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Volume: 4 Issue: 25 December 13, 2012 bi-weekly Edition merald Star News E The The BEST LIL’ NEWSPAPER in Walton county - from Freeport, Florida A style of it’s own a community Based Newspaper Free offered ‘free’ …….from our business Advertisers inside this week Made possible by your local advertising businesses in this edition. Real Estate listings inside: Shooting Suspects Arrested The suspects involved in the shooting into a moving vehicle have been located and arrested. Kareem Mitry and his brother, Xavier Mitry, were taken into custody Wednesday by…..….Page 3 FDOT to Remove Directional Signs Along Highway 98 They removed the signs once, the county came up with a solution, now the state is abandoning that and removing the signs again. Before the widening of U.S. 98 in southern Walton County, there were a number of business sings along the old highway. The Department of Trans- portation removed these signs……...…..Page 5 DFS Looked At For Economic Development Project A project is looking at DeFuniak Springs and Walton County that could bring in over $5.3 million in economic benefits. In a special meeting Tuesday afternoon, DeFuniak Springs Council member Mac Work said he has been working with Scott Brannon, Sara Commander and the Walton Economic Development Alliance on a project pro- posed by a well known area resident….. Page 7

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Page 1: Emerald Star News Dec 13, 2012

Volume: 4 Issue: 25 December 13, 2012 bi-weekly Edition

merald Star News E The

The BEST LIL’ NEWSPAPER in Walton county - from Freeport, Florida

A style of it’s own — a community Based Newspaper

Free

offered ‘free’ …….from our business Advertisers inside this week

Made possible by your local

advertising businesses in this edition.

Real Estate listings inside:

Shooting Suspects Arrested

The suspects involved in the shooting into a

moving vehicle have been located and arrested.

Kareem Mitry and his brother, Xavier Mitry, were

taken into custody Wednesday by…..….Page 3

FDOT to Remove Directional

Signs Along Highway 98

They removed the signs once, the county came up

with a solution, now the state is abandoning that

and removing the signs again.

Before the widening of U.S. 98 in southern Walton

County, there were a number of business sings

along the old highway. The Department of Trans-

portation removed these signs……...…..Page 5

DFS Looked At For Economic

Development Project

A project is looking at DeFuniak Springs and

Walton County that could bring in over $5.3

million in economic benefits. In a special meeting

Tuesday afternoon, DeFuniak Springs Council

member Mac Work said he has been working with

Scott Brannon, Sara Commander and the Walton

Economic Development Alliance on a project pro-

posed by a well known area resident…..Page 7

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Hello to each of you. I heard this story over the problems

with having marijuana being legal and would like to share

some of it with you.

No one wants this kind of news, but here we are. Under-the-radar pot

farms in California are having dire consequences on the environment and state law en-

forcement's hands are tied when it comes to doing anything about it.

But it’s a plant! How can it possibly be bad for the earth? In and of itself, it’s not. But as

an unregulated industry, some of the techniques used are sucking the life out of our wa-

terways, killing our forests and poisoning our soil.

Though growing pot under California state law is legal, under federal law, it is most

certainly not. That’s why growers− usually those with substantial harvests− burrow into

the forests to grow their crops under cover from federal agents.

According to OnEarth, massive amounts of rodenticide are used by forest-dwelling

farmers in counties like Humboldt and Mendocino. Because those crops can’t be fenced

in or otherwise protected from area wildlife, farmers dump large amounts of rodent and

pest-killing poisons around the plants to ensure their safety.

Mourad Gabriel, a Northern California wildlife disease ecologist told OnEarth the ef-

fects of those chemicals are already having alarming results on area wildlife popula-

tions, the nearby Hoopa reservation, and the forest’s ecosystem.

Gabriel has discovered abandoned grow sites with as much as 90 pounds of rodenticide

left behind, which is almost enough to wipe out about 12,000 deer mice, 1,500 wood

rats, and other forest creatures. And that’s not even counting what all that chemical

waste is doing to nearby waterways, which are already seeing the effects on fish popula-

tions crucial to the area.

MotherJones also reports that some farmers are engaging in forest clearing and the ille-

gal diversion of streams.

But perhaps most frustrating is that state agencies are caught in a weird bureaucratic

purgatory that’s keeping them from doing anything to regulate these farms.

State agents can’t shut down marijuana farms because they’re not illegal under state

law. But they are illegal under federal law. The feds have already warned state policy

makers and law enforcement agents that should they do anything to try to regulate the

activity of pot-growers, it would be viewed essentially an act of aiding those farmers

who are committing a federal offense. Aiding someone committing a federal offense is

serious, and California officials report they were already told they would face personal

federal prosecution should it be discovered that they were regulating any pot-farming

activity.

There is a small avenue of consequence for growers who are caught doing things like

altering waterways, but legally, those are only misdemeanors and so serve no real pur-

pose in hindering the activity.

It’s glaringly obvious that the situation needs to be ironed out at both state and federal

policy levels. Ecofriendly and responsible marijuana growth does happen, but as long as

the practice remains a federal offense, the system remains unencumbered, and those

who are destroying our environment in the process continue to run wild.

In the meantime, for the thousands of Californians who frequent medical dispensaries,

they’re not without options. Much like how many of us buy our food today, choosing to

purchase locally-sourced marijuana which is grown with organic techniques can make

all the difference. We’ll see what more problems occur down the road.

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Walton Spending $ On

30-A Safety

As reported by WZEP AM1460

In an effort to increase safety along Walton

County’s Scenic 30A, the County’s Public

Works Department has made a few changes

with additional work to be done.

