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Contract, Talks Teachers The ESPs Contract has been approved and the Charter Schools are getting funds,

but the teachers choose to ...Page 3

It was 1:30 a.m. when Malay-sia Airlines Flight 370 lost all communica-

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Hello to all my fellow readers. I sincerely appreciate you

picking up a copy of this newspaper. The best way to repay

us for all of our work is to tell other people about us. Maybe

along the way we get a few more advertisers. The more we grow, the more

closer we come to adding 4 more pages. Maybe even shape the place we live.

I would like to hear some more feedback from you the public in general. Which would

you like to look forward to seeing in this newspaper? Maybe by your suggestions we can

accommodate all your likes. We are here for your reading enjoyment, but do remember

to Thank each of our Advertisers for advertising with us. Send business to them, give

them a try and decide for yourself. We are a diamond in the rough here.

We have many talented, skilled workers around the Freeport area. Along with numer-

ous readers we have in DeFuniak and along the beaches of Walton county.

Which brings me to a rumor that I have been hearing of...has anyone heard of south Walton applying for separation from Walton county? As if they are another county?

Where does that leave us in Freeport, if they do? Chopped liver? I think not! Over the

years I have met plenty of good hearted people who didnt grow up here, yet they have a desire to make this place home. We want to have input on what goes on around and in

our city. Just because we are out of city limits doesnt mean we still shouldnt possess the ability to ask for help and get it taken care of from the county, by the county.

Anyone else experiencing roadway drainage problems along your road? We have sev-

eral E-mails that residents asking what it takes to get a road paved? What is the require-

ments or is this also a depends on who you know type of thing? I feel that all roads

within a radius of 5 miles of Hwy. 331 south of Hwy. 20 should be paved and made wel-

coming for visitors. Make it attractive for people to desire to live here along with us.

I know that may have a few of you raising an eyebrow over this, but it is considered

progress. Progression to an area that has yet to find all that its capable of. This area has something for most everyone to enjoy. Whatever you may be into, yolo boards and kayaking have seen an increase too. I feel this area can support many more residents and

with a good layout of comfortably affordable housing and jobs. People will have the lux-

ury of not having to leave home far away, to go do what many would have to drive hours

or fly to get to on the weekends. How cool and awesome is that?

All I am hoping for with the improvements of our county, is that just because the com-

missioners cannot relate to a problem of a growing pain, doesnt mean that the particular person(s) are just bothering you. We have elected officials in place and unlike our na-

tional government (that doesnt seem to understand). I hope our local county people will take each inquiry as a reason to take action. Nip it in the bud.

Such as businesses hiding under the radar of enforcement. There have been more E-

mails received by us about these people along Hwy. 331 using their homes as a business

without any regulations to follow. From what I see there is 3 endless yard sales in the

north part of the county and at least 5 places I see constantly attracting traffic flow for the

purpose of selling goods. Any goods, all goods. Isnt that a business? Sounds like a duck.walks like a duck. Give me your input to pass it along higher up. We have written statements from commercial business owners that want us to investi-

gate this situation which is slowly growing to become unfair to them. Zoning laws should

be enforced by code enforcement without the need to have people complain. This county

isnt that big where the traffic flows are in this county. Police cannot enforce laws that are not into place and that seems to be the answer when you mention yard sales to any official. But with more people starting to flagrantly abuse this lack of regulations that

every county in the state has except for Walton. Are we not building a drive thru flea

market, along a major highway with cars doing 50-70 miles per hour?

Even street vendors who set up along the highways cause an unexcused reason for

traffic accidents arise. Is it not? If every person could open 2 doors with the words open on it and do their work from home..what an American dream. But ignore the neighbor-hood that once was so loved for the peacefulness and tranquility? I sure hope that these

county commissioners see the growth potentials without forgetting the needs of us who

invested into our homes. We plan to grow old here, raise our families in peace. If people

wanted to live next to a flea market they would have done so. To turn a street corner into

a parade of pickers- stinks to those who have to endure the nonsense so often.

This is an attempt to stir the pot on an ongoing, overlooked problem that the county

has denied to address for a long time to come. Even a city Mayor looks out for the resi-

dents who live in residential areas..why is the county treated different? We all paid big money to be here and we all deserve to not have a neighbor nor business mogul (dealer) come and flip your paradise into a Sanford and Son getup. Enjoy your time while you relax here. It has its spots, thats why many of us moved here for good. Support legitimate businesses who risk so much to have a store front. A

service they offer with plenty of parking. How about the zoning step up and start en-

forcing these issues before they become bigger than they expected. When one gets by,

why wouldnt more jump on it too? I do not want to see trucks along the sides of the roads selling their crap, make a place for it and let it be there ONLY!!

