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PRIMROSE RESTORATION

By MATT ALGARIN

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Restoration is well underway on the historic Destin fishing boat the Primrose. Rotten wood is removed and replaced with new boards and a new coat of paint.

PRIMED AND READY Destin History and Fishing Museum, historic fishing boat to see face-lift

By SAVANNAH CHASTAIN

654-8464 | @destinlogsav schastain@thedestinlog.com Restoration began on Destin’s historic Primrose this past Friday after a large monetary donation.

The boat, which was part of Destin’s original fishing fleet, is on display on Stahlman Avenue as a life-sized exhibit of the Destin History and Fishing Museum.

Originally built in 1925, the Primrose has fallen into disrepair because

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The proposed air traffic control tower at the Destin Airport would be roughly six stories (67.5 feet) tall and just short of 4,500 square feet.

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Seventh annual Blues, Brews and BBQ set to serve up red hot blues Advertorial Special to The Log HarborWalk Village is the place to be for blues, tasty brews and plenty of barbecue Nov. 8, as the stage is set for the seventh annual Blues, Brews and BBQ event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Top local restaurants will compete in a spirited and fun cook-off event that will offer samples of their original take on traditional BBQ. Celebrity judges will evaluate the entries and award prizes. Breweries will offer more than 25 refreshing craft beers and cocktails to compliment the BBQ and signature coastal food.

This fun afternoon will feature “tasting stations” where you can experience the restaurants creative BBQ styles that will not necessarily be traditional pork, beef or ribs.

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With bragging rights on the line, who will take home the top awards at this year’s Blues, Brews and BBQ event at HarborWalk Village Nov. 8? restaurants this year include Margaritaville, Jackacudas, Tucker Dukes Lunchbox, Joey’s Italian Bar and Grill, Harry T’s Lighthouse, Crab Island Cantina, Miller’s Ale House and Grand Vista Bar and Grill just to name

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Work on the proposed air traffic control tower at the Destin Airport will have to wait for the project to be rebid after a 5-0 vote during the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners’ Oct. 7 meeting.

“We received three bids, and there were some discrepancies among those bids,” Sunil Harman, Okaloosa County airports director, told commissioners.

“Furthermore, we’ve decided we have to calibrate the scope of work with the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for the installation of the tower cab equipment.”

The three companies that submitted bids to the county were Cathey Construction, Lord & Son Construction and Speegle Construction. The project originally was put out for bid July 1, and bids were opened July 30, where they were reviewed by Reynolds Smith & Hill.

Based on the agenda item from the meeting, all of the bids contained “mathematical errors and had differences which exceeded $500,000 between each total-as-read bid schedule.” During the review process, it also was determined that a change in scope was

necessary to address additional security measures.

A small-scale future land-use map amendment and rezoning of the tower’s site also must be completed.

Once the county is done revising the site and security drawings, the project will be put out to bid again, according to Deputy Airports Director Tracy Stage, who noted that the process “can sometimes be lengthy.”

The proposed air traffic control tower project is one that’s been watched closely over the years, as locals and airport officials have been outspoken about the increased air traffic in the skies above Destin, from military aircraft, personal aircraft, tourism helicopters and others.

The tower, according to the development application, would be roughly six stories or 67.5 feet tall and 4,419 square feet. The tower was accepted into the Federal Aviation Administration’s contract tower program in 2012.

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PRIMED from page A1 exposure to the elements, its last restoration performed 10 years ago.

“It’s going to be rebuilt, all the rotten wood and everything taken out,” Museum Director Jean Melvin said. “It will be totally like new when it’s completed.”

Melvin and other community members have been hard at work over the past years to raise funds for museum restoration and landscaping projects and now are finally reaping the benefits of their efforts.

“The donation was given by the Shoults and Beach families from GoSouthern. com,” Melvin said of the most recent donation. “The amount was $10,000, and it’s primarily to restore the Primrose. We always are asking people for donations, and we just asked and then they decided that they could do it, so they did.”

The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce program, Destin Forward also has plans to fundraise for the museum.

“Destin Forward is required as part of the completion of their course to do a community project,” Chamber President Shane Moody said. “The project has to have a lasting effect, and this year’s class has adopted the restoration and relocation of the Primrose and old post office and plan to move them both across the

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BBQ from page A1 “It’s going to be rebuilt, all the rotten wood and everything taken out. It will be totally like new when it’s completed.”

Jean Melvin director, Destin History and Fishing Museum street and landscape it.”

Melvin also shared plans of the improved exhibit to the museum.

“The boat will be moved across the street to the right-hand side of the museum, and there will be an historical garden in the empty lot,” she said.

The Primrose restoration is set to be finished by mid-December, and the new exhibit complete with the landscaped garden will be revealed in the spring.

“The exhibit will be opened on May the 2nd of next year on Founder’s Day,” Melvin said. “At that time, we hope to have all of it completed.”

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Destin Airport deal appears near

By Tom McLaughlin

315-4435 | @TomMnwfdn tmclaughlin@nwfdailynews.com The Federal Aviation Administration has stepped back to let Okaloosa County and Jay Odom’s Destin Jet negotiate a settlement over a dispute on how Destin Airport is run.

And it appears the two sides are close to finding a solution everyone can live with.

“We have bridged the divide between being proactively supportive of the airport operators, as a county should be, as well as sensitive to the community,” said Okaloosa County Airports Director Sunil Harman.

An agreement that would allow Odom-run businesses to consolidate and manage two aeronautical service companies operating out of Destin Airport was to have been presented Tuesday to the Okaloosa County Commission.

The item was removed from the commission agenda last week, however, to give lawyers representing both sides in the negotiations time to formalize the agreement.

“We still have to take the terms of the agreement and flesh them out in the document,” said attorney Michelle Anchors, whose law firm represents both Destin Jet and Vertol Systems Company, an important player in the ongoing negotiations.

“We’re taking what would have been a two-step process down to one.”

Under terms of the agreement being considered, Destin Jet would absorb what was once Regal Air and become Destin Airport’s sole fixed base operator, providing such amenities as fueling, hangaring and maintenance.

Fuel flowage rates would be increased as part of the agreement and a payment of $50,000 would be made to the county as part of a plan to expedite pay-

ment of a nearly $500,000 debt incurred by Regal Air. Destin Jet will then be responsible for paying off the remaining $450,000 of Regal Air’s debt over a 24-month period.

In turn the county would agree to extend the Destin Jet lease termination date from 2044 until 2049 and clear up a dispute as to the starting date of the original lease.

A key “impasse” between the airport businesses and the county, according to Harman, involved Vertol’s Destin Airport operation.

The company trains helicopter pilots in Soviet-made machines that have generated noise complaints for years from the community around the airport.

As part of the tentative agreement, Vertol will be prevented from running helicopter engines at the Destin Jet ramp on the north side of the airport between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.

The company will begin moving its operation to the southern end of the airport and the county has agreed to build a helipad to help accommodate the move, the agreement states.

Harman said the negotiations to consolidate the airport fixed based operators were made possible after the FAA “washed its hands” of lease negotiations at Destin Airport.

It was thought the federal agency could block the consolidation due to anti-trust regulations.

Harman said he is confident Destin Jet, which is recognized as one of the finest fixed base operators in the country, will make needed renovations to the former Regal Air complex, which had fallen into disrepair as its financial health deteriorated.

“To not do the improvements would be to put the Destin Jet brand at risk,” he said.

Jay Odom could not be reached by phone or email.

Dinett Hok stands with her iconic driftwood paintings.

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Textured Art: Local artist Dinett Hok

By SAVANNAH CHASTAIN

654-8464 | @destinlogsav Schastain@thedestinlog.com The walls inside the bright sunlit room were covered in art.

Textured seascape paintings with driftwood accents, bold abstract oil work, and soft subtle pastels caught the eye in different ways as each showcased a unique technique and emotion.

The eclectic paintings were all the handiwork of talented local artist Dinett Hok, a relatively new Destin transplant originally from Aguadulce, Panama.

“When I was young I loved to draw,” said Hok, when asked what first inspired her artistic passion. “I took religion in elementary school and I needed to draw something for an assignment and I decided to draw Jesus Christ in pencil. When I turned it in they didn’t believe that I did it, so that was when I began thinking I must be good.”

At the young age of 17, Hok studied graphic design at the University of Panama as she sought to pursue a career in art.

“The closest thing I could take to art was graphic design. But in my courses I had to draw and learn the human figure as well as the graphic arts side,” she said.

During her university years, Hok freelanced, eventually landing a job with a company called My Name is Panama.

“Over there I would do art of daily life,” she said. “I loved to draw a lot about Panama; the buildings, the seascapes, and pretty much anything outdoors.”

Soon after college, Hok met and married her husband Michael Hok, had a son and gave up her artwork for a while to travel and be a devoted mother and wife.

“He was in the military, and we were in Panama for two years then I had my son and we moved to Utah,” Hok said. “We moved all over the U.S. so I didn’t paint for a long time because I didn’t want to miss any time with my kid.”

When her son became a teen, Hok again found time to dabble in the arts and began water color portraiture, a short-lived medium that she soon traded in for oils and acrylics.