The project and processes that are currently

being instituted were initially generated by

citizen concerns that the area needed some

additional safety measures put in place. The

Department of Public Works began the plan-

ning process in early November and is cur-

rently working to ensure the safety of this

stretch of road.

District 5 Commissioner Cindy Meadows

says safety is their number one priority. She

says this is a temporary measure instituted by

the previous board until they build the bridge

over Western Lake. Meadows says they will

be proposing to the BCC the use of use bed

tax revenues to build the bridge and maintain

the paths based on the Florida Attorney Gen-

eral recent opinion that bed tax revenues may

be used if deemed tourist related by the gov-

erning body.

The project will include the following im-

provements:

1. Extend the existing 25 mph speed zone

that begins west of Watercolor to encompass

the two Western Lake vehicular bridges.

(Complete)

2. Install informational signage to heighten

driver awareness of the close proximity of

pedestrians and bicyclists on the two

bridges. (Complete)

3. Restripe the entire area and install more

reflectors to heighten driver awareness. (In

Progress)

4. Install candlesticks (flexible vertical vis-

ual/physical barriers) between the eastbound

lane and the multi-use path/paved shoulder.

(Forthcoming) NFSC Board Meeting

Complaint Against Brannon

Not Supported

Another complaint filed against a Walton commis-

sioner in an election time has also been dismissed

after the state found no probable cause to proceed.

The Florida Commission on Ethics has dismissed

allegations of ethical misconduct by former Walton

County Commissioner Scott Brannon. The decision

followed an investigation by the Commission and

report by an Attorney General's Advocate that

found no grounds existed to support allegations that

Brannon had improperly voted on matters related to

Driftwood Estates.

The Commission on Ethics lists the meeting min-

utes and states, “The Commission also considered a

complaint filed against Scott Brannon, former

Walton County Commissioner. The meeting min-

utes say, “No probable cause was found to believe

that he violated the voting conflicts law regarding a

measure that inured to the special private gain or

loss of a business associate.”

In a release from Brannon’s attorney, they say that

in recommending that no probable cause existed to

support the allegations, the Attorney General's Ad-

vocate noted that no evidence supported the allega-

tions that Brannon voted on matters that would have

benefited a business partner who owned lots in the

subdivision. The report also found that certain

votes, which Brannon did not participate in, would

not have presented a conflict. When the issue of a

potential conflict was first raised in April of 2009,

Brannon recused himself from future votes on the

issue.

Brannon's attorney, Clay B. Adkinson of the Adkin-

son Law Firm says, "These allegations were com-

pletely without merit, and the thorough review of

this matter by the Commission on Ethics demon-

strates this." He added that his client "immediately

took steps to avoid the appearance of impropriety

by recusing himself from the matter, however, al-

most three years later the issue was brought back up

to attack Commissioner Brannon and injure his

reputation." Adkinson indicated that Brannon will

be seeking attorney's fees for the frivolous com-

plaint.

Brannon expressed his agreement with the decision

of the Commission on Ethics, saying he was confi-

dent he had not acted unethically and says the Com-

mission's decision proved it. Brannon confirmed he

believed the complaint was politically motivated

and frivolous. He also says he will seek attorney's

fees. Brannon says he has instructed Attorney Ad-

kinson to proceed with filing for attorney's fees in

this matter. The former commissioner says the proc-

ess of an ethics complaint is important to the people

of the State, but it should not be abused for political

purposes or to try to gain an advantage in litigation.

He feels the process was clearly abused with these

false allegations and those responsible should have

consequences for that.

Shooting Suspects Arrested

As reported by WZEP AM1460 The suspects involved in the shooting into a moving vehicle have been

located and arrested. Kareem Mitry and his brother, Xavier Mitry, were

taken into custody Wednesday by Walton County Sheriff’s Office

(WCSO) deputies.

The victim called 911 Tuesday while traveling westbound in a vehicle

on Highway 90 near Girl Scout Road. Apparently the two suspects were

also traveling in a vehicle in the same direction and drove up next to the

car. At this point the Sheriff’s Office says Kareem Mitry began shoot-

ing at the car with a handgun, striking the victim’s car several times.

The victim drove to DeFuniak Springs, refusing to stop and wait for

law enforcement and EMS due to still being followed. He and his fe-

male passenger eventually made it to the DeFuniak Springs police sta-

tion. The driver of the car was slightly injured from broken glass. He

was treated at the scene by the Walton COunty EMS. Bullet holes could

be seen in the car’s door and window.

Law enforcement worked into the night and then early morning locating

the suspects. Investigators obtained both arrest warrants and search

warrants in the case, leading to the arrest of the Mitry brothers. Both

Kareem and Xavier Mitry were charged with Aggravated Battery with a

Deadly Weapon and Firing into an Occupied Vehicle. Additional

charges are pending further investigation.

WCSO Meth Lab Drug Arrest

As reported by WZEP AM1460 Thursday, investigators with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Vice/

Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at the residence of Russell

“Rusty” Allen Smith (D.O.B 05/18/1964) and Anna Marie Quesenberry

(D.O.B. 05/14/1983) in Darlington. The search warrant was obtained

following an ongoing investigation for conspiracy to distribute metham-

phetamines.

