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Dear Member,

As an organization dedicated to Floridas

hometowns, the Florida League of Cities

grieves with the entire Orlando communityover the shocking events that unfolded

Sunday morning. Our hearts cry for ourneighbors who have suffered such a

terrible loss in the most horrific way.

All Floridians and Americans are united

in sharing an overwhelming sense ofsorrow, anguish, and compassion for the

victims, the many injured, their families,

and their friends.

Floridas municipal leaders have a deep

understanding of the processes that lie atthe heart of our democratic system of

freedom and government. The Leaguecommends the City of Orlando for its

response to this crisis, which undoubtedly

saved lives during the incident and willhelp mend lives as the community works to

move forward from the tragedy.

We sincerely pray and hope that ourcountry and citizens stay safe as we allrededicate our efforts to protect our

country, our communities, and our way oflife.

We encourage each of Floridasmunicipalities and its public servants toshare this message and image on yoursocial media platforms to show our stateand our constituents that Florida Cities

Stand Together.

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shows Florida we are also as one.

Plenty of hits on Facebook in support ofunity. Democratic is a scary word in days

that we live in like today. Democracy is a

different word than the thought itself.

The American way as we once remembered, prior to 9/11.Many of us want the security and Freedoms to return to our justicesystem. From the bottom to the TOP!

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Hello once again to our wonderful slice of paradise.Even with the State currently under emergency fromanother Jihad minded American born whos parentswere from Saudi Arabia I believe. Does it still make

sense to you what is going on? It can happen here just as it did in Orlando. The FBI says

they were aware of this guy but yet they do NOT know where the location of any of theother 10,000 illegals are. There have been more massacre in gun-free zones sinceObama took office than any other time in our nations history. There are so many newsmedia being restricted by what they can say when they report but not only that when theyvoice their frustration from reporting daily of hate crimes some of our truest reporters arenow losing their jobs. What would you do? Tell the truth despite upsetting your boss or doyou grind away with teeth grit down trying to only say what the Govt. will allow you tosay? Just to keep your job or tell your viewers the truth? Well, here I am again, doing whatI do best some have said to me before. Let me turn up the dial up on the Orlando crime.

So, we are employing suspected (now known) terrorists to transport illegal aliens from

our border, where they are free to travel to wherever they please. By we, I mean We the

People. We actually paid Omar Mateen, the Muslim cockroach who killed 50 innocentpeople in Orlando and wounded 53 more, to deliver illegal aliens, including OTMs (OtherThan Mexicans) deeper into our country, where they were released.103 more reasons to vote for Donald Trump, who is dedicated to the preservation of ourSecond Amendment. It looks like we are going to desperately need it, folks!If just one person had been armed that night in Orlando, how many innocent Americanswould have been saved? But. nothing to see here, folks. Move along!

If just a fraction of this story is true, we are in deep trouble! Orlando Muslim

terrorist was working for a US security firm transporting illegals into the

US. For years, That is a FACT! Mateen (the shooter) was employed by one of the worlds largest security companies,where he may have had extensive clearances well above his pay grade. But where it getsmore disturbing is that as Judicial Watch reported several days ago, in a post titled, DHS

Quietly Moving, Releasing Vanloads Of Illegal Aliens Away From Border, border patrolsources said that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was quietly transportingillegal immigrants from the Mexican border to Phoenix and releasing them without properprocessing or issuing court appearance documents.As a reminder, the government classifies them as Other Than Mexican (OTM) and just thisweek around 35 were transferred 116 miles north from Tucson to a Phoenix bus stationwhere they went their separate ways. Judicial Watch was present when one of the whitevans carrying a group of OTMs arrived at the Phoenix Greyhound station on BuckeyeRoad. Then what? They disappear like thieves in the night before police catch them.

