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in Freeport The public is cordially
invited to attend a Community Celebration honoring the 2015 Girls Basketball State....

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The Freeport High School Girls Basketball Team won the Florida State 1A Div. Championship. The
event was held in Lakeland Florida over the past weekend. The city is very proud of the girls team this
year after being so close after last years efforts. The hard work at practices and the team coming together
at the right time also helps. Congratulations, from us all here in Walton County, Florida.

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The final score was Freeport 46, Wildwood 36.

Katie ONeal was the player of the game with 19 points..

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Editorial

The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc.

The Wolfes Den

Hello everybody. Lets kick this cold weather to the curb and
lets get on with Spring Break. Sound good to you? Its coming next month and the flux of visitors will once again fill
our highways, however spending money enjoying what we have to offer.
LET ME VENT! Some of you may find this hard to comprehend or stomach, but if
there were a choice between Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Id choose the fella
from Hope, Arkansas. Now having been in the military at the time of the Clinton administration, I can certainly find plenty of policy issues for disagreement there.
However, one thing about Bill Clinton, he knew how to pivot and be an adept politician.
Who can forget how, after his midterm election debacle in 1994, in his ensuing State of
the Union address he announced the era of big government has ended. And that was
said with Al Gore and Newt Gingrich sitting behind him. At that point we saw bipartisanship perhaps reluctantly so but the result was balanced budgets, creation of surpluses, cuts to federal government agency growth, and welfare reform. Who would have
thought it possible? It was all because President Clinton, who had previously started out
with big government liberal progressive aspirations, heard the American people and realized his agenda had been rebuked.
Now, compare that to Barack Obama who, on the Wednesday after the Tuesday November 4, 2014 midterm election defeat, stood in the White House and confirmed his savant
status by saying hed heard the voices of the two-thirds of Americans who hadnt voted
huh? Weve seen how he continues doubling down after that midterm election including a very dangerous executive order on immigration, which by his own declaration
between 22 and 25 times was unconstitutional. And we clearly heard Mr. Obama
using the bully pulpit of the State of the Union address to boisterously admonish a new
GOP majority House and Senate about his veto power.
So against that backdrop, the New York Post had a very interesting piece entitled
Obama is on a Rampage saying, He cant bring himself to call Islamic terrorists what
they are, but President Obama finally said something with which we can all agree.
Speaking of his remaining time in office, he said: Two years is a long time. He can say
that again and did, attaching a scary promise about his plans for the twilight of his
tenure.
Two years is also the time in which were going to be setting the stage for the next
presidential election and the next 10 years of American policy, he told wealthy donors
in San Francisco. So I intend to run through the tape and work really hard, and squeeze
every last little bit of change.The word that comes to mind is rogue. As in, the president is going rogue. Like an elephant on a rampage, hes breaking free of all constraints.
That makes the next two years extremely dangerous. Not just for Americans, but also for
people around the world who count on us for their security and well-being.
It is party time for the bad guys. Imagine you are the head of Islamic State or al-Qaida.
Or you are Vladimir Putin, the head of China or the ayatollah of Iran. You know Obama
has spent six years shrinking Americas footprint and abandoning allies, leaving behind
the vacuums you are filling. Its already a bonanza, and his vow to double down over the
next two years means you will never get a better opportunity to make more hay.
The potential danger is this, the Putins, the mullahs and the terrorists will match
Obamas sprint to the finish with their own. The violence, chaos, millions of refugees
and breakdown of sovereign states already under way could be just a preview of the coming dystopian future. From Eastern Europe to Asia to Africa to the Mideast, no populated
spot anywhere would be immune from potential upheaval and collapse.
Now for those of you who feel angered because I ask these questions and bring up these
points is your anger focused where it should be? If the American people reject national policies in an election, should one continue down that path of dismissive belligerence towards the electorate? If the House and Senate composition is not considered representative of the voice of the people, are we still living in a Constitutional Republic?
President George W. Bush accepted the results of the 2006 midterm elections and of
course there was an increase in spending those final two years.Elections should have
consequences. As weve seen in the history of our nation, be they Republican or Democrat, presidents have heeded the voice of the people. There is something very different
with President Barack Obama a malignant narcissism perhaps? Regardless, these two
years will indeed be long since no one will seek impeachment of Obama, even if he
meets with those who have affiliations with the Muslim Brotherhood.
The final words of the New York Post piece are quite disconcerting, As those scenarios
suggest, Obamas promise to squeeze every last little bit of change out of the next two
years could wreak havoc with the presidential hopes of Hillary Clinton and a platoon of
Republicans. If they are wise, the candidates will draft their plans in erasable ink. With
the Master of Disaster on the prowl, the worst is yet to come.
Remember within the first seven months of George W. Bushs first presidential term, the
world changed on September, 11, 2001. That event was set in motion during the preceding Clinton administration. America, were gonna need a Churchill to follow this
political agenda-driven Chamberlain. Wheres the Man to step-up and be our LEADER?

