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Walton County Board of County

Commissioners Put Potential 331

Corridor Standards on Hold The Walton County Board of County Commissioners

voted today at their regularly scheduled board

meeting to place the process ....Page 3

Ebola can spread like

'forest fire,' US warns The deadly Ebola virus can spread like a forest

fire, US health authorities said Monday, urging

travelers to West Africa to take extra precautions

amid the largest outbreak .Page 4

SWFD Junior Lifeguards

Complete a Great Season The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Junior

Lifeguard Program, which was held at the Ed

Walline Beach access from June 17th July 17th

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Hello once again to each of you. I hope each of you to re-

member to drink plenty of water for its been really hot out-

side. Find a shady tree with a breeze, cold beverage.

We have seen a flux of visitors this season. I hope the changes the com-missioners are taking will make it easier and safer for all of us around there along 30A

and some other parts. We dont want to miss out on the rush to build in Freeport.

We did receive a few phone calls about people wanting to complain about the standards

set for the Hwy 331 corridor. I offer to each of them callers to write it in an E-mail, but I

have yet to see anything sent to us. You know everyone has something to say, so why not write in? The only reason someone who believes in something so strong yet they wont write about it is because of either of a few reasons: such as, not knowing what they are talking about. Or they talk but cant write: some of you afraid of backlash you might get for writing in? Who cares? I want you as a reader to express your views and thoughts

from time to time and I invite each of you to feel the same way. Send in anytime.

I have thoughts, (too many thoughts). I read a lot of the worlds news. I feel we must pay attention to what is going on there, for in time we may see that happen here. Please feel

free to call and or write in sometime. This newspaper is designed with you in mind, come

be a part of it. Share a story, tell a tale. Send in some, I remember when stories.

So, enough of that for now. Here is news, I feel note worthy. Thanks to ISIS persecu-

tion, Mosul is without Christians for the first time in 2,000 years.

Iraq's Christians are begging the world for help. Is anybody listening?

Since capturing the country's second largest city of Mosul in early June, the Islamic State

of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has ordered Christians to convert to Islam, pay jizya taxes levied

on non-Muslims, or die. The extremist Sunni group is also persecuting and murdering

Turkmen and Shabaks, both Muslim religious minorities.

Human rights lawyer Nina Shea described the horror in Mosul to me: "(ISIS) took the

Christians' houses, took the cars they were driving to leave. They took all their money.

One old woman had her life savings of $40,000, and she said, 'Can I please have 100

dollars?', and they said no. They took wedding rings off fingers, chopping off fingers if

they couldn't get the ring off."

"We now have 5,000 destitute, homeless people with no future," Shea said. "This is a

crime against humanity."

For the first time in 2,000 years, Mosul is devoid of Christians. "This is ancient Nineveh

we are talking about," Shea explained. "They took down all the crosses. They blew up

the tomb of the prophet Jonah. An orthodox Cathedral has been turned into a mosque. ...

They are uprooting every vestige of Christianity." University of Mosul professor Mah-

moud Al 'Asali, a Muslim, bravely spoke out against ISIS' purging of Christians and was

executed.

Lebanon-based Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan, who heads the Syrian Catholic

Church, called the crisis "religious cleansing" in an interview. "I want to tell American

Christians to stand up, wake up and no longer be a silent majority. American-elected

representatives need to stand up for their principles on which the U.S. has been founded:

the defense of religious freedom ... and respect for human rights."

Mosul's Christians have fled to Kurdistan, which is providing refuge. Going back to

Mosul is not an option: ISIS has given their houses and businesses away. There is noth-

ing to go back to even if ISIS left.

Virginia Republican Rep. Frank Wolf has taken to the House floor three times in the past

week to plead for action from the U.S. and world community.

Wolf told me, "The Kurds have done a good job, but they are bearing the burden. Presi-

dent Obama should thank and encourage the Kurds for protecting the Christians. He also

needs to provide (humanitarian aid), including funds for water and food."

Though many Iraq War boosters have claimed that keeping U.S. troops there would have

avoided this atrocity, Shea pointed out that a million Christians left Iraq in the decade

before ISIS' purge campaign. The U.S. invasion "did not benefit the Christians at all.

Back in 2007, jihadists moved into Baghdad's Christian Dora neighborhood and did just

what they are doing in Mosul now. We had 100,000 troops on the ground and we pushed

them out, but the Christians never got back their property."

Patriarch Younan concurred, telling me, "Christians used to live (peacefully) and get

educated. But since the invasion in 2003, there isno safety."

As we watch this terroristic demons fight in war. We have 1 Marine still alone, being

beaten daily in a Mexican jail for a wrong-turn?

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will do what is best for the citizens of your town, country or state. We recently have

states wanting to break off unto their own? Just because the left says this and the right

says that? Your job is lacking because of this nonsense. You have a job to do...DO IT!!

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The festival will feature a variety of entertainment for everyone with musical genre

including country,

gospel, jazz, blues and rock-n-roll. Other events include a fishing tournament,

hosted by Nick's Seafood

Restaurant, a 5k run and gumbo cook off the morning of the festival, antique car

show, kids fun zone,

arts and crafts, as well as plenty of food vendors.

