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Inside this EDITION:

Editorial in the Wolfe’s Den…..page 2

Public Workshop: Public Beach

Access Meeting…………….. Page 3

U.S. Fish and Wildlife -

Construction Coordination in

Expanded Choctawhatchee Beach

Mouse Habitat………..…....Page 5

Additional TDC Public Design

Survey Now Available……...Page 6

40 GRAMS OF METH FOUND IN

SUSPECTS BOOTS FOLLOWING

TRAFFIC STOP……..……..Page 10

Walton County Job hiring positions…..

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Hello there all you happy people. Welcome to ourarea, especially here around Freeport. For manyyears now this newspaper has become helpful tofolks like you in so many different ways. I think back

to how many calls I’ve received from out of state people calling if I know where a good

place is for this or that. I am a busy person. But whenever my phone rings, I answer it. Onetime an elderly lady had a flat tire down near the bridge. She had this newspaper in herfront seat and called me. I went down and helped change her tire for her. Karma!

This goes to prove my point to you all. That I sincerely want to help people anyway Ican. I want to see the streets free from heroine and these people who are hooked on meth.If you see something call 892-8186, the Sheriff. Make the punishment more tough. I wouldlove to be proud knowing I helped a lot of you businesses last around here and grow withus. I think that for as inexpensive our Ad cost is, we still are able to provide you with a fineread with important postings and comments of what’s going on in Walton county.

Being that this a Free publication, (paid for by the advertisers), please let them knowwhen you frequent the store that you appreciate them advertising for it continues to allow

us to print 2500 copies every other week. The more businesses that can agree to 6mos. ormore will become the one’s that will permit us to add more pages. We have been throughsome rough times but as I am in person. If I tell you what I can do for you, that is a Factand I stand by my word, period. If you aren’t worth your word, what is your worth?

I had a large number of e-mails again from the citizens. Asking if I know about thewater cost increase they are wanting to pass into law? I urge you all, especially the elderly,fixed income families, to show up at Freeport City Hall on City Council meetings andlisten to what is being placed and voted on without you knowing what it is. Go there!

I hear that the city took out loans from the county for infrastructure to help developersalong 3280. Why? We have an estimated 9 million dollars owed for doing things fordevelopers that have tanked. We are stuck with the bill? Yes, that’s you and me. But why?

I clearly do NOT understand that if a developer who is designing estates with homes for

sale, why aren’t they required to get they own banking support and not our city? Whywould we continue to risk on false promises of development when we all have watchedOwl’s head with projected golf course sit in a vast of unpaid debt. We go in debt for some-one’s idea? They place underground utilities and expect us other citizens to pay for it? I can’t be one of the 10 folks I know, that are very suspicious and concerned about ourcity's financing deals. Quit making unsecured shady deals. Make us pay for them is wrong!

We don’t want to emulate this country, as the deficit goes to 20 Trillion. So much wasted

dollars on things that are not needed. Seriously. Why should we pay for sewer lines thatmay never be used. People are shady as is. How are we going to make this area attractivefor others to bring jobs and housing? I feel it is NOT RIGHT to place the burden of debtcaused by negligent dealings and foreclosures on us citizens who bought their home.

Should a developer have a team of knowledgeable people that know what the plan is to payfor all of their upfront expenses? Prior to any dirt being broken? Even the salaries they paythemselves from that now defaulted loan we are stuck with? Can’t we sue them for unpaid

bills? The county has insurance to cover this crap or not? They come and go, lied to again.This country is in a mess to say the least. There is too many topics of trouble going on

during this election full of scandalous nominations and Liars. Hillary should have been in prison by now for her lack of respect to Classified e-mails. She Lies on top of Lies.Benghazi she now calls the families she lied to about a video was the cause, to now thefamily is all Liars? Even Obama should be held and punished for treason. Trade 5 Talibanleaders for a ‘punk who deserted and put his troop in danger during war. Close Gitmo? Let1,000’s of very Bad murderous felons out, just to appease his desire to do something he

wants? At the risk of our safety, he really doesn’t care. With our American Lives at risk.

