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Let our people vote

The Citizens to Incorporate Navarre Political Action Committee is collecting signatures in an effort to convince Santa Rosa County Commissioners to place a nonbinding straw poll on the August primary election ballot. This is the second go-around for the group. The commissioners in 2012 rejected their request.

Out and About

We received an email from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and then they followed up with a phone call asking if we received it sounding indignant. They wanted to make sure that we received it and hoped that we would report on it. Apparently a Boy Scout troop based in Navarre was treated to some freshly roasted rabbit and PETA thought we should write about it. So for those of you faint of heart you may want to stop reading now and skip down to “in other news.”

YMCA grant to benefit children with disabilities

The Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA in Navarre will receive $10,000 as part of its partnership with the National Inclusion Project, which will allow children with disabilities to feel more included and comfortable during after school programs.

Amazing Parade

Local residents and out-of-town visitors started lining Gulf Boulevard more than three hours before the start of Saturday’s 28th Annual Navarre Beach Mardi Gras parade hosted by the Navarre Krewe of Jesters. Sunny skies, warm temperatures and a parade with more than 50 entries were a perfect combination for what Krewe of Jester’s President Charlene Tremor called, “an amazing parade.”

Pettigrew one hits Crestview, Raiders win 7 – 0

On a cold night in Crestview, Allison ‘Cat’ Pettigrew shutout the Bulldogs on one hit and the Raiders won their first district game, 7 – 0. The only hit against Pettigrew was a weak ground ball up the middle in the sixth inning. She struck out seven while walking three.

Intriguing natural and historic landmarks

Some unique geological and historical features in Walton County lie roughly 50 miles north of the Gulf beaches, which attract exponentially more visitors each year. Off the beaten path, just a short drive north of DeFuniak Springs, is the highest point in Florida and a natural limestone bridge.

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