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The Wolfes Den-Editorial...Page 2

HEALTH ADVISORY

High Bacteria Count at Morrison Springs

The Health Advisory is issued June 16, 2015, for

Morrison Springs. The Advisory is...Page 3

Nighttime Lane Closures Planned for

U.S. 331 on the Clyde B. Wells Bridge

More details of progress is found on.Page 5

Did You KNOW? Some time ago, I was cooking some corn and stuck

my fork in the boiling water to see if the corn was

done and before I knew it I burnt my.Page 7

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Hello once again, my fellow readers. I hope this finds you

doing well and enjoying the days, its been picture perfect. I know Ive had a few interesting conversations with folks

around town recently. Trust me if those Trees had ears and could talk. Oh

my. People know so much but tell so little to correct these wrongs.

Isnt this the south, where they still feel guilty over slavery? So, everyone I have met seems to see it, accept it. It is what it is. The Confederate Flag still flies high in front of

the DeFuniak Springs courthouse everyday. Im sure its just a matter of time before someone sues them for offending their beliefs, rights or freedoms of. Isnt that what we all see taking place all around our country? I mean as long as your open minded to the reality that most of the Media is biased. Wanting not offend someone or an organization that

they sometimes do NOT even speak. Everyone being too branded for being a certain way. Our beliefs matter.

We have our beliefs in what founded our country. Many of us wish it never changed

from the old days. People knew their place in society and many was thankful just to have a

place they can call HOME. So, why is it that we are treated so differently now, by the

Law? by those sworn to uphold the Law? yet do nothing to better the county we live in.

Hell, just a few more jails and we all will have free-room and board available, cause

trust me, if they want you, they will get you in the system. $$. I believe this county feels

safer knowing that each person has an arrest record so they know who you are and when you may act up, they can and will, just snatch you up and take you away.

Even if the charge is a misdemeanor, they can still get you in jail for process. From then

on your life is scarred for when employer or even the cops look you up. They assume to

have been arrested youve done wrong. But 43% of cases, dropped, dismissed? Why is it the deeper I dig into, the wheels of Justice in this county, the more unan-swered questions I find? This last year has been one I wont soon forget. I have dealings over a so-called neighbor for over 11 years that I have done exactly what the Sher-iff himself told me to do when trouble arises, call them. They show up after they can catch him in the act of stalking us, harassing us, making false allegations in hopes to have myself or my family to be arrested? All this because he knows, Ive complained many years of all the traffic, selling whatever, and strangers he brings down our road around our properties. (The Yard Sale guy). This

has been zoned residential and I cant get 1 person in this county to have this commercial looking junkyard, blatantly in violation of our civil rights. To live as residents in a neighborhood? Drive by

here along Hwy. 331 like you do and tell Code if that Looks like residential activity or commercial.

Complete with signage and con-ex boxes, dozers, tractors, backhoes and so many trailers for heavy

equipment, we lost count. Well, Mr. Larry Jones. I spoke with you a week ago. Im watching.

So, please I invite you all to read my past 5-6 editions online. Youll see why I now am getting feedback. I am curious how far this county will go to try and keep me down? This

newspaper has seen better days and plan on seeing them again by next year.

I want to share some facts to think about, from across the WORLD.JAPAN. * Japan prevents the use of mobile phones in trains, restaurants and indoors. * For first to sixth primary year

Japanese students must learn ethics in dealing with people. * Even though one of the richest people

in the world, the Japanese do not have servants. The parents are responsible for the house and chil-

dren. * There is no examination from the first to the third primary level because the goal of educa-

tion is to instill concepts and character building. * If you go to a buffet restaurant in Japan you will

notice people only eat as much as they need without any waste because food must not be wasted. *

The rate of delayed trains in Japan is about 7 seconds per year! The Japanese appreciate the value of

time and are very punctual to minutes and seconds. * Children in schools brush their teeth (sterile)

and clean their teeth after a meal at school, teaching them to maintain their health from an early age.

* Japanese students take half an hour to finish their meals to ensure proper digestion because these

students are the future of Japan.

The Japanese focus on maintaining their culture. Therefore - Why cant the U.S.A.? * No political leader or a prime minister from an Islamic nation has visited Japan not the Ayatollah

of Iran, the King of Saudi Arabia or even a Saudi Prince! * Japan is a country keeping Islam at bay

by putting strict restrictions on Islam and ALL Muslims. 1) Japan is the only nation that does not give citizenship to Muslims. 2) In Japan permanent residency is not given to Muslims.

3) There is a strong ban on the propagation of Islam in Japan

4) In the University of Japan, Arabic or any Islamic language is not taught.

5) One cannot import a 'Koran' published in the Arabic language.

6) According to data published by the Japanese government, it has given temporary residency to

only 2 lakhs, Muslims, who must follow the Japanese Law of the Land. These Muslims should

speak Japanese and carry their religious rituals in their homes. 7) Japan is the only country in the

world that has a negligible number of embassies in Islamic countries. 8) Muslims residing in Japan

are the employees of foreign companies. 9) Even today, visas are not granted to Muslim doctors,

engineers or managers sent by foreign companies. 10) In the majority of companies it is stated in

their regulations that no Muslims should apply for a job. 11) The Japanese government is of the

opinion that Muslims are fundamentalist, and even in the era of globalization they are not willing to

change their Muslim laws. 12) Muslims cannot even rent a house in Japan. 13) If anyone comes to

know that his neighbor is a Muslim then the whole neighborhood stays alert. 14) No one can start an

Islamic cell or Arabic 'Madrasa' in Japan. 15) There is no Sharia law in Japan. 16) If a Japanese

woman marries a Muslim, she is considered an outcast forever.

Strange, Im looked at as a racist for feeling strongly about my White Ethics and teaching my chil-dren what I believe in too? God, honesty, loyalty to family and I provide security for PEACE.

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Quote of

the week :

The Wolfes Den

If you cannot do the

Job you are given to

do without fault,

Then move over and

let someone do the

Job right!

Too much tax

dollars wasted on

political paperwork

within this county

alone. ##Make 331

scenic corridor to

hwy. 20

Clean the looks as

the visitors drive to the Beaches.