So, it proves that there are many ways to manipulate the system to sneak into our country

even legally. Background checks from another country are worthless to us. Especiallywhen a child is born here, it shouldnt make it automatic that when the parents (who arehere illegally), makes that child American. Or does it? From what I once understood fromthe past that if you are not going to Pledge Allegiance to this country you can visit- butthen go back home, right? Now its politically incorrect if you call it as it is. There are

legal ways to become a citizen here. However, how you act and behave limits whether youare a true American or just a fraud waiting for a chance to shoot innocent people. Whendoes anyone know when that co-worker you tease comes to work pissed off and shoots theplace up? Only after it happens do we know. How many more lives will be lost before weget smart? If one person carried a gun they could have shot the intruder as soon as ithappened. Even in a Club. Not after a 3 hour SWAT talking to. Hell, they shot a gorilla forjust being a possible threat to a child, right? And Im sure some of you think the police willsave you in time, yea right. Call 9-1-1 now when your boyfriend hits you and watch theclock as he continues beating you. Wouldnt you rather put a stop to that right away? Ithink so. Dont Lie.

I just saw the movie, 13 Hours. For most of the nearly 2 1/2 hours of the movie I wassteaming mad, watching the United States knowingly abandon men in the field, in adesperate combat situation. I had to keep reminding myself, this really happened! All but

four of these poor people lived through this shameful episode in American history.In the two videos, below, Megyn Kelly interviews Charles Woods, the father of slainformer Navy SEAL, Tyrone Woods, and Pat Smith, mother of Sean Smith. Ms. Smith, aclearly distraught mother, breaks down during the interview, calling Hitlery a liar, whichshe obviously is. Hitlery and Obama and Susan Rice announced to the world that the

protest was in response to a video by some obscure Californian. They also told the samecoordinated lie on national TV on the Sunday morning news programs.In the second video, Kelly interviews three of the real life heroes of Benghazi. The denialof assets to assist the trapped victims of the Benghazi massacre rests squarely on the weakand narrow shoulders of Barack Hussein and his corrupt partner in crime, Hitlery Clinton,the Wicked Witch of Benghazi. Prosecute them both for treason! NOW! Our Nations

security has been breached for years, now its time to clean house. Vote TRUMP, I say.

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Quote of

the week :

The Wolfes en

Doing something

today can saveyour life tomor-row. Just as a fire

escape plan, know

what you will do

if this or thathappens. Do theyeven do gunman

drills in schools

anymore? I know

just wait the

police werecalled, until thenthe gunman

shoots up every-one.

This Orlando

incident proves

we are not safeanywhere. How

well do you knowyour co-worker?

Your neighbor?

When the Familyof an individualdoesnt say noth-

ing about the

mindset of terror,

how will you everknow? They maybe in on it. Follow

Facebook, there

is so many signs

and warnings of

terror coming.This is only thetip of the iceberg.

Buy a gun or be a

victim you havethat choice. The

govt. is not secure

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International Universitys Wall of Wind. Following a panel discussion with reportersthat outlined the ways in which Florida leaders have prepared for the next big storm andencourage Floridians to personally prepare, FIU scientists performed an interactivehigh-speed wind demonstration. The Wall of Wind is Floridas largest and most powerfulhurricane research facility, capable of simulating a Category 5 hurricane, the largest on the

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CFO Atwater stressed that Floridians should prepare an emergency financial preparationtoolkit as part of their familys hurricane preparedness plans. This financial toolkit shouldinclude copies of insurance policy numbers, agent and adjuster contact information, aswell as a property inventory and financial account details. Damage to ones home or

property following a hurricane can be stressful, but the insurance claims process is easierwhen preparatory steps are taken ahead of time. The Department of Financial Services, ledby CFO Atwater, has provided a no-cost, downloadable toolkit that is available to allconsumers. For ten years, Florida has remained storm free but our lucky streak will oneday end, and we must all take personal precautions now in anticipation that 2016 may bethe year that a storm hits our shores, said CFO Atwater. By printing and preparinginsurance and financial information now, post-storm recovery and repair claims become

