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Council reaches decision on city manager offi ce

By Kaylin Parker 682-6524 | @kparkercnb kparker@crestview- bulletin.com

CRESTVIEW — In previous meetings, the Crestview city council discussed where the city man- ager's office would be located, but couldn't come to an agreement. At the Dec. 10 meet- ing, Council President Newly appointed Deputy Police Chief Lisa Sprague and Police Chief Jamie Grant meet informally Friday morning with Crestview Mayor David J. B. Whitten pre- Cadle, who shared his expectations with them. They will be formally introduced to the community at the Crestview City Council meeting sented an "alternative Monday evening at 6 p.m. [BRIAN HUGHES | CRESTVIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT] to the alternative to the alternative" that satisfied each council member. With the help of New faces of command staff at Crestview's Fire Chief Anthony Holland, Whitten said the IT department's office Crestview Police Department could move from city hall into a confer- ence room located in By Kaylin Parker along board. He's been there the Crestview Fire 682-6524 | @kparkercnb every day. I get more updates Department. The [email protected] than I have had in 12 years." city manager's office Grant, a Crestview High would then replace CRESTVIEW — The Crest- graduate, has been with the the IT department in view Police Department has a Department for almost 30 City Hall. new police chief and deputy years. "Now you got the chief. "I want to thank everyone for city manager, the city Mayor David Cadle their support," Grant said. council, the mayor all appointed Chief Jamie Grant, Grant's promotion left the in the same location," formerly the deputy chief, to deputy chief position vacant. Whitten said. the position on Friday, Dec. 7 Cadle appointed Lisa Sprague Whitten said there effective immediately. to the position, which makes would be no costs At the Dec. 10 city council The Crestview Police Department [KAYLIN PARKER/NEWS BULLETIN] her the first female deputy chief associated with this meeting, Cadle spoke to the in the Department's history. temporary plan. city council about his deci- "I have to tell you that I was said. "Jamie Grant jumped in "I'm just excited beyond Should the city sion to choose Grant as the surprised at the smoothness from the first day...I'm really belief to serve the city in this manager want a dif- new chief. of the operation...," Cadle appreciative of him coming capacity," Sprague said. ferent office location, the council would allow the relocation. The original plan was to eliminate the offices of three coun- A blast from the past for candy fans cilmen, which Council Vice President Bill Cox opposed. By Kaylin Parker Cox then presented 682-6524 | @kparkercnb the following alter- [email protected] natives at the Dec. 10 meeting: CRESTVIEW — Victor 1. Transform the Fleischer, and his wife, mayor's conference Rebecca, had a vision of room into an office, opening their own candy shop and using the council after watching an episode of chambers as a confer- “Undercover Boss.” ence room. That vision manifested in 2. Use office space the form of a throwback- located in the Crest- style candy shop and national view Community franchise called “Rocket Fizz” Center. located on the north end of 3. Move the mayor's Crestview. office in to the con- Victor spent 25 years in ference room, and the military beginning in the use the existing may- Navy and transferring to the or's office for the city Air Force where he retired. manager. However, he continued with Councilman Shan- the military as a contractor non Hayes said he was working on Eglin Air Force opposed to all three, Base. Throughout his mili- especially the com- tary career, Victor said he munity center plan always wanted to open his because he felt the own business. public should have Victor Fleischer and his wife Rebecca got the idea to open Rocket Fizz after watching the television show better access to the See CANDY, A8 “Undercover Boss.” [KAYLIN PARKER/NEWS BULLETIN] city manager.

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OBITUARIES

LOIS ANN NELSON GILMAN JOSEPH RAY TAYLOR SHELBY HART 1933 - 2018 1961 - 2018 1938 - 2018

Lois Ann Nelson Joseph Ray Taylor, Taylor; his brother, Shelby Hart age 80, Gilman, age 85, for- age 57, of Fort Walton Richard E. (Rick) Taylor of Crestview passed merly of Shalimar, Beach, Florida went Jr. and Sheila (wife) of away on Wednesday, passed away at May- home to be with his Lord Monroe, NC; his niece December 5, 2018 at flower Community and Savior on Wednes- Amberly Taylor Grif- West Florida Hospi- Health Center, Grin- day, December 5, 2018. fin of Monroe, NC; his tal. He was born in nell, IA, on Friday, He was born October nephew Richard Chad Auburndale, FL on Nov. 23, 2018. 6, 1961 in Fort Wal- Taylor of Monroe, NC; February 28, 1938 to She was born July 1, ton Beach, Florida to and his great niece Leo and Ruth Hart. 1933 to Lester A. Nel- Richard Eugene (Gene) Addison Lane Griffin Shelby served his son and Pearl Linquist Taylor and Derotha of Monroe, NC. The country in the United Nelson at Red Oak, IA. Mincey Taylor. Ray family appreciates all States Air Force. He Growing up, she was was a 1979 graduate of thoughts and prayers opened Badcock Home active in school, athlet- Fort Walton Beach High at this difficult time Furniture in Crestview ics, and 4-H. Lois was Iowa in April 2018 to School. He was a long in their life. In accor- in 1971, and operated Lake Wales, FL. He is baptized, confirmed, the Mayflower Com- time native of the area. dance with his wishes, it for 32 years. Shelby also survived by his 8 and married at the Fre- munity in Grinnell. He is preceded in he will be cremated loved to play cards, grandchildren: Ben, mont Lutheran Church Lois was a member death by his father, with private family loved to go fishing, Jake, Zak, Jason, Bryan, at Nyman, where she of St. John’s Lutheran Richard Eugene (Gene) services at a later date. loved the military Cameron, Cody, and will be laid to rest. Church, Niceville; Taylor and his grand- Expressions of love and his country, but Ashley. 13 great grand- A graduate of the P.E.O. Chapter GP; and parents, Richard Taylor and sympathy may be most of all he loved children also survive Iowa Teachers’ Col- several organizations and Loretta Taylor. placed and viewed online his family and spend- and a nephew Jonathan lege, Lois spent her such as the National Survivors include his at www.emeraldcoast- ing time with them. James of California. career as an elementary Audubon Society, mother, Derotha Mincey funeralhome.com He is preceded in Shelby will be laid to teacher in Ft. Madison, Sierra Club and The death by his parents rest in his home town IA. A well-loved and Nature Conservancy. Leo and Ruth Hart of Auburndale, FL. admired teacher, Lois She was preceded in SARA VAUGHAN and a daughter in Arrangements are had a particular inter- death by her parents, law Darree Hart. entrusted to White- est in natural science. her sister Nadine Nel- Sara Reaves Vaughan, Survivors include his hurst Powell Funeral She greatly enjoyed son Liljedahl, brother- 87, peacefully passed wife of 50 years, Becky Home in Crestview. birding, kayaking, and in-law Weymer away, at her home in Hart of Crestview, son Guest book and con- cycling. Lois contin- “Mac” Liljedahl, and Fort Walton Beach, on Mike Hart of Brewton, dolences are avail- ued her dedication to sister-in-law Patricia December 3rd, 2018, after AL and daughters: able online at www. education in her retire- Nelson. Lois is sur- a long, bravely-fought Kimberly and Jay Find- whitehurstpowell- ment as a volunteer vived by her brother battle with myeloma. ley of Ontario, Canada, funeralhome.com at area nature centers Norman Nelson and Sara was proud of and Destiny Hart of and as a regular vol- his wife Joanne of Red her family and her unteer at the Shalimar Oak, IA, and Lester roots. She was born Library. Lois was a Allen Nelson also of and raised in Eufaula, SUBMISSIONS lifelong learner and Red Oak. Nieces and Alabama, descending avid reader. She loved nephews, Beth Cata- from Scottish pioneers, The News Bulletin publishes North Okaloosa County to travel and learn lano, Marcia Penney, with extended family residents and former residents’ obituaries, including about other places, Steven Nelson, Mark across southern Ala- of the curve. To family, a photo, for $95 in print and online. Family members people, and cultures Nelson, Laura Nelson bama and Georgia. She she has been "Gaga" for should write the 500-word announcements and funeral across the country and Lof, Chris Nelson, and graduated from Alabama over 30 years. (The origi- homes should submit them to the newspaper for around the world. Julia Nelson Elgar, as Polytechnic Institute nal Lady Gaga.) In the confi rmation. We may edit submissions for style. Call Family ties were well as several great (Auburn) in 1953 and was 70’s, she was a recycler 682-6524 or email [email protected] for very important to Lois nieces, nephews, and a lifetime fan, always when it meant cleaning, more information. and after her retire- a host of dear friends hollerin’ “War Eagle” storing and carting bot- ment in 1990, she who all loved her. whenever seeing other tles and cans across the moved to Shalimar to Services will be held fans. After college, she city to collection points. WHAT'S HAPPENING be near her sister and at a later date. Memo- taught school in Crest- She was a "picker" before her family. She moved rials are suggested to view before falling for the term was invented; CRESTVIEW — Here is a to 2 p.m. fi rst and third back home to family in the Shalimar Library. a local boy. Sara and leading the church bazar list of upcoming events in Thursdays, Okaloosa John lived in Florida, for many years, setting our area. County Extension offi ce, Texas, Wisconsin, Geor- prices, weeding out the NATURAL LIVING HEALTH 3098 Airport Road, Crest- WINIFRED MILLER gia, and Indiana before junk, and building her SEMINAR: 7:30 p.m. Dec. view. Call 995-3698 for an 1935 - 2018 settling back in Fort own many collections. 12 and 13 at Crestview appointment. Walton Beach in 1997. Each of her ten grand- Seventh Day Adven- LAUREL HILL CITY COUN- Winifred “Winnie” Sara was married to children think they are tist Church, 997 Texas CIL: 6 p.m. fi rst Thursdays, Miller (nee Durrant), John sixty years before Gaga’s favorite. That Parkway, Crestview. Free City Hall, 8209 Highway 85 age 83, went to be with his passing in 2016. was her greatest gift, event presented by Dr. N, Laurel Hill. our Lord on November John and Sara shared recognizing the unique- Adan Sanchez of the DORCAS FIRE DISTRICT 30th, 2018 after fight- a love for Travel and ness in all of them. She Uchee Pines Institute in COMMISSIONERS: DFDC ing a long illness. Archeology/Paleon- was always finding small Seale, Alabama, a natural now meets 7 p.m. fi rst Memorial Service tology. They visited things that directly living & wellness center. Thursdays, 5232 Deer will be at 3 PM on every state, over a resonated with people; The focus is resisting Springs Drive, Crestview, Wednesday, December dozen countries, and whether it was a gift, preventable disease and off Highway 90. 12, 2018, at Emerald cruised seas and rivers in a card, a tee shirt, or treating chronic illness HOLT FIRE DEPARTMENT: Coast Funeral Home, America and Europe. As just a newspaper clip- through natural, plant- 7 p.m. second and fourth 161 Racetrack Road; members of the Emerald ping, and sharing them based diet and remedies. Thursdays, fi re station, 490 Fort Walton Beach, FL. Coast Archeology Soci- in a way that made each Raffl e prizes will be W. U.S. Highway 90, Holt. There will be a Cel- ety, Sara and John were one feel most special. given away. Live dem- ALMARANTE VOLUNTEER ebration of Life gath- in Fort Walton Beach, not afraid to get dirty. Sara is survived by her onstrations each night. FIRE DISTRICT COMMIS- ering after the service traveled and enjoyed They worked at local children Cheryl, John Please RSVP by Dec. SIONERS: 7 p.m. second in the Legacy Recep- her life & family. She archeological digs, and (Marybeth) and Suzanne 10 to Andre Weston at Thursdays, Almarante Fire tion Room at Emerald moved in 2005 to live even dug for dinosaurs (Les); grandchildren Beth [email protected]. Station, 3710 Old California Coast Funeral Home. near her daughter, in Utah. Sara main- (Jorge), Taylor (Hilary), WASTE PRO CHRISTMAS Road, Laurel Hill. Winnie was a native Sandy in the Dallas/ tained large collection Sallie, Abby (Michael), SCHEDULE: Waste Pro OKALOOSA-WALTON of London, England, Fort Worth area; and of artifacts and fossils Trey, Jessica, Conner, will be closed Dec. 25 in NORTH OKALOOSA FIRE born on October 10, returned to Fort Wal- from across the nation. John, Jimmy and Wade; observance of Christmas DISTRICT: 6 p.m. third 1935. Her parents were ton Beach in 2010 to True to her southern great-granddaughter Day. Residential waste Thursdays, fi re station 82, William “Bill” and Rose live next door to her roots, Sara was proper, Marianne; and over a collection will be made 5549 John Givens Road, (Hawes) Durrant and daughter, Sharon. quiet, and polite; but dozen nieces, neph- up on customers' next Crestview. she was the young- Winnie is survived by those who know her ews, grand-nieces, and scheduled service days. HOLT FIRE DISTRICT COM- est of three children. her daughters Sandra knew she had her opin- grand-nephews who Tuesday (Christmas Day) MISSION: 6:30 p.m. third After high school, (Jeff) Wickstrom and ions. She was active will all miss the love and Wednesday recycling Thursdays, 490 W. U.S. Winnie worked as a Sharon (Eric) Wilson; for decades in her and wit of their Gaga. will be picked up Dec. 26. Highway 90. retail sales associ- Sandra’s daughter local churches, earn- A celebration of Sara's BLACKMAN FIRE DISTRICT HOLT FIRE DEPARTMENT: ate in London until Megan (Will) Carter, ing an Honorary Life life and love will be at BOARD: 7 p.m. fi rst Mon- 7 p.m. second and fourth she married William stepdaughter Kelly, Membership from the 11:00, on December 15th, days, 1850 U.S. Highway 2, Thursdays, fi re station. “Bill” Miller on April and stepson Ryan; and Presbyterian Women. at First Presbyterian Baker. LAUREL HILL VOLUNTEER 9, 1955. Bill was from Sharon’s stepsons Eric She was a member of Church of Fort Wal- CRESTVIEW CITY COUN- FIRE DEPARTMENT: 7 p.m., Ohio, a member of the (Jr), Ryan, and Trey. the Fort Walton Beach ton Beach. Whitehurst CIL: 6 p.m. second and second Fridays, in Laurel Air Force stationed in Winnie also had two Women’s Club. She Powell Funeral Home in fourth Mondays, City Hill City Hall's fi re depart- London. For the next great grandsons – Jef- loved Bridge and would entrusted with arrange- Hall, 198 N. Wilson St., ment offi ce. twenty years, they fry and Nash; and five even play all four hands ments. In lieu of flow- Crestview. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE were assigned to many step great grandchil- by herself between club ers, the family suggests CRESTVIEW HOUSING CRESTVIEW AREA bases all over the world dren, Lily, Eian, Joe, meetings. She worked donations to either AUTHORITY BOARD: 5:15 CHAMBER OF COM- and welcomed the Silas, and Coraline. the crossword and St. Jude Children?s p.m. third Mondays, 371 MERCE EVENTS: for birth of two daughters, Additionally, Winnie is played solitaire daily. Research Hospital, or Hickory Ave. W, Crestview. chamber members Sandra and Sharon. survived by her sib- Sara was traditional the Panhandle Ani- Open to the public. and their employees. In 1972, Winnie & Bill lings – Jimmy and Pat but, in many ways ahead mal Welfare Society. CRESTVIEW CITY COUN- Details: 682-3212 or info@ retired in Fort Walton Durrant and numerous CIL: 6 p.m. second and crestviewchamber.com. Beach, FL. Winnie was nieces and nephews. fourth Mondays, City http://www.crestview- an employee of AAFES Winnie was pre- JEAN SPEAR SANDERS Hall, 198 N. Wilson St., chamber.com. for the next 25 years ceded in death by her 1930 - 2018 Crestview. BREAKFAST SPON- working at Hancock husband, Bill Miller MILLIGAN WATER SYSTEM SORS: for 2019 sought. Field AFB, Syracuse and her parents, Bill Jean Spear Sand- Barbara, Mila, five BOARD: 6 p.m. second Contact Tim at 682-3212. NY and Eglin AFB, FL and Rose Durrant. ers (88) of Fort Walton grandchildren-Ryan, Tuesdays, 5340 U.S. High- HERITAGE MUSEUM in the Base Exchange. In lieu of flowers, the Beach, Florida, died Brandy, Christina, way 4. ACTIVITIES Bill worked with civil family is requesting peacefully on December Katie, Savannah and five BAKER FIRE DISTRICT The Heritage Museum service at Hurlburt donations to the Amer- 4, 2018. She was born great grand children- COMMISSION: 7 p.m. of Northwest Florida is Field AFB. In 1978, Bill ican Diabetes Founda- on February 19, 1930 Patrick, Bailey, Piper, second Tuesdays in the located at 115 Westview lost a battle with can- tion or the American in Winthrop, Maine to Richard, Alexandria. Baker Area Public Safety Ave. in Valparaiso. cer and passed away. Cancer Foundation. Cecil and Barbara Spear. Interment will Building, 1375 19th St. BOBBIN LACE & TAT- After Winnie retired, www.emeraldcoast- Jean leaves behind be at Barrancas REP. JAYER WILLIAMSON TERS GROUP: 1 p.m. fi rst she continued to reside funeralhome.com three children-Robert, National Cemetery. OFFICE HOURS: 10 a.m. Saturdays at the museum.