This newspaper is your voice to the county and all city or state employees, or

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Its never too late to get involved. As a society we will gather in time of need for others, that is what community is all about. Enforce property lines.. We have road crews that will not make safe wide roads, we have codes being

broken without any penalty? If you dont agree with it, go to a meeting and speak up.lets work together! Most commissioners dont want to bother.

Changes only come when enough people call to order of descent standards

for which we all can live by. Therefore there are Laws / rules to follow or

be jailed. **If it isnt on your property it is on someone elses.county, then state. Too many complaints never corrected by action. Only talk and false

promises has been the way it has been for many years. The time has come to

make the BS train STOP! Find out how are tax $$ being spent. Dig further.

Obituary for Dr. Wendell King Loomis

Dr. Wendell King Loomis died peacefully at home on June 9, 2015 surrounded by his family. Dr. Loomis

was born in Mexico, New York on September 28, 1923 to Cameron Loomis and Clara Hills Loomis. He

graduated from Mexico, New York High School and then entered the Air Force where he trained as a pilot.

He attended college at Cornell University followed by entrance to the Cornell University College of Veteri-

nary Medicine. Dr. Loomis practiced veterinary medicine in upstate New York and Maryland, where he

specialized as a large animal practitioner. He was a

pioneer in his field in the treatment of colic, orthopedic surgery and in

performing emergency surgery in the field when needed. He taught vet-

erinary medicine at Cornell University for several years. He was well

published and loved by his students. After his retirement, Dr. Loomis

and his wife Gwendolyn moved to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida where

they have enjoyed a full and wonderful 25 years. During this time they

have enjoyed being friends and members of Christ the King Episcopal

Church. Marylands historic Sagamore Farms, a thoroughbred horse breeding facility that produced Native Dancer, held a special place in Dr. Loomis heart, as he considered the staff there to be his extended family. It gave him much happiness

when he learned that Sagamore Farms had been revitalized and brought back to

its previous glory.

Dr. Loomis loved to rebuild old cars and to make broken things whole again. He

often re-caned beautiful chairs and made old umbrellas usable again. He loved

to work on wood projects and his home and his local childrens homes have many fine examples. He will be remembered for his wonderful stories, of which

he had a never-ending supply. The beautiful farmlands of central New York

State instilled in him a respect for the land and the creatures that grazed upon it.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Gwendolyn Gainer Loomis; his children

Sharon Loomis of Seattle, Washington, Craig Loomis of El Segundo, California,

Douglas Loomis of Conroe, Texas and Linda Shovea, Sandra Johnson and Deb-

bie Earles of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. He and Gwen are survived by 17

grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son

Mark Loomis, also of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

The memorial service will be held at Christ the

King Episcopal Church on Monday June 22,

2015, at 2:00pm. The address of the church is

480 N. County Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

32459. The service will be officiated by Father

Richard Proctor. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hannahs Helpers to honor his grand-daughter, Hannah Shovea. The information for Han-

nahs Helpers is c/o Beverly Wilburn, 27 Maple St, Freeport, FL 32439.

You may go online to view obituaries, offer condo-

lences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com.

Review and informational items will also be pre-

sented. For a full agenda, visit www.wfrpc.org.

Public participation is solicited without regard to

race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, dis-

ability or family status. Reasonable accommodation

will be made for access to meetings in accordance

with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact

Brandi Whitehurst, 850-332-7976, x204 or

[email protected], for infor-

mation or accommodation assistance. Por

favor a la Sr. Dan Deanda, de los requis-

tos de acceso o el idioma en el 850-332-

7976 x 227 o 1-800-995-8771 para TTY-

Florida al menos 48 horas de antelacion.

The Okaloosa-Walton TPO is staffed by

the West Florida Regional Planning Coun-

cil, a not-for-profit agency providing pro-

fessional planning, coordinating and advi-

sory services to local governments, state

and federal agencies and the public to pre-

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HEALTH ADVISORY

High Bacteria Count at

Morrison Springs Walton County The Health Advisory is issued June 16, 2015, for Morrison

Springs. The Advisory is issued based

on the criteria for fecal indicator

bacteria.

This should be considered a potential

health risk to the bathing public and

swimming is not recommended.

Samples taken are above the public

health threshold for fecal indicator bacte-

ria. Water quality exceedances are based

upon the US Environmental Protection

Agencys (EPA) recommended standard of no more than 61 Enterococci

CFU/100mL, or 235 E. coli CFU/100mL

in any single sample. Sample results for

June 15, 2015, indicate 136 Enterococci

CFU/100ml and 108 Enterococci

CFU/100ml.

The water will be re-sampled June 22,

2015. When re-sampling indicates that

the water is within the satisfactory range,

the advisory will be lifted.

The Florida Department of Health in

Walton County monitors monthly water

samples submitted by public bathing

places during their operation season. The

water samples are being analyzed for

enteric bacteria (fecal coliform entero-

cocci or E. coli) that normally inhabit the

intestinal tract of humans and warm-

blooded animals, and indicate the pres-

ence of pathogens which may cause

swimming related diseases including

gastrointestinal disease, ear and eye ail-

ments, and skin rashes and infections.

The presence of fecal indicator bacteria

is an indication of fecal pollution, which

may come from storm water runoff, do-

mestic pets, wildlife, and human waste

(sewage).

Sampling is also conducted by other

county health departments at marine

beaches and results can be found at De-

partment of Health's Beach Water Qual-

ity website at www.floridahealth.gov/

environmental-health/beach-water-

quality/index.html.

For more information, contact the

Florida Department of Health in

Walton County (850) 892-8021.

Okaloosa-Walton TPO to Meet

Jun. 18 in Niceville

Adopting the FY 16-20 Transportation Im-provement Program (TIP) and amending the

FY 16-20

Authorizing the funding for the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

Election of chairs/ vice chairs for FY 15-16

The Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning

Organization (TPO) will meet Thurs., Jun.

