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March 24, 2016

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Editorial in the Wolfes Den..page 2
FORT WALTON BEACH PAIR ARRESTED
FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING....Page 3
FREEPORT: The annual Easter Egg Hunt and the
Spring Festival will be held this weekend at the
Freeport Regional Sports Park at Hammock Bay

LITTLE MISS FREEPORT, Results & photos on pg 9

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Walton County Community Clean Up
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Editorial

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The Wolfes Den

Hello everybody! How do you like that SPRING is
now upon us? The temperature still feels chilly once
that sun goes down. We even have had some nights
near freezing. Check your local Shelter if you are in
NEED of a warm place to sleep. The website of the county posts it.
As our county under goes some drastic changes. Not everyone is happy about it. Again, I
was filled with E-mails voicing concerns for our future and this widening project the state
has done, seems to have some serious consequences to each of our cities being North of
the Bay. People you need to start attending city council meetings with an urgency. No
matter what town you live in. They are making decisions that will affect your utility bills
in the near future. How many of you are on fixed income? without any promises of an
increase? As it appears there are many of you elder folks out there who need to have your
concerns and opinions heard by those leading your city or area. You can help the future.
Go to the county Board of Commissioners meetings! Things are really getting twisted
from what many of us were thinking it was to be in this county, and from how it is going
to be. It is quite important that they see your face, hear your voices or they will just pass
anything that is appeasing to them, not you. I urge you all to really start attending as many
meetings as you can. This county is in chaos, the USA is in chaos. It needs OUR HELP!
With the Election of a New President coming soon. This is the time to watch your local
government even more closely, because it affects you most directly. As they say, 1 Bee
isnt a problem, but when a swarm of bees are around, people take NOTICE!
The same as what is happening to Donald Trump. I personally am voting for him for we
need someone the establishment cannot dictate to. Nor will he dictate to them. He is a
smart businessman and I know it is time for our country to be run like a business. Like no
other business. Why else would this Man make so many people upset? Because he is the
voice of 85% of most Americans. like me, who are pissed off from the Lies, the cheating,
the manipulating of our Constitution and Laws that founded this once great country of
OURS. Block our roads, we will run you OVER! Southern Pride is also at stake now.
You folks do understand that these so-called protestors that are causing a divide
between everyone are paid people by the BLM, MoveOn.org and of course Obama and the
Clintons. Does anyone else feel tired of seeing that lying womans face? She makes me
sick. To think that people will even vote for her is a joke. Seriously, what has she done for
our country, our people? Get them killed, lie to the faces of the families of the dead. She
denies all the facts that has been asked to her, about her lack of authority. The way she has
handled some very serious National Security issues seems like a joke to her and this current administration. Saying, what does it matter now? Really?
Doesnt our history make a reason to for you to be concerned? Each one of us will have
to live with the disarray from the government for some years to come if Hillary becomes
President. She should be in Prison before the election, but it doesnt make sense knowing
she is guilty of 90% of all allegations against her, that she is not in jail NOW, awaiting a
trial, right now! If it were any one of us, we would have already been sentenced, possibly
Death. The Traitor Bergdahl deal is also a sham. We DO know for sure that if Trump
was president. That entire silly, ridiculous deal that Obama has made would NOT have
happened. The entire ordeal was embarrassing to all Americans. Iraq held our Navy?
As a US Veteran, I take a deep offense to someone making the US look bad. It is our
homeland. Be Proud or Leave. So many people around here never served a day in the
military yet they still have more Rebel Pride in our country than those puppets elected in
Congress. Why hasnt the Republicans done more while in majority of the Senate than
they have? Why does it take a non-establishment person (TRUMP) to bring up issues we
all knew that are important to our safety. Just the Border issue alone is a disgrace!
We have Laws in place, we have Border Police and Military intervention to try and keep
us safe. Obama disallows them to do the right thing. Their job! Just as a soldier is
trained to do a JOB, let them do what they are trained to do! Obama is the weakest man
Ive ever seen in leadership of this magnitude. Today, he is in Cuba. Even Castro dissed
him at the airport. Obama has his picture with an evil bastard mounted in Cuba, a mass
murderer, yet he smiles? I think he is mentally incompetent more than he was when
elected. He was also elected by telling Lies, just like Hillary does. We cannot afford this
Nation to have another term of Obamacare crap and those executive orders he pushed thru
without Congress approval. The Race War is going to happen in due time.
Who will change the direction of this country from withering away to a 3rd world
country? TRUMP! I would rather have 1yr with TRUMP than 4 years of anyone else. He
cannot make it worse than it really is. The true factual statistics of Obamas legacy is
proven to be that he will be remembered as the worst President ever. He had his chance
to become a great one, but chose to deal with the enemy so much that we furnished them
Billions of $$ and ammunition and military equipment. We now have been sized down in
military so much that we have to work now 3x as hard, as if it were before GW Bush.
People, you need to make the time to watch what is going on around the World. What
makes you think that it will not happen here? People in such poverty and despair that now
we even have our own Lead Water for Michigan, finding more each day. STAND UP!