* ** Crestview News Bulletin | Wednesday, December 12, 2018 A3 Create an energy-effi cient home for the holidays

News Bulletin contributor timer. Plug decorations other cooking appliances into a power strip (be can warm up a home. 'Tis the season to be sure to follow the recom- Don’t waste energy by festive, and that usually mended power load for keeping the heat turned means stringing up hun- safety) and hook every- on high. dreds of twinkling lights thing up to a timer so • Invest in rechargeable to create a welcoming lights are not on when no batteries. According to glow on dark winter one can see them. Energy Quest, 40 percent nights. Some people view • Check light strands. of all batteries are pur- the holiday season as their Always inspect lights chased during the holiday chance to go all out with for frayed wires and any season. To power those regard to decorating their damage. Frayed lights many gifts and devices, homes with an abundance are less efficient and pose use rechargeable batteries of lights, inflatable lawn a considerable safety risk. which can be used again ornaments and maybe • Enhance decorations. and again. even some mechanical Use mirrors and reflec- • Change your cooking figures. tive ornaments to give practices. Smaller appli- While these decora- the appearance of more ances use less energy. tions certainly may be lights without actually Put those toaster ovens, symbols of the season, adding more. slow cookers and electric it’s easy to forget just • Turn off ambient fryers to good use. Only how much energy and lighting. Christmas tree use the oven if you are resources they consume. lights or the lights framing cooking a large meal. A typical strand of lights a picture window should • Wait until the dish- uses around 300 watts of Decorative lights can consume a considerable amount of energy. Scale back or invest in be sufficient to light up washer is full. Pack in electricity. Multiply those LEDs, which are more energy-effi cient lights. [SPECIAL TO THE NEWS BULLETIN] a room. Keep lamps and the dishes from holiday figures by the dozens of overhead lighting off meals, and only run the strings of lights people per household. Even so, LED lights consume a money over the course of while the tree is lit to save dishwasher when it is full. use and it’s easy to see environmentally con- fraction of the energy the holiday season. money and energy. • Reuse items when- how quickly energy usage scious individuals need traditional incandescent • Use fiber-optic dec- • Lower the thermo- ever possible. Many items can add up. not skip the holiday décor bulbs do. While a stan- orations. Fiber optic stat. When entertaining, around the house can be In addition to lights, and entertaining. Fortu- dard string of 50 lights items are lit by one light. turn the thermostat down put to good use as deco- lit candles, animated nately, there are various consumes 300 watts, The illumination car- a few degrees. Having rations, holiday servers dolls, wreaths, trees, ways to be energy effi- LED sets only consume ries through the fiber extra people in your or gifts. Take inventory and scores of imported cient with holiday décor four watts. This not only optic cables to the entire home will raise the tem- of what you have before ornaments contribute to this season. saves energy, but also decoration. perature. Similarly, heat you go out and purchase the energy consumption • Switch to LED lights. considerable amounts of • Use a power strip and generated by the oven and new decorations.

HOLIDAY EVENTS SCHEDULED IN OUR AREA

By News Bulletin staff 2-9, and free for children This year's Audubon Soci- Christmas Costume Con- age 2 or younger. Military ety Christmas Bird Count test and another for adults. CRESTVIEW — The discounts ar $1 off the is used to detect trends Ride the mechanical bull or activities listed below regular admission rates. in bird populations and just be on the bull in your are scheduled through CHRISTMAS MARKET, migratory behavior. It is best Christmas costume. January in Crestview and PARADE: The Downtown scheduled Dec. 17. Contact The kids' portion is 4 p.m. surrounding areas. Email Crestview area will host a Alan Knothe, 850-208-1780, for ages 6-12, and 5 p.m. details of your upcoming Christmas Market 11 a.m. to be assigned to various Dec. 22 for ages 13 and up event to news@crest- to 3 p.m. Dec. 15 on Main Okaloosa County Zones. at Ride Hard, 763 Ferdon viewbulletin.com to have Street. Food and craft choctawhatcheeaudubon. Blvd. N, Crestview. The it listed here. vendor booths measuring org. entry fee is $10 per person, CHRISTMAS OUTREACH 10 feet square are avail- RIDE HARD CHRIST- and winners will receive DONATIONS WANTED: able for $20-$50. No pets MAS COSTUME $100 cash and a trophy. Gary and Doris Johnson of are allowed. Visit www. CONTESTS: Ride Hard Sign up at Ride Hard to New Way of Life Outreach downtowncrestview.org NWFL is having a Kids' participate. Ministry are accepting toy, N. in Crestview. Christmas with the ani- for more information. The clothing and monetary CRESTVIEW CHORUS mals. The event is 10 a.m. event will be followed at donations to present 250 WINTER CONCERT: 7 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at the zoo, 5:30 p.m. with the Crest- Christmas gifts to girls and Dec. 13, Crestview High 5262 Deer Springs Drive, view Christmas parade, boys between the ages of School, 1250 Ferdon Blvd. Crestview. "Watch the ani- which was rescheduled 2 and 9 on Dec. 25 in North N, Crestview. Tickets cost mals open presents, take a due to potential weather. Okaloosa County. Decora- $5 each for adults and $2 photo with Santa and see There is still time to reg- tions and a Santa suit are each for students and chil- a live nativity scene. Hot ister if you'd like to be in also needed. All donations dren. Tickets are available chocolate and camel rides the parade. Main Street are tax deductible. Contact from the chorus offi ce or at will also be available," Crestview is also in need the Johnsons at 826-5908 the door. according to the zoo's of volunteers to help with or 826-5909 for more WILD CHRISTMAS: The Facebook page. Admission both events in two- to information, or drop off Emerald Coast Zoo is $10 per person age 10 three-hour shifts. doantions at 398 Spring St. invites the public to enjoy and up, $7 per child age CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT:

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Crestview residents among 21 arrested after Operation Crazy 8 Special to the News Bulletin device to facilitate a organization from South amounts of illegal drugs partners work together to and law enforcement felony and conspiracy Florida to the Panhandle. from South Florida and stop drug trafficking and partners for their work PENSACOLA — The to possess a controlled The investigation shows selling those drugs in save lives.” on this case.” Florida Department of substance. the suspects were distrib- Walton and Okaloosa “We are pleased that “This successful oper- Law Enforcement and The FDLE, Okaloosa uting illegal prescription counties. the Statewide Prosecu- ation was a result of the various law enforce- and Walton County drugs in Miami-Dade, “This massive drug tor has worked with law hard work of men and ment agencies arrested Sheriff’s Offices, Drug Broward, Walton and interdiction operation enforcement in order to women from multiple 21 people during Opera- Enforcement Adminis- Okaloosa counties. Four WILL save lives and send a make these important local, state and federal tion Crazy 8, some of tration, Georgia Bureau suspects remain at large strong message to anyone arrests,” said State Attor- agencies whose late nights whom are Crestview res- of Investigation, Miami- this morning. trying to traffic opioids ney William Eddins, 1st and relentless efforts idents, according to an Dade Police Department Authorities began in our great state,” said Judicial Circuit. helped take down a signif- FDLE media release. and members of the North investigating the case Florida Attorney General “Today’s illegal pre- icant drug ring operating The majority of the Florida High Intensity after identifying a local Pam Bondi. “This case is scription drugs are across the state,” said charges against them Drug Task Force arrested drug ring in Okaloosa just one of many examples extremely dangerous,” Okaloosa County Sheriff consist of illegal use of a 21 suspects for run- County whose mem- of how seamlessly our said FDLE Commissioner Larry R. Ashley. two-way communication ning a drug trafficking bers were obtaining large great law enforcement Rick Swearingen. “These The drug trafficking arrests will make our organization is accused communities safer, and I thank our FDLE agents See DRUGS, A8

* ** Crestview News Bulletin | Wednesday, December 12, 2018 A5 ‘Another neighborhood in the city’ Freedom Beacon Park, for sure whether he’d be feet of retail/commercial “We made a conscious the Jay Odom Group devel- a 52-acre mixed-use among the dignitaries asked space, 160,000 square feet decision to become more opment. Lease payments will development, coming to swing a shovel to memo- of office space and a 4-acre business friendly and be used by the base to main- to Fort Walton Beach rialize the event. central commons area, streamline our processes,” tain, renovate or construct The Jay Odom Group, according previous reports. he said. facilities and infrastruc- By Tom McLaughlin headed by developer Jay “Jay, from what I’ve seen, Odom has said he wanted ture, said Glenn Wagner, 315-4435 | @TomMnwfdn Odom, has leased 52 acres of carries out these kinds of to develop his project in Eglin’s Enhanced Use Lease [email protected] Eglin Air Force Base land just things in a pretty grandiose Fort Walton Beach because Manager. west of the Okaloosa County manner,” Rynearson said. he wants to be part of the The military, which main- FORT WALTON BEACH Courthouse Annex Extension “This will be like another community and have his tains 464,000 acres on its — The Jay Odom Group will for the project, which will be neighborhood in the city.” development receive city vast Eglin range, has been break ground before year’s known as Freedom Beacon. After obtaining the lease police and fire protection, generous over the years end on a massive mixed- When the development is from the Air Force, Odom city water and sewer and in offering leases in the use development to be built completed, “luxury apart- requested that the property other services. vicinity of Lewis Turner on Air Force land off Lewis ments” and a hotel will slated for development be Fort Walton Beach officials Boulevard. Over the past Turner Boulevard. share the property with annexed into the city of Fort say having Freedom Beacon 60 years, the base has sold Invitations to a Dec. 21 office space, restaurants Walton Beach, which it was. Park built in the city means or transferred land to local groundbreaking began arriv- and a recreational area, the Rynearson said he believes the city would receive prop- municipalities that is now ing Monday in email inboxes groundbreaking invitation that a city effort to smooth erty taxes and development being used for the North- across Okaloosa County. said. out its permitting processes, fees, building permit fees west Florida Fairgrounds, Fort Walton Beach Mayor Freedom Beacon Park initiated long before he and utility and storm water the Okaloosa Technical Dick Rynearson confirmed could include about 300 became mayor in 2017, had usage fees from the School and the Fort Walton he was among the recipi- multi-family units, a 102- something to do with the developer. Beach Golf Course, Wagner ents, though he didn’t know room hotel, 55,000 square decision. Eglin will also profit from said.

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George H.W. Bush leaves a powerful legacy

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h, the vision thing,” is how George H.W. Bush once responded to a ‘O friend’s suggestion that he spend some extended time alone reflecting on his overall strategic outlook, rather than consulting others on the details of tac- tics. Bush’s apparently dismissive answer was actually a confession of his limitations in trying to construct a political message with a strategic theme of broad appeal. He was much more comfortable as a detail man. At the time, Vice President Bush was seeking advice on his bid to succeed President Ronald Reagan, ini- tially his political rival, then his elec- tion partner, and ultimately his friend. Bush, who died at the age of 94, provides important examples of both leadership Is there really a scarcity of women and friendship. His formidable execu- tive talent and energy brought him suc- politicians in the GOP? cess, even in the difficult 1988 election. Lagging in the polls to Democratic nomi- Walsh, director of the CAWP, Aside from Trump, the GOP nee Governor Michael Dukakis of Mas- offered another popular theory and its voters have as a strong sachusetts, Bush’s efficient, ferocious for the scarcity of women politi- history of promoting women: campaign machine relentlessly closed the cians in the GOP. “The white- The first woman elected to gap. One campaign tactic involved high- ness and maleness is obviously the U.S. House was a Repub- lighting the notorious case of an African- a problem,” she observed. lican, as was the first woman American convict who committed additional BillBill ThompsonThompson It seems awfully shallow and elected to the Senate without crimes while on a weekend furlough. hypocritical to say this blitz having been appointed to fill a Dukakis had not initiated but did sup- on Congress by Democratic Senate vacancy, and the first port that program. Bush campaign t seems in 2018 the “Year of women is a reaction to Trump woman elected to the Senate manager Lee Atwater often aimed for the Woman” finally arrived when they hail from the party without having completed an the jugular, and often succeeded. I in American politics. of notorious “feminists” like unexpired term in Congress. The Democratic nominee had many Rutgers University’s Center Bill Clinton, various Kennedys, Throughout U.S. history the other problems, including a lack of media for American Women in Politics Anthony Weiner, Al Fran- major parties have nominated skill and a bland public style. One unfor- notes at least 125 women will ken, John Conyers and John just two women as vice presi- tunate commercial had him riding appar- serve in the new Congress; 36 Edwards, just to name a few. dential candidates. The Repub- ently aimlessly in a small armored vehicle, of them are freshmen (or fresh- Meanwhile, whatever his licans claim half that short list. wearing a helmet that was unflattering. women?). Both are records. other shortcomings with America has had 39 women Republicans seized the opportunity and The roster is a cornu- women, Trump has no prob- governors since 1925. Seventeen ridiculed the beleaguered nominee. copia of skin hues, exotic lem installing them in posi- of them were, or are, Republi- Bush’s alter ego, James Baker describes surnames, religious faiths, tions of political power. cans. Four of the six currently politics as “a blood sport.” Both learned professional backgrounds and The Pew Research Center, in serving women governors are that lesson in 1960s and 1970s Texas even sexual preferences. an analysis spanning presidents Republicans. Republicans also political campaigns, where both suf- But one thing is missing. back to Calvin Coolidge, noted elected the first two women fered defeats. “Whatever it takes,” is Republicans. as of Sept. 30 that 28 percent governors of color: Nikki Haley how Bush came to view using ruthless Only 19 are Republicans, of Trump’s judicial nominees of South Carolina and Susana tactics if necessary to win elections. according to the CAWP. were women. That is the highest Martinez of New Mexico. Nevertheless, a magnetic Governor Bill Comparatively, 29 of the ratio of any Republican, equals GOP President Ronald Clinton (D-AR) and economic problems 108 women now in Con- Clinton’s mark and trails only Reagan put the first woman defeated President Bush for re-election gress are Republicans. Barack Obama (42 percent). In on the U.S. Supreme Court, in 1992. The effective chief executive Several observers have May, the CAWP reported that Sandra Day O’Connor. was never a natural campaigner. attempted to explain how the Trump, in his first 16 months in The first women — three in Government leadership gave George GOP found itself in this predica- office, had appointed six women the same year (1894) in the same Bush fulfillment. He represented the U.S. ment with half the human race. to Cabinet or senior posts in his state (Colorado) — elected to in China and at the UN, and led the CIA. Most commonly, the expla- administration. That, too, was serve in a state legislature were In the White House, policy successes nation is women, primarily a record for GOP presidents. It Republicans. Republicans also included negotiating the North Amer- Democrats, ran in droves to also barely trailed Obama (eight elected the first woman of color ica Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), vent anger at President Donald in each of his terms) and tracked to a state legislature. The first ratified during the successor Clinton Trump’s treatment of women. with Clinton (seven in his first administration. Expanding environ- In Forbes recently, Debbie term, and six in his second). See THOMPSON, A9 mental protection is another policy success of this active president. President Bush, with Secretary of State James Baker and other colleagues, led the Gulf War of 1990-91 with extraordinary LETTER TO THE EDITOR discipline and thoroughness. He declared Saddam Hussein’s invasion and occupation Stringer attempts Of course, Cowherd took that as game two years in a row is of Kuwait would “not stand.” He secured to draw controversy a shot, thinking Brady should be nothing short of remarkable narrow Congressional approval to use force. thought of as the greatest of all and no small feat. I have no Bush brilliantly orchestrated the compre- Dear editor, time, not just one of the greatest. doubt Brunson will be coach- hensive international alliance under United After reading Seth Stringer’s Cowherd has every right to ing there again real soon. recent column, "State Title think that, but to think that After I graduated from Baker See CYR, A9 drought continues," I thought Mahomes said that as a slight to School in 2002, I can remem- that Stringer is a bit arrogant Brady is of course ridiculous. ber the Baker Gator football in sharing his views on local I don’t know what String- teams being less than stel- high school football, particu- er’s ambitions are. Perhaps lar until Brunson took over. larly the Baker Gator’s recent they could include climbing While Stringer won’t give state championship loss. the sports journalism lad- credit where credit is clearly However, I came to real- der towards being a panel- due, everyone else will. Con- ize that maybe that is what ist on ESPN’s "Around the gratulations to the 2018 Baker Stringer wants. Maybe a bad Horn," sharing his opinions Gator football team. While the take will get people up in a on a national spotlight. season may not have ended frenzy, which would be bet- Regardless of Stringer’s the way you wanted, our area Address: 638 N. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview, FL 32536 Online: crestviewbulletin.com ter for him in the long run. recent opinion, only the true could not be more proud of Why have I come to this local sports fans know that he what you have accomplished. Publisher Jim Fletcher ...... jfl [email protected] Executive Editor Jason Blakeney ...... [email protected] conclusion? Easy, I watch too is incorrect. We know there is All Stringer wants is for local Editor Aaron Little ...... [email protected] much ESPN. ESPN and Fox a lot of talent in our area, with high school football programs Editorial Assistant Renee Bell ...... [email protected] Reporter Kaylin Parker ...... [email protected] Sports Network are full of large and successful football to get over the hump and bring Legals Barbara Dale ...... [email protected] sports writers or columnists programs like Navarre, Nicev- home more state titles and Circulation Assistant Dale Robinson ...... [email protected] Media Consultant Sherrie Stanley ...... [email protected] who love to occasionally draw ille, and Crestview. It’s easy to return to the "Golden Age." controversy by sharing a not so kick a football program when I’m sure local high school CONTACT US SUBSCRIPTION RATES Call 682-6524 to report news, sub- In County popular opinion. One of the best they are down without realiz- football coaches want the same. scribe or learn about our classifi ed 13 weeks ...... $9.45 examples is Colin Cowherd. ing what that program has been I’m sure Coach Matt Brunson and display advertising options. 26 weeks ...... $17.85 52 weeks ...... $32.76 As an example, Cowherd through, accomplished while and other high school football The Crestview News Bulletin is Out of county published each Wednesday and 13 weeks ...... $14.70 recently threw shade at profes- completely ignoring their past. coaches are patiently waiting Saturday by GateHouse Media 26 weeks ...... $23.10 sional NFL quarterback Pat- I went to Baker School and for Stringer to write his next Group, at 638 N. Ferdon Blvd., 52 weeks ...... $38.01 Crestview, FL32536. Periodi- rick Mahomes of the Kansas remember the accomplish- column, which would hope- cal postage paid at Crestview, Delivery subscriptions may be City Chiefs. A reporter asked ments of Baker Gators football. fully have the formula needed to Florida. charged a higher rate for holiday editions. Mahomes about New England Coach Matt Brunson’s teams bring the state title to this area. POSTMASTER: Send address Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, have fallen in line with the same Matthew Brown, Holt changes to 638 N. Ferson Blvd., NEWS BULLETIN ADVERTISING Crestview, FL 32536. USPS 010-209 Ask your advertising representa- in which Mahomes was quoted tradition minus the state title tive about our Color by the Inch All material is property of the program and Customer Apprecia- as saying Brady was one of the win (as of this writing). Get- What's your view? Write Crestview News Bulletin. tion sale by calling 850-682-6524. greatest quarterbacks of all time. ting to the state championship a letter to the editor. * ** Crestview News Bulletin | Wednesday, December 12, 2018 A7 EDUCATION

