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Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Vol. XX Issue XX crestviewbulletin.com @cnbulletin facebook.com/crestviewbulletin 50¢ Guilty plea in cocaine conspiracy

By U.S. Department of Justice Gould of the United States transport flight in Colom- to import 10 kilograms of arrived at Duke Field. Gould Army conspired to distrib- bia with a final destination cocaine into the United and a co-defendant dis- PENSACOLA — Daniel ute 5 kilograms or more of of the Northern District States. Gould’s co-defendant tributed the 10 kilograms of J. Gould, 36, of Crestview, cocaine, knowing it would of Florida. Suspicion was traveled to Colombia with cocaine in Northwest Florida. pleaded guilty Dec. 20 to two be unlawfully imported into aroused at the United States U.S. currency to use as pay- Gould and his co-defendant drug trafficking conspiracy the United States. He also Embassy when packages were ment. Another co-defendant reinvested the money from counts involving 5 kilograms conspired to distribute and x-rayed, revealing cocaine confirmed he could acquire the first load of cocaine into or more of cocaine. The guilty possess with intent to dis- within gutted out punching cocaine for $1,800-$1,900 a second load of 40 kilograms plea was announced by Chris- tribute 5 kilograms or more bags. On August 13, 2018, per kilogram. Gould placed of cocaine. Gould placed topher P. Canova, United of cocaine. when the cocaine was seized the cocaine in a gutted punch- approximately $65,000 on a States Attorney for the North- In August 2018, the Drug at the embassy, Gould had ing bag and had the package United States military cargo ern District of Florida. Enforcement Administration already returned home and transported to Bogota to be aircraft destined for Colom- Between January and (DEA) received information was awaiting its arrival. placed on a United States bia as funds for the next August 2018 in the Northern that Gould had attempted The conspiracy began in military aircraft. purchase. District of Florida and in the to import 40 kilograms early 2018 when Gould and A few days later, the country of Colombia, Daniel of cocaine onto a military his co-defendants conspired cocaine-filled punching bag See COCAINE, A8

Council president refl ects on 2018

By Kaylin Parker 682-6524 | @kparkercnb [email protected]

CRESTVIEW — For the city of Crestview, the year 2018 was filled with many changes including a revamp of the 50-year-old city char- ter approved by voters. Council President J.B. Whitten reflected on the council’s past year and ways he hopes to see the city improve in 2019.

What was the city’s greatest accomplishment in 2018? “That’s easy,” Whitten said. His answer was simply getting the new charter Clyde Lewis, seen with his wife Delilah and their dog Rose, plans to start Residental Waste Management garbage pickup Wednesday in approved. Baker. [PHOTOS BY HEATHER OSBOURNE/DAILY NEWS] “We’d been working on that thing in order to get it Whitten worded cor- rectly and get the advertising out, the edu- Garbage war to begin cation,” Whitten said. “... That’s definitely our greatest achievement. I’m sure every- Clyde Lewis ends his into thinking about all the body on the council would retirement to compete numbers and started sharing agree with that.” with a longstanding the idea, and there seemed sanitation service to be some interest. Before Next to the charter, what I made any announcements would be another great accom- By Heather Osbourne I set the company up. I got plishment from 2018? 315-4440 | @heatheronwfdn all of my permits and bought “The fact that we were able [email protected] a banner and some yard to bring together all the par- signs.” ties on the transportation BAKER — Clyde Lewis Boyles said Wednesday needs for Crestview,” Whit- never imagined he would that he raised the price of the ten said. give up retirement to service after making major He referred to a long list of become a garbage man. upgrades to the business. players in a meeting that all However, the Baker He bought garbage trucks, agreed Crestview transpor- native said his life of fish- added company trash cans tation should be a priority. ing poles and camouflage and now offers bulk trash This list included the city, will soon change when and appliance pickup, he Okaloosa county, Eglin Air he mounts a garbage rig Residential Waste Solutions will compete with Adams Sanitation said. Force Base, Florida Depart- for the first time come in Baker. [HEATHER OSBOURNE/DAILY NEWS] “It was a good business, ment of Transportation, Wednesday. That’s when but it needed a lot of capi- state legislatures, and other Lewis will officially open Solutions came about after Commissioner Nathan tal investment,” Boyles committees. one of just two residential he was approached by a Boyles. said. “Half of our custom- garbage pickup services in group of elderly women Lewis said he offered to ers didn’t have company What was the city council’s Baker: Residential Waste who were upset that Adams collect the ladies’ trash once trash cans. They originally greatest challenge in 2018? Solutions. Sanitation — the only other a week as a community ser- had modified pickup trucks “I see the greatest chal- “I knew I wanted to do garbage pickup business in vice. But when interest in his and the drivers had to hand- lenge is doing a successful something that was commu- the area — raised its prices garbage pickup grew, Lewis load each bag of trash. Now transition from the gov- nity service-oriented, but from $21 to $27.50 per said he needed to reassess we have no requirement ernment we had and having never in my life did I think month. the situation. that the trash is bagged and the city manager,” Whitten it was going to be something Adams Sanitation, which “I came back home and we offer bulk services and said. like this,” he said. has been in business for 35 started working on this appliance pickup.” Lewis said the idea to years, was bought out in business plan,” Lewis said. See COUNCIL, A8 start Residential Waste March by Okaloosa County “I put a lot of time and effort See GARBAGE, A8

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GATHERINGS

DOGWOOD GARDEN 4824 Antioch Road, Crestview. through May at different loca- socializing, dinner and a CRESTVIEW PHOTO CLUB: The CLUB SCHEDULE: Club mem- Sit-n-sew and workshop tions. Liz Davis, 537-4512. meeting. November topic: how Crestview Photo Club meets bers meet fi rst Mondays from meeting. OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP: 1 to keep your horse healthy. 6:30-8:30 p.m. fourth Thurs- September through May, usu- CRESTVIEW WRITERS GROUP: p.m. fi rst Tuesdays, Wellness Details: Donna Curry, 830-6403 days at the Crestview Elks ally in members' homes. 6-7:30 p.m. every fourth Center at Twin Cities Hospital, or [email protected]. Lodge, 127 W. Pine Ave., across 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14, TBA. Pro- Monday, Crestview Public Niceville. A Registered Nurse is SONS OF ITALY, CRESTVIEW from Casbah Coffee Shop. gram: Go Wild. Library. Online: http://www. present, and meetings include CHAPTER 2865: 6 p.m. third CRESTVIEW EXCHANGE CLUB: 10:30 a.m. Feb. 4, Riverwood cityofcrestview.org/library. details of specialty care and Wednesdays. All people of fourth Thursdays, Covenant Apartments Offi ce, 342 php. product innovations that may American-Italian heritage may Hospice, Crestview. Sharlene Riverwood Drive, Crestview. THE OKALOOSA COUNTY be helpful. Details: 389-7071. join. Group president Thomas Cox, 682-6824. Program: container gardening. COMMISSION ON THE STATUS CARVER-HILL MEMORIAL AND Hughes, 682-3597, thomas- 10:30 a.m. March 4, TBA. Pro- OF WOMEN: fourth Mondays. HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 5:30 p.m. [email protected]. Fridays gram: Bulbs and Perennials Details: [email protected]. fi rst Tuesdays, Allen Park, 895 10:30 a.m. April 1, TBA. Pro- FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS: McClelland St., Crestview. Thursdays TEEN WII: 2-4 p.m. Fridays, gram: Wrap It Up. 7 p.m. second and fourth Mon- OPEN MIC POETRY AT THE Crestview library, 1445 Com- 10:30 a.m. May 6, TBA. Pro- days, Mount Ewell Lodge 131, LIBRARY: 6 p.m. second GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: merce Drive. Wii playing for gram: Salad Luncheon, U.S. Highway 198, Baker. Tuesdays, Crestview Public 10 a.m. Thursdays, Crosspoint, students in sixth through 12th Woman of the Year Award and Library, 1445 Commerce Drive, in portable 2, 2250 PJ Adams grades. Installation. Tuesdays Crestview. Free. Esther Hur- Parkway, Crestview. For people STEAK NIGHT: 6 p.m. fi rst Call 682-2691 or 683-0839 for witz, 682-4432 or ehurwitz@ grieving the death of a loved Fridays. American Legion TBA meeting locations. Dues CRESTVIEW LIONS CLUB: 7 okaloosa.lib.fl .us; Rick Sand- one or other losses. 678-4411 Post 75, 898 E. James Lee are $25 a year. a.m. second and fourth Tues- ers, 585-6399. Read poetry or extension 109. Blvd., Crestview. Cost: $15 per days, Hub City Smokehouse, play music. http://cvwlibrary. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: person; includes T-bone steak, Mondays 168 Main St. S, Crestview. tumblr.com/. 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, 704 E. baked potato, salad, bread and Details: crestviewlions@hot- SHOAL RIVER REPUBLICAN Robinson Ave., Crestview. dessert. 689-3195. ADULT CHESS CLUB: The mail.com, secretary Charlotte CLUB: 6 p.m. second Tuesdays 689-1842. Crestview library hosts the Jones, 533-9931. of each month at Hideaway SENIORS VS. CRIME: 10 a.m. to Saturdays Adult Chess Club 5-8 p.m. TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY: Pizza, 326 Main St., Crestview. 12 p.m. Tuesdays and Thurs- Monday evenings starting Jan. 8 a.m. Tuesdays at First Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. days, except holidays, 296 S. ADULT/FAMILY NIGHT: 6-9 7. Playing is free and boards Baptist Church of Garden City, CRESTVIEW TOASTMASTERS: Ferdon Blvd., Suite 8, Crest- p.m. Saturdays, Convergence are available. Call 850-682-4432 3140 Haskell-Langley Road, 6-7 p.m. second and fourth view. Call 306-3176 or email Coffeehouse, 498 Wilson St. N., with questions. Crestview. Details: Mary Cole, Tuesdays, Greater Federation okaloosacountysvc@yahoo. Crestview. Free refreshments, YOUTH NIGHT: 6-8:30 p.m. 683-1899. of Women's Club building, 150 com to report incidents. play games, watch old movies, Mondays, Convergence Cof- 5 p.m. weigh-in; meeting Woodlawn Drive, Crestview. CRESTVIEW AREA CHAMBER or just fellowship. feehouse, 498 Wilson St. N. starts from 5:25-5:30 p.m. at Visitors are welcome. Details: OF COMMERCE MONTHLY KARAOKE: 8 p.m. Saturdays, Visitors may enjoy free refresh- the First United Methodist Kathy Morrow, 974-3662. BREAKFAST MEETING: 7 a.m. American Legion Post 75, 898 ments, play games, watch old Church fellowship hall, 599 AMERICAN LEGION POST 395: fi rst Thursdays, Crestview E. James Lee Blvd., Crestview. movies, or fellowship. Eighth Ave., Crestview. Brooke 5:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, Community Center, 1446 Com- 689-3195. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 8 Bratton, 225-8197. www.TOPS. Carver-Hill Museum, 895 S. merce Drive, Crestview. READ TO DOZER: 10-11 a.m. p.m. Mondays, the clubhouse org. McClelland St., Crestview. CONCERNED CITIZENS OF fi rst Saturdays, Crestview at 704 Robinson St., Crestview, SENIORS VS. CRIME: 10 a.m. to Cmdr. Raymond Nelson, CRESTVIEW: 5:30 p.m. fi rst library, 1445 Commerce Drive. for beginners and newcomers. 12 p.m. Tuesdays and Thurs- 420-0706. Thursdays, Allen Park, 895 For children ages 4 and up. Details: Jerry, 830-6218. www. days, except holidays, 296 S. NORTH OKALOOSA PATRIOTS: McClelland St., Crestview. BOBBIN LACE GROUP: 11 fwb-area-aa.org. Ferdon Blvd., Suite 8, Crest- 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, 150 FLYING NEEDLES QUILT GUILD: a.m. fi rst Saturdays, Heritage DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB: view. Call 306-3176 to report N. Woodlawn Blvd., Crestview. 9:30 a.m. second Thursdays at Museum, 115 Westview Ave., 10:30 a.m. fi rst Mondays, incidents. okaloosacountysvc@ www.panhandlepatriots.com. Niceville Church of Christ. Visi- Valparaiso. Anyone may attend September through May, loca- yahoo.com. tors and quilters are welcome. to inquire about the craft. tion to be announced. Details: STORY TIME: 10:15 a.m. Tues- Wednesdays NORTH OKALOOSA AMATEUR 678-2615. 683-0839. days, Crestview Public Library, RADIO CLUB: 7 p.m. second GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS COUNTRY PATCHERS QUILT 1445 Commerce Drive. Children CRESTVIEW KIWANIS CLUB: Thursdays, Live Oak Baptist ASSOCIATION: 9 a.m. to eat GUILD: 9:30 a.m. second Mon- ages 3 to 5 can enjoy stories 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Church, 4565 Live Oak Church and 10 a.m. meeting third Sat- days, Antioch Baptist Church, and activities, and make a Samuel's Roadhouse, 114 John Road, Crestview. Call 398-7524 urdays of the month. Dwayne 4824 Antioch Road, Crestview. simple craft. King Road, Crestview. for details. Hopkins, 217-1001. All motorcy- Yearly membership: $20. CRESTVIEW KNIGHTS OF KNITTING GROUP: 5-7 p.m. MAINSTREET CRESTVIEW clists are welcome. FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS: COLUMBUS BINGO: Quarterly Wednesdays, Casbah Coffee ASSOCIATION: 8 a.m. third VFW HORSESHOE TOURNA- 7 p.m. second and fourth Mon- games 4:30-6 p.m.; regular Company, 196 Pine Ave. W, Thursdays, FAMU College MENT: 12 p.m. third Saturdays, days, Mt. Ewell Lodge 131, U.S. games 6-9 p.m. every Tues- Crestview. of Pharmacy in downtown Veterans of Foreign Wars Highway 198, Baker. day at 701 James Lee Blvd., PANHANDLE SADDLE CLUB: 6 Crestview. Group improves Post 5450, 2240 W. James Lee COUNTRY PATCHERS QUILT Crestview. p.m. fi rst Wednesdays, David’s and promotes Main Street and Blvd., Crestview. Lynn Mobley, GUILD: 9:30 a.m. fourth Mon- BAKER GARDEN CLUB: 10 a.m. Catfi sh House, 1296 N. Ferdon Crestview Community Redevel- 682-5552. days, Antioch Baptist Church, fi rst Tuesdays September Blvd. Crestview. Includes opment Agency businesses.

