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Jimmy was arrested Feb. 28, for allegedly administrative assistant and book- Riggs and Ingram, alerted Fire Chief would write himself a check, take Macon of the Niceville stealing thousands in tax monies. keeper, was released on a $4,000 Joe Miller Jan. 11 that during his ini- Miller's signature stamp from Miller's Police Department will Ralph Banegas, 59, of 4493 W. bond and has an April 3 court date. tial examination of the district's office while the chief was out, stamp be the guest speaker in Parkwood Lane, Niceville, was The sheriff's arrest reports gave books he found that Banegas, the the check, and return the stamp. the teen space area of arrested by Okaloosa County sheriff's the following account (dates were chief's administrative assistant, wrote Banegas allegedly also admitted deputies on charges of grand theft, supplied to the Beacon by the fire several checks to himself totaling the Niceville Public Please see ARRESTED, page A-5 Library. All area teens, more than $20,0000, but less than district): Ralph Banegas $23,411, above his normal pay. ages 13-17, are invited to hear Macon speak about issues that affect teens. Wing F-35 Info: Youth Services Deputies begin physical trials Department, 279-4863, ext. 1514. in 1st flight Thursday, 3:30 p.m. The Valparaiso Community from Eglin Library will By Del Lessard offer a Beacon Staff Writer beginner Tuesday was a historic day for the 33rd Fighter Spanish Wing as Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Smith flew the language wing's first F-35 fighter to take off from Eglin Air class, that will meet Force Base. every Thursday after- The new warplane took to the air for about 20 noon. The class will be minutes Tuesday morning before being forced to return prematurely due to a reported fuel leak. taught by Ruth Trott, and A total of nine F-35s, the nation'snewest strike the cost is free, except the textbook, $12. Please see F-35, page A-4 Info: 729-5406. Friday, noon There will be a free lunch time lecture at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida. Catherine Nolan from Beacon photo by Del Lessard Cultural An F-35A landing at Eglin Air Force Base Tuesday. The craft's maiden flight from the base Resource was cut short by a fuel leak. Management on Eglin Air Force Base will pres- ent "Hinterland of an Empire: A Remote West Niceville mulls Florida British Colonial Site." Info: 678-2615. redevelopment Friday 5-8 p.m. on west side Lewis School will hold its Falcon Festival at the By Del Lessard school, 281 Mississippi and Mike Griffith Ave., Beacon Staff Valparaiso. Could a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) help revive Niceville's westside business There will district? be food, The Niceville City Council has asked the city jump manager to conduct an assessment of the need for houses, Beacon photos by Del Lessard such an agency. games and a cake walk. Okaloosa County sheriff's deputy Ethan Milonas, 33, draws his "With the economy as it is, a CRA might be The public is invited. weapon as he approaches a window Thursday on an obstacle course the way to pump up business," City Manager at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville. He was among the first Lannie Corbin told the Beacon. Tax funds gener- Info: Andrea Hill, 642- of the county's 267 deputy sheriffs to complete the course under new 1721. ated within a CRA can go directly back into fitness standards established by Sheriff Larry Ashley. Inset, Milonas' improving infrastructure within the boundaries of son, Ethan, 5, gives his dad a high-five as he rested in a patrol car such an agency, he said. Calendar, B-2 after finishing the one-third-mile course in 4 minutes, 19 seconds. Story, Page A-3. Bill McCartney, a consultant to the city, recently proposed creation of a CRA in Niceville to help Please see MULLS, page A-5 County scrimps on repaving Sitter nabbed 5 miles of Niceville streets set for resurfacing this year as jewel thief By Del Lessard secondhand dealer, one By Del Lessard many streets, depending on the Beacon Staff Writer count; and false ownership Beacon Staff Writer degree of damage that needs to information on pawned A total of 5.1 miles of county be repaired, according to John A Niceville woman faces Hofstad, Okaloosa County's pub- charges in connection with items, one count. streets in unincorporated Sheriff's arrest reports Niceville will be resurfaced this lic works director. the theft of more than Responsible for maintaining $20,000 in jewelry from a gave the following account: year. On Dec. 6, Last month the Okaloosa 650 miles of paved roads, 200 home where she deputies responded County Commission approved a miles of unpaved roads, and 75 was employed as a to the home of a $500,000 street resurfacing pro- miles of hybrid "cold-mix roads," baby-sitter, Bluewater Bay gram for 2012. Under the annual Okaloosa County over the past according to woman who report- discretionary spending program, four years has budgeted enough reports from the each of the five commissioners money to resurface all paved Okaloosa County ed the theft of sev- can allot up to $100,000 to resur- roads with the traditional 1.5-inch Sheriff's Office. eral pieces of jew- face roads that need it in his dis- asphalt overlay at the rate of once Lauren Jean elry. Missing were trict. every 140 years, Hofstad said. Gagnor, 22, of nine rings, five Although the Twin Cities area 1509 Pinehurst bracelets, 15 neck- is split among three county com- Please see COUNTY, page A-3 Cove, Niceville, laces, seven pairs of was arrested by Lauren Jean earrings, two mission districts, the only resur- Gagnor facing funds for the area are sheriff's deputies watches and nine included in Commissioner James Feb. 23 on charges of: grand charms with a value of Nutmeg Avenue, Niceville, is $43,620. Campbell's District 5 list. one of the county-maintained theft, more than $20,000, Because the county has more streets set for resurfacing this but less than $100,000, one According to the victim, roads than resurfacing funds, for year. count; dealing in stolen Gagnor had stayed at the the past couple of years the coun- property, two counts; false ty has been using a variety of less Beacon photo by Del Lessard statement of ownership to a Please see THIEF, page A-8 expensive methods to resurface

The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page A-2 Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Niceville man arrested as a cocaine dealer

By Del Lessard man in the 700 block of North ran away on Rhonda Kay Beacon Staff Writer Beal Parkway, Fort Walton Court, Fort Walton Beach. A Niceville man was arrest- Beach. The Frazier was tracked down ed Friday on cocaine traffick- victim, who about 450 feet away. A scale ing, firearm and other charges, stated he with cocaine residue and a $20 according to reports from the was con- bill were found on the ground Okaloosa County Sheriff's vinced he nearby. He had $6,545 in his Office. was going pockets. Deshaun Roosevelt Frazier, to be shot, In the car, deputies found a 26, of 902 Trout Creek Cove, reported bag of cocaine. Another bag was charged with trafficking that Frazier of cocaine, and a pistol, were cocaine, more than 200 grams; drove away found beside a road over fleeing and eluding; posses- in a white which the Cadillac had been sion of a firearm by a convict- Cadillac. Deshaun R. pursued. ed felon; aggravated assault; At 11 Frazier The gun matched the driving while license suspend- p.m., a deputy spotted a white description of the gun given by ed; and possession of drug Cadillac and activated his the victim. paraphernalia, according to the lights and sirens after the Total weight of the cocaine reports. speeding vehicle entered and was 218 grams, almost half a Sheriff's arrest reports gave left an apartment complex on pound. the following account: James Lee Road. On Monday, Frazier was On March 2, at 10:35 p.m., The pursuit lasted for about being held at the Okaloosa during an argument, Frazier a mile and a half. Then the County Jail. An April 3 court allegedly pointed a gun at a driver stopped the Cadillac and date has been scheduled.

