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WALTON COUNTY TO OPEN

BEACH DRIVING PERMIT

LOTTERY ON APRIL 1ST

On April 1st, the Walton County Board of

County Commission Administration Depart-

ment will begin the submission period for their

annual beach driving permit lottery….Page 3

Tax Season Brings Scams As reported by WZEP AM1460 Many scams are already circulating regarding

rebates, refunds, tax law changes and that

dreaded of all dreads…audits……..….Page 5

Rodeo The rodeo will take place at the

Freeport Sports Complex located at Ham-mock Bay in Freeport, FL. Gates will open

on Friday, April 5th and April 6

th …Page 6

The Fools Rush In 5k Run/Walk is

coming up on Saturday, April 13th at 9 am at the Freeport Regional Sports

Complex at Hammock Bay. ….1

BCC Meeting As reported by WZEP AM1460

Walton got a lot back, but the staff still wants to make sure all options are

looked at. Walton will seek quotes for health insurance. Walton has been using Blue

Cross and the company returned a savings check of over $1 million in the last three

years. This from estimated premiums and what is left, that is not used. While this was

touted as significant, staff asked to seek proposals to see what is available. Commis-

sioner Sara Comander thanked the employees, saying the savings is through the well-

ness program and their work to stay healthy. Commissioner Bill Chapman said there

has to be a mandate to require insurance companies to be more forthcoming. He told

of a recent change that kept some employees from getting prescriptions filled and

other services.

The commissioners heard from three firms vying to engineer the county road 2 shoul-

der paving project. This eight mile project will include adding shoulders, similar to

the project recently completed on highway 1087. The engineers who looked at the

project noted the highway crosses two commissioner districts, the drivers often move

at speeds much higher than the speed limit and there are considerations with the

driveway connections. Commissioners chose Preble-Rish.

Commissioners approved an extension of repair times for Dead River Landing and

River Landing, for the engineering of the widening of 331. Both of these are due to

rain delays. The 331 widening project, the short section near Owls Head, should be

completed this summer. Commissioners approved replacing the handrails on the Gulf

Drive western boardwalk, will hear the top three firms for 3280 and 183 engineering

and the Carson Oaks letter of credit. The commissioners were updated on the North-

west Florida Commerce Park, known as Mossy Head Industrial Park. The cost esti-

mate for infrastructure improvements is at $1.8 million. This would include roads,

water and infrastructure.

Commissioners appointed County Administrator Halfhill to the Economic Develop-

ment Alliance. The county has two seats. Walton will look at building a boat ramp on

Shoal River off Hinote Road, if they can get funding. Commissioner Comander asked

to make sure there is adequate parking. The boating grants are said to be harder to get.

Gulf Trace wants to add sand to their beaches. The residents are asking for an en-

dorsement and say the request is to seek funds from the BP oil spill after BP people

and equipment damaged the beach. They also say rent was down because of the spill

and because BP was patrolling the beach with trucks and labs. The community is said

to be sea turtle friendly. The money would come from NRDA and the county is also

submitting NRDA projects. Commissioner Imfeld suggested they should file a dam-

ages claim, not just the NRDA, which deals with natural resources.

Commissioners were asked to support opposing a bill that would take the Mid Bay

Bridge Authority away. Commissioners were told the bill would create an Okaloosa,

Bay and Walton toll authority. Commissioner Imfeld noted such an authority would

bring in the counties when making decisions. Commissioners asked to have the lob-

byist look at the bill, currently in committee.

The Boys & Girls Club in south Walton is almost complete. The Club is suggesting

the county can use the facility when the Club is not using it. The Boys & Girls Club

of the Emerald Coast has agreements with other government entities. The new club

has basketball, baseball and soccer areas, a possible future pool and recreation space.

They do not generally use the facility in the evenings and weekends. Walton will look

at what to do from a budget standpoint.

Morrison Springs is owned by the state and managed by the county. It is possible

Walton can charge a fee. Commissioner Comander said the park is used so much in

the summer it is caused damages and the Sheriff’s Office has to put extra personnel

on site. There used to be a dive shop and Comander said having a private company on

site could help.

Commissioner Comander said allowing roadblocks during spring break is probably a

bad idea. She suggested adding holiday weekends and spring breaks to times they can

not hold a road block. Apparently a group has been stopping traffic and doing so a

several locations. Commissioner Meadows agreed and said it is dangerous. There is

an application process and it is unclear if the recent group had the permit. Mary Nel-

son suggested anyone collecting should be a Walton County non-profit agency or

someone that provides money to Walton.

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WALTON COUNTY TO OPEN BEACH DRIVING PERMIT LOTTERY ON APRIL 1ST

On April 1st, the Walton County Board of County Commission Administration Department will begin the

submission period for their annual beach driving permit lottery. Each year, the county issues 150 permits via

the beach driving permit lottery. The submission deadline for inclusion into the lottery will be close of busi-

ness on May 10th.

In order to qualify to be entered into the lottery, the following documents must be submitted in the name of

the applicant at the time of application:

Proof of full-time residency (Driver's License with Walton County address or Walton County Voter's

Registration)

Copy of Driver's License

Copy of Voter Registration (if not a property owner)

Proof of real property ownership (if property owner)

Proof that property taxes are current (if property owner)

Current 4-wheel drive vehicle registration (registered in the State of Florida)

Completed 2013 lottery application

Lottery applications will be available on the County’s website beginning April 1st at 12:01am and may be sub-

mitted in one of three ways:

Obtain an application from County Administration or the South Walton Annex Planning Department and

complete and return it with the required documents to either location.

1. Download and complete the application and return it, along with required documents, to the County Ad-

ministration office or South Walton Annex Planning Department.

2. Submit an application online by completing the web form and attaching required documents.

If you should have any questions, please contact the Department of Administration at 850-892-8155.

