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VOLUME 119 NUMBER 1 3 SECTIONS THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008 50 PER COPY



LOOKING BACK 2007


January

AT THE STROKE of mid-
night, the Walton County
Department of Corrections
assumed official control of
the Walton County Jail.
Maj. Danny Glidewell took
over the control of the jail
operations on New Year's
Day. The jail had been un-
der the authority of Sheriff
Ralph Johnson, but Johnson
voluntarily gave up the jail
administration to the Wal-


Montgomery, of DeFuniak
Springs, collided head-on
with a dump truck, leaving
Montgomery dead on the
scene at the U.S. 331S loca-
tion, just north of the Clyde
Wells Bridge.
Timothy Anderson was
killed on Hwy. 285 when
he collided head-on with a
Freightliner in another ac-
cident in western Walton
County. A third accident, on
Highway 81, south of Ponce
de Leon, claimed the lives
of Myra Byrd, of Crestview,


STATE REPRESENTATIVES Don Brown and Marti
Coley spoke to citizens about the state's first property-tax cut
at a town hall meeting in Mossy Head; hosted by the Walton
Taxpayers Association. Brown and Coley discussed the pros
and cons of the state's plan and its impact on local resi-
dents.


ton County Commission.
FLORIDA GATOR fans
in Walton County were
elated with Florida's 41-14
victory over Ohio State in
the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8.
The victory gave the Gators
their second national cham-
pionship in college football
in the school's 100 years of
football history.
THE CONTRACT for
the first county-provided
lifeguard services on Wal-
ton County's beaches was
renewed through the fall
of 2009. The South Walton
Fire District's contract be-
gan in 2006, providing life-
guard services at six public
beach accesses.
THREE SEPARATE car
accidents on Wednesday,
Jan. 17 claimed four lives
in three different parts of
Walton County. A pickup
truck driven by Matthew


and Kenneth Hall when
their vehicles collided head-
on.
CHRISTMAS REFLEC-
TIONS attracted enough
visitors to donate $10,000
to two separate entities in
DeFuniak Springs. The sum
of $5,000 was earmarked for
the city's skateboard park,
as well as for the DeFuniak
Business and Professional
Association. The annual,
month-long light show set in
the DeFuniak Springs Lake-
yard draws in thousands of
visitors from all over north-
west Florida and south Ala-
bama. After expenses, the
Christmas Reflections Com-
mittee is free to set aside
money for specific projects,
some handled by city gov-
ernment, others under the
care of various non-profit
organizations.
BEACH RESTORATION


wrapped up as the proj- in a gun battle with Jackson
ect added 75 to 100 feet of County officers.
beach to the approximately THE OKALOOSA-WAL-
five-mile-long project area. TON COLLEGE founda-
The $19 million project tion closed on the sale of 12
was funded through tour- acres of the nearly 13-acre
ist bed-tax collection, state Mattie Kelly estate parcel
grants and a loan to be re- in Destin. The residential
paid through future bed-tax property was sold for $8.1
revenues. The project had million to Titan Develop-
been held up by civil law- ment Enterprises, LLC. The
suits, turtle-nesting season OWC Foundation will con-
and other delays and took tinue to own and maintain
years to finally complete. a more than half-acre parcel
The completed project repre- that includes Mattie Kelly's
sents only a small portion of mausoleum, which is locat-
beach-front land deemed by ed on the far western edge
the state as suffering from of the property.
"critical erosion." County of-
ficials are looking at a new,
larger beach restoration ef-

THE NORTHWEST February
FLORIDA Water Manage- PUBLIC BEACH vs. private beach. Some beach front
ment District Governing GLENDA JASEN, a fifth- property owners insist the public has no right to sit on the
Board agreed to provide $3 grade teacher at Butler Ele- beach behind their homes. Citizens say they were using the
million to help the city of mentary School, was chosen beach long before the homeowners arrived. The issue, which

ter reuse. The funds would of theYear. David Burke, a versial that state lawmakers havecontinually ducked it and
help construct about'10 miles paraprofessional who also left it up to coastal counties to decide. Now it's up to the
of reclaimed water distribu- coaches the Freeport basket- Walton County Commission.
tion lines, a 750,000-gallon
storage tank, as well as a
central control system that
will be able to monitor wa-
ter quality, make adjust-
ments and control output of
the system.
A WORKFORCE HOUS-
ING development in Wal-
ton County was chosen to
receive $5 million in state
funding under the Com-
munity Workforce Housing
Innovation Pilot Program.
Plans for Phase I include
242 homes available for pur-
chase, five acres for neigh-
borhood-serving commercial
uses, and almost 17 acres
for public spaces
A FREEPORT RESI-
DENT who was also a Jack-
son County Sheriffs deputy
was shot and killed in the
line of duty on Jan. 30 in
connection with the murder
of Jackson County Sheriff
John P. McDaniel's wife,
Mellie. Mike Altman, of
Freeport, was the first dep-
uty to arrive on the .scene
at the McDaniel's residence THE CHAUTAUQUA HALL OF BROTHERHOOD in DeFuniak Springs received a
when the emergency call makeover from the city. New siding was applied, the columns were removed, refurbished
came in. He was shot and and repainted, bannisters were repaired or replaced, and gutters were replaced.
killed by the two assailants,
later identified as Lionel
Sands and Daniel Brown, in
an apparent revenge killing
on the sheriff and his wife. ball team, was chosen as the cision over Live Oak Su- Royals, who went on to win
The sheriff was not at home Education Support Person of wanee's Lee Laxton to claim the Class 2A crown the next
at the time of the killings. the Year. The annual event the title. Delaney finished day with a 75-46 win over;
Both assailants were killed is sponsored by the Walton his junior year with a 43-2 Tallahassee North Florida:


THE BY-PASS ON U.S. 331 is still under construction. The by-pass will allow motorists
to avoid downtown Freeport and one of two traffic signals. The new road will link up with
U.S. 331, south ofHwy. 20.


County School District and
the Walton County Educa-
tors Association and nomi-
nees are chosen from among
each school's top teachers
and support personnel.
CHAUTAUQUA ASSEM-
BLY 2007 was held with
a Civil War re-enactment,
gu9st lectures, a Victorian
tea, arts and crafts exhibits
and music to celebrate Wal-
ton County's history and
heritage. The event drew
participants and spectators
from all over the South.
SOUTH WALTON High
School junior Odie Delaney
captured the 189-pound
wrestling state champion-
ship in Lakeland. Delaney
posted a 4-0 record at the
state meet with a 6-4 de-


match record.
THE WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT was
awarded District Accredita-
tion status by the Southern
Association of Colleges and
Schools Council on Accredi-
tation and School Improve-
ment (SACS CASI). Walton
County became only the
seventh county in Florida
to have its school district
receive this important des-
ignation.
THE PONCE DE LEON
LADY PIRATES made their
second consecutive trip to
the state tournament in
Lakeland in girls basket-
ball. The Pirates played
top-ranked Orlando First
Academy in the state semi-
final, losing 65-30 to the


Christian. :
BASKETBALL SEASON
WRAPPED UP with Pax-:
ton's girls finishing with a:
27-3 record and a trip to the:
Elite Eight in Class A. PDL:
finished the year 23-7 after:
losing in a Class 2A state:
semifinal, while Walton:
ended their year with a 20-8
record and their first trip to:
the playoffs in several sea-'
sons in Class 3A. Freeport's:
girls wrapped up the season:
with a 15-13 record and an.
opening round loss to PDL:
in Class" 2A while South:
Walton finished the seasons
11-17, suffering from a va-:
riety of injuries that handi-:
capped the team down the:

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February

FROM FRONT

stretch.
BOYS BASKETBALL
SEASON saw the Freeport
Bulldogs win 14 of their last
16 games to reach the sec-
ond round of the playoffs in
Class 2A and finish the year
with a 19-11 record. PDL
finished the season with
a 16-10 record and a play-
off berth in Class 2A while
Walton ended their cam-
paign at 17-11 and a third
straight trip to the Class 8A
playoffs despite not having
a senior on the team, Paxton
wrapped up the year with a
15-2 record while South
Walton struggled to a 6-20
mark.
A 13-YEAR OLD FE-
MALE failed an alleged kid-
napping attempt near the
intrsection of Live Oak Av-
enue and Circle Drive. An
unidentified Hispanic male
reportedly grabbed the child
by the arm and ordered her
to get in a car. The girl was
able to kick' the man in the
shin and escape. No one was
arrested.
1989 WALTON HIGH
School graduate Melanie
Martin Petty was named
Brevard County Teacher of
the Year. Petty, a fourth-
grade teacher at Atlantis
Elementary School in Port
St. John, was chosen out
of 5,000 teachers from 87
schools in the district.
A FEDERAL COURT
granted summary judgment,
dismissing claims brought
by Dave's Glass and Mir-
ror Services and Footprints
Gifts against the county.
The two businesses brought
suit against Walton County
in 2005 in the U.S. District
Court for the Northern Dis-
trict of Florida alleging-they
existed before a sign ordi-
nance was in place as part
of a revised Comprehensive
Plan and Land Development
Code in 1997.




,, March

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
time began on Sunday,
March 11, moving up three
weeks from the first Sunday
in April; which was the date
of the previous time change
since 1986. Prior to 1986 the


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time changed on the last
Sunday in April.
THE WALTON COUNTY
School board broke ground
on a new Walton High
School on Friday, March 9.
The two-story structure is
expected to house 750-1,000
students and will be located
just east of the current high
school on Walton Road in
DeFuniak Springs. Comple-
tion of the project is to be
concluded by mid-2008. Wal-
ton High School is the last
Walton County high school
to have new construction,
following the new Freeport
High School, South Walton
High School and the con-
struction of the new Paxton
gymnasium.
AFTER SEVERAL
MONTHS of interviewing
and taking applications, the
South Walton Fire District
fire commissioners unani-
mously voted to extend a job
offer to chief candidate Rick
Talbert, of Titusville, FL.
The decision took place at a
special SWFD meeting that
was held on March.
The search for a replace-
ment started in December
2006 following the resigna-
tion of longtime chief Les
Hallman after he accepted a
job as director for the state
Fire Marshal's Office. The
offer was initially offered to
Ray Colburn of the Orlando
area, but he declined the of-
fer in late February.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
police seized what is be-
lieved to be a record cache of
heroin in the early morning
hours of March 12. DeFuniak
Springs Police Officer James
Miller stopped a vehicle
traveling on Interstate 10
near the DeFuniak Springs
exit that was traveling at a
high rate of speed. The ve-
hicle had Texas plates and
neither occupant had a val-


ST. AGATHA'S EPISCOPAL Church on Circle Drive in
DeFuniak Springs was renovated and restored to its former
glory. The church members held fundraiser and applied for
grant money to complete the project.


id driver's license. A search
of the vehicle revealed 2.5
ounces of "brown Mexican"
heroin and led to the arrest
of Jose Jasso-Herrera and
Adan Vaca-Ortno.
THE DEFUNIAK
SPRINGS Little League
had their opening day
ceremonies on March 10
with Paxton's Dixie Youth
League opening play on the
same day. Freeport opened
its Little League season to a
crisp clear day a week later
on March 17.
FORMER WALTON
COUNTY Sheriffs office
vehicle maintenance fore-
man, Richie Clay, was ar-
rested for one count of grand
theft, two counts of theft of
property, one count of pe-
tit theft, one count of deal-
ing in stolen property, and
ten counts of scheming to


defraud. Also arrested was
William J. Price of Laurel
Hill, who was charged with
eight counts of scheming to
defraud and one count of
dealing in stolen property.
STHE WALTON COUNTY
Sheriffs Office arrested two
men on March 18 in con-
nection with a kidnapping
attempt at a Chevron gas
station and store at the in-
tersection of U.S. 98 and CR-
30A. Arrested were Javier L.
Diaz and Luis C. Martinez.
Martinez was booked on
one count of resisting arrest
without violence, one count
of aggravated assault with
attempt to commit a felony,
and one count of attempting
to commit a crime. Diaz was
charged with one count of
resisting without violence.
WALTON COUNTY offi-
cials and community mem-
bers said they welcomed
the increased oversight of
county policies and proce-
dures with which Walton
County's newly-hired inter-
nal auditor will be tasked
with providing. Martha In-
gle, Walton County clerk of
courts, announced on March
13 that internal auditor
Johnny, Street will report
to Ingle on April 23 to begin
the task of examining the


various procedures and con-
trols within county govern-
ment and with making any
necessary recommendations
for improvements.
William Pennington, fi-
nance director for the office
of the clerk of courts, said
that Street will also look at
ways to improve efficiency
and will look at state, fed-
eral and county regulations
to determine whether Wal-
ton County is in compliance
with those regulations.
THE FLORIDA HIGH
School Athletic Association
updated several high school
sports classifications for the
next two years including
basketball, golf, volleyball
and soccer for the upcoming
2007-08 school year. Among
those affected locally were
Walton, South Walton and
Paxton girls and boys bas-
ketball programs were not
effected, but Freeport and
Ponce de Leon will now
share the same district in
basketball for the next two
season.
FREEPORT SAW Dis-
trict 1 grow by two teams as
Ponce de Leon and Vernon
have been added to the Dis-
trict 2 line-up. Walton High
School soccer will now face
Chipley, Pensacola Catholic
and South Walton for the
next two years with Wal-
ton girls facing those same
three schools plus Marianna
in District 1 of 3A.
VOLLEYBALL CLASSI-
FICATIONS for South Wal-


ton, Walton and Freeport
will remain the same as in
the past two years and they
will face not only each other,
but teams such as North-
view and Pensacola Catho-
lic.
THE FREEPORT The
Freeport City Council decid-
ed at their March 13 meet-
ing to regulate the use of
palm trees in developments.
The council authorized at-
torney Clayton Adkinson
to -develop an appropriate
resolution to cover the use
of palm trees in the city.
Mayor Mickey Marse said
that after a news article ran
about'the plating of palm
trees in the area, phone
calls came in from all over
and the majority were in
favor of banning the palm,
and only two calls received
were negative. Councilman
Earl King led the vote that
allowed palm trees to be
planted in the interior of
properties, but wuold not be
permitted in parking lots,
public parking areas and
community buffers.
Newly-opened Owl's Head
property, located on U.S.
331, had planted palm trees
in their initial landscap-
ing, but after talking with
other developers, citizens
and planners, removed the
tree and planted tree more
indiginous to this area.
THE SOUTH WALTON
Tourist Development Coun-

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TAKING RUTABAGAS seriously, local resident Oscar
Harrison, a former county extension agent, showed how to
grow prize veggies.


Carolyn Williams


Williams

joins

Covenant

Hospice

Carolyn Williams, LPN,
has joined Covenant Hospice
as a community educator for
north Walton County. In her
position, Williams will be
responsible for training and
educating physicians, nurs-
ing facilities and hospitals
on end-of-life care and the
services Covenant Hospice
provides to patients, their
families and the communi-
ty.
Williams received her
certification as a licensed
practical nurse from MacAr-
thur State Technical College
in Opp, AL. She has been in
the medical field for 33 years
and most recently served as
Medical Arts Building direc-
tor at Healthmark Regional
Medical Center.
Williams and her family
reside in DeFuniak Springs,
where she is an active part
of her church and involved
in a number of community
and civic organizations.


COUNTY COMMISSIONER Sara Comander and engi-
neer Cliff Knauer met with Choctaw Beach residents to ex-
plain the county's paving plan for that community.



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ROBBERY SUSPECT (at right), believed to be Myra Amanda Potter, enters Chevron
store.



Police make arrest in


weekend robberies


By BRUCE COLLIER
The DeFuniak Springs
Police (DFSPD) is investi-
gating two armed robberies
that occurred the morning
of Dec 30, and has already
made one arrest. The first
robbery took place at ap-
proximately 4:30 a.m. at
the Tom Thumb store at
the intersection of U.S. 331
South and Live Oak Ave in
DeFuniak Springs. A white
female was taped via sur-
veillance camera entering
the store. She brandished a
knife, and demanded money.
The clerk complied and the
suspect left the store with
a undetermined amount of
cash. At approximately 6:09
a.m., a white female entered
the Chevron Station located


at U.S. 331 South and I-10
and brandished a knife, de-
manding money from the
clerk. The suspect left the
store with an undetermined
amount of cash.
The investigation has re-
vealed that both robberies
were related and that the
same suspect appeared to
be responsible for both. The
getaway vehicle, shown by
surveillance camera, is a
blue 2000 Chevrolet Blazer.
Investigating officer Lt.
Bill Chapman said that po-
lice have located the vehicle
and arrested one of the sus-
pects, the alleged getaway
driver. Her name is Bea-
trice Ann Downing, 46, of
DeFuniak Springs. The get-
away vehicle is registered to


Downing, and has been im-
pounded. Downing has been
booked on two counts of be-
ing a principal to armed rob-
bery.
Following the arrest, po-
lice have learned the name
of the suspect. She is Myra
Amanda Potter, 23, a.k.a.
"Amy" or "Sunshine." Pot-
ter is white, 5 feet 10 inches
tall, weighs 150 pounds,
and has reddish-blond hair
and brown eyes. Chapman
said she is believed to be on
probation for narcotics of-
fenses, and probably robbed
the stores to obtain money
to purchase crack cocaine.
When arrested, she will
be booked on two counts of
armed robbery, one count of
aggravated battery, and one
count of battery. Unreleased
surveillance camera footage
shows Potter struggling with
a store clerk in the course of
one of the robbei'ies. It has
not been released because
the victim can be seen in the
photo.
Anyone having informa-
tion about Potter's where-
abouts, or about the robber-
ies, is asked to contact the
DFSPD at (850) 892-8511.


