[email protected] The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 (850) 678-1080 Police Blotter TThhee BBaayy BBeeaaccoonn , page A-3 8 Pages, 1 Section, 4 Inserts Wednesday, January 16, 2019 50¢ DOT: Mid-Bay Bridge Aerial view of the Mid-Bay Bridge, empty except for repair crews, on Friday morning, three days after may reopen late today being closed for emergency repairs. Inset: A cell-phone app Beacon Staff will be limited to two-axle vehi- to minimize the stresses on the shows the necessary detour. cles, including cars, trucks, bridge,” the agency stated. Beacon photos by The Florida Department of Wendy Kent and Mike Griffith Transportation said it has tenta- SUVs, school buses and emer- The DOT said its personnel tively scheduled a reopening of gency vehicles, the DOT said and contractors, along with Mid- the Mid-Bay Bridge in Okaloosa Friday. Bay Bridge Authority, “have County late on Wednesday, Jan. “Semi-trucks and commercial been working around the clock” 16. vehicles” will have to use alter- to replace corroded cables that The 3.5-mile toll bridge was nate routes until permanent reinforce the two-lane bridge’s closed for “emergency repairs” repairs are completed, the agency concrete spans. The latest on Jan. 8. said, giving no timetable. instances of corrosion, a recur- For an unspecified period The weight restrictions will be ring problem, were discovered after reopening, bridge traffic “a cautionary measure intended Please see BRIDGE, page A-7 Pets, tennis and lacrosse Governor expels schools chief Beacon Staff In one of his first official acts, Gov. Ron DeSantis last week suspended Mary Beth Jackson as Okaloosa C o u n t y s u p e r i n - tendent of schools for “neglect of duty and incompe- tence” fol- lowing a Mary Beth child-abuse Jackson s c a n d a l involving school district employees. Jackson’s suspension, for an indefinite period and without pay, was ordered Friday. Assistant Superintendent Marcus Chambers was appoint- ed to replace her. “Superintendent Jackson has failed in her responsibilities to the parents and stu- dents of Okaloosa County, as outlined in the letter and grand jury reports presented to me” by Marcus E d u c a t io n Chambers Commissioner Richard Corcoran,” DeSantis said. A busy weekend around town included a pet adoption event at Laura's Pet & Horse Supply, Niceville, a kids’ tennis clinic at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center called “Students should feel safe in Net Generation Family Fun Day, and a girls’ lacrosse clinic coached by Krystin Porcella, general manager of the Baltimore Ride, a professional lacrosse team. school and this administration Beacon photos by Paula Mims Please see CHIEF, page A-2

Roadway shooting probe continues as victim recovers By Mike Griffith the Niceville Police Department, Beacon Correspondent 729-4030. Anonymous tips may An investigation continues into be submitted at the website of Students make a Dec. 21 shooting that wounded a Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers, Valparaiso woman. emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com. According to a Niceville police According to a Niceville police trauma dolls press release, the shooting “is report, at about 1:26 a.m. on Dec. believed to be the result of a 21, Niceville police arrived in for ailing kids the area of John Sims road rage incident that The Edge Elementary School K-Kids started around the Parkway in front of worked diligently to stuff 115 trauma Walton-Okaloosa coun- Regions Bank, respond- dolls for Sacred Heart Children’s ty line and continued ing to a report of shots Hospital in Pensacola. The K-Kids, westbound into the city fired. sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of of Niceville.” Officers spoke with Niceville-Valparaiso, work this special Meantime, the the victim, identified as project each year. The dolls were taken shooting victim, recov- Marcelina Morales, 26, of to Sacred Heart Hospital, where med- ering from her wound, Valparaiso, who was suf- ical personnel will use them to teach said Monday that she had fering from a through-and- children about their disease. The through gunshot wound in her young patients can draw on them and no idea who fired the bullet that cuddle them for comfort in the hospi- hit her as she drove her SUV lower abdomen. Fire department tal and when they go home. along State Road 20 in the middle and EMS personnel arrived short- of the night. ly, administered first aid, and Anyone with information was transported her to the Fort Walton asked to phone Det. John Lee at Please see SHOOTING, page A-7

