Thurs., 4 p.m. Adventure Club group bicycle ride begins at the golf course club house parking area in the Bluewater Bay Resort subdivision. 897-3624. Thurs., 7 p.m. Ike Bartley in concert at The Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village, 4323 Commons Drive West, Destin. $10 per person, free for MKAF members and children under 12. 650-2226. Sat., 7 p.m. & Sun., 6 p.m. Night at the Museum at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, Valparaiso. No alcohol will be served at Sunday's event. Tickets $35 per person, $30 for museum members. Reservation required. 678-2615. Wed., 2:30-6:30 p.m. Blood drive at First Baptist Church of Niceville, 622 Bayshore Drive. By Marcia Anne Sanders Beacon Staff Writer An easing of Niceville's alco- hol-sales ordinance passed its first hurdle at the Niceville City Council. The city council will hold a public hearing Aug. 12 on a plan to allow restaurants to sell alco- holic drinks earlier on Sundays, and closer to schools and church- es on any day. The council gave preliminary approval to the measure July 8. The president of Ruckel Properties Inc., Steve Ruckel, asked the council to exempt restaurants from the current rule barring the sale of alcohol for on- premise consumption closer than 500 feet from churches or schools. Ruckel also asked that the sale of alcohol to restaurant diners be allowed earlier on Sunday than the current 1 p.m. starting time. In a letter accompanying the request, Ruckel Properties Chairman Marion Ruckel Skalicky had asked that a Sunday serving time of 9 a.m. be allowed because some restaurants offer alcoholic drinks with Sunday brunch. A draft city ordinance included the 9 a.m. time. At the July 8 council meeting, however, Steve Ruckel said 11 a.m. would be fine from his point of view, and the council agreed. Ruckel said at the meeting that his company, which owns various commercial properties, found it difficult to market premi- um locations in Niceville because of the ordinance. He added that new restaurants increase employ- ment opportunities and decrease "retail leakage," when consumers go to other towns to shop. In support of the amendment of the ordinance, Councilman Bill Schaetzle pointed out that stores already sell alcohol because the distance prohibition By Rich Byrd Beacon Correspondent Environmental issues were the primary topics of discussion by board members at the Niceville-Valparaiso Regional Sewer Board (NVRSB) meeting which convened July 10. Rick Helms, NVRSB plant manager, reported that a chal- lenge surfaced July 3 that involved the reclaimed water system. Helms stated that an unex- pected “algae bloom” devel- oped at the sewer board's reclaimed-water retention pond on the Eglin golf course, Niceville. The algae caused an odor that drew complaints from residential communities off North Partin Drive, Niceville, that use reclaimed water, according to city officials. Lannie Corbin, Niceville city manager, stated that city hall had received multiple phone calls related to the foul smell. The NVRSB team identified the cause and initiated action to eliminate the odor and prevent a recurrence. Actions included changing out the water and the purchase of an algaecide to treat the growth. Reclaimed wastewater is highly purified effluent that the regional sewage plant on Highway 85 North, Niceville, sends to customers for use in irrigation by certain residential subdivisions, businesses and public institutions. Helms said this was an issue “that had never happened By Marcia Anne Sanders Beacon Staff Writer Most Okaloosa County pub- lic schools students improved in reading and some in math last year, according to an analysis of FCAT results issued last week. The standardized testing results were analyzed as "cohort" comparisons to high- light year-over-year changes for the same students. An example of a cohort would be a group of, say, third graders who advance to fourth grade the next year. Their test results as third graders, compared with those of all Florida third graders, would be compared with their results a year later as fourth graders, rel- ative to all fourth graders. The extent to which the same stu- dents progress in relation to grade- level yardsticks is reported in cohort results. Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools Mary Beth Jackson said that the district uses cohort results to see how students are doing in a particular school and also how they are doing each year. With the information, she said, teach- ers and administrators can make changes to shore up weak points. In reading for the 2013-14 school year, all Okaloosa County public school grades from 3 to 10 improved overall in state rankings except 10th graders who went from being ranked 5th in the state in 9th grade to 9th in 10th grade, and 7th graders who stayed at 3rd in the state, according to the school district. The highest reading gains were from 4th graders who went from 17th in the state as 3rd graders to 9th in the state in the 4th grade. School-by-school results were not immediately available. Okaloosa middle school stu- dents in state rankings for read- ing went from 5th place in 5th grade in 2012-13 to 3rd place in 6th grade in 2013-14. Seventh graders stayed at 3rd place among Florida's 67 counties. Okaloosa high school grade 9 cohorts went up to 4th from 5th place in the state rankings for reading. The grade 10 cohort fell from 5th place to 9th in reading. Okaloosa scores rose in math grades 3 through 8 but not for all groups of students. Fifth graders made the biggest improvement, going from 17th to 8th place in the state. However, 4th graders went from 21st to 27th in the state. Jackson said that there is still work to do. "Elementary math will be a focus for our district," she said. "We're breaking it down by schools and some prin- cipals are making changes." Sixth and 7th graders did the same as last year in math, ranking 7th in the state. Middle school cohort scores in math had small increases or stayed the same except for grade 8 students who went from 9th place to 3rd. T T h h e e B B a a y y B B e e a a c c o o n n 50¢ Wednesday, July 16, 2014 [email protected]The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 (850) 678-1080 10 Pages, 2 Sections, 4 Inserts COMING UP Beacon photo by Marcia Anne Sanders Niceville firefighter Chris Russano, 25, checks water and foam levels in a fire truck's tanks earlier this week. City firefighters recently joined a union which they have asked the city to recognize in labor talks. Firefighters seek union contract Students improve test scores Algae blamed in stink from reclaimed water By Marcia Anne Sanders Beacon Staff Writer Niceville officials will meet with city firefighters on their bid to unionize. The planned meeting fol- lowed a suggestion by City Manager Lannie Corbin that a member of the council work with himself, the city attorney and representatives of a labor union to address concerns of Niceville firefighters who are seeking a union contract for the first time. At a city council meeting July 8, Councilman Dan Henkel made a motion that the council give him that responsibility. Councilman Sal Nodjomian made a motion that he, too, work with Corbin, the city attorney and the firefighters in the matter. Both motions passed. Eighth District Vice President Jim Poirrier of the Florida Professional Firefighters came before the council and informed them that all city of Niceville firefighters have joined the International Association of Firefighters. Poirrier said that he would file a recognition agreement if the city approves of unioniza- tion or appeal to a state labor- relations board if it does not. An algae bloom in a reclaimed-water retention on the Eglin golf course was the apparent cause of odor complaints from customers earlier this month. The pond, which is operated by the Niceville-Valparaiso Regional Sewer Board, will be treated with algaecide to kill the growth. Beacon file photo Police Blotter, page A-4 Please see ALCOHOL, page A-3 Please see UNION, page A-2 Please see ALGAE, page A-6 The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 Alcohol-sales easing set for hearing Mary Beth Jackson
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Thurs., 4 p.m.