“At the beginning I started out with oil. I jumped right into oil, to me it was easy and convenient because you can go to a baseball game and come back and it’s still wet,” said Hok. “I take a lot of time just reworking on area until I like it.”

Today, Hok’s paintings often depict Destin’s white sand beachscapes and sunsets, and with each she incorporates a piece of gnarled driftwood.

“It’s just this place,” said Hok. “When we moved here three

years ago, I started getting back into it. Destin is so beautiful. I love running in the morning, and that is where all of these come out. I see these little spots on my run and I go back to them when I paint.”

As for the driftwood accents, Hok has even begun to use them in her most recent abstract paintings.

“I love driftwood and I love trees,” she said. “Depending on where you are at the tree’s shape is completely different. I love textures. I love feeling what I’m doing. I like feeling the water, feeling the sand.”

Hok explained that she often coats the driftwood in metals using silver, oxidized metal and sometimes even 24-karate gold.

“It’s three dimensional so you can see it and feel it, I always feel like I need to see it and touch it at the same time.” she said.

Currently Hok is preparing her work for two European exhibits, one in Italy and one in France.

“I enter exhibits worldwide,” she said. “When they chose my abstract one as the best 100 artists from the Palermo (Italy) I broke down. It’s just being insecure. I love my artwork and I just couldn’t believe that they were choosing my art.”

For more information on Dinett Hok, and to see her work, visit www.fineart-dinetthok.com.

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Beyond Destin: Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides

By SAVANNAH CHASTAIN

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WANNA GO?

A miniature horse searches for a snack.

Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides is at 613 County Highway 393 South, in Santa Rosa Beach.

Trail rides are $50 per person for an hour long ride and short lesson.

For more information visit https://sites.google. com/site/arnettgulfside/ home or call 208-3114.

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A horse named Warrior was happy to greet visitors to Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides.

NOTICE N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Destin City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 17, 2014, at 6:00 P.M., at Destin City Hall Annex, 4100 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, Florida, to consider a recommendation on the following:

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the trot I did much better.

Chris had given me some pointers and tightened my stirrups so I didn’t bobble quite as much, but I still found myself grabbing hold of the saddle horn to keep steady. I definitely need more practice.

When we arrived back at the farm we dismounted and explored the property.

There was a little shop on the grounds called the Boot Shop which had a wonderful array of fancy cowboy boots, cowboy hats and western jewelry for sale. There was a new event barn that Karen dubbed the Tack Room that offered a

spacious area for wedding receptions or gatherings with a clean yet rustic western motif. Also on the grounds was a smaller screened in pavilion available for birthday parties or smaller events.

For campsite, Arnett’s has 16 R.V. hook-ups, restrooms and showers and wireless Internet for guests. And of course, being a horse ranch, Arnett’s offers stalls for visitors traveling with horses upon reservation. So whether you are an experienced rider or a novice like me, giddy on up to Arnett’s and enjoy a leisurely ride in the Florida sun.

Copies of the above-mentioned subject may be reviewed at the Destin City Hall Annex, Planning Division. The public is encouraged to provide written and/or verbal comments on the above referenced matters.

All persons are advised that, if any person decides to appeal any decision made at any of these meetings, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, they need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (Florida Statutes 286.0105).

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Sometimes it gets a bit wet on the trails, but the horses trudge right through. Below, owners Karen Arnett and Chris Findley stand with Warrior on the ranch.

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Destin has a lot to offer, and although its beaches are world-famous and its seafood delicious, there are hundreds of hidden treasures in the surrounding area of Northwest Florida that yield for fun adventures, day trips and weekend getaways. This column which will be featured on Wednesdays, will follow the wanderings of reporter, Savannah Chastain, and explore the many opportunities in Destin’s surrounding area. I invite you to explore with me Beyond Destin.

When I was young I thought of horseback riding as and adventure of the Wild West. I thought of ranchers and slow-paced days in the sun and I secretly wished I could live on a farm just so I could take long galloping rides on a horse at night.

I never did own a horse or live on a farm, but when my husband and I ventured to Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides this past weekend all of those nostalgic feelings I had as a kid came rushing back.

Arnett’s is just what you would expect of a horseback riding ranch. A large open barn with seven stalls along each side houses 15 Tennessee Walkers, a strong and lean horse bred especially for horseback riding. When not being ridden on the trails, the horses are allowed to roam in the pastures, two of which surround the barns. Three miniature horses and a miniature donkey also graze the pastures offering their friendly noses to visitors and hoping to find a juicy apple.

Owner Karen Arnett and her husband, Tom, live on the property and oversee the horseback riding, R.V. camping and events that are held on the ranch. Co-owner and business partner, Chris Findley takes the lead in most of the trail rides and today Chris was our guide, gearing up five horses for an hour-long trail ride through the Point Washington State Forest.

After a brief introductory lesson on how to hold the reigns correctly, guide the horses and ride in a saddle, I mounted a black horse named Jose Jose. As it turns out, Jose Jose or Ho Ho for short was the most good-natured and well behaved horse in the group. My husband’s horse however, a spirited 3-year-old named Lucky, had the tendency to munch grass and walk at his own pace leaving him behind the pack for most of the ride.

Once we headed out on the trail the horses instinctively formed a line and had no problem following the leader, (well except absent-minded Lucky who needed to be coaxed every so often). During the ride, Chris informed us of local plant life, the extensive forest property and facts about the horses and the trail-ride business.

It was a very relaxing ride, the wind blew through the pines causing a pleasant rushing water sound, and we learned that the ocean was less than a mile from the farm. Unfortunately, riding on the beach is not permitted in Walton County, so we stuck to the forest trails. Chris said customers call to request beach rides so often he would be a multi-millionaire if it were permitted.

We had a young birthday girl on our trip, so to make the ride more interesting Chris taught us all how to trot. Here is where I learned I am not a natural horse rider. Trotting is a jog-like gait for a horse so instead of the slow methodical walking we had been doing we started a faster and bouncier gait. The first time we tried trotting, I almost bounced right out of the saddle. My feet fell from the stirrups and I held onto the reigns so tightly my horse stopped in its tracks.

I then remembered our lesson in the beginning that pulling back on the reigns means halt; my poor confused horse.

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Russell, Springsteen and the art of saving “Now mister the day my number comes in I ain’t ever gonna’ ride in no used car again.”

— from “Used Cars” as performed by Bruce Springsteen Somewhere between directing “Jaws” and “E.T.,” Steven Spielberg found time to produce the movie “Used Cars.” Released in 1980 and starring the late Jack Warden (in two roles) and Kurt Russell, the story chronicles the career of Rudy Russo (Russell), a fast-talking, gum-popping used car Margaret R. salesman who needs to raise $60,000 to McDowell enter state politics. Yep, only 60 grand Arbor Outlook will buy the party nomination. Talk about your good ol’ days.

When Russo’s boss Luke dies during a test drive of one of his prized cars, Luke’s power hungry brother Roy stands to inherit the car lot. But Russo and his fellow salesmen fight the local political powers to maintain control of the business and stage a series of hilariously shady sales events to promote profits. In the midst of the chaos, the deceased owner’s daughter appears and claims ownership of the business for herself. And Russo is smitten with her.

It’s a silly comedy, but wonderfully entertaining.

And who doesn’t like Kurt Russell?

What’s the economic connection? Each evening when Russo arrives home, he tosses his newly made car sales cash into a portable safe. Then, with a red marker, he colors in the new high-water mark on the “savings thermometer” on his refrigerator. Thus, he is able to watch his savings grow visually and gauge his progress toward his $60,000 goal.

Saving is a lost art, one that took a huge hit during the credit card era. Yes, borrowed money is currently cheap, with today’s low interest rates. But like the saying goes, no man’s credit is as good as his cash.

Want to surprise yourself? Try this for a month.

Each time you or you and your spouse consider an optional expenditure, choose instead not to spend the money, and color in on a “savings thermometer” the estimated amount that you saved. Tired and don’t want to cook tonight? Eat at home anyway, and give yourself credit for, say, $100, if you would have dined in a relatively upscale restaurant. Need a couple of new lamps for the hall entry way? Pass on ordering them online, and color in another $250.

At month’s end, look at the total savings. It’s staggering how much we all spend on unnecessary items. Brown bag it at work instead of grabbing a sandwich out, even for just a month. That savings attitude becomes a habit that may mean a more abundant retirement account. The rewarding aspect of compounding interest can allow those saved dollars to be worth more when you need them down the road, when that previous expenditure is only a dim memory.

Margaret R. McDowell, ChFC, AIF, a syndicated economic columnist, is the founder of Arbor Wealth Management, LLC, (850-608-6121 — www. arborwealth.net), a “fee-only” registered investment advisory firm located near Sandestin. This column should not be considered personalized investment advice and provides no assurance that any specific strategy or investment will be suitable or profitable for an investor.

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Emerald Coast Autism Center strives to reach kids, support families According to recent statistics, autism now affects one out of every 68 children, and is more than four times more likely to present in boys than in girls.

A bio-neurological development disability, autism often appears in children before their third birthday, and it impacts the development of the brain responsible for social interaction, communications skills, and cognitive functions.

Roughly 40 percent of children on the autism spectrum are non-verbal.

While the causes of and treatments for autism is hotly and passionately debated, everyone, researchers, doctors, and parents, agree that early intervention is the key to successful treatment.

