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Two Ethics Complaints Against Jones Dismissed

We previously reported on complaints to the Florida Commission On Ethics filed against Walton Commissioner Larry Jones by Suzanne Harris and Mike Judkins. Jones has maintained he ...

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Complaint Filed Against Sheriff, Complaint Denied

A complaint has been filed against Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson with the Commission On Ethics. This right before the Sheriff is up .....

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WALTON COUNTY 2012 TAX BILLS TO BE MAILED OCTOBER 31.

DeFuniak Springs, FL - On October 31, 2012, the Walton County Tax Collector's Office will be mailing out the 2012 Tax Bills. Property owners paying in November will receive a 4 percent discount. The Walton County Tax Collector's office

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Editorial
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Sandy is being called a "once in a generation" storm thats unfortunately living up to its title. Millions are without power, and may be for some time to come. Others have evacuated, or will, escaping the torrential rains and winds that have gusted up to 90 miles per hour. For those in the storm areas, and those watching and waiting from afar, here are some important safety tips. Q: How do I contact someone in the storm area? A: You can of course try calling. Many landlines will be down, but some are operating. If you use your mobile phone, you may get a busy signal because mobile bandwidth may be overloaded in the storm areas, or some cell towers may be damaged. If you cant reach someone by phone, try texting. All of the wireless carriers are recommending people text because it has a greater chance of getting through and will use less battery power of the person youre trying to reach. If that doesnt work and youre trying to contact someone in the area who may be housebound or evacuated, contact FEMA (800-621-FEMA) or the American Red Cross (800-RED-CROSS). Both have Internet locators where people in the storm areas can register their names to let their loved one(s) know where they are, and if they are safe. FEMAs site is called the National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (https://egateway.fema.gov/inter/nefrls/home.htm). The Red Cross has a site called Safe and Well that offers the same service. (https:// safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php). Q: Once the power is out, how long will refrigerated foods last? Refrigerated foods, once the power is off, will stay cold for about four to six hours. To increase the time, keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. If a freezer is full, the temperature will be maintained for about 48 hours. If it's half full of food, figure 24 hours. Q: What foods should be eaten first, after power is off? Start by eating leftovers, meat, poultry, and any foods with milk, cream, soft cheese, or sour cream. If frozen foods still contain ice crystals, they may still be safely cooked and eaten (or re-frozen, if power is restored). Fruits that were frozen can be eaten if they still taste and smell good. Vegetables that are completely thawed shouldn't be eaten, since bacteria multiply quickly. If meat or poultry has thawed and has been warmer than 40 degrees F for two hours, discard it. Discard melted ice cream. Some foods typically refrigerated keep at room temperature for a few days. Among them: butter, margarine, hard cheese, fresh fruit, and vegetables (except sprouts or fresh, sliced fruit), fruit juice, dried fruits, or coconut. Opened jars of vinegar-based salad dressing, jelly, relishes, taco sauce, and barbecue sauce are typically also OK to eat. Mustard, ketchup, and olives generally keep at room temperature for a few days, too. I hope this is helpful to each of us wondering about those in the path of this storm, this will be one for the record books. To see waters crashing waves at the base of the Statue of Liberty is what gave me an idea of how big the storm really is. Be safe.

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Walton Voting
WZEP AM 1460 talked to Walton Supervisor of Elections Bobby Beasley about early voting and the upcoming election. Early voting begins Saturday and goes through the following Saturday. Absentee voting is also underway. The general election is Tuesday, November 6th. This year the ballot for our areas is large due to a number of lengthy constitutional amendments. Beasley says this is a lengthy ballot with two pages. You will get both pages and you need to consider all the questions. You can decide not to vote on all questions, but make sure you turn back in both pages, even if you do not vote on one. In Walton County, early voting takes place at the Walton County Courthouse with reserved parking on the 6th Street side. You can also vote at the South Walton Courthouse Annex office and at the Paxton City Hall, something new for north Walton voters. Some smaller precincts have been consolidated to save on future equipment purchases and there are different numbers. If you do go to your old precinct, there will be maps and instructions. Make sure you allow for time at the polls as a presidential election can mean a larger than normal turnout. Last time Walton averaged more than the national average. Make sure you bring a photo ID with a signature. Usually this is the drivers license, State ID, Military ID, Passport or even some credit cards. Even if you do not have a photo signature ID, Beasley says to still come and vote. You will simply have to use a signature provisional ballot. Make sure you signature matches what they have at on file when you registered. If your signature has changed, check with the Supervisors office and fill out a new form. If you vote absentee make sure you have the additional require postage. Contact the Supervisors office if you have questions. Wednesday is the last day you can officially request the absentee ballot, but the Walton Supervisor office will help in emergency situations if needed. If you have moved from another Florida County to Walton, you can still update your address over the telephone and vote in your correct precinct this election. If you came from out of state, you have to register and that will mean waiting to vote. The ballots are long and you are advised to research before coming to vote. There are website and other sources where you can find out about the proposed constitutional amendments and the judges. The website, www.votewalton.com has links as well as www.wxep1460.com. Beasley suggests using a sample ballot to mark your choices. The Supervisor does not want to have lines at the poll any longer than necessary and says a prepared voter can help. Why is voting important? Beasley says democracy voting works best when people participate. He points outs situations where one vote made a difference. Beasley assures the voters their vote will count.