The IRS scandal still exists, yet they don’t fire the woman who made false allegationsabout missing funds and unlawful practices to make it difficult for Republicans. Funnyhow socialist ‘BURNEY’ (that has never had a real “labor” job), has people thinking hisway is good? Does anyone NOT SEE what is taking place in Germany, France and theUK? That is socialism living. Now, with the invasion of Muslims there. Even the policeare helpless. Citizens have had enough of them destroying the place, raping the women,

beating and killing innocent people at will. They have formed tactical gangs, armed andready to take on the enemy on they own. I’m sure that won’t be long before you see Men

rise up to protect they village, the city here, by any means necessary!We have seen our own Govt. take down the Bundy’s worse than drug cartel gang mem-

bers, (besides they let them back out in a week to cause more destruction). Stand up for

your Constitutional Rights, you have more chance to be snuffed or shot down like aTHUG! They sure cower at the BLM movement, Black leaders calling out for a genocideagainst whites? But the FBI won’t shoot them down for starting misinformed protests and

block highways for attention? When do we Draw the Line? Enough is Enough!Hey democrats, isn’t Flint Michigan where you would like to live now? When you vote

Democrat, besides all the Lies and deceptions, look at Michigan. What a disgrace. All run by a Democratic system. As every person who is paid for by us needs to, do what is right!

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

publisher. The staff of The EMERALD STAR NEWS pride ourselves in our efforts to ensure accuracy of the publication contents. However, there is no guarantee of the accuracy of all

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Achievement ofyour happiness isthe only moral

purpose of yourlife, and that

happiness, not pain or mindlessself-indulgence, isthe proof of yourmoral integrity,since it is the

proof and theresult of yourloyalty to theachievement ofyour values.

Let your

mind ask

WTF is

going on?

Don't wait aroundfor other peopleto be happy foryou.Any happinessyou get you've gotto make yourself.

Alice Walker

This newspaper is your voice to the county and all city or state employees, or

whomever it may concern. Have something to say? Good or bad? Let’s hearit!! Don’t hesitate to make suggestions or send in your comments to us anytimeon any subject. Did you ever want to be a writer? Have an investigative mind?Here’s your chance to be recognized. Or you can help anonymously, like most. Send any and all inquiries to the address listed below. Like the beaches?

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The Walton County MasterGardeners will award a scholarship

to a Walton County Florida highschool senior or Walton CountyFlorida resident currently attendingcollege or technical school andinterested in furthering theireducation in Floriculture/Horticulture. Specific areas ofinterest may include landscaping,nursery/ garden center manage-ment, floriculture, forestry,grounds and turf management,

parks, environmental sciences and

natural resources and/or otheragriculturally related fields.

Award(s) will be paid jointly to thestudent and the school. A goodscholastic record, special interests,and commitment to a floriculture/horticulture career are considera-tions when awarding the scholar-

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Applications are available for the

2016 - 2017 school year in theGuidance Counselors’ Offices atWalton High Schools, on-line athttp://walton.ifas.ufl.edu/, and atthe University of Florida/WaltonExtension Office located at 732 N9th Street in DeFuniak Springs

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South Walton Turtle Watch

The South Walton Turtle Watch is a groupof volunteers whose purpose is to locateendangered and threatened sea turtle nestsand to protect them along the beaches of

NW Florida during the crucial nesting andhatching season. By law, Only certifiedmembers are allowed to interact with en-

dangered sea turtles.

“We, as sea turtle volunteers, go throughmany hours of training so that we may helpthese wonderful sea turtles. We are learn-ing more each year. That is why we can geta sea turtle permit which allows us to helpendangered and threatened animals.” -

Sharon Maxwell

Sea turtles are protected by the EndangeredSpecies Act and only those with special

permits are allowed to touch the nests, tur-tles, or hatchlings. There is a $2,500.00reward for information leading to the con-viction of violators. To report a violation,contact a State, Federal, or local law en-

forcement officer.

Public Workshop:

Public Beach Access

You are hereby notified that the WaltonCounty Board of County Commissionerswill hold a Public Workshop on Wednes-day, March 16, 2016 from 5:00 PM to8:00 PM or soon thereafter. The meetingwill be held at the Emerald Coast MiddleSchool located at 4019 US HWY 98,

Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss

public access to the beach.

Walton County adheres to the American

with Disabilities Act and will makereasonable modifications for access to themeetings upon request. Please call (850)892-8115 to make a request. For hearingimpaired, please call 1-800-955-8771(TDD), 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE).Requests must be received at least 48hours in advance of the meeting to allow

time to provide the requested services.