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Leadership Walton As reported by WZEP AM 1460

The 2013-14 Leadership Walton class of the Walton Area Chamber of Com-

merce, comprised of 15 participants, has embarked on two community service

projects this year and is seeking financial support for project completion.

The hands-on projects are designed to support two Walton County organiza-

tions, the Walton County Arc and the South Walton Senior Center, both estab-

lished to help those in need, but that, many times, lack resources and labor to

remedy those needs.

Businesses and individuals can support the leadership class with donations in

any amount which are tax deductible and can be mailed to the Walton County

Chamber Foundation, 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 or

by contacting Camile Burlison at camile@waltonareachamber.com.

Leadership Walton class members chose to work with the Walton County Arc

and the South Walton Senior Center to provide much needed renovations and

critical updates to their facilities. The class focused on isolating specific needs

and then strategizing ways to support the solutions through coordinating a plan

of action, raising funds and organizing labor and physical work time. Leader-

ship class members are in pursuit of aiding these worthy organizations might-

ily, not only by fulfilling immediate needs, but also by garnering local business

and financial support for many years to come, thus leave a lasting, positive

impact on the communities of Walton County.

Specifically, the Arc project work includes patching and painting the walls,

replacing the old carpet and trim, installing base cabinets, and purchasing a

wall mount television for one of its classrooms. The South Walton Senior Cen-

ter Project involves updating office furnishings, installing shelving for print

material, providing patio furniture and completing various smaller projects

inside the office space.

At completion, an open house reception will be held at both locations to show-

case the renovations and recognize the two valuable organizations.

March 9th through March 15th is National Girl Scout week! On Tuesday March 10th, Freeport Mayor Russ Barley, assisted by a room full of local Girl Scouts, signed a proclamation declaring the same for the City of Freeport. Photo by The Ard Gallery

WCSB Approves ESE Contract, Talks Teachers As reported by WZEP AM1460

The ESPs Contract has been approved and the Charter Schools are getting funds, but the teachers choose to return to the negotiation table. At last nights Walton School Board meeting, Superintendent Carlene Anderson recommended approval of the Educa-

tional Support Personnel contract. The union members ratified their agreement with the

district. The teachers did not.

The ESPs overwhelmingly approved the contract agreed upon at the recent meeting between the unions and district negotiation team. The cost is $309,000. Board member

Mark Davis asked if they can pay out of any type of available funds. Superintendent

Anderson said it comes from the general fund. Roberts also said they have not received

any funds from the governor's initiative. She said these will not come until they approve

the teachers pay and the state approves the agreement. The money for the ESP contract

will not drop the fund balance below the required $3 million, but will bring it close.

Board member Sharon Roberts gave a copy of a letter showing they have the money.

Anderson said this was a misunderstanding and they do not have the dollars. She said

there is a statement that shows the amount received from the Department of Education

is $1.3 million. Anderson said the wording means that is the amount of the allocation.

She told Roberts they budget for what is being allocated, but the money is not sitting in

the bank account. Roberts said the statement says, Amount Received, not Amount Al-

located and it is in writing. Anderson again explained this is the amount allocated.

After a comment by the audience, Anderson said the money from the Governor's initia-

tive will stay with the state if they do not reach an agreement. The governors money for teachers includes the charter schools and they turn in plans to the state. Anderson and

Finance Director Hobbs said the district has begun giving the charter schools their

money from the general fund and the general fund will be reimbursed by the state. The

district is holding the charter schools plans

per a state request.

The Charter Schools and the ESPs will get the states money. Board member Mark Davis explained that if they do not settle

with the teachers, they will go to impasse.

He also said the delay in not going to the

negotiation table earlier is his fault after he

suggested they wait until the third calcula-

tion of FTEs. Additionally a meeting was delayed for the Winter Storm Leon. He

acknowledged the other districts have set-

tled. Davis said the teachers will got some-

thing. He said he does not know what the

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Lifeguards Are Back As reported by WZEP AM1460 Its a little safer on our beaches. South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards reported to their ten

tower locations Saturday. This is the 9th season that

the Beach Safety and Education Program, a partner-

ship between the SWFD and the South Walton

Tourist Development Council (TDC), is in place.

