Chance Stephens and Jacob Leonard traveled through Navarre June 17 in the middle of a 4,000 mile walk across America to raise money for Tiny Hands International (THI), an organization that works on behalf of young girls who are being taken from Nepal and sold into the sex trade. Stephens, who began his trip in Santa Monica, Calif. on Sept. 9, 2013, now walks with friend Jacob Leonard. Their final destination is Virginia Beach, which they expect to reach by Christmas.
Milt Miller grew up in Detroit where his dad, Denver, worked for 43 years on the Wabash Railroad. His mom, Esther, was housewife, but she worked raising Milt, his older half-brother, Warren Sessler, and sisters, Grace, a retired nurse, and Marilyn, also a housewife.
The long-awaited finalization of the U.S. Department of Treasury guidelines for funds resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is expected soon, and the Santa Rosa County RESTORE Council is hearing presentations monthly from groups making their case for local RESTORE funding.
The year 2004 might be remembered for Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl scandal, the phrase “that’s hot,” coined by Paris Hilton and George Bush being named Man of the Year by Time magazine.
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County’s Midway location remains closed until further notice due to severe damage caused by flooding. Plans for a temporary location in the Midway area have been ruled out and extended hours at the Milton facility will be the temporary solution for residents seeking immunizations for their children.
The City of Gulf Breeze is making its desire known to have multi-use paths for pedestrians and bicycles along both the northbound and southbound bridges as part of the new Pensacola Bay Bridge project. The City Council voted unanimously June 16 to authorize Mayor Beverly Zimmern to sign a letter that would be submitted to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Thirteen-year-old Megan Sydow was the first recipient of the Midway Fire District’s Citizen Safety award. Sydow received the award in recognition of her persistence in wearing a helmet while riding her bike.
It’s possible that Beryle Farmer was predestined to travel; his life has been a travelogue from the time he was born in Bastrop, Louisiana. First, the family moved to Panama City when he was two; later, they moved to Georgetown, South Carolina.
The Santa Rosa County Marine Advisory Committee has proposed the dredging of the Oriole Beach Boat Ramp after two water rescues were stalled over Memorial Day weekend.
Formosan termites have displaced the native subterranean termite species in the area, which is bad news for homeowners, Mike Page from the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDOA) told about two dozen local residents attended Formosan termite workshops May 14 and 15 at Tiger Point Community Center.