Please be governed accordingly.

South Walton Fire District

Lifeguards Take to the Beach

South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguardshave reported to their ten (10) tower locations

as of March 1, 2016 from 10a-6pm.This is the 11th season that the Beach Safetyand Education Program, a partnership betweenthe SWFD and the South Walton TouristDevelopment Council (TDC), will be in place.

New and returning lifeguards completed theirannual 84 hour training academy whichconsisted of medical training, surf rescuetechniques and beach and water surveillancetechniques along with complete strength andstamina conditioning.“Keeping our swimmers safe is our number one

priority. We are proud of the men and womenthat have completed this rigorous training andare ready to protect our beach visitors”, said

David Vaughan Beach Safety Director.

The Bay Restaurant in South

Walton to Host 2nd Annual All

Day Beach Bash on

St. Patrick's Day 2016!

The Bay is hosting its second annual St. Patrick'sDay party on Tuesday, March 17, 2016 fromnoon till 10:00 p.m. in honor of the most recog-nized Patron Saint of Ireland. The party will kickoff at noon with live music by Billy and the GiantLeprechauns (12-3pm), then The Courtyard SaintPatrick's (3:30-6:30pm), and finally Hotel Oscar(7-10pm) to round out the night. There will belive music all day while you play down on the

beach, so get ready to jam on the sand! Comedressed in Irish garb and don't hold back yourcreativity! Chef Jim Shirley will be featuringfood stations around the property includ-ing Surfin' Murphy's Corned Beef and Cabbage,Car Bomber Burgers, Irish Whiskey soaked sha-warma tacos, Irish Hot Mess (sushi) and VeganIrish Hot Mess, and Sandor will be making fresh pasta - Dan Danny Boy Noodles.

The Bay is a proud member of the AmericanCornhole Association and they have approved theCornhole Tournament, which will begin at 2:00.

Teams are welcome to play for just $10 and thetournament winner will win it all! Other beachgames will go on throughout the day as The Bayserves up specialty drinks fit for the Irish! Sinceit's an all day party, there is time for everyone toswing by and enjoy the festivities. See you there!

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Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

Issues Annual Report on Freedom to

Travel Law

– Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCartysubmitted the “2016 Report on Life Insurance Limi-

tations Based on Foreign Travel Experiences” to theFlorida Legislature today. The report details howlife and health insurance companies are complyingwith the “Freedom to Travel Act” law, which insti-tuted restrictions on an insurance company’s abilityto deny coverage or increase premiums for life in-surance based on past or future foreign lawful

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In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware aboutthe status of the Zika virus, State Surgeon General and Secretary ofHealth Dr. John Armstrong will issue a Zika virus update each weekday at 2 p.m. Updates will include a CDC-confirmed Zika case count by

county and information to better keep Floridians prepared.

There are three new cases today in Miami-Dade County. Of the travel-related cases confirmed in Florida, only four cases are still exhibitingsymptoms. According to the CDC, symptoms associated with the Zika

virus last between seven to 10 days.Based on CDC guidance, several pregnant women who have traveled

to countries with local-transmission of Zika have received antibodytesting, and of those, four have tested positive for the Zika virus. TheCDC recommends that a pregnant woman with a history of Zika virusand her provider should consider additional ultrasounds. It is recom-mended that women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming preg-

nant postpone travel to Zika affected areas.

It’s not too late to get your flu shot! Flu season may have started slowly, butwe are now seeing increased influenza activity throughout the U.S. and Florida,

particularly in children. Increased activity in children typically comes ahead ofincreased influenza activity in other age groups.“It is crucial for Floridians to get vaccinated to help protect themselves and others

from influenza,” said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John

Armstrong. “Floridians who do contract influenza should seek medical care early

in the course of illness because medications exist that can reduce the number ofdays spent with the flu.”The Florida Department of Health continues to urge resi-

dents to reduce their risk of severe outcome from infection by getting vaccinatedagainst influenza. It is not too late to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine is safe andremains the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu.All individuals six months of age and older should receive the flu vaccine everyyear. The flu vaccine is offered in many locations, including doctor's offices, clin-ics, health departments, retail stores, pharmacies, health centers and by…next side

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people. Clinicians are reminded to use antiviral medicationto treat suspected influenza in high-risk patients, those with

progressive disease, and all hospitalized patients as soon as possible as these medications are most effective whenadministered early. This is particularly important forindividuals at high risk of severe complications from influ-enza, such as: People 65 years of age and older; Pregnantwomen; Children under the age of 5; Immunocompromisedindividuals; and People with chronic medical conditions.Antiviral use is also important for prevention for people whohave been vaccinated for less than two weeks and forunvaccinated people caring for those at high risk such asemployees of hospitals, clinics and nursing homes.

