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LOCAL | A3 MAN DEAD IN THE WOODS ‘FOR SOME TIME,’ A3 MIDWEEK EDITION LIFESTYLE | B1 START YOUR DAY WITH WHOLE GRAINS Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Vol. 43 Issue 9 crestviewbulletin.com @cnbulletin facebook.com/crestviewbulletin 50¢ Deaf advocacy leader seeks ‘equal access’ By Caitlin Randle Crestview News Bulletin Editor’s Note: In the com- ing weeks, the News Bulletin will explore the challenges and discrimination the deaf community often faces. To begin this series, we met with the Rev. Mark Ehrlichmann, director of These hats and accessories are among the items collected to benefi t homeless people in Crestview. Deb Greenhalgh of Crestview the Agency started the project when she joined the Crestview Lions Club a few months ago. [SPECIAL TO THE NEWS BULLETIN] for Deaf Advocacy and Services in Crestview Ehrlichmann and board Lions Club member’s ‘Project member at Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf. Answers have been edited for Warm’ helps homeless clarity and length. What would you like the hear- ing to understand about being By Renee Bell deaf? 682-6524 | @cnbRenee First and foremost, deaf [email protected] people can do anything but hear. We are truck drivers, Editor’s Note: This con- doctors, dentists, lawyers, tinues our Celebrate Com- teachers, businesses owners, munity series on nonprofit scientists, counselors — the organizations that improve list goes on. North Okaloosa County doing a drop-off again of Second, we deserve respect residents’ quality of life. hats, scarves, sweaters, as a community and for our gloves. We’re trying to see language, American Sign CRESTVIEW — Deb and what other needs there are Language. It is the fourth Steve Greenhalgh are work- so we can meet the homeless most used language in the ing to provide cold weather shelter needs in Crestview.” U.S. gear for local homeless Over 20 people received a Third, simply talk to us; people. hat, scarf and blanket from listen. We want your friend- The Lions Club members the first donations, and the ship and want to help in any dropped off a package of Greenhalghs turned in more way we can to improve our 20 to 30 hats, scarves and donations in mid-January. community together. We gloves a few weeks ago at The Greenhalghs have struggle to feel included the Helping Hands homeless crocheted scarves and hats in everyday communica- ministry in Crestview, and for the effort; their fellow tion because this world is will turn in another ship- Lion, Charlotte Jones, cro- audio-centric. ment this week. cheted scarves. It is time to learn that not Steve said his wife, who Contributors also include all people need sound to live works for the U.S. Air Force, Crestview residents Deb and work. We need visual joined the Lions Club two Broxson and Doris Sand- Lions Club members Steve and Deb Greenhalgh of Crestview communication to be a part months ago. “We did a drop- vass; Margie’s Sew Much have been making and collecting warm accessories like new and of this society and you need off about two or three weeks gently used hats, gloves, scarves and socks to benefi t homeless ago. And we’re actually See DONATIONS, A5 people in Crestview. [SPECIAL TO THE NEWS BULLETIN] See AGENCY, A4 3 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA CRESTVIEW — If you have an event you would like to submit, send your first and last name and information about the event to [email protected]. 3. DANCE FOR A CAUSE. The Okaloosa Island Dance Party benefi ts the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Air Commando Foundation. The event includes 1950s through 1980s live music, dancing, food samples from different restaurants, a silent auction, pinball, arcade and video sport games. The event is 6-11 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center, 1250 1. ENJOY THE MUSIC. Neil Diamond lookalike and Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach. The cost soundalike tribute singer Keith Allynn will perform 7-9 in advance is $10 per person, or buy four tickets and get p.m. Feb. 1 at the Panhandle Opry, 657 Deshazo Road, 2. TAKE A DANCE CLASS. The Northwest Florida Ballet one free. Cost is $20 per person at the door. Purchase Crestview. The concert and dinner cost $25 per person. will host a free hip hop class for all ages 10:30-11:30 in advance at Beach Community Bank or the Greater Reservations are required. Call 892-4050 for tickets. a.m. Feb. 3 at its building, 310 Perry Ave. SE, Fort Walton Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Visit www. [WWW.ANEILDIAMONDTRIBUTE.COM] Beach. [NORTHWEST FLORIDA BALLET] OkaloosaIslandDanceParty.com for details. [PIXABAY.COM] A GateHouse Media Bulletin Board, B4 Local, A3 A3 A5 newspaper