Mossy Head Economic Development As reported by WZEP AM1460 The commissioners were updated on the Northwest Florida Commerce Park, known as Mossy Head Industrial

Park. when the first consultant helped set up the plans for the land, the commissioners agreed to call it the

Northwest Florida Commerce Park over calling it an industrial park. The land is part of the land swap with the

state and Eglin. This provided land between I-10 and Highway 90, land where the Mossy Head Park and Ele-

mentary School are and land further east where Commissioner Imfeld’s new more centrally located office is.

The cost estimate for improvements in the first stage is estimated at $1.8 million. This would include roads,

water and infrastructure. A sewer plant is planned for the park with the county planning on going into the

sewer business. Staff’s recommendation is to seek an RFP for the management of the plant. This could be

similar to how CH2MHILL works with DeFuniak Springs. Currently the Dixie RV and Mossy Head Elemen-

tary are being tied together to share their small sewer plants as a way to have enough effluent to make the sys-

tem work. Eventually, once the two package plants get over 40,000 a day, the new plant would be brought

online. Others have contacted the county with questions about tieing into the sewer. Commissioners were told

one big box company could eat up the capacity.

Since the county is using the Dixie RV package plant, they are not being charged at this time. The school has a

package sewer plant, but it would not work properly since the school was designed and outfitted for a potential

middle school addition. There simply was not enough stuff flowing to make the process work. The school in-

stalled a septic system. With the Dixie RV not having a hotel right now, the two are being tied together and

will use one plant, then bring the second one online when needed. Commissioner Comander suggested not

letting anyone else hook to the current sewer, except for the school and Dixie, and save the capacity for the

industrial park. Commissioner Imfeld agreed and talked about the need for a plan.

The county also has permits for stormwater. There is an entrance on Highway 285 between I-10 and 90. The

thought is infrastructure improvements are needed to help entice companies to locate. Engineer Greg Graham

also said Walton should draft a type of covenants and restrictions. Commissioners talked about the need for

rates. Commissioner Meadows suggested starting the marketing of the park and asked to continue the discus-

sion with more information, maps and said they keep talking about it, but need to take action. Commissioner

Imfeld suggested a workshop to specifically talk about economic development, including the Mossy Head

Park.

A fire Monday afternoon in north Walton burned several

acres after a young man let a campfire get out of control. The

fire was called in with no structures, but around five acres

affected. Firefighters had problems gaining access. The Divi-

sion of Forestry was called to assist.

The Freeport Fire Department was called to a smoke investi-

gation at the Fill Ups store at 331 and 20. The call was

downgraded after firefighters arrived and found it was likely

an electrical problem in the wall.

This time of year can be a high fire danger and we have re-

cently seen red flags for fire danger. Walton Fire-Rescue

Chief Brian Coley says you need to be careful with outside

fires, especially when there has not been recent rains, when

the humidity is low and there is wind. He notes that while

there has been plenty of moisture this year, we have not seen

recent rains and the plants have not begun to green up. This

means the woods can catch quick. Coley notes the recent

vehicle fire on Highway 331 and the nearby youpon bushes

just starting to burst into flames as firefighters arrived.

After winter, before the spring and summer rains, the dead

vegetation is still on the forest floor. It is not crushed down

and thus has plenty of dry air around it. It has also been dry-

ing all winter and has not begun to rot. This means a spark or

ember has plenty of kindling and fuel.

Remember, always call the Division of Forestry for a burn

permit if you burn a pile more than 8 feet across. If you are

not sure, call and ask if this is a good day to burn and if you

need the free permit. Even if you burn in a barrel or pit or

burn a small fire, you could be charged for suppression if it

escapes your property.

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Please be advised that the Economic

Development Alliance Board will hold a

SPECIAL MEETING on Friday, April

5, 2013 at 8:00 AM to discuss hiring an

Executive Director. This meeting will

be held in the County Administration

Conference Room located at 76 North

6th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL

This meeting is open to the public.

Universal Health Care Insurance Shut

Down

Senior citizens who have health cover-

age through Universal Health Care

Insurance Company, Inc. Medicare

Advantage plans should be aware that

they will lose coverage beginning

March 31. This follows a move by the

Florida Department of Insurance

which placed Universal Health Care

Insurance Company, Inc. in receiver-

ship after regulators determined it

was insolvent.

According to the Centers for Medicare

and Medicaid Services (CMS), im-

pacted consumers will receive letters

explaining the options they have avail-

able. The Universal Health Care prod-

ucts are commonly referred to as Uni-

versal Any, Any, Any (PFFs) or Uni-

versal Hassle-Free (PPO).

If the beneficiaries do not elect the

facilitated enrollment, they will be

granted a one-time Special Election

Period to enroll into a new Medicare

Advantage plan or a Medicare Part D

plan. Contact the government or a

local Medicare Services Provider if

you were a customer.

The Rotary Club of DeFu-niak Springs’ Annual Char-ity Golf Tournament is Fri-day, April 12th at Black-stone Golf Course in Mos-syhead. Registration be-gins at 11:30 am with a shotgun start at 12:30 pm. 2 person teams. The entry fee is $50 per person and includes es the green fee, cart, range balls, and tee gift. For more information or to sponsor the event, call Jan Pickering at 951-

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Researchers found the memory and

thinking skills of 126 inactive older

adults improved after they were as-

signed daily activities designed to

engage their brains and their bodies.

"The good news is that one plus one

equals three," said Dr. Richard

Isaacson, director of the Alzheimer's

division at the University of Miami

Miller School of Medicine, who was

not involved in the study.

The take-home point is that making small changes in physical and men-tal activity has led to positive changes in memory and thinking skills, Isaacson said.

Learning a few extra words in a for-eign language and walking several times a week, for example, will pay off in a few months, he noted.