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SPRING BREAK KICKS OFF

WITH 23 ARRESTS

Spring Break is officially underway and theOkaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Beach Unitmade nearly two dozen arrests over the weekend.

Twenty-one of the 23 arrests were for underage possession of alcohol. All involved individuals between the ages of 18 and 20. Another studentwas arrested for possession of marijuana.A 20 year old Mississippi man who was in town

was also charged with possession of marijuana, possession of alcohol, and possession of drug paraphernalia.Twenty-one of the arrests were made in theDestin area and two others were on OkaloosaIsland. The OCSO has a zero tolerance policytowards underage drinking. “Our primary

concern is keeping peoplesafe and we encourage all ourSpring Breakers to obey ourlaws and avoid becoming astatistic, or making decisionsthat earn them a trip to theOkaloosa County Jail,” saidSheriff Larry Ashley.We will arrest every violatorthat breaks the law. If youcan’t behave we will take you

to where you can be safe.

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The FREEPORT POST

Thursday, March 10, 2016 The Emerald Star News, Inc.

The Mayors Post Russ Barley Freeport Mayor

Please send any and all comments toThe [email protected]

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

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

WE Made it! 8yrs in themaking , thanks to all of you!

2016 will bring so many newfaces to our Town. Advertise!

Emerald Coast flowers & gifts

& The prissy hen

137 Hwy 20 West— Freeport

"check out our weekly Cash & Carry specials”!

Store hours are Mon-Fri 10-5 and Sat 10-2.

Owners Russ Barley and Tim Ard, invite everyone to stop on in!

850-835-5200 or 850-267-2616

U.S. Fish and Wildlife -

Construction Coordination in

Expanded Choctawhatchee Beach

Mouse Habitat

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Require Coordinationwith Construction in Expanded Choctawhatchee Beach

Mouse Habitat – Additional Permits may be Required

The Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse (CBM) is a federallyendangered species endemic to Walton County that is

protected by the Federal Endangered Species Act.

Walton County has been provided a map by the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that identifies an areaof suitable habitat for the CBM. The CBM suitablehabitat area consists of all lands located south of ScenicGulf Drive (Old 98) eastward from the Okaloosa Countyline to its intersection with U.S. Highway 98, then southof U.S. Highway 98 to County Road 30A, onward southof County Road 30A eastward to the juncture of U.S.Highway 98 and continuing south of U.S. Highway 98to the Bay County Line. (See attached map showing

CBM suitable habitat).

Please be advised that all land disturbance andconstruction activities, including redevelopment, thatfall within this suitable habitat require coordination withthe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This coordination isto determine if a permit or other protection measures

from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be required.

The property owner or applicant must contact KristiYanchis with the FWS at (850) 769-0552 or

[email protected], to begin the process.

It is advised that you coordinate with the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service early in a project or building design as

this can be a lengthy process.For additional information or questions, please contactWalton County Environmental Manager, Scott Caraway,

at 850-892-8108.

Greetings from the Mayor’s Office …..

It has been brought to my attention that the rumoraround town is that the city of Freeport owes around$9,000,000 and people are wondering if this is true andwhy- to answer the question it is true, over the years thecity has had to borrow money and get matching grants inorder to install and repair and render upkeep of the waterand sewer system, different parts of the system needsrepair after a few years and upgrade equipment has to beinstalled to keep up with the volume required, alsoincluded in the amount owed is the beautiful new cityhall that was built some 7-8 years ago and it cost moneyfor the upkeep on that building as well.

