North Santa Rosa
Archive for: May, 2014

Largest turnout ever for JHS Sports Banquet

To say that this year’s Jay High School Sports Banquet was a success would be an understatement. Over 225 athletes, coaches, and parents packed in the Jay United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall for a night full of laughs, memories,  and recognition of all of JHS’ sports teams. The evening was kicked off by newly appointed […]

Laura Helen Paul

Laura Helen Paul, age 76 of Chumuckla, went to be with the Lord, Friday May 9th, 2014. Helen was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa County, Florida. She retired from Monsanto after 38 years as a Yarn Lab Technician. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, and spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, […]

Gulf Breeze Optimist Club’s 39th Annual Fishing Rodeo adds Spear fishing Division

Gulf Breeze Optimists are expanding their popular fishing rodeo to include a spear fishing division at this year’s event, which will be held May 17th and 18th at Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze. It will be the 39th Annual Fishing Rodeo. This year promises to be filled with fun, young and not-so-young anglers, and […]

Rookie of the Year

SANTA ROSA EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES: CORRINA NELSON 2014  SANTA ROSA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Second Year, Fourth Grade Teacher West Navarre Intermediate School   The Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced Corrina Nelson, a fourth grade teacher at West Navarre Intermediate School, as the 2014 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during their Rookie of the […]

A look back at an incredible year in Lady Royals Softball

The season started off with lofty goals. Have a winning season? Expected. A district championship? Expected. Make the playoffs? Better happen. These goals were self-imposed by the way. But truth be told, the 2014 Lady Royals softball team actually had only one goal and that was to win the class 1A state title. It has […]

Mya Lynn Colletta

Mya Lynn Colletta of Jay, Florida daughter of Lauren and Tony passed away on May 08, 2014. She was a beautiful sweet, angel who was taken from us too soon. She touched many lives while she was here with us. She will be missed everyday and always in our hearts. She is survived by her […]

Sheriff Hall Announces Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

On 5-5-14, Sheriff Wendell Hall signed a Proclamation acknowledging May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Santa Rosa County has over 6200 licensed motorcycle riders and for good reason; we have some of the most scenic roadways in the State of Florida. Then again, motorcycles have become a growing means for transportation within our County. Motorcycles […]

Living With Purpose

In the major motion picture titled, “Forrest Gump”, Tom Hanks played a fictional character that had many people come in and out of his life. The movie itself grossed over $677 million and was so wildly popular perhaps because people could relate to the emotional struggles he faced. His life’s journey carried him to many […]

HOSA to host For the Love of Chocolate Event

HOSA at Jay High School  is hosting For The Love of Chocolate! on May 17th beginning at 6 PM at the Jay United Methodist Church 25 dessert samples along with Timmy Ray’s chicken and sausage gumbo and beverages will be served. The event will have a silent auction, too. Tickets are $20 for an individual, $35 for a […]

Royals come up in short in 2nd state championship game in 3 years

State Championship Final Chiefland wins 1A title 9-2. Sydney Lowery double, 2 RBI hit in the 5th.   Jay  0   0  0   0   0  2    0—————-2 CHS 0  2   2   1   0   4    X—————-9