WHAT'S HAPPENING HELPING HANDS

CRESTVIEW — Here is a list PRIZE DONATIONS NEEDED: The items include shoes and other provides compassionate care of upcoming events in our Crestview Police Department accessories. Presented by Con- through a team of professional area. Community Services Division is cerned Citizens of Crestview. staff members and volunteers. accepting prize donations for Details: 689-1582 or 428-6997. Volunteers are thoroughly BLACKMAN FIRE DISTRICT the games night it has with spe- EMPLOY FLORIDA WORKSHOPS: trained and provided ongo- BOARD: 7 p.m. fi rst Mon- cial needs teens and adults in 9-11 a.m. fourth Thursdays of ing education. They can serve days, 1850 U.S. Highway 2, Crestview. Donations of bottled the month at CareerSource in a variety of areas from Baker. water, soft drinks and snacks Okaloosa Walton, 409 Racetrack administrative help to offering CRESTVIEW CITY COUNCIL: are also welcome. Take dona- Road, Fort Walton Beach. Learn support to a hospice patient 6 p.m. second and fourth tions to the CPD, Whitehurst to conduct job searches on the through visits or weekly phone Mondays, City Hall, 198 N. Municipal Building, 201 Stillwell state system, create a resume, calls. Just a few hours a month Wilson St., Crestview. Blvd., Crestview. access labor market data for makes an impact. Details: Ann CRESTVIEW HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND wage, job experience and O'Connor, 689- 0300. AUTHORITY BOARD: 5:15 SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME education requirements for a SENIORS VS. CRIME VOLUN- p.m. third Mondays, 371 FAMILIES: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. specifi c occupation. Learn about TEERS NEEDED: Seniors vs. Hickory Ave. W, Crestview. Mondays through Thursdays, Training Grant opportunities, Crime's Crestview offi ce, Open to the public. Tri-County Community Council, online training courses, and the which assists senior citizens CRESTVIEW CITY COUNCIL: 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., organization's virtual recruiter. whom someone scammed 6 p.m. second and fourth Crestview. 306-1134. COLLEGE OFFERS ALZHEIM- or took advantage of, needs Mondays, City Hall, 198 N. station 82, 5549 John Givens CRESTVIEW SOUP KITCHEN ER'S SUPPORT: A Florida State help. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon Wilson St., Crestview. Road, Crestview. NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: Serves University program that offers Tuesdays and Thursdays at MILLIGAN WATER SYSTEM HOLT FIRE DISTRICT COM- Mondays through Saturdays. relief – free of charge – to dis- 296 S. Ferdon Blvd., Suite 8. BOARD: 6 p.m. second Tues- MISSION: 6:30 p.m. third To volunteer at Central Baptist tressed African-Americans who To volunteer, contact Offi ce days, 5340 U.S. Highway 4. Thursdays, 490 W. U.S. Church, call 682-5525; Our Savior provide care to a loved one with Manager Joe Loria, 306-3176, BAKER FIRE DISTRICT COM- Highway 90. Lutheran Church, 682-3154; dementia. It uses trained lay or Region 5 Deputy Director JB MISSION: 7 p.m. second HOLT FIRE DEPARTMENT: LifePoint Church, 682-3518; pastoral-care facilitators and is Whitten, 813-489-5657. Con- Tuesdays in the Baker Area 7 p.m. second and fourth Community of Christ, 682-7474; recruiting caregivers in North tact 800-203-3099, see www. Public Safety Building, 1375 Thursdays, fi re station. First Presbyterian Church, 682- and Central Florida. ACTS 2 seniorsvscrime.com, or email 19th St. LAUREL HILL VOLUNTEER 2835; or First United Methodist (African-American Alzheimer’s [email protected] for REP. JAYER WILLIAMSON FIRE DEPARTMENT: 7 p.m., Church, 682-2018. Caregiver Training and Sup- more information. OFFICE HOURS: 10 a.m. to 2 second Fridays, in Laurel Hill SUPPORT CIRCLE FOR SEXUAL port) won a $20,000 award as REPORT ELDERS ABUSE: Call p.m. fi rst and third Thurs- City Hall's fi re department ASSAULT SURVIVORS: Meet- well. Caregivers participate in the Northwest Florida Area days, Okaloosa County offi ce. ings take place as follows. a 12-session, telephone-based Agency on Aging at 1-800-96- Extension offi ce, 3098 —5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Shelter skills-building and support ABUSE (800-962-2873) if you Airport Road, Crestview. Call Chamber House, 120 Woodruff Ave., program covering topics such suspect elderly friends and 995-3698 for an appointment. of Commerce Suite A, Crestview. This is as relaxation, effective think- neighbors are being abused. LAUREL HILL CITY COUNCIL: a Shelter House survivor-led ing and problem-solving skills. Many elders may suffer from 6 p.m. fi rst Thursdays, City CRESTVIEW AREA CHAMBER support group. Walk-ins are Call 866-778-2724 toll free, fi nancial exploitation, neglect Hall, 8209 Highway 85 N, OF COMMERCE EVENTS: for welcome. 683-0845. 850-274-4945, or go to www. or physical or emotional abuse, Laurel Hill. chamber members and their —6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Shelter ACTS2Project.org for details. often caused by family mem- DORCAS FIRE DISTRICT employees. Details: 682-3212 House, 16 Ferry Road SE, SHINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: bers. The NFAAA is a private, COMMISSIONERS: DFDC now or info@crestviewchamber. Fort Walton Beach. A Shelter Serving Health Insurance Needs non-profi t agency supported meets 7 p.m. fi rst Thursdays, com. http://www.crestview- House survivor-led support of Elders, a Department of Elder by the federal Older Americans 5232 Deer Springs Drive, chamber.com. group. Walk-ins are welcome. Affairs program, seeks volun- Act and the State of Florida Crestview, off Highway 90. BREAKFAST SPONSORS: for 243-1201. teers to help elderly residents General Revenue Fund through HOLT FIRE DEPARTMENT: 2019 sought. Contact Tim at —noon to 1 p.m. Wednes- answer Medicare questions and the Florida Department of Elder 7 p.m. second and fourth 682-3212. days, Shelter House, 3590 U.S. resolve problems, help them Affairs. Gwen Rhodes, 494-7100 Thursdays, fi re station, 490 Highway 331 S., Suite 102, make informed choices about or rhodesg@nwfl aaa.org W. U.S. Highway 90, Holt. Heritage Museum DeFuniak Springs. A Shelter their health insurance, save UWF ACADEMIC ADVISING: The ALMARANTE VOLUNTEER activities House survivor-led support money on prescription medi- University of West Florida offers FIRE DISTRICT COMMIS- group. Walk-ins are welcome. cations and learn about their assistance with admissions, SIONERS: 7 p.m. second The Heritage Museum of 362-7190. eligibility for helpful programs. academic and degree advising Thursdays, Almarante Fire Northwest Florida is located FREE CLOTHING GIVEAWAY: 10 There is no charge for seniors to and registration in Crestview. Station, 3710 Old California at 115 Westview Ave. in a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; use the program. Bilingual volun- Contact Deborah Cluff, 863-6550, Road, Laurel Hill. Valparaiso. 1-3:30 p.m. Thursdays; and 9 teers are also encouraged to call. to schedule an appointment for OKALOOSA-WALTON NORTH BOBBIN LACE & TAT- a.m. to noon second and fourth Dial 1-800-963-5337 for details. fi rst Thursdays at the Crestview OKALOOSA FIRE DISTRICT: TERS GROUP: 1 p.m. fi rst Saturdays of the month at 247 EMERALD COAST HOSPICE Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 p.m. third Thursdays, fi re Saturdays at the museum. S. Booker St., Crestview. Free VOLUNTEERS WANTED: ECH 1446 Commerce Drive. * ** Crestview News Bulletin | Wednesday, January 2, 2019 A3 Intruder almost destroys church

by BRIAN HUGHES The First Presbyterian Church discovered the homeless man, Mark Broadhead, the church’s Stanton, who had also helped Crestview Police Department of Crestview’s custodian entered Christopher Stanton, 32, who pastor, said. “By the time the himself to several packets of the education building adjacent has been known to frequent custodian entered the build- chips and left the remnants CRESTVIEW — A Crestview to the church and smelled gas. the church’s soup kitchen, ing, the gas had filled all three scattered around the church church was spared possible He then noticed a pair of exte- asleep in an upper room with floors.” kitchen floor, was charged with destruction earlier today when rior doors facing South Ferdon his dog. Police believe the “It could’ve done some burglary to a structure and the Crestview Police and Fire Boulevard had been kicked in. suspect had broken into the serious damage,” Fire Chief willfully damaging a church Departments responded He and the church secretary church last night. Tony Holland said. “It defi- or place of worship, which are around 11:30 a.m. to a report summoned Crestview’s first “The gentleman had appar- nitely would’ve leveled that both felonies. of gas in the building and dis- responders and opened doors ently tried to light a cigarette building and the church, and He was remanded to the covered a homeless man asleep to start clearing the gas. using the stove in the kitchen, done significant damage to Okaloosa County Jail. His dog in a Sunday school room. Crestview Police officers then left the gas on,” the Rev. the law firm next door.” was turned over to P.A.W.S.

In this Dec. 14 photo, 2 people charged in Tara Jones poses for a portrait separate jewelry thefts outside with her Staff report lanyard that she wears SHALIMAR — In sepa- every day rate cases, two people were to honor her charged this week for stealing son TeSean jewelry from two Kay Jewel- Blue in ers stores. Heinz Ovalle Tampa. [LUIS Earlier this month, a man- SANTANA/ ager at the Kay Jewelers in In a another case, the Sher- TAMPA BAY Santa Rosa Mall in Mary iff’s Office charged a man TIMES VIA AP] Esther discovered 10 rings with stealing a ring valued at valued at more than $45,000, nearly $1,200 from Kay Jew- missing, according to a news elers at Destin Commons on release from the Okaloosa Thursday. County Sheriff’s Office. James Ovalle reportedly The manager reported asked to see the ring, but then the theft and deputies later switched it with one of simi- Fla. mother met teenager learned that three of the rings lar style hidden in his hand. had been pawned at local He placed the store's ring in pawn shops. The sales were his shoe, the release said. charged in her son’s killing traced to 19-year old Erica When deputies contacted Heinz, a seasonal worker at him at the store, Ovalle the jewelry store. agreed to a search. The stolen By Tony Marrero it." report says. "Mora advised that Heinz admitted she had ring and its tags were in plain The Tampa Bay Times An arrest report details how incident made him feel remorse taken the merchandise to view sticking out of his shoe, detectives came to charge for what he did." pawn in order to pay off the Sheriff's Office reported. TAMPA — Standing at the 18-year-old Misael Andrew "We kept bringing up TeS- bills, the release said. She He then tried to resist being meat market counter, Tara Mora with second degree ean's mother," Smith said in an was arrested Thursday and handcuffed. Jones noticed the clerk eyeing murder with a firearm. interview. "You could see it in charged with grand theft over Ovalle was charged with the photos of her son that A witness to the shooting said his face, the bowing of his head. $20,000 and false owner of grand theft and resisting dangle from her neck. he was with Mora on Banyan He would cry. We knew based pawned items. arrest. Jones has worn two lami- Avenue when Blue road up to on that that he really wanted to nated images of TeSean Blue talk with them. As Blue rode get it off his chest and after a since September, when he was away, the witness heard Mora couple of hours he just told us." gunned down while riding his say he was going to shoot The chance meeting at the bicycle in north Tampa. Super- "Bama." According to the wit- market happened Nov. 29, a imposed over the photos are ness, Mora pulled a .38-caliber Thursday. Deputy in training on leave the words "Gone Too Soon," pistol from his waistband and Jones had just left her job as and his nickname, "Bama." He fired seven shots. Blue fell to an office assistant in the Crimi- pending shooting probe was 18. the ground. nal Investigation Division of the It was late November, and Another witness told detec- Hillsborough County Sheriff's The Associated Press the deputy in training Jones was at the Meat Depot tives that Mora called him the Office on Falkenburg Road and shot someone who posed Supermarket on East Fowler night of the murder and said he stopped at the Meat Depot for ST. CLOUD — A deputy a deadly threat while Avenue waiting for the clerk to did a "kill on sight," or KOS, and a few pounds of ground beef. in training is on adminis- trying to break up an wrap her ground beef. "Bama" was dead, the report She'd seen the teen later iden- trative leave after shooting argument among a group Jones told the clerk that says. The witness said Mora tified as Mora on previous a man while trying to break of people. Bama was her "baby boy," her told him he "emptied a clip" shopping trips. up a dispute. The Florida Department only son. She asked if the clerk, and knew Blue was dead when If the exchange at the meat The Osceola County of Law Enforcement is who looked about TeSean's age, he fell to the ground. counter that day rattled Mora, Sheriff's Office says the investigating the shoot- knew him. No, the clerk replied, Mora was already a suspect he didn't show it. Jones said he man who was shot Sunday ing, and the deputy is on but he'd seen him around. in an unrelated conspiracy to acted "non-nonchalant." night doesn't have life- administrative leave pend- Then he asked what commit murder case. "For him to say, 'I'm sorry threatening injuries. ing the investigation. happened. As part of the investigation for your loss,' having caused Orlando television Neither agency has "I said he was shot for no into the conspiracy case, detec- me this loss, I can't understand station WESH reports released the names of those reason," Jones recalled, "and he tives found photos of Mora and that," she said. deputies were called to a involved. looks at me in my face and says, two other suspects holding fire- She went back to the store house in St. Cloud, Florida The sheriff's office says 'I'm sorry for your loss, ma'am.' arms and flashing gang signs. some days later, she said, and because of a disturbance. the deputy has been on the "I didn't know he was the one Other evidence showed they talked to a manager who told The sheriff's office says force for four months. who murdered my son." claimed to be affiliated with her he was shocked Mora had Jones and her son moved to the Folk Nation, a criminal gang been charged with murder. Tampa from Decatur, Ala., in with chapters throughout the An employee who answered 2016. They were living in public country, the report says. the phone at the Meat Depot housing there, and Jones wor- Mora was already on pro- this week told the Tampa Bay ried that TeSean, youngest of bation from a 2016 arrest on Times that the store manager GoFundMe says donors in her three kids, would become a charges of robbery and battery was out of the country. statistic there. of a person over 65, and the Mora's motive remains homeless scam refunded They settled into an apart- photos showing him holding unclear. There's no indica- ment in Carrollwood. Blue a shotgun and pistol were evi- tion in the report that Blue was The Associated Press Whithorne said cam- made lots of friends and they dence that he had violated the involved in any gang activ- paigns involving misuse gave him a nickname that's a terms of his probation. ity and Jones is adamant that MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. "make up less than one nod to his home state. He spent When Mora showed up to the her son was not. She believes — GoFundMe says it has tenth of one percent" of a lot of time in north Tampa and probation office Dec. 4, he was Mora was jealous of her son, refunded everyone who all GoFundMe campaigns, Sulphur Springs area, hanging arrested on the probation viola- that perhaps an argument with contributed to a campaign but such behavior "is out and playing basketball. tion charge. Mora over a girl back in Febru- involving a homeless vet- unacceptable" and "has On the evening of Sept. 3, During an interview at the ary might have played into the eran from Philadelphia consequences." Blue was riding his bike south department's downtown head- shooting. who prosecutors allege "We have a zero toler- on Banyan Avenue a few blocks quarters the same day, Mora Jones said her family is grate- schemed with a New Jersey ance policy for fraudulent north of East Busch Boulevard told Neal and Detective Gary ful to Smith and the rest of the couple to scam donors out behavior," he said. when someone shot him again Sandel that he was a member of Tampa Police Department for of more than $400,000. "If fraud occurs, donors and again in the back. He died at the Folk Nation gang and knew their hard work and to the Sher- GoFundMe spokesman get refunded and we work Tampa General Hospital before "Bama" but denied any involve- iff's Office for an outpouring of Bobby Whithorne said with law enforcement his mother got there. ment in his murder. support. She's now preparing Tuesday that "all donors officials to recover the Devastated, Jones and her After about two hours of for what can be a long, grind- who contributed to this money." family grieved and waited on questioning, he changed his ing legal process. Mora faces life GoFundMe campaign McClure has alleged news of an arrest. Tampa police story. in prison, and Jones plans to be have been fully refunded" through her lawyer that detectives warned that murder Mora said he'd just left a at every court hearing. and the organization is D'Amico duped her. cases can take months or longer barbecue that day at his house She's still trying to accept cooperating fully with law His lawyer has denied to solve. on East Annie Street and was that her son is gone. She cries enforcement. the allegations. Pros- Recently, Jones' phone rang. walking with two friends when herself to sleep in TeSean's Burlington County pros- ecutors released texts It was Neal Smith, the lead they saw Bama riding his bike. room, which is still exactly as ecutors allege in a criminal from McClure including detective on her son's case, Mora said Blue stopped to talk he left it. In her living room, a complaint that Johnny one sent right after the calling to deliver the news and then as he pedaled away, framed photo collage created Bobbitt conspired with GoFundMe page was set she'd been waiting for. But she Mora pulled a .38-caliber pistol in his memory stands next to a Katelyn McClure and her up in which they allege she was stunned by what Smith told from his waistband and fired in white Christmas tree decorated boyfriend at the time, Mark told a friend that the "gas her next. the direction Blue was riding. with ribbon and globes of red, D'Amico, to concoct a feel- part is completely made Smith asked if she remem- He told detectives he didn't one of his favorite colors. She's good story about Bobbitt up." bered an exchange with a meat mean to shoot Blue and didn't thankful for the support from giving McClure his last $20 Prosecutors began market clerk. She said yes, and know he'd been shot. family members helping her when her car ran out of gas. investigating last summer her heart began to race. "Mora stated that he met the cope with the grief. They raised $400,000, after Bobbitt said he wasn't "He said, 'The guy who victim's mother several days "I lost a lot of my faith," she which authorities say was getting money raised on helped you is the guy that mur- after the murder at his job and said, "but I'm gradually getting spent on luxury items and his behalf. He later sued dered your son.' And I just lost he talked with her briefly," the it back." casino trips. the couple. * ** A4 Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | Crestview News Bulletin Climate gentrifi cation

