Hello everybody. I hope this finds you doing good and feel-

ing blessed that it looks as if winter may finally be over.(lets

hope so).

I did receive many E-mails this week and I appreciate your input and

ideas. There is a couple topics I wanted to respond to but this story came in and I de-

cided to post it and my opinion can wait till next time. Walton County BCC Meeting

..reported by our friends at WZEP AM 1460.

Everyone was a Paxton Bobcat at Tuesdays Walton Commissioner Meeting. The com-missioners took time to honor the Paxton Lady Bobcats and their state championship in

girls basketball. The commissioners also took time to thank the Infinger family for their son, Randy Infinger, a Paxton coach who passed away shortly after the girls vic-tory. Still honoring, the commissioners recognized Ralph Miller who is retiring from

Public Works. Miller talked about the people he works with and how forward the

county has come. He told the commissioners, as they move even further, they need good

people who are willing to work.

The commissioners approved the School Boards request to change the office of the Superintendent to an appointed one instead of an elected position. Superintendent Car-

lene Anderson will not be running again. If the voters elect the change, Walton will be

the only district in the panhandle to have an appointed superintendent. The vote will be

on the August ballot.

Commissioners agreed to move forward with securing use of property near Ed Walline

for parking. Grants Coordinator Angie Biddle said they have looked for grants to help

repair Beaver Pond in Mossy Head, but were unable to find one. Commissioner BIll

Imfeld said the lake is filling and might be good.

Walton will seek insurance policies for life and long term disability for employees.

Commissioners approved seeking FDOT grants for East Indian Creek Ranch, 181A, the

Leona Highway and 183B. They also approved a flood mitigation policy for pumping

when needed. The policy is designed to help protect the county. Various board replace-

ments and reappointments were presented. Commissioner Chapman said some of the

boards were not corrected after redistricting.

Commissioners agreed to allow the TDC to rebuild their website. TDC Director Jim

Bagby said it is over 4 years old and is in need of updating. The TDC will seek nomi-

nees for the new North Walton Advisory Committee. Resident J.B. Hillard asked the

commissioners for a two week delay to give time for the DeFuniak Springs Council to

weigh in on the committee. He said the approach is good and he is not against it, but

simply feels they should extend the courtesy. Commissioners Imfeld and Comander

agreed and noted the inclusion of Paxton and possibly the School Board to the mix.

They might also include the Chamber. In two weeks the commissioners will bring their

nominees. The new committee will help look at how to market events north of the bay

as additional attractions for destination visitors.

Under the County Attorney's time, commissioners approved a proposed policy regard-

ing approval of contracts, to reschedule the Sandestin DRI compliance hearing after a

request by Driftwood resident, to reject a settlement offer and end mediation with Nip-

pers and to continue both lawsuits and the Code Enforcement process, approved a letter

of support for Gulf Trace Owners' Association to build sand dunes and restore sea turtle

habitat using BP restore funds, renewed the agreement for professional services with

Marlowe & Company, LLC for professional lobbying services, and gave permission to

draft an ordinance to include the South Walton Mosquito Control in the Technical Re-

view Committee process and to include setbacks for identified South Walton Mosquito

Control ditches within the Land Development Code. Attorney Davis presented his re-

view and report on the contracts with Adkinson Law Firm, LLC, and BP Spill Claims.

This was presented as information only. They approved a contract with Kerr & Downs

Research, LLC. and a resolution establishing highest and best use of truck and trailer

sales for 11.57 acres in the Mossy Head Industrial Park.

Commissioner Bill Imfeld said he has seen some disarray when things come to the Board. He asked to standardise the procedure. Imfeld also said they need to identify the issue they are trying to address, need to know the costs and how to enforce it. Commis-sioner Sara Comander agreed and said she has a note on her board book listing these things. Commissioner Cindy Meadows agreed, but also asked about the full costs in-cluding the research and the cost of not approving the ordinance or policy. The discus-sion turned into comments from the Board and audience about the need to enforce the ordinances. Commissioner Bill Chapman said, if you got it, enforce it, if you cant, then do away with it. Cont on pg. 5 Editors Note: the need to update and imply new ordinances comes with the ever changing environment and the amount of people coming into Walton county. Look ahead of the wave and take care of what adjustments need to be made so that people who reside in zoned residential, that they are entitled to have business sales away from those areas. Stop allowing your lack of rules keep shysters business selling all the time.

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Watch for Gopher Tortoises Taking a Stroll As reported by WZEP AM1460 A gopher tortoise strolling across a road or through a backyard or field is a common sight

during spring in our area. Yet as tortoises become increasingly active this time of year,

they are vulnerable to being struck by vehicles and injured or killed.