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Newly-appointed Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier stressed the readiness ofFloridas property insurance market, and highlighted the results of the financial stresstest performed on Florida-based property insurance companies each year. These tests aremeant to model the pathway, destructive power and claims-paying costs of previoushurricanes to anticipate how well companies finances would fare following high volumes

of post-storm claims. In 2015, each company that was tested passed this rigorous test.Floridas property insurance market is more stable and competitive than it has been in

more than a decade, said Commissioner Altmaier. The Office of Insurance Regulationcontinually monitors insurance companies throughout the year to assess their financialposition, review regulatory filings and catastrophe reinsurance programs. These efforts

help to protect Floridas consumers in the event of a disaster.

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation stressed its own hurricane readiness as one of thestates largest property insurance companies, and reminded Floridians of the importance

of immediately notifying the appropriate insurance company when damage occurs.

Not only are we in the best financial shape ever, Citizens has never been better preparedto respond to a storm. We have more than 3,500 adjusters at our disposal and can set up

multiple emergency claims centers if needed to service our policyholders. The bottom lineis Citizens is Ready. Call us first, said Citizens President Gilway.

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Trump, calling into several morning shows, saidHillary Clinton should drop out of the race if she cantbring herself to use the phrase radical Islamic terror-ism. He said President Obama should resign unless he

too could utter those words.

In a New Hampshire speech, Trump said of Clinton:She has no clue, in my opinion, what radical Islam

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Greetings from theMayors OfficeSummer is definitely among us,school is out and the pool is

open, come join us at the city pool for fun and relaxation.

Our first meeting of the city council for the month of June happened today and apresentation for the city to work with the priorities of the county and city waspresented by Billy Williams Restore Act Coordinator and Interim EDA Directorfor Walton County concerning the Triumph Monies that may come available tocomplete projects, therefore the city is going to work with the county on the

priorities concerning highway 331.

The shops of Freeport are moving along nicely as well as the First Florida Bankin the same shopping center outskirts and we look forward to the opening of

these businesses in the very near future.

The council voted to let the county issue the fire assessment tax for this comingyear so a separate assessment invoices may come in addition to you normal taxes.The sewer department will be advertising for a part time and a full time person soto fill the vacancy of one of the employees who has chosen to retire, so you canmake application at city hall and read about qualifications necessary on the cityweb site. Day Camp/ Kayak Canoe Lessons are now available through the parksand recreation department and information can be gotten by calling city hall aswell. For the safety of children and other pedestrians speed bumps have been put

in place at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex near the parking area.We welcome the Choctawhatchee Outfitters to our community and a grandopening and ribbon cutting will take place on Saturday, June 18, at noon, pleasejoin us and come and see what they have to offer the community. A punch list ofthings to be attended to for the newly renovated community center was presentedand we will be looking into correcting as many items as we can, this will nothave any bearing on the rental of the building. While on the subject of thecommunity center, I would like to point out that we have had some situationswhere the center is not being taken care of during rental and damage to thefurnishings have come about- we are asking that you take good care of thefacility as we try to have something nice for the community to be able to use andenjoy, also I would like to point out that there has been signs of alcohol being

consumed during rental and that is against the policy of the city and futurefindings of this may reflect if you will receive the deposit back. The tree that waslocated in front of the city hall which we use each year for our Christmas tree hashad to be taken down due to damage and disease and we will be looking toreplace it in the fall of the year. Our budget season is about to begin and alldepartment heads will be presenting their budgets as we move forward to thefiscal year beginning October 1. I will be giving the State of the City Address onThursday, June 23,2016, beginning at 6:00 PM, please join us for this and ourregularly scheduled city council meeting beginning at that time. If you have anyquestions, complaints or ideas please let me know by dropping by the city hall or

giving me a call at 850-835-2822.

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The Mayors PostRuss Barley-Freeport Mayor

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FREEPORT Presbyterian CHURCH, located on Hwy 20. Next to Franks Cash &Carry. We are extending an open invitation to come to our quaint little church to givethanks and praise to God. Small town feel and childrens services available too.

