Okaloosa County Fair marks 20th anniversary extravaganza
The Okaloosa County Fair enters its 20th year with a nine day festival featuring a nationally celebrated carnival a bold costume parade and Nashville and New Orleans music. Shriners rename the event to honor regional supporters. Opening day parade led by Hadji Temple kicks off the fair September 26 at 4 p.m. Local coverage continues on page 3B.
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Airlift Reunion Honors 42nd Anniversary in Fort Walton Beach
Members of the 438th Troop Carrier Group celebrate a 42nd anniversary reunion in Fort Walton Beach this weekend. The unit led the June 16 1944 airborne assault in France dropping paratroopers from C 47 Gooney Bird aircraft of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. A memorial service at 11 a.m. Sunday at Hurlburt Air Park is open to the public. For information contact Capt Guidry at 884 7464.
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WWI Veterans Sought by American Legion Post 296
The American Legion Post 296 seeks World War I veterans for the November 11 Veteran’s Day ceremony. Destin residents who are WWI vets should contact the post on Main Street at 837-8938. Public help is invited to ensure no qualified veteran is missed.
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Candy Sale By Fort Walton Beach Lioness Club
The Fort Walton Beach Lioness Club will hold its annual Halloween candy sale on Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27, starting at 9 a.m. in front of the Fort Walton Beach Post Office and Florida Pottery. Each $2 bag contains 80 to 90 wrapped pieces, with proceeds benefiting sight conservation and community projects. For details call Mary at 243-5224.
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Warning on used baby furniture safety standards
The Consumer Products Safety Commission and the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association warn that second hand cribs playpens strollers high chairs and walkers may be hazardous due to outdated safety standards. Plough Inc publishes a free booklet evaluating used baby furniture available by mail from The Safe Nursery P.O. Box 377 Memphis TN 38151.
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Okaloosa Fair Weekend Schedule and Openings
The Okaloosa Fair runs Friday to Sunday with a grand opening at 4 p.m. on Friday. Headliners include Hadji Temple Highlanders at 7 p.m and Waycross Express at 4, 6 and 7 p.m. Gates open at noon with an arm band price of seven dollars, midway activities from noon to 5 p.m, booth judging at 1 p.m, and Union Springs Baptist Choir performing on stage.
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Guardian Ad Litem volunteers hear praise from judge Tolton
First Circuit Court Judge Jere Tolton urged guardian ad litem volunteers from Okaloosa Walton Santa Rosa and Escambia counties to help in divorce and custody cases. He warned that many yearslong battles harm children who are emotionally abused as parents pursue personal goals.
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Florida grants fund Okaloosa Walton arts groups
State Secretary George Firestone announced $3.4 million in grants to 50 counties for arts programs. Northwest Florida Ballet in Fort Walton Beach receives 4000 for education and 4000 for salary aid. Okaloosa Bookmobile gets 3000. Chautauqua Festival nets about 13467 plus 2000 for From Ballet to Bluegrass and 6000 for salary. State Touring Program allocates nearly 200000 for 84 performances in 36 counties.
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UWF Sports Program Here To Stay Addressed by Ellenburg
Ellenburg spoke to about 40 UWF alumni atBluewater Bay Conference Center Sept 11 stressing the sports program is here to stay. He noted eight varsity sports and an top athletic facility for its size with the golf team finishing third in NAIA playoffs and both tennis teams placing 10th and 15th respectively.
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