Thursday, March 24, 2016

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Agents with the Florida

Department of Law
Enforcement, along with
the Okaloosa and Walton
County Sheriffs Offices,
arrested Tyler Hale, 45,
and Jennifer Pope, 45, both
of Fort Walton Beach,
Florida after an investigation revealed they ran
a human trafficking ring involving multiple victims operating in
Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
Hale was charged with human trafficking and deriving support
from the proceeds of prostitution. Pope was charged with
deriving support from the proceeds of prostitution.
Agents began investigating the pair after discovering online
advertisements for escorts. Subsequently, four victims were
identified. Investigators believe the women were forced to
engage in sex for money by using physical harm, threats of
physical harm, or by enticing them with a controlled substance.
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Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run in DFS

The City of DeFuniak Springs would like to notify our citizens of the upcoming Special
Olympics-Law Enforcement Torch Run on March 31, 2016.
The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics is to
increase awareness and raise funds for the Special Olympics movement. Each year, the
LETR initiative grows bigger and better.
The run will start at 8:00 am at Franks Corner, 929 U.S. Highway 90 West. The run will
continue to travel east on U.S. Highway 90 and will end on the front lawn of the Walton
County Courthouse, 571 U.S. Highway 90 East.

(850) 918 6653

TOMATO WORKSHOP
Spring has sprung and tomato time has begun! Come get your garden on with us at
UF/IFAS Walton County Extension for our 8th Annual Totally Tomatoes Workshop!
The fun, interactive seminar will be held on March 25 th in DeFuniak Springs at the Walton
County Extension Office (next to the Fairgrounds) from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm and again on
April 1st in Grayton Beach at the Coastal Branch Extension Office from 10:00 am-12:00
pm. This will also be a great opportunity to meet our new Horticulture Agent Daniel
Leonard and hear some of his visions for our Horticulture programming!
Cost for the workshop is $10 and several free tomatoes will be given out to each
participant! Registration is open; please RSVP to the Walton County Extension Office
(850)-892-8172, there is a 50 person limit for the event in DeFuniak Springs and a 40
person limit for the event in Grayton Beach (You must call to reserve a seat). For more
information please contact Daniel Leonard, Horticulture Agent at d.leonard@ufl.edu or
call (850)-892-8172.

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There are two new cases of the Zika Virus in Polk County (bringing the
total statewide to 52) one is travel-associated and one was sexually
transmitted from an individual who was traveling outside of the country.
The Declaration of Public Health Emergency has been expanded to include Polk County. Of the cases confirmed in Florida, three cases are still
exhibiting symptoms. According to the CDC, symptoms associated with
the Zika virus last between seven to 10 days.
The CDC has put out guidance related to the sexual transmission of the
Zika virus. This includes the CDC recommendation that if you have traveled to a country with local transmission of Zika you should abstain from
unprotected sex.
Based on CDC guidance, several pregnant women who have traveled to
countries with local-transmission of Zika have received antibody testing,
and of those, four have tested positive for the Zika virus. The CDC recommends that a pregnant woman with a history of Zika virus and her provider
should consider additional ultrasounds. It is recommended that women
who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant postpone travel
to Zika affected areas.
Last week, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Centers for Disease
Control fulfilled the request he made last week for more antibody tests for
the Zika virus and provided an additional 500 tests.
State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong urges
Floridians to drain standing water weekly, no matter how seemingly small.
A couple drops of water in a bottle cap can be a breeding location for mosquitoes. Residents and visitors also need to use repellents when enjoying
the Florida outdoors.
The number for the Zika Virus Information Hotline is 1-855-622-6735.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