Musical performers will take the stage at 11a.m. beginning with: Gospel group,"

The Freedom Hill Quartet" , followed by

Elvis impersonator, Jerome Jackson, at 1pm. Blues music will be performed by the

"David Geralds Band" at 3pm,

and the sensational jazz music of Jones and Company will start at 5pm. Country

music recording artist, Shane Owens,

will take the stage at 7pm to entertain with hits such as "Bottom Of The Fifth",

"Redneck" and "19".

Freeport Regional Sports Complex is located at 671 Hammock Trail East, Freeport,

Fl 32439. This is a Tobacco-Free

Facility. No Alcohol, No Pets, No Coolers, No Bikes, No Skateboards.

Armbands will be sold at the gate the day of the event. Admission prices are $5 for

students and $10 for Adults.

Application and Registration forms can be downloaded at

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For further information please contact Freeport Mayor, Russ Barley, at 850-835-

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This is guaranteed to be a fun-filled family day of entertainment. Hope to see you

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Thank you to our sponsors: The City of Freeport, Crystal Beach Development,

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Walton County Board of County Commissioners

Put Potential 331 Corridor Standards on Hold

As reported by WZEP AM1460

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners voted today at their regularly

scheduled board meeting to place the process of developing and implementing new

Corridor Standards for Hwy 331 on hold.

During the meeting, District 2 Commissioner Kenneth Pridgen brought to the board

information and concerns that he has been receiving from the public in regard to the

existing draft standards and recent Florida Department of Transportation right-of-way

acquisition.

Currently, FDOT has begun purchasing right-of-way for the ongoing 4-laning proc-

ess, and some property and business owners have yet to be paid. Due to the right-of

way acquisition, some businesses that front Hwy 331 will be required to relocate/

rebuild their current locations. Pridgen requested that the board find some way to

assist these property owners, especially those that will have to move their business

due to the DOTs right of way acquisition.

In addition to assisting the property and business owners, Pridgen made a motion to

place the Countys current process of developing and implementing new corridor standards for Hwy 331 on hold. Through discussion with the entire board, it was

agreed that that the process be put on hold and that it be readdressed after the begin-

ning of the year.

It is the hopes of the board that as the 4-laning of 331 continues to progress, the

County will have more information on the full design of the widening including the

median cuts that will be placed on the newly expanded highway.

Furthermore, by placing a hold on the development and implementation of new Hwy

331 Corridor Standards, it will allow the County to continue discussion with land-

owners, business owners and the public on what those standards should eventually

look like in the future.

WC TDC Gives Update - Commissioners Ask

About Parking, Access and Vendors As reported by WZEP AM1460 As the Walton Tourist Development Council gave an update at the recent Walton Com-

missioner Meeting, Commissioner Bill Imfeld asked about additional parking needs for

beach access. He said they need to start looking now for land for parking and a regional

access. The TDC is preparing a map of possible locations. Commissioner Cindy Mead-

ows said the TDC is putting together maps and are looking at available parking areas.

Imfeld also asked about the vendor situation.

As for the vendors, Meadows said they know it

has gotten bad and recommendations are com-

ing. Meadows said they are trying to get

through the summer. She said code enforce-

ment is stepping up, but there is a group that

seems to want to push the envelope. Commis-

sioner Sara Comander said she fears people

might not come back. Meadows said it is al-

ready happening.

Meadows said that with eight weeks to go in

the summer season, there are stress points. Co-

mander said she hoped the meetings they had

before the summer would have helped, but it seems to be the worst summer so far.

Meadows agreed, saying some are ruining it for everyone else.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Walton County Tourist Development Council Meetings

The Walton County Tourist Development Coun-

cil will hold its regular meeting August 5, 2014 at

the South Walton Annex Boardroom at 9:00 a.m.

Additional Committee Meetings & Workshops

Beach Management Monday, August 4 2:00

pm in the TDC Conference Room

Storm Damage Protection Workshop Tuesday,

August 5 6:00 pm at the SW Annex Boardroom

Destination Improvement Committee Wednes-day, August 13 2:00 pm in the TDC Conference

Room

South Walton Events Committee Tuesday, Au-

gust 19 9:30 am in the TDC Conference Room

For additional information regarding this meeting

contact Christina Tilton at 850-267-1216 or ctil-

ton@visitsouthwalton.com

Hey! This something everyone must know...these are in place for your beach water safety.

Walton County Upcoming

Scheduled Road Closures

1. C-6 (RR-205) road off Hwy 331, will be

closed on July 30,2014 from 9:00am to 2:00pm in

order to lower the existing 10 H.P. gas pipeline in

place due to the DOT construction project.

2. The Dothan Street Walkover is scheduled to

be demoed and rebuilt. As part of the project, an

exfiltration drainage system will be installed under-

neath the new walkover

to assist with stormwa-

ter running from 30A

and Montgomery St.

that has caused dune

erosion on the Dothan

beach access. Dothan

Street will be closed

from the beach access

North to 30A during

construction for staging

the sand and construc-

tion material needed to rebuild the dune and walk-

over. The project is scheduled to begin on Septem-

ber 1st and should be in substantial completion by

October 15th.