18 at Niceville Community Center located at 204

North Partin Drive in Niceville. The TPO will

meet at 3 p.m. The Citizens' Advisory Committee

(CAC) and Technical Coordinating Committee

(TCC) will meet at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. respec-

tively. The nominating committees for the TPO

and TCC will meet 15 minutes prior to their

regularly scheduled meetings.

The TPO will consider:

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The Choctaw Beach boat ramp improve-ment project has begun. Both the existing ramp and

the bathrooms are closed to the public until the

work is complete.

The Choctaw Beach Boat Ramp Improvement

project will include improvements to the existing

boat ramp located in Choctaw Beach on State Road

20.

The scope of work will include the demolition and

removal of the existing ramp and the construction

of a new concrete push slab ramp with timber

launching piers along with a new asphalt boat

trailer parking area. The existing bathrooms will

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Alaqua Animal Refuge gives Safe Haven

for Goats after Coyote Attack

Alaqua Animal Refuge has given a safe haven for 4

goats after a local farmer reported that they had been

severely attacked by a pack of coyotes. The group

included a heroic mother goat who swam pregnant

across a lake so that she could deliver her baby

safely. Dr. Amy Williams and Vet Tech Reca Sex-

ton jumped into action with other staff members to

perform surgery on the two injured goats. All four

were surrendered and Alaqua staff will oversee their

extensive medical care and track their progress.

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FDA: Farewell to Trans Fats A number of popular foods are about to lighten up. The FDA is all but

banning the use of partially hydrogenated oils, the main source of artery

-clogging artificial trans fats, in processed food.

Food makers will have 3 years to remove partially hydrogenated oils

from products, the agency says in a statement.

Experts cant say theres any safe level of trans fats to eat, "because we don't have the evidence," says Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, MPH, profes-

sor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of

Public Health.

Food makers have found substitutes for these controversial fats, he says,

which proves "there's absolutely no need for trans fats in the food sup-

ply."

Today's final decision follows the agency's initial judgment in 2013 that

the status of these fats should be changed. Those actions follow decades

of research showing they boost the risk of heart disease.

"We generally support the goal of reduced trans fat,'' says Robert Col-

lette, president of the Institute of Shortening and Edible Oils, whose

members make the products. "We will continue to do what we have

done for the past 10 years -- work with the food industry in formulating

other alternatives."

Tuesday's FDA decision removes trans fats from a category known as

''generally recognized as safe" (GRAS). Ingredients in the GRAS cate-

gory can be added to food without the agency's approval.

The move now means makers must get the agencys OK to use trans fats in food.

The fats are used to help give foods stability, extend shelf life, and

sometimes improve ''mouth feel,'' the response to a food's texture and

flavor.

Public health experts praised the decision. Food makers pointed out that

theyve been gradually phasing out trans fats for years, but warn that some foods won't taste the same without them. What Are Trans Fats?

Theyre found in some processed foods, including desserts, microwave popcorn, frozen pizzas, coffee creamer, and margarines. The fats can

raise your LDL ''bad'' cholesterol and lower your HDL ''good" choles-

terol.

"Studies show that diet and nutrition play a key role in preventing

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Thursday, June 18, 2015 The Emerald Star News, Inc.

The Mayors Post Russ Barley Freeport Mayor

Please send any and all comments

to The [email protected]

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

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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Its been 7years of FREEPORT news. Thank you.

Stop and smell the Roses they say, calming odor to the senses..buy flowers!

Russ Barley / Mayor-Freeport

Greetings from the Mayors Office

The council has voted for the installation of the new Sensus

Meters in the Northbay Area and should begin in Septem-ber 2015 and the council was presented the draft Capital

Improvements Plan by the city engineer and now the coun-

cil will begin to place the items in order of importance. A

new business for Freeport has opened located on Hwy 331

South- Coastal Optical Outlet is now open and a ribbon

cutting took place on June 10th, please drop by and see all

that they have to offer. The Freeport Town Planters has

agreed to help finance the building of the new outdoor pa-

vilion to be erected behind city hall, construction should

begin soon- this facility will be used for concerts, plays,

movie night and many other activities. The city council and

department heads will be working on the 2015-16 budget

beginning this month for the next fiscal year which begins

in October. The first Bayfest Meeting has been held and all of the committees are in place so the work has begun for

the September 19th event, so mark your calendars for a full

day of family fun, information will be made available as it

comes into play. I will be giving the State of the City 2015

Address on June 25th, just prior to the scheduled city coun-

cil meeting beginning at 7:00 PM, this will address what

has been done in the past year and what we need to do to

consider the future and everyone is invited and encouraged

to attend. We will be hearing by the end of this month about

the decision of Project Target locating here in Freeport and

bringing 135 jobs with a total of 350 jobs within 5 years.

The city pool has been closed due to a pipe damage and is

in the process of being repaired, please have patience with

us and we will have it back up and running before long.

Summer months will be a good time for the students to go

by and take a look at the Heritage Center to learn about the

history of Freeport, we are open Thursday-Saturday, 12:00

PM- 5:00 PM. Please let me know how we can better serve

you, please give me a call, send a facebook message or go

to the city website for the Mayors Blog and read what is

happening in our fair city.

DUE TO MECHANICAL IS-

SUES, THE FREEPORT CITY

POOL IS HEREBY CLOSED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Nighttime Lane Closures

Planned for U.S. 331 on

the Clyde B. Wells Bridge

Nighttime Lane Closures Planned

for U.S. 331 on the Clyde B.

Wells Bridge

Drivers will encounter alternating

lane closures on U.S. 331 across

the Clyde B. Wells Bridge in

Walton County from 10 p.m.

Thursday, June 18 to 6 a.m. Fri-

day, June 19. As crews place con-

crete for the footings of the new

bridge. Flagmen will be on site to

safely direct traffic through the

work zone.

Large concrete pump trucks will

be present on the bridge so drivers

are encouraged to use extra cau-

tion when traveling through the

work zone. All planned construc-

tion activities are weather depend-

ent and may be re-scheduled in

the event of inclement weather.

For more project information and

the latest traffic advisories, visit

www.facebook.com/

USHighway331. You may also

follow the Florida Department of

Transportation District Three on

Twitter @myfdot_nwfl or like us

on Facebook at

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MyFDOTNWFL.