During the search, Investigator’s located chemicals used in the “Shake

and Bake” and “Red Phosphorus” production methods of manufacturing

methamphetamines. Investigators also located over 100 grams of

methamphetamine and items of paraphernalia commonly used to ingest

the illegal drug. Sheriff Adkinson stated “Rusty has been dealing this

trash in Walton County way too long and it’s time to pay the piper”

Rusty Smith and Anna Quesenberry were present when the warrant was

served. Both Smith and Quesenberry were placed under arrest and

charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamines (2nd Degree Felony),

Trafficking in Methamphetamine ( 1st Degree Felony), and Possession

of Drug Paraphernalia (1st Degree Misdemeanor).

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No post this week. New research suggests that your hang-

over will be worse if you smoke when

you drink.

People who smoke on a day when they

have been drinking alcohol heavily are

twice as likely to report hangover

symptoms as those who only drank. In

the study of college students, heavy

drinking was defined as about five or

six cans of beer in one hour.

But substance abuse experts not affili-

ated with study are quick to point out

that binge drinking and smoking --

alone and together -- can have far

worse consequences than hangover

symptoms. Smoking increases the risk

for cancer, heart disease, and stroke,

and binge drinking can lead to addic-

tion, alcohol poisoning, car accidents,

and unprotected sex.

“In general, people smoke more when

they drink because it counteracts some

of the sedative effects of alcohol,”

“People also tend to feel better when

they smoke while drinking because

both increase the release of [the brain

chemical] dopamine.” Dopamine is

known as the brain’s pleasure chemi-

cal.

The study included 113 college stu-

dents from a Midwestern university.

They answered an online survey daily

for eight weeks. Questions concerned

how much they drank or smoked on

the day before as well as their current-

day hangover symptoms.

According to the findings, students

smoked about seven cigarettes a day,

and this number jumped to more than

10 on heavy or binge-drinking days.

Students reported drinking an average

of more than two drinks a day, and

more than 10 on average on heavy

drinking days.

“The best way to avoid a hangover is

not to drink that much, but if you

smoke, it will aggravate it, so this pro-

vides another reason to not smoke”.

WCSO Solves Freeport Burglaries

Walton County Sheriff’s Office

(WCSO) began investigating a series

of commercial burglaries last week

in the Freeport area. The Dollar

Days Store, the Law Office of

Stephen Willis and the Cypress Cat-

tle Company were all reported as

broken into on the morning of De-

cember 6, 2012. The Sheriff’s Office

says deputies and investigators

worked diligently on these cases and

gathered evidence in the course of

the investigation leading to the ar-

rest of 33-year-old Samuel Scott

Newman, of Freeport. The investi-

gation resulted in the recovery of

stolen items to include an undis-

closed amount of currency, a laptop,

2 guns, and over $1100 worth of

chicken and beef.

Newman was arrested and charged

with four counts of Grand Theft of a

Firearm, two counts of Grand Theft

(more than $300-less than $5000),

three counts of Burglary, and two

counts of Criminal Mischief (more

than $200-less than $1000).

As Santa came down,

The chimney with care.

Below was the fire,

With a steaming hot flare.

As Santa squirmed down,

And his bottom was burned.

He threw down the presents,

And simply turned.

His reindeer blew,

The fire out.

And that's when we heard him,

let out a shout.

He woke up the neighbors,

We saw him leave.

That's why there's no fire,

On Christmas Eve.

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Page 5

The FREEPORT POST

Thursday, December 13, 2012 The Emerald Star News, Inc.

FDOT to Remove Directional Signs Along Highway 98

As reported by WZEP AM1460

They removed the signs once, the county came up with a solution, now the state is abandoning

that and removing the signs again.

Before the widening of U.S. 98 in southern Walton County, there were a number of business

sings along the old highway. The Department of Transportation removed these signs. Businesses

complained and when the county commissioners checked, they found the signs were not allowed,

but a directional sign with only the business name or type of business was allowed. The commis-

sioners checked with the Department of Transportation and agreed to build sign frames that

would support these directional signs pointing people down the side roads to small shops and

services. The plain black and white signs with no advertising were looked at as a compromise

between the county, state and business owners.

Now that the highway has changed the look of the area, the FDOT has been removing some of

the directional signs. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, they will move

forward with the process of tagging and removing additional directional signs along U.S. High-

way 98.

According to the FDOT, they will have an inspector placing a second 10 day sticker on all

signs that are remaining in the right-of-way. In addition, they will also be mailing out notices to

the sign owners, Walton County, listing the locations of the signs that are in the right of way and

need to be removed.

Following the 10 day period, there will be a crew from maintenance removing any of the signs

that remain. The directional signs that are not located on the right-of-way will have a 30 day

sticker placed on them and the property owners will also be notified.

In the last meeting of the Walton County Board of Commissioners, there were discussions held

on the value of signage to small business owners and the Commission pledged to look at propos-

ing replacement signage that meets FDOT criteria. The City of DeFuniak Springs has worked

with the FDOT and now has directional signs along the state roads. While this was cited as a

long and difficult process with the FDOT making a number of corrections and changes as the

city tried to work with them, the city was eventually able to come up with something the state

says it allows.

As of now, there have been no decisions made, but the Walton County Commission plans to

continue to work towards finding a solution.

In the interim, any questions in regard to the FDOT’s process can be directed to Mr. Mac Car-

penter in the County’s Planning Department at 850-892-8157.

Ignasiak Absconded

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office says they have no report of the

death of former Freeport Doctor Robert Ignasiak, know locally as Dr.

Bob. Wendy Ammons with the Sheriff’s office says Ignasiak s listed as

a missing person. He was last seen on November 1st, at around 10 p.m.

but was not reported missing until the third.

Ammons says as deputies were taking the initial report, they received a

call in reference to a suspicious vehicle in the area of Seagrove Beach.