Is sea rise turning There are also low-eleva- Miami high ground tion areas vulnerable to sea into a hot commodity? level rise seeing a flood of investment, like Edgewater By ALEX HARRIS and Brickell. MIami Herald “Gentrification is happen- ing. No question about that. MIAMI — When Paulette Is it driven by increased sea Richards answered the door levels in low-lying areas in of her Liberty City home a the county? That remains to year ago, she found two men be seen,” Arditi-Rocha said. standing there. The one study that claims “Someone filed foreclo- to have proven that climate sure on your property today gentrification exists is from and we’re here to see if you’re Harvard University’s Jesse interested in selling,” they Keenan. His research found told her. that low-elevation single- “I was blown away,” family homes in Miami-Dade said the 69-year-old great gained value slower than their grandma, who’d been strug- high-elevation companions, gling to pay her mortgage after conclusions that other studies an uninsured bout with cancer have also reached. left her deep in medical debt. Keenan said it shows that “They knew before I did.” climate gentrification is about That door knock wasn’t the demand, not supply, as Miami start — or the end — of the cam- activists have characterized paign to buy the four-bedroom [PIXABAY.COM] it. Home buyers through- bungalow Richards had lived in out the county are looking since just before Thanksgiving pointing to similar upscaling City resident. part of the equation is easy for houses on elevated land, in 2001. Her family had to take waves in once-affordable “A few years ago no one to prove, the climate part is and it’s plentiful and cheap in the house phone off the hook waterfront neighborhoods believed it was real. People more complicated. Miami’s inland communities. after repeated calls from pro- like Edgewater. thought it was something we The real estate industry that “It’s more than one or spective buyers. She said she But even with data, it’s dif- were just making up,” she Miami’s economy depends on two developers taking over gets about five letters a day ficult to pinpoint climate as a said. “Residents have been has pushed back hard on the a neighborhood. It’s about from people offering to buy driver of a South Florida real trying to fight this battle by concept that higher land is a a shift in consumer prefer- her home; one even included estate market that has a long themselves; it’s finally now we more popular product. One ences,” he said. “You can’t a Google Maps picture of the history of building homes or have government on our side.” luxury broker called it “fake stop a change in consumer house. neighborhoods, then knocking Yoca Arditi-Rocha of the news.” They argue it’s just preferences.” Like Richards, many inner them down to start over again. CLEO Institute, a Miami cli- regular gentrification hap- Keenan sees climate gentrifi- city Miami residents of say That’s why the city of mate action advocacy group, pening in areas adjacent to cation in the mass exodus from they are feeling the pressure Miami recently decided to said the decision is a valida- development hot spots. Puerto Rico after Hurricane to abandon their commu- study the issue and come tion of the fears community Jorge Perez, a developer Maria, when hundreds of thou- nity to developers in the race up with solutions, as well as members have been express- known as the “condo king sands of Puerto Ricans decided to get rich in Miami’s his- dedicate $4 million from the ing in CLEO’s listening of South Florida,” said while it wasn’t feasible to live in such torically black and minority Miami Forever Bond toward sessions in these communi- location is the number one a risky region, and in Golden neighborhoods, some of the helping residents at risk ties for years. factor in real estate, elevation Beach, where the cost of living last cheap land left in the from these forces fix up their Residents are worried that is just a “topic of interest” for in a vulnerable community has booming coastal city. homes. Miami appears to be “predatory” developers are now, with more of a focus on risen so high only the ultra- Gentrification isn’t new the first city in the U.S. to trying to push them out of proximity to transportation wealthy can remain. in Miami, where developers formally consider the topic. their homes because they and entertainment. Whether it’s regular gen- routinely turn poor neigh- Jane Gilbert, the city’s Chief want the high ground that will “It’s hard to say for sure trification or climate-related borhoods into the newest real Resilience Officer, said there’s be safe when the seas invade. if the threat of sea level rise displacement, the effect in estate hot commodity. But no firm timeline or plan on “I didn’t buy a house for really is quickening the gen- Miami’s already vulnerable some neighborhood advo- how the research will be con- investment. I bought this to trification of high-lying areas communities is the same. cates believe there is a new ducted, but the first step is to live in, to die in,” said Rich- like Little Haiti, especially And once they’ve sold out accelerant at work in com- identify the areas at risk. The ards. “It’s my legacy, my when you consider Little Haiti (or been kicked out), there are munities like Liberty City. commonly identified low- home, my worth. Without and other nearby areas have not many affordable options “We’re what you call prime income, high-elevation areas that what else do I have?” been targeted by savvy real left in city limits. real estate. We’re on high are Liberty City, Overtown, Richards’ home, which estate investors for years,” “This is the refrain we ground,” Richards said. Allapattah, Little Havana and she bought for $90,000 less he said. hear over and over in Little Low-lying Miami faces Little Haiti. Next is figuring than two decades ago, is now The edges of Miami’s hot- Haiti. ‘Where am I going to anywhere from 14 to 34 inches out which of the city’s poli- worth more than $250,000, test neighborhoods, like go?’” said Marliene Bastien, of sea rise by 2060, and some cies already help those areas according to Zillow. Wynwood and the Design executive director of the Hai- believe developers see the and what gaps still exist. Little Haiti, which is often District, are already bleed- tian advocacy group Family scarce high ground (much of Residents of the city of pointed to as the poster child ing into Little Haiti, which Action Network Movement. it in the city occupied by low- Miami’s highest ground, the for this phenomena, has seen only earned an official city Kilan Bishop, the Miami income communities of color) coral ridge that stretches from a 1,121 percent increase in neighborhood designation in Sea Level Rise Committee as a safe investment. They north Miami-Dade County to owner-occupied units worth 2016 after a decade of activ- member who spearheaded call it climate gentrification. the upper Florida Keys, are more than $150,000 from ism from residents. the push for the resolution, Miami’s two existential mostly people of color forced 2000 to 2014, according to David Martin, a Miami said displaced residents could issues — a scarcity of afford- decades ago into what were Florida International Univer- developer who often talks head to another low-income able housing and rising sea once less attractive areas by sity’s Neighborhood Changes about the impact of climate neighborhood of comparable levels — intersect with cli- racist “red lining” mortgage project. change in his work, said elevation, like inland Bro- mate gentrification. There lending practices, segrega- Local business owners in Miami is experiencing devel- ward, or they could move to is no doubt developers are tion and other social policies. Little Haiti staged a protest opment pressure because of a flood-prone neighborhood, snapping up property and Other more-elevated places this spring after a devel- the growing number of people like Sweetwater. pushing out longtime resi- in the city include sections of oper bought a strip mall that who want to live in the city. “Since we can’t necessarily dents. People living in these Coconut Grove that already was home to a tuxedo shop “Obviously people believe track them to a place and help targeted areas, bolstered have pricey homes that are in business for 30 years, a the discovery of certain new them there, it’s really crucial by data analysis from some more immune to gentrifica- dressmaker and immigra- neighborhoods in our city is we keep the lifeblood of our outside researchers, firmly tion led by land flippers. tion services, evicted all the allowing people to discover city, our working class, in believe elevation is driv- The city’s decision is a tenants immediately and new neighborhoods that their neighborhood, in places ing the rush for real estate victory for activists who started construction on ebb people haven’t discovered they are comfortable,” she in their neighborhoods. But have been warning about the + flow, an upscale shopping before,” he said. “I do think said. “We could be setting many developers and indus- problem for years, includ- center with the tagline “stay neighborhood elevation is ourselves up for a clusterf*** try experts say sea-rise ing New Florida Majority’s rooted.” part of a discussion, but it’s by displacing people into concerns are overblown, Valencia Gunder, a Liberty While the gentrification not the only thing.” more vulnerable areas.”

* ** Crestview News Bulletin | Wednesday, January 2, 2019 A5

Economic growth is slowing all around the world

By David J. Lynch advanced economies - epito- a “synchronized slowdown.” a quick deal with China in the negotiations over the coun- The Washington Post mized by the partial shutdown Few economists expect an out- months-long tariff war, Har- try’s divorce from the EU, of the U.S. government and right recession in the United rell said. known as “Brexit,” is prompt- A global economy that until street protests in France - States or a “hard landing” in “They are getting nervous ing banks such as JPMorgan recently was humming has is further feeding investor China, where the authorities about the markets and ner- Chase to shift some jobs to broken down, a sharp con- anxiety. are trying to manage a gradual vous about the slowing in the countries that use the euro, trast to the picture just a year Additional forces threaten to deceleration. economy, and there’s a similar which Britain never adopted. ago when the world was expe- turn what had been a gradual But anemic performances reaction in Beijing,” he added. In China, authorities have riencing its best growth since global slowing into something by the global economy’s main The souring economic out- been trying to wean the 2010 and seemed poised to do more serious. Central banks engines could shake already look can be seen on the bottom economy off a reliance on even better. that went to extraordinary stressed political systems in lines of multinationals such ever-higher debt totals. That Already, builders in the lengths to boost growth after several countries, includ- as FedEx. The global pack- was expected to lead to slower United States are erecting the global financial crisis have ing the United States, where age-delivery company saw economic growth, but the U.S. fewer single-family homes. become less supportive - with Trump will be preparing to its share price sink last week imposition of tariffs on more German factories are sputter- the Fed announcing another rev up his reelection campaign. as investors were spooked than $250 billion in Chinese ing, and in China, retail sales increase in its benchmark “The political risk in a slow- by executives’ downbeat imports has worsened the are growing at their slowest interest rate last week. And down or even recession in 2019 forecast. downturn. pace in 15 years. tensions over Trump’s “Amer- is of stirring up already wor- “Internationally, economic “Historically, the global The sudden slowing has fed ica First” trade offensive are risome levels of nationalism,” strength seen earlier this year business cycle is not entirely into a global financial sell-off sapping business confidence said George Magnus, author of has given way to a slowdown,” synchronized,” said Andrew that has driven several U.S. on multiple continents. “Red Flags: Why Xi’s China Is Rajesh Subramaniam, a FedEx Kenningham, chief global stock indexes into or near “The theme coming into In Jeopardy,” via email. “Quite executive vice president, said economist at Capital Econom- “bear market” territory with this year was everything was aside from resolving the issue on a conference call for ana- ics in London. “But the world losses of more than 20 percent. synchronized, everything was about what macro tools to use lysts. “The peak for global might be becoming a bit more Stocks fell sharply Monday good everywhere,” said Tor- in such circumstances, the economic growth now appears synchronized.” near the end of what is shap- sten Slok, chief international political temptation to raise to be behind us.” One major economic shift — ing up to be Wall Street’s worst economist for Deutsche Bank barriers, including trade, Though company officials the 41 percent decline in oil December since 1931. Securities. “Now everything is might get still stronger. China said the shipping business prices since early October — The economic turmoil was not good everywhere.” could be especially volatile.” remains good in the United will produce winners and on President Donald Trump’s That is only a slight exag- In the United States, despite States, sluggish orders in losers. mind even on Christmas Day, geration. Outside of the nearly a decade of uninter- Europe and Chinaforced FedEx Every penny of decline in the when during an Oval Office United States, which had rupted economic growth, to lower its earnings guidance pump price of a gallon of gas appearance, he cast fresh estimated economic growth nearly 55 percent of Americans for next year and launch a leaves American consumers doubt on the record of Federal of 2.7 percent in the fourth say the country is on the wrong voluntary employee buyout with an additional $1 billion to Reserve Board Chair Jerome quarter, according to the track, according to the Real- designed to save up to $275 spend on other goods and ser- Powell, whom he has increas- Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank’s ClearPolitics polling average. million annually. vices, according to Slok. ingly blamed for the market “nowcast,” the picture is A sharp economic slowdown FedEx illustrates how eco- But lower prices will sap weakness. increasingly gloomy - and could short-circuit belated nomic weakness outside investment spending by oil and “Well, we’ll see,” the presi- most economists say the U.S. rewards for workers who the United States is rippling gas companies in the United dent said when a journalist economy will slow in 2019. are receiving average annual through the corporate world. States and elsewhere. The asked whether he had con- For the past month, eco- wage increases of 3.1 percent, In Europe, German auto loss of income for major oil- fidence in Powell. “They’re nomic data in the United the highest mark in nine years, production has been disrupted producing nations that carry raising interest rates too fast; States, Japan and the euro according to the Bureau of by the introduction of revised heavy foreign-debt loads will that’s my opinion. But I cer- zone consistently has failed to Labor Statistics. emissions testing regulations outweigh the consumer gain, tainly have confidence. . . . I meet analysts’ expectations, “If that doesn’t continue, that took effect Sept. 1. Third- Carl Weinberg, chief inter- think that they will get it pretty according to a Citigroup Global you’ll see continued domestic quarter profits at BMW were national economist at High soon. I really do.” Markets index of economic political polarization,” said down nearly 24 percent. Over- Frequency Economics, wrote The selling has caused a surprises. Chinese results also Peter Harrell, a senior fellow at all industrial production has in a research note. frenzy of unusual activity in began disappointing on Dec. 10 the Center for a New American declined in seven of the past “The global economy — its the Trump administration, amid signs that the economy Security. “Clearly, a slowing 11 months. financial and economic stabil- where efforts by Trump and is slowingmore sharply than economy is a huge concern to Italy’s new populist govern- ity and its growth path — will Treasury Secretary Steven policymakers had anticipated. the Trump administration.” ment, meanwhile, is locked be riskier on this redistribution Mnuchin to allay fears seem The adverse signs are An economic slowdown — in a budget dispute with the of income,” he wrote, citing only to have inflamed them. enough for economists such coupled with tumbling stock European Union, even as its upheaval in Venezuela and Political turmoil at the high- as Megan Greene of Manu- prices — could also make the economy sinks into reces- Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia’s est level in the U.S. and other life Mutual Funds to warn of president more amenable to sion. In Britain, protracted growing debt burden.