Thursday, February 26, 2015

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Walton County Master Gardeners present

Take notice that the Walton County Board of County Commissioners will hold a
SPECIAL MEETING and a closed EXECUTIVE SESSION on March 10, 2015,
beginning at 2:00 p.m., or as soon as possible to that time, at the South Walton Courthouse Annex located at 36 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, Florida to discuss
the following:
In Re: Sandestin Investments, LLC vs. Walton County, et al, Case No.: 14CA200;
Sandestin Investments, LLC vs. Walton County, et al Case No.14CA211;
Sandestin Investments, LLC vs. Walton County, Case No.: 14CA369;
Sandestin Investments, LLC vs. Walton County, et al, Case No.: 14CA357; and
Walton County, et al vs. Sandestin Investments, LLC, Case No.: 1D15-294
The following persons will attend the meeting: the Board of Commissioners, Bill
Chapman, Bill Imfeld, Sara Comander, Cindy Meadows, and Cecilia Jones; Larry
Jones, County Administrator; Mark Davis, County Attorney; and Sidney Noyes,
Assistant County Attorney, and this meeting will be recorded by a certified court
reporter. The court reporter will prepare a verbatim record of the meeting, which will be
sealed until conclusion of the litigation. The executive session is not open to the public
pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes.

How Does Your Garden Grow? lecture series. This month the topic will be
KEEP THE PEACE - GROW YOUR OWN OLIVE BRANCH. Certified Master
Gardener, James Williams will talk about growing olive trees successfully here in
NW Florida. His program is so popular it will be given on two separate dates and
locations. Seating is limited and reservations must be made by calling Cheryl at
850-892-8172 by the Monday before the event.
The first lecture will be on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:30 am in
the Community Room at Padgett Park, 810 JD Miller Road in Santa Rosa Beach.
The second lecture will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at
the Walton County Extension at 732 N 9th Street in DeFuniak Springs.
These programs are open to the public and free of charge. Light refreshments will
be served and Master Gardeners will be on hand to take gardening questions. Soil
sample supplies and instruction will be available.
Submitted by Barbara Young 850-622-0192

Statewide Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in

your community? The Florida Ombudsman Program currently has volunteer

opportunities available statewide. Our volunteers visit with residents of nursing

homes and assisted living facilities to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect and receiving the care they deserve. Ombudsman volunteers receive special
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special public hear- training and participate in monthly program meetings. To learn more about being on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard at coming an ombudsman volunteer, please visit our website
the SEASCAPE GOLF, BEACH & TENNIS RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER, at ombudsman.myflorida.com, search for us on Facebook, or
556 SEASCAPE DRIVE, MIRAMAR BEACH, FLORIDA (PLEASE NOTE
call us toll-free at 1-888-831-0404.
ALTERNATE LOCATION). The following items will be heard:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - (ALTERNATE LOCATION)

QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS:

SHIP funds available for Walton County residents in need

State funding is available for Walton County residents who qualify for housing
assistance. The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program provides indiRe-Design of Chateau 30A - Project number 14-00100167 is being reviewed by Brian viduals with funds to assist first-time homeowners with down payments and/or
Underwood. This is a major development order application submitted by Jenkins Engi- closing costs.
neering, Inc., requesting approval for the construction of a commercial building conSHIP, a Florida Housing program, is administered in Walton County by the West
taining a 59,256 square foot, 90-room, four-story, limited lodging inn, and a second
Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC). The councils housing assistance
building containing 660 square feet of retail space on a 2.4 -acre parcel with a future
department is currently in the process of verifying several Walton County appliland use of Village Mixed Use. The project is located on East CR 30A north of Wilcants, but they need more to set the program in motion.
liams Street and is identified by parcel number(s) 24-3S-19-25030-000-0021.
In Walton County, the SHIP program provides up to $10,000 to help first-time
homeowners with their down payments and/or closing costs, with the homebuyer
Proposed project(s) or plan amendment(s) may be inspected by the public from 7:00
AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday at Walton County Planning and Development providing a minimum of $500 at closing, said Cindy McIlwain, planning techniServices located at 31 Coastal Center Blvd, Suite 100, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32549 or cian at WFRPC. Wed like to be able to help more families make their first home
purchase. Call Cindy McIlwain at (800) 226-8914 or visit www.wfrpc.org.
47 North 6th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435.
Interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard with respect to the
proposed project(s) or plan amendment(s).