In 2009, The Emerald Coast Autism Center opened in Valparaiso providing cutting edge research-based education and therapy for five children. Today, ECAC works with 68 children and their families to provide year round private school and intensive therapy. With a motto of “Reaching Kids, Supporting Families,” ECAC utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for their students

and provides allow ECAC to an extensive provide services support network and therapy for for families. The more students and goal of ECAC’s ensure that the therapy is to help center had enough each child reach room for consistent his or her potential and sustainable SUSAN by identifying, growth.

MOODY implementing, Recently Emerald Coast and evaluating identified as the Insider the ways each fastest growing student learns best. development disorder The primary goals of among children, autism ABA therapy include is also consistently increasing language rated as one of the most skills, socialization, and underfunded. Tiffany functional behaviors.

Edwards and Ashley Students at ECAC Phillips, ECAC Capital experience highly Campaign co-chairs, threw individualized attention, their support behind the often benefiting from a project immediately.

1:1 ratio, and alternate “The growth of ECAC between more traditional speaks to two important classroom activities and issues, the increasing individual tutoring and demand and need for therapy sessions. this type of service along As a result of the the Emerald Coast, as center’s outstanding well as innovation and reputation and the area’s commitment of providing increased demand for top notch therapy and this type of service, the services by the ECAC ECAC has outgrown its staff,” said Ashley. original home. Earlier this As part of the year, the organization, a fundraising campaign, 501(c)3 charity, launched The historic Destin harbor an ambitious $2.5 million will host the inaugural fundraising campaign Fleets and Eats event on in order to build a state Thursday, Nov. 13, to raise of the art center on both awareness and funds the Northwest Florida for the new ECAC facility.

State College Campus Designed to increase in Niceville. This 14,500 business on the harbor square foot facility would after the fishing rodeo,

Fleets and Eats will give participants an opportunity to experience their favorite restaurants in a fun and creative way. Guests will begin the journey at Boshamps for heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and then be transported by boat to Harbor Docks and Dewey Destin’s for more food and signature libations. You’ll end your night back at Boshamps, where the Donut Hole will serve dessert, and Boukoo Groove will provide some after party entertainment.

You can purchase your ticket for shuttles leaving between 5 and 7:20 that evening.

All proceeds from Fleets and Eats will go directly to the ECAC capital campaign. If you’re lucky enough to have healthy kids, chances are you know someone who needs the support provided by the ECAC, and Fleets and Eats is a perfect way to enjoy the harbor and help this great organization reach its goal.

You can purchase tickets at ECAC’s website, www. ecsutismcenter.org.

Follow Susan Moody on Twitter @susanjmoody and visit her blog, The Emerald Coast Insider, at www. emeraldcoasttreasurebox. com.

Let us give thanks ... for our four legged friends

P.A. DeFrenza Pooch Scoop

All Dogs go to Heaven, but these dogs came to Church: Father Tom Guido of Resurrection Church in Miramar Beach said a prayer for all of our animal friends that came to the churchyard

on Oct. 5.

Heavenly Father, our human ties with our friends of other species is a wonderful and special gift from You. We ask you to grant our special animal companions your Fatherly care and healing power to take away any suffering Special to The Log they have. Give us, their human Carol Whorral with “Abby” and Steve and Pat Dixon with their Yorkies friends, new understanding of “Beau” & “Buttons.” our responsibilities to these creatures of Yours. They have Left, Diana of Miramar Beach with her Border Collie trust in us, as we have trust in “Bella” receiving a blessing from Father Tom. Right, You. Father We are on this earth together Tom to give one another friendship, Guido affection, and caring. Take our saying heartfelt prayers and fill Your a prayer ill or suffering animals with over our healing light and strength to Furry overcome whatever weakness Friends of body they may have. Your

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Bankruptcy trustee freezes YMCA’s assets

Jack Phipps McGee On Nov. 1, 2014, of Destin United Phipps McGee, Methodist Church. loving husband He leaves and father, passed behind his wife, away after a brief Jeannie; and sons, battle with cancer.

Jack of Destin, He was born in Fla., and Will of Bonifay, Fla., to Gainesville, Fla. JACK PHIPPS Phipps also leaves Jack and Marjorie MCGEE Belle McGee. behind his devoted Phipps moved extended credit to Fort Walton Beach, union family, as well as Fla., in the 1950s where his many in-laws, cousins, he graduated from nieces and nephews.

Choctawhatchee High Phipps was preceded in School and the University death by his father, Jack; of West Florida. At the his mother, Marjorie; and time of his passing, Phipps his beloved sister, Ann. was employed with Eglin Per his wishes, there Federal Credit Union for will be a private family 38 years, most recently memorial. serving as president and Phipps was a man of CEO. great strength and dignity Phipps was a former and will live in our hearts Kiwanian and a member forever.

Jodene Lysinger

By TOM MCLAUGHLIN

315-4435 | @TomMnwfdn tmclaughlin@nwfdailynews.com The city of Destin’s effort to re-open the pools at its now defunct YMCA on Nov. 1 has been nixed by a Bankruptcy Court trustee.

Mary Colon, a trustee appointed Oct. 18 to oversee the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing of the YMCA of Florida’s Emerald Coast, has ordered all of the non-profit corporation’s assets frozen.

“Until that’s vacated we can’t move forward,” said Destin spokesman Doug Rainer.

Okaloosa County’s three YMCA branches, in Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Crestview, closed their doors Oct. 10, and the Emerald Coast corporation that oversaw the operations of all three filed for bankruptcy

a week later.

Urged on by swimming enthusiasts, Destin’s City Council voted Oct. 20 to enter into a short term $30,000 lease with the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation to keep the two Y pools in the city open through the end of the year.

The Destin Y was built on land it leased from the Arts Foundation.

Arts Foundation Director Marcia Hull and Foundation Board Chairman Glenn Cooper did not return phone calls Friday, but Rainer said the city’s hands are tied until the trustee loosens her grip on the Emerald Coast Y’s assets.

“The city council deals with the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation,” he said. “We won’t have any more involvement with this until the lease is released.”

Harold Peek, the attorney representing the YMCA of Florida’s Emer-

ald Coast in the bankruptcy proceedings, said the trustee’s role in a Chapter 7 case is to oversee the liquidation of all assets so that those assets can be distributed among creditors.

A first meeting of creditors is scheduled for Dec. 16, so it will be at least that long before any consideration can be given to re-opening the Destin Y pool, Peek said.

“After that date I feel Ms. Colon will make a decision on what she wants done,” he said.

Even then, he said, it is unclear what course of action Colon will decide is best to take with what is probably among the Emerald Coast Y’s most valuable assets.

“I suspect the Kelly Foundation, Destin, Ms. Colon and maybe Beach Community Bank will be more involved in that discussion than I will,” he said.

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goodness is turned upon every living thing and Mrs. Jodene She and her Your grace flows to all Lysinger, 77, husband Rex Your creatures. Grant of Destin, Fla., traveled to several to our special animal formerly of developing companions long and Mountain Brook, countries with healthy lives and if you see Ala., entered into a Christian fit to take them from us, eternal life on Oct. faith charity help us to understand that 25, 2014. Her spirit organization they are not gone from us, JODENE is carried on by her to further the but closer to You. Grant LYSINGER husband, her four word of God and our petitions, through the children, and 12 help children in intercession of St. Francis grandchildren. medical need. Jodene of Assisi, who honored You Jodene Elizabeth loved spending time through all Your creatures.

Scott was born to the late with her friends and Amen.

Joseph and Thelma Scott family, playing tennis, Don’t Be Late for the Pooch on Aug. 10, 1937, in Detroit, and reading. She was an Race: Sign up now for a Mich. “Jo,” as her lovedamazing wife, adoring and pawsitively pawsome ones called her, grew up in dedicated mother, and an good time. Saturday, Nov. McKeesport, Penn., where exceptionally wonderful 15, is the annual 5K Wag she met and married grandmother.

N Walk race and it starts the love of her life, Rex Jodene was truly at 9 a.m. Don’t sit or tug Jackson Lysinger. In their blessed. She leaves to on the leash; get up and 56 years of marriage, Jo cherish her memory her register today because led a life of selfless giving husband Rex; daughters, registration until Nov. 14 and dedication not only Teri Bundy, Beth LeMay is only $25. On the day of to her husband, children and Holly Moller; son, Rex the race it is $30. Proceeds and grandchildren, but to Lysinger; 12 grandchildren; will benefit the Destin Dog her friends, church and and a host of family and Park for Nite-Lights. The community as well. friends who loved her.

Destin Dog Park is selfThroughout her life Jodene is now one of funded, so every donation Jodene was an enthusiastic heaven’s brightest stars. treat helps us keep it well and dedicated Christian, Jodene’s family will groomed. Woof: Want to choosing volunteer hold a Celebration of Life sponsor the 5K? Contact: opportunities which Ceremony at 10 a.m. Nov. enabled her to spread 28 at The Community the word and goodness Church of Santa Rosa of Christ. As a member of Beach, 3524 Highway 98 The Community Church West in Santa Rosa Beach. of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., In addition to the she cared for children in service, a visitation will the nursery and was a be held from 5-7 p.m. Dec. member of numerous Bible 5 at The Country Club of Study and congregational Birmingham in Mountain care groups. Jodene Brook. dedicated countless In lieu of flowers, a hours as a Stephen donation can be made in Minister, ministering to Jodene’s name to either those in need of comfort, The Community Church companionship and of Santa Rosa Beach or spiritual support. She also to Sacred Heart Hospital volunteered in pastoral Emerald Coast, 7800 U.S. care at Sacred Heart Highway 98 W, Miramar Hospital Emerald Coast.