Dont forget to look out for these slow-moving reptiles with their bony-plated shells and elephantine legs. They leave their burrows in search of green plants to eat and a tortoise to

become their mate. From now through May, females will be laying eggs the size of ping-

pong balls in the sandy apron outside their burrows.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages drivers to

slow down on highways to help protect the states gopher tortoises. If a gopher tortoise is crossing the road, it is OK to pick it up and move it to safety but keep it pointed in the

direction it was heading and do not put this terrestrial animal into the water.

People also can help by downloading and using a new smartphone app to report to the

FWC when and where they spot gopher tortoises. The free Florida gopher tortoise app recently became available on iPhone and Android. When users of the app take a photo-

graph of a tortoise or its burrow, the photo and its GPS coordinates will be sent automati-

cally to the FWC.

App-generated data collected by citizen scientists will help guide conservation of this

threatened species. Biological information and a quiz testing the users knowledge of the

only tortoise east of the Mississippi River also are included in the app.

The FWCs Gopher Tortoise Management Plan spells out goals and actions to protect the tortoises, their burrows sheltering hundreds of other species and their habitat. Prescribed

burning is critical to maintaining the sandy, open fields and forests, and the growth of soft

-stemmed plants that tortoises need to survive. To access the management plan, go to

MyFWC.com/Wildlife and select Managed Species.

People can report injured or dead gopher tortoises to the FWC by calling 850-921-1030

during weekdays or by contacting the Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-3922. Harming a

gopher tortoise, its burrows or eggs is against the law.

For "A guide to living with gopher tortoises," go to MyFWC.com/GopherTortoise and

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WC Teacher Negotiations As reported by WZEP AM1460 Both sides sat down again as the Walton Teachers and Board team continued with the negotiation process. As of Monday afternoon, the School Board and Union were at an impasse and the matter was being prepped to go to a mediator, possibly in time to still get the state money. This as opposed to taking the matter directly to the School Board. There are only about three unions that have not completed negotiations.

Consultant Jerry Copeland opened saying they wanted to be sure they were all understanding the proposals. He said the State Appropriation has been reported as $2,500 for every teacher and school based administrator. He said he is not sure people understood there was an amount for charter schools that had to be taken out. Copeland said, since they now have 606 teachers, times $2500, not including the school based administrators, the amount would leave a minus difference of $255,749 from the $1.3 million appropriated. He also talked about benefit costs such as retirement, totaling $221,190. Copeland said the total is $476,939 that has to be taken out of the amount from the state. Copeland said there was never $2500 coming to each Walton teacher and as far as he knows not for any other county.

Copeland asked the union representative if she remembers saying they would prefer to split the money between the Teachers and ESP unions. She said no, she remembers saying they would look at it. Copeland said he believes that was a direct quote. Copeland also talked about $400,000 in pay scale leveling. Cope-land said, after the teachers voted the proposal down, the issue was one of the state money. He noted the amount was improved by around $150,000, but it was not taken for ratification. Copeland said the unions salary proposal on April 21st, included the money already allocated for the ESPs, plus an additional $78,000 and not the cost of benefits.

Copeland then referenced a form where the union looked at possible ways to save. This was after the Superintendent said she would consider more if they could find the money. He showed where one of the figures was half a million off. Copeland then showed where they took the current budget, with over 9 months, and compared the costs. He said that where the union said there were savings of $2.2 million, they actually are going to be in the red by $7,620. He also said, if they took the unions proposal, it would put the fund balance under the needed 3%.

Both sides worked to speed up the Special Magistrate process, one that could take up to six months. Copeland said the magistrate they selected was not able to do the work, so they would go to the second one on the list. The union said they have a magistrate, Tom Young and a date of May 2nd. Copeland said this was good. He asked to allow the special magistrate to rule from the bench. The union said they would have to talk with the members, that they were not necessarily comfortable with the time. Copeland said they are interested in not losing the $1.3 million. The union agreed they do not want that to happen either.

Copeland said they are allowed to negotiate during impasse and asked if the un-ion would take the last offer to the body for a ratification vote. He said the union, that is the representatives at the table, would not take the last proposal to the members. They confirmed, saying it was because they did not have a tentative agreement. Later the union team said, while they did not put the matter to a vote, they did poll the membership.

The union negotiation team talked privately then came and talked with the mem-bers in the rooms. As they returned to the table, the district team was told the teachers still do not trust the Board and was surprised the district team had not brought a new proposal. They also reminded the district team they had come with a proposal last September. They further said they asked for but never received a written proposal, just an oral agreement. The district team was told the union wants someone else to consider the issue. This means the situation is still at im-

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end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that

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pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sew-

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Search for Missing/Runaway Juvenile

The Walton County Sheriffs Office is searching for Johnny Kirk, 15, of Freeport. Kirk was last seen

by his mother boarding a school bus around 6 am

on April 16th. Kirk is 51, weighs 106 lbs and has blonde hair and blue eyes. Kirk was last seen wear-

ing a Freeport High School t-shirt, blue jeans, a

black jacket and blue/white tennis shoes.