The FREEPORT LIBRARY Offers:

AARP tax assistance- Every Thursday through April 9th volunteers from AARP will
assist with tax returns. Call the library at (850) 835-2040 to make an appointment.
The Freeport Library currently has a beautiful display of artwork by members of the
Walton County Art League. Dont miss out on your chance to view the collection from
local artists, many of which are for sale.
Kids read to dogs- call the Freeport library at (850) 835-2040 to make an appointment
for your child to practice their reading skills with certified therapy dogs. These dogs are
screened for health and temperament, and provide a comfortable and non-judgmental
environment for children to practice reading. The reading dogs will next visit the library
on March 14th from 2:00-4:00pm.
On Tuesday, March 10th from 1:00-4:00pm a
representative from SHINE will be available at
the library to assist people with their questions on
Medicare and Medicaid. Walk-ins are welcome,
or call (850) 835-2040 to reserve a time.
Childrens story time is every Wednesday
morning beginning at 10:30am. Join Miss Dollie
for a story and a craft!

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Life-threatening peanut allergies have mysteriously been on the

rise in the past decade, with little hope for a cure.
But a groundbreaking new study may offer a way to stem that rise,
while another may offer some hope for those who are already allergic.
Parents have been told for years to avoid giving foods containing peanuts to babies for fear of triggering an allergy. Now research shows the
opposite is true: Feeding babies snacks made with peanuts before their
first birthday appears to prevent that from happening.
The study is published in the New England Journal of Medicine, and it
was presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Houston. It found that among children at high risk for getting peanut allergies, eating peanut snacks by 11
months of age and continuing to eat them at least three times a week
until age 5 cut their chances of becoming allergic by more than 80%
compared to kids who avoided peanuts. Those at high risk were already
allergic to egg, they had the skin condition eczema, or both.
Overall, about 3% of kids who ate peanut butter or peanut snacks before
their first birthday got an allergy, compared to about 17% of kids who
didnt eat them.
Read more on this study at Web MD. It has the full statistics from the
study and some interesting discovered facts for infants to break the allergies kids have today. Many are life threatening. Call us or stop on in.

Freeport Middle School

Spring Fling
Friday, March 6th
FMS Football Field
Please join us for a great night of
family/community fun!
8 Inflatables (including Bounce Houses and
Obstacle Courses); Rock Wall; Hay Ride
Cost$10 advance
$15 at the gate
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Freeport Mayor Russ Barley, Council members

Janice McLean and Eddie Farris, and a large crowd of
friends and family showed up Sunday afternoon Feb.
22 for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of

Cafe 20. (formerly TJ's Table) New owners

Norm and Irene Cote have renovated the restaurant
and will begin full operation of the business on Monday, opening seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. until
8 p.m. Cafe 20 is located on State Highway 20 West
directly across the street from Freeport City Hall.

Please assist us in getting this information to the public.

Have you got something to say?
Lets hear it! Time to VOTE! Say?
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improve something? Tell us. Say?
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SinCe 1989
998 Bay Dr.
Santa Rosa-Beach, Fl.32459

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Concessions and Vendors
(addition cost)

Many Booths/Games
including Face Painting, Duck Pond, & Cake Walk
Costtickets (vary per game)
.25 per ticket, purchase at the gate
For more information or vendor space, please contact:
FMS (850)892-1221
Crystal Appel: appelc@walton.k12.fl.us or
Kristy Moody: moodyk@walton.k12.fl.us

Kindergarten registration for the 2015 -16 school year

will be held at all Walton County elementary schools
during weekdays from Monday, March 2, 2015 to
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. To be eligible to enter Kindergarten, a child must be five (5) years of age on or
before September 1, 2015.
An official proof of birth is required at the time of
registration. Hospital certificates are NOT official
birth records. Parents who do not have their childs
birth certificate can obtain a certified copy by making
a request to the state in which the child was born.
Because this is often a lengthy process, parents needing to obtain a certificate are urged to do so now in
order to receive it prior to this registration period.
Children born in the state of Florida may obtain an
official birth certificate at the Walton County Public
Health Unit, 362 State Highway 83, DeFuniak
Springs. There is a fee of $12.00.
Before entering school in August, each kindergarten
child must have the following:

A.J.Dubuisson
State Certified-Master Plumber
License # CF-C057978

Call for AJs -tip of the week

Website:www.ajsplumbinginc.com

*Walton County Notice of Social Security Disclosure

is available at:
http://www.walton.k12.fl.us/students/Notice%20of%
20Social%20Security%20Disclosure.pdf
**Parents will need to see their childs health pro-

vider for a current exam and immunization

update.

