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Meet Bobby Wagner—Destin’s New Mayor

On November 8th, Bobby Wagner, 28, won the Mayoral Election for Destin. This makes him among the youngest mayors to ever serve in Florida. “I want to say thank you to everybody who made this campaign successful–my family, friends and community who have supported me and this vision for the future of Destin,” Bobby said.

Having lived in Destin since 6th grade, Bobby’s background is in business, environmental non-profit, and he served one year on the Destin City Council. “This win represents the next generation of local government that prioritizes projects over politics,” he said.

His mayoral campaign was a donation-funded grassroots campaign that took a hands-on approach, utilizing community workshops in order to understand the needs of the citizens of Destin. “My number one priority is this community’s concerns, goals, and aspirations as we move Destin into the future. We will never be political, but always about the projects. Getting them started, funded, and completed for us, the community of Destin.”

Bobby ran on the platform “Revive, Reclaim, Sustain.” His campaign focused on strategic green development and revitalization, the reclamation of beaches and natural spaces, and the sustaining of Destin’s natural environment. “It’s time to revive Destin. These waterways are our heritage, and it is up to us to protect them. Together we will protect and preserve not only the waterways but our heritage, businesses, and this unique place of paradise that we get to call home,” he said.

Bobby won in the majority Republican Okaloosa County while running on an independent platform that put “projects over politics.”

Okaloosa County Political Breakdown:
Democratic: 8,831(19.18%)
Republican: 29,979 (65.10%)
No Party Affiliation: 6,554 (14.23%)
Other: 685 (1.49%)

Moving forward, Bobby will continue to establish a strong vision for Destin that holds values of community, family and local identity at its core. He hopes to unite the council and proceed with projects that will serve the 13,000 residents of Destin as well as the 4 million visitors it receives each year. The City of Destin operates under a council-manager form of government with seven at-large elected councilors and a mayor.

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December 29, 2022
2023: The Year of Intention

By Todd Craig, Journey Bravely

As we come to the end of one year and the beginning of another, quotes from two of pop-culture’s great philosophers come to mind. Yogi Berra famously said, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up somewhere else.” The other comes from the great fictional mind of Ferris Bueller who said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Our lives do move fast and it is easy to move from one day to another and one year to another passively watching the calendar days disappear. But, what if 2023 could look different for you? What might it look like to live the next 365 days with intention? The end of a year offers an opportunity for reflection on growth and lessons learned. And, the beginning of a new year invites us to look ahead, to take next steps with intentionality and create our best year yet.

Here are some questions to help guide you as you reflect on the last year and launch into the next year along with some instructions on how to best use them.

Create space – Set aside at least a couple of hours of undistracted time to work through these questions. Put the phone away!

Write it down – Get honest and vulnerable with yourself as you answer the questions. And, write them down so you can refer back to them throughout the year and review them at the end of next year (I save mine on my desktop to review from time to time).

Share it – Share your responses with one or two trusted people. Sharing your intentions with others helps solidify them internally and increases the likelihood of follow-through.

Live from it – Use the responses to these questions as a daily compass directing your next steps.

The Past Year
What did you accomplish personally and professionally that you feel really good about?
What challenges, struggles and fears did you have to work through?
What did you hope to accomplish or change but weren’t able to? What kept you from doing so?
How are you different from 12 months ago? What did you learn? How did you grow?
How did you make a positive difference in the world around you?
What and who brought you the most joy?
What and who were the greatest stressors?
What did you tolerate this year?
What are you thankful for from the past year?
What are your top three insights?

The Present
Life is made up of multiple domains. Take time to check in with yourself by rating each of the following areas on a scale of 1-10:
Personal – How do you feel about yourself?
Physical – How are you taking care of your body (diet, exercise, rest, etc.)?
Financial – How is your financial situation (income, budget, spending, savings, giving, etc.)?
Spiritual – How satisfied are you with the way faith is integrated into your life?
Vocational – How do you feel about your work/career?
Family – How are you doing as a partner and/or parent?
Friends – How do you feel about your social relationships?
Fun – How well are you creating time for enjoyment and recreation?
What two or three areas of life do you most want to improve in the next year? What steps will you take to make those improvements?