Beach, FL, 32550.

barbaraetelford@gmail. com Furry Friends and Family: Furry 4-legged kids, 2legged kids, and folks of all ages are welcome to walk or run at the 5K event.

No Hunting Dog required; To register for the 5K visit www.active.com or just pick up an entry form at Destin City Hall or the Destin Community Center.

Don’t delay; sign up today for a howling good time.

Ruff Dress to Impress: At the 5K event, there will be prizes for the biggest and smallest dog and best dog/ owner look alike. We know you look like Fluffy …

Lacy’s Licks: People should be kind to animals and also protect our sea faring friends. Pick up after Fido, but pick up after yourself, too. Bottle caps, baggies, cans, diapers and garbage can obstruct the breathing of our sea mammals and kill them. Please Don’t be a Litter Bug. Tuckers Tales: Be kind, as there’s no reason to bite

when a simple growl will do.

Which Breed Are You? People and their dogs often have similar traits.

I have a protective border collie and a sweet friendly border collie, so I’d be like Lassie. A guardian of the flock, soft, sweet, friendly, and playful but ready to defend the flock when needed. What breed are you? Click “Like” on Facebook and share what

breed you’d be and why.

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

P.A. DeFrenza, a.k.a The Destin Dog Whisperer/Pooch Scoop Reporter, is a resident of Destin, freelance writer and American Red Cross volunteer. Send your upcoming pawsome news and/or events, to mustlovedogs850@gmail. com.

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Although Destin may be a relatively new city by historical standards, there is no denying the abundance of local lore. Days Gone By will showcase photos of Destin’s yesteryear. To submit your photos, send them to news@ thedestinlog.com or share them on our Facebook page. Check out these shots from The Log’s archives.

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ABOVE: Belinda Martinez, one of the chaperons aboard the Miss Aegina, shows off one of the king mackerel they caught aboard the boat with Capt.

Randy Hanshaw. TOP RIGHT: The kids from the Destin Middle School fishing club were all smiles aboard the Relentless with Capt. Brant Kelley as they backed into the docks at Harbor Docks on Sunday. RIGHT: Kendall Bertman, left, and Elizabeth Adams show off a mackerel. They fished with Capt. Chris Schofield on the No Alibi. BELOW RIGHT: Connor and Ava Folley picked up their free rod and reels as part of the mornings activities.

Take-A-Kid Fishing is a big hit with youngsters More than 350 youth and chaperons went fishing Sunday morning on some of Destin’s finest charter boats as part of the 20th annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day sponsored by Harbor Docks.

The youth started the morning with donuts on the Big Deck at Harbor Docks then boarded the 35-plus charter boats for a morning of fishing.

The boats started coming in just before noon at Harbor Docks, where they unloaded their catches.

The youth and chaperons enjoyed a fish fry on the Big Deck. Also, each child received a free rod and reel and T-shirt to commemorate the day.

—Tina Harbuck

ABOVE, FROM TOP: The youngsters aboard the Stress Relief II with Capt. Scott Robinson show off their catch as they pull into the docks Sunday. Capt. Tommy Norred, who volunteers with Take-A-Kid Fishing, is still just a big kid himself as he shows off one of the mackerel caught Sunday by the youngsters.

Members of the Fort Walton Beach High School basketball team helped to serve up the food at the fish fry on the Big Deck. RIGHT: A youth aboard the Seahorse with Capt. Dean Cox shows off his catch, while the others dig in the box for theirs.

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Arts and ENTERTAINMENT Savor The Season The Taylor Haugen Foundation will hold its fifth annual Savor The Season fundraiser Nov. 6 around the Caliza Pool at Alys Beach. Twelve local chefs will showcase their culinary talents with signature dishes, while recording artist Michael J Thomas provides entertainment. There will also be a live and silent auction. Tickets are $60 per person and may be purchased at www. thfsavortheseason.org.

Wine Festival The 24th annual Seeing Red Wine Festival at Seaside will be held Nov. 6-9. Events include the Vintner’s Dinner at 7 p.m.

Nov. 6 at Bud & Alley’s Restaurant. Admission is $125. For reservations, call 231-1846. The Al Fresco Reserve Tasting will be held from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 7 in Seaside’s Lyceum Lawn. Admission is $200.

The Grand Tasting takes place from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 8 on the streets of Seaside.

Admission is $145. Tickets may be purchased at www.dcwaf.org/tickets.

A Celebration of Bubbles begins at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Great Southern Café.

Admission is $60. Call 2317327 for reservations.

Dinner theater Act4Murder and Crab Island Cantina present a new show, “Top O’ the Murder To You,” at 7:30

Destin City Hall All City Council meetings, workshops, executive sessions and CRA Board meetings are held at the City Hall Annex, 4100 Indian Bayou Trail. All other board and committee meetings are held at City Hall, 4200 Indian Bayou Trail.

• Board of Adjustment, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5 • City Council Workshop, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10 • Observance of Veterans Day, closed Nov. 11

recent experiments with Multimedia Art Board.

Tom Carney of Multimedia Art Board will provide free samples of archival, solvent accepting and stable boards for all who attend.

Bring something for Show and Tell. You may wish to bring a bag lunch and drink for a picnic lunch.

Rummage/bake sale Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 307 Main Street in Destin, will hold a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 8 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nov. 9. For information, call 650-0986.

Holiday Sale

Camellia Show The 51st annual Camellia Show and Plant Sale, presented by the Greater Fort Walton Beach Camellia Society, will be held from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 8 in the atrium of the Meridian at Westwood Retirement Resort, 1001 Mar Walt Drive.

Pastel Society

Parade The Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m.

Nov. 11 from Old Time Pottery Shopping Center and goes along Main Street to American Legion Post 296. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served after parade at the Post, with Karaoke provided by Dan Woods from 1-5 p.m.

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The FANdom anime convention will be held Nov. 7-9 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center with anime, music, cosplay (costuming), video games, and comics. Tickets are $15/Friday; $20/Saturday; and $35/three-day. Hours are 1 p.m. to midnight Friday; 9 a.m. to midnight; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday.

American Legion

The Sacred Heart Guild Gift Shop will host its annual Holiday Extravaganza from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 5-7 and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nov. 8 in the main corridor of the hospital. Guests will enjoy a 20 percent discount on unique gift giving items, holiday decorations, tree ornaments, manger scenes, angels, baby clothing, festive toys and stocking stuffers, holiday cards and table décor.

The Pastel Society of North Florida will meet from 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Destin Library.

Carrie Raeburn, PSA, will show samples of her

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Community HAPPENINGS All area codes are 850 unless noted.

p.m. Nov. 7 at 2 Harbor Blvd. #100. Seating at 7 p.m. Price is $49.95/adults and $24.95/kids 10 and under, all inclusive. Call 862-2885 for reservations.

7:30-11:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and play Legion bingo from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 at American Legion Post 296, 311 Main Street in Destin. The Main Street 5K Run is Nov. 8; sign up 7 a.m. Race starts at 8 a.m. Refreshments following race. Pizza and hotdogs are sold from 18 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 837-3818.

Events open to the public.

Clothing Company or by mail. Pick up race packets at Hog’s Breath Clothing from 3-8 p.m. Nov. 7 or day of race from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment, awards ceremony and lots of free beverages, fruit and beer after run.

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Local restaurants fire up the grills for a fun barbecue competition and a good cause from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at HarborWalk Village.

Try samples of creative BBQ styles and signature coastal food. Prizes will be awarded including “Best Traditional BBQ,” “Best Seafood BBQ,” and “Most

The DCWAF Fall Walkabout & Charity Auction features a silent auction, wines, cocktails, live music and food stations from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 9 on the Sunset Deck at Hilton Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Miramar Beach. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at www. dcwaf.org.

The 24th annual Hog’s Breath 5K Hog with a Dog Run begins at 3 p.m.

Nov. 8 at Hog’s Breath Café in Destin. Proceeds go to Alaqua Animal Refuge. Register at www. hogsbreath.com/destin/ index.php/hog-trot, in person at Hog’s Breath

Original BBQ.”

Vettes at the Village Area corvette clubs bring “America’s Sports Car” to the Village Events Plaza from 9-5 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Village of Baytowne Wharf.

Chef Massa’s ’real training’ came at Emeril’s

By PAM GRIFFIN

654-8444 pgriffin@thedestinlog.com Executive Chef Al Massa, The Log’s Chef of the Month for November, has been in the culinary business 20 years this month.

“I actually have had the responsibility for leading a kitchen for about nine years,” Massa told The Log. “I have been at the Marina Café for two months.”

Like many chefs, Massa began cooking in his family’s kitchen. His mother would try new dishes and experiment with recipes from Gourmet and Bon Appétit Magazine.