New and returning lifeguards completed their an-

nual training academy last week. The 84 hour acad-

emy consists of medical, surf rescue techniques,

beach and water surveillance techniques, strength

and stamina conditioning, SWFD policies/

procedures and communications. Gary Wise, Beach

Safety Director says the current weather conditions

make training in the Gulf critical and SWFD is

proud of their new lifeguard team. He says they are

committed to keeping our beaches and our commu-

nity safe.

And this year the South Walton Fire District

(SWFD) and the Sandestin Owners Association

(SOA) have teamed up for beach safety. By partner-

ing together the SWFD and the SOA will provide a

fully staffed lifeguard tower on the beach at Sandes-

tin. This unique partnership is the first of its kind in

the South Walton Area. The addition of the SOA

tower brings the total number of South Walton Fire

District lifeguard towers to ten.

Tom Cooper, SOA Executive Director says the

SOA was determined to fully fund this lifeguard

tower for the safety of all of their members family, friends and guests. Knowing trained SWFD life-

guards are on site gives everyone a sense of security

while enhancing the entire beach experience.

Rick Talbert, SWFD Fire Chief says the SOA has

worked diligently with SWFD to provide this ser-

vice. Having a tower staffed by SWFD lifeguards

increases the safety of the beachgoer in this pro-

tected area and also reduces the threat of water-

related incidents.

It was 1:30 a.m. when Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 lost all communications, including im-

portant transponder signals that send data on alti-

tude, direction and speed. Still, it showed up on

radar for about 1 hour, 10 minutes longer -- until it

vanished, having apparently moved away from its

intended destination, hundreds of miles off course.

Those details -- told to CNN by a senior Malaysian

air force official, who declined to be named because

he is not authorized to speak to the media -- shed

more light on what happened to the aircraft that

mysteriously went missing early Saturday.

But many big questions remain. Why were the com-

munications lost? Why was the Boeing 777 going

the direction it was? And where did it end up?

"Something happened to that airplane, that was ob-

viously out of the norm, that caused it to depart

from its normal flight path," said Mark Weiss, a

former 777 pilot now with the Washington-based

Spectrum Group consulting firm. "... It's difficult

not to speculate." "This kind of deviation in course

is simply inexplicable." Other experts aren't con-

vinced that there were bad actors -- be they hijack-

ers or an ill-intentioned crew member. They say

there could have been some sort of sudden catastro-

phic electronic failure or more that spurred the crew

to try to turn around, with no luck.

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"The best intentions go out

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Greeting from

the Mayors Office. The

Freeport City

Council held a

special work-

shop on Feb.

20th to discuss

capital improvement projects for the city and a list was com-

piled and now it is being prioritized so that we can check into

grants available to complete the projects, we will keep you in-

formed as the process begins. A discussion and vote has been

taken to enhance the speakers currently in the council chambers

and that should be taken care of soon. Chelco offices has ap-

proached the city about placing a payment kiosk in front of the

city hall to make it more convenient for the after hour payments

and the city is trying to work with them on the system that may

also take payments for the city utilities as well as a new drop

box. The City Festival Freeport Bayfest is in the planning stages and it is slated for September 20, 2014, at the Freeport

Regional Sports Complex and the city council has advanced the

committee with $10,000 which was taken out of the parks and

recreation budget in order to get the contracts and preliminary

items taken care of. We are seeking sponsorships and donations

for the festival at various levels and the monies collected with

go to replace the fronted money and the revenues that is made

from the festival will remain in an account to fund the following

years festival as this will become an annual event. This event

will be something that the entire family can enjoy, it will con-

sist of kids activities, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors,

antique car show, 5-K run and entertainment consisting of

Country, Blues, Jazz,, Gospel and Rock and Roll, so mark your

calendars for the exciting event to take place. I will be attending

the SOZO Seminar to be held in Dothan Alabama this month to

get information from some 60 companies located in China that

want to locate in the united states for distribution, I am going to

present to them the Blue Ridge building that is coming avail-

able which is turnkey ready for their occupancy, hopefully this

can be achieved and this will bring in jobs to our area. The ordi-

nance presented for the Golf Carts on city roads will have its second reading at the March 11th meeting where a decision will

be made on that issue. Congratulations to all of the new Miss

Freeports of 2014 we look forward to you representing our city for the coming year and many thanks to the Freeport Town

Planters Society for their sponsorship of the pageants. The next

scheduled city council meeting is April 8, 2014 beginning at

7:00 PM hope to see you there. If you have any questions

or concerns please feel free to contact me at city hall

and I will do my best to help with a solution.