More students look CHECK IT OUT to Bright Futures We have an antidote to school fi nals By Lloyd Dunkelberger Bright Futures, including cov- The News Service of Florida ering 100 percent of tuition especially with the hour session will definitely and fees in the academic glimmering promise of alleviate a bit of the stress. TALLAHASSEE — More scholars program. winter break dancing Creativity is the limit! Florida students are taking Participation by students right out of their reach. If your teen is interested advantage of beefed-up schol- qualifying as Bright Futures Well, to bring a little and in grades 6-12, call the arship programs that help pay “medallion scholars,” who cheer to your adolescent library at 850-682-4432 for tuition, fees and books at must meet slightly lower stan- Emily Knie Grinch, bring them to the or ask at the front desk to state universities and colleges. dards, will remain relatively library at 2 p.m. on Dec. 14! reserve one of the 20 seats The number of students using flat this year, dropping to Why, you may ask? For today. After all, when else Bright Futures scholarships, 46,216 students from 47,740 o you have an our Teen Time December will they get the opportu- the state’s main merit-based last year. However, the pro- ornery teenager craft, we will be making nity to relive the halcyon aid program, is now projected gram for the first time this year D or two trudg- the trendiest of trendies: days of kindergarten glue, to grow by 5.7 percent this aca- will cover 75 percent of tuition ing through the end of snowglobes out of little glitter, and holiday glee? demic year for a total of 99,483 and fees for those students. the semester like it’s canning jars! Whether students, according to a report Both programs allow Bright comprised of sewer it’s something they gift to Emily Knie is the Crest- published by the Legislature’s Futures students to use their sludge? Finals can seem their "bae" or keep on their view Public Library's Office of Economic and Demo- scholarships to cover summer like a Herculean task, nightstand, this fun two adult services librarian. graphic Research. The report is classes. based on a Nov. 30 estimating Bright Futures also includes conference. three smaller scholarship More students who have top programs, along with the test scores and grades are qual- academic and medallion HAPPENINGS ifying for and using the Bright programs. Futures’ “academic scholars” The popularity of Bright program, which pays for 100 Futures may have an impact percent of tuition and fees and on the state budget, with the 3 things to consider in adopting a pet provides $300 for books in the latest projection showing a fall and spring semesters. total cost of $545 million this of them, they dumped If you and your family The latest estimate shows a year, although lawmakers only them at the animal shel- have thought it through, projected 52,179 students will approved $520 million in the ter. Many wonderful pets want a new pet for Christ- qualify this year as academic budget and related legislation. are euthanized each year mas and are willing to scholars, up from 45,295 last The cost is projected to rise to through no fault of their make the lifelong com- year, or a 15 percent increase. $583 million in 2019-2020. own, but because the mitment a pet will take, That program will grow by Meanwhile, the new esti- Janice Lynn Crose shelters are at capacity, please consider adopting another 9.5 percent next budget mate showed more than which is heartbreaking. through Panhandle Ani- year for a total of 57,138 students 195,000 students will benefit Please consider the mal Welfare Society at in 2019-2020, the estimate from the state’s largest need- doption, caring for following before you 752 Lovejoy Road, Fort showed. based aid program, known as pets at Christmas adopt that cute kitten Walton Beach, 244-0196; To qualify for the program, “student assistance grants.” A We have had quite or adorable puppy: Save Our Cats and Kittens students must have a 3.5 grade The average award this year is a rollercoaster with our •Pets are family for their at 498 Carmel Drive, Fort point average and score at least projected at $1,378. temperatures lately here entire life. They aren't Walton Beach, 863-5756; a 1290 on the SAT or a 29 on About 87 percent of that aid in Crestview. We will have disposable or to be aban- or an animal rescue group. the ACT. They must also com- will benefit students attend- a very cold night, fol- doned so the family can go There is nothing wrong plete 100 hours of community ing public universities and lowed by a few warm days. on vacation. If you travel with a "used" pet. All of service. colleges, but the remainder Please don't leave your extensively, a pet is prob- ours are previously owned. The report said the reason will help students at private pets outside this time of ably not for your family. They are sweet, loving for the increase in the Bright schools and other post-sec- year. It is much too cold •Financial responsibil- and needed a good, stable Future scholars “cannot be ondary programs. for them. Dogs and cats ity. It costs money to make home. We adore them and fully explained at this time,” Also, more than 39,000 need love and warmth, sure your furry family they are our "children." although factors may include state residents attending pri- not to be tossed outside. member is healthy. There Pets are also curi- more students qualifying vate colleges and universities Please don't buy a puppy are veterinarian visits, ous. If a Christmas tree through programs like the in Florida will benefit from the or kitten for Christmas appropriate toys, healthy is important to your International Baccalaureate “Effective Access to Student because they are "cute," food, teeth cleaning and so family, consider put- program, changes in quali- Education” grants program — without thinking of all forth. Make sure you are ting up a baby gate, tie fications for home-schooled which in the past was known the responsibilities that committed financially. the tree to woodwork, students and higher SAT as the Florida Resident Access having this new fam- •Also make sure they or get a tabletop tree. scores. Grant program. The maximum ily member will mean. have plenty of water, Janice Lynn Crose, a Former Senate President award for those scholarships, Our shelters are full of healthy food, love, a name former accountant, lives in Joe Negron, a Stuart Republi- which total $137 million, abandoned puppies, kit- tag with your name and Crestview with her hus- can who left office last month, increased from $3,300 to tens, dogs and cats that address, and that you band, Jim; her two rescue made a priority of expanding $3,500 this academic year. people bought for Christ- let them exercise daily. collies, Shane and Jasmine; mas. Then when they They will be your con- and two cats, Kathryn or their children tired stant friend for life. and Prince Valiant.

CAMPUS KUDOS North Okaloosa student recognized Parent criticizes superintendent By News Bulletin staff University of Southern Mis- sissippi with a Bachelor of CRESTVIEW — Here are Music degree. The university at school board meeting highlights involving an area held fall 2018 commencement student: exercises Dec. 7 at Reed Green Mary Beth Jackson She concluded her state- Matthew Jadin of Crest- Coliseum on its Hattiesburg reiterates she is not ment by asking for Jackson’s view has graduated from the campus. resigning resignation as she “does not feel she is capable of provid- By Alicia Adams ing honesty, safety, humane 315-4434 | @aliciaNWFDN ethical treatment to the chil- UPCOMING [email protected] dren that attend Okaloosa County schools.” By News Bulletin contributor to noon every third Thursday NICEVILLE — Superin- Board Chairman Lamar features the basics and a tendent Mary Beth Jackson White responded by saying Here are upcoming Crestview question-and-answer discus- reiterated that she has no … not pushing to have the the public could go back to Public Library-related events. sion led by volunteer Cindy plans to resign after a parent superintendent removed archived school board meet- The library's address is 1445 Barber. Contact dotdane99@ who moved her children with all proven facts that ings and see the action the Commerce Drive. gmail.com for information. from the school district have come to light?” she board has attempted to make CRESTVIEW WRITERS GROUP: BEGINNER'S CHESS CLUB: expressed concerns about continued. to rectify the situation. The CWG doesn't meet again 3-4 p.m. every fi rst and third district leadership at Mon- McCown referenced the “Any review of (past school until 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Thursday at the library. For day’s school board meeting. recent trial where former board) meetings will show library. The special project for ages 6 and up. Learn to play Stephanie McCown special education teacher very clearly that the school the January session is to write the game. approached the board Marlynn Stillions was sen- board has acted, and it’s a 300-500 word short story, ESSENTIAL OILS 101: 6 p.m. during the public com- tenced to seven years in acted decisively regarding essay or poem and email it every fourth Thursday and 2:30 ment period and spoke of prison for abusing an autis- the matters that you spoke to group member Tami Kidd, p.m. every fourth Saturday her experience with the tic child in her care. She to,” White said. [email protected], by learn about essential oils with Okaloosa County School also referenced the recent Board member Diane Jan 21. She will present the volunteer consultant Lynisha District. She said she grew reinstatement of a Choc- Kelley told McCown that works at the meeting, remove Smith. Contact 758-6482 or up in the county and gradu- tawhatchee High School the board hears her, but they the author names and then [email protected] for ated from Okaloosa County custodian, who was accused “take special care to do due see if attendees can determine more information. schools, but she now lives in of sexual harassment, after diligence not to cause harm who wrote what and provide TEEN TIME: 2-4 p.m. Fridays Navarre. a judge’s order. where there isn’t harm called feedback. http://www.cityof- at the library for students in “Back then, I can safely “Please ask yourself if you for.” crestview.org/library.php. grades six through 12. say I thoroughly enjoyed as a parent would want that Jackson did not respond RECURRING READ TO DOZER: 10 to 11 a.m. being a part of this county,” kind of person … around until later in the meeting ADULT COLORING THERAPY: on the fi rst Saturdays of each McCown said as she read a your child,” she said. “I’ve when the agenda called for 5-6 p.m. third Mondays for month (as long as it's not written statement. never been so appalled by the additional business from the ages 18 or older. Hot tea, color- raining). McCown said she is dis- actions that have taken place. superintendent. ing pages, pencils and markers COFFEE & CRAFT: 10 a.m. appointed by the “lack of These actions have both- She said the investigation are provided. second Saturdays, Crestview leadership” within the dis- ered me so much that I have into her office was completed POETRY OPEN MIC READ- library. Call 682-4432 to reserve trict. She then questioned removed my children out of and showed no wrongdoing. ING: 6:30 p.m. second your spot. how the school board is Okaloosa County schools “I just want the public to Tuesdays. Arrive at 6 p.m. BRIGHT FUTURES VOLUN- allowing Jackson to remain permanently.” know, I have absolutely no for conversation and snacks. TEER HOURS: for students in in her position amid the The reasons McCown intention of resigning my Poets and musicians may read, grades nine through 12 to use recent scandals. moved to Santa Rosa County, position," Jackson said. "I’m perform, improvise and play toward Bright Futures scholar- “While I know and under- she said, was to make sure here for the next two years. together. Free. Esther Hurwitz, ships. Contact Youth Librarian stand the board has no say her children not only receive People in this county elected 682-4432. Heather Nitzel, 682-4432, for in Mary Beth Jackson’s better education, but also me to do this job, and I will not FAMILY HISTORY CLUB: 10 a.m. details. position, why are all of you better treatment. shuck my responsibilities.” * ** A8 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 | Crestview News Bulletin

CANDY

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“My wife saw this one on ‘Undercover Boss’ so she goes, ‘That’s what I want’,” Victor said. “And, here we are.” Victor and Rebecca enjoyed many things about the franchise, but took particular interest in the founder, Robert Powells. “It’s just his personal- ity,” Victor said. Although the store is part of a franchise, there’s an instant mom-and-pop feel upon entering the candy shop. Many popular items like Pop Rocks, a large vari- ety of salt water taffy, rare sodas like the original "Harry Potter" inspired Butterscotch Beer, and foreign sodas line the walls and fill the store. The nostalgic candy wonderland doesn’t end at candy and soda. The walls are decorated with vintage, 50s-inspired Along with the retro candy and soda pop, Rocket Fizz also sells vintage style metal signs. [KAYLIN PARKER/NEWS BULLETIN PHOTOS] metal signs like one featur- ing a woman sipping tea with words reading, “Make yourself at home. Clean my kitchen.” Victor said it took about a year to open the business, three months to contract with Rocket Fizz and about nine months to work with the city of Crestview. Crestview residents since the late 80s as well as parents, Victor and Rebecca felt there was a lack of entertainment for children in the city. “[Children] come in here and their eyes just widen, mouths drop, and they just run around here for an hour,” Victor said. The candy choices are numerous, but Victor said he is willing to order and track down requests from customers. Rocket Fizz in Crestview has many rare items like the Rocket Fizz is located at “Harry Potter” inspired, non-alcoholic Butterscotch 1375 N Ferdon Blvd. beer. Rocket Fizz in Crestview is fi lled with retro candy and soda pop.

Among those arrested in hydromorphone (con- to possess a controlled DRUGS on charges of illegal use spiracy) and trafficking substance. of a two-way communi- in hydromorphone, two Four suspects remain From Page A4 cation device to facilitate counts. at large as of Dec. 7. They a felony and conspiracy to Tidalux Burgess, 73, are Daniel Bertram, 49, possess a controlled sub- of Destin: illegal use of a of Destin; Tiffany Rus- stance are: Robin Godsey, two-way communication sell, 34, of Defuniak of selling prescription 60, of Crestview;Randal device to facilitate a felony Springs; Vickie Renee painkillers including Dees, 50, of Crest- and conspiracy to possess Acevedo, 49, of Kis- oxycodone and hydro- view; Margaret Barbaree, a controlled substance. simmee; and Gabriel W. morphone. Some of these 45, of Crestview; Dana Matthew Barry, 27, Manley, 48, of Miami. drugs were obtained from Bafetti Clah, 48, of Crest- DeFuniak Springs: ille- In addition to the pain clinics in South Flor- view; Gary Thibault, 43, gal use of a two-way arrests, agents served ida. Investigators believe of Crestview; Michelle communication device a search warrant at the the suspects were a main Rogers, 42, of Crest- to facilitate a felony and shared Miami residence source of illegal drugs view; Stacey Minick, 39, conspiracy to possess a of two suspects. in the Panhandle and of Crestview; Jonathan controlled substance. The case will be pros- South Florida as several Grice, 37, Crestview. Tyshaun Tarver, 39, ecuted by the Office of shipments containing Other area residents Pensacola: illegal use of Statewide Prosecution hundreds of illegal pain- arrested include: a two-way communica- and Office of the State killers were intercepted Georgiana Williams, 31, tion device to facilitate Attorney, 1st Judicial by law enforcement. of Crestview: trafficking a felony and conspiracy Circuit.