Adventure Clubgroup bicycle ridebegins at the golf courseclub house parking areain the Bluewater BayResort subdivision.897-3624.
Thurs., 7 p.m.
Ike Bartley in concertat The Mattie KellyCultural Arts Village,4323 Commons DriveWest, Destin. $10 perperson, free for MKAFmembers and childrenunder 12. 650-2226.
Sat., 7 p.m. & Sun., 6 p.m.
Night at the Museumat the Heritage Museumof Northwest Florida,Valparaiso. No alcoholwill be served at Sunday'sevent. Tickets $35 perperson, $30 for museummembers. Reservationrequired. 678-2615.
Wed., 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Blood drive at FirstBaptist Church ofNiceville, 622 BayshoreDrive.
By Marcia Anne SandersBeacon Staff Writer
An easing of Niceville's alco-hol-sales ordinance passed itsfirst hurdle at the Niceville CityCouncil.
The city council will hold apublic hearing Aug. 12 on a planto allow restaurants to sell alco-holic drinks earlier on Sundays,and closer to schools and church-
es on any day.The council gave preliminary
approval to the measure July 8.The president of Ruckel
Properties Inc., Steve Ruckel,asked the council to exemptrestaurants from the current rulebarring the sale of alcohol for on-premise consumption closer than500 feet from churches orschools.
Ruckel also asked that the saleof alcohol to restaurant diners beallowed earlier on Sunday thanthe current 1 p.m. starting time.
In a letter accompanying therequest, Ruckel PropertiesChairman Marion RuckelSkalicky had asked that a Sundayserving time of 9 a.m. be allowedbecause some restaurants offeralcoholic drinks with Sunday
brunch. A draft city ordinanceincluded the 9 a.m. time.
At the July 8 council meeting,however, Steve Ruckel said 11a.m. would be fine from his pointof view, and the council agreed.
Ruckel said at the meetingthat his company, which ownsvarious commercial properties,found it difficult to market premi-um locations in Niceville because
of the ordinance. He added thatnew restaurants increase employ-ment opportunities and decrease"retail leakage," when consumersgo to other towns to shop.
In support of the amendmentof the ordinance, CouncilmanBill Schaetzle pointed out thatstores already sell alcoholbecause the distance prohibition
By Rich ByrdBeacon Correspondent
Environmental issues werethe primary topics of discussionby board members at theNiceville-Valparaiso RegionalSewer Board (NVRSB) meetingwhich convened July 10.
Rick Helms, NVRSB plantmanager, reported that a chal-lenge surfaced July 3 thatinvolved the reclaimed watersystem.
Helms stated that an unex-pected “algae bloom” devel-oped at the sewer board'sreclaimed-water retention pondon the Eglin golf course,Niceville. The algae caused anodor that drew complaints fromresidential communities offNorth Partin Drive, Niceville,that use reclaimed water,
according to city officials. Lannie Corbin, Niceville city
manager, stated that city hallhad received multiple phonecalls related to the foul smell.
The NVRSB team identifiedthe cause and initiated action toeliminate the odor and prevent arecurrence. Actions includedchanging out the water and thepurchase of an algaecide to treatthe growth.
Reclaimed wastewater ishighly purified effluent that theregional sewage plant onHighway 85 North, Niceville,sends to customers for use inirrigation by certain residentialsubdivisions, businesses andpublic institutions.
Helms said this was an issue“that had never happened
By Marcia Anne SandersBeacon Staff Writer
Most Okaloosa County pub-lic schools students improved inreading and some in math lastyear, according to an analysis ofFCAT results issued last week.
The standardized testingresults were analyzed as"cohort" comparisons to high-light year-over-year changes forthe same students. An exampleof a cohort would be a group of,say, third graders who advanceto fourth grade the next year.Their test results as thirdgraders, compared with those ofall Florida third graders, wouldbe compared with their results a
year later as fourth graders, rel-ative to all fourth graders. Theextent to which the same stu-dents progress inrelation to grade-level yardsticks isreported in cohortresults.
Okaloosa CountySuperintendent ofSchools Mary BethJackson said that thedistrict uses cohortresults to see howstudents are doing ina particular school and also howthey are doing each year. Withthe information, she said, teach-ers and administrators can make
changes to shore up weakpoints.
In reading for the 2013-14school year, allOkaloosa County publicschool grades from 3 to10 improved overall instate rankings except10th graders who wentfrom being ranked 5thin the state in 9th gradeto 9th in 10th grade, and7th graders who stayedat 3rd in the state,according to the school
district. The highest readinggains were from 4th graderswho went from 17th in the stateas 3rd graders to 9th in the state
in the 4th grade. School-by-school results
were not immediately available.Okaloosa middle school stu-
dents in state rankings for read-ing went from 5th place in 5thgrade in 2012-13 to 3rd place in6th grade in 2013-14. Seventhgraders stayed at 3rd placeamong Florida's 67 counties.
Okaloosa high school grade9 cohorts went up to 4th from5th place in the state rankingsfor reading. The grade 10 cohortfell from 5th place to 9th inreading.
Okaloosa scores rose in mathgrades 3 through 8 but not forall groups of students. Fifth
graders made the biggestimprovement, going from 17thto 8th place in the state.However, 4th graders went from21st to 27th in the state.
Jackson said that there is stillwork to do. "Elementary mathwill be a focus for our district,"she said. "We're breaking itdown by schools and some prin-cipals are making changes."
Sixth and 7th graders did thesame as last year in math,ranking 7th in the state. Middleschool cohort scores in mathhad small increases or stayedthe same except for grade 8students who went from 9thplace to 3rd.
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Beacon photo by Marcia Anne Sanders
Niceville firefighter Chris Russano, 25, checks water and foam levels in a fire truck's tanks earlier this week. City firefightersrecently joined a union which they have asked the city to recognize in labor talks.
Firefightersseek unioncontract
Students improve test scores
Algae blamed in stinkfrom reclaimed water
By Marcia Anne SandersBeacon Staff Writer
Niceville officials will meetwith city firefighters on theirbid to unionize.
The planned meeting fol-lowed a suggestion by CityManager Lannie Corbin that amember of the council workwith himself, the city attorneyand representatives of a laborunion to address concerns ofNiceville firefighters who areseeking a union contract for thefirst time.