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The annual Miss Freeport

Pageants took place this pasy weekend on March 8th. Forty five

young ladies competed for the title

of Little Miss, Junior Miss, Young

Miss, Junior Teen Miss, Teen Miss

and Miss Freeport. The evening was

themed "Glitz & Glamour" and was

chaired this year by Mrs. Sueann

Cagle, and co-chaired by Tim Ard.

The winners of the Little Miss and

Miss Freeport divisions are noe eli-

gible to vie for the title of Miss Na-

tional Peanut Festival, and as of this

year, Miss Northwest Florida. All of

the young ladies are required to

make numerous appearances

throughout their rein at events that

take place in the city of Freeport.

The pageant is an annual fundrais-

ing event sponsored by The Town

Planters Society. The organization

wishes to thank all participants,

their families, the city of Freeport

and all who turned out to make this

year such a smashing success!

Obituary for Randall Randy Louis

Infinger, Jr.

Mr. Randall Randy Louis Infinger, Jr. age 49, passed

away Sunday, February 23,

2014. He was born Novem-

ber 17, 1964 in DeFuniak

Springs, Florida to Randall

Louis Infinger, Sr. and An-

nette McCollough Infinger.

Mr. Infinger was a lifelong resident of

Walton County. He was Baptist by faith and

a member of the First Baptist Church of De-

Funiak Springs. He graduated from Walton

Senior High School in 1982, Okaloosa

Walton Junior College in 1987, and the Uni-

versity of West Florida in 1989. He was a

beloved teacher and coach at Paxton High

School for 25 years making a difference in

the lives of many. Over the years he served

as the head middle school boys baseball and

basketball coach. He was also an assistant

coach for the high school boys basketball and baseball teams, winning numerous titles,

including four district basketball champion-

ships. Two years ago, Randy added the title

of assistant high school girls basketball coach to his resume. He was so proud to be a

part of their recent state championship. At

the time of his death, he was carrying his

state championship medallion in his pocket

to give to his precious daughter, Gillian.

Mr. Infinger is survived by his parents Ran-

dall Louis Infinger, Sr. and Annette

McCollough Infinger, his high school sweet-

heart and loving wife of 24 years, Sarah In-

finger, two daughters, Alexandra Laird and

husband Dylan Laird, Gillian Infinger, a

sophomore at Troy University, one sister,

Dana Kay Evans and husband Joe Evans all

of DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He is also

survived by his mother-n-law, Betty An-

drews and his brother and sister-n-laws,

Robert Andrews (Crystal), Sharie Smith

(Thomas), and Rodney Andrews, as well as

numerous nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be all former boys

and girls Paxton players.

Floral arrangements are being accepted.

Donations are also being accepted at the

Walton County Teachers Credit Union for the Randy Infinger Scholarship Fund and/or

donations can be made to the Paxton Booster

Club at Paxton High School in Randys

name.

The family requests that all current and

former Paxton players wear school colors.

Freedom is a

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Obituary for Albert Bullard Butler

Mr. Albert Bullard

Butler, age 76, passed

away March 6, 2014.

He was born June 27,

1937 in Panama City,

Florida to Albert and

Edith Bullard Butler.

Mr. Butler was a life-

long resident of Point Washington. He was

Methodist by faith and a member of the

Point Washington United Methodist

Church. He was a veteran of the United

States Navy. He graduated from the Uni-

versity of West Florida receiving a Bache-

lors Degree in Accounting and was a part-ner in Panama City, Florida with

Saltmarsh, Cleveland & Gund Accounting.

Upon retirement he worked as a Realtor for

30A Realty and developed property in

South Walton. He also worked with

VanNess Butler in contributing land for

Habitat for Humanity, and they were in-

strumental in obtaining the purchase of

additional land for Eden State Gardens and

Grayton Beach State Park. He also served

on the Board of Trustees at Okaloosa

Walton Junior College. He enjoyed golf,

fishing, and hunting.

Mr. Butler is preceded in death by his par-

ents, his loving wife of 43 years Ollie Sue

Butler, his brother Robert Butler and step-

daughter Gayle Parker.

Mr. Butler is survived by his daughter

Teressa Butler, son Gid Godwin, step-

brother Jack Mattair and three grandchil-

dren Timothy Haney, Holley Haney and

Lilly Deal.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that

donations be made to Point Washington

United Methodist Church.

Those asked to serve as pallbearers are

Frank Schissler, George Schissler, William

Schissler, Clay Morgan, Tommy Henry,

and Brett Henry.