Water Heater sizes are

changing due to new regulations.
Call us today for information. Aj

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Seems as though winter will not let go but, we have had a few
sunny days and hopefully spring will be here soon. Congratulations to the Freeport High School Girls basketball Team becoming the state champions, we are so proud of you, and the city will
be hosting a celebration for them on Saturday, February 28 th beginning at 12:00 noon- at the Freeport city hall, the public is invited to come by and congratulate them on their win. They will
also be recognized at the city council meeting this Thursday night
The public is cordially invited to attend a
on February 26th beginning at 7:00 PM. Our Parks and RecreaCommunity Celebration honoring the 2015
Members of the Walton County Sheriffs tion Department Director Dana Weiler has been busy setting up
Girls Basketball State Champions, the Freeport Office are investigating a shooting that
new programs for the citizens of Freeport, announcements will be
forthcoming as the new programs take place and she has been
Lady Bulldogs! The celebration will begin at occurred around 3 am Sunday morning.
The incident took place at a trailer located given the go ahead to look into funding for a skate park and is
noon this Saturday February 28th at the
in Simplers Fish Camp at the river near
looking into an archery program as well as a tennis program.
Freeport City Hall.
Bruce.
Councilman Farris is working on the Council on Aging for the
The Walton County Sheriffs Office says Freeport area and will be giving updates as this progresses. The
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, chips and drinks will the caller reported a male subject had
council also agreed to apply for a CDGB housing Grant for the
city of Freeport and that now is in the works and a five member
fired several rounds into an occupied
be served and the event is free to the public.
committee will be selected to help work on this. Also please reresidence.
Deputies
quickly
responded
to
Everyone is encouraged to come out dressed in
member to mark your calendars for the ground breaking cerethe scene along with members of the
orange and blue to celebrate this great event in
mony for the new Publix Supermarket on March 17 th at 11:00 am.
Criminal Investigations Bureau and
Freeport history! Hope to see you there!
The annual Miss Freeport Pageants will be held on March 7,
Crime Scene Technicians.
Walton County Sheriffs Office Investiga- 2015, at the Freeport High School Auditorium and we have 41
beautiful young ladies competing for the titles, the pageants begin
tors arrested 41-year-old Billie Ray
PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE
Thompson, of Chesser Road, near DeFu- at 6:00 pm, so please come and support this project as well.
Spring time will soon be here and the baseball season will be in
niak Springs, for armed burglary and
To: RESIDENTS OF WINDSWEPT DUNES
full swing so watch for advertisement of this years schedules
shooting into an occupied dwelling.
BOULEVARD WEST AND CLUBHOUSE
coming soon. A reminder that the city council meets the second
Per victim and witness statements,
Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month beginning at 7:00
Thompson, forcefully opened a locked
pm and you can go on line to freeportflorida.gov for information
A WATER MAIN BREAK HAS OCCURRED THIS
door to a camper located on McCewen
MORNING DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. Street in Bruce by pulling on it and break- that may be coming up on the agenda. Please dont forget to go by
THEREFORE, AS A PRECAUTION, WE ADVISE
ing the chain lock. The two victims inside and visit the Heritage Museum located at the old post office and
tell your friends about it as well, the museum is open ThursdayTHAT ALL WATER USED FOR DRINKING, COOK- called 911 and told Thompson to leave.
ING, MAKING ICE, BRUSHING TEETH, OR
Thompson exited the porch of the camper Saturday- 12:00 (noon)- 5:00 PM, many thanks to the volunteers
that help out with the museum. Looking forward to much more
WASHING DISHES BE BOILED. A ROLLING BOIL and discharged nine rounds from his .40
excitement in the near future, if you have any suggestions or comOF ONE MINUTE IS SUFFICIENT. AS AN ALTER- caliber Hi-Point pistol, which penetrated
NATIVE BOTTLED WATER MAY BE USED.
the inside and outside of the camper. The plaints please give me a call to discuss at 850-835-2822.
THIS PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE victims inside the camper were not
WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE PROBLEM injured when the shooting
HAS BEEN CORRECTED AND A BACTERIOLOGI- took place.
CAL SURVEY SHOWS THAT THE WATER IS
The .40 caliber Hi-Point
SAFE TO DRINK.
pistol along with .40 caliber
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY CON- ammunition was recovered
NOW across from City Hall, Freeport, Florida 32439
from Thompsons residence
TACT LARRY TUGGLE, WATER PLANT SUPERafter consent was given.
VISOR AT 850-737-1241.
Thompson was booked at the
or
Walton County Community Clean-Up Days Walton County Sheriffs
Office Jail.
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"Serving all of Walton County Since 1985"

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Letter to The Editor :
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everybody back home in Walton county.
Please do all you can to let everyone
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you do your magical touch and your way
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You stay on top of those county people
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God Bless you and the work you do!