Anyone with information on Johnny Kirk is asked

to please contact Investigator Rome Garrett at the

Walton County Sheriffs Office at 850.892.8111.

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'Reservoirs' for

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as

MRSA, was once mainly confined to places like hospitals and nursing

homes, where it can cause severe conditions such as pneumonia and

bloodstream infections.

But since the late 1980s, MRSA has also hit the wider community,

where it usually causes skin infections, some of them potentially life-

threatening. The bug is spread by skin-to-skin contact or through shar-

ing supplies such as towels or razors. And certain groups are at in-

creased risk, including athletes in contact sports and people living in

cramped quarters, such as military barracks or prisons.

But in the new study, researchers found that such communal spaces are

not the only major MRSA "reservoirs" out there.In the end, they found

evidence that people's homes were "major reservoirs" of a MRSA strain

called USA300 -- which is the chief cause of community MRSA infec-

tions across the United States.

Bacteria taken from people living in the same home, for example, were

genetically very similar, while there was more genetic variability be-

tween samples from different households.

The implication, Uhlemann said, is that "we can't just treat the person

with the infection. We have to attempt to remove the (MRSA) coloniza-

tion from the home."

Baby Bottle Basics: Plastic Versus

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Glass baby bottles Pros: They last a long time and

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heavier than plastic and may shatter if dropped.

Disposable baby bottles Pros: These are essen-

tially reusable plastic bottles that use a disposable

sterilized liner for each feeding. Theyre very con-venient for quick clean-ups. Cons: The disposable

inserts may not be environmentally sound, and the

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The Mayors Post Russ Barley Freeport Mayor

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The Freeport Planning

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Harry T's Raises $3,403

for Alaqua with the Pooch

Hooch!

Harry T's in Destin, FL at Harbor Walk

has a delicious drink on their menu that

gives back to Alaqua Animal Refuge!

Pooch Hooch is the perfect beach drink

and is most enjoyed sitting on the porch

at Harry T's right on the harbor. After 15

months of collecting one dollar for every

Pooch Hooch sold, Harry T's had a check

for Alaqua in the amount of $3,403! We

are so grateful for this donation and all

donations from Harry T's in the future.

Owners Dan and Liz Empson have such a

giving spirit and have made a huge differ-

ence in the lives of many animals.

Alaqua Animal Refuge believes that

every abused, neglected and homeless

animal deserves a second chance. Our

private, nonprofit animal sanctuary is

committed to serving the Emerald Coast

as: the premier no-kill refuge, providing

protection, shelter and care to animals in

need; a full-service animal adoption cen-

ter; and a peaceful, proactive animal wel-

fare advocate through educational out-

reach and community programs.

For more information about Alaqua Ani-

mal Refuge visit

www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org or come

to the refuge for a tour Tuesday - Sun-

day from 12-5 p.m.

The Toss It Up Summer Salads

program will be in held in Santa Rosa Beach at our

coastal branch office April 24

from 5:30-7:30pm.

We will meet in the UF/IFAS

Extension Walton County

Coastal Branch office. Located

at 70 Logan Lane, Santa Rosa

Beach. (Off Highway 283 in

Grayton Beach near the Shop-

pes of Grayton)

Learn how to make salad no

matter your kitchen skill. You

will gain many new ways and

ideas for making your own

wonderful, healthy creation

each day.

Create salads using easy-to-

find, inexpensive ingredients

that are easy to make. Addi-

tional topics discussed will be

adding flavor not fat to your

meals and how to make your

salad a main dish.

*Materials, taste tests, hand-

outs, and give-a-ways for par-

ticipants.

For those interested on the

north end of the county this

same program will be offered

in DeFuniak Springs on May

29.

Call 850-892-8172 to

RSVP pre-registration is required.

Hi friends,

Mae is the Alaqua Pet of the Week.

She is about a 7-8 year old lab mix

with a heart of gold. She would make

an ideal companion for someone liv-

ing alone without other pets. Mae

LOVES people, but doesn't care much

for other dogs. She needs to find a

home with someone who will let her

chill inside and give her a nice yard to

get out in and take her on walks - Mae

loves to walk. If you know someone

who sounds like the perfect match for

Mae, please share this with them, so

Mae can find her forever home real

soon!

Alaqua

Animal

Pet of

the

WEEK

Bonus

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Russ Barley-Mayor- Freeport

The city engineers are working with DOT on the

possibility of street lights for highway 20 with a DOT

Enhancement Grant- more in depth study is being

done.