850-835-2028

Entertainment, like beauty is in the eye of the

beholder. Its different for each person. I am a 2 nd
generation singer/songwriter with strong family ties
to South Walton. Music has, and will, remain a
passion of mine until my time on this planet is over.
The goal of this column is to spotlight, any and all
styles of local musicians, venues and events that
are worth attending. Of course I dont know everyone, but I am willing to attend shows or events, with
an open mind and my honest opinion.
It is said, a musician plays and sings, whereas an
entertainer performs from the soul. Sharing his or her
passion with complete strangers to connect a spiritual
bond. Many, with rare gifts go unnoticed.
***THIS IS WHERE YOU WILL READ THEIR
STORIES..

Freeports Best Lil Pharmacy

Have you got something to say?
Lets hear it! Time to VOTE! Say
Who? Why them? Democraps?
Dont hold back, you see a way to
improve something? Tell us. Say
what? Got ideas? Think of something
that would be beneficial to Walton
county? SPEAK UP & LOUD! We
have a large FB following& online

E-mail anytime..check page 2

Forrest Williams will be the featured artist in

next issue.
If you have a particular musical artist you would like
to be featured that plays in Walton County. Send in
your requests and we will do our Best to let you
know when, where is the BEST place to see them
LIVE! South Walton has so many places to visit.

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WE Made it! 8yrs in the
making , thanks to all of you!
2016 will bring so many new
faces to our Town. Advertise!

South Walton Close To Hiring

NEW TDC Director
Walton County is considering hiring a
Louisiana tourism official to head the
Tourist Development Council.
Commissioners voted to begin negotiating
a contract with Jay A. Tusa, who is
currently the director of communications
and research with the Louisiana Office of
Tourism in Baton Rouge.
He was ranked the highest of the
finalists, Walton County Spokesman
Louis Svhela said.
Interim TDC Director Stan Sunday,
County Attorney Mark Davis and Human
Resources Director Ella Mae Walters will
work with Tusa to finalize the hiring
agreement, which requires the approval of
the board.
Tusa has worked in the tourism and
marketing industry for more than 21 years
and holds a bachelors degree in
communications from Loyola University.
He was one of three finalists, who were
culled from a pool of roughly 30
applicants. The other finalists were Julie
Morgan, tourist development director in
Santa Rosa County, and David West,
director of tourism and economic
development for i76Solutions of
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania.

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The FREEPORT POST

The Mayors Post
Russ Barley-Freeport Mayor
Please send any and all comments to
The Emerald_Star_News@hotmail.com