A+ Painting Diamond Works Jennifer Boxen Niceville Family Dental Simpler Carpet Bayou Book Co. E&D Pressure Wash Karlina's Painitng, Inc. Niceville Insurance Smileology Bayou Tree Service Eglin Federal Credit Union L'Orange Auto Okaloosa County School District Summit II in Hair Benjamin Franklin Fantastic Sams Lighthouse Therapy Ollie's Bargain Outlet The Prescription Place Best Buy Carpet Geico Linda Zickler Publix Twin Cities Transmission Carriage Hills Gulf Coast Dental LJ Schooners Purdy Painting Winn Dixie Coverall Painting & Remodeling Gulf Coast Hearing Center Mattress Depot Rhino Shield Dermatology Surgery Immanuel Anglican Church McLaughlin Funeral Home Ritz Salon Page a-2 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, january 16, 2019 School board welcomes new superintendent By Mike Griffith and instruction, as the new chief told board members that he Beacon Correspondent executive, adding that he has looks forward to the school dis- Members of the Okaloosa worked closely with Chambers trict “coming together as a com- County School Board welcomed during the past six years, and munity.” the new superintendent of considers him to be “very com- “If parents work with the schools, Marcus Chambers, who petent” at school district admin- school system,” he said, “suc- was appointed Friday by Gov. istration. cess is assured.” Ron DeSantis, shortly after Board member Diane Kelley The Okaloosa district, he DeSantis suspended Mary Beth said, “I am looking forward with said, “is the best district in Jackson from that post. optimism” to working with Florida, with a long legacy of Meantime, Chambers told a Chambers, and that she is confi- greatness.” reporter that he may eventually dent that he “will do everything “I plan to focus on safety, run for election as superintend- with integrity.” student development, and the ent. He was appointed to the Board member Linda education of our students, and office Friday by DeSantis after Evanchyk said that she has also for the Okaloosa School District the governor suspended Jackson worked closely with Chambers to move forward as one team for from her elected post for in the past, and considers him to students and employees.” “neglect of duty and incompe- be “a great educator at heart.” “I look forward to working tence” in the wake of a child- She told Chambers, “I am excit- with the school board,” abuse scandal at a district ele- ed about the future of our dis- Chambers said, “and to being mentary school. trict with you at the helm.” completely transparent with During a meeting Monday in Evanchyk told the Beacon you. I will be available to you Niceville, school board mem- that she had worked closely with day and night.” bers expressed approval of pre- Chambers “when I was a teacher New Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools Marcus Chambers, second from right, during Following Monday’s meet- vious work Chambers has done and he was the head of curricu- a school board meeting Monday in Niceville. Beacon photo by Mike Griffith ing, Chambers was asked by a for the school district in various lum for the school district.” She reporter whether he plans to run administrative positions, and also said that they had worked appreciate everyone’s well- the school district, or any specif- during the meeting, Chambers for election as superintendent confidence for the future of the together in producing an wishes, and the confidence that ic changes that he will make in read from some notes, saying, after his current, appointed term district under his leadership. employee newsletter for the the governor has placed in me.” the near future. “My first priori- “My initial focus will be on ends. He replied that he plans to Board member Dewey Destin school district. Speaking to the Beacon ty is to be a listener,” he said, communication, with communi- run. The current four-year elec- said that he is pleased to see Chambers thanked the board before the meeting, Chambers “and I will come up with specif- ty members, students and teach- tive term expires in 2020. Chambers, previously assistant members for the confidence made no mention of any specific ic ideas in the future.” ers, and with business and com- superintendent for curriculum they expressed in him, saying, “I plans for how he plans to lead Addressing the school board munity leaders.” Chambers also

Chamber introduces 2019 Executive Board and Board of Directors

Mike Guidry Gordon King Teresa Halverson Garrett Floyd Bob Marinan Devin Stephenson Tracy Wood

The Niceville Valparaiso Committee is as follows: Chairman, Bob Marinan. Mandy Campbell, Ferrin Bernard Johnson, Gulf Power Michelle Williams, Beach Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board, Mike Membership Development Campbell Construction LLC. Co. Community Bank. announced its 2019 Executive Guidry, Reliance Test & Division Chairman, Devin Linda Dwyer, Bay Area Sal Nodjomian, Matrix The chamber’s Life Directors Board and Board of Directors. Technology LLC. Stephenson, Northwest Florida Awards & Engraving Inc. Design Group Inc. are: New board members began Past Chairman of the Board, State College. Debbie Elliott, Synovus. Tim Parsons, Northrop David Goetsch. their terms Jan. 1, and will be Gordon King, Okaloosa Gas Special Events Division Jean Ann Encardes, Waste Grumman Corp. Dave Morrow, formally introduced at the District. Chair, Tracy Wood, NextHome Management of the Gulf Coast. Scott Thompson, EWA Ryland/Morrow Allstate Annual Awards Celebration and Chairman Elect, Teresa Cornerstone Realty. Government Systems Inc. Agency. Installation Dinner on Feb. 7 on Sarah Hinely, LJ Schooners Halverson, The Manor at The chamber’s Board of Restaurant at Bluewater Bay Brian Walsh, Coastal Brick Mayor Randall Wise, City of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Bluewater Bay. Directors follows: Stage at Northwest Florida State Marina. & Stone and Key Lime Niceville. College. Treasurer, Garrett Floyd, Rev. Rurel Ausley, Tyler Jackson, Chelco. Construction. Niceville Insurance Agency. Crosspoint United Methodist The chamber’s Executive Casey Laflin, PNB Kristen Whiddon, Community Events Division Church. Community Bank. Prescription Place of Niceville.