Ebola can spread like 'forest fire,' US

warns The deadly Ebola virus can spread like a forest fire, US health authori-

ties said Monday, urging travelers to West Africa to take extra precau-

tions amid the largest outbreak in history.

Since March, there have been 1,201 cases of Ebola and 672 deaths in

Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention said.

Two Americans -- one doctor and one healthcare worker -- in Monrovia,

Liberia have come down with the virus, characterized by fever, joint

pain, diarrhea, vomiting and often fatal bleeding.

"The likelihood of this outbreak spreading beyond West Africa is very

low," admitted Stephan Monroe, deputy director of the CDC's National

Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases.

But, he added, it is a "rapidly changing situation" and the CDC must be

"prepared for the very remote possibility" that a sick traveler could bring

the disease into the United States.

The CDC issued a level two

notice -- one notch below a call

to avoid nonessential travel to

the region -- warning people to

avoid contact with blood and

bodily fluids of sick people in

the affected countries.

The CDC also sent out a notice

to health care professionals in

the Unied States, reminding

them to find out if patients have

traveled to West Africa in the last two weeks, to familiarize themselves

with the symptoms of Ebola and to isolate any suspected cases.

Most of the exposures to Ebola in health care settings have been through

needle sticks and exposure while disposing of the diarrhea, vomit and

blood of sick people, said Monroe.

People are not contagious unless they exhibit symptoms, but often these

signs -- like fever and body aches -- can be mistaken for other diseases

like malaria and Lassa fever, experts said.

Also, only about half of cases involve bleeding, despite the perception

that Ebola is characterized by widespread hemorrhage.

The State Department said the United States was providing "personal

protective equipment and other essential supplies" to the affected areas.

"We're taking every precaution, of course, as would be expected," said

spokeswoman Jen Psaki, adding that the situation was not expected to

affect a planned summit of African leaders next week in Washington.

The CDC said the family members of the American doctor who has

contracted Ebola, Kent Brantly, had been living with him in Liberia.

However, by the time he fell ill they had already returned to the United

States. As a precaution, they are being monitored for signs of fever for

the incubation period of 21

days.

An outbreak could not be

declared over until two full

incubation periods -- 42 days

-- have passed without new

cases, he added.

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Greetings from the Mayors Office.

Hope all of you are staying cool with the hot weather that

we have been having. In the city news this week we have

several new things to talk about. The City Council now has

two new members Kasey Cuchens and Eddie Farris, they

were sworn into office at the last meeting held on Thurs-

day, July 24, 2014. Congratulations to both of them, I look

forward to working with them on improvements for the

city. The City Council voted to allow the water department

to purchase 150 new Sensus Radio Read Meters in place of

the excavator that was budgeted for that department, this

will be the start of converting North Bay to the new meters

and by doing this we will accomplish less billing issues, less

man power, less fuel cost and more accurate water usage

each month. Also, the council approved for the water de-

partment to move forward with the Data Flow SCADA in-

stallation system with an estimated cost of $23,325.00. Mrs.

Janice McLean will continue to serve as the City Council

President and will be over the Sewer Department, Elizabeth

Brannon will continue to serve over the Legislative Depart-

ment, Kasey Cuchens will be over the Water Department,

Eddie Farris will be over the Fire Department and Jennifer

Laird will be working with the Parks and Recreation De-

partment. The applications for the new city clerk has been

narrowed down to the top 3 and now the council has the job

of selecting who they feel will be the best clerk for the

city. I have several projects in the making and will be

bringing them to the city council for their consideration

over the next few months, I will keep you informed as they

progress. The Freeport Bayfest is all set and excitement is

all around for the first city festival on September 20, 2014,

beginning at 10:00 AM, and continuing until 9:00 PM,

please go to the website FreeportBayfest.com for more in-

formation. The Mayors Charity Ball committee is under-way and information will be provided soon on that event

which will be held on November 15, 2014, so again mark

your calendars. Any questions, suggestions, ideas or com-

plaints please give me a call at 850-835-2822.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING FOR

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Take notice that the Walton County Board of County Commission-

ers will hold a SPECIAL MEETING and a closed EXECUTIVE

SESSION on August 12, 2014, beginning at 2:00 p.m., or as soon

as possible to that time, at the Walton County Courthouse Annex

located at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida,

to discuss the following:

Suzanne Harris vs. Walton County, Case No.: 2011-CA-1027

The following persons will attend the meeting: the Board of Com-

missioners, Bill Chapman, Kenneth Pridgen, Bill Imfeld, Sara Co-

mander, and Cindy Meadows; Larry Jones, County Administrator;

Mark D. Davis, County Attorney, Sidney Noyes, Assistant County

Attorney; Tim Warner and Bill Warner, Special Counsel for the

county in this case, and this meeting will be recorded by a certified

court reporter.

