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Volume: 4 Issue: 25 December 13, 2012 bi-weekly Edition
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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
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.
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
‘Happenings’ in DeFuniak Springs
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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,
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"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,
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and laid down his life,
to save all of man.'
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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