* ** A6 Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | Crestview News Bulletin OPINION

GUEST COLUMN ANOTHER VIEW A Happy New Year

DDr.r. GlennGlenn MolletteMollette

Happy New Year is on the agenda for most people. A Arrive at 2020 alive. Another full year of life will give you the opportunity you desire to pursue happiness and fulfillment. You can't achieve anything in this world if you are dead. Think about driving a bit slower, eating healthier, some daily exercise and monitoring your health. The reality of life is that at some time and in some way each of our lives will end. Be mindful of health and taking care of yourself in 2019. Make a couple of friends in 2019. Too many close friends can be a lot of work but too many Americans are isolated and lonely. My wife and I spent almost two hours visiting people in a local nursing home on Christmas Eve. I played the violin for different people in their rooms and then the dining room. Everyone was very quiet and no one seemed to have any visitors during our visit. I felt the heaviness of their loneliness on Christ- mas Eve. People come and people go in this life however be open to building a couple of friendships with people that you might visit with occasionally. A good life consists of having some good people you can talk to. Have something to do. If you are going to school, or working a job or raising a family you have plenty to do. Some people are trying to do all three and it's more than enough. Everybody needs a constructive day. Have something that you need to do. Have some- thing to look forward to and something to occupy your time. You need to feel like your life counts for something and it's up to you to make it count. Create your life. Come up with something to do that is meaningful to you. Be smart about your money. Make some. Why it is important to read to your child Give some away. Save some and spend some. You can't take any of it with you so you should try to enjoy whatever income you words on a page of a book. This teaches your child that you have. However, you might live longer than 4. Letter Knowledge — aware- read from left to right, As you you think. A good friend of mine told me he ness that letters are different read talk about the story and,ask would run out of money at age 90. He was from each other a child will your child questions. Statis- 89 and concerned. He lived to 93. He had know the letters and their tics prove that children who Social Security but his income dramatically sounds. are read-to daily are far more dropped his last three years. We never know TTanjaanja JohnsonJohnson 5. Narrative Skills — ability to successful in school than those about our longevity but try to save and spend create stories and to describe who are not. As reported by the in balance. things National Center for Education Seek wisdom. Pray, meditate, seek the o you ever wonder why 6. Phonological Awareness — Statistics (NCES) 26 percent of wisdom of God and smart people. Make sure your preschool child ability to hear and play with the children who were read-to three the people you consult know what they are D brings you the same smaller sounds in words. A child or four times in the last week talking about but listen and learn. We are book over and over again? will hear and create rhymes,say by a family member recognized never too old to learn. Your child is beginning to learn words with sounds or chunks all letters of the alphabet. This So dear reader, Happy New Year to you. pre-reading skills. What are left out and be able to put two is compared to 14 percent who May 2019 be the best year of your life. pre-reading skills you ask? word chunks together to make were read-to less frequently. It won't necessarily be easy or free from They are skills that are the one word Reading aloud to your child can aggravation or pain but I hope you will have key to unlocking the mystery of (https.:buque.lib.ia.usR9 / also have other benefits. peace and joy throughout all the events and reading for your child, accord- The-Six-Essential-Pre-Read- "A new study in the Joumal of circumstances of your life. Keep this in mind, ing to Kids Zone Camegie-Stout ing-Skills)It sounds complicated Pediatrics finds reading out loud your happiness will begin and end in you. Public Library every child needs but really it is as simple as read- to your young child could help Happiness is in inside job and 2019 is now all to learn the following steps to ing to your child everyday. What reduce their risk of develop- before you. reading. can a parent do to help? When ing hyperactivity and attention you turn off the computer and problems," says Boston (CBS). Glenn Mollette is an American syn- The Six Essential Pre- sit down with your child you are When you read to a child you dicated columnist and author. Reading Skills showing your child that reading open a world of possibilities. What’s your view? Write a letter to the editor. is important. Show your young 1. Vocabulary — knowledge of child how to treat the books Tanja Johnson is the director names of things with care.Show the child how to of VPK for Capstone Academy 2. Print Motivation — interest turn the pages carefully. Slow in Milton. She has worked with and enjoyment of books down take a moment to look at children for 25 years. She has 3. Print Awareness — knowl- the illustrations. Ask your child an Associates of Science degree edge of how to handle a book what the child thinks the book in Early Childhood Education and how to follow words on a is about.Follow the words with and has been a resident in Santa page. A child will point to the your finger as you read aloud. Rosa County for 26 years.

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CRESTVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY CALENDAR

Here are upcom- ing Crestview Public Library-related events. The library’s address is 1445 Commerce Drive.

UPCOMING

POETRY OPEN MIC READING: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 and following second Tuesdays. Arrive at 6 p.m. for conversa- tion and snacks. Poets and musicians may read, perform, impro- vise and play together. Free. Poetry starter: Christmas pres- ents. Esther Hurwitz, 682-4432. CRESTVIEW WRIT- From left are Allie Noah, Children In Crisis Development Director, Lane Redding, BBVA Compass, Christi Osborne, BBVA, Ken Hair, CIC ERS GROUP: The CWG President and CEO, Katie Sharon, BBVA and Robin Donlon, BBVA, presents a donation of $2,500 from the BBVA Compass Healthy Habits for doesn’t meet again Healthy Kids program. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] until 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at the library. The special project for the Janu- ary session is to write BBVA Compass donates to CIC Kids a 300-500 word short story, essay or poem and email it to group By News Bulletin contributor living at the CIC Neighbor- This donation truly makes a abandoned children of our member Tami Kidd, hood will receive specialized difference and we are very community. The Children’s tamilynnkidd@gmail. BBVA Compass contin- training and counseling. thankful.” Neighborhood is a beautiful com, by Jan 21. She will ued their great support to According to Ken Hair, Children in Crisis, Inc. is facility, built by the generous present the works at Children In Crisis again this CIC President & CEO, “The a 501(c)(3), local non-profit support of our community. the meeting, remove year. Thanks to the generous donation from BBVA Com- charity of caring people To learn more about Children the author names and donation of $2,500 from the pass helped provide our working together to provide in Crisis call 850-864-4242 then see if attendees Healthy Habits for Healthy children living at CIC with homes and establish hope to or visit www.childrenincri- can determine who Kids program, all the kids a vital educational program. the abused, neglected, and sisfl.org. wrote what and pro- vide feedback. http:// www.cityofcrestview. org/library.php. CHECK IT OUT BEGINNER’S CHESS Grant fuels University of Florida CLUB HOURS EXTENDED: The group now meets from 3-5 p.m. every nursing, dental colleges’ project Get ready first and third Thursday at the library. For ages for our 6 and up. Learn to play By Anna Suggs Hoffman Care’s patient population have gap for health care services,” the game. Special to the News Bulletin limited access to timely dental Schentrup said. “It will also evaluation and treatment. serve as a stepping stone for Coff ee RECURRING GAINESVILLE — With To solve these problems, an future projects between nursing the help of a grant from the advanced registered nurse prac- and dentistry and give students & Craft ADULT COLORING Florida Blue Foundation, two titioner will be embedded in the the opportunity to have inter- THERAPY: 5-6 p.m. third University of Florida colleges student dental clinic to provide professional clinical practice sessions Mondays for ages 18 or will collaborate on a novel proj- immediate medical assessment, experience. Student exposure older. Hot tea, color- ect to improve health care for treatment and referral to pri- to and adoption of innovative ing pages, pencils and vulnerable populations while mary care for dental patients, models of care are paramount markers are provided. providing valuable learning as needed. Health assessments to making changes in health care FAMILY HISTORY opportunities for students. completed immediately by the delivery.” CLUB: 10 a.m. to noon The three-year, $286,000 nurse practitioner would allow Florida Blue Foundation Vice every third Thursday Advance Innovation and Pro- for dental care to continue President Susan Towler said this features the basics mote Solutions in the Health without delay. If the nurse collaboration aligns perfectly and a question-and- Care System grant will allow practitioner determines a more with Florida Blue’s mission. JJeanean McCarthyMcCarthy answer discussion led the UF College of Nursing’s in-depth medical consult is “This partnership between by volunteer Cindy community primary care prac- necessary or if patients have an the UF colleges of Nursing Barber. Contact dot- tice, Archer Family Health Care untreated chronic disease, the and Dentistry to better treat elcome 2019! [email protected] for to work with the UF College of nurse practitioner can initiate underserved populations is an The new year information. Dentistry’s on-campus clinic. a referral to a medical facility, excellent example of the kind W brings the ESSENTIAL OILS 101: Both settings care for under- such as Archer Family Health of work the Florida Blue Foun- return of our Coffee 6 p.m. every fourth served populations, who are Care. dation supports,” Towler said. & Craft workshop Thursday and 2:30 p.m. often the most affected by a On the Archer Family Health “This speaks right to Florida for its third year. every fourth Saturday disjointed health care delivery Care side, a licensed clinical Blue’s mission to help people At 10 a.m. Saturday, learn about essential system. social worker will be hired to and communities achieve better Jan. 12, at we will have oils with volunteer con- This innovative collaboration connect patients to the Col- health.” a lot of fun painting and sultant Lynisha Smith. is the first of its kind in Florida. lege of Dentistry for dental designing perpetual Contact 758-6482 or It will be led by Denise Schen- treatment. About Florida Blue calendars. February’s [email protected] trup, D.N.P., APRN, a College “Underprivileged populations Foundation class will give every- for more information. of Nursing clinical associate face many difficulties in access- thing a personal touch TEEN TIME: 2-4 p.m. professor and associate dean ing medical and dental care, Florida Blue Foundation with embroidery. We Fridays at the library for clinical affairs, and Cesar which prevents these individu- enables healthy communi- will learn to bomb our for students in grades Migliorati, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., als from achieving total body ties by making grants, building bathsin March. six through 12. a College of Dentistry professor and oral health,” Migliorati said. coalitions and rewarding best There will be so many READ TO DOZER: 10 to and associate dean of clinical “With this partnership, dental practices. More than 3 million exciting crafts, and that 11 a.m. on the first Sat- affairs and quality. students will work under profes- people in Florida have received is only the first quar- urdays of each month The project will provide sional supervision with a nurse direct health services as a result ter! The class is always (as long as it’s not point-of-care service, a two- practitioner to demonstrate a of grants made to nonprofit free and materials are raining). directional referral source and new model of medical and dental organizations since our founding provided, but space COFFEE & CRAFT: 10 communication between both care and decrease complications in 2001. Florida Blue Foundation is limited. Please call a.m. second Saturdays, nursing and dentistry sites for patients.” is a trade name of the Blue Cross to reserve your space. Crestview library. Call to solve two specific prob- In addition to the benefits and Blue Shield of Florida Foun- Donations are much 682-4432 to reserve lems facing both clinics. At the to patients, students will be dation Inc., an Independent appreciated and help to your spot. student dental clinic, care is introduced to a unique interpro- Licensee of the Blue Cross and enhance the quality of BRIGHT FUTURES VOL- delayed for a significant portion fessional model of practice while Blue Shield Association. material and instruction UNTEER HOURS: for of patients at the time of proce- learning how to manage medi- Visit www.FloridaBlue- provided. students in grades dure due to incomplete health cally compromised patients and Foundation.com for more The library is at 1445 nine through 12 to use assessments and evaluation. how to communicate effectively information about the Commerce Drive. toward Bright Futures Patients are redirected to their with fellow health care profes- foundation. scholarships. Con- primary care provider, if they sionals about their patient’s Jean McCarthy is tact Youth Librarian have one, to obtain a clearance to problems. Anna Suggs Hoffman is the the Crestview Public Heather Nitzel, 682- be treated. Meanwhile, about 60 “This grant will create a director of communications Library’s adminis- 4432, for details. percent of Archer Family Health partnership that will bridge the for the UF College of Nursing. trative assistant. * ** A8 Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | Crestview News Bulletin ‘A vital link’ Career opportunities available in Crestview Police dispatch

By BRIAN HUGHES Though properly Howe said. “It’s a vital Crestview Police Department termed communications position that keeps us and officers, Crestview Police the caller informed.” CRESTVIEW — Before dispatchers are dedicated As a vital link between a Crestview Police offi- professionals who are citizens and police offi- cer responds to a call for often at the center of inci- cers, dispatchers are also service, someone has to dents both big and small. real-time monitors as send them there. Appro- “Our dispatchers are incidents unfold, receiv- priately, that “someone” our link between us and ing and relaying critical is a dispatcher. the public,” Officer Don information and updates, summoning back-up officers, firefighters, EMTs, tow trucks or other emergency or spe- cialized responders as needed. “Even though it’s a fast-paced job, it’s a lot of fun, and very rewarding,” Dispatch Center Manager Kimberley Huggins said. “You go home every day knowing that you made some kind of difference in someone’s life, whether it was very small or very big.” The Crestview Police Crestview Police communications offi cer Kimberley Huggins takes a resident’s call for Department is currently service. The police department is now accepting applications for dispatcher positions. accepting applications [BRIAN HUGHES | CRESTVIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT] for dispatcher positions. “Our salaries are com- petitive, and unlike some The Dispatch Center serve 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday and agencies, we pay your is staffed night and day. a rotating, two-week Sunday. The next week insurance and offer 13 paid A planned expansion will schedule. you’re off Monday and holidays a year,” Crest- soon see Crestview Fire “It’s called the ‘Panama Tuesday, work Wednes- view Police Chief Jamie Department dispatchers schedule,’” Sgt. Joshua day and Thursday, then Grant said. “Our City of sharing the center with Grace explained. “You you’re off Friday, Satur- Crestview benefits pack- their police colleagues. work Monday and Tues- day and Sunday.” age is more generous than Like patrol officers, day, are off Wednesday “We love it,” Ms. Hug- the state benefits.” communications officers and Thursday, then work gins said.

pickup will be $22 per the U.S. District Court in GARBAGE month, or $5.50 cheaper COCAINE Pensacola. than Adams Sanitation, This case resulted from From Page A1 which also picks up From Page A1 an investigation by the trash twice a week. Drug Enforcement Admin- “I’m scared to death istration and the Gulf Since taking over the and totally excited,” In early August, Gould Coast High Intensity Drug business, Boyles said Lewis said of starting and his co-defendant Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Adams Sanitation has his route. returned to Colombia and program. Assistant United increased from 1,440 “I love that I’m going provided their co-defen- States Attorney David L. customers to 2,250. to have an opportunity dant the money for the 40 Goldberg is prosecuting Lewis, accompanied to be out in the com- kilograms. Gould and his the case. by his black Labrador munity and say hello co-defendant received The United States Rose, will be the sole to the people in the the cocaine, loaded the 40 Attorney’s Office for garbage man when his community. My ulti- kilograms into two gutted the Northern District route starts. mate goal is to get this punching bags, and coor- of Florida is one of 94 He said he will begin to the point where I dinated their transport to offices that serve as the with about 100 custom- have people running the embassy before flying nation’s principal litiga- ers and plans to hire the route and I’ll do the back to the United States. tors under the direction of people if the business business side of it from The estimated value of 40 the Attorney General. To grows. my home. kilograms of cocaine in access public court docu- The price of the “Maybe that will give the Northern District of ments online, please visit Residential Waste Solu- me a chance to get back Florida would be in excess the U.S. District Court for tions’ twice-weekly to fishing and hunting.” of $1 million. the Northern District of Gould faces 10 years Florida website. For more to life in prison for each information about the of the drug trafficking United States Attorney’s conspiracy charges. The Office, Northern District sentencing hearing is of Florida, visit http:// scheduled for March 12, www.justice.gov/usao/ 2019, at 10:30 a.m. in fln/index.html.

does things for the com- COUNCIL munity people don’t realize like maintain the From Page A1 parks department and organize some sporting events. When voters approved “I think they do a great the new charter in job taking care of the August, they also voted city,” Whitten said. to change Crestview’s form of government What do you hope to see from a mayor-council improve in 2019? government to a council- Whitten said he thinks manager government. the Growth Management With the addition of a Department employees city manger in Crestview, work hard, but he hopes the council now has a to see the department responsibility to choose become more business the best candidate for the friendly. position, Whitten said. “We have businesses all the time get discouraged Where did the city see the when coming to Crest- most improvement? view,” Whitten said. “I Whitten raved about mean, I hear it.” the Public Services Whitten said the Department led by Direc- council should look at tor Wayne Steele. ordinances in 2019 and “In my opinion, Public figure out how to con- Services doesn’t get rec- dense steps for people ognition that the other wanting to do business departments do,” Whit- in the city. ten said. He said the council is He said the other looking into an online departments like police process that would and fire departments are eliminate people having so visible in the com- to return to City Hall as munity, but the Public frequently when bringing Services Department businesses to Crestview. * ** Crestview News Bulletin | Wednesday, January 2, 2019 A9 Israeli planes, missiles over Syria