The Upcoming Year
If it were two years from now and you were living your best life, how would you know?
If it were two years from now and you weren’t living your best life, what got in the way?
Who do you want to be by the end of the year? In what areas would you like to grow?
What two to three things if completed would generate feelings of pride and fulfillment at the end of the year?
What is one thing that if you accomplished it next year would make all your other goals easier or unnecessary?
What do you want to start in the next year?
What do you want to stop in the next year?
How will you make a positive difference in the world around you next year?
If this next year was a chapter in a book, what would you title it?

As you create space and reflect on these questions, I hope you have much to celebrate and be thankful for in 2022 even if it was a challenging year. And, I hope you are filled with the excitement of possibility as you look ahead to 2023! For support along your journey, connect with us at www.journeybravely.com.

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December 28, 2022
CarePatrol Helps Find the Right Assisted Living Facility – Free

By Kenneth Books

Transitioning to an assisted living facility can be traumatic, an onerous chore that no one really wants to undertake. It can be expensive, time-consuming and, sometimes, dangerous.

But where to turn for advice, help and protection?

“We help steer our clients to resources to help pay for assisted living,” said Cynthia Gilley, 57, a Senior Care Consultant with CarePatrol, an organization with some 150 outlets around the country, serving more than 20,000 communities. It was founded in 1993 by a social worker who observed the personal trauma experienced by a family whose loved one had been placed in the wrong type of facility. “I’ve been in the field caring for people pretty much most of my career,” she said. She has spent 35 years in caring for people, mainly older adults and those with cognitive difficulties, last two of which were spent working for CarePatrol.

Gilley’s compassion is home-grown. Her father suffered with Alzheimer’s Disease for 13 years before dying, and caring for him was an ordeal for all concerned.

CarePatrol not only finds financing for those destined for assisted living, it helps find facilities, as well as home health care, for its clients. And the service is completely free for the client. “We have contacts within the community which pay for the service,” the Fort Walton Beach native said. “We’ve contracted with probably 95 percent of the communities. They see this as a benefit to them.”

Gilley said she “tours clients around like a Realtor. We evaluate a facility’s violations, which can include lack of maintenance, state regulation violations, insufficient staff, medical errors, abuse and neglect.”

Among the criteria Gilley examines in order to serve her clients are location (“They want to be close to family”), finances and the needs of the client. Not all facilities can handle certain medical issues, she said. And, if a client wishes to remain in his home, she finds resources to provide whatever help he needs to retain a reasonable quality of life.

“The hardest thing is trying to find affordable memory care,” she said. “There’s a huge lack in that area.”

Gilley has a passion for her work and her company. “I can’t think of anything I don’t like,” she said. “My boss is great, my co-workers are wonderful. They share a common passion with me. There’s a cohesiveness.”

The most interesting aspect of her job, Gilley said, is “being able to place Alzheimer’s clients. Alzheimer’s is my passion because of my father having it. I know how hard it is on the families.”

To reach CarePatrol, call (850) 898-1401 or email cgilley@carepatrol.com.

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December 28, 2022
Okaloosa Schools Shine

Gov. Ron DeSantis made a surprise visit to Okaloosa County recently to announce the inaugural group of schools to receive Florida Purple Star recognition. The Purple Star designation recognizes schools that provide extra support for children of military families. Once the school names were released, it was apparent why Okaloosa County was chosen for the announcement. Thirty-five of the 114 schools receiving the recognition were from right here in Okaloosa County.

“Purple Star Schools have the tools and knowledgeable faculty needed to help children of military families succeed regardless of the obstacles they face,” said Governor DeSantis. According to militarychild.org, a child whose parents are in the military can “expect to move six to nine times from kindergarten through their high school graduation, with approximately 200,000 students transitioning to a new school in any given year.” To qualify for Purple Star status, a school must have a trained staff member who helps ease entry into the new academic environment, a student-led program to help create social connections, a military family webpage on the school website to inform parents, and hold school-wide military recognition events that encourage tolerance and inclusion.

The Okaloosa County School District is privileged to support the highest percentage of military students of any county in the state of Florida. With that privilege comes a commitment to serve the students and families of those who serve our country. Superintendent Marcus Chambers said the district began tracking the Purple Star program when it was first proposed during the 2021 legislative session. “Our own Representative, Pat Maney, was key in bringing The Purple Star program to Florida, and we are excited to see our schools recognized for the great work they are doing to support our military children.”

