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Archive for: February, 2013

February 22 Track meet results

Central, Jay, Baker, Paxton, and Freeport all attend a track meet held at Jay High last Thursday.  Local runner results are as follows: In the 4 x 800m race: Jay 1st; Central 2nd; and Baker 3rd. 100/110 hurdles:  Mulford; Jay 3rd. 100m dash:  Amy; Central 2nd 1600m run:  Thornton; Jay 3rd; Arrant; Jay 4th 4×100 […]

Sawmill Pageant Poster winner announced

Congratulations to Abby Harrison for winning the Sawmill Pageant Poster contest.  Abby is a student of the Commercial Arts Academy at Jay High School.   Abby’s instructor is Ms. Teresa Hendricks. She was awarded a cash prize of $25 for the winning design.  Second place went to Dylan Nadsady and third to Lora Watson.

Cool Season Grasses Tour & Workshop

Free Tour and Workshop on Cool Season Grasses, Thursday, Feb. 28 from3:30-8:00 p.m. at Jerry Jones’ barn at 12011 Hwy. 89, seven miles south of the red light in Jay.   Our program will be on Cool Season Grasses. Ann Blount, Ph.D., UF / IFAS Forage Specialist and Cheryl Mackowiak, Ph.D., UF/ IFAS Soil and […]

Alzheimer’s Family Services offers Alzheimer’s support group

MILTON, Fla.– Alzheimer’s Family Services provides monthly support groups for family members or friends coping with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.  A support group will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday,Mar. 14 at the Covenant Hospice office located at 6479 Caroline St. Suite B.  The support group is free and limited respite care […]

Town Hall Meeting today in Jay

MIDWAY – Representative Doug Broxson (R–Midway) will host a town hall meeting concerning HB 431, a bill regarding how the state of Florida enters into contract with private companies who wish to explore the Blackwater River State Forest for the development of oil and gas resources. Representative Broxson stated, “I encourage an open discussion about […]

Deaton Bridge Road Closed

Deaton Bridge Road at the Blackwater River State Park is closed due to water over the road.

A Warning From the Past

In both World War I and World War II, Great Britain found it necessary to obtain automatic pistols and revolvers abroad in order to meet their military requirements.  Most of the weapons were procured from the U.S. although Spanish and Argentine weapons were used as well. During World War I, Smith and Wesson and Colt […]

Living With Purpose by Matt Dobson

It’s a given people will come in and out of your life. It’s the ones you like you hope will always stay. If there was a “quick fix” for a broken heart it would sure be a “quick sell” and most people would go to great lengths to get it. Going the extra mile to […]

Jay softball games cancelled for today.

Jay’s softball games for today have been cancelled.  They will be rescheduled for another day.

Reading is Where it’s “hat” This March 2!

You know the Hat. Now let’s celebrate the Cat! On Saturday, March 2, Santa Rosa County Libraries will join National Education Association’s “Read Across America” to generate enthusiasm for reading and recognize the talents and genius of Dr. Seuss. Join us in celebrating the 108th birthday of Dr. Seuss with a birthday party featuring “The […]