County considers new air ambulance provider
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com
      County commissioners may consider adding another helicopter to their emergency response system. At their committee meeting on Tuesday, May 29, commissioners heard presentations from representatives for Air Methods Corporation, county emergency management and Baptist Health Care.
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Burn still in effect for area until conditions approve
      The Division of Forestry issued burn authorizations to farmers only last week. This will be for wheat field burning only. Fields must have an on site inspection prior to authorization, heavy equipment present and the Division of Forestry will have a fire suppression unit standing by.
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New Eagle Scouts
      Anthony Thomas Hofius, Bryan Everett Register and David Alexander Sever became Eagle Scouts May 18 at St. Ann Catholic Church.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
      Zoo Enrichment Day caters to kids Come spend a day enjoying picnics, bath time, and fishing with the animals at The Zoo- Northwest Florida! Enrichment is offered daily for the animals, but throughout the year The Zoo wants visitors to enjoy animal behaviors along with us so we plan special En...
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Library summer reading at GB library
      Summer reading programs began over one hundred years about to encourage children to read during their summer vacation, to use the library, and to develop good reading habits. Research validates that summer programs help ensure that school children retain reading and learning skills over the summer...
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Hoe 'n Hum Garden Club installs officers
      The Hoe 'n Hum Garden Club officers were re-installed for a second term. They include Ellen Webb, President; Karilyn Butler, Vice President; Sue Huff, Secretary; and Judy Barousse, Treasurer. The installation luncheon was at Mahi-Mahi Seafood and Grill on May 24. Tina Davey and Jean Barker were co...
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