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Priority Public Workshops Tues.

June 21 in Shalimar and Freeport

The Okaloosa-Walton Transportation PlanningOrganization(TPO) will hold two Public ProjectPriorities Workshops: the first will be at 1 p.m.,June 21, in the Okaloosa County Board of

Commissioners located at 1250 Eglin Parkway inShalimar, and the second will be at 5:30 p.m. at

Freeport City Hall, located at 112 Hwy 20 West in

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Public participation is solicited without regard to

race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion,disability or family status. Reasonableaccommodation will be made for access in

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Notice of Meeting: Commissioner Sunshine

Law, Public Records, and Ethics Training

Take notice that the Walton County Board of CountyCommissioners will hold a Meeting on June 20, 2016,beginning at 1:00 PM, or as soon as possible to thattime, at the Walton County Courthouse located at 571

US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Com-missioners with Sunshine Law, Public Records, and

Ethics Training.

Walton County adheres to the American withDisabilities Act and will make reasonable modifica-tions for access to the meetings upon request. Pleasecall (850) 892-8115 to make a request. For hearingimpaired, please call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE). Requests must be received atleast 48 hours in advance of the meeting to allow time

to provide the requested services.

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How did the FBI miss

this? The first is promulgated byconspiracy theorists, anti-lawenforcement social activists, andprogressive-minded publicationsthat assert that the FBI manufac-tures terrorism-related crimes toentrap innocent individuals - pri-marily young Muslims. These arecrimes that would-be terrorists areincapable of committing on theirown, they say, without the help of

an FBI informant or undercoveragent.In these scenarios, the FBI leadsthe poor, unsuspecting proto-terrorist by the hand through thevarious stages of planning, com-mitment, obtaining a weapon ofmass destruction, and ultimatelypulling the fake trigger. When theproto-terrorist is finally arrested,certain segments of the public,press, and pundits howl abouthow the FBI abused its power andauthority to railroad an innocentperson. Without probable causebased on fact, the FBI cannotopen a case, execute a search war-rant, or take other appropriate lawenforcement action. Both ofMateen's investigations wereclosed when the FBI determinedthat he had committed no crime,and had no verifiable intent to

commit one in the future. Thatwould have required an overt acton the part of Mateen. But he re-mained a person of interest tomany who knew him, includingco-workers and associates. Toomany knew, to not call FBI iswhat is wrong with the US today.

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Traffic Shift Scheduled for

U.S. 331Motorists traveling U.S. 331 in south WaltonCounty will encounter a traffic patternchange beginning Monday, June 13. Thesouthbound lane shifts currently in placebetween Ramsey Branch and State Road

(S.R.) 20 will be eliminated, placing allsouthbound traffic in a single lane on the newsouthbound roadway throughout the length ofthe project. Northbound traffic will not be

affected.

This change will be in effect for approxi-mately two months. Motorists will be alertedby variable message borads, barricades, andpavement markings. This traffic shift willallow construction crews to work on theremaining construction between Sparkleberry

Avenue and S.R. 20.

The traffic shift is part of a reconstructionproject to multi-lane 4.6 miles of U.S. 331from the north end of the Choctawhatchee

Relief Bridge to south of State Road 20.

Construction activities are weather dependentand may be delayed or rescheduled in theevent of inclement weather. Motorists arereminded to pay attention to the speed limitwhen traveling through the construction areaand to use caution when driving in the workzones. For more information, follow the Flor-

ida Department of Transportation DistrictThree on Twitter @myfdot_nwfl or like uson Facebook at www.facebook.com/MyFDOTNWFL. For information on theproject, like us on Facebook at

www.Facebook.com/UsHighway331.

Public Workshop: Triumph Funding and Initial

County Project Identification

You are hereby notified that the Walton County Board of County Com-missioners will hold a Public Workshop on Tuesday June 21, 2016 begin-ning at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the South Walton Court-

house Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss legislative updates regardingTriumph Funding and initial county project identification.

