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THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH URGES RESIDENTS, VISITORS TO BE AWARE OF DANGEROUS BLACK HENNA TATTOOS The Florida Department of Health would like to warn residents and visitors of the potential health hazards associated with black henna tattoos. Unlike.....

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Hello once again to each of our fine readers. I hope this

edition finds you all doing well. The spring breakers are here in full swing. It was just last week that I heard of the top ten worst places to spring break vacation. Get this the top 3 is: 3rd was New Orleans, 2nd was Panama City Beach and 1st was Las Vegas! Most of us can understand that being number 1. However, does it make you wonder why our neighborly beaches in the next county was 2nd? A lot had to do with the number of arrests made and the costs that usually occur with bad decisions on Spring Break. Come on vacation, go home on probation. Spring Break is supposed to re-energize yourself from a long winter and so on. To get plans made for the upcoming summer too. Besides with all the visitors we get, there has been reports of littering of our South Walton Beaches! Really? I ask of you this, would you not say something to a group of people who began to leave the beaches with a disarray of garbage? How can you walk away from seeing that beautiful white sand, tainted by debris, from uncaring people. Look, we love our beaches and maybe unlike your distasteful city that you left. This is our home, we expect you to treat this place just as you would any other unique spot around the world. Do you not feel a need to defend it? Whenever I go to a place I always look at the area I am leaving to see what I may have left behind. Same way you look before you flush kinda thing. If you can look at the mess of garbage you leave behind and still walk away with no care for the next person? Then you need to stay away from here. This place is just as special to us as anywhere you may vacation to. Dont let your pig-habits make our beaches look bad or unwelcoming. We are proud of this area and take notice to being clean. A lot of us who live here also work here and we also have to clean up our mess each time we leave for the night. Please do the same when you are on the beach. Keep an eye out for those violators...we dont swim in your toilet, you know the saying. I would like to touch lightly on a subject I am keeping close attention to. If your not noticing what is going on, maybe you should think about this..

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Why Putin Will Get Everything He Wants in Crimea.

Even before the Crimean parliament voted unanimously today to ask Moscow for permission to become a part of Russia, Russian forces had all but completed the process of establishing a new reality on the ground in Crimea that the region simply isnt under the control of the central Ukrainian government in Kiev anymore. And so, barring a major military response by the Ukrainian Army or a massive Russian excursion into Eastern Ukraine, it looks like Putins end game is about to unfold. Many analysts have made mention of the Russian naval base at Sevastopol and how, as Russias main warm-water naval installation, it is of key importance to Russia. Negotiations with Ukraine over Russia's continuing operation of the base have gotten tense in the past, although a 2010 agreement gave Russia a lease until 2042. Just to be safe, however, Russia has been quietly building a potential replacement at Novorossiysk, a commercial port a couple hundred miles east that has the notable distinction of actually being in Russia. It could house the Black Sea Fleet if Russia were to lose Sevastopol, and further expansion of naval facilities there could reduce or even eliminate Russian dependence on Crimea. If the Russian Navy stays in Sevastopol, and Crimea stays in Ukraine, Ukraine would almost certainly be blocked from joining NATO. Ukraine has been trying to join for years to protect itself from well, from this. However, a country cant join NATO if it has a foreign military base on its soil. So, if Russia stays in Sevastopol and Crimea stays in Ukraine, it means Ukraine cant join NATO. This is a positive for Russia, because it makes it easier to lean on Ukraine in the future, especially if Kiev gets a little too buddy -buddy with Europe. When it comes down to it, the few diplomatic carrots that the West is willing offer or withhold from Russia have only as much value as Putin is willing to assign them. His ability to not give a shit exceeds the West's capacity to do anything he gives a shit about. The fact is that Russia cares a lot more about Crimea than anybody else does except for Ukraine. And that's not to mention the two cards Putin has yet to play. The first: He could cripple the already-fragile European economy. Europe is heavily dependent on Russian gas and oil to keep the lights on, and Putin can cut it off about 40 percent of Europes oil and gas supply with a phone call. The global economic consequences from that would be ugly. The second: Efforts to get Bashar Assad to come to heel and to convince Iran to ditch its nuclear-weapons program are basically doomed without Putins help. (Though to be fair, the prospects for both of these negotiations are pretty grim anyway.)

