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August 6, 2010GOSPORTCOMMENTARYPAGE3Military life can be hard to comprehend by othersBy Beth WilsonMilitary Spouse ContributorI am writing this columnfrom the airport.I am returning from avacation visiting myfamily on the East Coast.Family. Have younoticed that family is amixed bag? We all havethe uncle that is a bit“different” or the cousinwe don’t see often.Maybe, like mostfamilies, there havebeen “issues” in the past.But there is nothing wewould not do for them.Ah, family.My husband and Itraveled to visit my sideof the family for the firstBeth Wilsontime in seven years.No we weren’t mad, itjust seemed each timewe planned a trip it wascanceled by various circumstances.But this summer wefinally made it home.My sister surprised usby arranging a familyreunion/open house duringwhich many of myfriends and family gatheredat my mother’shome for a day of visiting.My cousin’s childrenare growing, severalheading off to collegethis year.My nephews, graduatedfrom college, arebusy building their lives.My twin nieces, age13, are at that amazing(and challenging) transitionfrom young girl toyoung woman.My cousin Margie hastaken up horticulture.Uncle Glenn and AuntJoann are in their 80sand still square dancing.And, Uncle Barry justreleased his first CDwith the title track, “MyFriend Foley” (no, youdon’t want to know).Family. I love myfamily and I am blessed.As I sit here baskingin the sweet savor ofnew memories madewith families andfriends, my heart is full.These 10 days werefull of laughter, stories,discovery and joy.My life of deployments,relocations —military life — seemedso far away.I feel refreshed andfreshly connected withthe family I love … andI don’t want to leave.While my familyloves me, they, likemany of our families,don’t fully comprehendour lives as militaryfamilies.Most of my familyhave no direct connectionwith the militaryoutside of my husband… and we live acrossthe country.Over our vacation Irealized that they livetheir lives withoutawareness of what ittakes to keep our countrystrong and safe.As I briefly mentionedthat to my husbandhe responded with:“That means we’redoing our job well. Theyaren’t worried, they arefree to pursue their lives,to care for each other, tolive free of that concern.”Family, only family,knows us thoroughlyand loves us.Let’s face it, family isthe source of growth,love, frustration andhope.And only family canmake me sit in an airportplotting our next set oforders to be closer tothem.Family, for all theirquirks, in spite of thewater under the bridge,is there any more preciousgift?Letter to the editorDear Editor:How quick we forget.Guadalcanal, the first Pacific landoffensive battle of World War II wason Aug. 7, 1942.On that morning, 68 years ago, theMarine Corps’ amphibious FirstMarine Division landed on this islandinfested with Japanese soldiers.Maj. Gen. Alexander A. Vandegrift,commander of the FirstMarine Division, offeredthe troops a few words ofencouragement beforethe attack: “God favorsthe bold and strongheart.”U.S. Marines landedon the northern beachesafter Navy ships firedonto the island ahead ofthem. Over the next threemonths, the Marinessecured the airfield and asix-mile wide section of the beach.Noah H. BelewAs the invasion wavescame ashore, the fightingequipment of the Marineswas from World War I.At the beginning, theMarines were armed with1903 Springfield rifles,single-shot, bolt action,but the M-1 gas-operatedsemiautomatic rifle wasdeveloped and appearedon the battlefield withinweeks.By Feb. 9, 1943, U.S.troops had control of the island. Alltold, 1,592 Americans troops werekilled in action and 4,183 werewounded.The Japanese lost 14,800 in battleand 9,000 from disease. About 1,000Japanese soldiers were taken prisoner.Noah H. BelewUSMC retiredWorld War II — First MarineDivisionKorean War — First MarineDivisionE-mail: Noah@SemperFidelisNoah.comEditorials and commentaries are the opinion of the writer and should not be interpreted as official government, Navy, or command policy statements.Reader editorials and commentaries are welcome but should not exceed 500 words. Articles should be typed, double-spaced on one side of the paperonly. Submissions must be bylined and contain a phone number where the writer can be reached during working hours. All submissions are subject toediting to comply with established policy and standards. Address editorials and commentaries to: Gosport Editor, NAS Pensacola, 190 Radford Blvd.,Pensacola, FL 32508-5217. E-mail: scott.hallford@navy.mil.

PAGE4August 6, 2010GOSPORTNew fitness challenge: Pensacola vs. NorfolkBy Ed BarkerNETC Public AffairsAs part of the command wellness programannounced earlier this year at the Naval Education andTraining Command (NETC), a fitness challenge wasextended from the Learning and DevelopmentDirectorate (N7) in Norfolk to the headquarters inPensacola.“We knew that individual progress would be encouragedin a team environment,” said Michael Fitzpatrick,NETC human resources specialist and wellness coordinator.“Once we put the word out that teams were forming,a competition between the teams just naturally happened.With geographic loyalties being what they are,it soon became a friendly competition between NETCPensacola and NETC Norfolk."”Adding to the Pensacola side, Naval Service TrainingCommand (NSTC) Pensacola and the Naval Educationand Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NET-SAFA) joined in on the fitness challenge.Points are awarded weekly for each team based onparticipation, weigh-ins and various health-relatedactivities. Creditable activities range from taking thestairs instead of the elevator for a week to cardio andweight-lifting exercises performed on a regular basis.“Being a member of a fitness challenge team givesme the motivation to get out there and exercise evenwhen I may not feel like it,” said Dorothy Singleton,administrative assistant to the NETC executive director.“It has also helped me concentrate on eating better, aseating right can earn you points too.”Singleton’s “Fit and Fierce” group is one of nineteams participating in the competition. Fit and Fierceled the standings in the first increment of the challenge,which ends August 8.In addition to the fitness part of the wellness program,monthly seminars are offered at NETC headquartersand through video teleconference with the Norfolkstaff that cover other health topics, including tobaccocessation, blood pressure monitoring and nutrition.“We’ve received great feedback on the program andnumerous suggestions including adding healthy choicesto the vending machines in the building,” saidFitzpatrick. “The seminar attendance has also steadilygrown, so we’re seeing new faces in the program all thetime.”