[email protected] The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 TThhee BBaayy BBeeaaccoonn 48 Pages, 3 Sections, 3 Inserts Wednesday, August 24, 2011 50¢ Inside ... Valp. panel backs school-use zoning The Bay Beacon’s EWCOMER N GUIDE Measure opposed as illegal by district lawyer school board closed the school due to important institution not only for educa- irectory and Community D declining enrollment and as a cost-cutting tion, but as a social and cultural anchor for By Mike Griffith Commission to open a charter school at measure, and consolidated the elementary the small city. They also said the school is Beacon Correspondent the site, which is owned by the Okaloosa school with Lewis Middle School, now located in the center of a residential neigh- The Valparaiso Planning Commission County School District. called Lewis School, which is also in borhood, and could be reached safely by has backed a proposal to rezone the site of The proposed rezoning was attacked as Valparaiso and also suffered from low children walking to school. the former Valparaiso Elementary School illegal by a school district lawyer. enrollment prior to the consolidation. Leading the opposition to the school for the exclusive use of public institutions. Earlier this year, the Okaloosa County Some Valparaiso residents have object- closure has been City Commissioner Neal 2011Bay Beacon Fall-Winter 2011 • Supplement to Theida Niceville-Valparaiso, Flor School Board closed Valparaiso ed to the closing of Valparaiso The move Aug. 16 paves the way for Please see ZONING, page A-3 further action by the Valparaiso City Elementary School, built in 1958. The Elementary, saying the school was an UP Bells ring in new school year Campbell COMING won’t seek

Friday, 11 a.m. The Northwest Florida 3rd term State By Del Lessard College Beacon Staff Writer Science District 5 Okaloosa County Commissioner Friday James Campbell said he won’t run for re-election seminar after his current term expires in November 2012. will be “I’m over with it,” said Campbell, who is held on the Niceville serving his second four-year campus Science building, term. Campbell, 63, told the room S-110. Beacon that he also plans to Dr. Richard Hough will retire in November 2012 present “The CSI effect: from his position as What we can and cannot Niceville’s director of recre- do with crime scene tech- ation and public relations, a job he has held for over nology.” three decades. Info: 729-5376. “I’m going to help Mr. James Campbell Sunday, 7 p.m. Willingham sell shrimp, and change the world one Amy Grant, Christian shrimp at a time,” he said, referring to friend and singer and songwriter, business partner Matt Willingham, a Valparaiso will perform at the shrimper. He said he also plans to hunt and fish, Emerald Coast and spend more time with his grandchild. Campbell’s District 5 represents most of Convention Center, Please see CAMPBELL, page A-5 Okaloosa Island. Tickets N. Bay union range in price from seeks 3% pay $25-$35. Limited VIP tickets are available for $65 and hikes; board include a meet and greet with Grant. eyes tax rise Info and tickets: 609- 3800. By Del Lessard Beacon Staff Writer Tuesday, 6 p.m. North Bay Fire Chief Joe Miller met with fire The Niceville United commissioners Friday in a closed-door session to Methodist Church, 214 S. discuss negotiations with unionized firefighters. Partin Drive, will begin a The fire district’s two-year contract with Local 3505, North Bay Professional Fire 13-week Fighters Association, International Association of financial Fire Fighters, will expire Sept. 30. seminar. Firefighter Travis Zaal, president of the union The sem- local, told the Beacon that firefighters did not ask inar will be for an across-the-board pay raise under the cur- taught by rent contract because of the tight financial situa- tion the fire district faced with shrinking property Financial Peace values and reduced revenues. As a result, he said, University. the contract was inked for two years rather than Info and registration: Beacon photo by Del Lessard the normal three. 678-4411. School buses rolled early Monday as some 28,000 students of the Okaloosa County School District began Zaal said the 10-person bargaining unit is their first day of classes. Above, second-grader Adia Hobbs, 7, who last year attended now-closed seeking a 3 percent raise in starting salary with Valparaiso Elementary, takes a long look at her new K-8 school, Lewis School, and hears a kind word from compounded raises for each additional year of Calendar, B-4. school worker Kellie Jenkins. longevity. That means if the salary for a starting Please see UNION, page A-3 Funeral services held Manicurist for Rae Williams charged Businesswoman, civic leader was 90 in robbery By Del Lessard By Del Lessard at the request of her grandfather, Beacon Staff Writer Beacon Staff Writer James E. Plew, so her father could Bridge link to A Niceville manicurist is Funeral services were held help Plew develop the new city. one of two people charged in She became the president of Friday in Niceville for Ramonde connection Valparaiso Realty Co. upon the “Rae” Ruckel Byrne Williams, open Sept. 7 with an death of her first husband, Bill 90, of armed Byrne, in 1957, and remained The new Mid-Bay Bridge Valparaiso, home-inva- active as the company’s chairman Connector southbound entrance a business- sion rob- woman and in later years. and northbound exit at Range Williams served as the second Road, east of Seminole, are sched- bery that civic leader occurred in who died president of the Niceville uled to open to traffic Sept. 7. The Valparaiso Chamber of aerial photo, looking north, shows Fort Walton Aug. 15. the four-lane connector, which Beach April Born in Commerce, a role model for her meets two-lane Range Road near 29, accord- Illinois Feb. daughter, Judy Byrne Riley, and Lacy J. Brooks the top of the image. Story, A-2. ing to an 28, 1921, to granddaughter, Marion Riley arrest report from the Okaloosa Marion Taylor, both of whom later also Mid-Bay Bridge Authority Rae Williams County Sheriff’s Office. (Plew) and were chamber presidents. Chuck (C.W.) Ruckel, she grew Williams was involved in Lacy J. Brooks, a nail tech- up in Valparaiso after her family nician, 22, of 1309 23rd St., moved there before she turned 1 Please see RAE, page A-5 Please see ROBBERY, page A-6

The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page A-2 Wednesday, August 24, 2011 tumblers Range Rd. bridge access scheduled to open Sept. 7

By Mike Griffith lion bond issue of the Mid-Bay Beacon Correspondent Bridge Authority earlier this year The Mid-Bay Bridge Authority as “BBB,” the lowest investment was told Thursday that the Range grade. Road segment of the new Mid- Trey Monroe, also of Made in the U.S.A. Bay Bridge Connector will be Merchants Capital, said many completed by the end of August, investors have been “toughing it Available at... but will not open to traffic until out, waiting for better weather,” in Sept. 7. the current uncertain national The delay will allow time for economy. new students at nearby Bluewater Bob Kellner, of HDR Elementary School to adjust to Engineering, said the connector getting to and from the school road construction project has won before bridge traffic begins using awards from the U.S. Air Force Since 1986 Range Road, James Van Beacon photo by Mike Griffith and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Steenberg, of HDR Engineering, Range Road, from the Mid-Bay Bridge bypass to State Road 20, has Commission for efforts to protect Oak Creek Shopping Center said during a bridge authority been widened and repaved as part of the bypass project. Opening wetlands and endangered species Niceville • 678-1593 • 9-7 Mon.-Sat. meeting in Destin. The delay until of the new interchange has been delayed until Sept. 7, in part to throughout the construction proj- www.bayoubookcompany.com after the summer tourist season give time for those using Bluewater Elementary School, pictured, ect, which is taking place mostly ends will also reduce confusion time to adjust. on wild lands controlled by the Air Force. among visitors, many of whom Vest, who agreed with the consult- chairman, said that he is pleased at have been baffled by the closure Vest told the MBBA board that ants that traffic and revenue from the increasing traffic, but added the MBBA has recently received earlier this year of White Point the bridge have been increasing in that financial claims by the Will your Road as a bridge access. requests for data from State Sen. recent months. Board members MBBA against BP, some of which Don Gaetz, indicating that Gaetz The connector already links then took a bus tour along the have already been paid for rev- money the north end of the toll bridge may be planning to renew previ- route of phases 2 and 3 of the enue lost during the summer of ous efforts to abolish the MBBA with State Road 20. The 1.25- Mid-Bay Bridge Connector, a 2010, are still pending for losses mile segment set to open early and turn management of the Mid- retire before road that will eventually connect during 2011, which are still being Bay Bridge, and its borrowing next month will connect SR 20 the north end of the 3.5-mile toll calculated. with Range Road, east of capacity, over to the Florida you do? bridge to State Road 85 North of BP has paid the bridge author- Turnpike Authority. Seminole. Niceville. ity $407,094 in damage claims, or Already completed is the resur- Vest said that although the Consultant Neal Cohen, of the 100 percent of the claims submit- MBBA lobbied successfull to stop facing and widening of 1.2 miles URS consulting firm, said that ted so far, according to authority of Range Road, from the new con- such efforts last year, the authority traffic over the bridge has officials. should keep an eye on the situa- nector intersection to SR 20, to increased between 5 and 9 percent Jeff Barnes, of O’Sullivan Bo Burns CLU, Agent tion. “We were blindsided last hT e s enoo r you s rat t in tsev ing, t eh accommodate expected bridge during fiscal year 2011. He said Creel, said that his firm is helping Registered Representative traffic. The MBBA paid the year,” Vest said. Bus: 850-678-3441 rom e li lek y you ar to re cae h yo ruo that while last year’s BP oil spill the MBBA create a mathematical ret-gnol m g slao . As me ak uob t $500,000 cost of the Range Road Vest also said that July was did little actual damage to model for calculating the “very good” for bridge traffic and e FatSt ra m M autu l F sdnu ®. project at the request of Okaloosa Northwest Florida beaches, MBBA’s remaining claims County, according to the construc- revenue from tolls, with more than kiL e a g oo d n ,robhgie nationwide public perceptions of against BP, and will submit that 26,000 trips over the bridge every tatS e F ra is tm .ereh ® tion manager. such damage caused a drop in traf- model to BP claims officials in Eventually an 11-mile express- Saturday in July (peak day and LAC ME TL DO AAYY F RO fic last year, but that such percep- September. way will link the bridge with peak month). He said that so far, MORE INFORMAATT .NOI tions now appear to have faded Reid Cavnar of Merchants Highway 85 North of Niceville at August traffic has also been above away, and vacationers are again Capital said that the ratings of that of August last year. an estimated cost of $174 million, coming to local beaches. The bonds held by the MBBA remain plus at least $6.5 million in ancil- July trips averaged 22,060 a Mid-Bay Bridge spans stable. He said that although bond day, up 6 percent from year-ago lary work. Planned completion of Choctawhatchee Bay, connecting markets were generally poor in the final link, an interchange near levels. However, traffic for the 10 feB ore i itsevn ng, con is der the fund ’s i nemtsevn t objec sevit , the Niceville area with Destin and May 2011, they have incremental- months ended July 31 was only 98 sksir , c egrah s and e sesnepx . C catno t S tat e F ra VP Mm emegana tne 0800 the Niceville Mullet Festival Site, other Gulf of Mexico beach com- ly improved in the months since Corp ( )0394-744-008-1 forr a pr pso ec sut con iniat ng t sih and other is January 2014. percent of year-earlier figures, and

1/ munities. then. is the lowest since 2003, accord- fni or itam on. Read it c yllufera .y Sec ,seitiru i arusn nce and annu ti yt 0 At Thursday’s meeting, the 77 tcudorp s are not F ID C i erusn de , are not g eetnarau by Sd tat e F mra m 1/ Gordon Fornell, MBBA board Fitch Ratings rated a $170 mil- 102PA bridge board also heard from ing to bridge figures. Traffic is 13

001 naB k and are s cejbu to it evn nemtse t r ksi , i nidulcn g p lbisso e l so ss MBBA Executive Director Jim down because of the sluggish 1001377 of princip la . I tsevn ing in ov sevl ris ,k in ulc ding p laitneto f ro l .sso AP2011/01/0080 economy and toll increases. Following the formal meeting, MBBA members, consultants, 1.14 carat and project engineers took a bus tour of the route of the Mid-Bay Bridge Connector. The tour began with completed sections of the Special Price road, then proceeded to construc- tion sites along phases 2 and 3 of $ 00 the project. The tour included sites Your health is 5,500 where an interchange is being built over Range Road, and sites where bridges are being built over his life’s work. Preferred Jeweler from creeks, as well as over several Diamond Works inc. Gilmore’s Jewelry streams and swamps that feed into JEWELRY REPAIR www.DiamondWorksJewelry.com the creeks. Dr. Jonathan Lohrbach’s life is one of NEXT DAY SERVICE Park Place Plaza, Next to Santa Rosa Mall In brief interviews with the service. Board certified in general surgery, REMOUNTS 323 Page Bacon Rd., Mary Esther Beacon following the meeting, CUSTOM DESIGN 850-244-5252 | Mike Tarbuck, Jeweler-Owner Van Steenberg, Kellner and Vest he is a former surgeon with the Air Force said that the delay in opening the who served nine years on active duty. connection from SR 20 to Range Today, he is dedicated to providing quality Road will help avoid extra traffic during the first week of the new surgical care for his community. He takes school year at Bluewater the time to listen and understands, and FREE Elementary School, which is on Range Road. They also said that treats his patients with respect and once the new connection is compassion. To schedule a consultation opened Sept. 7, they expect traffic POTATO SKINS along Range Road, and especially with Dr. Lohrbach, call 850-398-8605. with purchase of an entree. Not valid with any other offer. at the intersection of Range Road HOMETOWN SEAFOOD & STEAKS and SR 20 near Bay Drive, to Sun. 11am­8pm • Mon.­Thurs. 11am­9pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am­10pm actually decrease rather than 1027 John Sims Pkwy E, Palm Plaza, Niceville • 850­678­5072 increase. They said this is because very few people driving along SR 20 en route to the bridge will have any Step by Step Ballroom reason to go out of their way to take Range Road to the bridge NEW CLASS connector, as this would only Starting Sept. 3rd make their trip longer. Residents of Parkwood Estates and other -Ballroom -Swing -Night neighborhoods along Range Road -Rhythm -Latin Club may use the new route as a short- cut to the bridge, but this will 850-200-7348 divert them away from Bluewater stepbystepballroom.com Elementary School and from SR 1047 E. John C. Sims Pkwy., Palm Plaza, Niceville 20, reducing traffic in those areas.

