Hurricane Michael had eyes on the northern Gulf Coast before it even entered the Gulf of Mexico. And for a while, Navarre was in the cross-hairs of the impending landfall. We watched and waited. Then we nervously watched and waited. All the while the forecasters were predicting what seemed like an impossible turn to the east. Navarre didn’t let its guard down.
Today, Monday, we decided to print the paper a day early which would be today – and get it in the mail Tuesday due to our Hurricane Michael. We have an awesome team that can turn on a dime. We aren’t sure exactly where Michael will make landfall at this point, but since we print our paper in Panama City we wanted to make sure it gets printed and in the mail. Maybe you will still receive it Thursday – because even though it will be in the mail Tuesday – I have a feeling the rain, sleet or snow doesn’t apply to a Cat 3 hurricane. As a refresher – a Cat 3 is winds of 111-129 mph.
Highway 98 traffic is awful. If my wife and I order takeout from almost any restaurant, it takes anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour round trip from Holley by the Sea. And that’s with no accidents. Holley by the Sea residents must use Highway 98 or 399 to go anywhere. If some of the businesses had a rear access, similar to Publix, then more people could shop without having to get on Highway 98. If the neighborhood Walmart had a rear entrance that would help. Hopefully the new shopping center east of Publix will have more than just one entrance/exit. Lots of little changes could help reduce hwy98 traffic.
Is it right to accuse someone of a crime without corroborating evidence? Are you disgusted at the Kavanaugh hearing, the way he was assumed guilty of a crime without supporting evidence? Our Constitution and Bill of Rights is what makes our nation different by bestowing the same rights to all the people. Innocent until proven guilty, the right of free speech, assembly and religion are just a few of the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The radical left in cooperation with the media suppresses these basic rights and promote group think. If you like what you saw at the Kavanagh hearing, then vote Democrat because you will get a lot more of the same.
Sunday, Nov. 11 is Veteran’s Day and the Holley Navarre Senior Center is offering their pancake breakfast half-off to all veterans on Saturday. The pancake breakfast is held from 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Holley Navarre Senior Center at 8476 Gordon Goodin Lane in Navarre – across from the Library. They are trying an experiment by adding hash browns. If you like the hash browns, let them know and they will keep them on the menu.
Just as you can’t put spilled milk back into the carton, you can’t put chaos back in the box that was opened with college football’s new redshirt rule.
Start the weekend on Friday night at the Taste of Gulf Breeze for ages 21 and up. You can taste food and beverages from area restaurants for a very low cost. Please see the ad in this issue on page B9.
