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Pigeon pageant for beautiful birds dispels ‘rats with wings’
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Dogs aren’t the only animals that vie for best in show. Hundreds of breeds of pigeons compete in their own version of the Westminster show, strutting on long, thick legs or fluttering curly, lacy feathers in their bid to be best bird.
1 SOSFS Airman first to complete ATF Odor Test
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Military, News.
Staff Sgt. Terrell Beasley, 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, is the first Air Force Special Operations Command military dog handler to complete the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive, National Odor Recognition Testing. NORT is familiarizing, training and certifying detector dogs on the most common explosives involved in homeland terrorist threats.
Navarre Family Eye Care offers multiple tests for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
February is not only the love month, but also Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) month. If that sounds unromantic, it’s not. AMD can make your loved ones appear blurry or even less bright. So, the longer your eyes are healthy, the longer you can fully celebrate Valentine’s Days with your loved ones.
Children’s choir from Africa visits Navarre
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Faith.
Navarre residents left behind a cold, rainy night when they stepped into the warm pink and purple glowing sanctuary at Navarre First Assembly of God Feb. 4. The sanctuary had been transformed and looked much different than it does during Sunday worship.
Magic lights up West Navarre Primary
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.
More than 500 students, teachers and parents were treated to a magic show Tuesday, Feb. 3, at West Navarre Primary School. “The Pro-Kids Show,” a local favorite, mixed comedy, music, magic and puppets which were all met with thunderous laughter that filled the school’s cafeteria.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
Jack Wetherell, founder of the Navarre Butterfly House, has passed away. The Butterfly House was first constructed in 1997 with Jack’s dedication and perseverance. Jack and his wife Fonda had previously started a butterfly collection in their backyard. We will write a tribute to Jack in our next issue. If you have some notes you’d like to send to Jack’s family, please email them to editor@navarrepress.com.
An open letter to Commissioner Rob Williamson
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.
As a certified playground safety inspector and a Santa Rosa County taxpayer, I am deeply concerned about the safety of the proposed playground. According to www.ziplinerider.com, ziplines are dangerous and should only be used in expertly supervised environments. Riders should be provided with an array of safety gear and receive specific instruction on use.
Navarre Plaza: Smart growth for Navarre
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.
If you live in Navarre and need to buy a new suit, you have to drive to Pensacola or Fort Walton Beach. Most Navarre residents prefer Pensacola because there are more choices there. If you need furniture of any kind, you’ll have to drive to Pensacola. Shoes? Pensacola. Maternity wear? Pensacola. Baby clothes? Pensacola.
Progress without vision
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.
After the heavy rains in the summer of 2013, I met my newest neighbor Mr. Betty; I had to wear fishing waders to get to his house due to flooding. I introduced myself to Mr. Betty and asked if he needed any help recovering from the 2 inches of water that had invaded his house. He had already started to tear apart the soaked dry wall, and he paused just long enough to say “not unless you know how to work drywall.” I told him I have two hands and am willing to help. We went to work. Since that initial flooding in the summer of 2013, that same house flooded three more times. The last flood brought in more than 4 feet of water.