[email protected] The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 (850) 678-1080 TThhee BBaayy BBeeaaccoonn 12 Pages, 2 Sections, 4 Inserts Wednesday, April 11, 2012 50¢ UP Niceville sees more sewer fee hikes OMING C Rising costs fueled by buyout, plant upgrade Higher bills in the offing Monthly sewer bill, typical customer, City of Niceville, by year (not counting water bill) By Del Lessard lion buyout of Okaloosa County's share of the Friday, 7 p.m. $50 Beacon Staff Writer regional sewer plant.

Niceville sewer customers may see their The projected rate hikes would be higher $39.66 for customers living outside the city limits. $40 monthly bills jump by $4.84 a month or more $34.82 *2014 level projected $33.42 They pay the city an additional 10 percent Source: City of Niceville $31.55 over the next two years. $30.05 The increase would raise the monthly cost "administrative fee" on their sewer bills. $30 $27.85 $28.60 $25.40 $26.25 $23.70 to the average Niceville sewer customer to Officials indicated that the increase, which $22.35 $20.65 Rocky Bayou about $39.66, or some $476 a year, 13.9 per- is subject to approval by the Niceville City $20 cent higher than today. Council, would be phased in over two years. Christian School will The projected rate hikes will be needed to Earlier projections called for increases of $10 hold its choirs concert about 3 percent a year due to other factors, but pay for increased operations and maintenance at Rocky Bayou Baptist the city now expects capital costs to soar costs of an upgrade at the Niceville, Valparaiso, Monthly bill, sewer only, typcial customer Church. Admission is because of its share of a $6.5 million sewer- Okaloosa County (NVOC) Regional $0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014* free, and the public is plant upgrade, and the city's planned $2.3 mil- Please see FEE HIKES, page A-4 invited. Performing will be the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and the Chorale. Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon The Niceville YMCA will Helping hold a ben- efit yard hands sale at the Students from Lesley Vance's YMCA, 1031 E. John third grade class at Rocky Sims Parkway. Info: 897- Bayou Christian School par- ticipated in the school's 9622. annual Work-a-Thon Thursday by cleaning up a Saturday, 6 p.m. yard at a house on Niceville Avenue. During the Work-a- Thon, students performed clean-up tasks for the elderly and families in need of assis- tance. This year, 677 RBCS students, kindergarten The Niceville High through 12th grade, partici- pated in the event at various School Jazz Band din- places in the area. Bagging ner and silent auction leaves, from left: Jonah will be at the Horton, Jamil Bowles, Jacob Rice and Tyler Filewich. More Community Life Center photos, Page B-1. at Niceville United Methodist Church. The Beacon photo cost is $35 per plate, or by Tess Hollis $325 for a premier reserved table for eight. For tickets, contact [email protected]. Sunday, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Niceville grad thrives Cops seize drugs, as appeals-court judge pistol in 3 arrests By Tess Hollis School in 1988. Rowe's father two children, became involved The fourth annual By Del Lessard without a permit and posses- Beacon Staff Writer was in the military. with the Youth in Government Tea Party Tax Day Beacon Staff Writer sion of less than 20 grams of "I was first interested in law program sponsored by Niceville For one Tallahassee judge marijuana. In addition, Bailey Rally, hosted by the in 1980, High School and the YMCA, Three people were arrested who graduated from Niceville was charged with possession Niceville-Valparaiso when which allowed her to participate by Niceville police on drug High School, her interest in law of a firearm by a convicted Tea Party, will be held Reagan was in a mock legislative session in and gun charges following a and politics started as a girl of felon. president," Tallahassee. traffic stop on Marc Smith at Niceville City Hall, 10 during Ronald Reagan's first A 22-year-old Fort Walton said Rowe, Not long after that, Rowe Boulevard. 208 N. Partin Drive. presidential campaign. Beach man was also arrested, who says completed an externship with Police seized a loaded pis- Booths will open at That same interest drove her but later released without bail she has Shalimar law firm, Cotton, tol, cocaine and marijuana. to obtain a law degree and earn from Okaloosa County Jail 12:30 p.m., and the pro- always been Wesley, Poche and Gates. Angela Sue Mawhir, 38, of her current title as a judge on because of a judge's finding of gram will be from 1- motivated "That confirmed that I want- 908 47th St., Niceville, and Florida's First District Court of "no probable cause," according by public ed to practice law," she said. Joshua Kim Bailey, 30, of 308 3:30 p.m. Info: 729- Appeal. to jail officials. An assistant service. "I "Having the understanding of SW Miracle Strip Parkway, 2873, or info@emerald- Lori Rowe, 41, became one state attorney said Monday that was a great Lori Rowe the impact lawyers have on the #10C, Fort Walton Beach were coastpatriots.org. of Florida's youngest appeals- his office was evaluating admirer of his, and that's what legislative process, and the arrested by Niceville police court judges in 2009. March 31, each charged with whether to press charges in the Rowe spent most of her sparked my interest in politics impact of judges in the interpre- Calendar, B-4 and government when I was tation of the law, set me on my possession of cocaine, posses- Please see ARRESTS, page A-6 childhood in Florida, attended sion of a concealed firearm Ruckel Middle School and about 10 years old." Please see JUDGE, page A-3 graduated from Niceville High Rowe, who is married with Teachers, schools continue pay wrangle In closed hearing, district argues that union ineligible to appeal ʻstepʼ denial

By Mike Griffith union, is whether the proceed- Beacon Correspondent ings were a suitable forum to No decision was reached resolve the OCEA's bid to over- during a closed arbitration hear- turn a Jan. 4 school board deci- ing Friday, sion reject- originally ing the tra- intended to ditional A hearing on an Okaloosa resolve a annual County School Board teacher- pay dispute teacher pay freeze was closed to the "step" pay press and public Friday. Far between the left, a sign posted on the hear- Okaloosa increases of 3 percent ing-room door at school board School headquarters, Fort Walton District and this year. Beach. No results were the Okaloosa County Education The union had 15 days to announced. Association (OCEA), the union appeal the decision, but failed that represents most local public to do so within the allotted Beacon photo school teachers. time, according to district by Mike Griffith A key issue discussed at the officials. hearing, which was closed to The union's president, how- the press at the insistence of the Please see TEACHERS, page A-2