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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Page A-3 dards. ZONING Architect and planner Rolando McGinnis also presented a Llanes, left, representing From page A-1 Academica, which proposes a statement to the planning com- charter school in Valparaiso, mission, saying that the rezoning Shermer, who helped present the spoke about the importance of would violate the right of the proposed zoning change to the neighborhood schools when school district to use property it planning commission, which questioned by Okaloosa owns as it sees fit, and that such reviews such zoning proposals County School District lawyer rezoning would be so restrictive and makes recommendations to Jeff McGinnis, right, at a as to amount to a commandeering (850) 796-0260 the city commission, which has Valparaiso Planning or taking of the property from its 1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach the final say. The city commission Commission meeting Aug. 16. rightful owner. McGinnis also next meets on Sept. 12. Beacon photo by Mike Griffith said the rezoning would violate - Calling all - The proposed new zoning for Florida state law, which estab- the school site, which is currently at the Valparaiso Elementary site, munities, and that designing a lishes county school districts as zoned commercial, would be a and a South Florida company school to be compatible with its the sole authority to decide where COLLEGE FOOTBALL new category of zoning called named Academica has expressed surroundings helps make it a safe, public or charter school should be CLUB PRESIDENTS “Elementary School.” However, interest in establishing such a positive learning environment as established. Call John or James to reserve your club’s spot. the planning commission recom- charter school. Academica oper- well as an important place for all Other representatives of the mended changing the title of the ates several charter schools in sorts of community activities. school district, including district (850) 769-0260 zoning category to “Public southern and central Florida. Llanes was cross-examined by official and Niceville City Institutions,” because the actual Academica was represented at school district attorney Jeff Council member Bill Smith, and language of the proposed zoning the meeting by Victor Barroso, McGinnis, and conceded that school board member Melissa ordinance would allow not only who did not speak during the ses- Lewis Middle School is also Thrush, were also present but did KICK OFF PARTY! an elementary school, but other sion, and by architect, urban located in Valparaiso, and that not speak during the meeting. public institutions such as a nurs- planner and University of Miami populations change and neigh- Also addressing the board was Thurs., Sept. 1 ing home or community center to professor Rolando Llanes, who borhoods shift during the course City Commissioner Shermer, be built and operated on the prop- works for Civica, an architectural of life in any city. who urged the planning commis- FREE Munchies! erty. While the planning commis- and urban design firm that works A charter school, funded by sion to “do your duty to protect sion recommended changing the closely with Academica. state tax money but privately our city” and to “carry out the $2 Draft Beer Between 5-7pm title of the zoning, it also recom- Llanes spoke during a quasi- operated, would compete with will of our citizens.” mended approval of the ordi- judicial hearing that preceded the schools operated by the school Shermer’s daughter, Amelia nance itself. planning commission’s 3-2 vote district. Kay Shermer gave a presentation MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL If passed by the city commis- in favor of the zoning proposal. Following the meeting, Llanes in favor of the proposed charter 1 95 sion, the new ordinance would Questioned by Valparaiso City and Barroso told the Beacon that school, entitled “Valparaiso /2 Price Apps $4 Pitchers make it very difficult for the Attorney Doug Wyckoff, Llanes if Academica opens a charter Elementary—A Neighborhood (4PM-7PM) (Bud Select & PBR) school district, which owns the showed photos of schools cur- school at the Valparaiso Walking School.” She is a gradu- 50¢ Wings $10 Buckets property and school building at rently operated by Academica Elementary site, it plans to keep ate of Valparaiso Elementary as the site, to use it for anything but after being designed or renovated the existing school building well as Lewis Middle School and a school. Shermer and others by Civica. He said neighborhood largely intact, but may renovate Niceville High School, and is have recently pushed for the schools are important to the via- the building to modernize it and now a student at the University of establishment of a charter school bility and quality of life of com- bring it up to Academica’s stan- Central Florida.

nel—including captains and The proposed budget for the income of about $17,320. With UNION chief officers—the same across- fiscal year starting Oct. 1 is the addition of just over $40,000 NewNew upstairsupstairs menu!menu! From page A-1 the-board pay raise granted $1,981,312, based on an assessed in carry-over funds in reserves unionized members, raising the value of more than $867 million from the current fiscal year, next firefighter is raised 3 percent, the total costs to the district close to in the North Bay Fire District year’s budget totals $1,981,312, GreatGreat viewsviews ofof thethe Gulf!Gulf! pay for a firefighter with one $100,000 a year, he said. and a proposed millage rate of Miller said. year of experience would take Although firefighters got no 2.35 mills, up 4.4 percent. Personnel costs account for the new starting salary as the across-the-board or cost-of-liv- The current fiscal year budget the biggest chunk of budget base and add 3 percent to that ing increases over the past two was based on assessed property expenditures, $1,453,194, figure, and so on for each year of years, they did receive longevity values of more than $880 million including payroll, incentive pay, longevity. raises for each year of employ- and a millage rate of 2.25 mills. retirement, insurance and taxes. But Chief Miller said that the ment with the fire district, Miller Both the budget and next Even so, personnel costs are 00 $ Coupon good for $5 off any $35 district can’t afford the com- said. Those raises typically year’s millage rate will be final- nearly $132,000 less than was purchase. Not good with any other pounded salary increase within amount to 10 to 18 cents per hour ized after public hearings Sept. budgeted for the current fiscal offer or discount. One coupon per OFF! table. Exp 9/12/11. its proposed budget. He said the raises, the chief said, totaling less 13 and 21, both at 7 p.m. at the year. The reduced personnel 5 increase could add between than $1,000 increase in person- fire station on White Point Road. expenditure is due to decisions $30,000 and $40,000 to person- nel costs per year. Estimated revenues next year this year to reduce the number of nel costs just for bargaining unit Separately, Miller briefed fire total $1,941,256, Miller told fire firefighters assigned to each personnel. North Bay fire com- commissioners on the fire dis- commissioners, mostly from crew, from four to three, and to missioners have in recent years trict’s tentative annual budget at property tax revenue, plus mis- cut one of four chief officer slots Law Office of given non-bargaining person- a budget workshop Aug. 2. cellaneous revenues and interest in the upcoming fiscal year. SAMUEL M. PEEK NOTED LASIK SURGEON Estate Planning & Probate RIGHT HERE IN NICEVILLE! Wills & Living Trusts Good Vision Without Eye Glasses Powers of Attorney Dr. Payne has performed thousands of Lasik procedures. Health Care Directives Darren Payne, MD • That’s Experience You Can Trust! Business Corporations & LLC Board Certified Eye Surgeon and • Wavefront Procedure Performed Locally As An In-Office Procedure Medical Director Samuel M. Peek, J.D., LL.M. Tax in Niceville • Safe and Painless 678-1178 222 Government Avenue Niceville, FL 32578 LASER VISION EVALUATION WITH DR. PAYNE The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision. Before you decide, ask us to send you free information about our qualifications and experience. FREE EXPIRES: 08/31/11 • CALL 678-5338 TODAY! Mullis Eye Institute • 115 Bailey Dr. Niceville, FL 32578 INVENTORY RREEDDUUCCTTIIOONN SALE! NO HIDDEN CHARGES: It is our office policy that the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for any other services, examination or treatment which is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for any free, discounted fee or reduced fee service, examination or treatment. -Prices too low, selections too large

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Make sure that doors and windows needed for escape are unobstructed and easy to open. Neala Jane Stinson, a sales per- marijuana. Police located a clear READY TO ENHANCE YOUR son, 38, of 126 S. Shore Drive, plastic baggie in Caine’s front North Bay Apt. 21, Miramar Beach, was CURB APPEAL? right pants pocket that contained The North Bay Fire Department responded to the following calls August 14, arrested by Valparaiso police Aug. 28 grams of marijuana. 2011, through August 22, 2011. Upgrade your old existing driveway 10, subsequent to a traffic stop for Ryan Lamar Williams, unem- speeding, on a charge of knowing- Street Situation Date Time with Stylish Cobblestone Pavers or ployed, 24, of 4182 Wilkerson N. White Point Road ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 08/14/11...... 03:50 ly driving while license suspended Bluff Road, Holt, a passenger in E. Highway 20 ...... Steam, vapor, fog or dust ...... 08/14/11...... 10:59 Merchants Way...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 08/14/11...... 22:25 we can remove and repour your driveway. or revoked. Stinson was also cited Caine’s vehicle, was also arrested for driving 68 mph in a 45 mph E. Highway 20 and Range Rd....Motor vehicle accident ...... 08/15/11...... 00:02 on the same charge after he Evans Road ...... Dispatched, canceled...... 08/15/11...... 11:07 zone. allegedly admitted smoking mari- Oakmont Circle...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 08/15/11...... 14:41 * * * Mid-Bay Bridge...... Motor vehicle accident ...... 08/15/11...... 15:27 juana with Caine and had knowl- Merchants Way...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 08/15/11...... 23:20 Jerome Demorris Strutchen, edge of the marijuana in the vehi- Highway 20 and Lancaster Dr....Dispatched, canceled...... 08/16/11...... 00:09 unemployed, 26, of 500 Kelly Mill N. White Point Road ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 08/16/11...... 02:34 cle. Evans Road ...... False alarm...... 08/16/11...... 10:43 Road, Apt. 173, Valparaiso, was * * * Turnberry Place ...... Dispatched, canceled...... 08/16/11...... 11:55 arrested by Valparaiso police Aug. Deward Winslow Money, Garden Oaks Cove ...... Medical assist EMS...... 08/16/11...... 14:32 Before After 14 on a charge of aggravated bat- unemployed, 50, of 304 Reeves Sunset Beach Circle ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 08/16/11...... 19:34 N. White Point Road ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 08/17/11...... 11:24 tery on a pregnant victim, domes- St., Niceville, was arrested by White Point Road ...... Dispatched, canceled...... 08/17/11...... 14:06 $ $ tic violence. Niceville police Aug. 14 on a Merchants Way...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 08/18/11...... 09:00 100.00 OFF 50.00 OFF * * * Walton County warrant for viola- N. Lakeshore Drive ...... Motor vehicle accident ...... 08/18/11...... 10:53 N. White Point Road ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 08/18/11...... 11:00 Cobblestone Paver Formed & Poured Angela Sue Pooley, 33, of 610 tion of probation on the original N. White Point Road ...... Dispatched, canceled...... 08/18/11...... 19:03 Driveway Driveway Ironwood Drive, Fort Walton charge of DUI. Pine Street ...... Medical assist EMS...... 08/19/11...... 00:17 Matthew Street ...... Building fire ...... 08/19/11...... 02:09 Beach, was arrested by Valparaiso * * * Matthew Street ...... Dispatched, canceled...... 08/19/11...... 08:59 Call today for a free estimate 897-3314 police Aug. 13 on a charge of theft John Paul Barnett, unem- Matthew Street ...... Dispatched, canceled...... 08/19/11...... 11:20 from a person 65 years of age or ployed, 30, of 1405 Cape Lane, Matthew Street ...... Dispatched, canceled...... 08/19/11...... 18:56 Hampton Circle...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 08/19/11...... 18:56 older. Pooley is alleged to have Niceville, was arrested by E. Highway 20 ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 08/20/11...... 10:10 Polly’sPolly’s Concrete www.pollysconcrete.comConcrete ProductsProducts stolen $520 in cash from two dif- Niceville police Aug. 14 on a White Point Road ...... Medical assist EMS...... 08/20/11...... 22:43 E. Highway 20 ...... Arcing, shorted electrical...... 08/21/11...... 00:19 ferent bank envelopes kept in the charged of domestic violence bat- E. Highway 20 ...... Arcing, shorted electrical...... 08/21/11...... 00:55 tery. Nassau Drive ...... Medical assist EMS...... 08/21/11...... 04:55 * * * 21st Street...... Dispatched, canceled...... 08/21/11...... 10:36 Anthony Ryan Huenergardt, Olde Post Road...... Medical assist EMS...... 08/21/11...... 13:56 Merchants Way...... Medical assist EMS...... 08/21/11...... 18:47 22, of 4510 Bristol Court, Pine Street ...... Medical assist EMS...... 08/22/11...... 03:20 Niceville, was arrested by sheriff’s Pine Street ...... Dispatched, canceled...... 08/22/11...... 07:33 deputies Aug. 10 on a Walton Visit northbayfd.org for more information.  County warrant on the charge of causing the cruel death of an ani-      mal. Huenergardt allegedly stran- * * * 31, of 1551 Hickory St., Niceville, gled a Rottweiler dog on or about Edward Lamar Adkins, 36, of was arrested by sheriff’s deputies         May 27. 83 Windfield St., Niceville, was Aug. 12 on a violation of proba- * * * arrested by Niceville police Aug. 9 tion charge on the original charge Kevin Paul Gaynor, a painter, on charges of domestic violence of domestic violence battery by      33, of 434 Valparaiso Blvd., was battery with previous convictions strangulation. arrested by Niceville police Aug. and battery with previous convic- * * * 
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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Wednesday, August 24, 2011 THE BAY BEACON Page A-5

THE INQUIRING PHOTOGRAPHER —Mike Griffith

Location: T-pier, Lincoln Park, and What do you think about the proposal to open a charter school at the along Bayshore former site of Valparaiso Elementary School? Drive, Valparaiso

“I think it would be a “I think it’s a great “I’m glad they’re doing “I know people who “I went to Valparaiso “I attended the fifth good idea, because it idea. The more something. That school is went to Valparaiso Elementary, as well as Edge grade at Valparaiso would provide better schools we have much too precious to this Elementary, who say and Plew. I think the charter Elementary. I think it learning for the kids.” locally, the better.” community to let it go with it was a great school. school is a good idea. It would would be good to nobody there. I went to Reopening it, I think, offer kids a better option. utilize the school for Valparaiso Elementary would be a great idea. There is much about public something.” School back in the Anything to reduce schools that I do not like. I seventies.” class size.” think charter schools put more focus on education.” Greg McClure, 25, Don Casciato, 50, Connie Stumbaugh, 46, Donto McBride, 35, Jenny Mallin, 42, Kelly Rimes, 35, Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, Bluewater Bay, tree service software developer RN CNA secretary self-employed What should we ask next week? Email your suggested question to: [email protected] Include "Suggested IP question" in the "subject" field.