The family would like to extend a special

thank you to Mr. Butlers caregivers; Cindy Morgan, Cora Hayes, and Tina

Simmons for their love and care provided

during his illness.

You may go online to view obituaries,

offer condolences and sign guest book at

www.clary-glenn.com.

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Actively Making an Impact in Walton County Leadership Walton Seeks Support for two Community Service Projects that Help

Those in Need

See story next page over..

DEAR Aunt Ruby, About a year ago, I

stopped seeing a man I'll call James.

Since then he has been stalking me. He

sends me texts with photos he took of

us while we were dating, but distorts

them to make me look like I'm stabbing

him in the heart. He sends videos with

my head on a dancing Barbie doll. My

neighbors tell me they see him drive

past my house. (He lives across town.) I

refuse to talk to him now because he

scares me.

James has now begun making moves on

my cousin Nancy. She says their rela-

tionship isn't romantic, but others have

told me they have seen them cuddle at

restaurants and parks. He still continues

to send me scary pictures and emails.

How can I tell Nancy about this without

her thinking it's jealous retaliation

against their new relationship? I hon-

estly believe he is getting close to her

only to spite me and keep an emotional

hold on me. His relationship with her

has made me afraid to tell her about my

personal life or hang out with her for

fear that he'll show up with her. --

CONFUSED IN Freeport

DEAR CONFUSED, I don't blame you

for feeling intimidated, which is what

your stalker is trying to accomplish.

You can put an end to it by having your

neighbors document his drive-bys and

turning the pictures, videos and any

other communications Vince has sent

you over to the police. If he sent them

via U.S. mail, the postmarks on the

envelopes will prove what he has been

up to. It may take a restraining order to

put an end to this.

As to his relationship with your cousin,

I agree that if she has feelings for him,

she'll be reluctant to believe anything

you tell her isn't sour grapes. However,

if you show her the texts he's sending

you -- I presume they're time-stamped -

- she may believe you.

From then you must think about your

relationship with your cousin after he is

a mere memory to you both. Maybe not

but probably, if its at all the type of affection this is based upon that you

presume.

Learn from this and find you a real

honest man, they are out there.

Aunt Ruby

Smiles are contagious...show yours NOW!!!

Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

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fered a medical episode and remains in the

hospital. but he is not alone. Koles family remains by his side and the Walton High

family has taken up KB3 in support for

their classmate. KB for Kole Bengstons

initials and 3 for his baseball team number.

On Monday Kole Bengston was at baseball

practice and stopped breathing while run-

ning a drill. He was resuscitated and taken to the hospital. Kole is the son of CSI fore-

man Hamford Bengston, who remains at his side.

Walton High Principal Russell Hughes says Kole suffered a condition and was taken

to the hospital where they placed him in a medically induced coma. He has been

transferred to Jacksonville.

Principal Hughes also says the students are standing with Kole with prayer, wearing

camouflage, buying bracelets, helping plan a fundraiser and selling shirts.

An account to help the family cover medial and travel expenses has been set up at

Walton County Teachers Federal Credit Union.

Next Friday at Thriftway Supermarket, there will be a hamburger and hotdog sale

hosted by the Walton COuntys Tax Collectors Office Employee Fund. Tickets can be purchased from Walton High School or CSI (CHELCO Services Inc.). All pro-

ceeds from this lunch will benefit Kole Bengston and his family

A group of KB3 supporters have set up t-shirt sales at an online site to help raise

funds and show support for Kole. The campaign will close next Friday, March 14.

Find out more at https://www.booster.com/teamkb3

Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (www.seasidefl.com), March 7, 2014 The 2013-14 Leadership Walton class of the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, comprised of 15

participants, has embarked on two community service projects this year and is seek-

ing financial support for project completion.

The hands-on projects are designed to support two Walton County organizations, the

Walton County Arc and the South Walton Senior Center, both established to help

those in need, but that, many times, lack resources and labor to remedy those needs.

Businesses and individuals can support the leadership class with donations in any

amount which are tax deductible and can be mailed to the Walton County Chamber

Foundation, 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 or by contacting

Camile Burlison at camile@waltonareachamber.com.

Leadership Walton class members chose to work with the Walton County Arc and the

South Walton Senior Center to provide much needed renovations and critical updates

to their facilities. The class focused on isolating specific needs and then strategizing

ways to support the solutions through coordinating a plan of action, raising funds and

organizing labor and physical work time. Leadership class members are in pursuit of

aiding these worthy organizations mightily, not only by fulfilling immediate needs,

but also by garnering local business and financial support for many years to come,

thus leave a lasting, positive impact on the communities of Walton County.