"You don't have to run a marathon to be fit, and you don't have to become fluent in a foreign language to re-main sharp as you age," he said.

For the study, published online April 1 in JAMA Internal Medicine, Deb-orah Barnes, from the University of California, San Francisco, and col-leagues divided the participants, who were 65 or older (average age 73), into four groups. Three days a week for three months, all engaged in some type of mental stimulation one hour daily and some physical activity for an hour daily.

More rigorous options included in-tensive brain-training computer games and dance-based aerobics. Other participants, who were fol-lowed as "controls," watched educa-tional DVDs on arts, history and sci-ence, or participated in a stretching and toning class.

All study participants said their mem-ory or thinking skills had declined before the study began, but all showed improvements in memory and thinking skills at the end of the study period, no matter what activi-ties they performed, the study showed.

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Tax Season Brings Scams As reported by WZEP AM1460 Many scams are already circulating regarding

rebates, refunds, tax law changes and that dreaded

of all dreads…audits. If you receive an unsolic-

ited call or email from someone claiming to be

with the IRS red flags should go up. With almost

every newscast including at least one story about

the economy and how President Obama plans to

stimulate the economy it is more important than

ever that everyone is aware of these scams.

Rebate Call – “You are entitled to a sizeable re-

bate for filing your taxes early,” to process they

require your bank account information for the

direct deposit. If you refuse to supply this infor-

mation then you will not receive the rebate.

Refund – Good News; you are entitled to a

“refund” at least this is what the email claims.

You are instructed to click on the link to access

the refund claim form. The form asks for your

personal information for the con-artist to use as

they please.

Changes to the Tax Law – This email alerts you

of changes in the tax law with a focus on deduc-

tions and tax savings. When you click on the link

you download a malware; malware is codes that

can take over a computer hard drive, giving

someone remote access to the computer, or it

could look for passwords and other information to

send to the con-artist. These are just two exam-

ples of what malware is and can do.

Paper Check – “Your refund check has not been

cashed,” says the caller. They need your bank

account information to send you your refund. In

reality the IRS leaves it up to you if you cash

your check or not.

Audit – This email will get everyone’s attention

and the scammers know it. The email directs you

to click on the link to fill out the forms with per-

sonal and account information; which they use to

steal your identity.

There are a few things to remember to keep from

falling for one of these scams:

THE IRS DOES NOT send unsolicited emails

about tax account matters

The IRS uses the information on your tax return

to process your refund

Filing a tax return is the only way to apply for a

tax refund

To track your refund go to www.irs.gov and click

on “Where’s My Refund?

If you receive a suspicious email or phone call the

IRS would like you to report this by contacting

them at [email protected] so they may track these

scams.

DOH AND AHCA ENCOURAGE FLORIDIANS TO THINK

ABOUT HEALTH

DURING NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK

TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the

Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) welcome National

Public Health Week (NPHW) as an opportunity for Floridians to

adopt healthy behaviors that make for better health. This year’s

NPHW theme, Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money, recog-

nizes the lives saved and costs avoided because of disease and injury

prevention through robust public health systems.

“Making healthy choices consistently is an investment for life,” said

State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Arm-

strong. “By working together for health in our communities, we can

make Florida the healthiest state in the nation.”

“Attaining good health is everyone’s responsibility, and the Agency

proudly celebrates National Public Health Week in recognition of the

continual efforts to promote healthy individuals, families and commu-

nities,” said AHCA Secretary Liz Dudek.

Working for better health in the present can help to eliminate costly

charges for individuals, families, and the community in the fu-

ture. For instance, raising birth weight by half a pound can reduce

medical costs for an infant by $28,000. For every dollar invested in

water fluoridation, $38 can be saved in dental treatment costs. A re-

duction in the number of smokers in Florida since 2007 has helped the

state save more than $4.2 billion in personal health care costs. Lower-

ing Floridians’ body mass index (BMI) by just five percent could save

over $12 billion by 2020.

From newborn screening to senior falls prevention, public health has

an impact for every Floridian at every stage of life. Seemingly small

steps, such as getting the seasonal flu shot, having an annual check-

up, and engaging in regular physical activity, will help Floridians to

enjoy more birthdays and live healthier.

During NPHW, April 1 through 7, join in advocating for good health

and celebrate the public health system that helps to make Florida the

healthier place to live, work, and play. For more information on how

prevention pays, read DOH’s Online Newsroom ‘By the Numbers’

and Prevention Pays report.

The Department works to protect, promote and improve the health of

all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community

efforts.

Repealing International Drivers Licenses

State Senate President Don Gaetz quotes

Will Rodgers, who once wryly remarked that

“When the Legislature passes a law, it's

sometimes a joke. But when the Legislature

makes a joke, it's the law.” Gaetz says, no

matter the intention, the Florida Legislature -

- including this senator -- made a mistake last

year in passing legislation affecting foreign

visitors to our state. Remember the story

where we told you they would not enforce

the international driver’s license law.

Gaetz says, despite a thorough vetting proc-

ess through several committees, a bill was

passed in 2012 which, if read literally, would

have required visitors from other countries to

secure an international drivers license in or-

der to drive on Florida roads. He says he

knows of no reported cases where the literal

interpretation of this measure caused any

foreign tourists to be ticketed, but says it was

important to clarify the law and rectify the

mistake before problems cropped up and

became serious.

Therefore, the Senate concurred with the

House of Representatives on Wednesday,

passing HB 7059, ensuring that our foreign

visitors would have no travel restrictions in

Florida. The bill went to the Governor imme-

diately for signature.

Gaetz says Northwest Florida's beaches, riv-

ers, resorts and towns have become regular

havens for thousands of Canadian snowbirds.

He says we welcome them and value their

friendship and their patronage.

