By Daniel ElsesserBeacon Staff Writer

The Valparaiso Planning Commissionheard two variance requests from prop-erty owners at its meeting May 21 atValparaiso City Hall, denying one andtabling another until the city commissionclarifies a complication.

The tabled request was made by LynKnowles, who requested three variances,or allowances to override building code,for his property at 238 Rose Court.

Knowles intends to build an approxi-mately 1,660-square-foot single-familyresidence on his property, on which healready has a covered recreational vehi-cle parking space. To fit these two

structures on the property, Knowlesrequested he be allowed to construct thehouse with a rear setback of 12 feet 6inches, an allowance of 7 feet 6 inchesfrom the 20-foot requirement.

Knowles also requested a 2-foot vari-ance on the requirement that separatestructures be 10 feet apart, intending tobuild the house 8 feet from the existingstructure.

His third request was for a 427-square-foot variance for lot size.Building code requires lots be 11,250square feet to build a structure of thesize Knowles intends. The lot is 10,823square feet.

By Mike GriffithBeacon Correspondent

If a proposed budget underdiscussion by Northwest FloridaState College trustees is givenapproval, then full-time studentswould see fees rise by $30 persemester in the 2013-14 academicyear, but no tuition increase forthe first time in many years.

Meanwhile, college employ-ees would get a 1.5-percent payincrease.

During a nonvoting budgetworkshop held May 21, NWFSC

Vice President Gary Yancey andPresident Ty Handy briefed thecollege’s board of trustees on theproposed budget for the comingacademic year.

The total proposed increase intuition and fees for lower-divisioncourses, subject to approval bythe trustees next month, would be2 percent, to a total of $102.12per semester hour. A full-timecourse load is 15 semester hoursa semester, or 30 a year, whichwould make the proposed annualcost to a full-time student

$3,063.60. All of the increasewould come in the fee compo-nent; tution would remain flat at$77.10 an hour.

According to the draft budgetdiscussed during a trustees' meet-ing May 21, the college expectsto have total revenue of$39,419,886 during fiscal year2013-14, which will begin July 1.

According to Yancey, directstate funding used to cover about85 percent of the cost of student’seducation at NWFSC. Now, how-ever, the state's direct share of

funding for student’s education atthe college is only about 54 per-cent.

However, those figures do notinclude student scholarships,most of them funded by the stateand federal governments as well.According to Yancey, 38 percentof students receive state and fed-eral aid which is funneled to thecollege, and of these, the averageaward is $1,340 per semester.The tuition of many military

By Daniel ElsesserBeacon Staff Writer

A Valparaiso jet-noiseadviser and the mayor are cau-tiously optimistic about newflight rules announced lastweek which the Air Force sayswill reduce noise over civilianareas from military aircraftusing Eglin Air Force Base.

Bob Webb, a Valparaiso res-ident who represented the cityon a recently disbanded com-mittee to discuss the issue ofjet noise with Eglin representa-tives, said he's "encouraged" bythe new rules.

"It sounds like Air Force isfinallytrying,"Webbsaid,meaninghe feelsEglinofficials are now making a con-certed effort to reduce aircraftnoise.

However, Webb said he isconcerned that apparent loop-holes in the new rules couldpotentially negate positiveaspects of the regulations.

Valparaiso Mayor BruceArnold said he has not lookedover the new rules closely, buthe feels they are an indicationthat Eglin officials are seriousabout reducing jet noise.

"It looks like the Air Forcewants to make changes,"Arnold said.

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Beacon photo by Mike GriffithThe deeper meaning of Memorial Day was honored Monday during a community ceremony at Doolittle Park, Valparaiso. The event,sponsored by the Twin Cities Veterans Council, featured presentation of wreaths by civic organizations, a rifle salute by an Amvetshonor guard, and the playing of “Taps” by local musicians. Among the speakers was Niceville Mayor Pro Tem Dan Henkel, who saidthat American soldiers throughout the nationʼs history have sacrificed themselves to preserve the freedoms that we enjoy. A flyoverby warplanes based at Eglin Air Force Base, a fixture of past ceremonies, did not occur this year because of budget cuts, accordingto an Eglin official. Pictured, Niceville High School AFJROTC cadets raise the American flag.

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93 graduatefrom CollegiateMadisan Johnson, Niceville, celebrates whilewalking with the rest of the senior class ofCollegiate High School at Northwest FloridaState College to its commencement ceremonyMay 23 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. Ninety-three Collegiate High seniors graduated. Theprevious five classes have ranged from 83 to101 students.

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Bridge sees toll hike in 2015Rise would come 2 years earlier than previously plannedBy Daniel ElsesserBeacon Staff Writer

The Mid-Bay Bridge Authority(MBBA) plans to increase bridge tolls$1 as soon as 2015, two years earlierthan originally planned.

The increases would bump tolls upto $3 for Sunpass users and $4 fortwo-axle, full-fare use.

The hikes would cost bridge usersan estimated $7 million a year.

MBBA Executive Director JimVest said the increase was required ofthe authority by the underwriters ofthe bonds that finance the building ofthe Mid-Bay Bridge Connector road,currently under construction.

Vest said a 2017 increase had beenplanned in order to repay the debtbased on revenue projections pub-lished December 2010. However, itbecame apparent that the authority

would not be able to pay the bonds onschedule without increasing revenueby scheduling the toll increase sooner,he said.

The MBBA most recentlyincreased tolls June 1, 2010, whenthey rose from $1.50 to $2 for two-axle Sunpass users and from $2.50 to$3 for full fare. The bridge postedone previous toll increase, in

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personnel and their family members isalso paid by the government.

Student tuition and fees (includingthose subsidized by scholarships and GIBill benefits) currently account for about42.4 percent of the cost of an average stu-dent’s education at NWFSC, with theremaining revenue coming from othersources, mostly governmental.