Specifically, the Arc project work includes patching and painting the walls, replac-

ing the old carpet and trim, installing base cabinets, and purchasing a wall mount tele-

vision for one of its classrooms. The South Walton Senior Center Project involves

updating office furnishings, installing shelving for print material, providing patio fur-

niture and completing various smaller projects inside the office space.

At completion, an open house reception will be held at both locations to showcase the

renovations and recognize the two valuable organizations.

About The Arc of Walton County

The Arc provides supports for individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve

individually defined goals and quality living experiences in their home community.

Chautauqua Learn and Serve School at The Arc of Walton County is a school for

transition age students to learn how to give back to their community. For more infor-

mation, contact Kim Lonas, Exective Director, at 850-892-5013, ext.1.

About John Horton Senior Center

The County Senior Center has been in operation for 14 approximately years. Suitably

named, John Horton was its champion for many years. The Senior Center is open

Monday through Friday from 9 a.m-1p.m. Lunch is provided each day of operation

for any county resident age 60 or older. Individual lunches must be ordered the busi-

ness day prior and must be eaten on-site. Homemade soup and apple crisp have be-

come weekly traditions, made and served by volunteers. Lunches are supplied by

Bally Foods in Pensacola, and are federally funded with a limited county match.

Scheduled weekly activities include Bingo, musical keyboards, trivia, movies, and

Wii bowling. The John Horton Senior Center is located on CR-393 North in Santa

Rosa Beach. For more information, contact Shari Roberts at 850-622-0917.

About Leadership Walton

A community leadership program spawned by the Walton Area Chamber, since 2000,

Leadership Walton has been training emerging and existing leaders in the Northwest

Florida. Leadership Walton is for men and women who have achieved leadership

positions in their fields and are likely to be tapped for greater community responsibil-

ity. Graduates automatically become a member of the Leadership Walton Alumni to

assist in their continued education, networking, and community support. The program

is the result of planning by the Leadership Walton Visionary Council and is a valu-

able resource for Walton Area Chamber member businesses interested in building the

leadership and management skills of their employees.

Leadership Walton is a unique and innovative approach to the traditional com-munity based leadership model. The program provides the opportunity to: Develop

an individuals leadership, BUILD entrepreneurial and team building skills, Increase

their value to their organization, Strengthen the greater community.

Exceptional individuals strengthen their skills through: Experiential learning, Team building, Leadership interviews, Class project (wide spread community im-

pact), Reading, Receiving a community mentor, Mentoring others in the community.

The program is designed in eight monthly sessions, beginning with an over-night retreat in September. Each session thereafter focuses on one major skill, includ-

ing Beliefs & Attitudes, Team Building, Mentoring, Communication, Organizational

Leadership, Coaching, Time Management, and Servant hood.

Walton County Master Gardeners Offer Scholarship

The Walton County Master Gardeners is offering a scholarship to a Walton County

Florida high school senior or Walton County Florida resident currently attending col-

lege or technical school and interested in furthering their education in Floriculture/

Horticulture. Specific areas of interest may include landscaping, nursery/ garden cen-

ter management, floriculture, forestry, grounds and turf management, parks and natu-

ral resources and/or other agriculturally related fields.

A $1,000 scholarship is available and will be paid jointly to the student and the

school. A good scholastic record, special interests, and commitment to a floriculture/

horticulture career are considerations when awarding the scholarship.

Applications are available for the 2014-2015 school year in the Guidance Counselors Offices at Walton High Schools, on-line at http://walton.ifas.ufl.edu/, and at the Uni-

versity of Florida/Walton Extension Office located at 732 N 9th Street in DeFuniak

Springs (850/892-8172). For more information call Paula Tutwiler at 850-892-

2522. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2014.

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Even if you're off-balance at the beginning of the week, stick with your routine as much as possible. Going

through the motions has a therapeutic effect. By Wednesday and Thursday, you can identify a contradiction,

make a discovery and find a way to move forward that feels great. An interruption or delay could be a good

thing now. You're not so much judging books by their covers as speed-reading

You've got the power of love on your side at the beginning of the week -- platonic, romantic, altruistic and

more. How will you use its mysterious forces? Wednesday or Thursday ask that you hone your concentration

and be attentive to what's around you. The most mundane things hold important keys now. You're rather

analytical on Friday and Saturday, which may take somebody by surprise.

