clemente-Hunter handed over the reins of commanding officer duties to Nathan Chapin during the awards ceremony. “Thank you for giving me this honor,” Chapin said. “My hope is that we can be

even greater next year as a unit.” Navarre’s ROTC unit earned the distinction of being the most outstanding unit in Area 8 for the third consecutive year and for the sixth time in the last 10 years. It was also named a distinguished unit with academic honors for the 14th consecutive year. “All of the hard work we put in was worth it,” Clemente-Hunter said.

Among the highlights were a fourth-place finish at the national orienteering meet and the unit qualified for the national academic meet as well. the unit just missed on qualifying for the drill meet nationals, taking third at the regional. Navarre’s cadets also put in more than 8,000 hours of community service at a total of more than 100 events throughout the school year. In addition to Chapin

being named the new commanding officer, Amanda Teichner became the new executive officer of the unit. Shaun Parcher took over as the command master chief and Elise Samuelson is the new operations officer for the unit. Kianna Parker will be the supply officer in the new school year and Kaden Diaz and Nichole Fenstermaker are the new company commanders for the unit.

Ariana Clemente-Hunter hands over the reins of commanding officer to Nathan Chapin at the awards ceremony last Thursday.

Navarre NJROTC Awards Shaun Parcher received the Pig trophy from Master Chief Jim Ethridge.

Captain Mark Eubanks is honored for his 16 years of service to the Navy Junior ROTC program at Navarre.

Outgoing Commanding Officer Ariana Clemente-Hunter speaks during last Thursday’s awards ceremony.

Photos by Brian Lester Master Chief Jim Ethridge looks on as Captain Mark Eubanks gets a little emotional as one of his cadets speaks about Eubanks’ impact on the unit.

Education Briefs NWF State College recognizes graduates of Law Enforcement Evening Academy On May 2, Northwest Florida State College recognized students who successfully completed the Criminal Justice Training Center’s vocational certificate program during evening classes for Law Enforcement Basic Training during the spring 2017 academic semester. Destiny Campbell of Navarre was among the students that graduated. CJTC graduates are now eligible to take the State Officer Certification Exam. After passing the Florida exam, graduates can become employed as sworn police officers in the state of Florida. For more information, contact the Criminal Justice Department at 850-729-5378.

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US Air Force Academy Appointment: Ariana Clemente-Hunter NROTC Scholarship: Bailey Blackwell Navarre Rotary Club Scholarships: Ashley Russell, Terrell Bunn, Mikayle Mujwid, Ryan Daegas and Ben Wangerin American Legion Post 282 of Navarre Scholarships: Ariana Clemente-Hunter, Hunter Richardson, Bailey Blackwell and Ben Wangerin Navarre Beach Chamber of Commerce MAC Scholarship: Bailey Blackwell US Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter #398 Scholarship: Terrell Bunn Military Order of the Purple Heart: Jaida Williams-Bunn Military Order of the World Wars: Nathan Chapin Order of the Daedalians JROTC Award: Amanda Teichner National Sojourner Fort Walton Chapter: Isaac Matos Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction: Kaden Diaz Daughters of the American Revolution: Nicolle Fenstermaker Sons of American Revolution: Shaun Parcher Navy League of Santa Rosa Medal: Zach St. Amant Military Officers Association of America: Elise Samuelson American Legion Post JROTC Cadet of the Year: Terrell Bunn AL JROTC General Military Excellence Award: Brendon Campbell AL JROTC Scholastic Aptitude Medal: Mikaela Mujwid FRA Branch 210 Leadership Award: Justin Ballengee FRA Ladies Auxiliary Branch 210 Leadership Award: Zoe Moffett FRA Ladies Auxiliary Branch 210 Outstanding Cadet: Lindsey Starks American Veterans Junior ROTC: Devin Beaulieu Stephen Decatur Award Senior Cadet: Kiana Parker Stephen Decatur Award Junior Cadet: Nataley Porter US Marine Corp Scholastic Excellence: Valiera Morales USMC Distinguished Athlete: Christian Brothers USMC Semper Fidelis Music Award: Teresa Purvis Hurlburt Chiefs Group Leadership Award: Ariana Clemente-Hunter Hurlburt 1st Sergeants Group Iron Cadet Award: Shaun Parcher VFW Spectre Post Outstanding Achievement and Exceptional Leadership: Isaac Matos and Callie May US Army Outstanding Cadets: Taro Yamaguchi and Joseph Fischetti US Navy Personal Appearance Award: Nataley Porter US Navy Physical Fitness Award: Isaac Matos US Navy Leadership Award: Baris Demirbas US Coast Guard Leadership Award: Jacoby Maynard Honor Cadet Ribbons for highest GPA in each class: Senior: Bailey Blackwell; Junior: Elise Samuelson’ Sophomore: Mikayle Gipson; Freshman: Dawson Skragg Distinguished Cadet Ribbons based on GPA and participation in unit: Ariana Clemente-Hunter, Shaun Parcher, Sarah Brown and Kayla McCarthy Commanding Officer Leadership and Excellence Medals: Lucy Combs, Joel Lopez, Caleb Nations, Kailen Prevoznik, Baris Demirbas and Mehmet Duzagadusmez Executive Officer Excellence Medals: Devin Enfield, Caleb Lupo, Trinity Wright, Judah Orth, Kathryn Knapp and Alison Burgess Best First Year Cadet Medals: Skylar The, Kayla McCarthy, Elizabeth Bryant, Leikela Trimmell, Yuah McMillian and Valerie Morales Service Excellence Medals: Nataley Porter, Veronica Hersom, Ryan Logan, Brandon Wengerin, Callie May and Eric Larsen Principal’s Leadership Awards: Sarah Brown, Kurt Urban, Ariana Rice, Ezekiel Rohan, Tyler Richardson and Riley Kneen

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Meth trafficker Severt Continued from page 1A sentenced to According to Chief Ron Norton, the transactions 10 years were discovered during rouStaff Reports news@navarrepress.com Drug trafficking and possession have landed a Milton man in prison for 10 years. Nolley The sentence for Jeffrey Ryan Nolley was handed down Wednesday following a March conviction of trafficking in methamphetamine greater than 28 grams, unlawful possession of a listed chemical, possession of cannabis less than 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a press release from the state attorney’s office. Nolley was arrested after a search of his Milton home by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office narcotics officers. Officers located 93 grams of methamphetamine oil, numerous one-pots, and various other paraphernalia used in the manufacturing of meth. A pipe along with a box of Sudafed was found in the defendant’s pocket. Seven years of Nolley’s 10-year sentence is a minimum mandatory sentence. Upon release, Nolley will be required to serve three years of probation.

Man arrested for coercing boys to steal By Jamie Gentry jamie@navarrepress.com A Milton man has been charged with armed robbery, stealing a firearm and coercing two 14-yearold boys to Silvia burglarize vehicles. Jason Silvia was arrested May 3 on charges of third-degree felony burglary solicitation of an unoccupied conveyance and second-degree misdemeanor solicitation of petit theft in connection with the arrest of the two juveniles. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office report, the 14-year-old boys stole $1 from a vehicle on Garcon Point Road in Milton. The victim indicated that there had been two previous burglaries of this vehicle. Upon review of video surveillance, the two suspects were identified and arrested. According to witness statements as well as statements from the boys, Silvia encouraged the teenagers to commit the crime. Portions of the report have been redacted, but multiple witnesses were interviewed. A fourth suspect is identified in the report as allegedly being involved in the coercion of the boys’ actions, but the name has been redacted. The statement by one of the boys after his arrest indicates that this individual said he was in a gang, was working with the police and also that he was a probation officer. Silvia was also charged in an earlier incident of armed robbery March 24 on Butternut Drive in Milton. At that time it had not been established that the gun used in the offense had been stolen from a vehicle hours prior to the incident less than a mile away. Silvia was later arrested on charges of stealing the firearm after a gun trace was performed that tracked it back to the owner. He faces charges of first-degree felony armed burglary and third-degree felony larceny grand theft of a firearm, stemming from the March incident. Silvia is being held in Santa Rosa County Jail on $21,000 bond.

tine account maintenance of the pension fund by employees of Coastal Bank who noticed a number of ATM withdrawals that incurred fees. On December 7, 2016, a bank employee contacted the treasurer of the fund. The person in turn notified the chairman of the fund, Joe Early, fire inspector for the Holley Navarre Fire District. “When they called me, I went down to the bank to review the account statements,” said Early. “I was standing in the bank, looking at the transac-

tions, thinking this can’t be real. I was shocked and in disbelief.” Early says that later in the day, he was contacted by Severt, who worked as a secretary for the fire district, and she admitted to the crime. Severt’s arrest report says she went on to tell Early that she was using the money to pay her bills and that she was sorry. She was immediately terminated. The next day, the case was turned over to the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office as well as the fire district’s auditor to begin the investigation. In an April interview with investigators, Severt told them that she was not compensated for overtime during her employment and the work“kept piling on her.”

She said she was promised a raise but never received it. She told the investigators she had fallen so deeply in debt that she didn’t have any way out and was going to lose her home. All of the transactions, as noted in the report, were cash withdrawals at an ATM located inside Winn Dixie within walking distance to the fire station on Esplanade Street where Severt worked. As to why Severt wasn’t caught earlier, Norton said: “There was one debit card associated with the account. It was locked away in a file cabinet, but she knew where it was. She had a front row seat and knew how to circumvent the process. She worked hand-in-hand with the auditors, so she knew

what they were looking for and how to cover her tracks.” The district representatives say their insurance company will cover the loss and the money will go back to the firefighters’ pension fund. Early said the department has taken measures to ensure this never happens again. “We have made several changes to the pension fund. We now have an outside financial institution as a custodian of the account, and there is not a debit card attached to the account. All credits cards, passwords and other accounts have been secured and safeguarded,” Early said. Norton assured that the district’s general operating account, funded by taxpayer dollars, was not compro-

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 mised. The Holley-Navarre Firefighters Pension Trust Fund, or retirement fund, is separate from the general fund from which the department operates. The pension fund is managed by a separate board of trustees and is not under the authority of the fire district. “She stole from the firefighters, who are here to serve the citizens. These are the same firefighters who volunteered their time and bought supplies out of their pockets to build Melissa a new front porch when she needed it. We all treated her like family, had full confidence in her, and so this was the ultimate betrayal,” Norton said. Severt was released from jail Friday on $22,500 bond.

Fire districts inch toward consolidation By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com A meeting at Midway Fire District was held Thursday to discuss a feasibility study for consolidating Navarre Beach Fire Department, Holley Navarre Fire Kanzigg District and Midway. Midway Commissioner Dave Szymanski called the legislative process for combining the three agencies “a tedious and daunting task” and laid out a timeline for getting a vote on consolidation put on the primary election ballot for 2018. However, after discussion, the conclusion was drawn that the timeline is unrealistic. It includes soliciting bids for a feasibility study, which would take 30 days; processing the study, which would take another 60 days; and adopting a joint merger plan. The timeline also highlights when revisions and hearings would have to take place over the next year in order to have the plan ready for the public to vote on in an election. “The timeline we have doesn’t feel realistic,” Szymanski said. “Because of the process involved, it’s more realistic to shoot for 2020.” One reason for the 2020 goal

Photo by Brian Lester Midway Fire Chief Jonathan Kanzigg (center) listens to suggestions by other consolidation committee members. is that there are three election dates set for that year – March, August and November – thus avoiding the costly potential of having to hold a separate election for the merger vote. The cost estimates for a separate election exceed $100,000. Early voting would push the total to around $150,000. Further discussion is planned among the departments in regard to the goals of each agency, their missions and what they want their respective districts to achieve. They will also discuss financials, assets and liabilities as

they move forward. Monthly meeting schedules were set as well at Thursday’s meeting. Officials of the three districts plan to meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at Midway. Plans for a consolidated website are also in place. It will be called South Santa Rosa Fire Consolidation. The website will include meeting dates, minutes from meetings, articles from local media and contact information for those involved in the consolidation process. Officials from the three agen-

cies have stressed that the goal of the consolidation effort is to form a department that is best for everyone. Midway Fire Chief Jonathan Kanzigg noted earlier this year that he believes if the districts do not have the foresight and vision to consolidate, in 10 years they will be suffocating in the growth of the south end of the county. “It’s about the community,” financial administrator Missy Scarbrough said. “We have to figure out objectively the right thing to do for everyone because we are a shared asset.”

LOST direction found, committee still directionless By Jamie Gentry jamie@navarrepress.com County Commissioners seem a little less lost on the LOST (local option sales tax) following Monday’s regular meeting after newly hired assistant county administrator Dan Schebler provided a less structured solution. While the past months have seen project list after project list outlining how the money should be spent each year down to the dime, Schebler suggested that the county take a more annual approach, lumping in the project selection with the annual budget process. Though he suggested a more fluid approach, Schebler also recommended that the BOCC adopt a range of percentages for each type of funding based on the projects list and citizen feedback.  Law enforcement, fire and public safety at 27 percent  Transportation and drainage improvements at 52 percent  Recreation and natural resources at 10 percent  Public facilities at 4 percent  Capital equipment at 2 percent Schebler also put one of Holley by the Sea’s (HBTS) biggest drainage improvement projects back on the radar. HBTS has suffered from persistent flooding for years, and a study paid for by the county identified a series of projects that could reduce or eliminate issues. In his estimations, Schebler included the Tom King Bayou East Branch Channel restoration project design and permitting as well as 25 percent of the construction costs. He explained that as Commissioner Lane Lynchard had suggested, putting a little money into the beginning phase of the improve-

ment would allow for leveraging opportunities through grants, reducing the cost to the county. HBTS Homeowner’s association president Yvonne Harper said she was happy to see Tom King back on the plan, but she cautioned that the parks and recreation projects listed in initial LOST plans could easily be covered by the commissioner’s district parks and recreation allocations. Final plans for spending in the first year of the tax still remain unclear nearly halfway through the year, and it appears that the citizens LOST committee stood up by the BOCC months ago still lacks any input in the process, something that commissioner Lynchard said needed to change. “We haven’t really defined what their role will be,” he said. “I think we owe it to them to define their role and have some meaningful input in this process.” With the Florida legislature angling to reduce local government revenues by roughly $800 million a year, the LOST may be more essential to county coffers than ever. Both the House of Representatives and Senate have approved a constitutional amendment to add another homestead exemption that would prevent homesteaded individuals from paying property tax on an additional $25,000 of their property. Commissioner Bob Cole said he was concerned the impact of a new homestead exemption would cancel out any relief the LOST would bring. He said part of the whole reason the LOST passed was to take the pressure of funding the county off the shoulders of the property owners. With the new tax, revenue

streams could be affected by more than $1.8 million in the first year. The legislation would only go into effect if Florida voters approve the amendment by 60 percent in November 2018. Cole also voiced concerns about another agenda item, one he added to the agenda the day of the meeting. The county zoning board is set to consider changes to the county ordinance that would require builders to provide a copy of wetland permits to the county before they could build. The change is intended to improve drainage in the subdivision by better protecting natural drainage paths. Cole claimed that he had not been able to meet with stakeholders in enough time to be ready for the issue, despite the BOCC having two weeks before their decision on the zoning board’s recommendation. The zoning board vote is set for Thursday evening, but does not represent a final decision. The BOCC voted to have county staff look into these types of changes back in January. Since then several public meetings have been held between county staff and stakeholders such as the homebuilders association and the board of the HBTS homeowners association, said county Planning and Zoning Director Beckie Cato. Amid criticism from county staff, fellow commissioners and Harper, Cole agreed to allow the standard process to move forward. In other action, the BOCC moved forward with a resolution of support for U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz in his pursuit of extending the capabilities of the Gulf test range. Currently, Eglin Air Force Base’s Santa Rosa Island test range is exclusive in its

testing and training abilities. Gaetz said the current use by Eglin of their portion of Santa Rosa Island limits the Navarre Pass from ever being reopened. Gaetz has indicated that by putting tens of millions of dollars toward enhancing other Gulf front areas to be compatible with the testing and training currently performed at Eglin Air Force Base that obstacle would be removed. In other action, the board will consider accepting bids for creation of a district 4 master plan as requested by Williamson. Williamson said with the current rate of growth in the Navarre area, a master plan for the entire district to include the beach, town center and Holley would be needed. He said the project could be scaled down if the cost became unfeasible. All of these items will be up for final vote Thursday morning at 9 a.m. at the BOCC’s regular meeting at the Tiger Point Community Center in Gulf Breeze.

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Scott declares opioid abuse a health emergency By Jamie Gentry jamie@navarrepress.com Americans are addicted to opioids. Often prescribed by a doctor for pain, these pills can be found in medicine cabinets throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, widespread abuse of these drugs began about 1999, and the problem has grown since then. And as the abuse trends upward, so do the deaths. Since 1999 prescription opioid deaths have more than quadrupled. Opioid overdose kills 91 people a day in the U.S., according to the CDC. The CDC has declared that opioid abuse has become a national epidemic, and in response, Gov. Rick Scott declared a Public Health Emergency in Florida last week.