Page 3 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. NOTICE OF SPECIAL Two Ethics Complaints Against Jones Dismissed MEETING FOR EXECUTIVE As reported by WZEP AM1460 SESSION We previously reported on complaints to the Florida Commission On Take notice that the Walton County Board of County Commissioners will hold a SPEICAL MEETING and a closed EXECUTIVE SESSION on November 5, 2012, beginning at 10:00 a.m., or as soon as possible to that time, at the South Walton Courthouse Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, Florida to discuss the following cases: Harris v. Walton County, Walton County Court Case No. 09-CA-800 & Harris v. Walton County, Walton County Court Case No. 11-CA-1027 Ethics filed against Walton Commissioner Larry Jones by Suzanne Harris and Mike Judkins. Jones has maintained he felt he was not in violation and welcomed the investigation. These came after Jones took a job with Waste Management, a company who was seeking and eventually received a contract with Walton County. The two complaints have been dismissed. The complaints claim Jones misused his commissioner office by working for and representing Waste Management. The claims indicate he misused his position as commissioner for the advantage of the waste company, a company he was being paid by. In Harris complaint it states, The mere act of employment with a company that is doing business with the county presents a violation of the (state) code of ethics. Both complaints also say Jones accepted the job with Waste Management and did not notify the county. According to the Commission On Ethics, the complaints also alleged that by accepting the job, Jones knew or should have known it was offered to influence his official actions.. Jones says he consulted with then County Attorney Mike Burke and was told there were no legal obstacles. Jones has maintained he moved forward based on the legal advice. A year ago Jones told WZEP First News he did not believe he was in the wrong and has tried to be open about his position. He also says he made an effort to not participate in any action relating to commissioner decisions about Waste Management. Jones has said that if he was in the wrong and was mistaken, then he would own up to it. The Commission on Ethics found no probable cause to believe Jones used inside information gained by reason of his public position to secure a benefit for his employer. The Commission also says an allegation that Jones misused his position to benefit Waste Management was also dismissed with a finding of no probable cause. The Commissions rejection of the claims also rejects an Attorney Generals Office investigator opinion about probable cause. Jone did not seek reelection of his Commission seat. He tells First news he is actively considering applying for the open County Commissioner job. A few years ago Jones completed a degree that better qualifies him for the position.

The Board of County Commissioners; Gerry Demers, Interim County Administrator; Toni L. Craig, County Attorney; and Tim Warner and Bill Warner, Special Counsel for the County in the cases will attend the meeting and it will be recorded by 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. Walton County adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to the meetings upon request. Please call (850) 8928115 to make a request. For hearing imThe Walton Republican Women Federated will be holding paired, please call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), their monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 14, beginning at 11:00 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE). Requests must at Carrabba's Italian Grill at Silver Sands Mall.. The program will be "A be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to allow time to provide the Post Election Discussion" with a number of special speakers. requested services. We hope to see you there with questions and opinions. Lunch will be Caesar Salad, Pasta, Bread , Beverage and Dessert at a cost of $18.00 per member and $20.00 for non-members. Reservations can be made by calling Dianne Hightower at 622-1153 or email cappimom@cox.net before noon on Tuesday the 9th. The Freeport Public Library will be closed for the next two weeks while the carpet is being replaced. The library's bookmobile will be parked in front of the Freeport Public Library to provide service to anyone needing library books, videos or audio materials. The bookmobile will be available Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Regularly scheduled children's story time programs will be held at the picnic tables beside the library. Unfortunately, the telephone lines do not extend to the bookmobile, so calls need to be directed to the DeFuniak Springs library at 892-3624 or the Coastal Branch Library at 267-2809.

