The Holley-Navarre Water System members’ attempt at the Oct. 27 board meeting to enhance the proxy system for voting was shot down by its attorney Michael Tidwell at a subsequent Nov. 17 water board meeting.
The defending state champions looked the part in their first meet of the season in a resounding 77 – 9 victory over Fort Walton Beach at home on Nov. 12. The Raiders won every first place and all but one second place within each weight division.
The Raiders cruised to easy wins over district rivals Escambia (8 – 0) and Crestview (9 – 1). Their competition for the week came from Ocean Springs, Miss. Ocean Springs was state runner-up last season. The Raiders fought hard, winning a 3 – 1.
Visitors at Fort Pickens had an opportunity to take a trip back in time on a cool but sunny Saturday morning. The historic military installation along the Gulf Islands National Seashore was made to look as though it would have during the Civil War era.
Teacher of the year is indeed a distinction among teachers. The winners find great honor in the award because they are selected by their peers. In her sixth year at the school, Emily Simon is West Navarre Primary’s award winner this year.
The Navarre Garden Club is sponsoring “Santa’s Workshop Craft Fair” this Saturday at the Navarre Conference Center. Goodies for Thanksgiving will be available at Ye Olde Bake Shoppe within the Craft Fair. Children’s Activities will entertain the kiddies and Santa will be visiting.
For most families, Christmas mornings are spent gathered around the Christmas tree opening presents. And for some little ones it is the thrill of opening the mysterious packages, looking at the gift, tossing it aside and moving on to the next one. Some of the toys lose their excitement factor after just a couple days.