“I know firsthand how heartbreaking substance abuse can be to a family because it impacted my own family growing up,” Scott said in a statement. “The individuals struggling with drug use are sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and friends, and each tragic case leaves loved ones searching for answers and praying for help. Families across our nation are fighting the opioid epidemic and Florida is going to do everything possible to help our communities.” Opioids fall into two major categories: prescription drugs for pain like oxycodone, and the illegal street drug heroin. Rich Aloy, the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office public information officer, said opioid abuse is a persistent problem for law enforcement agencies. Florida ranks 11th in the

country for drug overdose mortality, and prescription drugs are the leading cause, according to the Trust for America’s Health. Aloy said while both types of opioid abuse are problems in Santa Rosa, the prescription drugs are particularly dangerous. “The culture has changed,” he said. “Since these items have come on the market, they have been easy to get.” Lifeguard Ambulance EMS Chief and certified paramedic Loreli Anzaldua said they responded to 85 overdose calls in 2016 and 45 cases to date for 2017. She said it is unclear how many of these cases are specific to opioids. She said the most commonly effected population is 31to 65-year-olds. “As an additional note, these numbers represent only the cases classified as drug overdoses. In cases

where a more prominent medical concerns, such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress, may have been the result of overdose, our reports will use the prominent concern as the classification,” she said. The declaration by Scott opens up $27 million in federal funds for the state to fight the problem. The Opioid State Targeted Response Grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, can be used in prevention, treatment and recovery programs, the News Service of Florida reports. According to the CDC, some of the most effective state-level prevention efforts include databases of prescription records, increased substance abuse treatment programs and regulation of pain clinics. Scott’s declaration also

instructed the state surgeon general to take measures to give emergency responders and police greater access to naloxone, a drug that combats the effects of opioid overdose and is recommended by the CDC. Aloy cautioned, however, that it would require time and training for officers to be able to carry and administer naloxone. “I know that nationally there are some agencies that are carrying a substance for that purpose, but implementing that would come with a lot of training on our end,” he said. “Our officers are not trained to administer medications.” Fortunately, Lifeguard ambulances and firefighters typically arrive at the scene of a drug overdose before or shortly after the officers. Aloy said these first responders may be

better equipped to administer naloxone. Anzaldua said Lifeguard Ambulance Services currently carries multiple vials of naloxone on their ambulances in case of overdose calls for an immediate response. In March the governor directed the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to meet with communities in Palm Beach, Manatee, Duval and Orange counties, some of the most affected areas of the state, to identify additional strategies to combat abuse. Scott said in last week’s declaration that it is crucial the federal funds start being used immediately rather than waiting until the next fiscal year begins July 1. Signing the order allows the governor to direct spending right away.

Bicyclist critical after crash Staff Report news@navarrepress.com A bicyclist was transported to the hospital in critical condition after he was hit by a car Wednesday, May 3. The Florida Highway Patrol reported a red Suzuki sedan, driven by 89 year old Karl Trugenberger of Navarre was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 98 when it struck a bicycle traveling in the bike lane in front of Lewis Funeral Home. The rider, Michael Rice, 53 of Navarre, was transported and listed in critical condition. The report says the crash investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.

Photo by Jamie Gentry Michael Rice, 53 of Navarre, was critically injured when he was struck by a red Suzuki sedan, driven by 89 year old Karl Tugenberger of Navarre. The accident occurred in front of St. Augustine Episcopal Church on Navarre Parkway.

Garcon Point Continued from page 1A into buying the controversial bridge from the private investors who own it. The current one-way toll on the bridge is $3.75, and last year bondholders requested that FDOT, which manages the span, raise that to $5. “The mindset is that we’re not going to have a toll increase, and perhaps there could be a reduction,” Williamson told the Navarre Press on Tuesday. He added that depending on the state’s expenditure to acquire the

bridge, the toll could be eliminated – “That would be my preference” – although it isn’t clear when that would happen. Built in 1999 at a cost of $95 million, the bridge has operated at a loss for years—generating in the range of $5 million to $7 million annually while the principal and interest on the bonds exceeds $8 million, according to public records. The state has already essentially made what amounts to a large down payment on the bridge, according to people familiar with its finances: that’s because FDOT has so far

deferred about $30 million in maintenance costs since the bridge opened. The bondholders have indicated they may be willing to negotiate on terms of a sale: Their trustee, the Bank of New York Mellon, hired a financial advisor in 2011 to study a possible reworking of the bondholders’ finances. Dick Kane, an FDOT spokesman, told the Navarre Press in an email last week that his agency’s study “would not necessarily set a price.” But the report would assess the value of the bridge. Kane said the agency expects

the study to be finished by next Jan. 1. “The bondholders are in the position to ‘haggle’ if they choose to do so,” said Ed Gray, director of the Capital Trust Agency in Gulf Breeze, which finances the building of public infrastructure throughout Florida through the sale of municipal bonds. But Gray noted that the Garcon Point bonds are already in default—meaning that the issuing authority can’t keep up its payments to investors. That could mean the bondholders are willing to settle for far less than they

originally expected to be paid when the bonds matured, Gray said: “What type of offer they may entertain to retire the bonds, presumably at a discounted par amount (less than face value), is subject to speculation.” Williamson asserted, “We should be talking about pennies on the dollar” of the bonds’ current value. “In no way will this be a bailout.” It has to be a good deal “for the taxpayers or I won’t go along with it.” As for the bondholders’ negotiating, Williamson said, “They may say one thing at first. But when

the money is in front of them they may feel different.” If the state is successful in acquiring the bridge, according to Gainer’s office, FDOT could then reset the amount of the tolls--reducing or even eliminating them. Still, it’s unclear whether the state would need to borrow money to pay for the bridge—perhaps by issuing new bonds at a lower interest rate than the originals. Williamson said better debt terms could mean “that the state would be making money. (The bridge) might start to generate a profit.”

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If governor signs, 2.7 million criminal records vanish from public view

o than 2.7 million criminal records will be sealed and ore tthe arrest records of hundreds of thousands of people w will be concealed under a bill heading to Gov. Rick S Scott’s desk. An open records advocacy group is sounding the alarm and calling for Scott to veto the bill, warning it could hide the backgrounds of dangerous people. The bill, if signed, would automatically administratively seal court records of nearly anyone who is found not guilty or is acquitted during a trial or has the charges dropped or dismissed. Charging documents could still be obtained from the courthouse where the charges were filed, but the charges won’t show up in a background check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Sen. Greg Steube, a Sarasota Republican who sponsored the bill, said the bill will remove a stigma that follows people who were never convicted by the court system. “People that went to trial or had a judgment of acquittal by a judge still have all of this on their record, and it’s still hard for them to get a job,” Steube said.“These people want to be contributors to society, and we’re not giving them the opportunity to do it.” The House and Senate unanimously passed the bill with little fanfare. But it was drastically altered in the final stages to increase its scope in ways that concern the First Amendment Foundation, a group that advocates for transparency in government. Early versions of the bill allowed for people acquitted or found not guilty to request the charges be expunged by a court, removing them from their record. Currently, a person can petition for expunction if the charges were dropped or dismissed. However, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which processes applications for expunction, cautioned that

the expansion of eligibility for expunction would lead to tens of thousands of additional requests. FDLE officials said they don’t have enough personnel to handle the workload. The agency would need 32 full-time employees at a cost of nearly $2 million a year and more office space, the agency said in a bill analysis. FDLE instead suggested the Legislature set up a process to automatically administratively seal misdemeanor and felony records in nearly all cases when charges are dropped or dismissed or if the defendant is acquitted or found not guilty. Under that scenario, there would be almost no need for expunction though some people may still seek the formal removal of the charges from their record. The Legislature agreed to the change and both chambers passed the bill on April 28. The FDLE analysis estimated 2.7 million criminal records will be immediately sealed, meaning they won’t show up on background checks conducted on FDLE’s website. Barbara Petersen, president of the First Amendment Foundation, said the shift would be drastic and could create public safety concerns. “There’s never any consideration of what led to that not guilty verdict,” Petersen said.“Insufficient evidence, the witness didn’t appear, a rape victim didn’t want to testify. “You can have someone tried for lewd and lascivious behavior but the witness wouldn’t testify,” she added.“That can happen two, three, four, five times and when I’m going to hire a babysitter there’s no mention of it on a background check.” Scott spokeswoman Kerri Wyland said the governor will review the bill once it reaches his desk. Republished from the First Amendment Foundation, this editorial first appeared in the Miami Herald and is written by Steve Contorno.

Letters to the Editor Is anything absolute?

Lorance’s sentence must be commuted

Is there such a thing as “absolute”? The dictionary states that “good” and “evil” are “absolutes” when using the word as a noun. Mathematics is absolute because it historically has only offered true answers to correct equations that answer many of society’s and science’s questions. Religion and mythology are not absolutes because it requires faith for their existence. Mythology is aligned to a period of time when humans worshipped Gods of the land, sea and air. The Bible is a mixed book of religion, history and moral teachings but both are associated with the history of the advancement of man. Science is also not absolute because its answers are not always correct, yet they are mostly seen as correct for that period of time. Science once deemed the Atom as the smallest object in the universe. This was incorrect with the later discovery of the proton and neutron which make up atoms. Are atoms with protons and neutrons made up of something else even smaller with the smallest now known as the “God particle”? Throughout history coffee was deemed good, then bad, and multiple cups are now seen as cancer preventing. So science is only as good as what it can prove at that time or when its results can be verified over time and in reality. A nuclear bomb was a theory until it exploded as intended allowing the theory to become a reality. Did the use of science, mathematics or both create the bomb? So science itself requires a certain amount of faith until reality can prove it correct or not. Creationism and evolution in regards to man are not absolutes because both require some amount of faith for their existence. But in today’s society some scientists with the help of some parts of society have tried to give the impression that science is always true, truthful, honest and correct. But the reality of history has proven the exact opposite. So has science now become the new religion of faith and it not being absolute now means nothing? Science’s own Big Bang Theory is a theory of creationism, evolution is what may have happened afterwards. With Mythology’s winged horse, the Bible’s talking snake, and Science’s climate changing farting cows which one is now the stupidest perception of faith? If a butterfly can cause hurricanes, a tree falling in the woods makes no sound, or you not dying from a sniper’s bullet because you never heard the crack of the gunshot, are all philosophical nonsense because commonsense knowledge can disprove all of them. The one thing in society that is a reality is some people no longer respect the beliefs of others. Limiting free speech of beliefs and thoughts may limit not just religion, politics and government but also philosophy, science, love, investing, your own abilities, etc., because everything requires a certain amount of faith to overcome man’s own cynical doubts!

Before leaving office President Obama commuted: (1) The sentence of traitor Bailey Manning. He leaked sensitive national security information putting our troops at risk. (2) The sentence of Puerto Rican nationalist Oscar Rivera, serving 50 years in prison for plotting to overthrow the U.S. Government, whose group killed 4 Americans in a New York City bombing in1975, and (3) pardoned and commuted the sentences of hundreds of criminal cocaine and heroin dealers. Many were outraged; I voiced mine! Only God knows how many risked their lives to capture the category “3” criminals. Thank God for former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Allen West, a true patriot, black combat veteran with 22 years’ service, a great former Florida legislator too! Stationed in Afghanistan he knew the tactics/actions of the enemy. On behalf of United American Patriots (UAP) he is aggressively advocating the Presidential Pardon Campaign for 1st Lt Clint Lorance. This innocent solider was convicted of murder, sentenced to Leavenworth for 20 years for simply doing his job. He ordered his men to fire at the motorcycles gunning toward his platoon, threatening them. A greater outrage: Obama refused to commute Lorance’s sentence. Shame on him! The UAP is fighting for freedom of 6 other soldiers wrongly accused; prisoner at Leavenworth Lorence courageously served 10 years. I mailed my petition and donation for this worthy cause. May God move upon Americans’ heart to join the UAP campaign. Donations made out to UAP, P.O. Box 96565, Washington DC 20090-6565.

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This issue is our next to our last issue of our 16th year. Soon, sweet 16 will be in our rear-view mirror and 17 will be upon us. According to songs about being 17, it is a time to be innocent but experienced, courageous but afraid, naïve but jaded and beautiful yet lonely. According to pop culture - it is a time of transition and change. We will see about that. I think we will just skip the confused, lonely, afraid, jaded and naïve characteristics. We do have a surprise coming up for our 17th year and it does have to do with a song, but we will keep that under our proverbial hats for now. Mother’s Day is this Sunday and all four of my children will be in four different places. If I had a helicopter, I’d be visiting all of them. I remember Mother’s Day when I just wanted to be by myself and escape the busy-ness of being a mom. Maybe I’ll finally have time to clean my garage. I haven’t been able to get a car in my garage for about 18 years. I’m just thankful that I still have a speed-dial on my phone that says,“Mom” and it still works. My mom answers and it is the sweetest time of each day. Speaking of moms, we have an awesome page in this issue titled,“Why is your mom the best mom?”You will enjoy reading the answers that the children of Mrs. Dozier’s class at West Navarre Primary School gave to our reporter. Tuesday was “Teacher Appreciation Day.” I was made aware of this when my daughter posted on her Facebook that she received a “Happy Mother’s Day” card from one of her students and posted that she has 20 adopted children. I believe every day should be teacher appreciation day. Where would any of us be without our awesome teachers? I recently read a letter to the editor from a retired teacher. She wasn’t a retired teacher from our school district. However, she made some good points about how good parenting makes all the difference in how well she functions as a teacher. If the children are disrespectful, or come to class ill-prepared because they didn’t do their homework or didn’t have the necessary supplies, it makes their jobs difficult because she said she must be the parent and the teacher. I believe that our school district is an exception to most. We have a very high volunteer to student ratio and thankfully we have a lot of wonderful parents and grandparents that “parent” the children of our county. We also have volunteer organization such as the Weekend Food Program that make sure our children do not go hungry and give a hand-up when there is no other option. There is a new trend in neighborhoods around the country to have clinics in pharmacies and it is happening in Navarre. Sacred Heart Clinic will be opening inside the Navarre Walgreens May 15. They accept most insurances and will be open seven days a week. Visit sacred-heart.org/shc-walgreens for more information. This has already been going on at CVS with their Minute-Clinic. Quote of the Week: The government consists of a gang of men exactly like you and me. They have, taking one with another, no special talent for the business of government; they have only a talent for getting and holding office. H. L. Mencken, US editor, Known as the “Sage of Baltimore” (1880 - 1956)

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Repealing Obamacare Easier Said Than Done Republicans have put on a clinic on overpromising during the past several years. Even if you were paying only very little attention, you would have gotten the distinct impression over the past four election cycles that the GOP was unalterably committed to repealing and replacing Obamacare. It didn’t matter what year the Republicans were running (2010, 2012, 2014 or 2016) or what presidential candidate (earnest, establishment-friendly Mitt Romney or bombastic outsider Donald Trump), repeal of Obamacare remained the consistent theme. The party didn’t leave anything in doubt. It didn’t rely on weasel words or escape hatches. Republicans pledged to, as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz put it, repeal “every blasted word of Obamacare.”And not in phases, not slowly over time, but ASAP. With the House on the verge perhaps of getting a repeal-and-replace bill through, it is worth recalling the years of sweeping promises. The House bill will roll back Obamacare taxes and introduce a significant reform of Medicaid, but when it comes to the heart of Obamacare -- the regulations -- the bill only makes it possible for states to get waivers, based on certain conditions. This is a bill probably worth having, even if it would have earned the derision of Republicans back in the days when they were winning elections with Churchillian statements of resolve on Obamacare. Now, when Republicans actually have power, everything looks different. First, there are the cold feet. As soon as Republicans were confronted with the possibility of writing law rather than making symbolic gestures, they lost much of their enthusiasm for the repeal-only bill they had sent to President Barack Obama’s desk for a ritual veto in January 2016. Second, while think-tank types and a few officeholders seriously grappled with what a replacement bill would look like, for much of the party it was merely the second part of the repeal-and-replace slogan. Third, many Republican moderates in the House were highly reluctant to repeal Obamacare, even though they hadn’t bothered to let anyone know. Finally, the highest-profile Obamacare regulations, especially the protections for people with pre-existing conditions, are politically potent. Whether to get rid of them and how has proved the main sticking point in the House, and even the carefully crafted waiver provision is vulnerable to distortion and stinging attack. All of this means House Republicans have been hard-pressed to pass an incomplete and jury-rigged repeal-and-replace. To their credit, they didn’t simply give up after the failure of the first version. And their work has been significantly complicated by taking into account what can ultimately survive under Senate rules bypassing the filibuster. Checking the box of a healthcare bill in the House, almost any health-care bill, will impart some momentum to the effort, although it’s unclear what the prospects will be in the Senate, where the divisions over Obamacare are as stark as in the House, and the margin for error even smaller. What is obvious is that this hasn’t been the glorious triumph as advertised election after election. The cliche is that you campaign in poetry and govern in prose. Republicans campaigned for years in stark exaggerations and now are governing in flawed compromises. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2017 by King Features Synd., Inc.

