North Santa Rosa
Archive for: March, 2013

Central Softball win two this week.

Central beat Central Christian 9 to 1 on Tuesday.  Hannah Wakeman was the winning pitcher Last night Central softball  beat Malone 19 to 7. Dana Blackmon was the winning pitcher  The lady Jags are six and one so far in their district.

Alice Marie “Rea” Lewis

Alice Marie “Rea” Lewis (February 19, 1927 – March 26, 2013) Alice Marie “Rea” Lewis went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 26, 2013. She was born on February 19, 1927 in Akron, Ohio. She moved to Jay, Florida when she was 4. She was retired from Solutia after […]

Dr. Oleksyk Elected to Fellowship and Receives CPE Degree

PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 25, 2013) – Baptist Health Care is proud to announce the election of Michael Oleksyk , M.D., vice president of Baptist Hospital Medical Affairs and chief medical officer for Baptist Health Care to Fellowship in the American College of Physicians (FACP) and achievement of the degree of Certified Physician Executive (CPE). The […]

Jay Tennis finishes up regular season

Jay’s tennis teams, under Coach Kersey, finished their regular seasons up today against Pace.  The  Royals will start district tournament on April 1st and 2nd at Bayview Park in Pensacola. The boys team finished the season with a 10-3 record.  They won against Pace 4-3. In singles:  Evan Goodson lost to Terhnies 8-0,  Eric Trevino […]

Florida Forest Service watches weather,

Milton, FL – Officials with Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center are keeping an eye on the weather conditions this week as a dry cold front moves through the area bringing strong winds and extremely low humidity. Near freezing temperatures and relative humidity predicted to be in the upper teens will combine to create high […]

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN SANTA ROSA COUNTY WIC PROGRAM PRESENTS THE SIXTH ANNUAL “WALK FOR MOMMY & ME”

MILTON – The sixth annual “Walk for Mommy & Me” will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at Carpenter’s Park off Munson Highway in Milton.  The walk is sponsored by the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program.  The event is free and […]

Baptist Hospital is the First and Only Facility in the Region to use Drug-Coated Stent for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment

PENSACOLA, FLA. (March 25, 2013) – Baptist Hospital and its team of experienced cardiovascular specialists, Cardiology Consultants, are one of a few heart and vascular teams in the nation – and the only in Northwest Florida – to implant a new device for treatment of circulation disorder of the legs, known as peripheral artery disease […]

Flood Safety Awareness Week

Floodwaters can be swift, powerful and deadly. To encourage individuals, families and businesses to learn more about the many ways floods can occur, the hazards associated with floods, and what they can do to save life and property, the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners will recognize March 25-29, as Flood Safety Awareness Week.   […]

2013 Master Gardener Plant Sale

The Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners will have their annual plant sale at the Emerald Coast Flower and Garden Festival at the UF/IFAS WFREC-Milton Campus Gardens on Friday, April 5 from noon to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The theme for this year is “Easy Plants for […]

Living With Purpose by Matt Dobson

I once had a conversation with a friend of mine who happen to be a very good person. However, he didn’t see the need for church-going, service, or commitment to the Lord. Anybody who knows the true meaning of commitment understands it requires an allegiance and loyalty no matter how difficult life can become. Just […]