And Senator Gaetz says this past week in

Tallahassee, he joined with other senators in

passing legislation that safeguards the pri-

vacy and dignity of military funerals from

disruptive protesters, ensures that citizens

can be heard in public meetings, and helps

our tourism industry continue to attract for-

eign visitors.

He says he is also pleased to report that the

Senate's proposed budget, which was an-

nounced on Friday, balances our state's

budget with strong support for education and

economic development without any increases

in taxes, fees, or tuition.

To read highlights or pore through the

details of the Senate's proposed budget, go to http://www.flsenate.gov/session/

appropriations.

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Rodeo As reported by WZEP AM1460

The Okaloosa and Walton County Sher-iff's Offices have been announced as their corresponding county’s Youth Title Sponsor of the Inaugural Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Rodeo. The PCA sanctioned Rodeo, produced by Bo Campbell Productions, will be an exciting weekend filled with riding, roping, and racing from participants across the coun-try. Through Okaloosa and Walton County Sheriff’s Office sponsorships, all children who attend school in Okaloosa and Walton County will receive a free ticket to the rodeo with a paid adult ad-mission.

Rodeo events will include: Bareback, Saddle Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Breakaway, Team Roping, and Bull Riding. The event will also be host to numerous food and retail vendors that will include face paint-ing, rodeo games for kids, clowns, and much more. This charity event is de-signed not only to showcase traditions of the "Wild West", but also to bring families together for a weekend of fun. Proceeds from this event will help the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast raise needed funds.

The rodeo will take place at the Freeport Sports Complex located at Hammock Bay in Freeport, FL. Gates will open on Friday, April 5

th and Saturday, April 6

th at

5:30pm and events beginning at 7:00pm. Tickets are available for pur-chase online at www.bgcec.com. Tickets: Adult one day - $12, Adult weekend - $20, Children 12 and under one day - $6, Children 12 and under weekend - $10. Contact the Rodeo Coordinator at 850-217-4007 or email [email protected] for more info, to get your business involved, or sponsorship opportunities.

RAINIER

By M. Vreeland

It’s a bit intimidating to go from living

in a hoarding situation to experiencing

life at our peaceful sanctuary. This is

especially true if you happen to be a

small dog coming into a place where

you have room to roam and people

who are concerned about you and your

individual needs. This irresistible Mal-

tese/Poodle mix was rescued from a

hoarding home along with three of his

canine buddies. When he first arrived

at Alaqua Animal Refuge, he was

dirty and heavily matted. After a thor-

oughly pampering spa treatment,

Rainier is looking and feeling worlds

better. He has a great personality, and

is very sociable with the other small

dogs who have befriended him.

He has also quickly taken to walking

on a leash. The perfect lap dog, Rain-

ier would love nothing more than to

find a forever home where he can get

all the individual attention he so longs

for. Springtime is a time for new be-

ginnings. You could be the special

someone Rainier is waiting for to offer

him a fresh start and a brand new life.

In return, he will give you his uncon-

ditional love.

"Northwest Florida's Premier

Animal Sanctuary and Adoption

Center"

Alaqua Animal Refuge is a non-

profit, no-kill shelter, located at

914 Whitfield Road, Free-

port. We welcome you to visit

all the adoptable animals at our

beautiful ten acre sanctuary any

Tuesday through Sunday from

12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For

more information you can call

us at 850-880-6399 or check out

our website at

www.alaquaanimalrefulge.org.

Paxton Student Wins at

Science Fair

As reported by WZEP AM1460

Paxton eighth grade student Hannah

Shaw won multiple prizes at the 58th

State Science and Engineering Fair of

Florida last week for her environmental

project investigating the association be-

tween water quality and adjacent land

usage.

Competing against 56 projects in the

environmental sciences category, Shaw

garnered the second place overall award

in the junior environmental sciences

category as well as the Florida Associa-

tion of Water Quality Control Award for

her work. In addition, she received a

Broadcom MASTERS nomination to

compete with junior students from

across the nation in an on-line competi-

tion.

Shaw competed in one of the largest

academic competitions in the state with

over 946 students competing from

grades six through twelve.

Former Walton Commissioner Arrested For Child Porn

As reported by WZEP AM1460

Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson

confirms former Walton county commis-

sioner Lane Rees, of Seagrove Beach,

has been arrested at his home on charges

of child pornography. Deputies seized

Rees’ computer equipment and other

items. The number of charges will be

determined by the number of porno-

graphic images found in his computer.

Rees owns and operates Human Re-

sources Solutions and has done work for

the city of DeFuniak Springs and other

agencies. Rees is an elected Republican

State Committeeman and lost re-election

to Scott Brannon in a highly financed

election by both candidates.

Sheriff Adkinson indicated that Rees

reportedly had “no clue” he was under a

month long investigation by a cyber-

crime investigation team. Adkinson de-

scribed the images as “pretty significant”

and expects to release more information.

4/2/13 RIP

Ralph Cooper.

Halfhill Resigns

After only a month, Walton

Administrator Halfhill has resigned, cit-

ing family and Walton issues. The new

administrator was hired after a search

started when the previous administration

left after being on the job only about a

year. The resignation is effective imme-

diately. Walton has also seen a number

of upper level management resign or

take early retirement over the last several

years. One administrator was removed

after a recommendation by then commis-

sioner Larry Jones. On the average, since

creating the position, Walton has had a

new administrator about every two

years. Early Tuesday WZEP AM 1460

found out Bob Halfhill resigned through

a letter and confirmed the resignation.

Various other media sources report the

Halfhill, cited “my personal situation

and continuing family medical prob-

lems” and that Walton County “faces a

multitude of challenges and will have to

make difficult decisions.”

It is unknown what direction the com-

missioners will take next. The second

ranked hire after Halfhill could be

tapped or the third ranked person, Jones

might be selected. The commissioners

could also change the position, fill it

temporarily, appoint someone or seek

additional candidates.

