[email protected] The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 (850) 678-1080 TThhee BBaayy BBeeaaccoonn 14 Pages, 2 Sections, 3 Inserts Wednesday, November 30, 2011 50¢ UP Board to meet in teacher-pay dispute MING CO Mediator recommends a raise falling short of union demand Friday-Sunday By Del Lessard A special magistrate last week recom- canceling the traditional annual increases contract talks, declared a negotiations Northwest Florida State Beacon Staff Writer mended that most Okaloosa County known as step increases, which give most “impasse” over the step issue. The decla- College will present a one- teachers receive a 3 percent pay increase returning teachers a 3 percent raise every ration required employment of a special man show about Teddy The Okaloosa County School Board is expected to meet this week to discuss rec- Jan. 1, six months later than the union year. magistrate to hear the dispute and make Roosevelt, “Bully: proposed. The Okaloosa County Education non-binding recommendations. An Adventure ommendations of a mediator to settle a pay dispute between the board and teach- The school board, citing a lack of Association (OCEA), which represents with Teddy funds, earlier this year froze teacher pay, 1,815 instructional employees in labor- Please see DISPUTE, page A-5 Roosevelt” at 7:30 ers. p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Sprint Theater, Mattie Christmas Kelly Arts Center, Niceville. Tickets for “Bully” are $15 Dressed for the cold adult and $10 for ages 18 parade set and younger. Info: 729-6000 or visit Saturday mattiekellyartscenter.org. Saturday, 10 a.m. At least 55 The Niceville-Valparaiso Rotary Community Christmas organizations Parade theme this year is: “It’s a jungle out there! Have a taking part jingle jungle Christmas!” Parade By Marie Rodriguez begins at 10 a.m. in Beacon Staff Writer Niceville at The Christmas spirit will fill the John Sims the streets of Niceville Saturday, Parkway and Palm Boulevard Dec. 3, with the annual intersection. Niceville-Valparaiso Community Christmas Parade. Saturday, 1-3 p.m. The theme this year is “It’s a Deborah Brodie, author of Jungle Out There! Have a Jingle “The Path That Gets Brighter,” Jungle Christmas!” with Grand will be at Bayou Book Co. in Marshall Lannie Corbin, Niceville signing copies or Niceville city manager. her book and answering The parade, which will start at questions. 10 a.m. and end roughly at 11 Info: 678-1593 or visit a.m., will travel west on John bayoubookcompany.com. Sims Parkway, closing all but two south lanes to two-way traf- Thursday, 7:30 p.m. fic, from Palm Boulevard to The Jazz Ensemble of Partin Drive. It will turn north on Northwest Florida State Partin, staying on the right and College presents a free con- keeping the two left lanes open cert on the mainstage theater for two-way traffic, and travel to of the Mattie Kelly Arts the area between the Niceville Center. No ticket required, Children’s Park and Ruckel the concert will include a Middle School. Mark Smith line-up of jazz favorites. Boulevard will be closed for the Info: 729-6000 or visit duration of the parade. mattiekellyartscenter.org. Floats will be judged and awards will be given as follows: Sunday Honorary Grand Marshall The Northwest Florida Award, Grand Marshall Award State College Madrigals and and President’s Award. First, sec- Belle Voci will perform a vari- ond and third place will be ety of a cappella and holiday awarded in the categories of music at the Tyler Recital Commerce, Club/Non- Hall, Mattie Kelly Arts Profit/Church (Adult), Club/Non- Center.Following the perform- Profit (Youth) and Best ance will be a Marching/Performing Unit. dessert recep- Results will be posted at the tion.Tickets are Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of $15. Commerce office by 3 p.m. Info: 729- Proceeds from the parade 6000 or visit mattiekellyarts- entries will support holiday meals for Sharing and Caring center.org. Beacon photo by Del Lessard This jolly old elf, waving to motorists on North Partin Drive in front of Niceville City Hall, knows how to dress for the season. Low families among other community temperatures for Niceville were forecast to be near freezing at dawn Wednesday, rising gradually over the next five days. service projects. The parade will Calendar, B-1 also host a Toys for Tots drive. Please see PARADE, page A-3 Five seek two posts on Valparaiso commission

Five Valparaiso residents filed Bayshore Drive. incumbent, of 391 Glendale Ave. will take office March 20. won reelection three times. with the Florida U.S. presidential election papers with the city —Thomas G. Miller, 86, an Valparaiso candidates run at Up for election Jan. 31 are Shermer was appointed to the primary. The combined election clerk by the 5 p.m. Nov. 23 incumbent, of 202 Hickory large. The two the city commis- commission two years ago, will save Valparaiso money in deadline, qualifying as candi- Lane. top vote-getters sion seats cur- when Brent Smith resigned in polling expenses, city officials dates for two seats on the city —Kay Hamilton, 61, of 321 will win four- Candidates respond to rently held by order to run for mayor. Smith said. commission that will be on the Glen Ave. year terms on questions, A-7. Miller and lost. Elections for the cities of ballot Jan. 31. —Keith Randall Roberts, 48, the nonparti- Shermer. Earlier this month the city Destin, Cinco Bayou and Mary The candidates are: of 10 Dove Cove. san, unpaid, five-member city Miller was first elected to the election was rescheduled from Esther also moved from March —Joe Morgan, 55, of 289 S. —Neal Shermer, 46, an commission. The two winners city commission in 1996 and has March 13 to Jan. 31 to coincide 13 to Jan. 31. Assault ship’s bell to come home

By Del Lessard Helmstadter, now an Beacon Staff Writer 87-year-old retiree liv- Eager to do battle ing in Bluewater Bay. in WWII after graduat- Used to announce ing from an Ohio high watch changes, the 8- school, Wally inch bell was mounted Helmstadter enlisted in on the Okaloosa’s the Marine Corps in bridge, where he report- The 455-foot USS Okaloosa, a WWII attack transport, earned a battle star for its role in the invasion of Japanese-held Okinawa in 1945. 1943 and served ed to the Navy deck The ship's bell will be installed in a memorial at Northwest Florida Regional Airport next spring. aboard the USS officer. Regional Airport. So far as any- class Navy attack transport was built ships as “Kaiser coffins.” the Internet the existence of the Okaloosa in the Pacific Wally Okaloosa County one knows, the bell, currently on built by Permanente Metal at “But she was a mighty oak as ship’s eight-inch bell at a war theater from March to Helmstadter officials now plan to put display in Alabama, has never Kaiser shipyard in California far as we were concerned,” memorial in Foley, Ala. After December 1945. the bell from the coun- been in Florida before. between Aug. 8 and Nov. 28, Helmstadter recalled last week. visiting the memorial with “I vaguely remember the ty’s namesake ship on permanent Named after Okaloosa 1944, when it was commissioned. In May, Okaloosa County (Okaloosa’s) bell,” said display at Northwest Florida County, the 455-foot Haskell- Troops referred to the quickly Judge Patt Maney discovered on Please see SHIPʼS, page A-3

The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page A-2 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Lewis School puts science at the forefront Eglin engineers tutor pupils