The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page A-2 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, April 11, 2012 The closed hearing lasted for pay dispute was a “quasi-judi- to live up to the labor contract. TEACHERS over an hour, after which partic- cial hearing” during a special Peek also spoke, saying she From page A-1 ipants emerged and said that meeting of the Okaloosa School knew the district faces a tough ever, said the arbitrator had juris- nothing had been decided. board held Jan. 4 in the Niceville financial situation, but “it is time diction in the matter even though Following the hearing, High School auditorium, in to get creative, to plan and work no impasse appeal may have Spurlock told the Beacon that as which the elected school board together” to find the money been filed. arbitrator, his role was to listen members moved from being one needed for the step increases. Both sides will now file to oral statements from both of the antagonists in the pay dis- Peek said the union and its briefs with the arbitrator, who sides, gather post-hearing briefs pute to being the judge and jury. members have done their best to may issue a decision by late and other documents submitted —During the Jan. 4 hearing help the district cut costs by May or early June. If the arbitra- by the school district and the at Niceville High, which was using more associate rather than tor is unable to decide the issue, union, and if the two parties did attended by many teachers, the regular teachers, using cheaper the dispute may eventually end not reach an agreement of their position of the school district computers and other measures. up in court. own, “to weigh the evidence and administration was presented by Peek also reminded the Although the hearing, held at issue an award within 30 to 90 Mattimore, a labor-relations school board that at a previous the Okaloosa County School days.” lawyer for the district. meeting she had promised them Board chamber in Fort Walton Mattimore told the Beacon Mattimore showed budget fig- that if the time came to withhold Beach, had previously been that most of the discussion ures indicating that the school pay raises for teachers, she and announced as open to the public Friday was devoted to “proce- district has lost revenue during other OCEA members would by district Personnel Director dural issues,” and that the next the last several years from local understand. But, she said, “This Mike Foxworthy, OCEA step in the proceedings will be property taxes, state aid to edu- is not the time, and we do not Executive Director Greg Butler some time in late May or early cation, and federal economic understand!” and displayed a May 1, 2012 told a Beacon reporter who June —possibly on May 24. The stimulus programs, while costs briefing slide to emphasize her came to cover the hearing that it school district lawyer said the for such things as utilities, insur- statement. would be closed to the press and main procedural issue discussed ance and school operations have —At the conclusion of the public. had been whether Spurlock, as steadily increased. He said the Jan. 4 presentations, the school Barney O. Spurlock Jr., the arbitrator, actually has the district cannot sustain the recur- board immediately put the pro- state-certified arbitrator presid- authority to make a binding ring costs of the proposed step posed step pay hikes to a vote, ing over the hearing, said that judgment about the pay dispute, pay hikes. deciding unanimously against either party to the dispute could or whether a Jan. 4, 2012, hear- Also presented were figures the increases. ask that the hearing be closed to ing before the elected members showing that Okaloosa teachers —Dissatisfied with that out- Law Office of the press and public, and that he of the Okaloosa School Board last year were the fifth highest- come, the OCEA filed a griev- had therefore agreed to the had produced a final and binding paid among Florida's 67 school ance and requested the binding SAMUEL M. PEEK union request that the hearing be decision when the school board districts. The figures showed the arbitration hearing which was closed. unanimously rejected the step average Okaloosa teacher was held Friday. Mattimore, howev- Participants in Friday’s hear- pay increases. paid $51,082 for about nine er, said there is no way that an ing included Foxworthy, Chief Events leading up to Friday’s months of work, behind only the arbitrator can reverse what the Estate Planning & Probate Financial Officer Rita Scallan, arbitration hearing were: high-cost counties of Monroe, elected school board decided. school district attorney Mike —In October 2011, the Sarasota, Collier and Dade. He said that state law gives the Wills & Living Trusts Mattimore, Butler and OCEA school board declared an If pay were raised further, elected school board the final President Karen Peek. impasse in negotiations with the Mattimore said at the Jan. 4 say on pay issues. Powers of Attorney OCEA over pay issues. The meeting, it would probably force Following Friday’s hearing, school board argued that it didn't the district to take other, more- Mattimore again told the Beacon Health Care Directives have enough money for seniori- painful cost-cutting measures that he believes the school The ty, or “step” pay raises for veter- such as across-the-board pay board’s Jan. 4 decision to be the Business Corporations & LLC an teachers, and froze teachers' cuts, furloughs or layoffs of final and binding word on the Bay Beacon salaries for the current school some teachers. He said the con- pay dispute. year. OCEA argued that step tract between the district and the Peek also spoke briefly with Samuel M. Peek, J.D., LL.M. Tax & Beacon Express increases, which on average give union permits the district to the Beacon following Friday’s returning teachers an annual pay move teachers up to higher pay arbitration hearing, saying only 678-1178 1181 E. 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Every six years during elec- ing proper judgment in deciding typically decided by a three- JUDGE tions, Florida appellate judges each case before the court, judge panel. From page A-1 go through a retention election, while recognizing the limits of "Our job is to look at the law path." in which their names appears on judicial authority. and look at the facts of each 15% OFF Although Rowe graduated the ballot. The voter is asked to "Appellate courts are courts case," she said. "Sometimes from Vanderbilt University with check "yes" or "no" to retain the of limited jurisdiction," she those facts stay with you, of an new hardback a bachelor of arts in classical judge for another six years. said, "and it is critical that individual case, but no personal languages, she found herself Rowe was retained in 2010, and judges exercise proper restraint bias enters into it. As a judge, I back in Florida, where she will come up on the ballot again in performing the responsibili- am bound to follow the rule of best sellers & new received a joint master's of busi- in 2016. ties of their offices." law." ness administration and Juris "This is my dream job," she While Rowe deals with The First District Court of Doctor from Florida State said. "I would love to retire on many difficult cases, including Appeal has traveling panels, arrivals every day! University's College of Law. the First District Court of child-abuse and violent crimes, which Rowe said she would like "I knew I wanted to practice Appeal." she said she does not allow her to see more of. The traveling law in Florida, and I only The state's five courts of personal feelings to affect her three-judge panels hear cases in applied to law schools in appeal chiefly handle civil and vote on the outcome, which is different parts of the district. Florida," she said. criminal appeals from the state's Rowe began her career in trial courts. Because it is head- 1997 as an Assistant Attorney quartered in Florida's capital, Oak Creek Shopping Center General in the Antitrust Section the First District Court of Niceville • 678-1593 of the Florida Attorney Appeal also handles the bulk of 9-6 Mon.-Sat. General's office, working on appeals of decisions of state www.bayoubookcompany.com "white-collar" crime cases, agencies—1,459 in fiscal 2010. under Attorney General Bob "As an appellate judge, you Butterworth, a Democrat. have the ability to think about After a brief stint at a law the law, and provide guidance to firm, Rowe again worked for the trial court," Rowe said. "It's April is National Foot Health the Attorney General as stimulating from an academic Director of Multistate standpoint." Litigation, and then as Assistant A typical day for Rowe con- Awareness Month Deputy Attorney General. She sists of "lots of reading." 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THE INQUIRING PHOTOGRAPHER —by Mike Griffith Location: Wal-Mart What do you think about the shooting death of Trayvon Martin?

“I think the “I think a “I honestly think “Any time a human “I have a Florida “I donʼt think itʼs reaction to it has Neighborhood that poor family being is shot it concealed weapons right. Trayvon gotten out of hand. Watch person needs justice by disgusts me. The permit myself, and you Martin wasnʼt doing Why didnʼt the should have just now. He fact that there has have to use restraint in anything wrong.” authorities just called the police shouldnʼt have been no arrest using a weapon unless arrest Zimmerman and let them been shot.” really makes me itʼs really a matter of life as they would in handle it.” angry.” or death. I would be more any other case, likely to use my weapon and proceed with a to defend someone else trial?” than myself. I think Zimmerman should have shown more restraint.” Danielle Doussan, 34, Wendy Fabozzi, Ann Wise, 21, Shaquille Shipman, 19, William Clements, 55, Alexia Hinds, 16, Santa Rosa Beach, Niceville, Niceville, Niceville, Niceville, Niceville, office manager pharmacy technician music student unemployed engineer Niceville High School student What should we ask next week? Email your suggested question to: [email protected] Include "Suggested IP question" in the "subject" field. First report released on fatal plane crash Kit-built craft had turned back to Ruckel Airport when it hit treetops

By Del Lessard plan had been filed. the fatal crash. Beacon Staff Writer The two men had been flying Marco, who was not the air- Federal aviation inspectors to Holt to submit the plane to a plane's builder of the craft that released a preliminary report on condition inspection by a crashed last month, had intended a plane crash in Niceville that mechanic, according to the to fly it to the Yellow River killed the two men aboard. NTSB, but turned around to Airstrip in Holt, but needed the Donald Marco, 59, of return to Ruckel Airport because other pilot to act as the pilot in Niceville, and Stanley Bloyer, of "too much military traffic in command, according to the 66, of Fort Walton Beach, were the area," according to the NTSB report. identified by sheriff's deputies as report. The FAA inspector told the the two who died March 15 Both men were certified air- NTSB that the mechanic who when Marco's small kit-built line pilots, according to the was going to conduct the condi- plane crashed and burned in the NTSB report. tion inspection reported that woods of Eglin's military reser- According to a Federal Marco had not expressed any vation north of Forest Road in Aviation Administration inspec- concerns about the craft's airwor- Niceville. tor, Marco, owner of the single- thiness. The National Transportation engine airplane, had lost his The FAA inspector also Safety Board report, released FAA medical certificate due to reported that Marco's wife was Sunday, does not give the cause injuries he sustained in an earlier on her way to Holt to pick up the of the crash, which occurred at accident, but was about two two men when her husband about 12:55 p.m. as the amateur- weeks from qualifying for a new called her on a cell phone to built Emeraude CP-130 one. He sustained severe head advise that there was "too much approached the grass airstrip at injuries in June 2008 when the military traffic in the area" and Ruckel Airport. Visual flight kit-built airplane he was piloting that they were going to return to conditions prevailed at the time crashed at Ruckel Airport. The Ruckel Airport. Beacon photo by Del Lessard of the crash, meaning visibility 2008 crash involved a different There were no witnesses to Federal officials released a preliminary report on a small-plane crash in Niceville March 15 that was considered good. No flight plane than that carrying him in the ensuing crash, the NTSB killed the two men aboard.

report stated. the Ruckel Airport. The craft was both occupants were found about Preliminary information did- oriented on a heading of about 60 feet in front of the main fuse- n't indicate which pilot was in 80 degrees when it hit treetops lage, according to the NTSB. which seat. It was not immedi- about 15 feet above the ground, The NTSB said the report ately clear whether the plane had leaving a two-foot section of the contained preliminary informa- dual controls. right wing in a tree. tion, and was subject to correc- The plane crashed a little Sheriff's deputies found the tion in a forthcoming final more than a half mile north of wreckage ablaze. The bodies of report.

share of the regional utility, would cause the estimated $4.84 FEE HIKES from 43.6 percent to 80 percent. monthly rate increase to cus- From page A-1 Niceville's engineer, Glenn tomers over the next two years. wastewater treatment plant in Stephens, of Polyengineering, There are two things in play Niceville, and the city's planned recently told city officials that causing the expected rate hikes, near-doubling of its ownership changes at the regional utility Stephens said. First, the NVOC Regional Sewer Board recently awarded a $6 million construction contract Camp Victory Summer Camp 2012 to improve the existing treat- ment plant and build a Rapid Infiltration Bed System (RIBS) to dispose of the treated effluent in the ground. Engineering and Running Your Race design costs bring the total ...so that I may finish my race with joy...” upgrade to about $6.5 million. Acts 20:24 The modification uses a dif- ferent technology to remove Come enjoy the Camp Victory Olympics with us! more nitrates and phosphorus 2012 Summer Schedule CAMP FEES from the treated sewage. The upgrade became necessary FULL PRICE $210 May 27-June 1 Staff Training because the regional utility was (Fall 2012 School Grades) Send in a $50 registration deposit and pay balance upon arrival. You may send the total ordered by state environmental June 4-9* 3rd-6th Grades amount if desired. Deposits are deducted from regulators to reduce effluent June 11-16 4th-7th Grades the total fee and must be received to reserve a polluting groundwater at its place in camp. Bible Lesson credit ($60) will be June 18-23 6th-9th Grades** deducted at registration. See below for other sprayfields near Niceville. The RIBS portion of the June 25-30 9th-12th Grades** discounts. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT upgrade is also expected to rd th July 2-7 3 -6 Grades Register by May 1 and save $10 (applies to your reduce the size of sprayfields on July 9-14 4th-7th Grades balance not the registration deposit). To receive leased Eglin land, thereby this discount, your registration must be July 16-21* 3rd-6th Grades avoiding expected rental fees postmarked by May 1. Last minute call-ins will not from the base, which imple- July 23-28 5th-8th Grades qualify for the discount. Please remember, the discount date of May 1 does not guarantee space mented a new policy charging **Detailed dress code required. available in the week you desire. Register early! market value for leasing mili- tary land. The second factor behind the For an application, call or go to: expected rate hike is that www.campvictoryal.org/Registration%20Form.pdf Niceville recently accepted a *The week of June 4-9 is FULL. Week of July 16-21 is full on BOYS. Please see SEWER, page A-5