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FOOD

EXTENSION CONNECTION undercutting the coali- service. As a young CYR tion that freed Kuwait. Navy pilot, he sur- The Bush administra- vived Pacific combat in From Page A6 tion hemmed in Sad- World War II. He also Give seafood a try for the holidays dam’s Iraq militarily. prospered in the rough Nations auspices to The U.S. also conducted Texas oil business. fish in the coldest part of Barbecue Shrimp get the job done. The diplomacy that resulted Government was the refrigerator for up to coalition included in a semi-independent a source of satisfac- two days. • 16 shrimp (12 per pound, Russia and Syria. Palestine authority. tion, but he empha- •Keep raw and about 1 1 /2 pounds), with To preserve alli- When the Soviet sized family above all. cooked seafood sepa- heads and unpeeled ance cohesion, and Union collapsed, there Among Bush’s many rate to prevent bacterial • 3 tbsp of Worcestershire regional stability, that was no public gloating. policy successes, the PPamelaamela HH.. AAllenllen cross-contamination. sauce war ended with the Rather, Washington Americans with Dis- •After handling raw • Juice from one lemon liberation of Kuwait. focused on stabil- abilities Act was a seafood, thoroughly wash (about 2 tbsp) Pressures developed ity and cooperation in source of special pride. raditionally turkey knives and utensils, cut- • 2 tsp black pepper to depose Saddam Europe and Russia. Arthur I. Cyr is a is the meat of ting surfaces and hands • 1 tsp red pepper Hussein, but Bush Born to privilege, Clausen Distinguished T choice for the with hot soapy water. • 1 tsp hot sauce declined to do so. He Bush also inherited a Professor at Carthage holidays. Living along •Fresh whole fish should • 1 tbsp of liquid smoke rightly feared spark- strong family com- College and author of the Gulf Coast there are have a shiny surface with • 1 tbsp of chopped fresh ing instability, and mitment to public "After the Cold War." plenty of other options firm scales. There should parsley to expand your tradition be no discoloration. • 1 tsp oregano to include seafood for the •Individuals with • 2 cloves of minced garlic Republicans elect celebrating the victories main meal or one of the compromised immune • 1 stick unsalted butter, THOMPSON more women” to Con- of Republicans Marsha days after Thanksgiv- systems should avoid con- cubed gress, columnist Perry Blackburn in Tennes- ing when your guests sumption of raw oysters • French bread and parsley From Page A6 Bacon Jr. observed at see and Cindy Hyde- have tired of the many because of the possible for garnish fivethirtyeight.com Smith in Mississippi turkey leftover options. presence of Vibrio vul- in June, “gender par- — the first women to Try your hand at recipes nificus, a bacterium that In a large skillet combine woman to serve as a ity will hit a point of represent their respec- like barbecue shrimp, occurs naturally in marine Worcestershire, lemon state House speaker and diminishing returns.” tive states in the Sen- baked oysters or fish. waters. While not a threat juice, black and red pepper state Senate president Don’t believe ate — or the re-election Seafood is a high qual- to most healthy people, hot sauce, liquid smoke, were both Republicans. that’s the goal. of incumbent Sen. Deb ity protein and can be it can be dangerous to parsley, oregano and garlic. If people are igno- If feminists and Fischer of Nebraska. found at local markets and people with certain medi- Cook for fi ve minutes to rant of Trump’s other liberals generally really Party over coun- seafood retail markets. cal conditions, including blend fl avor then remove record with women, cared about simply try, perhaps? During the months of liver disease, diabetes, and from heat and add butter. or the GOP’s history, electing women, why Here’s an alternative November and December, cancer. then shame on our did GOP women candi- theory to chew on. local markets are carry- •Signs of fresh shrimp Add shrimp and stir well. schools, the media and dates — enough to more Maybe Republicans ing fresh shrimp, oysters, include tightly adhering Sprinkle fresh parsley the Republican Party than double the party’s care about ideas and mullet, Spanish mackerel, shells; legs that are intact; on top and place in a 300 for not highlighting it. population in the next principles and don’t snapper, grouper and and meat that is firm to the degree oven for 30 minutes. The GOP’s alleged Congress — lose to care about the package clams. These seafood touch. Turn every 10 minutes. hostility to women Democratic men? they come in — while products are abundant You should plan on Remove from oven and is typically framed You can bet feminist Democrats care only in Florida since Florida using seafood within allow to sit for 5 minutes as an obstacle that champs like NOW, about the package. ranks in the top 12 for fresh 36-48 hours after pur- before serving. Place impedes feminist gains Emily’s List and Bill Thompson (bill. seafood production. chase for optimal quality. shrimp in a bowl and pour in society generally, Planned Parenthood thompson@theledger. Follow these tips for Fish fillets should be sauce over top. and stalls “gender aren’t all broken up by com) is the editorial selection and keeping stored in the refrigerator parity” in Congress those defeats. Just as page editor of The Led- your seafood at the peak of for no more than 36 hours Serve with rice if preferred specifically. “Unless they don’t appear to be ger in Lakeland, Florida. freshness and safe to eat: after purchase. Remem- and French bread for dipping. •Purchase seafood last ber that freezing will only Garnish with lemon slices on your trip so that you maintain, not improve and fresh parsley. Serves 2. can get it home quickly. quality. Most markets will ice This recipe is best pre- Pamela H. Allen is an PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER down your purchase pared in an iron skillet but extension agent at the which will keep the if not available, a stainless University of Florida's product cold during your steel pan will work. If you Institute of Food and Agri- transportation. like spicy food, then you cultural Sciences Exten- •You should store fresh can increase the peppers. sion office in Crestview.

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* ** Crestview News Bulletin | Wednesday, December 12, 2018 B1 LETTERS TO SANTA

ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY done my chores. This year Dear Santa, MELODY MARIER’S CLASS for Christmas I would like I’ve been a girl this year Dear Santa, a LOL biggey pet, my ears I’ve feed my dog, cat, and I’ve been a good boy this peirst because everyone has fish. I’ve cleaned up my dog’s year I can’t wait for you to there ears peirst, and a little poop. I’ve read to my brother. come on Christmas I hope like live pet dog, and I would like I’ve help my brother clean his the cookies and milk on the book about LOLs. I will leave room. Can you get me these table I can’t wait for presines you milk and cookies for you. things for Christmas flip the yoy-kal-wach and PS4 I will leave carrots for your backpack, Barbie new born mybro snugge tales. Merry reindeer. puppies, and elf on a shelf, big Christmas Love, Mia stuff grman shimp. I will leave Love Kenny milk and cookies for you. And Dear Santa, carrots for the reendeer. Dear Santa, I’ve been a good child this Love, Leah I have been a good girl this year. I have helped my teacher [PIXABAY.COM] year.By helping my mom and out by gidding the papers Dear Santa, my feand and oths. I cle my out of the printer. She prints I have been a good boy this room and cle the livigroom them. She helps us with one year. I have helped my frends. and cle the art room and I cle paper of are GO math with First I want a toy trane. the kittshin and the dine room addion and subtraction. I Second I want a water batll. and I cle the barroom and I want a racing chick hick, Three I want 50 dallers. Area youths help my dad do othr thises twenty eight car and shud- Love, Andre What I want for Christmas ercki car fifity eight. a LOL-boll a shopkins and Love, Jace Dear Santa, a pup and what I yeall want I have been very very good write to for Christmas I my famly for Dear Santa, this year. I been sharing my ipad them to hav bst Christmas I have been a good girl this with my baby brother kylo. evr. year. I get A+ every day. I help This Christmas I would like Love, Lilianna my mom set the table. I don’t some dragons, five nights at Santa Claus wine for food. I wait so I don’t Freddys, plants vs zombies, Dear Santa, disturb my dad. I be gentle to and sence my other remote I have been a very good a hurt person. This year for control monster truck broke I By News Bulletin staff girl this year. I’ve helped my Christmas I want a LOL doll, will like a new one. mother, listend, kind, and stuffed elf bear, stuffed santa Love, Liam CRESTVIEW — The Crestview News Bulletin done my homework. And I bear, LOL horse. I will give presents the following letters to Santa Claus area want to you to be happy I’ve you cookies and milk. Dear Santa, elementary school students have written. been winning soccer games Love, Loralie I have been a good boy this with teamwork. I hope you year I have mone the lawn. I ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY and your elf are too. All I want Dear Santa, have xersised my dogs I would AMANDA TOLBERT'S CLASS for Christmas is a dog. I have been a good girl this like a stuft duck, toy shot gun Dear Santa, Love, Keala year. I have helpt my mom at not a nerf gun toy, army suit, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? This year I home and at school too. This and stuff baer pleas. I do not know on my other list I asked you for a lot of stuff, Dear Santa, year fore Christmas I would know if I can give you milk but it does not matter. I will be grateful for it. I hope I have been very good this like a pear of snow boots, a and cookies. you and Mrs. Claus are doing good. year. I clean my room. I play hot weels, a Dr. sous book, Love, Bayne Your friend, Brystol M. with Lilly. I get ready for and a giint cat. I will leave dinner. This year I would like milk and cookies. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, a skeball table, a hundred ball Love, Karlie I’ve been a good boy this Hi! How are you? I hope you are doing well. I have nerf gun, some piret swords, year. I’ve cleaned my house, been good this year. This Christmas I want 2K19, and a hot wheels set with a Dear Santa, I’ve helped with the baby, and Maden19, Fortnite Vebukes, a new headset, please alogator. I will leave cookies I have been a good girl this I’ve been nice to my friends. may I have a phone and Xbox One remote control. and caritos for you and the year helping tiying shoes This year for Christmas can Love, Liam C. raindeer. and with A.M. this year for I have a Cozmo robot, and a Love, Corbin Christmas I would like is a PS4 headphone set. I’ll leave Dear Santa, slime kit., toy dog, robot dog, cookies and milk for you and Merry Christmas! Hi! How are you? May I please Dear Santa, xbox. I will leave milk and carrots for the raindeer. have a new Lego set. Oh, I almost forgot. Tell Holly I’ve been a good grli this cookies for you. And carrots Love, Timi I said Hi. And can I have 10 Nerf guns please and the year. I have helped my for the raindeer. new game Let’s Go Picachew? brother, mom, and dad. This Love, Tycari Dear Santa, Love, Ryan M. year for Christmas I would I’ve been a good girl this like Amarcon doll, some close Dear Santa, year. I helped my mom after Dear Santa, for it, and a bed, a pink back- I have been a good grall her surgery. Please send me Merry Christmas! Are the elves and reindeer fine? pack, and shoes for it. I will this year. I have been a good Elsa and Brownie tomorrow. I hope they are. I am going to leave milk and cookies leave ckuces for you and carits helpful grall. I helped my sisr I’m kind, resosebal, and full for you! I’m also going to leave roodoff some food. I for the reindeer. cln her room. This year for of respect. I thick my dog hope you have a good Christmas and I will too! Love, Maylynn Christmas I would like a new Murphy should have a dog Sincerely, Mason L. laptop and some new shoes, coat. Two please. These are Dear Santa, hedphones and makeup. I will things I want for Christmas. Dear Santa, I’ve been a boy this year leave milk and cookies for LOL surprise bigger, Holiday How are the reindeer and elves? I have been really I’ve done all my chors. I’ve you. I will leave carits for the Barbie 2018, Echo dot kids good to my brother and my sister. This Christams I cleaned the kechen. I’ve prac- randeer. edition, Lego Harry Potter would like a baseball, a baseball bat, two goals and ticed for basketball. This year Love, Makenna great hall. Thank you. two hoops. Finally I would like a horse. what I want for Christmas a Love, Charlene Love, Payton R. 3D printer, iPhone, nintindo, Dear Santa Claus, legos. I will leav milk and I’ve been good this year. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, cookies for you and oats for I have heplt my mom and I have been a good girl this How are you? I hope you are having a good time at the reindeer. stepdad clean the house. year. How are you? I would like the workshop! All I want for Christmas is a hover- Love, Miles What I want for Christmas a Hello Dream House, and some board and a huge stuffed tiger. Oh! And a new jean is madden19 in PS4, iPhone dolls, also a Harchmals Harcha jacket and a new pair of new boots please. I will Dear Santa, 8, transformers, and some baby, last I want a copter. I will leave enough eater for the reindeer and milk and I have been a good girl this headphones. I will leave two leave milk and cookies and I cookies just for you! year. I have let the dogs out cookies and mild for you. And love you and Mrs. Clase and I have made my bed I have I will leave cupcakes. also the reindeer. See TOLBERT, B4 cleaned my room and I have Love, Richard Love, Autumn

* ** B2 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 | Crestview News Bulletin LETTERS TO SANTA

BAKER SCHOOL Your friend, Kaetlyn presints its about spending time LAURA TIPTON'S CLASS with your family. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Lily Hi how are you today. Hows the How is your elfs at the north reindeers. Anyway this Christmas I pole doing. I will give your favorite Dear Santa, want a pikachu stuffed animal. And cooikeys. How have things ben at the north a Jojo Siwa doll. And earphones that From, Jayce pole. I will make shor there are have cat ears. And a little live doll. some cookies for you. Can I pleas And a smoosy mushy cup’n cakes. Dear Santa, have a telescope. But what I rile And a Rudolph stuffed animal and Meery Christmas Santa. Did you whant is a Barbie Dreamhouse for that’s it. I’m leaveing you some have a good year off. Do you like Christmas. Have a good Christmas. cookies and milk for you on Christ- cookies. I will make cookies for you. Your frend, Samantha [PIXABAY.COM] mas. And how do you make the How Rudolph boing. I Is the other reindeer fly. rainbears doing. I want a ched and Dear Santa, BOB SIKES ELEMENTARY Love, Caroline Roblox. How was youre year off. What RENEE COTTEN'S CLASS From, Branden did you do? For Christmas I want Dear Santa, Dear Santa, a sharck book and Maden 18 and Christmas is fun because you give us I hope you are ok Santa. Are the Dear Santa, shark bite on my ipad. How is presents and your reindeer are so cute. raindeers ok to. I am being good for Have you had a grate day. And Rudolph is he ok. How do the rain Mrs. Claus is too. my mama. Are you going to have a what I wont to have for Christmas dear fly. How can elvs fly. How is I want a Twisty Pet, Pink Slime, and good trip. Your my favorite Santa. is Alexa hed phones and a android mrs. claus? Is the slay still werking? Rainbow Slime. A mermaid tail would Is Rudolph ok Santa. Is ms. Santa tablet. And how is misis clos and Love, Bridger be nice. Have a good day and I love you! ok to. Is the elf of to Santa. Is all the how is Rudolph. On Christmas is he Love, Rylee gifts done Santa to. going to glide youre slae. And how Dear Santa, Lillian is the elfs doing are they grate. And Are you haveing a good Christ- Dear Santa, the othere raindear are they being mas I love Christmas my sister is How have you been? How are you and Dear Santa, nice to Rudolph. And I wont a Ipod crasez abot you how is Rudolph the Mrs. Claus? I miss the elves Santa. For Have you had a good weekend and have a safe trip and how do you red nose rain deer I wish I could Christmas I hope I get a good pres- and did you have a good sumer. I get the Rain dear to fly. How do you see you agin I want for Christmas ent. Santa, Christmas is not just about want a dirt bike and a fast motcen- get aroud the world in one night so a xbox one a Alexa and Minecraft presents, it’s about Baby Jesus birthday. chrol car and Fortnight! fast and how do you get your Rain blanket and a drit bike and nerf For Christmas I want a slime kit, and a From, Ayden dear to fly. gun and Fortnight and a minecraft puppy. Everybody have fun! From, Jaysten bow and arrow and a sword and a Love, ZaKeria Dear Santa, trampoline. I love you. I wont a nitedow Dear Santa, From, Elijah Dear Santa, swich. how is Rudolph Santa. I Are you haveing a graet time at I love the elfs toys they make. How want a dirt bike with fortnight. the north pole. I hope you have a Dear Santa, do they do it? I want you to teach me to Love, Chad marry cristmas. And make shore How is the randr doin today. I make toys too, please. So, how are Mrs. to feed the reindeer ecspecily hop you have a good Christmas Claus and the reindeer doing? I want Dear Santa, Rudolph. Can you feed him cook- an your elf and I will see you on Pokemon cards and The Descendents2 How is Rudolph and how is the ies and candy canes. Can I have Christmas. movie and a Big Hatchamal. other ran deer like blitzen and how a crocodile proshey for cristmas. From, Willard Love, Layla is mis claus. I hope you have a grat Tank you I hope you have a won- chaip. derful cristmas. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Love, Aszariah Love, Avalyn Are you haveing fun. What is yer How have you and Mrs. Claus been? favrit randeer Rudolph or Donner? How are the reindeer? How does Rudolph Dear Santa, Dear Santa, My favrit randeer is Rudolph. He have a bright red nose? Thank you for our I hope you like Christmas eve and I hop you have a mere Christmas is cuot. Thay is tow elfs at my hoce elf Lilly. What type of cookies do you like? let most people get stuf. And tell me and a happy New year. Oh how was they crep me uot. I’d like Little Critters and Pokemon, Nerf if rudolph is doing ok in the north you vacation. Was it fun and we are From, Alzada guns and a new elf, please. Pole and I hope you are doing ok to. makeing the herses kiss cooke and Love, Alli And I hope I get a Kendall fire wich for Christmas I want a camra and Dear Santa, is a table and I am going to leave out Alexa to prank my brother ples. Can I have a MagicTrack, a Dear Santa, cokeis and milk for you on Christ- Your friend, Kaylor Magicpad, a bike, a big box with Hi it’s me, Hannah. How’s it going at mas eve. I hopy you have a nice trip a truck with monstertrucks. How the North Pole? Have you lit your tree here. I hope you like Christmas and Dear Santa, is Rudolph and how is mrs.claus. yet? I did. I’m counting the days til you I want a my live doll and a 3ds. And I want to have a hoverboard for I can’t wait for Christmas. And I come. It’s fun down here in Florida. a Pikachu tadebear. And a rander Christmas this year. I hope you want to have Red Dead Redemp- Wait! Will you bring Rudolph? Fwew! teadyBear. Merry Christmas Santa have a good Christmas this year. I tion 2. Clars. knoe that Christmas is not about From, Iain See COTTEN, B4