of child abuse allegations to deadlines were not met, accord- nel director, Stacie Smith, was sentenced to three years’ proba- with the case. The jurors asked jaCKSON state child-welfare officials and ing to a state grand jury report. sentenced to a year’s probation tion on charges of failing to that state education officials From page a-1 the state Education Department, Neither did the district alert state on reduced charges of accessory report suspected child abuse, “take appropriate action against will not tolerate negligence nor and failing to implement a pro- education officials, law enforce- after the fact, according to court according to court records. Ms. Jackson.” incompetence from any govern- cedure for removing “any ment, or an abused student’s records. Adjudication was with- Adjudication was withheld. Jackson, a Baker resident ment officials, especially those teacher who faces allegations parents. held, meaning no conviction Jackson herself was investi- who was elected schools super- charged with the sacred duty of that involve the health or safety Three school district employ- was entered. gated twice by a state grand jury intendent in 2012 and again in protecting our children.” of a student.” ees were arrested in 2017, and a Kenwood’s former principal, in connection with the case, but 2016, did not respond to a In his order suspending The governor’s action fol- fourth early in 2018, following Angelyn Vaughan, was sen- was not charged with criminal request for comment on her sus- Jackson, the governor faulted lows the conviction of a teacher allegations of abuse of a 4-year- tenced to a year’s probation on wrongdoing. pension. The governor acted her for, among other things, fail- for child abuse and the sentenc- old at Kenwood Elementary reduced charges of accessory The grand jury last June nev- under a provision of the state ing to comply with a state law ing of three other district School, Fort Walton Beach. A after the fact, according to court ertheless said it was “most con- constitution that allows him to requiring her to report to law- employees in connection with special-education teacher, records. Adjudication was with- cerned about (Jackson’s) behav- suspend local officials on evi- enforcement officials “miscon- the case, which stemmed from Marlynn Stillions, was convict- held. ior, lack of leadership, and fail- dence of wrongdoing or omis- duct by instructional personnel events in the 2015-16 school ed of child abuse without great A former school district ure to fulfill her obligations as sions touching their office. The or school administrators” that year. A school district internal bodily harm and sentenced last investigator, Arden Farley, was superintendent” in connection official has the right to appeal a would result in the loss of an probe had confirmed instances month to prison, according to suspension to the Florida educator’s certification or job. of child abuse, but district offi- court records. The other three Senate. DeSantis also cited Jackson’s cials decided not to discipline employees were charged with In response to a request for failure “to implement proper any employees because terms of failing to report suspected comment, Chambers released a procedures for record manage- a teachers-union contract barred abuse. copy of a statement read to ment and mandatory reporting” them from doing so if certain The district’s former person- school district employees on Friday. “I am humbled by the confi- dence the Governor has in me to take on such an important role at such a critical time,” Chambers SIMPLY THE BEST said. 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County and Walton County sheriff’s offices, other law-enforcement agencies, from Jan. 7, 2019 through Jan. 13, 2019. and the Okaloosa County and Walton County jails. 1 Structure Fire 22 Emergency Medical Calls 0 Vehicle Fire 4 Vehicle Crash 0 Other Fire 0 Vehicle Crash with Extrication 2 Illegal Burn 8 Other Emergency Calls 0 False Alarms 1 Hazardous Conditions Arrests her clothes, then began pushing the victim and holding her down, and also Location Situation Date Time On Dec. 28 Niceville police arrest- cutting the victim’s hair and attempt- ed Robert Floyd Suttles, 29, of 30 Twin Cities Blvd. Medical 1/7/19 11:02 ing to remove the victim’s boots. Lincoln Ave. Cancelled 1/7/19 15:41 Vickie Lane, DeFuniak Springs, on Seville Cir. Vehicle crash 1/7/19 18:28 Marsh then removed the victim’s S. Palm Blvd. Medical 1/7/19 18:39 charges of fleeing/eluding a law cell phone from the victim’s purse enforcement officer with lights Chicago Ave. Cancelled 1/7/19 19:49 without permission, and left. The Als Drive Medical 1/7/19 20:12 and siren active, driving while victim, unable to call police Kelly Mill Rd. Cancelled 1/7/19 22:00 Biscayne Ln. Medical 1/8/19 08:56 license suspended habitual without her phone, then offender, two counts of N. Partin Dr. Medical 1/8/19 11:38 walked to the Valparaiso Valparaiso Blvd. Medical 1/9/19 05:30 possessing a controlled Police Department to get Spence Cir. Medical 1/9/19 08:53 Surf