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Inside this EDITION:

Editorial in the Wolfe’s Den…..page 2

POWERBALL JACKPOT SWELLS

TO $1.4 BILLION ………...…..Page 3

Making Sense of the Senseless

Violence..Health Post….Page 4

TONY ANDERSON ANNOUNCES

CAMPAIGN FOR DISTRICT 5

COMMISSION SEAT………..Page 6

US sailors in custody after US

Navy vessels seized by Iran amid

fears of sea war…………….Page 9

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Congratulations to the Alabama Football team winning the BCS Championship for the 16th time with a victory

over Clemson in a good hard played game Roll Tide Rolls ON..

Hello. Welcome to my little piece of the Pie. We

look forward to this year with all the new people I

have met in the area, new mindset. Things will be

moving quickly around Freeport and Walton county

in 2016. So many new faces = new customers. Advertising here helps them see you.

I was overwhelmed with the 287 of you wishing us a Happy and Prosperous 2016. I also

try to keep up with you all on Facebook too. It truly warms my heart to see there is finally

enough growth here that we have more readers every week viewing us from around the

world. Thank you who Advertise to help us to continue to offer this as a ‘FREE’ item.

Just call me @ 585-0262 if you have any questions, I am here to HELP.

Have you made up your mind on who your going to Vote for to replace this current

administrative disaster we have? Do you realize that the voting begins in 3 weeks?

Nationally, we are in one Hell of a predicament now. Can Trump keep setting the pace?

When I viewed the actual footage found in Germany and other parts of Europe from New

Year’s Eve, it made me really sick. Really sickening. It’s nauseating to see many lawless

men grab a woman just cause she was there, exploit her, they were loud in large numbers.

Just hearing her screams as they carried the women off being groped sexually and raped by

many sick bastards. I know this is a harsh topic. (I don’t Make the news). Keep on...

As a Father of 2 teenage girls, I threw up thinking that could be someone I knew. These

are grown men doing whatever they want to regardless of persecution. Especially if you

watch the horror in the girls faces. With fireworks and gunshots, lots of smoke, the “Mob”

just carried them off, like a wave does you in the water.

I have been made aware of several folks who have had to deal (within this county), issues

of stalking, harassment and sexually perverted predators over the years. Messing with a

young woman’s mind is one thing, it too resonates in their mind the rest of their lives. That

is just locally in Walton county. White/ Black/Latino men, with a twisted outlook of mess-

ing with children at any level is ok to them. Check your sexual predator listings, see where

they are living and where they are. It’s your children at risk. You cannot be there all the

time. Listen to what your kids are going to say. Don’t wait until after it happens, stay per-

sistent to keep a safe environment. Take notice around you. Strangers are that, strange.

Just as an unexplainable the disaster that happened to over 200 cases of gang rape just

from that one night in Europe? Many more are ashamed to come forward. There were so

many doing this that they cannot say who did what when, if they lived thru it at all. Have

you educated the women in your family about these sick people? I have. This is far more

than our country is prepared to deal with, before it reaches epidemic lawlessness and or

Sharia-Law? Read up on this! It is here, enforced in Michigan and is building momentum

to spread like a disease. This disease can grab you at any moment, you are out numbered,

minding your own business. We don’t know where they are! Male or Female.

We don’t know who they are, even after the disgusting pigs are done violating these

women. What could you ever say to one of those girls to make them feel better? A living

nightmare affecting our World at all levels. Think about it. Your pistol holds 6 shots.

They were also once ‘little daughters’ of someone. How could anyone (even with a

loaded machine gun) stop a Mob of hundreds doing what they have done? The police were

outnumbered. Girls taken from their boyfriends, Husbands being pulled away as they tear

at his wife and do the unimaginable. How do you fix her heart after that? No different as

young girls being peeped-in on. (Violated). Damages beyond repair. They may say they

are “Ok”, what would be the redemption value of one’s insecurities created by someone?

Just as you don’t really know who is living down the road. Just because they have not

been caught before means they may have a clean record, until they are caught and charged.

So, the predator list only shows you “convicted” sex-offenders released under stipulations

to keep them away from hurting someone, physically or mentally again.

I beg each one of you to ask yourself this question: How are we going to stop the mass

hysteria of Muslims and so-called Refugees that don’t adhere to any belief’s we feel for to

keep our women in the US safe? I urge you if your into the “next what’s happening” in

America to view Info-Wars.com with Alex Jones, daily. There are plenty of other very

informative overseas resources I watch as well. What happens there is coming here.

Even if you arm your women with a gun or a Stun-gun or Pepper spray. A group of 8

Middle– Eastern men raped an 82 year old woman just this past week here in the US.

Many reports have shown this to becoming a western problem, for our way of life will be

altered if it continues to spread like it is. They say there is nothing we can do about it?

I wish I could never know how barbaric I see these people. It is etched in my brain.