Three soldiers Lebanon. attempts to entrench airspace. wounded in The Britain-based itself militarily in Syria, Israel’s military night attack Syrian Observatory for and to the extent neces- spokesman’s unit did not Human Rights, a war sary, we will even expand confirm the raids, but said The Associated Press monitor, said Israeli our actions there.” in a statement that “an airstrikes targeted Nearly an hour after the aerial defense system was BEIRUT — Israeli three positions south of attacks began, Damas- activated against an anti- warplanes flying over Damascus that are arms cus residents could still aircraft missile launched Lebanon fired mis- depots for Lebanon’s hear the air defense units from Syria.” No damage siles toward areas near militant Hezbollah group firing toward targets in or injuries were reported the Syrian capital of and Iranian forces. the air. by the Israeli military. Damascus late Tuesday, The reported attack “The aggression is still Israel is widely believed hitting an arms depot near Damascus is the ongoing,” said a pre- to have been behind a and wounding three sol- first since U.S. Presi- senter on state TV, which series of airstrikes in the diers, Syrian state media dent Donald Trump interrupted its programs past that mainly targeted reported, saying that announced last week that to air patriotic songs. Iranian and Hezbollah most of the missiles were the U.S. will withdraw Later the TV quoted forces fighting along- This frame grab from a video provided by the Syrian shot down by air defense all of its 2,000 forces in an unnamed military side the government in offi cial news agency SANA shows missiles fl ying into the units. Syria, a move that will official as saying that Syria. Tuesday’s attack sky near Damascus, Syria, Tuesday. Israeli warplanes The TV, quoting an leave control of the oil- Syrian air defenses “shot is the first since a missile fl ying over Lebanon fi red missiles toward areas near the unnamed military official, rich eastern third of Syria down most of the missiles assault on the southern Syrian capital of Damascus late Tuesday, hitting an arms identified the warplanes up for grabs. before reaching their tar- outskirts of Damascus on depot and wounding three soldiers, Syrian state media as Israeli. Lebanon’s the Following Trump’s gets and the aggression Nov. 29. reported, saying that most of the missiles were shot state-run National News announcement, Israeli damaged an arms depot Russia announced it down by air defense units. [SANA VIA AP] Agency earlier reported Prime Minister Benja- and wounded three sol- had delivered the S-300 that Israeli warplanes min Netanyahu has said diers.” It added that the air defense system to downing of a Russian to an Israeli airstrike, a were flying at low altitude that Israel would “con- Israeli warplanes fired the Syria in October. That reconnaissance plane by friendly fire incident that over parts of southern tinue to act against Iran’s missiles from Lebanese followed the Sept. 17 Syrian forces responding stoked regional tensions. Indonesia Pope’s Christmas wish tsunami Francis: Diff erences of humanity,” Francis international community In Africa, Francis ‘are a source of said in the traditional to find a political solu- recalled the millions flee- richness’ papal “Urbi et Orbi” (“to tion that “can put aside ing warfare or in need of deaths hit 429 the city and the world”) divisions and partisan food, and prayed for “a By Frances D’emilio message. Without fra- interests” and end the war new dawn of fraternity The Associated Press enjoying a pleasant eve- The Associated Press ternity, he said, “even in Syria. He said he hoped to arise over the entire ning with 10 other people our best plans and proj- that an internationally- continent.” SUMUR, Indonesia — when the disaster hit. “It VATICAN CITY — ects risk being soulless brokered truce for Yemen Francis urged Venezu- Panicked residents, police was calm and bright with Pope Francis offered a and empty.” He called for would bring relief to that elans to “work fraternally and soldiers in this remote the full moon.” Christmas wish for fra- that spirit among indi- country’s people, espe- for the country’s develop- fishing village clobbered When she spotted ternity among people viduals of “every nation cially children, “exhausted ment and to aid the most by a devastating week- high, fast-moving waves of different nations, and culture” as well as by war and famine.” vulnerable.” Millions of end tsunami ran to higher launching toward the cultures, faiths, races among people “with dif- He encouraged dialogue Venezuelans are fleeing ground Tuesday, shouting shore, she ran to her car and or ideas, describing the ferent ideas, yet capable among Israelis and Pal- their country’s economic “Water is coming! Water managed to get inside. But world’s differences as a of respecting and listen- estinians to end conflict and humanitarian crisis in is coming!” and reciting she couldn’t outrun it. She richness, not a danger, ing to one another.” “that for over 70 years what has become the larg- verses from the Quran as said the car was struck by and championing the “Our differences, has rent the land chosen est exodus in modern Latin emergency messages were three waves, breaking out rights of religious then, are not a detriment by the Lord to show his American history, accord- broadcast over mosque the back window and fill- minorities. or a danger; they are face of love.” ing to the United Nations. speakers. ing the vehicle with gushing His plea Tuesday for a source of richness,” It proved to be a false water. stronger bonds among Francis said. Francis alarm, but a similar frenzy “We were locked inside. peoples came as nation- prayed that all minori- broke out in Tanjung The car was swaying in alism and a suspicion ties have their right Lesung, another tsunami- the waves and we thought of migrants are gaining to religious freedom stricken area located we would all die,” Hayati traction across much of respected, noting that hours away, as unsettled said. “We almost could not the globe. some Christians were survivors of the disaster breathe and I almost gave The long war in Syria, celebrating Christmas remained traumatized by up when I groped the key in famine amid warfare in “in difficult, if not hos- a tragedy that killed more the water and managed to Yemen, social strife in tile, situations.” than 420 people and left open the door, and the water Venezuela and Nica- Communist China is thousands homeless. began to recede. We got out ragua, conflicts in witnessing a systematic Meanwhile, Christmas of the car and ran to safety.” Ukraine and tensions suppression of religion, celebrations were replaced The disaster was com- on the Korean Peninsula including some restric- by somber prayers, as pounded because it were among the pope’s tions on Christmas church leaders called on occurred over a busy concerns in his Christ- celebrations this year. Christians across Indo- holiday weekend before mas Day message, The government’s nesia, the world’s most Christmas when many which he read from the suppression campaign populous Muslim nation, people had fled crowded central balcony of St. includes re-education to pray for tsunami victims. cities such as Jakarta, Indo- Peter’s Basilica. camps for Uighur Mus- Unlike other tsunamis nesia’s capital, to relax at Addressing some lims and a crackdown on that have hit disaster-prone popular beach areas. 50,000 tourists, pil- Christian churches. Indonesia following large Pastor Markus Taekz said grims and Romans who Without specifying earthquakes, Saturday’s Tuesday that his Rahmat flocked to St. Peter’s religions or countries, big waves blasted ashore at Pentecostal Church in the Square on a mild, sunny Francis prayed for night without warning. The hard-hit area of Carita day, Francis said the “all those people who eruption of Anak Krakatau, did not celebrate Christ- universal message of experience ideological, or Child of Krakatoa, a vol- mas with joyous songs this Christmas is that “God cultural and economic cano in the Sunda Strait, is year. Instead, only about is a good Father and forms of colonization believed to have created 100 people showed up for we are all brothers and and see their free- a landslide on the vol- the service, which usu- sisters.” dom and identity cano’s slope, displacing a ally brings in double that “This truth is the basis compromised.” large volume of water that number. of the Christian vision Francis urged the slammed into the islands of Java and Sumatra. People in Sumur vil- lage, which has been slow to receive aid due to roads being cut off, remained stunned by how quickly the tsunami hit. The beach, located just a few kilometers from the tourist island of Umang near Java’s western tip, is popular for snorkeling and other water activities. The tsunami decimated the area, ripping houses from their foundations and bull- dozing concrete buildings. Scientists have said the tsunami’s waves were recorded in several places at about 1 meter (3.3 feet) high, but residents of Sumur insisted they tow- ered more than 3 meters (10 feet) there. They said a soaring white wall of water roared toward them at high speeds, ripping trees out of the ground by their roots. “There was no sign of a tsunami when we were at the beach. The sea didn’t recede,” said Tati Hayati, a housewife, who was * ** A10 Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | Crestview News Bulletin

GOVERNMENT BRIEFS

By News Bulletin staff partnership with MV County Commissioners customer-friendly ser- transition from two to Center.The Operations Transportation, Inc. for issued an invitation to vice,” said Commissioner one 911 call centers in will merge together to CRESTVIEW — Here public transportation negotiate this summer Carolyn Ketchel. Okaloosa County for Fire, provide more efficient is the latest information services. The Contract, resulting in four differ- The new contract will EMS and Law Enforce- services to the people of available for area govern- which begins on January ent bids. MV eventually total some $14.9 Million ment Needs. Currently, Okaloosa County within ment agencies. 1st of 2019, shoulders won the contract. over the next five years. the County and County the next quarter. By TRANSPORTATION MV with the respon- “We have high expec- 911 MERGER: With a Sheriff’s Office each run merging the two separate PARTNERSHIP: The Oka- sibility of running the tations that MV will unanimous vote, The a separate 911 system, entities – the Sheriff’s loosa County Board of paratransit and fixed lead transit systems Okaloosa County Board which are both housed Office expects to savethe County Commission- routeservices within the into a more efficient of County Commis- in the Okaloosa County county hundreds of thou- ers announces a new county. The Board of and well-managed sioners made official the Emergency Operation sands of dollars per year.

STATE BRIEFS

WELLINGTON In a statement Tues- The suspects were located 19-year-old Justin In the past three years, was piloting the plane Police K-9 killed, suspect day, Palm Beach Monday afternoon at the Vazquez, surrendered more than 1 billion gallons when it disappeared. injured in mall shooting County Sheriff's Office Wellington Green Mall. immediately. The other, of wastewater has been Renzulli was a certi- spokeswoman Therese Barbera said under- 28-year-old Giovany dumped in the area, and fied public accountant, A police K-9 is dead Barbera said authorities cover deputies secured Ramos Alvarez, took off much of it made it into Rutgers University pro- and a suspect is hospital- had been searching for an area of the mall park- running, Barbera said. Tampa Bay. fessor, and a financial ized after a shooting near two suspects wanted on ing lot and confronted A 3-year-old canine news commentator. a Florida shopping mall on warrants for attempted the men when they came named Cigo pursued JACKSONVILLE Christmas Eve, authori- first-degree murder and outside. Alvarez. Barbera said New Jersey businessman, WEST PALM BEACH ties said. robbery with a firearm. One suspect, Alvarez turned and fired son aboard plane missing 'Below Deck' reality series multiple times, striking off Atlantic coast cast member arrested Cigo before two deputies returned fire, wounding A New Jersey business- A cast member on the the suspect. man and his 18-year-old reality television series son have been identi- "Below Deck" has been ST. PETERSBURG fied as the pair aboard a arrested in Florida. Report: 3 cities small private plane that According to a West responsible for disappeared off Florida's Palm Beach police wastewater spills Atlantic coast. report, 30-year-old Ross Fifty-one-year-old Inia was arrested early Three Florida cities Peter Renzulli and his Saturday on charges of have spilled almost 1 mil- son Daniel were flying disorderly conduct and lion gallons of wastewater home to Bridgewa- battery on a police officer in recent days. ter, New Jersey, from a or firefighter. Records from the Disney vacation when The report says Inia Florida Department of their single engine Piper punched an officer who Environmental Protection PA-46 Malibu vanished was trying to break up an show that Clearwater was Thursday. altercation involving Inia responsible for the largest Authorities said a dis- and two other men. spill. tress call came from the Inia, a native of New Around 750,000 gal- plane as it rapidly lost Zealand, is featured on lons of wastewater was altitude near Ponte Vedra the sixth season of the discharged last Friday. Beach. The Coast Guard Bravo series that follows Tampa had a 38,000- suspended a search for the escapades of a mega- gallon spill on the same the aircraft late Saturday. yacht crew and their day. Heavy rains were Renzulli family attor- wealthy clients. partially to blame. ney Justin Marchetta told Inia was released from The Tampa Bay Times The Florida Times-Union the Palm Beach County reports St. Petersburg has that both Renzulli and his jail on $15,000 bond. His spilled about 70,000 gal- son were accomplished spokeswoman did not lons into the storm water pilots. immediately respond system since last Friday in It is not known whether Tuesday to an email three incidents. the teenager or his father requesting comment.

* ** Crestview News Bulletin | Wednesday, January 2, 2019 B1 LIFESTYLE New courthouse, Olympics become part of Crestview’s history

By Renee Bell 682-6524 | @cnbRenee | reneeb@ crestviewbulletin.com

CRESTVIEW — Several notable events occurred in 2018 in Crestview. Here are the details about some of them. New courthouse opens in Crestview. Construction on the newly constructed Okaloosa County Courthouse resumed in January and completion took place in November. The old courthouse was torn down and rebuilt due to black mold and asbestos. Council approves red light cameras installations. On James Lewis fi nds logs March 12 the city council for a shelter. [DISCOVERY voted to place red light cam- COMMUNICATIONS] eras at the intersections of U.S. Highway 90 and Ferdon Boulevard; and Ferdon Bou- levard and Redstone Avenue. Cameras were activated and Construction on the new Okaloosa County Courthouse resumed in January and completion took place in violators began receiving November. The previous one was torn down and rebuilt due to black mold and asbestos. warning notices in December. [KAYLIN PARKER | NEWS BULLETIN] Fines will be enacted starting Jan. 1. The council also set new recreational vehicles rules after city residents began get- ting code violation notices for having RVs on their property. Red light cameras at two Speed skater hon- intersections in Crestview will ored. Former Crestview be monitored for infractions . resident Mia Manganello Photos from the cameras will was honored by city officials be mailed to drivers pictured for her U.S. women’s team running red lights and they pursuit speed skating bronze will be fi ned. [RENEE BELL | NEWS medal win in the 2018 Winter BULLETIN] Olympics. She qualified for the Olympics in March. The following month, Crestview Mayor David Cadle presented granted by Florida Law; a key to the city to Mangan- describes and clarifies the ello, and April 24 has been duties, responsibilities and declared Mia Manganello authority of City officials; Day. makes format changes; and “You leave and you don’t deletes obsolete and redun- really expect people to dant language.” remember you, and then They also passed an to come back and just be amendment creating a city overwhelmed by their love manager form of govern- and support, it’s magical. ment and changing the city It’s better than having the Crestview Mayor David Cadle presented Olympics speed skater Mia Manganello with the key to the city. clerk position from elected medal,” Manganello said. [FILE PHOTO | NEWS BULLETIN] to one appointed by the city Lewis takes on ‘Naked and council. Approximately Afraid.’ At almost 50 years old, $300,000 allocated in next a former Crestview resident, prepare for the event. unfavorable shift scheduling, the Department for almost 30 year’s budget proposal for the James Lewis, participated Crestview Police Department which combined to lead to a years. Cadle appointed Lisa city manager’s office. in what he described as “the chief fired. Former Crestview reported decrease in morale Sprague to the deputy chief Chick-fil-a opens its doors. adventure of a lifetime.” Police Chief Tony Taylor was within the department,” position, which makes her The long-awaited restaurant Former Crestview resident placed on administrative according to information the first female deputy chief opened May 31 in Crestview. James Lewis was one of two leave, then fired in June after from a Crestview Police in the department’s history. The first 100 customers won people the show dropped off a month-long investigation of Department media release. Crestview voters approve free Chick-fil-a for a year, in Nicaragua without cloth- claims made by over 30 police After he’d served several city manager position, charter and some even camped out ing and challenged them to officers and administrative months as interim police change. Local residents voted overnight for the privilege. survive for 21 days. staff members. chief, the mayor appointed to repeal the current city Bark Park becoming a real- Lewis hiked barefoot, Allegations of misconduct Deputy Chief Jamie Grant to charter and replace it with a ity. A space specifically for learned to start a friction fire, included favoritism, “favor- chief Dec. 7. The Crestview new one that “conforms to and practiced other skills to itism, rule inconsistency and High graduate has been with municipal home rule powers See 2018, B2

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dog owners and their pets was the focus of a July groundbreaking. Crestview officials ceremonially dug dirt with a shovel for the Bark Park at Twin Hills Park. Longest running kidney donation chain. A kidney chain in Ala- bama surpassed 100 recipients on July 20, making it the lon- gest running kidney chain in the nation. A kidney chain is a series of transplants in which family mem- bers donate a kidney to someone in need on behalf of a loved one receiving a donation. It started when Crest- view resident Paula King woman donated one of her kidneys to a stranger. Crestview resi- dent recognized for Special Olympics activi- ties. Harrison Mauldin Guests gather for the grand opening ribbon-cutting for the new Chik-Fil-A in Crestview. [AARON JACOBS|NEWS BULLETIN] of Crestview received official recognition of his 2018 Special Among the city offi cials and others Olympics USA games participating in a Bark Park grand participation in Seat- opening was April Meier, who has tle, Washington. been working with city offi cials Mayor Cadle pre- to see that the dog park happen. sented him with a key [KAYLIN PARKER | NEWS BULLETIN] to the city in August.