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Strep is going around. I hear this statement nearly every day. News Flash: Strep is always going around, but it is more prevalent during the fall/ winter school months. The vast majority of sore throats are viral, but some turn out to be strep. Just the way people called bad headaches migraines when they have never been medicallydiagnosed with this specific type of vascular headache, people tend to refer to a bad sore throat as strep. Viral sore throats, especially those caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, the virus that causes mononucleosis, can be just as bad or worse. Strep cannot be accurately diagnosed by the severity of the sore throat it requires both a hands-on medical examination and a lab test for confirmation. Medical providers who feel they can just look in the throat and accurately diagnose strep, tend to be wrong half of the time; not much better than a coin toss. When someone tells me that their husband was diagnosed with strep, I always inquire how he was diagnosed. If it was just one of these look-and-see examinations, I tend not to take it as seriously as someone who was properly diagnosed using a culture or rapid strep test. Kids who are excluded from school with strep should have at least 24 hours of treatment, and show improvement before returning to school. Treatment with antibiotics, usually a penicillinbased one if you are not allergic to them, will last about ten days. There is really no need to keep children home that long. I always recommend that they change their toothbrush after a day of treatment, since strep can colonize on wet toothbrushes. If you have several kids who keep their toothbrushes in the same drawer, touching, it is the same as sharing toothbrushes. For the teenagers, I warn them about taking a clandestine swig out of the milk or orange juice container in the refrigerator when no one is watching. If a sore throat persists more than a week or so, accompanied by fatigue, a mono test should be considered.

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BOOK SALE & BBQ BENEFITS LIBRARY The Friends of the Walton/DeFuniak Springs Library will hold a huge book sale on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at the Walton County Fairgrounds. The sale begins at 8:30 AM and will continue until 12:00 noon. Through the generosity of the community, thousands of books - fiction and non-fiction, hardback and paperback covering every possible subject will be available. Pack as many books as possible into a plastic grocery bag for just $2.00! Bags will be provided for your convenience. Also included in this sale will be some special rare titles as well as CDs, DVDs and a good collection of VHS tapes. Some books and audio/visual media will be priced separately. If you have books which you no longer use/want in your home, please consider donating them to the Friends for future sales. Books may be brought to the fairgrounds on Friday, November 16, between 9:00 AM and noon or on Saturday during sale hours. Proceeds from the book sale will be used to provide new books and other materials not currently covered by the library budget. Your participation benefits the entire community. Over the past few years, thousands of dollars have been donated to fund book purchases, computer equipment, nuts-and-bolts needs and special projects at the library including their well received childrens summer reading program. For more information, call Anita Harris at 850-859-0215.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Montigo Avenue, Walton Dunes and Santa Clara Beach Parking Workshops NOTICE is hereby given that the WALTON COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL will hold two beach parking workshops open to the public on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 5:00 p.m at the Coastal Branch Library, Santa Rosa Beach, and on November 15, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the South Walton Courthouse Annex Boardroom, Santa Rosa Beach. For additional information regarding this meeting contact Stacey Infinger at 850-267-1216 or Stacey@visitsouthwalton.com. Workshop Item: Discussion regarding design of a conceptual plan for beach parking development at county owned property in the following locations: Montigo Avenue, Walton Dunes and Santa Clara. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the council with respect to any matter considered, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes that testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, whenever any board or commissioner of any state agency or authority, or of any agency or authority of any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision, which has scheduled a meeting, a written request by a physically handicapped person to attend the meeting, directed to the chairperson or director of such board, commission, agency, or authority, such chairperson or director shall provide a manner by which such person may attend the meeting at its scheduled site or reschedule the meeting to a site which would be accessible to such person.

Operation Felon Sweep

As reported by WZEP AM1460

The Walton County Sheriffs Office (WCSO), in partnership with The Florida Sheriffs Task Force, recently launched an initiative to remove felons from Floridas streets. Operation Felon Sweep focused on removing violent felons, felons with outstanding warrants and sexual offenders and predators from our communities. The Sheriffs Office says it is proud to take an active role in the initiative and to lead the charge in Walton County. During the sweep, a number of cases were made to include the raid of Woodstock, a local head shop; Christopher Black was arrested when a stolen firearm from Okaloosa County along with narcotic equipment was located during a traffic stop in South Walton; and the arrest of Gene Alden, who was charged with distribution and possession of obscene material involving a minor. Sheriff Michael Adkinson says their team of deputies and investigators worked hard during the operation to apprehend criminals living in the community. He says Walton County continues to be a great place to live and they intend to keep it that way. The Florida Sheriffs Taskforce coordinated the effort. The operation combined 44 Sheriffs Offices and focused on removing violent felons and felons with outstanding warrants off the streets. The Operation in Walton County alone resulted in 91 felony arrests, 10 misdemeanor arrests, 1 firearm seized, and various amounts of methamphetamine, crack/cocaine, and marijuana. In addition to the arrests and seizures, 96 sexual offender/predator checks were completed. Florida Sheriffs Association President, Sheriff Susan Benton says felonies are taken very seriously and they are proud to lead the initiative to get criminals off the streets. She says the Florida Sheriffs Task Force will continue to work to make Florida one of the safest states in the country.