Imagine just a Van load coming from I-10 searching for a neighborhood or a woman by

herself….I tell you all this. I will do my Best to keep you informed of things going wrong

in such severity that I pray for us here that this won’t happen. The scary thing is. They

don’t have to be Muslim, Black or White. Once a person thinks they can get a way with

messing with someone to the point of intolerable actions. What will you do? How would

you handle the “unjustice” being done to you and your family? Even thru court hearings,

the damages have already been endured by you, it stays in your physcological out-look

towards others forever. How do you put a price on that? Trust me, Protect your children!

Editorial Views expressed in The EMERALD STAR NEWS do not necessarily reflect those of the

publisher. The staff of The EMERALD STAR NEWS pride ourselves in our efforts to en-

sure accuracy of the publication contents. However, there is no guarantee of the accuracy of all

the Information nor the absence of errors and omissions (especially when sent through a third party); therefore, no responsibility can or will be assumed. 2500 copies printed bi-weekly.

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Quote of

the week :

The Wolfe’s Den

When you hear of

someone talking

down another

person...you have

never met the

person. Do you

actually think that

the same person

may be different

towards you

because the person

may be a nice

person to you?

When someone

antagonizes

another Man to

pester that family

or business until

they feel unhappy.

For what they

started, has now

come back to bite

them. Karma…..

That same guy you

hear is an asshole,

(may be one to that

person) for they

made it that way

with their childish

consistent

harassment of said

person. Maybe?

Consider the

source, then ask

yourself if he did

all that to me? I’d

feel the same way

towards the one

talking crap.

People have issues.

Some are hidden

inside themselves.

Greed, lawlessness

attitude could get

you hurt.

Always consider !

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FLOOD INFORMATION

SHEET ….Alert to Private Well

Owners in Flooded Areas

The Florida Department of Health in

Walton County advises private well

owners affected by flood waters to take

precautions against disease-causing

organisms make water unsafe to drink.

DOH recommends one of the following:

rolling boil for at least one minute before

using it for drinking, brushing teeth,

washing food, cooking, or washing dishes.

(about 1/8 tsp – this would form a puddle

about the size of a dime) of plain, un-

scented household bleach (4 to 6 percent

active ingredient) per gallon of water, and

then let it stand for 30 minutes. If the water

is cloudy after 30 minutes, repeat the

procedure once. Use a container that has a

cap or cover for disinfecting and storing

water to be used for drinking. This will

prevent contamination.

baby formula.

After the flooding subsides:

provided by your county or state health

department: http://www.floridahealth.gov/

environmental-health/private-welltesting/

index.html. You may also visit the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency’s web-

site for instructions: http://water.epa.gov/

drink/info/well/whatdo.cfm.

through your county health department or

by a laboratory certified by the state to

perform a drinking water analysis for

coliform bacteria.

For more information, please contact the

Florida Department of Health in Walton

County at (850) 892-8021 or visit

www.floridahealth.gov or

www.FloridaDisaster.org

About the Florida Department of Health

The department works to protect, promote

and improve the health of all people in

Florida through integrated state, county

and community efforts.

Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and

on Facebook. For more information about

the Florida Department of Health please

visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.

Walton County to Open Cold Weather Shelters

Walton County Emergency Management has activated Cold Weather

Emergency Shelters for Walton County this evening, January 12, 2016.

The following cold weather emergency shelters will be open beginning at 5:30

p.m.

Coastal Branch Library

437 Greenway Trail

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

DeFuniak Springs Community Center

361 North 10th Street

DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433

The National Weather Service predicts a temperature of below 40°F in Walton

County. Freezing temperatures are possible late tonight through tomorrow

morning, January 13, 2016.

Walton County Emergency Management will continue to

monitor weather developments and make additional

announcements as necessary. Please call Walton County

Emergency Management at (850) 951-2017 if you have

any questions.

The Freeport Library will be hosting a special class on Essential

Oils every Thursday in January at 9:00. The

class is free and registration is not required.

Learn about essential oils and their many

health benefits.

Tuesday, January 19th from 1-4 a Medicare

and Medicaid counselor will be on hand to

answer any questions you may have.

Walk-ins are available, or call the library at

835-2040 to reserve a time.

The Freeport Library is throwing a Winter

Party for children on Saturday, January 23rd

at 3:00. There will be snacks, drinks, and

prizes. All ages of children and their parents/

caregivers are welcome!

The Freeport Library will be CLOSED on

Saturday, January 16th in observance of

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Don’t forget to “like” the Freeport Friends

of the Library’s Facebook page so you’ll

always know about our upcoming events!

POWERBALL JACKPOT

SWELLS TO $1.4 BILLION

Disappointed you didn't win the Powerball

jackpot this weekend? Don't be.

"Biggest jackpot in the history of the world.

Absolutely confirmed," Lottery executive

director Gary Grief said. Lottery officials say

the prize has now swelled to an estimated

$1.4 billion — the world's largest. Ever.

The jackpot is so big that billboards around

the country have to advertise the price as

$999 million because they're not built to

show billions. The lottery computers will

handle the decimal point without a problem.

The odds to win are one in 292.2 million.