read by Community, A6 Obituaries, A2, A4 Blaze destroys vacant Utility’s payment methods 10,450 people every week. Lifestyle, B1 Opinion, A5 Crestview home come with more costs * ** A2 Wednesday, January 31, 2018 | Crestview News Bulletin OBITUARIES EARL CHESTER FRENCH ARLENE MAE BRAND CHARLES FRANKLIN HORTON JR. 1954-2018 ‘CHUCK’ Earl Chester French, age 80, of Ft. Wal- Arlene Mae Brand Charles Franklin ton Bch, passed away was born on Decem- Horton, Jr. “Chuck” peacefully on Monday, ber 1, 1954, in Miami, passed away on January December 25, 2017 at Florida to her lov- 23, 2018 in Fort Walton Brookdale Senior Living. ing parents, How- Beach, Florida. He was He was born in Ste- ard and Ella Adams. born May 17, 1937, in vens Point, Pa and Arlene passed away Canton, China, and was retired here in Fort Wal- in Crestview, Florida preceded in death by his ton Bch, FL. He served on January 24, 2018. parents, Charles Frank- 20 years in the Air Force Arlene was a lov- lin and Agnes Horton, and 24 years Okaloosa ing wife, mother, and and sister, Doris. County School Board. grandmother. She is Chuck grew up in Earl was married for 49 survived by her beloved Annapolis, Maryland, years to Anita French nephew Larry French husband, Michael W. and graduated from who passed Feb 6, 2008. and extended family Brand, and her four all those who were in Annapolis High School. and wife, Patti, son, He was a sweet, com- in Susquehanna, Pa. sons; Michael Noah her life, and she will He also attended the Steve and wife, Jer- passionate man who led A celebration of Earl’s Brand (wife Megan) be greatly missed. University of Mary- ral, daughter, Bethany; a simple life. Earl loved life will be held Tuesday, of Alamogordo, New There will be a time land where he played grandchildren, Charlie, to see everyone around January 30, 2018 at 3:30 Mexico, Timothy of visitation at Heritage lacrosse. During this Natalie, Shane, Brooks, him smile which always p.m. at Emerald Coast Andrew Brand, Chris- Gardens Funeral Home time he met and married Delaney, and Avery; made him happy. He was Funeral Home with full topher Matthew Brand in Niceville, FL from 1 Linda Richwine Horton, and sisters, Bessie Peret also our hero and father! military honors. The (ex-wife Tabitha) of to 2 p.m. Wednesday, his wife of 56 years. and Betty Meekins and Earl is survived by his service will be offici- Milligan, Florida, and January 31, 2018. Pastor After visiting the their families. He is also daughter, Jacqueline ated by Buddy Duncan. Jeffrey Alan Brand of Dale Walters will offi- gulf coast on vacation, survived by countless Savoy, grand-daughter, In lieu of flowers, Holt, Florida. She is also ciate Arlene’s funeral Chuck and Linda moved friends who enjoyed his Melissa Heath, great donations may be made survived by her brother service beginning at 2 with their family to company, particularly grandson, Bryson San- to the American Legion Jackson Andrew Brand p.m. with interment Fort Walton Beach in his buddies Frank and chez, grandson, Jeffery Post 235, 105 Hollywood of Crestview and her to follow at Heritage 1974 and made it home Bob Deckert and Pat Hebner and wife Danica, Blvd SW, Fort Wal- sister Della Mary Brand. Gardens Cemetery in for good. After several Schrider, who contin- great grand-daughter ton Beach, FL 32548. She is also survived by Niceville, Florida. years in sales at Carpet ued to spend time with Makaila Hebner, great Expressions of love and her seven grandchil- You may go online City, Chuck opened him until the end. grandson, Devon Heb- sympathy may be placed dren; Sabastian Hunter to offer condolences Giff’s Sub Shoppe #4 The family would like ner, and great grandson, and viewed at www. Brand, Markus Alan to the family and sign in Mary Esther. He and to thank the staff at Fort Isaac Hebner all of Ft. emeraldcoastfuneral Brand, Hailey Brand, the guestbook at www. Linda ran the business Walton Beach Rehabili- Walton Beach, FL. He home.com Britton Brand, Uriah heritagegardensfuneral together for many years tation Center for their is also survived by his Brand, Mikeah Brand, home.com. Heritage and became known for care of Chuck while he and Mathew Shane Gardens Funeral Home great sandwiches and a was there. In accor- McLean. Arlene was of Niceville is entrusted friendly environment. dance with his wishes, WILLIAM E. ‘BILL’ FRICK, JR. very loved and loved with the arrangements. Young at heart, Chuck Chuck was cremated. 1942-2018 loved good times with The family will have friends and family. Over a private ceremony, Bill Frick, age 75, of JEAN DE CHAZAL the years he enjoyed and a celebration of Fort Walton Beach, golfing, FSU football, life will be sched- passed away on Janu- Jean de Chazal of Sundays at AJ’s, and uled at a later date.