.Mr. Ralph Cooper passed away this morning. His family lives in Freeport, he worked for South Land Services (Les Miller), and he was a regular at the Freeport Cafe.

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Below 100 As reported by WZEP AM1460 A room full of deputies from various agen-

cies, including Walton County, sits with

their heads bowed. Bagpipes start playing

“Amazing Grace” and the instructor asks

the deputies to envision a church full of

law enforcement officers, an American

flag draped over a casket and the front row

of the church lined with family members.

According to the instructor, this type of

scenario occurred 128 times last year for

law enforcement officers all over the

United States and 19 have been killed so

far in 2013. The last time the number was

under 100 was in 1944. Nearly 70 years

later, administrators, supervisors and train-

ers are attempting to figure out what they

can do to lower the numbers down below

100 again.

Innovations in training, emergency medi-

cine and vehicles, as well as the develop-

ment of ballistic armor, have all contrib-

uted to bringing the numbers down over

the years but there are five points that have

been identified in the Below 100 initiative

that are focused at bringing the numbers

down even further: wearing your seatbelt,

wearing your ballistic vest, watching your

speed, focusing on what is important right

now, and never becoming complacent.

Sheriff Michael Adkinson fully backs the

Below 100 initiative. All deputies and

investigators with the Walton County Sher-

iff’s Office (WCSO) are required to attend

the training.

To pay respects to the law enforcement

officers who lay down their lives each day

to protect our towns and counties, go to

www.odmp.org.

Walton Sex Pred

The Walton County Sheriff’s

Office (WCSO) is making pub-

lic notification of the registra-

tion of Charles Dewayne Duke,

49, as a sexual offender in

Walton County. Duke is a white

male, 5’10, 220 lbs, and cur-

rently resides at 214 Mitchem

Road, DeFuniak Springs,

FL. Duke was adjudicated

guilty in 2003 with Child Moles-

tation, second degree in Vernon,

Missouri.

The Walton County Sheriff’s

Office (WCSO) is making pub-

lic notification of Edwin Steven

Villareal, 43, as a sexual of-

fender residing in Walton

County. Villarreal is a Hispanic

male, 5’7, 147 lbs, with black

hair and brown eyes. He re-

sides at 3261 County Highway

1883 in DeFuniak Springs,

FL. He was adjudicated guilty

on August 11, 1997 for Lewd

and Lascivious on a Child un-

der 16 in Hillsborough County,

FL.

There are currently 125 regis-

tered sexual offenders/

predators living in Walton

County. The WCSO conducts

monthly residence verification

checks to ensure registered sex-

ual offenders and predators

comply with the law.

Florida Statutes provide specific

guidelines regarding the regis-

tration requirement of offend-

ers and predators to report any

change in permanent or tempo-

rary address within 48 hours of

any change.

The WCSO encourage families

to visit www.flsexoffender.net to

subscribe to receive e-mail alert

notifications when registered

sexual offenders or predators

move into neighborhoods.

WCSO also encourages citizens

to use the Neighborhood Search

feature prior to signing up for

alerts to identify registered sex-

ual offenders and predators

currently living in neighbor-

hoods.

Okaloosa SO Arrests As reported by WZEP AM1460

It smelled like marijuana and then they found

more. Thursday, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s

patrol deputies responded to an apartment in

Mary Esther in reference to a suspected do-

mestic disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies

made contact with Rashika L. Allen, a juve-

nile, and James C. Carswell. During the course

of the disturbance investigation, deputies could

clearly smell marijuana inside the residence

and seized a small amount from Carswell

which he had in his possession. Allen admitted

to possessing a small amount of marijuana,

which she voluntarily retrieved and provided

to deputies.

Based upon this encounter with Allen, deputies

believed that additional marijuana and/or con-

traband remained within the residence. Depu-

ties requested for consent to search, which was

declined. Investigators from the Okaloosa

Multi-Agency Drug Task Force were con-

tacted, responded, requested and secured a

search warrant for the residence.

During the time investigators were applying

for and obtaining a search warrant, Allen and

Carswell were detained in front of the resi-

dence. Carswell covertly used his cell phone to

communicate and solicit another individual to

come to the residence and surreptitiously re-

move items from within the house. These text

messages instructed the individual to force

entry to the back door, and remove items from

four (4) specific locations.

While the deputies detained the two individu-

als out front, they would spot check the secu-

rity of the residence, to include the rear. Dur-

ing one of these checks, deputies discovered

Delanius E. Walker near the back door of the

apartment. Walker observed law enforcement

and began to rapidly walk away and was sub-

sequently detained.

Deputies discovered a screw driver, fresh signs

of attempted entry to the door. It is believed

that Walker had communicated with someone

and had arrived to remove or destroy evi-

dence. Walker had a cell phone in his posses-

sion. It was not until the approval and execu-

tion of the search warrant that deputies and

investigators confirmed that the text messages

had occurred.

During a search of the residence, investigators

seized approximately 50 grams of cocaine, 40

grams of methylenedioxymethamphetamine

(MDMA) also known as Ecstasy or Molly.

These substances were found in specific loca-

tions identified in the text messages.

A firearm (semi-automatic pistol) was found

on an end table, near the living room couch,

which was accessible and within reach ability

of the 8-year old child. James Carswell,

Rashika Allen and Delanuis Walker were ar-

rested on various related charges.

Walton County District 4 County Com-

missioner Sara Comander has an-

nounced that she will be holding a Town

Meeting on Monday, April 8th in Santa

Rosa Beach.

The meeting will take place at Coastal

Branch Library located 437 Greenway

Trail in Santa Rosa Beach from 5:30pm

to 7:00pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to invite

the public to discuss with the Commis-

sioner any general issues in regard to

Walton County as well as receive an

update on the County’s visioning proc-

ess.