Seventy-five percent of all the possible

combinations were purchased before Sat.'s

drawing, Grief said, and he expects that

enough tickets will be sold to cover about 80

percent by Wednesday. About 95 percent of

Powerball tickets have computer-generated

numbers.

Use whatever combination of numbers you

feel may be Lucky, this will put you on

Forbe’s list of one of the Most wealthiest

people in the USA.

Good Luck to all who enters.

The Emerald Star News is also accepting

donations of all types to help with it’s daily

operations, everything donated is tax exempt.

Mass shootings and the accompanying carnage have now become a

regular part of life in America. And mental health experts warn that this

steady drumbeat of violence could have major consequences for the

nation's psyche. There have been 355 mass shootings in the United

States so far this year -- defined as incidents in which four or more

victims were shot, though not necessarily killed, according to Shooting-

Tracker.com, a crowd-sourced website that monitors U.S. gun violence.

That amounts to more mass shootings than days passed this year, far

more than any other nation on Earth. And most of these horrific epi-

sodes fail to make national headlines. For example, the bloodbath in San

Bernardino, Calif., that left 14 people dead and 21 wounded occurred

just hours after a shooting in Savannah, Ga., in which four people were

shot and one died. But the psychological impact is starting to take a

measurable toll, experts say. "I think people are becoming more aware

that these things are happening much more frequently," the college that

in 2007 experienced a mass shooting that left 32 dead and 17 wounded.

"The nation is going to become more anxious and more fearful and more

uncertain as this goes on. It has a cascading effect,".

On 20 separate days this year, there were at least four mass shootings

somewhere in the nation. Acts of violence have become so common that

people now know many of them by name -- Planned Parenthood in

Colorado Springs, Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech, Columbine. Many

Americans have been left numb by the violence, and that's a normal

human reaction, said Jonathan Alpert, a New York City psychotherapist

and author of "Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days.""That's how

we protect ourselves from trauma," Alpert said. "We put up defenses.

We put up barriers. We disconnect." Some people will go into denial --

desensitized by the brutality. But, many others will become emotionally

overwhelmed by the gun violence.

"When denial starts to lift, it can be a very confusing and anxiety-

provoking time because the rational part of one's mind is struggling with

the emotional part that doesn't want to hear the truth,". Some people

may become isolated homebodies as their world view continues to be

shaken. "People can become very fearful and apprehensive,". "Maybe

the world isn't fair. Maybe the world is totally unpredictable, and I'm at

risk for some very bad things happening. They start avoiding people,

places and things that remind them of bad things that have happened, or

things that potentially could happen."

Others might become angry and determined, and see the ongoing vio-

lence as a call to action -- even if they aren't exactly sure what they can

do. Those struggling to cope with these violent events would do well to

remember that it's still very unlikely that you or yours will become

directly involved in a shooting. However, taking precautions not be near

a lot of people is good, the scene may become too over whelming.

Know what to look for, look at the faces around you, if they are not

pleasant. I would suggest to excuse yourself from the situation. We all

see what is going on, some of you who don’t, may be harmed by the

lack of judgment into being safe.

Noticing where you are and those

around you should be taught to chil-

dren as is. Many Adults need to re-

member what may be lurking

amongst us. Being responsible for

your safety is not a fear, it’s reality.

Thursday, January 14, 2016 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc.

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Call # 850-231-6200

Walk-ins and Appt.s

Send health questions or

comments to: P.O.Box 1133

Freeport, Florida 32439

850-835-2028

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Have you got something to say?

Let’s hear it! Time to VOTE! Say?

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news. WE Thank you.

The 2016 season is right around the corner and

before the crowds come in, The Spell Restaurant

Group wants to be ready. George's at Alys Beach and

La Cocina Mexican Grill and Bar are two of the

busiest restaurants in South Walton. They are both

known for quality, fresh, locally-sourced food and

premier service. Job seekers are encouraged to stop

by La Cocina in Seacrest Beach January 15 from

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with their resume to meet the

management team and apply for one of the many

jobs open.

Some of the open positions are:

BACK OF HOUSE: Line Cook

for AM and PM (full time)-at

least 2 years kitchen experience

-available to work AM or PM or

both -can work the grill or fryer

Garde Manger for AM and PM

(full time) -has at least 1 year

kitchen experience -available to work AM or PM or

both -can work the salad/appetizer station -assist

with desserts

Dishwashers for AM and PM Prep cooks for AM

and PM at least two years kitchen experience -good

knife skills -ServSafe or Foodhandlers certified

FRONT OF HOUSE: Experienced servers dedicated

to excellent service while in a fast-paced environ-

ment. Bussers and experienced food runners.

Experienced host/hostess dedicated to excellent hos-

pitality while maintaining well-organized wait and

host stations.

For additional information please visit:

www.georgesatalysbeach.net or

www.lacocina30a.com.

About George's George's brings regional coastal fare

infused with global flavors to the quaint town of

Alys Beach, Florida. All dishes are crafted using

locally sourced, organic produce and the freshest

seafood available, and present each with a generous

helping of love.