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect

to any matter considered at a meeting of the Board will need a re-

cord of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure

that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the

testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based.

Walton County adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and

will make reasonable modifications for access to the meetings upon

request. Please call (850) 892-8115 to make a request. For hearing

impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), 1-800-955-8770

(VOICE). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of

the meeting to allow time to provide the requested services.

Search of Residence

Leads to Meth Arrest

The

Walton

County

Sheriffs Office as-

sisted State

Probation

Officers on

an admin-

istrative

search of

351 Four Mile Road, Freeport.

The resident, 35-year-old Lawrence

Aucoin, who was present at the time

of the search, was found to be in

direct vicinity of used shake and bake cook vessels. The Walton County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics Unit secured a probable

cause search warrant for the resi-

dence due to the findings of the

State Probation Officers. After the

execution of the search warrant, the

Vice/Narcotics Unit located muri-

atic acid, Coleman fuel, lighter

fluid, cut lithium batteries and cof-

fee filters in the area where the cook

vessels were located previously.

Lawrence Aucion was arrested and

charged with Manufacturing of

Methamphetamine and Possession

of Drug Paraphernalia.

Former Public Defender Charged for Racketeering

The Walton County Sheriffs Office served a felony warrant for Racketeering issued by the State Attorneys Office on former Public Defender, 62-year-old Leonard Andrew Platteborze Tues-

day night around 6 pm. Charges stem from the June 16th, 2014,

search warrants that started Operation Avalanche. Platteborze

was booked into the Walton County Jail on $10,000 bond.

Investigations are on-going and more information will be released once available.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Page 6

I am so excited to be featured as the "Pet of the

Week". I want to use this opportunity to reach

out to the community by submitting my very

own personal ad.

I am a 3-year-old yellow lab/bull terrier mix. I

was found in the woods, and rescued by Alaqua

Animal Refuge. I came from an unfortunate

situation. The scars on my body reflect the very

sad condition that I lived in. I have enjoyed my

time at Alaqua, and the staff and volunteers all

adore me. They tell me I am a good boy. I al-

ways follow the rules and I play well with the

other dogs.

BEST QUALITY: I am pretty sure that if you

asked any of my friends here at the refuge, they

would tell you that their favorite thing about me

is my forgiving heart. Despite my unfortunate

past, I have what they consider a kind and gen-

tle personality. That's just the way I am. I am so

happy here, why would I dampen my delight,

with the sadness of my past? Forgive and for-

get; that's my philosophy of life. I wish more

people would be that way. Sadness and anger

are bad feelings to harbor in your mind. I prefer

to live each day to the fullest.

BEST PHYSICAL QUALITY: My beautiful

red coat. Did you hear that red hair is beginning

to disappear? Who knew? That makes my

pretty red color even more impressive. Since I

have been at Alaqua Animal Refuge, my coat

has become a bit more of a strawberry blonde

color. I suppose that is because I am getting a

lot of good quality food here. I am so thankful

for my coat. As it begins to improve in quality

and thickness, it covers the scars that remain

from my unfortunate past.

ALAQUAs Cathy Potter is our very deserving Animal Hero of

the Month

for July!

Cathy works

two full days

a week in our

"SVU" unit.

The SVU unit

is for smaller

dogs, some

with medical

issues. Cathy

has volun-

teered with

Alaqua for just over two years and has

no plans to leave. She truly enjoys

working with the animals and being a

part of their development, rehabilitation,

socialization, and healing. Cathy cleans

the houses and kennels, socializes the

pups, gives them tons of love, feeds

them, and makes sure they are safe,

healthy, and happy in their environment.

Cathy also takes them for field trips to

the park, helps with the laundry at

Alaqua, volunteers at special events,

and has been a foster mom (a foster

fail!) She works with a team of volun-

teers who work alongside the staff to

create a safe haven for the smaller, more

vulnerable dogs. We thank Cathy from

the bottom of our hearts for everything

she does for Alaqua! We couldn't do

what we do without our team of dedi-

cated volunteers.

WCSB Budget Meeting As reported by WZEP AM1460

The Walton County School Board met in special session Monday and started

with setting the millage and budget for the next fiscal year. Superintendent

Anderson recommended approval.

Jim Messer, the contracted employee who is acting as the finance officer, said

the millage required to meet the budget is 4.098 mills for the General Operating

and 1.393 mills for the Capital Outlay equalling 5.491 total mills. This includes

the discretionary and the half a mill transfer. The millage is projected to bring

in $70.3 million. Messer said the total millage is down slightly. The total fund

balance would be about 4.5% at the end of the year, including both allocated

and unallocated.

Faye Leddon asked about the rainy day fund they are setting up. Anderson ex-

plained the 3% in the Fund Balance will require the Boards approval before being spent and would be spent only in a financial emergency. She said it

would be in a policy the Board would create. Anderson also explained, while

the state has a requirement to keep funds in the account, the policy would fur-

ther require the Board to declare a financial emergency before spending.