“My grandmother would make ravioli, gnocchi and cavatelli from scratch, so one of the first things I remember was rolling out the pasta and rolling it over the fork to get the ridges on the dense pasta,” Massa said. “My grandfather used to kiddingly call this ‘sinkers.’ I would have been 9 or 10 at the time.”

After separating from the Air Force, Massa had to make a career decision.

“The question came down to what can I do versus what do I want to do,” he said. “Several trips to New Orleans and experiencing the food there brought the issue into focus. While leafing through a copy of Bon Appétit, I saw the advertisements on the back pages for the major cooking schools and it all finally clicked.”

Massa attended culinary school at Johnson and Wales, but said his actual training came during more than 10 years working for Emeril Lagasse.

“My real training was on the line at Emeril’s

Nola and Delmonico, two very demanding restaurants. My fellow cooks were pretty cutthroat and competition for advancement was very keen.”

He enjoys most whatever foods he is making at the time. However, his favorite cuisines are Italian, because of his heritage, and Asian, because it is such a stylistic opposite of Italian.

“I just try and produce food that is balanced and well seasoned and as creative as possible.”

For those who spend Thanksgiving at Marina Café, Massa has prepared a menu that includes traditional favorites as well as a few special touches, like Oysters Rockefeller.

Q: Is there a food you just don’t like?

A: Lately, I have been re-introducing myself to liver, done Italian Veneto SPECIAL TO THE LOG style, cooked medium rare with vinegar and onions.

Chef Al Massa relaxes for a minute on the back Q: What is the most deck of Marina Café. necessary ingredient for recipes?

A: That’s an easy one MARINA CAFÉ SHRIMP, JALAPENO — salt. There is nothing AND GINGER SPRING ROLLS worse than bland tasteless food.

4 (26-30) tail on shrimp, tails removed from Q: What is the hardest two of the shrimp part of cooking for a 2 oz. cream cheese beginner?

1/4 jalapeño, deseeded and julienned A: Cooking fish always 1 oz. diced ginger seems daunting for home 2 spring roll wrappers cooks. They just don’t like 2 oz. egg wash (one egg and 1 oz. water) to get that pan hot enough Place a spring roll wrapper on a work to not have the fish stick; surface. Lay two shrimp on the wrapper, with it must be the sight of the oil starting to produce the tail of one sticking out of the edge of the wisps of smoke that wrapper, and the other facing head on. scares them off.

Lay the cream cheese parallel to the Q: What is the best shrimp, place ginger on cream cheese, lay piece of advice you would the jalapeño strip over the cream cheese, fold give a home cook? side of spring roll wrapper over shrimp and A: I would echo what after moistening the sides with the egg wash, Chef Emeril and what roll the spring roll up.

Chef Dave McCelvey, my Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. chef at Emeril’s, told me Serve with sweet chili dipping sauce and again and again. “Season Sriracha. Makes 2 spring rolls. your food, taste your food.”

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There’s no denying the role that social media plays in our daily lives, whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram. Given Destin’s beauty, it’s no surprise that locals and visitors alike share the city’s wonder on social media.

A Social Scene focuses on images of Destin’s splendor shared in the social realm. Share your photos with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Michael Abshure captured this Destin sunset.

Ricky Cook took this gem in Rosemary Beach.

Lisa Maureen Fowler submitted this serene bird in flight.

Heather Hyde sent in this eerie shot of the calm harbor.

Lanny Martin Paintings sent this in saying, “Sunset at St. Andrews State Park.”

Jonathan Halley snapped this sunset shot of surf fishing.

Kadie Coleman took this kayak photo on the Santa Rosa sound.

Betty Brannon submitted this beach scene.

Jacqui Luberto sent in this beauty captioned, “Sunrise on Sunday, Oct. 26.”

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33955DLO IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2014 CP 001052 (Probate) IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR L. MILLER, SR., a/k/a Arthur Louis Miller, Sr. Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (testate) The administration of THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR L. MILLER, SR., a/k/a Arthur Louis Miller, Sr., deceased, whose date of death was July 7, 2014, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Okaloosa County Courthouse, 101 E. James Lee Boulevard., Crestview, Florida 32536. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other per✳

sons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. N O T W I T H S TA N D I N G THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE

DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is October 29, 2014 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Jonathan L. Miller 6326 Beech Trail Dr. Converse, TX 78109 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE LISA JO SPENCER FL Bar No. 0002925 lisajo@lisajospencer law.com LISA JO SPENCER, P.A. 151 Mary Esther Blvd.

Suite 504A Mary Esther, FL 32569 (850) 226-4998 Fax: (850) 226-4981 Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 2014

34299DLO IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Case No.: 2014-CP-001130 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BILLY EDISON GARTMAN, a/k/a Billy E. Gartman, a/k/a Billy Gartman,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the ESTATE OF BILLY EDISON GARTMAN, deceased, File Number 2014-CP- 001130, by the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, the address of which is Okaloosa County Courthouse, 101 James Lee Boulevard, Crestview, Florida 32536; that the cash value of the estate is less than $75,000.00; and the name and address of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Billy E. Gartman, II 118 Beal Parkway Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

sons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those listed in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is October 29, 2014.

BILLY E. GARTMAN, II, Petitioner H. BART FLEET FL Bar No. 0606900 FLEET & SMITH, P.A. 1283 Eglin Parkway, Suite A Shalimar, Florida (850) 651-4006 (850) 651-5006 Fax ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE OF BILLY EDISON GARTMAN Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 2014

November 5-7, 2014

34349DLO IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 46-2012-CA-005081F Division: GMAC LLC Plaintiff,

MORTGAGE,

vs.

ROBERT G. PATRICK; SUZANNE PATRICK; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT (S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAME UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES. GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Consent Final Judgment dated October

All creditors of the decedent and other per✳

20, 2014, entered in Civil Case No. 46-2012CA-005081F of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, wherein GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC is Plaintiff, and ROBERT G. PATRICK; SUZANNE PATRICK; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT (S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAME UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES. GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS are Defendant (s).

LOT 7, BLOCK A, BRISTOL PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 35, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

DON W. HOWARD, the Clerk of Court shall sell to the highest bidder for cash at an online public sale at www. okaloosa.realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m.

CT (12:00 p.m. ET) on the 5th day of January, 2015, the following described real property as set forth in said Final Summary Judgment, to wit:

WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on October 22, 2014.

This property is located at the Street address of: 417 BRISTOL COVE, MARY ESTHER, FL 32569.

If you are a person claiming a right to funds remaining after the sale, you must file a claim with the clerk no later than 60 days after the sale. If you fail to file a claim you will not be entitled to any remaining funds. After 60 days, only the owner of record as of the date of the lis pendens may claim the surplus.

DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF COURT By: Vicki Jackson Deputy Clerk The newspaper is requested pursuant to the provisions of Administrative Directive OCAD 2010-7 to deliver

the proof of publication directly to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Okaloosa County.

Attorney for Plaintiff: Elizabeth R. Wellborn, P.A. 350 Jim Moran Blvd.

Suite 100 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Tele: (954) 354-3544 Fax: (954) 354-3545 If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

Please contact Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Okaloosa County, 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547, Phone (850) 609-4700, Fax (850) 651-7725, ADA. Okaloosa@fIcourts1. gov at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are bearing or voice impaired, call 711.

File# 0719-50029 November 5, 12, 2014 ✳

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96412DLO IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE No.: 2012 CA 002172 HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-HE3, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, vs.

Johnnie E. Griffith, Jr.; Wynnette J. Griffith; Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 18, 2014 and entered in Case No. 2012 CA 002172 of the Circuit Court of the 1st Judicial Circuit in and for Okaloosa County, Florida, wherein, HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006 HE3, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, is Plaintiff and Johnnie E. Griffith, Jr.; Wynnette J. Griffith, are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash via an online auction at www. okaloosa.realforeclose.com at 11:00 A.M. Central Time on the 20th day of January, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS EXHIBIT IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF OKALOOSA AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN DEED BOOK 2571 AT PAGE 1786 AND DESCIRBED AS FOLLOWS. COMMENCING AT THE NW CORNER OF THE SE ¼ OF THE SE ¼, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; RUN EAST ALONG THE NORTH FORTY LINE 33.0 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY R/W OF EARL KENNEDY ROAD AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE EAST 514.62 FEET; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 10’ 25” E 180.00 FEET; THENCE WEST 280.00 FEET; THENCE N 00 DEGREES 10’ 25” W 160.00 FEET; THENCE WEST 306.62 FEET TO SAID EASTERLY R/W OF EARL KENNEDY ROAD; THENCE N 00 DEGREES 10’ 25” W ALONG SAID R/W, 20.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Street Address: 3162 James Kennedy Road, Crestview, FL 32539 and all fixtures and personal property located therein or thereon, which are included as security in Plaintiff’s mortgage.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

Please contact Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Okaloosa County, 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL, Phone (850) 609-4700 Fax (850) 651-7725, ADA. Okaloosa@flcourts1.gov at least 7 days before your scheduled Court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Dated at Shalimar, Okaloosa County, Florida, this 30th day of September, 2014.