Job Fair for George's at Alys Beach and La Cocina

January 15

If you need additional photos or info please contact

Jill Tanner at yourclutchmedia@gmail.com or (850)

419-0433. Thanks!

Making Sense of the Senseless Violence

After latest mass shooting stirs now-familiar fears, experts see growing

psychological toll

About La Cocina Mexican Grill and Bar:

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the

future, concentrate the mind on the present

moment. Buddha

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The FREEPORT POST

Thursday, January 14, 2016 The Emerald Star News, Inc.

The Mayors Post Russ Barley Freeport Mayor

Please send any and all comments

to The Emerald_Star_News@hotmail.com

FREEPORT Presbyterian CHURCH, located on Hwy 20. Next to Frank’s Cash &

Carry. We are extending an open invitation to come to our quaint little church to give

thanks and praise to God. Small town feel and children’s services available too.

Sundays at 9am Bible study….10am church service. Come meet Pastor Gene.

With us….

Best prices over any competitor. To keep

your name out there is REAL advertis-

WE Made it! 8yrs in the

making , thanks to all of you!

2016 will bring so many new

faces to our Town. Advertise!

Greetings from the

Mayor’s Office….. The New Year has started off rather quite here

at city hall, our first meeting for 2016 is sched-

uled for January 12th, beginning at 7:00 pm, so

not much news to date. We will be discussing

the new Policy and Procedures Manual for the

city and the possibility of land acquisition. We

will also be discussing the water and wastewa-

ter rate study findings and recommendations

from The Florida Rural Water Association.

The New Year also brings us to a new schedule

for the Heritage Museum, we are in need of

volunteers for this coming year please give us a

call at city hall and put your name on the list

to help out. We have two new prospects for

projects in the Freeport Industrial Park which

would bring some 40 new jobs to the area, I

will keep you posted as things progress. Publix

is moving along and we are hoping that it will

be completed by August .The committees will

begin in the next few weeks on planning the

2016 “Bayfest”(November 12,2016) and the

2016 Mayor’s Charity Ball (October 22,2016)

and I will post as things develop.

The Miss Freeport Pageants will be held on

March 12, 2016 at the Freeport High School

Auditorium and the sign up dates for this

year’s pageant will be held on January 30th

from 9:00am-1:00 pm and on February 6, 2016

from 9:00am-1:00 pm, for information call city

hall and speak with the mayor. Looking for-

ward to a wonderful new year and also wishing

each of you the very best life has to offer.

Come join us on the second Tuesday and

fourth Thursday of each month beginning at

7:00 pm for the city council meeting. Please let

me hear from you at 850-835-2822.

Project Update: Temporary

Signal at US98 and CR83

Under permit-

ted project,

Walton

County will

complete the

installation of

a temporary

traffic signal

on wooden

poles at the intersection of SR 30

(US 98) and CR 83 in Walton

County to be activated for the

duration of the CR 30A Draper

Lake bridge replacement

project.

The traffic signal will be placed

into flash mode beginning Jan.13,

2016 and is scheduled to be fully

activated on January 20, 2016 at

11:00 AM. The temporary

curbing currently in place within

the median will be removed on

Jan. 20, 2016 prior to the signal

being activated.

On Wednesday, January 13th,

Walton County will be updating

the Variable Message Signs to

indicate “New Traffic Signal -

Begin 01/20/16” in each

direction.

The Draper Lake Bridge

Replacement project remains on

schedule and is expected to be

completed by March 1, 2016 at

which time the temporary traffic

signal will once again be placed

into flash mode.

If you should have any questions,

please contact Walton County

Public Works at 850-892-8108.

Commissioner McCarty

Announcement

– Florida Insurance Commissioner

Kevin M. McCarty announced today that

he is resigning effective May 2, 2016 to

pursue other job opportunities. Commis-

sioner McCarty has served as the only

appointed Insurance Commissioner for

the Florida Office of Insurance Regula-

tion since it was originally created in

2003.

“The privilege of serving the people of

Florida as Insurance Commissioner has

been the highlight of my professional

career,” McCarty stated. “I am proud of

the tremendous accomplishments

achieved during my tenure and am grate-

ful to the outstanding and talented staff

at the Office of Insurance Regulation

who made them possible. It has been an

honor to work with various Florida gov-

ernors, cabinet members, legislators and

industry stakeholders in meeting the

many challenges faced by our state over

the last 12 years.”

“I am looking forward to exploring new

opportunities that will allow me to use

the skills, knowledge and expertise I’ve

gained as Insurance Commissioner. In

the meantime, I will continue my service

and provide whatever assistance is de-

sired to facilitate a smooth transition.”

For a list of Commissioner McCarty’s

accomplishments during his tenure with

the Florida Office of Insurance Regula-

tion, please click here.

About the Florida Office of Insurance

Regulation

The Florida Office of Insurance Regula-

tion has primary responsibility for regu-

lation, compliance and enforcement of

statutes related to the business of insur-

ance and the monitoring of industry mar-

kets. For more information about the

Office, please visit www.floir.com or

follow us on Twitter @FLOIR_comm

and Facebook.