The vehicle matched the description of the vehicle Ignasiak could have

been driving. Deputies arrived on scene and located a note inside the

vehicle along with what appeared to be blood stains. Crime scene techs

searched for and collected possible evidence. No blood was found out-

side the vehicle. The area was canvassed on several occasions as well as

an aerial search. There were no further leads. Statements were also gath-

ered from family and neighbors.

Ignasiak won his appeal and was released for some time. He was re-

quired to return to trial on Dec. 3rd. According to the US assistant attor-

ney, a motion for status hearing took place. His probation officer filed a

statement with the court saying that he had absconded and they believe

he has faked his death. They have obtained a warrant for his arrest.

The WCSO took the initial report and are assisting in the search for Ig-

nasiak. The case is still ongoing and open.

Sentence Reversed

State Attorney Bill Eddins says the First District Court of Appeal has

reversed the sentence imposed on Franziska Schroff. Schroff pled nolo

contendere to the charge of DUI Manslaughter for the death of Robyn

Rogers, a passenger in Schroff’s car when he crashed his vehicle into a

utility pole on Highway 98 in Destin.

In April of 2011, Judge William F. Stone sentenced Schroff to fifteen

years in state prison, with all but thirty months suspended, to be fol-

lowed by community control and probation. The State of Florida ap-

pealed the sentence arguing that it was an illegal sentence because it did

not include a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of four years.

The First District Court of Appeal agreed with the State and has re-

manded the case

for resentencing. Any sentence imposed must include a mandatory mini-

mum sentence of four years in prison.

WCSD To Hire For Retiring Ewing

As reported by WZEP AM1460

The Walton County School District has been working through applica-

tions for a replacement for the retiring Mark Ewing. Ewing is one of

several Curriculum Coordinators, a position title recently approved by

the Board to cover a number of job duties. The applications have been

received and a three member team will rank them and present the list to

Superintendent Carlene Anderson. Anderson should make a recommen-

dation of the topped rank to the Board. Former Okaloosa School Super-

intendent and principal Alexis Tibbets is one of the applicants.

Anderson says she expects to have a recommendation based on the re-

view team to the Board at the December 18th meeting. The pick will be

on the personnel recommendations. At this time it is unknown who the

top ranked person will be.

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On behalf of the Defuniak

Springs Library.

The bats are gone - the library is back to

normal. At 9 o’clock Monday morning,

December 3, 2012, the DeFuniak

Springs library opened the front doors of

the library for the first time since the

beginning of July. The library patrons

coming in through the front door were

pleased that they did not have to walk all

the way around to the back, lower level

of the library to get their books and use

the computers. Some said it looks just

the same as it did when the library

closed off the front, and others noted that

the second room, the 1894 addition to

the library, had better lighting and more

space. The library staff took advantage

of changes required to seal off the bat

droppings in the walls, and had the light

fixtures rearranged to provide better

lighting in addition to moving some of

the shelving and tables to provide better

access to the library materials.

The Walton Area Chamber of Com-

merce was on hand to help celebrate

with the patrons and library staff the

reopening of the front of the library.

If anyone has any questions about the

library’s hours or the services it offers,

please call 892-3624.

Obituary for Colin Cuchens Howell

Mr. Colin Howell, age 69, passed away

December 5, 2012. He was born July

21, 1943 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to

Andrew and Lorene Cuchens Howell.

Mr. Howell was a resident of Freeport.

He was Assembly of God by faith and a

member of the Heritage Church in Free-

port. He enjoyed gardening, mowing the

lawn and was a avid outdoorsman. He

dearly loved people.

Mr. Howell is preceded in death by his

father Andrew Jackson Howell.

Mr. Howell is survived by his loving

mother Lorene Cuchens Howell of Free-

port, his uncle and aunt Eugene and

Mary Belle Cuchens of Freeport and

also survived by many cousins and

friends.

Floral arrangements are being accepted.

Burial will follow in the Hatcher

Cemetery.

You may go online to view obituaries,

offer condolences and sign guest book at

www.clary-glenn.com.

Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral

Home is entrusted with the arrange-

ments.

Dear Aunt Ruby,

My sister and I no longer talk because

of something stupid. Several years ago

she began flirting with my man. It got so

obvious I confronted her and she said

she meant no harm and she was sorry.

I still didn’t feel as if she meant it. I

decided to come home from work early

one day and sure enough she was there

dressed skimpy and talking with my

man.

Needless to say, we got into a physical

altercation and the police were called. I

kicked her a** good. She ended up in

jail for two days.

During those two days my husband

and I kept arguing. I feel he was sticking

up for her and defending her actions. His

big statement to me that still gets my

crawl is It’s all good…...no it’s not.

Since she got out of jail I have not

spoke to her and word is out that I’ll beat

her again if she comes around.

Here comes Christmas and we were

going to celebrate it together, her kids

and mine. As expected my man is all

into saying forgiveness and all. I don’t

feel good about it. I feel like my man

likes the squabbling between us, as if it’s

cute or something.

What would you do if this was you in

my shoes?

Holiday Ho-hum

Dear Holiday,

I would follow my gut when it comes

to your husband. Do you think he did

cheat with her? Has it been long ago

enough for you to be in the same room

as each other?

That would be tough for me to feel

comfortable when we gather we are to be

festive and cordial to each other.

I had a friend years ago that experienced

the same type of thing, flirty sister syn-

drome. She went 7yrs. Before that day of

togetherness came about. She said it was

still tough not to feel emotional waves of

anger towards her.