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By Del Lessard with sheriff's funds and opened deputies on the back half of the Beacon Staff Writer in February 2011, said Lt. Kristin course and provided the same Under a new policy of Pond. Deputies had a year to assistance. Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry practice on the course and get in Each deputy started the timed Ashley, all 267 deputies are shape, she said. course while buckled into a required to prove themselves Those physical fitness stan- patrol car. He had to get out of physically fit or lose their jobs. dards, and consequences, went the car, retrieve a shotgun from Testing—and possible conse- into effect Jan. 1, Pond said. its mount in the vehicle, switch quences for failure—began The standards apply equally off the safety, and "fire" over the Thursday at an obstacle course to all deputies regardless of sex top of the car. on the Niceville campus of or age, according to sheriff's Next, he had to flip on the Northwest Florida State College. spokeswoman Michele gun's safety, restore the weapon Ashley started the fitness pro- Nicholson. to the car, and jog onto the obsta- gram after being elected in 2010. On Thursday, March 1, the cle course. The policy was designed to first group of 34 deputies ran the The course simulates obsta- ensure that employees meet the course. All passed. cles a deputy might encounter physical demands of law Pond was in charge of the while on duty, such as climbing enforcement and to control testing Thursday, and ran along- fences and ladders, drawing a health care costs. Under the pol- side each deputy for the first half (plastic) handgun from its hol- icy, all deputy sheriffs are of the course—explaining the ster, and entering doors and win- required to complete the 16- course, describing which obsta- dows. obstacle course in eight and a cle was next, and encouraging Midway, deputies had to drag half minutes every year. each deputy to do his best. a 150-pound sled 70 feet. The one-third-mile course on Bob Norris, an inspector with They wound up back at the the college campus was built the sheriff's office, picked up patrol car, where they had to "fire" a fake handgun, get into the car, and make a radio call to the "dispatcher." Deputies who fail to pass the course within the allotted time of 8 minutes, 30 seconds, face immediate consequences. Deputies who finish the course over the time limit, but in less than 10 minutes, 30 seconds, Beacon photo by Del Lessard are put on probationary status for Sheriff's Lt. Mike Adair crawls through a drainage pipe, on his way to finishing the course in 4 30 days. They are also ineligible minutes, 13 seconds, half the time limit. Adair supervises deputies in Niceville and Destin. for any specialty team assign- ments or specialty pay, and are ineligible for off-duty assign- Nutmeg, overlay, 0.1 miles, Sandalwood Cove, all, fog seal, ments or secondary employment. COUNTY $6,963. 0.4 mile, $1,859. Deputies who fail to complete From page A-1 —22nd Street, from Nutmeg —Greenwood Way, from the course in 10 minutes, 30 sec- Avenue to Pine Street, double chip Woodlands Drive, all, fog seal, 0.3 onds, are immediately relieved The typical asphalt surface actual- seal, 0.1 mile, $5,343. mile, $1,394. from sworn duty assignments ly lasts much less time than that, —Nassau Drive, from Antiqua —Blue Pine Lane, from Range and referred to the Office of meaning that the traditional pro- Way to Barbados Way, double Road to Meadow Lane, fog seal, Professional Standards and gram would not keep pace with chip seal, 0.3 miles, $17,487. 0.6 mile, $2,788. Training Division. If such a the need. —Nutmeg Avenue, 18th Street —Meadowbrook Court, from deputy is unable to successfully As a result, the county has been to 20th Street, overlay, 0.1 miles, Blue Pine Lane to Blue Pine Lane, pass the test within 30 days of using less expensive solutions. $6,632. fog seal, 0.3 mile, $1,394. initial failure, he is placed in a These include fog seal, chip seal, —Samana Way, from White —Norwich Circle, from Olde Point Road to Providence Way, Post Road to Olde Post Road, non-sworn job at the agency, if double-chip seal and micro-sur- overlay, 0.1 mile, $7,958. overlay, 0.3 mile, $23,874. one is available, or is fired, facing. They use different quanti- ties, or sizes of aggregate and bitu- —Southwind Drive, from Two of the District 5 resurfac- according to the sheriff's office. minous coating, and may be Bluewater Boulevard to Muirfield ing projects are in Destin: Thirty-four deputies came out applied in thinner layers on the Drive, fog seal, 0.6 mile, $2,788. —Drifting Sand Trail, from on the first day of testing last road, Hofstad said. However these —Woodlands Drive, from Indian Bayou Trail to Two Circle week. materials don't last as long as a tra- White Point Road to Greenwood Road, fog seal, 0.7 miles, $3,252. A course record of 3 minutes, ditional overlay. Way, fog seal, 0.3 miles, $1,394. —Two Circle Road, from 23 seconds, was set by Deputy Beacon photo by Del Lessard Using one of these approaches, —Oakwood Circle, from Drifting Sand Trail to Commons Sheriff Mitch Landis. the more economical materials Woodlands Drive to Greenwood Drive West, fog seal, 0.2 miles, Lt. Mike Adair, 50, a 26-year veteran of the Okaloosa County Students enrolled in Sheriff's Office, vaults off the top of a fence he climbed on the sher- can extend the life of less-dam- Way, fog seal, 0.3 mile, $1,394. $929. iff's obstacle course at Northwest Florida State College last week. NWFSC's law enforcement acad- aged roadways by sealing the —Oakwood Way, from The length of the District 5 The obstacles are designed to mimic some of the physical emy may also use the obstacle pavement and preventing water Ridgewood Way to Oakwood resurfacing project totals six miles demands deputies might face while on duty. course. from reaching the base layer and Circle, fog seal, 0.1 mile, $465. at a cost of $100,318, according to causing potholes, Hofstad said. —Ridgewood Way, from Cove county estimates. For example, traditional asphalt North to Sandalwood Circle, fog If the resurfacing work comes overlay costs the county about seal, 0.6 mile, $2,788. in under budget, an additional one $5.65 per square yard, while a —St. Joseph Cove, from mile of streets in District 5, includ- micro-surfacing costs $3 per Antiqua Way, all, micro-surfacing, ing 0.9 mile in the Bluewater Bay ARCH ADNESS square yard, and fog seal just 36 0.1 mile, $3,872. area, could see overlay this year, M M cents per square yard, he said. —St. Rose Cove, from Antiqua Hofstad said. 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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Wednesday, March 7, 2012 THE BAY BEACON Page A-5 plan; and establish "tax increment Lynn Haven, both of which have MULLS funding" to pay for it. been successful, to learn more From page A-1 Tax increment funding for a about how such programs work CRA means that increased tax col- and whether a CRA might be use- stimulate or support new private lections attributed to post-redevel- ful for Niceville. investment with economically opment increases in property val- Corbin said that within under-performing areas of the city. ues within the CRA would be ear- Niceville, "Several areas have There are 177 CRAs in Florida, marked for the redevelopment been identified" as possible areas McCartney project, rather than the usual tax- for a CRA, including the area sur- said, including ones in Destin and ing authority, such as the city or rounding the intersection of John Fort Walton Beach, as well as county. Sims Parkway and State Road 85. Panama City Beach, Panama City, McCartney provided city offi- No action was taken by the city Apalachicola, Carabelle, cials with a draft sample map of council last month, other than to Tallahassee, Lynn Haven and Niceville as an example of where authorize the city manager to Pensacola. The state legislature, in a CRA might be created. The map assess the need. The city manager 1969, created CRAs as a legal encompassed commercially zoned Beacon photo by Del Lessard said council members were inter- vehicle for cities to undertake property on both sides of John Niceville officials are studying whether to create a tax-funded district to fund redevelopment in parts ested and were briefed individual- urban redevelopment, McCartney Sims Parkway, from Palm of the western section of the city, including this stretch of John Sims Parkway. ly. said. Boulevard westward to the McCartney said he and He said he first broached the Valparaiso city limits, as well as assertion would have to be backed proceed with that earlier proposal parking, tram stops, waiting areas, Niceville Mayor Randall Wise subject to the city manager, mayor commercial areas on both sides of by government statistics, or a and study after objections were access to beaches or other outdoor would address the subject of a and City Councilman Bill Smith Government Avenue, and along study. raised by property owners, includ- attractions, and additional side- CRA to members of the local last November. The city council Bayshore Drive where "old Several years ago, McCartney ing residents of a townhouse com- walks and stormwater improve- chamber of commerce and civic received the presentation last Niceville" previously concentrated had previously proposed a similar plex. ments. groups this month. They hope to month. its commercial center along the revitalization plan for "old McCartney told the Beacon McCartney told city officials gauge the reaction of the local To create a CRA the council Boggy Bayou waterfront. Niceville" along Bayshore and the that some infrastructure improve- in February that CRAs can "help business community to the idea. would have to establish a CRA Niceville would have to declare area where John Sims Parkway ments created in other CRAs under-performing areas of a com- He said he planned to bring the governing board (it can be the city the area as a "blighted area" before and State Road 85 North intersect, made other business districts more munity to develop." He suggested issue, and the reaction of business council); identify the CRA area; it could be designated as a CRA, also known as the Niceville "trian- pedestrian friendly, including pur- that council members visit exist- leaders, back to the city council develop an area redevelopment according to state statute. The gle." However, city officials didn't chase of property for additional ing CRAs in Panama City and next month.

termination letter stating he was totaled about $23,411. ized to sign fire district checks. Asked how someone could cal year that ended Sept. 30, ARRESTED being fired for misappropriating Banegas was permitted to However, Miller said that take so much money, undetect- 2011). From page A-1 funds from the North Bay Fire continue performing some Banegas never actually signed ed, over a four- to five-year peri- The fire chief said he expect- Control District. duties after Jan. 11, when the checks during that period and od, Commissioner Strait ed auditors to give the fire com- the thefts during a Jan. 12 meeting North Bay Fire Commission alleged thefts were reported, that he was on the account in quipped, "very discreetly." mission a draft copy of the audit with Miller and Nunnally in Chairman James R. Miller, no until Jan. 30, when he was dis- case money needed to be trans- Strait said he expects that during the next commission Nunnally's Niceville office. relation to Chief Miller, told missed, according to Chief ferred between accounts. He details of the alleged thefts meeting, scheduled for March On Jan. 23, Nunnally notified sheriff's investigators Jan. 31 Miller. said Banegas was removed as a would be forthcoming as the 13, at 7 p.m. He said the fire dis- the fire chief that after complet- that he had witnessed Banegas' Miller told the Beacon that bank-account signer when the investigation continues. trict's new administrative assis- ing a detailed audit, he had con- firing, and said that Banegas had he was still checking records for fire district began using direct Commissioners are also await- tant would be introduced to the cluded that the total amount admitted taking the money to exact dates, but recalled that deposit for payroll. ing a formal report from audi- commission during the meeting. taken by Banegas was $81,829, meet financial obligations. Banegas had been the district's Currently three people are tors. The commission is also between June 7, 2006, and Sept. Nunnally told investigators bookkeeper since 2002 or 2003, authorized to sign checks for the Chief Miller said that suspi- expected to appoint a new com- 28, 2011. that when Banegas came to his and was responsible for recon- fire district: Chief Miller and cions were not aroused until missioner to replace Karen Miller again confronted office with the fire chief, ciling the district's bank two fire commissioners, treasur- auditors discovered a mistake Banegas, wife of Ralph Banegas, and Banegas allegedly Banegas admitted to writing the account, until he was fired. er Steve Strait, and vice treasur- during a random sampling of Banegas, who resigned her com- admitted to the thefts. checks to himself, but insisted it Chief Miller said that until about er Jim Boswell. Only one signa- some transactions during the mission post the day after her On Jan. 30, Banegas signed a was only for the year 2011 and 2008, Banegas was also author- ture is required. current annual audit (of the fis- husband was fired. MARCH MADNESS! 4 DAY SALE SAVE GAS Wed., Thur., Fri., & Sat. (Mar. 7-10) WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! HOP OCALLY WE WILL NOT!!! S L CASH TALKS 4 SWEETER DEAL QUEEN OR FULL $ FREE ea. pc. Mattress Protector Pillow Top 149 or Memory Foam QUEEN JUMBO $999 $ Pillow w/ purchase 20 Year Memory Foam Pillow Top Set 899 of $699 or more. $ KING JUMBO 1999 $ LOCAL DELIVERY 20 Year Memory Foam Pillow Top Set 999 $ ONLY $25 TWIN MATTRESS as low as 89