Suzanne Harris said she considers the budget to be off for the last 5 years. She

said they should conduct an audit, not a criminal audit, but an audit to deter-

mine what went wrong. She said there are people upset and will be more upset

when they find out that CFO Hobbs got a 147% raise. She also suggested the

Institute of Senior Professionals, ISP, be tapped to assist. Harris said they do

not know why this happened and even with their own auditors they were over

budget last year. She said they do not understand what a forensic audit is, say-

ing it looks at more items. A financial person provided by the state said a foren-

sic audit was not needed, that they are usually done to deal with possible crimi-

nal situations. Don Riley said the public does not know what happened.

Board member Mark Davis took time to warn parents about the changes from

Common Core. He said his son has been in school for two years and they

started with what was felt to be Common Core. He said his son came home with

an hour and a half of homework four nights a week. Davis said the standards

are very high.

Art Miller, with the ISP, said it bothers him they are adding another layer to the

budget without full justification. He called the budget a creeping budget. Ear-lier Andrew Campanella suggested public meetings. Superintendent Anderson

said they do have public meetings and do advertise the strategic plan.

Davis said they did not budget the past expense for the collegiate high charter

school and used a wrong number for the substitute calculations. He said the

question is why they did not know that. He said there should have been a red

light and they should have know it was being spent at a more rapid rate.

Anderson said there was under forecasting in the two areas. She also talked

about changes in how the funding, the FTE, comes. Anderson said there was an

overestimating in how many FTEs some students get. She also talked about students leaving before February and the loss of FTE. This proration and recali-

brations, FTE, substitutes and charter schools were the areas underfunded.

Board member Sharon Roberts laughed and said it was funny. She said they

gave the Superintendent a balanced budget. Anderson explained why she calls

the budget underfunded, citings situations. The Board approved the millage.

DFS Council Meeting As reported by WZEP AM1460

Mayor Bob Campbell asked to have a dive team come to Lake DeFuniak and film the springs. He

said this would be no charge to the city. The filming would help them to understand what kind of

flow is coming out of the spring. Council agreed. They also agreed to a charity walk around the

lake to benefit the Crisis Pregnancy Center.

Council member Mac Work brought up the idea of opening the lake for swimming. He said the

liability would be no more than at Lake Standley. Mayor Campbell said there is an offer to assist

with a lifeguard if needed. Work said he is checking on the costs to clean the area. Resident and

business owner Dennis Ray said he is very concerned with the lake and questioned if swimming

would cause problems for other activities such as weddings and church services. He also talked

about sound carrying from the bowl shaped area. He said the lake is special. Ray said this is asking

for trouble as there will be loud parties and cleanup. While some suggest they have had swimming

in the past, Ray said things are different now. He asked to put the matter off.

Work said they need a farmers market downtown during the growing season. He suggested this be

on Saturdays when there is more parking available. They would use the parking spaces along the

tracks. There are several farmers who have said they want the market. There was a question of why

a market is needed since one already is available south on 331. Ron Kelley said a number of people

have come to him about the farmers market. The Council approved the farmers market. Expect

fresh, preserved and produced products.

Work said the old post office at 7th and 90 is for sale. As Triangle moves to its new facility, Work

said moving the police department to the old post office would provide over 7,000 square feet and

anchor the corner. Each council member will take turns visiting the site.

Kermit Wright talked about the Town Hall meetings held quarterly. Wright said he does not be-

lieve in meeting just to be meeting. The Council agreed to stop the regular Town Hall meetings and

only hold them if the city manager sees where there is a need. Mac Carpenter said he has a concern

about continuing to engage the public.

Council member Henry Ennis asked to abolish the impact fees. He said other areas are creating

moratoriums like DeFuniak Springs has. He said this helped attract a business to Crestview. He

noted several reasons he does not like the impact fees. Ennis said they have had and already have a

moratorium for the impact fees. Kelley said Ennis beat him to the punch. Council member Mac

Carpenter said getting rid of impact fees means the money would have to come from the people

and asked if they would rather have a business making a profit pay them or all the users. Ennis said

these can be a business killer. Work said Taco Bell is the only business that has taken advantage of

the moratorium. Staff will start the process to make the change. They will do a new rate study too.

Council approved land changes near the airport, approved work contracts for the inmate crew, ap-

proved moving forward with allowing restaurants only to sell alcohol near a church and will let the

FDOT cut their grass along the rights-of-ways. The state has drastically cut the money they provide

to get the work done. City manager Sara Bowers said they will simply let the grass grow and the

citizens can let the FDOT know if they do not like it. Mac Carpenter said this is one more example

of the state government pushing off costs to the local governments and unfunded mandates. The

Arc of Walton County has been picking up the trash and cutting the grass.

Man Pulled Over For Speeding, Arrested For Meth

As reported by WZEP AM1460

A Crestview man pulled over for driving 75 miles an hour in a 55 mile

an hour zone in Baker ended up with more than a traffic ticket. 37-

year old Michael Anthony Chessher of Tilley Road is charged with

driving with a suspended license (habitual offender) and trafficking in

methamphetamine.