“The coordinators have made it easy to get involvedin wellness, and the challenge with Pensacola has definitelyadded to the camaraderie,” said David Page,NETC N7 management analyst in Norfolk.At the conclusion of the fitness challenge, the winningteam will be awarded a traveling trophy that willremain at the victor’s location until the next challenge iscomplete.NETC’s wellness program supports the Departmentof Defense's (DoD) employee wellness campaign,launched in January 2010 at the request of CherylLawson, director of NETC Civilian PersonnelPrograms, to improve employee wellness, satisfactionand engagement, and is part of the effort to keep DoD amodel employer.For information on the Naval Education and TrainingCommand visit the NETC website:https://www.netc.navy.mil.Stecker from page 1The VT-4 connectionThere to see Stecker through the entire process wasCmdr. Mary Feinberg, commanding officer of TrainingSquadron Four (VT-4). She was the executive officer atVT-4 when the accident occurred.“Lt. j.g. Stecker, then Ens. Stecker, has always had aphenomenal, positive attitude about this whole event,”Feinberg said.“We had decided from the beginning that we wouldwork to keep him in the Navy and see what we could doto keep him in the flight program, she said.Feinberg was working in her office onboard NASPthat afternoon when she saw the emergency helicopter flyby her window. As soon as she knew it was an officerfrom the squadron, she was on her way to Baptist HealthCare where she saw Stecker go into surgery.She kept in touch with Stecker’s progress. She recalledone visit a few weeks after the accident seeing Stecker atWest Florida Hospital with his father.“‘Ma’am it’s not ideal but I’m looking forward to thenext phase of my life and my career,’” she rememberedhearing Stecker say to her.While she was aware it was going to be an uphill battle,Feinberg’s approach was simple: “I’m of the mind setif you don’t ask, you can’t be told no.” She also knewprosthetics had come a long way.So Feinberg set out to see if she could be part of makingit happen as long as Stecker could meet the physicalrequirements and had the support of the chain of the command.It took more than a year .Once the rehabilitation was done and Stecker was fittedfor his prosthetics, the process to return him to hisNavy career began in earnest.He was cleared by Navy medicine to return to fullduty. It was now Stecker’s turn to show what we coulddo.There was water survival training that included puttingon his parachute, jumping into the water, treading waterand getting out.He also had to show he was capable of getting in andout of the P-3, including sitting in the chair and donninga parachute. He proved that on a trip to Jacksonville earlierthis year.Then it was onto the Naval Aerospace MedicalInstitute (NAMI) for the waiver process.Dr. Aaron Gonzalez, the VT-4 flight surgeon, helpedwith that process. “Lt. j.g. Stecker has been a role modelto all of us through his perseverance during a very difficulttime in his life,” Gonzalez said.“Throughout what many would consider a medicalnightmare consisting of numerous surgeries, countlesshours in rehab, learning how to ambulate with a prosthesisand many long months waiting for a verdict fromNAMI’s medical board, he has been maintaining a positiveattitude that has been contagious in the squadronspaces.”Eventually the waiver to continue his flight trainingLt. j.g. Stecker and Cmdr. Mary Feinberg, commandingofficer at VT-4, look into the cockpit of aT6. Photo by Anne Thrower. (below) Stecker on arecent run at Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze.Photo courtesy of Andrews Institutewas approved as long as he stayed in a maritime or cargotransport aircraft.“It’s great to see it come to fruition and to see himwork toward his goal as a naval flight officer,” Feinbergsaid, adding there is no doubt he will make it because ofhis attitude.Like all NFOs, Stecker will not be a pilot. But he willoperate some of the advanced systems onboard the aircraft.“I’ve learned a lot from him,” Feinberg said. “He’sgoing to be a great role model to Sailors who run intoissues — and it doesn’t have to be a medical issue, it canbe any kind of issue.”The future looks up for SteckerStecker said he’s almost more active now, swimmingfive days a week and working out, than he was before theaccident. And he still boats.“The rehab was amazing,” Stecker said. That rehabincluded the Andrews Institute, Orthopedics & SportsMedicine facility in Gulf Breeze.While at Andrews Institute he was among militaryspecial forces and professional athletes, all involved inrehabilitation.At one point at Andrews Institute he was there eighthours a day for a month working out.Stecker said he’s a better sprinter now than he wasbefore the accident. “They actually trained me how to runso my core works while I’m running and everything is alot more fluid than it was before.”He received his prosthetic legs at Walter Reed ArmyMedical Center where he stayed for six weeks. After twoweeks at Walter Reed he was walking, in time to walk asthe best man at his brother’s wedding on Labor Day —six months after the accident. “Mom and granny werepretty happy about that,” he saidToday he continues to study and work on simulators,picking up where he left off.He “classes up” at VP-30 on Oct. 13 and will move toJacksonville at the end of August.In recalling the past 17 months, Stecker, from Elon,N.C., said he has received a lot of encouragement fromday one — and no one ever asked him if he wanted toget out of the Navy.“That meant the world to me,” he said. “Peopleencouraging me and telling me my career wasn’t over.”During his 30-day hospital stay at West FloridaHospital and Baptist Health Care not a day went by whenthere were at least two visitors from the squadron.Stecker came to the Navy in a roundabout way. He hasan undergraduate degree in music from Florida StateUniversity, specializing in jazz trumpet. And he has aMaster’s in business administration degree from theUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro.His humor, — which he said helped him through —has remained intact. “The only thing that is different isthat in the morning I put on my leg and my shoes,” hesaid.Stecker said he’s ready to proceed. A roommate whograduated with him from Officer Candidate School hasalready returned from his first deployment.“I’m still waiting to get over there,” he said. “I feel alittle bit behind.”What he has left behind at NAS Pensacola will be longremembered.“His story should be an inspiration to all of us,”Gonzalez said. “Although he is a very unique case medicallyin the aviation community, he has shown us that nomatter what obstacles life may throw at you, if you trulyaspire to something great, the sky is the limit.”