Tax Collector next year. So far, commission Campbell said he few months before taking over as what we didn’t have” when he the city’s own employees. CAMPBELL three Republicans have prefiled would like to see the county create the city’s recreation director, a first joined the city of Niceville. “I couldn’t work for two bet- From page A-1 for the District 3 seat: Bill Smith a recreation cooperative, an idea position he has held for over 30 He easily ticked off a list of ter people,” he said, referring to Niceville and all of Bluewater Bay of Niceville, Larry Hines of Holt he has long espoused as being years. new or improved recreational City Manager Lannie Corbin and Destin. Two Republicans have and Dennis Reeves of Fort Walton similar to the county library coop- He has also served as the pres- facilities and programs—one of and Mayor Randall Wise, both already prefiled for the District 5 Beach. erative, where the county helps ident of the local chamber of com- the largest softball facilities in the of whom recently celebrated 40 race, including Larry Hines and Campbell, a Niceville fund several city libraries in return merce and was its top recruiter. He country, an active Little League years service with the city of Charles K. (Kelly) Windes, both Republican, said he is proudest of for free usage by county residents. was the president of the Boggy program run by volunteers, the Niceville. of Destin. Okaloosa County having the low- “All I need is two more votes,” he Boys Sportsman Club for a num- city’s Children’s Park, to name but “If anybody knows how to District 3 Commissioner Bill est ad valorem tax rate in the state said, to make it happen. ber of years, sponsoring countless a few—but added, “I didn’t do any enjoy life, I believe I do,” said Roberts, who represents the rest of “and possibly in the U.S. We don’t Campbell started his employ- fish fries for various charities and of them by myself.” Campbell. He said he has a Niceville, all of Valparaiso, as well have a sales tax,” he added, and ment with the city of Niceville in the annual Boggy Bayou Mullet He also listed the city’s still river fishing boat being made as parts of Fort Walton Beach and said that the county also had not July 1975, initially as a purchasing Festival. new library, the Turkey Creek now, and is considering the the Baker area, earlier announced implemented some of the options agent, then within the first year Asked what he’s enjoyed most, Walk and new fire station as possibility of running for a city that he won’t seek a third term in on gasoline sales tax in the county. was appointed city clerk—”I Campbell said it was “seeing the among the improvements to the council seat sometime in the order to run for Okaloosa County But before he leaves the county hated it”—a position he held for a city grow, (and) remembering city, praising the city council and future. ventions. She was a long-time Campbell, District 5 Okaloosa “I don’t believe there was a city commission meetings. and several grandchildren and RAE member of the Okaloosa County commissioner. Campbell mean streak in her body,” “She loved the city,” said great-grandchildren. Funeral From page A-1 Democratic Women’s Club and said he first met Williams at a Campbell said. “She gave back to Arnold. “We all loved her and services were held Friday at the the Democratic Executive 1975 parade as Williams was the community through her many thought highly of her.” First Presbyterian Church of politics all of her life, working as a Committee of Okaloosa County, organizing a group of Girl Scouts. volunteer activities. Williams is survived by her son Niceville followed by interment at volunteer in Washington, D.C., in serving as a Democratic State Their friendship grew as they “She was always willing to Andy (Ute) Byrne of Alpharetta, Sunset Cemetery, Valparaiso. the Democratic Party headquarters Committeewoman for many worked together on chamber of help the city out,” said Valparaiso Ga., daughter Judy Byrne Riley The family suggested that and as a legislative aide in years. commerce business. Mayor Bruce Arnold. Until recent (Odin Toness) of Niceville, son donations be made in Rae Tallahassee for Florida Rep. “She told me I was the only “She loved baseball,” said years Williams volunteered as a Patrick E. Byrne (Beverly) of Williams’ name to the Heritage James Ward. Twice she was a del- Republican she ever gave money Campbell. She often attended member of the city’s planning and Niceville, daughter Terri Williams Museum of Northwest Florida, egate to Democratic national con- to,” said Niceville’s James Major League games. zoning board and often attended Fedonczak (David) of Valparaiso, 115 Westview Ave., Valparaiso.

The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page A-6 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, August 24, 2011 additional address of 1011 4th aggravated battery, one count of Landview Drive, Fort Walton into a bedroom, stripped of their the residence. ROBBERY Ave., Shalimar. sexual battery and one count of Beach, and knocked on the door. clothes, bound hand and foot, Green and Brooks allegedly From page A-1 Timothy Donnell Green, 28, possession of a firearm by a When a male resident opened and blindfolded. Green and stole the victims’ wallets, cell Niceville, was arrested by sher- with an unknown address, was convicted felon, according to the the door, Green allegedly point- Brooks allegedly began asking phones, vehicle keys, currency, iff’s deputies Aug. 18 on two being held in Foley, Ala., as of warrant. ed a pistol at him and entered the two victims for money, guns, two laptop computers and a counts of kidnapping and two Friday as a fugitive from justice Brooks’ arrest report and the apartment. Brooks also valuables and narcotics. Green video game system. counts of home invasion rob- on active warrants from the Green’s warrant gave the fol- entered the residence and allegedly “pistol whipped” the As of Monday morning bery, according to an arrest Okaloosa County Sheriff’s lowing account: allegedly held a knife to the male victim and sexually Brooks was being held without report from the sheriff’s office. Office charging two counts of On April 29, about 10:39 throat of a woman who was also attacked the female victim while bond at the Okaloosa County Brooks was booked at the kidnapping, two counts of home p.m., Green and Brooks went to inside the apartment. Brooks allegedly used a duffel Jail with a scheduled court date Okaloosa County Jail with an invasion robbery, two counts of an apartment at 519-B Both victims were ordered bag to collect items from inside in Crestview of Sept. 20. ALL AROUND THE TOWN

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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 BBeeaaccoonn EExxpprreessssOUR TOWN Page B-1 Wednesday,, August 24,, 2011 Who’s News Country stars to headline Mullet Festival E-mail items to By Kenneth Books think that those people in the "Ladies Love Country Boys," [email protected]. Beacon Staff Writer crowd are just like me. They lis- "You're Gonna Miss This" and Two of the three headliners ten to the songs, they get the "I Left Something Turned On at James G. Christakos for the Oct. 21-23 Mullet meaning and get the purpose Home." graduated from Auburn Festival have signed contracts, and they get something out of The baritone's latest album, University Aug. 6 with a mas- according to Niceville city offi- it." "Proud to Be Here," Adkins ter’s degree cials. Both Brantley Gilbert and Adkins, 49, Saturday's head- said, contains "so much... that's in industrial Trace Adkins have agreed to liner, has 10 studio albums and autobiographical. I draw from and systems perform. 30 chart singles in his résumé, the best writers in town and engineer- Gilbert will lead the enter- as well as three "greatest hits" time after time they capture ing. He tainment Friday, Oct. 21. He packages. He has earned four things I've experienced." earned his also was the Friday headliner Grammy nominations and five Adkins, a member of the bachelor’s for the 2010 Mullet Festival. American Country Music and Grand Ole Opry, has received degree in Gilbert, 27, performs a coun- Brantley Gilbert has been Country Music Television the fan-voted Top Video of the industrial try-rock mixture of music booked for the 35th annual awards. He has performed on Year award three times on Great Mullet Festival Oct. 21-23. and systems which has fostered a dedicated television and film, served as a American Country, and his sin- engineering following that calls itself "BG "Dirt Road Anthem," both of social commentator, participated gle "Honky Tonk James Nation." which were recorded by Aldean. on NBC's "Celebrity Badonkadonk" was voted the Christakos in December A gifted songwriter as well Gilbert's singles include Apprentice" and written a book, No. 2 Video of the Decade by 2009 and is a 2005 graduate as performer, Gilbert's song, "Kick It in the Sticks," "My "A Personal Stand: Country Music Television. In of Niceville High School. "My Kinda Party," recorded by Kind of Crazy" and "Country Observations and Opinions addition, Adkins has been voted Christakos is employed in country music star Jason Must Be Country Wide." from a Free-Thinking "Country's Sexiest Man" by the Aldean, reached No. 1 on the "We don't have fans, we have Roughneck." readers of Country Weekly. Alabama at Lockheed Trace Adkins is another head- Martin’s Pike County charts in 2010. Gilbert also friends," Gilbert said of his Adkins' hits include "(This "By the end of the week, we wrote "The Best of Me" and liner who will take the stage at Operations facility, a manu- devoted followers. "I like to Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing," Please see FESTIVAL, page B-4 the festival. facturing and final assembly plant for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. *** Camp cultivates young scientists Heather Kristina Caulkins of Niceville was named to the Dean’s Sixth-grade girls investigate world of science, technology List for the Debbie Davis, Okaloosa 10. The camp was offered to spring 2011 County Schools math special- girls as a way of bolstering semester at ist, and Shawnea Tallman, their interest in the STEM Washington Okaloosa County Schools sci- fields. University ence curriculum specialist, The subject matter focused in St. Attendees of the wrote an ACCELerator Grant, on renewable energy, specifi- Louis. Science, "Going Deeper." The grant, cally solar energy. The 18 Caulkins is Technology, sponsored by the local Gulf camp attendees designed and a graduate Engineering and Heather Caulkins Mathematics Camp Coast Chapter of the National built solar-powered boats to of Niceville Defense Industry Association, move and carry various High School and is enrolled at Lewis School fashion solar-pow- allowed for the women to objects. in the university’s College of ered boats. The hold a three-day Science, The girls also collected Arts and Sciences. STEM Camp was Technology, Engineering and water from local waterways To qualify for the Dean’s held Aug. 8-10. Mathematics Camp for girls and examined it for life under List in the College of Arts entering the sixth grade. the microscope. and Sciences, a student must The STEM Camp, taught A deep sea cruise was earn a semester grade point by Suzette Martin, a fifth- scheduled to give the budding grade teacher at Lewis, was scientists the opportunity to Please see WHO’S, page B-2 held at Lewis School Aug. 8- Please see CAMP, page B-2 Niceville woman becomes Hall of Famer Former Okaloosa official one of two inductees honored Monday Okaloosa County Hollarn. Miller recently county financial institution, teer for Bridgeway and the Commission on the Status of retired after 29 years of pub- used her high level positions Sexual Trauma Team. Women held its 2011 lic service in several Florida to help others, particularly —Kathleen A. Houchins, Okaloosa County Women’s counties, including the last 15 other women. She was nomi- Fort Walton Beach, business Hall of Fame induction cere- years as Okaloosa County nated by her son, H. Benton woman, volunteer and advo- mony and assistant county administrator. Owens, who said of his moth- cate for many different civic reception Hollarn wrote, “Miller is er, “She was an example to and charitable organizations. Monday at recognized by her colleagues, others to give back and led —Mary Lou Reed, Fort 7 p.m. at peers, and subordinates for the way for women who Walton Beach, whose leader- the exceptional leadership, and wanted a career.” ship of the Workforce Northwest people and communication The 2011 inductees were Development Board of Florida skills, integrity, professional- selected by the OCCSW from Okaloosa and Walton State ism, conflict resolution skills, six nominations received this Counties has led to its recog- College knowledge and intelligence. year. The other nominees nition as one of the top work- Tyler “She served tirelessly as a included: force development organiza- Recital mentor, teacher and problem —Judy Wiseman, tions in Florida, as well as Hall. Donna Miller solver to many, within and Niceville, the only registered nationally. Niceville outside her chain of com- play therapist in a three-coun- “These women are all resident Donna Miller was mand. She continues to ty area, who has volunteered assets to our community. one of two selected as an expand her volunteerism post her time in multiple child- Each has made tremendous inductee into the Hall of retirement through a variety and family-centered organiza- contributions to the well- Fame. Eddie Mae Owens of of community projects and tions within the community as being of our county,” says Fort Walton Beach was also services,” said Hollarn in her a counselor, adviser and Wanjiku Jackson, chair of the chosen. nomination letter. fundraiser. Okaloosa County Donna Miller of Niceville Eddie Mae Owens, one of —Angelina Garofalo, Fort Commission on the Status of was nominated by Pat the first female CEOs in a Walton Beach, 30-year volun- Women.

