August 2014 – Page 21 – News Bulletin

Ten Talents for the talented: New student theatre classes starting Aug. 15

CRESTVIEW — The founder of the KidsAct drama program may have moved out of town, but the program lives on, offering area kids from ages 6 to 18 the opportunity to learn stagecraft.

CHECK IT OUT: Authors offer travel tips

Have the travel bug? The Crestview Public Library has multiple sources that can help with planning your next adventure.

EXTENSION CONNECTION: Strong tree structure can reduce hurricane damage

With the 2014 hurricane season's peak approaching, Colorado State University researchers reaffirmed their June forecast for a relatively quiet summer.

Plan set to prevent traffic snarl during meeting

CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County School District officials want to prevent traffic woes Aug. 12, when all teachers gather for a back-to-school event on the county's south end. Thirty-one school buses will…

Okaloosa School Board OKs tentative millage rate

CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County School district tax rate, which has received the School Board's initial approval, will go no higher this year. The board unanimously, and without discussion, approved …

CHELCO members report scams

Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative has received reports that businesses and people in its service area are receiving calls threatening disconnection for non-payment of utility bills.

Gulf Power customers encouraged to remain alert for telephone scams

Area businesses and residential customers have reported receiving calls from someone claiming to represent Gulf Power Company and demanding payment or their electric service will be cut off.

Laurel Hill receives long-awaited, $600,000 grant

LAUREL HILL — The third time was the charm for city officials recently awarded a $600,000 grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to use on much-needed road repairs.