Handy, in his briefing to the trustees,said that there is no projected increase instudent tuition for the coming year, onlythe $30 per semester ($60 per year) hikein student fees. He said the college isdoing its best to keep the cost of educa-tion low for NWFSC students, and thatan education at the college is still “a low-cost alternative for the first two years ofcollege education.”

Florida's higher-education establish-ment has come under sharp criticismfrom Gov. Rick Scott for a steady marchof revenue increases typically exceedingthe rate of inflation. Last year, NWFSCboosted tuition and fees by 6.5 percent. Ithas increased costs every year since1995, when tuition and fees stood at$28.65 per semester hour, or 28 percentof next year's proposed level.

Handy told the trustees that FloridaBright Futures scholarships, which usedto cover 100 percent of tuition and feesfor students who earn the scholarships bymaintaining high grades in high school,now cover only about 63 percent of such

student’s cost of education at the college.Handy said the average age of stu-

dents at NWFSC is 28, and that the stu-dent population includes a large percent-age of military personnel and their familymembers. Handy also said that the pro-jected budget figures include a furtherexpected drop of about 3 percent inenrollment duringthe coming year, asthe national andstate economiescontinue to recover,and some studentsopt to take jobsrather than collegeclasses. The stu-dent headcountwas 6,938 in fall2012, down 2.9percent from the year-earlier period.

Handy said the $60 per year studentfee increase would help to cover the costof capital improvements at the college,including the acquisition and installationof a new college-wide computer softwaresystem.

According to the figures provided byYancey, the revenue increase to beexpected from the student fee hike will beabout $244,758.

Yancey and Handy also proposed a1.5 percent salary increase for collegeemployees. Yancey told the trustees thatthe college is “struggling to maintain aquality staff,” and that the proposedsalary increase will help the college tokeep the faculty and other staff members

that it has while recruiting high qualitycandidates for positions opening duringthe coming year.

According to figures provided byYancey, the 1.5 percent pay raises willcost the college about $256,819. Theexpected impact on a “typical” employeeof NWFSC, said Yancey, will be toincrease the “typical” employee’s netmonthly pay from $2,995 to $3,013. Theexpected cost to the college of a “typical”employee in fiscal year 2014, saidYancey, will include an average monthlysalary of $3,847, as well as $469 forhealth care, $115 for retirement funding,and $249 for Social Security.

Handy told the trustees that in prepar-ing this year’s budget proposal, he beganwith “budget conversations,” with depart-ment heads from throughout the college.His goal in doing so, he said, was to “getmanagers in tune with managing theirown department budgets.” Following thebudget conversations, said Handy, he andhis staff prepared a “first pass” version ofthe coming year's budget, and then wentthrough the budget to look for items thatcould be cut. The result, he said, was thecurrent budget proposal.

Following the budget workshop, thetrustees took home copies of the pro-posed budget to study, and are expectedto vote on whether to approve the pro-posed budget during their next regularmeeting, scheduled for 4:30 p.m., June18, in Room 302 of the student servicescenter at the NWFSC Niceville campus.Trustees meetings are open to the public.

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2004, also for 50 cents. The planned hikein 2015 would be twice the size of anyprevious increase.

The planned increase will also applyto tolls to be taken on the connector,which is scheduled to fully open earlynext year. When it opens, the 11-mileexpressway east and north of Nicevillewill levy tolls one-half of those of thebridge itself, or $1 for Sunpass users and$1.50 for full fare (two axles). Thoseconnector tolls would jump to $1.50 and$2, respectively, in the 2016 fiscal year,which will begin Oct. 1, 2015.

The bridge authority owes about $154

million, most of it to build the $137 mil-lion connector. Debt payments areexpected to jump from $9.7 million thisyear to nearly $21 million in 2016, withalmost 60 percent of the increase comingin 2016 alone.

Connector tolls will be collected by anall-electronic toll plaza in the northeastquadrant of the road between the RangeRoad and SR 285 interchanges, southeastof the planned extension from ForestRoad. The plaza will use a Sunpass sys-tem.

License tags of vehicles without aSunpass transponder will be recorded byvideo cameras and the owners willreceive invoices for the tolls.

A license-plate study conducted by

URS Corp. in March 2010 indicated thattwo-thirds of bridge users pay with aSunpass, and of the cash payers, 60 per-cent have Florida license plates. Of the40 percent who were from out of state, 25percent came from eight nearby states(Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee,Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Kentuckyand Arkansas).

Vest said difficulties may arise in col-lecting toll revenues from out-of stateusers.

MBBA member James Neilson saidthe Florida Turnpike Enterprise, whichhas implemented such a system at someSouth Florida tolling points, will workwith the MBBA to collect out-of-statetolls.

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The new rules increased theminimum altitude allowed forjets at Eglin from 1,000 to1,500 feet, though Webb notedthat the minimum does notapply to aircraft operating in an"established traffic pattern."Webb said F-35 "pattern work"is what produces most of the jetnoise in communities nearEglin.

Webb also pointed out thatthe rules allow aircraft todescend below the 1,500-footminimum when they are withinfive nautical miles of an air-field. The low-altitude radiusfrom Eglin, equivalent to 5.75statute miles, covers all ofValparaiso, Niceville, andShalimar, nearly all ofBluewater Bay, and much ofFort Walton Beach. If DukeField is included, the low-alti-tude area includes part ofCrestview.

Webb said this new ruledoesn't do much to change cur-rent aircraft operation.

"It doesn't make much of adifference," Webb said. "Itdoesn't do much to help thecommunities most affected bythe noise."

An Air Force environmentalstudy released several years agowarned that F-35 warplanenoise would render parts ofValparaiso unsuitable for resi-dential life. It is unknownwhether that judgment will bealtered by a much-delayed fol-low-up environmental reportthat Air Force officials say isdue out soon.