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The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Obituary for Martin William Rose, Jr. Mr. Martin William Rose, Jr., age 88, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012. He was born August 7, 1924 in Michigan to Martin William Rose, Sr. Mr. Rose was a resident of Freeport, Florida. He was Protestant by faith. He was a veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam Era having flown as a Bomber Pilot. Serving his country in the U.S. Air Force with over 31 years of service before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was an avid golfer, loved fishing, boating, and spending time with his family. Mr. Rose is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers James Rose, Victor Rose, and one son Robert Rose. Mr. Rose is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Judith Rose of Freeport, Florida, one son Jeffery Rose of New Mexico, one stepdaughter Amy Lewis and husband Steve, one stepson Greg Derda and wife Joan, one sister Barbara Hoskins, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Bloodline James Rollins An action-packed thriller from James Rollins, the plot of Bloodline involves genetic experimentation, ovum harvesting, pregnancy, the presidents daughter, and it also brings back the Guild, an evil organization wanting a new world order, like the Illuminati. As usual, James Rollins has reached into a grab-bag of rudimentary subjects and managed to construct something worthwhile out of the jumble. Slightly wordy at times, this is still an interesting read for those whose minds lean toward the cerebral and scientific, James Rollins Bloodline also appeals to fans of Dean Koontz, Dan Brown, and Michael Crichton.

Obituary for Margaret Merckle Mrs. Margaret Merckle, age 86, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012. She was born August 8, 1926 in Bakers Ridge, West Virginia to Charles Close and Lena Stevens Close. Mrs. Merckle was a resident of Freeport, Florida and Sardis, Ohio. She was Catholic by faith. She worked as a Physical Therapist. She enjoyed walking her dog Teddy. Mrs. Merckle is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Stafford Merckle, five brothers Harold Close, Paul Close, Carl Close, Walter Close, Edward Close, two sisters Mary Wintell, and Irene Morgan. Mrs. Merckle is survived by two sons Roy Mann, Stafford Merckle and wife Rhonda, two daughters Linda Mann, Margaret Highly and husband Jackie, three sisters Betty Lou ODonnell, Virginia Mobley, Ann Silver, one granddaughter MaKayla Merckle, and one great granddaughter Farrah Merckle. A time of Visitation will be held 9:0010:00 AM, Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home; 150 East Highway 20; Freeport, Florida 32439. Funeral services will held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at ClaryGlenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home with Reverend Joel Glenn officiating. Burial will follow in the Hatcher Cemetery. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

SHAZAM!
By M. Vreeland For those of you familiar with the old Andy Griffith Show, its a safe bet that you remember on of its more colorful characters Gomer Pyle. Whenever he was particularly excited or happy about something his signature exclamation was, Shazam! Here at Alaqua Animal Refuge, Shazam happens to be one of the cats were way enthusiastic about. From his medium length silky black coat to his remarkable sea green eyes, hes a phenomenal feline that would make any special someone proud to call their own. Unlike some of his more finicky friends, Shazam thinks displaying cattitude is hardly the proper approach a cat should employ if hes looking for a forever home. Completely approachable, this handsome guy is the first to accept any proffered attention with a gracious manner and a happy purr. He really knows how to make visitors to the front Cat Cabin feel welcome. Shazam loves to keep up with everything thats going on, and is ready and willing to help you out no matter how tedious the task. Show him even a little bit of affection and hell return the favor many times over. Curious, loving and a joy to have around, Shazam could be exactly the companion for you. "Northwest Florida's Premier Animal Sanctuary and Adoption Center" Alaqua Animal Refuge is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter, located at 914 Whitfield Road, Freeport. 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.alaquaanimalrefuge.org