Office Approves Removal of Up to

71,500 Policies from Citizens for March

2016 Take-Out – The Florida Office of Insurance

Regulation (Office) has approved the

removal of up to 70,000 personal

residential policies and 1,500 commercial

residential polices from Citizens Property

Insurance Corporation (Citizens). The

following two companies have been ap-

proved to participate:

· Heritage Property & Casualty Insur-

ance Company – approved to remove up to

55,000 personal residential policies

(35,000 Personal Lines Account and

20,000 Coastal Account) and up to 1,500

commercial residential policies (1,300

Commercial Lines Account and 200

Coastal Account)

· Southern Oak Insurance Company –

approved to remove up to 15,000 personal

residential policies (10,000 Personal Lines

Account and 5,000 Coastal Account)

Citizen’s Personal Lines and Commercial

Lines Accounts are primarily non-coastal

properties and the Coastal Account is

coastal properties. The take-out periods are

March 22, 2016 for personal residential

impacting both the Personal Lines/Coastal

Account policies and March 15, 2016 for

commercial residential impacting both the

Commercial Lines/Coastal Account poli-

cies. This is part of the state’s ongoing

depopulation effort to reduce the number

of policies in the state-created Citizens and

transfer them to the private insurance

market.

Today’s announcement brings the total

number of potential policies approved for

take-outs in 2016 to 277,149. In 2015, the

total number of potential policies approved

for take-outs was 1,321,193 and the actual

number of policies removed from Citizens

as of November 24, 2015 was 255,617.

Policyholders who receive a take-out offer

may choose to remain covered by Citizens

through the opt-out process.

For more information, please visit the

Office’s “Take-Out Companies” webpage

at: http://www.floir.com/Sections/PandC/

TakeoutCompanies.aspx. related to the

business of insurance and the monitoring

of industry markets. For more information

about the Office, please visit

www.floir.com or follow us on Twitter

@FLOIR_comm and Facebook.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hear-

ing on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may

be heard at the South Walton County Courthouse Annex, at 31 Coastal

Centre Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The following items will be heard:

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: Sandestin DRI E2 Change - AN ORDINANCE

OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WALTON

COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE SANDESTIN DRI

DEVELOPMENT ORDER, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN

EFFECTIVE DATE.

This is a s. 380.06(19)(e)2 amendment application submitted by Sandestin In-

vestments, LLC, requesting a change from Nature Preserve to Green Space on

6.2 acres within Parcel 223, aka Jolee Island, with a future land use of Coastal

Center. The project is located and identified as a part of parcel number(s) 26-2S

-21-42000-001-0260. (Continued from the December 2, 2015 BCC)

Sandestin Development of Regional Impact /Notice of Proposed Change -

Project number 15-02200002 is being reviewed by Renee Bradley. Sandestin

Investments, LLC , Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.,

and Emerald Coast Associates are requesting a determination that their

application for a Notice of a Proposed Change (NOPC) to the previously

approved Sandestin Development of Regional Impact (DRI) constitutes a non-

substantial deviation under subsection 380.06(19), Florida Statutes,. The site

which is the subject of the Notice of Proposed Change is located in Walton

County Sections 13, 14, 23-28, 34, 35, Township 2S, Range 21 West, lying

north and south of US Highway 98, consisting of 2062.88 acres. (Continued

from the December 2, 2015 BCC) Proposed project(s) or plan amendment(s) may be inspected by the public

from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday at Walton County

Planning and Development Services located at 31 Coastal Center Blvd,

Suite 100, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32549 or 47 North 6th Street, DeFuniak

Springs, FL 32435.

Interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard with

respect to the proposed project(s) or plan amendment(s).

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TONY ANDERSON ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR

DISTRICT 5 COMMISSION SEAT District 5 encompasses most of South

Walton County; the seat is currently

held by incumbent Cindy Meadows.

In announcing his campaign, Anderson

said that his campaign will focus on

four core goals: improving the local

economy, enhancing Walton County's

quality of life by improving infrastruc-

ture, restoring the public's faith in

government through more transparency

and greater communication with

residents, and protecting Walton

County's unique, conservative values.

"As a conservative, I will always fight

to keep taxes low and to create a

healthy environment for job creation.

But I will also work to make sure

taxpayers get a better return on their

investment of tax dollars for infrastruc-

ture projects, which will be crucial to

managing growth in the years and

decades to come."

‘Happenings’ in DeFuniak Springs

Thursday, January 14, 2016 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Page 7

Healthmark names first Employee

of the Month for 2016 By Ron Kelley

One of the components of Healthmark Regional

Medical Center’s Employee of the Month designa-

tion is that it often shines a spotlight on staff mem-

bers that are generally not seen by patients or visi-

tors, but who perform vital tasks that contribute to

the overall smooth operations of the hospital. So it

is with Healthmark’s first Employee of the Month

for 2016.

