Saturday, May 18, 2013
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
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News Segment 1
CHELCO Gets New VP
“I came to CHELCO because it’s a first-rate, nationally prominent cooperative with a reputation for taking care of its members,” he said. “My goal is to enhance that fine tradition. The cooperative has outstanding leadership and I feel privileged to join the team.” This according to Steve Wolfrom, the new vice president of Member Services at CHELCO, Inc.
Wolfrom assumed his duties May 14. He will manage CHELCO’s customer care, member services, marketing, communications, economic development and community relations activities.
Wolfrom was the CEO of Henry County Rural Electric Membership Cooperative in New Castle, Ind., the past 7 years. There, he instituted changes to improve customer service, reliability and communication with members. Wolfrom was very active in the community, serving as president of the local chamber of commerce and economic development board. He also was treasurer of the United Fund, Rotary Club president and served on church committees and organizations. Wolfrom also served as manager of marketing and communications at Central Alabama Electric Cooperative in Prattville, Ala., for 4 years.
Wolfrom is a Bowling Green State University, Ohio, graduate. His family will relocate to the area this summer. He and his wife, Patti, have two children, Amanda, 14, and Zachary, 12.
Not-for-profit CHELCO, founded in 1941, delivers power to more than 37,000 member-owners in Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Holmes counties.
News Segment 2
Hurlburt to Eglin Run Monday
On Monday, 20 May, the 9th Special Operations Squadron and the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron will run their guidons from Eglin to Hurlburt for an official ceremony to signify their move to Hurlburt Field.
The runners will be escorted by Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputies from the Eglin main gate, down Lewis Turner Blvd, onto Green Acres Blvd to Martin Luther King Blvd to Freedom Way. 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron patrols will escort the runners from the Hurlburt back gate, down Independence Road, right on Tully Ave to Shadow Hangar (Bldg 90032).
Expect traffic delays between Eglin and Shadow Hangar at Hurlburt between 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Monday morning, and plan accordingly.
News Segment 3
Walton Bike Patrol
A group of deputies with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) recently attended a three day bike patrol course in South Walton. Members of the WCSO POP (Problem Oriented Policing) Squad were chosen for the class and were trained in various riding techniques and scenarios involving obstacles which test both the technical aspects, as well as judgment skills of the riders. A written exam was also administered. Deputies logged in over 26 miles during the training, riding along the major highways and byways. Trainers from local law enforcement agencies facilitated the training.
According to Captain Brian Schultz, who participated in the course, this is the first bike squad the WCSO has incorporated into their patrols. “We feel that the use of proactive bike patrol is just another tool in locating and fighting criminal activity,” Schultz said. “Deputies began their patrols a couple of nights ago in several different areas of the county. People were pleasantly surprised to see our presence on bikes in their neighborhoods.” Members of the bike squad were also recently called out to assist in locating a female lost in the woods in the area of Linton Road.
Captain Michael Howell, another agency member who attended the training, stated there are many benefits in having a bike patrol, for both Agency and the community. “Bike patrols can go where traditional patrol vehicles can't. This is one of the biggest advantages. They have the ability to navigate swiftly around communities, avoiding obstacles and hazards that would stop or slow vehicle patrols. Bicycle patrols also result in more than twice as many contacts with the public than vehicle patrols.” Howell also added, “Bikes are essential for community policing initiatives. Targeted enforcement, surveillance, traffic enforcement, and public order are just a few ways in which we intend to deploy the bike patrol units.”
If you feel there is an area of the county in which bike patrol would be beneficial, contact Capt. Schultz at 850-892-8186 or bsch...@waltonso.org.
News Segment 4
Looking for the arrest report? http://jailpublic.co.walton.fl.us. This is the new jail search page. Use the drop down calendar to find dates.
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On Saturday, May 18th, it’s the DeFuniak May Day MaFesto at the Douglass Crossroads Park from 3-8 pm. Enjoy baseball and basketball, good food, live entertainment, car show, and more. For more information, call 333-2684.
Northwest Florida State College is hosting two Baseball Camps--June 10-13 and June 17 -20 on the college’s Niceville campus. Expert coaching staff and players from the NWF State College Raiders Baseball Team will serve as camp instructors and will teach participants about the fundamentals of baseball in an educational and entertaining setting. The camp’s half-day sessions will be held at the college’s Raiders baseball field each day from 9 am until noon. The camp is open to boys ages 7 to 14 and the fee is $90. Campers may enroll in person at any NWFSC area campus or center for course #XRL 6024; Ref# 86114 (for June 10-13) or Ref# 86115 (June 17-20). The registration form is also available on the Raider Athletics website at www.nwfraiders.org.
Obituaries - Listen in the morning, just after noon and the 4pm hour
Mrs. Donna L. Howell, age 69, passed away Saturday, May 11. Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 18, at New Beginnings Church; 1564 Highway 20 West, Freeport, Florida 32439. Burial will be held at Black Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family request donations be made to the Alaqua Animal Shelter at 914 Whitfield Road, Freeport, FL 32439. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
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