CRESTVIEW — The Red Roots are performing in a gospel concert 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Central Baptist Church, 951 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview.
Red Roots, a Wade, Miss., gospel trio, performs Christian country music. A $10 donation is requested at the door, and a love offering will be received.
Call Libby White, 496-7106, for details.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Gospel concert with Red Roots is Sept. 14
Five Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Advisories have been issued for Liza Jackson Park and Garniers Park of Fort Walton Beach; Poquito Park of Shalimar; Lincoln Park of Valparaiso; and Rocky Bayou State Park of Niceville, based on EPA-recommended enterococci standards. These areas present potential health risks to the bathing public.
The department tests weekly for enterococci, which indicates fecal pollution and comes from stormwater runoff, pets, wildlife and human sewage. Ratings are based on EPA standards.
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CRESTVIEW — Fellowship Church of Praise has started the Kingdom Life School of Ministry at Country Inn and Suites in Crestview. This certificate degree program aids disciples, leaders and those with a desire to grow in their faith.
The first class, “Purpose of the Holy Spirit,” is 5-7 p.m. Sept. 8. Cost is $35 for materials, and students will need to purchase the textbook.
Call the Rev. Darlene Haynes-Scheuermann, chancellor, 305-3016, or Dr. Joyce Grant, dean, 478-494-1691, for details.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Fellowship Church begins ministry training school Sept. 8
In Florida, we have some of the best fishing in the world all year long.
Red snapper season, which just ended, is a highly anticipated time, but more than fish interest anglers. It is time for recreational scallop season in the Gulf, and though we must travel east to go scalloping, it is a beneficial experience.
There is still plenty of time to take advantage of scalloping season, but the last day for recreational harvesting is Sept. 24. Harvesting areas are in state waters from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County to the Pasco-Hernando county line.
Bay scallops are bottom-dwellers that live in shallow waters, near the shore along Florida’s Gulf Coast. These bivalves — typically found in 4-8 feet of water in seagrass beds — once inhabited most of the Florida Gulf Coast, but now can only be found in isolated distinct populations. This is due to the decline in their once historic habitat areas.
You can recognize bay scallops by their electric blue eyes and ability to swim, propelling themselves backward by opening and closing their shells quickly.
One piece of equipment required for your scalloping adventure is a salt-water fishing license for Florida residents between ages 16 and 65, and all non-residents over 16.
Other necessities are a swim mask, snorkel, small mesh bag, divers-down flag (required by law), and a boat or kayak.
The best scalloping occurs in the 4- to 10-foot deep area, where you can anchor your shallow-draft boat. Boating is more productive than scalloping by shore.
Look for scallops near the borderline areas of sea grasses, and collect them in the mesh bag since they can pinch. Once on the boat, scallops should be immediately placed on ice in a cooler.
Harvesting bag limits per person are 2 gallons whole for bay scallops in shell or 1 pint of bay scallop meat. A maximum of 10 gallons of whole scallops in shell or a half-gallon bay scallop meat per vessel and harvesting is only permitted by hand; landing or dip net use only.
See myfwc.com for more information on harvesting regulations for scallops and other fisheries or www.flseagrant.org for additional helpful hints and recipes about bay scallops.
Brooke Saari is a Sea Grant Marine Science and Natural Resources agent at the Okaloosa County Extension office in Crestview. Reach her at bsaari@ufl.edu or 689-5850.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: EXTENSION CONNECTION: Bay scallop season beckons
A Florida doctor has released a new book to empower anxious people.
In “Anxiety 101: The Holistic Approach to Managing Your Anxiety and Taking Back Your Life,” Dr. Eudene Harry provides a comprehensive overview of anxiety’s many forms, its causes and ways to treat and manage symptoms while maintaining balance and productivity. The book is available at www.amazon.com.
Harry has practiced medicine for more than 20 years and is currently the medical director of Oasis Wellness & Rejuvenation Center, an integrative holistic lifestyle clinic in Orlando.
She is board certified in emergency and holistic medicine.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: New book by Florida doctor offers insight, release for anxiety
CRESTVIEW — Live Oak Baptist Church at 4565 Live Oak Church Road in Crestview, is having revivial Aug. 25 through 28. Services start at 6 p.m. Sunday evening and continue at 6 p.m. nightly Monday through Wednesday.
Brother Garry Winstead, pastor of INO Baptist Church, Kinston, Ala., will speak each night. Tony Hinton of Dothan, Ala., and Johnny Culberson will lead praising and singing.
A nursery will be provided for attendees. Call 682-5160 for more information.
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FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County’s Emergency Medical Services Division of Public Safety and the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center developed the STEMI program to transmit electrocardiograms immediately to the emergency room.
The system, which provides an early warning to save patients under cardiac arrest, has received widespread attention.