CAUGHT IN THE ACT, TAKING CASH during armed
robbery, is suspect believed to be Myra Amanda Potter.


POLICE HAVE IMPOUNDED THIS VEHICLE, alleg-
edly the getaway car in two Dec. 30 armed robberies.


CORERSON CONS
OF NOTWSF


UNDER ARREST, in
connection with two alleged
armed robberies, is suspect
Beatrice Ann Downing.


March

FROM 2-A

cil celebrated a year of suc-
cess in 2006. Bed tax collec-
tions on short-term lodging
rentals were up 8.7 percent
for fiscal year 2006 com-
pared to 2005. In the last
three months of 2006 (Octo-
ber December), bed taxes
was up 14.43 percent over
the prior year's same period.
In December alone, collec-
tions were up 27.09 percent
over December 2005.
The beaches of south
Walton hosted approxi-
mately 2.5 million visitors
last year. A study, conduct-
ed by Majority Opinion Re-
search, revealed there are
14,500 vacation rental units
in Walton County. While in-
ventory increased by three
percent over the past year,
the average occupancy con-
tinued to grow 52 percent, a
four-percent increase from
fiscal year 2005. The aver-
age length stay for a vaca-
tioner was six nights and
the average party size was
five persons.
TDC executive direc-
tor Kriss Titus said that
the beaches were finally
overcoming mispercep-
tions about the area due to
storms. She said they have
been aggressively marketing
the destination, especially
the "shoulder season," Sep-
tember through December.
Titus said that three out of
four visitors to the beaches
of south Walton were repeat
visitors.
Tourism is an important
economic engine in Walton
County. The tourism indus-
try supports more than 10,
275 jobs and generates more
than $257 million in income
and wages annually. Visitor
spending is in excess of $684
million and total county rev-
enue related to tourism is
approximately $26 million.
THE SEVENTH AN-
NUAL Rt. 30A Antique


and Vintage Car Show took
place at Rosemary Beach on
March 31. More than 50 an-
tique and vintage cars from
Mobile, Pensacola, Fort
Walton Beach, Panama City
ahd Destin took part in the
event, which was sponsored
by Rosemary Beach and
Hilltop Productions.
THE WALTON COUNTY
Board of County Commis-
sioners and Sheriff Ralph
Johnson hosted an open
house on March 24 to show
off the new Walton County
jail facility. The jail is locat-
ed four miles north of De-
Funiak Springs, off SR-83.
Numerous county and city
officials, along with resi-
dents of DeFuniak Springs
and Walton County, were on
hand to tour the newly-con-
structed facility. The facility
will house prisoners not only
from Walton County, but
from all across the state.
THE CENTER FOR DIS-
EASE Control confirmed
the presence of a strain of
salmonella in jars of peanut
butter manufactured at Con-
Agra Food Inc.'s Sylvester,
GA., processing plant. The
jars were from confirmed
cases of salmonella in Okla-
homa, New York and Iowa.
The total number of cases of
sickness from salmonella is
around 329, from 41 states.
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wide with various symp-
toms.
A total of five lawsuits, al-
leging negligence have been
filed against ConAgra Food
Inc. Officials have said that
apparently dirty jars were
filled with the product and
shipped out without inspec-
tion. The brands affected
were Peter Pan and Great
Value peanut butter. The
Sylvester plant is the sole
manufacturer of Peter Pan,.
which is distributed nation-
ally. No cases of salmonella
were reported locally.
THE COYOTE LAND-
FILL in Freeport agreed to
pay $3,250 in fines to the
state Department of En-
vironmental Protection to
settle alleged violations.
The state had charged Coy-
ote Land Company, owner
of Coyote East Construction
and Demolition, with viola-
tion of state statutes. Ac-
cording to its lawyers, the
settlement paid by Coyote
did not "constitute an ad-
mission of liability.
In November of 2006,
the DEP issued a notice of
violation, ordered correc-
tive action, and called for
administrative penalty from
the facility. According to
the DEP'S notice of viola-

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nese government and our government doesn't want to of- Still, it's not all gloom and doom. have cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet
fend the Chinese because of trade, even in the interest of Paris Hilton went to jail. She got out, though, rays. They say they did it because the cats might someday
bringing democracy to people who are seeking it. While we We know more than we ever thought possible about Brit- help cure genetic diseases. Uh-huh.
are busy not establishing democracy in Taiwan, a country ney Spears and her pregnant sister.
that really wants it, some of the brightest and bravest men Rosie O'Donnell and The Donald both lost their respec- Goodbye, 2007.
The year 2008 will be a year of elections, notably the one dog-boring government can be. They attend planning com-
B e it r o lved, for president of the United States. There will be plenty of mission meetings, county commission meetings, city coun-
B e t eso lv d.... others as well, including some local contests that prom- cil meetings, activist group get-togethers, and court pro-
ise to be interesting, at least to someone who writes for a ceedings, all with the intention of letting the public know
newspaper. Let's resolve to pay attention to them this year, what's being done. If you can attend these lengthy exercises
By BRUCE COLLIER, Assistant Editor to take the time to read up on the candidates and educate in mundane participatory democracy, by all means do so.
ourselves on their platforms. Let's be deeply suspicious of If you can't, at least read what we wrote, especially about
I don't make New Year's resolutions. If something is any form of coverage that consists of 10-second sound bytes, the issues that are affecting you, now and in the future. If
worth deciding to do, or not do, why wait on the calendar for pre-digested position summaries, and the Punch-and-Judy the actions of some narrow, fanatical group that lives and
it? About the only such resolution that makes sense to start shows masquerading as "expert" commentary programs. breathes a single issue offend or alarm you, do something
on January 1 is the one about eating and drinking less. It's Let's stop judging candidates by their looks and fashion about it. This is an independently-owned newspaper, virtu-
easy, following a month of Thanksgiving-to-Christmas-to- sense. If appearance were the measure of leadership, Frank- ally alone in that respect in this part of Florida. We want to
New Year's feasting, to shove oneself away from the table. lin D. Roosevelt (dear me, the wheelchair, the chainsmok- hear from you.
It's a relief and even a pleasure to put on austerity. Wil- ing), Abraham Lincoln (six feet-and-change of ill-dressed,
liam Blake's line about the "road of excess leading to the cadaverous scarecrow), and George Washington (who swore If not, make another resolution. Next time you get upset
palace of wisdom" will get a lot of airplay this week. Bear in like a trooper in moments of stress) would drive their han- about "those people" in government, or business, or school
mind, though, that Blake listed this among his "Proverbs of dlers to suicide. That is, if they had relied on handlers. Can administration, or anything else that you ignore until it
Hell." you imagine someone telling FDR that using a term like shows up with a bushhog in your neighborhood, or makes
Why New Year's resolutions? Is there really still a tradi- "infamy" might possibly insult the Japanese on December you stay off the beach where you've picnicked all your life,
tion in our society where we look back on the old year, re- 8? "We don't want to close off any diplomatic avenues, Mr. just shut up, will you? You had your chance. They haven't
view it, and resolve to do better? Most resolutions are per- President...." put citizenship in your Blackberry Pearl yet, so you can't
sonal, that is, self-centered. Let me suggest one that isn't. The reporters who write for this newspaper know, as well blame technology. Try text-messaging your brain. It's the
Or, rather, one that is for the long run. as anyone except the elected officials themselves, just how organic, all-natural database.


Editor,
I am a Walton County school bus driver, and I have a
story to share.
Tuesday, December 11, began just as any other morn-
ing. I had just covered myroute through'Biuce arid was
making my first stop on CR-3280 heading south. I was
stopped near BMW Road, picking up two children, when
my story starts.
Tuesdays are "trash day" in our area. The Dayco guys
do their work in my lane of traffic. After my stops, no mat-
ter where we meet, they graciously look for oncoming traf-
fic for me so that I might get safely by them. This particu-
lar morning was no different, with one exception.
The guys checked the traffic and waved me around as
usual. As I was passing them, a fully-loaded log truck was
speeding around the curve ahead right towards me! All
I had time to do was to guide the bus, with 21 elemen-
tary children, to the ditch and pray that there was enough
clearance. I knew at his rate of speed that there was no
way that he could stop, or even slow down in time. I nar-
rowly avoided a head-on collisionwith a purplish-maroon
log truck.
I later called my husband, who travels that road to and
from work, and described what had happed to me. He told
me that a truck matching that description had almost run
him off the road minutes before my incident.
CR-3280 is a cut-through road between Highway 20
and U.S. 331. There are numerous families that live along
this road and wait there with their children. They play
along the road and walk to ard from their friends' houses.
Speeders in this area are rampant!
I have spoken to the Deputies in Freeport regarding the
speeding and people passing my stopped bus. They have
been wonderful in following my route in the afternoons.
I have also tried numerous times to call Sheriff Johnson
regarding this matter only to be told that he is either un-
available, out of the office, or will return my calls to no
avail. After three years, I have grown tired of trying.
I have been told that there is a shift change pt 7 a.m.
I am on CR-3280 between 6:30 a.m. and 6:55 a.m. every
morning for four years. I can count on one hand the num-
ber of times I have seen a patrol car during my morning
run through there.
Tuesday, December 11 at 6:35 a.m., I, and 21 elemen-
tary students, nearly lost our lives. I pray that it will not
take a tragedy such as an injured child to slow people
down at times there are children present.
Please, leave your home a little earlier! Being late for
a job, or a faster load of logs, is NOT worth the life of a
child.


Editor:
It was with much interest that I read the article in the
December 27 Herald about the ground breaking at the
Plantation of Freeport. It was interesting for tawo reasons,
:First, there was no by line on the story,'so I assitmethe
Herald took a press release from the Cornerstone Devel-
opment Group and printed it without any checking of the
content.
This leads to the second interesting point. In the lead
paragraph the article states, "The Plantation at Freeport
will sit on 4,000 acres and will be a completely self-suffi-
cient community in Freeport." What exactly is meant by
"completely self-sufficient"? Does this mean the Plantation
will have its own water utility and sewer treatment plant?
Its own police force and fire rescue service? How about its
own schools? Will there be a Community Development
District (CDD) created? Again, what does "completely self-
sufficient" mean?
Most residents are quite sure the answers to the above
questions are no. This development will, in fact, increase
revenue to the city, county and school district through in-
creased property taxes, but at what cost? There will cer-
tainly be an increased demand for all public services, espe-
cially traffic, water, law enforcement and fire rescue.
The article states that the five builders are working to
build affordable and attainable homes in the community.
In the next paragraph, we learn that homes in Phase 1
homes will start as low as $190,000. Are we foolish enough
to believe that homes that start at $190K are affordable?
Attainable for whom? The workers who will build these
houses can't afford to buy one of them. Neither can the
average teacher in Walton County.
Hopefully, local leaders will, as Ann Landers used to
write, "wake up and smell the coffee" and learn to say no!
This development and others like them in the area will
place a great strain on local services. There will be no spe-
cial assessment to those living in this new development
or others coming along to pay for needed services. The tab
to pay for increased costs will be passed on to all Freeport
and county residents.
Let's also hope in the future the Herald ,will not' use
press releases as stories, but will practice good journalism
by sending reporters to question dubious statements such
as "a completely self-sufficient community."

Scott Burkett
Portland


Editor,
Bass Style Shop had a Christmas Gift Basket Giveaway,
which was held. at the closing of business, December 18,
2007. The last guest of the day, Stan Sunday, did the honor
of drawing out the name of Debra Phillips. We had many of
the downtown merchants to participate in what was a fabu-
lous coming together of a wonderful Christmas celebration.
The local merchants gave gifts and gift certificates with a
total value of $680. Bass Style Shop, along with our! s-4p-
ply distributor, Gulf States Supply, and sales rep Charlie
Handdrop, also contributed a total of $150. This gave us
a grand total of $830. for a Christmas Gift Basket. We, at
Bass Style Shop, would like to say, "Thank you from the
bottom of our heart." To all the 30 different merchants who
gave of their time, energy and money, "God Bless You."
It was you who made this a success, and because of you,
Christmas has come to someone who will never forget you.
We would like to also say, "Thank you" to all the custom-
ers who joined in to register, your participation.is truly ap-
preciated. A note from our hear to yours, "Those who sow
Blessings will too also reap Blessings."
Thank you to My Photo Framing Galleries, Garden &
Home Gift Shop, Fisher's Pharmacy, The Crazy Patch Quilt-
ing and Gift Shop, Goffs Ready to Wear, Ah-Ha's Boutique
& Nails, DeFuniak Florist, CarQuest Auto Parts, Evans
Carpet City, Desserts by Ashleigh, Murray's Cafe & Gifts,
The Book Store, I Fix Computers, Rhodes Jewelers, Rooms
& More Furniture, FNBT-Gwyn Thomas, Southeby's An-
tiques Gallery, The Little Big Store, Polka Dots, A Boutique
by Sommer, Miracle Laundry & Dry Cleaners, H&M Hot
Dog, Christmas Reflections, Walton Cafe, Walton County
Cab Company, Glover's Auto Detailing, New-Tel Commu-
nications, Nature's Health Food Store, Gabriel's Christian
Book Store, Firestone Service Center, Gulf States Beauty
Supply and Charlie Handdrop.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Connie and Al
Bass Style Shop


Editor:
I'd like to thank Walgreens manager Timothy Rudd and
Grace Nelson for remembering our troops overseas this
Christmas season, by donating several boxes of personal
items for our military troops. Care packages were sent to
soldiers on the front line who only live on MREs and bathe
with bottled water. Your gifts were greatly appreciated.
Jim Cosson
DeFuniak Springs, FL.


Charlotte A. Miller
Freeport Elementary
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tion, water quality reports
between August 2004 and
October had indicated that
contaminants in monitor-
ing wells and surface water
compliance sites at the facil-
ity exceeded state standards
and that Coyote Landfill
and been repeatedly noti-
fied of the situation and in-
structed "to initiate a site
assessment" immediately
per Florida law.
The notice further alleged
that Coyote "has failed" to
submit a Site Assessment
Report (SAR) within 27 days
of the discharge or discovery
of contaminants. The notice
also alleged that Coyote had
failed to submit the report
from the date of the extend-
ed deadline "until the date
of this violation," August 20
,2006.
Attached to the violation
was the assessment of a
$10,500 administrative pen-
alty to be paid by Coyote.
Coyote was also ordered to
submit the SAR within 30
days..
The landfill company
contested the ruling and re-
quested an administrative
hearing to argue that they
had been in full compliance
with the DEP. Both par-
ties were scheduled to meet
on March 27, 2007, but the
meeting was cancelled due
to both parties consenting
to the settlement a few days
before the hearing date. The
Walton Courity Board of
County Commissioners set
a special workshop for April
10.
ROY ALLEN BROWN
JR. was named deputy pub-
lic works director for Walton
County by County Adminis-
trator Ronnie Bell.
TWO MEN DROWNED
off Walton County beaches
on March 22 in the first
drownings of the season due
to a combination of strong
rip currents ard a long shore
current. The swimming con-
ditions- desiehnatioi for the
entire beach was ;!,ai single
red flag, indicating swim-
mers must use extreme cau-
tion .when when entering
the waters.
CHARLES AND KAR-
EN Trotman met ini what
is believed to be the first
meeting of father-daughter
coaches to ever do battle
in high school athletics. It
happened in Walton County
when Malone, coached by
Karen Trotman, faced Free-
port, coached by her father,
Charles Trotman, in softball
on March 23. Dad's team
went on to beat his daugh-
ter's crew, 15-0.