The city council has voted for the Business 331 sewer

line upgrades with a cost of approximately

$900,000.00- impact fee that have been set aside will

be the funding for this project. I have signed a procla-

mation declaring the month of May as Civility Month,

asking everyone to get along with each other and be

civil and lets make life better for ourselves and those

around us.

The city will be receiving money from the county as

part of the BP Claim and the money has been desig-

nated for an additional 400 ft. extension down at

Marse Landing. Adoption hearing for the 2nd large

amendment to the comprehensive plan of 2013 is set

for May 13, 2014 and May 22, 2014, will be the sec-

ond reading. This is the amendment which established

goals, objectives, and policies for the Design Charette

results of Urban Service Area and the Four Mile Creek

Working Waterfront Planning area. The city pool

hours have been established and will soon be going

into effect- The pool will open on May 24,2014, and

close on September 1, 2014- the hours of operation

will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Satur-

day 10 am-6 pm- weekends remain the same.

An exciting and successful day for the city annual

Easter Egg Hunt, Car Show and The Town Planters

Society Arts and Crafts Festival. Several hundred peo-

ple attended the event.

Our city clerk Robin Haynes who had been with the

city for 13 years has resigned recently, so her job is

available and applications will soon be forthcoming.

Many thanks to Robin for her dedication to the city of

Freeport..

The next city council meeting is scheduled for April

24, 2014 at 7:00 pm at city hall, please join us as we

discuss the future of our city. Please remember that the

Mayors Office is always open , let me hear from you

with your ideas, suggestions and complaints.

Cont from pg.2 Code Enforcement said they are get-ting more staff. Chapman asked why he keeps seeing the same things, even after a year? Staff said the ordinance was verbally changed, but not the formal written part. Staff also noted the Board relaxed some of the outside display and the businesses came and asked for relief so they took the di-rective the enforcement should be relaxed. Meadows said they need to take care of business.

Engineers came and presented the PD&E study for 331, from just south of I-10 to the Alabama State Line. Commissioners were told the study will not be a one size fits all and they will consider the impact to the com-munity. They will also hold public meeting to take input this summer. Expect more traffic counts during the busy summer. The study will take 48 months. Once done the project goes to Federal Highway for approval. Then design will start and be com-pleted in 4 or so years. Once that is done it goes to build. This means about 10 years before dirt is turned, meaning a roadway complete in about 15 years. The engineer said it could be quicker if the state advances the project and uses design build, something she is hopeful for. Comm. Pridgen noted how tough it will be going through Paxton. The engineers said they hope the public will not be shy and will turn out for the meetings to let them know what they want. The lanes could be restricted down in Paxton or they could look at going around. Florida also has to coordinate with Alabama and where they will bring their side of the highway in. The last word is it will be a little east of Florala.

Commissioners also talked about the proposed sports complex in south Walton. Comm. Imfeld suggested they use TDC funds since the park would be used by tourists part of the time. Meadows said she does not see the park as being primarily for tour-

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Hurricane Storm Training As reported by WZEP AM1460

With the hurricane Storm Season ap-

proaching, Walton County Emergency

Management is encouraging homeown-

ers to participate in one of the BRACE

for the Storm Workshops to be held on

April 24th. During the two-hour internet

based workshop participants will gain a

stronger understanding of how to under-

take one or more mitigation project on

their homes to strengthen it against Flor-

idas next HURRICANE. The impor-tance of preparing homes against the

damage caused by a flood, wildfire and

other disaster that threaten Florida resi-

dents will also introduced.

Workshop participants will also learn

how to save money on the windstorm

portion of their homeowners insurance

premium.

Workshop Date / Time: April 24th 9:00 AM and Workshop Date / Time: April

24th 6:00 PM

The workshop will be conducted via the

internet giving individuals the option of

participating in the workshop from the

comfort of their home or gathering with

others to participate as part of a group.

Homeowners Associations or other com-

munity organizations are welcomed to

host group sessions.

To register to participate in one of these

up-coming workshops and for additional

information please visit

www.BeReadyFlorida.org then click on

the Register for a Workshop link at the

top of the page. For additional informa-

tion, please contact the Walton County

Emergency Director Russell Beaty at

850-892-8065.

SWFD Spring Break As reported by WZEP AM1460 The 2014 spring break crowd kept the South

Walton Fire District (SWFD) busy during the

month of March. SWFD crews responded to

443 incidents while the SWFD Communica-

tions Center fielded another 2,187 calls for

service during the same time.

March was also busy for SWFD Lifeguards

as they kicked off their season by making

contact with 36,954 beach visitors. This

marks the second season in a row that SWFD

Lifeguards have seen an increase of at least

5,000 more beach visitors during the month

of March.