I have a question: When will Republicans stop waging their War on Women and start showing compassion for victims of rape? First, we heard Todd Akin talking about "legitimate rape." Now Indiana Senate candidate Richard Mourdock is describing pregnancies resulting from the violent and vicious crime of rape as a "gift from God." Anyone with these views about rape has no business being an elected official. And these aren't just outliers in the Republican Party -- this is today's Republican Party. Mourdock's offensive statement was a big test for Mitt Romney, and what did he do? Romney stood by Mourdock and stood against the women of America. So there's no dancing around it: women will lose if Republicans win this election. Women will lose if Republicans take back the Senate and the White House. We cannot let that happen. With less than 10 days left, we must act now to stop this dangerous agenda. Just two years ago, I was in the same spot as Claire McCaskill, Tammy Baldwin, and Shelley Berkley: in the toughest campaign of my life against an extreme opponent and Republicans and right-wing outside groups willing to spend millions to defeat me. Thanks for helping to elect candidates who will stand up to the GOP's War on Women and stand with the women of America. Sincerely, Senator Barbara Boxer

Early Voting
Early voting in Walton County is off to a good start with the polling places being kept busy Saturday. Walton Supervisor of elections Bobby Beasley is expecting a good early voting turnout and an above the national average turnout for the general election. Beasley reported from the Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs Saturday that a number of voters took advantage of the process. Early voting continues through next Saturday. In Walton you can early vote at the Paxton Town Hall, the South Walton Courthouse Annex and at the Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs. In DeFuniak Springs you can enter the double glass doors on the west side. In Holmes County you can also enter from the west side where you will find reserved parking. There is reserved parking and you do not have to go through the normal security checkpoint. Check with your local supervisors office for exact times.

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Obituary for Aubrey Switzer, Jr. Mr. Aubrey Switzer, Jr., age 84, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away October 21, 2012. He was born April 21, 1928 in Belzoni, Mississippi to Aubrey Switzer, Sr. and Ruby Mae Evans Switzer. Mr. Switzer was a resident of Walton County for the past 36 years. He was Baptist by faith. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Era serving his country in the U.S. Air Force with over 20 years of service before retiring as a Tech Sergeant. He loved to hunt and fish, and spending time outdoors. Mr. Switzer is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Louise Grey Switzer, two brothers Bert and Virgil Switzer, three sisters Barbara Sutton, Christine Horn, and Thelma Cox. Mr. Switzer is survived by his stepdaughter Patricia Ann Tarr and husband Mike of Williamsburg, Virginia, sisters Mabel Henderson and husband James of Greenwood, Mississippi, Linda Hawkins and husband Bobby of Belzoni, Mississippi, Jean Fondren of Hollandale, Mississippi, and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be nephews and great nephew David Barnett, Larry Eifling, Justin Eifling, B.J. Hawkins, Jerome Mortimer, and Jare Sutton. Burial will follow at the Crowder Cemetery with military honors. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Obituary for Joann E. Sly Mrs. Joann E. Sly, age 79, passed away October 18, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born in Etowah County, Alabama, August 26, 1933 to Lawrence and Lilly East. Mrs. Sly was Baptist by faith. She worked as a Beautician for many years before retiring. She enjoyed fishing and was an avid University of Alabama Football fan. Obituary for Leon Orell Mitchem Mr. Leon Mitchem, age 81, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida and Hartford, Alabama passed away October 15, 2012. He was born July 31, 1929 in Coffee County, Alabama to Horace Mitchem and Zella Mae Paul Mitchem. His mother died when Leon was approximately two years of age. Mr. Mitchem was Baptist by faith and a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era, serving his country in the U.S. Army with over 22 years of service before retiring as a Serst Mrs. Sly is preceded in death geant 1 Class. He was a lifetime member by her parents, two children; of the DAV Post 98 Euchee Valley and VFW Post #4437 of DeFuniak Springs. Bobby Jones and Sherry Mr. Mitchem is preceded in death by his Boozer, and one grandchild parents and one stepson Bobby Ray Timothy Jones. Shirley. Mrs. Sly is survived by her husband of 43 years Don Sly, Mr. Mitchem is survived by his wife Louzette Mitchem of Hartford, Alabama, and children Donna Brown and husband Bart, Ellen Mas- one daughter Teresa Reese and husband Greg of Niceville, Florida, one son David ters and husband Buddy, Mitchem of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, two Roxanne Gerstenburger and husband John, and son Benny brothers Pete Mitchem and wife Lillian, Jody Mitchem and wife Marie all of DeFuSly, sister Frieda Figel; grandchildren Misty Sly, Jeff niak Springs, Florida, sisters-in-law Loujette Denney of Defuniak Springs, Florida, Davis, Neshia Hill, Robin Genetta Wiggin and husband George of Hill, Taylor Sly, Tyler Sly, Fort Wayne, Indiana, one stepson Johnny Shanna Sly, Christopher Ray Shirley of Hartford, Alabama, one Jones, Noah Jones, Jeffery grandson Christopher Shirley of Enterprise, Morris, Tiffany Morris, Alabama, one granddaughter Meghan Joshua Boozer, Brantley Masters, Philip Mac Masters, Hessler and husband Steven of Niceville, Tara Brown, Monroe Brown; Florida, one grandson Erich Conrad and wife Chantal of Panama City, Florida, great grandchildren Jordan, Coleman, Taylor, Haley, Ry- granddaughters Josette and Jenna Mitchem both of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, great der and Chandler; also surgrandsons Austin Hessler, Tyler Touchton vived by a host of nieces, both of Defuniak Springs, Florida, Christonephews, friends, and chilpher, William, and Walter Conrad all of dren of friends, scattered Panama City, Florida, great granddaughters from Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee Tabytha Conrad of Kansas, and Censlee Dickey of DeFuniak Springs, Florida. and the Carolinas, who looked to her as a mother or Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge grandmother. Cemetery with full military honors. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Floral arrangements are being accepted. In lieu of flowers condoYou may go online to view obituaries, offer lences may be sent to the family at PO Box 4764, Sea- condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Fuside, Florida 32459. neral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com.

