News Briefs - June 2, 2010
Summer Camp opportunities
Historic Pensacola Village, 205 E. Zaragoza St. in downtown Pensacola, will offer three exciting camp opportunities for kids of all ages this summer. History and Archaeology Camp will take place June 14 to 18 for students upcoming 4th grade through 6th grade and July 12 to 16 for students upcoming 7th grade through 9th grade. A Civic Leadership Teen Program for students upcoming 7th grade through 12th grade will take place July 19 to 23. Parents may contact the University of West Florida Summer Explore Program at www.uwf.edu/explorecamps or call (850) 473-7468, for more information and registration.
MHS Class ’70 Reunion
The Milton High School Class of 1970 40th Reunion is scheduled for Friday, September 3, and Saturday, September 4. Friday night will be a social mixer at D’Wons Bayou Buffet and Helon Back Again in Navarre with everyone paying for their own dinner and drinks. Saturday will be a day of fun and picnicking at the Sea Turtle Pavilion on Navarre Beach, followed by a buffet dinner at the Navarre Convention Center including live music, dancing and a lot of reminiscing. If you were a part of this class, please contact Pamela Faulk Hall at 850/572-5899 or summer52@bellsouth.net for more information. You may also join the Facebook group Milton High School Class of 1970.
IRS offers Saturday hours June 5 help to solve tax problems
The Internal Revenue Service will host another special nationwide Open House on Saturday June 5 to help small businesses and individuals solve tax problems. Approximately 200 IRS offices nationwide will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. IRS staff will be available to help taxpayers work through their problems and walk out with solutions. Small business owners, self-employed individuals and wage-earners are encouraged to visit an IRS office on Saturday, June 5 to address any of their federal tax issues and concerns
“In Florida, eleven IRS offices will be open June 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” said IRS spokesman, Mike Dobzinski.
Pensacola location is at 7180 9th Ave. North (32504)
Information on the locations of the June 5 Open House are listed on the IRS website home page at www.irs.gov.
West Fla. Hospital clinics and support group meetings
—Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
The Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the 2nd Friday of each month from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute, 8391 N. Davis Highway in Pensacola. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 11 when the topic will be “Prevention of Skin Breakdown.” The session will be presented by Carol Bream, RN, West Florida Healthcare. The session is Free and open to all Parkinson’s patients and caregivers, but registration is required. To register, call (850) 494-3212.
—WFH ICD Support Group meeting
On Thursday, June 10, West Florida Hospital will host a support group meeting for people with ICDs (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators), a device that provides an electrical shock for persons with irregular heartbeats.
The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Community Rooms “A” and “B” of the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute, 8391 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola. The topic of the meeting will be “Open Forum” and will be presented by Kevin Bodo, RN, EMT-P, Boston Scientific. Registration for the meeting is required by June 8. To register, call (850) 494-3212.
—WFH Sleep Disorders Support Group meeting
The Sleep Support Group meets on the Second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Sleep Disorders Conference Room, 2nd Floor, West Florida Rehabilitation Institute, 8391 N. Davis Highway in Pensacola.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, and the featured speaker will be Robert Dawkins, PhD, MPH, certified sleep specialist with West Florida Hospital. During the session, Dr. Dawkins will discuss “Sleep Disorders and CPAP Therapy.” Support group participants are also encouraged to bring their CPAP machines to the meeting if they would like to have their pressures checked or ask questions about their treatment. The session is Free and open to anyone with a suspected or confirmed sleep disorder; family members are also welcome. Registration for the session is required. To register, call (850) 494-3212.
— WFRI to host Free Spinal Cord Injury Reunion
The Spinal Cord Injury Reunion Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms of the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute, 8391 N. Davis Highway in Pensacola. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, and the topic will be “Independent Living Aids” presented by Valerie Alter, Mobility Specialist. The Spinal Cord Injury Reunion Group meets monthly to offer support and the latest information about spinal cord injury for anyone who has suffered a spinal cord injury or other illness that results in similar deficits and difficulties, such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Caregivers and family members are also welcome. Registration is not required. However, for more information about the Spinal Cord Injury Reunion Group, call (850) 494-3212.
Mobile Mammography Unit scheduled
West Florida Hospital’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the following locations during the week of June 7, 2010 to offer convenient, high quality mammography services for women age 35 and over. West Florida Hospital files most insurances, including Medicare (Medicare will cover screening mammograms every year with no deductible for those women over 40 who have that coverage).
Monday, June 7 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. /Santa Rosa Women’s Center, 4252 Woodbine Road, Pace;
Tuesday, June 8 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 – 3:30 p.m./United Bank – Milton Branch, 5907 Berryhill Medical Park Drive, in Milton.
The Mobile Mammography Unit provides comprehensive mammography services that feature an all-female staff of nationally certified and licensed technologists and state-of-the-art equipment, including Digital Mammography and CAD (Computer Aided Detection). For extra assurance, all mammograms are read by two board certified Radiologists. The Mobile Mammography Unit is also certified by the FDA and accredited by the American College of Radiology.
For appointments or more information, call (850) 494-3497 or toll-free at 1-800-342-1123, ext. 3497.