SWFD urges everyone to pay attention to the

beach flags and surf conditions on a daily

basis. Those conditions can always be fol-

lowed on our facebook page and our website

www.swfd.org.

As a continued reminder, the Florida State

Texting and Driving Law that took affect

October 1, 2013, prohibits texting while driv-

ing. As always, stay alert, allow yourself

extra time to get to your destination(s), ex-

pect delays during inclement weather and be

mindful and aware of pedestrians. Remember

during rain, braking distances may be altered.

Stay focused anytime you are behind the

wheel.

JUNO

Jarvis

Juno and Jarvis are four-month-old

Hound/Pointer pups who are so excited

to find their forever homes! Juno is an

adorable sweetheart with a little over-

bite, which we thinks just makes her

even cuter! Jarvis is a little snuggle

buddy who had a slight spinal injury,

which made his back legs a little wob-

bly. But it doesn't slow him down! They

both have special needs and are looking

for someone with a huge heart to take

them home forever. They are total dar-

lings and available for adoption to an

approved family.

As always, thank you for your continued

support! All FOUR of the last FOUR

Pets of the week have been adopted

within that week! Poncho (last week's)

went home yesterday! Thanks again!

Phase three of the U.S. 331 corridor im-

provement program will begin this month

in Walton County. Phase one of the effort,

widening U.S. 331 to four lanes from north

of Choctawhatchee Bay to State Road

(S.R.) 20, began in 2012. The second phase

of the program, constructing a new bridge

across Choctawhatchee Bay, started in

December of last year.

Work will begin this month on phase

three, the widening of U.S. 331 from S.R.

20 to Interstate 10.

The $193 million program is an ambitious

undertaking by the Florida Department of

Transportation (FDOT). The four-year

effort will improve safety on U.S. 331, help

relieve traffic congestion, facilitate coastal

evacuation in the event of a hurricane and

stimulate regional economic development.

Construction accelerating on

U.S. 331

Work from north of Choctawhatchee Bay to

S.R. 20 is focused on the west side of the

roadway where crews are constructing the

new southbound travel lanes. A traffic shift

will occur in April or early May, weather

permitting.

There are two major milestones that will impact traffic this spring.

MOVING SALE -RESTORE 331

We are almost ready to open the new Re-

Store in Santa Rosa Beach and we have

only a few weeks to be out of our current

location. We have too much to move in

such little time, so we are slashing prices

for customers who are ready to take it with

them at the time of purchase.

Tobacco Free Florida Partners with

Health Care Professionals to Help

Smokers Quit

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TALLAHASSEE During the 6th annual Tobacco Free Florida Week,

April 21-27, the Department of Health

is emphasizing the importance of

teamwork with health professionals to

help smokers quit for good. Team Up

to Quit is a statewide effort to raise

awareness of the resources available to

help Floridians quit tobacco.

The health care community plays a critical role in helping patients under-

stand the impact of smoking on their

lives, said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Arm-

strong. Patients who discuss ways to quit with their health care profession-

als are ultimately more successful in

their quit attempts.

Clear and consistent messaging from

physicians, dentists, nurses, pharma-

cists and health care professionals is

important to help Floridians quit. The

Centers for Disease Control and Pre-

vention and the U.S. Surgeon General-

have recently urged all tobacco control

programs and health care professionals

to connect more smokers to proven

effective resources. In 2012, only half

of Floridas health care professionals reported that they often assessed to-

bacco users readiness to quit or as-

sisted smokers with a quit attempt.

Through Tobacco Free Florida, smok-

ers have the option to call the Florida

Quitline, use a web-based program, or

attend in-person counseling services

and they may receive free FDA-

approved nicotine replacement ther-

apy. For more information and re-

sources, visit

www.tobaccofreeflorida.com/

healthcare.

Why Team Up to Quit?

Patients who work with their

health care professionals are ulti-

mately more successful in their quit

attempts. When tobacco users receive

treatment according to the U.S. Public

Health Services clinical practice guideline, they report higher satisfac-

tion with overall health care received

compared to untreated tobacco users.

Smokers who quit can add up to 10

years to their life expectancy by quit-

ting. Whats the Impact of Tobacco in Florida? Floridas leading preventable cause of death and disease is tobacco

use. If current rates continue, 270,200

Florida children alive today who are

younger than 18 years of age will die

prematurely as a result of smoking.

Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

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Father & Son Arrested As reported by WZEP AM1460 A father and son were arrested on multiple weapons and drug charges. The Walton County Sheriffs Of-fice, along with assistance from the ATF, arrested Larry Hall and Larry Hall Jr., both of 1060 Delaware Road, Defuniak Springs, Tuesday, April 15th.