The rate study for the water and sewer increase to our

customers is being discussed and the recommendation ofthe increase is being considered, we have been told by the

Northwest Florida Regional Planning Council that afterthe study they did that the last increase for Freeport wasin 2008 and it was imperative that we consider theincrease and without doing so that we would not beeligible to apply for any additional funds and at the

current rate in 4 years the city of Freeport would bebankrupt. The study states that the recommendation ofthe rate increase would take place over a 3 year period

rather than all at once, the rate study is available at thecity hall and anyone is welcome to come by and pick up acopy if you so desire. The community center should becompleted this week with the outside painted and newlandscaping donated by The Town Planters Society. TheMiss Freeport Pageants will be held this Saturday Night

beginning at 6:00 PM at the Freeport High SchoolAuditorium as we select the new ambassadors torepresent the city for the coming year. Any otherconcerns about the city can be addressed either at a city

council meeting or by calling my office at 850-835-2822.

MISS FREEPORT 2016PAGEANT

The annual Miss Freeport Pageants will

be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at

the Freeport High School Auditorium

beginning at 6:00 PM- 45 lovely young

ladies will be vying for the 6 titles- Little

Miss, Junior Miss, Young Miss, Jr. Teen

Miss, Teen Miss and Miss Freeport 2016.

The pageant is sponsored by the Town

Planters Society of Freeport- admission-

Adults-$6.00, Students- $3.00

My friend Stephen Marcus asked me to send thisto you for publication. Thank you, Jeff Carlton

To whom it may concern:I want to thank all who helped me recently aftermy trailer burned. Your love and generosity is so

appreciated. May God bless each of you!

Stephen Mark Marcus / Freeport

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"Serving all of Walton County Since 1985"

30A Realty, Inc. - 850-231-5030

Other Properties - North Walton CountyMLS # 607005 - .21 acres - Black Creek Lodge Rd - $25,000

MLS - 607740 - 1.28 - Campground Pt. Defuniak Springs - $11,900

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Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind,contentment, grace, the inner awareness ofsimple abundance - it will surely come to us,

but only when we are ready to receive it with

an open and grateful heart.

You don’t know how good you got it, until

it’s gone. Some called it FREEDOM.

2016:Call me ifinterested inRealty/Land inWalton county!

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Additional TDC

Public Design Survey

As part of the ongoingeffort for the projectsupporting the TDC’sPublic Space Design

process, another survey forstakeholders has been

created to provide input.

This survey has been provided as a repository ofthoughts of those that feellike their thoughts orcomments have not beencaptured in regard to the“Public Space Design

Guide” preparation.

The survey includes aseries of open-endedquestions for each of thesub-elements to the six (6)design elements that will

comprise the design guide.

Responses will be

gathered through

March 11, 2016.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/

r/SoWalPublicSpaceGuide

We look forward to the

public’s participation

in this survey.

Children can sign up for 15-minute intervals to read toViola, who is a certifiedtherapy dog. Children canchoose a book and practicetheir reading skills in acomforting and non-

judgmental environment for beginning readers.Please call the library at 835-2040 to reserve atime for your child!

Children’s Classes Miss Dollie’s children’s classes are held every

Wednesday at 10:30 in the children’s area at theFreeport Library. Classes teach children listeningand social skills, and are followed by a craft thatdevelops fine motor skills and creativity. All agesof children are welcome.

AARP Tax Assistance Free tax assistance is available to individualsevery Thursday at the Freeport Library untilApril 14th. To make an appointment please call

the Freeport Library at 835-2040.Medicare and Medicaid Counseling

Have questions about Medicare or Medicaid? Acertified counselor will be available at theFreeport Library on Tuesday, March 8th from1:00-4:00. Walk-ins are available, or call theFreeport Library at 835-2040 to reserve a time

slot. *Do you or your child have acollection you’d like to show off? Frommatchbox cars and quilting squares, to stampcollections and historical photographs, the Free-

port Library offers display cases for you to shareyour treasures with the community. Please call

the library at 835-2040 if you have a collection

FREEPORT LIBRARY EVENTSMAPPING THE FUTUREThe city of DeFuniak Springs hostedthree nearly three dozen visitors lastTuesday from the Florida Departmentof Economic Opportunity.Five teams of approximately 38 peoplefanned out across the city to help

survey locations and assets that are vitalto improving the economy of DeFuniakSprings. The visit will help the teams to

better understand the ways each assetimpacts the economic vitality of thearea and to help match them with stateagencies that could provide additionalresources.Liesl Voges, Community ProgramManager with DEOC, said the reportwill help provide recommendations toother agencies. "The buy-in from the

community has been overwhelming. It's been great. Everyone has been sowelcoming."The teams visited businesses, parks,schools, health care facilities, historicsites and the Tesla electric vehicle su-

percharging station downtown.