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Division at 729-5376. Weekend art workshop Business seminar The Arts and Design Society, 17 Preschool story time First St. SE, Fort Walton Beach, will The Business and Computer Inspire a future reader at the hold a Golden Technology Division and the Paints workshop, Niceville Library’s preschool story Leadership Institute at Northwest time. Join Miss Karen and Miss Oct. 4-7, which Florida State College will host a will begin with a Christina for exciting stories selected “Talking Business” Seminar Aug. 26 just for children ages 3-5. Programs free lecture Oct. titled “Economic Development 101” 4, 7:30-9:30 p.m., will be held in the Youth Services presented by Dr. David Goetsch at program room on Wednesday and with free giveaways and door prizes. 1:30 p.m. in room 128 of the A three-day workshop follows Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Learning Resource Center on the Storm spotter course Programs last 30 minutes. for $215 for ADSO members, $235 Niceville Campus. A Storm Spotter basic course, taught by National Weather Service Mobile, will be held at Aug. 24 and 25: “Friends for nonmembers, with single class The seminar is free and open to 6 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center, 90 E. College Indeed”; Aug. 31 and Sept. 1: “Ice pricing available. It includes free the public. Blvd., Niceville. Call Emergency Management, 651-7150, to register. Cream Treat” samples, giveaways and more. Sign For more information on the up in August to ensure enough mate- Blood drives “Talking Business” seminars, con- rials are sent. Following are upcoming area tact the NWFSC Business and The entry fee is $20, in two classes, The course will cover safety top- center weekdays between 8 a.m. and Detailed class listings are avail- blood drives: Computer Science Division at 729- spinnaker or nonspinnaker. This race ics and meets the requirements for 5 p.m. able at artsdesignsociety.org. 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A portion of the proceeds will cox.net or 217-3013. the First United Methodist Church of More than 60 vendors will share at 11 a.m. The young and young at NWFSC auditions benefit the charity of Wesley valuable information, free health heart will enjoy the special animal Niceville. Visitors are welcome. BWB Sailing Club race Northwest Florida State College Landon, a Niceville student who suf- screenings, giveaways, and lots of encounter. The center will also be fers from cancer. Science Friday seminar The Bluewater Bay Sailing Club fun for the kids, including inflata- open for its regular Saturday hours, 8 will hold open The Science Friday seminar will hold a “Pick Your Poison” sail bles, a strolling magician and face a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 835-1824. auditions for the Niceville Market Day series hosted by the Sciences Aug. 27. Registration for the race fall theatrical pro- Niceville Community Guild will painting. 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By Mike Griffith Beacon Correspondent It is a place that winter can never quite reach. The “Twin Cities” of Niceville and Valparaiso, along with neighboring com- munities like Bluewater Bay, Seminole and Kids enjoy the waters of Choctaw Beach, nestle along the shores of Boggy Bayou alongside Boggy Bayou, Rocky Bayou and Valparaiso's Lincoln Park. Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, The park is a great place to where boating, fishing, golf, tennis and spend a sunny Saturday and other outdoor pastimes go on year round. boasts a playground, picnic pavilions, a beach and rest- Seasons do change here, though. As the rooms. hot, humid days of summer draw to a close in October, the air cools. Oak, maple and Beacon photo by Mike Griffith cedar trees turn bright reds and yellows, beginning a long, leisurely autumn that often lasts through Christmas. In January, the end of autumn subtly becomes the beginning of spring. Camellias are the first to bloom, soon followed by azaleas, dog- wood trees and other blooming plants. Summer returns in May, inviting local residents and visitors to play in the surf of the Gulf of Mexico, or at calmer beaches along local bayous, or to swim in the clear, 70-degree swimming holes along Turkey Creek. To those who live or visit here, such names as Niceville and Valparaiso (Vale of Niceville, has lived over the world. brought more settlers to the area, the trad- Paradise) seem appropriate. there for the last four Today more than 69,000 people reside ing post on the shore of the bayou grew Three miles across the bay is Destin, a years. “I came here where American Indians and traders once into a town. The first post office was beach resort and fishing harbor which with my husband,” roamed the forests. Pottery shards and bur- opened in 1893. Valparaiso was incorporat- draws vacationers from throughout the she said. “He is an ial mounds dot the area, evidence that peo- ed in 1921, and Niceville, its now-larger Southeast. Destin’s East Pass gives deep- environmental engi- ple were living in this area thousands of sister city across Boggy Bayou, in 1938. sea fishermen access to the Gulf of neer with Science years before the first permanent white Today, tucked among the bayous on the Mexico, breeding ground for many of the Applications homestead was completed around the time shores of Choctawhatchee Bay, dozens of Atlantic’s food and game fish. International Corp., of the Civil War. Reasons to live here are as varied as the and his dad is retired As logging and commercial fishing Continued on page 5 people who do so. Jordan Boykin, of Air Force.” Jordan Boykin Asked what she likes best about the area, Boykin quickly replied, “The beach! I also like fishing and everything you can ALSO IN THIS GUIDE do on the water.” Asked what advice she would offer to a ▲ Government services...... 11-13 newcomer, Boykin said, “Look around before purchasing a house. You may think ▲ Contacting utilities...... 14-15 you like a town, until you live there.” Boykin said she moved from nearby Fort ▲ Pullout directory...... 17 Walton Beach to Niceville, to be closer to ▲ Pullout map...... 18-19 the water and enjoy the small-town atmos- phere. ▲ School by school ...... 20-22 Coupled with its small-town charm, the area is home to Northwest Florida State ▲ Join a club...... 23-26 College, a $20 million performing arts ▲Attractions, beaches...... 27-34 center, a nationally recognized public- school system that is ranked among Cover: A crisp fall day Florida’s best, thousands of technically tal- in Bluewater Bay. ented workers drawn by the nation’s chief Beacon photo by Mike Griffith Air Force weapons test complex, and a cosmopolitan population of military retirees who have lived and worked all A variety of housing is available in the Twin Cities, much of it in upscale neighborhoods. Page 4 Newcomer Guide, a Supplement to the Beacon Fall-Winter 2011 TheThe BBOATOATHHOUSEOUSE LANDINGLANDING INTHEDINING ROOM Seafood • Steak • Pasta • and more Early Bird Specials: 4:30 till 6pm • 7 days a week Also Offering: Children’s and Gluten free menus

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From page 3 maintain its small-town identi- dove can be found, and deer ty. can often be seen feeding cozy neighborhoods are found Amanda and Colby Turner beside area highways. There under towering pines and flow- have lived in Valparaiso for the are three outstanding golf ering magnolias. An eclectic past two months, having recent- courses in the community, and array of home styles reflects ly moved from Talladega, Ala. many more within driving dis- residents’ love of water and Amanda, who previously lived tance. Residents frequently land. in Northwest Florida, said, “We report backyard sightings of The Niceville-Valparaiso- lost our foxes, coyotes, black bears and Bluewater Bay community has home in the occasional alligator. a thriving economy whose Talladega An excellent transportation mainstay is nearby Eglin Air to a fire, network links the area with the Force Base, the world’s biggest and we rest of Florida, the Southeast, air base in area, and home of both lost and beyond. Interstate 10, an most Air Force munitions our jobs. east-west link to, among other development and testing. Eglin We came cities, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, is also home to a regional med- here look- Pensacola and New Orleans, is ical center and a veteran’s clin- ing for a 20 minutes to the north. ic. Army, Navy and Coast fresh Colby Turner Northwest Florida Regional Guard units are also located start.” Since arriving in the Airport, just outside Valparaiso, within and near the Eglin mili- area, Colby has found a job as Continued on page 7 tary reservation. a tree climber with Coastline The Twin Cities area is large Tree service, and the couple enough to support a 15,000-stu- now lives near Chicago Avenue Water activities, from sailing in Valparaiso with their 5-year- to swimming to relaxing in a dent state college and 10 other tube, are the best ways to public and private schools, a old daughter, Macie. take advantage of the bay 65-bed civilian hospital, two- The vast federal and state and bayous surrounding the score churches, more than a lands nearby provide not only Niceville-Valparaiso area. dozen bank branches, and hun- varied camping and hiking dreds of businesses. Yet, it opportunities, but also excellent Beacon photo remains friendly enough to fishing and hunting. Duck and by Mike Griffith

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enjoys a newly remodeled, spacious pas- senger terminal. Several airlines operate The Mattie Kelly Arts nonstop flights to Atlanta, Memphis, Center in Niceville Miami, Dallas, Houston, and Charlotte, stages events carrying some 800,000 passengers a year. throughout the year ranging from touring A new airline, Vision Air, has announced Broadway musicals service to a number of other Southeast des- to symphony con- tinations. The runways, those of adjacent certs. Eglin Air Force Base, can handle the largest jets. Beacon photo Jill Livingston, who moved to Niceville last year from Pennsylvania, she likes the town because, “It’s a small community where you can get to know people, but there is also a lot to do here. It’s also close to the beach and sur- rounded by natural over the next few years, as it forms a train- bought less expen- Technology-based industry is growing beauty. ing wing for the nation’s newest jet fighter, sively there than clos- more important to the area, making The Twin Cities the F-35, and as three Army Green Beret er to the water. Okaloosa County a technology leader in economy is as diverse battalions move here from North Carolina, “It’s also less Northwest Florida, and home to the as those who support and a fourth battalion is created here. crowded there,” said University of Florida’s Research and it. Although reliant on Tom Brake, who lives in Crestview, just Brake’s wife, Education Engineering Facility. the military missions north of Eglin Air Force Base, is a retired Colleen, “at least John Timm said he has lived in Jill Livingston of Eglin Air Force Air Force member who was first stationed until the last two Niceville for the last five years, and in Base, Hurlburt Field and Duke Field, it here in 1982. “I came back again in 1997,” years,” during which Northwest Florida since 1987. He chose also draws heavily on construction, retail he said, “and I retired here in 1998.” Brake the Crestview area, Niceville, he said, “because it really is and service industries. said he chose to live in Crestview because, just north of the new Tom Brake ‘nice,’ and it’s conveniently close to Eglin The Defense Department is adding although it is farther from the beaches than Army 7th Special Forces Group headquar- Continued on page 8 more than 4,990 military positions to Eglin Niceville or Valparaiso, homes can be ters, has been growing rapidly.

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From page 7 Air Force Base,” where Timm works as a software engineer for Tybrin Corp., one of many military contractors that help sup- port the weapons systems test activities at the base. “I also moved here for the schools,” Timm added, “espe- cially Ruckel Middle School and Niceville High School.” The schools in the Twin Cities are known for high aca- demic standards, even among other schools in the Okaloosa John Timm and County School daughter Leah District—itself con- sistently ranked as one of the best in the state. Niceville High School has been recog- nized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the nations top sec- ondary schools, and adds to its record of academic excellence an outstanding sports program. On college entrance exams, stu- dents at two other Niceville schools, Collegiate High School and Rocky Bayou Northwest Florida State College offers a variety of degrees, from two-year community-college diplomas to four-year pro- Continued on page 9 grams in nursing and teaching. The Staff of Parkway Veterinary Hospital Welcomes Your Family To Our Area Combining the science of Veterinary medicine with the art of caring

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From page 8 Christian School, typically outscore even the high levels achieved by Niceville High students. Northwest Florida State College, whose main campus is in Niceville, provides an Niceville High institution of higher learning for some School Eagle foot- 15,000 students a year. In recent years the ball is central to fall school opened a $10 million library, an life in the Twin astronomical observatory, and a $9 million Cities. Come watch science building. Recently completed is a as the Eagles, 2010 district champions, $30 million community services complex, defend their title. which includes a sports arena that doubles as a hurricane shelter, additional class- Beacon photo rooms, and a county emergency operations center. In its growing medical program the col- lege offers two- and four-year nursing degrees, as well as programs in radiogra- phy, paramedic EMT and dental assisting. music, theater and art, enriching the com- ing of the city park “It’s a nice place to raise kids,” said While primarily a two-year community munity’s cultural life. and boardwalk that Trishia, who is fond of the local schools college, NWFSC offers additional bache- In nearby Fort Walton Beach, there is a wind along the banks and churches. She went to Bluewater lor’s programs in acquisition management, campus of Pensacola-based University of of the spring-fed Elementary School and Ruckel Middle elementary teacher education, and middle West Florida. creek, through about a school as a child, now attends River of Life grades math and science education. In Timothy and Trishia Lewanda also live mile of swamp and Church, and hopes for her own children to 2008, the institution was designated a state in Niceville, although Timothy said, “I was forest. The park has do likewise. college. born and raised in Freeport,” about 20 min- public swimming Tim has his own reasons to like the The college has a combined total of 80 utes away along Choctawhatchee Bay. He platforms at several area. “I like the closeness to nature, the sun associate degrees and certificate programs. said he moved to Niceville when he mar- points along the and the great views.” In addition, he said, Trishia Lewanda A 1,850-seat performing arts center at the ried his wife, Trishia, who grew up there. water, which stays at “The people here are nice. They don’t call college attracts national-level talent in “I like Turkey Creek,” Tim said, speak- about 70 degrees year-round. it Niceville for nothing.” Quickest Way to Destin.

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From page 11 Call the Crestview office, 689-5600, or the able online and at the Supervisor of Fort Walton Beach office, 651-7272, for Elections office. statement or a rental lease agreement. additional information. For more information, visit the Utility bills will also be accepted. Call 651- Forms may also be obtained at and sub- Supervisor of Elections website at govote- 7300 or visit gathergoget.com to find out mitted to Niceville City Library, 206 N. okaloosa.com or find them on Facebook. the items needed. Partin Drive, and at the Valparaiso Driver license manuals may be obtained Community Library, 459 Valparaiso Employment agencies from county tax collector’s offices. Parkway. Forms may also be picked up and Available at Okaloosa County Tax —JobsPlus Employers’ Service turned in at other Okaloosa County public Collector’s offices are most services, such Center, 409 Racetrack Rd., Fort Walton libraries, Department of Children and as original and renewal licenses, change of Beach, Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 833-7587. Families Services centers, Department of name or address and learner’s tests. One-Stop Career Centers are located in Labor offices serving people with Niceville, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach Fort Walton Beach, Crestview and disabilities (such as Division of tax offices offer driving tests for driver’s DeFuniak Springs—providing employment Vocational Rehabilitation), driver’s licenses or commercial CDL licenses. and re-employment programs for our com- license offices and armed forces Contact the Okaloosa County Tax munity through the Workforce recruiting offices. Collector’s office for a more detailed list of Development Board of Okaloosa and Registration forms can also be complet- services offered, 651-7300. Walton Counties. More information: job- Register at least 29 days prior to an elec- ed and printed off the Okaloosa County splusonestop.com. Auto insurance tion to cast a ballot. Forms are available Supervisor of Elections website, govote- —The Northwest Florida State throughout the county. okaloosa.com. In addition, voters can use College Career Resource Center, 100 Florida law requires that all the new online lookup tool to check regis- College Blvd., Niceville, in Building C2, automobile operators have no- tered in Florida within 90 days. Register at tration status, view absentee requests, find Room 201, of the Niceville campus. fault insurance. Under the no- the Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s office assigned precinct and view sample ballots. Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 729-5227. fault law, a motorist’s insur- in Niceville, 506 Highway 85 North. For Contact the Elections Office with any ques- —Manpower Inc., 1191 N. Eglin ance company pays for treatment of any more information, call 651-7300. tions. Parkway, Suite D., Shalimar. Weekdays, 8 personal injuries received as a result of an Eligibility to register is defined on the a.m.-5 p.m. 651-0015. auto accident, no matter who is at fault, up Voter registration form, and no witnessing or administration —Kelly Services Inc., 1500 Freedom to $10,000. You must show proof of this Register to vote at either of the of an oath is required. Voters must be regis- Self Storage Road, Suite 4, Fort Walton insurance to obtain automobile tags. Supervisor of Elections offices located at tered at least 29 days before an election to Beach. Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 664-7649. 302 Wilson St. N, Suite 102, Crestview, or cast a ballot. Boat registration 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Suite 404, Fort Absentee voting, military and overseas Continued on page 13 All powerboats must be titled and regis- Walton Beach. Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. voting and early voting information is avail-