* ** Crestview News Bulletin | Wednesday, December 12, 2018 B3 SPORTS & OUTDOORS

All-Star game to feature Escambia, Raiders bounce Okaloosa, Santa Rosa players back aft er loss By News Bulletin contributor (Escambia County) includes with Head Coach Greg Thomas students from Catholic, Escam- of Choctaw High School. PENSACOLA — The 15th bia, Northview, Pensacola, Pine Thomas will be assisted by a NWF State men 12-1 annual 2018 Subway High Forest, Tate, Washington, and representative from each par- and ranked No. 1 School All-Star Football West Florida, with Head Coach ticipating school in Okaloosa Game is 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at Rhett Summerford of West and Santa Rosa County. By Seth Stringer Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 Florida Tech High School. East team players include 315-4421 | @SethSnwfdn W Cedar St., Pensacola. The Summerford will be assisted Baker students Octavian [email protected] best seniors from Escambia, by a representative from each McLaughlin, Derek Peoples, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa school in Escambia County. and Zach Mason; Crest- NICEVILLE — Every counties will play. Included East Team Roster (Okaloosa view students John Gillis, game, Steve DeMeo has in this year’s game are three and Santa Rosa counties) Bryson Norris, Luther three goals. players from Baker School includes students from Baker, Fagalima, Weston Tew and- Play solid transition who finished runner-up in Choctaw, Crestview, Fort Marcus Maloy; and Rocky defense. Win the rebound- the Florida 1A State Cham- Walton Beach, Gulf Breeze, Bayou student Nick Bowers. ing battle. Get to the free pionship last week. Jay, Milton, Navarre, Niceville, Tickets are $11 at the box throw line. The West Team Roster Pace and Rocky Bayou schools, office. Do these three things, and more times than not a win is likely. Against Eastern Florida Northwest Florida State’s State (11-4) on Saturday, Chris Duarte goes up for the No. 1-ranked Raiders a dunk during a game last (12-1) whiffed on all three. season. [FILE PHOTO/DAILY NEWS] They were outscored ‘So much versatility’ 47-34 in the second half, Raiders’ season-opening outrebounded 50-25 and pace – 104 points per game mustered only 13 made free and 56 percent shooting throws in an 87-73 loss in – was unsustainable. An NWF State’s Meertens Ocala. injury to starting center fi lling up stat sheet After an 11-0 start to the Debaut – out till mid-Jan- season, it was NWF State’s uary with a stress fracture By Seth Stringer first taste of adversity. in his foot – hasn’t helped. 315-4421 | @SethSnwfdn Injuries and exhaustion, Even so, the Raiders are [email protected] DeMeo said, played a outscoring foes 96-80 a factor. night on 54 percent shoot- NICEVILLE – Shania “This is a good learning ing, nine 3-pointers a Meertens chased down the experience for everyone night, a 79-percent clip long rebound, split a pair of – me, our coaching staff, from the charity stripe and ASA-Miami defenders and the players,” DeMeo said. 18 assists per game. was gone, her coast-to-coast “Eastern beat us and they Chris Duarte leads the layup capturing NWF State’s played well and we didn’t. Raiders with 20.5 points fast-break mentality in Fri- The Ludgy (Debaut) injury a night to accent 7.3 day’s 81-40 win at The Arena. caught up to us and our kids rebounds a game, followed This was hustle personified. were just exhausted after by Javion Hamlet with 18 This was vintage Meertens, all the travel. points and 6.1 assists a NWF State’s minutes leader “But that’s why we set up night, Eric Vila with 10.4 and stat-sheet filler. this schedule, to test us.” points, Noah Morgan with Scorer, facilitator, On Sunday a humbled 9.5 points and Tyrie Jack- rebounder, defensive spe- NWF State delivered a son with 8.8 points. cialist ... any label you throw telling response, bouncing at the 5-foot-8 sophomore back with a 69-65 victory NWF State women seems to stick. over fifth-ranked Florida improve to 11-0 A transfer from Stetson, Southwestern State (11-1). she entered NWF State this “As a coach, on a quick The week they were past offseason struggling turnaround you can’t crush named No. 1 in the land, with her shot. Yet 11 games them too much because Bart Walker’s crew hit a in, she’s averaging 10.1 points you have to bounce back new milestone: reaching on 47 percent shooting and a the next day,” DeMeo said. the century mark. 38-percent clip from beyond “The guys came back with The Raiders had five play- the arc. a big win and I’m proud of ers score in double figures Her four assists per game, them.” Saturday and shot 53 percent meanwhile, give the Raiders Now the Raiders will from the floor en route to a a second ball handler behind get a much-needed break, 100-54 win over Gadsden Leandra Echi. their next matchup coming State at The Arena. On the boards her 4.4 Dec. 29 against Gordon Cece Mayo dropped a rebounds paint the picture of a NWF State’s Shania Meertens fi nishes at the rim during a recent State at Gulf Coast State team-high 22 points to guard who plays well above her practice at The Arena. [DEVON RAVINE/DAILY NEWS] in Panama City. accent six rebounds and height, and defensively she’s “For the next 16 days I’m four steals and Jaiden feeding NWF State’s transi- said. “We’ve let her play the The latter designation going to watch more tape McCoy delivered 18 points, tion offense with 2.3 steals per same game she played in high provided an ego stroke for and find out where we need eight boards and seven game. That includes 12 take- school. She wasn’t a great the Raiders, who for the first to improve,” DeMeo said. blocks. aways in her last three games. shooter, but she could score. time under Bart Walker are “We have to tighten some Alayjah Sherer added 18 Most importantly, coach “And she’s an outstanding recognized as the top pro- things and I have to tighten points and six rebounds Bart Walker trusts her. defender. She’s just got so gram in Juco. some things up myself. and Awa Trasi filled up the Her team-high 26.5 min- much versatility.” “We’re really happy to get “We can’t afford to get stat sheet with 14 points, utes per game symbolize Yet no big ego. The NWF that for him,” Meertens said. complacent or settle on our five rebounds and four that, which speaks to her State locker room seems to “He’s a great coach and he talent. We have some things assists. Georgia Gayle versatility and ability to serve be devoid of those. just helps me whatever I need we need to improve.” chipped in 14 points, six multiple guard roles and stay There’s no infighting. No help with. He helps me when After hitting the cen- boards and two blocks and out of foul trouble. drama. Just chemistry and I’m struggling on things. tury mark in six of the first Leandra Echi followed up “What we’ve done with her good vibes, the product of an “We’re glad to make him nine games, the Raiders Friday’s triple-double with is allow her to play her regu- 11-0 start and a No. 1 national proud and we’re excited to are averaging just 82.3 14 assists, eight rebounds, lar game as a scorer,” Walker ranking. continue the success.” points since. To be fair, the six points and two steals.

Raider Central boosts student services

By Alicia Adams Raider Central includes people that are here for a The idea for this facility were unhappy with the pro- 315-4434 | @aliciaNWFDN advising, financial aid and 30-second function waiting came from the mind of Pres- cess, Stephenson said he had [email protected] cashier services all in one behind someone who’s here ident Dr. Devin Stephenson the “desire to make it better place. The open floor plan, for a 20-minute advising ses- when he noticed the barriers for students.” NICEVILLE — Northwest with transparent walls and sion,” Caywood said. in the previous student ser- Now, Raider Central may Florida State College recently new technology, allows All student success naviga- vices facility. become a model for institu- debuted their state-of-the- employees to easily work tors are trained on a variety “I knew something had to tions across the country. At art student services center: together to provide students of subjects from advising to be done, but it was one of the annual meeting for the Raider Central. with quick and thorough registration, so students who those things that you don’t do Commission on Colleges of The $4 million project, service. need multiple services won’t it immediately, but you begin the Southern Association which began in February, When a student walks need to sign in again to visit planning for it,” he said. “It of Colleges and Schools, remodeled the previous Stu- into Raider Central, a staff another department. fit in my philosophy … that NWFSC will present its dent Success Center to be member greets them and The college has also imple- you have to look and listen, new design and the positive more open, efficient and checks them in based on their mented phone, video and and then you learn from that, change that has come from it. student-friendly. specific needs. When they sit live-chat services for stu- and then that’s the point that “I’m extremely proud of “Almost every interior wall in the waiting area, a “student dents who can’t make it into you launch — the four Ls.” what’s happened,” Ste- was removed to get an open success navigator” will make Raider Central. Their aim, The school hired a con- phenson said. “This year is feeling,” said Carter Cay- their way to each waiting Caywood said, is to get away sultant who found that the all about making a signifi- wood, director of Student student with a tablet, asking from the “transactional” current procedure wasn’t cant impact, including more Success Navigation. “It was them for more information aspect of student services, working. emphasis on creating clear, designed for a more collab- about their visit. while both being efficient and After reading hundreds of unobstructed pathways orative work environment.” “This way, we don’t have having a personal touch. reviews from students who toward student success." * ** B4 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 | Crestview News Bulletin LETTERS TO SANTA

Love, Iris S. Harry do too. TOLBERT COTTEN Love, Delilah Dear Santa, From Page B1 Merry Christmas! I hope you are From Page B2 Dear Santa, doing well. I have been extra good this Are you doing good? What Love, Emily M. year. This Christmas I would like a Hope you say yes. kind of cookies do like? Do you Dear Santa, Lego set, Nerf gun, Nintendo DS, and a Love, Hannah like Alabama? I really want an Hi! How are you? I have been really book about lizards. How are Mrs. Claus elf for Christmas, and a joy good this year. For Christmas I would and the elves doing? I’ll leave plenty of Dear Santa, bake, and Pokemon. Merry please like a million dollars and 100 cookies and your favorite milk! Again, How have you been? How Christmas. Take some cookies Pokemon GX cards. I hope you have a Merry Christmas on December 24th. are your elfs? I hope your elfs for Mrs. Claus and the elfs. Merry Christmas. Love, Keegan G. are good. What do your rein- Love, Raven Love, Jaxson P. deer eat? Do they eat carrots? Dear Santa, I want a Rubix Cube and a Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! How are the rein- charter bus, and a pie smashed I love you! You are the best. Merry Christmas! How are the rein- deer and elves? I have been good this in your face (toy). Have a good Can I see Rudolph. I love him too. deer and elves? I would like a 20 toy year. Could I please have a Five Nights night. Santa Claus can I go to the North Hatchibles pack and a nutcracker, slime, at Freddy’s Lego set from McFarland Love, Ethan Pole with you? For Christmas I Nintendo DS for myself and my sis and Toys? And all of them please and a want a Hot Wheel set. brother please and some Squishies. How game called Cooked 2 and a hover Dear Santa, Love, Cayden do you know where I live? board? See you next year How is the North Pole going? Love, Lexie U. Sincerely, Tristan M. Christmas is 100% my favorite Dear Santa, time of the year! How have you and Mrs. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Claus been? My family loves Merry Christmas! How are the rein- How are the reindeer and elves? This Love, Blake you like I do. I wish I could deer and elves? I have been being extra Christmas may I please have some meet you and the reindeer. I good this year. This Christmas I would closed toe high heel boots. I also would Dear Santa, want a hover board, a camera, like Fortnite and a new trampoline like any Lego set and anything you How are you? I love my elf so and a pony. and tree house. I will give you a special want to give me. Thank you. Have a I play with her. I want a Poop- Love, Aiyana letter for you on December twenty- wonderful Christmas this year. sie Slime, Surprise, and LPS fourth and plenty of milk and cookies Love, Katie M. set. The Big LOL Surprise. Dear Santa, for you! Love, Ava How are you and Mrs. Claus? Love, Cameron C. Dear Santa, Do you like my elf’s name. Hi! How are things going? Merry Dear Santa, How is Rudolph doing? What Dear Santa, Christmas by the way. May I have some Christmas is my best holi- is it like in the North Pole? I Merry Christmas! I hope you are crafting stuff please? I love crafts. May day. How are you doing? Have would like a Champion and a doing well. Do you know what I want I also have some desks? I need a spot a nice Christmas. Please give Slime kit. for Christmas? If you do just let me for my work. I’ll give you cookies. me a picture of Rudolph. Love, Bryce tell you what I want. I would like the Love, Isla P. Please give my mom some pie cannon, an Alabama shirt, a diary, jewelry and I want an iPad that Dear Santa, jewelry, Monster High outfit, and a hug Dear Santa, is blue. I hope you are doing well. I’ll for you! Merry Christmas! I hope you are Love, Landen give you a list of what I want Love, Lilly A. doing well. I have been good this year and need. Have I been good? and I will take good care of the elf this Dear Santa, YES! Here’s my list: iPhone Dear Santa, year. I will give you lots of cookies and How have you been at the 6S, a Roblox, and maybe a dirt Merry Christmas! How are the elves milk this year. I hope you have a good North Pole with the reindeer bike. I need some new pants, doing? I hope they are doing good. I Christmas. Can I please have slime? and Mrs. Claus? How fast do books, and more RAM for my am going to tell you what I want this Love, Reagan F. the reindeer fly? What do the computer. There. Thank you year! Please get at least some of the reindeer eat? I’ve been good :D things I say. The first thing I want is a Dear Santa, at my house and everywhere. I Love, Logan pearl necklace. The second thing I want Merry Christmas! I hope you are doing want for Christmas. is a small toy of stuffed animal. Last I well. I have been extra good this year. Love, Carson Dear Santa, want to give to the poor. I’ll see you on This Christmas can I please have some Have you been good, Santa? Christmas Eve! Squishies and may I please have slime Dear Santa, Are Chippy, Lola, and the Love, Aubree the elf and please Hatchibles. Can I please have How have been? I have been elfs doing good? What do the a nutcracker and a toy reindeer 6 feet tall nice. How is Mrs. Claus and elfs at the North Pole want ? Dear Santa, please. You are the best Santa! Please are you going to have a kiss? Is A smart watch and Nintendo Hi! How are you? Merry Christmas. come this December 24th please please. I Frosty the Snowman alive? I Switch is what I want for Did you get a note from my dad? Please love you Santa. You are the best! hope you have a good Christ- Christmas. can I have the Wonder Woman shirt? Love, Alara M. mas. I hope Lucy, Chase, and Love, Michael