Complaint Filed Against Sheriff, Complaint Denied

As reported by WZEP AM1460

A complaint has been filed against Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson with the Commission On Ethics. This right before the Sheriff is up for reelection and about the time Assistant State Attorney Greg Anchors issued a letter denying another criminal complaint by Osborne. In the October 18th complaint filed with the Commission On Ethics. Osborne says he made known to the sheriff apparent criminal corruption by Walton Commissioner Scott Brannon and what he claims are threats against him and his family. He claims the sheriff failed to take action and says this is favoring friends. Osborne also claims the sheriff sent an email to Brannon's private email address and says it appears he is coaching Brannon on a "dirty land deal gone bad" and covering up a close friend's misconduct. And Osborne talks about free speech and being taken off the commissioners agenda and says the sheriff should enforce the ordinances dealing with Driftwood Estate issues. Kaye Starling, complaint coordinator with the Commission On Ethics, explains the process involves submission of a complaint. She says not all complaints are investigated. They review them to make sure the complaint is submitted properly and falls under their jurisdiction. If the Commission elects to proceed, there can be an investigation. The Commission deals with many complaints, but making a complaint does not mean it is valid. If the complaint is accepted to be investigated and the investigation finds validity, then action can be taken. Osbornes complaint was filed two days before a letter from the Assistant State Attorney was issued, denying criminal charges action against the Sheriff and Commissioners. Assistant State Attorney Greg Anchors says the fact the Osborne alleges the sheriff is not taking action on his complaint constitutes mortgage fraud is totally without merit. He says there has been no showing that the sheriff failed to carry out his duties or responsibilities. Anchor says Osborne also alleges the commissioners, by allowing building permits to be issued on a project constitutes mortgage fraud on the lending institutes because the development plans were violated. He says Osborne has had several lawsuits against the County Commissioners on the allegation and the courts have ruled against him. He says Osbornes attempts to prohibit the issue of building permits in the civil suit have also been rejected. Anchor says, regardless of the civil actions, the charges do not constitute mortgage fraud against the Sheriff or County Commissioners. Talking about the Commission On Ethics complaint, Sheriff Adkinson says Osborne notified the media before he was notified and calls it, Obviously frivolous in nature. He says Osborne has his own personal failures and he has been advised by the Sheriffs Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State Attorney and all have agreed with the position taken by the Sheriffs Office. Adkinson notes Osborne has filed a number of various kinds of complaints and they have been dismissed. Adkinson says when Osborne did not get what he wanted, he started filing frivolous complaints and many were posted on the internet almost as simultaneously as he filed them. Adkinson says it is pretty clear they do not arrest commissioners over building permit issues, saying that would be an abuse of power.