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From page 12 Eglin A.F.B. Library, 305 W. “F” Ave., proof of immunizations. #278. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. and Each child must have on file a Florida Post offices Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Fridays and certification of immunization documenting Niceville: 90 N. Palm Blvd.; Weekdays, government holidays. 882-5016. the following: 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-noon. 678- Northwest Florida State College K-12 (children entering, attending or 2021. Library, Niceville campus, Mon.-Thurs., transferring to Florida schools): Four or Valparaiso: 306 Edge Ave.; Weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; five doses of diphtheria, tetanus, and per- 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (during the spring and tussis vaccine; three or four doses of polio Saturday, 9-11:30 a.m. 678- fall terms). Closed Sundays. 729-5318. vaccine; two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine; two or three doses of hepa- 2921. Hours vary during summer term. titis B vaccine; one dose of varicella vac- Bluewater Bay: 4400 E. cine (kindergarten effective school year Highway 20, Merchants Walk, Registering for school 2001-02, then each year and additional Suite 314; Weekdays, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Florida law requires that children from 6 to 16 must attend school or be home grade); two doses of varicella vaccine Sat., 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 897-5063. Children 6 to 16 years of age are (kindergarten effective 2008-09, then each Eglin A.F.B.: 307 W. Van Matre Ave.; schooled. For detailed information about required to attend school or be home- registration requirements, call your neigh- schooled. Each child must have an year and additional grade). Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 Pre-K: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis a.m.-noon. 882-3548. borhood school. immunization record to enroll. For assistance with determining which vaccine; polio vaccine; measles vaccine; Libraries public-school attendance zone your family prerequisite for first grade. mumps vaccine; hepatitis B vaccine; vari- resides in, call the Okaloosa County School Students who are at least 4 years old by cella vaccine (effective school year 2001- Niceville City Library, 206 N. Partin District administrative offices, 833-3100 or Sept. 1 may be eligible to attend a free 02); influenza type B (Hib) vaccine. Dr., Tues. and Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed. the Walton County School District, 850- Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) pro- Seventh grade: tetanus-diphtheria boost- and Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 892-1100. gram at select schools within the Okaloosa er (Tdap). Closed Sunday and Monday. 279-4863, For assistance with registration require- County school system. This program is Students entering a county school sys- ext. 1500. ments for Rocky Bayou Christian School, only 3-and-a-half hours long and parents tem for the first time must present certifica- Valparaiso Community Library, 459 call 678-7358. must provide transportation. If interested, tion of a physical exam by a physician Valparaiso Parkway, Mon., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; For assistance with registration require- call Kathy Baird, 689-7211. within the previous 12 months, unless Tues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 ments for Collegiate High School, call 729- Documentation required for first-time transferring from another Florida school p.m. 729-5406. 4949. registration includes the student’s birth cer- district. Both Niceville and Valparaiso libraries Children may enter kindergarten in a tificate, Social Security number, certifica- Visit okaloosaschools.com (Okaloosa are open to residents of either city and of public school if they are 5 years old on or tion of school entry medical exam per- County) or walton.k12.fl.us (Walton unincorporated areas of Okaloosa County. before Sept. 1. Kindergarten attendance is a formed within the previous 12 months and County) for more information.

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at Bluewater Bay Page 16 Newcomer Guide, a Supplement to the Beacon Fall-Winter 2011 Finding affordable housing Home shoppers Lewis said that most such homes can be brought to like-new condition at renovation costs of $10,000 to $15,000, although this have many options may vary widely. Once overhauled to the new owner’s satisfaction, she said, older By Mike Griffith and Del Lessard homes can be great places to live, and may Beacon Staff even be sold at a profit when the owner Affordable housing is not hard to find in decides to move. the Twin Cities area, according to local real Rentals are a popular option for new estate agents. But it depends on your defi- residents. Two-bedroom rental units had a nition of “affordable.” median rent of $850 in 2010, and units The median sale price of dwellings in with more than two bedrooms had a medi- the Niceville-Bluewater Bay-Valparaiso an rent of $995. Rents also vary widely, area so far this year is about $223,000, however, depending on location, condition, including single-family homes, townhomes Housing in the Niceville-Valparaiso area runs the gamut from less-costly homes in and whether a rental unit is a house, apart- and condos. Realtors note that prices older neighborhoods to expensive waterfront dwellings. ment, or mobile home. depend not only on a home’s size, however, Lewis offered some advice to potential but also on its location, age and condition. There were, on average, 369 homes for have stabilized. And that is important, sellers and buyers. To be sure, prices locally, as elsewhere, sale on any given day in Niceville, although any significant appreciation prob- For sellers, she said, today’s market may have not recovered from the pop of the Valparaiso and Bluewater Bay in the first ably won’t begin until the still sizable mean selling a home for less than you U.S. housing bubble in 2007. eight months of 2011, according to the amount of distressed properties begin to bought it for, or even for less than what you Realtor Gordon Multiple Listing Service. dwindle.” still owe on the mortgage. Fenwick, of the Home prices have varied among local Bargains can sometimes be had by buy- Nevertheless, she said, such a move Wilson Minger office communities so far this year, with the high- ing an older home, especially a fixer-upper. may be necessary to “stop the bleeding” for of Century 21, said it est median sold price ($240,000) in Debbie Lewis, of ERA American Realty, someone paying more mortgage than they is still a “buyer’s mar- Bluewater Bay and the lowest ($106,000) Niceville, said that some such homes, can afford, or having to sell because of a ket,” with higher- in Valparaiso. Niceville, with a median of which may include mobile homes as well military reassignment, divorce or other than-usual numbers of $218,000, was in the middle. as fixed structures, have recently sold for as compelling reason. homes for sale at any “The difference however between our little as $75,000, but buyers should be sure Sellers, she said, must be realistic and given time, at prices local market and other, more distressed they can properly make the needed repairs “price the property appropriately” in order lower than in the areas of the country is that a realistically or renovations themselves, or can afford to to sell it quickly, rather than hanging onto a heady years of the priced home still sells in a reasonable have the work done by a licensed contrac- property they no longer need, hoping for U.S. housing boom. Gordon Fenwick time,” Fenwick said. “I would say prices tor. someone to offer a better price.

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(850) 897-3200 (850) 897-3964 610 Elm St., Niceville, FL 32578 Niceville, FL 32578 INTERNET Kimberly Hood, MD 4538 Hwy. 20 E. Bluewater Bay www.stpaulniceville.com Niceville, FL 32578 BEAUTY SALONS CenturyLink (850) 897-0110 (850) 837-7144 Cool Stylz Studio COLLEGES (877) 305-7291 4586 E Highway 20 411 Mary Esther Cut-off, Unit 411B Niceville, FL 32578 In The Shops At Sandestin (850) 279-4620 Northwest Florida State College Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 www.SacredHeartMedicalGroup.org 9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Suite 22 306 Government Ave. (850) 729-6922 www.centurylink.com Marimar Beach, FL 32550 Niceville, FL 32578 100 College Blvd. PIANO LESSONS www.coolstylzstudio.com Niceville, FL 32578 MOTORCYCLES Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant www.nwfsc.edu Nancy Knowles BDB Custom Motorcycles Fantastic Sams (850) 217-7205 (850) 729-1127 COMPUTER REPAIR (850) 897-1769 (850) 678-7711 Niceville, FL 32578 1177 John Sims Pkwy. 1136 John Sims Pkwy 93 John C Sims Pkwy. Niceville, FL 32578 Happy Computers Niceville, FL 32578 [email protected] Niceville, FL 32578 (850) 729-7845 (850) 729-0081 467-B S. John Sims Pkwy. S NETWORKING ORGANIZATIONS POOLS Merchants Walk Bluewater Bay Hair Express 4506 E. Hwy. 20, Ste. 150 Valparaiso, FL 32580 BNI® Business Network Int. Recreational Services Inc (850) 678-4555 Niceville, FL 32578 1019 E. John Sims Pkwy. DANCE SCHOOLS (850) 517-7866 (850) 897-3664 www.BNI.com (850) 423-5600 Palm Plaza 1050 Bay Dr. Fred Astaire Dance Studio Mi Mexico Niceville, FL 32578 NEWSPAPERS Niceville, FL 32578 (850) 244-4480 25055 Ferdon Blvd. 11 Yacht Club Dr. The Bay Beacon Ritz Salon PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES Crestview, FL 32433 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 678-1080 (850) 897-4466 www.fredastairefwb.com 1181 E. John Sims Pkwy. Bay Area Psychological Consultants SCHOOLS 4550 E. Hwy. 20, Ste. E Niceville, FL 32578 (850) 729-0303 Niceville, FL 32578 DENTAL Rocky Bayou Christian School [email protected] Bonnie G. Benshoof, Ph.D., M.S.C.P. (850) 678-7358 Niceville Family Dental Michael L. Tallman Ph.D., M.S.C.P. The Summit II in Hair 2101 N. Partin Dr. (850) 729-1223 The Eglin Flyer (850) 678-1977 1417 N. Partin Drive, Suite 1 908 S. Palm Blvd. (850) 678-1080 Niceville, FL 32578 101 E. John Sims Pkwy. Niceville, FL 32578 Niceville, FL 32578 1181 E. John Sims Pkwy. www.rbcs.org Niceville, FL 32578 www.bayareapsychconsult.com www.nicevillefamilydentalcenter.com Niceville, FL 32578 TAXI www.summit2inhair.com [email protected] DERMATOLOGY REAL ESTATE CARPET CLEANING Gotti-Git Taxi Bluewater Bay Dermatology Surgery The Hurlburt Patriot Baywalk Real Estate, Inc. (850) 678-0100 Chem Dry and Laser Center (850) 678-1080 (850) 897-1101 (850) 729-7707 24/7 (850) 897-7546 1181 E. John Sims Pkwy. 4566 E. Hwy. 20, Ste. 104 Niceville & Crestview 4566 Hwy. 20 E., Suite 101 Niceville, FL 32578 Niceville, FL 32578 THERAPY & LEARNING CENTERS (850) 862-6902 Niceville, FL 32578 [email protected] [email protected] Fort Walton & Mary Esther SkillSource, Inc www.bluewaterskindoc.com NURSERIES / GIFT SHOPS www.baywalk2.com CARPET/FLOORING (850) 865-8255 GOVERNMENT Emerald Coast Nursery 122 Eglin Pkwy. NE Best Buy Carpet Carriage Hills Realty Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 City of Valparaiso (850) 897-0111 (850) 678-0041 1405 S. Palm Blvd. (850) 678-5178 • (800) 874-8929 www.skillsourcecenter.com 115 Bullock Blvd. (850) 729-5402 1821 John Sims Pkwy. 465 Valparaiso Parkway Niceville, FL 32578 Niceville, FL 32578 Niceville, FL 32578 TOLL BRIDGES Valparaiso, FL 32580 OPTOMETRIC PHYSICIANS www.bestbuycarpetinc.com www.carriagehills.com www.valp.org Mid-Bay Bridge Authority CHURCHES Bayside Vision Center [email protected] (850) 897-1428 GUITAR LESSONS Dr. C.S. Peters, O.D. PA 4400 E. Hwy. 20, Ste. 403 First Baptist Church of Niceville (850) 678-1722 Chris Nida, Instructor Coldwell Banker United Realtors Niceville, FL, 32578 (850) 678-4621 Annette Brabham, O.D. (850) 279-6754 (850) 897-4563 • (800) 393-9363 www.mid-bay.com Wee School Starr Preschool (850) 729-8711 Niceville, FL 32578 4504 Highway 20 East, Suite A (850) 729-6915 www.drbrabham.com UTILITIES 622 Bayshore Dr. HEARING AIDS 111 N. John C. Sims Pkwy. Niceville, FL 32578 Niceville, FL 32578 Valparaiso, FL 32580 www.cbunited.com Choctawhatchee Electric www.fbcniceville.org Bay Area Better Hearing ORTHOPEDICS Cooperative, Inc. (CHELCO) (850) 279-4545 Emerald Dunes Real Estate Bluewater Bay 4400 Hwy. 20 E., Suite 211 Immanuel Anglican Church Bluewater Orthopedics (850) 678-5498 (850) 892-2111 • (800) 342-0990 Merchants Walk. Niceville, FL 32578 (850) 837-6324 (850) 897-8081 Toll Free (866) 678-5498 1350 W. Baldwin Ave. 250 Indian Bayou Trail www.bayareabetterhearing.com 1950 Bluewater Blvd., Ste. 100 Fax (850) 678-6705 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 Pull Out & Save! Destin, FL 32541 Niceville, FL 32578 902 C. Palm Blvd. S. (near Subway) www.chelco.com EarCare Associates, LLC (850) 897-8081 Niceville, FL 32578 www.touchstoneenergy.com Niceville United Methodist Church Niceville Hearing Center 550 W. Redstone Ave. Ste. 200 (850) 678-4411 (850) 678-3277 Crestview, FL 32579 www.EmeraldDunesRealEstate.com VETERINARY Community Life Center 1001 West College Blvd., Bldg. 2, Suite I (850) 622-3713 Wesley Academy; Wesley Childcare Twin Cities Medical Plaza Niceville, FL 7720 U.S. Hwy. 98 West, Ste. 200 Keller Williams Realty Parkway Veterinary Hospital 214 Partin Dr. S. 32588-1049 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 279-4332 (850) 678-9733 Niceville, FL 32578 www.nicevillehearingcenter.com Sacred Heart Medical Building 4534 Hwy. 20 E. 1101 E. John Sims Pkwy. www.nicevilleumc.org [email protected] www.bluewaterorthopedics.com Niceville, FL 32578 Niceville, FL 32578 Map Directory The Bay Beacon Map No. Business Name Map Grid Welcomes You to 33 ...... Bay Area Better Hearing (See ad, page 27) D-8 1 2 3 4567 8910 11 Crestview 39 ...... Bay Area Psychological (p. 22) ...... B-5 LL To I-10 45 To I-10 3 ...... Bay Beacon (p. 34) ...... B-5 X 42 ...... Bayside Vision Center (p. 20) ...... C-3 17 POINTS OF STATE 5 ...... Baywalk Real Estate (p. 12)...... E-9 S INTEREST 6 ...... BDB Cycles (p. 30) ...... B-3 A 285 A 54 63 ...... Beef ‘O’Brady’s (p. 21)...... E-8 A — CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ...... B-3 9 ...... Best Buy Carpet (p. 31 )...... C-5 Y B — BLUEWATER BAY VISITORS CENTER ...... E-7 64 ...... Bluewater Dermatology (p. 27) ...... E-9 HH EE C — CITY HALL AND PARK, NICEVILLE ...... B-4 D — CITY HALL, VALPARAISO ...... C-2 R 55 10 ...... Bluewater Orthopedics (p. 16) ...... E-7 STATE 39 E — DOOLITTLE PARK...... C-3 65 ...... BNI of Niceville (p. 33) ...... Niceville 85 F — FIRE DEPARTMENT, NICEVILLE...... B-3 F G — FIRE DEPARTMENT, VALPARAISO ...... C-2 11 ...... Boathouse Landing (p. 4)...... C-3 M Q C H — FLORIDA PARK ...... D-3 25 ...... Cafe Bienville (p. 29)...... B-3 Y STATE O I — LIBRARY, NICEVILLE...... B-4 B 61 FF B 12 ...... Carriage Hills (p. 11) ...... B-6 20 19 J — LIBRARY, VALPARAISO ...... C-2 6 CC 14 ...... CenturyLink (p. 6) ...... Fort Walton Beach 58 40 K— LINCOLN PARK ...... C-3 25 51 A 68 3,35,20 L — LIONS PARK...... C-3 13 ...... Chelco/Sunsouth (p. 11) ...... Niceville 22 23 26 73 12 STATE M — MEIGS PARK ...... B-4 27 ...... Chem Dry (p. 24)...... Fort Walton Beach 11 44 9 46 57 N— POLICE STATION, VALPARAISO ...... C-2 E DD 20 16 ...... Carr, Riggs, & Ingram (p. 24)...... D-8 42 16 — POST OFFICE, NICEVILLE ...... B-4 STATE Z O 62 ...... Coldwell Banker (p. 25) ...... E-8 P 27TH ST. P — POST OFFICE, VALPARAISO ...... C-3 15 15 ...... Cool Stylz Studio (p. 21)...... C-2 85 Q — POLICE STATION, NICEVILLE ...... B-4 74 VALPARAISO 32 ...... Decorating Den (p. 20)...... Fort Walton Beach 14, 20, t27, R — RECREATION COMPLEX ...... B-4 C 36, 70, 72 GG J S — TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL...... A-3 C 17 ...... EarCare Assoc/Niceville Hearing Center (p. 2)...... A-3 STATE K U — ROCKY BAYOU STATE PARK ...... D-7 Fort Walton L 20 ...... Eglin Flyer (p. 34)...... B-5 ND 190 V — FIRE DEPARTMENT, NORTH BAY...... F-9 Beach G 21 ...... Emerald Coast Nursery (p. 22)...... D-4 75 21 W — WHITE POINT RECREATION AREA ...... G-8 22 ...... Emerald Dunes Realty (p. 14) ...... C-4 NICEVILLE X — MULLET FESTIVAL SITE ...... A-3 Y — TURKEY CREEK PARK ...... B-2 19 ...... Fantastic Sams (p. 12)...... B-5 STATE U Z — FIRE DEPARTMENT, EAST NICEVILLE ...... C-6 23 ...... First Baptist Church Niceville (p. 36)...... B-4 85 24 ...... Five Star Outdoor Living (p. 31)...... Niceville 36 ...... Fred Astaire (p. 25)...... Fort Walton Beach 66 ...... Gotta Git Taxi (p. 29)...... Niceville D D 26 ...... Hair Express (p. 23)...... B-4 EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE H 31 ...... Happy Computers (p. 30)...... E-2 BLUEWATER BAY BB SCHOOLS 33 35 ...... Hurlburt Patriot (p. 34) ...... B-5 62 AA — LEWIS SCHOOL ...... E-3 16 46 48 ...... Immanuel Anglican Church (p. 32)...... 48 31 38 BB — BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY ...... D-9 38 ...... Keller Williams Realty (p. 13)...... D-8 AA 63 CC — NICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ...... B-4 69 53 37 ...... Knowles, Nancy (p. 30) ...... Niceville DD — PLEW ELEMENTARY ...... C-5 10 EE — ROCKY BAYOU CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. . . . B-6 51 ...... Laura's Pet (p. 26)...... B-5 5 B 64 FF — RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL ...... B-4 41 ...... Mid-Bay Bridge (p. 9) ...... G-9 E E GG —LEWIS SCHOOL VALPARAISO CAMPUS. . C-2 44 ...... Niceville Family Dental (p. 23) ...... C-4 71 HH — EDGE ELEMENTARY ...... A-3 40 ...... Niceville United Methodist Church (p. 10)...... B-4 LL — COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL ...... A-5 67 ...... Nida, Chris (p. 32)...... Niceville JJ — DESTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL ...... Destin 45 ...... Northwest Florida State College (p. 5) ...... A-4 LL — NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE A-5 SEMINOLE 46 ...... Old Mexico (p. 28) ...... B-5, D-8 68 ...... Parkway Vet (p. 8)...... B-5 Freeport 69 ...... Recreation Services (p. 26)...... E-7 V 70 ...... Rhino Shield (p. 27)...... Fort Walton Beach F F 53 ...... Ritz Salon (p. 35) ...... E-8 N CHOCTAW BEACH