An Okaloosa County Sheriffs Deputy stopped Chessher Saturday after spotting him speeding down County Road Two. Chessher told

him his drivers license was suspended for DUI. A check revealed numerous suspensions and that Chessher is also listed as a Habitual

Traffic Offender until 2017.

Behind Chesshers driver seat the deputy found a grocery bag contain-ing coffee filters, lithium batteries and a Coke bottle with the label

removed. Inside the bottle was a pink liquid and white powdery substance he recognized as a

methamphetamine one pot cook. Chessher told the deputy he was in the beginning stages of

producing the methamphetamine.

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WCSB Budget Public Hearing As reported by WZEP AM 1460 Jim Messer presented the Walton County School Board tentative operat-

ing budget for this coming fiscal year. Messer said an adjustment by the

Department of Education brought the required local effort down

slightly, to 2.850. The proposed millage is higher than the rollback

rate.The total proposed millage is 4.098. for the operating budget. This

would bring in $52.50 million. The capital outlay budget is at 1.393

mills and would bring in $17.35 million. The total of all millage rates

means Walton taxpayers would see a millage of 5.491 bringing in

$70.35 million dollars. The taxable value of property in Walton is up

slightly to $12.95 billion.

Messer explained the proposed millage would mean a decrease of about

$12 for a resident with a $100,000 home. The discretionary, half mill

move and capital projects have no change. Total millage for both sides

of the budget is down by 0.168 mills.

While the estimated budget would actually bring in around $73.5 mil-

lion, putting some back into the fund balance would mean the district

could end the fiscal year next June with 3% or $2.153 million in it. This

is the money they can spend. Another one percent will go into the fund

balance as assigned.

Where does the money come from. Messer says less than a percent

comes from the federal government. Just over 21% comes from the

state. The local taxpayers put in 78% of the funds for the budget.

Well over half, or 59% of the money is spent on instruction. Operations

takes up 16%. Support uses almost 9%. School administration and trans-

portation each take between 6% and 7%. District leadership uses 3.2%.

This gets the district to the $70 million.

Superintendent Carlene Anderson said they are cutting. She said reduc-

tions have come through attrition and expired annual contracts, not

through laying off someone. One way this was achieved is through an

allowance to average each schools population instead of each class-room. This is allowed due to Walton qualifying as a school district of

distinction, giving more choice. She said this has helped tremendously.

Changes in the master scheduling also helped in the staff reduction.

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You were hoping Monday would be smooth sailing, but no dice. Apparently, everyone else is feeling moody,

and it's going to take a little creativity on your part to get anyone to pitch in. Like any relationship, sometimes

your work relationships require a bit of compromise. You're fine with that. Midweek, what you aren't fine with

are folks who keep changing their mind for no reason. So, put your foot down. You are in control of the

agenda. And worry not: It will all come together

There's no time like the present to start a new health routine on Monday. Not only will getting exercise and

eating well make you look better, you'll feel better too. Working out is amazingly great for your mind. And it's

a nice way to escape the current drama of work, which may flare up during the middle of the week. Later in

the week, you're going to be focused on some of your more mutually rewarding friendships

You're feeling incredible. It's fantastic to wake up feeling so refreshed. The world is full of beautiful people

and at least one of them seems to really like you. Expect romance to consume you for the next couple of days -

- lose yourself in it, be creative, go on an adventure together -- at least until Thursday, when you're probably

going to have to put your head down and concentrate at work in order to get everything done.

you might have a power struggle to deal with. What is with people and their power trips over the silliest stuff?

Well, there's not much you can do about it. Try to defuse the situation by taking the high road midweek. Not

every battle is worth your time. And besides, come Thursday, you'll have forgotten about all this. You'll be too

distracted by romance. You and someone special are going to spend some time at a concert or art show

Ah, extravagance. Do something really excessive for yourself at the week's start. Too much of a good thing, a

wise woman once said, can be wonderful. And you totally deserve it. (Just make sure, of course, that you can

afford it.) Midweek, don't worry about whether people are going to think you're showing off. You never show

off. They know that. At the end of the week, you're going to start to appreciate the value in the small things

Inside, you're all sunshine. It may sound too good to be true, but that's exactly how you feel. It becomes clear

that people really like being around you and talking to you and sharing their ideas, because you have a knack

for conversations (and you're also not too shabby on the debate floor). The weird thing is, at the end of the

week you may find you're having problems communicating with your family. (Some people just never listen!)

It's amazing what you've done, you know that? People are thoroughly impressed. And they keep talking about

you in glowing terms through midweek. The weird thing about your sudden celebrity is that you never ex-

pected it: You were just going along in the world, getting stuff done and being you, and before you knew it

you found yourself at the center of this social circle. It's only natural that you're going to want to have some

alone time.

The key to getting your week off to a good start is being flexible. The game plan is going to change a million

times, and the more you're able to adapt, the happier you're going to be. By midweek, do your best to be the one

who calms everyone else down (and, whatever you do, don't make things any more complicated or hectic than

they need to be). The truth is, you don't mind a little stress.