April

TWO CONTESTED of-
fice races were held on April
10 when DeFuniak Springs
voters went to the polls.
Both the mayoral and seat
4 were decided on without
a vote with incumbent Har-
old Carpenter going back in
without having any opposi-
tion and Henry D. Ennis Sr.,
took the council seat 4 posi-
tion aftef Mark Anderson
decided not to seek another
term.
Michael A. Adkinson de-
feated challenger Johnny
Grantham, 527-264 for city
marshal. Adkinson retained
the position after being he
was hired to fill the posi-
tion, due to the resignation
of Ray Burgess in 2005.
City Council seat 5 was a
three-way race between Roy
McLeod (306), Wayne Gra-
ham (277), and John W.
Hinson (194). Graham and
McLeod had a run of on
April 17 with Graham win-
ning, 238-192.
There were also two ref-
erendums on the ballot: The
first was was a proposal to
extend the terms of office
for mayor and City Council


DEFUNIAK SPRINGS Mayor Harold Carpenter was re-
turned to office without opposition. Two City Council seats
were also up for grabs, attracting two new faces to the Coun-
cil table, Wayne Graham and Henry Ennis.


on residents due to "light
trespass" from neighboring
property. Some rural areas
and school property and fa-
cilities are exempt from the
ordinance. The ordinance
had been in development by
a special impact group for
more than a year by the vol-
unteer lighting ordinance
committee.
Many hoped that the


COUNTY COMMISSIONER Scott Brannon spoke to
the Walton County Heritage Association about the county's
plan to create an online guide to historical places in Walton
County. The Heritage Association pledged their help and
support and gathering information for the Web page on the
county's Internet site.


members from the current
terms of two years, to four
years for each, with elec-
tions held every two years.
The vote was 406 yes 381
no.
The second referendum
was a proposal to change the
position of city clerk from
an elected official, to an ap-
pointed position, filled by
a majority vote of the City
Council. The vote was 355,
yes, and 426, no.
WALTON COUNTY
passed their first lighting
ordinance that focuses on'
preventing negative impacts


CITY AND COUNTY elected officials and staff attended
the unveiling ceremony for a Purple Heart Memorial that
will be on permanent display at the South Walton Court-
house Annex.


DURING THE REPAIRS
to the Chautauqua Hall of
Brotherhood, the city de-
cided to make wholesale
changes to the appearance
of the landmark building by
replacing the white gutters
and downspouts with bright
copper piping. Despite com-
plaints from the public, The
Walton County Heritage
Association, the DeFuniak
Business and Professional
Association and requests by
state and federal historical
agencies, the Council refused
to restore the building to its
original form.


new ordinance 'will allevi-
ate "blinding" night-lighting
that many residents find dis-
turbing. The light ordinance
will be complaint-driven.
The code enforcement will
also use light meters to rule
whether or not light enter-
ing a neighboring property
or street exceeds the accept-
able limit.
The ordinance will re-
quire new developments to
submit lighting plans along
with their applications for
approval by the planning
commission. People who are
building single-family units
will be exempt from this or-
dinance, but will still have
to comply with the require-
ments and standards set by
the ordinance.
THE WALTON LADY
Braves earned their second
consecutive trip to the Flor-
ida High School Athletic
Association's softball play-
offs after defeating South
Walton 8-3 in the District
1, Class 3A semifinals. The
Lady Braves fell in the open-
ing rounds of tournament to
Marianna, 6-1.
TWO WALTON High
School soccer athletes
signed scholarships to play
at Andrew College in Cuth-
bert, GA. Jessica Morgan
and Jessica Gainey became
the first two soccer players
to sign with colleges in the
short history of Walton's
soccer program.


MORE THAN 11,000
ticket holders crowded onto
the venue lawn throughout
the weekend of April 13-15
at Gulf Place for the annual
Seabreeze Jazz Festival.
The event this year spot-
lighted Grammy award-
winning artists such as Bri-
an Simpson, Jeff Kashiwa,
NILS, Kirk Whalum, Jeff
Golub, Boney James, Mindi
Abair, Jonathon Butler, and
Gerald Albright, played for
thousands more than 30
hours of smooth jazz music.
Tickets went on sale the
beginning of December 2006
and were sold to concert-go-
ers from all across the coun-
try, and to smooth jazz fans
from Australia, England,
Mexico, the Netherlands,
Canada, Spain and France.
Each year, the event raises
money for the "Music in
Schools" program that is set
up to buy instruments for
area schools' music depart-
ments. The event is spon-
sored annually by WSBZ
106.3, Gulf Place and Hill-
top Productions.
THE WALTON COUN-
TY Board of County Com-
missioners considered not
to renew the license of the
Coyote Landfill, located
on Hwy. 20, just outside of
Freeport, due to complaints
by the Department of En-
Svirorimental Protection of-
fice in Tallahassee. The an-
nouncement was made at a
special BCC workshop that
was held following the April
10 scheduled meeting.
According to the DEP dis-
trict director Dick Francher,
the business had been oper-
ating without a permit since
2006, after DEP denied the
landfill's request for a per-
mit renewal, citing that Coy-
ote Landfill failed to furnish
in a timely manner a site
assessment report (SAR),
which the state requires due
to the level of contaminants
having been detected in the
landfill's monitoring wells
and surface water compli-
ance sites.
The SAR was submitted
in March, and DEP officials
were then reviewing the
documentation. Francher
further commented that
the state program requir-
ing groundwater monitoring
of landfills to guard against
contamination had been in
effect since 1997.
The commissioners said
they had received numer-
ous complaints from resi-
dents living in and around
the landfill, which is one of


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three in the area. That is
when the BCC requested an
update from the DEP. Free-
port resident Gary Billings-
ley made a public complaint
about the smell and that
there were three landfills
"within hollering distance."
He also said that he and
his wife sometimes could
not even stay at their home
due to the odor. Billingsley
urged the BCC to look at a
zoning ordinance that would
separate the landfills.
Francher also stated that
the DEP will expect an odor
monitoring plan from Coyote
Landfill, which will be the
first such plan required by
the state. He informed the
BCC that the DEP would
have other recommenda-
tions for the facility once the
SAR has been evaluated.
THE DEFUNIAK
SPRINGS City Council ap-
proved proceedings with a
land use and zoning change
for the recent annexed Gulf
Communications property
on U.S.331 S. A public hear-
ing on the matter was sched-
uled for May 14.
Also in the Quail Ridge
Subdivision, annexation
into the city of lots 37 and
38 was given final approval.
The ordinance establishing
this annexation was given a
second reading with no ob-
jections from the public.
The DFS Fire Depart-
ment was awarded the ap-
proval to replace the roof on
the station located on Hwy.
83. The project was awarded
to Quality Builders at $18,
500 for replacing the sta-
tion's roof. An agreement
between DeFuniak Springs
and Walton County was also
approved for fire service. Ac-
cording to city manager Kim


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Presnell, it is the same as
the prior agreement.
City council members also
agreed to name April as Wa-
ter Conservation Month and
calls on all citizens to 'pro-
tect our precious resource
by practicing water saving
measures and becoming
aware of the need to save
water."
THE FLORIDA STATE
Seminoles gave a rare and
one-of-a-kind look into
their spring practice, via
the internet. Fans could log
onto the 'Noles website and
watch daily practices, plays,
coaches and player inter-
views, play-calls and nearly
anything else they wanted,
to learn about the upcoming
season and what the Semi-
noles might have in store for
the coming season.
Rumored to have been lit-
tle more than an advertising
ploy that was conjured up to
see the changes the team
has gone through since the
resignation of Jeff Bowden,
the new look into the Flori-
da State team still gave fans
a chance to hear one-on-one
from new coaches Chuck
Amato, Rick Trickett, Law-
rence Dawsey and Jimbo
Fisher.
MOSSY HEADZ Music
Festival attracted hundreds
throughout the weekend
of March 29-April 1. More
than 20 bands setup in
the wood and along nature
trails, as hundreds of fans
from all across the region,
sang along, camped-out and
danced.
Bands and groups played
folk, country, blues and rock
n' roll throughout the week-
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nual July Fourth Celebration, sponsored by the DeFuniak
Springs Business and Professional Association, held in the
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THESE LAW ENFORCEMENT officers paused to honor their fallen comrades killed in
the line of duty. The ceremony was held at Lakewood Park, the highest spot in the state of
Florida, located in north Walton County.


April

FROM 7-A

throughout the venue. The
event is in its second year
and plans for next year's
Mossy Headz Music Festi-
val have already begun.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
Police have a new. look,
thanks to their new rides.
Starting the week of April 1,
the DFS Police Department
began receiving their new
patrol fleet.
The cruisers are 2007
Crown Victorias that are
equipped with the most
up-to-date equipment, in-
cluding the latest in lap-top
computers and software.
In addition to the newly
purchased cruisers, the de-
partment received one 2007
Ford sport utility vehicle
for its K-9 unit. Along with
the new cruisers, all sworn
personnel have been issued
new 12-gauge Remington
shotguns and Glock .40 cali-
ber side arms.
THE FLORIDA GATORS
repeated their national
ampionship title in NCAA
sketball after : beating
Ohio State in the national
championship on April 1.
For the Buckeyes',it was
their second-straight loss
for the athletic department
to the Gators. Florida pulled
ahead and then dominated
the fourth quarter to go on
and win, 84-75. The Buck-
eyes also lost to Florida in
January for the NCAA foot-
ball championship title.
NATIONAL HOME-im-
provement store Lowe's has
been in preliminary talks
with the city of DeFuniak
Springs for more than six
months said city planner
Greg Scoville. The store
submitted plans for review
and Scoville's department
has been dealing so far with
the company's engineer.
Submission of a plan
would be the first step in
the process. Scoville did con-
firm the area where Lowe's
is considering locating the
store would be at the in-
tersection of U.S. 331 and
Business Park Road in De-
Funiak Springs.
Lowe's public relations
representative, Karen Cobb,
said the company is in the
midst, of its largest expan-
sion in.the retailer's history.
She said that Lowe's had
opened 155 new stores in
2006, and plans to add an-
other 150-160 in 2007. That
is an average of about a store
every three days. She gave
no specific addresses for the
new location in DeFuniak
Springs, but said that nego-
tiations and final approval
are in just a matter of time.
DFS POLICE began han-
dling their own dispatch
calls on March 31. Prior to
the hand-over of the ser-
vices, the Walton County
Sheriffs Department han-
dled all EMS and police
calls. However, the sheriffs
office served notice on the
city that it would no longer
handle after-hour calls for
the city police.
The new system took
time to modify and train the
employees on how to answer
"911" calls, how to relay the
message, how to call officers
and how to handle emergen-
cy phone calls. Calls made
into the 911 call bank will
go directly to the police sta-
tion when calling for the lo-


cal police, rather than to the
county sheriffs office, who
will also still maintain their
own 911 system.



May

THE NEW WALTON
County Jail opened and 209
inmates and detainees were
moved into the fully-func-
tionall facility. Jail Director
Danny Glidewell stated, "All
the corrections officers and
staff performed exceptional-
ly. With their diligence and
hard work, the move was


LIE CRIST signed into law
House Bill 211 establishing
a sales-tax holiday June 1-12
for hurricane preparedness
items. Governor Crist said,
"I urge all Floridians to take
advantage of the Hurricane
Preparedness Sales Tax
Holiday so that every per-
son is prepared for the pos-
sibility of a storm. We have
learned from experience
that prepared residents and
communities are key to sur-
viving and recovering from
hurricanes or other natural
disasters."
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BILL REDDING, a longtime construction contractor,
took on the task of repairing and restoring the 100-year-old
columns from the front of the Chautauqua Hall of Brother-
hood.


smooth as possible." The jail
was also outfitted with new
video equipment to aid safe-
ty and monitor visitation.
THE DISTINCTIVE CY-
CLE STORE was success-
ful in obtaining a variance
to leave five signs on its
front facade, two more than
provided for in the Walton
County Land Development
Code. Walton County Code
Enforcement had directed
owner Jerry Byrd to either
remove two of the signs on
the front of the building
or seek a variance on the
code. Byrd's lawyer, George
Ralph Miller, made a per-
suasive argument to the
Commission that failure to
display the signs would vio-
late Byrd's franchise agree-
ments and would cause Byrd
to "lose their business."
WALTON MIDDLE
SCHOOL hosted guest
readers in the classroom.
The event was part of "Surf-
ing into Summer Reading,"
a week of special activities
devoted to promoting liter-
acy and excellence in read-
ing among WMS students.
Readers from the commu-
nity included doctors, jour-
nalist, teachers, judges and
business leaders. Each was
ask to read an excerpt from a
favorite book, poem or short
story. Readers also spoke on
the importance of literacy in
their lives and careers.
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their 4th annual "Take-A-
Kid-Fishing Day." There
were 135 children registered
for the event along with vol-
unteers, parents, grandpar-
ents-and the curious. Mayor
Harold Carpenter sponsored
the "Bait Shop." Fishing
bait was provided by Aard's
Cricket Ranch. David Par-
tridge, from "Bass-On,"
was on hand with his "bass
truck" and gave away lots of
gifts and provided fishing in-
struction. The children took
turns fishing on the pier,
and the banks were lined
with eager participants. In
all, 130 fish were caught by
the children. At the end of
the day, all of the children
who stayed for the prize pre-
sentations were given prizes
supplied by Bass Pro Shops,
Wal-Mart Super Center,
Bass-On and CHELCO.
THE MAYOR OF DE-
FUNIAK Springs made a
proclamation to honor a Na-
tional Day of Prayer. The
annual event was estab-
lished by an act of Congress
in 1952 and is in its 56th
year of national recognition.
The proclamation calls the
nation to prayer by creat-
ing awareness and urgency
for intercession and provid-
ing resources necessary to
facilitate prayer growth in
America. The National Day
of Prayer was held at Lake
DeFuniak, with more than
1,200 people participating.
PAXTON claimed their
district baseball title. The
Bobcats pounded Rocky
Bayou, pitching for 13 runs
as the Bobcats captured the
\ District 1-A title with a 13-3
victory over the Knights.
Walton fans were disap-
pointed, though, when the
Chiefs held on for a 2-1 Dis-
trict 1, Class 3A semi-final
win over the Walton Braves.
Freeport saw their dreams
come to an end as well in the
District 1, Class 2A baseball
semifinal as Jay scored eight
runs in the fourth inning to
drop the Bulldogs 12-1.
THE SANTIAGO DINER
proposal was approved by
the Walton County Commis-
sion. The motion to approve
the diner, sans stucco, was
approved unanimously. Dis-
trict 5 Commissioner Cindy
Meadows said she thought it
should be possible to put in


a 1950's style diner "as it is."
The diner had met all code
requirements with the ex-
ception of architecture, but
the county 's Design Review
Board (DRB) had originally
denied the diner on that ba-
sis.
WALTON COUNTY en-
dorsed the native habitat
conservation plan agree-
ment. The approval formal-
ized the agreement between
Walton County and other
government entities respon-
sible for protection of native
species. The goal is to formu-
late a habitat conservation
plan (HCP) for federally-
protected sea turtles, beach
mice and piping plovers. The
14-page intergovernmental
agreement states that the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser-


vice "shall develop an um-
brella HCP to cover private
property owner applications
for shoreline protection for
permanent shoreline protec-
tion structures in Walton
County."
BLACK CREEK was
battered by fire. A frontal
boundary containing north-
erly winds and very low hu-
midity helped push a large
wildfire through more than
1,200 acres just east of the
Black Creek community.
The fire forced the evacu-
ation of 68 homes "in the
area and had a large part of
CR-3280 closed for most of
a day. Firefighters from six
different agencies were in-
volved in fighting the blaze.
Over 1,200 acres were dam-
aged.