Still, Webb still feels the cre-ation of new rules is a positivestep compared with the achieve-ments of the noise committee,an entity he feels was ineffec-tive. The committee was estab-lished after the Valparaiso law-suit over noise from the new F-35 training wing being estab-lished at Eglin..

"It was not effective becausethe Air Force and we were com-ing at it from opposite direc-tions," Webb said. "We [repre-sentative of cities] were lookingto make changes, and the AirForce was business as usual.Now [with the new rules], theAir Force seems to feel it's nolonger business as usual for F-35s."

Webb said the current prom-ise by the Eglin officials tolimit F-35 use of its north-

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City Administrator Carl Scottrecommended the board tablethe issue because of a problemhe found when researching thelot. The existing covered RVspace currently borders the lotline on Rose Court. Scott saidstructures require a 20-foot set-back from the lot line.

Scott said the structure waspermitted in 2004, approved bya different city administrator forreasons that Scott does notunderstand.

Scott said the Valparaiso CityCommission should decidewhether Knowles is allowed tohave the current structure beforethe planning commission makesdecisions on the requested vari-ances. Knowles said he wouldlikely request a 20-foot variancefor the existing structure. Scottsaid the commission could grantthis request, or require thatKnowles tear the structuredown.

The planning commissionvoted unanimously to table theissue until the city commissionmakes a decision at its nextmeeting June 10.

Some residents of SouthBayshore Drive who are neigh-bors of Knowles' property spokeagainst the variance requests.

J.C. Baltz, of 263 S.Bayshore Drive, said at themeeting that allowing therequested variances would set abad precedent for the area.

Rick Middleton, of 253 S.Bayshore Drive, expressed simi-lar sentiment in a letter to theplanning commission.

"The current minimum sizeand setback requirements keepconstruction on one propertyfrom imposing on the rights andprivacy of the owners of adja-cent lots and provide a comfort-

able appearance to our neigh-borhood," Middleton said in theletter. "Allowing variances thatreduce these minimums sets abad precedent and negativelyaffects the property values in thearea because it could make itdifficult for the council to denyfuture requests that have similarjustifications."

Separately, Larry Sumner, of400 Glendale Ave., requested a2-foot variance to build a carport with a 5.5-foot side setbackwhere a 7.5-foot setback isrequired.

Sumner was not present atthe meeting, and planning com-missioner John Miller said dur-ing discussion that Sumner hadnot provided sufficient groundsto grant the request.

The Valparaiso code of ordi-nances states that variances willnot be granted unless the appli-cant demonstrates that each ofsix conditions exist:

—That there are extraordi-nary and exceptional conditionspertaining to the property.

—The application of the pro-visions of the ordinance would

create unnecessary hardship.—The condition of the ordi-

nance are peculiar to the proper-ty

—Relief of the conditionswould not cause substantialdetriment to public welfare.

—Any exceptional condi-tions are not caused the ownerof a previous owner of the prop-erty, but arise from the nature ofthe property itself.

—The existence of non-con-forming uses of a neighboringproperty, buildings or structuresin the same zoning district willnot create reasons for other vari-ance requests.

Miller said Sumner had not

provided proof that any of thesix conditions existed, and theboard voted unanimously todeny the request.

The discussion of Knowles'request took over an hour, lead-ing Commission Chairman TomBrowning to postpone an addi-tional agenda item, the discus-sion of a planned 90- to 100-foot commercial dock in TomsBayou to service the CompassRose restaurant and it forthcom-ing oyster bar.

The planning commission isan advisory board, and all of itsapprovals are subject toapproval by the Valparaiso CityCommission.

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The Niceville PlanningCommission will hear tworequests from Valparaiso Realtyat its meeting June 3 at 7 p.m. inthe Niceville City Councilchambers.

The first request is for a spe-cial exception to the parking lotrequirements in the NicevilleLand Development Code toallow 4.5 spaces per 1,000square feet of building space,down from the required 5 spacesper 1,000 square feet.

Valparaiso Realty hasrequested the change for theOak Creek Shopping Centerproperty at 1100 E. John SimsParkway, Niceville.

A representative ofValparaiso Realty said the com-pany is in initial discussionswith potential new tenants. Hesaid the parking variance wouldmake the lot more attractive topossible new businesses at OakCreek.

The company has alsorequested final approval of itsMagnolia Woods II subdivision,and a re-plat of lot one in itsMagnolia Woods I subdivision.

The land for the planned sub-divisions border South PalmBoulevard, Niceville, to thewest.

The Valparaiso Realty repre-sentative said the re-plat is beingrequested to correct an error in asurvey for the initial plat.

Firm files 2 planning requests

Beacon photo by Daniel ElsesserValparaiso Realty, landlord of most of Oak Creek Shopping Center,Niceville, has asked the city for an exception to parking require-ments, requesting 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of store space,down from the required 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet.

Lyn Knowles explains his threevariance requests for his prop-erty at 238 Rose Court,Valparaiso, at the ValparaisoPlanning Commission meetingat Valparaiso City Hall May 21.The commission postponedaction.

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ArrestsThomas Edward Urquhart,

unemployed, 45, of 201 E.College Blvd. Apt. 2, Niceville,was arrested by Niceville policeMay 20 on charges of disorderlyintoxication and resisting an offi-cer without violence.

Urquhart was allegedly roam-ing around 201 E. College Blvd.while intoxicated, and madethreats of physical harm to some-one. Urquhart allegedly refused toidentify himself and reached intohis pocket when police respondedand questioned him, and hebacked into his apartment againstthe commands of officers.

Urquhart physically resistedwhen officers attempted to restrainhim. The officers found two razorknives in the pocket Urquhart hadhis hand in.

Urquhart's required courtappearance is June 11.

***A 16-year-old Niceville boy

was arrested by Niceville policeMay 14 on a charge of drug equip-ment possession and/or use.