The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Wednesday, April 11, 2012 THE BAY BEACON Page A-5 DUI arrests system and $22 in currency had Erin Colleen Ellis, 28, of 155 been stolen. Fire Department Reports Police Blotter Gleneagles Drive, Niceville, * * * was arrested by sheriff's A Niceville resident reported The following accounts of the activities of police are according that unknown person(s) burglar- Niceville to records of the Niceville and Valparaiso police departments, deputies for DUI, third violation ized her vehicle and stole her The Niceville Fire Department responded to the following calls from April 1, 2012 the Okaloosa County and Walton County sheriffʼs offices, in 10 years, on Highway 85, through April 8, 2012. other law-enforcement agencies, and the Okaloosa County south of Highway 123, north- purse, wallet and miscellaneous and Walton County jails. bound on Highway 85, March credit cards April 1 while the 29 at 4:02 a.m. vehicle was parked at a local 1 Structure Fire 25 Emergency Medical Calls convenience store, 146 N. Palm 0 Vehicle Fire 3 Vehicle Crash * * * 0 Other Fire 0 Vehicle Crash with Extrication Blvd. Arrests was arrested by sheriff's deputies Brandon Michael Grim, 24, 0 Illegal Burn 2 Other Emergency Calls of 310 St. Andrews Drive, * * * 0 False Alarms 0 Hazardous Conditions Neal Edward Goodrich, in Mary Esther, March 28, on a charge of loitering or prowling. Niceville, was arrested by sher- A Valparaiso resident from Street Situation Date Time unemployed, 24, of 362-B the 200 block of Washington Linden Avenue...... Medical...... 04/01/12 ...... 09:03 * * * iff's deputies for DUI on Lincoln Ave., Valparaiso, was Avenue reported that unknown Elderberry Lane ...... Medical...... 04/01/12 ...... 16:01 Cassandra Jean Novinski, 21, Emerald Coast Parkway west of Mullet Creek Run...... Medical...... 04/01/12 ...... 17:44 arrested by Valparaiso police person(s) stole a prepaid cell of 304 Reeves St., Niceville, was Trista Terrace Court, Destin, SR 85 North ...... Medical...... 04/01/12 ...... 19:12 March 22 on charges of domestic phone valued at $90, prescrip- N. Palm Blvd...... Medical...... 04/02/12 ...... 13:35 arrested by sheriff's deputies March 28 at 1:48 a.m. violence battery and resisting tion medication valued at $104, S. Palm Blvd...... Medical...... 04/02/12 ...... 14:43 March 23 on a charge of viola- * * * E. John Sims Pkwy...... Vehicle Crash ...... 04/02/12 ...... 15:49 arrest without violence. a $50 DVD player and a bag of tion of probation on the original Caitlyn Hueston Worthen, W. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical...... 04/03/12 ...... 12:21 * * * miscellaneous clothing valued at E. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical...... 04/03/12 ...... 13:49 charges of possession of drug 22, of 142 Baywind Drive, Jessica Renee Jones, 31, of $200, sometime March 30-31 Honeysuckle Way...... Medical...... 04/03/12 ...... 19:20 paraphernalia and offer to com- Niceville, was arrested by Iowa Street...... Medical...... 04/04/12 ...... 08:36 601 Cinco Terrace Lane, Fort while the victim was gone and mit prostitution. Niceville police for DUI at State E. John Sims Pkwy...... Structure Fire...... 04/04/12 ...... 15:21 Walton Beach, was arrested by Azalea Drive...... Medical...... 04/04/12 ...... 17:44 Road 285 and College the door to the residence was Valparaiso police April 1 on a * * * unsecured. Yellow Pine Court ...... Medical...... 04/04/12 ...... 18:18 Boulevard, March 31 at 1:51 Hart Street...... Alarm Activation...... 04/04/12 ...... 22:50 charge of battery on a law Aaron Deering Odle, unem- p.m. Worthen was also charged Criminal Mischief E. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical...... 04/05/12 ...... 00:57 enforcement officer. While being ployed, 25, of 282 Washington Linden Avenue...... Medical...... 04/05/12 ...... 12:14 with knowingly driving while detained in a holding cell at the Ave., Valparaiso, was arrested by Vandal(s) broke a window on E. College Blvd...... Medical...... 04/05/12 ...... 16:07 license suspended or revoked, N. Partin Drive...... Medical...... 04/05/12 ...... 21:14 police station, Jones allegedly sheriff's deputies March 30 on a a county water and sewer sanita- and was cited for failure to sig- tion lift station in the 1800 block W. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical...... 04/05/12 ...... 22:30 slipped off her handcuffs and charge of failure to appear on an E. John Sims Pkwy...... Medical...... 04/06/12 ...... 14:19 nal during a lane change. began striking the cell bars and original charge of shoplifting. of East John Sims Parkway, 23rd Street ...... Medical...... 04/06/12 ...... 14:29 Niceville, sometime March 23- Oak Avenue ...... Medical...... 04/06/12 ...... 19:01 cell wall with a closed fist. When * * * Thefts Allen Street...... Medical...... 04/06/12 ...... 19:40 two officers entered the cell to Kayla Mechelle Ailey, unem- A Valparaiso resident from 26. Damage was estimated at N. Partin Drive...... Medical...... 04/07/12 ...... 01:56 re-cuff Jones she allegedly kneed ployed, 21, of 282 Washington the 300 block of Okaloosa more than $200. Kendrick Lane...... Medical...... 04/07/12 ...... 14:35 Garden Lane...... Medical...... 04/07/12 ...... 19:14 one of the officers in the groin. Ave., Valparaiso, was arrested by Avenue reported that sometime Sparkleberry Cove...... Smoke Scare...... 04/08/12 ...... 08:00 She was subsequently restrained Niceville police April 2 on March 26-27 unknown Other E. John Sims Pkwy...... Vehicle Crash ...... 04/08/12 ...... 11:58 charges of possession of con- Reeves Street ...... Medical...... 04/08/12 ...... 1529 with leg restraints and handcuffs. person(s) stole his son's BMX Weston Anderson Payne, 19, W. John Sims Pkwy...... Vehicle Crash ...... 04/08/12 ...... 21:42 * * * trolled substance without pre- style bicycle from the front yard of 8304 County Road 24, James Melvin Garner, a deck scription, two counts, and pos- of the residence. The bike was Fairhope, Ala., Taylor Ashton Weekly Safety Tip: Run cool water over a burn for 10 to 15 minutes, never apply ice. session of drug paraphernalia, It is dangerous to put butter or any other grease on a burn, because it seals in the hand, 36, of 1026 Everglade valued at $120. Fleming, 19, of 9720 Chariot heat and can damage the tissue further, if the burned skin blisters or is charred see a Drive, Niceville, was arrested by one count. Subsequent to a traf- * * * Ave., Fairhope, Ala., and a 17- doctor immediately. Please look at the Niceville Fire Department web page on sheriff's deputies March 20 on fic stop for a seat belt violation A Niceville resident from the year-old Alabama boy were Facebook. misdemeanor worthless check Ailey, a passenger in the vehicle, 1600 block of Gum Creek Cove issued criminal summons by charges, three counts. allegedly consented to a search reported that sometime March Niceville police March 23, each North Bay of her purse in which a * * * 19-25 unknown person(s) stole charged with underage posses- The North Bay Fire Department responded to the following calls from April 2, 2012 Randall Keith Patrick, a land- methadone pill and an his golf clubs from his parked sion of alcohol. through April 8, 2012. Alprazolam pill were located. scaper, 33, of 1339 Treasure vehicle while he was out of * * * * * * Street Situation Date Time Cove, Niceville, was arrested by town. Susan Rebecca Akers, 48, of SR 293 & Lancaster Drive...... Motor vehicle accident ...... 04/02/12...... 01:07 sheriff's deputies March 21 on a Bradley Grimland Wendt, a * * * 107 21st St., Niceville, was Lancaster Drive ...... Passenger vehicle fire...... 04/02/12...... 09:36 charge of failure to appear on an landscaper, 37, of 1 Stafford A Niceville resident from the issued a criminal summons by Merchants Way ...... Dispatched and canceled ...... 04/02/12...... 11:43 Circle, Fort Walton Beach, was Merchants Way ...... Medical assist ...... 04/04/12...... 01:51 original misdemeanor charge. 1900 block of Palmetto Palm sheriff's deputies March 25 on a North White Point Road...... Rescue, EMS incident...... 04/04/12...... 03:24 * * * arrested by Niceville police Circle reported that $250 in charge of giving false informa- Sailboat Drive ...... Bomb scare, no bomb...... 04/04/12...... 10:09 James Tobias Smit, a roofer, March 27 on charges of violation change was stolen from his tion to a law enforcement offi- John Sims Parkway ...... Dispatched and canceled ...... 04/04/12...... 15:22 36, of 304 Reeves St., Lot B20, of a domestic violence injunction vehicle sometime March 23-24. cer. Northridge Road...... EMS call...... 04/04/12...... 22:16 and knowingly driving while 23rd Street ...... EMS call...... 04/06/12...... 14:33 Niceville, was arrested by sher- * * * * * * North White Point Road...... EMS call...... 04/06/12...... 16:05 license suspended or revoked. iff's deputies March 26 on a A Niceville resident from the On March 25, a motorcyclist E. Hwy. 20 & Cypress St...... Rescue, EMS incident...... 04/06/12...... 18:40 charge of failure to appear on an * * * 1600 block of Date Palm Drive on the Mid-Bay Bridge reported Hagen Court ...... Assist invalid ...... 04/07/12...... 14:15 Evin Farrel Pace, 27, who Cougar Circle...... EMS call...... 04/08/12...... 02:14 original charge of shoplifting. reported that at least $10 in one of two "chopper" style bikes West Birkdale Circle...... EMS call...... 04/08/12...... 14:55 * * * was listed with two addresses, change was stolen from her following him pulled alongside White Point Road ...... Dispatched and canceled ...... 04/08/12...... 20:03 Richard Scott Chancey, 46, of 515 Nassau Drive, Niceville, and vehicle sometime March 22-23. and tried to force him into the 211 Edrehi Ave., Niceville, was 823 Saint Pierre Cove, Niceville, * * * wall of the bridge at 7:30 p.m. Visit northbayfd.org for more information. arrested by sheriff's deputies and Michael J. Ryan, 46, of 107 A Niceville resident from the The motorcyclist said he accel- March 27 on a charge of viola- Kelly Road, Niceville, were 300 block of Evergreen Avenue erated and passed a couple of tion of probation on the original arrested by Niceville police, sub- reported that unknown person(s) cars while in the break-down charge of grand theft from a per- sequent to a traffic stop, March stole a lawn spreader, three lane, at speeds up to 80 mph, in son 65 or older. 30, each charged with possession bicycles, two plastic storage an effort to get away from the CALL of controlled substance without a * * * bins of Christmas ornaments suspect, who was following Jane Rainwater: prescription. A 14-year-old Niceville boy, and a clear bin containing four him. 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SEWER sewage flow at the NVOC Okaloosa County commission- because of the increased opera- Lake. 2,050 Sq.Ft. $425,000. From page A-4 regional treatment utility and ers gave their approval to the tions and maintenance costs, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE send it instead to the county's transfer on April 3. The county including higher chemical and A MUST SEE: NICEVILLE, Cedar Ridge AVAILABLE: Courtyard Plaza BWB, 1500 $2.3 million offer from Home on Peachtree. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Sq.Ft. Units. Okaloosa County to take over new Arbienne Pritchett treat- has asked the city of Valparaiso electrical costs, associated with Bathrooms, Family Room, Dining, Kitchen the county's 36.4 percent owner- ment plant near Fort Walton to also approve the transfer of the $6.5 million upgrade to the and Beautifully Decorated. A Must See! Beach. The county currently ownership. regional sewer treatment plant. MAGNOLIA PLANTATION Delightfully ship of the regional sewer treat- $155,000 well cared for All Brick home. Features ment facility. treats sewage from unincorpo- The $2.3 million deal will be Currently Niceville's average Open Floor Plan, Family Room and rated areas to the east of Rocky paid for out of Niceville's sewer water and sewer customer uses GARDEN OAKS CONDO is Florida Room, Dining Room, Spacious Niceville's sewage flow ABSOLUTELY DYNAMITE!!! 2nd Floor already exceeds its owned treat- Bayou at the NVOC plant. extension fund reserves, offi- 7,000 gallons of water each Kitchen, 3/2. $265,000 To divert the county's sewage cials said. The reserves are month, according to City Clerk Unit. Screen Patio Area, Another open ment capacity at NVOC several Balcony Area. Large Kitchen, Master flow to Pritchett, it will have to funded by money developers Dan Doucet. Niceville sewer NEED SOMEONE TO WORK THROUGH months out of the year. So far, Bedroom & 2nd Bedroom. Very Spacious YOUR SHORT SALES WITH YOU? build 10 miles of sewer main, pay as sewer impact fees on new customer currently pay $2.46 Family Room. Open, Light & Bright. the city has relied on unneeded CALL JANE capacity of its two partners to from Niceville to the Fort construction. per thousand for sewer, or $129,000 treat the growing wastewater Walton Beach area. The county An estimated $2.53 increase $17.22 per month. In addition, flow. The city was expected to will use the money it borrowed in Niceville customers monthly there is a flat rate sewer charge need a 1-million-gallon-per-day to pay for the NVOC upgrade to sewer bills will come as a result of $17.60 whether customers expansion at the plant to handle help pay the cost of constructing of Niceville buying the county's use any water, bringing the cur- expected growth within the next the pipeline and additional share of the NVOC treatment rent total sewer charge to few years. That expansion pump stations, according to Jeff capacity, Stephens said. $34.82. would have cost the city about Littrell, the county's water and Niceville's current 43.6 percent Stephens said purchasing the $4.25 million, Stephens said. sewer department chief. The ownership of the regional utility county's sewer capacity means Under the county's offer, pipeline could take one to three will increase to 80 percent when Niceville sewer customers can Niceville will gain the county's years to construct, he said. In it takes over the county's share, avoid an even bigger rate hike 1.22 million gallon treatment the meantime, the county will meaning the city will be respon- by 2018, the year Niceville capacity for $2.3 million, he continue to treat its sewage at sible for paying a much bigger would be forced to expand the said, a bargain price for capacity the NVOC plant and pay the share of day-to-day operations regional sewer treatment plant expected to serve the city's same rate as the two cities, he and maintenance costs. by 1 million gallons if it didn't growth needs for decades. said. Stephens said Niceville buy the county's sewer treatment In turn, county officials plan On March 13, the Niceville sewer customers could expect to capacity. City Council approved the terms pay an additional $2.31 per Who’s Protecting Your Castle? Ritz Salon 729-2131 Mid-Bay Plaza, Bluewater Bay 897-4466