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The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DISTRICT FOUR COUNTY URGES RESIDENTS, VISITORS TO BE AWARE COMMISSIONER SARA COMANDER OF DANGEROUS BLACK HENNA TATTOOS PLEASED WITH U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSING OF TALLAHASSEE The Florida Department of Health would like to warn residents and visitors of the potential HOMEOWNER FLOOD INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2014 health hazards associated with black henna tattoos.
Thursday, March 27, 2014 Unlike natural brown henna tattoos, which use dried ground henna leaves to create a temporary tattoo, the unsafe and unnatural black henna paste produces a black design because para-phenylenediamine (PPD), a toxic chemical which is exempt from approval by the FDA and is included in small amounts in black hair dye, has been added to the paste. It is important to make residents and visitors alike aware of the possible health risks associated with black henna tattoos, said Dr. Celeste Philip, Deputy Secretary for Health and Deputy State Health Officer for Childrens Medical Services. Before having a henna tattoo applied to your skin or your childs skin, ask to see the ingredients of the paste. Natural brown henna tattoo paste should only contain ground henna leaves, lemon or grapefruit juice and possibly botanical oil. The addition of PPD in black henna paste dyes the skin quicker and makes the tattoo look more like a permanent tattoo. The PPD found in black henna tattoos makes them unsafe and has been known to produce serious adverse health effects in children and adults. The general progression of symptoms is itching or burning; blistering; oozing; scab formation; and unfortunately, in some cases, permanent scarring in the shape of the tattoo design. Symptoms may occur within a few hours or up to a few weeks after receiving a black henna tattoo, depending upon the concentration of PPD in the paste and the severity of an individuals allergy to PPD. Medical attention should be sought immediately upon any symptoms of an allergic reaction. In addition to seeking medical attention, allergic reactions should be reported electronically to the department on the Injury Report Form found on the department web site at: http://www.floridahealth.gov/healthy-environments/ tattooing/black-henna1.html The Department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.floridahealth.gov. (H.R. 3370) On March 4th of this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2270, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014. The passing of this bill comes on the U.S. Senates passing of SB 1962 in January which delayed the implementation of the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act (BW-12). Biggert Waters has caused flood insurance premiums across the nation to raise at unexpected levels. According to the Florida Association of Counties, Floridas Congressional delegation voted in unanimous support for the bill, with Representatives Bilirakis, Buchanan, Diaz-Balart, Nugent and Ross recognized by Majority Leader Eric Cantor for their work in bringing amended legislation to the House floor.

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Walton County TDC Asking for Community Input Survey Results Will Be Used During Strategic Planning
As reported on WZEP AM1460

Major components of H.R. 2270 include the restoration of grandfathered flood rates and limits annual increases, eliminates the home sale trigger for grandfathered policies, provides refunds of excess premiums already paid, created a flood insurance advocate to assist policy holders and provides $2.5 Million to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to complete their affordability study From the businesses advertising in this issue. within 18 months. This is wonderful news for the citizens and Thank each one as you go to their store residents who own property in Yes its true. The rising demand for this newspaper our delivering needs we could not meet each week. We have numerous locations throughout Freeport, Walton County, said Walton County District 4 Commissioner south Walton and DeFuniak Springs to pick up a copy. We are now 6yrs old! We need advertising help too, just give us a call today! Sara Comander. I have been The Emerald Star News is published every other week following this very closely. It was important to me to be able to speak with residents about how the increases have affected show this ticket!) them and to work with FAC and the Gulf Consortium towards working to find relief from Biggert Waters for Walton County and Florida property owners. Also according to FAC, The House bill also picked up an amendment introduced by , suite 6 Senator Marco Rubio and included in the Senate bill. The (Next to Hardees) amendment begins to address Freeport, Florida transparency in the setting of flood insurance rates, which was a priority component of FACs policy position paper, A Roadmap to Affordable Flood Insurance. The Senate has indicated it will accept the House bill. Lester/Cindy Owners

The Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) is currently gathering input from the entire, local community as part of its new strategic process. GOLD & Associates have been contracted to launch an online research study that will be utilized to set measurable, agreed-upon objectives. All interested parties are urged to complete the survey as an opportunity to build a collective voice about the economic engine of Walton County. This is everyones moment to be heard by sharing concerns, ideas and priorities. There will always be opinions and questions but this is a chance to take a productive and collective approach to support the strategic future of Walton County, said Jim Bagby, Executive Director of the Walton County TDC. The TDC is funded entirely from bed taxes levied in the southern district of the county, on visitors renting short term accommodations. Tourism has an estimated economic impact of more than $1 billion dollars in Walton County, making the destination one of the top ten counties in the state of Florida while being 41st in county population. The working families of Walton County and hundreds of businesses benefit significantly from tourism. Please dont miss this important opportunity to be a part of the future of Walton County and this wonderful destination. www.surveymonkey.com/s/VisitSouthWalton Available starting Saturday through Wednesday March 26, the survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

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The End of the Pap Test? FDA to Decide

The Freeport Planning Board will not meet in April, 2014.