Harrison Mauldin of Crestview gets city recognition for his Special Olympics USA medals. [FILE PHOTO]

Deputy Police Chief Lisa Sprague and Police Chief Jamie Grant, shown here meeting with Crestview Mayor David Cadle (right), were appointed to their posts Dec. 7. [BRIAN HUGHES | CRESTVIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT]

please recycle this newspaper.

* ** Crestview News Bulletin | Wednesday, January 2, 2019 B3 FOOD

TRENDS FLASH IN THE PAN TRYOUT MEXICAN CHEESE

Cheeses from Mexico rival Winter greens anything the French can dish out, offering a wide range of Hearty leaves now in tasty, savory, season — with a trio nutty, even sweet cheeses to tempt of dressings to help any palate. you eat them up • Queso fresco is a soft, fresh cheese By Ari LeVaux similar to ricotta, More Content Now but with more savory, salty and he farmers markets of tangy notes. summer get all the glory, but pound for pound, the winter • Panela has a markets have more guts. mild, creamy, T These off-season centers of home- slightly tangy grown commerce run from about flavor, with a Halloween through Easter and are like texture that is a distillations of their summer coun- cross between terparts, like some secret society for Winter greens are like earthy, bitter candies. [ARI LEVAUX] feta and ricotta. extra-cheerful and healthy people. LocalHarvest.org provides online tasted Marchi’s blue cheese salad So use your best judgement, but no • Cotija is like tools to help farmers thrive, and dressing. It’s thick enough to use as fewer than three cloves. The acid, Parmesan but maintains a database of active farm- a dip, but not so thick that your shirt sweetness, saltiness and richness creamier, with a ers markets in the U.S. According won’t look as splattered as mine does of this dressing makes it a great savory flavor and to LocalHarvest’s Guillermo Payet, after dipping cauliflower florets too blanket to a pile of earthy leaves. crumbly texture. there are about 4,700 summer mar- impatiently. Marchi likes it with kets nationwide, compared with oniony dishes — as a dip for onion Yields 1½ cups • Manchego has 1,911 winter markets. He recently rings or to hold the grilled onions in • 8 cloves of garlic, peeled a nutty, earthy added a winter market search fea- place on a French dip sandwich. • ½ cup fresh lemon juice flavor and thick, ture, so shoppers can easily find the • 2½ tablespoons tahini creamy texture. winter market closest to them. Yields 4½ cups • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard My winter market in Mon- • ½ cup milk • 2 teaspoon evaporated cane sugar tana is flush with “normal” cold •3½ cups Best Foods mayo • 1 teaspoon kosher salt weather crops like potatoes, squash, • 6 ounces Gorgonzola • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast onions and garlic, as well as ani- • 4 or 5 cloves of garlic, crushed • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ENTERTAINING mal and value-added products like • Lots of fresh, coarsely ground black • ½ cup grapeseed oil bacon, pickles, cheese and eggs. pepper MAKEIT But the stars of the winter market Put the first 7 ingredients in a blender and are the winter greens, that large and Set a third of the Gorgonzola aside. Blend process on medium speed for 15 seconds. LOOKEASY delicious spectrum of spinach, tatsoi, everything else together. Break the While machine is running, slowly pour in arugula, broccoli, kale and leafy cab- unblended chunk of Gorgonzola into little the oils until emulsified. Place in covered Here are some bages like Napa. These greens, planted chunks and stir it in. Let it sit for a bit, container in refrigerator until needed. ways from Merry during the dog days of summer, preferably overnight. Maids for you came of age in cooler, shorter days. Mrs. LeVaux’s to make it look Under these conditions, plants Flower Child All-Purpose Dressing like a pro-DIYer build themselves differently. Lemon Tahini Dressing was behind your They are smaller but sturdier, My wife is convinced that every entertaining. denser and crunchier. Maybe it’s This recipe comes courtesy of homemade salad dressing needs more the bleak context in which they Flower Child vegan restaurant chain. salt, and I think she may have a point. • Combine pre- appear, but winter greens ema- This sauce is an emulsion, meaning Her go-to dressing is basically oil and made phyllo cups nate a vitality that you can see and it won’t separate after you mix it up. vinegar, plus a bunch of soy sauce. with deli items like taste, like earthy, bitter candies. In other words, it’s basically lemon This dressing is especially good tuna or chicken Here are three recipes tahini mayo, which is pretty special. on bitter vegetables, like radicchio. salad, chicken to help you enjoy the win- If you add a yolk it will emulsify even The flavors of the dressing engage curry, barbecued ter greens in season today. thicker, but that of course would cause those of the greens on many lev- beef or pork. the dressing to lose its veganity. els, disarming and charming them, Crazy Mountain The dressing also contains nutri- “leafing” you wanting more. • Outsourcing Blue Cheese Dressing tional yeast, aka “Hippy Dust,” which dessert is one seems appropriate for a restaurant • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil easy option and a This recipe comes from Cheryl called Flower Child. The yeast con- • ½ cup soy sauce big time-saver. Marchi, proprietress of the Crazy fers a meaty strength to the dressing, • ¼ cup cider vinegar Mountain Inn, a 117-year-old board- which isn’t surprising because Hippy • ¼ cup lime or lemon juice • Hire a cleaning ing house in Martinsdale, Montana, Dust is 100 percent yeast meat. • ¼ cup balsamic service to make where Calamity Jane once stayed. If your garlic is large of clove, your home sparkle The adjacent café is the toast of like mine, you might not want to Combine ingredients, dress or dip salad. If with ease. Meagher County, and where I first use the full eight cloves called for. dipping, replenish oil as necessary.

HEALTHY FOOD FLEUR DE LOLLY WINTER HACKS Heat things up with Kung Pao Chicken Here are some simple daily hacks • ¼ cup Sichuan peppercorns Combine with scallion greens minute longer. Transfer to a from Welch’s to toasted in a hot skillet for 30 and reserve. Combine scal- medium metal bowl. Wipe out keep you feeling seconds until fragrant, divided lion whites, garlic and ginger wok with a paper towel, add strong this winter • 3 scallions, whites finely in small bowl. Combine the another ¼ of oil and repeat season: minced and greens finely remaining soy sauce, Shaox- with remaining chicken. sliced, reserved separately ing wine, cornstarch, black • Add antioxidants LauraTolbert • 3 cloves minced garlic vinegar, chili-bean paste Wipe out wok with a paper with a glass of • 2 tablespoons minced fresh and sugar in small bowl and towel, add another ¼ of the oil grape juice or ung Pao Chicken is ginger mix until cornstarch is fully and cook leeks until charred something similar, a popular choice on • 1 tablespoons Chinese black dissolved. in spots, but still slightly crisp, and give yourself KChinese menus. This vinegar (or white vinegar) about 1 minute. the vitamin C you version is spicy, mouth • 1 tablespoons Sichuan fer- Place a fine-meshed strainer need, too. numbing and no-holds- mented chili-bean paste over a small, heat-proof Add the remaining oil to wok barred with flavor, which • 2 to 3 teaspoons sugar bowl. Heat the peanut oil in along with the garlic/ginger • Eat stews is exactly how Kung Pao • 1/3 cup peanut oil the wok over high heat until mixture and cook, stirring the and soups that Chicken is meant to be. • 12 hot Chinese dry chili pep- shimmering. Add the remain- mixture constantly until aro- incorporate lean pers, seeded ing Sichuan peppercorns and matic, about 15 seconds. meats and dark Kung Pao Chicken • 2 small leeks, white and light dried chiles and cook until Add the peanuts, reserved leafy greens high green parts only, cut into ¼- fragrant, about 15 seconds. chiles and chicken. Toss in iron. Adapted from Serious Eats inch slices (about ½ cup total) Drain in a strainer. Pick out entire contents of wok •1½ pounds boneless skin- chiles and reserve. Discard together and add sauce. Cook, • Opt for high- less chicken thighs, trimmed Combine chicken, 2 teaspoons the peppercorns. stirring, and continue to toss probiotic foods of excess fat and cut into ½ to soy sauce, 2 teaspoons Sha- chicken until it is coated in to boost your ¾-inch pieces oxing wine and 1 teaspoon Return wok to high heat until a glossy layer of the spicy immunity and • 2 tablespoons (low sodium) cornstarch in medium bowl smoking. Add ¼ of oil, half of sauce. maximize vitamin soy sauce, divided and mix thoroughly. Marinate the marinated chicken and absorption. • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing in the refrigerator for at least spread in even layer with a Stir in the scallion greens and wine, divided (or dry sherry, if 30 minutes. spatula. Cook without stirring ground Sichuan pepper. Trans- — Brandpoint unavailable) for one minute. Then cook, fer to serving plate and serve • 1 tablespoons cornstarch, Grind half of Sichuan pep- stirring, until chicken is half- immediately with steamed divided percorns in mortar and pestle. way cooked through, about 1 white rice.

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EXTENSION CONNECTION There’s more to mayonnaise Are you above average than meets the mouth

when it comes to seafood? By Ari LeVaux More Content Now

In May, the Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. mayonnaise sales had fallen by 6.7 percent since 2012. A subsequent article in LLauraaura TTiuiu Philadelphia magazine sought to explain that drop by blaming millen- don’t know about you, but nials for having “killed I’m definitely above aver- mayonnaise” with their I age — when it comes to wacky tastes in condi- seafood consumption, that is. ments. It claims they The National Oceanic and Atmo- are eschewing the Spe- spheric Administration released cial Creme in favor of, its annual report earlier this month ”... kefir and ajvar and which found that seafood consump- Here’s how the amount of seafood a chimichurri and gochu- tion in the United States increased person eats per year breaks down, jang.” A debate raged in 2017. The report notes that the according to information from the on social media over average American ate 16.0 pounds National Oceanic and Atmospheric whether that was true. of fish and shellfish in 2017, up 1.1 Administration. And while the article One-yolk mayo. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] pounds from the year before. [SPECIAL TO THE NEWS BULLETIN] did quote me, I can’t This is a significant increase agree with its conclu- oil. In a bowl, whisk the and become ever stiffer and great news for both seafood seafood, consumers are consum- sion. The decline of yolk, ¼ teaspoon of salt, with whisking. producers and consumers. The ing more variety. While the top 10 mayo is due to nothing ½ teaspoon of lime juice American Heart Foundation rec- consumed seafood species remained but semantics. May- and 1 teaspoon or less of After those fi rst 20 patient, ommends eating fish (particu- relatively unchanged, they now onnaise has been held pressed garlic, if using. tedious quarter-teaspoons, larly fatty fish rich in omega-3s) only account for 84 percent of total back ever since it was Then, whisk ¼ teaspoon of whisk in a second ½ tea- two times per week. We currently consumption, with less popu- decided, arbitrarily, that oil into the seasoned yolk, spoon of lime juice. Begin only consume about half of that. lar species gaining acceptance. it must contain egg. going around the bowl 15 adding oil ½ teaspoon at This recommendation includes This year shrimp once again In any practical, to 20 times with the whisk. a time until the initial ½ a variety of farm-raised and wild- topped the list, jumping three- culinary sense that It will almost immediately cup of oil is used. Measure caught fish. Both are crucial to meet tenths of a pound in 2016 to 4.4 matters to the con- stiffen. Add another ¼ tea- out a second ½ cup, and current and future demand for pounds in 2017. Salmon, up from sumer of mayonnaise, spoon of oil, followed by add this oil a teaspoon at seafood and omega-3 fatty acids. 2016 by more than two-tenths of this definition is wrong. another 15 to 20 rotations. a time, adding another 3 Increase seafood consumption has a pound at 2.41 pounds, claimed But it’s endorsed by Do this 18 more times, for ½ teaspoons of lime juice many health benefits, including: the second slot, with canned tuna, the USDA, and agreed a total of 20 quarter-tea- along the way, half a tea- •reduced risk of heart at 2.1 pounds, coming in third. to by producers, con- spoons. With each addition spoon at a time, after every attacks and strokes. Experts attribute this increase sumers and the people the emulsion loosens a six or so teaspoons of oil. •reduced decline in brain in consumption follows higher who track drops in little, only to re-stiffen as function in old age. domestic landings and more mayonnaise sales. you whisk. You now have a cup of •can be beneficial globally sourced product. Both mayo that tastes and looks against depression. are great news for American One Yolk Mayo The emulsion will start like perfected Best Foods. •reduced risk of Type 1 dia- jobs and American health. gathering into a ball in the You could stop here and be betes and several other auto- Source: http://www.noaa.gov/ • 1 egg yolk, carefully middle of your whisk, and happy. I prefer to emulsify immune diseases. media-release/american-seafood- separated you will have to smack another cup or two of oil •lower risk of developing macu- industry-steadily-increases- • 2 cups light oil (sunfl ower the handle against the before calling it good. The lar degeneration, a leading cause of its-footprint, Dec. 13, 2018. or grapeseed) rim of the bowl to knock it second cup can be added a vision impairment and blindness. • 9 teaspoons lime juice out. Your wrist may begin tablespoon at a time, with •may lead to improved sleep. Laura Tiu is an agent at the Uni- • Salt aching. Keep going. The another 4 ½ teaspoons Those are a lot of good reasons to versity of Florida's Institute of • Optional: pressed garlic mixture should remain lime juice and another increase your seafood consumption. Food and Agricultural Sciences smooth and silky the entire pinch of salt added along In addition to consuming more Extension office in Crestview. Measure out a half-cup of time, never become grainy, the way.