Chambers continued, “Our schools have programs in place to make students comfortable and to make the transition from a school in another state or even another country less stressful. I could not be more proud of our teachers, staff, and administrators for earning this distinction. Their commitment and dedication to our military students, as well as all of our students, is making a difference. We are proud in Okaloosa to support our military students as their parents support and defend our nation!”

Congratulations on one or more of the schools in your district being designated by the Florida Department of Education as a Purple Star School of Distinction!

Antioch Elementary School Baker School, Bluewater High School, Bob Sikes Elementary School, Choctawhatchee High School, Crestview High School, Davidson Middle School, Destin Elementary School, Destin Middle School, Edge Elementary School, Edwins Elementary School, Eglin Elementary School, Florosa Elementary School, Fort Walton Beach High School, Kenwood Elementary School, Laurel Hill Elementary School, Lewis School, Longwood Elementary School, Mary Esther Elementary School, Meigs Middle School, Niceville High School, Northwest Florida Ballet Academie, Northwood Elementary School, Okaloosa STEMM Academy, Plew Elementary School, Pryor Middle School, Richbourg School/Fast Track, North Riverside Elementary School, Ruckel Middle School, Shalimar Elementary School, Shoal River Middle School, Silver Sands School, Southside Primary School, Walker Elementary School and Wright Elementary School.

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December 28, 2022
Make a Difference with Guardian ad Litem

By Michelle Ruschman

One of the greatest gifts you can give to a child is the knowledge they have someone on their side. Carita Smith, Volunteer Recruiter, for the Florida Guardian ad Litem, is on a mission to ensure that local children who find themselves displaced from their homes know there is someone they can still count on to advocate for their best interests. In our area, there should be 136 volunteers. There are currently only 43.

The Guardian ad Litem is made up of a three-pronged system that becomes part of a child’s team when a judge rules they need to be sheltered, or removed from the home. One part of Guardian ad Litem is the Case Advocacy Manager, who maintains the level of care from the office and supports the volunteers to ensure they can advocate effectively. These managers are on staff along with the child’s Best Interest Attorney to make sure the team is running smoothly. At the center of the trio, is the Volunteer Child Advocate. It is this volunteer who visits the children to make sure their needs are being met. If they find the children are in need they report back to the Case Advocacy Manager and the attorney to see if services can be put in place. They are the thread that connects the child to the judge and all other agencies that work with the court. Their sole mission is to take care of the child. It is this Volunteer Child Advocate position that Carita is working hard to fill and it is mission-critical.

“We work alongside any agency that’s in contact with that child,” Carita said.” If the child is in foster care, we visit with them at least once a month, but our volunteers usually go more often. We talk to the child, make sure they’re getting what they need, and ask how they feel. We want to make sure their innermost person is taken care of.

“We also talk with the foster parent to get a sense of how the child is behaving and what their day looks like,” she continued. “If the child has interactions with their parents, we want to know how they responded to the visitation so we can keep an eye out for any triggers. If they’re visiting with a parent twice a week for 30 minutes to an hour, how’s that child’s behavior when they come back? There are a lot of variables that go into a visit like how the visits are maintained and observing how the child feels after these visits. What we observe then becomes information that we provide to the court.”

Due to the shortage of volunteers, Case Managers often have to fill the additional role of the Child Advocate Volunteer, which is far from ideal. Carita shares the steps to becoming a CAV.

“There’s a three-phase training process,” she said. “The first phase is talking with me, submitting your application, and having your fingerprints taken at no cost to the volunteer. You must also pass a level two background screening because of the confidentiality that is required and the places you’re going to. You’re part of the court system and officially taking care of the needs of a child on the state level. Have a clean background.

“Phase two is the classroom portion which is 30 hours, so you do get a lot of training before you get started. Volunteers can choose to do it all online or in two parts by doing the majority online and then coming to a one-day class from 9a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“Phase three is the most important because it’s when you go out and do the work,” Carita said. “This is when you’re visiting with a child, going to court, seeing how the parents react, and seeing how the judges behave. Just going into court can be scary but when you just observe and start building an understanding of what people are doing, then it becomes easier. You understand that you’re just putting down on paper what you observed and passing it on to someone else. You understand your role in the process of helping these children.”

So who would make the ideal volunteer?

“Someone who loves children,” Carita said. “You have to want to see children get beyond traumatic situations. Children remember what’s happened to them so you have to be patient. Be confident in your abilities so you can ask critical questions.”