Greetings from the Mayors Office

Congratulations to the new Miss Freeports for 2016, we look

forward to you representing the city for the coming year.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt and the Spring Festival will be held this
coming weekend at the Freeport Regional Sports Park at Hammock Bay
beginning from 10:00 am- 3:00 pm, so everyone is invited to come and
join the festivities.
The city wide Son-Rise Service will also be held this Sunday behind
city hall, several area churches are involved and for further information
please contact the First Baptist Church of Freeport.
The Rural Water Rate Study is still under review and will be discussed
again at the April 12th meeting and the Community Center has now
been completed with the new paint and landscaping and I would like to
thank Mr. Eric Cadenhead for volunteering his services and the city
Utility Department for their hard work as well and a big thank you to
The Town Planters Society for their contribution of the new
landscaping in front of the building. After receiving a recent letter I
Belgium ATTAKED by ISIS
would like to recommend that before any information about the city is
What we know so far
spread to others in the community that you come and get the facts
straight instead of just going by hearsay and this is in regard to the fact
Police have confirmed a security footage image is
that we do not have a city manager, we have not had bags of money
believed to be of three suspects in Tuesdays bombmissing that belonged to the city and that certain areas of the city are
ings at the Brussels airport. Authorities are seeking
given special rates for water and sewer and that money has been
help in identifying one of the men.
misappropriated within the city and the reason for the discussion of the
At least 31 people were killed and nearly 200 injured
in twin bombing attacks on Brussels airport and a rush rate increase has nothing to do with the existing grants that the city has,
but does have something to do with future grants being available if we
Jay Tusa -hour metro train in the Belgian capital.
do not increase the rates and that sewer systems are being put in by the
The
terror
group
Islamic
State
has
claimed
responsiSvhela said he
city where no one is hooking up therefore, this is the reason for us to
bility.
expects county
have a rate increase, quite the contrary as we have not recently put in
Authorities
said
three
bombs
were
brought
into
a
main
commissioners to
any system where people are not hooking up and we have adopted a 5
airport
corridor,
but
one
failed
to
explode.
One
of
the
take a final vote on
year plan for the city to go by for the priorities to better the city and we
blasts was from a suicide bomber.
Tusas hiring at
An hour later around 9 a.m., another bomb exploded are working on the infrastructure for the city with the coming growth.
their meeting
on
a rush-hour subway train near the European Union Again please come and inquire and get the facts straight prior to
March 22.
repeating information that you are not absolute positive about.
headquarters.
The tragedy has triggered security alerts across westBeginning in April the city council meetings will change from the
ern Europe and brought warnings from American offi- second Tuesday at 7:00 PM to the second Tuesday at 9:00 am and the
cials. Multiple U.S. airlines diverted and canceled
fourth Thursday at 7:00 pm to the fourth Thursday at 6:00 pm. Please
flights to and from Belgium.
let me know how we can better serve you in this community callHero Walk..in FREEPORT
850-835-2822 or drop by the city hall.
The Freeport Veterans Memorial committee is thrilled to announce their newest project
at the memorial site, Hero Walk. This new addition will be located on the west side of
the memorial grounds and will feature a large granite obelisk center stone surrounded
with a brick pad. The committee is selling bricks for area family and friends to pay
tribute to their veterans both past and present. The sale of bricks has been extended to all
Walton county residents, as the memorial in Freeport is the only one of it's kind in our
county. Bricks go on sale April 1st at a cost of $50.00 each. You can fill out a request
form with the veteran information you would like engraved on the brick as a forever
tribute to the veteran or veterans you choose to honor. In addition to the monies raised by
"check out our weekly Cash & Carry specials!
the brick sales, the committee will be initiating a fund raising campaign to cover the
expense of the addition. To make a donation, or to purchase a brick, contact project chair
Tim Ard at 850-585-3304. The group anticipates having the new site ready for dedication
Store hours are Mon-Fri 10-5 and Sat 10-2.
at the annual Veterans Day ceremony in November.
Owners Russ Barley and Tim Ard, invite everyone to stop on in!
FREEPORT Presbyterian CHURCH, located on Hwy 20. Next to Franks Cash &
Carry. We are extending an open invitation to come to our quaint little church to give
or
thanks and praise to God. Small town feel and childrens services available too.
Sundays at 9am Bible study.10am church service.
Come meet Pastor Gene.

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

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Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind,
contentment, grace, the inner awareness of
simple abundance - it will surely come to us,
but only when we are ready to receive it with
an open and grateful heart.
You dont know how good you got it, until
its gone. Some called it FREEDOM.

FREEPORT LIBRARY EVENTS

Reading Dogs: On Saturday,
April 9th from 2:00-4:00 the
Reading Dogs will be at the
Freeport Library! Children
can sign up for 15-minute
intervals to read to Viola, who
is a certified therapy dog.
Children can choose a book
and practice their reading skills in a comforting
and non-judgmental environment for beginning
readers. Please call the library at 835-2040 to
reserve a time for your child!
AARP Tax Assistance: Free tax assistance is
available to individuals every Thursday at the
Freeport Library until April 14th. To make an
appointment please call the Freeport Library at
835-2040.
Childrens classes: Childrens classes with Miss
Sandra are held every Wednesday at 10:30 in the
childrens area at the Freeport Library. Classes
teach children listening and social skills, and are
followed by a craft that develops fine motor skills
and creativity. All ages of children are welcome!
*Do you or your child have a collection youd
like to show off? From matchbox cars and quilting
squares, to stamp collections and historical
photographs, the Freeport Library offers display
cases for you to share your treasures with the
community. Please call the library at 835-2040 if
you have a collection to share!