GOSPORT August 6, 2010 PAGE 5Veterans honored and recognized at Covenant HospiceBy An Brinn HefronGosport Staff WriterAs a veteran himselfand a volunteer at theCovenant HospiceInpatient Care Centerat West FloridaHospital, JerryKosowski wanted tohonor those who haveserved in the UnitedStates military.Kosowski hasdesigned a certificateto honor veterans whohave entered into hospicecare at CovenantHospice which reads,“Covenant Hospicesalutes our veteransand thanks you for yourservice.”Along with that, thecertificate includes thepictures seals of all thebranches and is signedwith a note from thestaff membersthankingthe veteransfortheir service.“I figuredwe cando somethinga littleformal. Idecided tocome upwith an 81/2 by 11sheet with all the differentbranches onthere and the flag in thebackground. It saysCovenant appreciateswhat you did,” saidKosowski.Kosowski played anintegralrole atCovenantHospicein honoringveterans.“If itwasn’tfor him,we wouldn’t be doingit. It was his idea forthe flag, and to have allthe branches on there,”said Ed Norris, chaplainat CovenantHospice.Covenant Hospicehas been giving thesecertificates for abouttwo months, and it isapparent that themorale of the patientswho are veterans hasimproved.“I think they realizethat we don’t have todo it, we only do itbecause we want to. Ionly see positiveresponses. It’s alsosomething that they cantake home from us,”said Norris. “We tellthem that we just wantto express our appreciationfor what they’vedone. It’s amazing tosee the reaction.”Kosowski wanted tobe able to shed light onthe service that militarymembers provided. Itmay not be a lot, but itshows that he, as wellas the rest of the staff atCovenant Hospicecare.“It’s nice to see the faces of patients light up whensomeone remembers and honors their service ... To berecognized for what they (veterans) did do –– and whatthey had to go through –– it’s a small thing, but it letsthem know they’re appreciated.”Jerry KosowskiVolunteer at Covenant Hospice“I wanted somethingto let veterans knowjust how special theyare,” said Kosowski.“It’s nice to see thefaces of the patientslight up when someoneremembers and honorstheir service.”Kosowskialso realizesthat familymembersmight notalways realizethat theirgrandmotheror grandfather is aveteran.“They faced a lot ofhorrible things, andthey don’t want toremember it, so theydon’t mention it, theydon’t brag about it. Soto be recognized forwhat they did do ––and what they had to gothrough –– it’s a smallthing, but it lets themknow they’re appreciated,”said Kosowski.Accordingto Kosowskiveteran havenot alwaysbeen appreciatedfort h e i rwartimeefforts.“Even theWorld War IIveteranscame back toa lot ofparade andhoopla. I think theyrealized deep down thatit was more for the factthat the war was over,not directly for them. IJerry Kosowski shows the certificate he designed togive to veterans residing at Covenant HospiceInpatient Care Center at West Florida Hospital. Thecertificates have been given out by the staff and volunteersof Covenant Hospice to veterans for abouttwo months and have improved the morale. “I wantedsomething to let veterans know just how specialthey are,” said Kosowski. Photo courtesy ofCovenant Hospicethought even they liketo be recognized ...Especially was thegroup from Vietnam;they were spit uponwhen they got back. Itis necessary for them tosee that somebodyappreciates what theydid,” he said.Kosowski is a retiredLieutenant junior gradeHe started his Navycareer as an enlistedelectronics technicianwho worked his way upthe ranks to warrantofficer, finally retiringas a Lieutenant juniorgrade.He served during theVietnam era and personallyunderstandsAdvertise with us!Call Simone Sands at 433-1166 ext. 21what it feels like to berecognized for the sacrificesservice membershave had to make.He also wants veteransto realize that hospicecare is somethingthat veterans’ benefitscover.Along with receivinga certificate, veteransare also honored afterthey die by being coveredin a crochetedAmerican flag.In addition to hisservice with CovenantHospice, Kosowski andhis wife, Sandi, alsoserve as volunteers forthe USO and assistwith the local HonorFlights.Your city, yourmagazine41 N. Jefferson St.Suite 402Pensacola, FL 32514850.433.1166www.ballingerpublishing.comfor Today’sClimateSansing NissanUsed Car DeptUSED VEHICLEELIMINATION EVENT! “The Only DealWe Can’t Beatis The DealWe Don’t See” 0.9% APRFINANCINGON SELECTPRE-OWNED VEHICLESMILITARY PERSONNELTAKE AN....ADDITIONAL$ 250 OFF!Active MilitaryGuaranteedApprovalCall Chris or Brian850-479-4700 800-828-7442www.sandysansingnissan.com

PAGE6August 6, 2010GOSPORTNAS Whiting Field names Sailors of the QuarterFrom NAS Whiting FieldPAOAC1 Cecelia Knight-Holton, MA2 AdamTurner and ABH3 TonyFuller were namedNaval Air StationWhitingField’sSailor, JuniorSailor andBluejacket ofthe Quarterfor the secondquarterof 2010.This honorrecognizesthe effortsa n dachievementsofexceptionalSailors who have setthemselves apart fromtheir peers within theirdivision through leader-AC1 CeceliaKnight-Holtonship, professionalism,technical knowledge andcommunity involvement.Knight-Holton is oneof the section leaders forthe NASWF Air TrafficControl division and isdirectly responsible forthe leadership, managementand developmentof 23 Sailors.She is a topsupervisor fora division thatannuallyoverseesa b o u t160,000 flighthours at thebase and theoutlyingfields.Knight-Holton alsoserves as theCommandManaged EqualOpportunity programassistant.“Her unmatched technicalexpertise in allfacets of air traffic controlwas absolutelyinstrumental in ensuringNAS Whiting Field’smissionreadiness …Her devotionto missionaccomplishmentcombinedwith herextracurricularactivitiesmakeher a greatmentor androle mode,”A C CTrevor Rowe stated inher nomination package.Her work in the communityincluded participationwith BigBrothers/ Big Sisters, theEscambia County CivilCitation program, theMentoring Moms programand the MannaFood Bank.Turner was recognizedfor his efforts as a securitydepartment swing-shiftsupervisor. As the watchcommander, he ensuresthe safety ofthe base andhis crew duringtheirshifts. He isresponsiblefor their performanceand theirtraining. TheSecurityOfficer, Ens.D a r o nPettus,called him aSailor with “unlimitedpotential” who is “alwaysthe go-to guy when a jobneeds to be completed.”Turner also initiated acommunity watch programin base housingand is a member of theparent advisory boardfor the ChildDevelopment Center atNAS Whiting Field.