The sooner you can truly forgive you

will never forget, you will be better off.

The butterflies will subside eventually.

Ruby

Dear Ruby,

I wanted to tell you how much we ap-

preciate your efforts with your column.

You are a nice break from the news and

we never know who write you.

Have a blessed Christmas and New

Year.

</body> Well it is December and Christmas

is almost here

Another happy Christmas for family

and good cheer

There will be tables loaded with

turkeys, hams and sweets

We know there will be more than

we could ever eat

There will be a big tree shining so

bright

With beautiful decorations and

pretty shiny lights

Under that tree there will be present

galore

So many you would wonder how

there could be anything left in the

store

Christmas now is really so much fun

But gosh there is just too much for

everyone

My thoughts go back to a cold

Christmas long ago

To a family not blessed with riches

and gold

Our little tree was kind of skimpy,

with some ribbons and a few shiny

balls

But to us it stood magnificent, the

greatest of them all

Under that tree was a present for

Raye, a present for Sister and a pre-

sent for me

And we could hardly wait as we

would open them with glee

There was not a lot of fancy food on

that table, times were kind of tough

But we were all happy and for us it

was enough

We were so thankful as we thanked

the Lord above

We knew what we had was paid for

with Daddy's hard work and Mamas

love

I'm thankful that we now have so

much and our blessings are many

And it is good to live in this great

land of plenty

But I would gladly give every mate-

rial thing that I own

To have one more Christmas with

Mama and Daddy and my two sis-

ters at home

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DFS Looked At For Economic

Development Project

A project is looking at DeFuniak Springs and Walton

County that could bring in over $5.3 million in eco-

nomic benefits. In a special meeting Tuesday after-

noon, DeFuniak Springs Council member Mac Work

said he has been working with Scott Brannon, Sara

Commander and the Walton Economic Development

Alliance on a project proposed by a well known area

resident.

Work suggested using Baskerville-Donovan to seek

the million dollars plus their fee. This will be an in-

ducement to help pay for equipment. The building

targeted is the old Microspine complex at the south-

west corner of U.S. 331 and I-10. There is a new, but

no longer used hotel next to the building. The City is

competing with other states and locations as close as

Florala, Alabama. Work said he has had favorable

contact with Senator Evers, but Senator Gaetz has not

returned his call.

The money could possibly come from the source re-

cently used to bring in a business for Santa Rosa

Beach. This proposal would need about the same

amount of incentive to locate here, but would bring in

more than four times the jobs. One source of money is

through the University of West Florida and allotments

from the BP Oil Spill after legislation introduced by

Senator Gaetz. Gaetz supported the money for the

business bringing in less jobs and is one legislature

being tapped to support this higher level project.

Work says the company is highly favorable of Walton

County and DeFuniak Springs, but has not made the

final decision. This is why the incentive is needed.

The project will bring in 87 new jobs, but with the

economic multiplier it could be 110. Work told the

Council, “The project will bring in jobs, something

needed.”

Mike Standley, with Baskerville-Donovan, said they

have a contract with the city and have worked to se-

cure money for governments, including the largest

FEMA grant in the state of Florida. Standley said they

like to do local and small projects. Standley said they

will begin working on the project as soon as they get

the task order. One of the first items will be to make

sure the project can deliver the promised amount of

jobs.

Council agreed to have Baskerville-Donovan work on

seeking the funds and agreed to have the mayor or city

manager sign the work order. Work said he is excited

and has made 27 calls to bring the project here. Stand-

ley said he has actually began preliminary work and

will start as soon as possible.

For the city Finance Director position, the Council

agreed to have staff narrow down the applicants to the

top three. This should be announced at the meeting on

the 10th. The Council should make a decision after

that.

DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER

SARA COMANDER APPOINTED

TO SMALL COUNTY COALI-

TION OF FLORIDA EXECUTIVE

BOARD FOR NORTH GULF

REGION

DeFuniak Springs, FL… During a

meeting of the Small County Coalition

of Florida during the week of Novem-

ber 16, Walton County District 4

Commissioner Sara Comander was

named to the Executive Board for the

North Gulf Region.

According to the Small County Coali-

tion website, they are a non-partisan

statewide alliance of county commis-

sions in Florida's small and rural coun-

ties. The Small County Coalition's

primary mission is to help Florida's

small and rural counties address legis-

lative issues from a small county/rural

perspective and work effectively with

state agencies leadership.

The Small County Coalition supports

programs that improve the financial

viability and fiscal capacity of Flor-

ida's local governments in small coun-

ties.

“I am excited to be able to be a part of

a group that helps bring to light the

needs and concerns of small counties

and their constituents,” said Coman-

der. “I look forward to working with

the Board to help institute changes and

policies that can help move Walton

and other small counties forward.”

Ms. Comander will serve alongside

fellow Executive Board Member

Sheryl Saunders from Franklin

County. The current Chairman of the

Board is Warren Yeager of Gulf

County.

WCSB Meeting

The Walton School Board meeting started with Mark Davis as Chair-

man and a vote of approval for the Consent Agenda. The School Board

approved the Personnel recommendations, with an item about Rick Rob-

erts voted on separately due to a conflict with member Sharon Roberts.

The Board considered several student expulsions. One recommendation

was for the remaining school year with the student being recommended

for expulsion from all public schools including the public charter

schools.

Sharon Roberts asked about the BP oil claims. She said she wants to

make sure that if everyone else is getting a piece, she wants to make

sure Walton School District gets its piece of the pie. A workshop will be

held on the 18th at 4 pm. The Board cancelled the meeting on New

Year’s Day. Member Mark Davis took no time in saying he will not be

there. The assumption is there might be a ball game Davis wants to see.