The visit is the result of a CompetitiveFlorida Partnership Grant the city, oneof only three in Florida, received earlierthis year. The full report is due later

this summer. We will continue to keepyou up to date with the latestinformation. Make sure to pick up eachedition of Freeport’s only newspaper.The Emerald Star News, approvedthroughout the entire areas of Walton

County, Florida. Thank you very much!

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‘ Happenings’ in DeFuniak Springs

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Geiselman named Employee of the Month

By Ron Kelley

Healthmark RegionalMedical Center (HRMC)has named CandanceGeiselman as its 2016Employee of the Month forMarch. Geiselman isMedical Arts BuildingManager and supervisesthe HRMC Walk-In Clinic.

“Ms. Geiselman has done

a superb job of managingour Walk-In Clinic. Underher leadership, the patientlist has grown and theclinic has expanded itshours of service,” said HRMC Chief of Operations GeraldBeard.

Employee of the Month CandanceGeiselman receives a framedcertificate from Healthmark ChiefOD Operations Gerald Beard.

“We are now seeing hundreds of patients each week and theclinic hours have expanded to include Saturdays from 8 a.m.until noon. In every measurable way, the clinic has advancedits mission to provide quality, affordable health care to this

community without the long waits normally associated with physician office appointments,” he said. “Much of thatsuccess it directly attributable to Candance’s hard work and

diligence.” Geiselman supervises the clinic office personnel, often

filling in when the patient load is particularly heavy. Shecoordinates the physician and nursing schedules for the clinicand handles physician scheduling for the hospital emergencyunit, making sure all shifts are covered at all times. Geiselmanmakes sure that the clinic physicians have whatever is neededfor patient care, charting and medical records. She keeps up

with various changes in insurance company requirements and physician credentialing. She also makes sure the clinic is prepared for audits and inspections.

“Candance has a lot of responsibilities, yet she is always

friendly, courteous and professional,” said Beard. “She is well-liked among staff and worthy of this recognition. Candance isa model of commitment and dedication. We are very proud tohave her on the Healthmark team.”

Please assist us in getting this information to the public.

Kindergarten registration for the2016-17 school year will be heldat all Walton County elementary

schools during weekdays fromMonday, March 7, 2016 toWednesday, March 18, 2016

between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. To beeligible to enter Kindergarten, achild must be five (5) years ofage on or before September 1,2016.An official proof of birth isrequired at the time of

registration. Hospital certificates are NOT official birth records.Parents who do not have their child’s birth certificate can obtain acertified copy by making a request to the state in which the child was

born. Because this is often a lengthy process, parents needing to ob-tain a certificate are urged to do so now in order to receive it prior tothis registration period. Children born in the state of Florida mayobtain an official birth certificate at the Walton County Public HealthUnit, 362 State Highway 83, DeFuniak Springs.There is a fee of $12.00.Before entering school in August, each kindergarten child must havethe following:official birth certificate (required for registration)

social security number *health examination**current immunization record (DOH 680)***Walton County Notice of Social Security Disclosure is available at:http://www.walton.k12.fl.us/students/Notice%20of%20Social%20Security%20Disclosure.pdf**Parents will need to see their child’s health provider for a currentexam and immunization update.

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS

POLICE APPREHEND

STABBING SUSPECTDeFuniak SpringsPolice have trackeddown a stabbingsuspect in a Sundaynight altercationthat left one manwith stab woundsand beatenwith multiple blowsto the head with a metal pipe…….

Police arrested 30-year-old Bryan

Anthony Cooper of Freeport earlyTuesday morning. Cooper was

brought in for questioning and laterconfessed to the altercation with 26year old Craig Wilson.DeFuniak Springs Police Chief Weekswishes to thank the members of ourcommunity for helping catch Cooperand put him in jail.Cooper has been charged with Aggra-vated Battery and booked into the

Walton County Jail.

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Florida’s Central Panhandle Patients Now Empowered to Fight Colorectal Cancer

Patients in the Central Florida Panhandle region will now be able to take a simple, inexpensive colorectal cancerscreening in the privacy of their home and at little cost. PanCare Health, a non-profit organization which operatesfederally qualified health clinics in Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Liberty, Walton and Washington Counties, hasreceived a grant from the American Cancer Society to promote colorectal cancer screenings in all of the organiza-tion’s medical clinics. The non invasive screenings are fully-covered by most health insurances or otherwise cost

the patient as little as $5.