Lane Medical 1/9/19 19:23 substance without a pre- help and file a report. scription, marijuana pos- N. Partin Dr. Medical 1/10/19 04:12 * * * S. R. 285 Vehicle crash 1/10/19 03:46 session not more than 20 On Jan. 6 Niceville police Wolverine Ave. Cancelled 1/10/19 15:08 E. John Sims Pkwy. Vehicle crash 1/10/19 17:51 grams, and two counts of arrested Robert Thomas drug equipment possession Deer Street Structure fire 1/10/19 18:18 Becknel, 26, of 5528 Mulat Bayshore Dr. Power line down 1/10/19 20:49 and/or use. Road, Milton, on charges of pos- 27th Street Medical 1/11/19 00:16 An officer observed Suttles sessing a controlled substance without Hill Lane Medical 1/11/19 00:31 driving westbound in a Mercury 27th Street Service call 1/11/19 09:04 a prescription and drug equipment E. John Sims Pkwy. Vehicle crash 1/11/19 21:45 Grand Marquis on State Road 20, possession and/or use. Government Ave. Medical 1/12/19 01:24 while not wearing a seatbelt. The offi- Arrested with Becknel was E. John Sims Pkwy. Medical 1/12/19 01:26 cer initiated a traffic stop using his Valparaiso Pkwy. Cancelled 1/12/19 10:34 Amanda Michelle Hagan, 31, of 314 48th Street/Hickory Illegal burning 1/12/19 16:51 emergency lights and sirens, but 17th St., Niceville, also on charges of E. John Sims Pkwy. Medical 1/12/19 23:04 Since 1986 Suttles traveled about 3/10 of a mile, Kazmira Ct. Medical 1/13/19 05:16 850-678-1593 possessing a controlled substance Okaloosa Ave. Cancelled 1/13/19 08:18 passing eight empty parking lots, without a prescription and drug equip- before finally stopping at the 20th Street Medical 1/13/19 08:51 www.bayoubookcompany.com ment possession and/or use. S. Partin Dr. Medical 1/13/19 09:54 Oak Creek Shopping Center, Niceville Trustmark Bank on John Sims A Niceville officer made a traffic S. Cedar Ave. Medical 1/13/19 14:43 Parkway. 46th Street Illegal burning 1/13/19 16:02 Open: Mon.-Sat. 9-6 stop on a 2010 Subaru Forrester, in E. John Sims Pkwy. Medical 1/13/19 16:55 After being stopped, Suttles told which Becknel was the driver and 20th Street Medical 1/13/19 17:32 Niceville officers that he did not have Hagan the front passenger, for extin- Edgewater Dr. Medical 1/13/19 18:32 a valid license. A hypodermic syringe Arbor Glenn Medical 1/13/19 22:03 guished tag lights. During the stop, Lincoln Ave. Cancelled 1/14/19 02:22 and a glass smoking device were Becknel gave permission for a search observed on the driver’s seat of the car. of the car, which revealed a bottle in Weekly Safety Tip: Regularly vacuuming or dusting your smoke alarm fol- lowing manufacturer instructions can help keep it working properly. Replace all A search revealed containers of sus- the driver’s door panel holding 22 pills pected marijuana, Xanax, and crystal smoke alarm batteries immediately upon moving into a new home. Test smoke containing a green powder which field alarms at least once a month and clean the unit according to manufacturer’s methamphetamine, which field tested tested positive for THC, and which instructions. positive. Becknel said were his. The Niceville Fire Department has a Facebook page, check it out! After a Miranda warning, Suttles Hagan was found to be in posses- said that he did not stop when signaled sion of a purse which contained sus- because he had “used” earlier in the pected methamphetamine. Beneath day, was on the phone, and was and near the front passenger seat, North Bay scared. He admitted that the sub- police found a bag containing three stances in his car were crystal The North Bay Fire District responded to the following syringes, a spoon, cotton swabs, and calls from Jan. 7, 2019 through Jan. 13, 2019. methamphetamine, Xanax, and mari- two bags containing suspected juana. methamphetamine, which field tested Location Situation Date Time * * * positive. Hagan said the purse was E. Hwy. 20 EMS call 1/7/19 09:00 On Jan. 2 the Okaloosa Sheriff’s hers, but denied knowledge of any of Newcastle Ct. EMS call 1/7/19 17:10 office arrested Camellia Rodgers Pippin Dr. EMS call 1/7/19 18:54 the narcotics or drug equipment ALS Drive Dispatched & cancelled 1/7/19 20:12 Prescott, 27, of 1712 26th Street, #B, found. Southlake Ct. Service assist 1/7/19 20:41 Niceville, on a charge of shoplifting. E. Hwy. 20 Service assist 1/7/19 22:26 The arrest was made on a warrant Other Sunset Beach Dr. False alarm 1/8/19 02:34 E. Hwy. 20 EMS call 1/8/19 11:37 stemming from an incident in On Jan. 2 the Okaloosa Sheriff’s E. Hwy. 20 EMS call 1/8/19 13:34 Niceville on Oct. 29, in which Prescott office responded to an address on Samos Cv. Dispatched & cancelled 1/8/19 21:06 took a T-shirt priced at $7.88. Sailboat Drive regarding a vehicle Windward Cir. Medical assist 1/8/19 23:11 E. Rosewood Way Assist invalid 1/8/19 23:38 * * * theft. Windward Cir. EMS call 1/9/19 08:10 On Jan. 2 the Okaloosa * * * N. White Point Rd. EMS call 1/10/19 00:37 Sheriff’s office arrested On Jan. 2 Valparaiso Antiqua Way Medical assist 1/10/19 01:21 N. White Point Rd. EMS call 1/10/19 16:31 Joseph Kyle Neau, 23, of police received a report Sunset Beach