FORMER WMBB-TV reporter Chris Mitchell took on
two new jobs. He became the newest director of the Florida
Chautauqua Center's Chautauqua Assembly for 2008 and
the new public information officer for the Walton County
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CHAUTAUQUA ASSEM-
BLY split into two different
camps. A new corporation,
the Florida Chautauqua As-
sembly, Inc., was formed. Its
stated purpose, according to
one of the organizers, is to
be "identical" to that of the
Chautauqua Institution of
New York. The new domes-
tic not-for-profit organiza-
tion listed Ann Robinson as
its president, Carol Puckett
as vice-president and Craig
Robinson as secretary/trea-
surer. The new Assembly
will feature a new lineup of
speakers, authors and pre-
senters. Also planned are a
live radio show and the pre-
mier of the "Florida Chau-
tauqua Film Festival."
The Florida Chautauqua
Center, headed by Diane
Pickett, has traditionally
produced the annual event
and another Assembly is
planned. In 1996, Pickett
and a group of local citizens
helped organize the first As-
sembly in DeFuniak Springs
since the end of the "Chau-
tauqua Movement" ended
in the 1920s. For the first
time, two completely differ-
ent and separate Chautau-
qua Assembly programs will
be produced in DeFuniak
Springs.
AMANDARAUGHTON, a
DeFuniak Springs resident,
received national awards in
three categories. Raughton


STATE REPRESENTATIVE Don Brown took a lot of
heat from fellow legislators about the state's insurance re-
form bill and an e-mail that contained a wry observation
about taxes and illegal aliens. Brown proved to be right
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science. The awards are a
prestigious honor and fewer
than 10 percent of all Amer-
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win. The academy selects
both USAA winners and
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PAXTON BOBCATS
made history with a 14-4
win over FAMU high-school
as they "de-fanged the baby
rattlers." No baseball team
in Walton County had ever
gone to a final before the
Bobcats win. "We've been
blessed with a great group
of kids," Coach Jeff Bradly

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said. "To see them do this,
make history for the school
and in the county, just
makes it that much sweet-
er.
FIREFIGHTERS contin-
ued to battle wildfires in our
area. Three homes in the
south Walton area were lost
to the flames. The entire
area was at a fire danger
level 5, said Florida divi-
sion of Forestry spokesman
Bob Rhea. This blaze was
the second major fire in two
days' time, and Rhea cau-
tioned citizens "There is no
burning of any kind allowed
at this time, period."
WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD approved
a gym for Bay Elementary
School. The board approved
the building after two hours
of discussion on the look
of the building. The board
agreed to put brick on the
outside and some kind of
connector walkway, as long
as the price was not signifi-
cantly inflated. The board
also approved a purchase
of two parcels of land near
West DeFuniak Elementary
to help with traffic floW.
D&K LAND DEVELOP-
MENT foreman David Jo-
seph Nicolade was charged
with illegal dumping. Nico-
lade had reportedly told his
employees to dump asphalt,
sand and construction ma-
terials on wetlands property
along Sugar Drive. A $500
civil citation was also issued
by code enforcement. The
owners of the undeveloped
property, Willard and Carol
Bort, of Burnsville, MN.,
responded that they had
no idea someone was using
their property for dumping.
The Department of Environ-
mental Protection ordered
the refuse to be removed
and restoration to be com-
pleted by the contractor.
SOUTH WALTON HIGH
SCHOOL coach Mark Cozzie
was arrested and' chlaged
with 11 counts in connection
of alleged misconduct involv-


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


JUANITA JACKSON, Jean Harvey and Rettha French
spoke out about what they considered serious lapses of judg-
ment by Council On Aging director Kay Brady and her treat-
ment of her elderly clients and the COA office staff. Jackson
and French are former COA caseworkers, French is a former
R.S.V.P. coordinator. The complaints are under review by


the Area Agency on Aging.



ing juveniles. Cozzie turned
himself in to the Walton
County Sheriffs Office after
his attorney informed him of
the warrants issued for his
arrest. Cozzie was charged
with seven counts of "lewd
or lascivious molestation."
The sheriffs office declined
to reveal the names or other
details of juveniles alleged
to be involved in the ongoing
investigation.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
welcomed one of their own
home when Sgt.Tim Padgett,
a U.S. Army Green Beret who
was killed in action, arrived
home for burial. City resi-
dents lined the route from
the DeFuniak Springs air-
port where his body was re-
ceived, down U.S. 90 and up
11th Street to Clary-Glenn
Funeral Home. Padgett and
his unit were on patrol in
Tarin Kwot, Afghanistan,
when their unit came under
enemy fire. Padgett, a spe-
cial forces medic, was hit in
the arm and controlled the
bleeding but eventually suc-
cumbed to his wounds.
THE DEFUNIAK
SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL


voted 3-2 to award Bright
House cable company with
a 15-year renewal of their
local cable television fran-
chise. City Attorney Clay-
ton Adkinson stated in the
meeting that it was unclear
whether, if state legislation
was passed, would void all
current contracts. Council-
man James Huffman ex-
pressed concern over the
length of the contract, but
a representative from the
cable company said they did
not know if they could agree
to a shortened contract due
to the potential inability to
recoup investments made to
the cable system.
PAXTON TOWN COUN-
CIL approved plans for a
football field. Project rep-
resentative Tim Seay said,
"Time is of the essence,"
as football season was only
three months away. Seay
and the others involved in
the project were given a
large piece of land behind
the sheriffs substation and
a sizable monetary grant
from Walton County to pur-
sue the construction of a,
football complex.


RELAY FOR LIFE raised
thousands of dollars for the
American Cancer Society.
The 2007 event chairman,
Barbara Wiezycki, said the
event was a huge success.
"We were thrilled with this
year's event. We had to
overcome several hurdles,
including our venue at the
last minute," she said. De-
spite the challenges of or-
ganizing a large outdoor
event, the 2007 Relay drew
new participants and raised
a total of $65,693. The event
was held at Harbeson Field,
near the DeFuniak Springs
Community Center. Its
usual venue, Walton High
School, was unavailable
due to construction of a new
school there.
WALTON CARES INC.
celebrated their grand open-
ing at the former "Little
Mac" convenience store on
U.S. 90E. Walton Cares
is a not-for-profit that has
served the citizen of Walton
County since October 2005.
Some 3,500 families have
benefited from the low-cost
food program and assis-


tance with food, medicine,
utility bills and other needs.
Walton Cares provided food
transportation for another
2,500 Panhandle families
and 600 southeastern Ala-
bama families each month.
WALTON MIDDLE
SCHOOL student A.J.
Fulcher returned from a
once-in-a-lifetime trip to
the nation's capital. Dur-
ing spring break A.J. was
fortunate enough to par-
ticipate in "People to People
World Leadership -Forum,"
in Washington D.C., where
he met other young people
from around the world who
were also interested in lead-
ership and how to better
serve their community. A
highlight of the trip was a
tour of Arlington National
Cemetery, where both A.J.'s
grandfather and uncle are
buried.
THE SOUTH WALTON
FIRE Department finally
got a new chief. Coming on
duty during a challenging
time of multiple wildfires,
coupled with looming bud-
get constraints, former Ti-


tusville fire chief Rick Tal-
bert was officially sworn
in as the new chief for the
South Walton Fire District.
With more than 29 years in
fire service and as president
of the Florida Fire Chiefs
Association, he appeared
poised and enthusiastic dur-
ing his first weeks service.
OMER C. BELL recount-
ed for the Herald his expe-
rience of seeing the mush-
room-shaped nuclear cloud
over Hiroshima. The cloud
was formed just after the
bomb was dropped and Bell
said someone in the plane
shouted, "Look at that damn
cloud." Bell, an 85-year-
old resident of DeFuniak
Springs, served 28 years in
United States Navy. In 1970,
he retired as a lieutenant
commander. Bell's service
logbook, for the date of Aug.
6, 1945, reads: "Photo flight
over Japan. Saw Hiroshima
bomb blast." Bell said, "I
was in the right place at the
right time. The cloud was
unbelievable."

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING


The Walton County Planning and Development
Services Staff will hold a public workshop to discuss the
following items on Wednesday, January 16, 2008.
beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the South Walton County
Courthouse Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre
Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459:

1. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ZONE ORDINANCE
An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Walton
County Land Development Code to establish a wildlife
conservation zone with lighting standards in Walton
County; providing for a purpose and applicability;
providing for definitions; providing standards for new
construction activities; providing standards for existing
lighting; providing for enforcement and penalties;
providing for interpretation, severability, and an effective
date.

In accordance with Section 286.26, Florida
Statutes, whenever any board or commissioner of any
state agency or authority, or of any agency or authority
of any county, municipal corporation, or other political
subdivision, which has scheduled a meeting at which
official acts are to be taken receives, at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting, a written request by a physically
handicapped person to attend the meeting, directed to
the chairperson or director of such board, commission,
agency, or authority, such chairperson or director shall
provide a manner by which such person may attend the
meeting at its scheduled site or reschedule the meeting
to a site which would be accessible to such person.
In accordance with Section -286.0105, Florida
Statutes, all persons are advised that, if a person
decides to appeal any decision made by the board,
agency, or commission with respect to any matter
considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will
need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such
purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based.
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Glatting Jackson, the county

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The Schedule as follows:


Monday, January 28, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 6:00
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Friday, February 1, 2008 at 4:00 PM


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at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa
Rosa Beach, Florida.


The sole purpose of this meeting is to
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process for the Helen McCall Park located
on Moll Drive in Santa Rosa Beach.


The public is invited to attend.


Please be governed accordingly.


Walton County Board of Commissioners
By: Cindy Price, County Administration
#127-07 4tc: 1-3,10,17,24
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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


GOV. CHARLIE CRIST
was the guest speaker at
the annual meeting of the
Walton County Chamber of
Commerce. Due to illness,
Gov. Crist's appearance and
remarks were kept brief.


May


ing prices by competitors,
resulting in artificially-in-
flated gasoline prices."
AMVETS HOSTED ME-
MORIAL DAY ceremonies.
A group of service men and
women, their families and
citizens came together at
the Walton County Court-
house to show their remem-
brance of the soldiers who
have died in service to their
country. A monument as
well was unveiled this same
month at the South Walton
Courthouse Annex. That
monument honors all those
who have received the Pur-
ple Heart medal, and is on
permanent display.
SASSY BOGART was
crowned Miss Walton 2007.
Kyle Smith was crowned
Little Miss Walton. Me-
gan Mathews was crowned
Young Miss Walton County
2007. Angel Garland claimed
the Tiny Miss Walton crown.
Country Savannah Nowl-
ing was named Junior Miss
Walton County and Mary
Beth Bishop walked away
with the Teen Miss Walton
County honors


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OWL'S HEAD replaced
planned palms with native
trees. When residents and
the Freeport City Council
voiced their resistance to
palm trees, the developers
at Owl's Head took notice
and agreed to revise their
landscaping plans. The
palms were replaced by two
variants of live oaks, turkey
oaks, waters oaks, laurel
oaks, sand pines, slash pines
cedars, hollys and magno-
lias. All-trees were either
harvested, from the Owl's
Head property or from other
locations in Freeport area.
The trees selected run up to
45 feet tall.
THE FLORIDA CHAU-
TAUQUA CENTER INC.,
appointed a new president
and announced its theme for
2008. "Our team picked this
theme because of its rele-
vancy to a presidential elec-
tion year," says Christopher
Mitchell, newly appointed
president of the Florida
Chautauqua Center. Mitch-
ell was a television journal-
ist with WMBB-TV for near-
ly a decade and in 2007 won
first place from the Florida
Associated press award for
his work. His newest job is
to help manage, organize
and oversee the Florida
Chautauqua Center's 2008
Chautauqua Assembly.
AN ALLEGED KIDNAP
sexual battery suspect was
arrested in Clay County,
FL., after his victim was ab-
ducted in .Walton County.
Richard McKinney Coss
was arrested May 8 in Clay
County, following an alleged
car-jacking, kidnapping and
sexual battery on a female
victim. According to the po-
lice report, Coss approached
the woman in the Wal-Mart
parking lot. He is said to
have struck her on the
head, bound her hands and
feet and left the area with
her in the vehicle. The vic-
tim contacted her boyfriend
via text-message and law
enforcement officers were
able to locate her and her
abductor in Clay County,
where Coss was taken into
custody.
THE HALL OF BROTH-
ERHOOD restoration proj-
ect was launched and com-
pleted. Architects Pendleton
& Bowman and Mike Josey
Construction came in with
several subcontractors, and
set about doing repairs. Old
siding was removed; shut-
ters, window frames and
light fixtures were replaced.
Supports in the columns and
handrails were repaired or
replaced. Subcontractor Bill
Redding told the Herald,
"This is one of the most im-
portant jobs I'll ever do and
I'll always be proud that I
had a chance to be a part of
it."
THE STATE FILED a
lawsuit alleging price-fix-
ing against Fill-Ups stores.
The Florida Attorney Gen-
eral filed a lawsuit against
Ryan E. Phillips and Fill-
Ups Food Stores III, Inc.
alleging "combinations and
or conspiracies in restraint
S of trade or commerce." The
restraint of trade complaint
specifies that the defendants
engaged in "fixing or rais-
ing retail gasoline prices in
Florida through coordinat-


June

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL began new
plans for the future. With
residential communities
and commercial business
popping up or on the way,
the DeFuniak City Coun-
cil began a plan for future
growth. City Planner Greg
Scoville outlined the process
involving land- use changes
and discussed certain proj-
ects in the planning depart-
ment. Additionally, Scoville
mentioned the need for the
city to outline future traffic
corridors and bike paths.
THE WALTON COUNTY


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LOOKING LIKE a Star Wars character or Ming, the Mer-
ciless, Staff Sergeant Joseph Gorney is dressed in the Eglin
Air Force demolition squad's full regalia during the Walton
Middle School's annual Veteran's Day festivities.

TIRE COSWLCTO

^-*PROGRAM


North Walton Mosquito Control
operates a free old-tire recovery
program during the months of
November February.

Old tires hold water and
breed several species of
mosquitoes, some of which
are linked to diseases.

If you want old tires collected please
call our office:

850-892-8183
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR TIRE PICK-UP.
We will not pick up tires generated by commercial
entities. Businesses should contact the county
landfill to inquire about tire disposal.


Board of County Commis-
sioners approved the con-
tinuation of the local option
gas tax. Although state law
allows counties to charge up
to 12 cents per gallon, the
county chose to keep the tax
at 7-cents per gallon sold
in the county. The money
funds countywide garbage
collections, as well as public
works projects.
LOCAL OFFICIALS
started getting tough on
illegal aliens. DeFuniak
Springs City Marshal Mi-
chael Adkinson said there
were around 1,000 illegal
aliens living in DeFuniak
Springs. Adkinson said he
plans to detain all aliens
who are booked. "It's the
law of the land," he said.
"I'm not going away."
WALTON COUNTY FU-
GITIVE killed in shootout
with Bay County deputy. A
Louisiana man was shot and
killed in an exchange of fire
with a Bay County Sheriffs
deputy. Christopher Michael
Simpson, who was sought in
Walton County in connec-
tion with charges of grand
theft auto and other alleged
offenses in Walton County,
had fled the county in a sto-
len vehicle before meeting
his fate in Bay County.
BILOXI REVISITED 20
months later. Biloxi starts
to show signs of recovery
from Hurricane Katrina 20
months later. Billboards
were back up, casinos re-
opened for business, and
tourist and locals started to
make the trek back to visit
the South's version of Ve-
gas.
OWC COLLEGIATE
ranked among the top in
the state. With 100-percent
passing rates in both the
reading and mathematics
portions of the FCAT (Flori-
da Comprehensive Achieve-
ment Test), tenth-grade stu-


dents at the Collegiate High
School at Okaloosa Walton
College were among only
three high schools in Florida
to receive a perfect score.
LEGISLATORS DE-
CLARED 'Affordability
Week' in support of their
property-tax plan. "We want
property taxes to be afford-
able," said Florida House
Speaker Marco Rubio. Ru-
bio noted that high property
taxes are driving businesses
and residents out of Florida.
He said that, too often, he
has been hearing the com-
ment that Florida is now be-
coming too much like places
that many people wanted
to leave behind when they
came to Florida.
DFS CITY COUNCIL
expressed concern over ad-
ditional impact fees. They
decided that public safety
impact fees may be revisited
by the DeFuniak Springs
City Council after figures
from surrounding cities were
given to the council to look
over. City Council members
expressed concern that the
proposed fees would discour-
age new development in the
city because they are much
higher than surrounding ar-
eas. For instance, Crestview
charges $.02 per square foot
in a residential develop-
ment, while the proposed
fee for the city of DeFuniak
Springs are in excess of $2
per square foot.
COMMISSIONERS AP-
PROVED security for Mor-
rison Springs. Families
wanting to relax and enjoy
outdoor summer fun at Mor-
rison Springs Park were


given some extra help in the
form of security officers. For
the second year in a row,
the Walton County Board
of County Commissioners
(BCC) voted to fund the
presence of off-duty depu-
ties at the 160-acre park
on weekends from July 4
through Labor Day.
THE ONLINE TAX cer-
tificates sale was deemed
a "huge success." The Wal-
ton County Tax Collector's
Office, for the second year,
held the annual tax certifi-
cate auction online, attract-
ing 3,288 bidders and gener-
ating $7,102,191.99. "It was
an incredible success," said
Tax Collector Rhonda Skip-
per. "We are very pleased
with the outcome of the
sale." The county's online


WHO YA' GONNA CALL? Professional ghostbuster Eric
Buckelew brought his box of paranormal equipment to the
cemetery near Natural Bridge where generations of local
children have been warned to avoid being caught after dark.
No spooks put in an appearance during the vigil.


NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY
POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

The First Baptist Church Preschool admits students of any race, color,
national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic
origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies,
scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-
administered programs. #130-08 1tc: 1-3




BCC MEETING DATES FOR 2008

DATES, TIMES, AND PLACES
SUBJECT TO CHANGE


JANUARY
January 8, 2008
January 22, 2008

FEBRUARY
February 12, 2008
February 26, 2008

MARCH
March 11, 2008
March 25, 2008

APRIL
April 08, 2008
April 22, 2008

MAY
May 13, 2008
May 27, 2008

JUNE
June 10, 2008
June 24, 2008

JULY
July 08, 2008
July 22, 2008

AUGUST
August 12, 2008
August 26, 2008

SEPTEMBER
September 09, 2008
September 23, 2008

OCTOBER
October 14, 2008
October 28, 2008

NOVEMBER
November 11,2008
November 25, 2008

DECEMBER
December 09, 2008
December 23, 2008


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auction extended from May
11 through June 1, 2007,
offering 6,722 certificates
on parcels owned by people
who owe delinquent prop-
erty taxes.
A YOUNG GIRL saved
her great-grandmother's
life. Makaylah Bourgeois
came to the aid of her great-
grandmother by assisting
her and calling 911 when
her great-grandmother fell
and drifted into unconscious
on her bathroom floor. Ma-
kaylah was visiting her rela-
tives in DeFuniak when the
accident happened.
TWO ARRESTED for
grand theft of business.
Charles Kenneth Morgan
and his wife, Paula Lynn

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June

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Morgan, were both arrest-
ed and charged with grand
theft in connection with a
series of charges relating
to Paula's employment as
business manager of Sunsa-
tion Salon/Laser Genesis on
U.S. 90 West, in DeFuniak
Springs. The pair were
booked with credit card
fraud and grand theft and
Paula was booked with mis-
appropriation of funds as
well.
DEP DIRECTOR VISIT-
ED the Panhandle. Florida
Departmant of Enviromen-
tal Protection (DEP) Secre-
tary Michael Sole made a
swing through the Panhan-
dle visiting Walton County.
Sole visited both 'Topsail
Hill Preserve and Grayton
Beach State Park. The sec-
retary was able to meet the
staff, tour the facilities, and
talked about the future ex-
pansion and maintenance
plans of both parks.
FREEPORT WORKED on
its plans and progress. City
Planner Latilda Henninger
reported to the Freeport
City Council that the Com-
prehensive Plan Evaluation
and Appraisal Report (EAR)
team was still at work and
had entered a new phase
to identify the major issues
that were not included in
the report.
FIRST ANNUAL "CAR-
ING FOR KIDS DAY' A
SUCCESS. The DeFuniak
Springs Police Department
(DFSPD)"Caring for Kids
Day" was reportedly a huge
success. DFSPD Public In-
formation Office Eddie Nel-
son called the gathering "a
wonderful time for us to vis-
it with area kids and further
promote the importance of
child safety."
BEEF O'BRADYS re-
ceived an award for be-
ing the best new Beef. The
DeFuniak Springs Beef
O'Brady's, owned and oper-
ated by Dwayne an' ."ar Fi-
sel was awarded the 'Rookie
of the Year" award by its
parent company, Family
pfts Coicepts, 'Inc. "We've
only been open for seven
months, so this was a great
surprise," said the Fisel's.
OWC AND FULLER set-
tled their lawsuit. Okaloo-
sa-Walton College's (OWC)
Board of Trustees and the


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


Northwest Florida Sympho-
ny Association Inc. (NFSA)
came to a settlement of the
lawsuit filed last year by
the college. The suit, filed
in Okaloosa County, alleged
"infringement ofcommonlaw
trademark" and sought "an
accounting of profits made"
by the association and by
musical director Demetrius
Fuller, who left the college
and started a new symphon-
ic organization with a name
that sounded similar to the
college's organization.
SUMMER WEDDINGS
have become a Chautauqua
tradition. The Chautauqua
Hall of Brotherhood has be-
come a popular destination
for summer wedding and
receptions. Rodney Ryals,
facility maintenance coordi-
nator for DeFuniak Springs,
has been preparing the hall
for events for the last 24
years and says, "If a couple
doesn't use a church, then
it's this building they book.
The antique look on the in-
side and out, as well as the
back porch overlooking the
lake, is very attractive to
couples."
OWC TRUSTEES AP-
PROVED their budget and
community service complex.
Okaloosa Walton College
(OWC) board of trustees ap-
proved.a $28 million budget
that included no increase of
tuition for most students,
the design of a joint-use
community service complex,
and the start of new site
work at the new OWC South
Walton Center. In the dis-
cussion, trustees cited the
need of continuity, commu-
nity and leadership in their
decisions.
PLANNING COMMIS-
SION NIXES Toscana Place,
a major development by Em-
erald Coast Associates. The
plan consisted of 1.27 acres
located on CR-30A, where
developers wanted to build
eight single-family condo-
miniums. For the county, Ja-
son Bryan explained, "While
he development meets the
elements of the land devel-
opment code (LDC) and the
county code (CC), the county
does not find it compatible."
THE INLET BEACH fire
Sstationi was remodeled and
improved. The fire district
celebrated the reopening
of the station on Friday in
its newly-remodeled form
with a ribbon-cutting and
open house. Updating the
district's older station was


DEFUNIAK SPRINGS BUSINESS and Professional
Association (DBPA) board members pose moments before
kicking off their annual Halloween Happening on Baldwin
Avenue. Shown here are Carolyn Mora, Mary Ellen Con-
nell, Julie Smith, Sara Comander, Carla Hulion and Cathy
Mosley (seated).


DAVE'S MUSIC and Nature's Health Food Store took
grand prize honors for their float in the annual Christ-
mas Parade, sponsored by the DeFuniak Springs Woman's
Club.


a part of the organization's
five-year plan. The station's
history goes back to 1989
when it was set up to serve
the residents of south Wal-
ton's easternmost commu-
nity.
DFS POLICE busted up
a local meth lab. The De-
Funiak Springs Police ar-
rested three individuals in
'connection with trafficking
and distribution of the drug.
Loranda Ann Nelson and
Angel Lewis Contreras were
charged with trafficking in
methamphetamine great-
er than 200 grams within
1,000 feet of a church, child
abuse and possession of par-
aphernalia. Marci A. Cook
was also arrested in connec-
tion with the case. Cook was
charged with possession of
methamphetamine and pos-
session of paraphernalia.
FANNIN'S RESTAU-
RANT showed up in an
article in Southern Living
magazine. John Ohagan,
photographer and journalist
for the magazine, explained
that restaurants like Fan-
nin's are very much a part
of the southern heritage.
"People heading for the
white sands of south Walton
are very likely to stop and
eat along the way," he said.
It was a good day to be a re-
porter because all reporters
got to eat for free that day.
MURDER CASE RE-
OPENED after 10 years.
The Walton County Sheriffs
Office arrested Fred Allen
Mason of DeFuniak Springs
after his release from the
Florida State Hospital in
Chattahoochie. Mason was
booked with one count of
open murder in connec-
tion with the death of his
mother, Lillian Mason also
of DeFuniak Springs. Upon
his release from the hospital
the case was reopened and
a charge of second-degree
murder was brought against
him.
A LOCAL VETERAN
received the "Patriot of the
Year" award. Lawrence
Lewis, of DeFuniak Springs,
won the award for his com-
mitment to the U.S. mili-
tary and the measures he
has taken to secure aware-
ness and memorial observa-
tions for the sacrifices of his
fellow veterans. Lewis spent
12 years in the Army, three
of which were in combat in
Vietnam with another two
years stationed in Man-
nheim, Germany. Lewis is
one of the founding fathers
behind the Vietnam Memo-
rial constructed in Pensa-
cola, FL.
DEFUNIAK CAPTURED
a Little League pitching-
machine title. A 13-team
tournament involving the
DeFuniak Springs Little
League featured a pitch-
ing machine instead of live
pitchers. The host team of
the DeFuniak Springs Litile
league (DFSLL) won the
title during the tournament.
The tournament featured 7-
to eight-year-olds and was,
according to DFSLL presi-
dent Ellen McLean, to be
the first prize ever won in
this type of tournament in
that age bracket.
WHS BOYS AND GIRLS
track teams received an
award. The Walton Braves
and Lady Braves track
teams had a very success-
ful season. The Lady Braves
finished with seven wins in
second place finish in the
14-team Lady Royal relays,
a county championship and
a good showing in the dis-
trict and regional finals.
The Walton Braves track
team ended the season as
the county champions and
placed third in the Royal re-
lays.
PAXTON DIXIE YOUTH
AAA teamed headed off to a
state tournament. The Pax-
ton Dixie Youth League took
second place to Chipley in a
final game of the league's All


Star tournament. Despite
their runner's up stand-
ing, Paxton was still able to
send its team to state level
compeition in Sebring, FL.,
along with tournament win-
ner, Chipley.
RESORTQUEST COMES
HOME. Declaring the Em-
erald Coast as the most
lucrative market in a vaca-
tion empire, ResortQuest
announced the move of
their corporate headquar-
ters from Nashville, TN.,
to Fort Walton Beach. Park


GOOD NEIGHBOR'S CH2MHILL OMI brought in a whole crew of company volunteers
to make some needed improvements at Lake Stanley Park in DeFuniak Springs.


Brady, president and CEO
of ResortQuest said, "We're
home." ResortQuest com-
prises 12 companies. Com-
pany officials said their re-
turn to the area is a return
to the roots of the business
that began with the $34 mil-
lion purchase of Abbot Re-
sorts in-1998.



July

GULF COAST ENERGY,
of West Alabama, made a
presentation to the Walton
County Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) on a
proposed production facility
for biodiesel and ethanol fu-
els. The facility would be in
the Mossy Head Industrial
Park, on 50 acres requested
from the BCC, and would
create up to 150 jobs. Gulf
Coast CEO Mark Warner
called the demand for biod-
iesel "huge," and said that
he has received tentative
commitnients '.i 'purchase
"=T-O D "


the proposed plant's ethanol
product. The BCC granted
issuance of a letter of inter-
est-to the company to aid in
grant applications.
A HOME INVASION
INVESTIGATION led to
discovery of a large cache
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of marijuana. Kazeric D.
Freeman was arrested and
booked with possession with
intent to sell.
THE WALTON COUN-
TY BOARD OF COUNTY


SANTA CLAUS stopped by to get some last-minute
Christmas List information and make some children very
happy at Hometown Christmas, an arts and craft festival
sponsored by the D.B.P.A. and held the Saturday after
Thanksgivngatthe Waon Counn oi


NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM
METHOD OF COLLECTION NON-AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENTS

Walton County, Florida (the "County") hereby provides
notice, pursuant to section 197.3632(3) (a), Florida
Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform method of
collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to be
levied within the unincorporated area of the County
and the City of Paxton, for the cost of providing Fire
Services Assessment commencing for the Fiscal year
beginning on October 1, 2008. The County will
consider the adoption of a resolution electing the use
the uniform method of collecting such assessments
authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statues, at a
public hearing to be held at 4:00 p.m. or soon
thereafter, on January 22, 2008 at the Walton County
Courthouse located at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak
Springs, Florida. Such resolution will state the need for
the levy and will contain a legal description of the
boundaries of the real property subject to the levy.
Copies of the proposed form of resolution, which
contains the legal description of the real property
subject to the levy, are on file at the Walton County
Clerk's office. All interested persons are invited to
attend.


In the event any person decides to appeal any decision
by the County with respect to any matter relating to the
consideration of the resolution at the above-referenced
public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be
needed and in such an event, such person may need
to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing
is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing a special ,accommodation or an
interpreter to participate in this proceeding should
contact the County Clerk's office at (850) 892-8115
prior to the date of the hearing.
By: Dede Hinote, Executive Assistant
BCC Administration
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COMMISSIONERS (BCC)
considered a comprehen-
sive public park ordinance
that would give the Walton
County Sheriffs Office au-
thority to police the parks,
focusing on possible drug
and alcohol abuse, as well
as other inappropriate be-
havior.
THE FREEPORT CITY
COUNCIL heard a report
that progress was being
made toward a common
methodology by Walton
County and Freeport to
handle traffic concurrency
problems. The Council also
heard reports on various
development projects, and
on the city's Activity Center
and clerk stations in City
Hall for the public to pay
utility bills.
THE DE FUNIAK
SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
highlighted areas of stra-
tegic development for the
coming year. The municipal
airport headed the list. Ter-
minal renovation and run-
way rehabilitation, public
access, and land for location
of future businesses were
also discussed. City Man-
ager Kim Kirby called the
airport "a diamond in the
rough."
JOHN GRICE AND
BENSON CAMPBELL re-
tired after four decades of
teaching at Walton High
School. Campbell taught ag-
riculture and Grice taught
art and history. The two ed-
ucators saw a considerable
amount of'change in their
careers, including integra-
tion, the turbulent '60s, and
the introduction of high-tech
media into education.
WALTON SCHOOLS
WERE GRADED on stan-
dardized math, reading and
writing test scores, annual
learning gains, and other
measuring factors. Both
Walton and Freeport High
Schools got a "D," while
Paxton, Walton, Freeport,
Emerald Coast, and Seaside
Middle Schools scored an
"A," as did West DeFuniak,
Van R. Butler, and Bay El-
ementary. South Walton
High, Maude Saunders, and
Freeport Elementary all
scored a "B." Schools earn-
ing an "A" receive a $100
per-student bonus, while
schools that do poorly are
subject to penalties.
DRY AREAS IN WAL-
TON COUNTY and a num-
ber of wildfires led to contin-
uation of county-wide burn
ban, and caution warnings
for July 4 fireworks and bar-
becues.
THE DE FUNIAK
SPRINGS GARDEN CLUB
won two awards at the an-
nual National Garden Clubs
convention in Boston. The
awards were "No. 74 Out-
door Classroom Award," for
plantings made near the
DeFuniak Springs Library,
and "No. 29 Blue Star High-
way Marker Award," for
plantings made at the inter-
section of U.S. 331 and U.S.
90.


MARGARET AND PAUL
POWELL retired from long
years of service as teach-
ers at Paxton High School.
Margaret, who taught ad-
vanced math, had taught foir
39 years. Paul, who taught
history, began teaching at
Paxton in the early 1980s,
having also taught at Wal-
ton and Darlington High
Schools.
PANHANDLE TEAMS,
from Pensacola to Monti-
cello, have captured a total
of 36 state baseball champi-
onships, according to Flor-
ida High School Athletic
Association archives. The
first championship title was
claimed by Monticello in
1933, and the most recent
was North Florida Chris-
tian in 2007. The state be-
gan awarding championship
baseball titles in 1922.
LIZA INGRAM, an eight-
grade student at Walton
Middle School, earned a
position on the Alabama
Wrangler Junior High Ro-
deo Team, to compete in
Gallup, N.M. The rodeo fea-
tures more than 900 contes-
tants. Liza's event is Girls'
Breakaway Roping.
DEFUNIAK AND FREE-
PORT faced off in a first-
round District 1 Little
League game. De Funiak
won 9-2 in the six-inning,
12-year-old division game.
CHARLIE BURKE,
South Walton Mosquito
Control District (SWMCD)
commissioner, filed an ac-
tion for defamation against
SWMCD Chairman John
Magee, based on comments
Magee made in a televi-
sion interview. Questions
had also been raised re-
garding SWMCD Director
Gary D'Andrea's salary,
and Burke's residence for
job-qualifying purposes.
The SWCMD held a special
meeting June 27 to discuss
the pending 2007-08 work
plan budget. A tentative
budget was approved, with
Commissioner Jim Crawford
dissenting, citing dissatis-
faction with the decision to
make a 6-percent cut.
THE SANTIAGO DINER,
a shiny metal, retro-style
restaurant, failed to obtain
a needed variance from the
Zoning Board of Adjust-
ments (ZBA). The Design
Review Board (DRB) had
already denied a variance
because the diner does meet
the Scenic Corridor Stan-
dards prohibiting metal
buildings without facades.
THE DE FUNIAK
SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
voted to approve a compro-
mise agreement for variance
requests made regarding
the proposed development of
a Lowe's Home Center. The
variance approved allows
for 403 parking spaces and
a buffer on city property. At
the same Council meeting,
City marshal Mike Adkinson
presented three proposed
ordinances, two prohibiting
registered sexual predators
from living within 2,000 feet
of certain city locations and
prohibiting them from en-
tering city parks. The third
would impose a $2 surcharge
on civil and criminal traffic


penalties that occur in the
city. The Council ordered a
second reading and vote at
the next monthly meeting.
The Council also discussed
the levels of impact fees pro-
posed in a study conducted
by the Government Ser-
vices Group. The proposed
fees were $376.28 per each
residential unit, $2.16 per
square foot for commer-
cial developwent, $1.91 per
square foot for institutional
development, and $1.21 per
square foot for industrial
development. Council mem-
ber Don Harrison expressed
concern that the fees might
discourage commercial de-
velopment. Marshal Adkin-
son spoke on the need to
fund police protection and
services through impact
fees.
THREE LOUISIANA
TOURISTS WERE IN-
JURED in a motor vehicle
accident that took place on
I-10, two miles east of De-
Funiak Springs.
A WET JULY FOURTH
was celebrated in DeFuniak
Springs. Country music sing-
er Shane Owens performed
at the Lakeyard, and the
rain let up in time for a fire-
works display at night over
the lake. A parade was held
at Seaside, complete with
beauty queens, firetrucks,
and a "best float" contest.
WALTON COUNTY ini-
tiated a coordinated effort
to clear beaches of chairs,
towels, and assorted clutter
in the evenings. The clutter
poses a threat to protected
turtle species. The new pol-
icy is to tag, then remove
items not retrieved by own-
ers.
SCENIC GULF DRIVE in
Miramar Beach finally came
in line for parking improve-
ments, on a 700-foot section
of the county's right of way.
The $900,000 project calls
for 107-space, all-parallel
parking scheme. Crowding
and chaotic driving and pe-
destrian activity have long
been a problem during the
summer on that busy stretch
of beach road.
DEFUNIAK ': SPRINGS
LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-
STARS 12-year-oad team
played its first game in the
district tournament, defeat-
ing Freeport, then went on
to shut out Niceville-Na-
tional and Panama City's
R.L. Turner.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
RED SOX beat the Destin
Dawgs 8-5 in the first an-
nual "TNT" baseball tourna-
ment, hosted by pro baseball
entrepreneur Don Graham
Enterprises.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-
STARS 12-year-old team
captured the district crown,
in a 14-day, 21-game event
that ended with a defeat of
Destin 2-0. The team's next
challenge would be at the
Sectional in Tallahassee.
A FIRE COMPLETELY
DESTROYED Freeport's
New Beginning's Church
on SR-20. Members of the
congregation addressed the
Freeport City Council on
July 10, raising allegations
that some of the city's fire



A DUCK'S LEG became
entangled in fishing line
around Lake DeFuniak in
October. Tina Ward, wor-
ried that the leg would be-
come infected unless treated,
took the duck to a local vet-
erinarian. The surgery was.
successful. (Photo by Chris
Manson)


COUNTY EXTENSION
DIRECTOR BRUCE WARD
demonstrated a biofuel-pro-
ducing device that converts
soybeans to oil during the
University of Florida IFAS
Extension's Walton County
Energy Expo II in December.
(Photo by Chris Manson)


WALTON COUNTY COUNCIL ONAGING board chairman Gene Ryan (left) listened as
director Kay Brady responded to allegations made by former employees and others. (Photo
by Chris Manson)


hydrants did not work, and
that the water supply was
inadequate. The Council
agreed to conduct an inspec-
tion. At the same meeting,
members discussed acceler-
ation and deceleration lanes
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COMMISSIONERS (BCC)


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posed 2008 county budget.
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METHOD OF COLLECTION NON-AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENTS

Walton County, Florida (the "County") hereby provides
notice, pursuant to section 197.3632(3) (a), Florida
Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform method of
collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to be
levied within the unincorporated area of the County, for
the cost of providing road maintenance commencing
for the Fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2008. The
County will consider the adoption of a resolution
electing the use the uniform method of collecting such
assessments authorized by section 197.3632, Florida
Statues, at a public hearing to be held at 4:00 p.m. or
soon thereafter, on January 22, 2008 at the
Commission Chambers, DeFuniak Springs
Courthouse, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Such
resolution will state the need for the levy and will
contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real
property subject to the levy. Copies of the proposed
form of resolution, which contains the legal description
of the real property subject to the levy, are on file at the
Walton County Clerk's office. All interested persons are
invited to attend.


