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Beacon StaffA total of 35,254 ballots were
cast in Okaloosa County in theAug. 28 primary election, a 26.5-percent turnout, according to thecounty supervisor of elections.
Among notable results, U.SRep. Matt Gaetz, Fort WaltonBeach, running with the endorse-ment of President DonaldTrump, won the Republicannomination for a second term asFlorida District 1 Congressman,defeating Cris Dosev and John
Mills, both of Pensacola. Gaetz, who districtwide
received 65 percent of the pri-mary vote, will face Santa Rosa
County Democrat JenniferZimmerman in the Nov. 6 gener-al election. Zimmerman gar-nered 60 percent in a two-wayDemocratic primary.
There will be two new faceson the five-member OkaloosaCounty School Board comeNovember.
In the District 3 contest forschool board, Linda Evanchyk,Fort Walton Beach, defeated JoeSlusser, Baker, and Alby
TThhee BBaayy [email protected] The voice of Niceville, Bluewater Bay and Valparaiso since 1992 (850) 678-1080 Police Blotter, page A-3
The Walton County Sheriffʼs Office isseeking a shoeless burglar. Images of amasked, barefoot break-in artist werecaptured on a security camera insidethat Boggy Bayou gas station on StateRoad 20, just east of Seminole, at about4:25 a.m. Aug. 29, according to the sher-iffʼs office. He smashed the front doorwith a rock, tried to get into a cabinetunder the register, and ran off with somecigarettes within a few seconds.Anyone with information may call thesheriffʼs office at (850) 892-8186 oranonymously at (850) 863-TIPS.
Walton County Sheriffʼs Office
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A Ruckel Middle School stu-dent was charged with threaten-ing to blow up another student’shome, according to a report bythe Okaloosa County Sheriff’sOffice.
The Okaloosa CountySheriff’s Office on Aug. 29arrested the 14-year-old Nicevilleboy on a charge of false reportingwith intent to deceive, mislead, ormisinform concerning planting abomb or deadly explosives, a sec-ond degree felony, according tothe report, which gave the follow-ing account:
An investigation by a schoolresource officer found that theboy made the threat during asixth-period class at the Nicevilleschool on Aug. 27. The studentapproached another student and
asked for a third student’saddress, saying he planned to“stab” the subject of his queryand “blow him up.”
The suspect allegedly went onto say he knew how to make C4explosives and had some athome.
Under police questioning, theboy admitted making the state-ments, but said he didn’t mean it.When asked what he meant by“blowing up,” he replied, “Youknow, Osama bin Laden style,”and made reference to crashing aplane into the residence.
A sheriff’s spokeswoman saidthe sheriff’s office “wants toemphasize that any threat involv-ing students or school safety istaken seriously and thoroughlyinvestigated. Substantiatedthreats will result in an arrest.”
The Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the unofficial end of summer. Undaunted by the possible approach of a tropical storm, in the Twin Cities area people cele-brated the long weekend in a variety of ways. At the Bluewater Bay Marina, people of all ages enjoyed the water, whether in it, on it, or contemplating it from a dock. AtLincoln Park, Valparaiso, people held picnics, swam, boated, and built the occasional sand castle. Cyclists and dog-walkers were out and about during the sunny weath-er that prevailed most of the holiday weekend. Toms Bayou and Boggy Bayou were popular spots for water sports. Golf was another favorite activity. The T-pier inValparaiso attracted anglers of all ages. Beacon photos by Mike Griffith
Voters set the stagefor November election
Student chargedwith making threat
Beacon StaffGulf Power said it plans to
cut its rates for 2019 andbeyond by about $9.6 millionon an annual basis.
The proposed reduction,filed with state regulatoryauthorities last week, reflectssavings from income-tax cutsenacted by Congress last year,the company said.
The decrease would come onthe heels of a previous tax-sav-ings-related rate cut of $103million for 2018. In addition,Gulf Power recently filed a sep-arate request with the FloridaPublic Service Commission toreduce prices based on reducedfuel, conservation and environ-mental costs.
Bidding farewell to summer
Please see ELECTION, page A-4
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Barefoot burglar sought
Nicevilleeyes sewerrate hikeBy Mike GriffithBeacon Correspondent
Possible increases in sewer-service rates by the city ofNiceville will be discussed by thecity council Thursday.