A member of the Sheriffs Office posed undercover to trade a firearm with Larry Hall, Jr., who is a con-victed felon. Hall was subsequently arrested at an undisclosed location in Mossy Head and the firearm was recovered. A search warrant was conducted at the suspects home, mentioned above, and ten firearms ranging from a 45 caliber pistol, 30-06 rifle, sawed off shotgun, AK-47, two military carbines, several 22 caliber rifles and a single shot shot-gun were seized. In addition, nu-merous items of drug paraphernalia was also found, along with cannabis which was stored in separate bags consistent with distribution.

Larry Hall Jr., is being charged with possession of a firearm by a con-victed felon, violation of a tempo-rary injunction domestic violence, possession of cannabis with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Larry Hall is being charged with possession of ammunition by a con-victed felon, possession of cannabis less than 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Lake DeFuniak

Toastmasters (http://lakedefuniak.toastmastersclubs.org)

invites DeFuniak Springs residents

to its annual open house to meet

members and hear speakers talk

about the importance of communi-

cation skills for todays

professional.

Toastmaster To Hold Meeting

Kathy Morrow, Vice-President of

Education for Lake DeFuniak Toast-

masters, says the Lake DeFuniak Toastmasters provides a supportive

and positive environment where

members have the opportunity to

develop their communication and

leadership skills.

After enjoying refreshments, guests

will enjoy a shortened version of a

regular Toastmasters meeting that

will include prepared speeches,

Table Topics (impromptu speeches)

and evaluations.

Kathy Morrow, owner of 2Morrow

Communications, will be a featured

speaker. Her speech is titled Save

As If Your Life Depends On It.

Lake DeFuniak Toastmasters Open

House, Thursday, April 24, 2014

Location: Northwest Florida State

College, Room 103

Time: noon 1 p.m. (11:30 for

refreshments)

Lake DeFuniak Toastmasters meets

each 2nd and 4th Thursday at noon in

Room 103 at the Chautauqua Center

in DeFuniak Springs. For more in-

formation about this event and the

club, please visit http://

lakedefuniak.toastmastersclubs.org.

WCSB Meeting As reported by WZEP AM1460 The Walton County School Board met at

the South Walton High School for the

regular second meeting of the month.

The audience did have residents from the

south end. Approximately a third of the

schools are south of the bay. As they

reviewed the consent agenda, Sharon

Roberts noted the PTO at Butler was

helping to purchase IPads. At the end of

the meeting, Board member Wallace

thanked those who not only turned out

for the meeting, but stayed for the whole

time.

The School Board approved Dr. Title-

baum for physicals and approved a con-

tract with Ethica for school based im-

provement with compliance on Title I

funds. The Board approved the person-

nel recommendations. Sharon Roberts

thanked the employees who are retiring.

The Board continued with the Superin-

tendent and staffs updates of job de-scriptions. This time it was for a Net-

work Security Engineer, a replacement

of the former Analysis position. The job

has a higher pay grade due to the in-

crease of skill and education require-

ments. The Board approved the POWER

Buying Group letter of agreement,

agreed to advertise for the Student Code

of Conduct and Pupil Progression Plan,

The Board approved the plans for a new

parking lot area at Walton Career Devel-

opment Center and a physical education

track for Paxton School. The FISH re-

port was approved. This is the list of

school rooms and space used. Staff said

it even includes coat closets.

The Board agreed to retain an attorney

for the Superintendent during the 2013-

2014 impasse process. Superintendent

Anderson noted they are trying to fast

track the impasse process due to the

funds available from the state.

WCSO Jail Employee of

the Month

Detention Deputy James Hall is

selected as the top employee of the

month for May. Bravo shift supervi-

sor, Sergeant Larry Adams stated,

Due to Jamess exceptional organ-izational skills, Bravo shift was able

to book 44 spring breakers and re-

lease 52 (8 from the day shift)

within the first night of spring

break. After completing several details at Seascape, during spring

break, Deputy Hall stayed over to

assist his fellow deputies at the jail

to help expedite the booking and

release process. In over a two week

period, Deputy Halls shift booked

278 and released 257 individuals.

Making the Transition From Breast

to Bottle Feeding All nursing moms wean their babies sooner or later, whether it's when they add

solid food to babies' diets, replace some breast milk

with formula (for infants), or switch completely from

breast to bottle or sippy cup.

Everyone reacts differently to weaning. If you or your

baby find it hard to adjust, these tips may help.

Don't feel guilty. Some moms wean because they

have to go back to work or they have trouble nursing.

You'll have enough to deal with already, so skip the

guilt and think positive. Wait for the right moment.

If your baby eats solid foods, he may adjust better to

less breastfeeding.