If you should have any questions,

please feel free to contact the District 4

Commission office at (850) 835-4834.

Juveniles Arrested For

Park Crimes in Freeport

Walton County Sheriff’s Office has

solved several felony cases which oc-

curred in the Hammock Bay Sports

Complex. Investigators and School

Resource Deputies worked together to

track down leads in these incidents.

Six juveniles were arrested in connec-

tion to the string of crimes that oc-

curred in January and February of

this year.

Witness statements, along with Face-

book messages posted by the suspects,

led the investigation in the direction of

the following suspects:

Morgan Cooke, 13, of Freeport; Pre-

ston Cooke, 12, of Freeport; Edward

Plumley, 14, of Red Bay; Stephen

Remington, 13, of Freeport; Jayson

Seaberg, 14, and Nathan Seaberg, 12,

of Freeport; Ryder Wolf, 14, of Free-

port, and Joseph Simpson, 16, of Free-

port.

M. Cooke, P. Cooke, Plumley and

Remington were charged with one

count each of burglary, petit theft and

criminal mischief. Jayson and Nathan

Seaberg were charged with three

counts each of burglary, petit theft,

and criminal mischief. Wolf and

Simpson were charged with three

counts of felony criminal mischief.

Authorities are still looking for one

adult in connection with these crimes.

Justin E McGlaun, 22, of Rossville,

GA is wanted for one count each of

burglary, petit theft and criminal mis-

chief. If you know the whereabouts of

McGlaun, please contact Inv. Don

White at 850-892-8186.

A Best Friend is a great thing to have.

They're someone you can always lean or de-

pend on when you're sad.

They're always there when time in need.

They're always there pushing you to succeed.

They help you live a happier life.

They're there to help you find the right man or

wife.

They push and push you with all their might.

They're there to tell you they love you every

night.

They don't care what other people say.

They know their life is easier to see you each

day.

They're there through thick and thin.

They're ones who have no concern about the

color of your skin.

They're there to help you see.

They're there not only because of weed.

They're there because they love you for who

you are.

They're there to show you off to the world like

a shinning star.

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Get out and about -- new ideas and all kinds of excellent things await. But over the next couple of days, you

may experience delays or assorted other limitations. It's less than fun, but choose your battles -- know when

it can make a positive difference instead of more of a mess! And watch for improvement starting later on

Thursday.

Work or other issues that crop up on Monday aren't so hard to solve -- get input and info instead of stress-

ing. And don't be afraid to ask for more time; the ideas you'll have and the help you can get over the next

couple of days can really turn this around. Make the wait worth their while, and they'll totally get it. Then

get someone to help you sort through your thoughts starting later on Thursday.

While you're objective, logical and willing to move forward as the week gets going, others may be more on

the touchy-feely side. Show respect for their point of view -- you don't have to coddle them to get them on

board. And sometime Thursday, the stars kick in with some serious momentum for whatever it is you're all

about right now.

Don't ignore that internal voice on Monday -- in fact, you should stop, quiet down and consult it regularly

throughout the day. Then during the middle of the workweek, travel's favored. If you're not on vacation, try

taking a day off, or at least firm up some plans for an upcoming getaway. You're extra open to learning now,

too

Subtle powers of persuasion will get you a lot further on Monday than getting all righteous about getting

your way. Let 'em think they thought of it themselves! Over the next couple of days, though, your own

thoughts and feelings may be hazy. Things are in flux now, and you may not really get the clues you need

until sometime on Thursday.

You can only avoid something (or is it someone?) for so long as the week begins. Do what it takes to boost

your inner resources, then get out there and deal! The clearer you can be, the better -- try running your mes-

sage or plan by a trusted friend or coworker first. Then engage the ol' brain starting Thursday

Strike while the iron is hot on Monday, especially when it comes to love! Over the next couple of days, it's

more about doing good deeds than going after what you want -- although if you do the former, the latter

might just magically fall into place. Call it good karma. Then great minds may think alike, but starting later

on Thursday, you might clash with those who think they're a bit greater than you.

Even if you're super busy, stretching the ol' mind and body will get you in the proper mindset for what

comes next -- a couple of awesome days to be you! Your diligence and attentiveness are rewarded now, with

some serious attention coming your way. You're even seeing the beauty and charm in imperfections now,

which makes an imperfect world seem pretty sweet.

You're chock-full of lovely ideas and even lovelier feelings on Monday if the stars have their say. Enjoy it to

the fullest extent, because something (or someone) might bring you down a bit over the next couple of days.

Whatever it is, keep it in perspective; when in doubt, a long walk or a long talk -- or, better yet, both to-

gether

Think for yourself on Monday. It's not something you usually have a problem with (at all!), but right now

it's particularly important to find your own way. Then if there are negotiations to be made, the next couple

of days are super for that -- at work, in love, wherever. You've got a way with seeing through all the com-

plexities to find what works wonders for everyone involved!

You might be tempted to play hooky on Monday, and the stars say there's fun to be had! At least take a long

lunch or knock off early -- you only live once. Then when it comes to recreation over the next couple of

days, think low-budget, outdoors, music and/or art instead of dining or shopping. Get creative -- you'll get

more out of life, and so will any lucky companions.

Give your practical side the day off on Monday -- at least when it comes to love. Dare to dream, hot stuff!

You're only getting hotter over the next couple of days, too. The stars say go -- at work, at play, at night,

during the day. There's plenty of time to evaluate what you've gotten yourself into starting later on Thurs-

day. And don't worry, a massive shift probably isn't in order -- try a small adjustment or two.

Exercise is only part of the

weight loss story.

There's no getting around your tab of calo-ries in and calories out.

The obese patients Robert Kushner, MD, clinical director of the Northwestern Com-prehensive Center on Obesity, treats often tell him they're not seeing the results they want from exercise.

