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Inside this week: Septic Tank Inspection Law Repealed Senator Greg Evers applauded the
passage of priority legislation to effectively repeal the septic tank inspection law..

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Special Vote The special vote for the half

cent sales tax increase in Walton County goes to a vote on May 8th, a change from April 24th. Walton Supervisor of Elections Bobby....

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Walton Talks To FDOT A group

from Walton County spent time in Tallahassee meeting with Representative Brad Drake, FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad and .....

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Editorial
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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Hello. With spring break starting next week here in Walton county we need to be patient when driving. Moderate when sunning and no texting while driving. I see it so often it makes me nervous to be on the roadways at all. Especially these younger drivers, now that they have grown up with a phone in their hand, what happens to the basic skills of driving gone? Please be safe for the driver next to you could also be texting. It has me nervous watching the gas prices and hearing what Obama says he is going to do. Funny how they act so serious about getting things done in the right direction now that its re-election time. It has me fired up to know we could be paying as low as $3/gal and still be economically in the same state. Strange but thats what they are saying. Yes, of course, presidents have no direct control over gas prices. But the American people know something about this president and his disdain for oil. The "fuel of the past," he contemptuously calls it. To the American worker who doesn't commute by government motorcade and is getting fleeced every week at the pump, oil seems very much a fuel of the present and of the foreseeable future. President Barack Obama incessantly claims energy open-mindedness, insisting that his policy is "all of the above." Except, of course, for drilling off the Mid-Atlantic coast (as Virginia, for example, wants), off the Florida Gulf Coast (instead, the Castro brothers will drill near there), in the broader Gulf of Mexico (where drilling in 2012 is expected to drop 30 percent below pre-moratorium forecasts), in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (more than half the size of England, the drilling footprint being the size of Dulles Airport), on federal lands in the Rockies (where leases are down 70 percent since Obama took office). But the event that drove home the extent of Obama's antipathy to nearby, abundant, available oil was his veto of the Keystone pipeline. It gave the game away because the case for Keystone is so obvious and overwhelming. Vetoing it gratuitously prolongs our dependence on outside powers, kills thousands of shovel-ready jobs, forfeits a major strategic resource to China, damages relations with our closest ally, and sends billions of oil dollars to Hugo Chavez, Vladimir Putin and already obscenely wealthy sheiks. Obama boasts that on his watch production is up and imports down. True, but truly deceptive. These increases have occurred in spite of his restrictive policies. They are the result of Clinton- and Bush-era permitting. This has been accompanied by a gold rush of natural gas production resulting from new technology that has nothing at all to do with Obama. Do you believe that? Do you think that decreasing U.S. demand will lower oil prices, but increasing U.S. supply will not? This is ridiculous. Either both do or neither does. Does Obama read his own speeches? Obama says of drilling: "That's not a plan." Of course it's a plan. We import nearly half of our oil, thereby exporting enormous amounts of U.S. wealth. Almost 60 percent of our trade deficit $332 billion out of $560 billion is shipped overseas to buy crude. Drill here and you stanch the hemorrhage. You keep those dollars within the U.S. economy, repatriating not just wealth but jobs, and denying them to foreign unfriendlies. Drilling is the single most important thing we can do to spur growth at home while strengthening our hand abroad. Isnt America supposed to be self sufficient someday? Oh yes, we were some time ago, but then we stopped and closed farming down because of the better lower pricing elsewhere. This is not the same. Our leader could make things less expensive for us to live on individually. Tax breaks here or there are nice to some but tell that to the gas tank in my truck to get my work done. How do you feel? Frank

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Septic Tank Inspection CVHN Awarded Law Repealed Grant

As reported by WZEP AM1460

Signs of improvement
Recent economic data, including jobs reports, have shown some signs of improvement, easing fears of a double-dip recession. The Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers for November showed an uptick of 120,000 on the payrolls, basically in line with expectations (although well below the ADP estimate of 206,000). Notably, the unemployment rate, stuck stubbornly at or above 9% for the past two years, dipped unexpectedly to 8.6%, the lowest since March 2009. That's a good headline number, but if you dig beneath the surface, there is less reason for enthusiasm. The fall in the unemployment rate coincided with a drop in the overall labor force of 315,000, which is the most since January of this year. As Yahoo! Finance's Daniel Gross notes, "In a truly healthy labor market, both the number of people working and the labor force would be growing." The private sector has been steadily adding to payrolls in 2011. But government positions are routinely being slashed (20,000 were lost in November), and much of the jobs growth has been in the lower-paying service sector. The U6 number (what some call the "real" unemployment rate) also fell month to month, but it still stands above a dismal 15%. Recent weekly unemployment claims have fallen below the key 400,000 level as exports hit highs. But if the ongoing debt crisis in Europe pushes the region into recession, export demand will be slashed -- and political instability overseas and here in gridlock-happy America is giving corporations pause when it comes to hiring. The housing market and jobs have a chicken-and-egg quality: Is the anemic labor market feeding the slumping housing market, or vice versa? If housing stays in the dumps, how will the economy grow enough to handle the thousands of new employees entering the labor market each year?