The City of Freeport recently held ribbon cuttings for two new businesses that have opened in the city. On June 1, a large crowd gathered on a rainy afternoon to welcome owners Jamey & Allysa Goddin and their new business Bend The Bar Fitness Center, located in the Freeport Industrial Park. Then again on Wednesday June 11, a ribbon cutting was held at Coastal Optical Outlet, located on Highway 331 South-directly across from Copeland's. Mayor Russ Barley spoke at both events, welcoming these new businesses to the City of Freeport family.

Its businesses like these that

are making the

step into

FREEPORTs future. These

are folks from

all around

wanting to call

FREEPORT

home.

We wish you

both all the

success possible

and remember

we are here to

help you get

noticed!

Florida law requires landline phones for

Walton County hearing disabled

State law requires all Florida landline phone com-

panies to distribute free, specialized phones to the

hearing disabled. The non-profit Florida Tele-

communications Relay, set up by those Florida

landline companies, is now distributing them to:

Walton County residents Disability Resource Center at 300 West 5th St. in Panama

City (phone: 8507696890)

People CALL IN complaints only to end up in

court later due to making the ordeal a personal

issue now. Wasnt it a civil complaint required by your system in the 1st place?

You cause us Folks more Harm than Good. No

one should be allowed to get away with so many

violations as all you do is pat them on the back

on how to beat your system. Sound right to you?

Just turn your head

and Look the other

way, for the Smell

from Landfills can

KILL you. Dont say nothing. Thats you?

The live, work business, building is right in the center of busy Highway 331 coming right into

South Walton. 1.064 acres on the property. zoned commercial with a minor development

order. Retail business downstairs with apartment upstairs. Apartment is 576 Sq. ft., Main level

for business is 1380 sq. ft. It is zoned VMU.

Description: Plumbing Consultants Inc

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"Serving all of Walton County Since 1985"

30A Realty, Inc. - 850-231-5030

Other Properties - North Walton County

MLS # 607005 - .21 acres - Black Creek Lodge Rd - $25,000

MLS - 524271 - 1.2 acres - Stanley Dr. $25,000

MLS - 607740 - 1.28 - Campground Pt. Defuniak Springs - $11,900

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

MLS 599565 - 2.1 acres - Dvorak Drive, Waterfront on Juniper Lake $45,000

MLS - 612885 - Lot on Juniper Lake - Wilderness Trace - $29,500

MLS - 552802 - White Creek Rd - 8.44 acres - $26,000

MLS # 724417 - Swanee Rd, $9,900 - .37 acre

Commercial Property on 331, MLS # 538545,

#MLS 726816. AWESOME BAY VIEWS IN CHOCTAW BEACH!! Florida Cottage with BAY VIEWS only minutes to Niceville and the Mid-Bay Bridge and everything Destin has to offer. Complete remodel and a 1100+ square foot addition com-

pleted in 2008. The lot this home is on has large oak trees and sits at a high elevation overlooking Choctaw Bay. Loads of custom

built-ins throughout the house. The stainless appliances include a flat top KitchenAid stove with convection oven, custom cooking

vent, TWO refrigerators, dishwasher, and built in front loading washer and dryer. The three bedroom home has two bedrooms,

den, kitchen, dining room, and Florida room down and a huge master bedroom suite upstairs with two walk in closets.

Coastal Optical Outlet

Across from Copeland Gun, Bait and Tackle..17287 US HWY 331 S.

850-880-6778 Bring your prescription to us and we can take care of the rest!

Wholesale pricing to the Public, for glasses and prescription sun glasses

Same Day service on 86% of all prescriptions

Single vision / flat top bi-focals / Progressives / Transitions / AR TRUE story: Coastal Optical Outlet was created with 2 Master Minds while sitting at Goat Feathers on 30A while having dinner. This was

the 1st encounter with these 2 Men, little did they know their dream would become reality 1yr. Later in a small town of FREEPORT.

One man from Alabama, 1 from Arkansas. Marc McClendon w/40yrs exp.-David Holloway w/26yr exp. Both had been making top quality

lens across the U.S. Both price & quality consists of a mold injection process to create one of the cleanest Plastic lens in the world. As

Holloway makes digital Form lens. Between the 2 you find any better quality eyewear. Thanks To Mayor Russ and the city of FREEPORT

for allowing us in your citys future and a place that we can call HOME.

Just for the record. I write what I feel about things I see and read elsewhere. My objective is to solve these problems, even though weve endured over 10yrs. Of non-sense from one selfish, self-centered family who thinks we all evolve around them? Not in my world! I have stood up against a few of the largest manufacturers when I saw im-

proper safety issues when I worked with the EPA for several years. To know the extent of what I witnessed from billions of dollars, to this county being so small minded and

not up to par with most of the rest of the USA. I want to see FREEPORT be free from using, intrusive and abusive individuals who break Laws without care.

Healthmark Health Matters Gastritis what is in a name? Gastritis describes a group of conditions with one thing in common: inflammation of the lining of the

stomach. Despite its name, gastritis does not have

anything to do with gas. The inflammation of gastritis

is most often the result of infection with the same bac-

terium that causes most stomach ulcers. Injury, regular

use of certain pain relievers and drinking too much

alcohol can also contribute to gastritis.

Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute gastritis), or it

can occur slowly over time (chronic gastritis). In some

cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk

of stomach cancer. However, according to researchers

at Mayo Clinic, for most people, gastritis isn't serious

and improves quickly with treatment.

The signs and symptoms of gastritis include gnaw-

ing or burning ache or pain in the upper abdomen that

may become either worse or better with eating. Nau-

sea, vomiting and a feeling of fullness in the upper

abdomen after eating are also symptoms.

Factors that increase the risk of gastritis include

bacterial infection. Physicians believe vulnerability to

the bacterium may be inherited, but could be caused

by lifestyle choices, such as smoking and high stress

levels.

Heavy use of common pain relievers, such as aspi-

rin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) and naproxen

(Aleve, Anaprox), can cause both acute and chronic

gastritis. Using these pain relievers too often or taking

too much of these drugs may reduce a key substance

that helps preserve the protective lining of the stom-

ach. Stomach problems are less likely to develop if

pain relievers are taken only occasionally. Acetamino-

phen (Tylenol) does not lead to gastritis.