Don Howard Clerk of said Circuit Court By: Kathryn Brown As Deputy Clerk Clarfield, Okon, Salomone, & Pincus, P.L. 500 S. Australian Ave., Suite 730 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561)713-1400 pIeadings@cosplaw .com The newspaper is requested pursuant to the provisions of Administrative Directive OCAD 2010-7 to deliver the proof of publication directly to the ✳

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Okaloosa County.

Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 2014 96600DLO NOTICE OF LIEN SALE REGIONAL SELF STORAGE 1230 Airport Road Personal property described below will be sold for cash at public sale starting at 10:00 A.M. on November 14, 2014, to satisfy owner’s lien in accordance with FL Statutes. Sales tax added. Seller reserves the right to overbid.

LaChanda Alexander #F-43; Furniture Nada Chastain # D-35 Household Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 2014 96614DLO IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO: 2013 CA 001310 NATIONSTAR GAGE LLC., Plaintiff

MORT-

vs.

LAURA R. ERICKSON A/K/A LAURA ERICKSON A/K/A LAURA R. MORRIS A/K/A LAURA MORRIS A/K/A LAURA ROXANNE MORRIS Defendant(s) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 20, 2014, and entered in 2013 CA 001310 of the Circuit Court of the FIRST Judicial Circuit in and for OKALOOSA County, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC., is the Plaintiff and LAURA R. ERICKSON A/K/A LAURA ERICKSON A/K/A LAURA R. MORRIS A/K/A LAURA MORRIS A/K/A LAURA ROXANNE MORRIS are the Defendant(s). Don Howard as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, www.okaloosa.realforeclose.co m, at 11:00 AM on January 5, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 45, KELLY HILL ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, AT PAGE 99 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated this 22nd day of October, 2014.

Don Howard As Clerk of the Court By: Vicki Jackson As Deputy Clerk IMPORTANT If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison Okaloosa County 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Phone (850) 609-4700 Fax (850) 651-7725 ADA. Okaloosa@flcourts1.gov at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Submitted by: Robertson, Anschutz & Schneid, P.L. Attorneys for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33487 Phone: 561-241-6901 Fax: 561-910-0902 November 5, 12, 2014

96632DLO NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to Florida Statute, Chapter 721.855, Notice is hereby given that Douglas W. Grissinger, Trustee for Club Destin Condominium Association, Inc. will, on the 17th day of November, 2014, at 11:00 a.m.

(Central Standard Time), offer for sale and sell at a public online auction as a singular transaction to the highest and best bidder at www.sc-resort services.com these Unit Week Periods of the following described property located in Okaloosa County, Florida: Club Destin Resort, a Condominium, as described in a certain Declaration of Condominium, as amended April, 1990, (“Declaration”), and recorded in Official Records Book #1561, starting at page #1544 of the Okaloosa County, Florida Public

Records Whereas, You are in default for unpaid assessments, late charges, and interest on those assessments at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) simple interest per annum, together with collection charges and costs to enforce the Claim of Lien recorded on September 2, 2014 in Okaloosa County, Florida Public Records at Book #3162, Page #2164. You may cure this default by making payment in full of the amount specified in the following, to include the appropriate per diem accrual to date of payment, to Club Destin Condominium Association, Inc. whose physical address and mailing address is 1085 Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541 by certified funds up to the issuance of Certificate of Sale of your Unit Week Period(s).

TO: Cheri Michelle Brant, aka Michelle B. Adams, mailing address: 1503 Greenwood Dr. Baker, FL 32531, Owner of Record of Flex Unit Week #05 in Condominium Unit #101,133,134. Default: $1,815.01.

Per Diem Interest: $0.73.

TO: Evelyn Sue Keith, Trustee of the Evelyn Sue Keith Revocable Trust, mailing address: PO Box 1 Foley, AL 36536-0001, Owner of Record of Flex Unit Week #44 in Condominium Unit #104,136, 137. Default: $3,049.13.

Per Diem Interest: $1.12.

TO: Ronnie D. Doege and Beverly A. Doege, mailing address: 948 Spanish Moss Dr. Pensacola, FL 32506, Owners of Record of Flex Unit Week #08 in Condominium Unit #117, 118,150.

Default: $4,118.06. Per Diem Interest: $1.44.

TO: William Grant Williamson and Linda Parker Williamson, mailing address: 4500 Carl Booker Rd. Milton, FL 32583, Owners of Record of Flex Unit Week #40 in Condominium Unit #117,118,150. Default: $4,118.06.

Per Diem Interest: $1.44.

TO: Consolidated Outdoor of America and William H. Terry, mailing address: 174 West Ave. New Town, ND 58763, Owners of Record of Flex Unit Week #41 in Condominium Unit #117,118,150. Default: $4,118.06.

Per Diem Interest: $1.44.

TO: Jack F. Spanier and Imogene W. Spanier, mailing address: 6933 Bill Lundy Rd. Laurel Hill, FL 32567-8305, Owners of Record of Flex Unit Week #44 in Condominium Unit #117,118, 150. Default: $3,429.59.

Per Diem Interest: $1.24.

TO: Arnold R. Spiers and Susan R. Spiers, mailing address: 222 Harold Lee Rd. Carriere, MS 39426, Owners of Record of Flex Unit Week #48 in Condominium Unit #117,118, 150. Default: $4,118.06.

Per Diem Interest: $1.44.

TO: William Grant Williamson and Linda Parker Williamson, mailing address: 4500 Carl Booker Rd. Milton, FL 32583, Owners of Record of Flex Unit Week #52 in Condominium Unit #117,118,150. Default: $2,268.36.

Per Diem Interest: $0.87.

TO: Cynthia L. Bobbitt, aka Cynthia L. Schneider, mailing address: 21352 E. 106th Place S. Broken Arrow, OK 74014-3709, Owner of Record of Flex Unit Week #03 in Condominium Unit #119,120, 151. Default: $3,429.59.

Per Diem Interest: $1.24.

TO: Douglas Scott Goolsby and Jean Marie Goolsby, mailing address: 921 Taylor St. Lynchburg, VA 24504, Owners of Record of Flex Unit Week #07 in Condominium Unit #119,120,151. Default: $1,888.88. Per Diem Interest: $0.75.

TO: Callahan and Zalinsky Associates, LLC, mailing address: 1148 Pulaski Hwy #475 Bear, DE 19701, Owner of Record of Flex Unit Week #10 in Condominium Unit #157. Default: $2,384.84.

Per Diem Interest: $0.85.

TO: Catherine E. Selinka, mailing address: 2121 Raceer Lane Cantonment, FL 32533, Owner of Record of Flex Unit Week #19 in Condominium Unit #159.

Default: $2,001.53. Amount of Default: $0.74.

TO: Linda Wilson, mailing address: 817 N 48th Ave. Pensacola, FL 32506, Owner of Record of Flex Unit Week #06 in Condominium Unit #219,220, 251. Default: $2,904.18.

Per Diem Interest: $1.09.

TO: Scott T. Magoon and Cory L. Magoon, mailing address: 4080 Preston Lakes Cr. Celina, TX 75009, Owners of Record of Fixed Unit Week #34 in Condominium Unit #219,220, 251. Default: $1,888.88.

Per Diem Interest: $0.75.

By: Douglas W. Grissinger Trustee for Club Destin Condominium Association, Inc. c/o Suncoast Resort Services 1435 E. Venice Ave. #104-262 Venice, FL 34292 November 5, 12, 2014

96644DLO NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, FLORIDA STATUTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Boswell Builders located at 12889 Emerald Coast Parkway, #112B, in the County of Okaloosa, in the City of Miramar Beach, Florida, 32550 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Destin, Florida, this 30th day of October, 2014.

Boswell Properties of Northwest Florida, Inc. November 5, 2014 96670DLO NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, FLORIDA STATUTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of All County Emerald Coast Property Management, located at 148 Durango Rd., in the County of Okaloosa, in the City of Destin, Florida, 32541 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Destin, Florida, this 31st day of October, 2014.

Hammerhead Property Management, Inc. November 5, 2014

interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

“If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

Please contact Court Administration at 571 U. S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Telephone (850) 892-8115, within two (2) working days of your receipt of this Notice of Sale; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771, if you are voice impaired call 1-800-955-8771 Dated at Defuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida on the 22nd day of October, 2014.

ALEX ALFORD As Clerk of the Court By: Tanza Beck As Deputy Clerk Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 2014

34389DLW IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 66-2010-CA-001568 DIVISION: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE4, Plaintiff, vs.

KATHERINE HANEY SMITH, et al, Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE

34289DLW IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 13-CA-00484 BAY CLUB OF SANDESTIN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, etc.

Plaintiff,

INC.,

vs.

ANDREW W. et al, Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated October 29, 2014 and entered in Case No. 66-2010-CA-001568 of the Circuit Court of the FIRST Judicial Circuit in and for WALTON County, Florida wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE4 is the Plaintiff and KATHERINE HANEY SMITH; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES,

MORAN,

OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; KING LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.; are the Defendants, The Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at WWW. W A LT O N . R E A L F O R E CLOSE.COM in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes at 11:00AM, on the 1st day of December, 2014, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment: LOT 23, KING LAKE ESTATES, UNIT II, SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, AT PAGE 32 OF THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA

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Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale.

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WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on October 30, 2014.

