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Jun 7, 2016
I am writing to publicly thank Lieutenant Chris Phelps of the Midway Fire Department along with firemen Alverter, Moore and Ward.  They answered a call for my father, Harry Adams, 97, who had fallen.  They were especially kind and helpful to both of my parents and spoke to my dad regarding his service in the Army during WWII, even taking a picture with him and his medals.  But there’s more.  A few days later, my parents received a note from Lt. Phelps (also signed by the others) not only saying they hoped he was well, but also wishing him happy birthday and thanking him for his service!  How sweet, compassionate and thoughtful.  So, thank you Lt. Phelps and your crew.  Your service is also appreciated.

Jun 2, 2016
We have a new addition to our staff that you will be seeing around town. Journalist Jamie Gentry makes her debut with this issue. She is a recent graduate from UWF and we are very fortunate to have her as part of the NP Team.

May 26, 2016
Memorial Day is widely heralded as the unofficial start of summer.  Here on the Emerald Coast it signals the beginning of our busy tourist season, with condos booked, hotel rooms rented, beach supplies at the ready, and the mouth-watering aroma of food being cooked on a grill.  This time of year is unmistakable and really puts us in the celebratory mood.  But before you celebrate, and there will be time for that on this Memorial Day, before the cookouts, beach parties and other events you have planned, take a moment to reflect on the many lives that have been sacrificed so willingly by our selfless men and women in uniform.  This day is about remembrance and honor for those who have died.  It certainly doesn’t mean you can’t have fun on Memorial Day or enjoy your three- or four-day weekend.   Just take a moment to pause and remember the reason for the occasion.

May 26, 2016
This Saturday is the graduation of the class of 2016 and Navarre Press is officially 16. We just pulled out our first issue and it is two sections for a total of 16 pages and includes a large picture of the Navarre High School Class of 2000.

May 26, 2016
Has our education system failed us? How can a Socialist acquire such a youthful following as Sen. Bernie Sanders?  Could it be explained as revulsion to a candidate that is unaccomplished and deceitful? I am afraid the blame is with the education system. A system that does not teach civics, economics, world history and the U.S. Constitution are the blame. The Founders studied all prior types of governments and developed a governmental system of checks and balances which protected the system from emotional responses to problems. Historically, all democracies have failed when the citizenry discovers they can receive an unending list of benefits.

May 19, 2016
Thursdays in the Park starts tonight with our favorite band – Not Quite Fab. This one-of-a-kind Beatles Tribute Band features one of our own, Dickie Williams, aka Paul McCartney.  Not Quite Fab is in high demand and we are fortunate that they are playing tomorrow.

May 19, 2016
It is a complex issue.  The departments of Justice and Education have issued a directive to schools that basically says a transgendered student can use the restroom of the gender they internally identify with, regardless of what their birth gender is.  They also have a right to use the changing room of that gender and if they go on an overnight trip that is school-sanctioned, they have a right to stay in rooms with the same gender they identify with.  Essentially this confuses and blurs the lines of genders.   

May 19, 2016
Navarre Beach renourishment has gotten quite a bit of good press lately. People have said how it can be educational and a tourist draw because of the shells that get pumped up with the sand. But it can also be educational for the harm it does.

May 5, 2016
The Navarre High School Raiders will have its Maroon and White Game on Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Please make plans to go to the football stadium to show your support.

The Navarre YMCA wants to remind you that registration for summer camp and summer preschool is now open – as well as the pool.


May 5, 2016
On Mother’s Day and the ninth day of beach renourishment at about 2 p.m., we were returning to our residence on Navarre Beach. Turning onto the causeway, we observed many visitors at the reopening of the Butterfly House. Traffic was very heavy at the intersection but moving. We slowed to 20 mph and watched the skimmers and terns in the nesting areas.
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