By Mike Griffith month to work with sixth chief mathematician for the Beacon Correspondent through eighth grade students. 46th Test Wing. He wowed stu- While the Okaloosa School Sometimes, said Driver, the dents in the school auditorium District is considering a propos- visiting scientists teach a class with his video of a Hellfire mis- al to establish a Science, or help students conduct hands- sile striking and destroying a Technology, Engineering, Math on experiments, while on other target in a fiery explosion on an and Medicine (STEMM) center days they show videos of Eglin test range. at the former site of Valparaiso weapons tests and other scien- The Hellfire missile, Hutto Elementary School, students at tific activities at Eglin Air Force explained, was originally Lewis School in Valparaiso Base, or demonstrate scientific designed to help Air Force already have such a program of principles in classrooms or in pilots, possibly including the their own. the school auditorium, gym or parents of some Lewis students, The Lewis program, admin- band room. destroy enemy tanks from the istered by Assistant Principal Three such scientists came to air. Jason Driver and Principal Mike Lewis on a recent Friday after- The original Hellfire had Fantaski, brings scientists and noon. One of these was Greg great penetrating power against engineers from Eglin Air Force Hutto, an Annapolis graduate armor, but when the same mis- Base to the school one day each and former Navy officer is now siles were used against lighter vehicles such as the trucks used by terrorists in the Middle East, they sometimes went right through the vehicles without destroying them or killing the enemy inside. Hutto showed how he and other scientists helped redesign the missiles with antipersonnel warheads, designed to penetrate the thin outer layers of a truck, then explode inside, destroying the vehicle and killing the occu- Beacon photo by Mike Griffith The Largest selection of genuine pants while minimizing harm to Greg Hutto, chief mathematician for Eglinʼs 46th Test Wing, wows Lewis School middle school gold & diamonds in Niceville. innocent people who might be students with his video of a Hellfire missile destroying a target in a fiery explosion on a base test near the truck when it is hit. range. Lab equipment is available for hands-on experiments and demonstrations in the schoolʼs Thousands of pieces to choose from. In the school gym, Fred Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program. Get the best quality for less at 28 Red Simon showed students pictures core samples from glaciers and exotic weapons, ranging from just a bunch of geeks,” Driver from his latest trip to frozen lakes. Those samples, he rocket-powered bombs to giant said, “but that these are really NICEVILLE’S JEWELRY STORE Antarctica. Simon is a contract explained, contain thin layers of bear traps from ACME, his cool people who get to do some LOCAL FOR 18 YEARS weather observer at Eglin, as soil and ash from all the seasons favorite munitions contractor, in really cool things.” Working well as being a national guards- that have passed since the gla- order to catch or kill the Road with scientists and engineers, he Jim & Nathan ~ 678-5999 man and a TV weatherman. ciers began forming long ago. Runner. Unfortunately for the said, helps the students learn 640 E. 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Jamie Madaris, a systems safety might go wrong, and how to Bay Beacon supplement engineer from Eglin, told stu- prevent accidents before gave incorrect dates and/or dents about how he helps design weapons are tested. locations for certain concerts. safety measures into weapons Fantaski and Driver said the The correct information systems and test programs. purpose of the monthly follows: Madaris used pictures from STEMM sessions at Lewis are Northwest Florida State The perfect holiday gift Road Runner cartoons to illus- to help students meet actual sci- College’s Schola Cantorum trate safety issues of designing entists and engineers, and learn vocal group will perform a munitions and test plans. As first-hand what they do. series of free concerts in area for that special someone. every cartoon fan knows, Wile “It lets the kids know that churches. Donations for the E. Coyote often buys all sorts of scientists and engineers are not NWFSC music program will be accepted. 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after the ship arrived in Honolulu, boats,” small suicide craft packed later became North Vietnam. SHIPʼS still undergoing its initial shake- with explosives, Helmstadter said. Entering the harbor, the crew From page A-1 down cruise. Helmstadter was one The men with the most dangerous again lined the deck with rifles, Baldwin County officials, the of two Marines assigned to the jobs, he said, were those who skip- Helmstadter said, this time aiming judge contacted Congressmen Jeff Navy ship’s crew. He said the pered the Okaloosa’s small land- to explode aerial mines that had Miller of Florida and Jo Bonner of combat troops the ship carried ing craft ashore with G.I.s and been dropped in the harbor. Alabama to help find a replace- lived below deck where bunks equipment. Japanese troops were still guard- ment bell to give Baldwin County were stacked five deep. Because it Armed with one 5-inch gun ing some street intersections when in exchange for the USS was crowded, hot and uncomfort- and some 20- and 40-mm antiair- the ship arrived in China, he said. Okaloosa’s bell. able, Helmstadter said he chose to craft guns, the crew arrived think- On Nov. 30, 1945, the Tracy Stage, Okaloosa sleep most nights in his tiny office ing they could shoot down any- Okaloosa picked up a full load of County’s airports project manager, topside, rather than in the hold. thing, Helmstadter said. But American troops and started its Now seeing patients. said he has received a replacement Loaded with troops and equip- friendly fire wasn’t always accu- return voyage to the U.S. bell from the Navy—from the ment, the new ship sailed for rate. During a Kamikaze attack, a The Okaloosa was decommis- destroyer USS Peterson—which action March 29, stopping briefly shell from another ship struck the sioned in 1949 and became part of he will exchange with Baldwin at Eniwetok and Ulithi, two atolls Okaloosa, and a cook named the naval reserve fleet until it was County, Ala., for the Okaloosa’s serving as Navy resupply depots, Dillard was grazed by shrapnel. struck from the Navy list in 1977. bell. and arriving at Okinawa April 26, He was the only crewman on the It was later scrapped. An outdoor memorial to the landing reinforcements about ship to receive a Purple Heart dur- Helmstadter said that while USS Okaloosa and county Navy three weeks after the American ing the Okinawa battle, aboard his wartime home he knew Kevin W. Wells OD, FAAO veterans will be built outside the invasion of the Japanese-held Helmstadter said. only that the ship was named after Diplomate, airport terminal and opened to the island. It took a little more than a week a county in Florida. He didn’t American Board of Optometric public on April 26, 2012, Stage The 82-day battle for Okinawa to unload the ship, which then left know much more about the name Board Certified Optometric Physician said. was the largest amphibious assault Okinawa and began transporting until the early 1960s when he and The Okaloosa could transport in the Pacific during WWII and troops and equipment between his wife took a few days off from Proudly accepting more than 1,500 soldiers and their the bloodiest overall. Helmstadter locations in the wartime Pacific. an accounting conference in New Tricare Insurance officers and a crew of 500 to the said the Japanese military resorted On one of those missions, a strong Orleans to visit Pensacola. site of an amphibious landing, to heavy use of the suicide planes storm, possibly a typhoon, rolled Impressed with the beaches, the where the combat troops would be at Okinawa because they knew the ship 46 degrees, slightly fur- couple began vacationing in the 850-424-6677 landed in smaller craft. The vessel that if the large island fell, only ther than the ship was designed to Panhandle until he retired from a 4012 Commons Drive Suite #110 earned a battle star for its part in 350 miles from the Japanese withstand. The storm swept every- career in accounting and moved to (Behind Walmart in Destin) the battle for Okinawa, in April mainland, their homeland would thing off the deck, Helmstadter Niceville in 1987. 