* ** Crestview News Bulletin | Wednesday, December 12, 2018 B5 HEALTH

POTASSIUM MANAGING HEALTHY Ticker LEVELS

For patients with hyperkalemia, controlling potassium levels is important. This might tech require replacing high-potassium foods such as bananas, melons Watch app can and oranges with low-potassium monitor falls, track foods such as apples, grapes and berries. heart rhythms APPLE PHOTOS Doctors can speak with you By Rachel Bluth patients might get into wearable tech- about potential Kaiser Health News Alternative smartwatches nology. treatments “In older cancer patients, my area including or more than a decade, the • NurtureWatch ($155 prepaid or $23 of expertise, all the chemo can make water pills and latest Apple products have been per month plus $70 for the watch) them fall more,” he said, making potassium F the annual must-have holiday lets a caregiver track a loved one’s detecting falls and balance important. binders. Patients gift for the tech-savvy. That whereabouts through GPS, but it The other app, the ECG monitoring should also raises the question: Is the newest can also make two-way calls, moni- app, also uses sensors in the wrist- consult their Apple Watch on your list — either tor heart rate and detect falls. The band to monitor a patient’s heartbeat health care to give or receive — this year? watch also has a red SOS distress and send alerts if it gets too fast or too provider before At first glance, the watch appears to button in the event of an emer- slow. Specifically, the app is meant taking any be an ideal present for Apple’s most gency. Unlike the Apple Watch, it to detect atrial fibrillation, which is a supplement or familiar market: the hip early adopt- works with both iPhone and Android type of arrhythmia, also described as remedy to learn ers. Its promotional website is full of smartphones. a problem with the speed or rhythm of more about how svelte young people stretching into the heartbeat. the solution could yoga poses, kickboxing and playing • LocateWatch ($16 per month for Here is how the app works: impact their basketball. a minimum of 12 months) uses The watch’s sensors can detect a potassium levels. But when Apple unveiled its latest GPS to track loved ones, along with heart rhythm in 30 seconds, creating model in September — the Series 4, integrated cellular for making calls a “waveform” readout. It also allows which starts at $399 — it was clear it and built-in Wi-Fi to access the the user to note how they are feeling was expanding its target audience. internet when in a wireless network. — lightheaded, winded, full of energy This Apple Watch includes new fea- It also includes an SOS button to — at that moment. This combination, tures designed to detect falls and heart call a caregiver or family member in according to Apple, will help people problems. With descriptions like “part the event of trouble or if the watch have better conversations with their guardian, part guru” and “designed to wearer leaves a specified area. If doctors about symptoms and heart improve your health … and powerful users pay an extra $10 per month, patterns. enough to protect it,” the tech giant the SOS button can also call a 24/7 The Food and Drug Administration signaled its move toward preventive emergency monitoring center. cleared this function for people 22 or health and a much wider demographic. older. However, it’s rare for anyone “The health care market is obvi- • LocateTracker ($13 per month younger than 50 to be diagnosed with HEP C ously important to Apple,” Andy for a minimum of 12 months) is a atrial fibrillation, noted Eric Topol, a Hargreaves, an Apple analyst with small and trackable device to keep cardiologist at the Scripps Research VETERANS KeyBanc Capital Markets, wrote in an in a pocket or purse, attached to a Institute. email. The fall prevention and elec- keychain or worn as a pendant. ATRISK trocardiogram apps are a “play to sell Wearables unleashed people more stuff” and bring health- Source: AARP Data suggest monitoring apps beyond just “fitness The watch represents the begin- that veterans are people” to baby boomers who want ning of what analysts agree will be a at a higher risk to keep themselves and their parents wave of new health apps and wearable for hepatitis C healthy, he added. deactivate this signal, emergency health trackers. exposure. One This watch could be a perfect pres- services will be alerted that the wearer Consumers can expect more ways to out of every ent for those older people, said Laura needs help. That minute also gives the track vital signs, like blood sugar, and 20 veterans Martin, a senior analyst with Need- wearer time to prevent false alarms, more apps that will use those numbers enrolled in the ham. “People who wore watches their such as a dropped watch. to help people prevent medical emer- Veterans Health whole lives, plus fall monitoring?” Many geriatricians and medical gencies, said Ross Muken, an analyst Administration Martin said. “Voilà! It creates another experts agree that this app could help with Evercore ISI. While health track- has hep C — more on-ramp for another consumer in the older consumers. ing isn’t a new concept, putting that than three times Apple ecosystem.” Falls can cause fractured hips and data into an algorithm to help change the infection rate head injuries, but even fear of falling behavior and get ahead of a health of the general The inner workings can prevent older people from living crisis is the next big frontier for wear- U.S. population, on their own or participating in activi- able health technology products. according to the The fall-monitoring app uses sen- ties. Experts caution, though, that while U.S. Department sors in the watchband, which are Fall deaths in the U.S. increased 30 the FDA “cleared” these new apps, of Veterans Affairs automatically enabled for people 65 percent for older adults in the past it hasn’t actually “approved” them, (VA). and older after they input their age. decade, and 3 million older people go which is a bureaucratic distinction These sensors track and record the to the emergency room for fall injuries that means they haven’t faced as much Visit legion. user’s movements, and note if the each year, according to the Centers for rigorous testing as something that has org/hepC to wearer’s gait becomes unsteady. Disease Control and Prevention. gained the agency’s formal OK. learn about the If a fall is detected, the watch sends Dr. Armin Shahrokni, an inter- Someday, Topol said, he expects the disease and get its wearer a notification. If the wearer nist with Memorial Sloan Kettering “medicalized smartphone” to be more information about doesn’t respond within a minute by Cancer Center who describes himself common, cheaper and accessible to free testing. tapping a button on the watch to as “tech-savvy,” is excited that older seniors.

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By Genevieve Smith has distributed jackets, is a behavioral school students,” he said. Where are At New Horizons, [email protected] clothing, shoes and gift for Exceptional Student Rutherford High students living? “we have some students @PCNHGenevieve cards to students in need. Education, Principal School is still coping living with family mem- “Our students are a Pongratz reports that with structural loss, as At Parker/Patterson, bers, some in hotels in Since reopening after reflection of our com- students have “been they still do not have Principal Coan says town and on the beach, Hurricane Michael, munity. Many are staying blessed from the com- use of many build- many students are still some are staying in their schools and their stu- with family or friends munity and have all ings because they were coming to school despite house,” Pongratz said. dents have had new and are in need of home the essentials that they damaged, including now living far away from Rutherford High challenges introduced. repairs. A few have even need”, due to help from most computer labs, campus. School is located in Here is a sample from asked for employment,” local churches and the the media center, the “We have students an area that sustained principals across the Pilson said. “Just like school district. construction academy and families that love considerable damage. district on what they are in our community we building and both gyms. their teachers and their According to Pilson, facing. have students who were How are classrooms “We have had to com- schools and have such students are living fortunate to have homes diff erent? bine classes and share a strong bond,” Coan wherever they can. What don’t that are intact with minor space,” said Pilson. “As said. “They are living on “We have some stu- students have? damage and we have With the addition of you know we are also the Beach, in rural parts dents who are living in others who have lost Patterson Elementary sharing our campus of the county but still their homes. Some are This question is diffi- everything.” onto the Parker Campus, with Everitt and for the coming to our school.” living with friends and cult to answer, principals Pilson said many the combined school remainder of the year Coan said many fami- others are living with said, as challenges vary students are happy to be has changed greatly. we will be a 6th through lies have moved into family. I know of a few from family to family. back in school and look Teachers are learning to 12th (grade) school. We the houses of extended who are commuting “It is for that reason forward to upcom- work in teams. Routines are currently working families or neighbors to from the beach.” that we use various ing school events like have changed along with with Everitt staff and keep their living situa- Pilson said he knows modes of communication homecoming, prom and living situations. district personnel to tion as close as possible of at least one senior to constantly commu- basketball games. “Now that is as dif- make that shift.” to how it was before the who opted to live with a nicate with each student At Breakfast Point ferent as remembering New Horizons also storm. friend to graduate from and family to listen to Academy, located in what was taught in has made changes due to According to Whit- Rutherford High School their specific needs and Panama City Beach, Prin- August and September, loss of students and staff field, many of the while her military family to see if we can help cipal Clint Whitfield’s let alone previous school following the hurricane, students who were was transferred to with that need, or use staff have noticed many years,” Coan said. but is working to keep attending Breakfast another base. other connections we students who were not “There are new friends routines and classrooms Point before the storm “We are living in dif- are making to help each prepared clothing-wise to meet, new adults to as similar as possible to have been able to stay ferent times and families family,” said Chris Coan, for cold weather. Addi- listen and learn from and how they were before in their homes, but the are doing whatever principal of the now tionally, staff noticed new routines to master.” the storm. school has also had they can to survive,” combined Parker and new students displaced According to Whit- “We have tried hard students who were Pilson said. “Unfortu- Patterson Elementary by the storm who lacked field, the biggest change to be very flexible,” staying in shelters, nately, our enrollment School. school supplies and regu- at Breakfast Point has Pongratz said. “We have condos, or the homes has dropped by around Rutherford High lar clothing. also been the influx provided time for stu- of friends and families. 30 percent and we School Principal Coy “The district and other of new students, with dents to heal and discuss Some have found places have filled transfer Pilson said similarly entities have truly blessed some smaller changes to challenges that they are to stay using financial requests from all over that the need has varied us in allowing us to classroom layouts. facing.” assistance. the Southeast. greatly by family, but provide for their needs,” Regardless of changes, The school has hired “Many are staying “We have students much relief has been pro- Whitfield said. “there still a teacher in additional staff to wherever they can and in Virginia, North vided thanks to generous At New Horizons the classroom that cares work with struggling this is usually short Carolina, Alabama and donations. The school Learning Center, which and loves for all of the students. term,” he said. Georgia.” Mexico Beach is ‘beating strong’ two months later

By Katie Landeck taken a lot of work, but dusting itself off. to life, the heart of Mexico pipes, fire sprinkler sys- meeting for business @PCNHKatieL two months after Hur- “Although many people Beach is beating strong,” tems etc. before they are owners all 35 in atten- [email protected] ricane Michael leveled predicted it would be said Mexico Beach Mayor habitable. The first condos dance said they were Mexico Beach, the tiny years before the commu- Al Cathey in a prepared are expected to be available planning to reopen their MEXICO BEACH — It’s Gulf-side community is nity began to come back statement. “When you for occupancy in April or stores or had already look at where we are May of 2019 and some will opened. To mark a fresh today, with our local take much longer, though start, a New Year’s cel- businesses beginning to management companies ebration is being planned open and our community and the city are pushing at the former Camp visioning process being hard to get up and running Happy Tummies, which planned, we’re making as soon as possible.” was situated in front of tremendous progress.” Like several other Bay city hall and fed resi- The Category 4 storm County communities, dents immediately after made landfall on Oct. 10 the city had put a morato- the storm. and leveled most of the rium on new construction Early next year, the quaint beach town. In projects. During the ban, release stated, the city the two months since, officials are assessing will begin plans to rebuild, essential services have their land, development noting “virtually everyone been restored — including and building regulations, in Mexico Beach agrees power, water and sewer — including the codes that that the city should retain but the city still has a long govern requirements for its position of an authentic, road to recovery. Out of wind load speed and base small-town, family-ori- 2,700 dwellings, the city flood elevation. ented beach community reports that only 500 are The budget is also a that residents and guests currently habitable. work in progress. With have always loved.” “The remainder were all public buildings and The Mexico Beach Arti- either substantially parks destroyed except ficial Reef Association is damaged and or are unin- the police department serving as the city’s 501c3 habitable at this time,” the and public works, the partner to help meet federal press release stated. “For city is looking into grant and state match require- example, Mexico Beach programs to repair its ments. Those interested has 10 condominium infrastructure. A FEMA in helping Mexico Beach buildings which all sur- consultant has been hired recover can donate to that vived the storm and are not to help maximize the organization’s Mexico substantially damaged, reimbursement process. Beach recovery fund. More but need major repairs to According to the information can be found roofs, water and sewer press release, at a recent at mbara.com.