A Follow-up on Two Stories Offering Rewards

Robert Barley says they have not found the person who stole valves from the Argyle Water System. The valves were taken from the Saw Mill Court Subdivision off 183 south. Barley says they have sent evidence to the crime lab. He also says this is one of several similar thefts. There is a $250 reward for assistance in solving this felony crime. Another past story still needing your help is the search for who killed Helo. There is a $12,000 reward for any information about the death of the dog taken from his familys fenced and gated property in Mossy Head the early morning hours of September 12. Helos body was found strangled, tortured and shot on private property. Find out more the Facebook page justiceforhelo. https://www.facebook.com/ justiceforhelo or twitter: @justiceforhelo.

Pap tests are used to find early signs of cervical cancer. But over the past several years, studies from a number of countries have found that HPV tests are better than the Pap test at finding cervical cancer. While HPV tests have been on the market for more than a decade, they are approved only for use along with the Pap test. Earlier this month, an FDA advisory panel unanimously recommended that the FDA approve the HPV test made by the pharmaceutical company Roche as a first one to use for cervical cancer screening tests. The FDA often agrees with advisory panel recommendations, but it doesnt have to. Current cervical cancer screening guidelines, set by major organizations, say to test women every 3 years from age 21 to 65 with a Pap smear, or every 5 years from 30 to 65 with both a Pap test and an HPV test. HPV is short for human papilloma virus, which can be spread through skin-to -skin contact. Certain types of HPV cause nearly all cervical cancers -these are called "high risk" types. Other types of HPV cause genital warts. After doctors began testing women with the Pap test in the 1940s, new cases of cervical cancer and deaths from it dropped dramatically. But the drop in cases has leveled off in recent years, particularly in women under 50.

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The FREEPORT POST

SRDs Raid Hotel Room, find Cocaine, Marijuana, Paraphernalia and Underage Drinkers
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The Mayors Post

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Russ Barley-Mayor- Freeport ,Fl.

Greetings from the Mayors Office, as we start to get into warmer weather and Spring time things are popping out and flowers are starting to bloom everywhere. At the last city council meeting held the proposed Golf Cart Ordinance was rejected as recommended by the city attorney due to a study that had not taken place, which needed to be done prior any such ordinance could be put in place. The city engineer has brought to the table the possibility of grants available for various projects and the council has listed the top five projects that they would like to see if funds would be available- they are Park Field/Facilities for special needs people, Bay Area Sewerresidential connections, Upgrade well at Wagon Wheel/extension Business Ads as line, additional parking facilities at Marse Landing and city street lights and landscaping down highway 20. The council approved low as $25, the placement of a new kiosk from Chelco in front of city hall of payments of the Chelco bills as well as a drop off slot for the city call today to find utilities, we will keep you informed as this develops. For those of you have turned in the forms for the volunteer annexation the out how! council voted that only a legal description of the property is re850-585-0262 quired and that you do not have to include a survey of the property. An Easter Sunrise Service with several of the local churches will take place on Easter Sunday Morning behind City Hall and will begin at 6:00 am, watch for further information on this GROWING TOMATOES WORKSHOP event. The Freeport BayFest Committee has been hard at work The UF/IFAS Walton Extension with the Master planning the upcoming festival slated for September 20, 2014, Gardeners will hold the 6th Annual Totally TomaAs reported by WZEP AM1460 lots of fun and entertainment is planned and this will become an toes Workshops next month. There will be two annual event each year, more detailed information will be forthShe shot at her husband, did so after drinking and separate dates, times and locations to accommodate coming in the near future so please mark your calendars. Connow she has been booked into jail. On Saturday, almost everyone. The first will be held in DeFuniak th gratulations again to Gabe Moore as he brought home another th March 15 , 51-year-old Hilda Mills, of CO HighSprings on Friday, April 4 from 2:00 to 3:30 title from the track and field events in New York, we are very pm. The location is the Extension Office at 732 N. way 3280, Freeport, was arrested for aggravated proud of our home town young man. Mark your calendars also th assault with a deadly weapon without the intent to 9 Street, DFS, FL 32433, next to the fairfor the Flag Football Event taking place on May 10 th, at the Freekill and using a firearm while under the influence of grounds. The other location will be the Coastal port Regional Sports Complex, there will be 16 teams competing alcohol. Branch Extension Office, 70 Logan Lane in Graythat weekend, for further information please contact Parks and th ton Beach on Friday April 11 from 10:00 to 11:30 Mills was having an argument with her husband and made several comments that she would shoot him if Recreation Director Shane Supple at Freeport City Hall. In closam. ing a reminder that the city council has developed a program for Learn about plant selection, garden location, alter- he came home. Mr. Mills arrived home and was city sewer hook ups with financing available, for further inforstanding in his backyard when Mrs. Mills fired a .38 nate growing spaces, soil requirements, maintemation, please contact city hall at 835-2822. Please come by city Caliber revolver through the bedroom window of nance and other topics. It is fun to grow healthy, hall to let us hear from you and also you are invited to attend the their home in the direction of where Mr. Mills was tasty tomatoes for you and your family to enjoy. city council meetings the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of standing. Mr. Mills immediately took cover and The cost for either workshop is $10 to include all each month beginning at 7:00 pm called 911. materials and three tomato plants. Please register Deputies arrived on by March 31st. Seating is limited; reservations are scene and during the made by calling 850-892-8172 and sending your payment (checks made out to Walton County Advi- interview of the suspect, a very strong sory/ Tomatoes; please indicate which date) to the address in DFS above. Master Gardeners will be on smell of alcohol came from Mrs. Mills hand to sell additional tomato plants after the probreath. She was placed grams and to take gardening questions. 4 pot for $2 each, or 3 pots for $5. The tomato varieties that under arrest and booked at the Walton County will be available are Super Sweet, Amelia, Early Girl, Fletcher and German Johnson. These hybrids Jail. have been tested and grown at the University of Florida and shown to be good performers for Florida. Submitted by Barbara Young 850-622-0192