Blvd. Detector activation 1/10/19 19:39 393 Satsuma Rd., from a man who said that W. Troon Dr. Gas leak 1/10/19 19:42 SimpLer Carpet & tiLe, inC. Niceville, on a charge of numerous false charges had Deer Ave. Building fire 1/10/19 18:18 burglary with assault or bat- been made on his Antiqua Way EMS call 1/10/19 21:13 Westlake Ct. EMS call 1/11/19 05:19 tery. MasterCard. Further investiga- E. Hwy. 20 Assist invalid 1/12/19 06:40 The arrest was made on a war- tion indicated that 10 such charges rant stemming from an incident on had been made, totaling $993.97. Visit northbayfd.org for more information. Browse our selection of Hardwood & Laminate Oct. 23 in which Neau had entered an Police also learned that the victim had apartment to retrieve property he had recently been traveling, and that his * * * the nearby sewage plant. 209 Government ave., niceville • 678-7925 left there when he moved out two credit card may have been scanned On Jan. 5 Niceville police * * * Sales & installation mon.-Fri. 8am - 5pm months before. while being used at a gas station or responded to an address on Meigs On Jan. 5 the Okaloosa Sheriff’s After entering, Neau got into an restaurant. Drive, where a caller had complained office responded to an address on Live Free estimates Sat. by appointment argument with the current resident, * * * about the noise of what sounded like Oak St. regarding a vehicle theft. Serving Niceville-Valparaiso for 50 years whom Neau said owed him money. On Jan. 3 the Okaloosa Sheriff’s people racing vehicles on Bayshore * * * Neau then struck the victim with his office responded to an address on Pine Drive. The caller said that such activi- On Jan. 6 the Okaloosa Sheriff’s fist, cutting the victim’s face. Street regarding a residential burglary. ty happens a lot at night, but no racing office responded to an address on Bay * * * * * * vehicles were found when police Drive regarding a grand theft. On Jan. 3 Valparaiso police arrest- On Jan. 3 Niceville police arrived. * * * ed Ashley Lyyne Lester, 28, of 217 responded to an address on Weeden * * * On Jan. 7 Niceville police Twin Lakes Lane, Destin, on a charge Island Drive, where someone had dis- On Jan. 5 Niceville police responded to an address on South of grand theft of a motor vehicle. covered what appeared to be blood on responded to an address on Highway Cedar Avenue where a man said that Shortly after midnight, a the side of a vehicle. There were no 85 North, where a strong sulfur smell someone’s dog had bitten his dog, and Valparaiso officer observed a Hyundai signs of forced entry. had been reported, possibly indicating had bitten the caller in the past. Police four-door sedan with a Georgia plate, * * * a gas leak. Further investigation turned the case over to the Panhandle that appeared to be disabled, at On Jan. 3 the Okaloosa Sheriff’s revealed that the smell was not caused Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). College Boulevard and Trevor Drive. office responded to an address on by a gas leak, but was coming from The officer contacted the sole occu- Kent Court regarding a vehicle burgla- pant, Lester, and also learned that the ry. vehicle was listed as stolen by the Fort * * * Walton Beach Police Department. On Jan. 4 the Okaloosa Sheriff’s Lester told police that she had office responded to an address on taken the keys off a counter at a resi- Shay-Lin Ct. regarding an aggravated dence where she was staying with the battery. car’s owner. Lester said she thought * * * she was allowed to borrow the car, On Jan. 4 Niceville police although the owner had not actually responded to the College Manor given her permission to do so, but she Apartments, where someone had just thought it would be okay. apparently broken into a vehicle by * * * breaking a window with a rock. On Jan. 5 the Okaloosa No property was reported Sheriff’s office arrested missing from the vehicle, Natasha Nicole Lee, 37, of and the owner said he had 590 Hill Lane, Niceville, on just fired someone at work a charge of shoplifting. and he believed the win- * * * dow breakage to be an act On Jan. 5 the Okaloosa of revenge. Sheriff’s office arrested Ann * * * M. Marsh, 30, on charges of On Jan. 4 Niceville police petit theft, first-degree, of responded to the College Park between $100 and $300, abuse of an Condominiums regarding a vehicle elderly or disabled adult without great burglary, in which a window had been harm, and obstructing justice–tamper- broken in and a large rock found on ing in a 3rd degree felony proceeding. the passenger seat. The owner did not The arrest was made on a warrant report any property missing from the stemming from an incident in vehicle, and investigation revealed Valparaiso on Nov. 20 in which spots of what appeared to be blood The Bay Beacon Valparaiso police responded to a inside the vehicle. The suspected report of a battery and theft. The vic- blood was sent to a laboratory for test- & Beacon Express tim said Marsh accused her of stealing ing. 1181 E. John Sims Parkway, Niceville, Florida 32578 (850) 678-1080 • [email protected]

