COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Council on Aging administering meal programs in Santa Rosa County

Effective April 2, Council on Aging of West Florida is providing meals service for seniors in Santa Rosa County. The nonprofit organization is assuming pre-existing services and plans to expand both the Meals on Wheels and congregate meal programs in the north and south parts of the county. In addition, the council is offering privatepay home delivered meals for those who might not qualify for government funded home delivered meal programs.

"We are excited about the opportunity to expand our quality programs and services into Santa Rosa County and we look forward to adding additional meal routes and congregate meals sites," said John B. Clark, President/CEO of Council on Aging of West Florida. "However, we know that community input is essential to wise expansion, and we are asking the community to let us know how and where we can best serve the seniors of Santa Rosa County."

For more information on meal programs and to provide input on areas of need, please contact Council on Aging of West Florida at 432-1475.

National Park Service needs lifeguards

Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Jerry Eubanks announced that the Park is recruiting for its Beach Rescue Lifeguard Program in both the Florida (Gulf Breeze) and Mississippi Districts (Ocean Springs). The Park plans to fill three seasonal lifeguard positions for the Perdido Key Area in Florida and three for West Ship Island in Mississippi. One Lead Lifeguard, stationed in Florida, will supervise guards in both districts. Applicants must be 18 years of age when they come on duty and have current certifications for Lifeguard, CPR, and Basic First Aid. Applicants will be required to pass a performance test that includes a 600- yard swim in less than 10 minutes, perform simulated rescues and escapes, demonstrate proficiency in CPR, and swim under water 125 feet with a total of four breaths.

"Employment as a Lifeguard with the Park is a great opportunity to earn extra money for college or for the summer. The starting salary, depending on experience, is $10.82 - $15.79 per hour," said Superintendent Eubanks. Lifeguards will receive on the job training for Open Water Rescue (USLA) and First Responder (National Registry) courses. Those interested in applying should contact the Park's personnel job line at 850-934-2601 or obtain information online at www.usajobs.opm.gov.

Additional information regarding the Gulf Islands National Seashore Beach Rescue Lifeguard Program is available under the Management Section (Jobs) of our website at www.nps.gov/guis.

Class of '78 plans reunion

The Gulf Breeze High School Class of 1978 is seeking classmates for its 30-year reunion, which is being planned for the summer of 2008. To register, join the class e-group at www.gbhs78.org.

Gulf Breeze Hospital sale

The Gulf Breeze Hospital Auxiliary will hold their trash and treasures sale Saturday, April 14 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the South Santa Rosa Recreation Center in Gulf Breeze.

There will be many items for sale including jewelry, books, furniture, linens, toys, computers, sports equipment, tools and much more.

Tax deductible donations will be accepted at the center on Thursday, April 12 after 2 p.m. and all day Friday, April 13.

The auxiliary members regret that they will not be able to clothing or large appliances.

For more information, contact Maureen Crooker at 850- 932-8004.