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MLS 481585 - 3.86 acres - on Lake Holley and King Lake -Bell Dr/Holland Dr.-$65,000 for 2 parcels / split and buy one parcel for $34,500/ea
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MLS - 512970 - Waterfront Lot Lake Rosemary - 2 lots - .5ac. Both for only $25,000
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MLS - 552802 - White Creek Rd - 8.44 acres - $26,000

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners
proposes to adopt the following by ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION TO TRIANGLE
CHEVROLET-BUICK, INC., PURSUANT TO SECTION 196.1995 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES
(2014); PROVIDING A TERM FOR THE EXEMPTION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
And
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA, GRANTING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION TO EMPIRE
TRUCK SALES, LLC, PURSUANT TO SECTION
196.1995 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES (2014);
PROVIDING A TERM FOR THE EXEMPTION AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing on the
ordinance will be held on March 24, 2015, beginning
at 9:00 a.m., or as soon as possible to that time, at the
Walton County Courthouse located at 571 US Hwy 90
East, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The proposed
ordinance may be inspected at the Office of the County
Attorney. You are advised that interested parties may
appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the
proposed ordinance.

Walton County, Florida UF/IFAS Extension Northwest District is hosting the educational series How to Start
or Grow a Business Online. The series will focus on helping potential and current rural business owners looking
to expand their reach to new markets and/ or improve the efficiency of their business through using the internet.
Topics will include: online & offline business basics, internet business rules & regulations, internet marketing,
payment options & shipping, record keeping & tax planning and starting a Florida Food business online. The
course will start on March 12, 2015. Registration required by February 26, 2015.
UF/IFAS Extension NW District agents recognize that electronic marketing will allow rural business owners to
overcome distance constraints and locate markets outside of their local area receptive to their products
online. To emphasize the value of the internet when it comes to connecting individuals teaching will include
various technologies such as video conferencing, face-to-face and hands-on activities. After participating in
How to Start or Grow a Business Online series participants will not only have had the opportunity to share ideas
and receive feedback from across the panhandle, but should be able to:

Write or add additional components to their business plan

Locate and complete forms needed register a Florida business

Japans latest Dart machine is
now at The Lucky Star Bar

Locate the regulations that govern e commerce operation

on old Hwy 331.

Identify which type of electronic media will work best for their business
Players of all ranges and ages.

Select a merchant account provider

Come meet Frank, for lessons,

Select a shipping or fulfillment service

supplies, if needed or even pos
Complete an income and expense statement
sibly leagues will be forming

Identify which records they should retain

soon. Let Michelle know your

Collect and file taxes or know how to find assistance

interested and we can get you

Locate and register for the proper additional training

going into the Darts world.

Locate and file forms needed to get their product tested/ inspected
For more information about the How to Start or Grow a Business Online series contact the UF/IFAS Extension
Walton County Office at 850-892-8172. The total cost for full 6 week series is $75.00. To register visit: https://
bit.ly/IFASBiz.
UF/IFAS Extension focuses on providing practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. For more information about UF/IFAS Extension Walton County visit http://walton.ifas.ufl.edu/.

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Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

Florida Sheriffs Association Needs Help

850.502.0881

Walton County Master Gardeners

Offer Scholarship
The Walton County Master Gardeners will
award scholarship(s) to Walton County Florida
high school senior(s) or Walton County Florida
resident(s) currently attending college or technical school and interested in furthering their
education in Floriculture/Horticulture. Specific
areas of interest may include landscaping, nursery/ garden center management, floriculture,
forestry, grounds and turf management, parks
and natural resources and/or other agriculturally related fields. Award(s) may range from
$1000 to $2000 and will be paid jointly to the
student and the school. A good scholastic record, special interests, and commitment to a
floriculture/horticulture career are considerations when awarding the scholarship.
Applications are available for the 2015 school
year in the Guidance Counselors Offices at
Walton High Schools, on-line at http://
walton.ifas.ufl.edu/, and at the University of
Florida/Walton Extension Office located at 732
N 9th Street in DeFuniak Springs (850/8928172). For more information call Paula Tutwiler at 850-892-2522. The deadline to apply
is April 1, 2015.

Will you help them make their summer camp

experience one to remember? Did you know
there is camp property owned by the Florida
Sheriffs Youth Ranches here in Walton
County? This property has been put into use by
Walton Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson and each
summer kids benefit from the land across from
Maude Saunders. But some campers across the
state need your help.
Each summer children from all over the state
attend the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches summer camp programs. This summer they could
use your help. Two of their most needed items
are youth and adult sized (small, medium and
large) life preservers and flat twin size bed
sheets. Other items they always in need of are:
toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant and bug spray. They could also also
use comforters and light blankets.
Please bring your donated items to the donation
boxes located in the Walton County Sheriffs
Office North Administration building at 752
Triple G Road in Defuniak Springs or the
Walton County Sheriffs Office South Administration building at 133 Sheriffs Drive in Santa
Rosa Beach. For more information contact
Lieutenant Angie Hogeboom at 850-951-4779
or by email at ahogeboom@waltonso.org.
Thank you for caring and sharing! Your gift of
life preservers, bed sheets and other items will
fulfill essential needs at both Florida Sheriffs
Youth Ranches summer camp locations.
www.youthranches.org.