Carita stresses that once someone becomes a volunteer, they have plenty of support from the case manager and attorney on their team. In addition to their immediate team, there are also mentors who have been in the position for multiple years, and events are put together so volunteers can be together and make a connection.

As for community support, Carita asks that you contact her to speak about Guardian ad Litem to your churches, small groups, networking groups, businesses, classrooms, etc. She will talk to any group that can help grow the volunteer base.

If you’re interested in talking to Carita about being a Child Advocate Volunteer or would like to book a speaking engagement, call (850) 461-3877 or email carita.smith@gal.fl.gov.

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December 28, 2022
Toodle-oo 2022

By Lisa Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach

Hard to believe 2022 is coming to an end. But, “(musical notes?) It’s – THE – most – wonderful time of the year (musical notes?) There’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting… and…be of good cheer… (musical notes?) It’s the most WONDERFUL time of the year…” This means a very good possibility for weight gain and unhealthy habits. Sorry for the negative spin.

Move: But, the good news is you don’t have to throw in the towel. If you add more cheer, get in high gear, you can be active and burn calories into the New Year! Decide and commit to movement of any kind. Burning off calories will make you feel less guilt, but will help with your mood, energy, and stamina also to get through the parties and shopping and anything your family or friends throw your way.

Hydrate: As we enjoy more “cheer,” we also have a potential to become dehydrated. Drinking water will make you feel less hungry and content, so a glass before you head to the cocktail dinner will help, and can prevent a hangover. It’s never a good idea to withhold yourself from enjoying Christmas; just be smart. When you are able, drink water and eat veggies and lean meat to counterbalance the negative effects of the holiday. Focus on the higher percentage of your intake from healthy food.

Get moving, preferably daily, but at least two to three days a week. Our area has plenty of choices to be active. If outside activities become too chilly, pick a gym (join me @ Destin Health and Fitness), small group or individual personal training. If you want to stay home, here are eight in-home bodyweight exercises you can do whenever you have time. (3 sets/20 reps) It’s actually easy to be active; you just have to decide to. Toodle-oo 2022.

Wide Squats: Knees and toes turned out, lower down sitting back with weight in the heals, keeping your shoulders back, head and chest up. When coming back up engage the glutes for extra benefit.

Push-ups: If you can’t perform a full pushup on your hands and toes, then put your knees down and see if you can get your chest all the way to the floor. You can also do them at the kitchen counter.

Lunges: Either walking (moving across the room) or stationary (staying in one position and lowering down and up).

Tricep Dips: Find a coffee table or sturdy chair, facing out, sit with your hands on each side of your hips, slide your hips off the table, using your arms, lower your body down and up, bending elbows to about 90 degree angle.

Prone Hyperextensions with Back Fly: Lying face down, arms making a T, lift only upper body off the floor while flying your arms back, pinching your shoulder blades together. Exhale as you lift.

Double Leg Lifts: (for abs) Lie on your back with your hands under your glutes so that it tilts your hips and helps anchor your lower back. Bend your knees to your chest, then straighten legs pointing your toes to the ceiling. Lower your legs about 45° and back up.

Plank Series: 1) Windmills: start in regular plank and open to side plank and switch to the other side plank and alternate side to side. 2) Elbow Plank to Pike: (i.e. yoga dolphin) from an elbow plank, push hips up as high as you can. 3) Plank hold: hands or elbows – hold for as long as you can or set a timer.

Hip Bridges: Lying on back knees bent feet flat on the floor, lift your hips off the floor as high as you can and lower back down slowly, barely brushing the floor between reps.

Lisa Leath Turpin is a degreed and certified health and fitness lifestyle coach and consultant who has devoted her life to motivating and strengthening the body and mind of others. With over 20 years’ experience, Lisa has a B.S. degree in Sports & Fitness Management from the University of Alabama, developed and managed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Health & Wellness Facility and programs in Huntsville, Ala., is board certified by the National Board of Fitness Examiners and possesses certifications from AFAA, Polestar/Balanced Body, Reebok U, SCW Fitness and American Heart Association. She is currently a group exercise leader at Destin Health & Fitness and an independent personal trainer in the Destin area, diversely and extensively trained in classical and modern Pilates, lifestyle management, personal training, group exercise and post-rehabilitation. Have a fitness question for Lisa? Email BeActive850@gmail.com.