At a city council meetingJuly 8, Councilman Dan Henkelmade a motion that the councilgive him that responsibility.
Councilman Sal Nodjomianmade a motion that he, too,work with Corbin, the cityattorney and the firefighters inthe matter.
Both motions passed.Eighth District Vice
President Jim Poirrier of theFlorida ProfessionalFirefighters came before thecouncil and informed them thatall city of Niceville firefightershave joined the InternationalAssociation of Firefighters.
Poirrier said that he wouldfile a recognition agreement ifthe city approves of unioniza-tion or appeal to a state labor-relations board if it does not.
An algae bloom in areclaimed-water retentionon the Eglin golf coursewas the apparent causeof odor complaints fromcustomers earlier thismonth. The pond, whichis operated by theNicevi l le -Valpara isoRegional Sewer Board,will be treated withalgaecide to kill thegrowth.
Beacon file photo
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Please see UNION, page A-2
Please see ALGAE, page A-6
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Councilman Heath Romingerasked Poirrier what rights of thefirefighters were being violatedand how the citizens of Nicevillewould benefit from unionization.
Poirrier responded that theywould have a dedicated profes-sional fire department.
Rominger said the cityalready had that and made amotion to not "entertain theunion venue." The motion failedfor lack of a second.
City Attorney Dixie DanPowell said it was common forfire and police departments to beunionized. However, he addedthat he thought what the councilwas concerned about was that ifa contract is not approved byboth sides, what the cost would
be to arbitrate. Poirrier said thatterms of arbitration to reducecost could be added to the con-tract.
Poirrier told the council thatthere is no cost to the city for therecognition agreement processbut there is a cost for a state
recognition certification hearingsince both sides may hire legalrepresentation. He also said theremay be more union members ifthe recognition certificationprocess is followed and PERCopens the enrollment to otherpeople at the fire station.
The recognition agreementprocess takes four to six weekswhile a state recognition certifi-cation hearing process can takefrom one to three months tocomplete.
According to Poirrier, "We're
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Poirrier said at the meetingthat he would like an answerfrom the city regarding theunionization within 30 days orhe will send a recognition certifi-cation petition to the state.
Starting pay for Nicevillefirefighters is $9.81 an hour,although everyone on the currentforce is paid more than that,according to city records.Complete Niceville pay scaleswere requested but not furnishedby press time.
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health insurance for a firefighter,and 87 percent for a family.
The Niceville firefighterswho have joined the union aremembers of InternationalAssociation of Firefighters Local#3505 which is an amalgamatedlocal of North Bay Fire Districtand Niceville Fire Department.Each group would negotiate itsown contract.
After the meeting, NicevilleFire Chief Tommy Mayville saidhe was approached a couple ofweeks ago by Poirrier regardingunionization. He commented onit by saying, "There's alwaysroom for an open ear. . .Whatthey're asking for is a bindingcontract that the city will have tofulfill." He added that he didn'tthink there were any hard feel-ings between the city and thefirefighters.
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does not apply to the sale of car-ryout alcohol, although theSunday restrictions do. Forinstance, the Murphy station,near Niceville Christian Church,sells alcoholic drinks.
The council members gavepreliminary approval to therequested ordinance amendmentthat would set the earliestSunday serving time at 11 a.m.and abolish the distance require-ment for restaurants. This wasthe first reading of the proposedchange to the ordinance. Thesecond reading will be at thenext meeting of the city councilAug. 12 and the third and finalreading and vote will be on Sept.9, both at 7 p.m. in the councilchambers in the city complex onPartin Drive. Public hearingswill be conducted at those read-ings.
Councilman Heath Romingersaid he reached out to his con-stituents and found support forthe changes. Calling it a "toughdecision," he also said that thereis a lot of nice real estate thatfalls close to churches andschools.
Councilman Sal Nodjomiansaid he thinks the change "meetsthe intent of the original ordi-nance." He pointed out thatCompass Rose restaurant inValparaiso and Ruby Tuesdayrestaurant in Niceville, amongothers, serve alcohol.
After the meeting, Ruckelsaid one of the company sitescurrently precluded from servingrestaurant alcohol was a vacantcommercial lot on John SimsParkway next to PlewElementary and NicevilleChristian Church, and nearRosemont Baptist Church.
In other business at the meet-ing, two ordinances annexingcity property at 1023 N. PartinDrive and 415 Hickory Ave.passed on third and final reading.
The Partin Drive location willbe annexed to the city so renterStephanie Clifton can open a dogboarding, daycare and groomingcenter. Clifton requested that theowner Caray "Skipper" Kempask for annexation because thecity requires only 30 feet of sideyard to any C-2 GeneralCommercial property with a dogboarding center on it abutting aresidential district while thecounty requires 100 feet.
Currently there is a wooded loton one side of the property and amobile home park on the otherside.
Walter Smith asked forannexation on Hickory Avenueof his eight townhomes so histenants who are already on thecity water system will also getsewer and garbage servicethrough Niceville.
A resolution allowing AndresSantana to have a 3 foot setbackon the side of his house asopposed to the required 7 1/2foot setback also passed, allow-ing Santana to build a carportonto his house.
In other business, PublicWorks Director Bruce Pricereviewed several projects,including regrading 450 feet ofditch on Bayshore Drive for sta-bility. Price also said there is arecurring groundwater problemon Swift Bayou Drive with adrainage pipe that has deteriorat-ed. The homeowners associationthat is responsible for the repairis asking for assistance. Priceasked that some agreement beworked out between the city andthe association where the workcould be done and the paymentmade over time.
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Envisioning ValparaisoThe Valparaiso Visioning Committee discussed doing a survey of businesses during its July10 meeting. Members of the municipal advisory committee say they expect to complete arecommended city vision plan for city commission approval by January 2015. Memberspresent, from left: James Durham, Jill White, Derek Hoffnung and Ed Milton.
ArrestsOn June 24 the Walton
County Sheriff’s Office arrestedSteven Todd Bullard, 46, a self-employed landscaper, of 11 HalSt., Niceville, for a drug viola-tion.
An officer conducted a trafficstop on Bullard for a tint viola-tion, and because the officerobserved that Bullard was notwearing his seat belt. When con-tacted by the officer, Bullardstated that he did not have a dri-ver’s license. The officerdeployed a drug sniffing dog,which alerted on the vehicle. Asubsequent search revealed 1.5pills, which were identified ashydrocodone.