Two School Resource Deputies who are assisting in spring break law enforcement efforts, responded to Scenic Gulf Inn and Suites at 39 Scenic Gulf Drive, at 2:41 PM for a noise complaint on the 4th floor. While on the 4th floor, Deputies John Pettis and Nathan Hicks smelled marijuana. They tracked the smell to a second floor room and knocked on the door. The occupants, who were spring break students from Georgia, opened the door and, after finding cocaine, marijuana, paraphernalia and underage drinkers, made three arrests. The three students are currently being booked at the Walton County Jail. The WCSO Vice/Narcotics Unit assisted in the case. Alec Connaughton, 20, is charged with possession of a controlled substance cocaine and underage possession of alcohol. Brian Garner, 20, is charged with possession of a controlled substance cocaine, possession of marijuana over 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol. Kenneth Collins, 19, is charged with underage possession of alcohol.

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Local High School Student Wins $1700 for Alaqua Animal Refuge
Niceville High Student Sarah Silvani Wins Peoples Choice Award and $1700 for Alaqua Animal Refuge in Miss NHS Pageant

Oscar is the Alaqua Animal Refuge

VISIT SOUTH WALTON DELIVERED THE BEACH TO CHICAGO AND TO MILLIONS MORE
Destination Held Awareness Event at The 900 Shops on Michigan Avenue in Chicago SOUTH WALTON, FL, On February 15th and 16th, Visit South Walton (VSW) brought Florida's best beaches to Chicago. Taking over a portion of The 900 Shops on Michigan Avenue, Visit South Walton tempted Chicagoans at the premier shopping venue with the destination's beaches, music, food, lifestyle and fashion, offering an escape from the harsh winter weather. "The Visit South Walton team did an amazing job in Chicago," said Jon Ervin, Director of Marketing and Communications of the Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC). "They were successful in showcasing the true character of South Waltons culture and lifestyle through unique and stunning experiences." With nonstop air service from Midway to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, offered by Southwest Airlines, Chicago is the ideal market to increase awareness of South Walton. With that in mind, VSW sought an exclusive alliance with The 900 Shops on Michigan Avenue to engage with consumers during the tax-free shopping weekend. Shoppers were invited to step inside a 12 x 12 booth and "experience" the sights and sounds of South Waltons beaches, complete with the Gulf of Mexicos rolling waves and sugar sand. Joining the VSW staff were a variety of brand ambassadors including, Chef Jim Richard of Stinky's Fish Camp, fashion designer Stephanie Carter of Southern Fashion House and fashion designer Nicole Paloma of Nicole Paloma Design. Chef Richard prepared culinary morsels of dark and white chocolate toffee for the attendees to sample, while Carter and Paloma showcased their designs fashions just a few steps from major national brands in upscale retailers like Bloomingdales and J.Crew. Live music performed by the award-winning Forrest Williams Band rounded out the experience. Chicago People are Beach People The TDC relied on a mix of formal and informal research methods when developing the projects concept. A Visitor Tracking Study confirmed that when choosing a vacation destination, current visitors prefer a place to relax, feel comfortable, carry on traditions with familiar people and places, and enjoy cultural events, and festivals with a variety of accessible neighborhoods. This information revealed that evoking these feelings and messages through a VIP event would be an important appeal to the target audience. The supportive media campaigns and engagement efforts greatly exceeded original predictions: Chicago was the #3 city for visitsouthwalton.com visitation during the month of February 2014. Total website visits were increased 55% during the first part of February Total overall impressions were 7,269,988 Total media impressions were 5,341,448 Total social impressions were 610,065 Total partner impressions were 1,318,475 "The Chicago takeover was one of our strongest events to date," said Jim Bagby, Executive Director of the Walton County TDC. "To have a team with the caliber of professionalism and charisma needed to produce an event like this is admirable." The 12x12 VSW booth featuring a nomadic display of the Gulf of Mexico was recently nominated for Exhibitor Magazines Awards Program in Best Exhibit category and was announced as a finalist for the Portable/Modular and Peoples Choice Awards. The booth has also been submitted as an award-worthy concept to multiple other industry organizations. On special occasion, South Walton travels to great locations around America where its savvy, loyal travelers reside. Bringing a sample of the Gulf Coast to remind, tempt and reward travelers is welcomed and an excellent way to convey to new travelers why South Walton is so special. Following the success of the Chicago takeover, similar events are scheduled to take place during the month of May at Nashvilles Iroquois Steeplechase and at the annual BlogHer Food event, held in Miami.