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Eagles take down Lady Knights defeat Ruckel beats Shoal River Wildcats Port St. Joe

The Ruckel Middle School soc- The Rocky Bayou Christian School Lady cer team earned another win Knights soccer traveled to Port Saint Joe last last Wednesday by defeating Friday Jan. 11 for a critical district game to Shoal River 4-0. Anthony determine seating in the west half of the 1a dis- Loicano gets fouled on his scoring attempt. Inset: Evan The Niceville High School Eagles earned their 17th win of the trict. PSJ scored first in the fifth minute. Alicyn Grete tied it in the 35. PSJ Took the lead and Wise looks to pass during the season last Friday night when they played the Washington second half. The boys and girls Wildcats (Pensacola) at Twin Oaks. The Eagles celebrate after regained in the 48th minute. Alyssa Grete tied up again in the 53rd minute off an assist from will play their last match of the getting their final goal of the game. Despite the chilly tempera- season Wednesday, January tures, a large crowd was on hand to cheer on the Eagles. The Miriam Riches. In the 60th minute Rocky took the lead off a goal by Emily Colquitt and an 16th at Twin Oaks at 5:00 and team is currently ranked 14th in the nation according to 6:15 before the playoffs begin MaxPreps. The Eagles will play their last home game of the sea- assist from Alicyn Grete only to have PSJ come back in the 64th minute. Grete got the go on January 22nd. son at Twin Oaks on Wednesday, January 16th against Milton Beacon photos by Paula Mims (JV - 5:00; Varsity - 7:00). Beacon photos by Paula Mims ahead goal at 70 minutes. The Lady Knights are 6-3.