Walton County adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and willmake reasonable modifications for access to the meetings upon request.Please call (850) 892-8115 to make a request. For hearing impaired, pleasecall 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE). Requests must bereceived at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to allow time to pro-

vide the requested services.

Please be governed accordingly.

Walton County BCC Human Resources

Department New Location

Walton County BCC Human Resources Department New Location

The Walton County BCC Human Resources Department is currently in the

process of relocating their offices.

The HR Department offices can now befound at 76 North 6th Street as a part of

the County Administrative Building.

The entrance to the new HR Offices canbe found at the western rear side of the

building.

The HR Office operates from 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. MondayThursday and7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Contactnumbers will remain the same: Phone:

(850) 892-8586 Fax: (850) 892-8590

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Healthmark Health Matters By Ron KelleyJellyfish stings no laughing matter

This is Florida, so our biggest attractions are our beautiful beachesand warm emerald blue waters. However, experienced swimmersand beach goers recognize that there are also dangerous creatures

living in the beautiful water. Among those are jellyfish.Jellyfish are common in Florida, but not everywhere and not all of

the time. Some jellyfish are harmless, others have a relatively mildsting, and some creatures look like jellyfish but are not.

Two jellyfish in particular, the Portuguese Man of War, and theBox jellyfish can give a very painful sting. Jellyfish stings varygreatly in severity. Most often they result in immediate pain and red,irritated marks on the skin. In rare cases, jellyfish stings can belife-threatening.

The Portuguese Man of War has tentacles that trail down fromtheir bodies into the water. The tentacles have stinging cells, called

nematocysts, which have tiny harpoons and venom. When thetentacles touch something, or are otherwise stimulated, thenematocysts build up pressure until they burst, driving the littleharpoons and the venom into the unlucky victim.

According to researchers at Mayo Clinic, most jellyfish stings,while painful, can be treated easily. However, different people maysuffer severe reactions that can require emergency medical care. Theseverity of the reaction depends on the type and size of the jellyfish,as well as the victims age, size and health.

Most jellyfish stings can be treated by rinsing the area with saltwater, applying vinegar or a baking soda paste, and taking a painreliever. Common signs and symptoms of jellyfish stings include

burning, stinging, itching, swelling, numbness or throbbing pain thatradiates up a leg or an arm.

Signs and symptoms of severe jellyfish stings include nausea,vomiting, headaches, weakness, dizziness, fever difficulty breathingand loss of consciousness.

Seek emergency treatment if the stings cover large areas of skin oryou begin to have severe symptoms or a serious allergic reaction.Avoid getting sand on the wound and do not rinse with fresh wateror rub the area with a towel, as these actions may activate morestingers.

Before swimming in the Gulf or any ocean, get information aboutconditions. Talk to lifeguards, local residents or with a local healthdepartment before swimming or diving in coastal waters, especiallyin areas where jellyfish are common.

If you require treatment for jellyfish stings, visit the HealthmarkRegional Medical Center Emergency Department, 4413 U.S. 331South in DeFuniak Springs.

Notice of Meeting: Commissioner

Sunshine Law, Public Records and

Ethics Training

Take notice that the Walton County Board ofCounty Commissioners will hold a Meeting onJune 20, 2016, beginning at 1:00 PM, or as soonas possible to that time, at the Walton CountyCourthouse located at 571 US Highway 90, De-

Funiak Springs, FL 32433.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide theCommissioners with Sunshine Law, Public Re-

cords, and Ethics Training.

Walton County adheres to the American withDisabilities Act and will make reasonable modifi-cations for access to the meetings upon request.Please call (850) 892-8115 to make a request. Forhearing impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771(TDD), 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE). Requests mustbe received at least 48 hours in advance of themeeting to allow time to provide the requested

services.

Walton County EDA Special

Meeting

The Walton County Economic DevelopmentAlliance (WCEDA) will hold a Special Meetingon Monday, June 20, 2016 at 10:00 AM at theWalton County Administration Conference Roomlocated at 76 North 6th Street, DeFuniak Springs,FL for approval of sale of Freeport Industrial Park

property.