The National Association of Counties granted Okaloosa County the 2013 Achievement Award in recognition of the program and "hard work yielding positive results for Okaloosa County," as stated in the letter.
"This is another great example where we have worked with others in the community to increase public safety for our residents," stated Chairman Don Amunds, Okaloosa County Commissioner. "Fort Walton Beach Medical Center reached out to us as a routine transporter of cardiac patients, which resulted in dramatic patient improvement and successful outcomes, due in large part to the team commitment for better patient care," stated Public Safety Director Dino Villani.
Since STEMI's inception, three other hospitals, two in Okaloosa, began using it.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Okaloosa earns National Association of Counties Achievement Award
TROY, Ala. — Nearly 1,000 young people from Northwest Florida and lower Alabama stakes — comparable to a diocese — traveled to Troy University last month to attend the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Youth Conference.
The stakes from this area included Fort Walton Beach, Tallahassee, Mobile, Ala., Panama City and Dothan, Ala.
The July 11-12 conference theme was “Stand Ye in Holy Places and be Not Moved.”
Attendees also participated in a conference service project contest to collect nonperishable protein food for the Salvation Army. Fort Walton Beach stake winners provided 650 pounds, and Crestview Ward 2 winners provided 221 pounds. 1,700 pounds was collected.
Brad Wilcox, professor at Brigham Young University and author, was the featured speaker. His books include "The Continuous Atonement" and other spiritual works. Wilcox was inspiring to the youths and their leaders as well, with his stories and analogies demonstrating Gospel principles.
“Youth Conference was a blast. Getting to meet a ton of people who share my faith was a great experience,” Crestview resident Chapman Tew said.
Crestview ward attendees were Keidra Perdue, Kali Mobley, Laken Smith, Brittany Mathews, Ashley Mathews, Madison Corbin, Kira Triplett, Sara Curdy, Kortnie Perkins J.J. Mathews, Hunter Walker, Sean Gabany, Brandon Triplett, Mathew Samuoles, Tew, Michael Baltimore, Adam White, Holly Tew, Toni Bludworth and Jesse Moore.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Stake members attend LDS Youth Conference in Mobile
CRESTVIEW — Britainy Pate is on her feet again following a year of paralysis.
Conversion disorder — often caused by psychological conflict — can present neurological symptoms such as vision impairment, seizures and, in Britainy's case, paralysis.
But that’s all behind her now.
"I can walk now and I can drive," the 27-year-old said. "To overcome this is a magnificent feat; it is nothing short of a miracle."
Regaining feeling in her legs didn't happen overnight, she said. Britainy’s condition steadily improved through therapy sessions and exercises around the apartment.
Recovery requires being stress-free, she said, adding she regularly meets with a stress counselor.
The paralysis took its toll on her family, including Britainy’s husband, Bryant, her two daughters and a stepson.
Britainy was unemployed following paralysis, and Bryant quit his job to take care of the family, including his elderly father James.
"I'm glad she is up and walking," Bryant said. "I just hope it don't happen again, because it set us back."
Family, friends and community members provided relief, Bryant said. Residents Ken and Tina Gill, along with Southside School, provided money, food and clothing for the family. Manual Therapy LLC in Crestview gave free physical therapy services to Britainy.
Now, the family is working to get back on track.
Bryant works for a fast food restaurant and Britainy is going to school in Pensacola to become a certified nursing assistant.
"With all of the different medical issues that I have overcome, it made sense to go into the medical field," Britainy said. "I can help people and encourage people with my situation."
Contact News Bulletin Staff Writer Matthew Brown at 850-682-6524 or matthewb@crestviewbulletin.com. Follow him on Twitter @cnbMatthew.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Crestview woman can walk again following bout with paralysis
CRESTVIEW — Children at Woodlawn Baptist Church on Wednesday took one of their last chances to let loose and have fun before getting back to the books when school starts.
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The church’s Back to School Bash provided two inflatable slides and a bounce house for kids returning to school on Monday.
Parents were happy to bring their children to the event.
"I think it’s a great idea to get (the children) together and let them socialize and play with other kids that are going to church here," Kerrie Howard of Crestview said.
Misty Beaman brought her 5-year-old nephew Jeremiah to play.
"The kids (were) having so much fun," Beaman said.
Brandi Terrell, children’s ministry director, said the church moved the event’s location, which had been Bob Sikes Elementary School, and once featured inflatable water slides.
The change to indoors was due to unpredictable weather, she said, adding that 56 children attended this year’s event.
One of those kids was Wes Corbin, 9, a fourth-grader at Walker Elementary School.
Wes said he is ready for Monday, but has mixed feelings on school starting back up.
"I really don't like taking tests," he said. "On the other hand, I will get to see all my friends again."
Contact News Bulletin Staff Writer Matthew Brown at 850-682-6524 or matthewb@crestviewbulletin.com. Follow him on Twitter @cnbMatthew.
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