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Critics call for veto of massive education bill By Brandon Larrabee The News Service of Florida Tallahassee - After lawmakers ignored their calls to vote down a sprawling education bill, opponents of the wide-ranging measure have turned to Gov. Rick Scott as their last hope to stop the proposal from becoming law. It is not clear when the bill (HB 7069), which covers everything from charter schools and teacher bonuses to school uniforms and sunscreen, will hit Scott’s desk. It could be weeks before the Legislature decides to forward the budget-related bill to the governor. But within hours of its passage Monday night through the Senate by the narrowest possible margin, 20-18, opponents were already beginning to urge Scott to use his veto pen on the measure. In addition to complaints about individual policy issues in the bill, critics have seized on the fact that the measure --- which includes pieces of roughly a dozen separate bills considered during the legislative session --- emerged from budget negotiations Friday afternoon. “Where’s the government transparency that the leadership promised this session?” Florida Education Association President Joanne McCall asked in a statement issued by the union demanding a veto. “Floridians expect a fair process, not backroom deal-making.” In a sign that the bill has taken on added political significance, former Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Graham --- who’s running for governor --- also issued a statement calling on Scott to nix the bill, along with the

state budget approved before lawmakers ended the session Monday. “As governor, I will veto any budget or policy that shortchanges our schools in favor of the education industry,” Graham said. “I’ll cancel the Legislature’s summer vacation and demand they start over from scratch. We no longer have time for rhetoric or games.” Many of the social media accounts that railed against the bill as it moved through the Legislature on Monday pushed for a veto. Some organizations were slower to state the next step. Sen. Bill Montford, a Tallahassee Democrat who also serves as CEO of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, said Monday night it was too early to say what position his group would take. “I know the superintendents throughout Florida are very concerned tonight about the budget that we just passed, and rightfully so,” Montford said. But around the same time, some school superintendents --- including Duval County’s Nikolai Vitti --- were calling for a veto. “Why will Governor Scott veto..because he understands that politically beating up K-12 education does not work for FL,”Vitti tweeted. In some ways, the bill could prove to be an inviting target for Scott. It was pushed by House Speaker Richard Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican who sparred with the governor throughout the session over economic-development incentives and tourism marketing.

But there are also politically popular parts of the bill that could make it difficult for Scott to veto, particularly as he weighs a bid for the U.S. Senate in 2018. The most notable parts of the legislation were a proposal known as “schools of hope,” which would encourage charter schools to locate near academically struggling public schools, and an expansion of the “Best and Brightest” teacher bonus program. It also moves to limit standardized testing of students in an attempt to answer widespread complaints about the practice and would allow districts to ignore a convoluted and controversial state formula based on those tests when doing teacher evaluations. Even some lawmakers who reluctantly pushed for the education bill to be approved as a way to appease Corcoran and end the legislative session suggested, not necessarily unfavorably, that a veto from Scott was a real possibility. “In this case, in my opinion and my personal choice, is going to be to let him do that --that we’ll do what we agreed to do and pass a conference package of all the bills that we have in conference, and then we’ll pass it down and let him do his job,”said Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater. Corcoran, perhaps unsurprisingly, said Scott should accept all of the budget-related bills that passed the Legislature. “If I were governor, I wouldn’t veto any of them, no,” said Corcoran, considering a run for Scott’s office in 2018.“They’re not good policy, they’re great policy.”

Scott: Florida out of economic development game By Jim Turner The News Service of Florida Panama City - Gov. Rick Scott said Tuesday that Florida won’t be in the “game for economic development” after lawmakers rejected his proposals for spending on business incentives and tourism marketing. But he gave little indication about how he will handle an $82.4 billion state budget approved by the Legislature late Monday. Scott, speaking after an event to mark GKN Aerospace’s decision to open a facility near the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, said his staff is just starting to review the spending plan for the 201718 fiscal year that was “done in secret.” “We’re learning what is in there,” Scott said. “But here’s what we do know: We do know that they turned their back on economic development. So we’re not going to be in the game for economic development.” Scott added that the tourism industry, which is tied to one in every six Florida jobs, could also be on shaky ground. “If you have a job in tourism, your job is at risk,” Scott said. “You’re going to see job loss,” he added a few moments later. Scott noted he has the option to veto the entire budget or take out individual budget lines. But both legislative chambers approved the fiscal plan with veto-proof majorities: 98-14 in the House and 34-4 in the Senate. Senate President Joe Negron,

R-Stuart, told reporters late Monday that there is enough in the budget for Scott to approve the overall package, including numerous educational components that the governor has supported. “I think it’s our job, over the next couple of weeks, for us to make our case,” Negron said. Scott dismissed any notion that the Legislature’s rejection of his priorities --- the budget also doesn’t include his requests for money to speed repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike around Lake Okeechobee or to help residents convert from septic systems to sewers --- is a personal slight. “My priorities are simply the priorities of the people,” Scott replied. The spending plan, if signed by Scott, includes $16 million to maintain general operations at the business-recruitment agency Enterprise Florida, down from $23.5 million in the current year. The plan, for the second consecutive year, does not include money for business incentives that Scott has relied on to help lure businesses to expand or relocate in Florida. Scott asked for $250 million a year ago for incentives, and this year his request was for $85 million to fund the Quick Action Closing Fund, which was used potentially for the last time to draw British-based GKN Aerospace to a vacant field north of Panama City. “I hope everybody remembers that this is the day that for

sure we start not being competitive,”Scott said.“It really started last July 1.” House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land `O Lakes, has repeatedly called business incentives “corporate welfare.” The state can still offer tax rebates to businesses through programs such as the Qualified Target Industries, which typically requires a local government match. Meanwhile, the tourism-marketing agency Visit Florida is budgeted to receive $25 million for the fiscal year that starts July 1, far short of Scott’s request for $100 million. Lawmakers also issued a new set of Visit Florida operational guidelines about travel and marketing contracts. Scott, who initially asked for $76 million for Visit Florida, equates the state’s increased spending on tourism marketing with Florida’s growth in annual tourists. The state`s tourist numbers have increased from 87.3 million in 2011, when Visit Florida received $35 million from the state, to nearly 113 million last year. Corcoran contends people are driven to travel more by their personal finances. The tourism agency received $78 million for the current year, but has been under media and legislative scrutiny over its $11.6 million sponsorship of a cooking show hosted by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, a $1 million contract with rapper Pitbull, and ongoing sponsorship deals with London-based Fulham Football Club and an IMSA racing team.

Stupid Ideas, Stupider Suppression Among my many strong principles is this one: Disagree with whatever Ann Coulter says. Actually, Ann is not the only one; she’s really just a fill-in-theblank name on my page reserved for ridiculously cruel commentators who build their followings with their limitless shock stock of tacky offensiveness. They manage to be both uninhibited and calculating at the same time. Every poisonous word they utter, every inflammatory tweet they type, every dangerous stunt they concoct is aimed at getting publicity. That is their guiding unprincipled principle. Pathetic though they are, and she is, I’m going to stand with Ann Coulter -- after donning a hazmat suit, of course. She decided that she would forgo an invitation and not make an appearance after all at the University of California-Berkeley, telling The New York Times,“It’s a sad day for free speech.” She and her sponsors caved after realistic threats of organized violence caused UC-Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas Dirks to intervene, based on the perceived certainty of rioting.“This,” he declared,“is a university, not a battlefield.” But this is not just any university. This is UC-Berkeley, where the free-speech movement erupted in the ‘60s. Campuses were battlefields, where the idea of resisting the civil rights and Vietnam status quos paradoxically found safe haven. Those were the campuses then. Now, sadly, the fundamental American value of debate, even angry debate, is being stifled. Someone along the way decided that the students had turned from rebels in their formative years, willing to fight for their ideas against anyone else’s, to delicate little flowers who must be shielded from any concept that might offend their coddled existences. The college of today is more like a Sunday school, a bubble that doesn’t allow any disruption to penetrate and challenge the kiddies’ fragile minds. These days, those who don’t follow the liberal script -- it’s usually liberal -- are rejected out of hand. And don’t let anyone who has another point of view anywhere near the place, no matter how famous. Unfortunately, that also includes the distinguished likes of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, all the way to the gutter where the Ann Coulters of this world slither. Speaking of Ann Coulter, Bernie Sanders (remember him?) had a good question for the so-called educators in Berkeley: “What are you afraid of -- her ideas?” Sanders and Coulter are not exactly BFFs. There has always been the tension between hateful opinions and the right to express them. A famous case in 1978 pitted American Nazis against the Chicago suburb of Skokie, Illinois. Skokie was heavily Jewish, the Nazis wanted to march there, but the city refused to issue a permit. Who took on the Nazi case? The liberal American Civil Liberties Union, champions of free speech. Even when some Jewish members resigned, the ACLU successfully stuck with the Nazis, all the way to the Supreme Court. The lesson seems to have been lost in time that no matter how repugnant the arguments, they are no more so than our government suppressing them. It’s a lesson that seems to have been forgotten at the highest levels of our education system. There will always be Ann Coulters. Unless they rediscover free speech, there might not always be colleges. (c) 2017 Bob Franken Distributed by King Features Synd.

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Photos by Gail Acosta Above: Commissioner Rob Williamson points out the new Butterfly House on the Navarre Park master site plan. Below: The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to commemorate the grand reopening of the Panhandle Butterfly House.

The Panhandle Butterfly House celebrated its 20th year Saturday with a ribbon cutting and grand reopening. The house was founded by Jack and Fonda Wetherell in 1997 and began as a cooperative effort of the Santa Rosa Clean Community System, Inc., the UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension Service and the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Today it operates as a nonprofit program of the Santa Rosa Clean Community System, Inc. and the UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension Service with support from the Florida Master Gardeners. At the grand reopening, District 4 commissioner Rob Williamson praised the Butterfly House volunteers and surprised them by unveiling the master plan for the makeover of Navarre Park. The renovations include a new 1,500 square foot Butterfly House and a new 2,000 square foot vivarium. As the cornerstone of the east end of the park, the house will be surrounded by gardens and walking paths and will be somewhere people will want to come have their lunch or just hang out, Williamson said. “This will be one of the finest parks in the state when we are done,” Williamson said at the opening. Most notable in the rendering of the park is a relocated splash pad, kayak launch, a stage and performance plaza and expanded parking. Williamson indicated he had spoken with Florida Department of Transportation officials regarding the right of way property along U.S. Highway 98 and they were amenable to transferring that property to the county. In the rendering, the right of way is slated for additional parking along the east end of the park. The plan will need to go before the board of commissioners for approval and funding.

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Relay celebrates life

By Jamie Gentry jamie@navarrepress.com

Cancer has touched the lives of so many. This prevalent and diverse group of diseases affects almost every part of the human body. One in every three men will have it, and one in every two women will face it said Rodney Martin Waites II. Waites is the 2017 event leader for Relay for Life Navarre, an annual fundraiser for the fight against cancer and celebration of those that have survived the disease. Photos by Jamie Gentry Navarre’s 19th relay was held Friday night at Navarre Cancer survivors led the first lap of Friday’s Relay for Life at Navarre High School. High School’s stadium. For Waites, his journey to seek a cure to end cancer But the journey to find cer,” she said.“He wasn’t began when he was 8 and a understanding brought him given a lot of time. You could half years old. Waites’ father, to help others through Relay tell by the expression on the the man he is named for, for Life. doctors’ faces.” suffered from a malignant The event began just as the The estimates were brain tumor. sun began to set, symbolic of around six months, but he “I grew up in Albertville, the dark path through which held on for a year. She said Alabama. My father was very patients must often travel though it was short, they loving. He always was with through treatment. enjoyed their retirement me, 24/7 and I was always As the survivors walked together. with him. He was my num- their symbolic lap, caregiv“He really persevered. It ber one and I was always his ers who had lost one of their was really hard, but when number one,” he said. own joined carrying purple you deal with a situation like His father did not survive balloons. that you have to move on. his illness, leaving a young Carolyn Kassulke was one So it was a great honor to Waites to find answers. such caregiver. She joined carry the balloon,” she said. “I don’t have very many the survivors, a balloon Kassulke was later joined memories of when I was in hand to represent her by her team as they walked. young because I blocked it husband, Willard Kassul- They raised $2,417. The out, that tragedy and what ke. He was diagnosed with event total was $57,705. it did to me,” he said. “After pancreatic cancer in 2010. As the teams of walkers that I went through a cou“We were down here in joined in the laps, the Holley ple years going through the the Navarre area on vacation Navarre Fire District made a ‘why did this happen to me’ at Christmas time when he special showing. Members of stage. I really didn’t under- got really sick, and when we the fire department walked stand how common cancer went home that was when the laps in full gear, even donwas.” we found out he had canning their breathing tanks to

Survivors were cheered on by the gathered crowd as they walked the “survivors lap” kicking off the 19th Navarre Relay for Life at Navarre High School’s stadium.

show support. When asked why they were doing it in full gear, Chief Ron Norton said,“why not?” “We didn’t have time to set up a booth this year or do the firetruck pull or anything, so the guys were like ‘we can just go out there and walk and be supportive of everybody,’” he said. Amongst the suit-clad fire fighters, Lori Norton, the chief’s wife, walked a few of the laps. Lori is a four time survivor. “I have had two skin cancers, uterine cancer and colon cancer just a year ago,” she said. “I have two genetic cancer genes, so I am at high risk for a bunch of them. I was stage one, so I have been very lucky. I had my colon removed.” Chief Norton said early detection had been crucial for his wife. “We have been very lucky. Early detection, see your doctors. Any time something is wrong, see your doctor and be persistent,” he said. As the evening progressed, more groups joined in the walk and run to show support for the dozens of

survivors who stood proud and to honor those who had been lost. The Navarre High School JROTC ran in ranks for several laps. Waites said it was phenomenal to see the community come together. “It is great that it brings us together to kind of show this type of support, but I wish it was cancer free,” he said. Kassulke shared that feeling.

“I am so happy to see all the purple shirts because that means they survived and that’s wonderful,” she said. “The cancer my husband had was not a good cancer, but maybe one of these days there will be some that will be able to defeat that kind of a cancer.” Thanks to their efforts and the efforts of the hundreds that gathered in the stadium, that wish for a cure may be one step closer to coming true. For more information about Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society or to donate to research visit cancer.org.

Holley-Navarre Fire District fire fighters walked in full gear to support cancer research.

Day of Service serves community We received a lot of business from our ad in the Emerald Coast Visitor’s Guide and we immediately signed up for the 2017 guide. Last year we went from a quarter page to a half page and this year we are going up to a full page. Year over year we have increased the return on our investment substantially. David R. Navarre Seafood Market

Photo by Jamie Gentry Gulf Breeze resident Kip Payne and her son Kai, 13, volunteer with Ocean Hour to clean up trash early Saturday morning at Gulf Islands National Seashore as part of Santa Rosa County Day of Service. This annual event, which is in its second year, had volunteers across the county participating in a variety of activities to benefit the community. Projects included putting together emergency kits, building wheelchair ramps, cleaning a cemetery and bagging food for those in need. This year saw an expansion of involvement in the south end of the county with two different cleanups in Gulf Breeze.

Community Briefs Charity Golf Tournament for Weekend Food Program of Navarre The Weekend Food Program of Navarre is hosting a charity golf tournament fundraiser at The Club of Hidden Creek, 3070 PGA Blvd., Friday, June 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Weekend Food Program provides students from Navarre who participate in the Free/Reduced School Lunch Program with supplemental nutrition over the weekends during the school year.

The program feeds over 400 Navarre children each week. It costs $2.50/ week to feed a child, which means they need over $1,000 each week or $40,000 for the school year. Cost is $60 per player and includes golf, a cart, breakfast, lunch, beverages and more. All of the proceeds raised from this golf tournament will go toward purchasing food for Navarre children. For more information, Call Michelle Abrahms at 229-938-1821 or visit www.weekendfoodprogram.org.

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County opens genealogy library in Milton By Jamie Gentry jamie@navarrepress.com The Santa Rosa Genealogy Library in Milton celebrated its grand opening recently as visitors searched out answers to the age-old question “where do I come from?” The growth of the library’s genealogy materials was a lengthy process of donations said Genealogy Coordinator Margaret Chatraw. “According to someone who has been with the library for a long time, this started out as just one shelf up at the circulation desk,” she said. “When they started that little shelf, people startPhotos by Jamie Gentry ed donating.” Volunteers at the Santa Rosa Genealogy Library assist researchers to answer the question When a person would “where do I come from?” pass away, the family would To begin the process, the often donate their books to beginner fills out a few guide the library, growing the geforms that ask basic quesnealogy collection. tions about their most recent When the Genealogical relatives, parents, grandparSociety of Santa Rosa Counents and great grandparents. ty was founded, they also Then it builds from there as helped grow the collection, they reference census data, especially genealogy sociproperty records, newspaety’s librarian Judy Jolly. per clippings and more all “Her responsibility would housed within the genealobe to recommend purchases gy library shelves, microfilms and solicit donations. When and databases. she took on that role, she The library carries more was able to get a lot of items. than just localized informaShe had a partnership with tion. Chatraw explained that West Florida,” Chatraw said. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution Three With her help the collec- Rivers Chapter present the library with a check and donated one the collection spanned mostly Florida, Alabama and Georgia, of the research computers. tion grew and grew. Others brought in family went better than expected. books and other materials but spread northward along histories, bound in binders She told the story of the li- not associated with geneal- immigration lines to New and leather baring familiar braries birth to a gathering ogy, something she said they England and westward along emigration lines across the last names like Stokes, Park- of more than 30 people were happy about. er, Sanders and Smith. “The genealogy library Among the materials Mississippi River. There are a number of Eventually it became too has come into its own. The transferred were micro phish reasons people seek the remuch. timing was right. We have and computers to access oncords for answers she said. So when space previous- had a genealogy collection at line databases. Volunteers ly used for administration the Milton Library for many, familiar with this kind of Some pursued them out of opened up, the genealogy many years and it grew ex- research assisted visitors to curiosity while others sought to learn their ethnicity. Some collection got the chance to ponentially,” she said. access finally be its own library. She said moving into the The library volunteers and wanted to find family, and Chatraw said transition- newly emptied area allowed staff will also assist first time still others sought to learn ing all of those materials the Milton Library to open- researchers to piece together more about family stories told to them by their elders. to their clean, new shelves up more space for best seller their own ancestry.