1945. It was decommissioned in be hit by greater Allied bombard- said, and only a heavy cargo of 1949. ment and an invasion of Japan 105 mm guns in a hold kept the In the hurry-up-and-wait mode itself. Allied troops suffered some ship from overturning. of military life, Helmstadter had 65,000 casualties, while an esti- The Okaloosa went dead in the completed infantry training and mated 100,000 Japanese were water on one transport mission was waiting with cold weather killed, wounded or captured. after a generator quit, he said. The gear in Seattle to battle the Although their landing area at ship was towed to Subic Bay in Japanese who had occupied parts Okinawa was fairly secure, the Philippines, but the crew had of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, when Helmstadter said Japanese to sweat out traveling through the his orders were changed. Kamikaze planes started attacking China Sea, where Japanese sub- He was sent to quartermaster the convoy of ships almost as soon marines still prowled. school to learn how to load assault as the ship dropped anchor. The The Okaloosa brought ships. Wartime military leaders SS Canada Victory, an ammuni- American occupation troops to had learned that Army units just tion ship about 500 yards away Japan as U.S. commander Gen. boarded and stored equipment from the USS Okaloosa, blew up Douglas MacArthur accepted the where they wanted onboard and sank within five minutes after Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay assault ships. When soldiers hit one of the Japanese Kamikaze in early September, he said. the beaches they then had to wait planes flew down its stack, he The ship also delivered occu- for combat equipment that had said. pation troops to China after the been stored in no particular order While at Okinawa, troops were Japanese surrender. 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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 THE BAY BEACON Page A-5 employees frozen at the top of the the magistrate’s recommenda- recommended against changing amount recommended by the they expect statewide tax revenue DISPUTE step ladder would cost the district tions. the district’s current leave policy, school board. The union seeks shortfall of between $1.2 and $1.9 From page A-1 $362,320 this school year, plus Tibbetts said that by late this which does not allow such leave, $6,400. billion next year, which may result FICA taxes ($27,717) and retire- week the board would send a letter but which does grant 16 other cat- The school district currently in more reductions for local dis- Last week school district and ment ($17,966), according to the to the union explaining its position egories of leave, including 11 cat- spends $1,867,304 on supple- tricts. OCEA officials received the report school district. to accept, reject or offer to renego- egories of paid leave, several of ments to more than 511 teachers Tibbetts said the school district and recommendations of the mag- Deem didn’t say how the tiate the issues, she said. The which could be taken for such a with advanced degrees, according had cut $30 million from the oper- istrate, Richard Deem. He recom- school district should pay for rais- union would then have a few days purpose against a teacher’s typical to the school district. ating budget over the past five mended that teachers receive the es for Okaloosa teachers, who are to review the board’s decision, she 190-day work year. If the two sides are still unable years, forcing job cuts in adminis- step increases they would have among the highest paid in the said. —The school district proposed to agree on the issues mediated by tration, custodial, and school nurs- normally received July 1, but six state. Karen Peek, president of the a reduction in supplemental pay Deem, the school board would es. She said it has reduced the months later, on Jan. 1. The raises “I think the district could OCEA, said the union won’t like- for teachers with advanced ultimately have the final say after a number of deputies working as would not be retroactive, though rearrange their priorities in the ly announce a response to Deem’s degrees hired after July 1, 2011. quasi-judicial hearing, according school resource officers, while at they would carry over into future 2011-2012 budget that would recommendations before Dec. 9. The board argued that the reduc- to Tibbetts and Peek. Strikes by the same time hiring additional years, compounding in the event allow the payment of step increas- She said the union’s board is set to tion was required by a new state public-school teachers, or by other teachers to meet state class size of further raises. es effective Jan. 1, 2012,” Deem discuss the report Thursday, but no law, while the union countered local or state public employees, mandates. The school district said the six- wrote in his eight-page decision. decision is likely until union repre- with a demand for higher supple- are illegal in Florida. The school district’s support month cost of the step increases “The fact that the step increases sentatives from each school meet ments. Deem recommended sup- Tibbetts said that she expects staff, cafeteria workers, secre- would be $608,759, but the cost would only be effective the last six Dec. 8. plements between the two sides: the matter to be decided by taries, janitors and others “under- would increase next year to months and that there would be no In addition to the step-increase Deem recommended $2,400 for Christmas in any case. stand” the school’s financial $1,217,518 for the full 12 months $1,000 one-time lump sum pay issue, Deem also made recom- master’s degrees, the same as the Tibbetts said that she, the dilemmas, Tibbetts said, and have begining July 1, 2012. should significantly reduce the mendations on two other contract union requested. The school dis- school district’s chief financial settled for no raises this year. The magistrate also recom- cost of this issue as proposed by disputes between the union and trict had proposed $2,100. Deem officer, and the board have to look The Okaloosa County School mended against a union demand the association.” the school board: recommended $4,200 for special- at the district’s financial position District remains the best in the that teachers who have already Superintendent of Schools —The union requested paid ist’s degrees, the amount recom- not only today but a year from state for grades 9-12, Tibbetts said, reached the top step on their salary Alexis Tibbetts said that school leave for bone marrow or organ mended by the school board. The now. For example, the district will in large part due to strong teachers. schedule, Step 23, be given a one- board members would likely meet donors, a benefit the school board union asked for $4,400. Deem rec- lose $5.5 million in non-renewing “We are fourth highest paid in the time bonus of $1,000. this week in closed session to said was not paid by any of 66 ommended $6,300 for teacher’s federal revenue, she said. Florida state of Florida,” she said about Paying the $1,000 bonus to decide whether to accept or reject school districts in the state. Deem with doctorate degrees, the state leaders have already stated Okaloosa County’s teachers. 2011

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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page A-6 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, November 30, 2011 of probation charge on the cyclist, then observed the original charges of no valid motorcycle lying on its side on driver’s license and violation the side of the road and the Fire Department Reports Police Blotter of an injunction. driver running south over the The following accounts of the activities of police are according * * * sand dunes towards the beach. to records of the Niceville and Valparaiso police departments, the Hicken was discovered Niceville Okaloosa County and Walton County sheriffʼs offices, other law-enforce- Lacy Rachel Slifko, unem- ment agencies, and the Okaloosa County and Walton County jails. ployed, 24, of 1312 Als Drive, allegedly trying to hide in the Niceville, was arrested by brush and then admitted he had The Niceville Fire Department responded to the following calls from November 21, sheriff’s deputies Nov. 16 on a been driving the motorcycle. 2011 through November 27, 2011. Arrests * * * violation of probation charge * * * 0 Structure Fire 18 Emergency Medical Calls Marion Roxanne on the original misdemeanor Valarie Ann Standley, 32, of 0 Vehicle Fire 0 Vehicle Crash Michael Ivan Chisolm, a 0 Other Fire1 Vehicle Crash with Extrication bartender, 45, of 512 Oak Ave., McDonald, a student, 46, of charges of passing worthless 401 Niceville Ave., Niceville, 0 Illegal Burn 6 Other Emergency Calls Niceville, was arrested by 354 Pine St., Niceville, was checks, possession of drug was arrested by sheriff’s 0 False Alarms 0 Hazardous Conditions arrested by sheriff’s deputies paraphernalia and possession deputies Nov. 15 on a misde- sheriff’s deputies Nov. 20 on a Street Situation Date Time misdemeanor worthless check Nov. 15 on a charge of petit of marijuana. meanor worthless check Cape Lane...... Medical ...... 11/21/11 ...... 18:47 theft. McDonald was allegedly * * * charge, three counts, for 22nd Street...... Medical ...... 