In the event any person decides to appeal any decision
by the County with respect to any matter relating to the
consideration of the resolution at the above-referenced
public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be
needed and in such an event, such person may need
to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing
is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons needing, a special accommodation or an
interpreter to participate in this proceeding should
contact the County Clerk's office at (850) 892-8115
prior to the date of the hearing.

DATED this 27 day of November 2007.
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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


STATE LAWMAKERS GATHERED for a public hearing at Niceville's Okaloosa-Walton
College in December. The Okaloosa County legislative delegation included (l-r) Sen. Durell
Peaden, Rep. Marti Coley, Sen. Don Gaetz, Speaker Designate Ray Sansom, and Rep. Greg
Evers. (Photo by Chris Manson)


July

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overall. The proposed 2008
budget was $128.1 million,
down from $137.5 million
in 2007. Areas suggested for
trimming included elimina-
tion of duplicated services,
contributions to the Eco-
nomic Development Coun-
cil and Chamber of Com-
merce, Red Cross, Council
on Aging, Tri-County Com-
munity Council, and other
discretionary contributions.
"Critical services," such as
law enforcement and EMS,
were also examined. Public
hearings on official adoption
of the proposed budget were
scheduled to begin in Sep-
tember.
THE PAXTON TOWN
COUNCIL, at its monthly
meeting, established a com-
mittee to determine what
services elderly commu-
nity members would like to
see changed or added. Dis-
cussed at the same meeting
was Paxton High School's
recent nomination as a hur-
ricane shelter, a hurricane
preparedness committee,
the Dixie Youth League's
need for community sup-
port, sewer hookup for Pax-
ton High School's new gym,
and costs associated, with
maintaining the Paxton ag-
ricultural building. It was
agreed to take several cost-
saving measures for the
building.
A WORKSHOP WAS
HELD July 10 to discuss
and consider the possibil-
ity of selling county landfill
property to be operated by a
private waste management
company. Walton County
Public Works engineer
Aaron Warren made a pre-
sentation on pros and cons,
but the waste company rep-
resentative scheduled to
appear and speak did not
appear, and no action was
taken.
OKALOOSA-WALTON
COLLEGE presented its
summer musical, Cole Por-
ter's "Anything Goes," with
a combined student and
community cast.
BETSY STEVENSON
AND DELANEY BELL,
Walton High School stu-
dents, were chosen to play
on the USA High Perfor-
mance Elite volleyball
teams, in the 16U and 14U
teams respectively. These
teams represent the Gulf
Coast Region in USA vol-
leyball in national champi-
onships to be played in Fort
Lauderdale.
A 120-DAY, $750,000 ren-
ovation project commenced
at South Walton Fire Dis-
trict (SWFD) Headquarters.
Renovations were planned
at the CR-393 building, and
also the SWFD's Mack Bay-
ou location.
EDUARDO GONZALEZ,
of Atlanta, was arrested


for misdemeanor trespass-
ing when he refused to
relocate on the beach, af-
ter being asked to do so by
Walton County Sherfiffs
deputies. Gonzalez was re-
portedly three feet within a
private property area of the
beach owned by Retreat at
Blue Mountain. The arrest
stirred a controversy over
delineation of public and
private beach, especially in
the wake of post-hurricane
beach restoration.
FLORIDA DEPART-
MENT OF TRANSPORTA-
TION (FDOT) held a public
hearing to discuss naming
of the U.S. 331 re-alignment
in the Freeport area. None
of the public attended the
meeting. Suggested names
included U.S. 331. alternate
or U.S. 331 by-pass. The
realignment will also affect
addresses of 267 residences,
123 businesses, two schools,
and District 4 Walton Coun-
ty Commissioner Sara Co-
mander's office.
A "MARATHON MEET-
ING" of the Planning Com-
mission covered an agenda
that included several hot-
button items. The commis-
sion approved the Angelos
at Seagrove Beach project,
with a laundry list of condi-
tions. Code concerns on the
Walton Plantation project
were also discussed, as well
as a proposed small-scale
amendment on land with a
former cattle-dip vat.
A PROPOSED ASPHALT
PLANT provoked a discus-
sion at the Planning Com-
mission meeting about the
state of roads in its area.
The site would be on the east
side of the Intracoastal Wa-
terway and Ferry Road. All
roads leading to the site are
dirt roads. Also discussed
was the environmental im-
pact of a plant on the area.
It was decided to bring the
road to state or county stan-
dards suitable for heavy in-
dustrial traffic, and to bring
Bay County into the discus-
sion.
A ROTARY CLUB-SPON-
SORED YOUTH CAMP for
campers with physical dis-
abilities, located near Gret-
na, FL., hosted 29 camp-
ers for several weeks this
summer, offering sports,
swimming, crafts, games,
and intra-camp competi-
tions. Campers paired up,
complementing each others'
strengths and needs, enjoy-
ing the support of Rotary
Club District 6940.
LEATHERBACK SEA
TURTLES, among the
world's rarest, left evidence
of their presence in Walton
County in the form of a nest
found in Seagrove. Most of
the turtles in Walton Coun-
ty are loggerheads. The last
evidence of leatherbacks
was an undocumented but
"apparent" nest, evidenced
by the sight of hatchlings, in
1962. The leatherback nest
was the 12th turtle nest


NIGHT FELL ON the Walton County Fair during a gra-
ciously rain-free Friday evening. (Photo by Chris Manson)


found this season, down
from last year's comparable
figure of 20 for the spring-to-
fall nesting season. (Photo)
NOKUSE PLANTATION
sponsored an exhibit, "John
James Audubon, American
Artist and Naturalist," at
Okaloosa-Walton College.
The exhibit consisted of en-
gravings, oil paintings, and
personal effects of the fa-
mous naturalist, and is val-
ued at approximately $1.8
million.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS 11
AND 12-YEAR-OLD Little
League team won the Sec-
tional championship, and
the chance to compete for
the state title. The team's
victory came after intense
games with Talllahassee
Chaires-Capitola, which
was defeated 5-0 and 5-2.
(Photo)
NEITHER CHAUTAU-
QUA ASSEMBLY pre-


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GOSPEL-COUNTRY SINGING DUO Robert McMillan
and James Singletary performed "Lay It Down" and other
selections from their CD "Standing in the Sun" at 2007's
Hometown Christmas. (Photo by Chris Manson)


senting group was given
financial support from the
South Walton Tourist De-
velopment Council. "Uncer-
tainty of leadership" and
"unknown organizational
complications" were cited
as reasons. Both the Florida
Chautauqua Center and the
Florida Chautauqua Assem-
bly are presenting a winter
assembly, in January and
February.
VORTEX SPRING under-
went a change of ownership,
a change of staff, and new
rules prohibiting alcohol on
the property. Shane Schiller
took over management from
the Dockery family, which
had owned and operated the
popular area tourist attrac-
tion since 1972.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL agreed to
look into a possible tem-
porary use ordinance that
would require all temporary
uses of land to be permitted
by the city. The same meet-
ing saw a discussion of the
Muscogee National Resolu-
tion. The city also voted to
support the Muscogee Na-
tion's efforts to obtain fed-
eral recognition.
THE IMPACT OF IM-
PACT FEES was analyzed,
with input from DeFuniak
Springs Building Director
Larry Laird, City Manager
Kim Kirby, and Walton
County Administrator Ron-
nie Bell.



August

DEFUNIAK CITY
COUNCIL continued, to
evaluate proposed law en-
forcement impact fees. A
study was proposed, and
several models of varying


fairs. The public was invited
to participate in a discussion
covering four major topics of
transportation, housing, rec-
reation and economic devel-
opment, focusing on likes,
dislikes, and suggested
changes. A second workshop
was set for later in August.
WALTON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS (BCC)
approved procedures and
fees for professional review
in connection with seawalls
and other beach-armoring
structures. It was agreed
that Dr. Robert Dean, a pro-
fessor of civil and coastal en-
gineering at the University
of Florida, would provide
advisory services for a two-
year period. This would in-
clude onsite inspection and
review of armoring plans.
"ENTERTAINMENT
FEES" collected by area
resort merchants, are an
optional tax which must be
taken out at the request of
the purchaser. They are
used for assorted purposes
including trash removal
and provision of free enter-
tainment. They must be ad-
vertised to the public, with
notices varying from the ob-
vious to the nearly hidden.
DEFUNIAK ALL-STARS
LITTLE LEAGUE team
failed to win the state semi-
finals. The team, composed
of 11 and 12-year-old play-
ers, had made one of the
deepest playoff runs in the
history of Walton County
Little League competition.
HORACE. SOWERS
KEPHART is profiled in an
article on "The Man of the
Mountain," reviewing the
life of naturalist and librar-
ian whose travels in the
Smoky Mountains led to the
writing of "Our Southern


fee schedules were submit-
ted to the Council. A second
reading of the sexual preda-
tor residency restriction
ordinances was made, and
City Manager Kim Kirby
presented 2007-08 strategic
objectives.
TWO STOP SIGNS and
more than 30 other road
signs were stolen from Coy
Burgess Loop in Walton
County. Walton County
Commissioners called this a
serious, matter, considering
the potential for traffic ac-
cidents or interference with
emergency service respond-
ers.
A RIBBON-CUTTING
ceremony was held to mark
the opening of the Walton
County YMCA in Freeport.
The new facility offers a
child-care program, exer-
cise equipment, a multipur-
pose exercise room, karate
classes, and a scholarship
program.
A CELEBRATION
MARKING completion of
renovation of the new Chau-
tauqua Hall of Brotherhood
in DeFuniak Springs was
held, attended by beauty
queens, city officials, and
private citizens. A formal
lighting ceremony marked
the end of the $300,000
project, which included the
controversial copper drain-
age pipes on the outside of
the Circle Drive structure,
constructed in 1909.
A PUBLIC VISIONING
WORKSHOP for DeFuniak
Springs was held, with the
help and advice of the West
Florida Regional Planning
Council and the Florida De-
partment of Community Af-


Highlands."
A DISCRIMINATION
COMPLAINT was filed
against Walton County
Sheriff Ralph Johnson by
two former deputies. Both
deputies alleged that John-
son discriminated against
them because they were
pregnant, and that Johnson
had denied them the option
to work "light duty." The
complaint was filed with
the Equal Employment Op-
portunity Commission and
requested an investigation
and appropriate action.
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD BOY
from Jackson County nearly
drowned while swimming at
Vortex Spring.
THE NEW WALTON
COUNTY COURTHOUSE
was the scene of last-minute
activity, with security sys-
tems and furniture still in
their packing, as Judge Kel-
vin Wells and Walton Coun-
ty Clerk of Court Martha
Ingle gave a guided tour of
the new facility, which was
scheduled to open for busi-
ness Sept. 24 or 28.
A GRAND JURY IN-
DICTED former DeFuniak
Springs resident Fred Alan
Mason for the 1997 killing of
his mother. Mason was ar-
rested in 1997, shortly after
allegedly beating his mother
to death with a "brick, club
or other blunt instrument."
Mason had been determined
to be mentally incompetent
to stand trial, and was com-
mitted to the Florida State
Hospital. The hospital re-
leased Mason and the state
moved for an indictment.
The charge carries a possi-
ble death sentence. (Photo)
OKALOOSA-WALTON
COLLEGE (OWC) broke
ground on its South Walton
College Center, the seventh
center for OWC. The new
facility will be on U.S. 331,
just south of the South Wal-
ton Courthouse Annex. The
center will house the Choc-
tawhatchee Basin Alliance
and the Allyn C. Donaldson
Entrepreneurial Institute.
Classes are planned to begin
in late 2009 or early 2010.
(Photo)
WALTON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS (BCC)
agreed to meet to consider
imposing a moratorium on
building permits for the
troubled Driftwood Estates
area. Drainage and access
issues, with one issue ac-
cess to walled-off Shipwreck
Road currently in litigation
have kept property owners
and developers in a state of
uncertainty.
FORMER PRESIDENT
BILL CLINTON made an
Aug. 6 appearance at Har-
bor Docks restaurant in
Destin, campaigning for his
wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton.
SINFONIA CONDUC-
TOR DEMETRIUS FULL-
ER returned from a cul-
tural exchange program in
northern Iraq, where he
rehearsed and conducted
three orchestras, the Iraqi
National Symphony, Erbil
Orchestra and Suleimaniya
Chamber Orchestra, under
the auspices of the Ameri-
can Voices organization.
ARTIFACTS FROM
R.M.S. "TITANIC" were ex-
hibited at the Visual Arts


MIKE GOODCHILD of the University of Florida's IFAS
Extension addressed guests on a tour of Martha Pridgen's
tree farm. The Pridgen family received the Florida Forestry
Association's Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year award
for 2007. (Photo by Chris Manson)


Center of Northwest Florida
in Panama City. The ar-
tifacts included crockery,
bottles, utensils, books,
clothing, tools, and personal
effects taken from the luxu-
ry liner, which sank in 1912,
ending the lives of 1,523
passengers. (Photo)
THE DE FUNIAK
SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
voted unanimously to ap-
prove impact fees for new
residential and commercial
developments. The fees are
to 'assessed only on new
homes and businesses, and
will be used to fund city po-
lice and fire departments.
Also adopted at the same
meeting were three new or-
dinances. Another ordinance
was passed that imposes
restrictions on registered
sexual offenders, prohibit-
ing them from entering city
parks and from living within
2,000 feet of parks, schools,
day care centers, or school
bus stops. The third gives
the $2 surcharge, currently
imposed as part of criminal
and civil fines, to the city
police. It had been going to
the Walton County Sheriffs
Office.
WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD MET
to prepare for the coming
school year, approving 12
Supplemental Education
Services contracts that deal
with extra tutoring for the
three Title I schools in the
county. Also approved were
various supply and services
contracts, and renewal of
the board's membership in
the Panhandle Area Educa-
tional Consortium.
THE DE FUNIAK
SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
voted not to accept a bid
from a Destin clock compa-
ny to fix the First.National
Bank clock at the corner of
7th Street and Baldwin Av-
enue, out of service and in
disrepair for years. It was
argued to the Council that
the proposed repair would
remove the original work-
ings inside the clock, taking
it off of the National Register
of Historic Places. A citizen
offered to donate funds to
hire a restoration company
to repair the original works.
Councilman James Huff-
man also urged the Council
to do what it could to protect
native trees and shrubs,
which are often removed and
replaced by less attractive
trees when land is cleared.
Also discussed was the con-
troversial appearance of the
copper drainpipes on the
Chautauqua Hall of Broth-
erhood.
FRED ALAN MASON
was arraigned on a charge of
murder "with premeditated
design" in the 1997 killing of
his mother. Mason pleaded
"not guilty." Mason's behav-
ior in court led Judge Kelvin
Wells to order a psychiatric
examination into Mason's
competency to assist coun-
sel.
A PROPOSED MORATO-
RIUM on building in Drift-
wood Estates failed for lack
of a second to a motion made
by Walton County Board
of County Commissioners
(BCC) Commissioner Cindy
Meadows. Meadows made