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Chatraw said that was what got her interested in genealogy. “My father was an excellent story teller,” she said. So she began trying to verify these stories, and she learned a lot. One story she was unable to verify allegedly occurred at her grandfather’s(?) birth in the early 1860s. He was a twin, and it was rare for both children and the mother to all survive child birth. Supposedly two Civil War generals called a truce for the day to come see the newborn boys. They were then named for the generals. Other story’s she said she

had more luck with. Chatraw said the library could always use more volunteers to help people on that search for answers. Volunteers need only fill out an application at the library that is processed, and then they get signed up on the schedule. Volunteers can have any level of experience. “People like to just come and clip newspaper obituaries and things like that. Some people like to come and assist researchers. We also have indexing projects,” she said. The Santa Rosa Genealogy Library is located at 6275 Dogwood Drive in Milton.

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That Others May Live: Benjamin Mitchell to receive Jackson Foundation award

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The Special Operations Surgical Team, including Lt. Col. (Dr.) Benjamin Mitchell, poses at a forward location. 24th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs Hurlburt Field - Four hundred and fourteen trauma evaluations, 141 gunshot wounds, 270 blast injuries, 102 damage-control resuscitations, 51 chest tubes, 21 intubations and 15 urgent surgical operations…for some this may be a list of numbers and medical jargon. For others, it meant life instead of death. This is the direct impact Lt. Col. (Dr.) Benjamin Mitchell, an emergency medicine physician assigned to a Special Operations Surgical Team, had as the primary care provider during deployments in support of operations Inherent Resolve, Resolute Support and Enduring Freedom. Special Operations Surgical Teams, or SOSTs, are Air Force teams of mobile surgical specialists with advanced medical and tactics training, employed in austere or hostile areas where there is little to no other surgical support. These teams train to save lives within the Golden Hour, and are placed close to the battle outside of any established health care facilities—reducing time between injury and care. “Battlefield surgical capabilities are decisive to mission success, and Mitchell is absolutely representative of the professionalism and skill required for the mission,” said Lt. Col. Travis Woodworth, deputy commander of the 720th Special Tactics Group. “When you combine SOST’s close proximity to combat and crisis with the ability to conduct high-level surgical operations, it does more than save lives: it

builds relationships with the local population, combats Da’esh rhetoric and military effects, and provides the ground forces psychological stability, knowing they will be taken care of quickly if they’re wounded.” The six-member SOST is composed of an emergency physician, general surgeon, nurse anesthetist, critical care nurse, surgical technician and respiratory therapist, and provide four unique medical capabilities: advanced trauma resuscitation, tactical damage control surgery, post-op critical care and critical care evaluation. Now, Mitchell is being recognized by the Jackson Foundation with the 2017 Heroes of Military Medicine Award at an annual awards banquet, May. 4. The annual award is given to active-duty military medical professionals -- one recipient each from the Army, Navy and Air Force. During his most recent deployment to an austere location in support of Inherent Resolve, he treated multiple patients at a field casualty collection point while there was an ongoing mortar attack occurring within 250 meters of them. “Colonel Mitchell is a natural leader who has been instrumental in shaping the future of medicine within the Special Tactics community,” said Lt. Col. Richard French, SOST commander. “His decisive and intuitive leadership has forged strong bonds with those who served under him -- through these efforts, Colonel Mitchell has raised the bar for mission success and positive patient outcomes.” The Heroes of Military

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and his team treated 3,000 patients in 10 days. “He is an extremely driven leader; constantly mission focused and ensures his team is prepared to face whatever comes our way,” said Capt. Cade Reedy, who works with Mitchell at University of Alabama at Birmingham and on his SOST. “His medical knowledge, compassion, teaching ability, and calmness under pressure are exceptional.” Mitchell specifically remembers one moment when a local fighter arrived at their makeshift operation room, shot through the collar bone and bleeding to death. Their team was short on blood due to the constant flow of patients arriving at the casualty collection point, so Reedy donated his own blood to save him. “Our team was so welltrained and focused; we

controlled the bleeding, got him in surgery and saved his life,” said Mitchell. “Ten days later that guy walked into our tent and thanked our team … it was incredible and rewarding.” For Mitchell, the award is humbling, but credits his team with keeping their composure during chaotic and stressful situations. “This last deployment took a lot out of my team physically and emotionally because of the high level of casualties we saw,” said Mitchell. “I am really proud of my team the professionalism and courage those guys showed, pulling off a stellar mission and saving a lot of lives.” Mitchell’s parents, Mark and Cathy, say his humility cuts through the accolades. “He is a very humble person and rarely talks about his accomplishments, but does talk about how

Military Briefs Bowley graduates basic training U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan M. Bowley graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Bowley earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is a 2013 graduate of Navarre High School. He earned an associate degree in 2016 from Pensacola State College.

VA fraudsters go down in flames Here’s a clue to those who would seek to claim veterans benefits for blindness: Don’t drive yourself to your doctor appointments. That’s just what one veteran in Kansas did. He received monthly benefits (from 2009 to 2016) because he claimed to be blind and needed help with everyday activities, like reading pill bottles and getting to appointments. In October, he was seen being helped out of the car by his wife before a doctor appointment, and she helped escort him inside. Afterward she helped him back to the car. So far, so good ... except that a few blocks away he was seen getting out of the car, swapping seats with his wife and driving off. Subsequent investigation revealed that he drove everywhere

important it is that those serving in the military receive the highest medical care possible.” said Mark Mitchell. “He also talks about how crucial all of his team members are in providing that care... He has touched so many lives and we know that he loves what he is doing.” A perfect example: Mitchell requested that his teammates be publicly recognized for their incredible dedication and hard work during the last deployment, citing that none of the successes are his alone — everything that happened required a highly-skilled team of specialists who could work under intense pressure in a combat zone. His teammates: Lt. Col. Mathew Uber, Maj. (Dr.) Justin Manley, Maj. Nelson Pacheco, Capt. Cade Reedy and Tech. Sgt. Richard Holguin. and even had a state driver’s license, which did not indicate he even needed glasses. If convicted, the veteran and wife could get five years in prison (and a $250,000 fine) for conspiracy, and 10 years for theft, as well as another $250,000 fine. The total benefits he stole came to $63,000. Not far away, a Missouri man, age 80, was charged with healthcare fraud. He ran a medical testing center that, among other services, provided disability exams to veterans to determine their level of impairment and eligibility for benefits. When the center’s doctor left in 2013, another man (age 74) was recruited to do the exams, in violation of the center’s contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This second person was a defrocked ex-physician who’d lost his license to practice due to an earlier fraud scheme and drug distribution charges. Someone snitched and some of the veterans had to be re-examined and their claims reviewed. Both men likely will go to prison for a very long time, all for submitting $39,155 in claims for fake exams. To those planning to defraud the VA: don’t. You will be caught. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Pickleball players test skills at first tournament

Photos by Brian Lester The Gulf Breeze Recreation Center held its first pickleball tournament this past weekend. The interest in the sport has grown over the last two years, with 150 players participating at the recreation center throughout the year. By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com Mildred Hudson plays pickleball every week at the recreation center in Gulf Breeze. On Saturday, she was among the nearly 30 seniors competing in the first ever tournament at the center. “It’s fantastic,” Hudson said. “All of us play recreationally every week, but the tournament is good because it gives us a chance to see what kind of skill we have.” The idea had been tossed around for quite some time about holding a pickleball tournament at the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center. After two months of planning, the tournament became a reality, with 23 doubles teams competing in the event. Most of the players play the sport weekly at the center. Cathy Wortham, the assistant director at the recreation center, and intern Clayton Hargrove helped put the event together. “They had been asking for a while about it,” Hud-

in a tournament,” Clark said. “The competition is great. You get a chance to test your skill level against other good players.” Hudson is a longtime tennis player and called pickleball an extension of that sport. She noted that whether she plays in a tournament or during the week, the game provides her an outlet for staying active.

“It’s a way to stay active and still get that competitive feeling,” Hudson said. “I also love the camaraderie of playing every week, and even in this tournament.” As Hudson watched others compete on a nearby court – her match wasn’t scheduled until later in the afternoon – she talked about where her skill level is at this point. She has been playing for three years. “There are different levels, starting at one and going to five, and I’d say I’m at 3.5 and I keep working to get to the next level,” Hudson said.“It’s all for the fun of it. None of us plan on getting on the circuit. But you do try to get better every week.”

The hope is to have the tournament become an annual event. Clark hopes that this tournament will generate more interest in the sport in the area. “Milton and Pensacola both have pickleball groups,” Clark said. “The sport is growing. We’d like to see three or four tournaments every year.”

Results of the study, printed in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, say yes, it does. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s aerobics, resistance training or tai chi, or any combination of those. Even if there is existing mild cognitive dysfunction, moderate-intensity exercise can help. It’s thought that exercise increases the blood supply to the brain, along with oxygen, reducing the effects of aging and giving us better better memory and learning skills. Here are some details gleaned from all those studies:

* Tai chi, and yoga to a lesser degree, improved cognitive function. There were only a few studies done on tai chi, but they all agreed on the result. The bonus about tai chi is that its no-impact, gentle movements are suitable for seniors who can’t do more difficult activities. * Exercise between 45 and 60 minutes in duration, or moderate to vigorous exercise for any amount of time, improved cognitive function. Even if it’s only a few minutes, any amount of exercise helps reduce risk for heart disease, build strong bones, control weight and improve our moods.

The more exercise days per week, the better, ideally totaling 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, such as walking, tennis or cycling. Don’t forget strength training, which can include weight lifting (start with items around the house and increase the weight when you can do eight repetitions), chair dips (pushing yourself off a chair seat) and leg raises. The best news of all is that warm weather is here. We can be out and about now, not limited to only indoor exercise. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

Bruce Clark, Ron Rogers, Ben Barends, Raybon Gilbert, Ron Bowman, Terry Gaston, Mike Hogg, Steve Nicholson, John Severson and Carl McKenzie competed for the men. son said. “Clayton came along and needed a project for his internship. It was perfect timing.” Bruce Clark was impressed with how it turned out. “We played over in a tournament in Destin and we’ve been trying to get one over here,” Clark said. “We’re happy it happened. The (rec center) did a good job of setting it up and the turnout looks good.” Players took turns competing in doubles matches in a tourney featuring a sport that was invented in

1965 and has grown significantly in the last five decades. “We have over 150 on our roster and a lot of them play here every week,” Wortham said. The court is shorter and a whiffle ball is used instead of a tennis ball. The wooden paddles used are similar to those used in ping pong. Clark loves the competitiveness that comes with playing in a tournament and enjoyed having a chance to be a part of it over the weekend. “You have all good players

Senior Briefs Holley-Navarre Senior Center Tuesday, May 16 activities 9 a.m. Yoga and Social 10 a.m. Greek dance Thursday, May 11 11 a.m. COA Lunch and shuffle 9 a.m. Exercise and Social board 11 a.m. COA Lunch 1 p.m. Crafts 1 p.m. Art class and Pinochle 5:30 p.m. Game night 5:30 p.m. Game night Wednesday, May 17 Saturday, May 13 9 a.m. Social 7-10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, 10 a.m. Bingo Open to public 11 a.m. COA Lunch Plant sale Thursday, May 18 Monday, May 15 9 a.m. Exercise and Social 9 a.m. Exercise and Social 11 a.m. COA Lunch 10 a.m. Bingo 1 p.m. Art class and Pinochle 11 a.m. COA Lunch 5:30 p.m. Game night 1 p.m. Bridge and Pinochle

Study: exercise boosts cognitive function Australian scientists at the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise at Canberra analyzed 39 studies to explore whether structured exercise really does improve cognitive function in adults over age 50.

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FAITH & FAMILY Danger lurks in phone apps By Jamie Gentry jamie@navarrepress.com Social media applications and websites have allowed more people to be connected than ever before across vast distances. Some of these apps and sites even make it possible for users to meet strangers in their area, and there is danger in these tools. Bullies use them to target children even when they are at home. Private “sexting” can turn into “revenge porn” in which explicit images of an individual, sometimes a child, are shared across the web without permission. Worse yet, human traffickers and child predators use these apps and sites as a gateway to find and groom victims. Michelle Jones, city director of the Refuge for Women of the Emerald Coast, explained these perils to the Santa Rosa Republican Women’s Club last week. “The danger behind what seems so innocent lies in dark and corrupted worldly men and women who want to gain access to our children,” she said.

“Social media sites provide access to your child, your child’s life, where they are, where they’re going, who they’re with. It’s a gateway for predators and traffickers to lure your child in and start to groom them.” Cyberbullying is yet another problem that has evolved out of the social media universe. Cyberbullying is defined as “the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.” Jones said there are warning signs when a child is being bullied, including:  Shutting down or closing out others  Declining grades  Less social activity than normal  Acting out  Self-isolation from family and friends  Depression “The effects from being bullied are heartbreaking,” Jones said. So how do parents protect their children? Jones said parents

should not allow their children to have a passcode on their phone that prohibits the parent or guardian from knowing what the child has been viewing. She said parents should also educate themselves on human traf fick-

ing, sexual exploitation, cyberbullying and the apps and websites that allow these to occur. It is important to note that roughly 1,800 apps are submitted to the App Store

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daily, and Google Play is no different. The apps that are popular with children, and predators, are constantly changing. So how do parents protect their children when the social media landscape changes faster than they can learn it? Jones said communication is the key. “Especially nowadays, you want to make sure that your child or children feel like they can come to their parents or guardian and tell them what might be going on without them worrying they’re going to be in trouble or cause

anger and arguments,” she said. “Ask them ‘What are you doing?’ or ‘What are you looking at?’ We want to trust our children, and most parents do,” Jones continued.“But it’s the other people parents should worry about. Always offer reassurance of trust to your child. Tell them that you love them, and you just want to keep them safe.” Jones recommends steering clear of the following apps. (Additional information courtesy of foreverymom.com)

Photo by Dickie Williams Phone applications that appear harmless can have big consequences for children using them. The apps listed in this article appear like this on a phone or tablet screen.

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Dangerous Apps App 1. Tinder^ 2. Snapchat* 3. Blendr^ 4. Kik Messenger^ 5. Whisper*^ 6. Ask.fm 7. Omegle 8. Down^ 9. ooVoo 10. Meet Me^ 11. ChatRoulette 12. YouNow 13. Vine

Purpose “Hook up” with others in the area and rate other users Instant picture and video messenger “Flirting” through pictures and video with hotness rating Multimedia messaging Anonymous confession site with picture messages in geographic location Q&A site for children, ask questions anonymously. Anonymous messaging app Dating app for Facebook Video chatting app for up to 12 people Connects people in a geographic area Randomly matched video chatting Interactive live stream video Sharing six-second video clips

Problems Cyberbullying, adults targeting child users Sexting, “temporary” messages can be saved through screenshot for “revenge porn” Sexting, cyberbullying and predators finding minors Sexting, no parental controls, no user authentication; used by predators Derogatory messages, anonymous online relationships, predators use for locating kids Cyberbullying without ability to track abusers, predators Allows predators to gather information and groom victims classify friends that you would be “down to hook up with” sexually explicit content possible without privacy setting on No age verification, easy for predators to find children Used for sexual content, users are often completely nude on camera Inappropriate commentary, cyberbullying Pornographic content

Other apps to know: Poof*- Apps like Poof allow the user to hide other apps that are on the phone. Though many are no longer available for download, phones already possessing these apps can still use them unless they are deleted. Hidden Apps, Hide it Pro and App Lock also serve the same purpose. TeenSafe- Apps like TeenSafe allow parents to monitor children’s social media activity. *Jones said these apps pose the most possible danger due to their design. ^Uses GPS to determine proximity of users to each other. Used by predators to locate victims.

Global 6K brings clean water to the world Submitted photo There are 780 million people without access to clean water in the world. Men, women and children living in the developing world have to walk roughly 6 kilometers a day to find water, and that water is frequently unsanitary. Thousands of children younger than 5 die each day from contaminated drinking water. Navarre United Methodist Church (NUMC) wants to change that. The church hosted one of thousands of World Vision Global 6Ks for Water Saturday to raise funds for well digging efforts in the developing world. Assistant pastor Faith Parry said each $50 registration amounts to one person getting clean water. “We in the church love to find more ways for us to reach outside ourselves and help,” Parry said. World Vision helped 4.6 million people through the 6K in 2016, and NUMC has added 20 more people to that list.

1. Is the book of 1 Corinthians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Acts 10, who had a vision of heaven opening up with a sheet knit of four corners being let down to earth? Caleb, Peter, Paul, Samson 3. What are the laws of a church: the collection of writings

considered to be God’s Word? Canon, Covenant, Gilead, Gilgad 4. Which prophet experienced an earthquake while standing on a mountaintop? Elijah, Abraham, James, Thomas 5. What Moabite woman became an ancestress of King David through her marriage to Boaz? Sarah, Rachel, Ruth, Rebekah 6. “The Lord is my strength and my shield”is found in which Psalm? 8, 18, 28, 38 ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Peter; 3) Canon; 4) Elijah; 5) Ruth; 6) 28 Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

Faith Briefs Community Life United Methodist Church hosts dance The Community Life United Methodist Church will host a dance for special needs adults (ages 16 and up) Friday, May 12, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The night includes games, dancing, entertainment and more. Event is free to attend. The church is located at 4115 Soundside Dr., in Gulf Breeze. For more information or to register for the dance, visit fridaydanceclc.weebly.com.