"They will say, 'I have been working out three days a week for 30 minutes for the past three months, and I have lost 2 pounds. There's something wrong with my metabo-lism,'" he says.

"First, we've got to get a handle on your diet," Kushner says. "As you're losing weight and feel better and get lighter on your feet, we shift more and more toward being more physically active. Then living a physi-cally active lifestyle for the rest of your life is going to be important for keeping your weight off."

Other experts have had success including physical activity early on. But they stress that the amount of exercise is key. Exercise is a must for weight maintenance.

"I come back to this over and over and over," Hill says. "You can't find very many people maintaining a healthy weight who aren't regular exercisers. What we find is that peo-ple who focus on diet aren't very successful in the long run without also focusing on physical activity."

Hill warns that people can be "wildly suc-cessful temporarily" at losing weight through diet alone. But there's plenty of data that show that those people regain the weight if they aren't physically active. "When it comes to weight, you can't talk about diet alone, and you can't talk about exercise alone. You absolutely have to address both issues at the same time."

Food splurges may undo your efforts.

Exercise may not buy you as much calorie

wiggle room as you think.

"The average person overestimates the

amount of activity they're doing by about

30% and underestimates their food intake by

about 30%," says Kathianne Sellers Wil-

liams, a registered dietitian and personal

trainer.

"When' I'm looking at people's food and ac-tivity logs, sometimes things just don't add up," she says. "People think, 'Oh, I just did 60 minutes at the gym' or 'I just did 30 min-utes at the gym' and think that counteracts a lot of what they're eating. But the reality is our food portions are huge."

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College Study Looks Good As reported by WZEP AM1460

A new statewide study indicates Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) produces graduates

who are better prepared to become higher-income earners and that the college plays a significant

role in the health of the local economy.

According to the report, the estimated annual impact of those who attended NWFSC is some

$332.3 million in added regional income due to the higher earnings of alumni and increased out-

put of businesses in the Okaloosa and Walton County service area.

Dr. Ty Handy, NWFSC President noted the economic impact study, released Monday by the

Florida College System (FCS) at a press conference held at the Department of Education,

showed that graduates of all of Florida’s 28 public colleges, known as the Florida College Sys-

tem (FCS), pumped an additional $26.6 billion per year into the state’s economy.

The study showed NWFSC students enjoy an attractive 18.3 percent average rate of return for

their educational investment at NWFSC, recovering all costs in about 8 years, including tuition,

fees and forgone wages.

The college’s core mission is to provide access to high-quality education and job training that

responds to community and state needs. Compared to someone with a high school diploma, they

report their associate degree graduates earn $10,300 more per year, on average, during their

working career.

According to the study, altogether, the average annual income added due to all activities of

NWFSC, including operations, salaries and the impact of its former students equals $362.1 mil-

lion each year in the region, or approximately 3.8 percent of the total economy for the two-

county district served by NWFSC.

Among the highlights of the 2013 EMSI report on the economic contribution of Northwest Flor-

ida State College:

The total effect on the NWFSC service area, covering Okaloosa and Walton counties, based

on student productivity gains, college operations, and student spending, is more than $362

million annually.

For every dollar of support, taxpayers see a cumulative return of $4.00 over the course

of NWFSC students’ careers.

Every dollar of state tax money invested in the college today yields $36 in cumulative

benefits that accrue to all Florida residents, reflected through added taxable income and

avoided social costs.

85 percent of Northwest Florida State College students remain in the local Okaloosa and

Walton County community upon exiting NWFSC.

The Florida College System Annual Impact on Florida’s Economy http://www.fldoe.org/fcs/

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Take notice that the Walton County Board of County Commissioners will hold a closed attor-

ney-client EXECUTIVE SESSION on April 9, 2013, at their Special Meeting beginning at 3:00

PM, or as soon as possible to that time, at the Walton County Courthouse Annex located at 31

Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL. to discuss the following cases:

Case No. 2012-CA-744 Avalon Dunes Condominium Owners Association, Inc. vs. Walton

County Board of Commissioners.

The Board of County Commissioners, William “Bill” Chapman, Kenneth Pridgen, Bill Imfeld,

Sara Comander, and Cindy Meadows; Bob Halfhill, County Administrator; Mark D. Davis, In-

terim County Attorney; and Tim Warner and Bill Warner, Special Counsel for the County will

attend this meeting and it will be recorded by Sharon Payne, a certified court reporter,.

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at a

meeting of the Board will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to

ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence

upon which an appeal may be based.

DFS Council Meeting As reported by WZEP AM1460

The cops need new cars. DeFuniak Springs Police Chief Mark Weeks said

they have budgeted for new cars to replace cars from 2007. Weeks said the

Council approved budgeting three new cars, but not the purchase. He told

the Council they want to begin rotating older cars out instead of replacing

a large amount at once. The cars cost around $33,000. Weeks said they

need to start now with the rotation process, or some will not last long

enough. With some cars around 6 years old, others will be around 10 years

when swapped out.

Council member Ron Kelley asked about compressed natural gas. The

closest certified CNG installer is in Louisiana. Weeks suggested the city’s

mechanics become certified for the time they do have the CNG filling sta-

tion. Council member Kermit Wright said he is for the request, but with

the savings over a 5-7 year period when using CNG instead of gasoline,

they might want to wait as the city gets closer to a CNG filling station.

Wright asked about buying local. Weeks said they have asked Triangle in

the past, but they were not able to match the state contract price. He also

said they were going with a Dodge since it was several thousand dollars

cheaper. Ford no longer makes the Crown Victoria. Attorney Clayton Ad-

kinson said the dealers on the state contract price have a pre negotiated

price that does not have to go to bid. If they use Triangle, then the cars

will have to go to bid knowing they would have to meet or do better than

the state contract price. Weeks said he would not mind another model or

brand, they only require a rear wheel car, something that is getting harder

to find. As far as CNG, Weeks said the only ones you can buy straight

from the factory would not meet specifications. That means the vehicles

would have to be retrofitted. City Manager Sara Bowers said they are at

least a year away from a CNG filling station. Attorney Adkinson said the

chief could talk to Triangle to see if they have a model that can beat the

price. The matter was tabled and will be brought back.