Pet of the Week! Oscar is a sweet 6-year-old male Freeport, FL March 20, 2014: Niceville Dachshund mix who is a complete High School gentleman and who will love you student Sarah unconditionally if you give him his Silvani recently second chance and forever home. entered the Miss Oscar is laid back, low maintenance Niceville High and one of the best-behaved residents School Pageant. here at Alaqua. He is a volunteer Contestants raised money for a charity of favorite! He is even-tempered, their choice. On the day of the event, pleasant to others, and loves to sit on each contestant put out a donation jar to a volunteers lap and be snuggled! collect funds for their charity. The audiOscar is very sweet and patient. He is ence got to choose their favorite contestcurrently looking for his forever home ant and put money in that contestants with a family that will love him like jar. The contestant with the most money the Alaqua family has loved him. in their jar received the money from all To adopt Oscar or any of our animals of the contestants jars to donate to their at Alaqua, fill out an adoption form charity. At the end of the day, Sarah had at: http:// the most, which meant Alaqua would www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org/ benefit from her talents. ApplyforAdoption or visit us at 914 On Wednesday afternoon, Sarah came to Whitfield Road, Freeport, FL 32439, the refuge with her father to present the or call us at (850) 880-6399. check to Laurie Hood, founder of Alaqua. The well-spoken and lovely 18year-old went on to say, I chose Alaqua We would be grateful if you would share the link to our fundraiser for because its a no-kill shelter and that is very important to me. I have three dogs Red on your social media. We are so of my own and they are all rescue dogs. close to our goal! http:// www.gofundme.com/7ie3x0 Sarah lives in Mossy Head with her family on six acres. She expressed her love for animals and said she was ready PUBLIC NOTICE for dog number four. The Alaqua staff The Walton County Economic Deassured her they could find the perfect velopment Alliance (WCEDA) will match for her. hold its monthly board meeting on When Laurie Hood asked Sarah how she Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 12:00 would like to donate the funds, Sarah said, PM in the Walton County AdminiWell, I know about the matching grant stration Conference Room located and want to donate to the new project beat 76 North 6th Street, DeFuniak cause I know the money will be doubled. That turned the $1700 into $3400, Springs, FL. Two or more County Commissionwhich is fantastic for the refuge and will go ers may attend this meeting. These towards Project ARC the building of the meetings are open to the public. new refuge property. Before leaving, Sarah filled out a volunteer application and committed to becoming a volunteer at the refuge. Laurie and staff look forward to working with this bright young lady with a heart of gold. Smiles are contagious...show yours NOW!!!

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Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

Tennessee Spring Breakers Father Arrested for Slashing Tires at Walton County Jail
He might not have been too happy with Walton County, but now the father of an arrested out of state individual has been arrested for damaging cars at the jail.

DFS PD To Help The Matrix

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One of the many missions of the City of DeFuniak Springs and local law enforcement agencies is to partner with the community whose efforts make DeFuniak Springs, a safer, stronger, and healthier community.