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Beach events brings fun, support for autism By Jamie Gentry jamie@navarrepress.com Hundreds of children on the autism spectrum, their families, volunteers and community members flooded the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station Saturday for the fifth annual Autism OdysSea, resulting in record turnout. This annual event brings together a community need with the science station’s mission of educating the public on the marine environment and promoting conservation said science station Director Charlene Mauro. She said the idea for the event came from watching a neighbor whose 3-yearold child has autism. Mauro and the neighbor shared a vacation to Disney World, during which she saw the challenges that these children and their families face every day from public scrutiny to dealing with a world not designed for these children. Autism OdysSea was designed to meet the unique needs of this group. For Shonte’ Torres, being an autism parent is a new experience. Her son Zachary, 5, was diagnosed

Photos by Jamie Gentry Zachary Torres, 5, plays in marine themed jello treats at the fifth annual Autism OdysSea at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station. Among other activities, when I told him we were a year ago. She said being with others who face the Zachary played in a tub of coming back here.” Many of the booths ofsame challenges was a water beads, finding and identifying sea creatures. fered interactions with great thing for her family. Torres said the educa- live animals. The Emer“It has been a year, but it is a little overwhelming tional portion of the event ald Coast Wildlife Refuge sometimes. But knowing was right up Zachary’s allowed children to pet de-scented skunks, lizards people other than us out alley. “He is loving it,” she and a snake. Stephanie there have some of the same issues makes it a little bit said. “He likes animals, Brooks’ son Conner, 10, is and he likes learning new on the spectrum. easier to accept,” she said. He and his sisters were The hundreds of partic- things. He is very inquisipants at this year’s event itive. He likes touching able to touch the snakes provided dozens of activi- things. He is really, really as well as a terrapin turtle, ties catered toward autism smart. He likes the little a favorite of the activities. as well as marine educa- animals, and he came to Brooks said the favorite tion. Many of the volun- the marine science station booth was the one set up teers had backgrounds in last month for a class field by the author of “Sand and autism care and therapy. trip. He was really excited Sea Treasures” which al-

lowed children to find marine life figures in a miniature Gulf of Mexico and then find out facts about those animals. “The best part is seeing how excited the kids are and all the new information they are learning,” Brooks said. “It is a really cool event where the kids can interact a lot. There are lots of different stations that are sensory oriented. My son has run into some of his classmates that are also here, so it has been great for him to socialize.” Other activities had children painting starfish with local support organization Starfish Project and making ocean-themed

snack cups with Above Board Therapy. Down by the water, children were able to participate in stand up paddle boarding and kayaking. While the activities featured fun, socialization and learning for the children, parents like Torres were able to garner support and information. “This is awesome,” Torres said. “Getting to meet people who have children who also have children who are also on the spectrum it is really awesome because you have somebody who can tell you their experiences and possibly help you figure out what’s going on yourself.”

The “Sand and Sea Treasures” booth at Autism OdysSea helped children identify marine life.

Mascots such as a stingray, manatee and mermaids entertained children during the Autism OdysSea event.

Photos by Jamie Gentry Children take to the surf with Autism Surfs Saturday along Navarre Beach watched over by trained volunteers. The fun is free.

By Jamie Gentry jamie@navarrepress.com Every child loves the beach, regardless of whether they fall on the autism spectrum said Autism Surfs founder Ricky Weeks. He and a group of volunteers, sponsors and families took to Navarre Beach Saturday for a day of surfing and fun. “We don’t consider it therapy or anything like that. We just consider it fun. A lot of these kids don’t have much to do. They don’t have friends for spend the night parties, so we fill their days up with stuff to do. And we stay busy,”Weeks said. From the time the cold weather departs the beach, Autism Surfs takes to the waters along the Gulf coast. Dozens

of surf boards are offered up for children to take a ride along the waves with trained volunteers close by. Weeks said the group will post on their Facebook page when they are taking to the water. He said they have an event almost every weekend. The group also holds summer camps in the area. “This is a grass roots

organization of basically community comes together for the kids every spring, every summer. We run three events, three surf camps for special needs children and adults,” he said. The program is completely free. Weeks pays for the group through sponsorships as well as partnerships with local surf shops. He said par-

ents should not have to pay and surfing is a relatively cheap sport. When asked why surfing was good for children on the spectrum, Weeks said it is simple. “It is for the same reason it is good for kids who are not on the spectrum. Kids are kids. We have labeled our kids autistic, we call them these things. But have you met a kid that is not different?” he said. Weeks started on this path after his son was diagnosed with autism. “My son is 14 years old, and he is nonverbal autistic. We found that was the one thing that broke through for us was the fact that he enjoyed the beach, loved the beach. Once we discovered what a difference made for him to exert that energy and

actually play rather than sitting down and entertaining himself, it just made a huge difference.” The group has been surfing the wake for three years now. He said the program is just taking advantage of what Mother Nature provides.

“It’s not really a mystery,” he said. “When you look around at what we have in this community, the beach is just a perfect place for any kid.” For more information or to find Autism Surfs events go to the Autism Surfs page on Facebook.

As of May 9, 2017 NBMSS Weather STEM Air temperature Low 66.7F High 76.7F Average 72.5F Sand temperature Low 71F High 74F Average 72.8F Peak wind gust: 15mph from 5 to 6 p.m. (May 8) Peak Humidity 91 percent Total rainfall month-to-date: 1.52 inches Peak ultraviolet radiation 10 or VERY HIGH risk on the UV Index, take precautions to protect skin and eyes

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Sunset Stampede winners and results

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SPORTS Raiders making progress as spring practice rolls on By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com One week of spring football practice is in the books and Navarre head coach Jay Walls is pleased with the attitude his team has brought to the field. “The first couple of days are always rusty, but the effort and enthusiasm has been great,” Walls said.“The kids are learning and doing what they can do to get better.” Installing the offense and putting defensive schemes in place have been a focus for the Raiders. Walls said progress is being made on both fronts. “A lot of our offense is in. We’ve thrown a lot at them the first week,” Walls said. “We wanted to get it in the first week and then continue to rep and get better over the next two weeks.” The same can be said about the defense. “Defensively, we’ve been a little conservative. Our defensive package isn’t huge,” Walls said. “We only run a few fronts and coverages but we’re aggressive with our blitzing. We don’t have a lot of returning players, so we have a lot of younger players learning the defense.” There are young players on offense as well on a Raiders team coming off a 12-2 campaign and appearance in the state semifinal round for the second time in program history. That is why leadership of the returning players is so crucial to making progress in the spring. Linebackers Cade Taylor, Caleb Dale and Josh Carter and defensive back Nolan Garrett are all being counted on for leadership on defense. Quarterback Sage Chambers, running backs Omari Green and Chris Williams, offensive lineman Darrell Hixon and receivers Bryson Brewer, Dante Wright and Brandon Marquis are being relied on for leadership on the offensive side of the ball. “To be a leader you have to lead by example,” Carter said.“You have to do yourself right before you make sure others are doing right. If you don’t do that, no one will listen. My priority is influencing my teammates by my actions.” Walls said he knows it will take time for everything to come together so that this team is ready to be at its best when the real season begins in less than four months. He is confident the players will put in the work to be ready. “We’re putting the pieces of the puzzle together. Sometimes it falls together quickly and sometimes it takes time,” Walls said. “We want to have an idea coming out of spring where we are with personnel. We had a good offseason and we want to continue to have a good spring.”

Photos by Brian Lester Omari Green carries the ball during spring practice last week. Green is one of the returning running backs for the Raiders this season.

Navarre’s offensive linemen go through a drill in practice last week. The line is expected to be one of the strengths of the team this season.

Darnell Deas takes a handoff during spring practice last week.

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Brian Out Loud! By Brian Lester

brian@navarrepress.com So there you have it. Navarre has one of its own in the NFL for the first time in its history. Jordan Leggett was selected in the fifth round by the New York Jets two weekends ago. He joins two other former athletes out of Santa Rosa County at the highest level: Doug Baldwin of the Seattle Seahawks and Addison Russell of the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs. The draft was a little tense. For a while, you wondered if Leggett was going to get his shot. The first four rounds came and went and Leggett’s name wasn’t called. Nine tight ends were taken ahead of him. Leggett admits he was a little surprised there were that many tight ends who were considered better than him. I am as well. The star out of Clemson was a two-time Mackey Award finalist and a national champion. It doesn’t get much better than that. Like every prospect, he has his critics. A scouting report on NFL.com stated Leggett’s motor and effort leave a lot to be desired. It also stated he is a route-runner who could struggle against quality man coverage in the NFL. A report on Pro Football Focus pointed out that if Leggett wants a long career in the league, he’ll need to revamp his overall blocking technique. Finally, a scouting report from the desk of Optimum Scouting states Leggett’s feel for finding space in between zones and being physical at the route break to create separation is lackluster. You can take what the scouts say at its face value or you can draw your own conclusion about Leggett’s potential at the next level. After all, scouting isn’t an exact science. I will say this about Leggett. He has the size and the talent to have a long career in the NFL. He has proven time and again that he can make clutch catches – Clemson won a championship in part because of his 17-yard grab on the final drive of the title game in January – and he has made significant strides as a blocker. Leggett also understands what it takes to win, having helped the Tigers to back-to-back appearances in the national championship game, and he showed in college that he never stopped improving. You have to believe Leggett is going to take that same mindset to the NFL as he does his best to help the New York Jets overcome their struggles and find a way to become contenders again. It won’t happen overnight. There will be challenges. He’ll have to work ten times as hard as he ever has in his life. But despite what the scouting reports say, there is no reason to think Leggett won’t become an impact player in the NFL. It doesn’t matter that he was drafted after nine other tight ends either, or that he wasn’t taken until the fifth round. All that matters is that he has an opportunity in front of him and it’s going to be fun watching him make the most of it.

Memorable finish

Ethan Fulk wins three state titles in first season of adaptive track By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com

The difference at state was Fulk was up against other athletes, something he didn’t get a chance to do during the regular season or at the district or regional meet because there were no other adaptive track athletes in the Panhandle. There were a total of 15 adaptive track athletes in the four classes at state, including Brian Smith out of East Lee County. Smith was the only other 3A athlete. Fulk had an opportunity to compete against the other adaptive track athletes in his three events. He finished third overall in the 200 (1:13.64), second overall in the 800 (5:09.65) and third overall in the shot put (12-feet-7 3/4 inches). His success is a credit to the work he put in all season and hopes his efforts show others in the school and county that a disability isn’t a roadblock to a dream. “I want to see more competition. I hope I’ve encouraged others to come out and do track,” Fulk said. Fulk has personal goals on his mind as well for next season. “I want to win state again,” Fulk said.“I don’t just want to win one time.” State Track Notes Khiara Newton returned to state for the second consecutive year and once again took sixth. The sophomore cleared a height of 10-6, which ties her personal best. Navarre’s 400 relay team of Lee Jones, Royce Thomas, Dante Wright and Xavier Allen set a school record in the regional meet two weeks ago with a time of 41.89 but couldn’t duplicate that performance at state, running a 42.50 to finish sixth in the prelims. Abigail Pantlitz competed in her first ever state track meet and placed sixth in the prelims with a time of 12.89.

Ethan Fulk stood on the podium Saturday afternoon at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, his medals around his neck and a smile on his face that was worth at least a thousand words. The inspiring journey for the Navarre freshman and first adaptive track athlete out of Northwest Florida had come to a memorable end. Fulk won 3A state championships in the 200 and 800 wheelchair races and in the shot put. “It felt good. It was the last meet of the season and I won state,” Fulk said.“I’m excited about it.” No one knew how the season would play out when Fulk first made the decision to go out for track. The idea was born during a conversation with head boys track coach Joe Surratt during gym class in the fall. The two started off talking about Florida State football – Surratt played fullback for the Seminoles – and Surratt soon talked to Fulk about joining the team. Born with spinal bifida, Fulk had never competed in a sport and didn’t think this year would be different. “I didn’t think it was going to be a fun year,” Fulk said. “I didn’t think there was a sport for me. I’m thankful for my coaches and for my teammates. Without them, I wouldn’t have made it to state.” An ordinary year turned into his best year, and as Fulk prepared to compete in the 800 Friday, he admits his nerves nearly got the best of him. “I was excited but I was also nervous,” Fulk said.“I wondered how it was going to go. All you can do is go out and do the best that you can.” Submitted photo by Stacy Wright

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Newton sets new personal best in high jump By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com Khorri Newton came through with her personal-best outdoor track mark in the high jump at the Tom Jones Memorial Meet in Gainesville April 28. Newton, who is a freshman at the University of North Florida, cleared 5-feet-1-inch to

place 13th overall at the meet. During the indoor season she cleared 5-1 1/4 and has been one of the most consistent competitors for the Ospreys. C a l l a n Ta y l o r wrapped up the regular season of her freshman year on West Florida’s softball team as one of the top hitters for the Argonauts.

Taylor batted .302 in 50 games, racking up 35 hits and scoring 17 runs. She drove in 27 runs as well for a West Florida team that headed into the Gulf South Conference tournament with a 39-12 record and a No. 10 ranking nationally. Taylor was named a starter the first day of the season and has seen

time as both a designated player and has played in the field as well for the Argos. Jared Gonzalez finished up his first regular season with the West Florida baseball team as one of the team’s top pitchers. Gonzalez, a junior transfer from Huntingdon, fashioned a 3-1 record and 3.67 ERA.

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Sport: Track Class: 2020 Parents: Justin and Luciana Minisall Favorite School Subject: Physical Education Favorite Song: “Still Counting” Favorite Musical Artist: Volbeat Favorite TV Show: “The Walking Dead” Favorite Movie: “Guardians of the Galaxy” Favorite Store: Wal-Mart Favorite Sports Memory: During a track meet all of the athletes walked behind me cheering me on

Do you have a pre-game routine or superstition: Just practice before a meet Name three people, dead or alive, who you would love to have dinner with: My grandmother, my mom and my dad because they are always there for me What are your plans after graduation: Get a job and continue practicing and exercising If you could be anyone for a day who would it be and why? Coach Joe Surratt because I admire him so much

Gonzalez began the season as a reliever but worked his way into the starting lineup. He has allowed 29 runs on 55 hits and has struck out 23. He is tied with two others for the third-most wins on the team. The Argos headed into the Gulf South Conference tourney with a 2622 record.

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Leggett aims to make a statement at the Division I level By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com Stick to the plan and believe in the dream. That was the motto for Tommy Leggett and not once did he waver from it. His plan from the moment he stepped on the community college campus at Allan Hancock in California last fall was to land an opportunity to play football at the NCAA Division I level. It was actually his dream coming out of high school at Navarre but that chance didn’t materialize. He was overlooked by coaches on the recruiting trail, a snub that added fuel to his drive. His play on the field this past season painted a picture of his determination. As a free safety, Leggett led the team in tackles, tallying 50, and also picked off a pair of passes. “I wanted to come in and make a statement, to play to the best of my ability and get to the next level,” Leggett said. The plan worked. Leggett caught the attention of scouts and has been recruited hard since his freshman season with the Bulldogs ended. Utah was among the schools. So was Texas Tech, which made an offer and brought in Leggett for a visit. “It’s always been my goal and dream to play Division I football,” Leggett said.“I had to take a little side step, but went in and did what I had to do. I knew it was a matter of time before something came up.” Texas Tech appears to be his first choice and he hopes to play for the Red Raiders this fall. Typically, once a player is recruited by one or two schools, others intensify recruiting efforts and that has been the case for Leggett. But Leggett seems sold on Texas Tech because of the amount of interest it has shown in him and the opportunity it’s giving him to make an instant impact. “You usually don’t get an opportunity to come in right away and play, but they are talking to me about getting to play right away,”Leggett said.“To come straight out of JUCO and play D1 football made me want to look into (Tech) further.” His dad, Greg, was grilling burgers at home on a Sunday afternoon in April when he received a text from one of the Tech coaches informing him that they were going to make a scholarship offer to Tommy the next day. Because of NCAA rules, the coach couldn’t call Greg but Greg could call him and he did. They talked for nearly an hour. The coach told Greg his son is a good fit for Tech’s defensive system. Already busy with his other son, Jordan, who was preparing for the NFL Draft – Jordan was taken in the fifth round by the New York Jets last week – Greg focused on getting travel plans together for Tommy’s visit to Tech. The time and effort has all been worth it, with Leggett one step closer to his dream of playing major college football. “It’s a good feeling,” Leggett said. His plan is to be ready to step right in and help the Red Raiders turn things around after a season where they finished 5-7 overall and 3-6 in the Big 12. “I want to try to earn a starting spot and get on the field and make a statement,”Leggett said. “I’ve worked hard for the opportunity and want to show people the finished product.” He also hopes one day to be in the same position as his brother and have a shot to play in the NFL. “My focus right now is to put everything I can into being the best player I can be. I’m motivated to do my best,” Leggett said.“I hope to perform the best that I can at the next level and hope to one day get an opportunity to continue playing the game I love as a pro.”

Submitted photos Tommy Leggett played junior college football in California last year but is set to take his talents to Texas Tech this fall where he will play Division I football for the Red Raiders.

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West Navarre competes in race at Gulf Breeze Gulf Breeze Elementary hosted its annual Mrs. D Dash April 12 and the West Navarre Primary Stars had a great turnout, with 49 students participating in it. The Stars won a total of 26 ribbons. The course covered two miles and ribbons were given out for first through 10th place. Kindergarten (Girls): 1. Amaya Zeithammel; 2. Riley Gehringer; 4. Lila Balsavich. Kindergarten (Boys): 1. Kadesh Lott; 2. Mason Cameron; 5. Ryan Lee; 6. Kenneth Drost; 7. Dominik Slepica; 9. Landen Hull. First Grade (Girls): 1. Lileigh Madden; 2. Hannah Cosky; 4. Adriana Williams; 6. Mirabella Bucks; 9. CeCe Hill. First Grade (Boys): 1. Kotaro Roesch; 3. Juan Ornelas; 4. Preston Marsh; 6. Landon Hasty. Second Grade (Girls): 2. Courtney Gehringer; 3. Chloe Thompson; 4. Makinley Ensey; 8. Kerra Mavity. Second Grade (Boys): 3.

