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some gave All. Take time to realize their
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Top News this Edition:

Conviction for Trafficking
Luther Author Horn, III, a 65-year-old
Freeport resident, was convicted by a Walton
County Jury of two counts of trafficking in
illegal drugs and one ...Page 3

Mayors Post ....Page 5

Walton Students -
No Make Up Days
Walton will not have to make up the missed
the missed rain days. Superintendent Carlene
Anderson has been checking...Page 6
Horoscopes.Page 8
Florida Department of Health
and Orlando Health
PROVIDE UPDATE ON MErs-CoV IN
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Hello everybody. I hope this finds you all doing well. I was
doing a lot of reading and one story stayed at the fore-front
of my mind. Id like to share a few pieces of that story.
Remember we all are in this together. What can we do now to save our
childrens children a future to look forward to. There must be something, someone that
knows what I mean.
When the baby boomers were kids there was a generation gap. We boomers believed in
long hair; our parents wanted us to cut our hair. We voted for Kennedy, Johnson and
McGovern. They liked Ike and supported Richard Nixon. We wanted to turn on, tune in
and drop out. They wanted us to go to school and get a job.
Of course that's an oversimplification of the early days of the baby boom. But there are
some generalizations about today's baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) and
our children, the millennials (born between 1981 and 1995), that are more grounded in
fact. Paul Taylor of the Pew Research Center has written a book called "The Next
America" which relies on public opinion surveys and demographic data to highlight
some of the contrasts between the generations. Here are some of the major differences
between baby boomers and millennials:
1. It's true that people get more conservative as they age. According to Pew Re-
search, 59 percent of baby boomers favor smaller government. Millennials exhibit no
more trust in the establishment than baby boomers did, yet the majority of millennials,
53 percent, say they want a bigger government that offers more services.
2. The generations basically agree on Social Security. Despite their preference for
small government, boomers oppose making cuts in Social Security to secure the long-
term future of the program. Millennials are slightly more open to Social Security re-
forms, with 37 percent thinking some reductions to Social Security need to be consid-
ered, compared to just 29 percent of baby boomers. But for many Millennials it's a moot
point. Half of millennials don't believe they will receive Social Security when they re-
tire.
3. Millennials are more progressive on social issues. According to Pew Research,
baby boomers oppose gay marriage by a slim margin. But a solid majority (68 percent)
of millennials support gay marriage. An equal number support the legalization of mari-
juana. Millennials are less likely to be religious. Less than 70 percent of millennials say
they are affliliated with a particular religion, compared to 80 percent of the general
population.
4. But they are not necessarily Democrats. Despite a more liberal bent, millennials
are reluctant to identify with a political party. Half of millennials say they are Independ-
ents, compared to 27 percent registered as Democrats and 17 percent as Republicans.
Some 70 percent approved of President Obama when he was first elected president, but
that support has declined to about 50 percent.
5. Millennials are less affluent. This generation is the first in U.S. history to enter
adulthood in worse economic shape than their parents. The unemployment rate for mil-
lennials is higher than it was for their parents at the same age, and they have higher stu-
dent debt. A new Pew Research report says 37 percent of U.S. households headed by an
adult younger than 40 have student debt. Households with student loans have a median
net worth of $8,700 compared to $64,700 for households without student debt.
6. Millennials are reluctant to get married. But when they do, they are more likely to
marry someone of a different race. Back in the 1960s, less than 3 percent of marriages
were between people of different races or ethnicities. Today, it's 15 percent. More than a
quarter of Asians and Hispanics marry outside their ethnicity, as do one out of six Afri-
can Americans and 10 percent of whites. Half of millennials say intermarriage is a good
thing for society, compared with a third of boomers.
7. But maybe they do want to buy a home. Millennials have flocked to the cities. But
the jury is still out as to whether millennials will move back to the suburbs when they
get married and have children. According to a study by the National Association of
Realtors, fewer than 25 percent of 30 year olds own their own home, compared to 80
percent for boomers, and the number of young homeowners has been declining. Yet
according to the Washington think tank NDN, 64 percent of millennials say it is "very
important" to own their own home. Another survey by TD Bank found that 84 percent
of renters ages 18 to 34 intend to purchase a house in the future.
8. More millennials live at home than their parents did at the same age. More than a
fifth (22 percent) of households currently have two or more adult generations living
under the same roof, a level not seen since the end of World War II. But while this is a
symptom of the new generation gap, it does not mean there's a war between the genera-
tions. "It's hard to wage a war when you're living under the same roof,"
Just a thought: what if it was then like it is now, what would we have done differ-
ent to prevent it from only becoming worse, like it has been? Like it is becoming more
difficult to trust a persons word, let alone a handshake.
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of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low interest rate disaster loans.
These loans are available as a result of a Presidential disaster declaration for severe
storms, tornadoes and flooding on April 28 May 6, 2014.
PNPs located in the following Florida counties: Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and
Walton are eligible to apply. Examples of eligible non-critical PNP organizations in-
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PNP organizations are urged to contact their Countys Emergency Manager to obtain
information about local briefings. At the meeting, PNP representatives will need to
provide information about their organization, said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA Field
Operations Center East in Atlanta. The information will be used to submit a Request
for Public Assistance which FEMA uses to determine if the PNP provides an essential
governmental service and meets the definition of a critical facility. Based upon that
conclusion, FEMA may provide the PNP with a Public Assistance reimbursement grant
for their eligible costs or refer the PNP to SBA for disaster loan assistance.
PNP organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or de-
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interest rate is 2.625 percent with terms up to 30 years. Applicants may be eligible for a
loan amount increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the
SBA, to make improvements that help prevent the risk of future property damage
caused by a similar disaster.
The SBA also offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital
needs, such as ongoing operating expenses to PNP organizations of all sizes. Economic
Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the organization suf-
fered any physical property damage.
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application via SBAs secure
website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the
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of-hearing) or by sending an e-mail to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applica-
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applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and
Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is July 14, 2014.
The deadline to return economic injury applications is February 16, 2015.
Conviction for Trafficking As reported by WZEP AM1460
Luther Author Horn, III, a 65-year-old Freeport resident, was convicted by a
Walton County Jury of two counts of trafficking in illegal drugs and one count of
possession with intent to sale, manufacture, or deliver a controlled substance.
On June 27, 2012 the Walton County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotic Unit in con-
junction with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement used a confidential
informant to purchase various prescription pills from the Defendant at his home.
The confidential informant was able to record the transaction via equipment pro-
vided by the Sheriffs Office. Based on the confidential informants purchase a
search warrant was issued for the Defendants residence.
During the execution of the search warrant, officers were able to determine that
the house had been divided into two separate structures by inserting a wall. Each
area was only accessible by an exterior door. During the search, hundreds of pre-
scription narcotics were found. Some of the narcotics were located in prescription
bottles of persons other than the defendant while a majority of the pills were dis-
covered in numerous ezy-dose pill packages tucked inside a briefcase.
At trial, the defense relied heavily on the Prescription defense as some of the
illegal narcotics were found in prescription bottles with the defendants name on
them. However, the State was able to introduce evidence from two witnesses that
many of the pills in the defendants possession had come from them. The States
witnesses testified that the Defendant would finance trips to South Florida for
them to secure pills and in exchange the Defendant would get the remaining pills.
Circuit Judge Howard LaPorte scheduled sentencing for June 17, 2014. Luther
Arthur Horn is facing minimum mandatory sentences of 25 and 15 years for the
trafficking convictions and could be sentenced up to 75 years for his crimes. This
conviction was the culmination of a 4-year investigation by the Walton County
Sheriffs Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Office of the
State Attorney. Assistant State Attorney Josh Mitchell prosecuted the case.
A Sudanese immigrant living in New Hampshire has returned to Sudan to try
to save his wife, who is eight months pregnant and facing the death penalty there for
marrying a Christian. Daniel Wani is a Sudanese man with U.S. citizenship who has been
living in Manchester, N.H. His wife, Meriam Yehya Ibrahim Ishag, became the focus of
worldwide news reports last week after the Sudanese government sentenced her to death.
She is eight months pregnant.
The Islamic court considered Ishag a Muslim and did not recognize her marriage to
Wani, a Christian. That constituted a crime of adultery and she was sentenced to receive
100 lashes. The court also found her guilty of apostasy by converting to Christianity and
sentencing her to be hanged.
The flogging and the death penalty were to be delayed until after she gave birth.
Ishag is considered Muslim by Sudan's courts because her father was Muslim, though she
raised by her Christian mother. Wani and his brother, Gabriel Wani, grew up in Sudan
but moved to New Hampshire. Gabriel told ABC News affiliate WMUR that Daniel has
returned to Sudan to try and save his wife's life.
Im just praying for God. He can do a miracle, he said. Everyone is depressed. You
dont believe it. Its shock.
You cannot believe thats going to happen, Gabriel said. Its a good family, a happy
family.
Neither Gabriel nor Daniel could be reached for comment.
The U.S. condemned Sudan's court ruling last week, with both the State Department and
the White House calling on Sudan to uphold its human rights commitments.
U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, who represents New Hampshire, has asked Secretary of State
John Kerry to grant Ishag political asylum.
The Sudan Tribune reported over the weekend that the country's parliament speaker, al-
Fatih Izz Al-Din, downplayed the death sentence and said it was only preliminary and
could be appealed in the future.