* * *On June 29, the Walton
County Sheriff’s Office arrestedSamuel Jacob Carden, 19, unem-ployed, of227 KarenC o u r t ,N i c ev i l l e ,for onecount ofm a r i j u a n adistribution.P o l i c ereported thatCarden trav-eled fromNiceville to a county park, locat-
ed at the end of County LineRoad in Villa Tasso for the pur-pose of selling marijuana.
* * *On July 6 Robert Barcley, 59,
of 1 Kristen Court, Niceville,was booked into the WaltonCounty Jail on an arrest for driv-ing under the influence of alco-hol or drugs. He was releasedlater that day.
* * *On July 8 Niceville police
arrested William Charles Covey,28, of 419 Edge Ave.,Valparaiso, for 16 counts ofdealing in stolen property. Coveyhad pawned 10 stolen firearmsand an assortment of other stolenitems at several local pawnshops.
Notice to AppearOn July 5 the Walton County
Sheriff’s Office gave a notice toappear to Robert VincinteMcClintock, 32, of 248, FourMile Road, Freeport, for mari-juana possession, not more than20 grams.
Animal controlOn July 2, Valparaiso police
responded to a report of a prob-lem dog. A mail carrier hadcalled and stated she was unableto get out of her truck due to avery big aggressive dog. Police
were able to return the dog to itsresidence and made contact withthe dog’s owner, advising her ofthe city ordinance in reference toroaming animals.
* * *On July 4, Valparaiso police
responded to a report of a hit-and-run on an animal on JohnSims Parkway. Upon arrival,police discovered a dog whichshowed signs of severe backtrauma with paralysis of thehindquarters. Police took the dogto the emergency veterinary clin-ic on State Road 85 in Niceville,and were able to notify a relativeof the dog’s owner.
* * *On July 4, Valparaiso police
found a stray mixed-breed dognear the T-pier in Valparaiso. Thebrown dog, emaciated, wastaken to the city yard.
OtherOn June 26 an Okaloosa
County deputy sheriff respondedto a report of grand theft at anaddress on 23rd St. in Niceville.The case remains active.
* * *On June 26, the Walton
County Sheriff’s Office receiveda complaint ofharassment/obscene calls. Awoman reported that her ex-boyfriend had been followingher and harassing her with phonecalls and text messages. Policecontacted the alleged caller, whodenied stalking his ex-girlfriend,but agreed to stop calling.
* * *On June 26, Niceville police
went to a dwelling on a report ofa 6-year-old boy kissing andhugging girls. An officer spokewith the children in front of theirmother, and told them they couldnot be touching and kissing.
* * *On June 26, Niceville police
responded to an address onBiltmore Way regarding a reportthat someone had shot windowswith a BB gun.
* * *On June 26, Niceville police
received a report that someone’smailbox had been smashed theprevious night.
* * *On June 27, an Okaloosa
deputy sheriff responded to areport of battery in Niceville.The complaint was determinedto be unfounded.
* * *On June 27, an Okaloosa
deputy sheriff responded to areport of burglary at an addresson Pine Street in Niceville.Further investigation revealedthe alleged theft to be a civilrather than criminal matter andthe case was closed.
* * *On June 27, Niceville police
responded to an address on St.Charles Street regarding a reportthat juveniles had egged the backof someone’s home.
* * *On June 27, Niceville police
responded to the Helen Backrestaurant on John SimsParkway regarding a report that adrunken man with a shaved headand black shirt had relieved him-self in the bar and then ran away.
* * *On June 28 Niceville police
responded to the Publix super-market regarding a report that anunidentified woman had tried totake another woman’s purse. Thepurse's owner declined to presscharges.
* * *On June 29 Niceville police
responded to the Tom Thumbstore on College Boulevardregarding a report of a theft.
* * *On June 29 Niceville police
responded to the Walmart
Supercenter regarding a reportthat someone had found fake $50bills torn up and left in a recyclebin.
* * *On June 30 Niceville police
received a report of a stolen trail-er tag.
* * *On June 30 Niceville police
received a report that someone’smailbox had been smashed.
* * *On July 1 Valparaiso police
received a report that a car hadbeen vandalized. The com-plainant said that he found sever-al bottle rocket firework stemsattached to his windshield and inhis passenger side door keyhole.
* * *On July 2 Valparaiso police
received a report of vandalism toa car. The complainant reportedthat a passing motorist had toldhim that his taillights were noton, and he suspected vandalism.Further investigation revealedthat the taillights were function-ing after all.
* * *On July 2 the Okaloosa
County Sheriff’s Office receiveda report that a kayak may havebeen stolen from an address onWeedon Island Drive inNiceville. It was valued at$2,500.
* * *On July 2 Valparaiso police
responded to a report of a theft atan address on South BayshoreDrive. The complainant reporteda loss of a kayak, cast net, andpaddle. The case remains underinvestigation.
* * *On July 2 Valparaiso police
received a report that someonethree fishing rods, a tackle boxand some miscellaneous itemshad been stolen from a boatparked at a private dock some-time the previous night.
* * *On July 2, an Okaloosa
deputy sheriff responded to areport of burglary to a vehicle onSouthwind Court in Niceville.The case is pending.
* * *On July 3 the Okaloosa
Sheriff’s Office responded to areport of burglary at an addresson Rockwood Lane in Niceville.The case was referred to theFlorida Department of LawEnforcement for further investi-gation.
* * *On July 3 the Okaloosa
Sheriff’s Office responded to areport of theft at an address onBullock Boulevard in Niceville.Investigation revealed the case tobe unfounded.
* * *On July 3 the Valparaiso
Police Department received acomplaint that someone hadstolen a grill from an address onEscanaba Avenue. Further inves-tigation determined that thereport was a civil rather thancriminal matter.
* * *On July 4 the Okaloosa
County Sheriff’s office respond-ed to a report of theft at anaddress on Cat Mar Road inNiceville. The case is pending.
* * *On July 4 the Okaloosa
Sheriff’s Office recovered a U-Haul rental van which was dis-covered abandoned and dam-aged on State Road 285 nearNiceville.
* * *On July 4 Valparaiso police
responded to a report of rocketsbeing fired from a large whitetruck at an address on Kelly MillRoad. Officers contacted thealleged rocketeer and advisedhim to stop launching. Later onJuly 4 officers received anotherreport of fireworks being shot offat the same location. Policeagain responded, and contacted afemale at that location, andrequested she cease her actions.She replied that she understood,and did not have any more fire-works.
* * *On July 5, Valparaiso police
responded to an address on KellyWay regarding a report of some-one shooting off fireworks.
Police warned the person shoot-ing the fireworks to stop, and hesaid that he was done for thenight.