CAC Construction Groundbreaking

Shovels were
turned at the
site of the
planned new
Childrens
Advocacy
Center for
Walton
County. The
new state of
the art center
will be on
College Avenue on the property where the hospital used to sit. Childrens
Advocacy Center-brings together law enforcement, protective services,
and medical professionals in the Florida counties of Okaloosa and Walton
to protect victims of child abuse
The CACs mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect, protect our children in Okaloosa and Walton Counties and restore the lives of child abuse
and neglect victims. Founded in 1998, the Center has helped save and heal
hundreds of child abuse victims every year. In 2012, they recognized an
organizational goal of opening a second location in DeFuniak Springs.
Here are ways you can support CAC (Taken from their website http://
www.eccac.org)
Our sincerest thanks go out to those of you who were able to celebrate
the opening of our new 30Avenue office with us, as well as to those of
you whose warm well wishes were felt in your absence. Our doors are
open for anyone who was unable to attend, or would like a second look!
We're looking forward to many prosperous years ahead!
View the event album:
https://www.paperlesspost.com/photo_albums/3507456-51500756
If you happened to take photos at the event, we'd love if you shared them
to the event gallery! Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Walton County Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA) will hold
its monthly board meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM at the
Walton County Administration Conference Room located at 76 North 6th
Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL.
Two or more County Commissioners
may attend this meeting. These meetings are open to the public.

free-HOW?? From the businesses advertising in this

issue. Please Thank each one as you go to their store
Yes its true. The rising demand for this newspaper made our delivering needs
so high, we could not keep up. We have numerous locations all throughout
Freeport, south Walton and DeFuniak Springs to pick up a copy today.
Interested in advertising? Just give us a call today!

The Emerald Star News is published every other week!

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Carry. We are extending an open invitation to come to our quaint little church to give
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Letter to the :

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The 14 day Overview
Aquarius
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Pisces
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Aries
3/21 4/19
Taurus
4/20 5/20
Gemini
5/21 6/21
Cancer
6/22 7/22
Leo
7/23 8/22
Virgo
8/23 9/22
Libra
9/23 10/22

Please thank those advertisers in this issue,

because of them -we can continue to promote
business in Walton county. Thank you

You're all about communication this week. Expect to make a solid decision together on Wednesday or
Thursday that has to do with your social life or the pursuit of one of your greatest dreams. On the weekend, you might be so excited to talk to your mate that you forget to listen. Be mindful.
If you're having trouble making a decision that's connected to your career, this might a good week to
enlist the advice of your partner. On Monday, you appear quite confused about a professional matter. Talk
to your sweetheart so that he or she can remind you exactly what value you bring to your company.
Perhaps this will give you the courage you need to stand up for yourself and what you know you deserve.
You're in an enviable position when it comes to love. You're basically impossible to resist these days.
The fact that the cosmic lovers are making the most fortunate link to the planet of stability and commitment suggests that whatever is happening now in your love life has true staying power. Wow!
Your faith in love will be unshakable this week. Even if you haven't found "the one" just yet, you'll know
that he or she is out there. You'll somehow make peace with knowing that when the time is right, the person that is meant to be yours will arrive. What is meant to be yours will not pass you by. If attached, you
and your sweetheart might spend more time this week talking about faith. You'll assess how each of your
beliefs gels with your relationship. Expect compatibility.

From the EDITOR :