Weaning is typically easier when babies are eat-ing a variety of foods other than human milk,

"When one person suffers from a de-

lusion it is called insanity; when many

people suffer from a delusion it is

called religion."

- Robert Pirsig (1948-)

"You can avoid reality, but you can-

not avoid the consequences of avoid-

ing reality."

- Ayn Rand (1905-1982)

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It was nice to meet the man behind the news-

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You have a beautiful ride to boot.

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tions stirred in a positive outlook on life.

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Did you notice all the traffic counters on

north U.S. 331? These were placed to be-

gin the process of evaluating the corridor

from just south of I-10 to the Alabama line

north of Paxton. The DeFuniak Springs

City Council was updated on the 2035

Long Range Transportation Plan.

Christy Johnson, with West Florida Re-

gional Planning Council, talked about pro-

jects and how, even though this is a long

range plan, they can be moved up. The

FDOT has been working on a study of

needs in the area. The overall project pre-

sented adds four projects; two along 98,

one near Crestview and the 331 north from

near I-10 to the state line. This has widen-

ing, safety improvements, additional ac-

cess improvements and more.

Council member Mac Carpenter noted the

plan looks at 331 from I-10 and through

the city as well as north to Paxton. Peggy

Kelley briefed the Council on the five

week old 331 study. She said they will be

looking at various alternatives to the corri-

dor. They also look at the potential of so-

cial and environmental impacts. There will

be public meetings as the PD&E, that is the

planning and design of the project, con-

tinue.

Council was told the traffic counts have

already shown traffic improvements that

can be done now. The traffic counts were

taken during Spring Break and the engi-

neer said they understand the corridor is

seasonal and changes on the weekend. Ad-

ditional traffic capacity, better turn lanes,

widened roadway, better signs, changes in

light timing and medians are some of the

work to be considered.

The Council was told some improvements

such as changing the traffic light timing

can be done before the summer vacation

season.

What about a bypass around the city?

Council member Mac Carpenter said he is

opposed to anything that would take the

traffic from going through the city. He said

he will fight any alternative. Council mem-

ber Ron Kelley agreed. He called the traf-

fic part of the life-blood to the city. The

study has to look at alternatives, but also

considers public consensus and the needs

of the community.

Public kick-off meetings will be scheduled

for this summer for DeFuniak Springs and

Paxton. The engineers said they need the

public to come and not be shy, they need

the input.

City Police Chief Mark Weeks said he has

met with the FDOT about the traffic back-

ing up. He said the offer to help now will

be greatly appreciated. Weeks also asked

to count the traffic during the high use

times like Spring Break and the 4th of July.

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Healthmark Health Matters Healthy aging over 50 Most adults spend years looking forward to a healthy retirement. Whether you're still planning your retirement or you're ready to make

the change, there is a lot you can do to ensure a healthy retirement.

Healthy aging has become a hot topic for maturing adults everywhere.

According to researchers and staff at The Mayo Clinic, the key to

healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle. Eating a variety of healthy foods in

reasonable quanities and including physical activity in the daily routine

can go a long way toward promoting healthy aging. Also, it is never too

late to make healthier lifestyle choices.

Find out what to expect as you get older - from changes in muscle

mass and vision to cardiovascular health. A successful retirement de-

pends on good health, so we should all be aware of ways to improve our

memory, reducing our risk of falls while exercising and staying safe

behind the wheel.

Another important aspect of healthy retirement is long-term care. Con-

sider the options now, including the type of long-term care and how to

pay for it, to help prevent hasty decisions later.

For some seniors, ongoing care can often be provided at home. In fact,

the right type of home-care services for elders can promote independ-

ence and assure the highest possible quality of life. For example, home

care services can provide dependent seniors with a range of assistance,

from medical care and physical therapy to nutrition counseling, house-

keeping support, meal delivery and companionship services. So find out

about agency qualifications, quality of care, costs, and specific services

provided.

Walton Forms TDC Committee

For North Walton

At the last Walton BCc meeting, the formation of

a committee to help with promoting the north part

of Walton County was discussed. The North

Walton County Events Advisory Committee will

assist the Walton County Tourist Development

Council in the selection of countywide tourism

events for marketing to areas outside the three

county area.

In a statement from the county, the formation of

the North Walton County Tourism Events Advi-

sory Committee will demonstrate the value and

need of a united community that together focuses

on being the leading tourism brand in the region.

The county wide events/activities will facilitate in

the development of additional cultural and envi-

ronmental programs/offerings along with expan-

sion of existing programs/offerings. The commit-

tee will ensure all are of the highest quality, bene-

fit tourism, and uphold the brand.

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND MEM-

BERSHIP TERMS:

The North Walton County Tourism Events Advi-

sory Committee shall include seven (7) members

at

any given time. Makeup of the committee and

terms are as follows:

A. One (1) appointed by each of the five (5)

County Commissioners.