Two or more County Commissioners may attend

this meeting.

These meetings are open to the public.

Walton County Road Construction

Process Continues to Garner

International Recognition

For several years, Walton County has been adestination for international builders andrepresentatives looking to find better ways tobuild roads. The current process that is used inWalton County has been in place since 1998 andwas instituted by Public Works employee BrooksDavis. Davis had done research in the late 90s to

find a better and more efficient way for theCounty to build roads. Since working with soil

stabilizers, the county has seen a large savings intime and money.Walton County Commission Chairman andDistrict 4 Commissioner Sara Comander has beenmeeting with international representatives fromaround the world. In 2013, Comander met withrepresentatives from the Nigerian FederalMinistry of Works.Back in May, Comander and Walton Countyhosted international visitors from China todemonstrate how Walton County Public Worksbuilds our roads. Mr. Wei Du and Ms. Jennifer Du

visited from the Shandong Province in China andrepresented Standard Eco Technology. They werejoined by Mr. Hugo Montealegre, a representativefrom Baseseal international.Baseseal International, based in Houston, TX, isthe manufacturer of Base-Seal 100, a liquidstabilizer that is a blend of buffered, inorganicchemicals, formulated to produce cohesive gels inthe soil mass. Once a road base is stabilized withBASE-SEAL, the roads surface remains stableand durable for an extended period of time by

binding the soil particles together, addingcohesive shear strength and reducing swelling byresisting the tendency of the particles to moveapart. The process results in fewer cracks develop-ing in the pavement which allows for a reductionin maintenance costs.Prior to using soil stabilizers, the County would

spend approximately $45,000 per mile to pave aroad using a limerock base, said Comander.

Since moving to a soil stabilization program, theCounty is spending approximately $16,000 per

mile which is a savings of approximately 64%.

In addition to the cost savings, the stabilizingprocess also increases the load-carryingcapabilities of the road, causes the road to becomemore durable and is not affected by rain orweather events prior to paving.All the people who have come and seen what

Walton County is doing, without exception, saythe same exact thing, Why isnt everybody doingthis?, said Montealegre. Walton County sets an

example to follow and we thank them for theopportunity they allow us to bring people from

around the world to learn.According to Baseseal President MaxineWilliams, when it comes to Walton County,There is no other County like it in the U.S.

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Letter to the Editor, sent in by E-mail from Msgt T. DubsI believe Trump will raise our military to be the Best as it once was. I alsobelieve he will enforce illegal immigration. We have the Laws already in placeto secure our borders but the Leader Obama will not allow them or our Military

do what they are trained to do, its their job. I also think he will go into everyMosque in this country, search it and when we find weapons, we destroy the

building for their ideologies do NOT work here in the USA. I also believe thisMan is wanting to do this for he cares about America overall. He was living a

fine life without turning his lifestyle for the betterment of this country.

He once has traded work for outside the country for the Laws here in the USAwere failing him. I believe he will make changes to create incentives for Manu-facturing to come back to America. He will not kill the coal miners for the bo-gus claim of Global warming. How much $$ has Al made claiming that one?How much $$ has the Clinton foundation taken for interests of the enemy to

dictate what we can do as they go on building Nukes in Iran?

I bet the Thugs and Welfare momma's will have to go to work, no morefreebies, you have to earn them. I do know that he has already shown hispromises for us veterans in getting better health care, we deserve that atminimum. Who else donated their own money to help families in need? Noone. Who helped saved the marines left in despair, TRUMP took it upon himselfto do that. He did not cover up any shady deals with the enemy. I do firmlybelieve that he will let the border patrol do it's job 100%, I do believe he caresabout the condition of our country. He will make our Allies believe in us againas we will them. They will not be given money for nothing, they help us, wehelp them.. After another shooting in Orlando, and today a Somlia man yellingAkbar in a WalMart shows that no one is truly safe. Obama has allowed toomany illegals in this country. As you can see, the ideology can be from anAmerican citizen who thinks he is right by Allah? If they want Allah, lets helpthem get there sooner than later. People need to say something if they see some-

thing without fearing nothing, buy a gun. If you feel unsafe. Learn to use it. Thepolice will only show up after there are people already dead. Will you be one of

them or maybe be the Hero for shooting the evil SOB. Its your choice. T. Dubs

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Discarded Belongings Equal Dissatisfied Guests