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CALL Jane Rainwater: Fire Department Reports (850) 897-1101 Police Blotter 1-888-390-4450 The following accounts of the activities of police are according Niceville to records of the Niceville and Valparaiso police departments, The Niceville Fire Department responded to the following calls from February 27, 2012 Choose Baywalk, you deserve the best! the Okaloosa County and Walton County sheriffʼs offices, through March 4, 2012. other law-enforcement agencies, and the Okaloosa County 4566 Hwy 20E, Ste. 104 • Niceville • www.baywalk2.com 0 Structure Fire 32 Emergency Medical Calls and Walton County jails. 0 Vehicle Fire 3 Vehicle Crash MAGNOLIA PLANTATION Gated GARDEN OAKS CONDO is 1 Other Fire 0 Vehicle Crash with Extrication Community first time offere din ABSOLUTELY DYNAMITE!!! 2nd Floor 0 Illegal Burn 4 Other Emergency Calls 0 False Alarms 0 Hazardous Conditions Mediterranean Village 3 Bedroom 2 Unit. Screen Patio Area, Another open Arrests * * * Bath All Brick Home. Custom Cabinets, Balcony Area. Large Kitchen, Master John Wesley Martin, unem- A 16-year-old Niceville boy Location Situation Date Time was arrested by Niceville police E. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical ...... 02/27/12...... 03:56 Destinite PENDINGCountertops, 9ʼ ceilings, Bedroom & 2nd Bedroom. Very ployed, 42, of 3425 Doddie Lane, SR85N...... Alarm Activation ...... 02/27/12...... 06:34 Separate Dining Room. Zero Lot Line. Spacious Family Room. Open, Light & Navarre, was arrested by Niceville Feb. 26 on charges of car burglary, Ellis Avenue ...... Medical ...... 02/27/12...... 07:17 grand theft and grand theft auto. E. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical ...... 02/27/12...... 09:14 A must see!!!! 1917 Sq.Ft. $255,000. Bright. $129,000 police Feb. 25 on charges of pos- Boyd Circle...... Medical ...... 02/27/12...... 11:41 session of drug paraphernalia and The boy allegedly stole a $700 Reeves Street...... Cooking Fire...... 02/27/12...... 12:55 SEMINOLE - CEDAR STREET: SHORT SALE: Bartonwood Ct. This Als Drive...... Medical ...... 02/27/12...... 13:05 falsely identifying himself to a law cell phone out of a Toyota Prius in .41 acre lot – Fenced – Mobile Home 2 Bedrooms 1 bath home with Covered 27th Street ...... Medical ...... 02/27/12...... 17:38 enforcement officer. After police the parking lot of a church, 1200 Reeves Street...... Medical ...... 02/27/12...... 22:17 heated and cooled Single Wide Carport would make a great first time were unable to find information in E. Valparaiso Blvd. As the boy 37th Street ...... Medical ...... 02/28/12...... 07:20 Expando. 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths AS IS. buyer or Investment Property. Laminate was leaving the parking lot he Als Drive...... Medical ...... 02/28/12...... 10:03 a police data base on the name E. John Sims Pkwy...... Vehicle Crash...... 02/29/12...... 08:26 Call for Showing $59,000. floors, Carpet in Master, Ceramic Tile in Martin initially gave, Martin allegedly pulled the door handle of SR85/SR123...... Cancelled ...... 02/29/12...... 13:36 wet areas. 951 Sq.Ft. $80,000. S. Partin Drive...... Medical ...... 02/29/12...... 17:15 allegedly provided his correct a Toyota Corolla, opened the door, 76 FOX LAKE DR. Stunning 3/2 Home rifled through the vehicle, found Reeves Street...... Medical ...... 03/01/12...... 00:06 in Prestigious Santa Rosa Beach Fox PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE name. Police then learned that E. John Sims Pkwy...... Vehicle Crash...... 03/01/12...... 09:38 Santa Rosa County had outstand- the vehicle's ignition keys, then SR85N/SR123...... Medical ...... 03/01/12...... 09:56 Lake Subdivision. South CR393. 1/2 AVAILABLE: Courtyard Plaza BWB, started the vehicle and drove off. Rushing River Way...... Alarm Activation ...... 03/01/12...... 11:43 Acre on Lake. 2,050 Sq.Ft. $425,000. 1500 Sq.Ft. Units. ing warrants for Martin. In addi- Fir Avenue...... Medical ...... 03/01/12...... 22:27 tion to the Niceville charges, Police located the stolen 23rd Street ...... Medical ...... 03/02/12...... 03:18 Juniper Avenue...... Medical ...... 03/02/12...... 07:26 Martin was booked into Okaloosa Corolla parked on 27th Street, A MUST SEE: NICEVILLE, Cedar NEED SOMEONE TO WORK near the corner of Bailey Drive. Beaver Run Road...... Medical ...... 03/02/12...... 08:57 Ridge Home on Peachtree. 2 THROUGH YOUR SHORT SALES County Jail Feb. 25 on the Santa Als Drive...... Medical ...... 03/02/12...... 12:39 Rosa County charges of posses- Three teenage passengers in the E. College Blvd...... Medical ...... 03/02/12...... 20:58 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Family Room, WITH YOU? vehicle said they had no idea the E. College Blvd...... Medical ...... 03/02/12...... 21:32 Dining, Kitchen and Beautifully CALL JANE sion of a firearm by a convicted Nutmeg Avenue...... Medical ...... 03/03/12...... 00:17 felon, producing methampheta- car was stolen. They identified the Garden Lane...... Medical ...... 03/03/12...... 00:46 Decorated. A Must See! $156,000 16-year-old driver, who, the pas- E. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical ...... 03/03/12...... 06:13 mine, and possession of listed E. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical ...... 03/03/12...... 12:06 chemicals for the manufacture of sengers said had pulled over Kildare Circle...... Medical ...... 03/03/12...... 18:57 controlled substance. where the car had been found and Regatta Drive...... Medical ...... 03/03/12...... 21:16 left the vehicle saying he was Ansley Drive/BWB...... Alarm Activation ...... 03/04/12...... 08:46 * * * Linden Avenue...... Medical ...... 03/04/12...... 10:09 going to see someone for a Bullock Blvd...... Medical ...... 03/04/12...... 10:41 Nicholas Andrew Albert, a minute. A police tracking dog was Reeves Street...... Medical ...... 03/04/12...... 15:06 landscaper, 22, of 37 Cadillac Nathey Avenue ...... Medical ...... 03/04/12...... 16:07 brought in, but was unsuccessful Ave., Valparaiso, was arrested by Roberts Drive...... Medical ...... 03/04/12...... 16:34 in tracking the suspect. The boy's E. College Blvd...... Medical ...... 03/04/12...... 19:27 Niceville police Feb. 24 on father subsequently called police Bayshore Drive ...... Medical ...... 03/04/12...... 21:30 charges of possession of less than E. John Sims Pkwy...... Vehicle Crash...... 03/04/12...... 21:44 to notify them that his son was at 20 grams of marijuana and posses- home. The boy allegedly admitted Weekly Safety Tip: If there are smokers in your home, make sure ash trays are large sion of drug paraphernalia. and deep and wonʼt tip over. Never throw cigarettes in the trash. Make sure they are to the burglary and thefts. * * * completely out. Douse cigarettes and cigar butts with water before discarding them. * * * Please look at the Niceville Fire Department web page on Facebook. Lakendrick Collis Williams, a Neal Edward Goodrich, a mili- furniture mover, 27, of 499 tary member, 24, of 362-B North Bay Johnson St., Valparaiso, was Lincoln Ave., Valparaiso, and The North Bay Fire Department responded to the following calls from February arrested by Niceville police Feb. 27, 2012 through March 5, 2012. Whitney Lynn Hatcher, unem- 24 on charges of possession of ployed, 25, of 369 Lincoln Ave., Location Situation Date Time cocaine and possession of less Valparaiso, were arrested by E. Highway 20 ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 02/27/12...... 11:36 than 20 grams of marijuana. Reeves Street...... Dispatched canceled...... 02/27/12...... 12:56 Valparaiso police Feb. 26, each Als Drive...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 02/27/12...... 13:07 * * * charged with discharging a Kate Court...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 02/27/12...... 13:15 Collin Michael David William Faulkner Drive...... Medical assist EMS...... 02/27/12...... 19:21 firearm in public. Goodrich and Turnberry Place...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 02/28/12...... 08:51 Simonds, unemployed, 23, of Hatcher allegedly fired a .22-cal- E. Highway 20 ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 02/28/12...... 11:30 1480-B 30th St., Niceville, was iber rifle between four and eight Fairway Lakes Drive ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 02/28/12...... 16:47 arrested by Niceville police Feb. Oak Shores Drive...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 02/29/12...... 01:37 times at Echo Pond, which is White Point Road ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 02/29/12...... 11:15 24 on charges of selling marijuana inside a city park. The two were N. White Point Road ...... Dispatched canceled...... 02/29/12...... 12:58 Call or visit us today! within 1,000 feet of a college and Windlake Drive ...... Medical assist EMS...... 02/29/12...... 