An officer observed a carparked "in a suspicious location,"a former restaurant on BayshoreDrive, Niceville, and smelled astrong odor of marijuana comingfrom the car when he approachedit. The boy was an occupant of thecar. The officer saw a pipe sittingon the floor of the car in plainview. The officer told all occu-pants of the car to put their handswhere he could see them and notto touch the pipe. Approximatelytwo minutes later, the boy alleged-ly picked up the pipe and held it sothe officer could see it. The officerimmediately handcuffed the boy.

The officer found a grindernext to where the boy had been sit-ting, and he found a clear tubecontaining residue in the doorpocket next to the boy.

A second 16-year-old Niceville

boy, an occupant of the car whofled an officer, was arrested byNiceville police May 14 oncharges of resisting an officerwithout violence and providingfalse information to law enforce-ment.

Both boys have a June 26 date. ***

David Joseph Archer, a lawnservice worker, 30, of 318Niceville Ave., Niceville, wasarrested by sheriff's deputies May18 on charges of driving whilelicense suspended habitual offend-er and possession of a controlledsubstance.

According to Okaloosa CountySheriff's Office reports, Archerwas declared a habitual traffic vio-lator in Florida April 11, 2013.

A deputy observed a car drivenby someone later identified asArcher block another vehicle in aparking space at the business at205 E. John Sims Parkway,Niceville.

Archer's passenger exited thevehicle, and then Archer changedseats and exited the car from thepassenger's side door. Allegedly,Archer spontaneously said he didnot have a valid driver's license.

The deputy detained Archerand got consent to move his vehi-cle so as not to block the othervehicle. While in the car, thedeputy saw two small plain whitepills, later identified asHydromorphone Hydrochloride,in the vehicle's center coin tray.

Archer said the pills belongedto someone else, who he claimedhad a prescription. The deputycalled the person, who denied hav-ing any prescriptions for any med-ication.

Archer's passenger deniedknowledge of the pills.

Archer's required court appear-ance is June 25.

***Geddy Michael Fletcher, a

manager, 20, of 811 TurnberryWay, Niceville; Tyler JamesHeintzleman, a beach attendant,20, of 906 Linden Ave., Niceville;Haley Glen Landon, a student, 19,of 59 Norwich Circle, Nicevilleand David Michael Mayer, aDepartment of Defense civilianemployee, 20, of 128 BaywindDrive, Niceville, were arrested bysheriff's deputies May 18 on acharge of fraud unauthorized pos-session of a blank/forged/stolendriver's license.

The manager of a restaurant at4585 East SR 20, Niceville,reported patrons were attemptingto order alcohol with driver's

licenses he believed were fake. The deputy arrived and asked

the four patrons for their driver'slicenses. Mayer gave the deputy alicense. When asked, Mayer saidhis date of birth was different fromthe one listed on the license. Thedeputy then asked Mayer for a reallicense, and Mayer gave him aFlorida driver's license with cor-rect information.

Fletcher and Landon handedthe deputy Pennsylvania driver'slicenses. Fletcher said his wasfake.

Heintzleman handed thedeputy a Mississippi license,which did not show up in a law-enforcement database when thedeputy checked it. The deputyasked Heintzleman to give him areal identification card, and hehanded him a valid Florida driver'slicense.

Fletcher, Heintzleman, Landonand Mayer's required courtappearances are June 25.

***Angela Miranda Telemacque, a

restaurant hostess, 22, of 320Jackson Circle, Valparaiso, wasarrested by sheriff's deputies May18 on a Leon County warrant onthe original charge of violation ofprobation.

***Johnathan Tyler Harvard, a stu-

dent, 19, of 321 Juniper Drive,Freeport, was arrested by WaltonCounty sheriff's deputies May 21on a charge of trespassing of astructure or conveyance.

DUI arrestsSarah Elizabeth Magallan,

unemployed, 24, of 1624 DatePalm Drive, Niceville, was arrest-ed by Niceville police for DUI at1090 E. John Sims Parkway,Niceville, May 18 at 1:25 a.m.

Magallan was also arrested forpossession of drug paraphernalia.An officer found a pipe, whichcontained residue that field testedpositive for the presence of THC,in Magallan's purse.

Magallan's required courtappearance is June 4.

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James Lee Demeree, a framer,47, of 191 Homestead St.,Niceville, was arrested by sher-iff's deputies for DUI on RangeRoad, Eglin Air Force Base, May19 at 6:49 p.m.

Demeree was also arrested forneglecting a child without greatharm.

Eglin Security Forces hadstopped Demeree on an EglinReservation trail just west of theintersection of SR 293 and RangeRoad. A deputy responded anddetermined Demeree was intoxi-cated after Demeree performedfield sobriety exercises.

Demeree had a four-year-oldwithout any child-restraint devicein the passenger seat of the vehi-cle.

Demeree's required courtappearance is June 25.

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Police BlotterThe following accounts of the activities of police are according

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Fire Department ReportsNiceville

The Niceville Fire Department responded to the following calls from May 20, 2013through May 22, 2013.

0 Structure Fire 9 Emergency Medical Calls0 Vehicle Fire 0 Vehicle Crash 0 Other Fire 0 Vehicle Crash with Extrication0 Illegal Burn 9 Other Emergency Calls0 False Alarms 0 Hazardous Conditions

