The News

Salter: Taxpayers wise to invest in military

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:34 Written by Ken Garner

Local leaders’ failure to protect Eglin Air Force Base is at least partially to blame for the area’s losing 48 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters — and the 2,500 jobs and $615-million economic impact they were expected to bring with them to Northwest Florida, Santa Rosa County Commissioner Don Salter said Monday.

“I think this loss of those aircraft shows the importance of protecting your bases and understanding the value of protecting your fence lines like we try to do at Whiting Field,” Salter said.

For more on this story, check out the Aug. 26 edition of the Navarre Press, or subscribe online.

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Community

Living legacy: Carrying on the memory of a fallen airman

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:31 Written by Jennifer Hensley

It’s a membership Valerie Nessel didn’t ask for, a club to which she didn’t want to belong.

But now that she’s a member, she’s doing everything she can to support the cause.

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Benefits abound in martial arts class

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:28 Written by Jennifer Hensley

The Navarre Senior Center is quiet most Saturday mornings around 10 a.m.

Though a crowd of 30 is gathered in the multi-purpose room, there is little noise, and little distraction.

And save for one – the group’s teacher – the average age of those in the room hovers near 70.

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Lifeguard season scaling down

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:26 Written by Staff Reports

With the start of the new school year, the lifeguard season at Navarre Beach is scaling down.

Weekdays, beachgoers are urged to swim in the area near lifeguard tower three, located east of the Navarre Beach Pier, which will continue to be manned by lifeguards.

On weekends, lifeguards coverage expands, with staff guarding the beaches at towers one and two found gulf-side in Navarre Beach Park, and towers three and four located to the east of the Navarre Beach Pier.

For more on this story, check out the Aug. 26 edition of the Navarre Press, or subscribe online.

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Beach

Melvin ousts Goodin from commission seat

Tuesday, 24 August 2010 21:21 Written by Ken Garner

Challenger Jim Melvin, 65, defeated two-term incumbent Gordon Goodin in the winner-take-all universal primary Tuesday to represent District 4 on the Santa Rosa County Commission.

“I feel humbled,” Melvin said shortly after unofficial results were posted. “It’s a big win for Santa Rosa County.”

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