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JANICE CROSE’S TOP 10 GRATITUDE LIST | B1 EVERETT: RUTGERS FEATURES IN COLLEGE MIDWEEK EDITION FOOTBALL HISTORY | A7 Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Vol. 43 Issue 91 crestviewbulletin.com @cnbulletin facebook.com/crestviewbulletin 50¢ ‘Strong faith is the greatest hope’ Crestview resident’s highlights her experience “It’s important to get the essay published in coping with a failing marriage. message out that when you Chicken Soup for A nurse who retired after 40 need help: 1. Ask for it. 2. Listen the Soul years, she writes about the to your friends that say you moment a friend encouraged need to get help,” the Crest- By Kaylin Parker her to seek therapy after anxi- view author said. 682-6524 | @kparkercnb ety about the divorce led to an Sturgis said this moment [email protected] outburst of emotions during a in her life encouraged her to work meeting. “reconnect with God.” CRESTVIEW — For over 20 “I couldn’t keep doing what I “God was watching out for years, Chicken Soup for the was doing,” Sturgis said. me and I didn’t even know Soul books have lined book- Sturgis came in contact with it,” she said. store shelves, with over 200 a therapist she trusted and By acknowledging and editions to date. Each edition actively sought help. expressing her emotions highlights 101 inspirational In the essay, she writes about through therapy, she learned stories submitted by ordinary the different techniques her to remain optimistic about the people. therapist used. future. Works by Crestview resident In one session, her therapist “There’s always hope no Mary Beth Sturgis have been gave her a difficult homework matter that happens in life,” published twice in Chicken assignment — write a letter to Sturgis said. “...Strong faith is Soup for the Soul, with her late father with an explana- the greatest hope.” her latest submission available tion about the divorce. Today, Sturgis said she is in the edition titled, “The Best Though Sturgis faced trying happily remarried to her hus- Advice I Ever Heard.” moments, the essay ends on a band, Ed. She enjoys spending Sturgis’ personal essay, positive note with lessons she with family and gardening with Mary Beth Sturgis had her essay published for the second time in a called “Exit Forward,” values to this day. her husband. Chicken Soup for the Soul book. [SPECIAL TO THE NEWS BULLETIN] ‘This could’ve been Crestview’ An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Offi ce deputy said he had to drive off the road on Saturday to avoid being struck by this truck. The truck’s driver was later arrested on charges of DUI and child neglect. [OCSO/CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] Deputy forced off road by alleged drunken driver Staff report distance Crestview offi cials meet with Parker Police Chief Dennes Hutto, right, to learn how the town’s public before get- safety offi cials addressed Hurricane Michael’s aftermath. Clockwise from lower left are Mayor David CRESTVIEW — A Baker ting over. Cadle, Deputy Police Chief Jamie Grant, Police Commander Andrew Schneider, Fire Marshal Rodney woman was arrested Sat- When Lancaster, and City Council members Bill Cox and Joe Blocker. [BRIAN HUGHES/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS BULLETIN] urday on charges of DUI the deputy and child neglect after she conducted a Offi cals to have Crestview buildings evaluated for storm hardening allegedly forced an Okaloosa Freeman traffic stop, County Sheriff’s Office he could By Brian Hughes from there, accordign to a giant, multi-colored ducts deputy to drive off the road smell alcohol and noticed Special to the News Bulletin statement by Mayor David that pumped cool air from to avoid a head-on collision. the driver, 32-year-old Cadle. portable air conditioners into The OCSO supervisor Felicia Freeman, appeared CRESTVIEW — An Oct. 31 Police Chief Jamie Grant, the facility, but what struck was driving west on Airport impaired. Freeman later tour of Hurricane Michael’s Cadle, council members Joe the officials most was the Road near the intersection provided a breath sample destruction through hard-hit Blocker and Bill Cox, and Fire amount of damage to metal with Wayne Rogers Road indicating a blood alcohol communities emphasized to Marshal Rodney Lancaster public buildings including around 4:30 p.m. Saturday level of 0.15, nearly twice Crestview officials how for- visited devastated neighbor- firehouses, police stations, when a green pickup truck the legal limit, officials tunate their community was hoods in Parker, Springfield, churches, stores and com- heading in the opposite said. when the storm veered east. Calloway and Lynn Haven. munity centers. direction crossed over into They said two juveniles As a result of the tour, Residential streets were Many of Crestview’s public his lane, Sheriff’s Office were in Freeman’s truck. the City Council agreed at lined with