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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008
MILITARY SPOUSES
FROM EGLIN Air Force
Base and Duke Field visit-
ed city hall in December for
Mayor Harold Carpenter's
and Walton County District 2
Commissioner Kenneth Prid-
gen's proclamations celebrat-
ing "Military Spouses Day."
Spouses toured the city's his-
torical sites and enjoyed din-
ner at the Chautauqua Build-
ing and a Victorian fashion
show. Pictured (l-r): Stepha-
nie Jacobs, Michelle Speegle,
Roberta Caggiano, Kathy
Murray, Jane Eidsaune, Car-
penter, Pridgen, Karen Wil-
son, Janet Chapman, Robin
Plumb, Donna Newman,
Kristi Pohland, and Shirley
Pigott. (Photo by Chris Man-
son)


August

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the motion at the BCC's sec-
ond public hearing on Aug.
14. Drainage and access
issues have kept property
owners and developers in a
state of uncertainty, with
the subdivision considered
"flood-prone." The BCC in-
tends to address the drain-
age problems, despite fail-
ure of the moratorium.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOT-
BALL players practiced in
"sweltering" heat, reporting
cramps, excessive sweat-
ing, fluid loss, fatigue, dizzi-
ness, nausea, and vomiting.
Players took breaks every
10 minutes and kept their
insides and outsides hydrat-
ed.
SOUTH WALTON FIRE
DISTRICT (SWFD)'s pro-
posed 2007-08 budget would
reduce the millage rate and
cut the amount of taxes col-
lected. SWFD Chief Rick
Talbert said that despite
the cuts, the fire district
could still operate efficient-
ly. Total spending for-the
new year would be $11.6
million, down from the cur-
rent budget of $13.3 million.
Talbert also pledged to con-
tinue to bring personnel up
to national professional fire-
fighter standards.
A TOURISM STUDY
by the Strategic Planning
Group (SPG) showed that
tourism has an economic
impact of $1 billion on Wal-
ton County. A representa-
tive from SPG said that
this year's tourism visita-
tion rate was 13-15 percent
higher than that of the pre-
vious year. The same study
showed that 61 percent of
all residential property in
Walton County is non-home-
steaded.
A "PHISHING" SCAM
defrauded the Walton Coun-
ty Sheriffs Department of
$16,000. The department
original lost $22,000, but
was able to retrieve $6,000.
The chief financial officer
of WCSO's finance depart-
ment was fooled into provid-
ing account information to
a scammer posing as a Re-
gions Bank representative.
ILLEGAL ALIENS and
local law enforcement was
the subject of the first of
a series of articles on the
impact of illegal aliens on
various aspects of life in De-
Funiak Springs and Walton
County. DeFuniak Springs
City Marshal Mike Adkin-
son was interviewed on the
"gray areas" separating fed-
eral and state law enforce-
ment.
PAXTON TOWN COUN-
CIL considered a touchy
question of annexation, fol-
lowing a request by a prop-
erty owner to annex a por-
tion of his land to be used as
a landfill. Public comment
objecting to a "dump" led
City Attorney Lori Bytell to
remind the Council that the
matter was still in prelimi-
nary stages. The Council
tabled the matter, despite
attendees' keen interest in
discussing the subject. Also
discussed were the Dixie
Youth League's summer ac-
complishments. the need for
a budget workshop, and the
need to enforce code require-
ments in cleaning up some
junk-cluttered property in
the city.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
CITY COUNCIL held a
budget workshop. Discussed
were salaries, revenues and
expenditures. Included in


the next year's budget were
provisions for five new em-
ployees, a full-time- police
officer, a part-time officer,
two new water department
employees, and a new fire-
fighter. The budget for fiscal
2007 is $24,107,200; figures
for the 2008 budget were
not yet project, due.to union
agreements, insurance pre-
miums, and other consider-
ations. The first public bud-
get hearing was set for Sept.
13.
WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOLS began the new
academic year the week of
Aug. 20. Principals, teach-
ers, and law enforcement
officers were out in force to
see to welcome students and
see to their safety. (Photo)
HIGH SCHOOL FOOT-
BALL AND VOLLEYBALL


lar concern is the effect of
lights, in boats and on shore,
that can lure turtles off the
beaches and into danger.
THE SECOND IN A SE-
RIES on illegal immigrants
focuses on "Americaniza-
tion," and the modern trend
away from assimilation. The
ebb and flow of of legal immi-
gration to the United States
is traced, as well as various
laws passed over the years
to control and sometimes
prohibit immigration.
TWQ. BOMB THREATS
were called in to Health-
Mark Regional Hospital
over a 24-hour period. Sher-
iffs and fire department
personnel were called in, the
building was cleared, but no
bombs were found. Investi-
gators traced the calls to a
residence in Milton, but the


cil also heard a presentation
on a pro bono project to pro-
vide a berth for Gov. Stone,
a historic sailing vessel, and
an update on the area's af-
fordable housing initiative,
including the Wolf Creek
Village project.
FREEPORT'S BULL-
DOGS lost 16-10 to Cot-
tondale's Hornets. Freeport
planned to travel to Walton,
while South Walton would
trek to Carrabelle to face
Franklin County in a season
opener. The Walton Braves
defeated Holmes County
34-0 in the 2007 Kickoff
Classic in Bonifay on Aug.
24.
THE NORTHWEST
FLORIDA COAST chapter
of the Florida Public Rela-
tions Association named
Keith Howard, president


plans.
LEE MARCHMAN was
named chief of the Bu-
reau of Environmental Re-
source Regulation with the
Northwest Florida Water
Management District. The
agency has been tasked by
the Florida Legislature to
implement new policies con-
cerning storm water runoff.
Of particular concern is the
issue of runoff of toxic fluids
from vehicles that flow into
waterways and sewers, and
its effect on permitting poli-


PAGE 15-A
cy.
THE 2007 FOOTBALL
PREVIEW insert contains
photos of Walton County
teams Freeport's Bulldogs,
South Walton's Seahawks,
and the Walton Braves -
along with projections of the
various teams' chances for
the coming athletic season.






2007

Year In

Review

continues

with

September



page 4-B


DE FUNIAK SPRINGS

POLICE -REPORT


DeFuniak Springs Police ar-
rested the following people dur-
ing the week ending December
21, 2007:

William Bryan, 30, DFS,
Fraud, uttering a false instrument
x8, theft, grand theft x7,
Christopher Sherwood, 31,
DFS, Credit card fraud, theft,


Darrell Lynn Mabron, 49,
DFS, Theft of services,
Samuel Nielson, 19, Ad-
dress not given, Possession of
marijuana -20 grams,
Miguel Cisneros, 25, Ad-
dress not given, Resisting w/vio-
lence, battery on LEO, battery,
disorderly intoxication.


WALTON COUNTY

SHERIFF'S REPORT


PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR Malcolm "Strick" Strickland's children celebrated a let-
ter of appreciation their father received from the U.S. Navy in November. From left, Mal-
colm Strickland Jr., Shela McCord, Malcoln Strickland, Marianne Spray, and Charlotte
Mathews. (Photo courtesy of Bill Bacon)


started up for the new year,
with Kickoff Classics and a
community pep rally sched-
uled to drum up support for
area athletics.
THE WALTON COUN-
TY CHAMBER OF COM-
MERCE announced that its
Center for Attainable Hous-
ing would transition to an
unstaffed "virtual center,"
with a website dedicated to
providing information on
affordable housing. Budget
cuts, as well as the depar-
ture of the center's director
earlier this year, led to this
decision. In 2006, the center
had a budget of $158,500, of
which $55,000 came from
Walton County. Affordable
(or "attainable" in Cham-
ber parlance) housing was
among the hotter topics of
2007, much on the minds of
developers and planners.
WALTON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS (BCC) voted
not to allow a DC-3 aircraft
to spray the are with Di-
bron, a pesticide used to kill
dog flies. The plane must fly
at altitudes of under 1,000
feet to spray properly, and
such flights require county
permission.
SOUTH WALTON TUR-
TLE WATCH (SWTW)
member Sharon Maxwell
expressed her hope that
citizens would "do the thing
that might help sea turtles."
Maxwell and SWTW have
been monitoring the lives
of loggerhead turtles and
fighting to prevent various
impediments to their nest-
ing since 1995. Of particu-


hospital's owner declined to
press charges.
WEST FLORIDA RE-
GIONAL PLANNING
BOARD, along with De-
Funiak Springs City Plan-
ner Greg Scoville, presented
the DeFuniak Springs City
Council with an outline of
their plans for urban de-
velopment for the next 20
years. The vision plan in-
cluded architecture photos,
and could change some of
the allowable styles of ar-
chitecture within the city.
Also discussed were propos-
als to change the controver-
sial copper gutters on the
Chautauqua Hall of Broth-
erhood.
WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD received
an update on capital proj-
ects, and to address startup
items for the new school
year. The concrete slab has
been poured for the Bay El-
ementary gym, and work on
the Paxton High School gym
is nearly finished.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
(DFSPD) hosted its second
"Supper With Us" meet and
eat. City Marshal Mike Ad-
kinson addressed the attend-
ees on department updates,
including building and com-
munication improvements,
new patrol cars, and recent
narcotics activity in the city.
There was also a Taser dem-
onstration.
THE FREEPORT CITY
COUNCIL voted to upgrade
the boat launch and docking
area of the Freeport Port Au-
thority property. The Coun-


and CEO of Howard Group
development company, the
2007 Person of the Year.
Howard was behind the Sil-
ver Sands Factory Stores
development, and the soon-
to-be-complete Grand Bou-
levard at Sandestin.
WALTON COUNTY
ZONING BOARD OF AD-
JUSTMENTS granted a
variance to allow a cell tow-
er to be built near Sacred
Heart Hospital, replacing an
antiquated microwave tow-
er, which will be removed.
The removal of the old tow-
er will allow the hospital to
continue with its expansion


Walton County Sheriff's Depu-
ties arrested the following people
during the week ending Decem-
ber21, 2007:
Demetrius Marshall, 29,
Tampa, FTA,
Donald Earl Davis, 41,
Crestview, FVOP,
Donald Eugene Plunkard,
35, FWB, MVOP,
John L. Hallman, 19,
Niceville, FTA,
James Harold Jones, 37,
DFS, Worthless check,
Sara L. Nelson, 21, DFS,
Worthless check,
Christopher Michael Patter-
son, 25, Freeport, Aggravated
battery domestic,
SC.C.D., 15, Address not giv-
en, Battery on detention staff,
Dantres Lane, 23, PDL,
FTA, failure to register as a sex
offender,
John Dean McLean, 43,
PDL, Warrant (Holmes Co.),
Travis Williams, 22, DFS,
Lewd and lascivious battery, ag-
gravated fleeing and eluding, re-
sisting w/o violence,
Jesse Ontko, 49, Tallahas-
see, Burglary x4, grand theft x2,
Charles Ledford, 46, Slo-
comb, AL., Grand theft x3, retail
theft x47, larceny of coin ma-
chine x50,
*Ambrosio Cordova, 54, Des-
tin, No valid DL, allowing unau-
thorized person to drive,
I


Julio Sandoval-Cesar, 21,
Destin, No valid DL,
James Anthony Stubbs, 33,
DFS, FTA (Santa Rosa Co.),
Justin Moon, 25, Glasgow,
KY., Resisting LEO w/violence,
assault on LEO, breach of
peace,
R.C.C., 17, DFS, Theft,
Jonathan Ryan Zarling, 24,
Destin, MVOP,
Steveh B. Downing, 43,
DFS, FVOP,
E.B.C., 18, DFS, Theft,
grand theft, retail theft,
James David Lees, 40, Val-
rico, FL., Hold for U.S. Marshal,
Amer Sudhir Patel, 23, Tal-
lahassee, Permitting another to
use DL,
Vishel Jitendra Pedilic, 24,
Tallahassee, DWLSR, present-
ing false I.D.,
Patricia Ann Scott, 52, DFS,
Uttering forged checks, petit
theft,
Janice Marie Thompson, 53,
DFS, FVOP,
Joseph Arshawsky, 42, Mira-
mar Beach, DUI,
Gus Gurky, 46, Gainsville,
GA., FVOP,
Jorge Isaac Ruiz, 31, FWB,
FTA, FVOP,
Shirley Kilpatrick, 45, DFS,
Worthless checks 2,
Dean Vernon Smith, 46,
Miramar Beach, DUI,
Justino Vargas Guiterrez,
29, Daphne, AL., No DL.


TOYS FOR 463 NEEDY CHILDREN filled the hangar adjacent to the Walton County
Sheriff's Office (WCSO). Capt. Eddie Farris of the WCSO said this Christmas marked the
20th year his department participated in the Sheriff's Santa Patrol. (Photo by Chris Man-
son)




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the highest level of continuing
care to his existing patients,
as well as new patients. If you
need assistance with securing
your records or to schedule an
appointment, please phone:

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101 MicroSpineWay
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
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Photos by Kris Chavez


THE PARADISE TAXI art car makes its debut March
14 as Kim Pall peers through the window of the door she
painted. Pall and Paradise Taxi owner, David Doherty, col-
laborated on the idea to have local artists paint the 1980
Checker Marathon taxi. Eleven local artists contributed to
the project.


NANCY JAMES leads the crowd in front of the Seaside post office in a moment of silence
March 19 honoring American soldiers killed and wounded in Iraq since the war began
March 19, 2003.
BOBBYWAD-
KINS, the 2007
Boeing Champi-
onship defending
champion, takes
a break dur-
ing Media Day
April 23 at the
Raven Golf Club
at Sandestin.
The Champions
Tour, in its 13th
year in the Flor-
ida Panhandle
and the second
consecutive year
as the Boeing
Championship,
was held May
28-June 3 at the
Raven Golf Club
at Sandestin.


CULTURAL ARTS Association president Carol Lench
and Greg Griffith, president and CEO of G&G Global De-
velopment, surprise guests May 8 during ArtsQuest's Art
of Fashion luncheon as they unveil plans for The Centre.
The 160,000-square-foot project is designed to provide a
new 1,500-square-foot home for the Cultural Arts Associa-
tion and will also feature professional office space and retail
showrooms.


SEAGROVE GARDEN Club members (clockwise from
left) Brenda Radtke, Donna Vann, Barbara Schott, and Jan
Stanko create flower arrangements April 30 for The Flow-
er Shuttle using botanicals donated by Bella Flora. Once
completed, the volunteers deliver the flowers to recipients
throughout south Walton County.


JEREMIAH
CAMPBELL
directs the
2007 Grit &
Grace produc-
tion, "Songs
of the Home
Grown Leg-
ends," during
dress rehearsal
October 1. The
show featured
the lives of local
music legends
Neal "Pappy"
McCormick
(1909-1998)
and Dwight
'Potter" Brown
(1944-1999).





JOHNNY HARRELSON
(left), inventor of the "canjo"
is the featured artist at Ei-
leen West Gallery December
7 during December's First
Friday Art Walk at Ruskin
Place.


MICHAEL BURST'S high bid of $20,000 wins his family:
The Pinwheel Windmill playhouse November 24 during the'
Children's Volunteer Health Network fundraiser, Cottages
for Kids, held at Rosemary Beach. The event raised over
$100,000 for CVHN.


BUTLER ELEMENTARY art teach-
ers Constance and Steve Rogers join stu-
dents September 21 as they plant pin-
wheels for peace. Pinwheels for Peace is
an art project started in 2005 by two art
teachers in Coconut Creek, Florida, as a
way for students to express their feelings
about what's going on in the world and
in their lives.


OLIPETIT, The 3-Thirty-1 Restaurant (a/k/a Blue Bar) owner, captures the
last evening of business on video September 30 as patrons dance the night away.
The popular bayside restaurant closed to make room for the widening of U.S.
331.


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Clay artist Connie

Chartier to present

program for Green

Thumb Garden Club


Clay artist, Connie Chart-
ier, will do a program this
month for the Green Thumb
Garden Club. She uses the
finest Japanese Luna Clay
to sculpt flowers that will
bloom forever. Her arrange-
ments are sold and collected
around the world.
Some of her works will be
available for sale. The meet-
ing will be at 9:30 AM on
Wednesday, January 16th


at the Embassy Suites Hotel
in Miramar Beach. Guests
and visitors are welcome.
The cost is $18 for the meet-
ing, program and lunch.
Reservations maybe made
with Alice Miller at (850)
880-6066 or coolbreeze485@
hotmail.com. For more in-
formation browse http://
gtgc.topcities.com.