* * *On July 5, Valparaiso police
responded to an address onJackson Circle regarding a reportof fireworks. Police found sever-al individuals standing in adriveway lighting fireworks, andinformed them that they wereviolating city ordinance and statelaw. The people ceased lightingthe fireworks.
* * *On July 7, Valparaiso police
received a report from a com-plainant who said that he hadyelled at someone who wasspeeding down the road he liveson, but the alleged speeder thencame back and confronted andthreatened him. Both subjectswere advised that if they haveany problems in the future tocontact the police as opposed toattempting to resolve the issuethemselves.
Police BlotterThe following accounts of the activities of police are according
to records of the Niceville and Valparaiso police departments, the OkaloosaCounty and Walton County sheriff’s offices, other law-enforcement agencies,
and the Okaloosa County and Walton County jails.
Fire Department Reports
The Niceville Fire Department responded to the following callsfrom July 7, 2014 through July 13, 2014.
1 Structure Fire 11 Emergency Medical Calls0 Vehicle Fire 0 Vehicle Crash 1 Other Fire 4 Vehicle Crash with Extrication0 Illegal Burn 5 Other Emergency Calls0 False Alarms 1 Hazardous Conditions
STREET SITUATION DATE TIMEE. John Sims Pkwy. ................Medical .................................7/7/14....................18:03SR 85 N...................................Brush fire ..............................7/8/14....................15:4326th Street ...............................Cancelled..............................7/8/14....................16:02SR 85/SR 293.........................Good intent...........................7/8/14....................20:01SR 85 N...................................Medical .................................7/9/14....................10:54E. John Sims Pkwy. ................Vehicle crash........................7/9/14....................14:21E. John Sims Pkwy. ................Vehicle crash........................7/9/14....................14:27Nathey Ave. .............................Medical .................................7/10/14 .................06:13E. John Sims Pkwy. ................Medical .................................7/10/14 .................08:26Reeves St................................Medical .................................7/10/14 .................12:34Windward Way........................Structure fire.........................7/10/14 .................15:01Windward Way........................Lightning strike .....................7/10/14 .................15:46N. Partin Dr..............................Medical .................................7/11/14..................05:33Davis Dr. ..................................Medical .................................7/11/14..................07:42N. Partin Dr..............................Medical .................................7/11/14..................18:56SR 285/SR 293.......................Vehicle crash........................7/12/14 .................08:37N. Partin Dr..............................Medical .................................7/12/14 .................08:45E. John Sims Pkwy. ................Service call ...........................7/12/14 .................10:30N. Partin Dr..............................Alarm activation....................7/13/14 .................02:16E. John Sims Pkwy. ................Medical .................................7/13/14 .................05:07E. College Blvd........................Vehicle crash........................7/13/14 .................08:26Howell Rd. ...............................Medical .................................7/13/14 .................14:24N. Partin Dr..............................Alarm activation....................7/13/14 .................20:34
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The North Bay Fire Department responded to the followingcalls from July 7, 2014 through July 13, 2014.
Street Situation Date TimeE. Hwy. 20....................................Medical.....................................7/7/14.............13:00Hwy.20/Lancaster ........................Vehicle accident.......................7/7/14.............15:28Parkwood Pl.................................Detector activation...................7/7/14.............17:50Scenic 98/Destin..........................Dispatched & cancelled ..........7/7/14.............17:52Merchants Way............................Medical.....................................7/8/14.............17:04N. White Point Rd........................Medical.....................................7/8/14.............18:22Bailey Dr./John Sims ...................Dispatched & cancelled ..........7/9/14.............14:27Highway 20 ..................................Medical.....................................7/9/14.............16:23Brrrington Ln. ...............................Medical.....................................7/9/14.............21:33Reeves St.....................................Medical.....................................7/10/14...........12:37Windward Way.............................Bldg. fire ...................................7/10/14...........15:01Windward Way.............................Lightning strike.........................7/10/14...........15:46N. White Point Rd........................Medical.....................................7/10/14...........16:13Hickory St.....................................Dispatched & cancelled ..........7/11/14...........18:36Sunset Beach Cir.........................Medical.....................................7/11/14...........20:28N. White Point Rd........................Medical.....................................7/11/14...........22:13Windsong Ct. ...............................Medical.....................................7/12/14...........12:07White Point Rd.............................Vehicle accident.......................7/12/14...........12:47White Point Rd.............................Medical.....................................7/12/14...........15:01Cedar St. ......................................Public assist.............................7/12/14...........15:25Cat Mar Rd...................................Medical.....................................7/12/14...........18:54St. John Cove ..............................Medical.....................................7/13/14...........08:54Fairway Lakes Dr.........................Medical.....................................7/13/14...........17:51N. White Point Rd........................Medical.....................................7/13/14...........19:03
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERSThe North Bay Fire Control District is currently acceptingLetters of Intent for the position of Fire Commissioner. Therequirements are: (1) be a Florida registered voter and (2)live within the jurisdiction of the North Bay Fire ControlDistrict. The North Bay Fire Control District is a Drug FreeWorkplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. For moreinformation, contact the Administration Office at (850) 897-3689. Please submit your Letter of Intent to the North BayFire Control District, 1024 White Point Road, Niceville,Florida 32578 by Friday, August 8, 2014. All applicantsmust be present for consideration at the next Board of FireCommissioners’ meeting to be held on Tuesday, August12, 2014, at the North Bay Fire Control District.
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Joseph C. AntoniottiJoseph Carl Antoniotti of
Groveland, Florida, formerlyof Niceville, Florida, died onJuly 9, 2014 after a4-year battle withcancer. He died athome, cared for byhis wife and family.He was 66 yearsold.
Joe was born inHoboken, NewJersey, onSeptember 24,1947. He was thebeloved only childof Olga (Cauda) andAlfred Antoniotti.
Joe was married to DonnaGenovesi on June 27, 1970 inCherry Hill, New Jersey. Theycelebrated their 44th weddinganniversary last month.
After graduating from St.Peter's College with a degreein natural and computer sci-ence, Joe was commissioned
in the U.S. Army. He served inVietnam, Granada, andPanama. He left active duty in1978, and served in the ArmyReserves until his retirementas a Colonel in 2007.
As a civilian, Joe spent hiscareer developing weaponsand weapon systems forLockheed Martin and other
government contrac-tors for use by themilitary.