Alex Alford Clerk of Circuit Court

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**See Americans with Disabilities Act “If you are a person with disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Walton County, 571 Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433, Phone (850)595-4400 Fax 850)595-0360.

(Escambia County handles calls) ADA. Walton@flcourts1.gov, At least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711.”

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NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45, FLORIDA STATUTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Default Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 1st day of September, 2014, and entered in Case No. 13-CA-00484 of the Circuit Court in and for Walton County, Florida, wherein BAY CLUB OF SANDESTIN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., etc., is the Plaintiff, and ANDREW W. MORAN; et al, are Defendants, that the Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on-line at www.walton. realforeclose.com at 11:00 o’clock A.M. on November 19, 2014, the following described property as set forth in said Final Default Judgment of Foreclosure, to wit:

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Publisher’s Notice All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on a equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

A fee interest in real property situated and located in Walton County, Florida and legally described as: Assigned Unit Week No. 37, in Condominium Unit No. 500 Assigned Unit Week No. 20, in Condominium Unit No. 500 Assigned Unit Week No. 52, in Condominium Unit No. 502 Assigned Unit Week No. 13, in Condominium Unit No. 503 Assigned Unit Week No. 40, in Condominium Unit No. 504 Assigned Unit Week No. No. 52, in Condominium Unit No. 504 Assigned Unit Week No. 48, in Condominium Unit No. 505 Assigned Unit Week No. 37, in Condominium Unit No. 506 Assigned Unit Week No. 29, in Condominum Unit No. 507 Assigned Unit Week No. 27, in Condominum Unit No. 601 ALL in BAY CLUB OF SANDESTIN, a Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium originally recorded in Official Records Book 251, at Page 671, of the Public Records of Walton County, Florida, and as amended and recorded in the Official Records Book 371, at Page 609, of the Public Records of Walton County, Florida, and any amendment(s) thereto, if any (the “Property”).

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photos by TINA HARBUCK | The Log

The crew that worked in the merchandise trailer selling T-shirts to jackets all month long got into the Halloween spirit and came down to the barge to show off their “bikini T-shirts.”

The 66th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo wrapped up Friday evening on Halloween. Here is a look at some of the shenanigans that went on the last day of the month-long fishing tournament.

Capt. B.J. Teems and crew on the Realin’ Script came in all “gangstered and pimped out” with a couple of yellowfin tuna. The tuna were not quite big enough to make the leader board.

The judges for closing day of the rodeo decided to dress as judges, wig and all. From left are Mary Kenyon, Tuffy Dixon and Mike Wright.

Capt. Mike Eller and his wife Kathy show off their Amish outfits at the rodeo.

Capt. Mike Eller and crew aboard the Lady Em, as always, backed in Friday night dressed in a theme tossing beads to the crowd gathered on the docks. This year’s theme was “Amish.” Capt. Eller and crew like to end the rodeo with the tossing of beads and wowing the crowd with their mystery attire.

Weighmaster Bruce Cheves dressed up as a jester.

Miss Destin Kira Moraca dressed as a Mahi Princess.

Sports

November 5-7, 2014

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Ivey League slips by Gary’s Team

By TINA HARBUCK

654-8440|@DestinLogTina tharbuck@thedestinlog.com Jarrod Hare knocked in four runs to lead Ivey League in a 14-13 win over Gary’s Team in the KLUTCH Men’s Recreational Softball League at Morgan Sports Center in Destin.

Hare slapped two homers and a single for four RBIs. At the end of two innings, Ivey led 6-1.

Rick Ivey hit a triple and two doubles for two RBIs for Ivey. Shane Bryant doubled and hit two singles.

Travis Jeter and John Bradford each hit three singles for three RBIs for Gary’s Team. Mike Rowe hit three singles for an RBI. • Cheney’s Insurance 16, MyOp 3 Cheney’s started strong taking a 13-0 lead in the first two innings.

Mac Barton knocked in four runs for Cheney on a triple and a single. Johnny King ripped a home run for three RBIs and Jordan Hutchison hit two singles for two RBIs. Robert Colbert tripled for two RBIs for MyOp. Zachary Raya doubled and singled for an RBI, and Jimmy Falck singled.

• 30 Aces 13, Donut Hole 8 After five innings, Donut Hole led 8-4. 30 Aces

rallied in the last two innings to score nine runs for the win.

James Whittaker tripled and hit three singles for two RBIs for 30 Aces.

T.J. Martin tripled and hit two singles for two RBIs, and Jared Walker hit two singles for three RBIs. Nick Draper tripled and hit two singles for Donut Hole. Joe Kerns hit three singles for two RBIs, and Frank Lazaro doubled and singled for three RBIs. • 30 Aces 7, Ivey League 6 After taking the lead, 4-2, in the third inning, 30 Aces held on for the win.

James Whittaker hit three singles for two RBIs for 30 Aces. Jared Walker hit two singles for an RBI, and T.J. Martin connected for two singles.

Jarod Hare clobbered a home run and a single for two RBIs for Ivey. Rick Ivey and Terry Smith each singled for two RBIs. • No Glove, No Love 24, MyOp 22 No Glove led by one run at the end of three innings and then stretched it to 1812 by the end of five.

Eric Brown slapped a home run, double and a single for four RBIs for No Glove. Justin Biesel hit two doubles for four RBIs, and Nate Elwell homered and hit two singles for four RBIs. Destin Holland knocked in five runs for MyOp on a homer, triple and three

singles. Chris Vanlandingham doubled and hit four singles for four RBIs, and Zachary Raya tripled and hit four singles for two RBIs. Andrew Murdock blasted a home run.

• Scared Hitless 30, Donut Hole 24 With the game tied at the end of seven, Hitless scored six runs in the top of the ninth for the win.

Jordan Brewer belted two homers, a double and a single for Hitless. John Gillette and Brandon Ward each hit home runs.

Joe Kerns was the big stick for Donut Hole with a tripled, two doubles and two singles. Chris Poole hit a home run.

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• Doc’s Softball 30, Pike’s Painting 14 Doc’s had two big innings, scoring 12 in the third and 10 in the fourth.

Phil Parrish hit a home run, double and four singles for six RBIs for Doc’s.

Steve Rivera homered, doubled and hit three singles for five RBIs, and Adam Conant blasted two homers and three singles for three RBIs. Chase McInnis also hit a home run.

Michael Haynes hit three triples and a single for two RBIs for Pike’s. Joseph Pike homered and hit two singles for two RBIs, and Mike Manthey homered, doubled and singled for two RBIs. Ryan Grandstaff hit a home run.

Sandestin’s Raven Course to host Sun Belt Golf Championships Special to The Log The Raven Golf Club at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has been selected to be the host site for the men’s golf championships for the Sun Belt Conference for the next four years.

The four-year deal starts with the Sun Belt Conference men’s golf championships on April 17-21, 2015. The subsequent conference championships will be held each April through 2018.

“The Raven Golf Club is one of the best golf courses on the Gulf Coast, and hosting the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Golf Championship there is a great way to showcase both the course and the talent of our student-athletes. We are excited to host our championship at this great venue and great resort,” said Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Ben-

son. “The Raven will prove to be a tremendous test of golf for our men’s golfers as they ready for the NCAA Regional Championships.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Sun Belt Conference men’s golf championship for the next four years,” said Rick Hileman, director of golf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. “From hosting the PGA Champions Tour to staging multiple collegiate events over the years, this simply adds to our history of producing quality and competitive golf events at Sandestin. The Raven course will be a great challenge for the players and the team that claims the title will certainly deserve it.”

The Raven Golf Club is a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed layout carved through the marshes and tall pine trees of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The 6,900-yard, par 71 course is

no stranger to hosting major golf events. In the past, the Raven has hosted the Boeing Championship, a stop on the PGA Champions Tour, in 2006 and 2007.

It has also played host to the 2013 NCAA Division III National Golf Championship. Voted “Best new Course in Florida,” in 2000, the Raven has garnered numerous golf awards over the years from major national golf publications like Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. It is currently listed as one of the “Best Courses You Can Play” by Golfweek.

The 2015 Sun Belt Conference Men’s Golf Championship will feature 55 players from 11 men’s teams who compete over three-days and 54 holes at the award-winning Raven Golf Club. The team champion will earn the conference’s automatic selection into the NCAA Championship.

Veterans Day 5K Walk and Run to be held Nov. 8 Special to The Log The Main Street Betterment Alliance is hosting an inaugural Veterans Day 5K Nov. 8 at the American Legion Post 296 in Destin.

Cost to register is $25 and forms can be picked up at Flutterby Antiques in

Destin or Run With It in Fort Walton Beach.

The race begins at 8 a.m. with race day checkin and packet pick-up from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at the American Legion.

There will be an after party at the Legion with food provided by Calla-

hans, Landshark Pizza and Pepitos and also raffles and prizes. Proceeds go to local Veterans Organizations.

For more information, visit www.active.com/destin-fl/running/distancerunning-races/vets-day5k-run-walk-2014.

double take from page B8 The Cavs and Bulls, of course, will be right there behind them. And so will the Toronto Raptors. But you already knew that.

What you didn’t know is that the Miami Heat is going to be good. Gone are the days of James and Dwyane Wade fighting over lanes. And now, finally, Chris Bosh can be the best player on his team, like he deserves.