Dont forget to like the Freeport

Library Friends Facebook page to stay
on top of all the latest happenings at
the Freeport Library!

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Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

WALTON HIGH SCHOOL
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SATURDAY, June 4th
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Okaloosa Transit Cooperative

to Meet March 24 in Okaloosa
County Commission Board
Chambers
The Okaloosa Transit Cooperative will
hold a meeting Thurs., March 24 at
9:30 a.m. in the Okaloosa County
Commission Chambers at 1250 N.
Eglin Parkway, Shalimar, Fl.
Public participation is solicited without
regard to race, color, national origin, sex,
age, religion, disability or family status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made
for access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact
Brittany Ellers, 800-226-8914, ext. 220 or
brittany.ellers@wfrpc.org for details.

Heros for Children Family Run

Ride presented by ECAC

Healthmark Health Matters

-Caring for elderly parents
Adult children often serve as caregivers for aging
parents. This may be due to illness, accident or the
inevitable decline brought on by advanced age. Are you
prepared for the role? It is important to talk with our
parents about their health and safety.
Caregivers must monitor the health and independence
of their aging parents. We must evaluate their general
condition and ask ourselves, are my parents safe in their
home? How well are they taking care of themselves?
How are their mental attitudes? Are they having
difficulty getting around?
Caregivers must also be prepared for an emergency
and should make a list of their doctors, allergies,
medications, surgeries, insurance information and other
important details. Discuss long-term care, living wills
and other preferences. These are steps we can take to
help aging parents maintain their independence.
We begin by observing our parents closely. Do they appear to be taking good care of themselves? Failure to keep up with
bathing, tooth brushing and other basic grooming could indicate dementia, depression or physical impairments.
Are parents still connecting with friends? Have they maintained interest in hobbies and other daily activities? Look around
the house. Any big changes in the way your parents do things around the house could provide clues to their health. Neglected
housework is another red flag.
Everyone forgets things from time to time. Modest memory problems are a fairly common part of aging, and sometimes
medication side effects or underlying conditions contribute to memory loss. However, according to researchers at the Mayo
Clinic, there is a difference between normal changes in memory and the type of memory loss associated with Alzheimer's
disease and other types of dementia. Problems such as forgetting common words when speaking, getting lost in familiar
neighborhoods or being unable to follow directions may be serious and should warrant an evaluation with their doctor.
Driving can sometimes be challenging for older adults. If aging parents become confused while driving or lose their ability to
drive safely, it may be time to stop driving. To help them maintain their independence, discuss transportation options such as
taking a bus, hiring a driver or riding with neighbors, friends and family members.
Consider in-home services. If aging parents are having trouble taking care of themselves, hiring someone to clean the house
and run errands might be the solution. A home health aide could help with daily activities such as bathing and dressing and
there are senior services available locally, too.
It is extremely important for us to talk to our parents openly and honestly. Knowing that we are concerned about their health
can give our parents the motivation they need to see a doctor or make other changes.
Sometimes aging parents won't admit they need help. We should remind our parents that we care about them and want to do
what is best to promote their health and well-being, both today and in the months and years to come.

For more information, contact Dr. Mark Hash, at Healthmark Walk-In Clinic in DeFuniak Springs,
(850) 951-4556.

The City of DeFuniak Springs is notifying

citizens of the upcoming Heroes for Children Family Fun Ride presented by the
Emerald Coast Childrens Advocacy Center and the Florida Department of Health in Earlier this month we saw thousands of people across the US get their hands on the the latest Online ID protection from SaferWeb, after yet another increase in identity theft and web-history monitoring.
Walton County on April 2, 2016.