The meeting was cancelled for the holiday.

DFS Council Meeting

As reported by WZEP AM1460 The DeFuniak Springs City Council has agreed to help the Matrix and the

Red Cross operate a cold weather shelter when the temperature falls below

freezing. The Shelter will be in the Community Center and will operate

overnight to give homeless, those with no heating and those with inade-

quate heating a place to get out of the cold. The Red Cross will take care of

the supplies and the Matrix works the local operations.

Taco Bell is coming to DeFuniak Springs. The Council approved a request

to waive a fee. There also needs to be a variance request. after that they can

get a building permit. The engineer could not give an exact date, but said

they will likely start in early 2013 and the restaurant could be in by the end

of fall or sooner. The engineer said they appreciate the help of the city

staff. The variance request hearing for the site at Oaklawn Square and U.S.

331 will be January 14th.

Baskerville-Donovan came back and reported on the proposed project to

use Compressed Natural Gas. The need is for a CNG station. The sales of

the gas will bring in revenue. Council member Mac Work said they will

lose money the first year, but start recouping and making money in the

second. The Council was advised to move forward with seeking a Rural

Development Loan. They agreed.

Mike Sasser, with the gas department, gave a review of his research into

marketing gas. He said most use a rebate system for appliances. He also

said the CNG could tie into a marketing program. Like they have done

with water line expansion, they will look at ways to expand the natural gas

system.

Work asked about taking credit cards for the city. This to help with billing

and and payments for customers. City Manager Sara Bowers said they are

looking at options and possibly PayPal. Mayor Carpenter suggested elec-

tronic bill pay.

Council member Work also told WZEP he has been contacted by Senator

Don Gaetz about the possible project for the old medical building south of

the interstate. This is a project that is looking at DeFuniak Springs and 6

other sites. With the proper enticements, the city could be the number one

pick.

Remember the discussion of having the mayor giving up being the person

to vote in case of a tie? This seldom happens and limits the Mayor in the

ability to take other actions. The way it is set up, the Mayor can not talk to

other council members due to the sunshine law. Mayor Carpenter said he

supports the effort wholeheartedly and feels he can do more by not being

the tie breaker than having to vote once or twice every 6 years. Attorney

Adkinson said he already has work done on the needed document. Kermit

Wright said this has caused him concerns since he can not talk to the

mayor. He says he loves the idea. Wright also said the mayor can act as the

mayor and be a better leader if he can talk to the council.

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Letter to the :

Dear Editor,

I am wondering if anyone noticed the

amount of yard sales in our area and the clut-

ter they are causing? I see where the FDOT is

pulling signage from legitimate businesses

who help our county, paying taxes and so-

forth. They say they are taking up signs along

the right of way, isn’t Hwy. 331 part of the

FDOT?

Thus far we have a couple individuals who

have recently placed shipping cargo contain-

ers to house their yard sale items. Isn’t that a

bit overboard? Goodwill, caring and sharing

have their own overhead separate building

and as someone who worked for them I don’t

see where these people get the right to hold

their yard sales every/other week. They place

signs all along the right of ways and even

cause safety issues with the amount of cars

they attract. Same as in Niceville problems.

I remember sometime in the past the

county desired to have an ordinance drawn

up to stop such illegal business taking place.

Many counties across the country have even

shut down places like this and referred them

to flea markets atmosphere. When is some-

one going to address this issue? We even

noticed a sign that said ’indoor yard sale’,

wouldn’t that be considered a store? I am

asking at this time for one of our county peo-

ple or commissioners to stand up against this

flagrant abuse of the county’s lack of laws

and do something about this.

Once every 3 mos. or so may seem fair but

still with the amount of signage and near

accidents we have experienced in this county

someone should address this issue. It may

appear that those with a yard full of debris

full of containers should be under the same

guidelines as a business. I know the struggles

we have at Goodwill, at least we have ample

parking off the right of way to service people

too.

It doesn’t take a whole lot to see signs eve-

rywhere making the place look trashy, so if it

must be FDOT then so be it. Just as these

other small businesses along Hwy.98 have to

endure penalties and fines why wouldn’t

someone that is running a business under the

false signs of a yard sale?

Where I live will only allow you to have a

yard sale following a need to move, even

then all items need to be removed from pub-

lic site nightly and only for 3 days. Period.

If it weren’t for the fact that I was rear-

ended at one of these locations I wouldn’t be

so serious about this issue being not dealt

with. To make a sudden section open along a

major highway like a flea market should grab

one’s attention about safety factors too.

Sincerely,

J Woodall –VP

Does that glass look half-empty to you at the beginning of the week? Whether it's work, a relationship or gen-

eral angst, you're not an optimist right now. Talk to someone you trust, and be active -- endorphins help! You

ought to be feeling more upbeat around Wednesday and Thursday, and a connection you make -- whether of

the 'aha!' type in your mind

You love the people you work with, but Monday through Wednesday they're bad news. It's an energy thing. If

a gaggle of them is in a corner whispering, count on the fact that it's something you're not interested in. Every-

one else is swimming around in emotional waters this week, but you aren't letting your mind wander. Good

move.

You have almost no understanding of your friends who are in grumpy moods at the start of the week, what

with all the luck and love and athletic spirit that has been defining your days. Monday through Wednesday,

you're absolutely scorching. Get as much fun and exercise out of your system as possible, because Thursday

and Friday are comparatively ho-hum.