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The 14 day Overview

Home Sales Tax becomes effective Jan . 1, 2013 -- PASS ON TO EVERYONE! The National Association of Realtors is not pleased with this new tax and hopes this information is forwarded to every voter prior to the election in November. -- It doesn't matter which side of the political fence you sit on - it will affect ALL of us. When does your home become part of your health care? After 2012! Your vote counts big time in 2012, make sure you and all your friends and family know about this! HOME SALES TAX I thought you might find this interesting, -- maybe even SICKENING! The National Association of Realtors is all over this and working to get it repealed, -before it takes effect. But, I am very pleased we aren't the only ones who know about this ploy to steal billions from unsuspecting homeowners . How many realtors do you think will vote Democratic in 2012? Did you know that if you sell your house after 2012 you will pay a 3.8% sales tax on it? That's $3,800 on a $100,000 home, etc. When did this happen? It's in the health care bill, -- and it goes into effect in 2013. Why 2013? Could it be so that it doesn't come to light until after the 2012 elections? So, this is 'change you can believe in'? Under the new health care bill all real estate transactions will be subject to a 3.8% sales tax. If you sell a $400,000 home, there will be a $15,200 tax. This bill is set to screw the retiring generation, -- who often downsize their homes. Does this make your November, 2012 vote more important? Oh, you weren't aware that this was in the Obama Health Care bill? Guess what; you aren't alone! There are more than a few members of Congress that weren't aware of it either. You can check this out for yourself at: <http://www.gop.gov/blog/10/04/08/ obamacare-flatlines-obamacare-taxes-home> http :// www . gop . gov / blog /10/04/08/ obamacare - flatlines - obamacare -taxes-home

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You'll find plenty of opportunities to lend a helping hand -- and what goes around will surely come around. On Wednesday and Thursday, boredom could get the best of you if you're not careful. Find creative ways to mix things up, even if it's just swapping strange stories with friends. Starting on Friday and on into the weekend, the spotlight is on you! You're positively magnetic right now . Everything is a blur as the week begins. Your Monday and Tuesday could find you hard-pressed to sort out truths from half-truths (not to mention outright lies!), and nothing ends up being quite what it seems. Proceed with caution. Wednesday and Thursday should both be better days for action. Your communication skills are unusually attuned, and others will swoon over your sweet, soft words. You'll be a veritable pioneer, boldly forging new trails and meeting new people everywhere you go. Expect that action to subside by Wednesday and Thursday as obstacles and obligations crop up to block your path. You'll need to show some flexibility and patience to persevere. You'll find that you're in an unusual rush -- which is weird for you -- but just take a deep breath and resist any impulsive urges. On Wednesday and Thursday, you'll come back into your own -- and how! All of your best traits -- especially your persistence You're a dynamo on Monday and Tuesday, able to communicate quickly and come up with new plans on the fly (with a little help from your friends, of course). On Wednesday and Thursday, you'll need to drop your speed back down to a relaxing coast. Unexpected obstacles could block your way, but some patience and mental maneuvering thanks to your temporarily extra-sensitive intellect. If you can stay calm, cool and collected, though, you'll pull through fine. On Wednesday and Thursday, make plenty of time to socialize. You're entirely too charming right now to stay at home -- unless, of course, you're just planning to have a big dinner party. Ready to learn something new? The beginning of this week should provide more than a few opportunities to discover interesting people and downright amazing ideas -- and you'll even have some fun in the process. On Wednesday and Thursday, your focus will shift to big-picture thoughts on your reputation and career. Try to figure out how best to progress You'll be filled with an unusually assertive sense of purpose. Use this spirit and ambition to get things done on Monday and Tuesday, even if others are reluctant to help. On Wednesday and Thursday, take any opportunity to travel -- even if it's just across town. A shift in perspective (even something as simple as a new place to eat) could clear up your mental outlook. You'll be called on to make a compromise in a one-on-one partnership as the week begins -- but fortunately striking a balance is your personal specialty. Find win-win solutions on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, you'll continue your focus on partnerships and alliances, but others will ask you to intervene in their own affairs.

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WALTON COUNTY 2012 TAX BILLS TO BE MAILED OCTOBER 31.

DeFuniak Springs, FL - On October 31, 2012, the Walton County Tax Collector's Office will be mailing out the 2012 Tax Bills. Property owners paying in November will receive a 4 percent discount. The Walton County Tax Collector's office urges property owners who haven't receive a bill by the second week in November to please contact our office at (850) 892-8121 or through the contact us page at Waltontaxcollector.com. Property owners will receive a discount for early payment. Discount amounts are applied and reflected on the bill. The following discounts apply to property tax payments: * November 30- payments postmarked by the 30th will receive a 4 percent discount. * December 31- payments postmarked by the 31st will receive a 3 percent discount. * January 31- payments postmarked by the 31st will receive a 2 percent discount. * February 29- payments postmarked by the 29th will receive a 1 percent discount. * March 31- no discount is received and no penalty is applied to the account. * After March 31- penalties are applied to the account. "With the economic struggles so many individuals continue to face, early payment is encouraged to receive the 4 percent discount in November," said Rhonda Skipper, Walton County Tax Collector. "Taxpayers with escrowed property should be aware mortgage companies by law are required to pay in November, so they will receive the 4 percent discount." The 2012 Walton County Tax Roll totals $109,648,884.79 and includes 91, 651 parcels. Property owners can pay by mail, in person or online. Online payments can be made at waltontaxcollector.com. A 2.5 percent convenience fee is applied to all credit/debit card payments. The convenience fee is collected by the payment processor and is not a fee remitted to the Tax Collector's Office.