“What this test does is to see if there are any warning signs to merit a colonoscopy” says PanCare Health’s Presi-dent & CEO Mike Hill. “Our health care providers will simply encourage our patients over age 50 to take home akit and to bring back a tiny stool specimen to see if there are any signs of a problem. This is much easier and inex-

pensive to administer as a first step to seeing if cancer is present in the colon. Also, another “plus” is that patients

can use the kits in the privacy of their own homes.”

Hill says the inexpensive and easy-to-use kits are a “big win” for the public since they can arouse health experts ofany potential cancer problems in the colon which many times go undetected in patients until it is too late to treat orcure. “Colon cancer can be deadly if not diagnosed early,” says Hill. “PanCare Health’s goal is to deliver coordi-nated, quality colorectal cancer screening and follow up care that engages the patient and empowers them to com-

plete needed care from screening throughout treatment and long-term follow up.. We are grateful to the AmericanCancer Society for their concern for patients and our community and for enabling us to provide these critical tests at

little or no ‘out-of- pocket’ expense to our patients.” More than 1.2 million Floridians receive care at a community health center such as those which PanCare Health

operates in the Central Florida Panhandle region. Community health centers serve low-income, uninsured and Medi-

caid populations. Ninety-three percent of their patients live at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.

“The colorectal cancer screening rate in Florida’s community health centers is only 32%, significantly lower than the 65% ave rage for the state”, said Joy Dixon, HealthSystems Manager, American Cancer Society. “It is imperative that we reduce this screening disparity to ensure that all Floridians have access to appropriate screening. Com-

munity health centers are local, community- based primary care providers and are key to reaching all populations.”

The American Cancer Society announced 21 community health centers across Florida will receive up to $10,000 each to increase colorectal cancer screening through inter-ventions and systems change initiatives in their clinics. ACS will also provide training, resources, materials, and quality improvement coaching to partner systems throughlocal staff partners. These awards advance Florida’s efforts to reach 80% by 2018, a national campaign to increase colorectal cancer screening to 80% among adults age 50and older. The 80% by 2018 campaign is co- led by ACS and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT). Community health centers were evaluated as potential

award recipients on the evidence-based interventions and systems change initiatives proposed, along with their current colorectal screening rates, their number of age-eligible patients, the colorectal cancer incidence and mortality counts in counties served, and geographic distribution.

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40 GRAMS OF METH FOUND IN SUSPECTS

BOOTS FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOPForty grams of ICE methamphetamineis off the streets of Walton Countyfollowing a traffic stop in DeFuniakSprings thanks to a joint effort ofmultiple departments within theWalton County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 4PM Tuesday afternoon atraffic stop was conducted by WCSO

patrol deputies near the intersection ofCoy Burgess Loop and Highway 331.

The Walton County Sheriff’s OfficeVICE unit was investigating the driver, Ross Nolan, 41.Deputy Kristin Pond and K9 Kayne were called to thescene and Kayne alerted to the vehicle during a free airsniff. A subsequent investigation of the vehicle uncoveredfour Oxycotin, which Nolan did not have a prescriptionfor, $2400 in U.S. currency, and 1.2 grams of marijuana.As he was being taken into custody Nolan was asked toremove his boots and inside were multiple bags of finished

product of ICE methamphetamine totaling40grams. “We continue our fight to get drugs off

the streets of Walton County,” said SheriffMichael Adkinson. “This is exceptional work

done by all facets of our agency.” Nolin wascharged with trafficking in methamphetamine,

possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. Additional charges are pending.

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BUS DRIVER SENTENCED TO 30 YEAR FOR

SEXUAL BATTERY ON CHILD

William Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit,

announced that 46-year-old David Gordon O’Brien wassentenced to 30 years in the State Penetentiary for one countof Sexual Battery on a child while in a position of custodialauthority.Walton County Circuit Judge Kelvin Wells also imposedlifetime probation for O’Brien upon his release from

prison. O’Brien will also be required to wear an electronicmonitor and can have no contact with any minors. O’Brienwas designated a Sexual Predator and is required to registeras such for the remainder of his life. O’Brien entered a plea

of No Contest to the charge on Jan.7, 2016.