The Matrix Community Outreach Center has been providing the community with a number of services that implements a Hand Up not a Hand Out menth tality since 2011. The Matrix continues to strive to expand its programs and On Wednesday, March 12 , between the hours of 11 pm to 12 midnight, six vehicles offerings to this community to help those less fortunate and in crisis. at the Walton County Jail parking lot, loIn order for the Matrix to meet their mission and provide for those in need in cated at 796 Triple G Road, Defuniak the community, they rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses for Springs, sustained damage totaling in the amount of $1,611.00. The damages ranged support. Without the assistance of community-minded individuals just like from sliced tires, a broken windshield and you, they would not be able to serve the men, women, and children in need in our community. body damage. After reviewing video surveillance footage, Phillip D. Tidwell, 47, of 2148 Aztec Drive, Dyersburg, TN, was On April 11, 2014, members from the City of DeFuniak Springs, DeFuniak identified as the suspect. Springs Police, Walton County Sheriffs Office, the Florida Department of Corrections and several other local law enforcement agencies will partner with Tidwell was observed retrieving what ap- The Matrix Community Outreach Center to host their 2nd Annual Jail and Bail fundraising drive to be held at Tractor Supply Co., 931 U.S. Highway 331 S. in peared to be a golf club from the trunk of his car, which was parked next to a marked DeFuniak Springs. Their goal this year is to raise $15,000.00. patrol car. He was observed in the video swinging the golf club around the patrol You are encouraged to participate by having someone mock arrested for car as well as the other cars parked in the charges such as aging too well, impersonating a golfer, or the most comarea that were damaged. Tidwell is also mitted violation of wearing unfashionable clothing. There are so many other seen retrieving an item from the driver side phony charges that can be made for the mock arrest of your boss, co-worker, of his vehicle and squatting near the rear family member, friend or even volunteer yourself to be a jail bird. Even if you passenger tire of the marked patrol car. cant participate, donations are always accepted and appreciated! Your generFive other vehicles also sustained the same osity during this fun time will make a difference in our community and allow type of damage. Four of the six vehicles them to continue this much needed program. belonged to correction officers. For further information on how you can donate or volunteer, please contact: Tidwell was arrested and booked at the Candy Nowling, Managing Director, The Matrix Community Outreach Center Walton County Jail. 37 N. 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 850-892-1090 Email: thematrix@matrixcoc.org Web Site: www.matrixcoc.org Tidwells justification for the crime comMatrix Jail and Bail Sponsors mitted was due to how long it was taking to get his family member out of jail. PUBLIC NOTICE

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The choice to sponsor someone like this, "Vick filed plea documents with the federal court. He pleaded guilty to "Conspiracy to Travel in Interstate Commerce in Aid of Unlawful Activities and to Sponsor a Dog in an Animal Fighting Venture". He admitted to providing most of the financing for the operation and to participating directly in several dog fights in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina & South Carolina. He admitted to sharing in the proceeds from these dog fights. He further admitted that he knew his colleagues killed several dogs who did not perform well. He admitted to being involved in the destruction of 68 dogs, by hanging or drowning. The "victimization and killing of pit bulls" was considered an aggravating circumstance, allowing prosecutors to exceed the federal sentencing guidelines for the charge" This is a BAD MOVE on your part & it doesn't REPRESENT the standards that Nike once portrayed. Sponsorship of Michael Vick puts the "Just Do It' slogan in a negative light. You wanna sponosr dog fights? Just do it! You wanna murder dogs? Just do it! You wanna BOYCOTT buying over priced Nike gear?? JUST DO IT! You should seriously rethink your choice of "Role Models"!

Defuniak Springs Man Arrested for Multiple Drug Charges

On March 19, the Walton County Sheriffs Office Vice/Narcotics Unit and deputies with the North Patrol Bureau executed a search warrant at the residence of 29-yearold Daniel Smith, of Seminole Terrace, DeFuniak Springs. During the search, investigators located 17 marijuana plants, an eye dropper bottle that contained suspected acid, over 500 grams of suspected methamphetamine oil and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia. Smith was charged with cultivation of marijuana, trafficking in Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Smith was booked at the Walton County Jail.

Please be advised that the Walton County Local Restore Act Committee will hold their next meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 5:30 PM at the Bayou Arts Center located at 105 Hogtown Bayou, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the RESTORE Act. Two or more Walton County Commissioners may attend. These meetings are open to the public.