Assistant City Manager Bill Holloway followed up on the gravity feed for

the businesses on the west end of town. The bad news is the grad is basi-

cally flat. This means no gravity feed. This means a lift station. The busi-

nesses have a lift station, but they paid for it and continue to pay for it with

maintenance and repair. They are not the only businesses that have a pri-

vate lift station. Council member Wright noted taking on paying for pri-

vate lift stations would cost the city. They asked what could be done. Hol-

loway said they are working to help with the grease from the restaurant to

limit maintenance.

http://www.fldoe.org/fcs/

Walton Department of Health

Holly B. Holt, Administrator of the Florida

Department of Health in Walton County

says, “Health knows no boundaries”. Holt

also talks about a report presenting county

level rankings. She says they realize that pro-

moting optimal health involves a broad spec-

trum of partners in government, education,

business and civic organizations that are not

necessarily limited geographically.

The Florida Department of Health in Walton

County recognizes the value in measuring

health outcomes and expresses appreciation

to the University of Wisconsin and the

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for the

fourth annual County Health Rankings &

Roadmaps tool released today. This study

uses traditional, established data, much of

which was obtained from the Department and

is available to the people of Florida at

www.floridacharts.com.

These rankings serve as a snapshot of the

health of individuals across counties in each

state. The report highlights that health is a

combined work in progress across a variety

of community partners. The Florida Depart-

ment of Health (DOH), through its county

health departments, works together to im-

prove the health of all Floridians. The data

used in these rankings are available in each

state and include information related to

physical environment, social and economic

factors, health behaviors, education, crime

rate/law enforcement and clinical care.

In Walton County, there are areas of progress

and continuing opportunity. In the past year,

the Walton Community Health Improvement

Partnership implemented the Walton Com-

munity Health Improvement Plan and fo-

cused on promoting healthy behaviors, in-

creasing access to care, linking people to

needed services, and assisting one local com-

munity with improving capacity to design a

healthy environment. On Wednesday, April

10, 2013, the Department, in conjunction

with local stakeholders will celebrate suc-

cesses from the past year, review new data

and set strategic priorities for the future.

The Rankings include a snapshot of each

county in Florida with a color-coded map

comparing each county’s overall health rank-

ing. There are also new county-level trend

graphs detailing change over time

for several of the measurements

including children living in poverty,

unemployment, and quality of care

www.countyhealthrankings.org.

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[email protected].

You are hereby notified of a Public

Hearing to be held April 9, 2013 at 4:00

PM, or soon thereafter, to take action

regarding a Capital Improvements Pro-

ject on County Road 395 and 30A in

Walton County, FL.

The Meeting will be held in the Board-

room at the Walton County Courthouse

Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre

Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL

If anyone decides to appeal a decision

of the Board with respect to this meeting

that person must ensure that a verbatim

record of the meeting is made.

In accordance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act, persons needing a spe-

cial accommodation to participate in this

proceeding should contact the Board of

County Commissioners of Walton

County no later than seven days prior to

the proceeding at the address given in

this notice or phone (850) 892-8155.

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WATERVIEW COVE - ID# T739502 4BR/2.5BA w/lots of curb appeal. Master BR on ground floor. Side load garage. Separate 30’x30’ shop/carport. $249,900

SWEET DEAL! - ID# T902669 3BR/1.5BA, 1,150 sq. ft. brick home near Four Mile Creek. Split floorplan. Two out-buildings. Adjoining lot available. $106,900

ACREAGE-HOME-SHOP - ID# T88495 1.79 acres w/brick 3BR/2BA, 1,800 SF on corner. BONUS 30’ x 60’ metal workshop!! Short Sale, As-Is. NEW PRICE $169,500

MOVE IN READY! - ID# T606002 3BR/2BA, 1,216 SF on 1+ acre in DFS area. Oversized kitchen. Carport, fenced backyard, above ground pool w/deck. $74,900

POTENTIAL-TAKE A LOOK! ID#T908217 Older 3BR/1BA Florida cottage w/wood floors. Residential/investment/commercial. Needs TLC, can be a gem! CW&S. $63,500

MALLET BAYOU - ID# T88494 Move in ready 3BR/2BA, 1,514 SF split BR plan. His/hers closets. Dock w/pwr & water, fenced yard. Sold As-Is. $224,500

Oakwood Lakes Estates

HEART OF DESTIN 3BR/2BA Brick home-orig owner! 1,430 sq. ft.+FL rm. Well-maintained. Updated baths, kit, flooring & HVAC. Workshop. $209,500

LAKEFRONT IN DEFUNIAK SPRINGS! ID# T863921 Like brand new! Custom brick 3BR/2BA, 1,593 sq. ft. home w/private dock on Lake Opal. Split BR plan. S/S appliances. Tile floors throughout. MBR overlooks lake & covered porch. Large laundry room. Oversized garage w/opener. Must see! $189,900

THE FLORIDA

GOOD LIFE

Waterfront 3BR/2.5BA, 1,836 SF cottage on LaGrange Bayou. 1st floor Master BR. Open kitchen w/ granite countertops.

Double garage. Dock on LaGrange Bayou with bench seat for dolphin watching. ID# T305914 NOW $356,900

MULTIPLE LOTS AVAILABLE! Magnolia Baye S/D in Black Creek! 0.31 ac wooded lot w/minimal restrictions. CW available. Close to boat launch. $24,900

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