13:12 allegedly shooting at a volleyball East Highway 20 ...... Dispatched canceled...... 02/29/12...... 16:25 distribution of marijuana to a per- that was floating on the water, then N. White Point Road ...... Medical assist EMS...... 03/01/12...... 07:48 POWELL AGENCY, INC. son under the age of 18. shot at turtles. Hatcher allegedly Nelson Point Road ...... Alarm system activation...... 03/01/12...... 10:09 On Jan. 20, Simonds allegedly Cat Mar Road ...... Outside rubbish ...... 03/01/12...... 20:29 Complete Insurance Service threw the rifle into the water upon Oakwood Circle...... Medical assist EMS...... 03/02/12...... 00:56 delivered and sold a small amount seeing police. Greenwood Cove ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 03/03/12...... 07:52 110 N. Partin Drive • Niceville • 678-2514 of marijuana to a 15-year-old girl. Antiqua Way ...... Rescue, EMS incident...... 03/03/12...... 16:59 * * * Olde Post Road...... Service call...... 03/04/12...... 06:35 The girl allegedly contacted Sharall Larone Figures, 38, of Glen Eagles Drive ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 03/04/12...... 06:45 Simonds through the Northwest Ansley Drive ...... Alarm system activation...... 03/04/12...... 08:46 1205 Finck Road, Niceville, was Florida State College campus Highway 20 East ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 03/04/12...... 15:02 arrested by sheriff's deputies Feb. Oaklake Lane ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 03/04/12...... 18:29 email/tex- 26 on a misdemeanor worthless Lancaster Drive ...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 03/04/12...... 20:32 ting system Cat Mar Road...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 03/05/12...... 01:29 check charge related to a $39 Olde Post Road...... EMS excluding vehicle...... 03/05/12...... 02:27 and check. Simonds Visit northbayfd.org for more information. came onto * * * the Niceville Robert Edmund Morris, unem- Valparaiso Volunteer campus of ployed, 22, of 183 Grandview The Valparaiso Volunteer Fire Department responded to the following calls dur- NWFSC Ave., Valparaiso, was arrested by ing the month of February. sheriff's deputies Feb. 20 on and handed Location Situation Date Time the girl charges of petit theft and fraud, Hickory Lane ...... Breathing Problem...... 2/1/12 ...... 04:22 cashing or depositing checks with Chicago Ave ...... Unconscious...... 2/2/12 ...... 10:08 approxi- Cadillac Ave...... Breathing Problem...... 2/3/12 ...... 16:39 mately 2.5 Collin Michael intent to defraud. Chicago Ave ...... Medical Alarm ...... 2/4/12 ...... 13:59 grams of David Simonds On Jan. 30, Morris is alleged to Racetrack Road ...... Station Move-up...... 2/6/12 ...... 12:11 have deposited three counter Overbrook Dr...... Structure Fire ...... 2/6/12 ...... 12:43 marijuana, after she paid him for Lewis Turner Blvd ...... Station Move-up...... 2/6/12 ...... 13:16 it. checks from his bank, in the Country Club Ave...... Sick Call...... 2/6/12 ...... 14:15 amount of $500 each, into two dif- South John Sims Pkwy ...... Vehicle Fire...... 2/6/12 ...... 17:47 As of Feb. 28, Simonds was Davenport Ave...... Sick Call...... 2/7/12 ...... 08:55 being held on the two charges at ferent credit union ATMs in Chicago Ave ...... Sick Call...... 2/7/12 ...... 16:36 the Okaloosa County Jail in lieu of Niceville. Morris immediately Lincoln Ave ...... Overdose...... 2/8/12 ...... 00:30 withdrew $200 each from the first Glen View Ave...... Fall ...... 2/9/12 ...... 12:02 $125,000. Niceville Ave ...... Structure Fire ...... 2/9/12 ...... 12:33 two checks, and $100 from the last * * * Nordberg Ave ...... Hemorrhage ...... 2/10/12...... 23:13 check, due to a $500 withdrawal Grandview Ave...... Fall ...... 2/12/12...... 19:44 Franklin Edward Page, a Jones Ave...... Structure Fire ...... 2/13/12...... 11:06 limitation from the credit union framer, 28, of 423 Snapper Drive, Davenport Ave...... Sick Call...... 2/14/12...... 12:42 ATMs. The three deposited checks Aucilla Court ...... Fire Service Call...... 2/14/12...... 15:55 Destin, was arrested by Niceville were drawn on Morris' bank Madison Ave...... Diabetic ...... 2/14/12...... 15:57 police, subsequent to a traffic stop, South Bayshore Dr ...... Breathing Problem...... 2/14/12...... 19:08 account which allegedly had a bal- North John Sims Pkwy ...... Fire Alarm...... 2/15/12...... 14:51 Feb. 22, on charges of possession ance of $1.50 when he deposited Glendale Ave...... Sick Call...... 2/22/12...... 18:15 of a controlled substance without a Hickory Lane ...... Breathing Problem...... 2/23/12...... 03:39 the three checks. An attempt to prescription, a Dilaudid pill, and Grandview Ave...... Chest Pain...... 2/24/12...... 22:58 deposit a fourth counter check for Valparaiso Pkwy...... Breathing Problem...... 2/28/12...... 13:35 possession of drug paraphernalia. $500 at one of the same ATMs on Quail Trail...... Hemorrhage ...... 2/28/12...... 16:02 * * * Jasmine Ave...... Fire Alarm...... 2/29/12...... 12:58 Feb. 2, was blocked by the credit South John Sims Pkwy ...... Abdominal ...... 2/29/12...... 14:08 Joseph Dewayne Elledge, union. Ritz Salon unemployed, 18, of 1413 23rd St., Contact the Valparaiso Volunteer Fire Department at 729-5410 if you have ques- * * * tions or concerns. Niceville, was arrested by Mid-Bay Plaza, Bluewater Bay 897-4466 Jamie Delaine James, a mas- Niceville sage therapist, 38, of 263 police Feb. Grandview Ave., Valparaiso, was 27 on of violation of probation, three theft. After placing Buford under arrested by sheriff's deputies, sub- charges of counts, and for failure to appear on arrest the deputy relayed the vehi- sequent to a traffic stop on a vehi- possession the original charge of driving cle registration information and cle for no headlights in which of marijuana while license suspended or learned that the vehicle Buford READY TO ENHANCE YOUR James was a passenger, Feb. 23, with intent revoked. had been idling in while in the dri- on charges of possession of less to sell or * * * ver's seat had been reported as CURB APPEAL? than 20 grams of marijuana and deliver, pos- Julian Frank Kalivoda, 26, of stolen in Walton County. Upgrade your old existing driveway possession of drug paraphernalia. session of 101 Friar Tuck Drive, Niceville, James was subsequently arrested Thefts with Stylish Cobblestone Pavers or controlled was arrested by sheriff's deputies on an outstanding warrant for fail- A Niceville resident from the substance Joseph Dewayne Feb. 21 on a violation of probation we can remove and repour your driveway. ure to appear on the original 500 block of 27th Street reported without a Elledge charge on the original charge of charge of possession of less than that unknown person(s) had stolen prescription and possession of driving while license suspended or 20 grams of marijuana. revoked. his children's skateboards out of drug paraphernalia. the garage sometime Feb. 21-22, a * * * * * * Police responded to a distur- period in which the garage door Antwan Terrell Smith, unem- Charlton Barnhurst Buford, 21, bance call at Elledge's residence had been open several times. ployed, 26, of 621 Piedmont St., of 2 Bayshore Drive, Freeport, and detected a strong odor of mar- * * * ijuana. A witness said he saw Orlando, was arrested by sheriff's was arrested by sheriff's deputies deputies Feb. 23 on a charge of Feb. 24 on a charge of grand theft A wireless router and a jump Before After Elledge place a bag believed to drive were reported stolen from a contain illegal items in a van domestic violence battery that auto. A deputy saw Buford allegedly occurred at an address in parked, with the engine running, Niceville church, 1100 S. Palm $ $ parked in front of the residence. Blvd., sometime Feb. 19-22. Entry Elledge said the bag contained a Niceville. in a closed and locked county park 100.00 OFF 50.00 OFF * * * at the corner of Cat-Mar Road and may have been gained through a Cobblestone Paver Formed & Poured hooka and a couple of pipes, and window. Six doors inside the opened the door to the van. Police Jonathan Lee Yates, unem- Cypress Street, Niceville, about Driveway Driveway ployed, 26, of 30 Newcastle 7:45 p.m. During a consensual cit- church were damaged. saw a small safe in the back of the * * * Call today for a free estimate 897-3314 van under a backpack, which Court, Niceville, was arrested by izen contact, the deputy relayed sheriff's deputies Feb. 22 on Buford's driver's license informa- A Niceville resident from the Elledge said contained marijuana 300 block of 23rd Street reported and money. He allegedly told charges of domestic violence bat- tion and learned there was an out- police the marijuana was his, and tery, one count, for failure to standing Walton County warrant Polly’sPolly’s Concrete www.pollysconcrete.comConcrete ProductsProducts Please see BLOTTER, page A-7 that he did sell it in small amounts. appear on original felony counts on Buford on a charge of retail