You're going to spend the beginning of the week surrounded by friends. What did you do to deserve such stellar

people in your life? When you and your friends put your heads together, you have a tendency to dream up really

big plans for the future. Which is exactly what you should be doing all this week, especially Wednesday, Thurs-

day and Friday. Sit back and take the long view of things. Don't overanalyze anything. Be calm.

t's not a bad thing to have a big personality. But maybe Monday isn't the day to flaunt it. It's also not the day to

ask for a raise. The boss seems to be in a bit of a grouchy mood, and your best bet is going to be to lay low at

work and just get the job done. (You can always ask about a raise next week.) On Thursday or Friday, you're

going to learn a secret about a good friend

You know those travel plans you were thinking of making? Whatever happened to them? Don't put them off any

longer. Monday and Tuesday, make a plan to go somewhere exotic and then just do it. No sense in being nerv-

ous. You'll figure out your way around in no time. And you'll meet a bunch of new people. Plus, once you have

your sights set on a vacation, work will start to seem a lot less annoying,

As they say, anything is possible if you put your mind to it, but it's not just your mind that's needed -- you also

have to apply energy. You're at about normal energy levels on Monday and Tuesday, but come Wednesday you

go on hyper drive. You just have to think about being across the street and you're already there. Your radiance is

turning heads on Thursday, and by Friday your demonstrated stamina will be downright jaw-dropping. As for

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners will hold their final special meeting

regarding the Parking Needs Assessment in South Walton County on August 12, 2014 at

3:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard at the South Walton County Courthouse

Annex, at 31 Coastal Centre Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

This final special meeting will cover the segment from CR 395 (Seagrove Beach) to the

Walton County/Bay County Line (Inlet Beach).

July 8, 2014, the Seagrove Beach segment was inadvertently covered during the presenta-

tion. Due to the fact that that segment was not noticed for that meeting, the Seagrove Beach

area will also be covered again during the August 12, 2014 meeting in order to ensure that

all members of the public that wish to make comment will have the opportunity to address

the board.

For those who could not attend either of the earlier meetings, the BCC will take all com-

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Healthmark Health Matters Basic weight loss 101 Achieving a healthy weight is a balancing act, and calories are part of that equation. Fad

diets may promise that counting carbs or eating a mountain of grapefruit will make the

pounds drop off, but when it comes to weight loss, it is calories that count.

In basic terms, weight loss comes down to burning more calories than are taken in. That is

done by reducing extra calories from food and beverages, and increasing calories burned

through physical activity. Simply put eat less and exercise more. Once we understand that simple but immutable concept, we are ready to set realistic weight

-loss goals and make a plan for reaching them. Instead of relying on fad diets listed in maga-

zines at the check-out stand, talk to a physician about what is right for you. Enlist the help of

family and friends by asking them to support your efforts and avoid preparing high-calorie

meals or suggesting lunch at a fast food restaurant. Anticipate how to handle situations that

challenge your resolve, such as eating out at restaurants or at a friends home. Understand and accept that there will be minor setbacks. You may give in to a craving for something you

know you should avoid. Instead of using that setback as an excuse to abandon your weight-

loss program, get right back to your healthy eating regimen the very next day.

When considering a weight-loss program, consider the following questions. Does it include

various foods from the major food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products,

lean protein sources and nuts? Does it include foods you like and would enjoy eating for a

lifetime not just for several weeks or months? Can you easily find these foods in your local grocery store? Will you be able to eat your favorite foods, or better yet, all foods? Does

it fit your lifestyle and budget? Does it include proper amounts of nutrients and calories to

help you lose weight safely and effectively? More importantly, is regular physical activity

part of the plan? The answers to all these questions should be yes.

The other important factor in losing weight is exercise. Although working out in a gym or

spa is a great way to trim fat and tone muscle, exercising does not mean becoming a body

builder. Exercising, like all things, should be done in moderation, especially for anyone unac-

customed to strenuous physical activity. Swimming, bicycling and tennis are excellent forms

of exercise. Aerobic exercise like zumba and Tai Chi helps tone the body. A brisk walk is

good exercise, too. Even working around the house can help. Cutting the grass, raking leaves,

planting and maintaining shrubs and flower gardens also provide healthy exercise. The main

thing is to stay hydrated and do not work too hard for too long. Take breaks and drink plenty

of water.

For those who have serious health problems because of excess weight, your primary physi-

cian may suggest weight-loss surgery or medications. In this case, you and your physician

will need to thoroughly discuss the potential benefits and the possible risks.

Whatever healthy program you adopt for losing weight, do not forget the bottom line.

There can be no dieting, no temporary fix. Successful weight loss is a commitment to making

permanent changes in your food choices and exercise habits.

SWFD Junior Lifeguards Complete a Great Season

The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Junior Lifeguard Program, which

was held at the Ed Walline Beach access from June 17th July 17th con-cluded its sixth (6th) season last week. This season far exceeded our expec-tations, in large part because of the boys and girls that participated and the

support of their parents, said Gary Wise Beach Safety Director.