1 Reason Not To Go Online If You Live In US

We have however been advised that because of its unexpected popularity,

availability is very limited and is now on a first come first serve basis.
Experts Are Now Calling It, A Game Changer For Internet Users
As part of the special promotion due to end March 23, 2016, a group of
Microsoft Gold Engineers teamed up with innovative new software provider
SaferWeb, to provide the latest ID Protection thats just gone viral.
If you have a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone connected to the internet,
your activities could be monitored and private information collected when
youre Online shopping or banking. Even just browsing online is a risk in
2016. SaferWebs primary objective was to eliminate this by boosting security
and ensure eavesdroppers cannot make sense of your encrypted communications. Technical Lead John McBride, from SaferWeb explains; Our
main objective for creating the app was pretty simple. We wanted to
Do you have a business?
help users protect their Online footprint and eliminate the risk of any
Lowest Ad Rates in Walton county!
online, banking or personal information being stolen, monitored or
Wed like to see you advertise with us! hacked. Every person is at risk, photos you share, info you share,
Call today: 850-585-0262
even secure sites have been hacked and are NOT telling you!

At 9:00 a.m., the ride will begin at the

Childrens Advocacy Center on College
Avenue, proceed south on Florence Street
then turning west on Bay Ave (County
Highway 280 E) then south on Circle
Drive turning east on College Avenue ending at the Childrens Advocacy Center.
During this event, Circle Drive will be
closed.
Please use caution if you are in the area.

850.835.2558
901 Hwy. 20 East

FREEPORT, Florida
Hours : Tues Sat.
9am-5pm
Michelle Croxton

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Miss Freeport Pageants 2016

On Saturday evening March 12,2016, Forty four
young ladies competed for six different category
titles in the annual Miss Freeport Pageants. The
event has been sponsored annually by The Town
Planters Society of Freeport since bringing the pageant back to life twenty years ago this year. Emcee
for the evening was Freeport Mayor Russ Barley.
The Town Planters wish to thank everyone for supporting this years event, the participants, their families, the attendees and advertisers all make it possible for the group to continue their work in the community. Winners for the evening are as follows.
Little Miss Freeport (L-R) Adrianna Burnham, 1st
runner up, Vivienne Albee, Little Miss Freeport
2016, Ella Craig, 2nd runner up & Paisley McCormick, 3rd runner up.
Junior Miss Freeport (L-R) Kayleigh Byrd, 2nd
runner up, Madison Wilson, Junior Miss Freeport
2016, Aislynn Griggy, 1st runner up
Young Miss Freeport (L-R) Chloe Ison, 2nd runner
up, Zoey Weeks, Young Miss Freeport 2016, Jaden
Jackson, 1st runner up
Jr. Teen Miss Freeport (L-R) Sydni Free 1st runner
up, Ansley Marshall Jr. Teen Miss Freeport 2016,
Lily Reifschneider 2nd runner up
Teen Miss Freeport (L-R) Tori Watts 1st runner up,
Katie Dier, Teen Miss Freeport 2016, Thea Reifschneider 2nd runner up
Miss Freeport (L-R) Madysen Jones, 2nd runner up,
Nikole Dier, Miss Freeport 2016, Abby Williams,
1st runner up

We appreciate our readers. Let the businesses you saw their AD. Thats all we ask in
return for your time. Thank you very much.
Its been 7years of FREEPORT news. Thanks!

+++++++ 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 so that we all, can grow& prosper to become all we can become, for
the near future and of the futures of our childrens children. Amen! IN GOD WE TRUST
850.585.0262

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PROUDLY Helping Alaqua Animal Refuge
located in FREEPORT, for over 7yrs. adoptable
pets of all kinds. Find a Friend! Go visit them!

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week

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Thursday , March 24, 2016

Chef Jim Shirley Offers Easter Breakfast and Brunch

Buffets The Bay, Great Southern Cafe and 45 Central
Offer Easter Buffets
Easter is a day of celebration with family and friends. It's a
time to enjoy each other's company, eat a great meal and
spend time together. There is no better way to celebrate such
an occasion than with a great meal prepared by a world class
chef. You have three choices on Sunday, March 27, 2016:
Breakfast buffet at 45 Central in Seaside starting at 8:00 a.m.,
Brunch buffet at Great Southern Cafe in Seaside starting at
11:00 a.m. or Brunch buffet at The Bay starting at 11:00 a.m.
Make your reservation for the Easter Buffet at The Bay by
calling 850-622-2291 or for the other two, by calling (850)
231-7327.
Pricing is as follows: The Bay and Great Southern Brunch $29.95 for adults and $12.95 for children under 10. 45 Central
breakfast - 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. $13.95 Children under 10 $8.95