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Defendant(s). the Estate of the Dece- IN THE CIRCUIT AMERICANS WITH dent and persons hav- 50 oz. jug Liquid COURT OF CASE NO.: 2017 CA DISABILITIES ACT: If ing claims or demands THE FIRST JUDICIAL NOTICE OF SALE 000361 F you are a person with against the Estate of 2 Pack Lean & Tender CIRCUIT a disability who needs the Decedent other Laundry Detergent IN AND FOR NOTICE IS any accommodation than those for whom OKALOOSA COUNTY, HEREBY GIVEN pursu- NOTICE OF FORE- in order to participate provision for full pay- Whole FLORIDA ant to a Final Summary CLOSURE SALE PUR- in this proceeding, ment was made in the PROBATE DIVISION, Judgment of Foreclo- SUANT TO CHAPTER you are entitled, at no Order of Summary Ad- sure dated November 45 cost to you, to the ministration must file IN RE: THE ESTATE 16, 2018, entered in provision of certain their claims with this OF this cause, I will sell to NOTICE IS HEREBY assistance. Please Court WITHIN THE Boston Butt the highest and best GIVEN that sale will be contact: Court Admin- TIME PERIODS SET Gain ANDREW ELLIOTT bidder for cash at made pursuant to an istration, ADA Liaison, FORTH IN SECTION COFFILL, JR. www.okaloosa.real- Order Resetting Sale Okaloosa County, 733.702 OF THE FLOR- foreclose.com, in accord- entered on November 1940 Lewis Turner IDA PROBATE CODE. $ 08 Deceased. ance with section 1, 2018 in Civil Case Boulevard, Fort Wal- 45.031, Florida Statutes No. 2017 CA 000361 F, ton Beach, Florida ALL CLAIMS AND DE- lb. Case Number: on December 28, 2018, of the Circuit Court of 32547, Phone (850) MANDS NOT SO $ 50 2018-CP- 001545 at 11:00 a.m., Central the Judicial Circuit in 609-4700, Fax (850) FILED WILL BE FOR- 1 Time, all that certain and for Okaloosa 651-7725, EVER BARRED. NOTICE TO CREDI- property located and County, Florida, [email protected] NOTWITH- ea TORS situated in Okaloosa wherein, WILMINGTON ov, at least 7 STANDING ANY Black Canyon Angus Beef County, Florida as SAVINGS FUND SOCI- days before your OTHER APPLICABLE The administra- more particularly de- ETY, FSB, AS TRUS- scheduled court ap- TIME PERIOD, ANY tion of the estate of An- scribed as follows: TEE OF STANWICH pearance, or immedi- CLAIM FILED TWO (2) 4 drew Elliott Coffill, Jr., MORTGAGE LOAN ately upon receiving YEARS OR MORE AF- 48 oz. bottle T-Bone is pending in the Circuit Lots 7 to 12, inclusive, TRUST A is the Plaintiff, this notification if the TER THE Court for Okaloosa block 2, Town of Crest- and UNKNOWN time before the DECEDENT’S DATE County, Florida, Pro- view, according to the HEIRS, BENEFICIAR- scheduled appear- OF DEATH IS Always Save bate Division, the ad- plat therefor on file in IES, DEVISEES, ance is less than 7 BARRED. dress of which is Plot Book 1, Page 72, GRANTEES, ASSIGN- days; if you are hear- Steaks Okaloosa County in the office of the Clerk EES, LIENORS, CREDI- ing or voice impaired, The date of the first Courthouse Annex Ex- of Circuit Court, TORS, TRUSTEES call 711. publication of this No- Vegetable $ 59 tension, 1940 Lewis Okaloosa County, Flor- AND ALL OTHERS tice is: December 12, $ 44 Turner Blvd., Ft. Walton ida. WHO MAY CLAIM AN 12/12/2018 2018. Family Beach, FL 32548. The INTEREST IN THE ES- 12/19/2018 names and addresses Any person claiming an TATE OF JOHN W. 20180653 Person Giving Notice: Oil ea Pack lb. of the personal repre- interest in the surplus CHALFANT, DE- Jimmy Lee Pigg, II, 84 20180661 1 4 sentative and the per- from the sale, if any, CEASED; SHERI ROSS Meigs Drive, Shalimar, sonal representative’s other than the property A/K/A SHERI A. FL 32579 10 oz. bag Boil-in-Bag Family Pack Black Canyon NOTICE OF PUBLIC attorney are set forth owner as of the date of CHALFANT; JERRY SALE below. the lis pendens must CHALFANT AKA : Hard Core Tow- PERRI & JENNINGS, Angus Beef Boneless file a claim within 60 JERRY A. CHALFANT; ing & Recovery gives Attorneys at Law All creditors of days after the sale. CITIFINANCIAL SERV- Notice of Foreclosure Attorneys for Person Green Giant of Lien and intent to ¢ the decedent and other ICING LLC; ANGELA Giving Notice persons having claims IN WITNESS CHALFANT AKA AN- sell these vehicles on 4 Eleventh Avenue, or demands against WHEREOF, I have GELA J. CHALFANT; 12/23/2018, 09:00 am Suite 1 ea Shoulder Roast decedent’s estate on hereunto set my hand ANY AND ALL UN- at 861 W James Lee Shalimar, Florida 32579 Vegetables whom a copy of this and official seal this KNOWN PARTIES BIvd Crestview, FL (850) 651-3011 32536, pursuant to sub- 89 notice is required to be 19th day of November, CLAIMING BY, jjennings@perrijen- section 713.78 of the $ 70 served must file their 2018. THROUGH, UNDER nings.law 5 lb. bag claims with this court AND AGAINST THE Florida Statutes. Hard /s/Jonnie M. Jennings WITHIN THE LATER JD PEACOCK, II HEREIN NAMED INDI- Core Towing & JONNIE M. JENNINGS lb. OF 3 MONTHS AFTER CLERK OF COURT VIDUALRecovery reserves the Florida Bar No.: right to accept or reject 2 THE DATE OF THE DEFENDANT(S) WHO 0846511 any and/or all bids. Best Choice FIRST PUBLICATION ARE NOT KNOWN TO $ 15 OF THIS NOTICE OR By: Courtney Eslinger BE DEAD OR ALIVE, 12/12/2018 1J4GZ58S6PC683574 6-8 lb. average 30 DAYS AFTER THE As Deputy Clerk WHETHER SAID UN- 12/19/2018 ea TIME OF SERVICE OF KNOWN PARTIES MAY 1993 JEEP 20180663 Flour Festive Frozen A COPY OF THIS NO- CLAIM AN INTEREST 20180665 TICE ON THEM. The newspaper is re- AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, 12/12/2018 1 20180661 quested pursuant to DEVISEES, GRANT- NOTICE OF PUBLIC All other credi- the provisions of Ad- EES, OR OTHER 9.5-10 oz. bag Family Size 20180663 SALE: Turkey Breast tors of the decedent ministrative Directive CLAIMANTS are De- Hard Core Towing & and other persons hav- OCAD 2010-7 to deliver fendants. IN THE CIRCUIT Recovery gives Notice ing claims or demands the proof of publication COURT IN AND FOR of Foreclosure of Lien against decedent’s es- directly to the Clerk of The Clerk of the OKALOOSA COUNTY, Lay’s $ 23 ¢ and intent, to sell these tate must file their the Circuit Court of Court, J.D. Peacock II FLORIDA PROBATE vehiclrd on 12/24/2018, claims with this court Okaloosa County. will sell to the highest DIVISION ea lb. WITHIN 3 MONTHS bidder for cash at 09:00 am at 861 W James Lee Blvd Crest- 88 AFTER THE DATE OF Attorney for Plaintiff: www.okaloosa.realforeclose.c IN RE: ESTATE OF Potato Chips THE FIRST PUBLICA- om on January view, FL 32536, pursu- 2 Black Canyon Angus anL to subsection TION OF THIS NO- Brian W. Corlew 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM NELLIE SHOTWELL 713.78 of the Florida TICE. 398 N. Main St., Ste. B CST the following de- PIGG, 4 lb. bag Statutes. Hard Core Beef Crestview, FL 32536 scribed real property Deceased. ALL CLAIMS NOT (850) 683-9945 as set forth in said Final Towing & Recovery reserves the FILED WITHIN THE Judgment, to wit: File No.18-CP-1575 TIME PERIODS SET right to accept or reject Best Choice Flat Iron Steaks any and/or all bids. FORTH IN SECTION “If you are a person ALL THAT CERTAIN Division Probate 733.702 OF THE FLOR- with a disability who PARCEL OF LAND IN IDA PROBATE CODE needs any accommo- OKALOOSA COUNTY, 1J4G258S9YC283594 2000 JEEP $ 44 WILL BE FOREVER dation in order to par- STATE OF FLORIDA, 1GKES16S856123083 Sugar Family BARRED. ticipate in this pro- AS MORE FULLY DE- NOTICE TO CREDI- 2005 GMC lb. ceeding, you are enti- SCRIBED IN OR TORS Pack NOTWITHSTANDING tled, at no cost to you, BOOK 916, PAGE 981, (Summary 4 THE TIME PERIOD to the provision of ID#152S241621000- 12/12/2018 Administration) 20180665 Black Canyon Angus SET FORTH ABOVE, certain assistance. A0230, BEING $ 48 Boneless Beef ANY CLAIM FILED Please contact: KNOWN AND DESIG- TO ALL PERSONS TWO (2) YEARS OR NATED AS LOT 23, HAVING CLAIMS OR MORE AFTER THE Court Administration, BLOCK A, MIRAMAR DEMANDS AGAINST ea DECEDENT’S DATE OF ADA Liaison ESTATES, FILED IN THE ABOVE ESTATE: AVIATION Grads work Stew Meat DEATH IS BARRED. Okaloosa County PLAT BOOK 4, AT with JetBlue, United, 1 1940 Lewis Turner PAGE 62. You are hereby notified The date of the Boulevard that an Order of Sum- Delta and others- start 38 oz. Squeeze Bottle $ 45 Family $ 25 first publication of this Fort Walton Beach, FL ANY PERSON CLAIM- mary Administration here with hands on Notice is December 5th 32547 ING AN INTEREST IN has been entered in the training for FAA certifi- ea Pack lb. cation. Financial aid if Best Choice Ketchup 1 , 2018. Phone (850)609-4700 THE SURPLUS FROM Estate of Nellie Shot- 3 Fax (850)651-7725 THE SALE, IF ANY, well Pigg, Deceased, qualified. Call Aviation Family Pack Black Canyon Angus Beef Attorney for Personal ADA.Okaloosa@flcour OTHER THAN THE File Number Institute of Mainte- 45 count pkg. $ 47 Representative: ts1.gov PROPERTY OWNER 2018-CP-1575, by the nance. 888-242-2649 ea Boneless Top Richard H. Powell, Esq. AS OF THE DATE OF Circuit Court for Hefty Foam Plates 1 $ 50 (Fla. Bar No. 138695) At least 7 days before THE LIS PENDENS Okaloosa County, Flor- Blade Steaks lb. Richard H. Powell & your scheduled court MUST FILE A CLAIM ida, Probate Division, 3 Associates, P.A. appearance, or imme- WITHIN 60 DAYS AF- the address of which is P. O. Drawer 2167 diately upon receiving TER THE SALE. 1940 Lewis Turner 8 oz. pkg. Shredded or Chunk Family Pack Lean & Tender Ft. Walton Beach FL this notification if the Boulevard, Fort Walton Rib Half Sliced 32549 time before the WITNESS my hand and Beach, Florida 32547; Crystal Farms $ 24 (850) 243-7184 scheduled appear- the seal of the court on that the Decedent’s Pork Loin Chops lb. ance is less than 7 28 November, 2018. date of death was Sep- 1 Personal days; if you are hear- tember 14, 2018; that Representative: ing or voice impaired, the total value of the Jumbo Pack Lean & Tender Pork Steaks or Shannon M. Pittman. call 711.” CLERK OF THE Estate is approximately Cheese Country Style 923 E. Cherry Ave. COURT $25,000.00 and the $ 36 Moses Lake, WA 98837 12/12/2018 J.D. Peacock II names and addresses lb. 12/19/2018 Tamara Hendricks of those to whom it has Pork Ribs 1 12/05/2018 20180652 Deputy Clerk been assigned by such CHELCO seeks $ 48 12/12/2018 order are: Apprentice Line Family Pack Lean & Tender 20180650 20180653 Technicians. ea ALDRIDGE | PITE, LLP Applications IN THE CIRCUIT Jimmy Lee Pigg, II Center Cut Attorney for Plaintiff 84 Meigs Drive accepted until 1 $ 50 20180652 COURT OF THE FIRST 1615 South Congress Shalimar, FL 32579 01/07/2019. Visit lb. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Avenue www.chelco.com Pork Chops 1 IN AND FOR 59 oz. carton Suite 200 Craig L. Pigg for more info. $ 77 IN THE CIRCUIT OKALOOSA COUNTY, Delray Beach, FL Jumbo Pack COURT OF THE FLORIDA 1900 Windham Park ea 33445 NE HomeMaker Orange Juice 1 FIRST JUDICIAL Telephone: (844) Atlanta, GA 30324 Fresh $ 60 CIRCUIT, IN AND WILMINGTON SAV- 470-8804 90-96 oz. pkg. FOR OKALOOSA INGS FUND SOCIETY, Facsimile: (561) $ 99 lb. COUNTY, FLORIDA. FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF Victoria P. Macut Fryer Wings 1 392-6965 CIVIL DIVISION. STANWICH MORT- 104 Raintree lane Best Choice Lasagna ea Primary E-Mail: Goldsboro, NC 27534 8 GAGE LOAN TRUST A, ServiceMail@aldridgepi Boneless Skinless CASE NO. Plaintiff, te.com ALL INTERESTED 2018-CA-2459-C 16 oz. bag Frozen PERSONS ARE NOTI- Chicken $ 50 VS. FIED THAT: Tenders 1 lb. ROBERT D. WRIGHT, Best Choice Plaintiff, 1 lb. pkg. Kelley’s Regular or Baby Link v. Corn, Green Vegetables $ 00 ea. YOUNG MENS CHRIS- Beans, Mixed Smoked Sausage 3 TIAN ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA’S EMER- Vegetables, Peas, ¢ Family Pack Black Canyon Angus Beef ALD COAST, INC. a/k/a Y.M.C.A. OF Broccoli or Boneless $ 97 FLORIDA’S EMERALD ea COAST, INC.; DAVID L. Carrots Shoulder Steaks 2 lb. GOLD; BERTHA GOLD; 62 ANDREW FEIBUSCH; BEACH COMMUNITY FARM FRESH PRODUCE BANK; TENANT #1, TENANT #2, the names Mississippi California Red or Green being fictitious to ac- 10 lb. bag Best Choice $ 96 count for a person in Seedless Grapes 1 lb. possession; ALL UNKNOWN Russet Potatoes Sweet Potatoes 1 lb. bag ¢ HEIRS, BENEFICIAR- ea. IES, $ 60 ¢ Crisp Carrots 55 DEVISEES, OR ea. lb. 5 lb. bag Best Choice GRANTEES CLAIMING 3 76 $ 40 BY, THROUGH, UN- 8 lb. bag California 3 lb. bag Gold Potatoes 2 ea. DER OR AGAINST ANY NAMED DEFEND- Yellow Broccoli Washington ANT; UNKNOWN $ 36 SPOUSE OF DAVID L. Oranges Onions Crowns Bartlett Pears 1 lb. GOLD; UNKNOWN Just in time for the Holidays! SPOUSE OF BERTHA $ 88 $ 57 $ 13 $ 99 GOLD, ea. Fruit Baskets & UP NF-11021871 5 1 ea. 2 lb. 8 Crestview News Bulletin Extra | Wednesday, December 12, 2018 E1

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Vol. 19 Issue 50 crestviewbulletin.com @cnbulletin facebook.com/crestviewbulletin FREE Body found, death under investigation

By Kaylin Parker Okaloosa County Sheriff’s awhile, according to officials. [FILE 682-6524 | @kparkercnb Office deputies responded to The cause of death appears PHOTO [email protected] a “medical emergency” call to be a suicide, officials said. | NEWS from a person checking on the Okaloosa County BULLETIN] CRESTVIEW — A man’s property Dec. 4. Sheriff’s Office Public Infor- body was discovered behind The body was found in a mation Officer Michele a home on Broadview Circle shed behind the residence, and Nicholson said the death is in Crestview. appeared to have been there under investigation. ‘There’s no Christmas’

Family asks for help they said that they'd had him aft er car crash there, but he'd already been transferred to Fort Walton By Renee Bell Beach because of the seri- 682-6524 | @cnbRenee ousness of the trauma," she [email protected] said. Kenneth, 61, was stopped CRESTVIEW — A local at the intersection of Valley family is requesting assis- View Drive on U.S. Highway tance to get through the 90 (State Road 10), when holidays after the head of a driver in another vehicle the family was injured in an attempted to pass him on Oct. 31 car accident in Mossy the right, hitting the back Head. of Troutman's Mitsubishi Ivy and Kenneth Trout- Galant and propelling it into man, and their daughters, the path of a third vehicle. Victoria, 20, and Deserea, How has the wreck affected 16, are Crestview residents. the family? When Ivy, 61, hadn't heard "It's very rough with him from her husband by Hal- not being [able to] work," Ivy loween night, she said she said, "no paycheck. It's hard started calling hospitals to on food. It's hard on paying find out what had happened. the bills. It's Christmastime "He was coming home, as and there's no Christmas," he does any other day and she said. ... he never made it home," As a result of his injuries, she said. Kenneth is unable to walk Kenneth had a clear rou- unassisted and is undergoing tine, Ivy said, so when he physical and occupational deviated from it she was therapy with doctors in Fort worried. Walton Beach. "At 7:30, something's Ivy said she is not in the wrong. When I called [North Okaloosa Medical Center] See HELP, E2

Kenneth Troutman, who survived an Oct. 31 wreck in Mossy Head, is pictured with family members The Troutman family’s only car was damaged in the Oct. 31 wreck. Victoria, (left), Deserea and his wife, Ivy. [PHOTOS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS BULLETIN]

Laurel Hill park improvements near completion

A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE By Kaylin Parker 682-6524 | @kparkercnb [email protected]

Address: 638 N. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview, FL 32536 LAUREL HILL — Construction Online: crestviewbulletin.com on redevelopment and improve- Publisher Jim Fletcher ...... jfl [email protected] ments to Gene Clary Park in Laurel Executive Editor Jason Blakeney ...... [email protected] Editor Aaron Little ...... [email protected] Hill will likely conclude next week, Editorial Assistant Renee Bell ...... [email protected] city officials said at the Dec. 6 Reporter Kaylin Parker ...... [email protected] Legals Barbara Dale ...... [email protected] meeting. Circulation Assistant Dale Robinson ...... [email protected] Media Consultant Sherrie Stanley ...... [email protected] Residents can expect to see the following improvements: CONTACT US SUBSCRIPTION RATES Call 682-6524 to report news, sub- In County • Renovated basketball courts scribe or learn about our classifi ed 13 weeks ...... $9.45 • Improved restrooms and display advertising options. 26 weeks ...... $17.85 52 weeks ...... $32.76 • New swings and shading at the The Crestview News Bulletin is Out of county published each Wednesday and 13 weeks ...... $14.70 playground Saturday by GateHouse Media 26 weeks ...... $23.10 • An improved picnic area with The Laurel Hill council members conduct city business at the Oct. 4 regular Group, at 638 N. Ferdon Blvd., 52 weeks ...... $38.01 Crestview, FL32536. Periodi- new tables and benches meeting. Laurel Hill’s city council meetings are the fi rst Thursday of every cal postage paid at Crestview, Delivery subscriptions may be “It is a good improvement to month at 6 p.m. [KAYLIN PARKER/NEWS BULLETIN] Florida. charged a higher rate for holiday editions. the park,” Mayor Robby Adams POSTMASTER: Send address said. “It will help utilize, espe- changes to 638 N. Ferson Blvd., NEWS BULLETIN ADVERTISING Crestview, FL 32536. USPS 010-209 Ask your advertising representa- cially in the playground area, the looking better. It’s getting more The city received the funds tive about our Color by the Inch All material is property of the program and Customer Apprecia- sun shade… [The community] can up-to-date replacing some of the Crestview News Bulletin. tion sale by calling 850-682-6524. take pride in the park because it’s old stuff.” See PARK, E2 * ** E2 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 | Crestview News Bulletin Extra

Con artists using actual past due bills to scam customers

By News Bulletin contributor immediately hung up the phone. SHALIMAR —A Fort How the con artists were Walton Beach business- able to get a copy of an actual man is out nearly $2,000 overdue bill is not known, after con artists somehow but the Okaloosa County got their hands on an actual Sheriff’s Office wants to overdue past Gulf Power bill make residents aware of this and mailed it to him, telling new twist on an old scheme him to pay up immediately which focuses on threatening or face having his electricity to turn off customers’ power turned off. for unpaid or overdue bills. He followed the directions Beware of any unsolicited to obtain pre-paid MoneyPak contacts asking for personal cards and send the numbers or account information, or of to make the payment. any entity asking for payment The scammers also fol- in prepaid money or gift cards. lowed up the letter with a The businessman realized phone call from a 1-800 after the fact that the overdue number. bill had actually been paid in A deputy with the Okaloosa October. However, he had County Sheriff’s Office look- already sent the pre-paid ing into the scam called the card numbers. number. Sophisticated scams such Once he informed the as this one are very prevalent person on the other end that through the mail, emails, and he was a Deputy Sheriff, the phone calls from con artists, man, who had a very heavy the sheriff's office said, and foreign accent, accord- asks readers to share this This is a copy of a fake Gulf Power bill used to scam a Fort Walton Beach business man out of almost ing to the sheriff's office, information. $2,000. [MICHELE NICHOLSON | SPECIAL TO THE NEWS BULLETIN]

The Laurel Hill Hobo Festival took place in Gene Clary Park in 2017. The park is being renovated. [FILE PHOTO]

the condition it was in, PARK they didn’t have a whole lot of traffic in the park,” From Page E1 Weatherington said. The city uses Gene Clary Park each October during the Laurel Hill for the improvements in Hobo Festival, which did 2016, but construction not take place this year. [PIXABAY.COM] began around one month Weatherington said the ago. city could potentially use According to Crys- the park for a little league tal Weatherington, an baseball team. engineer contracted Although this portion United Way extends Coats out by the council, the of improvements has state’s Department of been nearly completed, Environmental Protec- city officials say this is tion awarded the city a only the beginning of for Kids at Christmas drive $50,000 grant. improvements. “They’re trying to get Despite construction, more of the community the park remains open for By News Bulletin contributor families facing difficult times. Beach (Santa Rosa Mall), and to use the park, and in the community. Donate coats at these locations: Destin; all CHELCO locations; FORT WALTON BEACH — Due • CCB Community Banks Emerald Coast Science Center. to Hurricane Michael’s devasta- in Crestview and Nicev- • Chautauqua Healthcare Ser- They are getting tion to the Emerald Coast, the ille; Bank of America banks; vices; Fort Walton Beach HELP to Kenneth's doctor United Way of Okaloosa & Walton BBVA Compass Banks; Beach Medical Center; Eglin Air Force appointments with help Counties is extending the 2018 Community Banks; all Eglin Base (6); Hurlburt Field (3); From Page E1 from a church-going Coats For Kids Coat Drive. Federal Credit Unions; First North Okaloosa Medical Center; woman Ivy knows, To make a donation, drop off new City Banks in Fort Walton all Okaloosa County Sheriff’s and she's working on or gently used, clean coats at one of Beach and Destin; Regions Offices; Rehabilitation Institute applying for transpor- the drop off locations listed below. Bank on Mary Esther Cutoff. NWF in Destin. best of health herself, tation help through the No other clothing types will be col- • The Arc of the Emerald Coast; • all Publix stores in Fort Walton and she has been trying Okaloosa County EC lected. Collections end Dec. 12. Advanced Fire Protection Beach and Crestview, Pub- to get assistance through (Emerald Coast) Rides Coats go to childen in both Services; Allstate Insurance- lix-Destin; Publix-Freeport; various churches in the program. counties, as well as children who N Bern. Publix-Grand Blvd.; Pub- meantime. Their most Area residents who have been displaced due to the • Beulah Christian School; lix-Niceville; Publix-South pressing needs include wish to help may contact hurricane. The donations will Childcare Network-Crest- Walton; Publix-Watercolor. transportation — the Ivy Troutman at 902- be distributed to local UW com- view (3); Okaloosa School Contact UW at 243-0315 or family's only vehicle was 4292, or visit their munity partners who provide District Offices; Bounce Party email carolyn@united-way. disabled in the wreck — GoFundMe page at assistance to individuals and Playzones in Fort Walton org for more information. food and utility bills. https://bit.ly/2QjqH5C.