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HAPPENINGS I plan to make better choices in this new year

we had throughout the Do you have certain year and look forward areas in your life you to the gifts the Lord has want to improve? planned for the new one. Let's also make the Of course, we will time to look for those always miss our loved everyday miracles we JJaniceanice LynnLynn CroseCrose ones and think of the joy each have. Do you look they brought into our for the blessings that God lives, but for those of gives and thank him? he new year, us who are Christians, I find comfort in the 2019, is upon us. we have the hope of fact that the Lord gives T What did you do heaven and reuniting us a fresh start each on New Year's Eve? Did one day with our beloved year. We can make you host a party or small family and friends. better choices than get together, or attend I choose to make bet- we made last year. We a party that had games, ter choices this year. have the opportunity to singing, dancing? Did This includes a choice deliberately make dif- you take a New Year's to eat more vegetables, ferent decisions and to Eve cruise out in Destin which I enjoy; to exer- do better in our lives. Harbor or run down to cise more; to train Abi- Welcome 2019! We Walt Disney World to gail, our collie, to spend can't wait for all the celebrate? Or did you more time in the yard. possibilities you have in stay home and watch I also would like to store to be unfolded. movies as a family? spend more time in Also, here's a safety tip When we lived in other prayer and in the Scrip- to consider: Change your states we would attend tures, and to share smoke detector batteries a New Year's Eve reflec- Christ with those who throughout your house. tion service, which was a need His loving salva- church service followed tion. Sending cards Janice Lynn Crose, a by dinner and games. to those who can't get former accountant, The service was a time around much is also on lives in Crestview with to reflect on the previous my heart. We all have her husband, Jim; her year, to allow sorrows different gifts we can two rescue collies, and pain to be put into use to be kind to others. Shane and Jasmine; the past, to remember What would you like and two cats, Kathryn Janice Lynn Crose, a former accountant, lives in Crestview with her husband, Jim; her the joyous moments to do better in 2019? and Prince Valiant. two rescue collies, Shane and Jasmine; and two cats, Kathryn and Prince Valiant. Imagine an amazing 2019

greatest song of all time. would go to bed hungry what is best for them would treat every other in us and through us. But for many of us, there or unsheltered. Those and striving to please human being with In 2019 we can be a is a greater vision of how who possess the food them. Wives would love respect. The strong part of the answer to the world could be. and resources of the and respect their hus- would help the weak. the prayer that has been Every time we quote world would share with bands, building them up None of us are in prayed for more than the Lord’s Prayer we those who have none. and encouraging them. the position to effect 2,000 years. What if BBillill TTinsleyinsley are invited to imagine Corruption, graft and Children would such a whole scale His kingdom were to the world as it is meant greed would disappear. honor their parents change for the world come and his will was to be. Jesus taught us to Wars would cease. Poli- and obey them, trust- in which we live. B done on earth as it is in f this New Year’s pray, “Our Father who ticians would serve the ing them in the knowl- ut we are each able to Heaven? Just imagine! celebration at Times art in Heaven, Hal- best interest of others edge that they want change our little corner I Square follows the lowed be Thy name. Thy with honesty and integ- what is best for them. of the world. We can Bill Tinsley reflects on pattern set since 2005, kingdom come. Thy will rity. Fairness, kindness, Racial, cultural and put into practice the current events and life just before the ball drops be done, on earth as it forgiveness and gen- sexual prejudices would answer to the prayer experience from a faith and we turn our calen- is in Heaven ...” What erosity would prevail. vanish. Discrimina- Jesus taught us to pray. perspective. Visit www. dars forward, someone would the world look Husbands would love tion would disappear. His Kingdom can come tinsleycenter.com. Email will sing John Lennon’s like if that prayer were their wives, seeking Every human being and his will can be done [email protected]. classic song “Imagine.” answered? How would It is a good thing to close the world differ from out the past and look to the world we know? the future by imagining If God’s will were the world as it could be. done on Earth, there John Lennon sat down would be no more at his piano in Berkshire, crime. Theft, violence England, one morn- and murder would end. ing in early 1971 and Prisons would empty. composed the song that Neighbor would no lon- became his most popular ger sue neighbor. Court single. The Canadian dockets would clear. Broadcasting Corpo- Employers would ration named it the forego extravagant greatest song of the last profits in order to pay 100 years. Australians higher wages to their chose “Imagine” as the workers. No child

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MOVIE REVIEW

‘Vice’

Satirical Cheney biopic ‘Vice’ Written and directed by Adam McKay With Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam is the darker side of ‘Veep’ Rockwell Rated R

By Ed Symkus More Content Now see what Carell does with his more serious roles, Fans of former Vice and he makes it easy to President Dick Cheney strongly dislike his Rums- (stray thought: Why does feld. It’s kind of fun to see Chris Matthews insist on Tyler Perry giving us a pronouncing it Cheeney?) straightforward presenta- will want to stay away from tion of recreating Colin this movie, maybe even Powell. But if movies gave pretend that it doesn’t out awards to support- exist. Detractors of him will ing actors each time, this find cause to celebrate Hol- movie’s would go to Sam lywood’s decision to make Rockwell for his George W. it. Writer-director-pro- Bush, who’s introduced ducer Adam McKay (“The here as a sloppy drunk Big Short,” “The Other partygoer, and is later pre- Guys,” “Anchorman”) has sented as someone who’s in crafted an unflinchingly over his head and out of his nasty portrait of the 46th element when he goes for vice president, present- and wins the presidency. ing him as an ambitious One of the film’s best snake of a man whose lust Christian Bale disappears into the role of Dick Cheney. [ANNAPURNA PICTURES] scenes has then-Gov. for power guided his life. Bush and a very reluctant But another factor in played by Steve Carell), that Christian Bale - there’s as a history lesson, told Cheney discussing the whether you’ll want to see then to 1973 (has become no other word for it - in sometimes frenetic idea of Cheney being his it or not is where Christian a political consultant and vanishes. Making use of style, using footage of real running mate. The back Bale sits in your choice of is on the way to being a everything from putting on people and events mixed and forth dialogue sets favorite actors. The film Washington insider), and additional weight to don- in with actors portray- that scene, but the actors’ covers the period of 1963 to to 1978 (out of the national ning a fat suit, and from ing others around them. shared willingness to suc- 2008, when Cheney’s ages picture, he tries for a getting balder and balder There’s Nixon resign- cessfully go for uncanny ran from 22 to 66 and Bale, comeback, running in the to nailing Cheney’s voice ing on TV, there are the imitation is what seals it. who is 44, plays Cheney all Wyoming congressional and sneer and body tics, he solar panels being put up Besides revealing the through it. The actor is eas- race). And on and on. disappears into the role. at the White House when ugly side of politics in and ily recognizable when por- By the time he became a The same goes for Amy Jimmy Carter won the out of Washington, “Vice” traying him as a drunken, well-known figure, run- Adams, playing his wife presidency (and being also shows off a snarky brawling Yale student. ning on the ticket with Lynne, at least physi- removed when Reagan and winking and very dark But then he starts to age, George W. Bush, he was cally. (Does anyone really did). There are the Twin sense of humor, some of it with the script taking recognizable around the know what Lynne Cheney Towers coming down. heading into areas of satire. him through 1968 (lands country. But it’s at that sounds like in real life?) While that kind of thing a spot in Washington’s point in the film, long after As much as this is the fascinates viewers, they’re Ed Symkus writes about Congressional Internship it’s already begun jumping story of Cheney and his going to be more into the movies for More Content Program and goes to work around in time with flash- strange and terrible rise actors’ contributions. Now. He can be reached for Donald Rumsfeld, as backs and flash forwards, to power, it also works It’s always interesting to at [email protected].

MOVIE REVIEW STAY TUNED ‘Beale Street’ delivers a strong message in a The Rock kicks off 2019 with subtle manner ‘The Titan Games’

By Ed Symkus More Content Now The Bruins take on the Blackhawks in the “NHL It’s been a busy year Winter Classic” (Jan. 1, for movies aimed at NBC, 1 p.m. ET), while the black audiences that winter premiere of “The have also crossed over to Gifted” is on Fox (8 p.m. general audiences, with MelissaCrawley ET), followed by “Lethal the over-praised “Black Weapon’s” winter debut Panther” and the under- episode (9 p.m. ET). praised (and far better) op stars and news Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s “Black BlackKklans- Panchors count down new reality competition series • Gordon Ramsay returns man” selling the most to a new year that “The Titan Games” features to save failing restaurants tickets. Now there’s kicks off with winter pre- everyday men and women in the season premiere an adaptation of James Tish (KiKi Layne) and Fonny mieres, masked singers finding their inner warrior. of “Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Baldwin’s angry and (Stephan James) realize and an inspirational real- [NBC PHOTO] Hours to Hell and Back” moving 1974 novel “If that there’s more than just ity show from The Rock. (NBC, Jan. 2, 8 p.m. ET). Beale Street Could Talk.” friendship between them. Killed Amy Mihalejevic,” The celebrity chef is on And in the hands of [ANNAPURNA PICTURES] Dispatches: Weekly a new true crime minise- a tight schedule, hav- writer-director Barry TV news ries from Investigation ing only 24 hours to turn Jenkins (“Moonlight”), ‘If Beale Street Discovery (9 p.m. ET). around a struggling busi- it works as an up-close, Could Talk’ • Third time’s the charm? ness. It’s followed by the personal, and uncom- CBS is hoping that “Bev- • There are plenty of premiere of “The Masked fortable look at life Written and directed by erly Hills, 90210,” a pop choices on New Year’s Singer” (9 p.m. ET). among black residents Barry Jenkins culture phenomenon when Eve, from classical to pop of New York City in With KiKi Layne, Stephan it ran from 1990-2000, to news anchors letting • The fifth and final sea- what appears to be the James, Regina King, can make another come- loose. On PBS, it’s “New son of “Gotham” premieres early 1970s (no dates Colman Domingo, Brian back. The CW brought it York Philharmonic New on Jan. 3 (Fox, 8 p.m. ET). are given, but no cell- Tyree Henry back with a new cast from Year’s Eve with Renee phones are seen, and Rated R 2008-2013, and now CBS is Fleming” (9 p.m. ET) while • Dwayne “The Rock” the story is timeless). gauging interest in a second ABC has “Dick Clark’s Johnson’s new reality It’s specifically about reboot with the original New Year’s Rockin’ Eve competition series “The Alonzo, who everyone finally provides the cast said to be on board. with Ryan Seacrest (8 p.m. Titan Games” (NBC, Jan. calls Fonny (Stephan answer. When it’s finally ET). Fox’s contribution 3, 8 p.m. ET) features James), and Tish (KiKi explained, everything Contenders: Shows is “Fox’s New Year’s Eve everyday men and women Layne), who have been launches off into a whole to keep on your radar with Steve Harvey: Live finding their inner war- close friends since they different direction, and From Times Square” (8 rior. If this show doesn’t were young kids, but even a new location, and • As 2018 winds down, p.m. ET live, CT/MT/PT inspire you to get started suddenly find them- a concentration on one WE TV is offering a twist tape-delayed). There are on your “get fit” new year’s selves falling in love. of the parents, before on love stories with also specials on CNN, Fox resolution, nothing will. He’s 22 and she’s 19, coming back to focus on “Extreme Love” (Dec. 28, News Channel and NBC. and they’re on track the strained but lov- 10 p.m. ET/PT). Based on Report Card: Ratings to have a happy life ing relationship and a popular digital series of • “Downton Abbey” winners and losers together. Unfortu- circumstances going on the same name, the show may be over but the Earl nately, two situations with Tish and Fonny. explores odd relationships. of Grantham himself, Winners: USA Network have arisen: He’s in jail, The film never strays Hugh Bonneville, will is on track to close out and she’s pregnant. away from the race • Seth MacFarlane’s host a classical start to the 2018 as the No. 1 overall This is a film filled with problems in America, “The Orville” returns for new year with the Vienna cable entertainment net- lots of highs and as many shown most directly a new season on Dec. 30 Philharmonic in “Great work in total viewers. lows for the two protag- through Fonny’s treat- (Fox, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. Performances — From onists. The reason Fonny ment and eventual incar- PT live to all time zones). Vienna: The New Year’s Losers: NBC has can- has gone to jail is kept ceration. But it remains Also, on Dec. 30 is “The Celebration 2019” (Jan. 1, celed “Midnight, Texas” murky until the script a love story at its center. Lake Erie Murders: Who PBS, 2:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.). and “Marlon.”

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TATES, ACCORDING Niagara Decedent’s estate on Neckbones whom a copy of this TO THE PLAT For questions and more information, notice is required to be THEREOF AS RE- email us at: [email protected] served must file their CORDED IN PLAT Or call at (912) 287-0774 ext. (207) ¢ claims with this court BOOK 8, PAGE 31, OF Water ON OR BEFORE THE THE PUBLIC REC- lb. LATER OF 3 MONTHS ORDS OF OKALOOSA AFTER THE TIME OF COUNTY, FLORIDA. 88 THE FIRST PUBLICA- Family Pack Black Canyon TION OF THIS NO- Property Address: 101 $ Angus Beef TICE OR 30 DAYS AF- JAMIE COURT, TER THE DATE OF CRESTVIEW, FL for SERVICE OF A COPY 32539 OF THIS NOTICE ON Flat Iron Steaks THEM. ANY PERSON CLAIM- 5 10 All other creditors of ING AN INTEREST IN 20 oz. loaf Sara Lee Whole Grain the Decedent and other THE SURPLUS FROM $ 57 $ 44 persons having claims THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE ea or demands against White Bread 1 lb. Decedent’s estate must PROPERTY OWNER 4 file their claims with this AS OF THE DATE OF 8,85-16.8 oz. pkg. Family Pack Lean & Tender court WITHIN 3 THE LIS PENDENS $ 25 MUST FILE A CLAIM Boneless Pork MONTHS AFTER THE ea $ 00 DATE OF THE FIRST WITHIN 60 DAYS AF- Taco Bell Dinner Kit 1 PUBLICATION OF TER THE SALE. Loin Chops 2 lb. THIS NOTICE. 9.5-10 oz. bag Family Size ALL CLAIMS NOT If you are a person 3 Pack Lean & Tender FILED WITHIN THE with a disability who TIME PERIODS SET needs any accommo- Lay’s Small Pork $ 80 FORTH IN FLORIDA dation in order to par- STATUTES SECTION ticipate in this pro- lb. ceeding, you are enti- Spareribs 1 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. tled, at no cost to you, Family Pack Black Canyon Angus NOTWITHSTANDING to the provision of Potato Chips THE TIME PERIODS certain assistance. Boneless Beef $ 25 SET FORTH ABOVE, Please contact Court ANY CLAIM FILED Administration, ADA Stew Meat lb. Liaison, Okaloosa $ 88 3 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE County, 1940 Lewis Family Pack Black Canyon Angus DECEDENT’S DATE Turner Boulevard, ea OF DEATH IS Fort Walton Beach, FL Beef Top $ 64 BARRED. 32547, Phone (850) 1 The date of first publi- 609-4700 Fax (850) lb. 652-7725, Blade Steaks 3 cation of this notice is 30 oz. jar January 2, 2019. ADA.Okaloosa@Okaloosa. $ 47 flcourts1.gov at Always Save Mayonnaise ea Family Pack Black Canyon Angus Beef /s/ Cheryl Ballow least 7 days before 1 Cheryl Ballow your scheduled court Boneless Sirloin $ 64 5740 Ridge Stoneway appearance, or imme- 14-32 oz. bag Ore-Ida Frozen $ 98 lb. Cumming, GA 30041 diately upon receiving Tip Steaks 3 Tater Tots or Potatoes 1 ea Jumbo Pack Lean & Tender Country Style Pork Ribs or $ 50 Post Kids Pork Steak 1 lb. 13 oz. pkg. Manda Mild, Hot or Green Onion Smoked 11 oz. Cocoa or Fruity $ 80 Cereal ea. Pebbles, Loop Sausage 1 12.5 oz. Honeycomb $ 2.25 lb. Family Pac Manda or 14.75 oz Golden Crisp Boudin for $ 25 2 3 Sausage 6 ea. FARM FRESH PRODUCE 5 lb. bag Best Choice 3 lb. bag 1 lb. bag Bolthouse Baby ¢ Peeled Carrots 97ea. Russet Potatoes Yellow Onions Yellow $ 80 $ 75 $ 45 Squash 1 lb. ea. 1 1 ea. Anjou $ 21 3 lb. bag Sunkist Cara Cara Mississippi Jumbo Pears 1 lb. Sweet Baking 4.5 oz. Spice World $ 45 Oranges Minced Garlic 1 ea. NF-11023416 $ 50 Potatoes Potatoes Washington Extra Fancy ea. ¢ ¢ $ 93 3 76lb. 53 lb. Honeycrisp Apples 1 lb. Crestview News Bulletin Extra | Wednesday, January 2, 2019 E1

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Vol. 20 Issue 1 crestviewbulletin.com @cnbulletin facebook.com/crestviewbulletin FREE New Year’s planning in Crestview