11/22/11 ...... 04:11 charge. E. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical ...... 11/22/11 ...... 04:52 observed concealing a bottle of Daniel Ryan Taylor, 31, of checks allegedly written for SR85N @ MM#18 ...... Canceled ...... 11/22/11 ...... 11:52 * * * liqueur under her jacket and 4174 Whitetail Circle, $31.80, $142.64 and $70.90. McEwen Drive ...... Medical ...... 11/22/11 ...... 20:13 William Brandon Woodard, leaving a liquor store, 4530 E. Niceville, was arrested by * * * Forest Road...... Canceled ...... 11/22/11 ...... 23:57 Powell Drive...... Medical ...... 11/23/11 ...... 03:45 30, of 105 Davis Drive, Highway 20, Niceville, with- sheriff’s deputies Nov. 18 on Phillip Todd Tucker, 32, of SR85N @MM#20 ...... Good Intent...... 11/24/11 ...... 07:52 Niceville, was arrested by out paying for the $26 product. the charge of passing a coun- 500 22nd St., Niceville, was Powell Drive...... Medical ...... 11/24/11 ...... 09:20 sheriff’s deputies Nov. 15 on a Evergreen Avenue ...... Service Call ...... 11/24/11 ...... 12:17 * * * terfeit check. arrested by Valparaiso police Benton Avenue...... Medical ...... 11/24/11 ...... 17:03 Washington County warrant Patrick Richard Novinski, On Sept. 24 Taylor alleged- Nov. 21 on a charge of burgla- E. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical ...... 11/24/11 ...... 19:28 for probation violation on the 22, of 507 23rd St., Niceville, ly tried to cash a personal ry to a dwelling. Tucker’s fin- Royal Palm Drive ...... Medical ...... 11/24/11 ...... 21:18 original charges of robbery College @ SR85N ...... Vehicle Extrication...... 11/25/11 ...... 12:59 was arrested by sheriff’s check at the customer service gerprint had been recovered Rue De Palms...... Medical ...... 11/25/11 ...... 15:39 and grand theft. deputies Nov. 16 on a violation counter of a Destin grocery from the glass lamp cover of a Edgewater Drive...... Medical ...... 11/26/11 ...... 00:41 store, 4425 Commons Drive, lamp at the scene of a burglary E. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical ...... 11/26/11 ...... 01:44 Cadillac Avenue...... Service Call ...... 11/26/11 ...... 05:48 that appeared to be printed on in the 100 block of Grandview Mulry Drive ...... Medical ...... 11/26/11 ...... 08:44 copy paper and cut out uneven- Avenue, Valparaiso, that 22nd Street...... Medical ...... 11/26/11 ...... 19:51 ly with scissors. When the reportedly occurred sometime E. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical ...... 11/27/11 ...... 04:53 Law Office of SR85N @ MM#20 ...... Medical ...... 11/27/11 ...... 05:24 bank the check was written on Sept. 16-28. SR85N @ MM#20 ...... Canceled ...... 11/27/11 ...... 06:09 was called they had no record Benton Avenue...... Medical ...... 11/27/11 ...... 08:59 SAMUEL M. PEEK Thefts S. Cedar Avenue...... Medical ...... 11/27/11 ...... 09:38 of the account and the clerk refused to cash it. Taylor A Niceville resident from the Weekly Safety Tip: It is very important to clean your lint filter on your dryer regularly allegedly tried to grab the 4200 block of Shadow Lane and inspect the vent leading from the dryer to the outside. Build up of lint will restrict the escape of heat exhaust and can cause a FIRE. Estate Planning & Probate check, but failed and fled the reported that someone entered store. his locked residence sometime * * * Nov. 16 and stole a 26-inch flat North Bay Wills & Living Trusts screen television. A rear sliding Justin Colt Bray, a lawn The North Bay Fire Department responded to the following calls from November 21, Powers of Attorney maintenance worker, 29, of glass door was found unlocked 2011 through November 27, 2011. 1662 Red Hill Road, Ponce de and open when the victim returned to his residence. Street Situation Date Time Leon, was arrested by sheriff’s Troon Drive West...... Dispatched canceled ...... 11/21/11 ...... 10:33 Health Care Directives N. White Point Road ...... EMS excluding vehicle ...... 11/23/11 ...... 21:37 deputies Nov. 14 on a Walton * * * Pembrooke Court ...... Medical assist EMS ...... 11/23/11 ...... 22:54 Business Corporations & LLC County warrant. A Niceville resident from the E. Highway 20 ...... EMS excluding vehicle ...... 11/24/11 ...... 04:34 * * * 600 block of Nelson Point Road White Point Road ...... EMS excluding vehicle ...... 11/24/11 ...... 13:05 Meadowbrook Court...... Medical assist EMS ...... 11/26/11 ...... 00:06 James Charles Hicken, reported that sometime Nov. 8- Bermuda Circle...... Rescue, EMS incident...... 11/27/11 ...... 03:02 Samuel M. Peek, J.D., LL.M. Tax unemployed, 34, of 4428 20 unknown person(s) stole a White Point Road ...... EMS excluding vehicle ...... 11/27/11 ...... 12:39 Southminster Circle, Niceville, 1996 Johnson Electric Long Canterbury Circle...... 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CALL Jane Rainwater: (850) 897-1101 Q&A: Valparaiso candidates 1-888-390-4450 Choose Baywalk, you deserve the best! The Beacon last week asked make a meaningful contribution what office(s)? “small-town” feel that is lacking 4566 Hwy 20E, Ste. 104 • Niceville • www.baywalk2.com Valparaiso’s five city commission to my community. I believe the No. in so many places today. The bal- BENNING DRIVE: Victorian Style, own private patio. Covered Screen candidates in he Jan. 31 municipal city is poised for a new elected Why are you seeking a seat ance and the trick is how to keep Bamboo Floors, Located in heart of Porch. Additional Bedrooms are election to respond briefly to a leadership that will guarantee the on Valparaiso’s city commis- that feeling, and still look for- Destin. Custom throughout. Short Sale: upstairs with a full bath. Homeowner few questions. Here are their success of the city for generations sion? ward. 5/4.5, 2675 SqFt. $319,900 Association $230 a month covers all responses: to come. I’d like to see change in the Why should people vote for exterior and $840.00 a year to HOA Neal Shermer Why should people vote for direction of the city along with you? Seaspray: 4/2, Built 2000, All Brick. covers All Insurance for Exterior. You you? better relations with our citizens Because I believe I have the only need home contents. Close to the 391 Glendale Ave. Immaculate. Not a Short Sale, 1,910 I will listen to the concerns of and Eglin Air Force Base. time, talent, disposition and skills SqFt. Inground Pool. A must see: Marina. 3/2.5 // 1,675 Sq. Ft. $159,000 Age: 46. our residents and hopefully bring Why should people vote for needed to represent the citizens of Occupation: Small business $278,350 new energy in service to our you? Valparaiso. PENDING: owner (upholstery repair). Commission. I will work to pro- Because I will listen to each What would you like to GARDEN OAKS CONDO is VILLA COYABA: $900,000 How long have you lived in mote positive relationships within and every citizen’s problems with change in Valparaiso? ABSOLUTELY DYNAMITE!!! 2nd Floor 109 Windlake: $350,000 Valparaiso? our community and always be an open Probably, first and foremost, is Unit. Screen Patio Area, Another open Lived in Valparaiso 46 years. cognizant of the importance of mind. I will what many perceive as our Balcony Area. Large Kitchen, Master RENTAL DEPARTMENT Have great relationships with the City vote on “adversarial nature,” whether it be Bedroom & 2nd Bedroom. Very CALL you ever of Niceville and Eglin Air Force issues with with Eglin, the school board, local Spacious Family Room. Open, Light James V. Rainwater 897-1101 sought Base. I am a firm believer that not common businesses, or our citizenry. and Bright. $129,000 public elec- all of our issues can be resolved sense and Second, I have learned the tive office with litigation. It is time for some my best value of “keeping it simple.” I before, and DONʼT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY to NEED SOMEONE TO WORK common sense leadership to pre- judgment. think this can be applied to our THROUGH YOUR SHORT SALES if so what vail. What local government - from how we own this BWB Patio Home freshly office(s)? painted. Owner replaced A/C 09 along WITH YOU? What would you like to would you write our ordinances, to how we PENDING CALL JANE I have change in Valparaiso? like to deal with our challenges. with Hot Water. Dining Area adjoins never before Two priorities come to mind. change in Keith R. Roberts Third, I would like to develop Living Room giving this home a very sought