cut-up downed buildings employ the same officials said in a report. One of the juveniles was its Nov. 5 meeting to begin trees, limbs, and debris from inexpensive but storm- The deputy went off the an unbuckled 7-year-old evaluating the storm readi- smashed homes. Houses were vulnerable construction, roadway but says the other who was riding in a fold- ness of Crestview municipal covered in blue tarps. including the Whitehurst driver took no action to ing lawn chair between the buildings. The city will have From its windows, Bay Municipal Building that houses avoid a crash, instead con- front passenger seat and a structural engineer evalu- Medical Sacred Heart Hos- tinuing eastbound in the driver’s seat, according to ate the buildings and proceed pital in Lynn Haven dripped See STORM, A3 westbound land for a short the report. A GateHouse Media Obituaries ..................A2 Opinion .....................A8 B3 A10 newspaper read by Military .....................A3 Health ..................... A10 Meat Your Match, Okaloosa health division 10,450 people every week. Community ............... A4 Lifestyle ..................... B1 with tofu security breach * ** A2 Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | Crestview News Bulletin OBITUARIES CAROL JOAN CROSBY DONNA CAROLINE WILLIS JAMES ELDRIGE SANDERS 1945 - 2018 MCFARLAND 1926 - 2018 1973 - 2018 Carol Joan Crosby, James Eldrige age 73, passed away Donna Caroline Wil- of Crestview, Florida; Sanders, 91 years peacefully on Novem- lis McFarland passed John Willis of Crest- old, died Tuesday, ber 4, 2018 at her home from this world on view, Florida; Matthew November 6, 2018. in Fort Walton Beach, November 1, 2018. Willis of Orcas Island, James lived in Florida surrounded by lov- She was born at Eglin Washington; Joseph his entire life with brief ing family members. Air Force Base on Willis of Lancaster, absences due to work Carol was born on May 16, 1973. She California; Kathy and war. He was the May 27, 1945, to Tom was the seventh child Chapman of Guntown, first born of Emmie and Hazel Pascoe on of William R. Willis Mississippi.She is also Lucille and Quincy their farm in Win- and Emily P. Willis. survived by 19 nieces Sanders in Haines chester, New Hamp- The Willis fam- and nephews and 14 City, Florida. He was a shire. She took dance ily moved to Crest- great nieces and neph- devoted son, visiting his lessons at an early age, view, Florida in 1974 ews.Our family is very mother every afternoon learned to square dance Cow, and Aunt Carol, where Donna attended fond of the Maryknoll after work and every His interest and curi- and call square dances but they all meant elementary, middle Fathers and Brothers weekend. He is survived osity about cultures, with her dad, and the same thing to her and high school. who were instrumen- by his sister, Evelyn geography, nature, developed a lifelong family and friends: Donna graduated from tal in our education of Barber of Gainesville. history, engineering and love of dance. She was unconditional love. Auburn University the Catholic Faith. He is preceded in death technology was passed a loving babysitter to That is her legacy. with a B. S. degree in Those who would by his brother, Franklin to his grandchildren. her nephews and nieces Carol is survived by Microbiology. She was like to remember ”Buddy” and his sis- A lifelong learner and during her teenage stepdaughter Terri married to John H. Donna in a special ter, Yvonne Cutchins. enjoyed traveling to new years. Carol graduated Barlotta (Nick), step- McFarland, M.D., for way, are asked to make He met his wife of 65 places through books from high school in sons Jimmie Crosby 22 years with whom donations directly to years, Evelyn Ligon, at and documentaries. Swanzey, New Hamp- (Cindy), Michael she had three chil- the Maryknoll Fathers church in Panama City, He filled his 23 years shire, and began her Crosby (Sue), grand- dren: Avery Michelle, and Brothers, P. O. Florida. Their fam- of retirement with fish- career in the insur- sons Nick Barlotta Samuel Harrison and Box 302, Maryknoll, ily and love grew with ing at the Lake (thanks ance field, working at III (Brandy), Jon Ross Johnathan. NY 10545-9913 or two daughters: Darlene Jim, Pat and Drew) a local agent’s office. Crosby (Sarah), and She is survived by you may donate by Sanders and Jeannene gardening beautiful In 1967, her parents Alex Barlotta; grand- six siblings: Michael phone at (888)627- Amason; 4 grandchil- flowers, juicy fruits and moved to Fort Walton daughters, Alexandra Willis of Crestview, 9566 in memory of dren: Philip Nguyen delicious vegetables, Beach, Florida, and Gabrielle Lemoine Florida; David Willis Donna McFarland. and Kelly McGauhey of finding DIY projects to Carol followed them (Stevens), Breonna New York City; Emily tackle with his neighbor to the area in 1972. Martinez (Deren), Nguyen of Conakry, and friend, Ray, eating She got a job at Long Katie Crosby, Tessa WILLIAM E.