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THE INQUIRING PHOTOGRAPHER —Mike Griffith

Location: Valparaiso post What do you think about the approval of F-35 office flight operations at Eglin Air Force Base?

“I think itʼs “I donʼt know “Iʼm all for it. We “Itʼs a juggernaut “The purpose of “I think itʼs good. great, especially much about it, definitely back that canʼt be those airplanes is It opens up jobs if it creates but I hear that the military stopped. Thereʼs to defend our for people, and jobs.” theyʼre loud.” here.” too much money freedom. If we brings more involved. And, itʼs didnʼt have planes activity to the probably for the in the air, a lot of base.” best.” Americans would be hurt on the ground.”

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reported that sometime Feb. 12-26 Other Niceville police Feb. 20 on a tle or no tracks to enter a prohibit- The subject said he was hunting BLOTTER unknown person(s) entered the Kyle A. Wheatley, 33, of 1104 charge of retail theft. Fuller is ed/closed area. the open area, but admitted to From page A-6 home and stole several items of Phyllis Ave., Niceville, was issued alleged to have hidden 22 items in Officers established a perime- killing a hog in the closed area Feb. 24 that unknown person(s) jewelry from a jewelry box in a a criminal summons by Niceville her purse, then walked past the ter around the area after additional after being questioned about his bedroom. At least 31 items of jew- burglarized his unlocked vehicle police Feb. 24 on a charge of retail register without paying the $122 tracks indicated the subject had foot tracks around the closed area. elry stolen had an estimated and stole a $250 pair of sunglass- theft. Wheatley was allegedly cost of the concealed items at the entered a closed area. Once it was The subject was cited for enter- $13,500 value. There was no sign es, a $200 iPod and some prescrip- observed taking three beers from Niceville Walmart, 1300 E. John dark, the suspect exited the closed ing/hunting in a prohibited area of forced entry, and other nearby tion medication. the beer case at a Niceville gro- Sims Parkway. area and returned to his vehicle on Eglin Wildlife Management items of value were left * * * exhausted, and with blood cover- Area. Eglin Security Forces * * * untouched. cery store, 1015 E. John Sims A Niceville resident from the Parkway, then consumed them in During the week of Feb. 17-23 ing his arms, clothing, and rifle. responded and issued the subject a * * * 800 block of Sparkleberry Cove the bathroom of the store. An Florida Fish and Wildlife officers The subject admitted he shot at a three-year suspension on Eglin A Niceville resident from the reported Feb. 24 that someone employee advised police they in Walton County observed a deer, but was unable to locate it. property. 1400 block of Hickory Street stole a $700 refrigerant recovery removed 40, 16-ounce beer cans vehicle parked on the Eglin Air reported that unknown person(s) machine from the front of his Force Base reservation in an area stole three, 20-foot-long sheets of from the ceiling in the bathroom house Jan. 12. between Feb. 20 and Feb. 24. The open for recreational use. A FWC steel tubing that had been deliv- officer inspected foot tracks * * * ered to the front corner of his beer cans in the ceiling had a A man reported to Niceville value of $29. around the vehicle and became property Feb. 23. The steel was suspicious when the tracks police Feb. 27 that an unknown valued at $270. * * * person had opened two credit appeared to have been made with * * * Gwendolyn Gabrielle Fuller, a cards in his name and was receiv- a smooth shoe sole without tread, A Niceville resident from the restaurant host, 19, of 105 ing packages in Polk County. a type of shoe commonly used by 500 block of Reeves Street report- Meadow Woods Lane, Niceville, Police said they would contact someone wanting to leave very lit- ed that unknown person(s) entered was issued a criminal summon by Polk County authorities. her vehicle sometime Feb. 25-26, * * * and stole a bag with three college A Niceville resident from the school books and assorted note- 1600 block of Vine Avenue report- books valued at $150. Law Office of ed that sometime Feb. 25-27 * * * unknown person(s) stole a $500 It was reported Feb. 24 that winch that he removed from his SAMUEL M. 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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page A-8 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, March 7, 2012 ered information that Gagnor The pawn shop returned the "James," a man she knew, was She also admitted pawning the the whereabouts of the unre- THIEF sold eight pieces of jewelry to a ring to its owner Dec. 15. in the victim's home on two ring in Fort Walton Beach. covered pieces of jewelry. From page A-1 Niceville metals business, 1016 Under investigators' ques- occasions and may have had She said "James" had given On Monday, Gagnor was John Sims Parkway, on Nov. tioning Jan. 5, Gagnor alleged- access to the bedroom where her the ring and told her he being held in the Okaloosa residence Nov. 12-17 as a 16, and had pawned one ring at ly admitted taking at least eight the valuables were kept. couldn't pawn it because he County Jail under a $30,500 house-sitter, and to baby-sit the a Fort Walton Beach pawn pieces of jewelry from the Gagnor admitted selling didn't have an identification bond on unrelated Santa Rosa victim's children. shop, 100 Perry Ave., SE, on home. eight pieces of the stolen jewel- card. County charges of larceny and Investigators later discov- Nov. 21. Gagnor also claimed that ry to the Niceville business. Gagnor said she didn't know grand theft. ALL AROUND THE TOWN

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Who’s News Niceville chefs take home 1st at Destin Desserts