polit- open feel. Master on First Floor with its Neal Shermer First, the Commission needs to Valparaiso? a more participatory, involved ical office, stop negative budgeting and learn Appearance of the city and the government, that actively listens other than being appointed to the fiscal responsibility. For the past attitude of its government. to its citizens, its businesses, both commission 2 years ago. several years, the Commission Simply, make the city friendly current and potential, and its advi- Why are you seeking a seat has voted to take large sums of again. sory boards and committees. on Valparaiso’s city commis- money from our reserve to devel- What do you think about the What do you think about the CELE sion? op a balanced budget. This con- F-35 noise issue? F-35 noise issue? US BR If asked by the people, I will P A tinued prac- I think the litigation with Eglin While connected to my “too L T continue to serve. tice is a dan- AFB is ridiculous and the expense adversarial” comment above, I E E Why should people vote for gerous to the tax paying citizens of also strongly believe that the Air H you? mode for Valparaiso is a total waste. Force forced our hand on the Because I have no conflicts of any munici- issue, at the expense of our citi- 25 interest, divisions of loyalty, or pality, espe- Joe Morgan zens and our relationship. Our ulterior motives to serve, and I cially one 289 South Bayshore Drive relationship with Eglin has YEARS! will put Valparaiso’s interests first such as Age: 55. become bureaucratic, and every time. Valparaiso Occupation: Retired Military, involves way too many lawyers. I We will be having an What would you like to with shrink- Realtor, Consultant – Special would hope that a determined change in Valparaiso? ing rev- Forces/Civil Affairs ARTiC effort by both parties could devel- unadvertised special each of I will work hard to continue to enues. Kay Hamilton (Apalachicola Regional Training op the leader-to-leader relation- revitalize, reinvigorate and rede- Second, the people need to Center). ship that is needed for both of us the first 25 days of December velop the most beautiful city any- take back control of the How long have you lived in to succeed—and I am willing to where, including reopening our Commission. I think it is obvious Valparaiso?: help try to mend that fence. You won't know it 'til you see it! recently closed elementary that certain Commissioners are 18 years, but I have lived in the school, while striving for a for- not doing the work of the people Panhandle for over 30 years (my Thomas G. Miller ward leaning leadership role for and have developed their own per- dad was a Naval aviator, retiring 202 Hickory Lane our city and reversing any trends sonal agendas. I am a strong in Pensacola, therefore, I have Age: 86. of stagnation in planning and believer in limiting the influence strong roots Occupation: Retired Air action towards those ends. government has on our personal in the area). Force. What do you think about the lives and abiding by the ideal of Have How long have you lived in Since 1986 F-35 noise issue? government by the people for the you ever Valparaiso? The protection of individual people. sought pub- 43 years. Oak Creek Shopping Center property rights against govern- What do you think about the lic elective Have you ever sought public Niceville • 678-1593 ment expansion are the core prin- F-35 noise issue? office elective office before, and if so 9-7 Mon.-Sat., Noon-5 Sun. ciples of conservatism. Valparaiso There needs to be a balance before, and what office(s)?: www.bayoubookcompany.com and its leadership are correct in between the needs of the people if so what Yes. Valparaiso City seeking, maintaining, and of Valparaiso and the stated mis- office(s)? Commissioner (since first being demanding, when necessary, a sion of Eglin Air Force Base. The No. Joe Morgan elected in 1996). legitimate and effectual voice in last lawsuit filed with the Air Why are Why are you seeking a seat any decisions which will drasti- Force accomplished nothing to you seeking a seat on on Valparaiso’s city commis- cally impact the future of its citi- resolve the noise issue, resulting Valparaiso’s city commission? sion? zens, and quality of life. only in another Environmental I feel that I have the breadth of To continue the Gulf Power Demanding honesty, transparency Impact Study to which the same experience, sense of community, Company pole rental fee litigation and accountability from govern- conclusions were drawn. Over background, and interest to serve (and to) continue monitoring the ment, to include the military, are three hundred thousand dollars of Valparaiso. I have a history of TV Cable System. I designed the the duty and responsibility of taxpayer money was expended service, from volunteer fireman original. every citizen of this nation. I have and a victory claimed when the and EMT at Pensacola Beach, to Why faith that all parties will work to city was reimbursed a mere sixty the military, to church, to the should peo- resolve any logistical problems, thousand dollars. More impor- Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance ple vote for and that all missions and relation- tantly, the good will between the and Native Plant Club. I have you? ships will be stronger as a result. city, the county and its neighbors breadth of experiences, I have The best Kay Hamilton has been all but destroyed. We taught science in our Okaloosa commission- would have been far better off by schools, was the Sr. Advisor to the er for the 321 Glen Ave. hiring a professional lobbyist to Ministry of Housing and price and Age: 61. keep our issue forefront in the Construction, and Program have the Occupation: Director of political arena ensuring our voice Manager for the Reconstruction city’s best Operations, Compass Rose was heard. of Iraq, and the Provincial interest at Restaurant. Reconstruction Team USAID heart! Tom Miller How long have you lived in Keith R. Roberts provincial local governance and What would you like to Valparaiso? 10 Dove Cove financial management advisor in change in Valparaiso? 14 years. Age: 48. Mosul, Iraq. The Valparaiso Elementary Have you ever sought public Occupation: Antique, Classic Further, I believe in school utilization. elective office before, and if so and Muscle Car Restoration. Valparaiso, have made “Valp” my What do you think about the what office(s)? How long have you lived in home and raised my family in F-35 noise issue? No. Valparaiso? Valparaiso. I believe it is a won- There is a solution to the prob- Why are you seeking a seat 48-year native. My extended derful community, with neighbor- lem. I spent 20 years with the on Valparaiso’s city commis- family have been here since Eglin ly neighbors, and you just cannot USAF as a pilot, and there are sion? was a tent city. beat the people we have on our traffic patterns that will mitigate I have a great appreciation for Have you ever sought public city staff in-so-far as their willing- the noise and still allow the mis- INVENTORY SALE! living in Valparaiso and want to elective office before, and if so ness to help, and give us that sion. RREEDDUUCCTTIIOONN -Prices too low, selections too large

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By Del Lessard trict under the plan—the entire represented by Rep. Jeff Miller congressional redistricting fol- Beacon Staff Writer Twin Cities remains in Senate (R-Chumuckla) eastward to lowing the decennial U.S. The Florida Senate District 4—Bluewater Bay resi- include all of Okaloosa and Census, largely Republican Reapportionment Committee dents would be represented by a Walton counties, including Bluewater Bay and Destin were released its proposed redistricting new congressman in 2012 if the Bluewater Bay and Destin. carved out of District 1 and made maps for the Florida Senate and measure is passed into law. Bluewater Bay and Destin are part of the traditionally congressional districts Monday. The proposed congressional currently in District 2, that of Democratic U.S. District 2, then While residents of Valparaiso redistricting plan submitted by first-term Rep. Steve Southerland, held by Rep. Allen Boyd, a and Niceville wouldn’t see any the state senate would extend a Panama City Republican. Monticello Democrat who lost to The 1st congressional district, as proposed by the changes in their state senate dis- congressional District 1, currently Ten years ago, during the last Southerland in 2010. Florida Senate Reapportionment Committee. ALL AROUND THE TOWN