“A dedicated, professionalleader with a takechargeattitude and theinitiative to job accomplishmentwhich consistentlyresults in a productiveoutput of thehighest quality, PettyOfficer Fuller has mycomplete faith and confidence,”Lt.JitindraSirjoo, crashdivisionofficer said.Fuller is apetty officerwho displaystheability toperform at al e v e lbeyond hisrank. Hehas alreadybeen named as one of thedivision’s transient linepetty officer, responsibledirectly to the operationsduty officer for supportof all airfield operations.This includes supervisionof the movement andservicing of visiting aircraft.He also is the CPRpetty officer for the division,ensuring all requiredtraining is up to date fornearly 100 employees.“These awards provideleadership andopportunityto recognizeall of ouroutstandingSailors atour command.Thecompetitionis alwaystough butthe best candidategetsnominatedto representtheir respectivepeer group and division,”Command MasterChief Hari Singh said.“These three Sailorsare exceptionally hardworkers and trulydeserved this recognition.”NAS Whiting Field Navy Exchange earns Navy-wide awardFrom NAS Whiting Field PAOABH3 Tony FullerMA2 Adam TurnerNavy Exchange Whiting Field store manager Linda Larrabeeaccepts the Bingham Award from Gary King, senior vicepresident,director of continental United States operations,while Capt. Pete Hall, Naval Air Station Whiting Field commandingofficer, looks on. Larrabee received the award July27 on behalf of her store staff, who all received citations fortheir efforts. Photo by Jay CopeJuly 27 was a blue-ribbon day for the Naval AirStation Whiting Field Navy Exchange team asthey received the prestigious 2009 Binghamaward for excellence in retail operation management.Gary King, senior vice president for continentalUnited States (CONUS) operations, presentedthe award to NAS Whiting FieldCommanding Officer Capt. Pete Hall and storemanager Linda Larrabee during a ceremony heldat the atrium building at 11 a.m.“This is a tremendous achievement on the partof everyone here,” King said. “You worked long,hard hours, and we are happy to be here to celebrateyour success.”There are six categories for the BinghamAwards based on the facility size, with the smallestcategory starting with under $2 million inannual sales to the largest NEX’s that producemore than $100 million. NEX Whiting Field tookthe award for sales volume in the $5 to $20 milliondollar category.The NEX team, all decked out in red poloshirts, were not only praised for their contributionsto earning the award, but each received acitation from Rear Adm. Steven Romano, commander,Navy Exchange Service Command.King listed the stores’ community service, mainstore renovation and exceptionally high customersatisfaction score as some of the primary accomplishmentsof the staff.“In my 23 years of service with the NavyExchange, I have never witnessed a better team,”Larrabee said to the team after accepting theaward. “You are dedicated to the mission and youlove what you do. It shows every single day.This is your award.”Named after the late Capt. W. H. Bingham, theBingham Award was established in 1979 to recognizeoutstanding performance in customer serviceand exchange operations. Bingham was the chiefexecutive of the Roswell H. Macy Company, theowner of the Macy’s department store chain, andwas appointed by the secretary of the Navy in1945 to lead an advisory board for the establishmentof the Navy Exchange system.The award grades exchanges on several keyareas of Navy Exchange operations including:associate satisfaction surveys, customer satisfactionsurveys, inventory control management andby exchange profits. The stores are rated on a100-point scales utilizing each store’s annualgoals and compared to similar sized NEXs.Whiting Field’s NEX team exceeded their goalssignificantly in every category.

SECTIONBAugust 6, 2010GOSPORTLIFEBack-to-school shopping for smart spendersWith today’s risingenergy and foodcosts, back-to-schoolshopping lists — which can callfor anything from unleaded pencilsto laptop computers — canlook costly.But no one has to mortgage their home to buy newbackpacks or sneakers — there are smart ways to manageback to school spending.• Decide what your kids need.Many schools send letters listing the supplies studentsneed at the beginning of the year. Use your child’sschool supply list to determine what new items areTips for helping your childrenwith their homework(NewsUSA) — Parents want their children to getgood grades in school. Start by creating a home environmentthat is conducive to learning.“Sometimes, parents think helping their child completehis homework, or even doing their child's homeworkfor him, will help him achieve better grades inschool,” said Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D., senior vicepresident for education outreach for Sylvan Learning.“Often, it’s just the opposite, creating a situation wherechildren have not learned the concepts they are latertested on in the classroom.”To help students, parents can create an atmospherethat works with their child to tackle school tasks efficiently.Sylvan Learning offers parents these tips todevelop a personalized homework plan for school success:• Set goals. Help your child set personal and attainablegoals for each class, and help her identify whatwill need to be done to reach each goal. For example,to earn an A in American history, she will need to turnin her homework and participate in class.• Know your child. Each child is unique, with differentlearning styles and academic needs, so parentsmust personalize the learning process. Many educatorsidentify three primary learning styles: auditory,visual and tactile. Children learn in different ways ondifferent days, but usually have a tendency toward onestyle. If you help your child work within his personalstyle, he will work more effectively.• Create a homework zone. Set up a study area,complete with a dictionary, paper and pens. Keep thearea free from potential distractions.• Develop class files. Make a color-coded file foreach of your child’s classes, with separate tabs forhomework assignments, exams and projects, so yourchild can refer back to class materials when studyingfor tests.