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WC BCC As reported by WZEP AM1460
A number of young residents in baseball uniforms
are happy with a vote by the commissioners to ex-
pand sports recreational facilities south of the bay.
Staff presented the recommendation for the south
Walton sports complex. Administrator Jones said
they worked with the public and sought submissions
for location. He told the commissioners this nar-
rowed it down to two. Jones said they are recom-
mending both parcels, the South Walton Utilities
parcell and the Highway 98 parcell know as the M.C.
Davis parcell. Jones showed how they could be set
up with fields, concessions, parking and more. They
would lease the utilities property for an open green
space with a few restroom facilities that would allow
the publics use. The 34.6 acres would be bought.
The recommendation is to extend a loan and add $10
million for both as well as some improvements to
Helen McCall Park. Jones said the extension of the
SunTrust line of credit would not increase the pay-
ments, only extend the time. Commissioners agreed
to start the process. Commissioner Meadows said
Helen McCall will be fenced, lighted and finished
out. Commissioner Comander noted the $10 million
is barley enough to buy the land and take care of the
start, but said it is a start and they could pay this
down and do more.
The commissioners approved putting Liberty Volun-
teer Fire Districts request to raise the annual fire fee
on the ballot. Will work to evaluate the fire district
rating, the ISO for the county and will offer to help
the cities and other districts. Approved seeking re-
quests to scan in all the documents the county has in
storage. Commissioner Cindy Meadows will repre-
sent the county on the airport board when Dawn Mo-
liternos time runs out. The commissioners will lease
parking near Ed Walline Park. Commissioner Co-
mander asked about purchasing.
Brian Brigman, the party wanting to put a truck sales
in the Mossy Head Industrial Park, presented designs
for the building and grounds. County Administrator
Larry Jones said the design keeps what they were
wanting for the park. The county will seek a federal
grant for the wastewater treatment plant.
The Walton commissioners extended the local state
of emergency for another seven days. The road
grades were updated with the FDOT to allow for
proper designation on maps. Next week is designated
Emergency Medical Services Week and Public
Works Week.
The commissioners approved purchasing eight dump
trucks serviced by Empire Truck Company, approved
advertising for construction bids for parts of 3280
and 1084, approved the work on 183 south of I-10,
changed the bid supplier for fuel. A texting program
will help beach vendors become notified when they
can go on the beach each morning during turtle nest-
ing season. The TDC has identified 6 possible beach
accesses that can be improved or added.
The regular part of the meeting ended with a resident
talking about water from her neighbors new home
running into and through her yard, including through
her air conditioner. She said the codes have no provi-
sion to keep water on the single home property. The
new codes had the home being built two feet higher
than her 20-year-old home. This creates the situation
where the water sheds against her home.