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A gesture of need shared with Dr. Kirk Garcia-Rios of Valparaiso resulted in a trailer load donation of medical equip- ment from both Twin Cities Hospital and Dr. Jose Garcia- Rios. Jean Weatherwax, an electri- The equipment was delivered cal engineering major and by Dr. Kirk Garcia-Rios and his recipient of the Marshall mother, Janie Garcia-Rios, to the Scholarship, currently works on a novel implantable glu- Bay Medical Foundation in Bay cose sensor. City, Mich. that is affiliated with FinCap Trust, a non-profit organ- ization that works with central Kenyan community groups in Beacon photo improving their livelihood by engaging them in activities on health, sanitation and environ- Rocky stages 'Harvey' mental issues. This equipment Rocky Bayou Christian School performed the comedy will be shipped to Kenya for dis- NHS grad receives postgraduate award "Harvey" Nov. 19 and 21 at Niceville High School. From left: tribution by the Ministry of Michael Obrigewitch as Elwood P. Dowd, Josh Turner as Dr. Health to its various needy hospi- Jean Weatherwax, a Niceville next year in the United years of study at Imperial Anderson and Audrey Stevens as Nurse Kelly. tals. Many patients in Kenya will High School graduate, is the first Kingdom, thanks to the post- College, London. Established by have their health positively recipient of the prestigious post- graduate award. the British Parliament in 1953 as an opportunity to make new impacted by this generous and graduate Marshall Scholarship in Weatherwax received the a living gift of thanks to the the history of the University of Goldwater Scholarship in April United States, generally fewer friends and find joy and compan- loving gesture. ionship. * * * South Florida. 2011. She is also a NASA than 40 of the intensely competi- Info: 897-4434. Jean Floyd, of Niceville Weatherwax, a University of MUST (Motivating tive scholarships are given to 2011 Keller Williams Realty Emerald South Florida Honors College Undergraduates in Science and American college students each TOPS evening meetings Coast, has completed and gradu- student, earlier this year was Technology) Scholar and year in honor of Gen. George C. TOPS club 0111 is a weight- ated from Florida Realtors named the recipient of a Barry interned last summer at the Marshall, who spearheaded loss support group which meets M. Goldwater Scholarship, the space agency’s Ames Research American and Allied efforts to every Thursday evening at Holy Leadership Academy. Floyd was Name of Jesus Catholic Church, one of 21 nation’s highest honor for under- Center in California, helping to help rebuild Europe following CALENDAR 1200 Valparaiso Blvd., education Realtors graduate study in the sciences. develop a microcontroller-based WWII. building, room 4. Weigh-in will be from the She has followed that up with automation system for graphene Already boasting an extensive Friends for Fun seniors at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will State of the Marshall Scholarship, where synthesis. background in the design and All singles 60 and older are start at 7 p.m. Florida the electrical engineering The Marshall Scholarship fabrication of biocompatible invited to join Friends for Fun for Info: Michele, 678-2863, or selected for major’s pursuit of “some cool provides university fees, cost-of- electronic devices, Weatherwax’s laughter and friendly conversation Cindy, 279-4847. this gadgets” that improve a range of living expenses, books, research research goals while at Imperial each Wednesday, 3-5 p.m., at the Academy. medical treatments will continue and travel grants for up to three Please see STUDENT, page B-3 Bluewater Bay Clubhouse. This is Please see CALENDAR, page B-2 When asked about Jean Floyd her participa- tion in the program, she respond- ed, “Anything to expand my abil- ity to mentor other agents and improve my skills as a Realtor is College jazz important to me and I try to take advantage of these kinds of concert opportunities.” Floyd is currently serving as the 2011 President of The Jazz Ensemble of Northwest Florida State the Emerald Coast Association of College presents a free con- Realtors. cert Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the * * * mainstage theater of the Robert Joseph Przybylski, Mattie Kelly Arts Center. No a resident of Niceville, has ticket required, the concert earned an Associate in Science will include a line-up of jazz degree from Excelsior College. favorites. Info: 729-6000 or Excelsior College, based out mattiekellyartscenter.org. of Albany, NY, is an accredited, private, nonprofit institution that focuses on the needs of working adults.

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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page B-2 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, November 30, 2011 framing and materials and donating 20 Local art show, sale ‘Coats for Kids’ drive CALENDAR percent to the library. The Public Safety Department of The United Way of Okaloosa- From page B-1 Info: 279-4863. Christmas Northwest Florida State College Walton counties will hold its Coats for Math, science tutoring Shelter House needs teams up with local artists at a “Hearts Kids at Christmas drive for children in in Art” show and sale on Nov. 30 from need at Okaloosa and Walton coun- Free math and science tutoring is Shelter House, a local domestic Lady 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Dec. 1 from ties. Drop off coats through Dec. 2 at available at the Valparaiso violence center, is collecting canned 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the college’s the following locations: Bank of Community Library on Mondays and dry food items to create a Niceville campus. A portion of the America, Compass Bank, Coastal from 3-5 p.m. The tutoring is for ele- Christmas meal display proceeds from artworks sold at the Bank and Trust, Covenant Hospice, mentary school students and is taught for women and event will be donated to the Public Eglin Chapel, Eglin Federal Credit by Dr. La Vergne Thatch. Call the children residing The Christmas lady, Safety Memorial through the NWFSC Union, Northwest Florida State library at 729-5406 to set up an in shelter during Debbie Lewis, presents Foundation to help raise funds to build College, Regions Bank, Trustmark appointment. the holidays. “Animation in Motion” at Frozen meats will her 17th annual a memorial area near the public safety Bank, Twin Cities Hospital and Sharing and Caring be accepted on Christmas display. The building honoring local heroes killed YMCA. Sharing and Caring is looking for drop-off deadlines only. Laundry bas- event runs from Dec. 3- in the line of duty. Info: United Way, 243-0315. donations of food, hygiene products, kets to compile items, gas cards and 27 from 6-9 p.m. nightly Info: 729-5378. Christmas benefit concert diapers, detergents, etc. at their loca- at Radiant Life Church, gift cards to stores like WalMart or Alzheimer’s support group The Emerald Coast Community tion at 104 Bullock Blvd., Niceville. 100A Hart St., Niceville. Publix are also accepted. Band will host a Christmas concert Their hours are Mon.-Thur. 9 a.m.-2 This year, over 600 ani- Alzheimer’s Family Services pro- All donations will be accepted at Friday, Dec. 2, to p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-noon. mated dolls will be fea- vides monthly support groups for fam- the Shelter House, 102 Buck Drive, benefit Children Info: 729-3600 or 678-8459. tured along with a ily members or friends coping with a Fort Walton Beach by Dec. 15. Cold in Crisis. The Christmas village, scale loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. A Museum seeks volunteers food items for holiday meal gift bas- concert will be model trains and a new support group will be held at 10:30 kets will be accepted until Dec. 19. held at the Fort The Heritage Museum of layout. a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Northwest Florida, 115 Westview Info: 243-1201 or e-mail First United Methodist Church, Walton Beach Ave., Valparaiso, seeks responsible [email protected]. Chandler Center, located at 214 S. Civic Auditorium at 7 p.m. The groups community volunteers to assist with Partin Dr., Niceville. The support ask that guests make a $10 donation. Military Memories exhibit more information, call 729-9481, or residents free of charge. greeting and reception in the gift shop. group is free and respite care is avail- Info: 864-4242. “On the Home Front and At War,” stop by the hospital, 2190 Highway 85 Info: 729-5406 or vcl.valp.org. Flexible days and times are available able. sponsored by Pioneer Technologies North, Niceville, and speak to a volun- NWFSC presents ‘Bully’ for 1-3 hour shifts. Other volunteer ‘Christmas Reflections’ Info: 478-7790 or visit alzfam Corp., is the Heritage Museum’s teer at the front desk. Northwest Florida State College positions are available. Interested indi- serv.org. exhibit featuring original artifacts DeFuniak Springs hosts will present a one-man show about viduals may stop by the museum dur- Valp. library events from its collection of the Civil War, “Christmas Reflections,” an evening ‘Compassionate Friends’ Teddy Roosevelt, “Bully: An ing regular business hours, Tue.