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Dear Editor, Your column last edition was spot on! Your The 14 day Overview way of writing shows your intellect when it comes to worldly issues too. Please stay on top of the people who are You're a train conductor, and the most important thing is that you stay on the tracks. Keeping to your sched- starting to sell out of their homes along Hwy. ule is important, too. You're a vital link in a much bigger system and there's a lot riding on you, so be disci331. I think it looks tacky and it is most plined. Thankfully, chances to have fun. Maybe you'll meet an intelligent traveler who takes a liking to you. definitely a hazard to yield when driving. Romance could occur. Rest of the week, you're constantly sidetracked -- though in a dreamy, pleasant way. To allow anyone to cause a sudden reason to stop along a major highway would never be By asking someone for a favor, you may be doing them a favor without knowing it. So, if they say yes, don't permitted where Im from in Alabama. Why feel guilty. As a way of expressing your thanks (to them and to the world at large), make your services hasnt the county addressed this issue long available -- for free -- Friends helping friends is a beautiful kind of economy. Then, the time comes to do ago? Used to be cedar made items for years yourself a favor. Maybe this means splurging at a spa, or maybe it means something more modest, like buy- with no end in site, now its storage containers ing a book you've had your eye on. full of god knows what. This is becoming a major problem all over If your life were a French film, be the part in the movie when you suddenly see what you need to do very clearly, and nothing can stand in the way of you doing it. You collect an Academy Award for your perform- the country. Walton county needs to step up! Allen B. Sawyer ance. People who pass you on the street pause and walk backwards a few yards just to explain what a role model you are to them. It's funny, then, that should be so gloomy. An odd feeling follows you. Dear Editor, What pops into your head isn't a panacea to global conflict, but it's significant to you. It's the kind of insight I was thrilled to see your cover photos last that throws light on a number of answers. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you're thinking radically, and you edition. They will be something to treasure for may be a little too invested in what others say. Keep in mind that you're just extra-sensitive right now. many years to come. It would be great to see a few students step Like a certain out-of-season mythical holiday figure, you're drawing up lists and checking them twice on in to help your endeavor. You have quite an Monday. The problem is that nothing is clear at the moment, so try as you might to categorize and strateinteresting outlook for this area. Keep up the gize, it just doesn't work. Tuesday and Wednesday, look for other ways of organizing your life. Consider the good work! ideas presented in the context of friendly debate. Remember that you stand to learn something. Harry Tuttlebaum For some reason, the face you present to the world is not the face you think you're presenting. Expect wild misreading of your mood. And cut yourself a wide swath: Maybe going out with friends isn't the best idea. The challenges you face are largely money-related. The more flexible you are, the sooner everything will be squared away. On Thursday and Friday, your energy level is finally as high as you'd like it to be. Please thank those advertisers in this issue, because of them we can continue to promote business in Walton county. Thank you With all the enthusiasm you have on Monday, you can't go wrong. Convey your admiration to someone with an original jingle. Lay it on thick. Make a winning impression. Tuesday and Wednesday are entirely lacking in inspiration for original jingles, what with all the problems laid out before you -- power struggles, other issues. But Thursday and Friday put you in an incredibly creative mood, and you want to do something meaningful. The romance of Sunday extends into Monday and starts your week on what may be the best foot possible. It's the foot you use to tango. It's excellent when romance has a creative dimension to it, isn't it? The urge to clean house overcomes you -- it's a happy, productive urge. If, while you're cleaning, someone calls to ask for your advice on something, don't take the opportunity to be critical. Be purely constructive. You're flooded with thoughts of the past on Monday. You may be thinking about world history or about personal history -- whatever the case, you're sentimental about it. Chalk up the bummer feeling to the emotional vicissitudes of everyday life. And chalk this up to the same: Tuesday and Wednesday are nothing but fun. Good times and great conversations. On Thursday and Friday, you're inundated with work projects.

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The EMERALD STAR NEWS, Inc. Wearing hats, caps and mufflers can help people who spend a lot of time outdoors during the winter cold and flu season. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and keeping the head covered and warm can help reduce the winter chill, especially for those prone to pneumonia and other respiratory ailments. The local homeless population is always at high risk. Obituary for Harry Sherman Allen Mr. Harry Sherman Allen, age 69, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014. He was born March 31, 1944 in Niceville, Florida to Marvie Wise and Dixie Allen. Mr. Allen was a resident of Freeport. He owned and operated Allen and Sons Stucco. He was very passionate about Dirt Track Racing. He also built racecars. Mr. Allen is preceded in death by his father. Mr. Allen is survived by his mother Dixie Stone of DeFuniak Springs, his significant other and Companion of 21 years Deborah Henderson of Freeport, five sons Harry Allen, Jr. and Lisa Hartley, Terry Lee Allan, Marvie D. Allen, Bryan Henderson and Johnny Henderson and wife Heather; three daughters Laura Allen, Mabel Allen and Glenda Sweet and husband Jefferson, one brother Rick Stone and wife Jessie, one sister Lynda D. Robinson and husband Dennis, 20 grandchildren Tiffany, Josh M., Bailey, Harry III, Amber, Jazzy, Josh H, Blake, Brianna, Chris, Keir, Abagail, Glen, Joey, Zakirah, Madison, Ceele, David, Zayden and Spence. Floral arrangements are being accepted. Memorialization will be by cremation. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Obituary for Jacquelyn E. Connolly