• Celebrate successes throughout the year. Celebrateyour child’s achievement when she reaches weekly milestones.Show her you are confident in her academic abilities,and reward the little things, like improving concentrationand organizing her study space.If your child is struggling with homework, talk withher and determine the underlying cause. Even a childwho is doing well can benefit from supplementalassistance to sharpen study and test-taking skills.Word Search ‘First day of school’I G U B O J G S A L P M O C HN F Y O L R G S N I R Y H G KZ R E H C A E T U C I J L X CS M L J S D C S A N N Q G F DU S O U A F T K R E C H A L KU C E R N U H V B P I N N L JI A G C D C G B G O P W C H TWT M E E R H U M X A G X Q BF D N V A R U S X A L R H U WV T H Z F A Y L R G U U D H VS Y R U F O T A G L R Y W X LH E B Y E P Z W J G P T E T HE M E I P Y C B Y K H R U A FZ T U Q X H E M T T W F G G VI C J T D K Q M F L C S B T XBLACKBOARDBUSCHALKGRADESLUNCHPENCILPRINCIPALRECESSSTUDENTSTEACHERabsolute necessities.Start looking for deals on the must-haves as earlyas possible. When shopping, stick to your list.Impulse buying and adding on extras are the quickestways to negate any savings you find.• Take an inventory.Using your list of necessities, take an inventory ofwhat your family already owns. Last year’s lunchboxor fall coat, unless broken oroutgrown, will still work. Youmay have extra notebooks, pensor pencils that your child can use.• Create a budget.A budget keeps parents ontrack and teaches kids wisespending. Explain the budget toyour child and encourage them tohelp you stick to it. As an incentive,offer them a reward, likeallowing them to purchase a treatGosling GamesColor Me ‘On the bus’with the extra money saved. Even better, put theextra money into a savings account.• Shop on tax-free days.Fourteen states (including Florida, Aug.13-15) and the District of Columbia offertax holidays for back-to-school shopping.Shoppers pay no sales tax onitems such as books, clothes, electronicsand school supplies.• Search multiple storesand don’t forget the Web.Compare stores by searchingweekly circulars. If you don’twant to run from store to store totrack down bargains, see if yourfavorite retailer matches competitors’prices.Search for discounts on theinternet. Many stores offer onlineonlyspecials and free shipping.Make the new school year a healthy one(NewsUSA) — The schoolyear’s beginning means newclasses, new clothes, newshoes — so why not a new andhealthier lifestyle?Going to school forces childrenoff the couch and helps them set aregular eating schedule. Parentsshould use the new school year asan opportunity to encourage extraexercise, whether through clubsor sports, and healthier eating.Here are some ways that parentscan help their children enjoy ahealthier new year:• Get off to a good start.Breakfast helps fuel young bodiesand minds. Studies show thatbreakfast improves academic performanceand energy levels andhelps children receive adequatenutrition.A balanced breakfast shouldinclude carbohydrates, like grainor fruit, and protein. If your childlikes cereal, find a brand that contains100 percent whole grains.Other healthy choices includefruit smoothies, 100 percentwhole grain toast with peanut butterand oatmeal. Encourage yourchild to drink fat-free or low-fatmilk or equivalent milk products.• Teach your child to pack hisown lunch. Children enjoy eatingfoods that they prepare themselves,so involve your child inplanning and packing his ownlunch. Make healthy lunches fun.Use cookie-cutters to design animal-or car-shaped sandwichesand include hummus, nut buttersor yogurt for dipping sliced fruitsand vegetables. Make sure thatyour child’s lunch includes grain,protein and produce.• Think ahead for snacktime.Have easy-to-prepare, healthysnacks ready at home. Clean andslice fresh fruits and vegetablesearly in the week, then store themin the fridge. Keep whole-graincrackers, crispbreads or ricecakes on hand. Unsweetenedapplesauce, which comes in individualcups, provides a healthyoption that most children canserve themselves.• Stay active after dinner.Instead of watching television inthe evenings, plan a physicalactivity. Taking the dog for awalk, going to the park, playingball in the backyard or holdingbowling parties all providehealthy entertainment.The beginning of a new school brings the opportunity for new and better ways of doing things. Homeworkand health are two great areas for parents and students to re-evaluate.Jokes & GroanersHomework excuses“I have a solar-powered calculator, and it was cloudy.”“My mom used it as a dryer sheet.”“My parents were sick and unable to do my homework lastnight. Don’t worry, they have been suitably punished.”“I didn’t want to add to your already heavy workload.”“I spent the night at a rally supporting higher pay for ourhard-working teachers.”An e-mail from college — and the replyDear Dad,$chool i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and$tudying very hard.With all my $tuff, I $imply can’t think of anything I need,$o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card, a$ Iwould love to hear from you.Love, your $on.Dear Son,I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphyare eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOtforget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, andyou can never study eNOugh.Love, Dad.

PAGEB2GOSPORTSPOTLIGHTAugust 6, 2010Navy nurses lead list of awards at NHPBy Rod DurenNHP PAOA pair of Navy nurses from Naval Hospital Pensacola(NHP)’s medical/surgical/intensive care unit (ICU) and thedirectorate of surgical services were awarded Navy andMarine Corps Commendation Medals at a recent awardsceremony Cmdr. Stephanie Pridemore and Lt. Cmdr.Charles Trotter.Pridemore, medical surgicaland intensive careunit department head, wasrecipient of the award forher direct guidance andexpertise in achieving anunprecedented compliancewith National PatientSafety goals to reduce ventilator-acquiredpneumoniaand centerline infections.NH Pensacola’s centrallineinfection rates were ator near zero, significantlybelow the national benchmarks.Cmdr. Pridmore’s directcontributions to the hospital’svaccine policy forpneumonia helped localunit training and administrationof influenza andpneumococcal vaccines;and increasing commandpopulation health andquality of care measuresby 75 percent.Trotter, clinic managerfor general surgery/urologyand associate directorof surgical services, wasable to demonstrate initiativesand planning duringthe relocation and sustainmentof operating servicesduring a large-scale reconstructioneffort of the mainoperating suites.His critical insightallowed for the alignmentof the surgical directorateand preventing the outsourcing,into the civilianhealth care market, ofmore than 3,000beneficiariesresulting in acost-avoidanceof$6.6 