-Sat., The Valparaiso library hosts tradi- of lights and decorated seasonal char- WWI, WWII and the Vietnam War. The Niceville chapter of the Adventure with Teddy Roosevelt” on 10 a.m.-4 p.m. tional Story Time for pre-school age acters through Dec. 31 at Lake Also exhibited is the original POW Compassionate Friends, a non-sectari- Dec. 2, and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and on Info: 678-2615 or visit heritage- children Monday, Tuesday and Friday DeFuniak from 5-9 p.m. Evening uniform worn by POW Howard Hill, an national organization that wel- Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. in the Sprint museum.org. mornings. Parents and caretakers are passes are $3 and children under 6 are on loan. Exhibit runs through the end comes bereaved families to its meet- Theater, Mattie Kelly Arts Center, invited to participate in singing, danc- admitted free. Niceville library exhibit of April 2012. ings when they have suffered the death Niceville. ing and sharing a fall-themed story Info: 892-8500 or visit christmas- The artwork of Sue Tarkin will be Info: 678-2615 or heritage-muse of a child, will hold its first meeting on Tickets for “Bully” are $15 adult and working on a fun craft. Story reflections.com. um.org. Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at Our Holy Name of and $10 for ages 18 and younger. on exhibit at the Niceville Library, 206 Time begins at Jesus Catholic Church, 1200 Tickets may be purchased in person, Partin Drive N., Niceville, through Hospital volunteers 9:45 a.m. ‘Geek lights’ on the corner Valparaiso Blvd., Niceville. online or by phone from the box office November. Tarkin’s art will be avail- The Twin Cities Hospital Wednesday The 4th annual “Geek Lights on The mission of the group is to and are available at the door starting able for sale at close to her cost for Auxiliary is seeking volunteers. For mornings, the the Corner” Christmas light and music assist families toward the positive res- 90 minutes prior to showtime each Valparaiso show will run through New Year’s. olution of grief and to provide infor- date. Library holds The free performances take place mation to help others be supportive. Info: 729-6000 or mattiekellyarts genealogy-based nightly at the corner of Bluewater Info: 398-6394 or visit compas- center.org. United States history class. The topic Boulevard and Antiqua Way in for fall will be the Gilded Age. Class Bluewater Bay. Shows begin on the sionatefriends.org. Scouts to sell firs begins at 9:30 a.m. hour and half hour starting at 6 p.m., Society meeting Niceville’s Boy Scouts of America CHURCH The French class meets at 9:30 with the last show starting at 9:30 p.m. Troop 546 will hold its annual The Choctawhatchee Audubon Sun.-Thur. and 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. a.m. on Friday. The class is designed Society Dec. 1 meeting is free and Christmas tree sale on Friday, Dec. 2- Get more information by following for those familiar with the language open to anyone with an interest in 4 in front of the Niceville Police the show’s Facebook page, face who want to advance to the fluent birds or nature. Refreshments, social- Station, 212 N. Partin Drive. book.com/geeklightsonthecorner. level. All programs are open to county izing and announcements begin at The troop will have an assortment DIRECTORY 6:30 p.m. in room 128 of the Learning of Frasier fir No. 1 trees from North Resource Center (LRC 128) of the Carolina in vari- Niceville Campus of Northwest ous prices and in Florida State College. sizes ranging from Info: 678-3965. 5 to 9-foot tall. Hours of oper- Edge book drive ation are Friday Edge Elementary hosts a book from 3-9 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m.-9 drive to benefit the Children’s p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Advocacy Center in Niceville. The Info: 374-2602. community is encouraged drop off new book donations from Dec. 1-9 in ‘Christmas Lady’ display the front office at Edge Elementary, The Christmas lady, Debbie 300 Highway 85 North, between the Lewis, presents “Animation in hours of 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Motion” at her 17th annual Christmas display. The event runs from Dec. 3- Eglin tree lighting 27 from 6-9 p.m. nightly at Radiant The Eglin Chapel will host the Life Church, 100A Hart St., Niceville. 2011 Holiday Tree Lighting on This year, over 600 animated dolls Friday, Dec. 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the West will be featured along with a Gate Chapel. Christmas village, scale model trains This is one of Eglin’s biggest fam- and a new layout. ily events with caroling, choir per- Info: 678-5355 or visit thenicevil- formances, tree lighting and Santa lechristmaslady.com. arriving on a fire engine. Refreshments will be served fol- College jazz concert lowing the ceremony. Everyone is The Jazz Ensemble of Northwest welcome to attend this free event to Florida State College presents a free start the holiday season. For more concert Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the information, please call the Chapel at mainstage theater of the Mattie Kelly EW IFE HRISTIAN INISTRIES N L C M 882-2111. Arts Center. No ticket required, the 130 N. PARTIN DR., NICEVILLE concert will include a line-up of jazz Rocky band, chorus CHURCH OFFICE (850) 729-0733 favorites. Rocky Bayou Christian School’s Info: 729-6000 or visit mattiekelly symphonic band and chorus will have artscenter.org. Sunday Morning Bible Study - 9:30 a.m. their Christmas concert at Rocky Sunday Morning Worship - 11:15 a.m. Bayou Baptist Church on Friday, Dec. Rotary Christmas parade Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. The Niceville-Valparaiso Rotary Bishop and Mrs. T.P. 2, at 7 p.m. The beginning and middle Johnson, Sr. school bands will have their concert Community Christmas Parade will be Bishop T.P. 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IMMANUEL ANGLICAN CHURCH Sunday Morning Services Weekly Small Groups Family Worship 9:00 in Niceville, Destin, & F.W.B. with childcare Call 837-6324 for the one nearest you. for ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten Immanuel Anglican Youth Walk-In...Worship 11:01 Wednesday Nights with children's classes 6:30-8 p.m. @ The Shed Hang out; engage; worship;grow www.iacdestin.org “Pointing The Way To Jesus” 250 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin | Church Office: 850-837-6324

“God’s work. Our hands.” St. Paul Lutheran & Preschool Sunday Worship Hours 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran Preschool is Sunday School 9:30 a.m. an early childhood ministry (850) 863-4187 Nursery provided of StPLC, since 1983. We offer Christ­centered curricu­ 401-B Mary Esther Blvd., Mary Esther Holden Evening Prayer lum for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. 1407 John Sims Pkwy E. (Located across from Santa Rosa Mall) Tonight 7:00 pm Niceville, FL 32578 A Florida VPK provider. 850-678-1298 We Welcome You! CO1OK0064 www.stpaulniceville.com

