Harriman speaks to Santa Rosa Women

Betty Archer Allen/Gulf Breeze News New Santa Rosa Women's Club member, Brenda Sadler, sponsored by Barbara Oliver, was presented flowers by Jane Parker and welcomed by the club Sept. 4.

The Public Affairs Department of the Santa Rosa Women's Club was responsible for the first program of the year on Tuesday Sept. 4. The department is chaired by Sally Stanford and co-chaired by Rose Jenkins. The members include Marie Boykin, Anita Clark, Millie Dehn, Thelma Ginn, Libby Prochaska, Pat Tunison, Tina Davey and Aleta McElwain. The department's projects for the year include a tour of Andrews institute and fire safety.

The program featured Dr. Robert Harriman, Administrator of Andrews Institute and Gulf Breeze Hospital. Harriman has a clinical and administrative background beginning his career in radiology. He then earned his doctorate in educational leadership from Florida State University. He

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also holds degrees in education and psychology. Harriman assumed leadership of Gulf Breeze Hospital on July 1. He has been involved with healthcare for over 35 years and has a clinical background in radiology technology. He was the first administrator of Baptist Medical Park in Pensacola and served as Baptist Hospital's vice president of ambulatory services. Harriman has managed large diagnostic imaging practices, multi-specialty group practices, ambulatory surgical centers, physician-hospital joint ventures and a full-range of outpatient services. His topic today was the Andrews Institute and the Baptist Health Care.

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The Andrews Institute, built by Baptist Health Care, is an outstanding orthopedics and sports medicine institute with the leadership and reputation of wellknown orthopedic surgeon James Andrews, MD. The Andrews Institute makes this area a center for musculo-skeletal treatments and research. The Institute is comprised of several divisions including: Multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Imaging Center, Athletic Performance Center, a Research and Education Institute, and a multi-specialty office park for physicians. The mission of the Andrews institute is to provide the best medical care for the musculo-skeletal system through orthopedics and sports medicine, utilizing innovative clinical and surgical technologies, and to improve patient care through research and education, emphasizing prevention. An excellent program!

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Following Dr. Harriman's speech the business meeting began under the leadership of President Marion Ginn. New member, Brenda Sadler, sponsored by Barbara Oliver, was presented with flowers by Second Vice President Jane Parker and welcomed by the club. Officers, department chairs and standing committee chairs were given the opportunity to give reports.

Linda White-Spunner and Linda Dawson, co- first vice presidents, announced the fund raiser that will be held Nov. 8 at St Ann Catholic Church. The title of the event is "Breezing through the Holidays." The program will include a luncheon catered by Norma's with a fashion show presented by Brenda Caraway of Fashion Connection, Holiday Food Demonstration by Norma, and a decorating with natural/native items presentation by Emily Peterson from Garden Gate. The cost is $25 per person. Mark your calendars: early ticket sales are encouraged. Tickets may be available from club members as early as next week. Contact Linda White-Spunner at 850-936-1085, Linda Dawson at 850-475-7942 or Marion Ginn at 850-916-4378 for more information.

Picture courtesy of Norman Vickers Dr. Bill Bennett from the television show "Garden Magic" holds camellia bloom. Bennett will serve as chair for the Pensacola Camellia Club's Sept. 18 meeting.

Santa Rosa Shores Women's Club

Santa Rosa Shores Women's Club held the first meeting of the season on Tuesday Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. with an "English High Tea" at the home of Lou Jones of Laguna Drive in Santa Rosa Shores. The Board members hosted this event and hats were worn by some. There was a short program of the upcoming programs and club business, and then the fun, food and prizes began. The Santa Rosa Shores Women's Club is open to any woman in the Santa Rosa Shores neighborhood. Residents interested in joining and keeping abreast of the happenings in the area should call Fran Fletcher at 850-934-3837 or Margaret Cunningham at 850-932-2914.