millionandexceedingN a v ymedicine’stargets forpatient satisfaction,specialty accessand individual medicalreadiness.In other awards,HM3(FMF) Kurtis M.Glenn and HM3 Luis A.Rodriguez were recipientsof Naval and MarineCorps AchievementMedals (NAMs).Glenn, a member of thepharmacy department, wasrecipient of a NAM for hisservice as a pharmacytechnician with a medicalbattalion with the IIIMarine ExpeditionaryForce. Glenn’s performanceof duty, leadershipand devotion was a factorin his selection as CombatLogistics Regiment35’s BlueJacketof2 0 0 9 .Rodriguezwas recipientof aNAM forhis duty asa generalduty corpsmanwith thephysical and occupationaltherapy departmentat NHP. His completion ofspecialty training in splintingand technical therapyskills led to his assisting in4,000 patient encounters,allowing improved clinicalaccess and greatly contributingto PT/OT’s 98percent patient satisfactionrate.Additionally, he assistedin 40 physical training sessions,promoting a 96 percentpass rate for the com-Lt. Cmdr. CharlesTrottermand’s 2009-10 physicalfitness assessment cycles.Rodriguez also serves astreasure of the multi-culturalcommittee.In an earlier awards ceremony,a Navy chief master-at-armsand nurse wererecipients of NAMs andthree corpsmen earned thecommand’s appreciationfor combat casualty traininginstruction .MAC(SW/AW) CarloBarden, a new member ofthe hospital’s securityteam, was awarded aNAM for his service withNaval Security Force(NSF), U.S. Naval SupportActivity Bahrain. He mentored105 NSFSailor/civilian guardswhile performing morethan 1,300 hours of antiterrorism/forceprotectionmeasures, screening 2,500personnel and 700 vehiclesin the overall security ofthe installation without anincident.As one of the Joint StaffIntegrated VulnerabilityAssessment (JSIVA)preparatory team members,Barden ensuredDefense Department vulnerabilitybenchmarkswere exceeded and resultingin an outstanding gradefor the 2009 JSIVA inspection.Lt. James A. Whitt, amember of the hospital’sintensive care unit, waspresented a NAM for aseamless transition duringa time of increased operationaltempo resulting in asustainment of critical carenursing in the absence ofdeployed nurses.He provided numerousneuro-trauma in-serviceson highly relevant combatinjuries, which enhancedthe operational readinessof his active-duty peers.In addition, Whitt, asinfection control officer,tracked ventilatoracquired pneumoniarates, ensuring staff trainingon preventive techniques,resulting in rateswell below the nationalaverage.HM Christian T. Hans,HM2 Michael J. Fuch andHM2 Christopher L.Wilkins were each presentedwith a letter ofappreciation from Capt.Douglas Mayers, commandingofficer of theNavy Reserve NHP unit,for their performances asinstructors of the TacticalCombat Casualty Courseto 24 members of one ofthe command’s detachments.William “Bill”Alexander was also presentedwith a letter ofappreciation from NHPCO Capt. MaryaliceMorro for his selection asRed Cross volunteer ofLt. James A Whittthe second quarter. Thesix-year volunteer worksin the satellite pharmacydepartment.“Mr. Bill” serves as aco-team leader of thepharmacy refill center atthe Corry NEX and isresponsible for the trackingof all monthly workhours for the volunteersassigned to the center.For more information,visit the hospital’s websiteat http://www. med.navy.mil/sites/pcola.NHP becomes a tobacco-freecompound onNational Smokeout Day,Nov. 18.Advertise with us!Call Simone Sandsat 433-1166 ext. 21

GOSPORTAugust 6, 2010PAGEB3Gulf oil spill numbers for people to callFor information about the oil spill response effort, visit www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com.Recreational boating returned to Sherman Cove Marina onboard NASP July 29after being closed for six weeks as a result of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.Boaters are encouraged to call 452-2212 to check on the status of the ShermanCove channel. Photo by Anne ThrowerTo make reports, request information or file a claim, the following numbers areavailable to the public:• To report oiled or injured wildlife call (866) 557-1401. Wildlife Sanctuary ofNorthwest Florida cannot take oil-damaged wildlife. But they are working with Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research.• To report oiled sea turtles and other marine life, call Florida Fish & WildlifeCommission at (800) 241-4653, enter pager number 2744867, then your areacode and number. They will call you back.• To report oiled shoreline or request volunteer information call (866) 448-5816.• To contact the Deepwater Horizon Incident, Joint Information Center call (985)902-5231 or (985) 902-5240.• To submit alternative response technology, services or products call (281) 366-5511.• To submit your vessel for the Vessel of Opportunity Program for skimming oilcall (281) 366-5511.• To submit a claim for damages call (800) 440-0858.• Report damaged, vandalized, adrift or stolen boom to (866) 448-5816.We Support Our Troops

PAGEB4GOSPORTOFF DUTYAugust. 6, 2010WORSHIPNAS PensacolaProtestantSunday• 8 a.m., CommunionService**• 10:15 a.m. WorshipService*• 6 p.m. ContemporaryService**Tuesday• 9 a.m., Women’sBible Study***Wednesday• 5:30 p.m. FellowshipDinner• 6 p.m. Bible Study***Roman CatholicSaturday• 3:45 p.m. Sacramentof Penance****• 4:30 p.m. Mass*Sunday• 8:30 a.m. Mass*Monday and Thursday• Noon Mass****FridayCorry StationProtestantSunday• 9 a.m. Adult BibleStudy (chapel conferenceroom)• 9 a.m. Chapel Choir(sanctuary)• 10 a.m. WorshipService• 11:30 a.m. Fellowship• 7:30 p.m. Praise andWorshipThursday• 5:30 p.m., BibleStudy and dinner (fellowshiphall)Roman CatholicSunday• Noon MassTuesday• 11 a.m. Mass (smallchapel)Latter Day SaintsSunday• 10:30 a.m.**Wednesday• 7-8:30 p.m., BibleStudy (Corry)*Naval AviationMemorial Chapel**All Faiths Chapel***J.B. McKameyCenter****Lady of LoretoChapelBubba Watson coming to NASPFrom Marc RaikenPGA TourPGA Tour winner BubbaWatson, a graduate of MiltonHigh School, will host a youthgolf clinic Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. atA.C. Read Golf Course at NavalAir Station Pensacola.The event is open to everyoneaffiliated with NASP and surroundingchapters of The FirstTee.The event is being presentedby Birdies for the Brave, thePGA Tour’s s primary vehicle forsupporting men and women inthe U.S. armed forces and theirfamilies, in collaboration with theBlue Angels.“We are very excited to continueour relationship with the PGATour through the clinic,” saidBlue Angels CO Cmdr. GregMcWherter.