Even big, bad, bold you needs a little support now and then -- like at the beginning of this week. Since you're

usually so self-sufficient, you might have to ask. By Wednesday and Thursday, though, the stars send

bountiful super energy right to you, and you're probably ready to make a daring move (at work? In the love

department? Maybe both?). Go for it! If you're staying up late or partying know your limit!

Home may be where the heart is at the beginning of the week, but communication's favored now, too. Get on

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body as stubborn as you on Wednesday or Thursday; think what you can accomplish if you join forces instead

of butting heads! On Friday and Saturday, you're looking lucky, and the chance for romance is looking good.

Being thrifty at the beginning of the week gives you a bit of a creative challenge, and it also gives you a little

extra for a future plan or splurge. Make your own lunch and make your own fun. You're quick with ideas and

have the stamina to carry them out around Wednesday and Thursday. Progress abounds! Watch out for some

sort of interference -- a misunderstanding, a busybody, something getting lost in the shuffle.

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you've got the ability to make others feel understood and right at home, no matter where you are.

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people and situations. You'll definitely land on your feet now. Wednesday and Thursday look even better, with

your personal heat turned up to sizzling. Energy, excitement, fun and fabulousness are there for the taking.

Keep your expenditures to a minimum on Friday and Saturday; feed your mind instead of opening your wallet.

Turn those organizational abilities toward planning a social event or a great date at the beginning of the week --

it'll likely come together as the best thing ever. You may be the underdog in a certain situation on Wednesday

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won't help. Keep at it, and look for better energy coming your way on Wednesday and Thursday. Now you're

making progress, and looking so good doing it that others might just ask you what your secret is. Will you tell?

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Dreams, intuition and other less-than-logical stuff figure prominently at the beginning of the week. Heed your

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A deeper, more meaningful level can be reached at the beginning of the week, whether in a relationship or in

your own outlook. Your core values are especially relevant now. You're a winner on Wednesday and Thursday,

if the stars have their say -- and remember, you can't win if you don't play. Take a chance (maybe in the realm of

romance!). Beware of imbalances of power on Friday and Saturday; anyone who thinks they're the boss of you

could be problematic. You're extra articulate and very tuned!

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to it on Wednesday and Thursday -- it could come in handy when you're asked to do something you'd rather not

do. Friday and Saturday find a goal or two definitely within reach, and not just when it comes to work, either.

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Alaqua Animal Refuge

Pet of the Week Amigo

Amigo came to Alaqua as one of

the 130 rescued animals from the

cruelty case back in August of 2013.

Since then, all but seven of those

animals have found their forever

homes. Amigo was named for obvi-

ous reasons hes a friend, a buddy, and a pal. Amigo is cute, sweet,

kind, thoughtful, and plays well

with others!

Amigo is always a good boy and a

friendly fellow to all of his buddies

at Alaqua. Everyone loves him be-

cause he is sweet and quiet, and

never causes any trouble. He loves

to sit on the volunteers lap to be

held and cuddled.

Amigos perfect family is out there and he is waiting for them with a lot

of faith and patience. Come out to

meet Amigo, and you will want to

share your home and your love with

him. So, if you or someone you

know needs a best friend, tell them

about Amigo, the pup whose name

says it all.

Dr. James Thompson, chief executive officer, Gerald

Beard, chief operations officer, and

the entire staff of Healthmark Re-

gional Medical Center (HRMC),

join the community in expressing its

deepest sympathies to the family of

Dr. G. Sherman Johnson, of Paxton,

Florida, who passed away Thursday,

February 27, 2014.

Dr. Johnson has been both friend

and physician to thousands of north-

west Florida and south Alabama

residents since opening his practice

in Paxton on March 5, 1965. He

served for over 15 years on the Flor-

ida Chiropractic Association Board

of Directors and as president of his

State Association. He also served as

Paxton City Council chairman for

over 30 years. Dr. Johnson also

served on the Healthmark Regional

Medical Center Board of Directors

in DeFuniak Springs, FL., a position

he held in excess of 25 years, many

of which he served as chairman.

Everyone here at Healthmark is deeply saddened by this unexpected

loss, said Healthmark COO Gerald Beard. Dr. Johnson was dedicated to the practice of medicine and de-

voted to the people he served. We

have lost a dear friend whose guid-

ance and advice over the years has

helped HRMC to achieve excellence

in delivering quality health care. He

will be sorely missed.

STARS FOR OUR TROOPS

The Stars for our Troops program takes

your old, tattered and worn out American

Flags and turns them into a prized posses-

sion for an American Soldier at home, on

base or overseas. Volunteers lovingly cut

each embroidered star from the flag, dis-

pose of the stripes properly, and place each

star into a tiny plastic bag with a card.