STREET SITUATION DATE TIMEHudson Cir. ....................................Medical .........................5/20/13.........................02:00Island Lane ....................................Medical .........................5/20/13.........................03:36E. John Sims Pkwy........................Alarm activation ...........5/20/13.........................06:50Bullock Blvd....................................Medical .........................5/20/13.........................07:43N. Palm Blvd. .................................Medical .........................5/20/13.........................12:52Cedar Ridge Way..........................Medical .........................5/20/13.........................18:42W. John Sims Pkwy.......................Cancelled .....................5/21/13.........................12:14Riley Rd..........................................Service call...................5/21/13.........................14:26N. Partin Dr.....................................Alarm activation ...........5/21/13.........................14:30Hudson Cir. ....................................Cancelled .....................5/21/13.........................15:30S. Partin Dr.....................................Alarm activation ...........5/21/13.........................15:3726th Street......................................Medical .........................5/21/13.........................18:01Evergreen Ave. ..............................Medical .........................5/22/13.........................06:22Camellia Place...............................Medical .........................5/22/13.........................08:52Evergreen Ave. ..............................Service call...................5/22/13.........................09:57E. John Sims Pkwy........................Alarm activation ...........5/22/13.........................11:21Judith Ave,......................................Canceled ......................5/22/13.........................19:59Bayshore Dr. ..................................Medical .........................5/22/13.........................20:01

Weekly Safety Tip: Smoke alarms save lives. Every year, approximately 2,600Americans die in home fires. Over half of these deaths (52%) occur between the hoursof 10:00p.m. and 7:00a.m., when residents are typically sleeping. Smoke and toxicgases from a home fire are as deadly as heat and flames. Just two or three breaths oftoxic smoke can render you unconscious.

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North BayThe North Bay Fire Department responded to the following calls from May 20, 2013 through May 23, 2013.

Street Situation Date TimeN. White Point Rd. ........................Medical ...................................5/20/13.................01:34Lancaster Dr. .................................Vehicle accident .....................5/20/13.................07:37Bullock Blvd...................................Medical ...................................5/20/13.................07:47Sandalwood Cir.............................Medical ...................................5/20/13.................08:35N. Bayshore Dr..............................Dispatched & cancelled.........5/20/13.................18:55Hidden Lakes Dr. ..........................Medical ...................................5/22/13.................11:50N. St. Andrews Cove ....................Medical ...................................5/22/13.................14:34Oak Shores Dr. .............................Medical ...................................5/22/13.................16:02Midland Court................................Electrical wiring ......................5/22/13.................20:57E. Hwy. 20/Hickory St. ..................Medical ...................................5/23/13.................00:47Parkwood Place............................Medical ...................................5/23/13.................04:38N. White Point Rd. ........................Medical ...................................5/23/13.................11:20Olde Post Rd.................................Medical ...................................5/23/13.................12:11Hwy 293/Hwy.20 ...........................Dispatched & cancelled.........5/23/13.................19:55Hwy. 293/N Lakeshore .................No incident found...................5/23/13.................22:05

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This information is from reports by the Okaloosa CountySheriffʼs Office. A reward is offered by Emerald Coast Crime

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Name: Thomas James IngramWanted for: VOP-Poss. ofControlled Substance WithoutPrescription & Poss. of MarijuanaHeight: 6-feet, 3-inches Weight: 250Age: 26Date of birth: 11-26-1986 Hair: BrownEyes: Hazel

Name: Richard Allen Rutledge Wanted for: Fraud/Impersonation Height: 5-feet, 5-inches Weight: 140Age: 62Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown

Name: Cody Alexander Friend Wanted for: VOP-Felony BatteryHeight: 6-feet, 1-inches Weight: 250Age: 28Date of birth: 03-06-1985 Hair: BrownEyes: Hazel

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***Jackie Lauren Spillar, a server,

24, of 4276 Calinda Lane Apt.117, Niceville, was arrested bysheriff's deputies for DUI at 1027E. U.S. Highway 98, Destin, May19 at 7:40 p.m.

Spillar's required courtappearance is June 11.

***Suzanne Enger Kleine, a

nurse, 42, of 4529 White PointCourt, Niceville, was arrested bysheriff's deputies for DUI onMiracle Strip Parkway, Eglin AirForce Base, May 18 at 12:28 a.m.

Kleine was also arrested forpossession of a controlled sub-stance without a prescription.

A deputy observed a vehicledriven by someone later identi-fied as Kleine driving 50 mph ina 35 mph zone and weaving sideto side. Kleine allegedly wasunable to keep the vehicle in onelane of traffic.

A deputy detained Kleine andtook her to the Okaloosa CountyCourthouse Extension bookingfacility for processing, where aninventory of Kleine's possessionswas performed. During theinventory, a deputy found twoand a half round, blue pills, lateridentified as Alprazolam, in

Kleine's purse. Kleine allegedlydoes not have a prescription forthe pills.

Kleine's required courtappearance is June 25.

***Kyle Matthew Knight, a gro-

cery store sales employee, 23, of1705 23rd St., Niceville, wasarrested by sheriff's deputies forDUI at White Point Road,Niceville, May 16 at 12:11 a.m.

Knight's required courtappearance is June 4.

TheftsA Niceville resident of the 500

block of 22nd Street reported May17 someone stole two wallets con-taining $28 cash and miscella-neous cards from her unlocked carparked at her residence.

***A Niceville resident reported

May 17 someone had made unau-thorized charges on his bankaccount.

***A Valparaiso resident of the

200 block of Washington Avenuereported May 17 someone stoleprescription medication from herhome.

The complainant reportedsomeone had taken about 57Xanax pills, about 15 SeroquelXR Quistiapine 300 mg pills andabout 20 Hydrozyzine 50 mg pills.She reported nothing elseappeared to be missing from theresidence. The front door of theresidence was unlocked.

***The assistant manager of a

business on the first block ofSouth John Sims Parkway report-ed May 20 someone stole a moneyscale from the business.

The complainant said the per-son paid for a pack of cigarettesand a can of chewing tobacco andleft the store. The cashier thenmoved back from the counter,after which the person returned,

grabbed the money scale frombehind the counter, concealed it inhis shorts and fled.

Criminal MischiefA Niceville resident reported

someone vandalized a classroomdoor at Ruckel Middle School,201 N. Partin Drive, Niceville.Police responded May 17.

The door had duct tape on thehandle and room identificationplate, and had profanity and otherphrases carved into it.