Under consideration is a pro-posed 2-percent hike in sewerrates, which would help fund aproposed 3.4-percent increase inwater and sewer departmentspending during the fiscal yearthat will begin Oct. 1.
City Clerk Dan Doucet saidplanned upgrades to the city’saging sewer system include repairor replacement of some lift sta-tions, and of radio control systemsthat allow city officials to knowwhen such pumps are functioningproperly and when they needmaintenance.
Doucet said a city consultantwould brief the city council on theneed for a rate increase during amunicipal budget hearing at 6p.m. Sept. 6 at city hall.
By Mike GriffithBeacon Correspondent
A 3-year-old shaken up in a trafficaccident was calmed by a teddy bearpresented by a Niceville policeman.
On Aug. 22, as a minivan driven byKathleen Kossler, of Destin, was prepar-ing to make a left turn from CollegeBoulevard, it was struck from behind bya cargo van. Her young daughter,Alaiza, was in the minivan’s back seat.
No one in either vehicle was injured.Following the crash, Patrolman
Christopher Fordham gave little Alaizathe fuzzy friend to comfort her.
"She was traumatized by the ordealand the bear really helped," said thegirl's mother. "She fell asleep with thebear."
Officer Fordham presented the driverof the cargo van with a ticket for care-less driving.
Black Bears in NWFChoctawhatchee Audubon
Society's September program will beBlack Bears in NW Florida by JordanGreen, wild life biologist, Florida Fishand Wildlife ConservationCommission.The program will be held on
September 6 in room 308/309 of theStudent Services Building 400 at theNorthwest Florida State CollegeNiceville campus. Socializing beginsat 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m.
Admission is free and open to the pub-lic. Contact Dave Clausen at (907)321-3701 for more information.Please visit our website atchoctawhatcheeaudubon.org and ourFacebook page at ChoctawhatcheeAudubon.Car, truck & motorcycle showThe 26th Annual Emerald Coast
Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show willbe on Sept. 8 inNiceville at theMullet FestivalGrounds. Gatesopen at 8 a.m.Early registration is from 8 a.m.-Noonand awards at 3 p.m. Spectator parking and admission
are free. Cars, trucks, rat rods,antiques, motorcycles, foreign, old ornew, modified or stock, all welcome. Pre-registration entry $25 and day
of show registration $30. People’sChoice awards and Best of Show.Food and drink available.Registration and vendor informa-
tion can be found at www.nwfmode-laandtclub.com or call Herb at 850-651-1074.Field of ValorThe Exchange Club of Niceville
will host the 5th Field of Valor at theNorth end of the Mullet FestivalGrounds September 8-15. Openingday ceremony will be on Saturday,September 8 at 10:00 a.m. The Field of Valor pays tribute to
all the fallen heroes from the State ofFlorida (since 9/11/2001) who servedin Iraq and Afghanistan. The Field of Valor will be open
from 12 to 8 p.m. beginning onSaturday, September 8and continuing throughSaturday, September 15(closing at 2:00 p.m. onSat. Sept 15). The event isfree to the public. Approximately 360flags will be flown at the FOV witheach flag representing one of our fall-en service members with name, rank,branch of service and hometown.Flags are available for sponsorship
by individuals or businesses. For moreinformation on sponsoring a flag seeour website:nicevilleexchange.club/FieldofValor2018. Fifty percent of proceeds fromflag sponsorships will be donated toThe Fisher House on Eglin AFB (fish-erhouseemeraldcoast.org).If you would like to volunteer for
this event, sign up on the Fisher Housewebsite above, email or call PaulMcShane at 678-8680.Boggy & Beyond
History comes to life at theHeritage Museum of NorthwestFlorida during Night at the Museum –Boggy & Beyond, Saturday,September 8 at 7 p.m.