Joe was precededin death by hisdaughter, Mary, andhis parents. He issurvived by his wifeDonna; his childrenJoseph (Kimberly),Adrienne (Michael)McGinley, Geralyn(Jeremey) Davis,
and Vincent (Lucia). He was awonderful Pop to Michael andKatherine McGinley, Caden,Gracen, and Gannon Davis,Cole, Lina, Alicia, Sophia, andMia Antoniotti. He is also sur-vived by his brother-in-law,Father Vincent Genovesi, S.J.
Joe loved to read and writeand was published in many
military journals. He contin-ued to write a book, about NewJersey during his childhood,throughout his illness. Joeenjoyed spending his time at theBraves spring training gameswith his wife. He enjoyedswimming and kayaking on thelake behind his home. Joe was amember of the Knights ofColumbus and the Sons of Italy.He was a member of BlessedSacrament Catholic Church.
The family received friendsSunday, July 13, at the Brewer& Sons Funeral Home, 1018West Avenue, Clermont from 4p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral serviceswere held on Monday, July 14,at 11 a.m. at Blessed SacramentCatholic Church, 720 12thStreet in Clermont. Intermentwas Tuesday, July 15, 11 a.m.,at Florida National Cemetery,6502 SW 102nd Avenue,Bushnell.
Memorial contributions maybe made in Joe's name toCornerstone HospiceFoundation, 2445 Lane ParkRoad, Tavares, FL 32778.
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“I like everything about it – thefood, the atmosphere, and thestaff,” said Valparaiso residentRobin Helmer, as she recentlyshared a meal with her friendSandra Carroll, of Niceville.
“It’s a nice place to come andunwind,” said Sandra, “to listen tomusic, and to enjoy the view ofthe Bayou.”
Family owned and operated byNick and Lisa Sarra since 2001,the Boathouse Landing is afavorite gathering place forNorthwest Florida residents – aplace to enjoy a fine meal whilerelaxing with friends, listening tolive music, and watching boats,seabirds and dolphins at play inBoggy Bayou.
Food and drink are among thebest to be found along theEmerald Coast, and diverseenough to please most everyone.For meat lovers, steaks, such asthe Steak Diane, or a 12 ounceRibeye are two excellent choices,while seafood entrees includeBronzed Mahi-Mahi topped with
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Daily Early Bird specials from4:30 to 6 p.m. include suchfavorites as “Pan Sautéed Catchof the Day” served encrusted withchopped pecans and topped withhoney cinnamon sauce, ShrimpEtouffee’, Chicken Picatta, FriedGulf Shrimp or New York StripSteak.
Growing in popularity are theBrunch items served bothSaturday and Sunday from 11 to 2p.m. alongside the regular lunchmvenu.
Located along John SimsParkway on the shore of BoggyBayou in Valparaiso, theBoathouse Landing isconveniently close to Eglin AirForce Base and theNiceville/Valparaiso community,making it an ideal spot for a quickbut relaxing lunch, or for a long,leisurely supper with someonespecial.
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For Robin and Sandra, comingto the Boathouse Landingreminds them of just how muchthey enjoy living in NorthwestFlorida. “We don’t have to spendtime and money traveling to comehere,” said Sandra. “We alreadylive here, and can come to theBoathouse Landing whenever weplease. I always bring my out-of-town friends and relatives herewhen they come to visit.”
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before,” but one the sewer-plantstaff will ensure is addressed inthe future by treating thereclaimed water storage pondprior to the arrival of warmweather and routinely during thesummer. He stated that the costof the environmentally safe
algaecide for the pond and con-tinued treatment throughout thesummer season was $824.
In other business, theNVRSB received a report fromUniversity of Loyola NewOrleans on the Okaloosa darterfish last month. The report indi-cated that darter populationshave been reduced in streamsaround the plant's effluent
sprayfield just north ofNiceville.
The darter is a minnow thatresides only in a few streams inthe local area near the sprayfieldand elsewhere on the EglinReservation. The fish is consid-ered a threatened species and itspopulation has been monitoredby environmental agencies, soany reduction rings alarm bells.
The reported populationdecline was unexpected becausenutrients from the sprayfieldgenerally enhance production ofthe darter, officials said. Assuch, there may be other issuesthat are affecting the fish popu-lation. The Loyola report rec-ommended continued monitor-ing to determine what may becausing the problem.
Helms indicated that a reviewof this issue “is not” a require-ment placed upon the board.However, board members saidthey wanted to keep tabs on theissue.
The NVRSB unanimouslyapproved a motion byValparaiso Mayor Bruce Arnoldto conduct a thorough review ofthe darter concern every two
years. Board engineer GlennStephens told members that thiswould cost about $14,000 ayear.
The sewer board also electednew officers. Heath Rominger,current board vice president,became president, LannieCorbin vice president, andPatrick Strong secretary-treasurer.
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British humor, zany mayhem,a massive castle and more willfill the mainstage of the MattieKelly Arts Center in NicevilleJuly 16 to 19 for the NorthwestFlorida State College productionof "Spamalot." Thesummer musical isproduced by theNorthwest FloridaState College Fineand Performing ArtsDivision with a stel-lar cast of regionalcommunity actorsand college stu-dents.
The parody ofthe legend of KingArthur and theKnights of the Round Table is acomedy billed as “lovinglyripped off from the motion pic-ture "Monty Python and the
Holy Grail.” A 2012 national touring pro-
duction of the comedy sold outthe college’s performing artsvenue and Spamalot’s original2005 Broadway production won
3 Tony Awardsincluding BestMusical and gar-nered 14 Tony nom-inations.
“We really want-ed to present some-thing that was thedirect opposite ofthe emotionallyintense 'LesMiserables' we didlast summer,” saidJoe Taylor, the
NWF State College dance pro-fessor who will make his direc-torial debut with Spamalot. “Thisfarcical comedy, that’s full of
both visual and scripted zingers,is simply pure fun for the audi-ence."
Taylor noted that althoughdrastically different from LesMis in theme, the NWFSC pro-duction of Spamalot will still bepresented in the grand scale localpatrons have come to expectfrom the college’s summer musi-cals.
“The show has deceptivelybig sets, as well as elaborate cos-tumes, funny props and tons ofwry lyrics and music for the castto master,” Taylor explained.
Taylor noted that long-timeArts Center volunteer, AudreyBailey, a 79-year-old Britishnative and Bluewater Bay resi-dent, is helping coach the cast inauthentic British accents, as wellas working backstage to helppaint the massive custom built
set. “This is probably the 36thshow I’ve painted and I loveevery minute of it,” said Bailey.