Niceville's Chef Dan Pettis of E-mail items to [email protected]. One20 a Modern Bistro and Pastry Chef Myranda Broxson, were the first place winners at Destin Desserts. Joseph Feduccia, son of Seven chefs competed on Gary and Jan Feduccia, of Feb. 24, against each other with Niceville, was awarded the their original dessert creations highest using Girl Scout cookies. Dan honor in and Myranda's winning dessert scouting, was the Dulche de Leche cheese Eagle cake with warm cayenne apple Scout. compote, apple crumb cream, Feduccia is cookie tuilet and apple chip. a member Second place went to Chef Alan of Baltazar of Cuvee Bistro with his Bluewater Samoas truffle made of dark Pack 553, chocolate truffle stuffed with a and has dried bing cherry, dusted with been scout- Joseph Feduccia cayenne, then coated in crum- ing since the first grade. bled Samoas and pink sea salt. For his Eagle Scout project, "The community support has Joseph supervised the refur- been fantastic for this unique bishing of a local building and fundraiser," said Destin Desserts construction of a surrounding chairman Gretchen Erickson, fence. Niceville. "Chef Dan and *** Myranda have set the bar high Emily Steele, daughter of for next year's competing chefs. Bob and Lynn Steele of The creativity from all the chefs Niceville, was so amazing from the presen- has been tation to the taste of each named to dessert." Chef Dan Pettis, left, and Pastry Chef Myranda Broxon won first place at Destin Desserts for their Girl Scout cookie creation. the University of Florida College of Local students make NWFSC Dean's and President’s lists Agricultural and Life Sciences Northwest Florida State Mark Jordan, Elizabeth Valparaiso: Erica Daniel, Tessa Darling, Melancon, Kayla Minkler, Dean's List, College recognized the Krafcik, Lisa Lambert, Haley Crystal Brown, Tiffany Victoria Dejesus, Shawn Esin, Deborah Mobley, Shannon Emily Steele and admit- scholastic achievement of stu- Landon, Jessica Landry, Hughes, Stephen Rogers, Jordin Findling, Ulita Fingall, Mook, Shawaun Moore, ted into the University of dents completing the fall 2011 Theron Lennon, Melissa Colleen Segers, Lance Matthew Finlayson, Ryan Rachael O'dell, Horace Paine, Florida Honors Program in term by naming them to the Macnicol, Valerie Manley, Shepardson and Hope Wells. Fisher, Rachel Foss, Ginger Horace Paine, Emily Parsons, President's List and Dean's Kristina Mcdorman, Kyle Foster, Salina Fountas, Rachel Seth Patterson, Georgia Pearce, recognition of outstanding aca- Freeport: demic achievement during the List. The President's List Mcdorman, Angela Mcdowell, Fuller, Zachary Gadzinski, Carly Racer, Zach Rodgers, fall semester of 2011. A gradu- names those students with nine Madeline Merts, David Miller, Katelyn Beaty, Timothy Talina Garcia, Brett Glaess, Alexander Russ, Kristie ate of Rocky Bayou Christian or more credits in the term Rachel Miller, Kristie Miller- Carty, Krystle Durham, Tammy Guardiola, John Scarborough, Sterling Schaefer, School, Emily is pursuing a who earned a grade point aver- Cadiente, Michelle Nichols, Zachary Farhood, Michelle Gustafson, Candace Harbin, Joseph Settle, Philip Smith, degree in engineering. age of 3.8 to 4.0. The Dean's Joey Pabst, Krista Pedro, Hebert, Joslyn King, Lila Stephanie Hays, Thomas Hiltl, Jessica Sosio, Bryan Sylvester, Lennon, Jesse Moon, Audra *** List names students with nine Amber Phillips, Tibor Pollak, Megan Horton, Josh Horvath, William Thomas, Danielle Morgan, Brittany Umble, Kim Steele, daughter of or more credits in the term Danielle Rahilly, Catherine Maranatha Horvath, Sarah Timm, Jessica Tuznik, Zachary Autumn Warner and Jacob Bob and Lynn Steele of who earned a GPA of 3.5 to Remar, Herica Reyes, Meredith Horvath, Stephen Huntley, Underwood, Stacey Van Niceville, 3.79. Roberts, Amber Sanders, Cara Wolak. Sandy Hvitved, Emily Jacobs, Houten, Alyssa Vannatter, Tyler has been Presidentʼs List: Scarborough, Elise Schaefer, Deanʼs List: Rebecca Jones, Matthew Jordan, Vaughn, Kala Wade, Sydnee named to Ella Schaefer, Daniel Vilija Kastl, Taehoon Kim, Evan White, Alysia Whitehead, Ana Niceville: Niceville: the Schlossberg, Alisha Sepsey, Knorr, Tiffanie Kowalik, Elinore Wilke, Abner Williams, Peter Brianna Allen, Cody Pensacola Gloryanne Allen, Jonathan Haley Shelton, Colton Sikes, Laird, Lorinda Maldonado, Williamson, Sarah Willis and Christian Allen, Nicholas Amodeo, Erynne Smith, Ryan Smith, Anderson, Daniel Anderson, Melony Malone, Tyler Mason, Brittani Wray. Jenny Armstrong, Joshua Katrina Sterner, Michael Stiles, Lori Anderson, Madison Tessa Mayhew, Christina College Please see DEANʼS, page B-3 Dean's List Balciunas, Adrian Banegas, Stephanie Thomas, Tyler Anderson, April Bailey, Melissa Mcbride, Chase Mcinnis, Shane in recogni- Elizabeth Bankston, Jennifer Underwood, Michael Banks, Kelsey Bartley, tion of out- Barsky, Elizabeth Berry, Valenzuela, Alexander Wagner, Christine Campbell, Steven standing Rebecca Birge, Paula Eric Weeks, Lauren Welton, Carter, Kimberly Castriotta, academic Kim Steele Bocchino, Robert Bordner, Crystal Wheeler, Rebecca Daniel Cooper, Brian achievement during the fall Mark Boutwell, Justin Wheeler, Stacy Wheelwright Cunningham, William Anytime. semester of 2011. A home- Broaderick, Julie Brooks, and Caitlyn Williams. Cunningham, Lauren Dale, school graduate, Kim is pursu- Alejandro Cano, Charles Anywhere. ing a teaching degree in sec- Chavous, Meghan Connelly, ondary education. 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Center will give away 10 total Groundbreaking ceremony women's health packages, valued at Groundbreaking of the University $1,000. Registration is now open of Florida-Okaloosa County through April 15, and women who Extension Office Building will be live in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and March 8, 10 a.m., Bob Sikes Airport. Walton Counties are eligible to enter. Winners will be announced and cele- Bluewater Bay bike ride brated at the Third Annual Little The Adventure Club will hold a Black Dress Party. Info: fwblittle- bike ride in blackdressparty.com. Niceville, March 8, at 3 p.m., in the Weather course offered Bluewater Bay A seven-week weather course Resort/subdivision. will begin March 7, 6:30-9 p.m., Meet at the golf course club house Anchorage Building, 404 Green parking area. The group will have Since 1986 Acres Road, Fort Walton Beach. The supper after the ride at a nearby meetings will be held on Wednesday restaurant. Info: Bob and Audrey Oak Creek Shopping Center • Niceville • 678-1593 nights. Tuition is free, but there is a Hains, 897-3624. 9-6 Mon.-Sat. • www.bayoubookcompany.com $65 cost for materials. Info: 863- 0874, or fwsps.com. ASMC/NCMA training The Gulf Coast Chapter of the RWOF meeting American Society of Military The Republican Women of Comptrollers (ASMC) and the Arts Center presents Okaloosa Federated will meet March Northwest Florida Chapter of the 7, Holiday Inn Resort, Okaloosa National Contract Management Island. Socializing will begin at 11:30 Association (NCMA) will host a comedy act March 10 a.m., and lunch will be served at training event March 8, at the noon. The speaker will be Henry Emerald Coast Conference Center, Kelley, a member of the Fort Walton Andy Gross, the top Las Vegas entertainer in 2010, will put Okaloosa Island. The one-day itiner- on a show March 10, for the whole family at the Mattie Kelly Beach Tea Party. To make a reserva- ary includes more than 14 workshops tion contact Donna Pattison, 651- Arts Center, Niceville. His show will feature comedy, magic, and a CDFM test site. Cost is $110. illusions, ventriloquism and more. Tickets are $25 for 5416, or [email protected] by Register at noon, March 2. Cost is $16 for mem- adults, and $20 for 18 and younger. Info: 729-6000, or mat- gulfcoastasmc.org/rpds/AAC/EBS. tiekellyartscenter.org. bers and $18 for guests. Info: Info: Angela Godwin, or 883-0439. rwof.org. Garden Club meeting Seniors picnic Master Gardener Margaret Crestview. Eglin recreation permit Twin Cities Senior Citizens Club Gospel concert Stewart will entertain the Bluewater required. Info: 585-5150, or will meet March 8, at 1 p.m., 268 Libby and Friends Gospel Bay Garden Club, March 8, 9:30 choctaw.floridatrail.org. Glenview Ave., Concert Ministry will present the a.m., with recycled floral design for Brown's of LeMars, Iowa, Valparaiso, for their fun and profit. The meeting will be at Beach re-nourishment annual picnic. Bring a Coastal geologist James H. "Rip" in concert, March 10, 6 the Bluewater Bay Club House. Info: p.m., Central Baptist covered dish to share. bluewaterbaygardenclub.com. Kirby, of the USF Coastal Research Info: 678-4346. Lab, will speak about the actual and Church, 951 S. Ferndon Heritage Museum lecture Blvd., Crestview. Info: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night potential impacts of beach nourish- There will be a free lunch time ment, March 10, from noon-2 p.m., LibbyAndFriendsGospelConcerts.co Niceville Chick-fil-A Spirit Night lecture at the Heritage Museum of Shalimar Town Hall. Bring a sack m, or Libby White, 496-7106. will be March 8, 5-8 p.m. Mention to Northwest Florida, March 9, at noon. lunch; coffee and iced tea provided. Gymnasium dedication a cashier that you are purchasing Catherine Nolan from Cultural food on behalf of WinShape Camps Beekeeping presentation The Lewis School Gymnasium Resource Management on Eglin Air will be dedicated as the Taylor for Communities. A portion of all The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Force Base will present "Hinterland Haugen Gymnasium, March 10, 3 qualifying sales will go to the schol- will present "Beekeeping in the of an Empire. A Remote West Florida p.m. The faculty and staff at Lewis arship fund. WinShape Camps for Panhandle," March 10, 11 a.m. and 1 British Colonial Site." Info: 678- will dedicate the gym in Taylor’s Communities will be in Niceville, p.m. Gordon Clauss, professional 2615. honor, and invite the community to June 18-22, for children grades 1-6. beekeeper and owner of Camp the dedication ceremony. The cere- Info: 678-4621. Lewis Falcon Festival Flower Honey, will be speaking mony will take place at the outside Lewis Middle School will hold its about the craft of and the importance FWB Aglow entrance to the gym. Taylor attended Falcon Festival March 9, 5-8 p.m., at of bees in Northwest Florida. The The speaker for Fort Walton Lewis as a middle school student and the school. There will be food, jump E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is Beach Aglow, March 8, will be was actively involved in athletics, houses, games and a cake walk. The located at 4956 Highway 20 East, Sherry Anderson. The meeting will band and service projects. public is invited. Tickets are four for Freeport. be at Marina Bay Resort, 80 Miracle $1. Info: Andrea Hill, 642-1721. March Madness Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. Dance for Life benefit Niceville UMC will host a March Coffee and fellowship, 9:30 a.m., and Gambling lecture The Fred Astaire Dance Studio, the meeting, 10 a.m. Info: Barbara Dr. Klaus Meyer-Arendt will Madness Tournament, March 10, 8 Crestview, is hosting Dance for Life, a.m.-noon. Men ages 16 and older Williams, 678-1335, or present "Casino Gambling: Lessons an evening of ballroom dance to ben- are encouraged to get a team togeth- [email protected]. from Mississippi," March 9, 6 p.m., efit Covenant Hospice, March 10, at Heritage Park and Cultural Center, er. Registration for the team is $25. Spanish language class 6:30 p.m., Crestview High School Registration forms are available at the 139 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE, Fort Auditorium. The event will feature The Valparaiso Community Community Life Center, or Walton Beach. The lecture is free and Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo from Library will offer a beginner Spanish nicevilleumc.org/recreation. open to the public, and will discuss ABC-TV’s “Dancing with the Stars” language class, March 8, 3:30 p.m. the process of legalizing casino gam- and will also showcase amateur and Irish music concert bling, geographic restrictions of gam- professional dancers from across the The Emerald Coast bling, Indian gambling and the social Emerald Coast. Tickets are $25 for Concert Association will impacts of gambling. general admission and $50 for VIP present Andy Cooney’s FWB Auditorium show admission, which will include pre- "Forever Irish" at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Niceville, "The Devil and Daniel Webster," miere reserved seating for the event March 12, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 will open March 9, at the Fort Walton and an exclusive post-event cocktail party with Sliwinksa and Mazo. in advance, $35 at the door, and are Beach Civic Auditorium on Miracle available at Mattie Kelly Arts Center Strip Parkway. The show runs addi- Tickets can be purchased at Fred Advertising in the Astaire Dance Studio, 301 N. Main Box Office, or by calling 729-6000. tionally on March 10, 11, 16, 17 and St., Crestview, or at fredas- Info: 362-9356 or emeraldcoast- 18. 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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Wednesday, March 7, 2012 THE BAY BEACON Page B-3 Four local students win CHELCO competition Auto loans Four high school juniors are on their way to Washington, that really D.C. this summer, after winning at CHELCO's annual Youth Tour competition. The competi- perform. tion took place Feb. 21, at CHELCO's Operations Center in DeFuniak Springs. The students who will repre- sent CHELCO include: Tyler Kinard and Rachel Shelikoff, Bo Burns ksA about TToot la L sso Niceville High School; Kayla State Farm Agent De tb C itallecna on.* Minkler, Collegiate High Niceville, FL 32578 Bus: 850-678-3441 School; and Colton Myers, [email protected] ’tI s a ehton r g er at r osae to gn ete South Walton High School. uoy r l ao n f or St e Fatm ra m Ba kna ®. Ashley McLeod, Laurel Hill ’I be hd pa to tpy le l you all a ob uo t i .t High School, and Adam naB k w ti h a G oo d N obhgie ro ®. Crowson, Baker High School, LAC ME TL DO AAYYFY F RO were chosen as alternates. MORE INFORMAATT .NOI The four students will travel with 25 other Florida students to During CHELCO's Youth Tour competition and banquet Feb. 21, judges selected four students from the the nation's capital, representing field of 21 to travel to Washington, D.C., in June. Judges also selected two alternates. From left: Ashley McLeod (alternate), Laurel Hill High School; Adam Crowson (alternate), Baker High School; Rachel eight co-ops throughout the Shelikoff, Niceville High School; Colton Myers, South Walton High School; and Kayla Minkler, state. Florida's group will be Collegiate High School. Not pictured is Tyler Kinard, Niceville High School. part of a delegation of 1,500 high school juniors representing 10 schools, and one home- selected the winners based on students will visit the historic 46 states. school student. A three-panel their knowledge of the subject, monuments, as well as the * ihT is ns o an it cnarusn e p ycilo . S cejbu to st oitcafsita n of ht e t mre of ts he T ato l L so s D be t C oitallecna n p .noisivor Winners of CHELCO's com- judge quizzed the students on poise and appearance, speaking Smithsonian Institution and 1n2100 74 tatS e F ra m Ba kn , F .B.S. , B notgnimool , IL petition were chosen from a CHELCO facts and history of ability and personality. Mount Vernon. They will also field of 20 representatives from rural electrification. Judges While in Washington, the visit legislators on Capitol Hill. Medal of Honor kits teach area students about courage, sacrifice