This fast-paced event takes guestson a guided group tour that combineshistory and theatre, creating a uniquefood, wine and beer tasting experiencewith silent auction and raffles.The talented actors from the Stage
Crafters Community Theatre, Inc. willbring history to life portraying individ-uals significant to the City ofNiceville’s history.Enjoy fantastic food from Café
Bienville, Cold Creek BBQ, CornerCafé, and Sawadee Thai Cuisine.Sample craft beer from PropsBrewery and 3rd Planet Brewing orsample a variety of red and whitewines.By name reservation only. Call to
make your reservations today. $40 perperson, or $35 for Museum Members.Call 850-678-2615 or visit www.her-itage-museum.org to register on-line.Lacrosse RegistrationNiceville Eagles Lacrosse Youth
Fall Season Registration is open togirls grades K-8th and boys grades 1-8. Practices start Sept. 9 at Twin Oaksin Niceville. Fall Surf n Turf 7v7Tourney is November 10-11 in Destinat Morgan Sports Complex. new play-ers are welcome to try it for free onSept. 9, 16, 23, 30. Limited loanergear will be available. Returning play-ers should register and bring full gear.More details on our new website:nicevillelax.com Valp. Garden ClubValparaiso Garden Club's first
meeting will be held September 12that 9 a.m. at the Trinity PresbyterianChurch fellowship hall(entrance is in the back ofthe building) 44Southview Ave,Valparaiso.Marie Harrison will give a presen-
tation on "Who Is Valparaiso GardenClub". Kat Spieker will give a quickintro to navigating the FloridaFederation of Garden Clubs (FFGC)website.Pride Speaking SeriesThe AF Armament Museum
Foundation is proud to sponsor theAmerican Pride Speaking Series.This quarter's presentation will beheld at the Armament Museum onSeptember 12 at 2 p.m. The subjectwill be Sled Driver: Recollections ofan SR-71 Pilot given by Mr. RobertBehler, USAF Major General,Retired. zAdmission is free.BWB Garden Club MeetingThe Bluewater Bay Garden Club
will have their first meeting of the sea-son on Thursday, September 13, at9:30 a.m. at the Bluewater BayClubhouse on Bluewater Boulevard.Our guest speaker will be MaryGutierrez with a program “Let’s Turnthe Sunshine State into a Solar State."
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ArrestsOn Aug. 16 Niceville police
arrested Scott Eugene Anderson,56, of 604 Crestview Ave.,Niceville, on charges of failingto register a motor vehicle,driving while license sus-pended, first offense, andknowingly driving with-out insurance.
An officer stopped aFord sedan after recog-nizing the driver asAnderson, who the offi-cer knew did not have avalid driver’s license. Thiswas confirmed through a policedatabase. Anderson admittedthat he did not have a license,and a check of his vehiclerevealed that it was not regis-tered to him. It was also learnedthat he had no insurance on thevehicle.
* * *On Aug. 16 Niceville police
arrested Max Allen John, 44, of125 North Cedar Ave.,Niceville, on a charge of crimi-nal mischief with $1,000 ormore in damage.
An officer respondedto the McDonald’srestaurant on JohnSims Parkway, wherean employee said thatJohn, who appeared tobe intoxicated, had beenknocking on the glass entrancetrying to get in after closing.John then went to the rear of therestaurant, where he struck theoutside menu area, breaking it,causing damage estimated atmore than $2,000.
John was later found within100 yards of Jim and Nick’srestaurant, where he was tryingto get in, and appeared to beintoxicated, but had done nodamage there.
* * *On Aug. 17 Valparaiso police
arrested Danny Pat Connell, 52,of Niceville, on charges of pos-sessing a controlled substancewithout a prescription, drugequipment possessionand/or use, and destroy-ing, tampering with, orfabricating physicalevidence.
An officer stoppedConnell, who was rid-ing a bicycle. During thestop, the officer sawConnell throw a glass objectonto the ground. Further investi-gation revealed that the objectwas a glass pipe of a type com-monly used for smokingmethamphetamine.
The pipe bore burns, and nearthe pipe were two syringes and aclear plastic bag containingapproximately 1.5 grams of sus-pected methamphetamine,which field tested positive. Asyringe cap was found inConnell’s pocket.
OtherOn Aug. 9 Niceville police
responded to an address inNiceville where someone’svehicle tires had been slashed.
* * *On Aug. 10 Niceville police
responded to an address onJudith Avenue regarding a reportof two people who had beenseen on bicycles, going throughmailboxes. Nothing was report-ed taken from any of the mail-boxes.
* * *On Aug. 10 Niceville police
responded to an address onCrestview Avenue where afemale had allegedly damagedthe house of her ex-boyfriend.