“Together with Birdies for theBrave, we are proud to supportthe local Pensacola community,Daughtry and Dierks Bentleyare among the headliners at thisyear’s De Luna Fest coming toPensacola Beach Oct. 15-16.Other headliners include StoneTemple Pilots, 311 and Bush.The festival will feature musicalperformances on three stagesdirectly on Pensacola Beachfronting the Gulf of Mexico.De Luna Fest will be the firstmajor music festival in thePensacola area in more than fouryears.Other confirmed groupsinclude 30 Seconds to Mars,Michael Franti & Spearhead,Edward Sharpe & The MagneticBubba Watsonwhich has been our home fordecades.”The Blue Angels’ long historyof supporting the PGA Tourincludes recent fly-overs duringthe 2009 Presidents Cup in SanFrancisco and The Players 2010in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.As part of Birdies for theBrave, many PGA Tour players,including eight-time PGA TourZeros, The Bravery, Rebelution,Better than Ezra.Additional bands will beannounced in the coming weeks.“There will be something herefor everyone,” said Nick Bodkins,festival organizer, Five FlagsTourism Group (FFTG).“We’re bringing amazing liveperformances to our area withticket prices that will encourageeveryone of all ages to choose tosupport Pensacola Beach whilehaving fun.”Festival tickets are now availableonline at delunafest.com.Discount tickets are availableat Seville Quarter in downtownwinner Fred Funk, have had theunique opportunity to spend aday with the flight team.Supporting the military is nearand dear to Watson’s heart.Accompanying him at the eventwill be his father, Gerry Watson,former Special Forces in theUnited States Army.“As part of a military family,Bubba has considerable perspectiveon and respect for all that ourcourageous servicemembers doin service to our country,” saidStephen Kupcha, a retired NavySEAL who serves as manager ofmilitary outreach for the PGATOUR. “I know Bubba feels, aswe do, that events like this are theleast we can do to boost everyone’sspirits along the GulfCoast.”Other activities during theyouth golf clinic will include amotivational golf show by trickartist Dennis Walters and one-ononegolf instruction for those inattendance.Bands on the Beach . . . Jeff Tucker and On the Beach will make a stop at Pensacola Beach Aug. 10 as partof the free Bands on the Beach outdoor concert series.The group has experience playing a variety of venues including community concerts, special events andmajor music festivals. The band will showcase their ability to appeal to different generations and variedmusical tastes.The group will play between 7–9 p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion. Spectators are encouragedto bring lawn chairs or blankets. No pets are allowed and glass is prohibited.For more information, call 932-2257, go to www.visitpensacolabeach.com or tune to Cat Country 98.7 forthe latest updates.De Luna Fest set for Pensacola Beach Oct. 15-16Pensacola and at The Bridge Barand Sunset Lounge in GulfBreeze.Online early-bird ticket pricesare $60 for a weekend pass and$55 for weekend discount passes.VIP ticket-and-travel packagesstart at $275 and are availableonline or by phone at 888-9DELUNA.“This area has been hoping fora festival like this for years,” saidScott Wheatley, FFTG partnerand festival producer.“Bring your beach chair, stakea spot in the sand and be ready tohave a great weekend onPensacola Beach,” he said.August LibertyActivitiesThe Liberty Programevents target young,unaccompanied activedutymilitary. Events areat the main LibertyCenter in the PortsideEntertainment Complexat NASP unless specificallystated to be atCorry Station. For additionalinformation, call452-2372 or visit theirWeb site atwww.naspensacola.navy.mil/mwr/singsail/liberty.ht .6Liberty — Movieson the Lawn “IronMan 2.”6Liberty — Corry— Movies on theLawn “Why Did Iget Married 2”7Liberty — BigKahunasWaterpark inDestin, departs 9a.m.8Liberty —Pelicans baseball,$5 includes ticketand transportation.LeavesNASP at 5:30p.m. and Corry at5:45 p.m.9Liberty — 9-BallTourney.Liberty — Corry— Army and AirForce pick movienight.“NAS Live” —airs at 6:30 p.m.on cable.10Liberty — Freemall shuttleleaves NASP at5:30 p.m., leavesCorry at 5:45 p.m.11Liberty — A&WRootbeerp floatnight, 6 p.m.12Liberty — Moviepremier “Why DidI Get Married.” AtCorry “Death at aFuneral.”Your Guide toDowntownPensacola

August 6, 2010GOSPORTMOVIESPAGEB5Movies and show times for Portside CinemaFRIDAYSATURDAYThe Last Airbender (PG) 4:45; Toy Story 3 (G) 5; Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13) 7, 9:30; Grown Ups (PG13) 7:30; Knightand Day (PG13) 9:45Toy Story 3 (G) noon, 2:15; The Last Airbender (PG) 12:15; The Karate Kid (PG) 2:30; Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13) 4:30,7; Grown Ups (PG13) 5:15; Jonah Hex (PG13) 7:30; Killers (PG13) 9:15; The A-Team (PG13) 9:30SUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYThe Karate Kid (PG) noon; Toy Story 3 (G) 12:15, 2:30; The Last Airbender (PG) 2:45; Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13) 4:45,7:15; Knight and Day (PG13) 5; Grown Ups (PG13) 7:30ClosedToy Story 3 (G) 5; The Last Airbender (PG) 5:15; Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13) 7:15; Grown Ups (PG13) 7:30The Karate Kid (free) (PG) 2; Toy Story 3 (free) (G) 2:30; The Last Airbender (PG) 5; Jonah Hex (PG13) 5:15; TwilightSaga: Eclipse (PG13) 7:15; Knight and Day (PG13) 7:30Toy Story 3 (G) 5; The Last Airbender (PG) 5:15; Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13) 7:15; Grown Ups (PG13) 7:30TICKETSAdults $3, children ages 6-11 $1.50, children younger than 6 free‘Twilight Saga: Eclipse’In Eclipse, Bella (Kristen Stewart) onceagain finds herself surrounded by danger asSeattle is ravaged by a string of mysteriouskillings and a malicious vampire continuesher quest for revenge. In the midst of it all,she is forced to choose between her love forEdward (Robert Pattinson) and her friendshipwith Jacob (Taylor Lautner).‘The Last Airbender’Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied bydestiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutalwar against the others. A century haspassed with no hope in sight to change thepath of this destruction. Caught between combatand courage, Aang (Noah Ringer) discovershe is the lone Avatar with the power tomanipulate all four elements.Your GuideTo DowntownPensacolaSupport Our Troops