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December 21, 2022
Welcome the New Year!

The Village of Baytowne Wharf will host Baytowne Countdown, Saturday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., with two breathtaking fireworks displays at 8 p.m. and midnight. Enjoy a family-friendly evening from 6-8 p.m. Dance the night away with live music from Bay Kings Band, 7 p.m-1 a.m.

Noon Year’s Eve is just for kids at LuLu’s Destin. It’s the seventh annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with non-stop, free kid-friendly fun. There will be arts and crafts, inflatables, face painting, live music and more. Kids can have their fun by counting down to Noon with kid-safe “fireworks” and a huge Beach Ball Drop. Visit LulusFunFoodMusic.com/destin or call (850) 710-5858.

Ring in the New Year from 5 p.m through midnight at Harborwalk Village with free live entertainment on the main stage, beginning at 7 p.m. with Shenanigans followed by The New Royals at 9:30 p.m. Then turn your eyes to the skies for a dazzling firework display over the Harbor and shout along as we countdown the Ball Drop, welcoming a New Year! 8 p.m. Fireworks; Midnight Fireworks and Ball Drop!

Join Seaside’s New Years Eve celebration in Central Square including arts & crafts, face painting, a live performance by Monsters of Yacht and fireworks! Enjoy arts & crafts/face painting in Central Square From 4-9 p.m. Monsters of Yacht at the Amphitheater Stage from 5-9 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m. at the Seaside Amphitheater.

We’re looking forward to the Okaloosa Island Boardwalk New Year’s Eve Fireworks at the end of the fishing pier at 8 p.m. Great places to watch are from anywhere along the Boardwalk areas including the pier, beach and the beach-facing restaurants and bars.

Ring in 2023 at Hotel Effie’s Rocking New Year’s Eve Spectacular! Enjoy an evening full of dining, dancing and entertainment with family and friends at any one of Hotel Effie’s renowned venues: Ovide, Ara and The Lobby Bar. Ovide’s Dinner and Entertainment Package includes Ovide’s exclusive 4-course dinner menu, access to all entertainment throughout the evening, complimentary valet parking, champagne upon arrival, and NYE party accessories. Two seating times: 5-7 p.m. $250 per person and 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $350 per person. Rooftop Access is $100 per person. Book at https://www.hoteleffie.com/new-years-eve-dinner-ovide.

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December 21, 2022
Women’s Retreat!

Sometimes we just need a moment—a time to rest—a time to refill your cup—or a time just to laugh and connect with other like-minded women.

New Life Church Pastor Holly and I, along with our other dynamic retreat speaker, Valerie Peterson, and the Iron Sisters Leadership Team are excited to invite you to the First Annual Women’s Retreat on Jan. 12-14, 2023.

The Gulf Front luxury hotel accommodations at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Ala., are second to none.

It’s time to get RESTORED, REFRESHED and RENEWED for the new year and new season that’s coming in your life. Psalm 23 says, “He renews, restores, refreshes my soul. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.” We want to make sure we are on the right path in 2023! We come together and open up God‘s Word. We focus on His Glory and we worship together corporately! God wants to meet you right where you are!

Please come with a heart of expectation and join us for the weekend to sit in his presence and receive and be gloriously refreshed?

Of course, a women’s retreat would not be complete without some wonderful food to have conversations over. In fact, the first night, there will be a scrumptious fillet mignon steak dinner or chicken. To top it off, there is a specialty coffee shop right in the hotel lobby!

This retreat is extremely affordable at $199 per person—double occupancy and includes registration, a water view hotel room, four meals, three dynamic speakers and a whole lot of fun getting to know some of the sharpest Iron Sisters you’ll ever meet!

Register today and invite a friend, family member or co-worker who could use some encouragement for the new year! Visit: www.newlifechurch.com/events and fill out a brief registration form.

We look forward to having you join us at the RESTORED, REFRESHED and RENEWED Iron Sisters Women’s Retreat!

Love, Pastor Dee

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December 21, 2022
Depression During the Holidays

By Richard Chern M.D.

The holidays are here and these are the best times of the year. At least that’s what we are led to believe. In fact, the holidays can be very stressful for people. Even though most people enjoy the holidays, nearly forty percent of people report increased stress and anxiety during these times. This often leads to substance abuse, relapse, or other worsening medical conditions.