54 ...... Rocky Bayou Baptist Church (p. 28) ...... A-6

55 ...... Rocky Bayou Christian School (p. 7)...... B-6 57 ...... Rosemont Baptist Church (p. 30) ...... C-5 ➣ ➣ STATE 56 ...... Russell's Painting (p. 29) ...... Niceville 41 W ➣ ➣ E 20 71 ...... Sacred Heart (p. 15) ...... E-9 VILLA TASSO 72 ...... Skill Source (p. 28) ...... Fort Walton Beach

G Destin G 73 ...... St. Paul Lutheran Church (p. 16) ...... B-6 48 W 58 ...... Summit 2 (p. 31)...... B-3 S JJ 74 ...... Twin Cities Auto Service (p. 31) ...... A-3 61 ...... Twin Cities Transmission (p. 29) ...... B-4 75 ...... Valparaiso, City of (p. 32) ...... C-2 1 2 3 4567 8910 11 Page 20 Newcomer Guide, a Supplement to the Beacon Fall-Winter 2011 Overviews of public, private schools Niceville High School Collegiate High School Rocky Bayou Ruckel Middle School

—800 E. John Sims Pkwy., Niceville at NWF State College Christian School —201 N. Partin Drive, Niceville —nicevillehighschool.org —ruckelmiddleschool.com —100 E. College Blvd., Niceville (Northwest Florida —2101 N. Partin Drive, Niceville —Grades: 9-12 —Grades: 6-8 State College) —rbcs.org —Phone: 833-4114 —Phone: 833-4142 —nwfcollegiatehigh.org —Grades: Kindergarten through 12, plus VPK and —Hours: 7 a.m.-1:45 p.m. —Fax: 883-3291 —Grades: 10-12 K-3 -K-5 —Principal: Marcus Chambers —Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:20 p.m. —Phone: 729-4949 —Phone: 678-7358 —Enrollment: 1,869 —Principal: Debra Collins Goolsby —Hours: 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. —Hours: 8:05 a.m.-3:15 p.m. —Assistant Principal: Dennis Samac —Staff: 111 professional —Director: Anthony Boyer —Superintendent: Michael Mosley —Enrollment: 875 students —Booster president: Jim Evans —Enrollment: 275 —Enrollment: 680 students —Staff: 70 faculty and staff —SAC chair: Heather Kilbey —Staff: 17 plus Northwest Florida State College fac- —Staff: 75 teachers —Counselor: Laura Long —Volunteer coordinator: Rebekah Ellis ulty —College preparatory K3-12 program, offering 14 —State report card grade: 12th Consecutive A —420 volunteers —This public charter high school allows students the Advanced Placement courses. —PTO president: Angela DeYong —Ranked “‘A’’ school opportunity to complete their high school diploma —Special facilities or programs: Special Services —SAC chair: Rhonda Kuhn —Ranked by Newsweek as No. 131 among the high- and earn college credit simultaneously. Students par- Department certified by National Institute for —More than 500 volunteers est-performing high schools in America. ticipate in college classes alongside college-age stu- Learning Disabilities serves special needs students, —Special facilities or programs: —Ranked 1st in Florida in 5-A athletics. dents. Students who cannot meet the rigors of dual home school assistance, summer camp programs, Course offerings: Regular, advanced and gifted core classes full service transportation. Accepts Florida McKay —Special facilities or programs: Advanced enrollment participate in a precollegiate curriculum. Courses for high school credit: Introduction to Technology, scholarships, as well as Step Up for Students; dual- Web Design, Algebra I Honors, Geometry and Physical International Certificate of Education, Advanced —Special facilities or programs: All NWFSC student enrollment & AP classes taught on campus. Placement, Honors, Gifted, and dual enrollment. facilities are open to Collegiate High School stu- Science Honors Career Readiness, CHOICE (Information Technology, dents. —Extracurricular: Elementary school band, middle Remediation Program, Ram STARS (Strategies That Achieve school band, high school band (which will perform in Real Success) for math and reading. Aviation), Family and Consumer Science, Jr. ROTC, —Collegiate HS students may participate in extracur- Leadership Education, Executive Internship, ESE, 2012 at Sugar Bowl half-time and compete in the Electives- Band, Chorus, Advanced Art, Physical Education, ricular activities at their home school. Sports, bands, Sugar Bowl Battle of the Bands), Jazz band, concert Physical Fitness, Advanced Spanish, Introduction to Credit Recovery, Intensive Studies programs, award- clubs: All NWFSC student organizations are open to winning Fine Arts. band, chamber choir, middle school choir, concert Technology, Multimedia Production and Web Design. Sixth Collegiate High School students. The Collegiate High choir, praise band, football, cross-country, track, grade wheel includes Spanish, Art and Computers. —Clubs and activities: Student Government, School also has its own organizations such as year- swimming, tennis, wrestling, baseball, softball, boys Facilities: Portable and regular omputer labs, and Robotics Academic team/Knowledge Masters, College book, student government, academic team and thes- and girls basketball, soccer, volleyball, golf, cheer- lab. Readiness; Bands—Jazz, Marching, Symphonic, pians. leading, drama, chapel, Missions Club, Junior Programs: Real world and Academics Meet (RAM) Science Chess Club, Chorus, Creative Writing, Art Club, Classical League, Academic Team, Math Club, and Social Studies classes connect their content to a real- Debate, Drama, Dance Team, Majorettes, Flag —Average college board scores: ACT composite, Leadership Trek. world application/experience. Corps, Entré Nous, Equestrian Club, FCA; Soccer 25.5; SAT critical reading, 596; SAT math, 594; SAT Success Center Tutoring. Club, American Sign Language, Future Educators of writing, 572. —College board average scores: ACT composite, America, Future Business Leaders of America, 26.8; SAT combined 1788. —Sports: football, cross-country, baseball, softball, volleyball, Interact Club, Junior Classical League, Key Club, —$4.4 million in scholarships offered to 48 gradu- track, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, swimming, cheerleading, Kitty Hawk Air Society, Literary Guild, Math Club, ates in 2011. dance team. Minority Council, National Honor Society, Game Collegiate High School —Music: Football band, concert/symphonic band, jazz band, Design; Ocean Science Club, Philosophy Club, Step at Northwest Florida State College Ambassadors (select choir), chorus, 5th-grade band program, Team, French Club, Spirit Club, S.A.D.D., Robotics summer music program, majorettes. Team, Yearbook. —Clubs: Math Counts, National Junior Honor Society, —College board average scores: ACT composite, Knowledge Masters, Multicultural Club, Academic Team, Math 23.1; SAT writing 518; SAT math 546, SAT critical Team, Yearbook, Chess Club, Book Cafe, Multicultural Club, reading 539. Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Literary Guild.