* * *
On Aug. 12 Niceville policeresponded to an address onCedar Avenue regarding a dis-turbance in which a womanallegedly had been chasing aman and punching him, and then
tried to hit him with her car.* * *
On Aug. 13 Nicevillepolice responded to anaddress on SecondStreet, where theyrecovered a missingcell phone, and
arranged for its return toits owner.
* * *On Aug. 13 Niceville police
responded to an address onWeedon Island Drive, regardinga report of a man walking onBayshore, allegedly “flippingoff” traffic. The man was goneby the time police arrived.
* * *On Aug. 14 Niceville police
responded to the Howard Hillsoccer complex, where someonehad damaged a sign.
* * *On Aug. 15 the Okaloosa
Sheriff’s office respondedto an address on NutmegAvenue regarding afraud other than creditcard.
* * *On Aug. 16 the
Okaloosa Sheriff’s officeresponded to an address onOsceola Bay Avenue, regardinga report of battery.
* * *On Aug. 16 the Okaloosa
Sheriff’s office responded to anaddress on E. John SimsParkway regarding some foundnarcotics.
* * *On Aug. 16 Niceville police
received a report from someonewho said that homeless peoplehad been living in the woodsnear her home for the past year.Police contacted the persons andissued them a trespass warning.
* * *On Aug. 17 Niceville policeresponded to an address in
Niceville regarding areport of two adults andtwo teenagers hangingout near a tree line.Further investigationrevealed that the per-
sons were homeless, andwere moving from a
campsite behindMcDonald’s, but had not doneanything wrong.
* * *On Aug. 18 the Okaloosa
Sheriff’s office responded to anaddress on Valparaiso Boulevardregarding a narcotics investiga-tion.
* * *On Aug. 18 the Okaloosa
Sheriff’s office responded to anaddress on Old Eastgate Roadregarding a narcotics investiga-tion.
* * *On Aug. 18 the Okaloosa
Sheriff’s office responded to anaddress on N. State Rd. 85regarding a narcotics investiga-tion.
* * *On Aug. 18 Niceville police
responded to Turkey Creek Parkwhere several men had beenseen in a jon boat with camou-flage and bows and arrows neardock 3, near the middle of thepark. The men were gone by thetime police arrived.
* * *On Aug. 19 the Okaloosa
Sheriff’s office responded to anaddress on E. State Road 20regarding some lost or damagedproperty.
Fire Department Reports
The Niceville Fire Department responded to the followingcalls from Aug. 27, 2018 through Aug 30, 2018.
0 Structure Fires 10 Emergency Medical Calls0 Vehicle Fire 1 Vehicle Crash 1 Other Fire 0 Vehicle Crash with Extrication0 Illegal Burn 6 Other Emergency Calls0 False Alarms 0 Hazardous Conditions
STREET SiTUATION DATE TIMEDate Palm Dr............................Cooking fire ...........................8/27/18 .....................00:10E. John Sims Pkwy..................Vehicle crash.........................8/27/18 .....................06:59Als Drive ...................................Medical ..................................8/27/18 .....................14:02Sunshine Ln. ............................Medical ..................................8/27/18 .....................16:44Red Maple Way .......................Alarm activation.....................8/27/18 .....................19:30S.R.123.....................................Cancelled...............................8/27/18 .....................22:29Sparkleberry Cv........................Medical ..................................8/27/18 .....................23:33Howell Rd.................................Medical ..................................8/28/18 .....................13:47Bayshore Dr. ............................Medical ..................................8/28/18 .....................14:0848th Street................................Medical ..................................8/28/18 .....................16:06E. John Sims Pkwy..................Medical ..................................8/29/18 .....................14:17Finck Rd. ..................................Medical ..................................8/29/18 .....................15:17Redman Ct. ..............................Medical ..................................8/29/18 .....................17:51Fir Avenue ................................Medical ..................................8/30/18 .....................11:35McKinney St. ............................Cancelled...............................8/30/18 .....................13:25McKinney St. ............................Service call ............................8/30/18 .....................14:28Deer Street...............................Cancelled...............................8/30/18 .....................18:36S.R. 85 N..................................Elevator rescue .....................8/30/18 .....................20:33
Weekly Safety Tip: When using barbeque grills on decks be sure to leave sufficientspace from siding and eaves. Always supervise a BBQ Grill when in use.
The Niceville Fire Department has a Facebook page, check it out!