Older adults have an increased risk of gastritis be-

cause the stomach lining tends to thin with age and

because older adults are more likely to have H. pylori

infection or autoimmune disorders than younger peo-

ple are.

Excessive alcohol use is unhealthy for a variety of

reasons, including the fact that alcohol can irritate the

stomach lining, which makes the stomach more likely to be harmed by digestive juices. Excessive

alcohol use is more likely to cause acute gastritis.

Severe stress due to major surgery, injury, burns or severe infections can cause acute gastritis.

Autoimmune gastritis occurs when the body attacks the cells that make up the stomach lining. This

produces a reaction by the immune system that can wear away at the stomach's protective barrier.

Autoimmune gastritis is more common in people with other autoimmune disorders, including

Hashimoto's disease, type 1 diabetes and vitamin B-12 deficiency.

Treatment of gastritis depends on the specific cause. Acute gastritis caused by nonsteroidal anti-

inflammatory drugs or alcohol may be relieved by stopping use of those substances. Chronic gastri-

tis caused by H. pylori infection is treated with antibiotics. In most cases, a physician may pre-

scribe medications that treat stomach acid to reduce signs and symptoms and promote healing in

the stomach.

In general, anyone can reduce the risk of gastritis by eating smaller, more-frequent meals. Any-

one that experiences frequent indigestion should try eating several small meals instead of three

large ones whenever possible. Avoid foods that irritate the stomach, especially those that are spicy,

acidic, fried or fatty. Avoid alcohol. Ask a physician whether acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be a

better option for pain relief. Stress can make gastritis symptoms worse, but may be hard to avoid,

so consider calming activities such as meditation, yoga or tai chi.

See a physician if signs and symptoms of gastritis last for a week or longer. Tell the physician if

stomach discomfort occurs after taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs, especially aspirin or

other pain relievers. If symptoms include vomiting blood, blood in stools or stools that appear

black, see a physician right away to determine the cause.

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

Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

Thursday, June 18, 2015 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Page 7

Did You KNOW? Some time ago, I was cooking some corn

and stuck my fork in the boiling water to

see if the corn was ready. I missed and my

hand went into the boiling water....!!

A friend of mine, who was a Vietnam vet,

came into the house as I was screaming &

asked me if I had some plain old flour...

I pulled out a bag and he stuck my hand in

it. He told me to keep my hand in the flour

for 10 minutes.

He said that in Vietnam, there was a guy

on fire and in their panic, they threw a bag

of flour all over him to put the fire

out...Well, it not only put the fire out, but

he never even had a blister!!!!

Long story short, I put my hand in the bag

of flour for 10 min., pulled it out and did

not even have a red mark or a blister &

absolutely NO PAIN.

Now, I keep a bag of flour in the fridge and

every time I burn myself. *Cold flour feels

even better than room temperature flour.

I use the flour and have never ever had

even a red spot/burn mark, or a blister!

I even burnt my tongue once, put the flour

on it for about 10 minutes .... the pain was

gone and no burn.

Try it . . . Experience a miracle!

Keep a bag of flour in your fridge and you

will be happy you did!

Flour has heat absorbent property and also

has a strong antioxidant property, thus it

helps in burn patients if applied within 15

minutes.

"When someone shares something of value

with you and you benefit from it, you have

a moral obligation to share it with others.

Thomas Kenworthy

Talk of the Town By Sara Bowers

DeFuniak Springs City Manager

While the sale of the citys property on which city hall is located did not materialize, city

business is on continuing through the various

services offered to our citizens. Various beautifi-

cation and repair projects have recently been completed by our pub-

lic works department. These projects include the replacement of the

two porches located on the lake side of the Chautauqua Hall of

Brotherhood, removing dead and diseased trees from the lakeyard

and the installation of new doors on the library.

Citizens will also find some efficiency upgrades to the com-

munity center. These upgrades include new LED energy efficient

lighting, insulation and ceiling tiles. New doors and windows for the

community center have been ordered and will be installed once they

are received. These upgrades were made possible through a $72,100

grant from the Office of Energy which is under the Florida Depart-

ment of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

The citys planning department has also been busy review-ing and approving several projects. This includes an addition to the

countys administration building located at 72 N. 6th Street, the in-stallation of a soil remediation unit and fence enclosure for a gas

station at 40 Coy Burgess Road and a revision to the T-Mobile site at

820-A State Road 83 N. The citys new code enforcement officer, Dutsy Beck, has also been busy talking to individuals and sending

out letters in reference to code violation. The city encourages any-

one that sees a violation within the city to please report it to Dusty

and he can be reached at 892-8571.

The DeFuniak Springs Economic Development Committee

(EDC) has applied for two grants administered by the Department of

Economic Opportunity. The first grant is a Competitive Florida Part-

nership Grant that would assist the city in designing a strategic plan

for economic and community development. The second grant is a

Community Planning Technical Assistance grant. For this grant the

EDC established four projects to seek assistance in supporting eco-

nomic and community development. These projects listed in order

of importance are (1) branding and marketing the city, (2) a plan for

physical improvements, (3) community asset mapping and (4) eco-

nomic development workshops for the community and the commit-

tee.

We want to be responsive to YOUR needs so please email

TALK OF THE TOWN at [email protected] to ask

your questions, give feedback on this column or simply add a com-

ment. To find out more about Council activities, meeting dates, agen-

das and more, please visit us online at www.defuniaksprings.net.

Why is a whistle-blower considered a Bad person for turning in what they know is wrong or unjust? Didnt stay quite, lose the Job? It is those brave citizens who didnt care how much the job paid, it was not worth the risk of future lives in our unclean water and Air. Does

anyone in Walton county dare to speak up to the hidden finances of a

lot of those past and present shady dealings? It will take one, then an-

other to confront the issue on a larger scale format.

I am in touch with the State, for why our county is so slow to respond

to my citizen rights and situations? Seems like if drugs arent in the picture Cops really dont care. The cops wait for you to say or do some-thing to fill the jail. Only to get you in cuffs.