The card reads:

"I am part of our American flag that has

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longer fly. The sun and winds have caused

me to become tattered and torn. Please

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DFS Council Meeting As reported by WZEP AM1460

As the DeFuniak Springs City Council meeting started, Mayor Bob Campbell said he had only

recently received the proclamation for Black History. The mayor felt the wording did not prop-

erly reflect what was to be said and wanted it to be on the agenda so more people will know

about the presentation.

Fire Chief Bryan Coley came again to request a boot drive for the annual DBPA firework show.

The Chief said they will hold the drive April 12 and 26. The exact location is to be determined.

Coley said the time frame has slipped up on them and they need funds to hold the firework show

on the 4th.

The second reading of the ordinance to annex land into the city was presented. Council agreed

and adopted the ordinance. There was no public comment. The land is on off Squirrel Haven

Road, west of the airport. The Council also agreed to surplus a home on property off Gene Hur-

ley Road. This is the building, not the land.

The Friendship House is holding a festival as a fundraiser. The Spring Fling helps the Friendship

House, one of only two facilities certified in the state. The event has a large variety of family

activities and will be held April 5th.

With the move of Tillman Mears to the Assistant City Manager position, Police Chief Mark

Weeks asked to change up his employees, advancing several through the ranks to fill the va-

cancy. The move of several is due to the chain reaction of moving one up and thus creating a

vacancy. The Chief also asked to fill a vacant dispatcher position. Council agreed to two

changes, but held off on the patrol officer and dispatcher until all interviews are completed.

Council also approved hiring for several public works vacancies.

With the widening of U.S. 331, the plan calls for a service road behind the current fast food res-

taurants south of Coy Burgess Loop. The plan takes local traffic off the main road and puts it to

the new service road and accesses the light. The FDOT wants the city to take over the service

road once it is built. The current somewhat graveled road is actually just an easement and was

recently purchased by McDonalds Corporation. Staff said they will come back with a name of

the new road request. One suggestion already is BIll Holloway Way.

Sometimes people need to got into a city facility they rented earlier than the time allows. This is

stated in an ordinance. Staff asked to be allowed to let people in. Council directed staff to change

the ordinance so the hours are set like the rates, by resolution. This would allow them the be

changed without having to go through the lengthy advertising ordinance change process. Staff

will work on a draft ordinance to bring back to the Council for approval.

Council member Mac Carpenter said the community has seen tragedies lately and the spirit of the

community has been shown. He said this community coming together touches his heart. Carpen-

ter said there will be other tragic events in the future and he appreciates how the community

comes together.

Lakefest is Saturday, June 21st. There will be vendors, kid events, lake paddling, a 5K run.

Mayor Campbell says it will be a lot of fun.

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The Walton County Coastal Dune Lake

Advisory Board will hold a Special Work-

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10:00 a.m. at the District Five Commis-

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

In accordance with Section 286.26, Florida

Statutes, whenever any board or commis-

sioner of any state agency or authority, or of

any agency or authority of any county, mu-

nicipal corporation, or other political subdivi-

sion, which has scheduled a meeting at which

official acts are to be taken receives, at least

48 hours prior to the meeting, a written re-

quest by a physically handicapped person to

attend the meeting, directed to the chairper-

son or director of such board, commission,

agency, or authority, such chairperson or

director shall provide a manner by which

such person may attend the meeting at its

scheduled site or reschedule the meeting to a

site which would be accessible to such per-

son.

In accordance with Section 286.0105, Florida

Statutes, all persons are advised that, if a

person decides to appeal any decision made

by the board, agency, or commission with

respect to any matter considered at such

meeting or hearing, he or she will need a

record of the proceedings, and that, for such

purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a

verbatim record of the proceedings is made,

which record includes the testimony and evi-

dence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Rental Wanted in or around Freeport. Up to $850/mo. Please call

850-333-4605 Thank you.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Walton County Tourist Development Council Meeting NOTICE is hereby given that the Walton County Tourist Development will hold the 2014

Strategic Consultant Presentation and Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

WaterColor Inn and Resort Meeting Room 2

Strategic Planning 8:00 a.m.

Council Meeting 1:00 p.m.

For additional information regarding this meeting contact Michele Ray at 850-267-1216

Michele@visitsouthwalton.com

Two or more Walton County Elected or Appointed Officials may attend. These meetings

are open to the public.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the council with respect to any matter

considered, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes that testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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