Candy is everyones favorite treat on Halloween. Year-round, candy is one of the tobacco industrys favorite tricks. Fruit and candy flavored cigarettes were banned under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act in 2009. However, menthol cigarettes and other smokeless products are amongst some of the productions not included. There are increasingly more non-cigarette products available in Florida which youth are using. Tobacco products in flavors like kiwi-strawberry, chocolate and sour apple are available across the state despite overwhelming evidence that these deadly products appeal to youth and lead to a lifetime of tobacco addiction. Many children and teens believe these products are less harmful than their non-flavored counterparts. Its no surprise that one in seven Florida youth between the ages of 11 and 17 has tried flavored tobacco. Once they start using one tobacco product, they are more likely to experiment with others. The flavoring and lower costs of these non-cigarette smoked tobacco products make them especially appealing to youth. All of these tobacco products cause cancer, heart disease and other smoking-related diseases. Smokeless tobacco includes chew, dip, snus and a host of emerging products. Compared to cigarettes, these products can contain more nicotine. Traditional smokeless products, like chew and dip, contain 28 cancercausing agents. Users of these products have an 80 percent higher risk of oral cancers and a 60 percent higher risk of pancreatic and esophageal cancer. With cigarette smoking rates are on the decline, the tobacco industry has created products and strategies that attract a new generation of tobacco users. The array of flavored tobacco products that appeal to youth present new challenges and concerns in the fight against tobacco use. These products help create a new generation of lifelong nicotine addicts and of lifethreatening diseases. Learn more about the dangers of candy-flavored tobacco and how you can help protect Floridas youth from this sweet deception. Visit www.tobaccofreeflorida.com/flavoredtobacco.

Red Cross
As temperatures are expected dip into the thirties and forties across the Gulf Coast on Monday night, the American Red Cross of Northwest Florida urges families to be cautious when using space heaters and other heating sources, and to make a plan in case of a home fire. Heating sources are the leading cause of cold weather fires, and increase during the winter months. Heat sources such as space heaters, fireplaces or wood and coal stoves can pose a fire hazard. To reduce the risk of heating related fires, the Red Cross recommends keeping anything that can burn such as paper, bedding or furniture, at least three feet away from heating equipment and fireplaces and to never leave them unattended. Last year the Northwest Florida Chapter responded to more than 200 home fires in our service area that includes Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties, said Jerry Kindle, Chief Executive Officer. But the good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of a home fire. The American Red Cross offers the following fire prevention tips: All heaters need space. Keep all things that can burn (paper, matches, bedding, furniture, clothing, carpets, and rugs) at least three feet away from heating equipment. Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended, and use a glass or metal fire screen to keep fire and embers in the fireplace. Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home. Turn off portable space heaters every time you leave the room or go to sleep. Have wood and coal stoves, fireplaces, and chimneys inspected annually by a professional, and cleaned if necessary. If you must use a space heater, place it on a level, hard and nonflammable surface (such as ceramic tile floor), not on rugs, or carpets or near bedding or drapes. Plug power cords directly into outlets and never into an extension cord.

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I have not seen any movies in theatres lately, mainly due to the lack of appeal, however, if you are planning a movie night in the near future there are some choices that may catch your eye. My recommendations are Cloud Atlas or Argo (if you can catch it before it is out of the theatre), if you are looking for a family film, Hotel Transylvania is your best bet, and if you are looking for a good ole Halloween scare, Paranormal Activity 4 is out or if you live near the Rave in Destin they are showing the classic Halloween just for the holiday. This article is not about any of those films, or any film that is out yet, this article is a little sneak into a film that will be coming out mid to late November. I am so tickled about this film because I am a huge Hitchcock fan, and the cast is just amazing! Hitchcock is a love story about one of the most influential filmmakers of the last century, Alfred Hitchcock, and his wife and partner Alma Reville. The film takes place during the making of Hitchcocks seminal movie PSYCHO. The cast is led by Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren, and star studded with Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel, and James DArcy. If you have any comments of recommendations email me at beckerica2@gmail.com

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