Rams basketball honors 8th graders Rocky Bayou falls to Florida A&M

The Ruckel Middle School boys and girls basketball teams recognized their 8th grade players before their games last Thursday night against Davidson. The girls won 34-24 and the boys won 63-43. Harmoni Despite giving it their all, the Rocky Bayou Christian School Carswell led the scoring effort for the girls with 13 Knights lost 50-44 to the Florida A&M Rattlers (Tallahassee) last points, and Olie Broutin was the boys' leading scorer Saturday at Rocky Bayou. Parker Athern scored 17 points for the with 26. Ruckel will play their last three games of the Knights and Grady Wright chipped in 11. Grady Wright gets the season on the road before the playoffs begin the last tipoff to begin the game. Come catch Rocky Bayou's next home week of January. game on Friday, January 18th at 6:00 when St. John Paul II comes Beacon photos by Paula Mims Beacon photos by Paula Mims to town.

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E-mail items to Zumba gold they think, feel, and act financially. each session Blending essential oils [email protected] Zumba Gold is a dance/fitness by 5 p.m. Wednesday. unleashes confidence in people by giving them the The Niceville Public Library class that is designed to be a low tools and understanding of how they’re designed to will be hosting an essential oil make impact class with routines that are use money for good and god in the world, while resolv- and take class on Thursday, January Craft group easy to follow. Geared to those who Get together with your friends ing financial tensions. Filled with laughter and aha. 24 beginning at 6 p.m. in the are new to fitness, returning to fit- moments, participants experience teachings on faith Library. There will be a and soon to be friends and have ness or require a low impact dance some creative fun. Niceville Senior and finances that shatter the walls we often place $10 fee for this class per class, this class has the between god and money. the workshop will be held bottle. Attendees may Center is holding an ongoing Craft same fun, same routines, Group on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday for 7 weeks, starting January 16, come at 5 p.m. to discuss same music as a Zumba from 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. at generations United essential oil questions, – 3:00 p.m. Each person brings their class. We have just taken Church sanctuary. Children and student ministries pro- receive a complimentary own supplies to work on the project out the high impact. All of their choosing and all crafts and vided. Join anytime. this is free and open to all adults. AromaTouch hand therapy or to get moves can be modified to suit your a free ITOI scan. levels are invited. Tables needs and abilities. Ongoing Seating is limited so RSVP will be available for Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and directly to Michelle Ruschman by those who need the Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at the class session. We have limited seat- Perseverance, Johnson will discuss texting (850)218-7095. space. Membership is Niceville Senior Center. 729-6000. ing so you must reserve your spot. his history and how the ever free to Niceville city res- Membership is free to Niceville city Retired officers' Wives Club Poetry Club Call 850-729-8690 to register. increasing rate of technology evolu- idents 55 and better. 201 Campbell residents 55 and better. 201 NWFL Retired Officers’ Wives The Poetry Club will meet on Located at 143 N. John Sims Pkwy. tion impacts the future. Drive. (850) 279-6436 ext. 1602. Campbell Drive. (850) 279-6436 Club Luncheon with Cake Thursday, January 24 at Crosspoint meditation ext. 1602. mutts gone nuts Decorating Demo is on Jan. 17. 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New Engineer, he received multiple Certification training class to any- Mattie Kelly Arts own creation as your nesses and improve your health, be Members – wives of retired officers achievement awards for his work in one who is interested on Jan. 16. Center. It will leave the writings may be a big happier, improve relationships, and from all services – always welcome. spacecraft system design. Johnson Class will be from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. åaudience howling for sensation. create more space in your life. RSVP for lunch or for more info is most well known as the inventor Participants will learn about food more. Writing verses is really not so Notepad for journaling recommend- call Laura 850-897-8079. of the Super Soaker squirt gun that contaminants, cross-contamination, From shelters to showbiz, these hard, who knows you may become a ed. Ongoing Wednesdays at 9:30 received multiple industry awards and proper food storage. 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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 our Town Page a-7

Bhhs PenFed realty congratulates Student Advisors receive award winners of Playhouse give-away

Waste Management awarded the niceville student advisory Council a think green grant award of $1,250 recently at the niceville City Council Meeting. the award will be used on Beautification projects within the City of niceville.

Members of the niceville office of Bhhs PenFed realty gather to congratulate Karen Dellert and family, of niceville, as the lucky winners of the office’s second annual Christmas Playhouse give-away. Pictured, kneeling: Mandy Campbell, tammy summers, Beth Little and Lynn gauthier. standing: tiffany hedges, Cathy alley, Karen Dellert, rBCs science fair winners Chanie erb, amanda grandy.

Kiwanis continues to send relief

rocky Bayou Christian school students recently participated in their annual science Fair event. this event was held at First Presbyterian Church, niceville. there were over 175 projects displayed. Fifth grader henry Baltz won overall with a project on helmet protection. other winners were sixth graders Macy Wanner, 1st place, abigail Blalock, 2nd place, and Kayla Kelly, 3rd place. oliver McKinney, Peyton ross, noah najar, Carson tingle, and Kailey Yang all received honorable mentions. Fifth grade winners were annaliese Drab, 1st place, Bella Farran, 2nd place, and Kaine stine, 3rd place. Lela Cawood, rodney Denett, Phoebe riches, Jaelyn Myers and Maddox gonzalez all received honorable mentions. Fourth grade winners were Brianna nutt, 1st place, sara Moss, 2nd place, and Michael hadley, 3rd place. Corinne Broxson, andrew Balters, george Campbell, ella Knox and Keegan Carter all received honorable mentions.