City of Milton meetings
—City of Milton’s City Council will meet in Executive Session on Monday, June 7 at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
—The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet on Tuesday, June 8, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
—Milton’s City Council will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 8, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
City Hall is located at 6738 Dixon Street. All meetings are open to the public. For further information on the meeting, contact the City Manager’s Office at 983-5411.
WFL Mobile Mammography Unit schedule
West Florida Hospital’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the following locations during the week of June 7, to offer convenient, high quality mammography services for women age 35 and over. West Florida Hospital files most insurances, including Medicare (Medicare will cover screening mammograms every year with no deductible for those women over 40 who have that coverage). Monday, June 7 is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Women’s Center, 4252 Woodbine Road in Pace; Tuesday, June 8 is from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the United Bank, Milton Branch, 5907 Berryhill Medical Park Drive, Milton.
The Mobile Mammography Unit provides comprehensive mammography services that feature an all-female staff of nationally certified and licensed technologists and state of the art equipment. For appointments or more information, call 494-3497 or toll-free at 1-800-342-1123, ext. 3497.
NARFE to meet tomorrow
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, (NARFE), Chapter 917, will hold their regular monthly meeting June 3, at 10:45 a.m. at Ryan’s Restaurant, Hwy. 90 in Pace. All active or retired federal employees are invited to attend. Our speaker will be Cindy Sarver from the SR Sheriff’s Office speaking on scams. After a short business meeting there will be a Dutch-treat lunch. This will be our last meeting until September 2. For more information, contact Dorothy Griggers at 626-2569.
Passport to Retirement Workshop
Passport To Retirement - An Educational Workshop Sponsored by The Retirement Planners will be held Saturday, June 5th, 2010 from 9am-12pm at Oops Alley in Pace FL (3721 Hwy 90 Pace FL 32571). There is no cost to attend. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by calling 850-995-1999. John Steele CFP, CRC, CRPC, ChFEBC, will be the presenter. We're going to be explaining: Trusts, Power of Attorney's, Wills, Estate-Taxes, Mutual Funds, 401k's, Long-Term Care, Pension Plans, IRA's, Stocks, Life Insurance, Bonds, Annuities and more...The briefing is an informative, educational, community-service presentation that we give periodically at no-charge. Are you a Veteran who served during declared wartime? Are you paying taxes on your Social Security? Do you have a 401k plan? Or, have you had a recent job change? Your 401k / IRA may be in jeopardy. People are concerned with the excessive spending of the Government. People want to know how to prepare for the future given the current circumstances in the world. Come learn how to protect your assets. Get the knowledge and know-how you need to overcome today's retirement challenges. Securities offered through Cape Securities, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC, MSRB. Advisory services offered through The Retirement Planners USA, LLC.
Learn and Laugh: BHC hosts educational seminar on Arthritis
Arthritis is no laughing matter. In fact, recent research by the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention shows a 25 percent jump in the number of adult Americans with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. With more than 46 million Americans already suffering, now is the time to learn what arthritis is and what treatment options are available. Join Baptist Health Care’s Get Healthy Pensacola/GoldenCare programs at the following free seminars:
Wednesday, June 9 – Baptist Hospital Medical Meeting Rooms, 1000 West Moreno Street 11:30 a.m. lunch; noon program; Wednesday, June 23 – Atmore Community Hospital Mayson Auditorium, 401 Medical Park Drive, Atmore, Ala. 8:30 a.m. refreshments: 9 a.m. program; Thursday, June 24 – Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile, Azalea Room, 9400 University Parkway, 11:30 a.m. lunch; noon program. Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Brett Smith, M.D., M.S., will lead the inactive presentation, covering facts about the disease and both conservative and operative treatment options. Total hip and knee replacements also will be discussed with hands on models for clarity.
Reservations are required. Attendance is free. To register for the seminar or request more information call (850) 469-2447.
Stroke and Osteoporosis Screening coming to Milton
Residents living in and around the Milton community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The Amvet Post #1292 will host Life Linen Screening on June 11. The site is located at 6222 Old Bagdad Highway in Milton. Appointments begin at 9 a.m. Four key points you need to know—1) Stroke is 3rd leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability; 2) 80% of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke; 3) Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke; 4) Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient. Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. Packages start at $139. All five screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. For more information and or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.
Riders invited to set Guinness Record
The American Competitive Trail Horse Association and the Humane Society of the United States invites trail riders across the country to join them Sunday, June 13 to make history and make a difference for horses in need. The World Record Ride for the Rescues will synchronize 61 rides in 50 states. A turnout of 5,000 riders will set a new Guinness World Record. This is also an opportunity to help a record number of horse rescues,” says ACTHA founder, Carrie Scrima. Net proceeds from the ride fees will go directly tot the national equine protection programs of the HSUS. Each of the 61 local rides will follow the format of an ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge. Six scenic miles, six judged trail obstacles, up to 100 riders and $1,200 in prizes from sponsors. All horse and rider teams regardless of experience are invited to participate. Advanced registration is required. Contact Kathleen at 850-207-2744.