Debra Ard, accord-

ing to Medical Record

Director Diana Brox-

son, “is in Utilization

Review and is not a

‘spotlight’ kind of

person. She arrives

bright and early to

meet Dr. James How-

ell as he makes his

early rounds. She com-

piles all his hospital

patient records, charts

and keeps everything

in good order. She has

performed these duties

for other physicians,

too.”

Broxson also said that Debra Ard reviews audits

and that her “skill in being able to extract pertinent

information out of a medical record deserves recog-

nition on its own.” Ms. Ard assists with discharge

planning, helps get patients ready to go home or, if

needed, placed in other facilities. Broxson described

her as “always pleasant and easy to work with.”

Healthmark Chief of Operations Gerald Beard

agreed with that assessment. “Debra is a marvelous

employee,” he said. “She does her job with grace

and efficiency, knows what needs to be done and

does it without fanfare. Debra is one of those people

who help ‘smooth out the wrinkles’ and is one of

the unsung heroes of this hospital. We’re proud to

have her on the Healthmark team.”

HEALTHMARK CHIEF of

Operations Gerald Beard

presents Debra Ard with a

certificate recognizing her

as the Employee of the

Month for January 2016.

FIFTH ANNUAL

SNOWBIRD DAY Thursday, January 21st

11 AM - 2 PM

The City of DeFuniak Springs welcomes all

snowbirds and seniors to the Fifth Annual

SNOWBIRD DAY at the Chautauqua Hall of

Brotherhood at 96 Circle Drive in DeFuniak

Springs. This year’s event includes food, fun

and fancy footwork as music will be provided

for dancing by the lake! Contact Lisa Gierlinski

at 850-892-8500

ROAD CLOSURE FOR MARDI

GRAS PARADE & FESTIVAL

Due to safety precautions, all of Circle Drive

Street will be closed on Saturday, January 23,

2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the request

of the The Yakkers of Walton County Inc.,

(also known as the Krewe de Yak) for their

annual Mardi Gras Parade.

Additionally, the Yakkers will be hosting a

festival from the Heritage Museum to the

Library; therefore, Circle Drive will be closed

in those areas from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for

safety purposes.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Walton High School Cheerleading

Squad placed second out of all the

teams, won the Spirit Award - and won

their division! GO BRAVES!

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--Ken Hakuta

Learn to adjust yourself to the conditions

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to alter or correct conditions so that they are

most favorable to you. --William Frederick

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Healthmark Health Matters News about pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air

sacs may fill with fluid, causing cough with phlegm, fever, chills, and difficulty

breathing. According to researchers at Mayo Clinic, a variety of organisms,

including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia.

Pneumonia can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening and is most

serious for infants, young children, people older than age 65, and people with

health problems or weakened immune systems. For older adults and people with

heart failure or chronic lung problems, pneumonia can quickly become a life-

threatening condition.

The signs and symptoms of pneumonia vary from mild to severe, depending on

factors such as the type of germ causing the infection, and the person’s age and

overall health. Mild signs and symptoms often are similar to those of a cold or flu,

but they last longer.

Signs and symptoms of pneumonia usually include fever, sweating and shaking

chills, as well as a cough, which may produce phlegm, chest pain, shortness of

breath, fatigue and nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

Treatment for pneumonia involves curing the infection and preventing

complications. People who have community-acquired pneumonia usually can be

treated at home with medication. Although most symptoms ease in a few days or

weeks, the feeling of tiredness can persist for a month or more.

Specific treatments depend on the type and severity of the illness and can include

antibiotics to treat bacterial pneumonia, aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen.

Cough medicine may be used to calm a cough so a person can rest, but because

coughing helps loosen and move fluid from the lungs, it is a good idea not to

eliminate the cough completely.

Hospitalization may be required if a person’s blood pressure drops, breathing is

rapid and the body temperature is below normal or the heart rate is below 50 or

higher than 100. If diagnosed with pneumonia, get plenty of rest. Don't go back to

school or work until after your temperature returns to normal. Be careful not to

overdo it, because pneumonia can recur. Drink plenty of fluids and take the entire

course of any medications a physician prescribes. Stopping the medication too soon

may allow the lungs to harbor bacteria that can multiply and cause pneumonia to

recur.

To help prevent pneumonia, get vaccinated and

do not smoke. Smoking damages the lungs'

natural defenses against respiratory infections.

For more information, contact Dr. Tom Roberts

at Healthmark Walk-In Clinic, (850) 951-4556.

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BREAKING: US sailors in custody after US Navy

vessels seized by Iran amid fears of sea war

THE Pentagon has confirmed Iran has captured two of

their vessels after they strayed into Iranian territorial

waters. t comes amid fears of an impending conflict

between the two countries after worrying footage was

released of Iranian vessels firing rockets near US

warships in its waters.

The US is furious at recent Iranian missile tests that

threaten Europe.

The incident comes as the US navy sources said it could ramp up its presence in the

Mediterranean seas to take on warships belonging to Iran's alley, Russia, which are

based in Syria.

Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said it had lost contact with the vessels as they moved

through the Gulf between Kuwait and Bahrain, according to Associated Press.

