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Selby’s adviser says he will attend the OCEA committee as a concerned citizen. He asserts a right to be present while noting the welfare of the children. Jo Henderson, director of exceptional student education, says class sizes are not large. She cites a low student–teacher ratio as evidence Okaloosa County is in good shape with trainable mentally handicapped classes averaging about 9 to 1 versus the state 11 to 1.
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OCEA
Leorn
Okaloosa County
Center Faces Long-Term Lease Conditions on City Property
City consideration outlines a long term lease requiring construction of a multi purpose recreation building with a basketball court stage area a kitchen a dining space for 100 or more and a 400 square foot community room. The lease would also require rebuilding after disasters providing 2 million in liability insurance paying taxes utilities and maintaining the property and building in good repair.
Joseph and Mary Betrothal and Nativity Prelude
A summary of biblical betrothal practices between Joseph and Mary, the divine annunciation to Mary, Joseph's dilemma, and the ensuing census journey to Bethlehem as described by Rev. Wester of Grace Lutheran Church Destin. The piece frames the betrothal as binding and notes the angelic interpositions guiding Joseph toward marriage.
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Joseph
Mary
Matthew
Bethlehem
Missing Rudolph Returns Home After Christmas Theft
Brown family from Destin reported their life size Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer statue stolen during the Christmas season. Flyers offered a $200 reward and dozens of neighbors echoed the plea. Sunday evening Rudolph was found on the lawn bearing a note saying sorry have a Merry Xmas.
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Brown
Rudolph
Grinch Offers Change of Heart Shown in Local Sign
Brown crafts a large sign thanking the Grinch who stole Christmas and later returned it. The sign contrasts with an earlier placard explaining what happened to the deer and its replacement on the grass.
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Brown
Fort Walton Beach and Niceville City Managers Revealed
Fort Walton Beach City Manager Chuck Ingram resigns after three years to join Baskerville Donovan Engineers starting January 5. He earns 46000 dollars with health life pension benefits and a 300 dollar monthly car allowance. Niceville City Manager Lannie Corbin earns 40664 dollars with health insurance disability life cover and 10 percent deferred retirement plan. He has served nearly 15 years managing 13 city departments including water sewer police and fire.
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Walton Beach
Chuck Ingram
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Fort Walton Beach
Ingram
Baskerville Donovan Engineers
Niceville
Lannie Corbin
Corbin
City manager hunt shifts in Mary Esther and Fort Walton
Corbin says city manager roles vary from 40 to 80 hours weekly. Mary Esther Council identifies Charles F. Dubyak of Roberta GA as first pick with a $30 000 salary. Councilman Bill Lamb says he hopes to close the deal. In Fort Walton Chuck Keeler chosen to replace Ingram at $41 000 yearly. Keeler has Air Force experience and degrees in criminal justice and public administration.
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Corbin
Mary Esther
Charles F. Dubyak
Roberta
Dubyak
Bill Lamb
Fort Walton
Council
Chuck Keeler
Ingram
Keeler
Air Force
FWB
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Grinch
Destin School
First National Bank & Trust
First National Bank & Trusts Home Owners
First National Bank & Trust Home Owners
1St National Bank & Trust
Ocean City
Crestview
Patty
Heute
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