Yet those who should be in cuffs and held accountable for Lack of

action, get nothing. When its their daily Job to ensure citizens of a peaceful home environment? Come on, GET REAL!

Thats why I bought in a :residential not construction zone. Yet the construction business started up 3 weeks ago less than 30 from us? Y?

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3 Acre Parcel in the City Limits of Freeport and South of Highway 20! Great West - side frontage on Highway 331 South + located South of the new Publix Shopping Center - Opening in 2016! Great opportunity while the prices are low and Highway 331 is growing! CALL FOR DETAILS! $495,000

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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!

Funny. Look

the Editor is Capricorn..

pleAse shAre this

ObamaCare: Not the Courts Job to

Change How Law is Written The time is near: later this month the Supreme

Court will issue its ruling on King v. Burwell.

The case centers around the question of what the

phrase established by the state means, and how

it affects eligibility for subsidies.

Plaintiffs contend that the words take their literal

meaning, only exchanges set up by the state are

eligible for subsidies. The governments position is that the words do not really mean what they

say, and that the federal government is also in-

cluded as a state for subsidy purposes.

The unique thing about this case is that the plain-

tiffs are not the ones attacking ObamaCare and

trying to change it, its defenders are. The plain-

tiffs argue that the law should be applied as writ-

ten, while ObamaCares defenders hope the Court will change the law to make it conform

with how they want the law to work, instead of

how it was written.

The staff that wrote ObamaCare have said that

they never intended to limit subsidies to ex-

changes set up by the states. The only problem,

this is exactly what they wrote! If the intention

was for subsidies to flow from federal exchanges

as well, it is up to Congress to change the law,

not the Court.

Article III of the Constitution grants the judiciary

branch the power to decide individual cases and

controversies. Article III does not grant the Court

the authority to change written law to have it

conform with what the authors supposedly

wanted it to say. No different from TV Media

being one sided, pushing for the biggest Liar in

History, to become 1st Female prez.? Laura H.

A love affair lifts you off your feet on Monday and transplants you to the moon. It's been a long time

since you've been to the moon, and the change of scenery is more than welcome. too -- spent building and

then tromping through sandcastles of moon dust -- your responsibilities take priority. Try to get exercise

while getting things done (if you have to run an errand, walk instead of drive).

It's understandable if you're feeling overwhelmed at the outset of the week. If you don't feel like doing

much, don't do much. Put on some music and busy yourself with tasks around the house. Doing dishes

can be therapeutic. Vacuuming can be fun. Your fun comes in the form of something a lot more exciting

than dishes and vacuuming -- put simply, love is in the air -- you will most likely feel like flying solo.

You come to a clearing at the beginning of the week, and you can see for miles. With heightened clarity

about where you're going comes heightened articulateness: The right words roll off your tongue without

much effort. No time for hesitating. If you pursue your goals with energy, you'll be able to bring your

wildest dreams to fruition. Eventually. This is still the early stage of a long ride.

You are human, so you can't do everything or be all things to all people. But what might be difficult for

you may well be a snap for one of your friends. Or maybe they know someone who knows someone. Let

the natural talents of the people around you guide your next move. A dinner party could double as a strat-

egy meeting. Have it at your house, which has good energy these days.

Your way of relating to people you've just met is flirtatious, and you're meeting a lot of people these days,

therefore the distinction between friends and love interests is a bit blurry. Nevertheless, Return you to

purely practical, non-social matters. As you enter the social realm again, and sometime this weekend real-

ize that you're the life of the party, even though, somewhere in the back of your mind, you're thinking.

The best solution might be the one that seems the most far-fetched. You have a knack for innovation these

days. Trust your instincts, even if your ideas raise eyebrows. Raise the roof! Be weird! Some explosive

days -- the energy in the air is visible -- they present plenty of opportunities, social and professional.

Your friends are a good influence on you. They act as a springboard for your ideas, and they have some

solid ideas of their own. Plus, they don't mind when you launch into one of your crazy lectures about frogs

or baking or the nature of love. You're unique, that's for sure. Find you grounded, modest and deeply con-

tent. And then, the icing on the cake: Friday. A day of achievement. Your pinnacle.

Try to develop deep connections. The week has the potential to be either great or a drag, and what happens

early on will determine how things pan out. Relationships are important, as are details. You are a brilliant

communicator when you put your mind to it. So, put your mind to it! You get your energy from other

people -- so surround yourself with people who give off good vibes!

You're not in the mood for anything superficial. What you need is an intellectual conversation. Find some-

one you like talking to -- someone smarter than you -- and let yourselves go. You're more interested in

getting things done than in dwelling on emotions, but that's not to say you should ignore the peripheral

beauty that surrounds you -- it can be inspiring. You long to be around creative people

A detail that seems minor could snowball into something huge. It could mean the difference between suc-

cess and failure. If someone else's money is involved in this venture, take particular care. Managing your

own losses is far easier than being responsible for someone else's. Then again, you're likely going to get

whatever it is you want. Relinquish control of dinner plans and you'll be pleasantly surprised by what ends

up on your plate.

You have worked hard enough lately. Put the engine in neutral and let yourself coast at the beginning of

the week. Ambition is healthy but it's also exhausting, and there are a lot of people who'd love a slice of

your attention. You feel an almost spiritual connection to your friends. Your energies are slightly

mismatched, but the contrasts (plus intense mutual love) yield fascinating philosophical interactions.

Putting your feelings in writing is a great way to discover what your feelings are. You think with words

these days, and the more articulate you are, the better. Plus, being clear is an effective antidote to the

flightiness that seems to surround you, at least until the middle of the week. Someone is being downright

clingy: Focusing on them might exhaust you, but it will solve their anxiety. Not an easy day -- things may

appear as they are not, which isn't helpful -- and this weekend your friends are more demanding than ever.

They love you, that's all.

The EMERALD STAR NEWS, Inc. Thursday , June 18, 2015

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From The EDITOR, I want each of you readers to think about the next couple years

around FREEPORT in particular. The way the businesses gather

along Hwy. 331. The zoning areas for Residential along Hwy. 331

have not changed nor do they intend to. Who enforces codes?