At least 10 US sailors are in the custody of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces after

at one vessel strayed into Iranian territorial waters. The servicemen are being held on

Farsi Island. Mr Cook said: "We have been in contact with Iran and have received as-

surances that the crew and the vessels will be returned promptly."

This is a small island in the Persian Gulf where the Iranian military have a base.

A senior US official told CNN contact was last with the two small US naval craft sail-

ing from Kuwait to Bahrain.

He said: "We subsequently have been in communication with Iranian authorities, who

have informed us of the safety and well-being of our personnel."

"We're aware. We're working on it and we hope to resolve

the situation," Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rho-

des said. The embarrassing incident echoes one in 2004

where Royal Navy sailors were seized by the Iranian armed

forces. Fifteen of our sailors were detained by Iranian au-

thorities in waters dividing Iran from Iraq and later released

amid a stand off between the UK and Iran.

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PROUDLY Helping Alaqua Animal Refuge

located in FREEPORT, for over 7yrs. adoptable

pets of all kinds. Go visit them today!

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week

Comments and responses are welcomed by all who

write-in, E-mail. Instead of running your mouth around

town, PUT IN PRINT, let those who live here make the

call. Got a beef or compliment?

County/city issues not right? Tell your story here!

Write in, FREEDOM of Speech lives here in

FREEPORT @ The Emerald Star News. We CAN make things happen.

Advertising with us HELPS MOST! People are reading

this, People just like you! Going on 8yrs now! Thanks

Editor….. Dear Editor,

Thank you for putting together a great non-biased

Newspaper. Just think here in Freeport, someone telling us

what the people feel. The Mayor keeping us informed is a

pleasure to see. Does the Mayor promote this newspaper?

You would assume we would see more Freeport

businesses advertise with you in return for promoting The

City we love here.

We look forward to each Edition and we make sure to

get out Wed. afternoon to get a Fresh copy.

All the Best in 2016. God Bless you! The Hayward’s

Editor,

I have a question and maybe you can reply. I over heard

some folks down in Black Creek store saying that you

write and conspire to cause issues no one wants to hear. I

told the guy to ‘get a life’. People that are jealous that you

have survived as long as you have.

I remember them calling you an outsider back then. Not

wanting to help you grow. I call BS to those in this small

town. I’ve seen these guys before and it upsets me to see

low-life people trying to cause you to fail.

Your tenacity in your writings make this a rare find and

we love it!

Tom & Becky Phillips

Dear Editor,

I am wondering if the people I hear talking about your

E-mails sent in. Do you research to some degree before

you print it? And I think it is amusing to talk with a few

people thinking that it is all sent in by one or two people?

I feel that if you read into anything written in this paper

and think it is about you and you only? Seriously?

I know as a Fact that your e-mails weekly are many and

sent in from around the county by readers. I witnessed you

working through hundreds of E-mails as you try to answer

each one sent in.

To think that someone feels so guilty that what they do

they think you only print what you want to deal with. Set

the record straight, for those immature minded folks

around Freeport thinking they are solely targeted by you.

That’s a joke, you have dealt with hundreds of stories and

comments over the last 7yrs. We appreciate your honesty

and being forthright in what you feel. Keep up the good

work you do for us who live here.

Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. Varner-Westville

Thank you for stating that fact for me. As you know I

receive thousands of E-mails sent in yearly. I print what I

feel is something that may need to be addressed by the

shear #’s of readers comments I have. Yes, I hear the same

thing when a ‘Hot Topic’ arises. Silly, (guilty minds).

This goofy boy is a Labrador

Retriever/American Bulldog

Mix and is approximately 1

½ years old. Gumbo loves

people, is affectionate and

energetic, but still needs

some training. He is a snug-

gle-bug and has convinced

himself he is a lap dog! This

playful guy needs an active

family and a 6' privacy fence

so he does not go visiting the

neighbors. Gumbo is ready

to begin the New Year as

your new best friend if you

can give him a chance!

Gumbo’s adoption fee is

$150 which includes his neu-

ter, microchip and current

vaccines. If you are interested

in him, please fill out an ap-

plication online at to http://

www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org

/ApplyforAdoption or call

850-880-6399 for more infor-

mation.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please be advised that the Walton County TDC

Executive Director Position Advisory Board will

hold a meeting at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January

14th, 2016 at the TDC Visitor’s Center located at

25777 US HWY 331 S, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

32459.

Please be governed accordingly.

Nancy’s adoption fee is

waived as a part of our Price-

less Purrs Program. She is

microchipped, spayed and up

to date on her vaccines. Learn

more about the program

here:https://

www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org

/programs/animal-care-

Nancy is a 4 1/2 year old

female Tabby/Domestic

Short Hair mix that came to

Alaqua from a local shelter.

She has gained the trust of

several volunteers and we are

confident that this independ-

ent girl could make a great

companion if given the op-

portunity. Due to her special

diet, she must be kept

separate from the general cat

population at Alaqua and is

rarely seen by visitors. Nancy

has been at the Refuge for

1,000 days and continues her

search to find a patient family

that will love her for a life-

time. If you are interested in

Nancy, she would love to

meet you.