Ryunosuke; 4. Isaac Albin; 7. Addison Taylor; 10. Treyson Dozier. Fifth Grade (Girls): 4. Julia Kale; 4. 7. Rayvn Jiminez; 9. Izzy Negley Others who competed at the event were Kyle Haymon, Colton Perez, Hunter Swan, James Price, Audrey Gardner, Jordan Battles, Leighton Keyes, Nadia Rivera, Cooper Milligan, Caitlin Brewer, Sammy Patrick, Carson Green, Linus Sumrall, Owen Sumrall, Rio Jimenez, Abraham Jordan, Easton Taylor, JT Vickers, Connor Milligan, Noah Brewer, Liam Hampton, Zachary Gargus. Baldwin qualifies for nationals Tristan Baldwin competed in the regional trampoline gymnastics meet at Daytona Beach last week and won the Level 10 competition. Baldwin is a freshman at Navarre and competes for the Gulf Breeze Gymnastics Trampoline team. The regional competition featured

athletes from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Baldwin is hoping to compete at the national meet at the end of June, but because of the cost of attending the week-long event in Wisconsin, it’s up in the air on whether or not he will attend. He has started a GoFundme page (https://www.gofundme.com/ Tristan-Trampoline-Trials) to raise money for travel expenses. Shoot for the Stars basketball camp The University of West Florida men’s basketball team will host its Shoot for The Stars basketball camp June 5-8 and July 31-Aug. 3. UWF men’s basketball coach Jeff Burkhamer will run the camp. He has more than 30 years of camp experience. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-15. The camp will be broken

down into age and ability groups for instruction and competition. The coaching staff at UWF, along with area high school and junior high coaches, make up the camp staff. The camp will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day and end at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $150 for the week. Lunch and drinks will be provided each day. A special price is available to those who attend both sessions of the camp. Each player will receive a camp jersey, individual instruction and take part in team competition. There will also be contests and daily league games. A free camp basketball will be given to each player that registers before June 1. Enrollment is limited and advance registration is recommended. Youngsters may register at the door between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on the first day of the camp providing the camp limit has not been met. For more information, call 850-474-3319.

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Ross turning heads with early-season pitching performances

Austin Ross has played a key role in the early-season success of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Ross picked up a win in each of his first three starts this season. By Brian Lester brian@navarrepress.com It’s a little surprising Austin Ross is still playing minor league baseball. An eighth-round pick out of LSU in 2010, Ross went 9-3 over the last two seasons as a reliever at the Triple-A level while in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. That wasn’t enough to impress the scouts and earn a call-up. But perhaps his newfound home in the Cincinnati Reds organization will make a difference. Signing with the Reds in January, Ross has made quite an impression as a

starting pitcher, winning his first three starts and boasting a razor-thin ERA of 0.79 to establish himself as one of the top pitchers in the Southern League. Someone asked Ross after his latest win last Monday night why he never made it to Major League Baseball last year. He didn’t have an answer but he knows he’s going to keep doing what he has been this year. “Who knows, but like I’ve said, it’s just about executing and making good pitches,” Ross said. “It comes down to making quality pitches. If you make a good number of those, it

will work out favorably for you.” Ross was dominant in a win over Biloxi May 1, striking out a career-high nine in seven innings of work as the Blue Wahoos topped the Shuckers 3-1 and snapped a four-game losing streak. It’s the latest performance that makes you wonder why he’s still a minor leaguer. He is off to his best start since 2014, the last year he was a starter. He jumped out to a 5-0 start that season. Pensacola manager Pat Kelly didn’t expect Ross to be with his team this year. “He was with the Tri-

ple-A club most of spring and I thought he would make it there,” Kelly said. “They weren’t sure if he was going to be in the bullpen or be a starter. He came here and started and has really taken to it.” Kelly enjoys watching him pitch every five days. “He’s very impressive. He knows how to pitch and is fun to watch,” Kelly said. “He commands both sides of the plate and uses all four quadrants.” Ross had won only three Double-A games in his career prior to this season. He’s well on his way to the best season of his career. “They told me right at

the beginning of spring training they were going to build me up to be a starter again. I was excited about the opportunity,” Ross said. “I pitch with a starter’s mentality, even as a reliever. It feels good to be in this role. It’s a lot of fun.” Ross has certainly settled into his role as a starter and has gone six or more innings in each of his first four starts. He has thrown seven or more innings twice. He noted that his success is partly aided by the fact that he’s pushed by others in a pitching staff that ranks as one of the best in the league.

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“People always talk about how hitting is contagious, but pitching is contagious, too,” Ross said. “There is good competition among the guys on the staff. You always want to do well as the last guy.” Tyler Mahle, who is 4-0 and owned a 0.55 ERA in his first five appearances, seems to push Ross more than anyone. “Tyler is pretty good. He probably won’t be here the whole year throwing the ball the way he is,” Ross said. Then again, Ross probably won’t be around all year either if he continues pitching the way he has so far.

Navarre’s baseball season ends in district tourney

Submitted photo Brant Tolbert tries to beat out the tag at home during Navarre’s district tournament game against Niceville last week in Milton. The Raiders fell 3-2 to the Eagles as their season came to an end. By Bowden Moorer sports@navarrepress.com Navarre’s roller coaster season came to a bitter end Tuesday in Milton. The Raiders squared off against Niceville in the opening game of the district tournament. The winner would finish no worse than district runner-up and be guaranteed at least

two more games. The loser would be finished for the year. Navarre ended up falling short of its bid to get back to the district championship game after falling 3-2 to the Eagles. Navarre squandered a golden opportunity in the first inning but could not score despite having three hits in the frame.

Niceville did get on the board with a single run in the second. The Eagles increased their lead to 2-0 in the third when Reese Hines belted a home run. Navarre got things going in the top of the fifth. A lead-off walk to Ryan Cocker was followed by hits off the bats of Zach Gonzalez and Brantley Tol-

bert to load the bases. Dusty Rogers’ sac fly gave the Raiders their first run. Cyrus Grimes followed with a RBI double to right center that tied the contest. The Raiders still had runners on base, but one was thrown out at home, and two others were stranded on a third out fly ball. A sacrifice bunt sand-

wiched between three hits in the sixth for Niceville resulted in what turned out to be the run that won the game and ended the Raiders’ season. Navarre finished head coach Jon Boddy’s inaugural season with a record of 10-15. After an 0-5 start out of the gate, The Raiders played .500 ball the rest of the year.

The team had their annual end of season banquet before the district tournament got underway. Cyrus Grimes was recognized as the most outstanding offensive player. B.J Villanueva received an award for his pitching performance for the season. Matt Morris received the academic award for his team-high GPA.

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Photos by Brian Lester The Pensacola Ferry Service is using the service in West Ship Island in Mississippi as a model as it continues to prepare for the start of service in 2018. There are differences, though, in how the two services will be run.

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Outdoor Briefs Florida senators call for longer snapper season U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson (D) and Marco Rubio (R) of Florida are urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to extend this year’s red snapper season for recreational fishermen. NOAA announced last week that the federal season would last only three days. A letter was sent Thursday to NOAA Acting Administrator Benjamin Friedman, with the senators citing concerns for the safety of anglers and the economic impact a short season would have on coastal communities.

“We are writing regarding this week’s announcement that the 2017 Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishing season will be nearly a week shorter than last year’s season,” the senators wrote. “For the anglers, boat captains, and related industries dependent on access to this fishery, this is deeply concerning.” The lawmakers are hoping their letter will make a difference. “We ask that you consider incorporating all available reliable data to ensure anglers can safely fish for an appropriate season, which contributes valuable tourism revenue to coastal economies and ensures access to this public resource,” the senators wrote.

West Ship Island in Mississippi was used as a model when plans went into motion to bring a fer- Brown ry service to Pensacola to transport people to and from Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach. “We relied an awful lot on the history and knowledge of their successful ferry service in designing the service here,” said Dan Brown, the superintendent of Gulf Islands National Seashore. “We put a lot of the services their concessioner provides into the concessioner prospectus for our service.” Pan Isles Inc., family owned and operated for nearly a century, runs the ferry service to West Ship Island, which is located 12 miles off the coast and features Fort Massachusetts, a 19th-century fort that is part of the national seashore. Kevin Buckel is the general manager of the service, which was started by his grandfather in 1926. He considered putting in a bid to run the ferry service in Pensacola but eventually opted against it. “Our company did look into bidding on the project when it came out but felt it was best to focus on our operation in Gulfport. We’re also trying to open a second location in Biloxi,” Buckel said. “The biggest question I had was how tourists will react to it.” That, of course, is a question that still remains for the ferry service set to begin in March of 2018. Unlike West Ship Island, which is accessible only by boat, Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach can

People head off the ferry at West Ship Island in Mississippi. The service there has been in operation for nearly a century. be reached by paying $1 to cross a toll bridge, though those coming from Pensacola also have to maneuver their way across the threemile bridge. Both spans are often backed up during peak tourist season. Ticket prices have not been set yet for the ferry service, but Gulf Islands noted earlier this year that tickets could range in price from $16 to $22 for adults and $12 for children. “It comes down to if people will want to park in Pensacola and take a ferry to avoid traffic, or stay in their car and fight traffic and have their car at the beach,” Buckel said. Only time will tell how successful the endeavor will be, but the park service and the city continue to push forward in order to be ready to roll next spring. Service has been delayed twice, triggered in part by the lack of bids for the concessioner service to run the two 150-passenger ferries, which were funded by $5.2

million in restitution from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Seven ferry companies visited the site during the bidding process, but only one bid was made and it wasn’t viable. Brown said Gulf Islands reached out to the companies that didn’t bid to find out their reasons. The park service has since revised and simplified the concessioner prospectus, which will go out for bid in a month or two. “We’re requiring the minimum that we can accurately assess off consultant studies and visitor data,” Brown said. “They will be authorized to provide expanded service in the peak and shoulder seasons if ridership supports it. They will also have authorization to stock and operate the snack bar designed into the ferries.” The other major authorization the concessioner will be given is to operate the mine storeroom, which has been redesigned to include

a kitchen and counter. “It will be their choice. If they see it as a profitable option, they can exercise that option,” Brown said. Initially, the plan was to have the concessioner handle land-side concessions and to ask that the company provide a third boat that could be used in case it was needed. The concessioner was also going to be asked to run the tram service that would take people on a three-mile ride from the dock at Fort Pickens to Langdon Beach. In comparison, West Ship Island does not have a tram because the beach is only about one-third of a mile from where the ferry docks, and there is a boardwalk connecting the two. The tram service at Fort Pickens will now be handled separately. Despite the unknowns, the service can succeed if the concessioner markets the project well. “It could take two years to figure out the best marketing strategy but I think the big selling points are that you are providing passengers with a relaxing experience on the open water and they get the national park experience, too,”Buckel said. Brown is counting on that experience being a key in making the ferry service in Pensacola as successful as the one in Mississippi. “The boats were designed to travel at an average of 12 knots, which is the same speed the boats travel at in Mississippi,” Brown said. “We want it to be a nice, leisurely ride where you can look for dolphins and see the pelicans fly. We also plan to have rangers or volunteers on board to explain the rich human and natural history of the national seashore. It’s going to be more than just public transit.”

Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day will be held Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Plaza De Luna, 900 S. Palafox St., in Pensacola. This is a combination of a festival and tournament. There are activities for divers, land-lovers and the whole family. This event is free and will include various activities such as lionfish tastings, children’s area, celebrity chefs, vendors, education booths and more. For more information, visit reefrangers.com/ event-info/.

Florida Fish and Wildlife incidents Escambia County While checking several fishermen on the Bob Sikes Bridge, Officer Manning noticed fresh blood and large scales on the ground. A nearby fisherman denied knowing anything about it and claimed he had not caught anything. While checking the individual’s cooler, Manning found two large fillets. The individual at first insisted the fillets were from a grouper he bought from a fish market. Manning determined the fillets were from a red drum and located a bloody knife. After additional questioning, the individual admitted to catching and cleaning the red

drum. The subject was issued a notice to appear citation for the violation. Santa Rosa County Officer Hutchinson was patrolling near Keyser’s Landing and the Escambia River when he observed several men standing beside a truck that was stuck in a mud hole on the edge of the right of way. He approached the men and while speaking with them, he observed fresh tire tracks and deep ruts in front of the truck leading into private property. Hutchinson questioned the men about the damage to the right of way and the private property. Two of the men admitted to purposely mud

Weekly Report April 21 - 27 riding and damaging the property. Hutchinson issued the two men notices to appear for damaging public land with a motor vehicle.

and charged the subject with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia.

 Officers Lewis and Jernigan were patrolling on the beach when they observed a man surf fishing. Officer Lewis asked the man for his fishing license and when he was retrieving it from his wallet, Lewis observed him remove a small baggie containing pills from his wallet and try to conceal it. Inspection of the bag revealed a controlled substance. Another pill was also found in his wallet. The subject voluntarily stated that the pill in the baggie was Sub Oxone. Lewis arrested

Walton County Officer Yates completed an investigation from 2016 involving a bear that was shot in a subject’s yard. The subject stated that the bear was attempting to get his dog, but the investigation revealed that the bear was leaving the area. Lieutenant Walsingham and Officers Brooks, Letcher and Kinney assisted. Charges have been direct filed with the Walton County state attorney’s office.

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LIVING Five healthy substitutions and WHY you should use them By Shana Roberson shana@navarrepress.com You’ve heard about substitutions when cooking and preparing foods. Well, I want to share with you the top 10 that I’ve adopted over a period of time and research, and WHY I’ve done so. This week, let’s look at some swaps to get rid of empty carbs. Chips Carrots/Bell peppers: Let’s take a moment and rewind just in case you rolled your eyes. I’m not asking you to never eat chips again. I am asking you to give vegetables a try! Why not swap whatever processed carb you typically pick up with a natural, life-giving vegetable carb? I like to eat carrots and sweet peppers with hummus or guacamole, both of which I used to eat exclusively with chips. Carrots and peppers give you some crunch and, of course, they are way better for you than chips. Plus they are colorful, which experts say makes your brain more satiated. Pasta Zoodles: Once I started moving to healthier eating I was worried about my spaghetti life and future. You see, spaghetti is my favorite meal. I have come to realize that the delicious marinara and meatballs is truly my favorite part. It’s been a long time coming, and I’ve had a few trials and errors (spaghetti squash was not my favorite, though it works well for others). Now I have come to peace about swapping pasta for zoodles I make with a spiralizer. This results in long, thin ribbons of zucchini that can take the place of pasta. The time to cook them is just about the same, as I sauté my zoodles in extra virgin olive oil with garlic for about five to ten minutes. However, the nutritional comparison is amazing. You will cut calories by over half with zoodles and reduce your carb intake by more than that! Technically, zucchini is still a carb, but the good kind that your body can use as fuel! Bread Ezekiel toast: There are a lot of bonuses to giving Ezekiel bread a try over regular bread. First, you can store it in your freezer so maybe it will last longer! Second, how about giving your body the gift of nutrition versus the chore of painful digestion? Whether you’re going with white or whole wheat, research shows they basically have the same glycemic index, meaning both cause a spike in insulin levels. Whole grain is a little better than whole wheat. You might’ve noticed that your favorite bread advertises extra nutrients. Unfortunately, those nutrients also come with “enzyme inhibitors” that block you from digesting and absorbing them. Ezekiel bread is make with sprouted grains, which means those inhibitors have been soaked and thereby killed off. This also makes the gluten more digestible. Ezekiel bread has more fiber, too! You can find it in the frozen bread section of the grocery store. Tortilla Lettuce Crisp: This one is pretty self-explanatory, isn’t it? Tortillas are almost unrecognizable to your digestion system. When you chuck one down the gullet, your stomach probably chugs a pre-workout supplement, does some dynamic stretching and starts sweating as if it’s getting ready for a marathon race of “how do I break that down?”Why not give your tummy a break and go for a crisp romaine lettuce leaf instead? That amazing leaf comes with its own digestive enzymes so your tummy is like,“Woohoo, I know what to do here!” Not to mention you’re trading 100 calories or so for essentially none. This might not be something you do every time, but why not throw it into the mix once in a while? Change Taco Tuesday to Taco Salad Tuesday! Stop by next week to see some more advanced substitutions! Shana Roberson is a certified personal trainer and health &amp; fitness coach. Follow Shana at www.facebook.com/jumpstartbyshana.