What do you want to brag about Freeport for? The trails, the waterways? Or the dumping ground and bad water / ground around?

After reading the past

6-7 editions of this fine little

newspaper, I wanted to share my

opinion with you people=who dont seem to act fast enough, when your position of your

job requires immediate attention. It needs a quick response so violators dont continue just building what they want while infringing on

(every persons code of set-backs for permanent

structures) anywhere in this county.

Let me say this. Im 72 years old and I took it upon myself to see if what this man has been so

upset about, see it for myself and my wife for we

grew up there( and offer my services to him).

After physical evidence, photos and video I

saw disputing codes rendering of a legal non-conformity-this is a definite disregard for the

Law. That building erected now is not within the

setbacks we all must adhere to. Just from them

stating that sentence alone, it would NOT stand

up in court.

I invite anyone to see what this is about just

drive up Waterside Ln. and how little of a road it

is at its entrance. (Stakes were pulled by individ-ual). Notice how it is designed as Sweetwater Ln.

is. Im stating this on my own record of what type of injustice he has been writing about.

Again, to prove that that this Man is honest and

telling it like it is, this should without a doubt

had a hefty County fine along with this decision.

And from what I witness today with dozers, trac-

tors and Land Clearing Signs? The zoning of this

area along Hwy. 331 is designated to be non-

commercial entities. That is also on record. I own

land prior to this place. Why is it taking so long

to cease this?

On Sweetwater Ln. the residents did Not want

to see a storage yard fenced in at the entrance of

our residentially zoned homes. I know that for I

know the Man Code told him the stuff needs to be removed. Improper zoning. NOW, other side of the same Bayou? and you allow the eye-sore

for the other community on Waterside to suffer

due to one mans attack on pushing the limit with the county, activity seen there all hours day/

night.

Why can his Home look like it does yet, my

fenced in lot couldnt store boats?, he said to me. I have seen numerous surveys and as I men-tioned before I grew up here. Went to Choctaw

High back in the 60s. As one reader to another, I say you can believe that what is printed, is written as fact. He even offers a

response if your offended. Tell me one other newspa-

per that will let you speak your voice on such a plat-

form? Nowhere. This is your chance to set the record

straight with the county.

Call the Co. Administrator, he is responsible for over-

sight of all govt. run organizations. The State Rep.

oversees this county just as any other county. Make

your calls people, just you dont live next to it. Some-one does. A U.S. Veteran, an Editor/ Publisher of a

FREE newspaper to help the city grow and flourish.

I know I wont be alive another 20 years to see this newspaper outdo the one-sided opinions of the DFS

newspaper. I wish you all the success, you deserve

credit. We love your newspaper.

Ted & Martha Surham

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week

Tropix

Tropix is an approximately a 1-year-old

domestic short hair who was brought to

Alaqua by a Good Samaritan. She is such a

sweet girl and is anxiously awaiting a forever

home where she can live out her life as the

center of attention. If you are interested in

making Tropix a member of your family,

please come and visit. Or you can submit an

application online at

www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org/

applyforadoption. The adult cat adoption fee

has been waived with an approved applica-

tion due to our Priceless Purrs Program.

Photo: Tropix is hanging out with

Kennel Technician, Candy Price

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Take notice that the Walton

County Board of County Commissioners

will hold a SPECIAL MEETING and a

closed EXECUTIVE SESSION on June

23, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m., or as

soon as possible to that time, at the Walton

County Courthouse located at 571 US

Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, Flor-

ida to discuss the following cases:

James and Melanie Nipper vs. Walton

County; Case No.: 13CA694

The Board of Commissioners, Bill Chap-

man, Bill Imfeld, Cecilia Jones, Cindy

Meadows, and Sara Comander; Larry

Jones, County Administrator; Mark D.

Davis, County Attorney; and Sidney

Noyes, Assistant County Attorney; will be

attending this meeting. The 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 the conclusion of the litigation. The

executive session is not open to the public

pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida

Statutes.

Of Empires: Russian and Soviet Art

On Display Now to

July 18, 2015

McIlroy Gallery, Mattie Kelly Arts Center

Of Empires: Russian and Soviet Art from the Col-lection of Jim Rabourn is

on display in the Mattie

Kelly Arts Center McIlroy

Gallery now to July 18,

2015. Paintings, sculp-

tures, and fine craft from

the Imperial Russia and the

Soviet Union are exhibited

in the McIlroy Gallery of

the arts complex on the

Niceville campus of North-

west Florida State College

in Niceville. The exhibition

is free of charge and open

to the public. The Mattie

Kelly Arts Center Galleries

at (850) 729-6044 or email:

[email protected]

Being a Father without the DNA By Rian Lyday

It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.

-Johann Friedrich Von Schiller

With Fathers Day coming up, I thought I

would dedicate this column to the won-

derful men in my life who are fathers,

whether by DNA or not. You know my

niece, Mackenna, is going through a trying time in her

life because of her brain cancer. I am in Ohio for the sum-

mer to help my family deal with this difficult time. My

brother, who is not Mackennas dad based on their DNA

make-up, is certainly more of a father than many men

I have seen. His whole heart is wrapped around my sweet

niece and his wife. The way they have pulled together as

a team and work towards Mackennas health is such a

compliment to what a man my brother is. I watch him as

a father and my heart burst with pride. Chad Coolidge, I

love you more than new shoes and all the pretzels in Ger-

many. My own father also needs recognition in this col-

umn. My Dad is the captain of my ocean and the con-

stant comedian in my life. He and I share so many quali-

ties and while it took us a long time to get to this place in

our relationship, I wouldnt change one thing about it.

Watching him care for my niece, who again does not

share his blood, as a grandfather, makes me proud to

share his name. Captain Coolidge, I love you from the

depths of the ocean to the shores of Lake Erie. Finally, I

would like to recognize my amazing husband. Kobe and I

have been blessed to call this man the head of our family

for the past four years. From the first time he met Kobe,

he talked to him with respect and an adoration that only

a father and son can share.