Spamalot will appear for fournights, Wednesday, July 16through Saturday, July 19, at
7:30 p.m. each evening in the1,650 seat mainstage theater atthe Mattie Kelly Arts Center.Advance tickets are on sale nowfrom the Box Office by phone orweb at 729-6000 or online
MattieKellyArtsCenter.org for$25 adults and $20 for youthages 18 and younger.
NWFSC students may requestone free ticket per student ID in-person from the Box Office.
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BBeeaaccoonn EExxpprree ss ss OUR TOWN'Spamalot' on stage at NWFSC
The summer musicalproduction of "Spamalot" willappear for four nights,Wednesday, July 16 throughSaturday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m.each evening in the 1,650 seatmainstage theater at the MattieKelly Arts Center. Pictured,volunteer Audrey Bailey,Niceville, assists with her 36ththeatrical production at thecollege painting Spamalotsets and, as a native ofEngland, serving as a Britishdialect coach for the cast.
Rocky seniormakes Eagle rankClayton Jago, a rising senior at RockyBayou Christian School from Troop 157repeats the Eagle Scout Oath at hisEagle rank court of honor. For his Eagleproject, he designed and led a team ofscouts to build five picnic tables to situnder the new pavilion at Rocky.
Kids on Campus movesinto second sessionAshley Roberts, 10, SavannahBeaulieu, 11 and Julianna Roberts, 13practice their version of "Hard KnockLife" for "Annie and Matilda in theSouth Sound of the BeastlySeussical," a compilation of song anddance from various broadway plays.The children were participating in theNorthwest Florida State Collegetheater class during the first session ofKids on Campus, a summer campprogram for kids going into 3rdthrough 8th grades. The secondsession of Kids on Campus goes fromJuly 14 through 24.
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Archery club 3D tourney winners
Pictured from left, in Open class division, Barry Hutchinson won 1st, WilliamTurner won 2nd and Mike Watkins won 3rd place.
Pictured from left, in the Traditional division, Tom Farmer won 1st, Eric Stifflerwon 2nd and Kurt Heitman won 3rd place.
Pictured from left, in the Bow Hunter division, Chris Moore won 1st, RandyGarrett won 2nd and Adam Russell won 3rd place.
Choctaw Bowmen Archery Club in Niceville had a 3D tournament June 28 at their rangebehind the Mullet Festival Grounds off Highway 85. The next tournament date will be July26. Visit choctawbowmen.com.
If you're looking for a way tobeat the heat this summer, theBlackwater River offers coolwater and white sandy beacheswhere families can enjoy an after-noon outing.
Or you can seek adventure onan overnight canoe or kayak tripthrough dark, mysterious forestsand swamps that make you feellike one of the early explorers ofNorthwest Florida.
The Blackwater River starts inAlabama and winds its way southto the Gulf of Mexico. Some ofthe best areas for recreation arelocated in the 300,000 acres ofstate forest located northwest ofHolt, along Interstate 10 and U.S.Highway 90, west of Crestview.Within the state forest is the 590-acre Blackwater River State Park,which offers such comforts asfull-service camp sites, restroomsand picnic pavilions; the rest ofthe state forest is preserved in awild, undeveloped condition.
Just outside the state park isBlackwater Canoe Rental, a pri-vate business that rents canoes,kayaks, tubes and camping gear.The business also provides trans-portation for you, your canoe andother gear, to a launch pointupstream, and then turns youloose to paddle or float backdown the river to your startingpoint.
Trips can range from a fewhours floating in an inner tube, toa few days of exploring theFlorida river, camping whereveryou choose each night. Althoughthe Blackwater River does notoffer rapids or whitewater experi-ences, it does offer a chance tosee Florida the way its earliestinhabitants saw it.
The Blackwater River is apristine, sand-bottomed river, andgets its name not because itswaters are black, but because theyare so clear, according to OpalBarron, who helps manage thecanoe rental outpost owned byRandy and Ernie Polk.
"The water is very clear," saidOpal, "and has a slightly darkcolor from the decaying vegeta-tion that falls into the water fromthe trees."
On either side of the river,white quartz sand—washeddown from Alabama—formswhite beaches and sandbars, justas it helps form the beaches of theEmerald Coast when it finally
reaches the Gulf of Mexico. The forests and swamps along
the river are home to just aboutevery kind of wildlife found inFlorida, including alligators andpoisonous snakes. These, howev-er, pose little threat to anyonewho takes reasonable precau-tions.
"In more than 20 years, we'venever had an incident of anyonebeing hurt by alligators orsnakes," Opal said.
Overall, the Blackwater Riveris a great place to cool off on ahot day, and to see the "real"Florida up close.
Visit Blackwater River for summer fun
The river's average depth is about 2 1/2 feet, making it a goodplace for canoeing wading, and swimming, even for beginners.Deeper areas exist, so be careful and keep an eye on children.
Trip TipsBlackwater River, Holt
Getting there: Take your favorite route toInterstate 10, then head west to Exit 45 at Holt.Go right (north) about 1 mile to US Highway 90,then left (west) about 10 miles to the town ofHarold; then turn right (north) onto DeatonBridge Road, which will take you past BlackwaterCanoe Rentals and into the state park.
Address: Blackwater River State Park, 7720Deaton Bridge Road, Holt.
Phone: Blackwater River State Park, 850-983-5363; Blackwater Canoe Rental, 800-967-6789.
Park hours: 8 a.m. to sundown year-round. Heavyrains may close the park due to flooding. When indoubt, call ahead.
Canoe rental: Reservation lines are open 8 a.m.to 5 p.m., 7 days a week "during the season." Theseason is not clearly defined, and may vary accord-ing to weather and river conditions, so it's best tocall ahead.
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First parcel purchased for Turkey Creek expansionThe Florida Communities
Trust (FCT) and the City ofNiceville closed July 1 on thefirst of three parcels to expandTurkey Creek Walk Park.
In 2011, Niceville submittedan FCT Parks and Open SpaceGrant application, which wasranked fourth for funding by theFCT governing board. Theacquisition plan includes threedistinctive parcels. The 67-acrepriority parcel acquired todayfrom Ruckel Properties, Inc.will provide a military buffer onthe south boundary of Eglin AirForce Base Reservation andprotect wooded wetlands alongTurkey Creek.
"This acquisition is a win forthe City of Niceville and forFlorida's environment throughpreservation and base buffer-ing," said Rick Mercer, DEP'sdirector of operations. "Weappreciate the hard work and
dedication of Niceville, the U.S.Air Force, Ruckel Propertiesand Florida Communities Truststaff."
The site connects to theseven-acre Turkey Creek WalkPark site acquired by the citywith FCT grant funds in 1997.