Niceville
North BayThe North Bay Fire District responded to the following calls from August 27, 2018 through August 30, 2018.
STREET SITUATION DATE TIMEE. Hwy. 20 ................................EMS call ................................8/28/18 .....................10:44E. Hwy. 20 ................................EMS call ................................8/28/18 .....................12:16E. Hwy. 20 ................................Vehicle accident ....................8/28/18 .....................14:11Bayshore Dr. ............................Dispatched & cancelled........8/28/18 .....................14:08Highway 20 ..............................Vehicle accident ....................8/28/18 .....................15:21Summit Ct.................................EMS call ................................8/28/18 .....................19:12Curacao Way ...........................Detector activation ................8/28/18 .....................21:40E. Hwy. 20 ................................EMS call ................................8/29/18 .....................01:01E. Hwy. 20 ................................Service assist ........................8/29/18 .....................07:08
Visit northbayfd.org for more information.
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 sheriffʼs offices, other law-enforcement agencies,
and the Okaloosa County and Walton County jails.
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Clendennin, Crestview, winning58.5 percent of the vote.Incumbent Rodney Walker did notseek re-election.
For the school board’s District5 seat, Diane Kelley of Valparaisodefeated Bran McAllister ofNiceville with 58.2 percent. She
will succeed Melissa Thrush ofNiceville, who did not seek a thirdfour-year term on the nonpartisanboard.
In the school board District 1contest, incumbent Lamar Whiteof Shalimar defeated WillieHarmon of Fort Walton Beachwith 64.8 percent.
In statewide results, Gov. RickScott handily won the Republican
nomination for U.S. Senate. InNovember Scott will face incum-bent Bill Nelson, who was unop-posed in the Democratic primary.
Congressman Ron DeSantis,of Flagler County, and TallahasseeMayor Andrew Gillum won theRepublican and Democratic nom-inations, respectively, for gover-nor. They will face each other inthe Nov. 6 general election.
For the office of Florida attor-ney general, Tampa RepublicanAshley Moody, a former judgeand former prosecutor, and TampaDemocrat Sean Shaw, a memberof the Florida House ofRepresentatives, will appear onthe November ballot, having wontheir respective primaries.Incumbent Pam Bondi was pre-vented by term limits from seek-ing a third consecutive term.
For Florida commissioner ofagriculture, Republican Matt
Caldwell, North Fort Myers, aFlorida House member, andDemocrat Nikki Fried, a FortLauderdale lawyer, won theirrespective parties’ nominations tostand in the general election. Theterm-limited incumbent, AdamPutnam, failed in a bid to win theRepublican nomination for gover-nor.
The candidates for the office ofstate chief financial officer werenot on the primary ballot becauseneither faced party opposition.Facing each other in Novemberwill be incumbent JimmyPatronis, a Republican appointedlast year to fill a vacancy, andDemocratic challenger JeremyRing, a former state senator fromBroward County.
Also on the Nov. 6 generalelection ballot will be the FloridaHouse of Representatives seat forDistrict 4, which includes theTwin Cities area. Incumbent MelPonder, a Destin Republican, willface Democrat Rebecca Koelzerof Valparaiso. Neither had pri-mary opposition.
The Aug. 28 primary electionwas lightly attended, with justover one in four eligible voters inOkaloosa County showing up.Republican participation, at 34.2percent, exceeded Democraticturnout, at 27.4 percent. Just 6.8percent of Okaloosa voters of noparty affiliation cast ballots.
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People gathered in front of Valparaiso City Hall Friday for aceremony honoring the cityʼs late mayor, John B. “Bruce”Arnold. Valparaiso Parkway, which runs in front of City Hall,was rededicated as the John B. Arnold Jr. MemorialHighway. “It was a lot of work, but worth it,” said MarleneArnold (fourth from right), widow of the mayor, who was thelongest serving elected mayor in Florida at the time of hisdeath at 87 in February 2017. Mayor Arnold (inset) hadserved since 1964. The naming, by act of the FloridaLegislature last year, is honorary, and does not change theofficial name of Valparaiso Parkway (State Road 190).
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“I donʼt think it should be legal, but I donʼt
know how a law against it could be practically
enforced.”
Christine Lynch, 39, Niceville, speechwriter
“I donʼt believe it should be.It would make things easier
for people who have bad intentions.”
