Many rally to make Relay a success

By Judy Alexander Many people rallied to make Relay for Life, the major American Cancer Society annual fundraiser, a success. GWTC members George Palmer, Gary Griffin & Peg Griffin were key players in the main organization of the 2002 event.The work that goes into...

Bryan, Griffin lead Pennar 40M Run

By Gary Griffin Jeff Bryan led a one-two Gulf Winds sweep June 1, by enduring intense heat and dive-bombing birds to capture the Pennar 40 Mile Run at Pensacola Beach in a time of 5:56 – 20 minutes ahead of this second place finisher (who was Gary Griffin). In a...

Tallahassee runners score high at Gate to Gate

By Tim Unger We were skeptical that Eglin Air Force Base would be able to perform the thorough security check that was promised and still start the 2002 Memorial Day Gate to Gate 4.4 Mile run on time. We were concerned that there would be spouses, children and other...

No light at the end of this tunnel

By Herb WillsThe West Pensacola Street pedestrian tunnel is finally gone. I saw it yesterday unearthed and lying upside down. While I watched, an earth-moving machine poked at the dead tunnel with its single arm, then carefully rolled it over. It was like one of the...

We scooped the competition!

By Bonnie Wright A recipe for fun: Set the temperature of a summer Tallahassee evening to 95 degrees. Add a humidity mix of 100%. Stir until thick. Mix in a few irritating gnats. Add about 100 kids of all ages, sizes, shapes and style. Top with a few volunteers and...