Senator Greg Evers applauded the passage of priority legislation to effectively repeal the septic tank inspection law, passed in 2010, that requires every septic tank in the state to be inspected every five years. The septic tank inspection repeal was amended to House Bill 1263, sponsored by Representative Matt Hudson (R-Naples) and others, and voted out of the Florida Legislature. The language would eliminate a provision that requires the Department of Health to create and administer statewide septic tank evaluation programs every five years; thereby, lessening the costly burden placed on residents who would be held responsible for financing the inspections and repairs. Senator Evers says it was his original intent to see his standalone bill to repeal the law make its way successfully through the legislative process. He says the most important thing is to see this language be signed into law and allow people in the communities to rest a little bit easier, knowing this added economic hardship will no longer be a threat. Representative Matt Gaetz says he is also happy to report the full repeal of the Septic Tank Inspection Program. He says that in his view, the septic tank mandate was unnecessary policy and it wrongly assumed that rural North Florida ought to be treated the same as heavily populated urban South Florida. With a full repeal, Gaetz says no property owner in Florida need fear a swarm of bureaucrats and tank-testers invading their property anymore. Evers also says that as a legislative body, they were able to work together to craft and pass a balanced budget, with no additional taxes on Floridians. He says he feels encouraged that they have put into motion a plan to give small and large businesses the opportunity to thrive and increase their chances to create jobs for the thousands of Floridians in the unemployment lines.

Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN), serving uninsured children in Walton and Okaloosa counties, was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) Foundation, enabling the nonprofit to expand its dental care services. CVHN will hire a full-time dentist for its new dental clinic. The clinic will treat children with restorative dental care like fillings and root canals. The organization's mobile dental unit will still operate and treat children with preventative dental care like cleanings. More than 65 percent of children examined on the mobile unit last year required further restorative care. The resources for restorative dental care in the community are limited or unavailable because of the cost of such treatments. More than 60 percent of Walton County families have no dental insurance and only 15 dentists in Walton County serve a population of over 50,000 people. Only one private practice dentist in Walton and Okaloosa County accepts Medicaid clients (other than the health departments). The new dental clinic will hold a grand opening celebration in April 2012. The goal is to treat 1,000 children over the course of the year. CVHN received the grant through the BCBSF Foundation's Improving Access to Health Care (IMPACT) grant program, which is aimed at improving health care access for uninsured and underserved Floridians. The BCBSF Foundation awarded $1,124,000 in new grants to 13 Florida health nonprofits in January.

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

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Most young women know that indoor tanning raises the risk of skin cancer, but two-thirds of sorority members at a Midwestern university used tanning beds in the past year, and 6% used them every week, a new survey shows. Also, 93% intentionally tanned outdoors in the past year, and 20% did it more than 50 times, says researcher Whitney Hovenic, MD, MPH, chief resident in dermatology at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Virtually all the young women (96%) planned to sunbathe the following year, but only 60% planned to use sunscreen or wear protective clothing, says Hovenic. The students spent so much time tanning that most thought their skin color was naturally bronze, while in fact most have fair skin, Hovenic says. One-third even reported a family history of skin cancer. Melanoma Cases are Rising Among Young Women The findings come at a time when rates of melanoma, the potentially fatal form of skin cancer, among young women aged 15 to 39 increased 50% from 1980 to 2004, according to the National Institutes of Health. Studies have shown that exposure to UV radiation from indoor tanning raises the risk of melanoma by 75%, according to the AAD. People at high risk for melanoma also include those with a family history of skin cancer, fair skin, and a history of sunburn. A recent national survey conducted by the AAD showed that 81% of white teenage girls and young women had tanned outdoors in the past year, and 32% had used tanning beds. Most of the young women in both surveys acknowledged that tanning, particularly indoor tanning, was associated with the development of skin cancer, Hovenic says. So why did they take the risk? People still think tanned bodies look sexier, more fit, she says. In the new survey, three-fourths said they find tanned people more attractive. In the Midwest, where winters can be long and gray, the weather drives young people to indoor tanning salons, Hovenic says.