Catherine Card, 39, Niceville, homemaker
Should it be legal to post online plans for making guns with 3-D printers?Location: Niceville softball & soccer fields
“If itʼs legal to make a gun with a 3-D printer, it should be legal to
post the plans online.”
Galan Zalace, 47, Niceville, U.S. Air Force
“I donʼt think it should be legal,because bad people could
make guns and do bad things with them.”
Amy Smith, 8, Niceville, Edge Elementary School
student
“Definitely no! Itʼs ridiculous.Any wacko in the world could
make a gun and take it into a courthouse, airport,
or anywhere.”
Linda Ernest, 61, Culver, Oregon, retired barber
“It should not be legal—absolutely not.
I donʼt want to see more crime.”
Izzy Norman, 40, Niceville, stay-home mom
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BEACONSPORTSBEACONSPORTSWednesday, September 5, 2018 Page A-6
Niceville swimmersoff to a great startThe Niceville Eagles had their Sept. 21
loss at the hands of Lincoln over-turned last Wednesday becauseLincoln found it had fielded an ineligi-ble player. Coupled with a 42-17trouncing of East Ridge (Clermont) onFriday night, the Eagles now are unde-feated. In the East Ridge game,Niceville had 336 yards on offense,with starting quarterback Will Kochgoing 15-21 for 183 yards. TJ Pop ledrushers with 98 yards, and the versa-tile Jack White led with 60 receivingyards. Niceville is on the roadthis week to Pinson, Ala.,where they will take on Clay-Chalkville Friday. The nexthome game will be theHomecoming game matchupon Sept. 14 against HolmesCounty Central (Lexington,Miss.). Top: Niceville's swarm-ing defense held East Ridge to156 rushing yards and 96yards receiving. Center:Quarterback Will Koch looksto make a pass in the firstquarter. Bottom left: The stu-dent section is fired up by theEagle Pride drumlineduring the third quar-ter. Bottom right:Fridayʼs game was theEagle Pride Band'salumni night. Over 75alumni performed athalftime with the band.Beacon photos by Paula Mims
The Niceville High Schoolvolleyball team improvedto 5-0 with a straight setwin (25-14, 25-19, 25-14)last Thursday night overthe Tate Aggies. TheEagles are ranked 17th inclass 8A volleyball.Niceville has two matchesthis week at home. OnWednesday, they take onCrestview (JV 5 p.m., var-sity 6 p.m.). On Thursday,the Navarre Raiders cometo town (freshman 4:30,JV 5:30, varsity 6:30). Topright: Grace McIntosh, aGeorgia Tech commit,gets the block off of a hitby Tate's Kasey Scott.Bottom right: LiberoShayla Libby makes apass in the second set.Bottom left: The Nicevillestudent section cele-brates the win.Beacon photos by Paula Mims
The Rocky Bayou volleyball teamremains undefeated after a straight setwin (25-8, 25-13, 25-11) over PensacolaChristian Academy last Thursday. Thisis the second year in a row that Rockyhas started their season 6-0. Next upfor the Knights is Laurel Hill onThursday at 5:45 p.m. Top: JennaSchuliger and Rominey Willner block ahit in the second set. Willner led theKnights with 3 blocks and 10 kills.Bottom left: Rocky players celebrate ablocked hit. Bottom right: Spectatorseagerly await the last point that theKnights needto win thesecond set. Beacon photos byPaula Mims
The Niceville High School swim team looked to be in mid-season form already at their first meet Saturday againstFort Walton Beach in a short pentathlon at the BernieLefebvre Aquatic Center in Fort Walton Beach. Both thegirls and boys team took 7 of the top 10 positions in themeet with Niceville's Stefanie Markwardt coming in first forthe girls with a time of 2:52.13. Niceville's Quintin Scholzwon the boys competition with a time of 2:30.14, with analmost five second lead over second place NathanielRudman of Fort Walton Beach. The Eagles continue theirseason this Saturday at the Destin YMCA where they willtake on South Walton in a long quad meet that begins at 1p.m. Left: Nicevilleʼs Ashley Kendrick in the 50-yard but-terfly. Right: Trevor Stevenson finished the meet in third
place with a time of 2:42.33.Bottom: The aquatic Center waspacked with fans.Beacon photos by Paula Mims
Eaglesunbeatenon court
Rocky Bayouimproves to 6-0
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