In preparation for these potential stressful times, I’d like to tell you about some of the not so commonly discussed effects of hormone replacement. Many of our patients initially complain of physical exhaustion, generalized aches and pains, weight gain, lack of sleep or low libido. I honestly don’t think even one patient has come to the clinic specifically complaining about depression or anxiety. This is not to say they don’t have these symptoms, but it is rarely the reason they seek us for treatment.

What many of our patients don’t realize is that optimizing hormones can reduce or eliminate depression and anxiety. I ask every patient who gets treated, “What effects do you see that you didn’t expect?” Many patients talk about the overall reduction in joint or arthritis pain, some talk about the increased desire for physical activity but I think the most common comment is the huge reduction in stress levels and positive effects on mood.

I believe that the reduction in stress levels and improvement in mood are probably the most important benefit of hormone optimization. That huge weight of problems you must pick up and carry every day is nowhere near as heavy. And you stop viewing stressors as problems to deal with but more like challenges to overcome. Your outlook changes from just trying to survive the day to waking up feeling rested and ready to attack the day.

So, if you are dreading the holidays then this is a sure sign that you need to at least get your hormone levels looked at and let us review the results with you. Remember, normal levels don’t necessarily represent optimal health. In order to get optimal benefits and optimal health you will need optimal levels.

Dr Richard Chern, MD provides hormone therapy to men and women who travel from across the globe to be treated here in Miramar Beach. He is on staff at BioTE Medical as an instructor to teach hormone therapy to new providers including providers right here in our local area. Dr Richard Chern treats many of the providers in the community and might even be treating your doctor. Dr Richard Chern, MD is a platinum BioTE provider and runs one of the largest BioTE hormone clinics in the country right here in Miramar Beach. Call Dr Richard Chern, MD today at 850-837-1271 for an appointment.

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December 21, 2022
NOW is the Time for Inspections

By Mark Wichern, IICRC WRT & ASD Instructor

This is the time of year to have your house or business inspected for water damage, and tested for mold and mold projects before the busy season starts again.

If there are any issues or when issues arise, high-temperature drying methods could be the way to go, saving you thousands of dollars, costly repairs and time out of your home.

Much more cost effective, with high temperature drying methods, it only takes a few days to get in and out of the house, condo unit, etc. usually without tearing anything out. Hardwood floors can also be dried, which saves thousands and thousands of dollars, and is normally done in about a week.

In the water damage restoration industry, anything over 90° ambient conditions is considered high-temperature drying. High temperature dehumidifiers mean that they work in temperatures up to 120°, compared to standard refrigerant dehumidification, which becomes very inefficient above 85°.

Why is high temperature drying important? Every 18 to 20° that we can increase the temperature of the materials that we are drying, we are able to double the rate of evaporation. In other words, we can dry twice as fast with high temperature drying. This also comes with years of experience, trained employees and investing in the right equipment.

The added benefit of high-temp drying is the fact we can dry deeper into materials. Let me explain: hot moves to cold, which increases the vapor pressure in materials as the temperature increases. It is a must to use dehumidifiers that work in higher temperatures, when doubling the materials vapor pressure. If standard dehumidifiers are used then the temperature of the material must remain low, (less than 85 degrees) slowing the entire evaporation process and most likely demolition will be required to remove the wet materials.

High Velocity Air Movers
Air movers come in varied sizes and shapes. The three most popular are the Axial, Centrifugal and the Radial air movers.

The air movers’ job is to help evaporate moisture into the air for the dehumidifiers to remove and to reheat the material from the evaporative cooling.

During testing at our IICRC Training facility, we discovered that at 3000 CFM and at over 1400 FPM, the Phoenix Focus delivers the fastest air and evaporation of all the air movers. This is our air mover of choice!

Radial Air Movers Are Slower Drying
Many of the new air movers are the radial, which are cheaper to purchase and easier for the restoration company to haul and set up. The tradeoff is a dramatic loss in air flow, which results in longer drying times, higher risk of mold growth and larger rental bills for the customer.

While high temperature drying is a preferred method in many cases, most companies do not invest into high temperature dehumidifiers. We can help. Email or call 24-7 to receive a brochure or schedule an appointment and receive a free moisture meter. (850) 835-5677; veritasrestoration.com; lauraw@veritasrestoration.com.

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December 21, 2022