Flirty teacher spends night in

hotel room with schoolboy

A TEACHER spent the night with a year 11 pupil

after a raunchy school prom romance. Rebecca

Lacey, 28, was "over-familiar" with the student

throughout the night before inviting him back to

her hotel room and dropping him off at home the

next morning.

A professional conduct panel heard that Lacey, an

ICT teacher at Downend School in Bristol, admit-

ted behaving inappropriately at the prom on June

26 2014. She allowed the "vulnerable" teenager,

known as "Pupil A", and other students to hug her

goodbye and even danced with the 15 and 16-year

-olds, letting them put their hands around her

waist.

Lacey invited Pupil A to her hotel room but

claimed she was concerned for his "safety and

wellbeing''."She was aware that he was a vulner-

able student and he appeared to be in a bad state

of mind on the evening of the prom.

"He was being influenced by other pupils to drink

alcohol and take drugs after the prom event.

"Her motivation was to keep him safe from harm

and she was worried that if he left the prom event

with the pupils who were influencing him that

something terrible may have happened to him."

It is not alleged there was any sexual activity

between her and Pupil A. Misconduct or not?

Literacy Week By Rian Lyday

“Literacy is a bridge from misery to

hope.” —Kofi Annan

Obviously, if you are reading this, you understand the

importance of words and expanding our world though

literacy. Literacy Week in Florida is coming up, January 25

to the 29th. Many of the local schools will be participating by

doing various activities involving literacy and showing

students why reading is important. If you have time, as

members of our small community, volunteer at one of the

schools during this week or donate a few books to our

schools or libraries. The written word is not nearly

appreciated as much as it was when I was in school and as

we know, books take us places we may not ever have the

opportunity to visit in person. I found some simple activities

for you all to do with children you influence in order to

share with them how much wonder can be found through

reading.

Read to your child: Even adults like to be read to sometimes - so try not

to grow out of the habit of reading to your kids!

Listen to audio books too: These days it is easy to get hold of audio books for

some of the best children's stories - either through

your library or bookshops online and offline.

Provide a good selection: Times have moved on and there is a huge selection

of children's literature out there and easily available

now.

Fiction v. non-fiction: Your child may not be a fiction lover, but don't

despair. Reading any well-written book is an

achievement - and you can get a lot of good

information and practice off the back of a cereal

packet in the mornings!

Reading time: Older kids can enjoy having a set "Reading Time"

when everybody in the family - no exceptions -

finds a comfortable place on a favorite chair or sofa

and reads.

Keep a record: Sometimes keeping a record can make reading

more fun - for all ages. You could buy each child a

special notebook in which to record all the books

they have read, and any thoughts they have on

them.

Provide bookmarks: Reading can be made much more fun for kids by

simple providing an appropriate bookmark.

Hunt for second-hand books: Specialized children's bookshops are becoming

harder to find, although there are still some gems

out there that should be supported as much as

possible.

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Hi Frank, we have started a Senior Center in

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know anyone 60 or above but we love to see you come join

us if you have a chance. You might like to join the group of

men come in on Mon. and Fridays to play Pinochle.

Rian Lyday

U Shoot DARTS? There are more dart boards coming

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There is currently 1 board in Lucky

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There will be another board next week.

Do you need a set of Darts? Need any Dart supplies? Call 585-0262

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Join leagues open to all skill levels,

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details. Good BBQ FOOD TOO!

Visit the BIOPHILIA

CENTER this year.

Special place in

FREEPORT off Hwy.

20E from Hwy. 331

The E.O.Wilson Biophilia

Center welcomes 2 new

educational animal

ambassadors! Meet the

Biophilia Bobcats at a

members only special event.

Please help us promote and

spread the word about this

event designed to thank all

of our loyal supporters and

Biophilia Members.

Members receive other

special perks (depending on

membership level) like

discounts on Biophilia Sum-

mer Camps, ability to rent

rooms and meeting space,

discounted merchandise,

invites to special events,

guided tours of Nokuse

Plantation, etc... We look

forward to having everyone

out to the center again!

Thanks for your help!

It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive

but those who can best manage change. --Charles Darwin

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BUY ONE TRACT OR ALL!

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

Beautiful views across the Western sky.

Build your dream home on this large

wooded lot with 83’ on the Bay. City

water and sewer available. Located in

Robola Bluffs S/D and in an “X” Flood

Zone. Priced to Sell! $184,900

. . . FOR THE SUNSET

LOVERS . . .

CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY!

LOTS FOR SALE!

Jones Drive - Possible Owner Fi-

nancing - Two wooded Half Acre

Lots Available. Located on Paved Rd. South of Hwy 20. w/City

Water Available. $24,900 per Lot * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sparkleberry - Half Acre Lot South of Hwy 20 & just off Hwy 331

South. Located on Paved Rd. w/City Water available.

GREAT PRICE! $24,900

CORNER ACREAGE * COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY!