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2C Pensacola News Journal Saturday, June 1, 2002 Page edited by Sandy Whitehead; 435-8673 after 4 p.m. www.PensacolaNewsJournal.comneighbors jESCMBIA or F- ''i 1, mmi tr J-k 1 1 I ,1 Tr '1 I 1 I Ji.7m y-v1 I Violence prevention group to meet Santa Rosa County's CEO Roundtable on Violence Prevention is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the School District's Berryhill Complex, 6751 Berryhill Road in Milton. The meeting will be in the center's conference room and is open to the public. Subcommittees are scheduled to report back to the roundtable of civic, school and business leaders, regarding violence-prevention issues that impact the county and schools.

Santa Rosa Superintendent John Rogers and Sheriff Wendell Hall wiU co-chair the meeting. Blackwater events mark Trails Day Several events at the Blackwater State Heritage Trail in Milton will mark National Trails Day today. The trail Visitors Center is at 5533 Alabama Milton, across from the Milton Library. Events today include: 7:30 a.m.: Volksmarch, starting at the north end of the trail at Whiting Field. 8 a.m.: Moderate-pace bicycle ride starting at Truly Spokin' Bike Shop in Milton.

8 a.m.: Walking hike from Krul Lake to Bear Lake, starting at Krul Lake in Munson. 9 a.m.: Heritage Bike Ride and inline skate roll, starting at trail Visitors Center. 10 a.m. Fitness Assessment One Mile Walk, starting at the Visitors Center. 11 a.m.: Cookout lunch at Visitors Center, $3.

Noon: River Paddle Trip, three to four hours, down Juniper Creek, departing from the Visitors Center. 2:30 p.m.: Juniper Creek Trail Hike, starting at RedrockJuniper Creek Bridge. Eglin squadrons head to Iceland About 50 airmen from Eglin Air Force Base's 60th Fighter Squadron and 33rd Maintenance Squadron are on their way to Iceland. The group will replace airmen from the 58th Fighter Squadron and the 33rd Maintenance Squadron who have been part of the Iceland Defense Alert mission at Naval Air Station Keflavik since Feb. 27.

The airmen are expected to return in late August. Transportation program gets funds State Sen. Charlie Clary, chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, played a key role in the funding of the Transportation Outreach Program during budget negotiations earlier last month in Tallahassee. TOP mnpivaA mnrp than fnillinn tn WendiThompsonPensacolaNewsJournal.com Michael White, director of The Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers "Most Wanted" show, works in the control room at the BLAB-TV station during the taping of the weekly show. Local 'Most Wanted' marks arrest Van Camp agrees.

"But we couldn't do this program without the Escambia County citizens," he said. "A lot of people want to get involved in solving crime, and they want to do the right thing, but sometimes they fear retaliation. We give them a way to report crimes and allow them to remain anonymous." Rewards are offered for the successful solving of a crime. Last month, Crime Stoppers gave 22 rewards totaling $5,550. Since the inception of the program, the department has cleared 2,214 cases, recovered $1,543,976 in property and.

cleared nine homicides. Tax dollars are not used in the production of "Most Wanted" nor for Crime Stopper rewards, Van Camp said. "Local businesses and community-minded leaders sponsor the show and provide the rewards." Seldon Pierce News Journal correspondent It may not be "America's Most Wanted," but Escambia County's "Most Wanted" is no at bringing closure to some of the county's biggest crimes. On Sunday, the Escambia County Sheriffs Office show will celebrate its capture of a fugitive since the program first aired Aug. 22, 1996.

The show, patterned after John Walsh's "America's Most Wanted," is narrated by investigators Jeff Van Camp and Roy Jennings and is aired weekly on BLAB-TV. The co-hosts give details on wanted fugitives and ask the public to call in with informa-, tion on the location of these' individuals. "Joseph Michael Coggeshall is our capture" Van Camp said. "Back in December, 187 storage sheds were broken into, and $150,000 of merchandise was stolen. We arrested five Want to watch? WHAT: Escambia County's "Most Wanted." WHEN: 9 p.m.

Sunday. WHERE: BLAB-TV, Cox Cable Channel 6. individuals, but Coggeshall went on the lam." After the "Most Wanted" show last week, the Sheriffs Office received a tip that Coggeshall was at a Western Inn in Waldenburg, Colo. The U.S. Marshal's Office was notified, and Coggeshall was taken into custody.