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331 Bridge Update
Walton Administrator Greg Kisela said they met with the FDOT and local legislators in Tallahassee to discuss the 331 bridge issue. A letter has now been sent from the state clarifying some of the details of what the state will do. At the Tuesday Walton Commissioner meeting, the Board had to decide what would be their next step. The state is still saying they need funding to take care of the second bridge, but have confirmed they will commit to completing the widening of U.S. 331 to I-10 by 2017. Kisela said this is a significant change. Walton was asked to reconsider the use of a toll. The state also gave more time, until July 1st, for a final decision. The toll could use a multi-rate so Walton residents might see a discount. Kisela told the commissioners the half cent sales tax referendum is still in the plans. Commissioner Sara Comander asked to hear from Walton County Taxpayers Associations Bonnie McQuiston, who was at the meeting. She also suggested the county hold two public meetings. Commissioner Kenneth Pridgen said Walton could not afford loosing the money to another part of the state and the Board has worked very hard to get the segment widened. Speaking about the meeting, McQuiston said the package offered does not get much better. She said the meeting was a lesson in civics and she thanked the state and District 3 Secretaries. She said the letter confirms what was said. She also said the letter states that when the debt is retired, the toll will be removed. McQuiston also said she previously had wrong information and apologized to Dawn Moliterno for indicating the deal was brokered. She said the money offered is being targeted for a shovel ready project. It was also noted the money is for a bridge and could not be used for the rest of the roadway. Commissioner Scott Brannon said he appreciates the widening could be done as one big project instead of segment by segment. Brannon noted the special vote is scheduled for April 24th, but the Supervisor of Elections has not spent any money on the ballots. Kisela also pointed out a previous motion by the Board would eliminate the toll option. Commissioner Larry Jones said he has no problem with considering a toll under the new circumstances. Brannon said the vote on the half cent sales tax can continue and if it fails, then they could revisit a toll. Jones made a motion to reconsider the issue all together. Comander said the sales tax vote, which will cost the county, is a good way to hear from the public but asked if there is enough time to get the information out. Brannon said the vote is for the sales tax and the new information does not change this. Kisela said the change would be, instead of doing just the bridge; they would be doing the road and the bridge. Comander agreed the $75 million was for the bridge, but now the $75 million is for the bridge and the road. She said she would like to put off the referendum to allow for more time to educate the public and possibly not have to spend the $40,000 to hold a vote. Brannon said he agrees with more time to educate, but feels more time is not needed to find out of the public wants the tax increase or not. Commissioner Larry Jones suggested creating a district along the highway and look at the tax dollars it generates today. When the roadway is increased, then business and tax dollars coming in should increase. He said they could offer taking any increase in ad valorem tax dollars and using them to pay off the debt. This is much like cities do. This would be in addition to any tax or toll. Kitty Whitney, with the Walton Area Chamber, said they have public sessions planned to present information and would be glad to include the FDOT letter. The commissioners agreed to delay the vote until May 8th and authorized the staff to work with the Chamber to hold public information meetings.

Tax Collector Taking Over Drivers License Office Duties

As reported by WZEP AM1460

Driver license services will begin in the Tax Collectors DeFuniak Springs Office on Monday, March 19. Driver license services will be provided Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Appointments are encouraged and will be offered beginning March 19. Tax Collector Rhonda Skippers office was designed to handle the additional services when the new courthouse additional built. The changeover was to take place later this year, but Skipper worked to make the switch happen sooner in order to ease the process. Employees with the Tax Collector have been working with the Drivers License Office employees to learn the equipment and process. Individuals in need of driver license services are encouraged to visit www.gathergoget.com to learn about the new documents required for renewing or first time issuance of a driver license or identification card. The DeFuniak Springs Office is located in the Walton County Courthouse at 571 US Highway 90 East in DeFuniak Springs. The Tax Collectors Office welcomes opportunities to speak to community groups and educate them on the new driver license and identification card requirements.

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Obituary for Daniel Dan Charles McLaughlin

Mr. Daniel Dan Charles McLaughlin, age 56, of Basin Bayou, Florida passed away March 19, 2012. He was born April 4, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts to Eugene and Mary Haggerty McLaughlin. Mr. McLaughlin was a resident of Basin Bayou, Florida. He was Catholic by faith and was affiliated with the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Fryeburg, Maine. He was an avid deer hunter and outdoorsman. He had great strength and tenacity to face the Challenges in his life. He was a man of great integrity and was known for his since of humor and IrishWit. He was a member of the Wheelin Sportsmans Organization. Mr. McLaughlin is preceded in death by his father. Mr. McLaughlin is survived by his mother, Mary McLaughlin of Maine; his loving wife of 34 years, Vicki Lynn McLaughlin of Basin Bayou, Florida; two sons, Daniel Charles McLaughlin, Jr. of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Owen James McLaughlin and wife Marian of Anchorage, Alaska; one daughter, Erin Mae McLaughlin of San Francisco, California; three brothers, Rusty McLaughlin, Thomas McLaughlin and wife Roseann and Paul McLaughlin and wife Christine; four sisters, Kathy Lind and husband Peter, Elaine Callahan and husband Brian, MaryAnn Sprague and husband Barry and Jane Richard and husband Jim. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Conner McLaughlin and Keagan McLaughlin and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will held 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home with Father Tom Collins officiating. Floral arrangements are being accepted. Memorialization will be by cremation. 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 arrangements.

WCSO Arrest Roberts & Lilland

In the early morning hours last Friday the Walton County Sheriffs Office obtained a search warrant for 298 Sue Foreman Road. This is the residence of Troy Wayne Roberts and Lora Sue Lilland, both of DeFuniak Springs. During the execution of the search warrant, there were numerous items of evidence associated with the manufacture of methamphetamine recovered from within and around the residence. Several small marijuana plants were located near the residence, along with paraphernalia used in the cultivation of marijuana. Both Roberts and Lilland were charged with Manufacture of Methamphetamine, a second degree felony; Possession of Listed Chemicals, a second degree felony; Possession of Controlled Substance, a third degree felony; Manufacture or Produce Marijuana, a third degree felony; and Possession of Narcotics Equipment, a first degree misdemeanor. Both subjects were transported to the Walton County Department of Corrections for booking. JOKE: Hey Jim, called Harry. Check out my new hearing aids, they work so well, I could hear a pin drop! Really asked Jim, thats unbelievable, I am actually on the market for hearing aids, what type is it? Four a clock, responded Harry. DEAR Aunt Ruby, I've been with my boyfriend for five months. Things were amazing with us, so after two months of dating we moved in together. At first things were better than ever, but then all of a sudden he halted the intimacy and started going out with the guys every night, not getting home until two in the morning. Whenever I calmly bring up the fact that I want to see him and spend time with him, he gets angry. He works all day and comes home, eats a home-cooked meal I have prepared for him and then leaves. I only see him when he's sleeping. I start thinking that things won't work out, but then he comes home and is fine and acts like nothing happened. He plays mind games, and if I talk to him about it, I'm in the wrong. What should I do? -- Terribly Upset DEAR UPSET: You should not have moved in together after such a short time dating. I think it's safe to assume that your guy thinks he's bipolar because he is. You should ask him if he has ever received a diagnosis or if he has ever sought treatment for this or another mental illness. Bipolar disorder is treatable, but if he is acting very erratically, thinks he has this potentially serious illness and is doing nothing about it, then you cannot help him very much. His moods and behavior will continue rising and falling like a roller coaster ride until he takes some steps to control or modulate his behavior with the help of a professional. If he is drinking every night when he is out with the guys, this will make things worse for him. You should seek a more amenable living situation for yourself. You should not live together unless you can offer each other a stable, peaceful environment. As it is, you seek stability and he runs from it. I write this, for I too had a friend that went into a very similar situation and things became worse, much worse before anything could ever had changed. For them they wanted each other so bad that they agreed to get counseling and try to work things out. They have now been married over 6yrs. I suppose the old saying goes that if you want something bad enough you have to work at it. Then you rasp in all its glory. Ruby

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Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

WCSB Meeting
As reported by WZEP AM1460

Special Vote
The special vote for the half cent sales tax increase in Walton County goes to a vote on May 8th, a change from April 24th. Walton Supervisor of Elections Bobby Beasley says the ballot will go for its final approval at the March 27th Commissioner meeting. Early voting will take place from April 30th to May 5th. Voter registration deadline is April 9th. At their last meeting, the commissioners decided to continue with the special vote and if it is turned down then they can still consider a toll. Since the ballots will not be approved until that meeting, the final determination will not be set. This is to give time for additional public meetings, on in the northern part of the county and one in the southern part. The first meeting, at 5pm on April 3rd, will take place at the courthouse in DeFuniak Springs. The second meeting will take place at the South Walton courthouse Annex at 5pm on April 17th. The Florida Department of Transportation is still saying they want Walton to put in a $75 million share or the widening of the 331 bridge over the bay. They have given a stronger promise to include the widening of 331 to I-10 as a whole project and say they will have it by 2017. With changes in budgeting, the FDOT says local help is becoming a necessity to funding local projects. Walton can include up to one cent additional sales tax to help pay for the share. The state can also work to place a toll on the southbound lanes of the bridge to collect funds for the repayment. This is the tax or toll issue. Another option includes turning down the current available funds and working to find the match and roadway money elsewhere. In this case the state says the current funds will go somewhere else.

Anonymous Tip Leads to Arrest of Felon and Search Warrant for Residence
Last Thursday, Officers with the DeFuniak Springs Police received an anonymous tip a wanted felon was staying at 56 W. Orange Ave. As officers arrived at the residence, a female subject fled from the officers on foot, running into the residence. Officers secured the residence and detained the occupants. Officers were told the suspect, Joshua Nobles, was in a rear bedroom. Nobles was located and arrested on a felony warrant for Felony Violation of Probation with an original charge for narcotics violations. During the apprehension of Nobles, Officers observed numerous items of drug paraphernalia inside the residence. A subsequent investigation lead to the arrest of Brittany Lewis, for possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Officers obtained a search warrant and located additional narcotic paraphernalia and the remains of a methamphetamine lab. The investigation is on-going and additional arrests are expected.

WCSO Donates To CAC

As reported by WZEP AM1460

As the Walton School Board meeting started, Superintendent Carlene Anderson presented Rhonda Skipper and Jerry Grace, the presidents of the DeFuniak Springs and Freeport Kiwanis Clubs. The Kiwanians recently provided funds that help transport students to cultural arts programs. Each club gave $1,000. A mom said her son has been out of the Walton County School System and wants to return and enroll at South Walton High. He has been in a detention facility. The mom said he has done well, has good grades and wants to get back into the school to keep busy with sports and clubs. He was not expelled from school nor did he get in trouble at school. Superintendent Anderson said the policy is a student coming from a DJJ facility has to go to a transition school. Walton Academy is considered a transition school. Anderson said she will review the situation and bring it back to the Board if needed. The Board agreed to start raising the cost of a school lunch based on federal recommendations. The cost increase will start next school year and gradually increase until it meets the recommended rate of $2.50. The Social Media Rule discussion was removed from the agenda. The personnel recommendations were approved. The Board also approved travel for two members for a school board training session. Board member Mildred Wilkerson said she will not run for the Board position after the end of her current term. Member Faye Leddon said Wilkerson has been a great mentor to her and she hears good things about Wilkerson everywhere she goes. A little bit of good news, the bid for the Emerald Cost Middle School construction was about a million less. This is for the additional classrooms through Elkins Construction. On April 10th, the Board will meet at 8:30am to discuss the Mossy Head sewer treatment plant being planned by the County for the Mossy Head Industrial Park. Freeport Middle School 7th Grader Hanna Shelton won the Choctawhatchee Bay Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest.

Sheriff Michael Adkinson delivered a donation to Julie Hurst of the Emerald Coast Childrens Advocacy Center. Sheriff Adkinson pledged $10,000 in the fight against child abuse. The monies donated came from seized criminal assets, therefore turning over the bad guys money to the good guys. The Emerald Coast Childrens Advocacy Center assists the community in various capacities. They assist investigators with cases of mental, physical, and sexual child abuse, as well as providing counseling to the victims of child abuse. The Center is also staffed with volunteers who give of their time, from answering phone calls to baking cookies for the children.

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Jims car is swerving all over the road so a cop pulls him over, Step out of the car says the cop, I am going to need you to take a breathalyzer test. I cant, Jim responds You see I have very bad asthma, that can set off an attack. Alright, says the cop, then youre going to have to take a blood test. Cant do that either, Jim responds, I am a hemophiliac, if a wound is opened, I wont stop bleeding, and I could bleed to death. Ok, the cop answers then I will need a urine sample. Sorry, says Jim I also have diabetes, that could push my sugar count really low. Fine, so just come on out, and walk a straight line for me. Cant do that either responds Jim. Why not? Demanded the exasperated cop. Well, because Im drunk!

The Childrens Advocacy Center currently is located in Heres a joke.. Niceville and services Walton and Okaloosa Counties. On Jerry was at a marriage seminar, and the March 30, 2012, an open house leader of the seminar, a lady, was asking will take place in DeFuniak everybody how long they were married for. Springs at 256 Hwy 90 as a new When it was Jerrys turn Jerry said that he satellite office will open. The was married for almost 50 years. Wow open house will take place from the leader gushed thats amazing, perhaps 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The DeFuyou can take a few minutes to share some niak Springs location will help insights with everybody, how you stay to better serve Walton County married to the same woman for so long. citizens by allowing them to Well, Jerry said after thinking for a few access services much more conmoments, I try to treat her nice, buy her veniently. presents, take her on trips. and best of all, for our 25th anniversary I took her to the Bahamas. Well thats really beautiful, and a true inspiration for all of us the lady said maybe you can tell us what you are going to do for your 50th anniversary she said with a smile Well Jerry said Im thinking of going back to the Bahamas to pick her up.

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Obituary for Dana Renee Mullins

Ms. Dana Renee Mullins, age 21, of Freeport, passed away March 9, 2012. She was born December 30, 1990 in Clark, Indiana to Timothy Mullins and Michelle Clifford. Ms. Mullins was a resident of Freeport, Florida for the past 7 years. Ms. Mullins is survived by her father, Timothy Mullins; her mother, Michelle Clifford and one brother, Tristan Mullins. Memorialization will be by cremation. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.claryglenn.com. Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Corporate and Community Walton Talks To FDOT Sponsors Are Sought for 3rd Annual Rodeo Benefitting A group from Walton County spent time in DeFuniak Springs Boys & Tallahassee meeting with Representative Brad Girls Club Drake, FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad and
District 3 DOT Secretary Tommy Barfield. The The Boys & Girls Club of the discussion centered on ideas to make sure U.S. Emerald Coast is proud to 331 gets widened. The meeting ended with announce the clubs partnership what could be a better commitment from the with the DeFuniak Springs Police state for the widening project, including the Department as hosts of the bridge and puts the toll possibility back on the DeFuniak Springs 3rd Annual table. Rodeo. Walton County Administrator Gregory Kisela The event will feature barrel said they hoped to be able to meet with more racing, bull riding, vendors and state representatives, but feels the meeting family fun. The rodeo will take ended with a more comprehensible approach place on Saturday, April 7, at 7 coming. The meeting came together quickly p.m. at the DeFuniak Springs because of the final week of the legislation sesFairgrounds. sion. The meeting was due to a suggestion by The goal of the rodeo is to raise the Walton County Taxpayers Association. The group has not wanted a tax or toll to pay funds to help the Teen Center for Waltons $75 million FDOT requested become self-sustaining. One of the successful attributes of Boys share. They suggested the state widen the re& Girls Clubs models across the maining sections of the roadway to I-10 and do the bridge later. country is the ability to operate through community donations Kisela says the FDOT says it will commit to and fundraisers. Each center is widening the remaining sections by 2017 if responsible for raising funds to Walton works with them by providing the $75 pay for the operating expenses million match. The state is not dictating where necessary to keep the club going. the match funds come from, but says it will use We encourage everyone to come a toll if the county wants. Kisela says he hopes out and support the local youth. to have a letter of commitment later this week or early next week. Another change is a toll discount given for Sponsorship opportunities for the Walton residents. Kisela points out the Mid event are available at Bay Bridge has a discount of .50. He says he www.bgcec.com. In-kind sponwants to see the commitment from the state and sorships and donations to help put on a successful event are also wants to make sure it is a firm commitment to the 2017 dates. Kisela says he wants to see the being sought. If you are interdetails of any toll differential spelled out. He ested in sponsoring this rodeo, please contact Ashley Sweeney at wants to, Compare the details to see of it is 850.585.2981 or apples to apples or apples to oranges. If a toll asweeney@chelco.com. is used, then it needs to sunset after the debt is retired. The FDOT also gave Walton an additional 30 days, until July 1st to make the final decision. Kisela said that going into the meeting the roads were more important. He says coming out of the meeting they now know they need to do both. Kisela also notes the project will bring money to Walton. He says that if only a third of the $75 million a year in construction comes to Walton, it will be an economic advantage. He compares this to the Special Forces coming to Okaloosa and the advantage to Crestview.

SWFD Lifeguards and Monthly Update

As reported by WZEP AM1460

South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards will report to their towers at eight beach access points Saturday. The Beach Safety and Education Program, a partnership between the SWFD and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), will began its 7th season as new and returning lifeguards report for duty. The life guards are completing their annual training academy, which lasts 80 hours and consists of medical training, surf rescue techniques, communications, beach and water surveillance techniques as well as strength and stamina conditioning. Gary Wise, Beach Safety Director, says that despite unseasonable warm waters, training at this time of year in the Gulf is still challenging and SWFD is proud of our new lifeguard team, who are committed to keeping our beaches and our community safe. And speaking of the South Walton Fire District, they saw a slight increase in total call volume for the months of January/February (634) as opposed to last year at this same time (608). The increase in numbers has the SWFD gearing up for what experts are predicting to be a very busy Spring Break. As a reminder, with an increase in population, there will be an increase in traffic. The district says to drive safe, be aware of your surroundings, avoid texting and driving and allow yourself extra time to get to your destination. They also remind you to pay attention to the beach flags and surf conditions. South Walton Fire District is responsible for Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Material Mitigation, Public Fire/Life Safety Education, and Prevention duties for an area of 84 square miles within Walton County, Florida. Included in this area are 26 miles of beaches and 26 miles of inland waterways. The population of South Walton ranges from 20,000 to over 100,000 during the tourist season.

The Freeport Veterans Memorial

committee is pleased to announce that they have begun raising funds to add a new monument to the memorial site. The "Fallen Soldier" monument will be a beautiful tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the fight for freedom. Fundraisers will be ongoing over the months to come and donations have already began flowing in. Tim Ard, project chair says "I think after witnessing the construction of the Freeport Veterans Memorial, people know that we are serious and committed to this project. Response to this new addition has been overwhelming, and it is truly a moving piece and will be the only one of its kind." The Monument is being constructed by bronze artist Richard Rist of Baltimore Maryland and GLMCO Memorials of Walton County. Anyone needing information, or wanting to make a donation may contact Ard at 850-585-3304. The unveiling is scheduled for Veterans Day 2012.

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When you talk this Monday, people listen. And if you're communicating something you're passionate about, they'll catch your fever! But things look hazier around Tuesday and Wednesday. Be careful when making arrangements, dealing with money, or listening to someone important now -- your head's not quite in the game. You ought to be back in the zone and the following few days have all kinds of potential. Leave room in your schedule for following up on the great things that seem to pop up out of nowhere. Work is much more fun in a pair or group, and it's to your advantage to have the added motivation to stay on track. Of course, knowing you and your generous ways, you'll share the ride with those close to you, letting them in on your energy, too. A message may be mixed around Friday, but you'll have better luck interpreting it -- or asking for some clarification from someone who knows you best. Past or present. You've got it going on -- you're sharp upstairs, your heart's in the right place and the stars are aligned. Then over the next couple of days, feel good about what you've got -- the cosmic energy's just a little bottlenecked now, so don't get frustrated if you can't always get what you want. (Hint: try giving someone else what they need!) Now, and all through the weekend, is the time to initiate something great. Life may not be a bed of roses on Monday, but you're probably a little thorny yourself. Take it easy with the VIPs in your life. You'll be seeing eye-to-eye with those around you much better by Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, when your vision for future plans will be 20/20. Map out some career steps with your mentor, or discuss your personal path with a loved one. Then stay steady around Friday, even if things are hectic. Seek out a second opinion or more information on a certain issue from a person or resource you wouldn't normally consult. Then, don't just dream about something different-- start crafting a plan to really make it happen! Why be frustrated when you can be the captain of your destiny? The stars will step in to help, and so will your friends (or a certain someone) if you let them in on the act. Instead of making chitchat, speak the truth. Find time in your busy day on Monday for a person or issue that will respond beautifully to a little extra attention. Then, watch out; while you're awesome on all artistic, aesthetic and creative angles around Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the specifics are another story. Double-check numbers and look both ways! There's potential for conflict with your boss, your mom or any higher-up in your life. Can you pretty please be patient on Monday? Not everyone's operating at your level, so give them a little time. You'll appreciate the same consideration on Tuesday, Wednesday and part of Thursday, when the more you're able to think things through, the better you'll do. It's one step at a time to get there, and a steady pace is best now. Around Friday, you can forge ahead with more speed -- you're an especially quick study now. If you've got something to say, or if you want to try something new, hop right to it this week. Monday's energy is excellent for such things, while on Tuesday and Wednesday, sticking with what works is a much better idea. Couch any criticisms gently now; try to imagine how you'd feel on the receiving end. The solution to that restless feeling isn't more, or different, distractions around Thursday, Friday and Saturday -- it's really getting involved and engaged with one person or thing. Monday looks ripe for an epiphany -- it could be at work, or it could have to do with love! Getting some food for thought helps prompt it. Then, life's a bowl of cherries, pits included, around Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The good news? There's still sweetness to enjoy if you're able to maintain a perspective on the whole. From Friday through the weekend, everything tastes better when you share. For best results on Monday, shift things around. Just a little change in your routine, your environment or the contents of your heart helps a lot. The stars highlight all things heart-related around Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so take steps toward what you've been hoping for romantically, even if it involves moving into the unknown! Friday, it's all about helping someone else fulfill a dream, or just pindown a more practical matter. If you find yourself thinking (or saying) 'no way' on Monday, back up and start again. Stretch your imagination and shake up that perspective -- around Tuesday and Wednesday, it's crucial to recognize the power of the past, but move with confidence into your future. Life and love have some fresh perspectives for you on Thursday, Friday and Saturday if you're ready, willing and able! A game or outdoor activity (under the stars?) can be a real bonding experience now, How's that same old approach working? Even if the answer's 'pretty good,' the stars suggest that a little change could make things even better as this week gets going. If an alteration makes you nervous, run it by someone you trust who's doing well in the pertinent area. And -- don't panic -- something may come to an end this week, perhaps on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Or maybe there's something you should put an end to? Transitions may be scary, but they're necessary; trust in the wisdom of the universe.

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Easter is a Christian Festival that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. On the third day after Good Friday, the day of his crucifixion, now called Easter Sunday, He rose from the dead. Mourners went to His tomb to collect His body. However, He was not there and they were greeted by an angel who said "He is Risen". The cross is a symbol of His crucifixion and Resurrection. Hot cross buns, a cake or biscuit eaten by many during this season, are also, symbols of these events. The lamb is another symbol associated with Jesus. He is often referred to, in scriptures, as the, 'Lamb of God', who sacrificed his life for all mankind's eternal life. Lights, candles and bonfires mark celebrations in many countries. Roman Catholics often put the candles in the church out on Good Friday and light them again with the Pascal Candle or Easter Candle, on Easter Day. Eggs are a symbol of the new life that returns to nature at Easter Time. The custom of exchanging eggs began long before Easter was celebrated. It was a custom of the Egyptians and the Persians. They exchanged eggs decorated in Spring colors. They believed Earth hatched from an egg which contributed to this custom. Early Christians used red colored eggs to symbolize the Resurrection. In England they began writing messages and dates on their eggs and exchanging them with friends and loved ones. In the 1800's, candied eggs were made. They were open on one end and a scene was put inside. They were used as table centerpieces. Rabbits symbolized new life and rebirth in ancient Egypt. They considered it a symbol of the moon as the moon determines the date of Easter. The Easter Bunny's visit is based upon a German Legend. The legend goes that a poor woman decorated eggs for her children to find during a famine. At the moment they found them, they looked up to see a big bunny hopping away. Of course, the real Easter Bunny comes to visit many of you and on Sunrise Island, it is the Sunny Bunny

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

"Erica's Movie Reel"

Barbeque sauces are Regional By Colin Richards

21 Jump Street
Let me just start off by saying, never has a movie made me laugh as loud or as hard as this movie did. It will not win an Oscar, it will not be nominated for anything special, it will not win any spectacular award, but it is probably the funniest thing I have ever seen on the big screen. If you are not familiar with the TV show, 21 Jump Street (the movie) is about two guys who were on completely different ends of the totem pole in high school, they reunite at a police academy and they both team up and help each other out with their weaknesses. Channing Tatum is the muscle and Jonah Hill is the brains. The guys get an undercover assignment to pose as high school students and find out who is creating and distributing a new drug. Tatum is excited to go back to his greatest years and get back into the role of the popular kid, Hill is wary about their friendship drifting apart. When they begin their assignment the guys find out that what was lame in the 90s in cool in 2012. The roles are turned and when Hill begins to settle in with the cool kids, Tatum finds his place among the nerds. When they blow the assignment and lose their hard work the guys come together and find the meaning of true friendship to save the day. I thoroughly loved the film, but parents, be cautious of some of the content. If you have any comments or recommendations email me at beckerica2@gmail.com

WC BCC Meeting (3-13-12)

The Walton Commissioner meeting started later due to a lengthy closed executive session to discuss two lawsuits Suzanne Harris has against the County. As the action agenda started, commissioners approved Highway 2 Road improvements, a right-of-way agreement with the Grayton Beach Neighborhood Association for Holtz Avenue, inmate commissary services and approved a financial advisor. The right-of-way agreement will include more persons with disabilities parking spaces. The County will cancel the management of the Old Armory back to the City of DeFuniak Springs so it can be used more by the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center. TDC Director Dawn Moliterno said they are working with Forestry to locate the TDC building to the south side of U.S. 98. She said the working term would be for 50 years at $1 a year with an option for 55 more years. This is for 8 acres. The old TDC building would be donated to the state. With numerous questions by the public, the action was delayed and a public hearing was set for April 10th. The South Walton Utilities water tower at Sandestin will be painted to welcome people to the area. The Board also approved the agreement with the Biophillia Center. The Center will not be open to the public on Sunday, but will have Thursday hours. Beach Scientist Brad Pickel gave an update on Beach Nourishment. He said they have good news, the public report will be released next month for areas being looked at for nourishment. He said the previous nourishment project has worked. This could mean all projects in Walton County could be covered by federal money.

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In the country today, there are many different styles of Barbecue Sauce/Tastes. What we see is a blending of the four basic categories of Vinegar and Pepper, Mustard, Light Tomato & Heavy Tomato. The following list of barbecue sauce regions is the result in many unique sauces in different regions throughout the U.S. Every southern state and then regions within the state may brag about their unique barbecue sauce. We will have sauce recipes from the following region in the recipe section of this guide. Georgia - A thin sauce of mustard, vinegar and tomato. Kansas City - In Kansas City, ribs are big with their BBQs! Mixing, paprika, black pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, chili powder & brown sugar is a traditional rub. The Kansas City sauce falls under the Heavy tomato sauce category. South Carolina Sauce Pork in slow mode is Big in Carolina!. They usually grill chicken or beef on their barbecue. The sauce is made by first heating distilled white vinegar and cider vinegar, and then adding sugar, hot red pepper flakes, salt and ground pepper. Northern Alabama Sauce OK this sauce is white in color as it consists of Mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, white vinegar, lemon juice and sugar along with each creators special seasonings and is referred to as Alabama White BBQ sauce. Memphis Sauce - Memphis Style Barbecue is dry ribs. The rub recipe for Memphis style ribs is to mix paprika, salt, onion powder, ground black pepper and cayenne together in a bowl. The sauce falls under the Vinegar and Pepper type and consists of brown sugar, chili powder, finely ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, cayenne, prepared mustard, cider vinegar Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke and canola oil. North Carolina Sauce Alright you mustard lovers here is your sauce. Ingredients: Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, butter, brown sugar, yellow mustard, onion, cider vinegar, chili powder. St. Louis/ Midwest Sauce - St. Louis barbecue always includes lots of sauce. This is a thick tomato and vinegar based sauce. It is not as sweet and thick as Kansas City-style and not as spicy and thin as Texas-style. Texas Sauce As we know cattle is big in Texas, so cattle Brisket is big in Texas barbecue. A typical rub consists of mixing paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground coriander, chili powder, salt and dried parsley Kentucky Sauce Kentucky bourbon is the secret ingredient along with Worchester and vinegar in the dark BBQ sauce. Next time we will cover when to apply barbecue sauce.

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Managing Nuisance Wildlife in Your Yard The University of Florida / Walton County Cooperative Extension is hosting a seminar on dealing with nuisance wildlife. It will be held at the Extension Office in DeFuniak Springs, 732 N 9th Street next to the Fairgrounds on Thursday, March 29th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Holly Ober, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Assistant Professor will cover "Options for Dealing with Nuisance Wildlife". "Laws Pertaining to Nuisance Wildlife" will be discussed by Arlo Kane, Regional Coordinator of Habitat Conservation Scientific Services. There will also be a demonstration with traps. This program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required. Call 850-892-8172 to reserve a place. For more information contact Eddie Powell _pep5@ufl.edu_ (mailto:pep5@ufl.edu) .

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