When all is said and done, I think the Cavaliers will mesh and make the Finals. This could be the best season we’ve ever seen out of LeBron.

The West is freaking stacked. Take your pick. A number of these teams have a legitimate argument for “frontrunner.” I’m looking at the San Antonio Spurs,

Golden State Warriors, Portland Trailblazers and Los Angeles Clippers.

Then, eventually the Oklahoma City Thunder will get healthy and join the party.

If Andrew Bogut stays healthy, the Warriors make it through the West.

If not, I’m taking the Trailblazers.

And either will handle the Cavs.

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Mark Folcik of Gulf Breeze and the crew aboard the Tunnel Vision show off a 77.8-pound amberjack they landed on the last day of the rodeo. The amberjack found a first place spot in the Private Boat Division.

fish flash from page B8 the Seahorse backed in and tossed out a black snapper. It looked like a good one, and it was.

Preston Downey of Mississippi weighed in a 10.6-pound black snapper that tied the first place fish caught on Day 18 of the rodeo by Letaine Daunis-Redding of Texas fishing aboard Suzie Q with Capt. Jason Hindman. Downey’s snapper finished in second place.

The New Florida Girl’s American Spirit with Capt. Jim Green at the helm came in with a daily scamp at 4 pounds in the Party Boat Division and then Capt.

John Tenore had a 24.6pound blackfin tuna on the Dawn Patrol for a daily in the 25 and Under

Charter Boat Division.

At 6 o’clock Capt.

Kelly Windes and crew on the Sunrise came in with a fish to make the leader board. Ryan Montalto of Fort Walton Beach weighed in a 6.8pound Kitty Mitchell for a first in the Reef Division. He also had an 11-pound scamp good for a daily.

Just before 6:30 p.m. the private boat Tunnel Vision pulled up with a huge amberjack. Mark Folcik of Gulf Breeze weighed in a 77.8pounder for first in the Private Boat Division.

The crew said they were fishing just off Navarre when they hooked the big jack. “We thought it was a shark at first,” Folcik said.

Minutes later, Colin Chou of Freeport walked up with a sheepshead to weigh. His catch came in at 3.6 pounds and big enough for a spot on the leader board in the Non-Motorized Vessel Division. He caught the sheepshead while fishing from his kayak, It’s Chou Time.

The last fish of the 2014 rodeo to be written up was a 13.8-pound grouper caught by Ian Richards on the Sweet Jody with Capt. Cliff Cox. His fish was entry No. 1,064 and good for a daily.

After Capt. Mike Eller and crew of “Amish anglers” on the Lady Em weighed in their basket of scamp … it was a wrap on another rodeo.

See you on the docks.

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East Pass tides Wednesday: Low, 8:26 a.m.; high, 9:05 p.m.

Thursday: Low, 9:18 a.m.; high, 9:39 p.m. (full moon) Friday: Low, 10:08 a.m.; high, 10:17 p.m.

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The West is Best: NBA Predictions

Andrew’s Take: There’s no such thing as a sure thing.

Well, the Los Angeles Lakers, surely, will not make the playoffs. They’re bad. Like looking-up-at-the-Timberwolves bad.

I am using “sure thing” in reference to the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) top teams. In the four years that we watched the “Big Three” era in Miami, the Heat won two championships, barely. And that’s the closest thing we’ve had to an assured winner since the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s.

Now, LeBron James is back in Cleveland, with a team that is better suited for winning, and I can’t even say that the Cavaliers are the favorite in their division.

The best team in the East is going to sneak up on you. The Washington Wizards are going to clean up. I’m not saying they are going to the championship, but they will dominate the regular season.

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LEFT: Ryan Montalto of Fort Walton Beach pulled in a 6.8-pound Kitty Mitchell for a first place spot in the Reef Division. He was fishing with Capt. Kelly Windes on the Sunrise. MIDDLE: Preston Downey of Mississippi weighed in a 10.6-pound black snapper on the last day to tie the first place catch in the Charter Boat Division. His fish, caught on the Seahorse with Capt.

Dean Cox, put him in second place. RIGHT: Colin Chou of Freeport weighed in a 3.6-pound sheepshead for a first place spot in the Non-Motorized Vessel Division. He was fishing aboard his kayak, It’s Chou Time.

Final 5 to make the board The 66th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo came to a close Friday night, but not before five more fish made it onto the leader board.

Local angler Chris Raim came walking up a little after 4 p.m. with a redfish and a pompano to weigh.

His redfish weighed in at 5.2 pounds TINA while the pompano came in at 3.8 HARBUCK pounds. The pompano he caught Fish Flash surf fishing took over a first place spot in the Pier, Bridge, Jetty and Surf Division.

Not long after, Capt. Dean Cox and crew on

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RODEO AWARDS The 66th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo Awards are at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 6, at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar.

At right, Chris Raim weighed in a 3.8-pound pompano on closing day of the rodeo to place first in the Pier, Bridge, Jetty and Surf Division.

Wishing him well is Miss Destin Kira Moraca, aka Princess Mahi.

Destin Peewee Dolphins shut out Crestview Bulldogs Special to The Log After shutting out the Crestview Bulldogs 15-0, the Destin Peewee Dolphins are now one game away from the Panhandle Youth Football Association Super Bowl.

In 38 degree weather, Destin won the early Saturday morning playoff game at Crestview High School.

Destin’s Harrison Orr scored on a 60-yard touchdown run and had a total of 130 rushing yards for the game.

Zachary Thomas scored on a

32-yard run to the outside powering into the end zone, racking up 75 rushing yards for the game.

Chadrick Price scored on an extra point conversion up the middle and rushed for a total of 122 yards.

Jacob Castle and Maddox Hayles both had big runs moving the chains for first downs.

Once again the Dolphin defense was flawless in their ability to shut down the Bulldogs offense. Mason Wetzel had a safety with help from teammate Brick Larabee. Zachary Thomas had a forced fumble and it was

recovered by Brandon Harnish.

The defense had multiple team tackles lead by Price Bowen, Will Blanchard, and Zachary Thomas.

With the win, the Destin Dolphins move to the second round of playoffs against Niceville 1 Eagles. The game will be at 11 a.m.

Nov. 8 at Destin Middle School. If the Dolphins win, they are Super Bowl bound.

Team captains for the Dolphins against Crestview were Jacob Castle, Wyatt Wainwright, Maddox Hayles, and Carter Macilwain.

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At right, Maddox Hayles picks up a Dolphin first down and more against Crestview.

DAILY TUNA Blackfin tuna were a regular at the Destin Fishing Rodeo this year, with one or more brought in every day. Here, Jordan Rockner shows off a 24.6-pounder he caught on the Dawn Patrol with Capt. John Tenore. His tuna was good for a spot on the daily board.

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Matt’s Take: I’m trying not to do it, but it’s hard to deny the overwhelming impulse to drink the Kool-Aid and jump on board the LeBron express.

I mean, heck, I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, so that should automatically allow me to homer-it-up to the fullest extent of the law, right?

With the young NBA season upon us, it’s time for Andrew and I to dig in and make our predictions on how the season will play out.

Now that LeBron is back in Cleveland, are the Cavaliers automatically favorites in the Eastern Conference? Or are the Chicago Bulls, and oft-injured Derek Rose, the team to beat, given the addition of Pau Gasol?

The way I see it, the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets (yes, the Hornets are back) will contend, but there really isn’t another team to be fearful of. Cavs and Bulls play in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Cavs are not going to completely gel together this season and their defense will be suspect, so the Bulls take it and move to the NBA Finals.

As for the Western Conference, if you expect any new faces to contend you’re mistaken. The Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs, and Oklahoma Thunder are the teams to beat.

The Spurs and Clippers are playing in the Conference Finals, with the Clippers edging out San Antonio.

Anyone intrigued by a Bulls and Clippers Final? Yeah, me neither. But that’s what we’re going to see, so how does it play out?

I say too much Chris Paul and Blake Griffin for the Bulls to handle. Clips hoist the trophy and become the kings of Los Angeles and the NBA.

ROD REEL REPORT Pier/Surf It’s sunny and clear with a northeast wind blowing at the Okaloosa Island Pier Tuesday morning. The water is choppy, but clear with a 1-2 foot wave rolling in. In the last few days anglers have been catching pompano, flounder, whiting, redfish, ladyfish, king mackerel and Spanish mackerel.

Inshore/Bay The flounder are starting to bite on the outskirts of the bayous and around the pass. You can even find some on the inshore wrecks. Best baits are finger mullets, greenies or grubs or soft plastics on a jig head. Try using a short 1-foot leader with 20pound mono and a 1-ought hook. Trout and redfish are biting on the grass flats. Pete Wright at Ships Chandler says look for the grassy areas. On the colder mornings, trout and redfish can be found back in the bayous on the muddy bottoms.

Offshore/Bottom Trolling for king mackerel is still good. Other suspects hitting the docks include bull mingo, scamp, white snapper, lane snapper, Almaco jack, blackfin tuna and gag grouper. Those fishing the bluewater, 35 to 60 miles out, have been catching dolphin around the weedlines as well as white marlin, swordfish and wahoo. The Destin Fishing Rodeo saw a number of yellowfin tuna hit the scales from the 100-plus mile trips offshore.