Escambia County is waiting on extradition. Sheriff Ron McNesby says the show is basically an extension of Crime Stoppers. "We constantly get comments about it so we know people are watching," he said. "It's very effective, and one more tool we use." ih enhance economic development through road and transportation projects. Ia.

"Senate leadership was unsure of the Jtuii miure ui uie prugraiii aim leu uie muii- ey might be better used elsewhere," Clary, R-Destin, said. "After many discussions with other members of the legislative leadership, I feel like they agreed with me that the process we es Clary St Michaels Cemeteiy curbs traffic In its continuing effort to restore and preserve St. Michael's Cemetery, the St. Michael's Cemetery Foundation will restrict vehicle traffic in the cemetery. Foundation Chairman Peter Miles said he saw several cars drive or back over graves, causing some damage during a recent cleanup at the cemetery.

"The historic cemetery was never designed for automobiles," Miles said. "After all, it dates back to the early 1800s, long before automobiles were invented. What roads are in the cemetery are very narrow and offer very limited maneuverability." i The foundation is in the process of redesigning the gates to allow only pedestrian access except for funeral traffic. A new gate will be installed soon on Florida Blanca Street, and visitors are encouraged to park on Florida Blanca and use that gate. If it is necessary to take a vehicle into the cemetery, call 436-4643.

Teachers join atrS-smoJdng wwtehop A free teachers' workshop to present an interactive multimedia health, science, technology and anti-smoking education campaign "Quintessential You" is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Pensacola Beach Clarion. About 40 teachers have registered for the workshop to learn about the program which empowers students to ask questions about their bodies and critical issues that affect them, including tobacco and nutrition. For more information on the program, call 866-532-764 or visit the Web site: www.i41earning.com.

Presentation to honor Midway vets This year marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most important battles of World War II, the Battle of Midway. ') To honor those who served, the National Museum of Naval Aviation will feature Hill Goodspeed, historian, author and director of the museum's Emil Buehler Naval Aviation Library, in a special presentation to commemorate the Battle of Midway, the pivotal Naval battle. The presentation is 2 p.m. Thursday in the muse- urn's Pensacola Blue Angels Atrium. With Goodspeed will be Chuck Wheeler, a retired chief petty officer who served aboard the USS Enterprise during the battle.

The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, call 453-2389, WHATS HAPPENING TODAY PACE Center for Girls Children's Fun and Film Festival: 5:30 tq 9 p.m., Bayview Park. For children and family members of all ages. Will include food, games, crafts, sports demonstrations and more. Will end with the screening of "Swiss Family Robinson." Cost: $10, adults; $5, children (ages 3-1 8); free, children under 3.

Details: 478-7060. Pensacola's First Laps for Life Swimathon: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., University of West Florida Pool. For swimmers 12 and older. West Florida Historic Preservation 11th Annual Summer Open House: 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m., Historic Pensacola Village, downtown Pensacola, 205 E. Zaragoza St. Admission is free. Pensacola Museum of Art, the Civil War Soldiers Museum, the T.T. Wentworth Jr.

Florida State Museum, the Quina House Museum, the African-American Heritage Society and the Pensacola Historical Museum will participate. Details: 595-5985, Ext. 108. Emerald Coast School of Traditional Irish Dance Presents "To Here from There: Irish Dance in 3:30 p.m., Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St.

Cost: $7. Details: 479-7873. Pensacola Historical Village Annual Open House: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., East Zaragoza Street, downtown Pensacola. Historical Museum open with free admission during open house.

Details: 433-1559. Molino Saddle Club Horse Show: 4 p.m. exhibitions, 6 p.m. speed events, Running Horse Ranch Arena, U.S. 29 North.

Free admission. Details: 587-4213. BL00DM0BILE Fantastic Sams-Stein Mart, 1630 Airport Blvd. noon to 5 p.m. Mail Boxes 1765 East Nine Mile Road, 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. University Mall, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact: Escambia editor Claudine Kriss, 435-8546, or ClaudineKriss PensacolaNewsJournal.com Open-air movie tonight for girls to help center tablished to determine what projects should be funded through this program, though not perfect, was good enough for this year." The seven-member Transportation Outreach Program Advisory Council makes annual recommendations to the Legislature on making priorities and selecting economic-growth projects. Library offers kids creative outlet Middle-schoolers are invited to get creative at the Milton Branch Library, 5541 Alabama Milton, with two classes designed to spur the imagination.