Leave No Trace Education is Key during

Peak SeasonFeedback from visitors during Memorial Day weekend

indicates that many local businesses may inadvertentlybe contributing to less than perfect guest experiences bynot providing visitors with education about the Leave

No Trace ordinance.

Umbrellas, tents, chairs, coolers and trash left on the

beach overnight create hazards for nesting sea turtles, pose a safety concern, and are an eyesore for residents andvisitors alike. Such items will be removed and discarded. Items cannot be collected from County facilities at a latertime. Visit South Walton wants everyone to enjoy our pristine beaches, which is why we have the Leave NoTrace requirements in place, said Jay Tusa, Executive Director for the Walton County TDC. We work diligentlyto educate our stakeholders about the requirements and rely on them to carry the message forward to their guests so

that everyones belongings are correctly stowed at the end of the day leaving the beaches clear for everyones

enjoyment. Visit South Walton suggests the following to protect guest experience:

1. Share the RulesProvide Beachgoer Guides and Leave No Trace Flyers at Check-in

2. Tell Your GuestsThen Tell Your Next Guests / Guest satisfaction often runs as high as 96% in SouthWalton because of our unsurpassedhospitality. Attention to education thisseason can preserve that critical guestsatisfaction that local businesses relyon. To request Beachgoer Guides,contact Brooke DiSalvo at (850)622-7802. For information, contact

Gayla Schaefer at (850) 622-7813.

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Walton County Commissioner Bill Imfeld District 3 Overview

The following information has been produced to give a summary overview of the many projects that have

recently been completed, or are in process in Walton County District 3 Commissioner Bill Imfelds District.

Road Projects Commerce Circle- Public Works Crews paved this .54 mile road last week. Crews are scheduled to follow up

with placement of sod and finish work. Commerce Blvd- Public Works Crews paved this .15 mile road last week. Crews are scheduled to follow upwith placement of sod and finish work. Vermeer Lane- Public Works Crews are nearing completion of the stabilization of this .06 mile road inpreparation of paving activities. Weather permitting this project is scheduled to be paved within the next twoweeks Bellini Road - Public Works Crews are nearing completion of the stabilization of this .23 mile road inpreparation of paving activities. Weather permitting this project is scheduled to be paved within the next twoweeks. Rubens Lane- Public Works crews are scheduled to begin road construction and stabilization on this .24 mileproject within the two weeks on this project. Paving activities will immediately follow the completion of theroad construction and stabilization work.

Watson Road- Public Works crews are scheduled to begin road construction and stabilization in mid to lateAugust on this project to improve the first .20 miles of this road. Paving activities will immediately follow thecompletion of the road construction and stabilization work. Majestic Boulevard- Public Works crews are scheduled to begin road construction and stabilization in mid to

late August on this .69 mile project. Paving activities will immediately follow the completion of the roadconstruction and stabilization work. Lancelot Road- Public Works crews are scheduled to begin road construction and stabilization in mid to lateAugust on the north .37 mile portion of this road. Paving activities will immediately follow the completion ofthe road construction and stabilization work. Howlin Road- Public Works crews are scheduled to begin road construction and stabilization on this .55 mileproject within the next two weeks on this project. Paving activities will immediately follow the completion of

the road construction and stabilization work.Mossy Head Industrial ParkThe Mossy Head Industrial Park continues to see the opening of new businesses. Currently, the Park is home toLoves, Empire Truck Sales, I-10 Truck Sales, McDonalds, Subway, Sleep Inn and a Frito-Lay distributioncenter. In addition, the site houses a County wastewater treatment facility and a Sheriffs substation with

meeting space that is ready for dedication and opening.