The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page A-6 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, April 11, 2012 and making a right turn requested a safety pat- Police recovered a grams of marijuana from street value of the marijuana at ARRESTS without using the turn down of each of the semi-automatic hand- Mawhir. $33 per gram, or about $227, and From page A-1 signal. Police had occupants. No guns or gun from Mawhir's Mawhir told police the street value of the crack 22-year-old's case. received a report that drugs were found on person. There were live that Bailey put the bag of cocaine at $100 per gram, or Niceville police reports gave the occupants had tried Bailey or the 22-year- rounds in the maga- narcotics in her pants about $690. the following account: to sell narcotics in old, but when police zine, but no bullet in and threw the gun at her As of Monday Mawhir and A vehicle driven by Bailey, in Niceville, and alleged- asked Mawhir to get out the chamber. Police and told her to "handle Bailey were being held at the which Mawhir and the 22-year- ly had intimidated an of the vehicle she told an also recovered a bag it" when he realized a Okaloosa County without bail. individual with the officer she had a gun and containing an estimat- police patrol car was The defendants face a May 1 old were passengers, was pulled Joshua K. Bailey over by Niceville police after it threat of a firearm. Angela Mawhir a bag of narcotics hid- ed 6.9 grams of crack behind the vehicle. court appearance in connection was seen running three stop signs Because of the report, officers den in her pants. cocaine and an estimated 6.9 Niceville police estimated the with the charges. ALL AROUND THE TOWN

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Page B-1 OUR TOWN Wednesday,, Apriill 11,, 2012 RBCS students participate in annual Work-A-Thon

Beacon photos by Tess Hollis Teachers, parents and students from Rocky Bayou Christian School served the elderly in the Niceville-Valparaiso communities by participating in the school's annual Work-A-Thon on April 5. During the Work- A-Thon, students perform clean-up tasks for the elderly and families in need of assistance. Above left; from left, RBCS juniors Mariah Colvin and Peyton Preston hold a lawn bag for parent volunteer Curt Christianson at a house in Valparaiso. Above right; from left, RBCS third graders Anne Marie Mistretta, Payton Fowler and Miranda Hood take a break from bagging leaves at a house in Niceville.