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Highway 85, Niceville —lewisschoolk8.com —www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/destinm —okaloosa.k12.fl.us/bluewater —okaloosa.k12.fl.us/edge/ —Grades: K-8 —Grades: 5-8 —Grades: Pre-K through 5 —Phone: 833-4138 —Phone: 833-4130 —Phone: 833-7655 —Phone: 833-4240 —Hours: 8:20 a.m.-2:50 p.m. —Hours: 7:30 a.m.-2:05 p.m. —Hours: 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. —Fax: 833-4232 —Principal: Shelly Arneson —Principal: Mike Fantaski —Principal: Diane Kelley, Ed.D. —Hours: 8:50 a.m.-3:20 p.m. —Enrollment: 525 students —Enrollment: 620 students —Enrollment: 667 —Principal: Connie Hall —Staff: 58 (faculty and staff) —Staff: 70 teachers and staff —Staff: 59 —Enrollment: 825 students —State report card grade: A —State report card grade: A —State report card grade: A —Staff: 85 (faculty and staff) —PTO President: Ann Gilbar —PTO president: Andrea Hill —SAC Chair: Joy Makela —State report card grade: A —SAC chairperson: Joseph Bowers —SAC chair: Jo Culberson and Julie Magnotti —Volunteer coordinator: Judy Hall —Full-time Counselor —Volunteer Coordinators: Maria Lewis —Volunteers & Mentors: Pang Shaffer —Special facilities or programs: emphasis in tech- —Full-time Literacy Coach: Angelle Crosby —400+ volunteers —200 volunteers nology and fine arts (band, dance, media produc- —Sports, music programs, clubs, Student Council —Special facilities or programs: math and science pro- tion, tumbling, French, Spanish, visual arts, graphic (grades 3-5), Seminole Singers (fifth), Cub Scouts, Girl —Sports, band, clubs: chorus, K-Kids, Tiger News grams for gifted fifth graders, art suite, art and design), “School of Choice” for Bluewater Scouts, Brownies, Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Crew Television network, Paw Print Express technology/applied physics lab, science lab, girls’ varsi- community, football stadium, lighted fields, weight Math, Bluewater Green Team, Young Astronauts Club, (schoolwide post office). Leadership Clubs, Edge ty complex, soccer, baseball, softball complex, beach room with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, two Camp Invention and Art summer camps, Safety Patrol. Mile Club volleyball, band suite, air-conditioned gym and wellness networked Internet-accessible computer labs, tech Day Care, Art class and Green Team activities available —Gifted classes, speech occupational therapy, room, exceptional education, television studio, radio lab, Splash TV studio, art studio, air-conditioned on early release days physical therapy. station, networked and Internet-accessible computer gym, certified counselor, Accelerated Math, Star Math. —Full-time immersion class for gifted students in —Closed circuit TV studio, computer lab. lab. grades 1 through 5 —Sports: cross-country, volleyball, football, basket- —Mentor, tutoring programs, quarterly awards pro- —Incorporation Stem Programs in science, technology —Daycare hours: 6:15-8:45 a.m., 3:15-6 p.m. Daycare gram (academics and character). and math. ball, soccer, swim, tennis, softball, baseball, track, cross country, golf. coordinator: Gina White —Day care hours: 6:30-8 a.m., 2:50-6 p.m. —Sports: cross-country, volleyball, football, basketball, —PTO president: Miranda Jackson —Summer day care program, including off campus soccer, golf, tennis, softball, baseball, track, summer —Exemplary programs: cheer/dance team, tum- —SAC chair: Gary Turner field trips. sports. Many opportunities for fifth and sixth graders. bling, band, academic team, Builders Club, year- book, Knowledge Masters, art exhibit, Accelerated —Volunteer coordinator: Carol Sarnosky —Exemplary programs: Encore fine arts program Reader program, Beta Club, state science fair final- including marching band and two symphonic bands, —350 volunteers. Received Golden School Award for ists, Boat Race (7th grade), Student Council, jazz volunteer program. beginning band, jazz band, exploratory wheel, drama, band, marching band, symphonic band, beginning High Flight select chorus, show choir, advanced art, and intermediate band, algebra, web design, alge- —Consistently scores in the top 1 percent of all tested Web design, Spanish, television/radio/multi-media pro- bra for high school credit, biology, Intro to IT for Florida schools. Met Federal Adequate Yearly Progress duction. 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From page 25 Eglin AFB clubs Sons of the American Revolution Air Force Association Leslie Matheson 243-2879 Jeff Fanto 678-4864 Stage Crafters Community Theater Auto Shop 882-2484 Pam Strecker 243-1101, option 3 stagecrafters.com Eglin Aero Club 882-5148; eglinaeroclub.com Stockstarters Club Stan Chandler 585-8237 Eglin Aero Modellers Mike Holderness 398-8571 Toastmasters, Emerald Coast Adrian Mijangos 882-9952 Eglin Arts and Crafts Center 882-5467 TOPS 111 Michelle Hawver 678-2863 Eglin Assoc. of Chief Master Sergeants Steve Sabin 729-1857 Twin Cities Hospital Auxiliary 678-4131 Eglin Bowling Center 882-3352 Twin Cities Seniors Club Eglin Base Library Jo Dove 678-8645 882-5016 Twin Cities Woman’s Club Eglin Club Patty Mixon 897-7585 678-5127 United Way, First Call for Help Eglin Pet Welfare 243-9111 678-5066; petwelfare.net United Way of Okaloosa Walton Eglin Youth Programs Bill Robinson 243-0315 882-8212 united-way.org Honor Guard Valparaiso-Niceville Girls Softball 882-2156 or 882-2157 vngsa.org Outdoor Recreation White Sands Bowling Center 882-5058 Bowling league 863-2193 Sand and Spur Riding Club Work Force Development Board 882-5504 651-2315 Yacht and Dive Club Wounded Warrior Project 651-3122 Pam Foster 243-7037 Is your club or organization missing from this list? XI Beta Pi Email us at [email protected] with the information. The Boy Scouts of Troop 157 fasten the lashings to a bridge at the annual Scout- Cathy Hess 279-4418 Type “Newcomer club listing update” in the subject O-Rama event. The group meets Mondays at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in YMCA, Niceville line of the email. Niceville. 897-9622 NEWCOMER EMBERSHIP PECIAL M S PETS,WILDLIFE, BIRDS, HORSES, LIVESTOCK AND Recreation Services Inc. FEED, SUPPLIES, ADVICE. located in Bluewater Bay, WE is offering a great Very knowledgeable & friendly DELIVER! membership special. Present this Ad staff. If we do not have it in stock Join either the Swim & Get or Hard Court Tennis we will try to order it for you. Membership from now Grain Free/Holistic dog & cat food available. until Feb. 15, 2012, 50% and receive a STORE COUPON 50% discount on the OFF enrollment fee! ENROLLMENT Any purchase We also offer Water Aerobics storewide, and Facility rental for % special occasions. $1000 or more. Recreation Services, Inc. office is located at off (Excludes all animal feed.) 1050 Bay Drive (Bay Drive Pool). 10 For more information call 897-3664. Ask us how to get dog food FREE* *See store for details. BOAT & RV STORAGE AVAILABLE The Swim, Hard Court Tennis Memberships and Storage are not exclusive to Bluewater Bay Residents. EVERYONE is welcome to join! HOURS: M-F 9am-7pm • Sat 9am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5pm Fall-Winter 2011 Newcomer Guide, a Supplement to the Beacon Page 27 Many attractions within easy reach

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From page 27 ramp, swimming, pavilions, playground. —1050 Bay Dr., Bluewater Bay —North Bayshore Dr., Valparaiso. —Seasonal. Weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Niceville YMCA —Dawn-10 p.m. daily. Boat launching —897-3664 —11,000 square feet, wellness center, and recovery anytime. Bluewater Bay Tennis Center —729-5402 nursery, youth fitness, pool, classes. —12 lighted clay courts. —Check quality before swimming. —1031 E. John Sims Pkwy. —777 Bay Dr., Bluewater Bay —Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m.-8 p.m.; Valparaiso Public Library —Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 5 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 —More than 41,000 items, books, refer- Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. ence materials, DVDs, VHS videos and p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. —Various membership rates, discounts. music CDs. One of the largest genealogy —897-8010 or bluewaterbaytennis.com —897-YMCA (9622) or ecymca.org collections in Fla. Panhandle. Eglin Golf Course —Children’s area and 18 public comput- Destin —36-hole course open to all. ers with Internet access. Destin History —Fairway Drive off —459 Valparaiso Pkwy. and Fishing Museum —Monday-Friday, 9 a.m., various clos- John Sims Pkwy. —Artifacts and photos illustrating the ing times. —6 a.m.-6 p.m. year- history of Destin’s fishing industry. Fee. —729-5406 or vcl.valp.org round —108 Stahlman Ave., Destin —678-8726 for tee times Heritage Museum of —Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Northwest Florida Visit southern Walton County to enjoy Closed Mondays seasonally. Valparaiso beaches, shops, and 161-acre Eden —Exhibits show region’s history. Fee. —837-6611 or destinhistoryandfishing- Florida Park Gardens State Park with a mansion —115 Westview Ave., Valparaiso open for tours. museum.org. —4.7-acre park on Boggy Bayou. —Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Destin Army Recreation Area Swimming, pavilions. —678-2615 or heritage-museum.org —7 a.m.-6 p.m. (golf shop) —A beach recreation area for military. —South Bayshore Dr., Valparaiso Bluewater Bay —897-3241, 897-2583 or —Hotel, RV sites, community center, —Dawn-10 p.m. daily. Boat launching bwbresort.com 200-foot fishing pier, marina, rental equip- and recovery, as well as pier fishing. Bluewater Bay Golf Resort Bluewater Bay swimming ment, charter fishing, Olympic-size pool, —City offices, 729-5402 —Four 9-hole courses, restaurant, carts. —Recreation Services playgrounds. Lincoln Park —Open to the public, memberships. sells swim memberships to —557 Calhoun Ave., Destin. —7.1-acre park on Boggy Bayou. Boat —2000 Bluewater Blvd. Bluewater Bay pools. Continued on page 29

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From page 28 —Okaloosa Island —Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., —Lodging: daily, check-in after 4 p.m. last show at 2 p.m. Marina: Hours are seasonal. —850-243-9046 or gulfarium.org —4militaryfamilies.com/military vaca- Penguins are among tionspots.htm or 837-6423. attractions at the John Beasley Park Gulfarium, Okaloosa Henderson Beach State Park —25-acre park on Island. Okaloosa Island. Swimming, —208-acre state park on the Gulf of Beacon photo pavilions, restrooms. Free. Mexico. Beach, camping, pavilions, play- —Highway 98, Fort Walton Beach ground, A.D.A. accessible. Fee. —Dawn-dusk daily. —17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin. —689-5772 or —8 a.m.-sunset daily. co.okaloosa.fl.us/dept_pw_resources_parks —837-7550 or floridastateparks.org _beasley.html Just Chute Me —At Fudpucker’s Restaurant, 20001 James Lee Park Fort Walton Beach —Gulf-front park in Destin. Beach, —194 U.S. Highway 98 in Destin Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin pavilions, swimming, rest- —March-October, 8 a.m.-sunset daily. —654-4200 or gatorbeach.com Heritage Park & Cultural Center rooms. Free. —650-4630 or parasaildestin.com. Big Kahuna’s Water Park —Museums: Indian Temple Mound, —Scenic Hwy. 98, Destin. The Track Family Recreation —25-acre park with 40+ water attrac- Camp Walton Schoolhouse and Garnier —Dawn-dusk daily. —Go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, tions, mini-golf, go-karts. Fee. Post Office. Fee. —689-5722 or kids games, arcade, bungee jumping. Fee. —1007 Highway 98 East, Destin —139 Miracle Strip Pkwy., FWB co.okaloosa.fl.us/dept_pw_resources_parks —1125 Highway 98, E., Destin —Water park opens May 23-end of —Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. _james_lee.html —Summer hours: 9 a.m. daily; Labor September. Open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. —833-9595 or fwb.org Parasailing Day-October: Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. —837-8319 or bigkahuna.com Emerald Coast Science Center and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun Dogs Okaloosa Island —Hands-on science museum. Fee. End of October-March: 10 a.m. daily. —Single, double and triple riders. Fee. —139 Brooks St., FWB Landing Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas. Gulfarium —Sun Dogs is located behind AJ’s, 116 —Weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; weekends, —850-654-4668 or destintrack.com Harbor Blvd. (Highway 98), Destin —Three live marine shows, sea lion 11 a.m.-4 p.m. —8 or 9 a.m. to before sunset daily. Gator Beach show, multi-species show, animal feedings. —850-664-1261 or ecscience.org —259-1898 or sundogsparasail.com —View and feed 100 alligators. Free. Fee. Continued on page 30

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From page 29 North Okaloosa County Walton County Baker Block Museum Grayton Beach Recreation Area Fort Walton Skating Center —Post office and general store muse- —Nearly 2,000-acre state park on the —Roller rink with snack bar. ums showcase local history. Free. Gulf of Mexico. Beach, nature trails, boat —202 Racetrack Road NW, Fort —1307 Georgia Ave., intersection of ramp, fishing, camping, picnic area. Fee. Walton Beach Route 189 and Highway 4 in Baker —Hwy. 30-A, Grayton Beach —Specializes in birthday parties and —Tuesday-Friday and every third —8 a.m.-sunset daily. has roller and in-line skates for sale. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. —267-8300 or floridastateparks.org —Hours vary, call for times. —537-5714 or bakerblockmuseum.org. —863-1222 or myspace.com/fortwal- Deer Lake State Park tonskatingcenter Berry farms, Baker —172 acres of beach and lake area, east Goofy Golf —Akers of Strawberries at 1054 Melton of Seagrove Beach off Hwy. 30-A. Road., Baker; 537-2768. Seasonal you pick —1,700 acres of hiking trails through —Mini golf, two 18-hole courses. Fee. native vegetation, hiking, picnic tables, —401 North Eglin Pkwy., FWB it. Fee. —Bouvier Farms, 1577 Vinson Ray swimming, beaches, fishing. Fee. —Summer: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Winter: —267-8300 or floridastateparks.org Monday-Friday, 3-9 p.m., Saturday, Road, Baker; 865-6470. Sundays and holidays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Hours Supercooler Dragway, Holt Topsail Hill State Park may vary. —Watch and drag race motor- —1640 acres with 3.2 Visit the Gulf Breeze Zoo to see giraffes, miles of beach. Campsite, —862-4922 cycles and cars. Fee. orangutans, and a petting zoo with —Quarter-mile track (polished friendly farm animals. cottage rentals, fishing, Shalimar concrete). Bracket races Feb.-Oct. trails, bicycling, pavilions, swimming. Air Force Armament Museum —7134 Garner Landing Road, Holt. —8 a.m.-sunset year-round. Fee. —7525 Hwy. 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach —More than 1,500 artifacts on exhibit, —Friday, 6 p.m. (Test & Tune day); —983-5363 or floridastateparks.org —8 a.m.-sunset daily. armament, aircraft. Gift Saturday, 3 p.m. (Bracket racing). Sasquatch Zoo, Crestview —537-7223, 850-375-4200 or ecdrag- —267-8330, Reservations: 800-326- shop. Free. —Zoo with 125 animals. Fee. way.com 3521 or floridastateparks.org/topsailhill —Highway 85 south —5262 Deer Springs Rd., off Hwy. 90, 8 of Eglin. Blackwater River State Park miles east of Crestview near Mossy Head. Seaside —Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 —600 acres, 30 campsites. Pavilions, —Seasonal (call first), Saturday-Sunday, —This small, planned community in p.m. Closed federal holidays. trails, fishing, swimming. Fee. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Continued on page 31 —882-4062 —7720 Deaton Bridge Rd, Holt —682-3949