“Niceville has put into con-crete our commitment to theenvironment and this acquisi-tion will make this available tothe public forever,” said LannieCorbin, manager of the City ofNiceville.
In accordance with FCTgrant requirements and withinthe U.S. Air Force’s (USAF)restrictions on the parcel,Niceville will protect and man-age the natural communities,and offer passive recreationincluding a loop nature trailwith benches, a swinging bridgeover the creek and trail connec-tivity to the parks and board-
walk to its south. “Our family is proud to see
the fulfillment of this dream forthe City of Niceville and theTurkey Creek Walk Park,” saidSteve Ruckel, president andchief executive officer ofRuckel Properties, Inc.
The total project cost for theacquisition, which includes theland purchase price and acquisi-tion expenses, was $163,840.70.The FCT grant award funded 75percent of the total cost, whichwas $122,880.52, with theNiceville’s required 25-percentmatch of $40,960.18. TheUSAF provided supplementalfunds above FCT’s maximumallowable purchase price toassure public ownership of thisparcel and secure militarybuffering restrictions.Acquisition of the two remain-ing parcels is anticipated by theend of August 2014.
"Spamalot" musicalThe Northwest Florida State
College Fine and Performing ArtsDivision proudly presents MontyPython's "Spamalot," a new musicallovingly ripped off from the motionpicture Monty Python and the HolyGrail, with public performances forfour nights only from July 16-19 at7:30 p.m. nightly.
Tickets are on sale now byphone, web or in-person from theMattie Kelly Arts Center BoxOffice. Tickets are $25 adult and$20 for youth age 18 and younger.Contact the Mattie Kelly ArtsCenter Box Office at 729-6000 or atmattiekellyartscenter.org.
Adventure rideThe adventure club will have a
bike ride in Niceville Thursday, July17 at 4 p.m. Interested riders meet atthe golf courseclub house park-ing area in theBluewater BayResort subdivi-sion. For moreinformation, call Bob and Audrey
Hains at 897-3624.
Concerts in the VillageThe Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts
Village, 4323Commons DriveWest, Destin,will be have IkeBartley in con-cert ThursdayJuly 17 at 7 p.m.
Admission is $10 per person,free for MKAF members and chil-dren under 12. Bring a chair, wineand a picnic and relax.
For more information, call 650-2226 or visitMattieKellyArtsFoundation.org.
Night at the MuseumNight at the Museum will be
Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m. with awine tasting and Sunday, July 20 at6 p.m. at the Heritage Museum ofNorthwest Florida, Valparaiso. Noalcohol will be served at Sunday'sevent.
Tickets are $35 per person, $30for museum members with a dis-count for groups of 6 or more.Reservation required. Visit heritage-museum.org or call 678-2615.
Blood driveThere will be a blood drive
Wednesday, July 23at First BaptistChurch ofNiceville, 622Bayshore Drive,from 2:30 p.m. to6:30 p.m.
There will also be a blood driveat Walmart, Niceville, from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. All donors from eitherdrive will receive a beach towel.
There will be a blood driveTuesday, July 29 at Walmart,Niceville, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Alzheimer's supportAlzheimer's Family Services
will hold a support group for familymembers or friends coping with aloved one with Alzheimer’s disease
at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30 atthe Niceville United MethodistChurch, Chandler Center, located at214 S. Partin Drive.
The support group is free andlimited respite care is available. Tomake arrangements for respite dur-ing the meeting, please contactAlzheimer’s Family Services inadvance at 866-478-7790.
Seeking volunteersThe Transformations Ministry’s
Powered for Life class at NicevilleUnited Methodist Church is lookingfor individuals willing to participateas Mentoring Partners for the twoadult classes as well as a secondyouth class in the fall.
The Orientation class for thoseinterested in theministry or inb e c o m i n gMentoring Partnerswill begin Aug. 5,from 6-7:30 p.m.and continue every
Tuesday night in August.Applications are available atNiceville United Methodist Churchin the Commission Café or online atnicevilleumc/tranformations. Formore information contact [email protected] or callKim Colpitts at 461-0203 orRebecca Ainslie-Perez at 509-998-4874.Summer camp at museum
There will be a week-long "TimeTraveler’s" Summer History Campat the Heritage Museum ofNorthwest Florida, Valparaiso,August 11-15 from 9 a.m.–noon.Discover, explore and experiencedays-gone-by as campers aged 5-12travel back in time.
Cost is $60 for the week, $50 forfamily membership members.Become a new member at the $50family level, and receive one child’s
camp registration half off.The Heritage Museum of
Northwest Florida is dedicated to
providing affordable and fun, quali-ty programs. Space is limited,please pre-register. Call 678-2615.
Basket weavingThere will be a Heritage Alive!
basket weaving class for beginnersat the Heritage Museum of
N o r t h w e s tF l o r i d a ,V a l p a r a i s o ,August 16 from9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
I n s t r u c t o rLou Holt will be teaching studentsto make a basket designed to holdpaper plates.
The cost is $35 or $30 forMuseum Members and includes allmaterials. Space is limited. Registerby calling 678-2615.
Healthcare seminarThe Niceville Valparaiso
Chamber of Commerce will offer"Healthcare Reform For YourBusiness" on Thursday, August 28from 9 a.m. – noon at the CostaLeadership Institute at NorthwestFlorida State College. The cost is$25 per person, and attendees do nothave to be a Chamber member.
This seminar will be presentedby Ted Kircharr, Landrum HumanResources who will help businessowners to better understand thePatient Protection and AffordableCare Act. Kircharr is the author of"The Busy Business Owners UpdateGuide to Health Care Reform."
To register for this seminar, orfor more information, please contactthe Chamber at 678-2323 [email protected].
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Eagle football campThe Niceville Eagle Football Camp will be July 21-22 forages 7-12 years from 5-7 p.m. The camp costs $35. Pre-reg-ister at the Niceville High School main office. For moreinformation, call 833-4263 or 833-4114 ext. 1362.
Bill McCartney, Lannie Corbin, Steve Ruckel and Cheri Albin join Rick Mercer for the signing ofthe closing papers on the first of three parcels to expand Turkey Creek Walk Park.
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Niceville Little League 9-10 wins districtNiceville Little League 9-10 year olds beat Shalimar Little League 10-0. Pictured, MelainaBryant, Sarah Jack, Ella Randall, Riley Elledge, Riley Gibson, Cadyn Biggs, ChloeChristianson, Mackenzie Wood, Reagan Howell, Emily Cary, Emmalie Langston, Kaylin Early,Manager Donald Randall and assistant coaches Robert Gibson, Aaron Howell and Dave Jack.
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