By Kaylin Parker • Wayne’s Catfish House • Marquis Cinema 10 – 682-6524 | @kparkercnb – regular hours, 6 a.m. to 9 open both New Year’s Eve [email protected] p.m., New Year’s Eve and and New Year’s Day New Year’s Day • Jumpin Beans Playzone CRESTVIEW — If you’re • Vitaliano Pizza Pasta and – open New Year’s Eve and looking for places to ring in More – hosting a New Year’s closed New Year’s Day 2019, many in Crestview will Eve dinner at 5 p.m., closed be closed. until then Grocery stores However, some local res- • Uncle Bill’s Family Res- taurants and entertainment taurant – open New Year’s • Publix North and South venues will remain open. Eve from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., – open New Year’s Eve until Here is a list of openings closed on New Years Day 9 p.m., open New Year’s Day and closures for the New • Peppers Mexican Grill and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Year’s holiday. Cantina – open regular hours • Winn Dixie – open regu- both New Year’s Eve and New lar hours New Year’s Eve and Restaurants Year’s Day New Year’s Day • Casbah Coffee Co. – clos- While many opt for the ing early at 2 p.m. on New [PIXABAY.COM] Government offi ces traditional southern New Year’s Eve, closed New Year’s Year’s Day meal of greens, Day until Jan. 2, open Dec. 29 for the New Year’s holiday? Here’s Federal, state, city, and black-eyed peas, cornbread, • Hideaway – closes New breakfast and dinner some entertainment places in county offices will be closed and soup, many might also Year’s Eve at 8 p.m., closed • David’s Catfish House – Crestview that will be open. on New Year’s Eve and New like to enjoy a meal at a local on New Year’s Day closed both New Year’s Eve • Emerald coast zoo – Yea’s Day restaurant. • Desi’s Downtown Restau- and New Year’s Day closed New Year’s Eve, open If you know of other busi- • Hub City Smokehouse – 6 rant – closed till Jan. 4 New Year’s Day nesses remaining open or a.m. to 3 p.m. on New Year’s • Pounders Hawaiian Grill Entertainment • Ride Hard – open both New closing, email news@crest- Eve, regular hours New Year’s – closed until Jan. 2 Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day viewbulletin.com or call Day • The Wild Olive – closed Looking for things to do for from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 850-682-6524. Best of times from 2018

A look back at what went right

By Savannah Vasquez 315-4412 | @destinlogsav [email protected]

2018 has been a year for the history books. We have had our share of hardships here in North- west Florida, with Hurricane Michael and cases of local crime and scandal. We have also had shining moments of coming together and supporting one another. Those moments are worth reliving, so let’s take time to remember the good and to celebrate our little corner of the world one more time before the New Year bell tolls.

Gift ed homes

In Northwest Florida, an area touted for its dedication to the military, it’s no wonder that military members choose Natasha De Alencar hugs U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathan Nelson as she and her family arrive for a ceremony in which they received a new home to retire here. This year the through the Building Homes for Heroes program. De Alencar’s husband, Army Special Forces Staff Sgt. Mark De Alencar, died April 8, 2017, community showed its love while serving in Afghanistan. Nelson, who was severely injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2013, and his family were also recipients of a for two military members and home through the Building Heroes for Homes program. [DEVON RAVINE/DAILY NEWS] their families with mortgage- free, custom homes. In June, Building Homes Alencars were the first Gold (Airborne) and was killed in proud,” she said. “That’s one Dove, his wife and two young For Heroes and Chase Bank Star Family to receive a home action in Afghanistan April thing he wanted to do was children, were gifted a home presented Natasha De Alen- through the charity. 8, 2017. provide for his family. You through the Gary Sinise Foun- car, widow of the late Army The Alencars had just At the donation ceremony, made that possible today. We dation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Staff Sgt. Mark De Alencar, moved to the area when Natasha thanked the Navarre are truly, truly grateful.” Independence Supporting and her five children with a Mark was deployed with the community. In early December, new home in Navarre. The 7th Special Forces Group “You have made Mark wounded warrior Bobby See 2018, E2 Accused Howard killer off ers alibi

By Tom McLaughlin death stunned have come and gone as con- the day Howard died. battle. Her ex-husband, Brian 315-4435 | @TomMnwfdn the quiet tinuances have been granted Howard, 33, had been Howard, had been ordered [email protected] Crestview to one side of the case or the divorced for almost three to release the couple’s son, community other. The current scheduled years when her body was Taylor, to his ex-wife’s care. CRESTVIEW — Thirteen in which she date for the case to be heard found inside her home at Brian Howard was ques- years will have passed since lived and is Feb. 18. 222 Tiffot Ave. in Crestview. tioned immediately after Melissa Howard was mur- Holbrook Jr. for a decade Last week, the attorney The petite, athletic mother the killing but provided an dered by the time the next befuddled the representing Holbrook filed a of three had been violently airtight alibi. Investigators trial date for David Russell city police department work- Notice of Intent to Offer Alibi beaten about the head and her quickly discovered he had Holbrook Jr., her accused ing to solve it. Holbrook was Evidence, and announced his throat had been cut. been dining out on the night killer, appears on the Oka- charged with first degree plan to call nine witnesses to At the time of her death his ex-wife was killed. loosa County court docket. murder in November of 2016. testify that Holbrook was she had just emerged victo- Howard’s Jan. 6, 2006, Since that day, 13 trial dates attending a birthday party on rious from a nasty custody See ALIBI, E3 * ** E2 Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | Crestview News Bulletin Extra

to explore via automobile. 2018 • Destin was selected as a top retirement destination, From Page E1 by the recently released sixth edition of the book “America’s 100 Best Places to Retire.” Empowerment) program. In the book, Destin was also Dove, a retired Army Green listed as one of 10 “Best Small Beret staff sergeant, lost most Towns” to retire. of his right leg and right arm to As for other parts of Oka- an IED explosion in Afghani- loosa County, Fort Walton stan six years ago and retired Beach had a mention, with in 2014. Niceville and Shalimar also The new home in Blue- making the cut. water Bay was designed to • TripAdvisor named meet Dove’s specific needs. both Fort Walton Beach and It featured hallways, clos- Panama City Beach in it’s 2018 ets, cabinets and showers round-up of “20 Best Places that accommodated his to Vacation in Florida.” wheelchair. • Two local charities were At the home dedication cer- noted as “top charities for emony, Dove said, “I’m most supporting the military, looking forward to having a veterans and their fami- home that I could really raise lies,” by Stacker, a service a family in.” of the MSN.com news web- site. The Air Force Enlisted Record tourism Village in Shalimar and the Niceville-based EOD Warrior If it wasn’t obvious by the Standing 8 feet tall, “SWARA Skull” is one of the sculptures that make up the Underwater Museum of Art. Foundation made the Stacker crowds on the beaches this [SPRING RUN MEDIA/CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] list of 82 top-ranked charities. past summer, 2018 was a record year for tourism in Underwater world Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties. Surpris- This year South Walton ingly, all three counties also welcomed the nation’s first reported an uptick on visi- permanent underwater tors in the traditional shoulder museum. The Underwater seasons. Museum of Art (UMA) opened David Demarest, direc- in June and incorporated tor of communications for seven large metallic art South Walton Tourism pieces, submitted by local Development Council, said and national artists in order that calculating by the tour- to create an artificial reef in ist development taxes, this the Gulf of Mexico. The art year marked a 9.35 percent pieces were deployed just increase. under a mile off-shore of “That is the highest collec- Grayton Beach State Park on tion year so far and I would say an one-acre area of seabed from that, we had more visi- approximately 50-60 feet tors,” Demarest said. “That is underwater. a healthy amount of growth in The museum was made our area. I think it shows that Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton County beaches experienced record tourism in 2018. [DAILY NEWS FILE possible by a collaboration people are discovering South PHOTO] between the Cultural Arts Walton and for those who Alliance of Walton County find South Walton, they are and the South Walton Artifi- coming back.” during shoulder season.” of year.” Top Florida Hotel in the 2018 cial Reef Association. Demarest added that South Okaloosa County had the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Its creation led, in part, to Walton counts its fiscal highest number of tourism Best of the best Awards. South Walton's National Geo- year from October 2017 to in the tri-county area, pull- • Time Magazine named graphic Best Trip designation. September 2018. Last year ing in more than $21 million Finding out that others The Underwater Museum of "We have been impressed South Walton saw signifi- in tourist development taxes think our beaches are the best Art (UMA) in Grayton Beach in the work that is being cant growth in November (26 for 2018. or our towns are some of the to its first list of the World’s done to create reef systems percent), December (16 per- “We’re really pleased that most beautiful in the nation Greatest Places. The list high- in a clever way that combines cent) and August (19 percent), the 12 months (October 2017 may not be surprising. How- lights 100 destinations that responsible tourism, con- months that are normally through September 2018) ever, in 2018 the world also are breaking new ground, servation, and creativity," known as the shoulder season. were up 8.8 percent over the took notice. leading industry trends and said George Stone, National “Those are all months when previous year,” said Okaloosa Let’s take a look at some of offering visitors an extraor- Geographic Traveler editor in we would like to see num- County Tourist Development those rankings. dinary experience. UMA is chief. "Because we focus both bers strengthened,” he said. Director Jennifer Adams. Walton County had mul- the nation’s first permanent on environmental issues and “That is exceptional growth Adams said that in addition tiple mentions in both online underwater museum. travel opportunities, we see in months that we need to to the overall increase in tour- and print publications this Destin also took home some that artificial reefs encourage remain strong for our locals in ism, the county compared the year, even turning the heads notable top mentions this diversity of marine life and‚ order to keep our doors open.” peak season of June-August of National Geographic. year. since they are close to shore, Santa Rosa County also with the shoulder season of • In November, South • Tripping.com named they are also accessible to boasted a record year with a September-May and found Walton was recognized as one Destin No. 2 in its Top 25 Most snorkelers." 16.8 percent growth over last that the shoulder season is of National Geographic Trav- Popular Destinations in the Andy McAlexander, presi- year. growing at the most rapid eler’s 28 Best Trips for 2019. United States on the Summer dent of the nonprofit SWARA “We came in over $3 mil- rate. • Two beachfront com- 2018 Vacation Report. said the organization is elated lion and that for us was a “It’s trending that our col- munities in South Walton, • Southern Living Magazine by the positive nation-wide record-breaking year,” said lections from September to Alys Beach and Seaside, were named Destin the third best response to the UMA project. Julie Morgan-White, tour- May are doubling year-on- ranked No. 3 and 18 respec- beach in the South. “The exposure is extremely ist development director for year; that is really where our tively, in Architectural • CarRentals.com men- exciting,” McAlexander said Santa Rosa County. “We opportunity is,” Adams said. Digest’s list of “The Top 50 tioned Destin in an article in an interview this summer. work really hard to market “That just shows that we are Most Beautiful Small Towns entitled “You Want Adven- “We hope to deploy five to our shoulder seasons because a year-round destination, in America.” ture? You’ll Find It at These seven sculptures every year our weather here in North- and we can actually influence • The Pearl Hotel in Rose- 5 Beach Towns.” Destin was from now on, so the collec- west Florida is excellent even people to come in those times mary Beach was named the noted as a coastal town primed tion will continue to grow.”

* ** Crestview News Bulletin Extra | Wednesday, January 2, 2019 E3 Christmas in Florida from the 1940s, 50s and 60s

By Nick Tomecek Northwest Florida Daily News

See how people celebrated the Christmas season in the mid 20th century in the Sunshine State. All photos are from FloridaMemories.com

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TATES, ACCORDING Niagara Decedent’s estate on Neckbones whom a copy of this TO THE PLAT For questions and more information, notice is required to be THEREOF AS RE- email us at: [email protected] served must file their CORDED IN PLAT Or call at (912) 287-0774 ext. (207) ¢ claims with this court BOOK 8, PAGE 31, OF Water ON OR BEFORE THE THE PUBLIC REC- lb. LATER OF 3 MONTHS ORDS OF OKALOOSA AFTER THE TIME OF COUNTY, FLORIDA. 88 THE FIRST PUBLICA- Family Pack Black Canyon TION OF THIS NO- Property Address: 101 $ Angus Beef TICE OR 30 DAYS AF- JAMIE COURT, TER THE DATE OF CRESTVIEW, FL for SERVICE OF A COPY 32539 OF THIS NOTICE ON Flat Iron Steaks THEM. ANY PERSON CLAIM- 5 10 All other creditors of ING AN INTEREST IN 20 oz. loaf Sara Lee Whole Grain the Decedent and other THE SURPLUS FROM $ 57 $ 44 persons having claims THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE ea or demands against White Bread 1 lb. Decedent’s estate must PROPERTY OWNER 4 file their claims with this AS OF THE DATE OF 8,85-16.8 oz. pkg. Family Pack Lean & Tender court WITHIN 3 THE LIS PENDENS $ 25 MUST FILE A CLAIM Boneless Pork MONTHS AFTER THE ea $ 00 DATE OF THE FIRST WITHIN 60 DAYS AF- Taco Bell Dinner Kit 1 PUBLICATION OF TER THE SALE. Loin Chops 2 lb. THIS NOTICE. 9.5-10 oz. bag Family Size ALL CLAIMS NOT If you are a person 3 Pack Lean & Tender FILED WITHIN THE with a disability who TIME PERIODS SET needs any accommo- Lay’s Small Pork $ 80 FORTH IN FLORIDA dation in order to par- STATUTES SECTION ticipate in this pro- lb. ceeding, you are enti- Spareribs 1 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. tled, at no cost to you, Family Pack Black Canyon Angus NOTWITHSTANDING to the provision of Potato Chips THE TIME PERIODS certain assistance. Boneless Beef $ 25 SET FORTH ABOVE, Please contact Court ANY CLAIM FILED Administration, ADA Stew Meat lb. Liaison, Okaloosa $ 88 3 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE County, 1940 Lewis Family Pack Black Canyon Angus DECEDENT’S DATE Turner Boulevard, ea OF DEATH IS Fort Walton Beach, FL Beef Top $ 64 BARRED. 32547, Phone (850) 1 The date of first publi- 609-4700 Fax (850) lb. 652-7725, Blade Steaks 3 cation of this notice is 30 oz. jar January 2, 2019. ADA.Okaloosa@Okaloosa. $ 47 flcourts1.gov at Always Save Mayonnaise ea Family Pack Black Canyon Angus Beef /s/ Cheryl Ballow least 7 days before 1 Cheryl Ballow your scheduled court Boneless Sirloin $ 64 5740 Ridge Stoneway appearance, or imme- 14-32 oz. bag Ore-Ida Frozen $ 98 lb. Cumming, GA 30041 diately upon receiving Tip Steaks 3 Tater Tots or Potatoes 1 ea Jumbo Pack Lean & Tender Country Style Pork Ribs or $ 50 Post Kids Pork Steak 1 lb. 13 oz. pkg. Manda Mild, Hot or Green Onion Smoked 11 oz. Cocoa or Fruity $ 80 Cereal ea. Pebbles, Loop Sausage 1 12.5 oz. Honeycomb $ 2.25 lb. Family Pac Manda or 14.75 oz Golden Crisp Boudin for $ 25 2 3 Sausage 6 ea. FARM FRESH PRODUCE 5 lb. bag Best Choice 3 lb. bag 1 lb. bag Bolthouse Baby ¢ Peeled Carrots 97ea. Russet Potatoes Yellow Onions Yellow $ 80 $ 75 $ 45 Squash 1 lb. ea. 1 1 ea. Anjou $ 21 3 lb. bag Sunkist Cara Cara Mississippi Jumbo Pears 1 lb. Sweet Baking 4.5 oz. Spice World $ 45 Oranges Minced Garlic 1 ea. NF-11023416 $ 50 Potatoes Potatoes Washington Extra Fancy ea. ¢ ¢ $ 93 3 76lb. 53 lb. Honeycrisp Apples 1 lb.