I got this request from a very nice lady who
volunteers a lot for Alaqua Animal Refuge and
has a special opportunity to help, and so CAN
YOU! Please read and VOTE ONLINE!
Hi my name is Barbara Moore. I am a volunteer
at the Alaqua Animal Refuge here in Freeport.
Purina Cat Chow has a contest running from Feb
23rd to March 15th. They chose one rescue from
each state. Alaqua was chosen to represent Florida. The rescue had to nominate one volunteer to
represent them. Alaqua chose me. The prize is
$25,000 in upgraded housing for the precious
kitty cats at Alaqua Animal Rescue. If you could
please take a minute to vote for me on the
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A healthy, stable social life will solidify your love life this week. You and your mate are likely to join a
buildingbetterlives#/shelters/fl
new group or organization together. Perhaps there's a topic that interests you both and you've decided to
explore it as a couple. This will be a great time to do so! You'll meet other like-minded couples, and you'll Dear Editor,
possibly make friends that last a lifetime. Most likely, it'll be that the two of you realize how lucky you
I have been reading your work for 7 yrs. now
are to have each other once you get home.
and I want to tell you how much us regular folks
enjoy this newspaper. It is wonderful to see the
You might be so focused on talking to your partner about money matters this week that romance takes a
businesses help you offer the paper for FREE.
backseat. There's a conversation you and your sweetie are ready to have that involves shared resources.
Thank you to each of your advertisers for we
Perhaps you're ready to make a decision that involves co-mingling funds in a way you have not in the
really love this and want to see it grow more
past. This could be anything from a joint checking account to a more serious investment.
pages as more business moves here to Freeport.
Your love life is on fire these days. The good news is that it's not the kind of reckless flame that can burn
Sincerely, Rose Wilson
out of control or that can quickly burn out. No, this time around, it's a slow, steady flame that can warm
Dear Editor,
your heart through just about anything. Take a moment to enjoy where you and your sweetheart are.
Thank you for promoting our event the turnout
was
a huge success from your newspaper. Keep
You and your partner might not see eye-to-eye when it comes to a domestic matter. The situation is unup
the
great work you do for our community!
clear in many ways, and because of this it's difficult to make any decisions -- or judgments. Refrain from
Robert G. Dokkens
doing so if possible -- you'll have more clarity later in the week. You and your love are likely to feel so
connected spiritually that it becomes easier to take a united front on just about any situation.
Your love life is in a good place these days. Solid, with just enough excitement to suit you, and there doesn't seem to be anything that could possibly tear you and your sweetheart apart. Make sure you don't waste
any time creating problems where there are none. This will be a gorgeous week to make important decisions with your mate that have long term consequences for your relationship.

Scorpio

You might not feel this is the most romantic week, but it'll certainly be one of the most structured you and
your love have had in quite some time. The two of you might gear up to work on a project that requires the
10/23 11/21 both of you to be organized and efficient. Whatever this endeavor is, it's something you both want to do,
so don't see it is a boring task. Instead, embrace the energy you'll have to get the job done together, and
enjoy how fulfilling this will be.
Sagittarius
You are certainly one of the lucky ones in love this week! With Venus and Mars continuing to tour your
true love sector, it's not going to be boring, that's for sure! What makes this week even more special is that
11/22 12/2
the cosmic lovers will each connect. This will help to limit frivolous affair potential, and it will turn any
romantic activity you have with someone into something that has real substance potential.
Capricorn
There might be a hush-hush situation that you and your sweetheart are addressing about a family matter
this week. Perhaps one of your relatives needs help, and the two of you have decided to come to his or
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her aid discreetly. Or, it's possible you're thinking about moving in together, and you aren't ready to go
public with this decision just yet. If so, take the week to check out homes or apartments inconspicuously.
You'll be glad you did. Just trust your instincts they are spot-on right now. Make your path.
Funny. Look
the Editor is
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We Thank you Lord for giving us this day. For all our friends, family and community. Please help us guide
FREEPORT in the best direction we can grow to become all we can, for our future and of our children. Amen!

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PROUDLY Helping Alaqua Animal Refuge

located in FREEPORT, for over 6yrs. adoptable
pets of all kinds. Go visit them today!

We have chosen Wistful for the pet of the

week. If you are able to put her photo and story
in print, we would greatly appreciate it! Of
course The Emerald Star News is here to help!

Wistful is a 3 year old, tan, cocker-spaniel/

terrier mix. She is a proud graduate of our Unconditional Love Program and absolutely loves
playtime and lots of human attention. She is
ready to find her forever home because her best
friend, Bueller, has now moved on to his. She
kissed him through the gate and wished him well
on his new life's journey; a true Alaqua love
story. If you are looking for a special new friend,
Alaqua Animal Refuge has placed nearly 11,000
animals since its inception in 2007. Every animal
that is adopted from our shelter enables us to rescue another animal in its place. If you are interested in providing a forever home to one of our
pets, you can submit an online application through
our website at: www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org
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Healthmark expands servicesagain