While Keiths DNA does not course through Kobes

veins, he is in all sense of the word, his Dad. He works

every day to raise our child to be a strong man with good

morals and values. He works to provide for our little fam-

ily and provide us with all the best things in the world.

Being in Ohio for the summer, I do not get to see his face

and walk him to his truck every morning but I do get to

appreciate what a fantastic man I have married. Kobe and

I are able to have this second chance at life with such a

wonderful man. I know I tell you every day but Keith

Lyday, I love you more than shopping at American Eagle,

scuba diving, pedicures, and Ugg boots.

Thank you to all the Fathers out there whether by blood

or simply the heart...we appreciate and love you all very

much! hAppy fAthers dAy!

SERVICES

Local (Handyman)

25yrs.+ Exp. All phases of home repair./remodel

Free estimates. Honest Great work

for a great price. For more info

Call: 850.585.0262

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Call for FREE estimate. 654-0860

Mention The Emerald Star News

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Discounts for Military and Vets 850-585-0262

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Free-hand Glass Etching, Local Freeport Artist. One of a kind,

unique. Pet / Family portraits, from

ships to underwater motif, or murals

for entrance doors, etc.

Each piece is done

especially for you.

Dedications, memori-

als and more.

Call 850.585.0262

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Great Deals, hand built on site. Warranty/guarantee

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newspaper as we grow with

FREEPORT and the surrounding

areas. Send in your comments

anytime! E-mail to: [email protected]

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got an idea? Lets share news!

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HELP WANTED:

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Plumbing technician on completing

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player and be responsible applicant

whos willing to learn. NO PHONE

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King size mattress & Box spgs. w/

rail stand -$50, 8 X 10 custom made shag area rug in color blocks of blue/

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color wicker bar stools upholstered

seats 26 height - $50 for both, 1- white wicker pedestal elephant stand -

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on wheels $35, 1 Ottoman green upholstery 21 X 31 X 18 $25, Col-lection of hammered aluminum serv-

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850-835-4454 for details and appoint-

ment to come see.

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Experienced Condo Cleaners

needed. Piece work Pay-paid

weekly. Must have a car and

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Miramar Beach addition

PineStraw / Hay delivered

Pinestraw per bale. Call today, 850-333-0877 Dee Watson for more details

Support FREEPORT

The Walton County Board of

County Commissioners pro-

poses to adopt the following by

ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE AMEND-

ING WALTON CODE OF

ORDINANCES SECTION 22

-57; PROVIDING FOR AN

ADDITIONAL NUMBER

OF GRANDFATHERED

PERMITS FOR VEHICLES

ON THE BEACH TO IN-

DIVDUALS WHO HELD

PERMITS PRIOR TO 2010. You are hereby notified that a

Public Hearing on the ordi-

nance will be held on JULY

14, 2015, beginning at 4:00

p.m., or as soon as possible to

that time, at the South Walton

Courthouse Annex located at

31 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa

Rosa Beach, Florida.

Professional Music Lessons

All styles of

Guitar,

5-string banjo

and Ukulele

lessons are

available from

Karl Shaw,

a professional

recording musician and

composer. For more infor-

mation call: 850-880-6391.

Ph: 850-835-4153 www.freeportwaterfront.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS - TEXT PROPERTY ID# TO 85377

CHOCTAW BEACH LOT! 75 x 200 Waterfront Lot. Ready to build on, unrestricted w/seawall & rip-rap in place. City water available. Beautiful waterviews & evening sunsets! Owner Financing Available! $155,000

SEE FOREVER! Vacant lot has 80 on the Bay with seawall & rip-rap.175 acres of nature preserve with trails, tennis court & separate storage for owners. ID# P118045 $179,000

PHENOMENAL LOT ON MALLET BAYOU! 122 on the water w/90 on the road! City W & S available. Protected water for boating & great water for fishing. Located just off of Hwy 331 S and @ 15 minutes or less to the Beautiful Beaches of South Walton. Unique lot for your New Home! $215,000

FISHING RETREAT! Totally remodeled 2BR/1BA, @ 924 sq. ft. weekend get-away! Fishing & boating for fresh & saltwater lovers! Boathouse on the canal for protection for your boat. Screened porch over-looking the water & the fish jumping! MUST SEE!! $125,000

Complete Ready to build lot 100 in width with City Water Tap Paid and Boat Dock! Level lot is ready for the dream home to begin. Boat dock has covered slip w/metal roof and is built w/Pi-Locks. Beaches of South Walton only 15 minutes away - Enjoy the Bayou Life and the Beach Life!! Call to see! $200,000

MALLET BAYOU WATERFRONT LOT

GATED WATERFRONT ESTATE!

MIRROR LAKE ESTATE! 3BR/2BA @ 2,100sf. Brick home on 3.6 ac. Large Living Area w/open floor plan. Over 700 sf back deck for beautiful views of the water. Wrap-around waterfrontage on two sides & your choice of 4 docks, makes fishing great! ID# P663750 GREAT BUY AT $297,000

BAYFRONT TOWNHOME! 3BR/2.5BA @ 2,000 sf home on the Bay. Tile flooring throughout. Florida Room, Sunkin Living Room, Fireplace, Laundry Room with W & D. Single attached garage. Great place to relax and watch the Dolphins at play! GREAT PRICE! $237,500

ALAQUA WATERFRONT 3BR/2BA, 2,172 sq. ft., split BR plan. High 9 & 10 ceilings. Granite & S/S in kitchen. Covered deck, boat launch, dock and more!ID# T1548069 $259,500

COMMERCIAL! Corner location with Two Acres on East side of Highway 331 South. City water & sewer available. Property is cleared and ready for new owner. Bring your business - Freeport is Growing! $525,000

Beautiful 4BR/3BA home on 2.5 Ac. Fronting on Camp Creek. High ceilings, FP, open living space w/split BR plan, formal Dining Room, Office & FL Room. Large Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Pantry & Island. Attached Two Car Garage. Guest suite w/private entrance. Security system w/cameras. Detached garage building w/additional storage, great for a workshop. Dock on Camp Creek w/Power & Light. Summer Kitchen/Greenhouse great for enjoying the outdoors! $349,000

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