Russ Barley-
Mayor-Freeport,
Fl.
Greetings from the
Mayors Office, the City Council interviewed the top
five applicants for the firefighter position that was vacated and the
new fireman for the Freeport Fire Dept.., is Bradley Blackerby- con-
gratulations and welcome as an employee for the City of Freeport.
The leasing agreement between Chelco and the City of Freeport has
been signed concerning the new kiosk and this should be up and run-
ning in the near future. The city council also passed that the city
would be turning over accounts to a collection agency to help with
debts that have occurred over 90 days old. The council also had the
first reading of 2013-LSA-02 ordinance and the second reading will
be coming up at the next meeting and the city will also be looking at
purchasing a new flag pole for the City Flag along with the American
Flag being put down at the Working Water Front at Marse Landing,
estimates will be brought back to the council at the next meeting.
Councilwoman Elizabeth Brannon became the new President of the
Northwest Florida League of Cities recently and Freeport will host the
next league dinner here in Freeport on July 17, 2014. Councilwoman
Brannon and City Planner Latilda Hughes-Neel will also be attending
the Transportation Consortium on May 29-30/TPO-TCC as they are
selected members of these boards. The planning committee for the
first annual city festival have been busy meeting and plans are coming
along great- we recently had our Poster Art Contest which brought in
some 30 artist and the chosen art work to be used on the first Poster/T
-Shirts was entered by Marlena Ritenour of Freeport, congratulations,
she will be awarded the $100 prize and a plaque for her contribution.
Mark your calendars and look for the posters and save the date cards
about to go out in June, the event will take place on September 20,
2014 at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex- Hammock Bay. The
deadline for applications for the new City Clerk has come to a close
and we had 14 applicants vying for the position- the council will take
a look at the top 5 applicants and a new clerk will be selected. A
reminder that the City Pool will begin services on May 26
th
and also
a reminder to please go by the new Heritage Museum and take a look
at the history of Freeport, they are open Wednesday through Saturday,
12:00 (Noon)- 5:00 PM. Next City Council Meeting is Thursday, May
22, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Any questions or concerns please contact
me at the city hall-850-835-2822.
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Special Magistrate Rules As reported by WZEP AM1460