This annual program is designed to in-

troduce young people to safe marine and

aquatic recreational opportunities. It also

improves young peoples physical condi-tioning, their understanding and respect

for the environment, and their respect for

themselves as well as others, all while

having a great time at the beach!

Under the watchful supervision of

SWFD professional lifeguards Brad Stewart, Ciera Dorado and Jamie Garea,

65 boys and girls (the maximum class size) were instructed in many aspects

of beach and water safety and environmental topics. The training was ac-

complished through daily participation in activities including stretching,

beach runs, open water swimming, paddle boarding, body surfing, beach

games and competitions.

WSFD Report With summer in full effect, tourists, guests, visitors and residents alike contributed to a busy

month of June for the South Walton Fire District (SWFD). SWFD responded to a total of 428

incidents this past month. In addition the SWFD Communications Center received 2,343

calls for service during this same time.

SWFD Lifeguards experienced another record breaking month by making contact with over

69,363 beach visitors. That was an increase of nearly 7,000 more beach visitors than last year

at this same time. As a reminder, SWFD urges all beach visitors to please continue to moni-

tor the beach flags and surf conditions on a daily basis and always swim in areas with life-

guards. Those conditions can always be followed on our facebook page and our website

www.swfd.org.

South Arts Awards Over $500,000 in

Grants Throughout Region

Atlanta Last month, South Arts Board of Directors approved 125 grants totaling over $500,000 to support performing, film, and literary arts programming throughout the

South. These grants, which are made possible through funding from the National Endow-

ment for the Arts, support organizations presenting out-of-state artists for public perform-

ances, film screenings, readings and educational activities.

Supporting touring arts throughout our region is a critical part of our mission, explained Susie Surkamer, executive director of South Arts. Exposing audiences to a diverse selec-tion of artists and creating opportunities for deep engagement are crucial to fostering a

vibrant quality of life.

The grants cover the nine states in the South Arts region: including Alabama, Florida,

Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennes-

see. Organizations applied throughout the spring and were notified of their selection status

in May and June; grants are matched at least

dollar for dollar by the recipient organization.

We aim to support a wide variety of arts that reflect and enhance our region, continued Sur-kamer. Some highlights of what we are sup-porting this year include a three-state tour to

four communities presenting Keigwin + Com-

pany and a collaborative dance and music pro-

ject at Duke University with Ronald K. Brown,

as well as artist residencies at Red River

Revels festival in Shreveport, Louisiana and the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. We are

also funding an Artist-in-Residence program

involving mentoring for emerging and mid-

career writers at the Atlantic Center for the Arts

in Florida.

Grants supporting the Southern Circuit Tour of

Independent Filmmakers bring films and their

filmmakers to underserved communities for

screenings and educational activities. One of our screening partners for the Southern Circuit

is Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky,

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Walton County Recreation Fall Soccer Registration will begin Au-gust 1st. There are 4 separate leagues for ages 4-12 at 4 different areas in the county: Paxton , DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, and South Walton. The cost is $50 per child. Visit www.waltonrec.com to register or for more information.

Congratulations to the DeFuniak Springs Senior League

Softball team. They won the State Tournament over the

weekend in Clearwater, beating East Orange 9-2 for the

State Champion Title. The girls will now head to the Re-

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the Regionals, they will then head to the World Series

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Almost 10 acres of wooded property with 662 ft on the Creek. Located on JW Hollington, a paved road. NWFL Water Management property is nearby, at the end of JW Hollington Road. Restrictions allow for manufactured homes 4 yrs of age or newer & construction of home requires a minimum of 1,000 sf. heated & cooled space. Property will need septic tank & well. Hurry while the prices are still low!! $64,500

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Creek

LOTS FOR SALE!

Jones Drive - Possible Owner Financing - Two wooded Half Acre

Lots Available. Located on Paved Rd. South of Hwy 20. w/City

Water Available. $24,900 per Lot. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bear Creek Subdivision - Bank Owned Lot on Co. Hwy 3280, and

One Lot on Hibernate Way. Swimming Pool, Paved Streets, & City

W & S available. Lot 20 $9,500 & Lot 11 $9,000.

BAY LOT ON BAY GROVE -ID# T603211 Wooded .77 ac lot w/ 103 on the Bay and a sandy beach. City W&S available. Deed restrictions prohibit mobile homes. $249,000

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

SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM!

Over 2,200sf. all brick home. Close to Freeport schools. High ceilings- 8 to 10 plus tray ceilings. Wonderful open, split bedroom floorplan, natural wood-burning fireplace, laminate wood floor in family area. Relaxing screen porch. No HOA fees or fines! Call for an appt. to view. ID#T1129369 $239,500

1,500+ sq ft, 3BR/2BA home conveniently located on Hwy 20 to the East of Freeport. Bonus room could be 4th BR or Office. Nice kitchen w/breakfast bar. Outdoor storage bldg. Extra lot on Hwy 20 gives options for future use. Dont Miss Out at $149,900

BRICK HOME + EXTRA LOT

FREEPORT - Hwy 331 South COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL 1 Acre Sites - $185,000 each