By Tess Hollis McKinley said Rice purchased Staff Writer four kits, in honor of Col. Bud Criminal Law, DUI, Family Law, Divorce Okaloosa County Schools Day, a Medal of Honor recipient Deputy Superintendent Kaye who lives in Fort Walton Beach. Felonies, Misdemeanors, DUI, Drug "The word got out and other McKinley is on a mission to teach Offenses, VOP, Domestic Violence local school children about people called to donate funds," she said. "During this time period, courage and sacrifice by supply- Sex Offenses, Bond Issues ing classrooms with Medal of some person in another state left a Honor kits. huge anonymous Each kit is a col- donation that reduced Divorce (Contested & Uncontested), lection of lesson the cost of the kit to Custody, Child Support plans and personal $100. So now I was accounts of Medal able to purchase 44 Department of Revenue actions, of Honor recipients. kits." Guardianship, Visitation Last year, Each seventh McKinley attended grade civics teacher Contempt Actions, Alimony Issues a conference for the in Okaloosa County schools now has a Military Child (850) 729-7770 • www.michaelweinstock.com Education personal kit, as well RBCS takes cultural field trip Coalition, where as some of the 795 East John Sims Parkway, Suite 1, Niceville she was able to hear Col. Jack JROTC instructors. Waylynne Harris and Teresa Halus recently took their K5B Jacobs, a Medal of Honor recipi- "I wanted to get through this class from Rocky Bayou Christian School to Tradewinds ent, speak about the curriculum year and see what the response has Restaurant in Niceville. The field trip was part of an ongoing for students. been from the seventh grade study of different cultures from around the world. Owners of According to its website, the teachers," she said. Tradewinds, Tom and Terry D'Eufemia, allowed students to kits encourage students to consid- Once she receives feedback, FREE! cook and taste their food creations. er courage from their own per- McKinley said she would like to Breadstick Appetizer spective. Each kit contains "living move forward and offer the kits to high school government teachers with any entree purchase. histories," in which students can Must present coupon. Exp: 03/14/12. hear personal stories from Medal in the district. Niceville student honored of Honor recipients. "It teaches the students about "The curriculum originally self-sacrifice and serving others," OPEN at STEM scholars program McKinley said. "It by no means Mon-Sat sold for $250, so not having 11-8 PIZZERIA school district funds for this, I encourages them to enter the 177 John Sims Pkwy., Valparaiso • (850) 389-2131 Northwest Florida’s highest “These students are our future, started with Tom Rice from armed forces. The intent is to help achieving science, technology, and Gulf Power is proud to sup- Magnolia Grill to see if he had our students see what these recip- engineering and mathematics port this program that recognizes contacts that would want to buy a ients have given to our country (STEM) students, and their peers their efforts in the STEM areas kit or two for our schools," and to others." from around the state were hon- and offers them opportunities to McKinley said. "My goal was to To donate money toward pur- ored recently during the 2012 continue their higher education,” buy a kit for each seventh grade chasing a kit, contact Kaye Sunshine State Scholars pro- said Jennifer Grove, Gulf civics class." McKinley at 833-5888. gram. Power’s Workforce Development    Kyle Saleeby, a student at coordinator. Niceville High School, was one The Sunshine State Scholars of eight Sunshine State Scholars. program is a collaborative effort The event, held on Feb. 16 and between the Florida Education Jewelry  
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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page B-4 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, March 7, 2012 NWFSC hosts 25th annual Math Bowl

Teams from more than 20 plane geometry, calculus and Northwest Florida high schools miscellaneous problems. will compete in the 25th annual Students compete on written Math Bowl at Northwest Florida exams in the morning from 9:30- State College on March 9, at the 11 a.m. Afternoon ciphering college's Niceville campus. Two- matches are open to the public hundred students will participate and will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in the day-long competition that in the college’s new arena on the is sponsored by the college and Niceville campus. Math prob- area groups that support STEM lems will be displayed on a large (science, technology, engineering screen so members of the audi- and math) focused initiatives. ence may match their wits The Math Bowl will feature against the student competitors. events in solving mathematics The public is invited to the problems on a written test and ciphering match, and to an ciphering matches in which awards ceremony that will imme- teams are pitted against each diately follow the afternoon com- other in a race against time to cor- petition. Competing schools are rectly solve various algebra, divided into three divisions, trigonometry, analytic geometry, based on school size.

Ruckel Middle School Chorus shines at festival

Thirty-two chorus students from Ruckel Middle School, directed by Nicole Wright and accompanied on the piano by Leah Brown and Becky Riley, participated in the Florida Vocal Association Solo and Ensemble Festival, Feb. 14, at First Baptist Church of Niceville. Each student achieved one of the top two ratings, Superior or Excellent.

Niceville couple spots eagle Chris and Jamie Clements of Niceville were trout fishing in Freeport recently when they sighted this eagle soaring above them.

Ruckel Middle receives funds for 'Nooks'

Mid-Bay Rotary presented Ruckel Middle School with a $2,700 check that will go toward Nooks for Education, an electronic reader program that encourages children to read. From left: Cheryl Duty, Ruckel Middle School Teacher and Nooks lead; Dennis Samac, Ruckel Middle School Assistant Principal; Dave Swanick, Mid-Bay Rotary president; and Jess Parnell, Mid-Bay Rotary Nooks lead.

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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Wednesday, March 7, 2012 T HE B AY B EACON Page B-5 The bride is a 2005 graduate of University of Cincinnati in a Missile Maintenance NCO. Cheryl (John) Symons of Niceville High School and a 2010 2012. Alex is a 2004 graduate of With his family in tow, Jim Crestview, and son Christopher of Engagements graduate of the University of Thunder Ridge High School, Obituary brought them to the far reaches of Maryland. Jimbo was loved and Florida, where she received her Highlands Ranch, Colo. He is the missile career field. From will be sorely missed by all of his degree in family, youth and com- an Air Force Tech. Sgt. assigned Goose Bay to Iceland, from grandchildren—Jennifer, munity sciences. The groom is a to Walter Reed National James W. Clayton Jr. Alaska to Florida, from Arizona to Jonathan, Jessica, Jamie, Jordan 2004 graduate of Pace High Military Medical Center as a North Carolina and Michigan, he and Jensen, his great-grandchil- School and a 2010 graduate of the Wounded Warrior Liaison for May 28, 1935-Feb. 26, 2012 finally set- dren—Isis, Ava, Brayden, University of Florida, where he U.S. Special Operations James W. Clayton Jr., Master tled in Gabriella, Emalyn and Charlotte, received his degree in mechanical Command, Bethesda, Md. The Sgt., USAF (Ret), 76, of Niceville, Niceville, and his closest friends, Jim, engineering. The wedding is couple will wed at Niceville passed from this life Sunday retiring from Sharon and Karen. Everyone who planned for March 31, 2012. United Methodist Church on morning at the UAB Medical Eglin in knew Jimbo loved Jimbo. All of us Center in Birmingham, Alabama, 1979. After benefited from his knowledge, his *** Sept. 1, 2012. after a short illness. Jimbo was at retirement, lore, his love of life, and devotion Davis-Eudy peace, with his wife and daughter Jimbo to God. If you’ve never listened to Vanessa and Elmer Davis of at his side to see him home. Born worked one of his stories, you missed the Niceville, and Kathy and Dale in South Meriden, CT, Jim was a another 20 golden opportunity to enrich and Kristin Jean Ayers and Eudy of Highlands Ranch, Colo. faithful, God fearing servant. He years for the expand your life. An avid adven- Christopher Mark Buscemi was Catholic by faith, and was a Eglin James W. turer, canoeist and licensed Ham announce the engagement of Clayton Jr. Alyson R. Davis and Alex J. member of the Eglin Catholic con- AAFES sys- Radio operator, Big Jim never Ayers-Buscemi Eudy. Alyson is a 2005 graduate gregation. He enjoyed attending tem, splitting time between the missed a chance to look for some- Theodore and Melissa Ayers of of Niceville High School. She services at the Bob Hope Village Mini-mall and the Eglin Main BX. thing new to excite the family. A Niceville announce the engage- received a bachelor of arts in Shalimar. Jim served his coun- Jim was predeceased by his par- memorial mass will be said by ment and forthcoming marriage of degree in anthropology and try proudly and honorably in the ents, James Sr. and Josephine, Father Toledo at the Delores Hope their daughter, Kristin Jean Ayers, criminal justice in 2009 from U.S. Navy in the early 50s aboard brother John Thomas and sister Chapel in the Bob Hope Village at to Christopher Mark Buscemi, son the University of Central the USS Wasp and the USS Josephine, and son James III. He noon, March 14, 2012. God of Anthony and Arleen Buscemi Florida, and will complete a Alyson R. Davis and Alex J. Hornet, and finished a proud 26 is survived by his wife of 55 years, Speed, Fair Winds and Following of Pace. masters in criminal justice at the Eudy year career in the U.S. Air Force as Jean, of Niceville, daughter Seas—Happy Ground Hog Day.

