Everyone needs at least three things in life: 1) A purpose to live for, 2) A self they can live with, and 3) A faith they can live by. And when it comes to doing the impossible, you better know God if you want to get very far. Life is full of challenges and the […]
After living in Northwest Florida most of my life, it is easy to forget the local treasures. This begins a journey in all four directions from North Santa Rosa to remind myself and others of places to visit within an hour of so of home. Here are a few top picks. Included are links to […]
Vivian Dobbs Burns October 4, 1914 – June 1, 2012. Vivian, age 97, of Jay, Florida passed peacefully Monday morning June 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years William Eddie “Bo” Burns; parents, William and Mary Dobbs; children, Lena Mildred, Cecil Jackson and William Brady “Bill” Burns; siblings, Cecil […]
The Jay High School Class of 2012 graduated Friday, June 1 at the high school gym. The motto selected by the class reflects the feeling of the graduates, “We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere” , by Tim McGraw. Valedictorian, Tessa […]
Chumuckla Elementary recognized their volunteers Friday morning at a Volunteer Appreciation. ” We have the most amazing volunteers that give of their time, money, and love and we appreciate each and every one of them.”, stated Ms. Dunn. They had a total of 45 volunteers that volunteered 2,573 hours this year so far! Volunteers […]
Career Day at Chumuckla Elementary was held on Friday, May 18th. The students visited the ‘stations’ of assorted businesses from the community and learned about the training/education and skills required for these various career paths. The students had a great time and were so excited to visit with these professionals who so generously gave of […]
Central School held the Annual End of the Year Awards Day for grades 7th – 11th. Congratulations to all of the students. Here are few of the awards presented: Kianna Cutts-All “A’s” for the year, HIGHEST AVERAGE 8th Grade Comprehensive Science, HIGHEST AVERAGE 8th Grade Careers, HIGHEST AVERAGE 8th Grade Language Arts III, HIGHEST […]
Register for 4-H Summer Camp The Santa Rosa County 4-H Program is accepting registrations for the annual 4-H Camp program. Santa Rosa County 4-H Camp will be held the week of July 9 – 13 at Camp Timpoochee in Niceville, Fl. Youth do not have to be 4-H members to participate in 4-H Camp. Applications […]
Area Children Invited to Participate in Summer Reading Program Calling all dreamers! Reach for the Stars at your Santa Rosa County Library’s summer reading program, Dream Big—READ! about all things nocturnal—dreams, stars and planets, bats, owls, spooky stories, and more. Online registration opens June 1 at www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries . After registering, you may print a reading calendar online […]
