Science summer camp sparks creativity
“Goggle check!” Manisha Agrawal yelled to her campers as they demolished computers, sewing machines, alarm clocks and radios.
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A great opportunity
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After seven years, Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council Director Kate Wilkes announced last week her retirement effective Aug. 1, 2014. TDC board members and other community and business leaders recognized and thanked her for leading the county’s tourism development efforts through some challenging times. We only have to look back four years to the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill to understand that it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for Wilkes.
Environmental groups make case to RESTORE
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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.
Class of 2004 celebrates 10 year reunion
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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.
Storms benefit, hurt businesses
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One business that suffered extensive damage from flooding in late April reopened its doors last week, while other businesses that were hit by strong winds in late March continued to struggle with roof leaks and water damage.
Swim team gears up for summer season
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Dozens of swimmers dove in to the summer swim season last week. The swim team, based at the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA, began practice June 2.
Local animal rescue charities join forces
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More than a dozen dogs visited Navarre June 7 to try and find a new home. The “Pawsome Adoption Event” featured several local animal rescue organizations all working to find less fortunate dogs a new home.
Warm weather increasing snake encounters
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Last week Lewis Blanton of Chumuckla killed a massive rattlesnake which was threatening
Navy helicopter crashes near Pace
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A mishap occurred at about 10:15 a.m., June 5, involving a Training Air Wing FIVE helicopter at Whiting Field’s Outlying Field Spencer near Pace.
Families rejoice, about 100 Airmen return
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Hundreds of friends and family members watched the sky Friday at Hurlburt Field waiting for a plane to land that would deliver about 100 Airmen home from Afghanistan and the Middle East.