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HOMETOWN HEROES Baker, Crestview residents graduate from basic military training

By News Bulletin contributors

CRESTVIEW — A Baker resident and four Crestview residents have completed basic military training. U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman Colton Farris graduated from basic military train- ing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. He completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare princi- ples and skills. Airmen who com- plete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree Pvt. Ermancio Hunter Airman Colton Farris through the Commu- nity College of the Air Force. Farris is a 2018 grad- uate of Baker High School, Baker. Pvt. Logan Zapletal of Crestview completed Army Basic Combat Training Nov. 8 at Fort Leonard Wood, Mis- souri. He is currently attending Advanced Individual Training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to become a motor transport operator (88M). He graduated from Crest- view High School in May 2017. His wife, Lauren, and parents, Michael Zapletal and Jennifer Cox, are extremely proud of him. Pvt. Jericho Williams Pvt. Logan Zapletal Pvt. Joshua Collier of Crestview completed Army Basic Combat Training Nov. 18 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He is cur- rently attending Advanced Individual Training in Fort Lee, Virginia to become a wheeled vehicle mechanic (91B). He graduated from Crest- view High School in May 2018. His mother, Carla Williams, is extremely proud of him. Pvt. Ermancio Hunter of Crestview completed Army Basic Combat Training on Oct 25. He is currently attending Advanced Individual Training in Fort Eustis, Vir- Pvt. Joshua Collier ginia to become a watercraft operator (88K). He graduated from Choctawhatchee High School in June 2015. His parents, June Bethel and Herman Hunter, and his spouse, Summer Hunter, are extremely proud of him. Pvt. Jericho Wil- liams of Crestview completed Army Basic Combat Training Nov. 29 at Fort Sill. He is currently attending Advanced Individ- ual Training in Fort Huachuca, Arizona to become a Military Intelligence Systems maintainer/integra- tor (35T). His parents, Terence and Vanessa, are extremely proud of him. Over 10 weeks, Army soldiers learned basic tactical and survival skills along with how to shoot, rappel and march. They also learned the basics of Army life and military cus- toms, including the Seven Core Army Values. * ** E4 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 | Crestview News Bulletin Extra COST PLUS 10% 310 W. JAMES LEE BLVD.•CRESTVIEW, FL 850-398-6919 PRICES EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2018 STORE HOURS 6:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. 7 DAYS A WEEK WE SELL AT COST PLUS A 10% SURCHARGE AT THE CHECKOUT. COST INCLUDES FREIGHT, FEES AND ANY ASSOCIATED EXPENSE.

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NOTICE TO CREDI- property located and County, Florida, [email protected] NOTWITH- ea TORS situated in Okaloosa wherein, WILMINGTON ov, at least 7 STANDING ANY Black Canyon Angus Beef County, Florida as SAVINGS FUND SOCI- days before your OTHER APPLICABLE The administra- more particularly de- ETY, FSB, AS TRUS- scheduled court ap- TIME PERIOD, ANY tion of the estate of An- scribed as follows: TEE OF STANWICH pearance, or immedi- CLAIM FILED TWO (2) 4 drew Elliott Coffill, Jr., MORTGAGE LOAN ately upon receiving YEARS OR MORE AF- 48 oz. bottle T-Bone is pending in the Circuit Lots 7 to 12, inclusive, TRUST A is the Plaintiff, this notification if the TER THE Court for Okaloosa block 2, Town of Crest- and UNKNOWN time before the DECEDENT’S DATE County, Florida, Pro- view, according to the HEIRS, BENEFICIAR- scheduled appear- OF DEATH IS Always Save bate Division, the ad- plat therefor on file in IES, DEVISEES, ance is less than 7 BARRED. dress of which is Plot Book 1, Page 72, GRANTEES, ASSIGN- days; if you are hear- Steaks Okaloosa County in the office of the Clerk EES, LIENORS, CREDI- ing or voice impaired, The date of the first Courthouse Annex Ex- of Circuit Court, TORS, TRUSTEES call 711. publication of this No- Vegetable $ 59 tension, 1940 Lewis Okaloosa County, Flor- AND ALL OTHERS tice is: December 12, $ 44 Turner Blvd., Ft. Walton ida. WHO MAY CLAIM AN 12/12/2018 2018. Family Beach, FL 32548. The INTEREST IN THE ES- 12/19/2018 names and addresses Any person claiming an TATE OF JOHN W. 20180653 Person Giving Notice: Oil ea Pack lb. of the personal repre- interest in the surplus CHALFANT, DE- Jimmy Lee Pigg, II, 84 20180661 1 4 sentative and the per- from the sale, if any, CEASED; SHERI ROSS Meigs Drive, Shalimar, sonal representative’s other than the property A/K/A SHERI A. FL 32579 10 oz. bag Boil-in-Bag Family Pack Black Canyon NOTICE OF PUBLIC attorney are set forth owner as of the date of CHALFANT; JERRY SALE below. the lis pendens must CHALFANT AKA : Hard Core Tow- PERRI & JENNINGS, Angus Beef Boneless file a claim within 60 JERRY A. CHALFANT; ing & Recovery gives Attorneys at Law All creditors of days after the sale. CITIFINANCIAL SERV- Notice of Foreclosure Attorneys for Person Green Giant of Lien and intent to ¢ the decedent and other ICING LLC; ANGELA Giving Notice persons having claims IN WITNESS CHALFANT AKA AN- sell these vehicles on 4 Eleventh Avenue, or demands against WHEREOF, I have GELA J. CHALFANT; 12/23/2018, 09:00 am Suite 1 ea Shoulder Roast decedent’s estate on hereunto set my hand ANY AND ALL UN- at 861 W James Lee Shalimar, Florida 32579 Vegetables whom a copy of this and official seal this KNOWN PARTIES BIvd Crestview, FL (850) 651-3011 32536, pursuant to sub- 89 notice is required to be 19th day of November, CLAIMING BY, jjennings@perrijen- section 713.78 of the $ 70 served must file their 2018. THROUGH, UNDER nings.law 5 lb. bag claims with this court AND AGAINST THE Florida Statutes. Hard /s/Jonnie M. Jennings WITHIN THE LATER JD PEACOCK, II HEREIN NAMED INDI- Core Towing & JONNIE M. JENNINGS lb. OF 3 MONTHS AFTER CLERK OF COURT VIDUALRecovery reserves the Florida Bar No.: right to accept or reject 2 THE DATE OF THE DEFENDANT(S) WHO 0846511 any and/or all bids. Best Choice FIRST PUBLICATION ARE NOT KNOWN TO $ 15 OF THIS NOTICE OR By: Courtney Eslinger BE DEAD OR ALIVE, 12/12/2018 1J4GZ58S6PC683574 6-8 lb. average 30 DAYS AFTER THE As Deputy Clerk WHETHER SAID UN- 12/19/2018 ea TIME OF SERVICE OF KNOWN PARTIES MAY 1993 JEEP 20180663 Flour Festive Frozen A COPY OF THIS NO- CLAIM AN INTEREST 20180665 TICE ON THEM. The newspaper is re- AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, 12/12/2018 1 20180661 quested pursuant to DEVISEES, GRANT- NOTICE OF PUBLIC All other credi- the provisions of Ad- EES, OR OTHER 9.5-10 oz. bag Family Size 20180663 SALE: Turkey Breast tors of the decedent ministrative Directive CLAIMANTS are De- Hard Core Towing & and other persons hav- OCAD 2010-7 to deliver fendants. IN THE CIRCUIT Recovery gives Notice ing claims or demands the proof of publication COURT IN AND FOR of Foreclosure of Lien against decedent’s es- directly to the Clerk of The Clerk of the OKALOOSA COUNTY, Lay’s $ 23 ¢ and intent, to sell these tate must file their the Circuit Court of Court, J.D. Peacock II FLORIDA PROBATE vehiclrd on 12/24/2018, claims with this court Okaloosa County. will sell to the highest DIVISION ea lb. WITHIN 3 MONTHS bidder for cash at 09:00 am at 861 W James Lee Blvd Crest- 88 AFTER THE DATE OF Attorney for Plaintiff: www.okaloosa.realforeclose.c IN RE: ESTATE OF Potato Chips THE FIRST PUBLICA- om on January view, FL 32536, pursu- 2 Black Canyon Angus anL to subsection TION OF THIS NO- Brian W. Corlew 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM NELLIE SHOTWELL 713.78 of the Florida TICE. 398 N. Main St., Ste. B CST the following de- PIGG, 4 lb. bag Statutes. Hard Core Beef Crestview, FL 32536 scribed real property Deceased. ALL CLAIMS NOT (850) 683-9945 as set forth in said Final Towing & Recovery reserves the FILED WITHIN THE Judgment, to wit: File No.18-CP-1575 TIME PERIODS SET right to accept or reject Best Choice Flat Iron Steaks any and/or all bids. FORTH IN SECTION “If you are a person ALL THAT CERTAIN Division Probate 733.702 OF THE FLOR- with a disability who PARCEL OF LAND IN IDA PROBATE CODE needs any accommo- OKALOOSA COUNTY, 1J4G258S9YC283594 2000 JEEP $ 44 WILL BE FOREVER dation in order to par- STATE OF FLORIDA, 1GKES16S856123083 Sugar Family BARRED. ticipate in this pro- AS MORE FULLY DE- NOTICE TO CREDI- 2005 GMC lb. ceeding, you are enti- SCRIBED IN OR TORS Pack NOTWITHSTANDING tled, at no cost to you, BOOK 916, PAGE 981, (Summary 4 THE TIME PERIOD to the provision of ID#152S241621000- 12/12/2018 Administration) 20180665 Black Canyon Angus SET FORTH ABOVE, certain assistance. A0230, BEING $ 48 Boneless Beef ANY CLAIM FILED Please contact: KNOWN AND DESIG- TO ALL PERSONS TWO (2) YEARS OR NATED AS LOT 23, HAVING CLAIMS OR MORE AFTER THE Court Administration, BLOCK A, MIRAMAR DEMANDS AGAINST ea DECEDENT’S DATE OF ADA Liaison ESTATES, FILED IN THE ABOVE ESTATE: AVIATION Grads work Stew Meat DEATH IS BARRED. Okaloosa County PLAT BOOK 4, AT with JetBlue, United, 1 1940 Lewis Turner PAGE 62. You are hereby notified The date of the Boulevard that an Order of Sum- Delta and others- start 38 oz. Squeeze Bottle $ 45 Family $ 25 first publication of this Fort Walton Beach, FL ANY PERSON CLAIM- mary Administration here with hands on Notice is December 5th 32547 ING AN INTEREST IN has been entered in the training for FAA certifi- ea Pack lb. cation. Financial aid if Best Choice Ketchup 1 , 2018. Phone (850)609-4700 THE SURPLUS FROM Estate of Nellie Shot- 3 Fax (850)651-7725 THE SALE, IF ANY, well Pigg, Deceased, qualified. Call Aviation Family Pack Black Canyon Angus Beef Attorney for Personal ADA.Okaloosa@flcour OTHER THAN THE File Number Institute of Mainte- 45 count pkg. $ 47 Representative: ts1.gov PROPERTY OWNER 2018-CP-1575, by the nance. 888-242-2649 ea Boneless Top Richard H. Powell, Esq. AS OF THE DATE OF Circuit Court for Hefty Foam Plates 1 $ 50 (Fla. Bar No. 138695) At least 7 days before THE LIS PENDENS Okaloosa County, Flor- Blade Steaks lb. Richard H. Powell & your scheduled court MUST FILE A CLAIM ida, Probate Division, 3 Associates, P.A. appearance, or imme- WITHIN 60 DAYS AF- the address of which is P. O. Drawer 2167 diately upon receiving TER THE SALE. 1940 Lewis Turner 8 oz. pkg. Shredded or Chunk Family Pack Lean & Tender Ft. Walton Beach FL this notification if the Boulevard, Fort Walton Rib Half Sliced 32549 time before the WITNESS my hand and Beach, Florida 32547; Crystal Farms $ 24 (850) 243-7184 scheduled appear- the seal of the court on that the Decedent’s Pork Loin Chops lb. ance is less than 7 28 November, 2018. date of death was Sep- 1 Personal days; if you are hear- tember 14, 2018; that Representative: ing or voice impaired, the total value of the Jumbo Pack Lean & Tender Pork Steaks or Shannon M. Pittman. call 711.” CLERK OF THE Estate is approximately Cheese Country Style 923 E. Cherry Ave. COURT $25,000.00 and the $ 36 Moses Lake, WA 98837 12/12/2018 J.D. Peacock II names and addresses lb. 12/19/2018 Tamara Hendricks of those to whom it has Pork Ribs 1 12/05/2018 20180652 Deputy Clerk been assigned by such CHELCO seeks $ 48 12/12/2018 order are: Apprentice Line Family Pack Lean & Tender 20180650 20180653 Technicians. ea ALDRIDGE | PITE, LLP Applications IN THE CIRCUIT Jimmy Lee Pigg, II Center Cut Attorney for Plaintiff 84 Meigs Drive accepted until 1 $ 50 20180652 COURT OF THE FIRST 1615 South Congress Shalimar, FL 32579 01/07/2019. Visit lb. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Avenue www.chelco.com Pork Chops 1 IN AND FOR 59 oz. carton Suite 200 Craig L. Pigg for more info. $ 77 IN THE CIRCUIT OKALOOSA COUNTY, Delray Beach, FL Jumbo Pack COURT OF THE FLORIDA 1900 Windham Park ea 33445 NE HomeMaker Orange Juice 1 FIRST JUDICIAL Telephone: (844) Atlanta, GA 30324 Fresh $ 60 CIRCUIT, IN AND WILMINGTON SAV- 470-8804 90-96 oz. pkg. FOR OKALOOSA INGS FUND SOCIETY, Facsimile: (561) $ 99 lb. COUNTY, FLORIDA. FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF Victoria P. Macut Fryer Wings 1 392-6965 CIVIL DIVISION. STANWICH MORT- 104 Raintree lane Best Choice Lasagna ea Primary E-Mail: Goldsboro, NC 27534 8 GAGE LOAN TRUST A, ServiceMail@aldridgepi Boneless Skinless CASE NO. Plaintiff, te.com ALL INTERESTED 2018-CA-2459-C 16 oz. bag Frozen PERSONS ARE NOTI- Chicken $ 50 VS. FIED THAT: Tenders 1 lb. ROBERT D. WRIGHT, Best Choice Plaintiff, 1 lb. pkg. Kelley’s Regular or Baby Link v. Corn, Green Vegetables $ 00 ea. YOUNG MENS CHRIS- Beans, Mixed Smoked Sausage 3 TIAN ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA’S EMER- Vegetables, Peas, ¢ Family Pack Black Canyon Angus Beef ALD COAST, INC. a/k/a Y.M.C.A. OF Broccoli or Boneless $ 97 FLORIDA’S EMERALD ea COAST, INC.; DAVID L. Carrots Shoulder Steaks 2 lb. GOLD; BERTHA GOLD; 62 ANDREW FEIBUSCH; BEACH COMMUNITY FARM FRESH PRODUCE BANK; TENANT #1, TENANT #2, the names Mississippi California Red or Green being fictitious to ac- 10 lb. bag Best Choice $ 96 count for a person in Seedless Grapes 1 lb. possession; ALL UNKNOWN Russet Potatoes Sweet Potatoes 1 lb. bag ¢ HEIRS, BENEFICIAR- ea. IES, $ 60 ¢ Crisp Carrots 55 DEVISEES, OR ea. lb. 5 lb. bag Best Choice GRANTEES CLAIMING 3 76 $ 40 BY, THROUGH, UN- 8 lb. bag California 3 lb. bag Gold Potatoes 2 ea. DER OR AGAINST ANY NAMED DEFEND- Yellow Broccoli Washington ANT; UNKNOWN $ 36 SPOUSE OF DAVID L. Oranges Onions Crowns Bartlett Pears 1 lb. GOLD; UNKNOWN Just in time for the Holidays! SPOUSE OF BERTHA $ 88 $ 57 $ 13 $ 99 GOLD, ea. Fruit Baskets & UP NF-11021871 5 1 ea. 2 lb. 8