Currently, construction continues on two additional projects within the Park, a FedEx Distribution Facility andSouthern Tire Mart. The FedEx facility is a 213,500 square foot building that is scheduled to open in August ofthis year. The Southern Tire Mart has recently begun construction and the frame for the building has just gone

vertical.

Into the future, the Park still has parcels that are available for sale, and work continues to bring new business

and jobs to the area.

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Save Money this Summer!By Rian Lyday

Who does not want to save money, especiallyin the summer? I am a teacher so summer isalways a time to look for ways to save andthings to cut out. My husband and I are look-ing this summer to budget and cut so Iwanted to share some of my favorite tips wehave discovered with all of you. I can only fitso many in this column so look for more tipsin weeks to come!1. Leave your car behind as much as possi-

ble. Ride bikes and walk, healthy and betteron your budget.2. Visit websites before you go anywhere tocheck for discount coupons. Competitionbetween destinations can yield sweet savings.3. Scour the house for plugged in appliancesyou simply do not use in the summer. Unplugwhat you can.4. Teach kids that the best things in life arenot always new. Shop garage sales, flea mar-kets, and local thrift shops for summerclothes and shoes.5. Build a raised garden bed to keep outweeds and pests and plant a whole summer'sworth of salad plants. Pace plants to harveston an ongoing basis. Can or pickle excessfruit and vegetables.6. Check locally for free music performancesand festivals. Meet up with friends eachweek for low-key afternoon or evening offun.7. Visit the library each week for a steadysupply of reading materials and educational

media. Remember, the library is often coolon extremely hot days.8. Lower the heat setting on your dryer. Hangpartially dry sheets and towels out to dry inthe sun.9. Check out lake and ocean beaches withinan hour's driving distance. Leave early andstay all day to maximize the fun without add-ing the hotel stay.10. When the big summer movie that you allwant to see comes out, eat lunch at home firstand then go enjoy the matinee.

TEEN CHARGED WITH

ATTEMPTED MURDER INKNIFE ATTACK OVER X-BOX

A 17-year old is accused of attacking hisstep-father with a knife after a fight over anX-box Friday night.Jesus Jimenez suffered eight stab wounds,including four in the back and one in thehead. The Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office

has charged 17-year old Michael TylorSharon with domestic violence related

attempted murder.Okaloosa Deputies were called to 1810Hurlburt Field Road #13 around 10:10 p.m.June 10th. Family members say Sharon hadgotten angry because Jimenez would notgive him his X-box. They say Jimeneznoticed Sharon had a knife in his hand andtried to push him out the bedroom door butthe two began wrestling and Jimenez wasstabbed repeatedly before Sharon fled thehome. Deputies located Sharon outside a

residence at 218 Cloverdale Road andtransported him to the Department ofJuvenile Justice facility near Crestview.Jimenez was taken to Fort Walton BeachMedical Center for treatment of his injuries,

which were described as severe.

Think about how messedup this Nation is becomingfrom one extreme to an-other, southern folks havehad to endure racial slan-

der due to the Rebel Flagwhen it did nothing.Being Politically Correctis tearing the fabric of ournation apart over feelings?Come on, be smart whenchanging Laws to protectsomeones feelings shouldonly go so far. Get athicker skin, it gets worse.

Notice: there was an incident recentlywhere a fake company doing Land Clearingwas busted for not having the properdocuments for the workers as well as NOT

having the proper insurance for the damages

done to the land owners property.If it were not for the owners calling

WCSO and tagging the tan Ford truck witha green magnetic sign on it. They are stilldoing business in the county. Citizens needto be sure that any company doing LandClearing has the paperwork to show youinsurance, no matter how small the job mayseem. Digging, clearing without permits is aFELONY in the State of Florida. Call in!

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