Letters to The:

Dear Editor,
My family and I have recently moved here from New
Jersey and we read this great little Newspaper here in
The Great American Lecture Series
Freeport.
We once had a small paper like this. It helps us keep up
POLLINATORS for your garden
with whats going on around the area without having to
The key to better blooming flowers, more vegetables and
scroll all through all the S. Walton Ads. I have a queshealthier shrubs is POLLINATORS! Walton County Master
tion though. Is this county going to just focus on the
Gardeners present Jim Dietrich, a local bee keeper and MG,
Beach side of this area?
who will discuss how to attract pollinators to your landscape
This is a shame not to have Freeport become more
and keep them there. Pollinators may include bees, birds,
attractive for people to want to relax here away from the
butterflies, bats, moths and more. Learn how they improve the beaches. Most of us can only deal with the sun so much at
health of your garden and the environment. Meet the Extension our age. I hope the development doesnt cater to just them
Horticulture Agent, Daniel Leonard, who will also be
I am surprised that there isnt more advertising from the
presenting.
local creek clubs for boating and fishing in this paper.
discussion will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from
We sincerely wish to see this stay for a long time for
Kristo is a sweet natured, medium size dog. This
10:00 to 11:30 AM at the UF/IFAS Walton Extension Coastal
there
are a lot of new people from somewhere else that
He weighs 20 lbs and is a 2-1/2 year old Cattle Branch at 70 Logan Lane, which runs west off CR 283, just
have
no
idea where any of the local sitting parks and stuff
Dog mix that was rescued from a county
north of the 4-way stop in Grayton Beach. The program is
are
around
here. Keep up the great work.
shelter. We think he spent quite a bit of time on free and open to the public, however seating is limited and
Mr. & Mrs. A. Johnson
the streets alone, because he is still a little shy reservations must be made by the Monday before by contacting
around people. Currently, Kristo is a part of
Cheryl at 850-892-8172 or haneyc@ufl.edu.
Dear Editor,
our Unconditional Love Program where he is
Light refreshments will be served.
I was so glad to see you address the issue of these
learning basic commands and fine tuning his
Master Gardeners are available at this location every Wed. 9:00 businesses that are in Walton county doing shotty work
social skills. He has gone through our prison
AM until noon to take your gardening questions.
and people scamming you for money. Tell on it!
program twice and is scheduled to graduate in Call 892-8172 or come by.
I have been taken advantage of by so many Men saying
May. Hes a special guy and we want him to
Submitted by Barbara Young 850-622-0192
they
know what needs to be done. Then they disappear
have the best possible future. Our hope is that bayoubarbara@aol.com
from
site with the work half complete. Thank you for
Kristo finds the perfect family and can be
helping
my husband finish the room expansion and deck
adopted on Graduation Day.
work.
It
turned out excellent. My friends and guest love
#EveryoneNeedsABuddy and Kristo could be
it.
You
are
a good Man to do what you did to help us.
yours!
Thank you, Betty Jo
Kristos adoption fee is $200 which includes
Dear Editor,
his neuter, microchip, current vaccines and his
I have been following online for several years now and
graduation certificate. If you are interested in
I
must
say you do go after the wrong doers. It hasnt
him, please fill out an application online
mattered
to us who they are either. We love how straight
at http://www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org/
forward
you
tell it like it is.
ApplyforAdoption. You can learn more
We
look
forward
to every edition you print.
information about the program at http://
JoAnn Wilson
www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org/programs/
community-outreach/unconditional-love/
E-mail response...just because you may be listed with
sunbiz.org does Not make you a Legal Business within
WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY
this county. Especially when you do work outside of
BEACH SAMPLING
Walton. Ask for documented proof or you may be sorry if
RESULTS
they wreck up your yard or house. Insured? WC covered?
~No Advisories Issued for This Sampling Period~

Enjoy the Beach, clean up BEFORE YOU

LEAVE! Spring Breakers, DONT TRASH
our HOME. The Laws are there, if we can keep
it clean when you are NOT here, do us the
FAVOR, dont be a PIG.
Clean-up when you Leave. LOOK around!

Comments and responses are welcomed by all who write-in, E-mail.