The Special Magistrate promised and delivered the opinion in the Walton School Board and
Walton County Education Association teacher impasse. The Special Magistrate presented a review
of both sides opinions and what the determination was. The result is an agreement with the
Boards opinion and a recommendation to use the Boards offer presented in March.
Thomas W. Young, III, the Special Magistrate selected by the Teacher's Union, made the ruling
quick to help provide time so Walton can still get the money offered by the state. The Magistrates
findings were released through a public records request.
The Walton County Education Association (WCEA) is the certified bargaining representative for
both the instructional and non-instructional or ESPs. Negotiations for the 2013-2014 school year
between WCEA and the WCSD began on August 15, 2013 for both the Instructional unit and the
non-instructional unit. During the 2013-2014 school year, the legislature specifically allocated
funding for statewide salary increases. These funds were allocated in different amounts to each
school district and are commonly known as Teacher Allocation Funds (TAF). Because there was
ambiguity as to exactly who was entitled to these funds, the Department of Education issued a
Statewide Teacher Pay Increase Q&A updated on June 19, 2013, which remains current as May 2,
2014.
February 13, 2014, the WCSD submitted a proposal to both bargaining units regarding how to di-
vide the total TAF. Both union representatives and teams were at the table at that time. WCEA and
the District reached a tentative agreement on the districts proposal for both bargaining units. The
tentative agreement specifically indicated that source of the funds for the salary adjustment was the
TAF. The WCEA submitted the tentative agreement to each bargaining unit for ratification. The
instructional unit voted the proposal down overwhelmingly while the ESPs ratified the tentative
agreement. The Walton County School Board ratified the tentative agreement for both bargaining
units.The WCEA and WCSD returned to the table for three sessions for negotiations concerning
the instructional unit. On April 7, 2014 the district declared impasse. Members of the non-
instructional bargaining unit have received their retroactive salary increase and are receiving their
salary as adjusted by the ratified agreement. This agreement is being funded from the Districts
general fund balance until the overall TAF settlement can be reached.
The District says the WCEA negotiated in such a manner as to leave both the ESP and the Board
with the clear impression that they were allowing the parties to agree to a 309,000 pay raise that
expressly came from the TAF. Both Presidents of the ESP and WCEA units along with the Execu-
tive Director signed the Tentative Agreements on a single page with the Boards chief negotiator
on February 13, 2014, clearly demonstrating the source of all future raises. He says there can be no
doubt there was an express waiver in this case.
As WCEA points out the agreement prior to ratification is tentative. WCEA correctly notes that
the instructional and non-instructional units are separate units and that each bargaining unit re-
quires a separate ratification vote. WCEA contends that once the instructional voted the proposal
down, they were entitled to return to the table with a clean slate . . . to bargain a salary acceptable
to the instructional unit.
The Magistrate says the WCEA argument is compelling, logical and consistent with the letter and
intent of the collective bargaining law. It is concluded that there was no waiver, express or im-
plied, to prevent the WCEA from changing its position at the bargaining table once the tentative
agreement had been rejected by the bargaining unit members in a contract ratification vote. WCEA
was entitled to return to the bargaining table to seek a salary increase that fully utilized the funds
made available by the TAF.
Special Magistrate 2
The findings continue with the Special Magistrate saying the issue remaining to be addressed in
these proceedings is the amount of salary increase that is appropriate for instructional bargaining
unit members.
Factors to be given weight by the special magistrate in making recommendations to resolve the
impasse
Section 447.405 specifies that the following factors, among others, shall be given weight by the
special magistrate in making recommendations to resolve the impasse:
(1) Comparison of annual income of employment of the public employees in question with the an-
nual income of employment maintained for the same or similar work of employees exhibiting like
or similar skills under the same or similar working conditions in the local operating area involved.
(2) Comparison of the annual income of employment of the public employees in question with the
annual income of employment of public employees in similar public employee governmental bod-
ies of comparable size within the state.
(3) Interest and Welfare of the Public.
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WCSO Deputies Rescue Woman,
Husband Arrested on Multiple
Domestic Violence Charges
Deputies responded to a home off Forest Shore Drive in Miramar Beach on Satur-
day, May 10
th
, after a third party contacted the Broward County Sheriffs Office
stating she received a text from a friend from the above location that read Send the
police do not call back. Deputies arrived at the Miramar Beach home and contact
was made with the victim. The victim was visibly upset, had bruises around her
neck consistent with being choked, bruises on her arms, legs and shoulders and a
laceration underneath her chin. The victim told deputies that she was held against
her will by her husband for several days and that he also threatened to kill her. The
husband, William Alfred Bozeman, 48, of Miramar Beach, choked his wife twice
and held a knife to her throat stating, Im gonna kill you. Bozeman also took his
wifes phone in an attempt to keep her from contacting law enforcement.
Bozeman is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, battery, battery
by strangulation, false imprisonment and obstructing justice by intimidation or
threaten a witness.
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Sassy is a 4-5 year old terrier mix
who came to Alaqua Animal Refuge
last August. She was pregnant,
scared, and had been living with
many other animals without vet
care. After she delivered all of her
puppies safely, she took great care
of them and Alaqua took great care
of her family. Since then, all of her
babies have found their forever
homes and she is ready to find hers.
She plays well with other dogs and
children. She is also a graduate of
the Unconditional Love Program.
She is truly sweet and ready to go to
a loving home.
Healthmark Health
Matters
Asthma or something else?

When children experience wheez-
ing episodes, does this mean the
child has asthma? According to Dr.
Jay L. Hoecker, M.D., of the Mayo
Clinic, the answer is: not necessar-
ily. Not all children who have
wheezing episodes will develop
asthma, and not all children who
have asthma wheeze.
Wheezing is a whistling sound
made during breathing. Because a
child's airways are so small, any
lower respiratory infection, such as
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),
can cause wheezing in children.
Sometimes a choking episode
causes wheezing. In other cases, a
structural abnormality in the air-
ways or an issue with the vocal
cords can contribute to wheezing in
children.
However, that said, wheezing is a
classic sign of asthma, especially
wheezing that occurs frequently. In
addition to wheezing, other signs
and symptoms of asthma in a young
child might include difficulty
breathing, chest tightness, frequent
coughing or coughing that gets
worse after active play or changes
in the weather.
A child's risk of asthma is higher
if he or she has an allergic condi-
tion. Such conditions may include
eczema or a food allergy. The risk
is higher if there is a family history
of asthma or allergic conditions.
If your child seems to be having
breathing problems, contact Dr. Ed-
ward Tenewitz at Healthmark Walk
-In Clinic, (850) 951-4556.
Walton Students -
No Make Up Days
Walton will not have to make up the
missed the missed rain days. Superin-
tendent Carlene Anderson has been
checking with the state to see if the
students have meet the requirements
or will they be required to make up a
day. The Walton School Districts
request for a waiver for April 30-May
1 storm days has been granted by
Commissioner Pam Stewart. They will
not have to make up the days.
ISP Report To Be Given,
Not In Workshop
The Institute of Senior Professionals has
worked with Walton County to look at the
processes of the Tourist Development
Council. The groups recommendation
highlighted needs as well as opportunities.
The recommendations, though only that,
were generally acted upon. The City of
DeFuniak Springs also asked the ISP to
look at their needs and opportunities. A
workshop to present the report was sched-
uled, then cancelled after logistics brought
concerns of meeting sunshine require-
ments.
At Monday nights DeFuniak Springs City
Council meeting, Mayor Campbell noti-
fied the Council the workshop was can-
celled. The original workshop meeting had
to be rescheduled from April 21st to May
22nd due having all the council members
present. He explained they were having
trouble meeting with all the council mem-
bers and splitting brought sunshine law
concerns. City Manager Sara Bowers tells
WZEP First News the ISP wanted to split
the council up during the workshop and
this could cause logistical issues as far as
the sunshine law is concerned so the ISP
decided to cancel the workshop and issue
a report to the council.
Campbell explained the ISPs report
would be sent to each Council member for
their review. He said a workshop or meet-
ing would be scheduled if and when the
Council said they wanted one.
Laurie Hood of Alaqua
Animal refuge is Awarded
the Daily Point of Light
Award from George H. W.
Bush
Laurie Hood, founder of Alaqua Animal
Refuge, received the Daily Point of Light
Award from President George H. W. Bush.
President Bush created the "Daily Point of
Light Award" in 1989 to recognize ordi-
nary Americans from all walks of life tak-
ing direct and consequential voluntary ac-
tion in their communities to solve serious
social problems.
She says she feels deeply honored to be
chosen as a Daily Point of Light honoree.
Laurie has spent the last seven years creat-
ing a safe haven for animals in need. She
rescues abused, neglected, and homeless
animals and has saved almost 10,000 ani-
mals since 2007.
President Bush devotes attention to volun-
tary service as a means of solving some of
America's most serious social problems. In
The Points of Light Movement: The Presi-
dent's Report to the Nation, President Bush
wrote, "Points of Light are the soul of
America. They are ordinary people who
reach beyond themselves to touch the lives
of those in need, bringing hope and oppor-
tunity, care and friendship. By giving so
generously of themselves, these remark-
able individuals show us not only what is
best in our heritage but what all of us are
called to become."


Happenings in DeFuniak Springs
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Teen Wakes Up In Hotel Room
After Accepting Drink
As reported by WZEP AM1460

The Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office is investi-
gating after an 18-year-ld reported waking up in a
hotel with a stranger after she accepted a drink at a
Destin nightspot.
The girl says she went to Nightown around 1:30
a.m. May 18th. She accepted a drink from a man
and says she doesnt remember anything else after
that time until waking up in a hotel room. Deputies
say the teen, who had numerous bruises, was taken
to North Okaloosa Medical Center for examina-
tion. An investigation is underway.
Anyone with information on the suspected sexual
assault is asked to contact the OCSO at 850-651-
7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863
-TIPS.
Cont from pg 5
4) Comparison of peculiarities of em-
ployment with regard to other trades or
professions.
(5) Availability of Funds

He says both parties introduced evidence
regarding comparability. The WCEA
presented testimony and exhibits to sup-
port the position that the average salaries
in Walton County have steadily dropped
over the past years. WCEA argues that,
when the salary schedule itself is com-
pared to other districts with a comparable
student population, it can be seen that
Walton County is near or at the bottom
looking at the minimum, 5
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step and the maximum step on the salary
schedule. The Magistrate says perhaps
the most compelling evidence presented
by WCEA regarding this factor was pro-
vided by Chris Mayer, who testified that
after seven years in the district, his salary
has increased only $600. It is WCSDs
position that the salaries for Walton
County instructional staff compare very
favorably with those of surrounding dis-
tricts and districts of comparable size.
When considering a comparison of the
annual income of the teachers in Walton
County with the annual income of teach-
ers in the local operating area involved,
the comparison indicates many places in
the surrounding counties salary steps
where Waltons teachers are paid more.
The findings of the Magistrate says
WCSDs evidence and testimony regard-
ing comparability establishes that the
salaries of Walton County instructional
staff members compare very favorably in
the majority of cases to those of staff
members in districts in the surrounding
geographical area and in districts of com-
parable size. The testimony and exhibits
indicate further that, with the implemen-
tation of the Districts wage proposal, the
comparison will be even more favorable.
He says Mr. Mayers testimony concern-
ing his own lack of salary increases for
the past seven years continues to be trou-
bling, but his situation can be explained
in part by the fact that his first year in
Walton County was 2008, the beginning
of the worst recession in our countrys
history, and the economy, including edu-
cational funding, was severely impacted
thereafter, including to the current time.
The Magistrate says, upon consideration
of the evidence and testimony of record,
it is concluded that the instructional staff
salary schedule proposed by the District
compares favorably to those of other dis-
tricts in the area as well as to other dis-
tricts of similar size.
DFS Shooting Investigation
Early morning shooting ends with investigation. Officers with the DeFuniak
Springs Police responded to a disturbance involving multiple shots fired at
512 Dorsey Avenue (Highlighters Club) in the early morning hours on Sat-
urday, May 10th, 2014. Officers arrived around 1:40 AM to find patrons
quickly leaving the establishment. Witnesses reported that a physical alterca-
tion broke out inside the club that spilled over to the parking lot. Thats
when a suspect, described as a stocky black male, brandished a pistol and
began firing towards one of the brawlers and their vehicle. The victim then
fled in the vehicle, but wrecked approximately a half a mile away on the
railroad tracks where Dorsey Avenue and Baldwin Avenue intersect.
Investigators determined that a .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol was used
and multiple shell casings were found in the Club parking lot. A bullet hole
was discovered in the vehicle driven by the victim. Fortunately, no injuries
were reported as a result of the shooting or the traffic crash.
A BOLO of the suspect's vehicle was put out and some persons of interest
were located by the Walton County and the Okaloosa County Sheriffs Of-
fices during a traffic stop on I-10. The subjects were questioned about the
incident and a vehicle was seized. The investigation is continuing and no
arrests have been made as of this release. Anyone with information regard-
ing this incident is asked to contact Detective Dees at 850-892-8513. You
can remain anonymous by contacting the TIPS line at 850-910-TIPS(8477).
Obituary for George William Farrington
Mr. George William Farrington, age 78 , passed
away Monday, May 19, 2014. He was born May 5,
1936 in Basin Bayou, Florida to Torrance and
Sophia Furnier Farrington.
Mr. Farrington was a resident of Freeport. He was
Baptist by faith and a member of the Freeport First
Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of the
Deacons and taught the Mens Bible Class. He
worked as a bookkeeper at the Freeport Oil Termi-
nal, and also at Franks Cash and Carry and also
worked as Plant Manager at the Freeport Middle
School. He enjoyed working in the yard and study-
ing his Bible.
Mr. Farrington is preceded in death by his parents,
two sisters Virginia Wood, and infant sister and
one brother Goodloe Farrington.
Mr. Farrington is survived by his loving wife of 51
years Mary Sue Farrington of Freeport, Florida,
one son George Richard Farrington and wife Robin
Lynn of Freeport, Florida, one daughter Dinah Sue
Decker and husband Jay Moose of Barbaraville,
Kentucky, two brothers David Farrington and wife
Mary of Freeport, Florida and James Farrington
and wife Bertha of Arlington, Texas, two sisters
Margie Clark of Knoxville, Tennessee and Jean
Rollins of Ft. Walton beach, Florida, six grandchil-
dren Julie Farrington, Amber Nicole Decker.,
Joshua Decker, Justin Decker, Mike Maddock and
Ben Flanigan and seven great grandchildren Lillie,
Ray, Madison, Alyss, Dillan, Mason and Danielle.
A time of visitation will be held 6:00~8:00 PM,
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Freeport First Baptist
Church at 430 Kylea Laird Road, Freeport, Florida
32439.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM, Satur-
day, May 24, 2014 at Hatcher Cemetery with Pas-
tor Sam Dunaway officiating.
Floral arrangements are being accepted or dona-
tions may be made to the Freeport First Baptist
Church; 430 Kylea Laird Road, Freeport, Florida
32439. 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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You suddenly have little patience for other people's values. Not that you don't appreciate other opinions; it's
just that you're long overdue for taking stock of what's important to you. Something to consider Monday and
Tuesday. Wednesday launches you into much more abstract terrain. Advanced ideas, humanitarianism at
large, the discovery of world events you knew little about -- this is what's on your mind
Part of figuring out what you want is getting what you want and seeing if you like it. So, do some research.
On Tuesday, you begin work on a new project that might transform your outlook on everything. Wednesday
and Thursday are less clear days, relatively -- camouflage and clouds figure metaphorically -- but a home-
cooked meal on Friday night returns you to solid footing.
Lose yourself in your own thoughts. Ask for extra time with any paperwork that requires your signature.
Take naps if you want. You'll burn enough calories on Wednesday and Thursday -- exciting days, both -- for
an entire week's worth of adventure. Friday and Saturday (when patience and permanence are major themes)
return you to a slower pace, but, again, not for long
Your friends are tremendous people, and they'd love to help. If something is getting you down, plenty of
opportunities to do something about that. Get that weight off your shoulders; open up. Wednesday and
Thursday you'll be too busy rushing around -- uncharacteristically so -- to have heartfelt conversations with
your pals. But Friday and Saturday, you find yourself effortlessly relating to your friends.
The questions you have about your career aren't going to go away -- the current quandary is just the most
recent manifestation of a very basic issue, so don't stress the details. Focus on being creative (and enjoying
yourself!) and pretty much everything else will click into place (eventually). Wednesday and Thursday, seek
the advice of close friends -- and the occasional acquaintance (why not?)
Your mind wanders on Monday and Tuesday, and ends up in the funniest places. This is, believe it or not,
productive. These daydreams make for swell anecdotes as well. You're more in tune with others than you
have been in a while, although Wednesday and Thursday, as social as you feel like being, you're better off
doing your own thing. (If you do end up being social, take care to think before speaking.)
Your instincts are in top form at the start of the week, and so are your listening skills. Combined, they'll get
you out of any tricky situation. As you gear up to make a big decision, count on your friends to bring to light
aspects of your current circumstance you might not have considered before. You enjoy learning new things -
- even when they're new (and potentially embarrassing) things about yourself.
You never know what's going on in someone else's life. If you have the impulse to criticize a friend on Mon-
day or Tuesday, consider that you might not have the full story. Wednesday and Thursday, as happy as you
may be, relations with coworkers are strained, and you may end your days in a state of frustration, but you
don't need to let work issues ruin your end-of-the-week plans. Friday and Saturday, you and you-know-who
are more compatible than ever.
Even while you're juggling a million other things, you have your eye on the world around you. And when you
see something beautiful, you point it out to your friends. You're a pleasure to be around these days, which ex-
plains why, midweek, someone is all over you. It may not even be a romantic thing; it could be a business thing.
You have the power to make Thursday either wonderful or terrible -- it pretty much depends on you
Monday and Tuesday are dreamy and wonderful; the dream motif is especially apt -- you merely have to wish
for something to be true and suddenly it is. Romantically, you've never been better off. It's rare for the fantasy
realm to so perfectly impose on real life. Wednesday and Thursday constitute something of a reality check. Not
that they're bad days, but you will have to lift a finger, sadly.
Listening to someone tell a story from their past on Monday gets you thinking about your own emotionally rich
history. Look how far you've come! The challenges you face right now are nothing compared with the chal-
lenges you've already surmounted. Nothing can get in the way of your unbelievable talents (plus, expect a ro-
mantic subplot to occupy your evenings) and Friday and Saturday's demands on you are very doable.
There are many ways to express yourself. Look into a new tactic on Monday and Tuesday. Writing a poem?
Writing a song? Finding an original way to communicate with you-know-who will not only help you feel more
connected to this person, it will flatter them. Wednesday and Thursday, your creativity won't be much use in
solving a career or family problem. But Friday and Saturday were made for creativity -- as well as romance.
Dear Editor,
I was glad to see new advertisers coming
in to help your endeavor. You deserve it.
I liked how you put different topics of
things that we might not have heard of.
Things will pick-up for you as Freeport
grows, leave the rest behind you.
Jimmy McCraekin

Editor,
I truly enjoy your editorial column cause
each time you touch on important topics that
other people dont talk about.
Your honesty is sharp and you have a lot to
say. Take your time writing them so you
dont confuse the audience.
Edith Helmsley

Editor,
We wanted to let you know that your work
is appreciated by many of us in Freeport and
the surrounding areas.
Ive admired your tenacity since the begin-
ning of this newspaper, I think I have every
copy still. God Bless you.
Meredith Moshamn

From the Editor,
I hope you enjoy this read as much as I
do putting it together each edition. We are
going on our 6th yr now!
Thank you for your support and I hope to
keep this around for many more years to
come. Thank you again.


My name is Deenie, and I would like to send out a "missing person" alert.
The nice people at Alaqua have been featur-
ing me in all kinds of media. I have been the
"Dog of the Day" and I also have my very
own Sponsor page. Yet, no one has expressed
any interest. Therefore, I am sure that my
"forever" human is simply missing! Along
with this plea to locate my missing human, I
will share my story.
I am one of the last remaining pups from the
August 2013 hoarding rescue. I am about 8
years old. We lived in a very sad situation,
receiving minimal care. When I came to
Alaqua, they provided each of us with excel-
lent veterinary care. I was found to be in good health, but heavy with pup-
pies that were soon to be born. My teeth were in poor shape, due to neglect,
but I am able to eat hard kibble. It was also determined that I had previously
broken my front leg and it had never been properly cared for so it did not
heal correctly. Due to this neglect, I now walk with a bit of a limp, but it's
not too bad and I get about just fine. Alaqua helped me deliver my puppies,
and gave me the best of care. Despite everything I have been through, I am
told that I am one of the sweetest doggies at the refuge.
The volunteers at Alaqua are amazed that I have such a sweet spirit about
me, despite my sad history. They thought I was an excellent mother to my
puppies. Considering all that I have gone through, all I ever ask for is a soft
lap to lie on, and a gentle touch to comfort me. The volunteers at Alaqua
take me on rides in a special stroller. I love to meet and greet all of the pets
and people that I see. I feel like a queen in my "chariot".
Someone that needs a loving companion is out there for me. I play well with
the other pups on the playground. I am what they call a "low maintenance"
girl. I understand that I am not perfect, but I always have a smile on my face,
a wagging tail, and although I may have a limp, there is plenty of "pep in my
step"!
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PROVIDE UPDATE ON MErs-CoV IN FLORIDA
~The investigation is contained and there is no broad risk to the general public~
Tallahassee The Florida Department of Health announced on May 12 the first Florida case
of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection in Orange
County. The patient remains in isolation at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, is currently fever free, and
continues to improve.
"We want to assure the public that MERS-CoV in Florida is contained and there is no broad
threat to the general public, said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health, Dr. John
Armstrong. "We are grateful to the team at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital for their timely diagnosis
and care of the patient. Floridians are reminded to practice simple steps to stay healthy: wash
your hands often, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth and stay home if you are sick.
"The highest priority for the Florida Department of Health in Orange County is the health and
safety of residents and visitors in our community, said Dr. Kevin Sherin, Director of the Flor-
ida Department of Health in Orange County. "The patient is receiving effective and timely care
and testing is ongoing to ensure that no additional individuals have the infection.
Contact Investigation Continues
As part of standard public health practices, the Florida Department of Health, in coordination
with local and federal partners, continues its surveillance, contact investigation and testing.
While testing is ongoing, the two health care workers who had close contact with the patient
and showed symptoms have tested negative for MERS-CoV.
The Florida Department of Health continues to work closely with Dr. P. Phillips Hospital and
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure appropriate care of the patient
and to protect the health of all residents and visitors in Florida.
"We are extremely pleased that none of our team members have tested positive, including the
two team members that developed flu-like symptoms over the weekend, said Antonio Crespo,
MD, Infectious Diseases Specialist and Chief Quality Officer for Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. "We
are working to complete this investigation and we remain cautiously optimistic that test results
from other team members will also be negative.
No Broad Risk of MERS-CoV
There is no broad risk of MERS-CoV infection for the general public and there is no threat to
those traveling to the Orlando area. MERS-CoV is not easily spread. The case in Orange
County is contained.
MERS-CoV is a reminder of the precautions that everyone can take to protect themselves,
their families, and their communities from any communicable diseases:
Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alco-
hol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.
Stay at home when you are sick.
The information line for the public at the Florida Department of Health in Orange County is
407-858-1490. Information from the CDC for the public is available by calling 800-232-4636.
SOUTH WALTON JOHN HORTON SENIOR CENTER RECEIVES A FACE LIFT
Recently, Walton County District 5 Commissioner Cindy Meadows organized an effort to give
the John Horton Senior Center in South Walton a face lift. Commissioner Meadows visited the
center with her Aide, Susan MacDonald, and following their visit began the work to contact
local organizations and request their assistance with some major renovations.
As a result of her efforts, County workers repaired and repainted the exterior, cleared the
grounds of debris and provided soil to create a garden.
In addition to that work, the Senior Center has received assistance from other local groups that
have built upon the work of Commissioner Meadows.
The Master Gardeners of Walton County
Provided plants and labor to brighten up the exterior
Donated supplies and helped create an above ground garden
Provided a picnic table to be placed by the garden
Ana Reichert, Commissioner Meadows Administrative Assistant
Made curtains with material donated by Caring and Sharing
Donated wicker porch furniture
New Day Church
Painted the inside of the senior center, supplying the paint and labor
Treated the seniors to a cookout at the center
The Walton Area Chamber of Commerces Leadership Walton Group
Plans to visit the center after all other work is complete and provide finishing touches


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join in the Mothers of the
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Freeport. Fishing from safe
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$50 per boat. Big Bass $20 per
boat. Boat driver must be at
least 18 years old. For more
information, call 850-598-4074.
Registration will be available on
the day of the event.
WALTON COUNTY REOPENS
COUNTY HIGHWAY 30A AT
DRAPER LAKE BETWEEN HWY 83
AND HWY 395
Walton County Public Works Crews have
completed the installation of a temporary
bridge crossing Draper Lake on County High-
way 30A between Highway 83 and Highway
395. The road is now open to traffic.
The County installed the temporary bridge
after having to close that section of road due to
a culvert failure during the storms that hit the
area in late April and early May. The failure
of the culvert caused the road to be unsafe for
vehicular travel.
This temporary bridge will remain in place
until engineering crews can assess the full
damage caused by the failure and determine
the best way for the County to move forward
with a permanent solution.
Chautauqua Winery Summer Craft Festival. Lo-
cated at 364 Hugh Adams Road, Defuniak Springs,
FL (corner of I-10 & 331 exit 85). Held May 31,
2014 from 9-3 p.m. FREE WINE TASTINGS! An
array of vendors will showcase their products. For a
free vendor booth e-mail
info@chautauquawinery.com. Miss Walton Co.,
Kaitlyn Bailey will host a fundraiser for Miss Pea-
nut Festival. Paint Party $45 (includes supplies)
begins 10 a.m. limited seating. For paint party tick-
ets call Katie Beth's Boutique 850-520-4650.
The Freeport Public Library
has a new story time every
Wednesday at 10:30 am with Miss
Dollie. Meet her in the childrens
area for a fun story and a craft to
take home! Beginning on June 3
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kids can come in and pick up a
reading log for the summer read-
ing program. Summer Reading
programs begin on Wednesday,
June 4
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at 10:00am in the Freeport
Community Center. On June 4
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the Walton County 4-H Club will
present a program called Fun
with Food. Please call the library
at (850) 835-2040 if you plan on
attending so we have enough ma-
terials for everyone. On June 11
th

our friends at Chelco are sponsor-
ing Nonies Ark! This program
also begins at 10:00am at the Free-
port Community Center. On June
18
th
the Walton County 4-H Club
will again visit us with a Mad
Scientist themed program, there
will be snacks, crafts, and give-
aways. On June 25
th
at 10:00 kids
will learn about Sound and Sci-
ence and get a chance to make
music with the Makey Makey.
Curious to know what that is?
Come join us! Programs are appro-
priate for children of all ages.
Walton County Tourist Development
Council Meeting
NOTICE is hereby given that the Walton County
Tourist Development will hold a regular TDC
meeting on June 3, 2014 at 9:00a.m. at the S.W.
Courthouse Annex Boardroom. You may view
the agenda one week prior to the meeting on the
county website meeting agendas.
Committee Meetings
Events, Activities Arts & Culture June 26
th

9:30-11:30a.m. in the TDC conference room
Beach Management June 2, 2:00 p.m. 3:30
p.m. at the TDC conference room
Destination Improvement June 11, 2:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. at the TDC conference room
For additional information regarding this
meeting contact Christina Tilton at 850-267-
1216 ctilton@visitsouthwalton.com


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