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E-mail items to [email protected]. Bruce Collier in 'Bully' Northwest Florida State College will present a one- man show about Teddy Roosevelt. Watch Bruce Collier as Teddy in "Bully: An Sarah Gold Adventure with Teddy Roosevelt" on Dec. 2, and 3 Sarah Gold, Niceville at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, High School senior in the Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. in the Sprint class of 2012, was Theater, Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Niceville. accepted for admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY for the class of 2016. Call or visit us today! Sarah has held several key staff positions in POWELL AGENCY, INC. AFJROTC, becoming Complete Insurance Service ing copies and answering questions. or e-mail at the Destin History and instrumental in 95 per- EVENTS Info: 678-1593 or visit bayou Fishing Museum at 837-6611 or cent of its successes. She 110 N. Partin Drive • Niceville • 678-2514 bookcompany.com. From page B-2 [email protected]. is the current commander year is: “It’s a jungle out there! Have a Holiday Anthology exhibit NWFSC holiday concert of the Drill Team, Rocket jingle jungle Christmas!” The Full Circle Gallery in Fort The Northwest Florida State Club and presents the Parade route is in Niceville from Walton Beach presents a distinct col- College Madrigals, a select 18-voice Colors at numerous John Sims Parkway at the intersection lection of original artwork by Laurel mixed ensemble of scholarship vocal- school and community of Palm Boulevard and goes to Partin Siwicki, Heather Maccaw, Sol Davis ists under the direction of Allison events. Drive, where the Parade will turn and and Mercedes Rodgers from Dec. 3- Everitt, and Belle Voci, a select travel down Partin between the 24. women’s ensemble under the direc- Children’s Park and Ruckel Middle On Dec. 3, join the gallery for a tion of Lois Van Dam, will perform a School. Funds from the parade allow holiday celebration from 6-8 p.m. variety of a cappella and accompanied the Niceville-Valparaiso Rotary Club Info: 362-8041 or visit fullcircle holiday music on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. to contribute to Sharing and Caring fwb.com Following the performance will be a and provide Christmas meals for fam- A sweet swap dessert reception in the Tyler Recital ilies during the Christmas Holidays. Hall at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. Criminal Law, DUI, Family Law, Divorce The Niceville Public Library and Hometown festival Tickets are $15 each. the Friends of the Library will be host- Info: 729-6000 or visit mattiekelly Niceville’s fifth annual ing a Holiday Cookie Swap on artscenter.org. Felonies, Misdemeanors, DUI, Drug Community Christmas Festival will Thursday, Dec. 8, be held Saturday, Dec. 3, from 5-9 Offenses, VOP, Domestic Violence from 10:30-11:30 Schola Cantorum p.m. at the Niceville City Hall a.m. Registration Complex on Partin Drive. is necessary and Northwest Florida State College’s Kyle Saleeby Sex Offenses, Bond Issues At the event will be choral groups Schola Cantorum vocal group will each person will Kyle Saleeby, a junior from local schools performing, crafts be required to perform a series of free concerts in Divorce (Contested & Uncontested), at Niceville High School, for children, Christmas decorations, bring five dozen local area churches. Donations for the Custody, Child Support Christmas characters and food ven- cookies. Coffee and tea will be pro- NWFSC music program will be has been named the dors. accepted. Performances are Dec. 5 at Sunshine State Scholar for vided. Register by Saturday, Dec. 3, at Department of Revenue actions, Camp Walton open house 279-4863 ext. 1504 or e-mail lglass@ 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Okaloosa County for okaloosa.lib.fl.us. Crestview; Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at Good 2012. Guardianship, Visitation The City of Fort Walton Beach Shepherd Lutheran Church in Heritage Park and Cultural Center will ‘Holiday on the Harbor’ The Sunshine State Shalimar and Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Scholars program recog- Contempt Actions, Alimony Issues hold its annual Christmas open house The Destin History and Fishing St. Simon’s on the Sound Episcopal at the Camp Walton Schoolhouse on Museum will host the 25th annual Church in Fort Walton Beach. nizes the top 11th grade Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1-5 p.m. Free Holiday on the Harbor Destin Boat Info: 729-6000. student in science, technol- (850) 729-7770 • www.michaelweinstock.com admission day includes musical enter- Parade on Sunday, Dec. 4. Festivities ogy, engineering and math Niceville high concert tainment from 2-4 p.m., children’s will be held that afternoon all along from each of the 67 dis- 795 East John Sims Parkway, Suite 1, Niceville games and crafts, home-baked good- the Harbor. The Lighted Boat Parade The Niceville High School Choral tricts in Florida. Each dis- ies, local history and a visit from Music Department and judging will start at 6 p.m. trict is invited to select one Santa, arriving at the schoolhouse on upstairs at Harry T’s Restaurant. Boats presents their holiday an antique fire truck at 4 p.m. and concert on Monday, junior distinguished in will start lining up in the Harbor both mathematics and sci- lighting the tree at 5 p.m. between 5 and 5:30 p.m. Fireworks in Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at Info: 833-9595 or visit fwb.org. the East Pass will light up the sky after the Mattie Kelly Fine ence. Arts Auditorium in In February, Saleeby Book signing the parade. 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Eagles fall to Rams Niceville High School's Mckinley Stevens passes the basketball out of a double- team situation in Monday's game against Rutherford High School. The Eagles came out on the losing end, 72-60, for their second loss against three victories. Beacon photo by Sarah Clauson 12U softballers 2nd in classic The High Intensity 12U Travel Softball team recently finished second, losing 1-0 in the championship game, at the Veterans Day Classic in Marianna. From left: Rear, coaches Jan Orr, David Stewart and Sonny Childress; middle, Emily Stewart, Jessica Black, Kaylee Orr, Sydney Byrd, Hannah Turley, Sydni Earley, Alyssa Selvey, Mollie Seeling and Meredith Milam; front, Baylee Andrews, Haylie Robinson, Madison Childress, Michaela Cain and Ashley Holder.

Rocky girls Knights drop lose, 58-26 cage match Rocky Bayou Christian School's Kyle Rocky Bayou Christian Wilson tries to get hold of a loose ball School's Shiloh Johns tries to during Monday night's basketball get the basketball out of a two- game against Poplar Springs. The on-one situation during Knights lost the game, 35-25, to go 0- Monday night's game against 2 on the season. Graham Pierce and Poplar Springs. The Knights Jason Rogers led Rocky Bayou with lost the game, 58-26. seven points each. Beacon photo by Norman Wolf Beacon photo by Norman Wolf

Ruckel-Shoal River, boys basket- RBCS@Paxton, girls basketball, RBCS@Bay, girls soccer, 3 6:15 ball, 6:30 5:30 Monday, Dec. 5 Ruckel@Destin, boys basketball, Schedule Lewis@Pryor, boys soccer, 5 RBCS-Liza Jackson, girls middle NHS@Walton, girls basketball, 5 Lewis@Pryor, girls soccer, 6:15 school soccer, 5 5:30/7 Ruckel@Destin, girls basketball, E-mail items to Bulls set [email protected]. Ruckel-Destin, boys soccer, 5 RBCS-Liza Jackson, boys middle RBCS@Vernon, boys basketball, 6:15 Ruckel-Destin, girls soccer, 6:15 school soccer, 6:15 4:30/7:30 Destin-Pryor, boys soccer, 6:15 Ruckel-Shoal River, girls basket- Friday, Dec. 2 RBCS@Vernon, girls basketball, Destin-Pryor, girls soccer, 5 Wednesday, Nov. 30 ball, 5 6 Lewis-Shoal River, boys soccer, tryouts NHS-Crestview, boys basketball, NHS-Choctaw, wrestling, 6 Destin@Davidson, girls basket- Tuesday, Dec. 6 6:15 The North Florida Bulls ball, 5 7 Lewis-Shoal River, girls soccer, 5 Thursday, Dec. 1 RBCS@Washington, girls soc- NHS@Pace, girls soccer, travel baseball team is sched- Lewis-Liza Jackson, girls basket- RBCS-Central, boys basketball, uled make-up tryouts for ages NHS@Escambia, boys soccer, ball, 5 cer, 8 5:30/7:30 4:30/6:30 5/7 Ruckel-Shoal River, girls basket- Saturday, Dec. 3 NHS@Choctaw, boys soccer, 5/7 RBCS-Central, girls basketball, 8-10, Saturday, Dec. 10. NHS-Pensacola Catholic, boys Destin@Davidson, boys basket- ball, 5 NHS@Arnold, wrestling, noon 3:15/5:30 Register online at ball, 6:30 RBCS@Paxton, boys basketball, basketball, 7 RBCS-Port St. Joe, girls soccer, 4 NorthFloridaBulls.com RBCS@St. Francis, girls soccer, Lewis-Pryor, boys basketball, 5 Lewis-Liza Jackson, boys basket- 4:30/6 11 RBCS-Port St. Joe, boys soccer, 6 ball, 6:30 Lewis-Pryor, girls basketball,

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