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From page 30 Santa Rosa County West Florida Railroad Gulf Breeze Zoo Museum Walton County gives a sense of an old- —The museum is at what was once —5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. fashioned Southern town. Restaurants, Milton’s train station. Shows what passen- shops, art galleries. “The Truman Show” —9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Closed ger travel used to be like and the importance was filmed in Seaside. Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Fee. of railroads to small towns. —Hwy. 30-A in Walton County —932-2229 or gulfbreezezoo.org —5003 Henry St., Milton —888-Seaside or Navarre Pier —Free, donations are accepted. cottagerentalagency.com —Beach Road 399 in Navarre —Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eden State Gardens —Fees for fishing or walking. Special group tours can be arranged. —623-3645 or wfrm.org —163-acre. Gardens, fishing, historic —5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. mansion, boating, picnic area. Fee. —936-1794 or navarrepier.com. Southern Raceway —CR 395, Point Washington. Panhandle Butterfly House —Auto races, concessions, playground. —8 a.m.-sunset daily. —View 12-20 species of butterflies. —9359 Nichols Lake Rd., Milton —267-8320 or floridastateparks.org —Saturday nights from Feb.-Nov. Fee. —8581 Navarre Parkway, Navarre —623-2333 or southernraceway.com Muscogee Creek Museum —Admission fee by donation —Roadside museum exhibits the history —April 17-Labor Day, Thursday- Pensacola of the Muscogee American Indians of Fla. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wildlife Sanctuary of NW Fla. Home of tribal council chambers. —623-3868 or panhandlebutterfly- Head up to Milton and check out the —105 North “S” Street, Pensacola —278 Church Road, Bruce. house.org. —Donations welcome. bike paths at Blackwater Heritage State —Self-guided tours, aviaries, animals in Trail. After the ride, enjoy lunch down- Blackwater Heritage Trail —Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. their natural habitat, pond and outdoor town. —835-2078 —9.2 miles of paved bicycle trail exhibits, observation deck. Chautauqua Vineyard & between Milton and NAS Whiting Field. Panhandle Opry —433-9453 or pensacolawildlife.com Winery —Bike rental, equestrian trail, picnic Pensacola Museum of Art —Live country music from local bands. tables in historic downtown Milton. —657 Deshoza Rd., Mossy Head —40-acre vineyard, fall grape harvest. —Works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador —5533 Alabama St., Milton —Shows every first and third Saturday, —I-10 and Hwy. 331, DeFuniak Springs Dali, Kathe Kollwitz, Alexandra Nechita —9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. —Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Fee. Continued on page 32 —892-4050 —892-5887 or chautauquawinery.com —983-5338 TWINTWIN CITIESCITIES AutoAuto ServiceService Family Owned & Operated since 1972 Chris, Brad, & Robert Come meet the staff. (L-R) Call Today! Julie, Tiffany, Ron, Debbie & Susan. 678-1977 Diagnostics • Electrical A/C Service • Tune-ups Fluid Changes • Brakes Full Service Hair Hair Styling • Hi/Low Lites • Perms & most other repairs For Ladies & Men Shades/Redken Hair Color & Products Evening Appointments Brazilian Keratin Fusion - Straightener Upon Request Kenra Haircare Products Call today! (850) 678-7777 101 John Sims Pkwy., Niceville • Tues-Fri 9-6, Sat 8-2 • Facebook.com/SummitIIinHair 425 Government Ave., Valparaiso

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From page 31 —Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. beach.com —595-5985 or historicpensacola.org Junior Museum of Bay County and many others, all displayed in what used Pensacola Ice Flyers hockey —Hands-on museum with science, to be a jail and courthouse. Fee. —Hockey team based out of human body, nature exhibits, pioneer home- —407 S. Jefferson St., Pensacola. Pensacola. stead and nature trail. —Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; —Games are held at the Pensacola —1731 Jenks Ave., Panama City Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Civic Center. —Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; —432-6247, pensacolamuseumofart.org —Ticket prices vary. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. National Museum —850-466-3111 —769-6128 or jrmuseum.org of Naval Aviation —pensacolaiceflyers.com Gulf World Marine Park —Historic naval, marine and Coast Fort Barrancas —Marine and avian shows Guard aircraft, Blue Angel Atrium, and —Bateria de San Antonio, a National —15412 Front Beach Road, Panama IMAX theater. Free. Historic Landmark, the third of four City Beach —Radford Blvd., Bldg. 3465, forts to protect the Pensacola Navy Yard, —9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Closed two weeks Pensacola Naval Air Station saw action in the Civil War and is now over Christmas. —9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Closed holi- part of Gulf Islands National Seashore. —gulfworldmarinepark.com, 234-5271. days. Free. Zoo World —452-3604, —Pensacola Naval Air Station. —300 animals of 160 species. Fee. navalaviationmuseum.org —March-October, 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Climb to the top of the Pensacola Lighthouse and see nearly 25 miles on a —9008 Front Beach Road, Panama City daily. November-February, 8:30 a.m.- Historic Pensacola Village clear day. Beach 3:45 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas. —Museum complex in the heart of —Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; downtown Pensacola. Within walking —455-5167 —8 a.m.-sunset daily. —233-5059 or floridastateparks.org Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. distance to other historic sites, Pensacola Panama City —230-1243 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! waterfront, Seville Quarter, shopping, Coconut Creek historic downtown. Camp Helen State Park Museum Family Fun Park —205 E. Zaragoza St. —180 acres. Trails, beaches, fishing, —Museum of the strange but true. Fee. —Historic Pensacola is a ticketed picnic area, wildlife viewing. Fee. —9907 Front Beach Rd, Panama City —Tropical 18-hole mini-golf and foot- venue. Tours offered 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 —Highway 98 just west of the Phillips —10 a.m. Closing times vary. p.m. Special tours may be arranged. Fee. Inlet bridge, Panama City. —273-8109 or ripleyspanamacity- Continued on page 33

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From page 32 Pine Log State Forest Franklin County —Hiking, horse trail, swimming, camp- ball field-size maze, Panama City. Apalachicola Fishing Village —Open daily year-round. Times vary. ing, off-road biking, fishing. Fee. —A historic setting on Apalachicola Closed Christmas Eve, Day. Fee. —Highway 79 near Ebro —535-2888 or Bay, protected state and federal reserves. —9807 Front Beach Road, Panama fl_dof.com/state_forests/pine_log.html —Local history, animal life at Gorrie City Museum and National Estuarine Research —888-764-2199 or Ebro Greyhound Park Reserve. Both free. coconutcreekfun.com —Live greyhound racing. Fee. —Highway 20 at Highway 79, Ebro —653-9419 or apalachicolabay.org. Holmes County —Call for race times. —3 hours from Niceville. Ponce de Leon Springs —234-3943 or goebro.com Alabama —68-degree water; 14 million gallons Jackson County produced daily, trails, guided tours, fishing, Florida Caverns State Park Florala grills and pavilions. Fee. —Camping, cave tours, bicycling, Florala State Park —2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Road, boating, fishing, trails, playground, —Beach on Lake Jackson, 500-acre Ponce de Leon swimming, visitor center. Fee. lake, swimming, boating, camping. —8 a.m.-sunset daily. —State Road 166 North, Marianna —836-4281 or floridastateparks.org —439 Victoria Lane, Florala, Ala. —8 a.m.-sunset daily. —7 a.m.-sunset daily. Washington County —482-1228 or floridastateparks.org —334-858-6425 Falling Waters State Park Calhoun County or alapark.com/Florala/ Apalachicola, a small fishing town City of Florala —Florida’s tallest waterfall, sinkholes, which lies about two hours east, is Panhandle Pioneer Settlement —Antique stores, Lake Jackson parks. lakes, fishing, nature trails, camping, renowned for its quaint shops and fresh —A living history museum in Sam —North of Crestview on SR 85, at seafood. amphitheater, picnic areas. Fee. Atkins Park, off Hwy. 20 (enter Silas Florida-Alabama state line. —1130 State Park Rd., Chipley coons. Largest wolf preserve in southeast Green Road at Lindy’s Fried Chicken), —Chamber of Commerce 334-858- —8 a.m.-sunset daily. U.S., small animal adventures. 1.2 miles west of Blountstown. 6252. —638-6130 or floridastateparks.org —3449 Bonnett Pond Road, Chipley —Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. —Florala State Park 334-856-6425 or Seacrest Wolf Preserve —Visitors and tours by appointment. —Fees vary for tours and events. alapark.com —Wolves, Arctic Fox, skunks, rac- —773-2897 or seacrestwolfpreserve.org —674-2777 or ppmuseum.org Continued on page 34 Come join our circle of success!

DIVERSIFIED STONE CONSULTANTS Chris Wolter (850) 461-2097 Pam Weeks - 259-3886 [email protected]

Dr. April Lee, D.C. - 897-1177 Lorena Spillar - 830-9948

One Hour Air - 678-0911 Niceville, Florida Chapter of BNI Connie Conti Networking organization to help build your business 678-1910 by substantially increasing your referrals Linda Carter 585-1913 David Jeffcoat - 226-1872 Meet every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. Niceville United Methodist Church For more information, call (850) 517-7866 Jim Sewell - 269-8469 Elisa Rowland - 708-8756 Page 34 Newcomer Guide, a Supplement to the Beacon Fall-Winter 2011 Taking time to explore the area

From page 33 —334-687-3793 or eufaulapilgrim- mage.com Fort Rucker —3 hours from Niceville. Check out Battleship Park in Mobile, which includes U.S. Army Aviation Museum Mobile the WWII battleship Alabama, the USS Drum —More than 3,000 exhibits. Free. Battleship USS Alabama Park submarine, many aircraft —Fort Rucker, Ala. (Daleville) —Tour the USS Alabama and the USS and a Soviet-built T-55 —Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; tank. Drum submarine. View rare historic aircraft Sunday, noon-4 p.m. and other military displays. Fee. —334-598-2508 or armyavnmusum.org —2703 Battleship Pkwy., Mobile, Ala. Foley —April-September, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; October-March. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Closed Foley Archives Christmas Day. —251-208-7569; —251-208-7569; and History Museum —1-800-426-4929 museumofmobile.com. museumofmobile.com. —Baldwin County, Ala. Features an old Gulf Coast Exploreum Fort Conde & Phoenix Fire Oakleigh House train station, train museum and large model Science Center Museum —300 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, Ala. train setup. Free. —Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. —125 E. Laurel Ave. Foley, Ala. —Hands-on science with regular and —Fort Conde, 150 South Royal St., —Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; train changing exhibits. IMAX theater, virtual Mobile, Ala.; Phoenix Fire Museum: 203 Closed major holidays. Fee. exhibit Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10 reality exhibits, Ciba Lab, hands-on hall. South Claiborne St. —251-432-1281 or historicmobile.org a.m.-2 p.m. —65 Government St., Mobile, Ala. —Fort Conde (replica of 1/3 of French Bellingrath Gardens —251-971-1819 —Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, original): 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. daily. Phoenix and Home 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Fire Museum (restored building housing Eufaula —Fee for Exploreum and IMAX —65-acre estate garden blooms all horse-drawn fire engines and other —251-208-6873 or exploreum.net year. Bird sanctuary, gift shop, cafe. Fee. Shorter Mansion exhibits): Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 —1240 Bellingrath Gardens Rd., —Historic home was part of Eufaula Museum of Mobile p.m. Theodore, Ala. (southwest of Mobile) Pilgrimage. Fee. —111 South Royal St., Mobile, Ala. —These attractions in downtown —8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily but Christmas. —340 N. Eufaula Ave., Eufaula, Ala. —Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mobile are within a few blocks of each —251-973-2217 or bellingrath.org —Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Closed holidays. Fee. other, and of the Museum of Mobile. —2.5 hours from Niceville.

The Bay Beacon & Beacon Express WWeellccoommee REACH 1181 E. John Sims Parkway, Niceville, Florida 32578 to Eglin Air Force Base & Hurlburt FieMEMBERSld OF (850) 678-1080 • Fax: (850) 729-3225 THE 7th SPECIAL FORCES GROUP! Email: [email protected]

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The Eglin Flyer, The Hurlburt Patriot and The Green Beret will publish their colorful semiannual "Welcome" issue for newcomers! Military members, civilians Molly Mosher Deborah Tipton Karon Dey and their families will receive this comprehensive guide Editorial Assistant Receptionist Bookkeeper to the Okaloosa County community! AD MORE CIRCULATION—18,000! DEADLINE This special section of the base newspapers will be distributed basewide and at dozens SEPT. 14 of newcomer pickup points countywide! Included will be Army 7th Special Forces Group members, base housing offices, base family centers, advertisers, chambers of commerce, the EDC, Realtors, hotels, and others! DON’T BE LEFT OUT! (850) 678-1080 CALL 678-1080 TO RESERVE or YOUR SPACE TODAY! [email protected] DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE to influence the buying of tens of thousands of Reach Air Force & people, including Army 7th Special Forces 7th Special Forces Group families new to our area! families moving to Florida! Deadline: Sept. 14 • Publication: September 2011 Eglin Flyer • Hurlburt Patriot • The Green Beret 1181 E. John Sims Pkwy., Niceville, FL 32578 • (850) 678-1080 • Fax 729-3225 • [email protected] Fall-Winter 2011 Newcomer Guide, a Supplement to the Beacon Page 35

Management and staff of the Ritz Salon would like to Mid-Bay Plaza welcome you to the area! Bluewater Bay We have been located in the Niceville Community of 897-4466 Bluewater Bay for over 16 years. We are your friends, neighbors and full service family hair care providers. Find us on We are proud of our community and wish to beautify it... Facebook one head at a time. Welcome to Niceville! Page 36 Newcomer Guide, a Supplement to the Beacon Fall-Winter 2011

FFiirrsstt BBaappttiisstt CChhuurrcchh ooff NNiicceevviillllee WWeellccoommeess YYoouu ttoo tthhee TTwwiinn CCiittiieess AArreeaa Sundays 9:00 a.m. – Bible Study and Traditional Worship 10:30 a.m. – Bible Study and Contemporary Worship 5:30 p.m. – Bible Study Wednesdays Bible studies and ministries for the entire family Visit our website for more details 622 Bayshore Drive 678-4621 www.fbcniceville.org

   


  
 Teaching the Whole Child We provide a Christian-based, structured, hands-on Reaching teenagers in today’s culture with approach to learning designed to prepare young children relevant, biblical teaching! for kindergarten.

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