News Briefs - July 2, 2011
SRC Democrats Yard Sale
The Santa Rosa County Democrats Monthly Yard Sale will be held July 9, from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 5746 Stewart Street, Milton. Items for sale will include toys, stuffed animals, books, kitchen items, glassware, tools, technology, and many miscellaneous items. In addition, there will be furniture and garden equipment for sale.
For information on delivery of items for donation, call DEC Headquarters, 10:00 A. M. - 12 P. M., Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, 623-2345, or contact Seegar Swanson, 936-8704, Monday - Saturday.
Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots meeting
The Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots will hold its monthly meeting on July 11 at 6 p.m. in the Milton Community Center. The guest speaker will be Paul Henry who will discuss red light cameras. Henry has a law enforcement background, having served as a Florida Deputy Sheriff and State Trooper for over 25 years until he retired. Paul worked many levels and positions within the FHP, from road patrol trooper to traffic homicide investigator, then sergeant with homicide squad oversight. His last 5 years were as a lieutenant in criminal investigations, where he investigated numerous internal, ID Theft, commercial vehicle theft, and driver license/title fraud cases. Paul will give a presentation on the background of Red Light Cameras, why they exist and what is happening all over the country and the State of Florida regarding these cameras.
Woodham High Birthday Party
Woodham High School Class of 1969 is having a 60th birthday party, Sept. 24. For more information call 324-4824.
Representative Broxson Hosts Forums on Aluminum Wiring
State Representative Doug Broxson (R-District 1) is hosting a series of constituent forums to address aluminum wiring and how it affects property insurance. Representatives from Citizens Property Insurance will conduct the forums to explain the recent changes to property insurance policies on homes with aluminum wiring. “This issue is one that affects many of our constituents in Northwest Florida,” stated Rep. Broxson. “I encourage anyone who has questions regarding these changes to attend and hear from Citizens first hand.”
The meetings will be held on July 7 at the Jay Community Center at 2 p.m.; July 7 at Pensacola State College Milton Campus Room 4902 at 6 p.m.; and on July 8 at 1 p.m. in Baker at the Blackman Community Center.
Seniors’ Breakfast
Holley Navarre Seniors Association will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 9, from 7 - 10:30 a.m. at the EH Pullum Senior Center. This is open to the public and all ages are welcome. Prices range from $2 to $5 and include made from scratch pancakes, sausage or bacon, and coffee. Blueberries and orange juice can be added to your order. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund senior programs in Navarre. The EH Pullum Senior Center is located at 8476 Gordon Goodin Lane across from the Navarre Library. Call 936-1644 for more information.
Republican Club announces meeting
The Republican Club of Santa Rosa County will hold its next monthly meeting and Dutch Treat Dinner at The Club at Hidden Creek, 3070 PGA Blvd. in Navarre at 6:30 p.m. on July 5. The featured speaker will be Florida House Representative of the First District Doug Broxson
For additional information please contact Morgan Lamb, President of the Republican Club of Santa Rosa County at (850) 939 2409
Bagdad Lecture Series Continues With Living In History -- Inside Bagdad’s Historic Homes.
The 2011 Bagdad Museum Lecture Series continues with a look at the architecture of the historic homes of Bagdad. Michael Johnson President of the Bagdad Village Preservation Association, building contractor and designer of historic reproductions, takes an in-depth look at why historic homes of Bagdad were built as they were. Living in an historic home and having restored 8 historic Bagdad homes, Mr. Johnson will discuss economic, social, and environmental issues surrounding historic restorations and the availability of local materials which dictated historic techniques and methods of construction.
The presentation will be held Saturday, July 9th, 10:00 a.m. at the Bagdad Village Museum, 4512 Church Street, Bagdad, with refreshments following. There is no cost and all are welcome. For more information on the lecture series or the Bagdad Village Preservation Association, call (850) 983-3005 or visit the association’s web site at www.bagdadvillage.org.
The SBDC at UWF offers the workshop
The University of West Florida Small Business Development Center (401 E. Chase Street, Suite 100, Pensacola) is holding its “Understanding Your Financial & Cash Flow Statements” workshop on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, July 5 & 7, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. Attendees will learn how to create and use profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements to manage a small business. The fee for this 2-day workshop is $45 for the public and free for students and faculty members of the University of West Florida who present a Nautilus card. Bring a calculator. Since our funding agency requires a minimum number of attendees, we cancel workshops that don’t meet these requirements. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. To register, call (850-595-0063) or go to our website (www.sbdc.uwf.edu) and click on “training”.
FDOT to hold public information meeting on US 98 Resurfacing Project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public information meeting regarding proposed improvements to State Road 30 (US 98) from the Pensacola Bay Bridge to the Gulf Breeze Zoo entrance in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The meeting will be held June 30 from 5 - 6 p.m. at the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, Soundside Campus Community Life Center, at 4115 Soundside Drive in Gulf Breeze. This meeting will allow citizens an opportunity to preview the proposed design, ask questions, and /or submit comments concerning the upcoming project.
Proposed improvements include resurfacing the existing travel lanes, minor drainage work, bicycle/pedestrian, and Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accessibility improvements. This project does not require right-of-way acquisition.
Maps, drawings and other information will be display. FDOT representatives will be available to explain proposed improvements and answer questions. There will be no formal presentation or public testimony period. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.
Blood donors are needed
Northwest Florida Blood Services announces elevated need for blood types: B Negative, O Negative, O Positive and A Negative. Blood donors with any of these types are asked to help build the supply of blood needed for patients in local hospitals. Currently, there is an increased need for these blood types. Blood donors are asked to come to the centers located Pensacola at 1999 East Nine Mile Road from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and 2209 N. 9th Avenue from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. In Ft. Walton Beach at 405NE Racetrack Road from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Eligibility requirements: 16 years old with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, picture ID and be in good health. Actual draw time is 5 to 7 minutes. Donors receive a wellness check, free cholesterol screening and will learn blood type.
Call 850-473-3853 for information and check the website at www.nfbcblood.org.
Green-Up Extends Crepe Myrtle Sale
Green-Up Santa Rosa has announced it will extend its Annual Crepe Myrtle Sale through the end of July. Crepe Myrtles are considered one of the hardiest, drought tolerent trees throughout the south. They bloom all summer and grow fast. One-gallon plants are $5.99, three-gallon plants are $9.99 and seven-gallon plants are $19.99. Colors include red, pink, white and lavender.
Green-Up is a program of the Santa Rosa Clean Community System and proceeds go toward public plantings within the community. Currently, they are working on the new innovation recycling station in Milton and the beautification of a new recycling drop site in Pace. For more information, call 623-1930 or visit our web site at srclean.org.
Panhandle Community Theatre Presents LOVE LETTERS
Spend a warm summer evening in the cool comfort of Panhandle Community Theatre as they present a Readers Theatre production. A.R. Gurney’s LOVE LETTERS is a glimpse into the lifelong relationship of best friends, Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace III. Through the reading of letters written from childhood into adolescence and young adulthood, on into golden years the audience relates to some of the trials and tribulations that are experienced as the characters grow up... Sarah Elhoffter and David Matthews are the featured readers opening weekend, July 8, 9, and 10. Lauren Sutton and Ed Spencer bring the letters alive on closing weekend, July 15, 16 and 17. Friday and Saturday show times are at 7:30 with doors open at 7:00. Sunday matinees ate at 2:30 with doors open at 2:00. Seating is limited so reservations are recommended. Call 221-7599 for reservations. Love Letters contain language which some might find offensive. The theatre is located at 4636 Woodbine Road in Pace.