By Ron Kelley
Healthmark Regional Medical
Center (HRMC) has expanded one
of its most popular services to better
accommodate the public. The
Healthmark Walk-In Clinic is now
seeing patients on Saturday.
Clinic Manager Candance Geiselman said the increasing numbers of
patients has been the driving force
behind the change. We are very
CLINIC MANAGER CANDANCE
excited about it. We have kept stanGEISELMAN
(R) and Registration
dard office hours for several years, which has worked fine, but we also know
Clerk
Jan
Pickering
look over the
that working people sometimes find it difficult to get here before we close on
days
schedule.
weekdays. We have also received lots of inquiries and requests about expanding our hours, so we decided to start opening on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, she said.
HRMC Chief of Operations Gerald Beard noted that the Walk-In Clinic offers a less expensive alternative to emergency room visits. People should not have to use an emergency room for their primary care. Unless it is truly an emergency, people can visit our Walk-In Clinic and get the same excellent care they would receive in the ER for a fraction
of the cost, said Beard. This will also help those of us who always seem to start coming down with something on the
weekend.
A full array of physicians staff the Healthmark Walk-In Clinic, including Dr. Edward Tenewitz, Dr. Mark Hash, Dr.
Tom Roberts, P.A.C., Larry Rafey, P.A.C., and Dr. Scott Haufe. Geiselman said Initially, Dr. Roberts has volunteered
to help us kick-off the Saturday program, but we will use a rotation system so that all physicians will have some weekends free.
Beard said there are numerous benefits to using the Healthmark Walk-In Clinic. The name says it all you can just
walk in - no appointment is needed. If you need to visit us but do not have reliable transportation, we will come to your
home and pick you up, bring you to the Clinic and return you home afterwards at no charge. Another benefit is that,
because of the Clinic is serviced by staff physicians, patients without a primary care physician can establish one here
and schedule regular visits, as needed, he said. Our rates are low and we accept most major insurance plans.
Lab work and other diagnostic testing services are available through the hospital so there is no reason to have to
travel out of town for routine tests. HRMC offers a state-of-the-art 64-slice CT scan, new state-of-the-art Ultra-Sound
equipment, an open MRI, X-rays, pulmonary function testing and lab work from a laboratory with the highest possible
accreditation.
Most people have no idea how many services we provide, said Beard. Having HRMC ranked second in the state
of Florida for patient satisfaction was a marvelous accomplishment for our physicians, nurses and staff, especially for a
50-bed hospital. Our Healthmark Walk-In Clinic physicians and staff bring the same level of commitment to everything
they do, too. I think that is why we continue to flourish and grow. In the last few months alone, we have established
new physical therapy services, purchased brand new equipment and are now expanding our Clinic hours.
Beard said he is grateful for the growing support of the community. No hospital is without its challenges but the
goodwill and support from the people here has been overwhelming, he said. We are routinely seeing new patients
from all over Walton County, even outside the county, and from south Alabama. This is very gratifying to us. Our physicians, nurses and staff are dedicated to maintaining a high level of excellence and always being worthy of the trust
people place in us. These
HAZ-MAT COLLECTION DAY
new Clinic hours are part of
that. We are responding to
Saturday, March 7, 2015
the needs of our community
8:00am 12:00pm
and so, when we say We
Care For You, we really do The Walton Board of County Commissioners is sponsoring a project to collect, recycle,
treat and properly dispose of these and other household hazardous wastes:
Pesticides - Used Oil - Stale Gasoline Solvents Fertilizers Paint Paint Thinners
Paint Strippers Batteries Furniture Polish Brake Fluid Engine Degreasers
Anti-Freeze Pool Chemicals Insecticides Spot Removers
Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and locations. Walton county residents may bring up to 12 tires per residence.
Locations:
Walton County Fairgrounds, Highway 83 North (9th Avenue), Defuniak Springs,
South Walton Mosquito Control Office, County Road 393, Santa Rosa Beach
No gas cylinders or explosives, please.
Due to hazardous nature of certain components in home computers, we will be accepting
old computer hardware including processors, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, etc.
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (small businesses, schools, growers,
etc.) will be accepted at a reduced rate.
For more information or to schedule a drop off time, contact the Landfill Department at

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INVITING MALLET BAYOU HOME!

Popular Bay Grove Road location. This 3BR/2BA, 1,600sf home
Will capture your heart. Fireplace and oversized Dining Room.
Screened porch, private dock and double garage. Nice yard with
large oak trees for great shade. ID# T88491
$325,000

CHARMING RANCHETTE!
10 Acres - approx. 20 minutes north of DeFuniak Springs.
Property is livestock ready. Well maintained home is 2BR/2BA,
w/1,092sf. Two detached garages, one w/full bath, addtn'l metal
workshop + two portable storage buildings. Country setting with
Inviting covered porches.
ID# P226547
$150,000

Thursday, February 26 ,2015

WATERFRONT GET-A-WAY!
New roof, windows & doors! Approx. 1,720 sf. 3BR/2BA Cedar
Home w/stone fireplace in Great Room. Open floor plan w/high
ceilings & natural light. Protected water, boat launch, and dock.
Detached single garage.
Call for Details!
$279,900

SEE FOREVER!
Incredible sunsets across Choctawhatchee Bay. ! Vacant lot has
80 on the Bay with seawall and rip-rap.175 acres of nature
preserve with trails, tennis court and separate storage for
owners. ID# P118045
Great Price!
$179,900

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