Police sent pieces of duct tapeto Florida Department of LawEnforcement to be analyzed forlatent prints and DNA.

OtherChristian Ian Mccowen, a

physical therapy technician, 28, of509 Spring Acres Cove, Niceville,was charged by sheriff's deputiesMay 19 for driving while licensesuspended first offense.

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Nancy Grigsby, 54, Bluewater Bay, social worker

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“Iʼm glad that theyʼredoing things to make itquieter for their neigh-

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“I just heard a jet go overa few minutes ago. I thinkthe base is doing a goodjob. Itʼs quieter now than

when the F-15s werehere.”

“As long as it doesnʼt hurtthe pilots or their training,

maybe it will keep theValparaiso citizens fromcomplaining so much.”

“I love this country, andIʼm all for anything that

makes it safer.”

“A 500-foot altitudechange wonʼt makemuch difference. Iʼm

glad theyʼre taking off.”

Michael Hughey, 48,Valparaiso, carpenter

Vincent Strickland, 31,Valparaiso,

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“Personally, Iʼve neverhad a problem with thejet noise like some peo-ple do. I grew up herelistening to it, so Iʼm

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“I live in Baker now, but usedto board our horse in

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train the horse to be calm inthe face of loud noises.”

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south runway to only emergen-cies, announced after Valparaisosued the service over noise andsafety issues, will likely berescinded after the new environ-mental impact study is released.Planes taking off from, or land-

ing on, the north end of that run-way must fly over parts ofValparaiso and Niceville at lowaltitude.

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Every parent thinks theirchild is one of a kind, but asthe only known sufferer ofcystinosis in Okaloosa County,Joel Strickland really is.Travis and Dawn’s son Joel,now eight years old, was diag-nosed with cystinosis in March2007. Travis and Dawn havetwo other children: Jonah, 10,and Grace, 3.

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able medicine has beenCystagon which has to betaken every six hours aroundthe clock to control cystinelevels. Procysbi is a giant steptowards a better treatment. Asa drawback, the new medica-tion costs $250,000 a yearcompared to $8,000 forCystagon.

“The new medication, ifwe're able to receive and affordit, will certainly change ourlives and the quality of Joel's,”said Dawn. “Every 12 hoursmeans truly non-interruptedsleep. It means the possibility

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Photo courtesy of Dawn Rachelle PhotographyJoel Strickland looks like a healthy boy without a care but in realityhe suffers from cystinosis, a genetic disease so rare there is onlyone known case in Okaloosa.

Stevie Elise Armstrong, a2009 gradu-ate ofNicevilleHigh School,graduatedCum Laudefrom FloridaStateUniversitywith aBachelor of

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Appointments are available May20 – June 18. Call the NWFSCDental Assisting Program at 729-6480to schedule an appointment and fordetails.

Blood drives in MayMonday, May 27 at Walmart,

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Wednesday, May 29 at NicevilleUnited Methodist Church,214 South Partin Drive – 3-8:30 p.m. – Free T-shirt for alldonors.

Self defense for teen girlsThe Niceville Public Library is

offering a self-defense program forteen girls ages 13-17 on Wednesday,May 29, at 3 p.m. This is a free pro-gram and will be led by instructorsfrom ATA Taekwondo of Niceville.Registration is required to attend.Either stop by the Youth Servicesdepartment or call 279-4863 x 1514 toregister or for more information.

Alzheimerʼs support groupA support group for those affected

by Alzheimer’s will be held at 10:30a.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at theNiceville United Methodist Church,Chandler Center, 214 S. Partin Drive.The support group is free and limitedrespite care is available, reserve inadvance by calling 866-478-7790.

Edge art extravaganzaEdge Elementary second grade

classes will present an ArtExtravaganza featuring their Oval Artprojects. The viewing and receptionwill be held in the multi-purpose room from 5-7p.m. on Thursday, May 30.Friends and family areinvited. All second grade students willbe represented.

Anniversary celebrationThe Courtyard Plaza businesses at

Bluewater Bay, 4566 E Hwy 20, haveteamed together with the NicevilleChamber of Commerce to host a tenyear anniversary celebration to be heldon Thursday, May 30 from 4-7 p.m.There will be face painting, livemusic, light refreshments and doorprizes. This celebration is open to thepublic. For more information call GulfCoast Dental at 897-9600.

Republican women luncheonThe Republican Women of

Okaloosa Federated will be meetingon Wednesday, June 5 at the HolidayInn Resort, Okaloosa Island. Socialhour at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m.There will be a ‘Dine and Dash’ table.Florida State Representative MartiColey will be the speaker.

To make a reservation, contactDonna Pattison at 651-5416 or donna-pattison@cox.net by noon on Friday,May 31. $16 for members and $18 forguests.

Womanʼs self defense seminarThere will be a free self defense

seminar for women at the NicevilleCommunity Center, 204 N Partin Dr.Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. – noonfor ages 15+, registrationis required. Please callthe Niceville Library at279-4863 x 1504 to reg-ister.. Sponsored by theFriends of the Niceville Library.

Sailing regattaBluewater Bay Sailing Club hosts

a double-handed regatta June 1 withregatta headquarters at the BluewaterBay Marina. Entry fee is $20 with a$5 credit to GYA or US Sailing Clubmembers. Register from 10-10:30a.m. Call Mike Phillips at 217-7157for more information.

Blame it on VanityEvangelist Denise Matthew, for-

merly known as singer ‘Vanity’, willbe sharing her testimony on Saturday,June 1 at 3 p.m. and June 2 at 12 p.m.at 201 Redwood Ave. in Niceville.Call 678-9355 for more information.

Boot camp for young ladiesCamp for girls, age 8-11 is coming

up on Sat, June 8 from 2-4 p.m. at theNiceville Assembly of God Churchfellowship hall, Hwy 85. Space islimited. To register mail $35 checkbefore June 1 to:

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Science and faith seminarThe public is invited to hear a

series of lectures presented by scien-tist and former atheist John Clayton ashe presents evidence for God.Lectures start June 2 at 9 a.m. and will

be held at the Niceville Church ofChrist.