An investigation was initiated when multiple childrenreported that O’Brien, their school bus driver, was making

them feel uncomfortable in the way that he spoke to themand touched them.Walton County Sheriff’s Office investigators reviewedvideo from the bus recording system and discovered thatO’Brien had committed a sexual act against one of the

children after having dropped all other children off at their bus stops. A passing motorist noticed the bus pulled ontothe side of the road and approached the bus to see ifeverything was okay, bringing the molestation of the child to

an end.

During the sentencing hearing the victim’s family spoke ofthe effects O’Brien’s crime had on their child and on them.

They told the court that their child would carry this abusewith her for the rest of her life.Judge Wells told O’Brien that he was a thief and that he had

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ChangeBy Rian Lyday

So, I recently turned 40…yes, 40.

I thought about this birthday for a long time.I dreaded it for a few years, looked forwardto it for a few, and even thought the daywould actually never come that I would be

put in the 40+ age bracket. I am now one ofthe people that has to scroll forever to findmy birth year. Instantly on my social medianews feed, advertisements for “older”

women started showing up. But 40 is just anumber, not a big deal. The big deal about

getting older is change. I was thinking aboutthe changes that happen as you get olderand wanted to share some of my thoughtswith you. The first change is family. It is aslow change or one that can knock the windout of you. Your role as daughter/son

changes into something unrecognizable.

You can go from being the child to beingthe parent so quickly. When I look at myson now, I think about what I do not wanthim to face as I grow older. You talk to your

brothers about aches and pains or what the best recipe for potato salad is rather thanhow much fun the party was last weekend.Another change is how you look attomorrow. I swear, every single time I login

to Facebook, there is another obituary.

It may be one of my friends’ parents or it

may be someone I went to school with.Obituaries seemed so abstract when I was a20 something. They are very much a realitynow. Time is used wisely as you get older.My friends and I talk when time permits but

do not have the luxury of spending hours onthe phone catching up anymore. You begin

to realize who your true “friends” really are.These are the people that do not demandyou take time away from life and under-stand when you cannot talk but can still pickup the same conversation from three monthsago. The final change is how you look. Itused to matter if my clothes were perfectand I had my “face on” before I walked out

the door. Now, I realize that I can have on

pajamas and my hair in a ponytail and myhusband will still tell me I look beautiful.My whole point is, appreciate who you areand the time you have. Life is so preciousand so sacred. Tell someone you love them

today…make someone smile……

pay it forward.

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2BR/1BA @ 1,331 sq ft. Well-maintained home! Nice sizedscreen porch. Open living, dining & kitchen. Granite countertops,

tile backsplash, built-in-buffet, designer fans & fixtures, + more. A 24x24 metal garage & separate two-story storage barn, for thehobbyist or just a great space for working on projects! Eye-catching landscaping that includes Palm trees, sagos & muchmore! CALL FOR MORE DETAILS! $169,900

COASTAL FLAIR - LIKE NEW!

3BR/2.5BA @ 1,535 sq ft Townhome like Brand New! Beautifulupgrades w/9’ ceilings, 8’ doors, large tile floors, screen door to

garage, crown moulding & more. Kitchen has granite countertops,wood cabinets & S/S appliances. Surround sound wall speakers& Receiver in Great Rm. Good size Master BR w/walk-in closet.Home feels spacious & inviting! Steps to Amenity Center withcomm. room & pool. Don’t Miss Your Opportunity! $244,850

FRANGISTA BEACH-GREAT RENTAL!

Unique 5BR home (sleeps 17) Vacation Rental or SecondHome w/Guest Quarters. Upstairs has 3BR/2BA & Downstairshas 2BR/1.5 BA. Full Kitchens & Living areas on both levels.Private pool. Great rental figures on this easy-to-maintain

beach home. It's the Life - Coconut Grove $599,000

HEAVENLY TOWNHOME!

PRISTINE ACREAGE!

3BR/3BA, 1,630 sf, Home on almost 12 acres. Peaceful settingw/screened porch overlooking Pate Branch & 2 fishing ponds.Open floor plan w/stone fireplace. Big kitchen w/bar. Office area.Unfinished upper floor for possible 2 extra bedrooms & bath. Two

barns, workshops & storage buildings. $329,500