Santa Rosa County hits lucky number 7

1 St. Johns (SJ) 2 Collier (CO) 3 Sarasota (SS)

4 Seminole (SO) 5 Martin (MA)

Factors that make you go hmmm

 Air pollution-particulate matter  Preventable hospital stays  Adult smoking  Adult obesity  Excessive drinking

6 Lafayette (LY) 7 Santa Rosa (SR) Factors that make you proud  Fewer uninsured  Education  Low rate of children in poverty  Two-parent households  Violent crime  Drinking water violations

6 By Shana Roberson shana@navarrepress.com Santa Rosa County ranked number 7 out of 67 counties in Florida when it comes to health, according to a study conducted by the University of Wisconsin. The study looked at policies, programs and other factors to predict health outcomes, and thereby rank counties throughout the country. So what made Santa Rosa rank so high? Neighbors Okaloosa County and Escambia County ranked number 11 and 58, respectively. “We have some very active coalitions like the Healthy Start coalition and Tobacco Free Santa Rosa, as well as community partners that are willing to work together to address issues that can affect our residents’ health,” said Deborah Stilphen, Santa Rosa’s operations analyst with the state Department of Health. Many counties in Florida have outdoor and beach communities that might contribute to overall health. What makes Santa Rosa County unique? “In addition to our beautiful beaches, we have other opportunities for outdoor recreation and activities like the Blackwater Heritage Trail,” Stilphen said. Other notable findings include: Physical Environment This is the category in which Santa Rosa had its lowest score. Air pollution here is worse than the healthiest counties in Florida and much worse than the top counties in the nation. Likewise, the long work commute that

many people make, and the fact that most folks don’t carpool, caused Santa Rosa to slide down the health scale. The only place Santa Rosa found grace in this factor was that there are fewer severe housing problems including overcrowding, high costs or lack of kitchen or plumbing facilities. In just this category, our county to ranked 46 out of 67 in the state. Social & Economic Factors Education is higher and unemployment is lower in Santa Rosa County as compared to the rest of the state. In addition, there are fewer children living in poverty, and single-parent households and violent crime are much lower than Florida’s average. This is the category in which Santa Rosa ranks the best--number 2 in the entire state. Clinical Care Santa Rosa County has a higher doctor-to-patient ratio of primary care physicians, dentists and mental health providers than most of the country and the state. We have fewer uninsured residents, but our diabetes monitoring and mammography screening could be better. More notable, however, is our rate of preventable hospital stays. Santa Rosa ranked much worse than the healthiest counties in Florida and almost doubled the numbers of the healthiest counties across the country. How do we improve our numbers? “We can provide information on other sources for health care such as

4 the Federally Qualified Health Centers and urgent care clinics, and encourage people to use those resources,” said Stilphen.

Health Behaviors Santa Rosa County scored only 33 out of 67 in this particular aspect of health. Factors that brought our ranking down were adult smoking, excessive drinking and alcohol-related driving deaths. While Santa Rosa County was not as bad as the Florida average with sexually transmitted infections, our numbers were much higher than the national figures. What is the state Department of Health doing to address this problem? “Education on the importance of prevention, such as being in a mutually monogamous relationship with a partner they know isn’t infected, using condoms every time they have sex and using them correctly, encouraging testing and ensuring they receive treatment if they do become infected,” Stilphen said. Length of life Premature death (defined as deaths before the age of 75) is the major indicator for this factor. Santa Rosa County had

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a slightly lower rate than the rest of the state, but a much higher preventable death rate than the top counties in the nation. Quality of Life This category was measured by the days that folks report experiencing poor or fair health, both physically and mentally, as well as low birthrate. While we beat most Florida counties in this measure, we lagged behind the healthiest counties in the nation. This category was Santa Rosa’s second best in the entire study.

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Navarre Press file photo At Rx Express, customers are treated like the president of the company and the staff gives the great service they expect. Everyone is the boss at Rx Express Pharmacy of Navarre, as far as Paul and Priscilla McMellon are concerned. “When someone walks in, we treat them like they are the president of the company,” said Paul McMellon, the owner of the local pharmacy. “They don’t have to come here, but they did, so we do everything we can to give them the great service they expect.” Rx Express Pharmacy appears to be delivering on that promise, as it has served the Navarre and surrounding communities for 15 years. Newest to the team is John Sloan, Pharm.D. “Rx Express is really a cut above when it comes to service.” Sloan said. “We truly embody what it

means to be a local, service-oriented business.” Rx Express Pharmacy is a full-service pharmacy with an emphasis on the service. The pharmacy accepts just about every type of insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, and is always ready to offer prescription advice or counseling. They have expanded their clinical services to include things like medication therapy management and thorough clinical consultations. Rx Express also has an extensive compounding service, allowing them to make and dispense most compounds on the day the prescription is received. “Our clinical services have really taken off, but the care and the contribution to the community are

what truly set Rx Express apart, ”Sloan said. “I’ve never been more proud to be part of something; if you walk through our door, you are immediately treated like a member of our family.” “We’ve seen most places cutting back on pharmacists and staff, at the expense of the quality of their service,” McMellon said. “That doesn’t happen here. We always have ample staff so that we can get people in and out quickly without much of a wait.” In fact, McMellon said that most prescriptions can be filled in 15 minutes or less, even if it wasn’t called in ahead. But just because the service is fast doesn’t mean the quality is diminished. “We like to take the

approach of a more traditional community pharmacy,” McMellon said. “We view it as serving the community. These are people who we go to church with, we see out in the community, and with whom we socialize.” Rx Express Pharmacy is proud of its deep roots within the community. “We wish to thank our military men and women for their service,”McMellon said. “We have always appreciated visiting with our military members.” But most of all, the Rx Express staff is a part of the community which it serves. “Navarre is great. There are great people, great weather and great schools. Navarre is a great community.” And, there is also a great pharmacy.

Health Briefs Sacred Heart to Provide Free Health Screenings Sacred Heart Health System will provide free heart-health screenings at several locations in Pensacola and Cantonment for the poor, elderly or uninsured. Following is the May schedule for adult screenings:  May 11 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Health & Hope Clinic, 1000 W. Blount St. Heart-health screenings.  May 16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1401 W. Government St., Pensacola. Heart-health screenings.  May 17 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Faith

Reader drank mercury from a thermometer! Dear Dr. Roach: You probably have never gotten a question like this. How much mercury is in an old thermometer? A month ago, I wasn’t feeling well,

Epicenter Church of God, 9910 Guidy Lane, Pensacola. Heart-health screenings.  May 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at New Birth Baptist Church, 1610 N. “Q” St., Pensacola. Heart-health screenings.  May 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Myrtle Grove United Methodist Church, 1030 N. 57th Ave., Pensacola. Hearthealth screenings.  May 24 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church, 6495 Lillian Highway., Pensacola. Osteoporosis screenings. For more information about Sacred Heart’s ‘’Mission in Motion’’ community-health screenings, call 850-416-7826. so I took my temperature with an old thermometer that seemed to be taking too long to work. Long story short, I broke it into my hot cup of coffee, which I drank before I realized that I had broken the thermometer. I didn’t finish the whole cup. What happens to mercury when it’s in hot liquid? Does it sink or float? Is it visible? Does it have a taste or smell? What will happen to me? I didn’t call the poison center or my doctor; I was too embarrassed. I did end up being sick for a long time. I had a fever (I got a new thermometer), sore throat, terrible headache that lasted for days, my blood pressure was elevated

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and I vomited on the fifth day after ingesting the mercury. I don’t know if some of the symptoms were from a reaction to the Nyquil I had taken, which has never bothered me before. Any suggestions? -- Anon. Answer: I wasn’t embarrassed to call the Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 -- you should have called immediately, too. They confirmed the teaching I received: The mercury in a thermometer is elemental mercury, not the toxic organic mercury salts, so it would not normally be absorbed. Mercury is very heavy, much denser than water, so it would have sunk to the bottom of the coffee quickly, and odds are you

didn’t even ingest much of it. It stays bright-silver, but you probably would not have seen it through the dark coffee. The expert I spoke with was just as concerned about the broken glass you might have ingested. I suspect the symptoms you describe have nothing to do with the mercury. Even though the news I give you is good, I still would go to your doctor and discuss it. If someone came in to me with these symptoms, I would look for other reasons for them, not mercury. Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 68-year-old man with numbness in my hand for the past seven years. A neurologist diagnosed me with

carpal tunnel syndrome and prescribed special gloves. I have no hand pain, only numbness when I elevate my arms, which also causes neck and shoulder pain. What can I do to get some relief? -- B.W. Answer: Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. It may cause numbness and pain in the hands. The pain can travel up the arm, but rarely affects the arm above the elbow, and neck/shoulder pain makes me concerned that the nerve compression causing your hand numbness might be originating in your neck. It is possible you have both carpal tunnel syn-

drome and a “pinched nerve” in the neck, but compression of the nerve in the neck could cause all the symptoms you are telling me about. A careful exam usually sorts this out, but an MRI may be necessary to confirm. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall. com, or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2017 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Driver found with cocaine points finger at mechanic Zeferino Almaraz-Perez, 30, of the 9200 block of Eagle Nest Drive, was arrested April 30 on charges of cocaine-possession and a moving traffic violation. According to the police report, a deputy reported that while traveling westbound on Webster Street, a vehicle pulled out from Revere Street, only forty feet away from him causing the deputy to slam on his brakes. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and asked the driver for his license. The driver, Almaraz-Perez, handed the deputy a Mexican Identification card. A records check showed that Almaraz-Perez did not have a valid driver’s license. He was asked to step out of the vehicle and a small plastic container could be seen in the driver’s seat. The container had two plastic baggies inside that had a white powdery substance. The substance field tested presumptive positive for cocaine. Almaraz-Perez said that he did not know drugs were in his seat and that maybe the mechanic who recent-

ly worked on his vehicle put them there. Almaraz-Perez is being held at the Santa Rosa County Jail on a $5,250 bond. Man caught on home surveillance stealing packages Edward Jerry Barker, 45, of the 2500 block of Elkhart Drive, was arrested May 1 on a charge of larceny. Law enforcement responded to a home on Anchor Drive in reference to a theft that had just occurred. The report indicates the victim said she saw a male subject, later identified as Barker, steal two UPS packages off her front porch on her home surveillance system. The boxes had just been delivered and contained a robot vacuum and a month’s supply of Nutrisystem. The total value of the items taken was $627.93. The victim’s neighbor saw the incident and was able to give a description of the vehicle, according to the police report. Deputies located Barker’s vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. In the backseat of his vehicle were two packages

that had the address labels removed. The stolen items were returned to the victim. Barker is being held at the Santa Rosa County Jail on a $22,500 bond. Marijuana and counterfeit money found during traffic stop Garrett Lee Thomas, was arrested May 3 on charges of marijuana possession, marijuana-distribute, and narcotic-equipment possession. According to the police report, law enforcement saw a vehicle run a flashing red light at McAbee Court and Daniel Street in Gulf Breeze while sitting in the parking lot of Japanese Fuji Steak House. The deputy reported that he saw a large plume of white smoke coming from the driver’s side as he pulled behind the vehicle. The deputy detected a strong order of marijuana and conducted a traffic stop at the City of Gulf Breeze of Parks & Recreation. The deputy explained the reason for the stop to the driver, later identified as Thomas. Thomas told the deputy that he believed

the flashing red light was only for him to yield, according to the report. He was instructed to turn off the vehicle and was asked where the burnt marijuana was inside of the vehicle. Thomas admitted to smoking a marijuana blunt but did not know what he had done with it. Thomas was asked to exit the vehicle and a search of his person was met with negative results. The deputy reported that Thomas had slow motor skills, blood shot eyes and smelled of marijuana. The only passenger in the vehicle was asked the same question and said he did not know where the burnt marijuana was. The deputy conducted a search of the vehicle and located a backpack in the rear seat area. After opening the large zipper area on the backpack the deputy found a large Canning jar containing four plastic baggies of a dark green leafy substance. The passenger told the deputy the backpack was his but not what was inside of it. A further search of the vehicle resulted in a small digital scale under the radio and an Altoids tin can with marijuana parti-

cles found in the tool compartment in the bed of the vehicle. The passenger’s wallet had several $20bills folded over. One of the $20 bills had a yellow mark on the front to indicate that the bill had been marked to see if it was real. A closer look showed that the $20 bills were fake and the yellow mark was from a highlighter. The passenger had $240 in false $20 bills and one real $20 bill. Thomas is being held on an $11,000 bond. Firearms and drugs located during traffic stop Corey Nicholas McElveen, 25, of Louisiana, was arrested April 30 on charges of a weapon offense and drugs-possession. According to his arrest report, a deputy was running stationary radar near the Pensacola Beach Bridge when a vehicle was detected on radar traveling 63 mph in a 35 mph zone. The deputy initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Pensacola Beach Boulevard and Gulf Breeze Parkway. It was reported that the odor of marijuana could be smelled coming from with-

in the vehicle as the deputy approached. The deputy obtained identification from the driver, McElveen and the passenger. Another deputy and his K9 arrived on scene and walked around the vehicle while McElveen and the passenger stood off to the side. The K9 gave a positive alert on the vehicle, according to the police report. A search of the vehicle revealed brass knuckles in the driver door, a 7.62 short barrel rifle covered with a shirt on the driver’s side floor board loaded with a magazine inside, and two pill bottles that were later identified as Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone. A black back pack containing a Springfield 0.40 caliber pistol with a full magazine inserted and two face masks were found on the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The backseat passenger’s side had a bag containing a Creatine bottle with marijuana inside, a SCCY 9 mm handgun with a full magazine inserted, a white container with marijuana and a marijuana grinder. McElveen was released from the Santa Rosa County Jail on an $15,000 bond.

BUSINESS LICENSES  4/3/2017 - Mark Cole, 2 Beanz Inc., Retail Sales, 5932 Stephanie Dr., Milton, FL 32570  4/3/2017 - J M Hollis, Blue Bay Medical Inc., Manufacturing, 8418 East Bay Blvd., Navarre, FL 32566  4/3/2017 - Bruce E. Hodge, General Parts and Service, LLC, Service, 11311 S. Hampshire Ave., Bloomington, MN 55438  4/3/2017 - David Green, Handyman by David Green, Service, 5616 Elizabeth Way, Milton, FL 32570  4/3/2017 - Dan Rodgers, Rodgers Customer Home Repair, Service, 8764 Brown Pelican Circle, Navarre, FL 32566  4/3/2017 - Louis Tuck, Stagg Bedding Inc. Dba Bedzzz Express, Retail Sales, 6 Office Park Circle, Suite 314, Birmingham, AL 35223  4/4/2017 - Ronda Benic, Benic’s Boutique, Retail Sales, 4261 E. Island, Pace, FL 32571  4/4/2017 - Bernadette Marie Luke, Northwest Florida Bikers for Trump, Retail Sales, 4433 Sleepy Hammock Road, Mitlon, FL 32583  4/4/2017 – Brinnen Richard, Brinnen Richard, LLC, Service, 5203 Canal St., Milton, FL 32570  4/4/2017 - Daniel Pickens, Captain D Handyman, LLC, Service, 8338 Shipton St., Navarre, FL 32566  4/4/2017 - Fred Reece, Fred Reece Handyman Services, Service, 8821 Little Cormorant Ln., Navarre, FL 32566  4/4/2017 – Tony’s Oriental Massage, Inc., Professional, 9466 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, FL 32566  4/5/2017 - Ronald Fountain, Added Power Pressure Washing Service, Service, 8650 Figland Ave., Pensacola, FL 32505  4/5/2017 - Jerry William Howard II, B & I Lawn Care, Service, 6537 Renee Circle, Milton, FL 32583  4/5/2017 - Emerald Coast Graphiti Inc., Retail Sales, 2755 C Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

 4/5/2017 - Johnnie McDuffie, Johnnie Mcduffie Consignment Shop, Retail Sales, 6098 Syrcle Ave., Milton, FL 32570  4/5/2017 - Iris Sanchez Hancock, M & G Cleaning Services, Service, 2237 Estate Circle, Navarre, FL 32566  4/5/2017 - Kim Larson and Judd Smith, Navarre Beach Sports and Recreation, LLC, Service, 2158 Vizcaya Dr., Navarre, FL 32566  4/5/2017 - Robert E. Scholten III, Service, 2375 Horn Road, Milton, FL 32570  4/6/2017 - Accurate Fencing, LLC, Service, 1815 Waterford Sound, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  4/6/2017 - Brandon Norris, Brandon Norris, LLC Arc Pressure Washing, Service, 7107 Glendora St., Pensacola, FL 32526  4/6/2017 - Joanne E. Hamerlinck, Brides N Blooms, Retail Sales, 3537 Bob Tolbert Road, Navarre, FL 32566  4/6/2017 - Charles K. Thompson, Charles Thompson General Repair, Service, 6717 East Bay Blvd., Navarre, FL 32566  4/6/2017 - John C. Susko, Collabrative Family Law & Mediation, LLC, Professional, 5218 Willing St., Milton, FL 32570  4/6/2017 - Matthew R. Bellavigna, Emerald Coast Lawn Pros, Service, 2165 Calle De Castelar, Navarre, FL 32566  4/6/2017 - Leslie S. Young, Youngco Enterprises, LLC, Service, 6571 Tar Plant Road, Milton, FL 32570  4/7/2017 - Donald Moore, Donald Moore Stump Grinding, Contractor, 8661 E. Highway 90, Milton, FL 32583  4/7/2017 - Donald Moore, Donald Moore Tree Service, Service, 8661 E. Highway 90, Milton, FL 32583  4/7/2017 - Esther Terns, Esther Terns Plant Power Solutions, Retail Sales, 6411 Outrigger Cove, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  4/7/2017 - Griffin Lynch, Griffin Lynch’s Auto Rejuvenation Services, Service, 4226 McDonald Court, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