The agency also declined to costs. BrIDge comment on whether the bridge Completed in 1993, the the Kiwanis Club of niceville-Valparaiso (KCnV) recently made its second From page a-1 was closed because it was bridge over Choctawhatchee delivery of relief supplies to a distribution center in DeFuniak springs oper- during an inspection whose date deemed unsafe for travel. It Bay linking Niceville and ated by the Kiwanis Club of DeFuniak springs (KCDF). KCDF is coordinat- declined to disclose the extent Destin averages 22,000 vehicles ing with other Kiwanis Clubs in the Marianna area devastated by hurricane the agency has so far declined to Michael to arrange the further distribution of supplies. Both deliveries were funded by an emer- disclose. of the repairs and any estimated a day. gency grant provided by the Florida Kiwanis Foundation ($2,000) and donations from members of the Kiwanis Club of rocky Bayou and KCnV ($825). a third delivery of supplies to be pur- chased from an emergency grant provided by Kiwanis International Children's Fund ($3,000) will be scheduled soon. the Florida Kiwanis Foundation supports projects by Kiwanis Clubs throughout Florida (over 240 clubs). the Children's Fund supports projects by Kiwanis Clubs throughout the world (over 8,400 clubs). Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. Pictured here from left to right are Bran Mcallister, Pete ross, John stamp, David Kerr, and Lynn gauthier.

Workers deliver repair materials to the Mid-Bay Bridge. Inset: Despite the absence of business, toll collectors were on duty at the Mid-Bay Bridge the morning of Jan. 9, the day after its emergency clo- sure began. Florida DOT and Beacon photos

for physical evidence, and began a cle was tailgating her. She sped up shootIng log of nearby businesses with to get away, but the other vehicle From page a-1 security cameras that might pro- stayed close behind her, even as Beach Medical Center. vide further information about the she accelerated to about 60 m.p.h. Police examined Morales’s shooting. As she approached the Spence black Cadillac sport-utility vehi- A spokesperson for the Parkway overpass, where S.R. 20 cle, stopped in the right-turn lane, Niceville Police Department could changes from two lanes to four, motor running, and found three not provide any further informa- she tried to slow down, hoping bullet holes in the driver’s door. tion about the case, citing the con- that the other vehicle would pass The window was shattered and a tinuing investigation. and go on its way. spent bullet was found on the dri- On Monday, Morales told the Instead, she said, the other car ver’s seat. Bay Beacon that she has been pulled alongside someone inside it Morales described a suspect released from the hospital and began shooting, wounding her. vehicle as a gray four-door, but continues to recover from her She managed to get her car could give no other details. wound. She said she did not know stopped, and a stranger stopped to During the initial response, an the person who shot her or his rea- help her, followed shortly there- officer saw a gray four-door turn- son for doing so. after by the arrival of police and an ing from a nearby street onto John Morales said that she works as ambulance. Sims Parkway. The vehicle, the a medical assistant in a physical Morales said that she did not officer reported, “was driving rehabilitation center in Panama get a good look at either the other extremely slow and the driver’s City. The night of the shooting, car or the person driving it, and head was turned completely in our she completed her shift at about does not know why anyone would direction.” 11:30 p.m., then began the drive wish to harm her. She said she has Another officer observed the toward the Niceville area, where no enemies that she knows of, and same vehicle drive by the area she stays with a family member did not encounter anyone who three times. The vehicle was while she is in the process of relo- seemed hostile or unstable while described as having black rims on cating her residence from Panama she was at work at the rehabilita- it, and was driven by a white male City to Niceville. tion clinic before leaving to head wearing a “beanie cap.” While driving toward toward Niceville. Police collected a statement Niceville on State Road 20, she from a witness, inspected the area said, she noticed that another vehi- Page a-8 T HE B AY B EACON Wednesday, January 16, 2019

THe InquIrIng PHoTograPHer —by Mike Griffith How has the temporary closure of the Mid-Bay Bridge affected you? Niceville civic complex, The Coffee Shop, Bluewater Bay golf club

“I live in Fort Walton “It takes me an hour and “I work in Destin, and it’s “It’s affected my gas “I don’t usually cross the “We don’t get as many Beach, so it hasn’t affected a half to get to or from like an hour and 15 minutes mileage, my customers, bridge that often, so it has snowbirds coming over the me directly, but I have fel- work. My wife works in to get there and back.” and what time I get home.” been an inconvenience, not bridge to play golf. This time low students who haven’t Miramar Beach, so it Gentry Bolton, 18, Sean O’Shea, 47, a serious problem, for me.” of year, they are among our been getting to class.” affects her too.” Valparaiso, Bluewater Bay, Enrique Cano, 59, best customers.” Jestoni Baquep, 27, Kent Mills, 43, hostess sales executive Southwind, Charlene Coley, 63, Fort Walton Beach, Valparaiso, retired pilot Seminole, NWFSC student fisherman controller

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