Someone taps one domino at the start of the week and sets off a chain reaction, getting a lot more than they

bargained for. Alliances are tight Monday through Wednesday -- you and your pals are standing side by side.

Make sure they know how much you adore them, and they'll always have your back. Thursday and Friday are

pure enjoyment

Ideas are spilling out of your ears at the start of the week. You and a pal might sit around debating something,

alternately ribbing each other and solving the world's problems. Monday through Wednesday, do what you can

to put your ideas into action. Thursday, frustratingly, it becomes a lot harder to communicate, especially if the

person on the other end of the interaction is a family member.

You may splurge on a piece of art at the start of the week -- a photo of a city you love, an abstract painting that

makes you tingle when you look at it. Whatever it is, it's an extravagance -- not the kind of thing you buy

every day -- but you consider it both a financial investment and a personal one.

You're everyone's favorite friend. You're weightless. Your emails are worthy of awards. Something you say to

someone in passing may go on to inspire them for years to come. Nevertheless, being inspiring doesn't pay the

bills -- if you could figure out how it could, you'd really be weightless. Thursday and Friday, financial matters

require your attention.

You're incredibly talented, but there's no chance for you to demonstrate what you're made of at the start of the

week, because people give you a hard time everywhere you turn. Monday through Wednesday are well-

stocked with overbearing, inflexible braggarts. Weird! You're a tolerant person, so show off your virtues in

that department.

If you're looking to acquire something as the week begins, make sure the value is real -- and don't overestimate

what it'll do for you. The stars can direct your attention to what really matters? Something revives your ideal-

ism around Wednesday and Thursday, and it's a good thing. A discussion with someone who understands your

hopes

Monday through Wednesday, as much as you'd like to wear bright, colorful clothes, you'd be better off taking

a black-and-white approach. Flamboyance is a problem the first half of the week, and self-control and profes-

sionalism are required at work right now. You get to have some more fun the second half of the week.

A postcard from overseas arrives at the start of the week. Sometime between Monday and Wednesday, you

either buy plane tickets or actually board a plane -- and, if you do board a plane, chances are you get lucky

with a great seat. Your cheeks may even hurt from grinning so much. Thursday and Friday are less grin-

worthy. An authority figure is on your case, and it's driving you nuts.

You've got a healthy perspective as the week gets going -- you're engaged but not carried away, and you're

able to see where improvements can be made without going overboard about it. While you're in evaluation

mode, look within -- your own personal plans and hopes come into play around Wednesday and Thursday.

Make a wish list, then translate it into reality -- how can you get started now?

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Santa with NORAD and Local Base Communications As reported by WZEP AM1460

Always in frontline of technology, Santa has a big helper, the military, and

rest assured our area bases are part of the Jolly One’s team. Locally the

men and women of the 96th Communications Squadron will activate

Santa’s Hotline December 10th – 14th. They invite children of all ages to

call 850-882-NOEL (882-6635) from 5 to 8 p.m. to tell Santa’s Elves their

last minute Christmas wishes

The North American Aerospace Defense Command is prepared to track

Santa’s yuletide journey! The NORAD Tracks Santa website,

www.noradsanta.org, is now live. It features a holiday countdown, games

and daily activities, video messages from students around the world, and

more.

Official NORAD Tracks Santa apps are also available in the Windows

Store, Apple Store, and Google Play, so parents and children can count-

down the days until Santa’s launch on their smart phones and tablets!

Tracking opportunities are also offered on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,

and Google+. Santa followers just need to type “@noradsanta” into each

search engine to get started.

Starting at 12:00 a.m. MST on Dec. 24, website visitors can watch Santa

make the preparations for his flight. Then at 5:00 a.m. trackers worldwide

can speak with a live phone operator to inquire as to Santa’s whereabouts

by dialing the toll-free number 1-877-Hi-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) or by

sending an email to [email protected]. NORAD’s “Santa

Cams” will also stream videos as Santa makes his way over various loca-

tions.

NORAD Tracks Santa is truly a global experience, delighting generations

of families everywhere.

It all started in 1955 when a local media advertisement directed children to

call Santa direct – only the number was misprinted. Instead of reaching

Santa, the phone rang through to the Crew Commander on duty at the

Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center. Thus began the

tradition which NORAD carried on since it was created in 1958.

CIC Finds Angels As reported by WZEP AM1460

Ken Hair, Children In Crisis President & CEO says angels can come in small, brightly colored

“packages.” Hair says that over the years CIC has been impressed with the artistic skills of the

students at Liza Jackson Preparatory School, however, two years ago, the overwhelming com-

passion of a fiery red-haired six year old, Landon Baugh, surprised them all.

Landon heard about children in his own city who never have had the joy of celebrating their

birthday with a birthday party. Feeling blessed to have family and friends who celebrated HIS

special day each year; he decided to make a difference.

For his 7th birthday, he asked his family and friends to donate money to help other kids have a

happier birthday instead of buying toys and gifts for him, he called his idea "Give a Birthday”.

After his first donation, the joy spread like wildfire! Now, 10 more children have followed in

his footsteps to "Give a Birthday" and have turned their birthday into a chance to do something

wonderful for a child who has never had that magical memory of making a wish while blowing

out their own birthday cake candles. These birthday parties have raised over $1000 for the

birthday boys and girls of Children in Crisis.