Matt Gaetz speaksSilver Sands Republican Women

Federated welcome RepresentativeMatt Gaetz as guest speaker on theJune 3 dinner meeting, 5:30 p.m.,Bluewater Bay Golf Restaurant. CallSally 678-6925 to reserve.

Mac enlightenmentThe June meeting of the Mac

Users Group will be held on Monday,June 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the NWF StateCollege Student Services Building,room 132.

Free to the public. For more info,visit FWBMug.com or contact JeanDutton at jeancdutton@mac.com or862-3327.

Fiber rush weave classPhil Richter of Recycled Relics is

back to teach fiber rush weaving onJune 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the HeritageMuseum of Northwest Florida, 115Westview Avenue, Valparaiso. Cost is$55 or $50 for HMNF members,materials included. Space is limited.Pre-registration required. Call 678-2615.

Treasure at the libraryThe Freeport Public Library’s

Children’s Summer ReadingProgram, ‘Dig Into Reading’, willkick off June 5 at 10 a.m. with theopportunity for children to dig forburied treasure at the FreeportCommunity Center located at 16040US Highway 331 South. Free to kidsof all ages, no registration required.There will be prizes, giveaways, andsnacks. Please call the Freeport PublicLibrary at 835-2040 for more infor-mation.

Whatʼs in your genes?Valparaiso Library will be hosting

a three-part genetics and genealogypresentation by Charlene H. Grafton,based on her new book “What’s InYour Genes?: Human ThreadsLinking Genetics and Genealogy”.

The first session will be on June 5at 10 a.m. Author will sign books. Formore info call David Weatherford,library director at 729-5406.

Day long summer campsEnjoy a summer camp experience

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Ruckel baseball reigns undefeatedRuckel Baseball team that finished with an undefeated 15-0 season. From left front, Tristan Keith, Derek Vogel, Zach Coldsnow, JoshHoffman, Connor Walsh, Rece Hinds, Kyle Vogler, Cole Russell, Owen Williams and Harrison Dorsett. From back left, Coach JohnRunyon, Drew Grandgenett, Nicolas Nolan, Brady Smith, Logan Taylor, Chance Huff, Judd Barth, Austin Lawniczak, Nathan Lloyd,Trent Walker, Matthew Wells and Coach Taylor Woodward.

Success is on horizon for senior Eagles as they move onThe NHS Eagle track and

field will be saying good bye toten senior athletes. The athletesand their accomplishments forthe 2013 season follow:

Marsel Mosley signed withTroy University, took first place1600m (5:26.92) Steven GarstMemorial Invitational, took sec-ond place 1600m (5:17.18) andseason best time Ram Relays,season best time of 2:25.71 inthe 800 meter run FSU Relays,first place 1600 m (5:18.22) andfirst place 800 m (2:29.64)Panhandle Championships, firstplace 800 m (2:26.88) AndrewsInvitational, season best 1600m(5:27.18) Mobile Challenge ofChampions, second place 1600m (5:33.89) and 1st place 800 m(2:26.45) CountyChampionships, first place800m season best time (2:25.15)and 2nd place 1600m (5:24.98)FHSAA 3A District meet, tenthplace 1600m (5:24.10) and 13thplace 800m (2:28.27) FHSAA3A Region meet.

Eliza Riley took sixth place800m personal record (2:42.21)and 11th place prelims 100mhurdles season best time (20.05)Steven Garst MemorialInvitational, seventh place1600m personal record(6:01.08) Rams Relay, 29thplace 1600m (5:57.99) FSU

Relays, ninthplace 1600m(5:58.81) andeighth place 800m (2:44.40)P a n h a n d l eChampionships,tenth place 800mpersonal record(2:38.66), ninthplace 1600m(5:58.94) Andrews Invitational,second place 3200m (13:54.66),11th place 1600m (6:05.27),eighth place 800m (2:42.04)Okaloosa CountyChampionship, 20th place800m (2:50.41) and 13th place1600m (6:06.42) FHSAA 3ADistrict meet.

Madison Riley took 12thplace pole vault personal record(6-0) Steven Garst MemorialInvitational.

Courtney Testa took ninthplace prelims 300m hurdles(54.26) and eighth place highjump season best (4-4) StevenGarst Memorial Invitational,300m hurdles second place per-sonal record (51.03), fourthplace 100m hurdles personalrecord (19.10), sixth place highjump (4-4) Rams Relay, 20thplace 300m hurdles (50.77) FSURelays, third place 100m hur-dles personal record (17.73),13th place high jump (4-6), third

place 300m hur-dles (50.27)P a n h a n d l eChampionships;fifth place 300mhurdles (52.53)A n d r e w sInvitational, firstplace 300m hur-dles and personalrecord (49.68),

fifth place high jump seasonbest (4-8), fifth place 100m hur-dles (19.27) Okaloosa CountyChampionship, fourth place100m hurdles and personalrecord (17.66), third place 300mhurdles (50.61), sixth place100m hurdles (17.70), ninthplace high jump (4-6) FHSAA3A District meet; seventh place300m hurdles prelims and per-sonal record (48.35) and sixthplace 300m hurdles (49.47)FHSAA Region meet.

Evan Fleischmann andMichael Patrick had 3200mninth place season best time(11:12.22) Rams Relay, 1600m85th place personal record(5:03.56) FUS Relays, 3200mtenth place (11:34.17) OkaloosaCounty Championship, 18thplace 3200m (11:20.94)FHSAA 3A District meet.

