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Auditions Aug. 28 for Neil Simon comedy at Mattie Kelly Arts Center

Written by archive on August 27, 2013. Posted in lifestyle.

NICEVILLE — 'Jake's Women', a comedy written by Neil Simon, will be produced this fall at the Mattie Kelley Arts Center in Niceville.

Auditions are Aug. 28, with sign-in at 6:30 in the Sprint Theater at the center. Actors must prepare a one-minute comic monologue.

For more information, contact director Clint Mahle, 729-6007 or mahlej@nwfsc.edu.

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Nate Currin to visit Crestview during ‘The Pilgrim’ summer tour

Written by archive on August 27, 2013. Posted in lifestyle.

Archaic Cannon Records artist Nate Currin is wrapping up his 60-date U.S. tour for his sophomore full-length album, “The Pilgrim,” released Aug. 6.

He’ll stop in Crestview along the way, performing at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Grace Redeemer PCA Church, 2799 Goodwin Ave. Admission is free.

“The Pilgrim” is an 18-song concept album centered on “The Pilgrim’s Progress,” written in 1678 by English writer and preacher John Bunyan. Currin’s album is his non-religious musical interpretation of this work.

“What I really wanted to do was weave my own life into Bunyan’s story. It’s about a man — in some cases, me — on a journey and allof the struggles he endures, the hardships he faces, the people he meets, all of the various things that happen along the way.”

The Atlanta-raised and now San Francisco-based singer-songwriter has traveled to more than 20 countries, toured with Blues Traveler and Neon Trees, been featured on MTV and received a first ballot Grammy nomination.

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Gospel concert with Red Roots is Sept. 14

Written by archive on August 23, 2013. Posted in Faith, lifestyle.

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.

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5 parks receive advisories for hazardous water

Written by archive on August 23, 2013. Posted in health-fitness, lifestyle.

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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Fellowship Church begins ministry training school Sept. 8

Written by archive on August 22, 2013. Posted in Faith, lifestyle.

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.

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EXTENSION CONNECTION: Bay scallop season beckons

Written by archive on August 21, 2013. Posted in lifestyle.

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.

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Live Oak Baptist Church revival starts Aug. 25

Written by archive on August 20, 2013. Posted in Faith, lifestyle.

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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Okaloosa earns National Association of Counties Achievement Award

Written by archive on August 20, 2013. Posted in health-fitness, lifestyle.

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.

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New book by Florida doctor offers insight, release for anxiety

Written by archive on August 20, 2013. Posted in health-fitness, lifestyle.

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.

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Crestview woman can walk again following bout with paralysis

Written by archive on August 19, 2013. Posted in health-fitness, lifestyle.

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.

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