Gulf Breeze Historical Society

This is a reminder that The Gulf Breeze Historical Society is beginning a new year of interesting programs and tours. The first program will feature Robert Duncan relating the Duncan family memories on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Gulf Breeze Library. History buffs won't want to miss the memories of this family whose roots are so embedded in Gulf Breeze. For more information call Tricia Briska, the Historical Society's Program Director, at 850-932-7344.

Gulf Coast Friends

Mark your calendars for the annual fair. The Gulf Coast Friends has scheduled their only fundraiser, the Gulf Coast Friends annual fair, for Nov. 8 at New World Landing in Pensacola. This year local artists will join crafters displaying and selling their creations. The tickets are $25 and include both lunch and the fair. Tickets will be on sale at the Sept. 13 brunch. Proceeds will be donated to charity. For information contact Joan at 850-932-8162.

The Pensacola Camellia Club

The Pensacola Camellia Club announced its activities through December. In addition to their meeting Sept. 18, (see page 3, B for details) the club will continue its search for the lost varieties of native Pensacola camellias. There are over 100 varieties registered with the American Camellia Society (ACS) originating from Pensacola. Some early varieties have not yet been located. If citizens think they may have an early Pensacola variety, they are encouraged to call Ben Williamson at 850-432- 3101 for further information.

Skip Vogelsang, President of the Camellia Club said, "The meetings are free and open to the interested public. There is plenty of parking near the Garden Center. We have books on camellia care and we are the source for gibberellic acid. 'Gib' is a growth regulator which makes camellias bloom earlier and about a third larger. There are always experts available to answer your camellia care questions."

The Oct. 16 program will be conducted by Beth Bolles, Escambia County Extension Agent. She will discuss plant diseases and the progress of Sudden Oak Death ( SOD) with special attention to Pensacola and camellias.

The Nov. 20 program will discuss new camellia varieties registered in 2006. Additional programs include an ACS camellia judging school on Saturday, Nov. 24. This judging school will be for new judges and for those needing re-certification.

The Pensacola Camellia Club's 69th annual camellia Show will be held at the Wright Place, 80 East Wright Street, Saturday and Sunday Dec. 8 and 9. This show is expected to have approximately 2,000 camellia blooms with entries from several Southeastern states as well as local entries. This show is free and open to the public. For further information call PCC President Skip Vogelsang, 438-3790, Norman Vickers, Secretary 432-9743 or visit the website

www.pensacolacamelliaclub. com.

Gulf Breeze Rotary Club

The Rotary Club meetings are entertaining with Jim Reeves, AKA "Mr. Sunshine," acting as master of ceremonies and continue to offer interesting programs on issues and topics that truly affect all of the community on a daily basis. Recent programs include presentations by Judge David Langham, who is in charge of the Workers Compensation System in Florida.

Langham, who was appointed by Jeb Bush and now serves at the pleasure of Governor Charlie Crist, was quest speaker on Aug. 7. Langham oversees approximately 225 people who mediate contested worker compensation issues, which number approximately 82,000 per year. Langham has been able to streamline the system to make it more efficient and fairer for all involved. He gave an overview of the process from claim to final decision and the reasons for some of the bottlenecks. The system does not cost the taxpayers of Florida a dime in taxes. However, the business owners essentially pay to provide coverage and oversight of the system. Indirectly, the consumers pay in higher costs per item or service as the rates go up. The fees are passed on to the consumer. Fortunately, the fees have been reduced and the backlog of cases in the pipeline is diminishing. Langham is committed to making the system more efficient and fair.

Gulf Breeze Optimist Club

Gulf Breeze Optimist Club (GBOI) will hold its annual Installation of Officers Banquet Sept. 18 at St. Ann Parish Hall. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres begin at 6 p.m.. Dinner follows at 7 p.m..

GBOI President, Marguerite Burr, announced the following slate of officers for 2007-2008: Ray Shane, President; Jim Cibula, Vice President: Alex Goldberger, Secretary: Bill Stanford, Treasurer; Dick Snyder, President-Elect.