Approximately one in 10 adult Americans suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease; and almost 1 million school-age children have childhood RLS, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis’ personal security detail was nearly doubled during his general audience Wednesday, and carabinieri were out in force as Italy and the Vatican beefed up security around the Holy See following the Paris attacks and before Francis’ big Jubilee Year starting Dec. 8.
This year, West Navarre Intermediate School welcomed in a new administrator. Mrs. Shana Dorsey became the new principal this year after serving as assistant principal at WNIS for the last for few years. When asked why she wanted to be a principal she answered,” I wanted to be a principal to have a greater impact on students.” Her desire is to “create lifelong learners at WNIS, to educate and nurture children, and help develop responsible students who are ready for the future.” Mrs. Shana Dorsey graduated from the University of Alabama, and went on to earn a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of West Florida.
It was after the tragic shooting that left nine dead in a South Carolina church that the Rev. Henry Falcone decided the time was right to build a place where people could spend time having bible studies and where youth in the community can hang out and have a positive experience on a Friday or Saturday night.
You may have heard of the Caring and Sharing program, but many may not know what it is really about. Come along with me as I tell you about the “Journey of the Food”.
“Paper, paper!” shout kids with a still warm, fresh copy of iNKSTAND at their fingertips. There are so many talented kids at West Navarre Intermediate School, many of whom are talented in writing. This was one of the reasons Mr. Long and Mrs. Baer, both gifted teachers at WNIS, started this program last year. When questioned about the program, Mr. Long said, “We didn’t want this to just be for our gifted students, but an opportunity for anyone and everyone,” and added, “…specifically, we wanted to also include students who may be struggling, or have lack of interest in their school work, with hopes of getting them motivated and turned on to learning.”
Known throughout the world for its sugar white sand, Navarre Beach is a jewel of the Emerald Coast. It is one of only ten beaches in the nation to be protected as a National Seashore, and it is critical that we work together to preserve it.
Does your child save money, or does it burn a hole in their pocket? If saving is difficult for you or your child, consider the advice and research of a few local students who found ways to help with that struggle.