Landon is so enthusiastic and giving for his 8th birthday he gave even more money to the chil-

dren of CIC. Hair says that when he asked Landon what he gets out of giving and not receiving

toys for his birthday he replied, "You get happiness in your heart that can stick with your heart

for a longer time than getting toys can. It can stick for your whole life." Hair says they are

proud to see Landon and all of the other students who have cared enough to give! Hair says his

example has planted the seed of giving in the hearts of the students of Liza Jackson, and smiles

on the faces of the birthday boys and girls of Children in Crisis.

WCTC Christmas Angel Tree

The staff of the Walton County Tax Collector’s Office (WCTC) has once again partnered with

FamiliesFirst Network to supply Christmas gifts to area foster children in need. The ages and

wish lists of approximately 30 local children were provided to WCTC by FamiliesFirst Net-

work.

Angel trees are located in the lobbies of both the DeFuniak Springs and Santa Rosa Beach

Offices. Members of the community are welcome to come into the office and adopt an “angel”

and share in the season by providing Christmas gifts for a child.

Walton Tax Collector Rhonda Skipper says Christmas is a time of giving and her office enjoys

giving back to the community. Skipper notes there are a great number of children in foster care

in our area. She says they want those children to experience the same excitement and joy on

Christmas as the staff’s own children and grandchildren.

Area individuals wishing to participate are encouraged to come by the office to select an angel.

The wrapped gifts are due back to the Tax Collector’s Office by Friday, December 14.

For individuals who would prefer to donate to the cause rather than shop for a specific child,

gift cards to area stores are being accepted by FamiliesFirst Network to fulfill teen gift re-

quests and to address last minute needs that arise.

For additional information, please contact the Walton County Tax Collector’s Office at

850.892.8121.

And another way you can help this time of year is to give the Walton Education Foundation

Clothes Closet. Chairperson Faye Leddon says they are in need of new or good quality cleaned

coats, jeans, pants, winter shirts and shoes. Not only can you donate these items to go to stu-

dents in need, money can be used to help purchase the exact size and style the student needs.

While no one wants to spend too much for style, Leddon notes when students have quality

clothes that help them fit in, they can concentrate more on school and less on the pressure as-

sociated with teen society.

Donations can be dropped off at the Walton School District Office, the Tivoli Complex.

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The littlest Christmas tree,

lived in a meadow of green,

Among a family,

of tall evergreens,

He learned how to whisper,

the evergreen song,

with the slightest of wind,

that came gently along.

He watched as the birds,

made a home out of twigs,

and couldn't wait till,

he too was big.

For all of the trees,

offered a home,

the maple, the pine, and the oak,

who's so strong.

"I hate being little",

the little tree said,

"I can't even turn colors,

like the maple turns red",

"I can't help the animals,

like the mighty old oak",

"He shelters them all,

in his wide mighty cloak".

The older tree said,

"Why little tree you don't know?

The story of a mighty king,

from the land with no snow?"

Little tree questioned,

"A land with no snow?"

"Yes!" said old tree,

"A very old story,

from so long ago".

"A star appeared,

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A baby was born,

a king of all kings,

and with him comes love,

over all things."

"He lived in a country,

all covered in sand,

and laid down his life,

to save all of man.'

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WATERVIEW COVE - ID# T739502 4BR/2.5BA w/lots of curb appeal. Master BR on ground floor. Side load garage. Separate 30’x30’ shop/carport. $249,900

HEART OF DESTIN 3BR/2BA Brick home-orig owner! 1,430 sq. ft.+FL rm. Well-maintained. Updated baths, kit, flooring & HVAC. Workshop. $209,500

NEAR CHOCTAW BEACH Bank owned 4BR/2BA, 1,620 sq. ft. on .43 acre lot. Large kitchen. New carpet, back deck. Private well. NEW PRICE $64,900

HWY 20 COMMERCIAL BUILDING Approx. 2,400 sq. ft. retail/office space w/2 restrooms & kitchen. Next to Hammock Bay. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! $139,900

NEWLY REMODELED IN DFS 3BR/2BA, 2,026 SF. Kitchen has bar & eat-in area. Bonus computer/craft room. Open back deck. ID# T649357 $122,500

NEAR BLACK CREEK - ID# T616439 3BR/1.5BA, 1,260 sq. ft. brick home on half acre. New roof, interior paint, appliances, tile, windows, blinds, etc. $115,000

112+

ACRES ON

HWY 85 N

Located just over Okaloosa-Walton County line. Small creek on

property. Wooded with pines. Call for details! $378,500

Owner

Financing up to

100%

BACK ON MARKET! - ID# T88485 Protected water with easy access to the Intracoastal & Choctawhatchee Bay. CW&S available. Tremendous potential! $149,000

THE FLORIDA GOOD LIFE - ID# T305914 3BR/2.5BA, 1,836 SF cottage on LaGrange Bayou. 1st floor Master BR. Open kitchen w/ granite countertops. Dbl garage. $356,900

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! - ID# T620662 1.37 ac corner lot near Bridge. Brick

3BR/1BA, 1,614 sq. ft. w/new metal roof, paint & kitchen. Fenced yard. $133,500

CUSTOM BRICK LAKEFRONT IN DFS 3BR/2BA w/dock on Lake Opal. Split BR plan. S/S appliances. Tile floors. MBR overlooks lake & covered porch. $189,900

WATERFRONT DEAL - ID# T88494 Almost 1 acre on Mallet Bayou!

3BR/2BA home with 1,514 SF. Dock w/power & water, fenced yard. $235,900

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NEW LISTING! Magnolia Baye S/D in Black Creek! 0.31 ac wooded lot w/minimal restrictions. CW available. Close to boat launch. $24,900