In early October, the seat 4 fire commissioner position vacated, leaving an empty seat at the board’s table. “If you live in Navarre or Holley and are qualified to vote in an election, you are qualified to serve as a commissioner for the fire district,” Fire Chief Ron Norton said. “While you don’t have to have fire service experience, this position is best served by someone with good business experience and a true desire to serve the community.”
When Donald Vaughan was 17 years old, he joined the United States Navy and was soon deployed to the Gulf of Tonkin, the waters off the coast of northern Vietnam. He was in combat there for a few months when one day, a Skipper approached him to inform him of a significant problem. Because of his age, Vaughan’s parents had to officially give permission for him to be there fighting in the war. In the day and age before high speed internet and the ability to scan documents, the best they could do was use the ship to shore radio to try to contact his parents. Upon finally reaching Vaughn’s father, the Skipper explained that Vaughan needed a verbal okay to remain on the ship and in the war. Vaughn spoke to his father for several minutes, reassuring his dad that being in the Navy was what he wanted to do and that he did in fact sincerely want to stay. After a meaningful dialogue between father and son, Vaughan’s father addressed the Skipper and gave his permission for his son to remain on the ship.
Part of becoming an Eagle Scout involves doing a service project that benefits the community in some way. Christian McEwan of Troop 406 in Navarre got a great idea from someone at his church.
On Nov. 14, Navarre’s first fashion shoe store will open its doors to the Navarre community with a wide fall line of trending styles. Shoe Frenzy, located on Ortega Park Drive behind Cactus Flower restaurant, is sure to give shoppers an adrenaline rush just at the sight of it, and when the price points of $16.99 – $34.99 on their fall selection are discovered, success will follow.
In a release issued by State Attorney Bill Eddins, it was announced that Michael Parish Cardelro Henry has been sentenced to life imprisonment on the charges of Kidnapping, Burglary of a Dwelling and Sexual Battery.
A release issued by the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office says they responded to two unrelated shootings on Nov. 8 in Milton. The first shooting occurred on Pooley Street where a black male received a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the upper thigh area of his leg from two unknown males. Deputies initially responded to a Limit Street address where the victim was located. After EMS transported the victim, deputies spoke with witnesses and learned that the shooting took place on Pooley Street. According to the incident report, when the deputy arrived at the Pooley Street scene, the front door to the house was wide open. He performed a protective sweep of the residence without results.