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Refrigerator,sprinkler, kitchenN. 68th Ave. Callappliances,saw; hedge Convertible—57K 05 Honda VTX, Month to month Dishwasher,3BR/1BA, privateJack Russellsexcellent cond.trimmer; electrical miles, prior show 1300C Motorcycle. lease avail. for Laundry rm, nearfence, back deck,Ready Aug. 8.$1,050/mo 492-chain saw. 601- car $15,500 456- Must Sell. Great military $700/mo. NAS 941-0301.must see 712-8888Males, wire hairs,9271 or 380-2984679-2410 or 850- 9908Price. Mint 813-843-6250Lynnegreat bloodline.316-6255Condition. $4,800.Perdido Bay Golf850-221-8630RENT-CONDO-1979 Corvette 350 Call 484-0601. For Rent Club 2BR/2.5BAPERDIDO SUN- S E L L E R SimoneWanted Men’s Trousers. Automatic $6,5002BR/1BA Near Townhouse, close 6MO+.1br/1.5ba,9t MOTIVATED! 4/2;Never worn. 42 x OBO Please Call Suzuki Boulevard base $350/mo. to beach & NAS h flr/gulf. In&Out 2547sqft; pool; 530. Casual dress, 261-0045 S83 black & Month to month $800 Call 393-WANTED -p o o l s . N o min to SaufleyFld;Savane. 453-1134chrome, under lease avail. for 8914 Avail. AugustWorking 16 MMSmoke/Pets.$1200 20 min to NAS.1990 Buick Reatta 1,300 miles, military 813-843- 1home moviemo 492-2169 $198,000. 206-Baseball Cards Limited Edition, e x c e l l e n t 62503838projector. Please453-1134 second owner, 97Kcondition, askingSands at3BR/2BA 1,600 sf, New 1BRcall 572-5539 ormiles, automatic,$5,500 OBOHouse for Rent near Navy Hospital furnished mobile N MILTONe m a i lS u z a n n eMichelle 565-4664air, power4bed/3bath, Blue 27x11 sun rm w/ hm resort area w/ H2O/air quality.david71754@att.neSommers Torso windows. AskingAngel School separate enclosed pool fishing dock 2 lots 3+ ac EA.t.2009 HondaTrack exercise $6,500. Call 484-D i s t r i c t screened porch, tennis beach Utilities/pavedShadow, 750cc,equipment $60 0928 or 698-1752$1100/month Call enclosed garage 495/mo 457-4803Interested inblack & chrome,road. 4 mi. WhitingOBO 287-1349 Leave messagebuying Class Cw/ extra384-3354 can be used for 4thPROVIDENCEAC 433-1166motor home,accessories, likeBR, 10x12 shed w/ 1 B R / 1 B A RES.COMRocking chair, 04 Nissan 350z,powered by Fordnew, less than Duplex—Near l o f t Cottage, 650 sf,high back, dark Twin Turbo, Black,456-29891,000 mi. $5,950 NAS 3BR/2BA $975/mo.+$975 nicely furnished, 5/3 2400sf homewood $60 287- 39k miles, $25,000 454-0115 or 458- Kitchen equipt, dep. 850-501-2766 water, garbage incl. $225K, Near waterArticles for sale 1349OBO, $30k+ in 5353CH&A, W/D or 228-206-7536 $500/mo. + $500 & NASP front gateupgrades,hookup, nice quietdep. 587-5078 5 7 2 - 1 6 6 8 ext.21 toGarage Sale. NiceVarious Home 500+WHP 334- 2008 SYM red RV area, no pets PensacolaMLS#391712TimeshareFurniture PiecesItems Upright 596-1032 S250 Motorcycle, $650+lease 455- Beach—2 or 3BRRue de RocheblaveAll $30 each OBO.Freezer, greatjust over 5K mi., 6781 leave Gulf-front condo.32507Real Bargains. Also1993 Lexus 50-70 mpg, mintTimeshare formessage. Per diem rateshousehold items.SC300—110,000 cond., carries 2Sale Panama Cityavailable now. 221-Gulf Breeze-Saturday Aug. 7miles $4,000 850- people, back rest.& Sand Destin.4/2 Quality 80243BR/2.5BA splitlevel.New roof in advertise508 Decatur Ave.501-2766 or 228- Underseat storage,Make an offer priceCustom Home onOff Gulf Beach206-7536 max spd 85-455-29661/2 acre. Major CORDOVA! 2/22006. Close to90mph, all milesHwy. 455-6781renovation just Condo w/Pool.local, garage kept,Summer Bay schools, shopping,completed. No Behind Mall &new cover $3,500Resort Time churches andTV CABINET-better house at this near SH Hosp/OBO 232-0455Share—6 miles recreationHandmade Japan;probably teak;54”H X 31 1/4”WX 18 1/2”D. $350476-9964S E W I N GMACHINE-SingerTreadle; coffin-top;wooden box ofaccessories; cashonly. $125 476-9964TV 32in Sylvania$100. Excellentcondition. 292-9029Reduced Price:J a c u z z iWhirlpool—10jets, like new.Woodwork w/leather cover. Oldfolks don’t need itanymore. $1,495some extras 456-8789condition-$200;27” color TV $100;Corner computerdesk $95;Bookcase w/ 3shelves $20;Cabinet w/ 2shelves $40;Bookcase w/ 6shelves $60; TVstand w/ 2 shelves$40 287-1349Saxophone, Alto,intermediate, w/case, great sound,newer model,school approved$1,100 457-2656Furniture CablereadyTV, cedarwardrobe,upholstered chairs,bookcases, lamps,lots of stuff,reasonable. Makeoffer 455-6781Upright baglessvacuum cleaner$80 OBO 287-1349‘08 Toyota Yarishatchback, 1owner, 17k miles,M/T, power pkg,gr8 gas mileage,$12k OBO 686-75272007 350Z, 6-speed; dark blue;excellent cond.;one owner; 41000miles; $18,000 ortake over paymentsTrucks, Vans &SUVs1994, GMCSonoma, Clean!Well Maintained,Nice paint, ColdA/C, PowerWindows/Locks,Extended Cab, BedLiner, Radio -$2,500. Call850.529.5142Yamaha RoadstarSilverado 2002.8K miles, Vanceand Hines LongShot pipes, GarminZumo GPS/XM w/s p e a k e r s ,Windshield,Leather SaddleBags - in excellentcond. $6,000 CallJerry 602-5085.Misc. MotorsTravel Trailer -2006 Aerolite30BH-SL. Sleeps6. Large slide-out.Great condition.$15K. 492-43701990 RENKEN2008 WASEAMASTERBOAT 3.0LMercruiser 140hpI/O $4500.00 OBOPlease Call (850)261-004For Sale or RentGulf Breeze 4-5BR/3BA S,100 sfgranny flat.Jacuzzi, weight rm,lg pool, estab.Flowering hedges,lg oaks, 25 min toWhiting/20 min toNAS. $279,000 or$1,600/mo. 601-679-2410 or 850-316-6255price. $1150/mo Airport/ 7 PJC! $79570-362-9202 & Dep. 572-9191/438-6247Place yourclassified ad inthe Gosportto see REALresults.Call433-1166Ext. 293BR/2BA FORRENT. NorthPcola. 1500 sf.Great schools/nearmall $750/mo $600dep. 969-0518Close to Corry—5BR/2BA, 311T e a k w o o d$1,200/mo. 982-7509 or 525-49013BR/1BA PatriciaDr. 1 yr. Lease.$500 dep.$625/mo. 455-4185 leavemessagefrom Disney in center.Kissimmee, Fla. price2BR 287-1349RoommatesHome To ShareNear Corry, privatebed, bath, livingarea, no smoking$500 utilities +cable included456-1996Share HomePrivate entrance,bedroom, bath,living area, sharekitchen & laundryfacilities.Nonsmokingfemale only.$500/mo. (includesutilities) $150 dep.Convenient to PJC& UWF 476-7006Weeklyreduction.Call Cherry Fitch393-33853 B R / 2 B Aspacious home.2022 sqft. W/pool.Lots of updates!Hank Holland 850-478-6444Pensacola—3BR/2BA centrallylocated, screenedporch, office, patiohome. $213,0005929 HermitageDr. 512-8234For Sale MyrtleGrove—3BR/1BA,1200 sf, allappliances, fencedbackyard, coveredpatio, wood, tile &carpet, living &family rm $93,000601-942-6891in theGosport.Business ClimateMagazinefor Today’s ClimateBallinger Publishing41 N. Jefferson St., Suite 402, Pensacola850.433.1166www.nwflbusinessclimate.com

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