 4/7/2017 - Jaime Spicer, Jaime Spicer Cleaning, Service, 3784 Legend Creek Dr., Pace, FL 32571  4/7/2017 - Lori Elder, Jay Antique Market, Retail Sales, 2946 Greystone Dr., Pace, FL 32571  4/7/2017 - Dan Jones, Jones Building Company, LLC, Contractor, 2217 Lee Ave., Tifton, GA 31794  4/7/2017 - Maxine Patton, Service, 2968 Crittenden Dr., Navarre, FL 32566  4/7/2017 - Michael Denny and Ryan Snow, Michael Denny Soda, Retail Sales, 4300 Sugar Mill Bend, Pace, FL 32571  4/7/2017 - Jonathan Wacker, Navarre Phone Doctor, LLC, Service, 6669 Water St.Navarre, FL 32566  4/7/2017 - James E. Stephens, Jr., Southern Sky Services, LLC, Service, 6091 Oglesby Road, Milton, FL 32570  4/10/2017 - James Tod Webster, Api Coatings, LLC, Sub Contractor, 200 Kelly Road, Niceville, FL 32578  4/10/2017 - Carrol Rentals, LLC, Service, 198 Camelia St., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561  4/10/2017 - David and Constance Enger, Fix-It Home Repair Specialist, LLC, Service, 6813 Sagebrush Ln., Milton, FL 32570  4/10/2017 - Melissa Stevens, Kissin Go Tell, Retail Sales, 7837 Pleasant Oaks Ave., Navarre, FL 32566  4/11/2017 - Jason Morse, AAA Marine Plus, LLC, Service, 1894 Coast Court, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  4/11/2017 - Philip K. Duby, Duby’s Rentals, LLC, Service, 4201 Queens Court, Pace, FL 32571  4/11/2017 - Kimberly Ann King, Flattop Lawn Care, LLC, Service, 8951 East River Dr., Navarre, FL 32566  4/11/2017 - Touseff Ul Hussain Muhammad, Good Way Plastering Pool and Services, Service, 26 B 5th St., Shalimar, FL 32579  4/11/2017 - Sheila Mohammed, Kanabis, LLC, Professional, Service, 3629 Andrew Jackson Dr., Pace, FL 32571

 4/11/2017 - Evelyn E. Pierce, Melvin Pierce Painting, Inc., Contractor, P.O. Box 378, Semmes, AL 36575  4/11/2017 - Hali Gaines, Wildflower Beauty & Wellness, LLC, Service, Retail Sales, 4883 Glover Ln., Milton, FL 32570  4/11/2017 - William Lesley Robinson, William Robinson Cleaning Service, Service, P.O. Box 5063, Navarre, FL 32566  4/12/2017 - Carl L. Reeves, Confused Clay, Service, 4833 Whitewood Road, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  4/12/2017 - Daniel Craig Davis, Service, 4794 Hilarita Circle, Pace, FL 32571  4/12/2017 - Gladys Goodwin, G & G Lawncare by Gladys Goodwin, Service, 7533 Jamesville Road, Pensacola, FL 32526  4/12/2017 - Carol P. Bishop, Hawks Nest Ventures, LLC, Retail Sales, 5554 Jones St., Milton, FL 32570  4/12/2017 - Sherry Macintosh, International Christian Services Inc., Professional, 1522 Magnolia Manor Dr., Lot B, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  4/12/2017 - Joe Presley Electric, LLC, Service, 5613 Balsam St., Milton, FL 32583  4/12/2017 - Joseph A. Phillips, Joe’s Property Maintenance, LLC, Service, 4850 Greenwood Road, Jay, FL 32565  4/12/2017 - Leonor Marin, Leonaor Marin Cleaning Service, Service, 8372 Tortuga St., Navarre, FL 32566  4/12/2017 - Jose Morales, M & Y Construction, Contractor, 99 Jones St., Pensacola, FL 32534  4/12/2017 - Playground Bounce House Rentals, LLC, Misc., 9536 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, FL 32566  4/12/2017 - John Steele, Under Dog John Steele, Retail Sales, 1724 Ora Dr., Pensacola, FL 32506  4/13/2017 - Antoinette Johnson, AJ’s Cuts and Such, Professional, 6612 Filburt St., Navarre, FL 32566

 4/13/2017 - Ernest Holley, Ernest Holley Handyman, Service, 6540 Pearl Riley St., Milton, FL 32583  4/13/2017 - Timothy Pounder, Timothy Pounder’s Lawn Care, Service, 1290 Finley Dr., Pensacola, FL 32514  4/13/2017 - Todd Hoggatt, Transformation Holdings, LLC, Service, 4948 Creekside Ln., Milton, FL 32570  4/14/2017 - Alecia McClean, Get Sorted, Service, 7726 Navarre Parkway, Suite 717, Navarre, FL 32566  4/14/2017 - John Fields, Gulftech Fire Protection, Inc., Contractor, 2427 Sonora Calzada, Pensacola, FL 32507  4/16/2017 - Scott Dilger Laisney II, Service, 4092 Windsor Ln., Pace, FL 32571  4/17/2017 - Sandra Gray, 4 Gs of Milton, LLC Dba Glover Lane Learning Center, Service, 4996 Glover Ln., Milton, FL 32570  4/17/2017 - Erika Segura Sanchez, Alondra’s Framing Corp Inc., Service, 650 Beach Dr., Destin, FL 32541  4/17/2017 - Shannon L. Black, Eric Smith, At Ease Home Inspection Services, LLC, Service, 2000 Jamaica Dr., Navarre, FL 32566  4/17/2017 - William Austin Earl Barrett, Bayside Moving, LLC, Service, 4812 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  4/17/2017 - Jimmy Harris, Fire Protection Solutions Inc., Service, 1603 Cusseta Road, Columbus, GA 31901  4/17/2017 - Scott T. Marx, Grout Specialties L.L.C., Service, 7533 North Shores Dr., Navarre, FL 32566  4/17/2017 - Navarre Cleaning Services, LLC, Service, 2145 Wilsons Plover Circle, Navarre, FL 32566  4/17/2017 - Neoly Balagao, NB Therapy Services, LLC, Service, 1791 Lighthouse Pointe Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

 4/17/2017 - Ruben B. Timmons, Regenerative Medicine and Pain Management, PLLC, Professional, 1645 Nantahala Beach Road, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  4/17/2017 - Thomas A. Watts, Tiger’s Handyman Service, Service, 5885 Foxridge Road, Jay, FL 32565  4/18/2017 - Christopher Bailey, A Total Home Makeover, Service, 4101 Floridatown Road, Pace, FL 32571 4/18/2017 - James S. Holland, Ace Courier & Delivery Service, LLC, Service, 5652 Madelines Way, Pace, FL 32571  4/18/2017 - Michael Allan Conner, Coastal Life Charters and Adventures, LLC, Service, 1392 Sound Retreat Dr., Navarre, FL 32566  4/18/2017 - Michael Allan Conner, Coastal Life Mowing, Service, 1392 Sound Retreat Dr., Navarre, FL 32566  4/18/2017 - Emili Fuhr, Final Cleaning by Emili Fuhr, Service, 8917 Timber Ln., Navarre, FL 32566  4/18/2017 - Richard Palmer, Jameson Construction, LLC, Contractor, 4622 School Ln., Pace, FL 32571  4/18/2017 - Kristina C. Davis, Karma Clothing and Accessories, Retail Sales, P.O. Box 5096, Navarre, FL 32566  4/19/2017 - Carreen R. Bailey, Travis L. Bailey, Bailey’s Pump and Repairs, LLC, Contractor, 109 Gillis Dr., Crestview, FL 32563  4/19/2017 - Esther Terns, Esther’s Garden of Healing, LLC, Retail Sales, 8184 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, FL 32566  4/19/2017 - Dan S. French, Flight Control Services of Florida Inc., Service, 5550 N. Airport Road, Milton, FL 32583  4/19/2017 - George Kendrick, George Kendrick Cleaning Service, Service, 4534 Trice Road, Pace, FL 32571  4/19/2017 - Harold Goodwin, Harold Goodwin Upholstery, Service, 6240 N. Stewart St., Milton, FL 32570  4/19/2017 - James Hunt, James Hunt Handyman, Service, 8436 Indian Ford Road, Milton, FL 32570

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BUILDING PERMITS CONT.  4/19/2017 - Tiffany Jiao, Jiao, LLC, Service, 2048 Sanctuary Court, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563  4/19/2017 - John Kelley Lawn Care and Car Wash, Service, 6275 Hidden Place, Milton, FL 32583  4/19/2017 - Wade Libson, Wade Lisbon Security, Service, 4336 Sunshine Park Dr., Milton, FL 32583  4/20/2017 - GPS Hospitality Partners IV, LLC, Burger King #1618, Lounge, Restaurant Etc., 2100 Riveredge Parkway, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30328  4/20/2017 - GPS Hospitality Partners IV, LLC, Burger King #8645, Lounge, Restaurant Etc., 2100 Riveredge Parkway, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30328  4/20/2017 - Patrick Hawkins, Family First Handyman Services, Service, 4835 E. Spencer Field Road, Pace, FL 32571  4/20/2017 - Daniel Harrison, Poolandspa.Com Corp., Retail Sales, 6724 East Bay Blvd., Navarre, FL 32566  4/21/2017 - Dolgencorp, LLC, Dollar General Store 17100, Retail Sales, Attn: Tax , 100 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN 37072  4/21/2017 - Steven Merritt, Greenco by Steven Merritt, Service, P.O. Box 474, Mary Esther, FL 32569  4/21/2017 - Bill Eveleth, Gulf Coast Concrete Resurfacing, Contractor, 601 E. Burgess Road, Pensacola, FL 32504  4/21/2017 - Jeremy Winfree, Jeremy Winfree Handyman Service, Service, 5539 Birch St., Milton, FL 32570  4/21/2017 - Tammy Guy, Mr. Comics, LLC, Retail Sales, 3174 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

 4/24/2017 - Eddie Pitman Painting, LLC, Service, 5121 Perkins St., Pensacola, FL 32526  4/24/2017 - EML Construction, LLC, Sub Contractor, 618 Gap Creek Dr., Unit 41, Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548  4/24/2017 - Jessalyn Vandenberg, Professional, 5200 Okane Circle, Pace, FL 32571  4/24/2017 - John M. Stafford, Not A Cool Kid Designs, LLC, Retail Sales, 5101 Holcombe Road, Milton, FL 32583  4/24/2017 - William Parsons, Parsons Building and Home Inspections, LLC, Service, 100 North Cliffe Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32562  4/24/2017 - Timothy William Savage, Timothy Savage Lawn Care and Maintenance, Service, 5252 Yancy Dr., Pace, FL 32571  4/25/2017 - Ali Al-Janabi, Service, 212 N. New Warrington Road, Pensacola, FL 32506  4/25/2017 - Better Healthcare, LLC, Jason Bishop, Professional, 14201 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 103, Sunrise, FL 33323  4/25/2017 - Celsa Barrios, CB Cleaning Services, Service, 122 E. 14th St., Grand Island, NE 68801  4/25/2017 - Anthony Corey Hill, CCW Services, LLC, Service, Contractor, 4248 Castille Ave., Pace, FL 32571  4/25/2017 - John A. Tucker, M.D., Service, 1831 Garcon Point Road, Milton, FL 32583  4/25/2017 - Jacqueline K. Weaver, Reflection Divine Connections, LLC, Service, 5267 Dalton Circle, Milton, FL 32570  4/26/2017 - Crystal Holley, Service, 8287 Punjob Road, Milton, FL 32583

MARRIAGES Marriages in Santa Rosa County April 28 through May 5  Pedro Ramirez Laenina to Macarena Garcia Hierro  Alexa Michelle Daley to Clayton Read Akard  Nicole Marie Urban to Brandon Sean Broce  Vincent Jordan Long to Naila Haffar  Jerry Ray Bosch to Kathy Lorrie Chappell  Victoria Skye Anderson to Daniel Robert Anderson  Mallory Rhea Tillitt to Stephen Richard Hall  Dewaine Marcell Barnes

to Eled Mohammed Addus  Jennifer Lynn Wheeler to Francis Dominguez Napoleon  Sarah Christine Gray to Ryan Charles Ottensmeyer  Alisha Faye Gennaro to Steven Paul Kelley  Michelle Suzette Johnson to Gregory Marcus Berrian  Robert Wayne Laster to Helen Denise Payne  Amanda Nicole Leiper to Zachary Andrew Christensen  James Carl Turman to Christina Marie Brown  Natalie Nicole Augustin to Kevin Andrew Lawson

 4/26/2017 - Mitch Smith, Mitch Smith Drywall & Home Repair, LLC, Contractor, 1965 Schnoor Road, Jay, FL 32565  4/26/2017 - Jeremy Dalton Meyers, Southern Lawns & Landscape, Service, 8402 Tortuga St., Navarre, FL 32566  4/27/2017 - Alexandre Edicarla, Carla’s Massage, LLC, Professional, 3331 Summit Blvd., Apt 109, Pensacola, FL 32503  4/27/2017 - John A. Tucker, M.D., P.A., Professional, 8333 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32514  4/27/2017 - David Tillman and Lisa Katter, Lucky 7 Medals, LLC, Service, Retail Sales, 1889 Garcon Point, Milton, FL 32583  4/27/2017 - Marcus Dean Bell, Marcus Bell Home Repair, Sub Contractor, 5184 Hamilton Ln., Pace, FL 32571  4/27/2017 - Jessica Lockhart, On Time Professional Cleaning, LLC, Service, 5491 Highway 393, Crestview, FL 32539  4/27/2017 - Roger A. Bell, Roger A. Bell Handyman, Service, 4530 Oakforest Dr., Milton, FL 32583

 4/27/2017 - Thomas Penfield, Rotties, LLC, Service, 6790 Berryhill St., Milton, FL 32570  4/28/2017 - Christopher Jeff Lewis, Christopher Lewis Matco Tools, Retail Sales, 8698 Deaton Bridge Road, Holt, FL 32564  4/28/2017 - Terrence Middleton, Divine Touch Restoration, LLC, Service, 362 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #375, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561  4/28/2017 - Larry E. Smith, Executive Services, Service, 4293 Essex Terrace Circle, Pace, FL 32571  4/28/2017 - Lawn Care by Randy White, Service, 4204 Red Wing Court, Pace, FL 32571

 4/28/2017 - Lisa Gladwell, Seaside Child Development Center, Service, 7379 Brewster St., Navarre, FL 32566  4/28/2017 - Tracy Skipper, Tracy Skipper Hauling, Service, 6120 Denver Ave., Pensacola, FL 32526

 4/28/2017 - Henry Bressack, Uncle Henry’s Furniture Repair and Restoration, Service, 6815 Cedar Ridge Circle, Milton, FL 32570

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ARRESTS OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY RESIDENTS May 1

May 2

Edward Jerry Barker, 45, 2500 block of Elkhart Drive, Navarre, Charges: Larceny; aggravated stalking; and intimidation

Robert Ray Binney, 38, 7200 block of Manatee Street, Navarre, Charge: Battery

Nicholas Allen Burke, 29, 1700 block of St. Mary Drive, Gulf Breeze, Charges: Obstructing justice; damage propertycriminal mischief; and battery

Todd Michael Nicodemus, 46, 1700 block of Sound Hammock Drive, Navarre, Charge: DUI

Stefanee Ann Rebholz, 43, 1900 block of Church Street, Gulf Breeze, Charge: Condition release violation May 3

Arrest and incident reports are taken from the information released from law enforcement agencies. Charges or citations reported in the Navarre Press do not imply guilt. Guilt is determined by the courts. Information on this page is public information. Names on arrest records will not be withheld by request for any reason. Juveniles are named only if the arrest involved a felony offense.

May 4

Richard Karl Newcome, 52, 5800 block of Capitol Drive, Gulf Breeze, Charge: Probation violationfelony

Melissa Ann Severt, 44, 1900 block of Constitution Drive, Navarre, Charges: Larceny and fraudswindle

Richard Arthur Green, 47, 1900 block of Flamingo Lane, Navarre, Charge: Outof-county warrant

Timothy Neri, 18, 2800 block of Whisper Oaks Drive, Gulf Breeze, Charge: Out-ofcounty warrant

Garrett Lee Thomas, 19, 4900 block of Elea Calle Lane, Gulf Breeze, Charges: Marijuanapossession (three counts) and drugequipment possession

Jennifer Nicole English, 39, 5600 block of Government Street, Gulf Breeze, Charge: Moving traffic violation

Kara Sue Lunsford, 42, 1900 block of Jessica Way, Navarre, Charge: Fraud-illegal use of credit cards

Shane Thomas Pullum, 28, 1800 block of Abercrombie Road, Gulf Breeze, Charge: Damage property-criminal mischief

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May 5

Stephanie Nicole Ernst, 37, 2700 block of Hillview Court, Navarre, Charges: Failure to appear (two counts) and resisting officer

Mandy Lanette Ring, 37, 7500 block of Sandstone Street, Navarre, Charge: Drug-equipment possession May 6

Erica Nicole Tidwell, 32, 2700 block of Shoreview Court, Navarre, Charge: Contempt of court

Nicholas Sandler Prout, 21, 1100 block of Park Lane, Gulf Breeze, Charges: Battery and assault

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Deane Charles Kline, 52, 2700 block of Glen Oaks Circle, Gulf Breeze, Charge: Failure to appear

Robert Kirkland Barnes, 50, 900 block of Grand Canal Street, Gulf Breeze, Charge: Bail-secured bond

Troy Joseph Rebholz, 42, 1900 block of Church Street, Navarre, Charge: Moving traffic violation

Justin Scott Jordan, 23, 7400 block of Brevard Street, Navarre, Charge: DUI

May 7

Savannah Nicole Martin, 21, 6700 block of Britt Street, Navarre, Charge: Battery

David Richard Shepherd, 48, 900 block of Sound Harbor Circle, Gulf Breeze, Charge: Battery

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