Instead of running your mouth around town, PUT IN PRINT, let
those who live here make the call. Got a beef or compliment?
County/city issues not right? Tell your story here! Let us hear it.
Write in, FREEDOM of Speech lives here in FREEPORT @
The Emerald Star News. We CAN make things happen.
Advertising with us HELPS MOST! People are reading this, People
just like you!
Going on 8yrs now!
Thanks for reading.

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Advertise here

Column written
by :
Rian Lyday

Spring (Break) is in the Air!

By Rian Lyday

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Classifieds

Walton County Community

Clean Up Day

WALTON COUNTY DISTRICT 4

COMMISSIONER AND CHAIR SARA
COMANDER, DISTRICT 1 COMMISSpring break is next week for Walton
County Schools! What do you plan on doing SIONER BILL CHAPMAN, DISTRICT
5 COMMISSIONER CINDY MEADwith all that time? How will you fight the
OWS, WALTON COUNTY SOLID
tourists this season? Living in our quiet
community has given me so much insight to WASTE & PUBLIC WORKS.
the influence of seasons. We all hide in our
Dumpsters provided for Walton County
houses during the spring and summer rush residents to dump trash, yard debris, tires,
afraid to tackle the popular places because of appliances, and other miscellaneous
the traffic. We also know that these times of items. A crew and equipment to off-load
year can become pretty expensive.
heavy items will be available. Recycling
So what should you do with all that free
trailers will also be available for newstime?
print, glass, and aluminum. Limit of (4)
Here is a list of family activities that you can tires per household.
do for free.
Check out the community calendar.
DO NOT BRING: POISONS,
Visit your local library.
PESTICIDES, PAINTS, THINNERS,
Get involved in community sports.
GASOLINE, AND OTHER
Check out some podcasts.
FLAMMABLES.
Play board games.
Bake a loaf of homemade bread.
Teach yourself how to juggle.
LIBRARY CLERK- Part-Time Only
Teach your child how to change your cars
(Internal & External Candidates Apply)
oil.
Posted March 2, 2016 4:00 PM | Closes
Meet your neighbors.
March 9, 2016 6:30 PM
Clear out your media collection books,
FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Part-Time Pay
DVDs, CDs, etc.
Grade: 2 ... Full Description Walton County
Have a cupboard potluck.
Make a 101 Goals in 1,001 Days list then
start on some of them.
Organize a potluck block party.
Visit a free museum or a zoo (or find out
when you might be able to get in for free).
Make a time capsule.
Practice yoga or try it for the first time.
Try Geocaching.

per issue
Mail or E-mail
TODAY!

U Shoot DARTS?

Saturday, April 09, 2016

From 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Location 1: At the Legion Park On
Ponce de Leon Street In Miramar Beach
Location 2: On County Hwy. 283N (Bay
Dr.) Mile On Right-Point Washington
Area

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Only $10

****Only 50c/gm
There are NOW 2 Radikal Dart boards
in Lucky Star Bar, Freeport.
Play leagues and online competition as
well. View games from home, via
computer once you become a Premium
member for only $12/yr. Sunday is 2
for 1 play. Online tourneys FridaySunday and weekly leagues, come join
Couples and singles teams open.

Do you need a set of Darts?

Need any Dart supplies? Call 585-0262

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Parking Lot stripe painting
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Call 850-460-0896
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*** In DFS, go ck out 4C-BBQ Set of Racing bucket seats. Yellow and
(behind Walgreens), they have 4
Dartboards by Radikal. Join leagues
open to all skill levels, even hdcp for
averages of beginners, if desired.
Ask Robin Ford for details.

Great BBQ FOOD TOO!

Explore nature in and around
Walton County Florida with
Walton Outdoors. For more
information, go to: http://
www.waltonoutdoors.com

Black $100/obo. Used, Set of Long

tube headers for a small block only $60.
Brand new SET Shorty headers Been
double dipped and painted w/heat wrap
$250. 1974 Camaro, call
850-585-0262 by appt.
Visit the BIOPHILIA
CENTER this year.
Special place in
FREEPORT off Hwy.
20E East of Hwy. 331

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EMT) Internal & External candidates are eligible to app
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