Who’s News Ruckel student wins regional cooking contest

Victoria Marks, a junior By Tess Hollis at Niceville High School, Beacon Staff Writer won the Florida Christopher A Ruckel Middle School stu- Columbus Essay Contest for dent, who recently won the the second year in a row, Sodexo Future Chefs contest in after winning the Niceville, was surprised to learn Choctawhatchee Bay that she is a regional winner of Chapter the contest. Lauren Matthews, a seventh- competi- Larry Haile, local Sodexo grader at Ruckel Middle School, tion. general manager, gave seventh- finds out from Larry Haile, local Victoria grader Lauren Matthews the good Sodexo general manager, that was hon- news on April 4 at the school, she won the Future Chefs ored at surrounded by her parents John regional contest for her the and Louisa, and principal Dr. "Scrumptious Breakfast March Debra Goolsby. Frittata." 2012 "I am very surprised," said Florida Lauren, who was the only winner Beacon photo by Tess Hollis State Victoria Marks from Florida. Society Daughters of the Lauren's winning dish was a American Revolution State "Scrumptious Breakfast Frittata," Conference in Orlando. complete with jalapenos, spinach, Victoria's essay topic was tomatoes, onions and mush- "Christopher Columbus in rooms. Haile said judges rate the his own time in history and food on the basis of originality, today." ease of preparation, kid appeal, *** healthy attributes, and use of fea- tured ingredients and presenta- Recipe for Scrumptious Steven Breakfast Frittata Foster of tion. This year's theme was Niceville breakfast foods. received "The purpose of this contest is Recipe Ingredients: to educate students about nutri- his First — eggs, 8 — sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup tion," Haile said. The recipe for Lauren's award- Class — olive oil, 1 tbsp. — rosemary, 1 tsp. As one of 30 regional win- winning "Scrumptious — milk, skimmed, 1/4 cup — garlic, 1 clove crushed Rank — green bell pepper and Serrano pepper — onion, 1 medium ners, Lauren won a 3M Shoot & Breakfast Frittata." Right, Award — spinach, 8 oz. — pinch of salt and pepper Share video camera and projec- Lauren's presentation of the — mushrooms, 8 — tomato (garnish) from Boy tor. Lauren also had a chance to frittata dish during the Sodexo — potatoes, 3 medium Scout Future Chefs contest. Steven Foster become one of five national final- Troop ists, but did not make the cut. Preparation Method: 157, Niceville, on April 2. The five finalists will compete add rosemary. to low and cover. John Snell is Foster's scout- 4. Crush garlic, add to 7. Break 8 eggs into in the national competition in 1. Wash all vegeta- mixture. Test potatoes large bowl and whisk, master. May, and will be required to bles, in a large deep frying and adjust heat. Add salt pour egg mixture into pan, *** pan turn on low heat. and pepper. mix lightly. shoot a video with the new cam- of Offer Development Brian 2. Dice potatoes (skin 5. Finely dice Serrano 8. Leave on medium The parishioners of era for the judging panel at the Finn. "Unfortunately, at the end on), add oil to pan and stir pepper, add to pan. Wash setting until cooked, turn Christ Our Redeemer Sodexo headquarters in of the day, only five finalists in potatoes, turn heat to hands, DO NOT touch broiler onto high tempera- Catholic Church on medium. your face. ture, when eggs have a Gaithersburg, Md. The video will could advance. In the coming 3. Dice onion, green 6. Slice mushrooms very slight movement of Whitepoint Road donated include the winner preparing and weeks, we will review all 79 win- bell pepper and add to (thick), add to pan; add top eggs, put under broil- more than 100 Easter baskets talking about their winning ning event recipes for considera- pan. Lightly chop and spinach, turn temperature er. Remove from broiler. to Sharing & Caring, recipe. tion for use in the Promotion Niceville, which distributed "There were some really close Series." the donations to clients the battles in the scoring, and the Even though Lauren did not week before Easter. Each judges were impressed with all of basket contained Easter the entires," said Sodexo Director Please see CONTEST, page B-2 Honesty. Please see WHOʼS, page B-2 Respect. Professionalism. SHOWROOM FULL Courtesy. of the

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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page B-2 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, April 11, 2012 RMS seventh-graders win reef naming contest

Students from Carol Szklarski's seventh grade advanced life sciences class display their certificates after winning the Okaloosa County reef naming contest. The name, "ALE Reef," was stu- Courtesy photo dent Desiree Manard's idea. Members of one of Niceville High School's choral ensembles Beacon photo by Tess Hollis prepares for their assessment on March 29 at the Music Performance Assessment Concerts. NHS choirs receive Superior ratings at festival Special to the Beacon and harmonic exercise that The Florida Vocal they have never seen before. Association’s District 1 The assessment is often Students from Carol Mexico this summer. The artifi- there is no pollution surrounding plans to hold another reef nam- (Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and referred to as the chorus FCAT. Szklarski's seventh grade cial reefs, Henson said, attract the reefs. ing contest next year, but he Escambia Counties) Choral The highest rating is advanced life sciences class at fish and create a marine life "Thirty years might go by, wants to make it more challeng- Music Performance Superior, a performance with Ruckel Middle School recently habitat, in an otherwise "desert" and one day you may be diving ing. Assessment Concerts were few faults and considered an won a reef naming contest spon- that is the Gulf of Mexico. off the coast and see the plaque "We might have them write held March 29 and 30 at the example of the top tier of pres- sored by the Okaloosa County Fishermen are also made aware attached to your reef," Henson an essay next year, or do some- First Baptist Church of entation. Other ratings include Public Works Department. of the reefs, therefore it is easier told the class. "It may not mean thing a little bit harder," he said. Niceville. More than 40 middle Excellent, Good, Fair and Poor. Scott Henson, environmental to locate large schools of fish. a lot to you now, but one day it "We want them to do something school and high school chorus- Overall final scores are regulation manager and artificial The reefs are made from will." that connects the students to the es sang during the two-day obtained by averaging all four reef program manager for the materials such as concrete and Henson said it's important to reef." evaluation. of the judges final rating. county, presented the class on metal, and are sometimes old raise awareness about reef proj- Szklarski said programs such Niceville High School All six choirs from April 3 with a plaque and certifi- ships that are deployed to the ects, because it benefits every- as the reef naming contest are entered six choruses in the non- Niceville High School cates. The name of the artificial bottom of the Gulf. Because of one in the community. important because it gets stu- competitive assessment, an received Superior ratings from reef, the idea of student Desiree the migratory patterns of Gulf "We want to make sure that dents excited about science at a annual festival designed to all judges for the performance Manard, will be "ALE Reef," Sturgeon, fish that move from students area aware of these pro- young age. evaluate secondary level cho- of their prepared selections, as which stands for Aquatic Life rivers to the Gulf, reefs are grams, and know they are out "They're our future scien- ruses by certified adjudicators. well as in sight-reading. This Eco-System. placed at least a mile off shore. there," he said. "We try to do as tists," she said. "I hope they will Three women’s choruses per- spring marks the 21st consecu- The plaque will be attached Henson said reefs are often much public outreach as possi- carry this through their adult- formed: Kantorai (freshmen), tive year that each chorus from to the reef, which will be monitored by divers to clear old ble." hood, and it will eventually Bel Canto (sophomores), and the Niceville Choral Music deployed into the Gulf of fishing lines, and also ensure Henson added that the county effect their career paths." Select Women (juniors and Department has earned overall seniors). In addition, Camerata Superior ratings at the District (men), Niceville Singers and 1 Music Performance Chamber Singers (audition- Assessment . WHOʼS based mixed chorus selected The choral music program From page B-1 from all grades). at Niceville High School has Ratings are awarded along 160 singers and is a part of the with written commentary that music department that includes details the strengths and weak- the Niceville bands. The com- ness of each choruses from bined number of musicians three judges. receiving instruction at Also included in the adjudi- Niceville High School is nearly cation is sight-reading. The 500, one of the largest and sight-reading judge scores each most recognized music pro- chorus as they read a rhythmic grams in Florida. Sharing & Caring the news. candy, a toothbrush and tooth- CONTEST The competitors in the local paste. The church members pro- From page B-1 contest were selected from vided the basket fillings, with make it to the national competi- recipes submitted to Sodexo. This church members Tom Okuly, tion, she has more than proven year, more than 50 local students Paul Dooley, Rhonda Wercinski, herself. applied, and 11 were chosen to Ashleigh Ebner and Kayla At the young age of 12, compete. Nationally, about 600 Courtesy photo Ebner lending assistance in bas- Lauren said she already plants to students entered the contest. ket preparation. Also assisting make a career out of her love for "Ruckel students are multi- Military members support Children in Crisis were Ruthie Reynoso and Maria cooking. dimensional and have traditional- Volunteers from Hurlburt Field Detachment 3, 342nd Training Squadron of the Tactical Airlift Lewis, of Holy Name of Jesus "I've been cooking for a really ly shown excellence in academic, Control Party (TACP), assisted Ken Hair, Niceville, president/CEO of Children in Crisis, in the sixth Christ Catholic Church, long time," she said. athletics and the arts," Goolsby annual CIC Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament raised more than $40,000 in funds. Niceville; Gary and Gloria She added that her passion for said. "...Now, I’m so proud to say Witkos of St. Jude’s Episcopal cooking came from her mother, that Lauren Matthews has cham- Church, Niceville; and Lisa who taught culinary arts in pioned yet a new area of excel- Gamon of Niceville United England. lence; culinary." NICEVILLE’S #1 Methodist Church. The purpose Lauren also learned on April 4 Haile said only middle of Sharing & Caring is to meet that her recipe will be used to schools competed in the contest, SALES OFFICE SINCE 2005 emergency needs of families in make breakfast one morning at but Sodexo hopes to expand to 102 Crystal Lake Lane...... MLS#574833....$139,000 the Niceville and Valparaiso Ruckel. include elementary schools next 405 Paradise Road ...... MLS#573518....$139,900 area. "That's so cool," she said of year. 709 Nutmeg Avenue...... MLS#566802....$144,500 3947 Balsam Drive...... 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The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Wednesday, April 11, 2012 THE BAY BEACON Page B-3 Niceville twirlers win at state competition

Three of Niceville’s Twinkling Twirlers competed Love, and won at the National Baton Twirler's Association hope, Florida State Solo Baton Twirling Championship. The success, competition was held in Winter Haven on March 31. family, Jessica Warsheski (ninth grade Niceville High School) Three of the Twinkling security. earned first place in the State Twirlers who won at Novice 13-15 solo category, the Florida Solo Baton and won the overall Twirl Off Twirling for the novice category. Championship. From Bo Burns,Bur AgentAnsBo entg, Some thin sg we all left: Jessica 1811 John SimsS ParkwayP yawkarims Kylee Saltsman (first Niceville,villeeNic , FL 32578 evah in common. Warsheski, Kylee grade Plew Elementary) Bus:Bus: 850-678-3441 ’erehT s n dobo y l ki me te o Saltsman, Lexi [email protected]@s.cvlns.burbo earned several first place Kirkpatrick. torp t tec he t nih ggsswe all v eula .e awards including State iL ke a go od n ,robhgie Novice 0-6 Solo, Open Solo, Courtesy photo atS te Fa is trm .ereh ® Marching, Modeling and the CALLLAC MMEE TL TODAY.DO AAYY. overall Novice 0-6 Basic Skills title. Lexi Kirkpatrick (seventh grade Rocky Bayou Christian School) earned second place in Novice 10-12 State Strut Queen. All three of these girls, in addition to nine other Twinkling Twirlers are now preparing for the Miss Majorette of Florida competi- 1 1010 1.22 tatS e F ra m, H mmo e O cffi e, B imool ng not , IL tion on April 28 in Orlando. The Twinkling Twirlers are coached by Amanda Saltsman at Niceville United Methodist Church.

Bluewater students raise funds for Relay for Life Bluewater Elementary fourth graders Cole Pearson and Emmaline Moye spent part of their spring break raising money for the American Cancer Society. Their frozen lemonade stand raised $65 in less than three hours. They donated the money to their school's Relay for Life team. Relay for Life will be May 4 and 5, at Niceville High School.

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Niceville High School testing schedule

The following is the testing —May 22: 3rd Period, 7-8:45 Affordable schedule for Niceville High a.m.; 4th Period, noon-1:45 p.m. Climate Control School: —May 23: 5th Period, 7-8:45 Mini Storage —April 16: ROTC ASVAB a.m.; 6th Period, noon-1:45 p.m. Test, 11th and 12th grades —May 24: 7th Period, 7-8:45 CLIMATE CONTROL SPECIAL —April 16-19: FCAT 2.0 a.m. Receive 1/2 OFF Reading, 9th and 10th grades Grades 9-11 Exams: —April 23-27: U.S. History —May 29: 1st Period, 7-8:40 First Month OR ONE Field Test EOC a.m.; 2nd Period, 9:50-11:30 a.m. Month FREE! —April 30-May 4: Geometry —May 30: 3rd Period, 7-8:40 Call for Details EOC a.m.; 4th Period, 9:50-11:30 a.m. —May 7-11: Biology EOC —May 31: 5th Period, 7-8:40 (850) 897-3314 $ 00 —May 14-18: Algebra I EOC 88 a.m.; 6th Period, 9:50-11:30 a.m. Rental Available Senior Exams: —June 1: Last day of school, SPECIAL *Storage Supplies/Boxes (NON-CLIMATE) —May 21: 1st Period, 7-8:45 school begins at 7 a.m.; 7th Period 1466 Cedar St., Niceville a.m.; 2nd Period, noon-1:45 p.m. exam 7:45-9:25 a.m.

Engagement

E-mail items to [email protected]. Big Bold Gold Courtesy photo Very affordable Senior Center holds Peacock-Griswold 18k gold plate Robin and Kathy Peacock of jewelry St. Patrick's party Niceville announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Erin $ 00 The Valparaiso Senior Center held a St. Patrick's Day party on Elizabeth, to Andrew Wood 200. March 16. A going away party was also held for Mary Russel, Griswold, son of Matthew and Andrew Griswold and Erin of Glenview Avenue, who is going to visit her other children in Tweedie Griswold of Roswell, Peacock Jewelry Repair • Custom Design Las Vegas and California. Mary was the Wii bowling tourna- Ga. graduate of Roswell High School Remounts • Next Day Service www.DiamondWorksJewelry.com ment winner for the week, and was presented a regulation The bride-to-be is a graduate of and the University of Tennessee, bowling pin, which was signed by all members present. Tom Park Place Plaza, Next to Santa Rosa Mall Niceville High School and where he received a bachelor of 323 Page Bacon Rd., Mary Esther Jackley, site manager, right, presented the pin to Mary. If you science degree in history. He is are 60 or older, and are looking for some fun, entertainment Auburn University, where she 850-244-5252 | Mike Tarbuck, Jeweler-Owner and daily lunches, please call the office for more information at received a bachelor of arts degree currently employed as a Lead 833-9291. in psychology. She is currently Recruiter with Prestige Staffing in Mike Tarbuck employed as a Technical Recruiter Atlanta, Ga. Jeweler ~ Owner Diamond Works inc. with Veredus Corporation in The wedding will take place Atlanta, Ga. June 2, 2012, at The Chapel at NHS ranks high among The prospective groom is a Crosspoint, Santa Rosa Beach. Florida high schools Newspaper Delivery Driver Needed SIMPLER CARPET & TILE, INC. Niceville High School has Principal Marcus Chambers. Earn extra cash of $45 to $140 or more each week in your spare been placed in the top 10 percent "NHS is a very high achieving time! The Bay Beacon seeks a reliable independent contractor to of all high schools in Florida in the school with very talented students, insert, bag, and deliver newspapers Tuesday night. You must be 2011 ranking of Florida schools faculty and staff. Our community over 21 and have a reliable vehicle, a good driving record, a Florida Browse our selection of Hardwood & Laminate by the Florida Department of expects nothing but the best from driverʼs license, and proof of current liability insurance. No 209 Government Ave., Niceville • 678-7925 Education. us, and we expect nothing but the collecting duties. Earnings vary according to route and work load. "It is an honor for Niceville best from our students. NHS Stop by the Bay Beacon for an information sheet and to fill out an Sales & Installation Mon.-Fri. 8am - 5pm High School to be ranked in the focuses on student achievement, application. The Beacon 1181 E. John Sims Parkway, Niceville FREE Estimates Sat. by Appointment 678-1080 (Parkway East Shopping Center across from PoFolks) top 10 percent of schools in the exceeding educational standards, Serving Niceville-Valparaiso for 50 years state of Florida," said NHS and striving to be the best.

The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Page B-4 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Thursdays at 7 p.m., at First [email protected]. Space to interpret the chart's contents to nav- Presbyterian Church, 1800 John Sims is limited to the first 15 applicants. igate safely to the destination and Parkway. Info: Gwynn or Andy, 897- Senior activities return to port. Cost: $25 per person, 4721, or show up to the meetings. and includes a text book and training 7 6 The Walton-Okaloosa County 20125 chart. Pre-registration is requested by 4 3 2 14 Ministry banquet 1 13 Council on Aging Senior Programs 12 11 April 15. Info: flotilla14.org. To regis- 10 21 9 20 Tickets can now be purchased for will offer the following for people 60 8 19 18 17 ter contact John Ryan at 16 15 the Good News Jail and Prison and older at Valparaiso Senior Center, [email protected], or 623-980- Ministry Annual Banquet on April 19, 268 Glenview Ave., 833-9291. April 8782. CALENDAR at 6 p.m., at Niceville United 11, bingo, 9:30 a.m.; April 12, Wii Methodist Church Community Life bowling, 9:30 a.m.; April 13, bingo, 10th church anniversary E-mail items to Center. The banquet is a fundraiser 9:30 a.m.; April 16, dominoes and Pastors Walter and Barbara [email protected] before 5 p.m. Wednesday. that supports the ministry of the chap- socializing; April 17, bingo, 9:30 a.m. Williams, and the members of All lain at the Okaloosa County Jail. Mystery book group God's Children and the Living Word There will be testimonies from former Worship Center invites the public to Free tax preparation inmates, as well as an update from The Mystery Lovers book discus- the 10th church anniver- Tax-aide volunteers are providing Chaplain John Lennon. For tickets sion group at the Valparaiso sary celebration on April free income tax preparation for tax- and information on sponsoring a Community Library will meet on 15, at 3 p.m., at 40 S. payers with low-to-moderate income, table, contact Chuck Turk at 678- April 12, at 10:30 a.m. The library is John Sims Parkway, with special attention to those age 60 5827. encouraging new readers Valparaiso. The special and older at the Niceville Library, from around Okaloosa Horse meet and greet guest will be Pastor W. Monday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; County and visitors to the Earl Williams and the New Hope Wednesday and The Okaloosa County 4H Horse area to join the discussion, Church of Laurel Hill. Dinner will be Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 Advisory Committee is accepting with Jill White moderating. served prior to the service. Info: 678- p.m., by appointment registrations until April 20, for a "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt 7632. only. Make your "Horsey Meet and Greet" at Camp will be the featured book. Info: 729- Tax Day Rally appointment at the Timpoochee. The clinic is designed 5406. Reading the book is not manda- Reference Desk in the library, or call for kids who want to learn more about tory for first-time visitors. The fourth annual Tea Party Tax 279-4863, ext. 1504. Bring all your horses, but don't have a horse. This is DAR meeting Day Rally, hosted by the Niceville- a hands-on introduction to horses, Valparaiso Tea Party, will be April 15, tax documents, last year's return, a The Choctawhatchee Bay Chapter picture ID, Social Security Card, and their care, grooming and what it takes from 12:30-3:30 p.m., at Niceville to own or lease a horse. The clinic will of the National Society of the City Hall, 208 N. Partin Drive. Booths checkbook if you want your refund Daughters of the American direct deposited. be May 5, from 9 a.m.-noon. The will open at 12:30 p.m., and the pro- event is open to children ages 8-12, Revolution will meet April 12, at 10 gram will be from 1-3:30 p.m., rain or Nicotine Anonymous for $25 ($15/subsequent child in same a.m., at St. Simons on the Sound shine. Bring lawn chairs. Vendors will Want to quit smoking? If you have family). Participants will need a hel- Episcopal Church, Fort Walton Beach. be available with food for sale. Visors, a desire to stop using nicotine, or stay met and shoes/boots with a heel, no The Chapter will celebrate its 45th books, T-shirts, buttons and U.S. stopped, join Nicotine Anonymous on sneakers. Info: Susan Simmers, anniversary. State Recording Constitutions will be available for a Secretary Cheryl Field will be in atten- donation. Info: Joseph Pascarella, dance for the installation of officers, 729-2873, or info@emeraldcoastpa- and a potluck will follow. Open to all triots.org. women who are lineally descended from a Revolutionary War Patriot. Yard sale extravaganza Info: 796-0783. NWFSC presents 'Women Saint Paul Lutheran Church will CHURCH Twin Cities Seniors accept donations for its Annual Yard on Wellness' on Friday Sale Extravaganza April 15-April 19, Twin Cities Senior Citizens will from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The church will meet April 12, at 1 p.m., at 268 accept anything in usable condition A "Women on Wellness" one-day symposium will be held Glenview Ave., Valparaiso. Ages 50 for the sale including: furniture, toys, April 13, from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Northwest Florida DIRECTORY and older welcome, and an entree will household items, books, clothing, be provided. Please bring a side dish State College's Costa Leadership Institute, Niceville. This educational conference will help women achieve balance accessories, electronics and yard to share. There will be an Easter hat tools. The yard sale will parade with prizes. Info: 678-4346. and success in life, work and health. The keynote speaker will be Hannah Curlee, "The Biggest Loser" Season 11 run- be April 21, from 7 a.m.- Leadership seminar ner-up. For information, or to register, visit noon, in the church The Costa Leadership Institute at WomenOnWellness.org, or call 729-6880. parking lot, 1407 E. Northwest Florida State College will John Sims Parkway, host a Servant Leadership seminar on Niceville. Proceeds from April 12, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at 14, at 10 a.m., at the Heritage Museum benefit the American Cancer Society. the yard sale will be used for a the Niceville campus. Registration of Northwest Florida, 115 Westview Info: Amy Moye, 974-2564, or Lutheran Scholarship fund, and vari- will be accepted until the session date, Drive, Valparaiso. The program will [email protected]. ous other charitable purposes. Info, or space permitting. Info: 729-6880, or for large item pickups, call the church be a members' "Show n' Tell." Anyone Texas Hold 'Em nwfsc.edu/LI. The course will cover in the community who is interested in office at 678-1298. The Twin Cities Elks Lodge the servant leadership style that has family history is invited to join the Square dancing been practiced across the globe in group. An optional Dutch treat lunch #2747 will hold a No Limit Texas Hold 'Em With the Elks, benefiting Grab a partner and head on over many successful companies. Cost: at a local restaurant will follow the for an introduction to Square $105. meeting. Info: 678-2023. Florida State Elks Youth Camp and Florida Elks Children's Dancing. There will be a free open Garden club meeting 'Pick Your Poison' Therapy Services. The house on April 16, at 6 p.m., at the The Bluewater Bay Garden Club The Bluewater Bay Sailing Club tournament will be April Community Life Center, Niceville will meet on April 12, at 9:30 a.m., at will hold a "Pick Your Poison" Regatta 14, at 224 Seminole Ave., United Methodist Church. Classes the clubhouse on on April 14. Registration will begin at Valparaiso. Registration will begin on April 26. Have fun, meet Bluewater Bay Boulevard. 10:30 a.m., followed by a Skippers' will begin at 4 p.m., cards fly at 5 p.m. new friends, and enjoy the mental and Larry Williams will be meeting at 11 a.m., and the start at There will be a no-cost buffet, but physical health benefits of square there, and members will noon. Entry fee is $25, with a $5 credit there is a $20 suggested donation to dancing. Info: 678-4515. have a plant sharing. to U.S. Sailing members, or members play in the tournament. Receive an Management seminar Visitors and new memebers are wel- of a GYA club. All entrants should extra $1,000 in chips for an additional The Costa Leadership Institute at MMANUEL NGLICAN come. Info: have a valid PHRF or X-PHRF certifi- $20. Info: Patti McAndrews, 974- Northwest Florida State College will I A bluewaterbaygardenclub.com. cate. Boats without a valid certificate 0843. host a "Getting the Best Out of Your Fort Walton Beach Aglow will be assigned the lowest GYA or RBCS bands concert People" seminar on April 17, from CHURCH national rating for that boat, minus 6 The Fort Walton Beach Aglow will 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the Niceville Sunday Morning Services seconds. The regatta headquarters will Rocky Bayou Christian School be April 12, at Marina Bay Resort, 80 campus. Registration will be accepted be at the Bluewater Bay Marina, and will hold its spring bands concert on 9 a.m. Traditional Spirit-filled Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton until the session date, space permit- the racing area will be located on April 14, at 6:30 p.m., at Rocky Worship with Holy Communion Beach. The speaker will be Janice ting. Info: 729-6880, or nwfsc.edu/LI. Choctawhatchee Bay. Info: Denis Bayou Baptist Church. Admission is Morrisette from Mobile, Ala. Coffee The one-day seminar will cover man- Nursery, ages 6 wks.-2yrs.; Sunday School, ages 2-7 Duhaime, 855-3285, or fress, and the public is invited. and fellowship will begin at 9:30 a.m., aging and motivating people success- [email protected]. Performing will be the Symphonic 11:01 a.m. Walk In…Worship (Contemporary and the meeting will start at 10 a.m. Band, the Jazz Band, the Concert fully to close the gaps between your Worship with Holy Communion) Info: Barbara Williams, 678-1335, or Pregnancy Center 5K Band, the Beginning Band and select team's current outcomes and your Nursery & Sunday School provided [email protected]. The Pregnancy Center will hold a ensembles. desired results. Cost: $105. Junior Essentials Night 5K run/walk, April 14, at 8:30 a.m., Gospel concert Holocaust Remembrance Old Spanish Trail Park, The transition for juniors becom- The Niceville Library, in partner- Immanuel Anglican Youth Crestview. Registration: Libby and Friends Gospel Concert ing seniors can be overwhelming. In ship with the Florida Humanities Wednesday Nights 6:30-8p.m. @ The Shed $20 late entry/race day, Ministry will present The Master's an effort to make this transition Council, will sponsor a program of $10 kids' fun run. Online Men Quartet of Milton on April 14, at Hang out; engage; worship; grow smooth, Niceville High School will Remembrance for the National Days registration: active.com. 6 p.m., at Central Baptist Church, 951 offer its annual Junior Essentials Night of Holocaust. The program will be 250 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin www.iacdestin.org Info: [email protected]. S. Ferndon Blvd., Crestview. A love Church Office: 850-837-6324 “Pointing The Way To Jesus” on April 12, at 6 p.m., in the NHS offering will be received. Info: April 17, from 6:30-8 p.m., in the Auditorium. This is a night for all jun- YMCA yard sale LibbyAndFriendsGospelConcerts.co Niceville Community Center. The iors and their parents to learn the The Niceville YMCA will hold a m, or Libby White, 496-7106. guest speaker will be Pam Smith, who essentials to be better prepared for the will provide information on the First Baptist Church yard sale on April 14, from 8 a.m.- Nine-mile hike of Valparaiso post-secondary process. Topics cov- noon, to benefit the YMCA. Bring Holocaust Remembrance. Also, ered include: Senior resume, senior donations to the Niceville YMCA, Join the Florida Trail Association Okaloosa County Sheriff Inspector newsletter, ACT/SAT/CPT testing, 1031 E. John Sims Parkway, or visit for a nine-mile hike on April 14 near George Collins will address the issue ENGAGING GOD, college entrance requirements, apply- the yard sale on April 14. Info: 897- Freeport, beginning at 8 a.m. Info: of human trafficking in Okaloosa 683-0803, or choctaw.floridatrail.org. County. This event is free and open to CONNECTING WITH OTHERS, ing to college, financial aid and 9622. Florida Bright Futures scholarships. Choral ensembles concert the public. Info: Pam Smith, pam- SERVING ALL Birds of Prey [email protected], or 678-5484. RBCS choirs concert Lisa Miller will present her Birds The Northwest Florida Symphony Sundays Chorale and Bell Voci, two choral Relay for Life meeting Bible Study • 9:30am Rocky Bayou Christian School of Prey at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia ensembles that represent Northwest Team captains, volunteers, cancer Celebration Service • 11:00am will hold its choirs concert on Apirl Center, 4956 State Highway 20 East, 13, at 7 p.m., at Rocky Freeport, on April 14, at 11 a.m. and 1 Florida State College, will present a survivors, and potential sponsors are Discipleship • 5:00pm 444 Valparaiso Pkwy. free concert, Choral Expressions of Wednesdays Bayou Baptist Church. p.m. Lisa is the Center's Birds of Prey all invited to attend the last Relay for 850-678-4822 Praise, Poetry and Piety: the music of Adults, Youth, & Children • 6:00pm www.fbcvalparaiso.org Admission is free, and Rehabilitator. Standard admission Life team meeting on April 17, from the public is invited. rates apply. Info: eowilsoncenter.org. Hummel, Brahmns and 6-7 p.m., at Niceville Church of Performing will be the Liszt, on April 14, at 7:30 Christ. This will be the last team Relay for Life fundraiser Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran meeting before the event on May 4. the Chorale. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Cafe Church, Niceville. Bonita Info: Shelly Nightengale, 244-3813, “God’s work. Our hands.” Bienville, Niceville, on April 14, from Clark will be the guest ext. 3556, or Audubon annual retreat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and 10 percent of all organist. The concert is free, but [email protected]. St. Paul Lutheran & Preschool The Choctawhatchee Audubon proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. donations to further the choral pro- Saltwater Seminar Sunday Services Society will hold its annual retreat Info: 678-2233. gram at the college will be accepted. April 13-14, at the Shell Island Fish Info: Lois Van Dam, This month's Emerald Coast 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. ENROLL YOUR Scout-O-Rama Saltwater Seminar Series will be April Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Camp near St. Marks. For reserva- [email protected]. CHILD TODAY! tions, contact Shell Island Fish Camp The Choctaw District of the Gulf 18, at 7 p.m., at North Light Marina, Nursery provided. 'Flutes Furioso' to perform at 925-6226. Info: Margaret Benner, Coast Council, Boy Scouts of Niceville. The seminar will focus on A Florida America, will hold its annual Scout- The ensemble "Flutes Furioso" of NWFSC Chorale 1407 John Sims Pkwy E. 678-6665. tips and techniques to help catch more VPK provider. O-Rama on April 14, from 10 a.m.-5 Northwest Florida State College will Saturday, April 14 Niceville, FL 32578 king mackerel, as well as proven ways 850-678-1298 NHS Jazz Band dinner p.m., at Uptown Station, Fort Walton perform on April 14, at noon, at the 7:30 p.m. CO1OK0064 to target bigger fish. Dinner will be www.stpaulniceville.com The NHS Jazz Band dinner and Beach. This event is open to all and Tyler Recital Hall in the Mattie Kelly served at 6:30 p.m., and there will be silent auction will be April 14, at 6 admission is free. There will be free Arts Center on the college’s Niceville free raffles. The seminar is open to p.m., at the Community Life Center at games, demonstrations, crafts and campus, and again on April 15, at everyone. Info: saltwater-events.com, Niceville UMC. The cost is $35 per community information booths. Cub 2:30 p.m., in the atrium of Westwood or Joe Z., 516-0709. NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES plate, or $325 for a premier reserved Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and Retirement Resort at 1001 Mar Walt Volunteer Day 130 N. PARTIN DR., NICEVILLE table for eight. Menu, by Chef Venture crews will have activities to Drive, Fort Walton Beach. Both con- Northwest Florida State College's CHURCH OFFICE (850) 729-0733 Meghan Gordon, includes chicken san challenge participants' skills. certs are free and open to the public. marino, roasted potatoes, a salad, veg- Inflatable attractions will be available Info: Robin Horne, 243-2609, or PRIME Time program will host Volunteer Day on April 18, from 10 Sunday Morning Bible Study - 9:30 a.m. etable medley, a roll and orange dream for children to enjoy at a cost of $10 NWFSC Fine Arts, 729-5382. or chocolate cake. No special requests, a.m.-1 p.m., in the Student Services Sunday Morning Worship - 11:15 a.m. per person, or $25 for the family. Navigation class please. For tickets, contact Carol Center, rooms 132-133, on the col- Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Relay for Life yard sale The USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 1-4 Bishop and Mrs. T.P. Sarnosky at [email protected], lege's Niceville campus. Local repre- Johnson, Sr. or 897-0990. Relay For Life teams will join Destin will conduct a navigation/how sentatives from a large variety of Bishop T.P. Johnson, Sr. - Senior Pastor forces in their annual community yard to read a nautical chart class on April agencies will be on hand to answer www.thisisnewlife.org Genealogical meeting sale April 14, at Niceville Church of 18, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Bass Pro questions about volunteering for their Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of The Genealogical Society of Christ across from the High School, Shop in Destin. This course will pro- program, or volunteering in the local the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Matt 28:19 Okaloosa County will meet on April from 7 a.m.-noon. All proceeds will vide the navigator with the knowledge area. Info: Laura Schultze, 729-6084.

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Rain halts Knights fall Ram-Marlin to Ponce Rocky Bayou Christian School tennis bout freshman Josh Preston delivers a pitch during Thursdayʼs home Hatten Huff prepares to return a baseball game against Ponce de volley during Thursdayʼs tennis Leon. The Knights couldnʼt keep match with Destin at Bluewater the visitors down, though, los- Bay Tennis Center. She dropped ing the game, 17-2. her match, 6-5. The boys were tied, 2-2, and the girls led, 2-1, Beacon photo by Jeff Gammons before rain halted the matchup. The contest will resume on a date to be determined.

Beacon photo by Jeff Gammons

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Wednesday, April 11 RBCS@Jay, weightlifting, 4 NHS-Louisville, softball, 6 Ruckel-Meigs, track, 3:30 Lewis@Pryor, track, 3:30 Destin@L. Jackson, track, 3:30 Thursday, April 12 RBCS@Vernon, softball, 5 NHS-Mercy Academic, Ky., soft- ball, 6 Ruckel-Shoal River, tennis, 3 Destin-Pryor, tennis, 4 Lewis@Davidson, tennis, 3 Lewis-Bruner, golf, 3 Ruckel-Destin, golf, 3:30 Friday, April 13 NHS-Kentucky Game, baseball, TBA NHS@Pace, softball, 6:30 11U Mustangs sweep Kentucky visitors RBCS@Bethlehem, baseball, 5 Lifter seeks state title The 11U Niceville Florida Mustangs and Campbellsville, Ky., Eagles stood for a group picture after Monday, April 16 Adam Downing, a senior at Rocky Bayou Christian School, Niceville won a doubleheader at Rarick Little League Field on Sunday, April 1, 5-2 and 5-0. The NHS@Districts (FWB), softball, earned first place in the 183-pound class at the sectional meet Mustangs are in purple jerseys with gold tops. After the games, the teams shared a barbecue cook- TBA Monday, April 2, at Arnold High School in Panama City. He will out. This was one of several Kentucky baseball teams that came down to play during their spring Monday-Tuesday, April 16, 17 compete in the State Championship Weight Meet on April 20 in break week. The Emerald Coast has been a popular destination for numerous Kentucky baseball RBCS@District (N. Florida Kissimmee. teams for more than 10 years. Christian), softball TBA Monday, Wednesday, April 16, 18 NHS@State, tennis, TBA Tuesday, April 17 Bluewater golfers take NHS@Pace, baseball, 7 NHS@District (FWB), softball, ‘12 state championship TBA Insurance agent Bluewater Bay Resort went and a tournament total of 419 Ocala, won the Greater Ocala provides rings wire-to-wire to win the 2012 points to capture the title by three Region, the Evergreen Club, Palm Men’s Interclub Team points. City, won Southeast Region, for golf champs Comprehensive Orthopaedic Care Championship at Grand Cypress This is Bluewater Bay’s second Forest Glen Golf and Country Members of the Niceville Golf Club & Walt Disney’s Lake Men’s Interclub Championship Club, Naples, won the Naples High School golf team, which Eight Board Certified Physicians Buena Vista Course in Orlando, title after claiming the inaugural Region, Wentworth Golf Club, won the Florida high School General Orthopaedics Complete Spine Care March 31-April 1. After six weeks championship. The Palencia Club Tarpon Springs, won the Tampa Athletic Association Class 2A Total Joint Revision Total Joint Reconstruction of matches and two rounds of finished in second place with 416 Bay Region, and Pelican Sound state championship during this Sports Medicine Minimal Invasive Surgery playoffs, Bluewater Bay Resort points, while defending champion Golf & River Club, Estero, won school year, received their General Podiatry Foot & Ankle Surgery beat out seven other regional Wentworth Golf Club and The the Suncoast Region. championship rings last week Arthritis Prevention & Care Full Body MRI champions to be crowned the Evergreen Club finished tied for The Men’s Interclub Team Bone Density Scanning Physical Therapy during an NHS softball game. Men’s Interclub State Champions. third place with 395 points. Matches began in January and State Farm Insurance agent John C. Warburton, MD Bluewater earned 202 points in After two rounds, Bluewater included six weeks of home and Frank Walker provided the Orthopaedic Surgeon All major insurance accepted, the first round to take a 12-point won the Panhandle Region, Lake away matches, followed by Neck & Back Specialist including Tricare rings, which cost roughly lead heading into the final round. Ashton Golf Club, Lake Wales, regional playoffs and a state $1,000. In the final round, Bluewater Bay won the Central Region, the championship match at Grand The Eagle golf champi- 850-863-2153 was led by Rolf Klam and his 41 Palencia Club, Saint Augustine, Cypress Golf Club and Walt onship was their first since Fort Walton • Destin • Niceville stabelford points, to help his team won the Northeast Region, Disney’s Lake Buena Vista 1960. finish with 217 points on the day, Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club, Course.

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