Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Director Kate Wilkes has announced she will be retiring effective Aug. 1, 2014. Wilkes notified members of the TDC Board of Directors via a two-sentence email June 11.
Milt Miller grew up in Detroit where his dad, Denver, worked for 43 years on the Wabash Railroad. His mom, Esther, was housewife, but she worked raising Milt, his older half-brother, Warren Sessler, and sisters, Grace, a retired nurse, and Marilyn, also a housewife.
Area churches did their best to make sure dads felt special June 15. And, if the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, then Risen Savior Lutheran Church and Momentum Church hit the mark in its own special way.
Some might consider this a “slow news” week, but I’m OK with that. We have already had our share of unexpected news in the past few months. There is a chance that by the time you read this Jayer Williamson will be appointed by Governor Rick Scott to sit where his father once sat as a Santa Rosa County Commissioner. It will be great to have our fifth county commissioner back. Jayer has big shoes to fill but the good news is – he knows that. He will faithfully and dutifully serve his seat to the benefit of the citizens of Santa Rosa County. He will be there for us, not for his own personal agenda.
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.
Steve “DR” Gardner resigned from the Holley Navarre Water Board after the May 20 meeting that resulted in the firing of The Club at Hidden Creek’s General Manager Dave Taylor. Gardner cited integrity issues with the water board president as his reason for resigning. “He has no integrity, whatsoever,” said Gardner.
The Florida Supreme Court has denied a motion filed on behalf of Navarre Beach leaseholders seeking clarification of the court’s March 20 ruling that confirmed leased land and structures on Navarre Beach could be taxed. The court ruled May 22, about six weeks after the leaseholders’ attorney, Danny Kepner filed the motion for clarification.
The Polk boys from East Milton are well-known and highly respected in local fishing circles for their family tradition of responsible shark fishing. Recently the national media spotlight focused on them after 43-year-old Earnie Polk III and his 29-year-old cousin, Joey, reeled in the largest land-based mako shark ever caught in nearby shallow Gulf waters, catapulting them into history as legendary anglers.
Does your dog have a face only a mother could love? Navarre 1st Assembly of God and LaVonda’s Pet Salon are hosting an Ugly Dog contest this Saturday, May 31 from 10am – 1pm at LaVonda’s in John Duncan Plaza on Hwy 87. The purpose is to raise funds for a mission trip for the youth group of the church. See their ad in this week’s issue for all of the good details. Maybe your dog could be crowned Ugliest Dog in Navarre!