From 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 14, "A Sense of Poetry" will introduce young people to using their senses to observe the world around them and then write poetry or song lyrics about what they observe. If getting down and dirty is more your middle-schooler's idea of fun, check out "Having Fun with Paper" from 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 21. Participants will learn how to make handmade paper, a fun and easy craft that uses recycled paper to make beautiful and useful works of art.

Paper-makers will get messy, so dress appropriately. Both classes are free, but spaces are limited and registration is required. For more information, call 623-5565. Jahna Jacobson PensacolaNewsJournal.com Want to go? iiic ouuvy may nut uc I WHAT: Escambia-Santa Cannes, but it is can-do. The Escambia-Santa Rosal Rpsa PACE Center for Girls, inc.

i-amny run ana mm Festival, featuring an open-air screening of Walt Dis- ney's "Swiss Family FALHi Center tor liirls is holding an open-air screening of Walt Disney's "Swiss Family Robinson" in Bayview Park to raise money for the center and increase awareness of its WHEN: Festival beains programs. The PACE Center is a non ing of "old time days when communities would get together and have picnics and socials." PACE uses small classes and individualized learning programs to help girls get back on track, with the goal being that they eventually rejoin their regular classes. Students also work in a variety of community services. The single-gender curriculum means the lessons can be tailored to girls' learning style "and there are fewer distractions," Watson said. Girls are referred to PACE by local agencies, families and public school professionals if they have excessive delinquency, truancy and academic problems.

The program coordinates efforts between different agencies and fami-! lies to help girls set and reach their goals, i The statewide program was established in 1985 in Jack-sonville as an alternative to incarceration or institutionalization of at-risk adolescent girls. Programs statewide have served more than 5,000 at-risk girls. VYHAFS HAPPENING TODAY Fourth Annual Blaine Schrag Beach Bike Bash: 8 a.m., Navarre Beach. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Family event and fund-raiser for Habitat for Humanity and Caring and Sharing of South Santa Rosa.

Participants can ride any distance for the 30-mile course that extends from the parking lot of Sailor's Grill on Navarre Beach to the last parking lot before the residential area of Pensacola Beach. Cost: $20. Details: 934-3571. National Trails Day at Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors center, 5533 Alabama Milton.

Several activities including bicycle ride, trail hikes, river canoe trip, inline skating, fitness walk and cookout lunch. Free admission. Details: 981-9825 or 623-8493. ai j.ju yj.tn. luuay, iiiuvio begins at 7:30.

WHERE: Bayview Park, 20th Avenue and Mallory Street. COST: $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, free for children younger than 3. DETAILS: 478-7060. not have seen it. Before the show, kids can enjoy a treasure hunt, face a wake-boarding demonstration, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations, food and a raffle.

Executive director Jaye Watson said she hopes the event will bring back the feel residential program for girls age 12 to 18 who are experiencing difficulty or conflict in? school and at home. Estab-i'; lished in 1994, the program'; provides educational, social and counseling programs to about 100 area girls each year. The classic movie will be shown on a big and'1 movie-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. "We wanted to do something for the whole family," said Susan Scarborough, head of fund raising. "Swiss Family Robinson" was selected as the evening's entertainment because while it's a classic, many younger children may Contact: Santa Rosa editor Tom Ninestine, 435-8561, or TomNinestine PensacolaNewsJournal.com QUESTION OF THE DAY Compiled by Ryan Clark Are you for or against offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida? Asked in Pensacola 1 -V Hi $1 "I'm against it because it poses a threat of ruining our beaches." Jennifer Keeton, 27, Pensacola "Against it.

All I ask is we don't end up like Louisiana with their oil problems in their swamps." Mike Kennedy, 29, Pensacola "Against it because why would we want to mess up a good thing? Many people come to Pensacola to retire strictly for the beaches." Melissa Watkins, 22, Pensacola "Against it, I feel we have enough of it already. With the beach being a main portion of our economy, who would want to swim in contaminated water?" Danielle Crawford, 17, Pensacola "At the present time, against it. It would be better to protect the environment and keep drilling offshore as a reserve method." Randy Pounders, 52, Pensacola "I'm against it. The water right now isn't as nice looking as it used to be, and with drilling, it will get worse and tourists will not want to come anymore." Rahmel Cowen, 18, Pensacola S) ft.