B. One (1) appointed by the City of DeFuniak

Springs.

C. One (1) appointed by the City of Freeport.

Committee membership shall automatically run

for a two-year term.

It is recommended that all committee members

either reside or work in Walton County and have

familiarity with the events and activities routinely

occurring north of the Choctawhatchee Bay.

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DFS Meeting With a cost in the thousands, City Council member Mac Work says it is something they need to budget. But the Council is interested in possibly hiring a firm that would build a custom app for smart phones. This app would allow everything from emergency alerts, to maps, business locations, city services and events to be accessed through any smart de-vice. After a presentation, the Council agreed to have staff bring it back at the next meet-ing. The Council heard from the engineers working on the long range traffic study from just south of I-10 to the state line north of Paxton. There will be pub-lic meetings this summer and the engineers said there are small tweaks that can be done right away.

Alicia Ammons, with Relay for Life, said this year they are combining with Freeport. They will again paint the town purple. The event will be May 9th and 10th at the Walton County Fairground. In what might be a challenge, the Mayor of Freeport will be there and Council member Work said he would put the DeFuniak Springs mayor up to Freeports mayor.

The Council approved the use of the Community Center for a bottle collectors show in May. Also in May they will place flower blooms on Lake DeFu-niak in honor of the Guardian Ad Litem. The Coun-cil talked to a grant manager that promised to look at...

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Healthmark Regional Medical Centers Color Quest Run The Yak 5K is coming up Friday, April 25th at the DeFuniak

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Saturday, April 26th, Its the Old School vs New School Basketball Game at the

Walton High School Gym at 6:30 pm. Ad-

mission is $5. Concessions will be sold.

Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy

a great basketball game.

The Annual DBPA Golf Tournament is

coming up Saturday, May 2nd at Black-

stone in Mossyhead. Registration will be-

gin at 11 am. 2 Person teams. Registration

will be $50 per person. All funds raised

will benefit the Fourth of July Celebration

and Fireworks Fund.

Please be advised that two or more Walton County Commissioners will travel to

Washington D.C. to meet with members of

the Federal Delegation to include Senator

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gressman Jeff Miller, the Economic Devel-

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gineers on April 30, 2014. These meetings

will be held at their respective offices in

Washington D.C.

The purpose of these meetings is to discuss

Federal Priority Appropriations.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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$5,000 towards Buyers Closing Cost Paid at Closing! On the 14th Fairway in gated community. 4BR/2.5BA, 2,651 sf. built w/high quality & designer touches! 10 & 16 ceilings. Over-sized double garage. Custom kitchen w/granite tops. Enjoy golf, tennis, & the good life at Windswept! ID#T1129369 $279,900

WATERFRONT CABIN! New windows & doors! 3BR/2BA, 1,703 sf. Cedar Home. All bedrooms have water view. Open floor plan w/high ceilings. Boat launch, & dock. Garage. ID# T1141878 $279,900

BRICK HOME - SOUTH OF HWY 20 3BR/1.5BA, 1,150 sq. ft. home near Four Mile Creek. Split floorplan. Two outbuildings. Half acre lot. ID# T902669 ONLY $99,500

INVITING FOUR BEDROOM! 2,143 sf. 4BR/2BA home on approx. a .5 acre lot near Freeport City Park. No HOA fees! Great room with FP. Open deck & shed. ID #T1548069 $219,500

3 BR/2BA

2,172 sq. ft.

Split BR Plan

9 and 10 Ft Ceilings

Granite Countertops

S/S Appliances

ALAQUA CREEK WATERFRONT

Living + Family Rooms

Covered Deck

Ample Storage

Private Boat Launch

Dock on Alaqua Creek

Easy Access off Hwy 20

ID# T1548069 $258,500

SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM Over 2,200sf. all brick home. Close to Freeport schools. High ceilings- 8 to 10 plus tray ceilings. Relaxing screen porch. No HOA fees or fines! ID#T1129369 $239,500

AMAZING BAY FRONT This .5 ac. lot has a quiet, end-of-cul-de-sac location. Nature preserve area across the street. Unique subdivision w/restrictive cove-nants, trails, tennis court, boardwalk to the Bay, street lights, & more. $159,900

2 ACRES - BANK OWNED Across from Choctawhatchee Bay. Wooded with mature trees. Unrestricted. Close to Marina, City Water & Sewer available. ID# T1694901 $59,900

NEW PRICE!

BRICK HOME ON HWY 20! 1,500+ sq ft, 3BR/2BA home & extra lot located on Hwy 20 East of Freeport. Bonus rm. Nice kitchen w/breakfast bar. Outdoor storage bldg. ID# T1707586 $149,900

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