Mrs. Jacquelyn E Connolly, age 87, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014. She was born December 6, 1926 to Morris and Myra Knapp East. Mrs. Connolly had been a resident of Freeport. She was catholic by faith and a member of Christ the King Mission Catholic Mission. She worked as a switchboard operator with Kodak Film Company for many years before retiring. She was a most devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Connolly is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Michael Thomas Connolly. Mrs. Connolly is survived by her two daughters Kathleen Ann Connolly Ray of Clyde, New York and Carol Margaret Connolly McDonald of Marion, New York, one sister Doris Lee of Cleburne, Texas, three grandchildren Carrie Brown and husband Timothy, Kelly Watson and husband Dustin and Jamie Schmackfeffer and husband Daniel, and two great grandchildren Emily and Willow. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Christ the King Catholic Mission at 16250 United States Highway 331 South, Freeport, Florida 32439 with Father Kevin Johnson officiating. Floral arrangements are being accepted or donations may be made to the Christ the King Catholic Mission Building Fund at 16250 United States Highway 331 South, Freeport, Florida 32439. Burial will follow in the Hatcher Cemetery. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com.

In an effort to help, Healthmark Regional Medical Center partnered with The Matrix Outreach Center in DeFuniak Springs to provide knitted caps for those in need. The caps were knitted by hand by Beverly Lovering, president of the Healthmark Blue Angels Auxiliary. Healthmark Chief of Operations Gerald Beard recently presented the donated caps to Candy Knowling, executive director for The Matrix Outreach Center on North 9th Street. Ms. Knowling thanked everyone at Healthmark and said that, in addition to the homeless, at least some of the colorful caps would go to local residents undergoing cancer treatments, so they will serve a dual purpose. (Photo by Matt Douglass)

With Moscow showing no signs of backing down from the standoff

over Ukraine, President Obama today took a swing at Russian President Putins status on the global stage describing Russia as simply a regional power. Americas got a whole lot of challenges. Russia is a regional power that is threatening some of its immediate neighbors not out of strength, but out of weakness, Obama said at a joint press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Asked by ABC News if he now agrees with former political rival Mitt Romneys assertion that Russia is Americas top geopolitical foe, Obama pushed back, saying: Russias actions are a problem. They dont pose the number one national security to the United States. I continue to be much more concerned when it comes to our security with the prospect of nuclear weapon going off in Manhattan. Ukraine has been a country in which Russia had enormous influence for decades since the breakup of the Soviet Union. And you know, we have considerable influence on our neighbors. We generally dont need to invade them in order to have a strong cooperative relationship with them. The fact that Russia felt compelled to go in militarily and lay bare these violations of international law indicates less influence, not more, he added.

Obituary for Norma Dean Taylor

Mrs. Norma Taylor, age 71, passed away Friday, March 21, 2104. She was born March 18, 1943 in Stigler, Oklahoma to Winford and Lucille Nunn Stidmon. Mrs. Taylor moved from DeFuniak Springs to Freeport 13 years ago. She has lived in Walton County for over 40 years. She was Co-Owner and operator of Freeport Plaza Properties. Mrs. Taylor is preceded in death by her husband Gerald Wayne Taylor, one son Ty Lee Taylor, three brothers Leonard Stidmon, Charles Stidmon and Darrell Stidmon and one sister Dorothy Knight Mrs. Taylor is survived by her son Mikie Lynn Taylor. Two daughters Nasa Jean Phillips and husband Don and Rita Faye Mills and husband Ken, two brothers Ray Stidmon and Dale Stidmon, sister Charlene Faulkner, grandchildren Chris, Ty, Tisha, Trent, Tifton, Darla and Jena and six great grandchildren. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A time of visitation will be held 1:00~2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home; 150 East Highway 20; Freeport, Florida 32439. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home with Reverend Joel Glenn officiating. Floral arrangements are being accepted. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Missing Malaysia Airlines Plane: What We Know Now

The search for evidence of Malaysia Airlines flight #MH370 was suspended today because of rough weather, but the number of ships and planes heading to the area to hunt for the missing plane is growing. The lack of concrete data about what happened to the plane and its 239 passengers has left their families - and the world - with more questions than answers.

The Malaysian government announced Monday that new data, analyzed in a groundbreaking way by British company Inmarsat, showed the flight ended in the south Indian Ocean, 1,500 miles off the coast of Perth, Australia. The data also showed that the plane went down between 8:10 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. local time.

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