Okaloosa County Centennial Committee seeks input for celebration

KATHY NEWBY, Okaloosa County Public Information Officer

A committee has begun the conversation about how to celebrate Okaloosa County’s 100-year existence in 2015.

A few ideas include planning a geocaching tour, a passport game to discover 100 things to do and see in Okaloosa County and a map with parks, places and events.

Now, the group — which comprises residents involved with local government, chambers of commerce, museums, military members and more — has formed subcommittees to set goals and promote the county's history.

And they need your help.

Any business interested in volunteering to sell ads, produce and print the centennial map can contact knewby@co.okaloosa.fl.us by Sept. 1.

In addition, "we welcome community input, ideas and participation," a committee spokesperson said. "What would you like to do in your business, place of work, or community to highlight or celebrate the centennial?

Okaloosa County — the 52nd county created by the Florida Legislature — became a county Sept. 7, 1915, following a referendum. The county was formed from portions of Santa Rosa and Walton counties. 

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Okaloosa County Centennial Committee seeks input for celebration