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Beacon photo by Norman Wolf Rocky elementary cage champs Vikings down Eagles, 4-3 The Rocky Bayou Christian School 2012 intramural elementary basketball champions are, from left: front, Ryan Paulson, Dominic Mahoney, Johnny Linn and Scott Reiswig; rear, coach Casey Niceville senior Michael Haynes lays down a nice sacrifice bunt Friday at Fort Walton Beach. The Young, Caleb Preston, Evan Dempsey, Justin Linn, Thad Dempsey and coach Kevin Mahoney. Eagles lost the game, 4-3.

Rocky runners finish 3rd, 4th

The Rocky Bayou Christian Ashworth, (5:53); 4X100 Drew Kirkpatrick (16 feet, 11 School boys track team finished meter—second, Rocky Bayou inches), fourth, Rey (16 feet, 4 third, and the girls fourth in the (48.89); 400 meter—first inches). Feb. 28 track meet at Jay High Azenda Rey (58.36); third, Rocky Bayou individual girls School. Also competing were Ethan Pierce (1:01); 800 track results: 100 meter—4th, Central and Paxton high schools. meter—fifth, Pierce, 32:43; 200 Ariel Schesniak (15.12); 1,600 Rocky Bayou individual boys meter—third, Rey (26.06); meter—fourth, Megan Slagle track results: 100 meter—sec- fourth, Eaves (26.06). (7:05). ond, Cooper Eaves (12:01), Boys field results: shot put— Girls field results: shot put— fourth, Terrence Ouma (12:12); 2nd Josh Stubblefield (35 feet, 5 Claire Gunter (21 feet, 9 ½ inch- 1600 meter—third, Frankie ¾ inches); long jump—third, es).

and the boys will show off their female 25-29: Judy Bragg, Ashley leaping skills in a slam-dunk con- Muchler and Karly Ebright. test during their respective half- Male 30-34: Martin Novak, Sports Briefs times. Jim Larue and Matt Kyte; female Fan events will include the 30-34: Kalie Sause, Amy Academy Sports + Outdoors Fan Wusterbarth and Marcy Ross. Contest, in which four lucky fans Male 35-39: Neil Nipper, Alan 4 Eagles are all-star cagers will have the opportunity to win Fonain and Tom Hamerz; female The Pensacola Sports up to $200 each in Academy 35-39: Becky Riley, Belinda Association has announced the Sports + Outdoors gift cards. McLoud and Marianne Wright. 10U Traveling Eagles win tourney rosters for the 2012 Subway High Male 40-44: Carl Schaefer, Band on the Run winners School All-Star Basketball Game. Lyrad Ryley and Steve The 10U Traveling Eagles took the championship title last weekend as they kicked off their season The second annual all-star game is The 5K (3.1 miles) Band on Zimmerman; female 40-44; in the Traveling Eagles President Day's Challenge host tournament. They went 3-0 for the week- scheduled for Friday, March 9, at the Run race, sponsored by the Valerie Hein, Cindy Zimmerman end, enduring the elements and earning the hardware. From left: front, Jonah Hoover, Logan Pensacola State College. Niceville High School band, was and Connie Jones. Webb, Lucas Gauch, Campbell Taylor, Logan Lafitte, Corey Church and Parker Porter; middle, Beginning at 6 p.m., the women held on Feb. 25, between Niceville Male 45-49: Neil Woods, Fil Coleman Dorsett, Grayson Brooks, Seth Goodwin, Michael Sharp and Joey Cary; rear, manager will take the court, with the men High School and Ruckel Middle Piazza and Lance Massey; female Kevin Berry, Coach Ben Porter and Coach Ron Taylor. playing shortly after the women’s School. 45-49: Sandy Ebanks, Velina game. Winners were: Sweatt and Carol Sarwosky. This year’s game features some Overall male, Phillip Bauer; Male 50-54: Robert Hayes, of the best seniors from Okaloosa overall female, Claire Crist; male Robert Przybylski and and Santa Rosa counties, playing master, Ken Lawrence; female Christopher Choate; female 50- against the seniors from Escambia master, Paula Piazza; male grand- 54: Caroline Levesque, Sylvia County. master, Brian McMahon; female Smith and Debbie Simmons. Local players on the East grandmaster, Joy Kelly; overall Male 55-59: Mike Million, teams are: Ashley Levesque from male grandmaster, Ken Robert Simmons and James Niceville on the girls team, and Smalewich; overall female grand- Watson; female 55-59: Diane Kyle Koszuta, Shane Horton and master, Terry Rogers. Keller and Diane Mitchell. Iain Persaud from Niceville play- Runner awards: Male 60-64: Randy Frith and ing for the boys team. Male 0-9: Aiden Nipper, Ayden Barry Smanz; female 60-64: Tickets to the game are $8. Beebe and Elliot Ethridge; female Carole Tracey and Linda Fans are asked to bring canned 0-9: Kyrstin Walleyn and Carly Holloway. good items to donate to the Manna Crist. Male 65-69: Charlie Saleeby. Food Pantry to receive a discount Male 10-14: Colin Schaefer, Male 70-plus: Johnnie on game admission. In addition, Elijah Schreidewind and Zachary Lucassen, Ken Wright and Bob $1 of every ticket will go toward Fralish; female 10-14: Hannah Miller; female 70-plus: Billie the Dr. Alec Kessler Scholarship Schneidewind, Isabella Madero. Foundation. Kessler played for the Zimmerman and Leigh Anne Top male walkers: Dave University of Georgia and the Bilton. Deruiter, Greg Rogers, John Miami Heat before becoming a Male 15-19: Jack Mosley, Sullivan, Bob Mayhall, Jason surgeon at the Andrews Institute. Brian Fields and Aaron Morton; Hendrix, Jim Teixeira, Charles He died in 2007 from a heart female 15-19: Lacy Cortes, Price and Michael Treadway. attack. Scholarship winners will Brooke Jones and Jordan Garvey. Top female walkers: Bridget 14U softballers take trophy be announced at the all-star ban- Male 20-24: Andrew Morten; Watson, Nola Thomas, Jennifer Niceville's traveling softball team High Intensity 14U won the USSSA Triple Double tournament in quet. female 20-24: Amber Kinne, Hendrix, Rachel Santiago, Patti Alachua Feb 26. From left: kneeling, Liz Kelton, Roni Whitfield, Savannah Foster and Cassie In addition to the two all-star Emily Parsons and Jessica Checkler, Nancy Saleeby, Gina Gaffud; standing, Tate Thorne, Faith Ford, Harley Tagert, Lindsey Donaldson, Mara Morse, Callan games, the girls teams will com- Hooten. Marini, Aimee Shaffer and Carol Taylor and Jimi Watts; rear, coaches Charlie Morse, Kevin Watts, Dennis Criddle and Scott Ford. pete in a 3-point shooting contest, Male 25-29: Ryan Burrell; Morton. Eagle septet excels Cobia seminar at Mobile grid camp That time of year has come again to the Emerald Coast—cobia season. Tyree McCants, Niceville one of the top scores for offensive With the first credible reports of a fish sight- Eagle wide receiver, was one of lineman at the camp. It bested sev- ing coming in last week, it looks like it will be an the top performers at last week- eral Division 1 commits in the early season. end’s Nike Sparq High School Panhandle and placed him among Join us at Northlight Marina on Wednesday, Combine Camp for football-play- the top 15 percent of all athletes, March 21 at 6 p.m. to help get a head start with ing underclassmen in Mobile, Ala. including teammates quarter- the Emerald Coast Saltwater Seminar Series pre- Sponsored by ESPN HS, back/kicker Andrew Mitchell, sented by The Ships Chandler and Half Hitch McCants’ performance earned strong safety Denzel Applewhite Tackle. him a spot in the top 3 percent out and cornerback Blake Parker. Pro anglers will provide tips and tricks to tar- of 1,600 high school football play- Also attending were running get and land a cobia as they make their way along ers from all over the Southeast and backs freshman Shi’Kim Coward our coast in their annual migration. the No. 1 rated wide receiver for and junior Devin Vazquez. There will be a free buffet beginning at 5:30 the class of 2014. Coward was one of the top fresh- p.m. and the one-hour seminar will start at 6. Another high performing ath- men at the camp, and although There is no charge to attend and reservations are lete was Eagle Nick Haynes, Devin Vazquez ran on a severely not needed. whose Power Ball toss score of sprained ankle, his speed was evi- For more information, visit saltwater- 38.5 earned him a spot in the top dent as he posted a top 5 percent From left: Nicevilleʼs Denzel Applewhite, Nick Haynes, Devin Vazquez, Blake Parker, events.com or call Joe Z. at 516-0709 or email five. His overall score of 67 was 40-yard dash. Andrew Mitchell, Tyree McCants and ShiʼKim Coward. [email protected].

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