Arthur Shields had 300H13th place prelims personalrecord (45.52) 32nd Annual

Frank Lay Patriot Invitational,triple jump eighth place person-al record (37-5) Rams Relays,110m hurdles 14th place pre-lims personal record (17.90),triple jump 18th place (36-1)Andrews Invitational, triplejump second place personalrecord (37-9), long jump fourthplace season best (18-7.25),300m hurdles fourth place(46.44), 110m hurdles sixthplace (19.32) Okaloosa CountyChampionship.

Tashi Brown is attendingAuburn University. CarissaCurriston took third place in400m personal record (1:12.82)Okaloosa CountyChampionship. MadyFreeman is attending FSU.Brandon Mosley is attendingFAU. Dani Douglas took ninthplace discus personal record(78-6.5) Steven Garst MemorialInvitational; seventh place shotput personal record (28-1.5) andfifth place discus (77-0) RamsRelay; fouteenth place shot put(27-2.5) Andrews Invitational;sixth place discus (76-0.5) andsixth place shot put (27-11.5)Okaloosa CountyChampionship and will beattending Auburn University.

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of attending a school.”Due to the prohibitive

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While they wait, theStricklands do their bestwith the situation given tothem. “No matter how ‘nor-mal’ we try to make ourlives the reality is we are

not.” Dawn adds. ”I doremember what life was likebefore hospital visits, vomit-ing, worrying, endless doc-tor visits, meds and tubefeeds... I remember all ofthat. I realize this is Joel'snormal.”

In the near future Dawnhopes to have a fundraiser inJoel’s name to benefit theCystinosis ResearchFoundation. “Throughfoundations like CystinosisResearch Foundation, we donow have a better treatmentand even the possibility andhopes of a cure,” Dawn said.

CRF is the largest non-profit fund provider of cysti-nosis research in the world,funding more 92 studies and

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In the meantime, theStickland’s credit their faithfor helping them survive.“We have an amazing fami-ly,” said Dawn. “And, moreimportantly, our faith inJesus Christ has kept ushopeful and sane. We liveour daily lives praying thereis a much larger picturebeing painted and that Joel'sstory with go forward...never in vain.”

Now, thanks to a newmedication, that journey hasthe possibility to be a littleeasier.

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Like any boy, Joel Strickland likes toplay and have fun. He doesnʼt let hisspecial situation hold him back toomuch and maintains a positive outlookon life.

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Bat assistearns Eaglerank forscoutLawson Procter McInnis,of Troop 157 in Nicevilleand son of Procter andSamantha McInnis ofMiramar Beach, hasbeen awarded the rankof Eagle Scout. Lawsonraised money and dona-tions for a Bat Roost atthe E.O. Wilson BiophiliaCenter in Freeport.

Class makes friends, potholdersCarol Burkhard shows Natasha Santo how to hold her crochet hook properly while LindaCastleman works to create a potholder at a crochet class held at the Northwest Florida HeritageMuseum May 21. For more information on joining a class, call the museum at 678-2615.

Karate studentsget kicks inOkinawaStudents from C.D. Williamson Karate,Niceville, recently traveled to Okinawaand tested before ShorinryuShorinkan Hanchi Judan MinoruNagazato, a tenth degree black belt.Pictured from left are Daniel Kennedywho achieved the rank of Nidan orsecond degree black belt, Marie Leewho achieved the rank of Shodan orfirst degree black belt, and JulieNelson who also achieved the rank ofShodan.

Pet project forGirl ScoutsSome of the girls from Girl ScoutTroop 910 visited Pet Welfare onEglin, May 4, to deliver nearly $200worth of supplies they purchasedfor the no kill animal shelter.  Thegirls held a yard sale to raise  themoney used to purchase the sup-plies. Pictured, Emilie Potter, KaraBolin, Maggie Wollard, Lilly Bolinand Christina Carter with some ofthe dogs available for adoption atPet Welfare. Available pets can befound on petfinder.com.

Girls Red soccer wins U11The 01 Girls Red team won the U11 bracket last May 4-5 in the annual Emerald Coast ClassicSoccer Tournament hosted by Nicevilleʼs FC Dallas Emerald Coast, an affiliate of the MajorLeague Soccer team FC Dallas. Pictured left to right on the top row are Kywana Donahoo,Kaeori Stone, Kayla Stephensen, Caitlyn Stringfellow, Coach Jim McDermott, Marissa Rung,Jayden Horne, Tai Duren-Wynn and Alexandra Davis.  Pictured left to right on the bottom roware Victoria Sherwin, Taylor Hendricks, Rene Johnson, Hailey Moriarty and Georgia Bomar.

Studentsat Stemmhave funlearningStudents at the StemmAcademy enjoyed aCommunity Day Friday,May 10. Students partici-pated in several different,academically challengingactivities including takingEOD robots for a test spin.Here Jordan Stutler, asixth grader at Stemm,tries on protective gearwith help from an EODspecialist.

Obituary

Harold F. Pate1935 – 2013

Harold F. Pate, age 77,passed away on 13 May2013 from a heart attack.He was born on 21 Aug1935 in Barney, AL to thelate, Preston and BellePate.

He was preceded indeath by his sister, JuneHembree. Survivorsinclude his devoted wife of54 years, Louise Pate; twodaughters, Annita Phillips,husband Thomas, andConnie Hanley, husbandMichael and one sonRaymond Pate, wifeDebra; grandchildren,Nicholas Phillips, TrevorCostabile, Laura, Michaeland Timothy Pate.

Harold retired afterserving 20 years in the AirForce as an electronic tech-nician.

A graveside servicewith full military honorswill be held on Thursday,May 30, 2013 at 11:00 amat Heritage GardensCemetery in Niceville,Florida. In lieu of flowersthe family wishes dona-tions be made to the RockyBayou Christian SchoolCollege Fund or the ChristOur Redeemer CatholicChurch in Harold’s name.

You may express con-dolences to the family andsign the guestbook at her-itagegardensfuneralhome.com. Heritage GardensFuneral Home of Nicevilleis entrusted with thearrangements.

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