ECPRO ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS for 2008, left to right, Ken Hair-President; Cathy Landroche-
Vice president; Jodi Jordan- APR-Program; Laura Mobley-Publicity; Randy Bobbitt -APR-Membership; Bobby Bess-Trea-
surer; Jean Dutton- Board member at Large; Amanda Brannon-Student Competition; Amy Baty-Foundation President.
Not pictured- Lisa Worsham-Secretary; Joe Purka-SPRF Conference Chair; Sabrina McLaughlin APR-SPRF Representa-
tive; Sherry Harlow APR-Accreditation Chair; this year they are hosting the SPRF Conference in Sandestin Resorts on July
28 and 29. For more information log on to www.emeraldcoastpr.org.


WALTON





SNOWBIRJD FEAwS

By Nancy Gehrke
The 'ho-ho's' and the 'merry, merrys' are moving into the
'Happy New Year.' Walton County Snowbirds (WCS) concur
and hope that all are just chomping at the bit for getting
involved with old friends and new, and trying their hand
with comfortable games as well as challenging some new
opportunities. Anyone in this part of the country for the
first time, relieved of work responsibilities and looking to
fill the days/nights with something special, WCS are here
to help you make that transition.
Membership into this volunteer organization is $7 a year
per person and can be had by coming on Wednesday, Jan.
2, 2008, or any Monday thereafter from 8:30 to 10:30 to
the Faith Assembly Church Hall on Geronimo Street. With
a membership in hand, there are numerous opportunities
ready to initiate action after the first of the year.
CREATIVE WRITING will announce meeting time and
place at next publication..
BOOK DISCUSSION of "The Poet of Tolstoy Park" by
local author Sonny Brewer will take place on Thursday,
Jan. 17 at the Beach Retreat Clubhouse, second floor, Val-
erie Beall, 837-8624, volunteer facilitator.
BRIDGE commences Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1 4 p.m. (need
a volunteer chairperson for afternoon session) and Thurs-
day, Jan. 10, 6:30 9:30 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Community
Church.
COMPUTER CLUB will be meeting regularly on the
second and fourth Tuesday of the month, Jan. 8 and 22,
6:30 8:30 p.m. at the Faith Assembly Hall. There are three
training areas during these sessions, depending on one's
interests and needs. A complete listing of subjects to be in-
cluded are in the Walton County Snowbird web site www.
waltoncountysnowbirds.com. Hugh Barnard is the volun-
teer facilitator, 654-9129.
DANCING of the ballroom variety is also held at the
Faith Assembly Hall on Monday evenings, starting at 6:30
p.m. where emphasis is on beginning steps and etiquette
with Jan and Len Hoover, 837-3532. Advanced hoofers will
be coaxed into the English-style of ballroom moves with
Clarice and Charles Duffy, 650-5478. Classes begin on
Monday, Jan. 7.
EUCHRE will have their first gathering from 6:30 -
9:30 on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Santa Rosa Community
Church.
GENERAL MEETING will be at 10 a.m. at the Sandes-
tin Links Conference Center. Registration, entertainment,
drawings, and a short business meeting are the order of the
day.
GOLF leagues for Tuesday and Thursday play begin
Jan. 8 and 10 with sign-ups at Registration. Scrambles
for Jan. 9 at Bluewater Bay and. for Jan. 18 at Adara Golf
Club have sign-ups at Jan. 7 Registration. The sign-up for
the Jan. 23 Scramble at The Links is at the Jan. 14 Reg-
istration. The Playdays for Jan. are as follows: Jan. 4 and
20 at Bluewater Bay, Jan. 8 at Windswept Dunes, Jan. 10
and 29 at the Links (all particulars at the Walton County
Snowbird web site), and the Jan. 15 playday at Kelly will
gather participants via a lottery. Sign-up is from 8:30 to
9:30 a.m. at registration on Jan. 7 with the drawing held
at 9:30. One must be a card carrying member of the Walton
County Snowbirds to participate.
LINE DANCING is on Mondays at 3 p.m. at the Faith
Assembly Hall, Diane Likhite coordinating, 650-1648, with
beginning, intermediate and advanced opportunities in this
popular dance form.
MAH JONGG for the newbies and the oldies begins Thurs-
day, Jan. 10, 1 4 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Community
Church.
MUSIC APPRECIATION with Dr. David Ott will com-
mence on.Monday, Jan. 21, 1 p.m. at Faith Assembly Hall
and will run continuously for the next six weeks. More de-
tails in January.
SINGING as in Mixed Chorus under the direction of
Carol Addington, 837-5736, will be held at the Destiny
Worship Center Sanctuary on Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to noon
beginning Jan. 4 and every Friday thereafter.
SINGLES information can always be obtained from
Josie at 650-8162 for clarification on an event. Their activi-
ties for January include: Fri., Jan. 4, NWFP 'Days of Wine
and Roses'; Sat. Jan. 5 and 26, 4 p.m. cocktail parties, call
Art, 650-6809 to be included; Jan. 9 at OWC, 7:30 p.m. will
be Hal Holbrook's "Mark Twain" and following the General
Meeting on Jan. 16, the group will go out for lunch.
STORAGE dates for pick-up at the Affordable Storage on
Sugar Dr. for Jan. will be Friday, Jan. 4, Wednesday, Jan.
9 and 16, 3 to 4 p.m.
TENNIS is everyday at 10 a.m. with Vivek Likhite coor-
dinating, 650-1648. It never rains on the tennis courts.
For more information, call Nancy Gehrke, information
officer, Walton County Snowbirds, 837-9937, nagehrke@ya-
hoo.com.


Matson joins Sacred

Heart Health System


Kenn Kotara


Cultural Arts


hosts Kenn


Kotara


The Cultural Arts As-
sociation (CAA) will host
Asheville, North Carolina,
artist Kenn Kotara on Jan.
13 at 3 p.m. Kotara will
present an informative slide
program explaining the evo-
lution of his work from rep-
resentation to abstraction
to realism. He received both
his B.F.A. and M.F.A. from
Louisiana Tech University
in Ruston, LA. His work
has been exhibited widely
and is held in numerous
collections, including the
Asheville Art Museum and
the Bellagio, Las Vegas.
Kotara is part of Seaside's


artists' residency program,
Escape to Create. Escape to
Create features selected art-
ists in varied media spend
the month-long retreat de-
voted to creative endeavor
and public programming for
the community. This year's
event will take place from
January 6 to February 3 in
the town of Seaside.

Kotara's CAA program
will be held at 3 p.m. in
the Conference room of the
Coastal Branch Library's
Government and Education
Center located on U.S. 331,
just north of U.S. 98 in.


Sacred Heart offers

free health screenings

for elderly and

uninsured persons


Sacred Heart Health Sys-
tem will provide free health
screenings in January at
sites in Escambia County
and Walton County. The
screening program targets
persons who are poor, unin-
sured, or elderly.
At most locations, Sa-
cred Heart staff will pro-
vide screenings to measure
blood pressure, blood sugar,
total cholesterol and blood
count. These screenings are
helpful in diagnosing con-
ditions that put people at
high risk for heart attack,
stroke, diabetes, and other
health problems. At one site
on Jan. 8, Sacred Heart will
provide a bone-density scan
for osteoporosis.
The schedule is as fol-
lows: Jan. 3 from 9 to 11:30
a.m. at St. John Catholic
Church, 303 S. Navy Bou-
levard, Pensacola. Blood
screening, Jan. 8 from 9 to
11:30 a.m. at the Bayview
Seniors Center, 20th and


Lloyd streets, Pensacola.
This will be an osteoporosis
screening only. Jan. 12 from
8 a.m. to noon at the Sacred
Heart Senior Expo to be
held Sacred Heart's Airport
Medical Park on Airport
Boulevard, Pensacola. Blood
screening Jan. 30 from 9 to
11:30 a.m. at the DeFuniak
Springs Council on Aging
center, 1154 Baldwin Ave.,
DeFuniak Springs. Blood
screening Jan. 31 from 9 to
11:30 a.m. at Gibson Head-
start center, 710 North C
Street, Pensacola.
Mission in Motion is a
community service provid-
ed by Sacred Heart Health
System in Pensacola. The
mobile unit's free services
also are made possible by
support from the law firm
of Kerrigan, Estess, Rankin
and McLeod, as well as the
Gannett Foundation, and
other community donors.
For more information, call
(850) 416-7826.


Brian D. Matson has
joined Sacred Heart Health
System as vice president of
planning and strategy.
For nearly eight years,
Matson was employed by
PricewaterhouseCoopers,
a 150-year-old consulting
services firm with offices lo-
cated in the United States
and internationally. Prior to
joining Sacred Heart, Brian
worked in the Birmingham
and Atlanta offices of Price-
waterhouseCoopers. As a di-
rector within the healthcare
consulting practice, his fo-
cus was on the planning, de-
velopment, and operation of
freestanding outpatient and
inpatient medical services.
From 1995 to 2000, Mat-
son served as director of
ambulatory care at Morton
Plant Mease Health Care/


Baycare Health System,
which serves the Tampa
Bay area. While at Mor-
ton Plant Mease, he also
served two years in the role
of clinical reimbursement
and outcomes manager. His
career also includes serving
6ne year as an administra-
tive resident with Infirmary
Health System in Mobile.

Matson earned a bach-
elor's of science degree in
business/health care man-
agement in 1990 from the
University of Alabama in
Tuscaloosa. In 1992, he
earned a master's in health
services administration
from the University of Ala-
bama at Birmingham. He is
a member of the American
College of Healthcare Ex-
ecutives.


STHE BOOKLOVERS GROUP at South Walton's Library
meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at
South Walton's Coastal Library located at 427 Greenway
Trail off of U.S. 331 S. All are welcomed. The January se-
lection is T.C. Boyle's book, "The Tortilla Curtain." This
month's book selection takes place in the suburbs of Los
Angeles. It is a riveting account of the lives of two men, one
an illegal immigrant, and gives a detailed account of how
their lives become woven together. This is a timely book
that will impact the reader.
The schedule for the next 2008 meetings are as follows:
Jan. 8, 2008 Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle; Feb.12, 2008
"Rules for Old Men Waiting" by Peter Pouncy-Katchen
Ringelstetter; March 11, 2008. Choose any book by author
Lorna Landvik.










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t h e
holiday
season
behind
us and
the new
year
starting to roll,
more and more
people are hitting
the computers and
checking out the
latest sales, news
and gossip that
happened over the
week that they
were not connected.
Can we actually
live without the
web and how did
we ever survive
prior to Bill Gates
and his magical
box?
..........-.........-.- .......... ....
Not since the invention of
television has America gone
crazy for a little box that
could open their eyes to
almost anything they could
possibly imagine. The
Internet has set new
guidelines and standards,
not only for entertainment,
but for the educational
,- systems, business and news.
reporting.
At the drop of a hat, one
can find out the weather in
Hong Kong, find the latest
news in London, and be
able to take a college exam,
all with just a click of the
finger.
Since the mid 80s when
the personal computer was
introduced, people have
been able to get college
degrees, buy a car or house,
download pornography and
be able to post their
opinions on any subject.
The opportunities are
endless.
One of the latest crazes is
what is referred to as
Internet blogging. What
started out to just be an
Opinion site, has now grown
into hundreds of thousands
of sites that feature nothing
but comments, com-
mentary, opinions, beliefs


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and gossip.
The blogging craze was
once just something people
logged on to to read reviews
about a product they might
want to buy, on sites like
Overstock.com and Ebay.
Now the craze has exploded
and has hit the main
stream on the Web.
Some of the bigger
Internet blogs, such as
TMZ and MSNBC, have
taken the blogging to the
latest height.
They are now the
foundation for each of these
websites and programs and
have become their main
source of news.
MSNBC, as well as other
networks, have begun
pulling their information,
their public opinions, and
sometimes even their hard
news from these blogs.
News that is recorded and
filmed by an amateur
photographer, to the latest
comment made by a
celebrity, it is caught on
tape and broadcast on the
".six .o'clock-news; . .
For those celebrity
watchers and even stalkers,
the TMZ television show
and Internet site gives
them as much celebrity
news as they can handle.
From the latest sighting of
Brittany Spears and
mommy-to-be sister, to the
latest bathroom stop for
Angelina Jolie, the celebs
every move is captured.
A constant watchdog for
celeb sightings and gossip,
TMZ has begun a strong
influence on other networks
and Hollywood showslike
Access Hollywood and E!
News. These shows are
constantly reporting news
and the latest findings by
TMZ on Hollywood
happenings.
But how much do we
believe what those sites are
saying and how much trust
do we put into those


Musie & Theatezr

around the South

Panama City
"My Little Pony," Feb. 12, Panama City Marina Civic
Ciernter
Jacksonville
*Willie Nelson, 1/10, Florida Theatre
*Trisha Yearwood, 2/14, Florida Theatre
*B.B. King, 4/30, Florida Theatre
Florida Theatre box office (904) 355-2787
Tallahassee
eRingling Bros. Circus, Jan. 8-9, TLCCC
*"Annie," Jan. 28-29, TLCCC
TLCCC box office (850) 222-0400
Atlanta
*"Annie," Jan. 9-13, Fox Theatre
*"Cats," Jan. 15-20, Fox Theatre
Celine Dion, Jan. 17, Philips Arena
*Barry Manilow, Jan. 19, Philips Arena
Matchbox 20, Jan. 28, Philips Arena
Widespread Panic, Dec. 30-31, Philips Arena
Bon Jovi, April 30, Philips Arena
Fox Theatre box office (404) 817-8700/Philips Arena
box office ,- (404) 878-3000
Gulfport/Biloxi
*Rodney Carrington, Jan. 4, Beau Rivage Main Theatre
*The Moody Blues, March 23, Beau Rivage Main
Theatre
Beau Rivage box office (228) 386-7777


website blogs?
Apparently
more and
more people
are turning to
them for their
"hard" news.
Over the past
few years,
those sites


have become the "go-to"
place for all news sources.
For MSNBC, people have
based their entire stock
portfolios on their blogs and
money talk shows. The
channel is worshipped one
of the most trustworthy
programs and networks on
the web and television.
TMZ has its own loyal
followers and they pay
daily homage to the blog
and show. It has become
the go-to site for anything
happening in the
Hollywood scene.
The latest Hollywood
disaster that TMZ reported
on first and has had
millions of blog hits about,
is the movie "The Golden
Compass." The motion
picture hit theaters just
before Christmas and dealt
with anti-religious matters
and, to some, was very anti-
Catholic.
Because of blogs and
TMZ reports on the movie's
controversy, it has had one
of the slowest starts at
theaters since "Ishtar,"
starring Warren Beatty and
Dustin Hoffman, in 1982,
and it was all due to
Internet blogs and opinion
sites.

The Internet is a
powerful tool that can be
used to persuade and form
people's thoughts and
beliefs!
So as the new year settles
in and we once again fall
back into the web-surfing
habits, check out these
sites and read the
comments and blogs left by
millions. But do it with an
open mind and the will to
form your own opinion.
Like my parents always
said, "it is better to be the
leader of the group with
your opinions and actions,
than to just sit back and
follow the leader and
conform to their way of
thinking!"


Mardi Gras on the Island: The Fort Walton Beach Chmaber of Commerce once
again throws out the beads for the 2008 Mardi Gras Parade and Ball, Jan. 19, starting
at 9 a.m. at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. Following the parade at 8 p.m., the
annual ball takes place beginning at 8 p.m.
For more information, parade routes and ball tickets, call 244-8191.
South Walton Community Yard Sale: The bi-annual event will take place Feb. 9
in Seaside. Tables are $50 and can be reserved by calling the Seaside Merchants at
231-5424.
The Florida Chautauqua : A weekend event being held in DeFuniak Springs, Feb.
21-24 that will feature lectures, demonstrations, concerts, an inaugural film festival,
exhibits, art shows, and other cultural events.
For more information, call 892-3696, or log on to www.floridachautauqua.org.
2008 West Indies Market: Hilltop Productions is currently seeking vendors for the
2008 West Indies Markets, taking place every second weekend from May until August.
Vendors with hand-made, hand-crafted and fine art are encouraged to apply.
For more information and registration, call Hilltop Productions at 951-2148.
Florida Chautauqua Assembly: The annual event returns Jan, 31 Feb. 3 and
will take place at various locations throughout DeFuniak Springs. Events include the
Florida Symphony and Orchestra, the Farmer's Opry, the Civil War re-enactors and
other exhibits and lectures.
For more information, call 892-7613.
2008 Seabreeze Jazz Festival: The annual event returns to Gulf Place and
celebrates their 10-year anniversary on the Emerald Coast, April 17-20. Four days of
smooth jazz music from some the nation's top Grammy award-winning artists will be
on hand throughout the weekend, combined with more than 50 artisans and vendors.
Tickets for the festival are now on sale by calling WSBZ at 267-3279 or by logging on
to www.wsbz.com.


Send your
Arts & AT
Entertainment AT THE


News
to
dfsherald@gmail.com
or
fax: 892-2270


JONAH SAGE GAVE an intimate concert to a select
crowd on Dec, 27 at Roseamary Beach. The singer/
songwriter has just released his third album,
"Tommorrow's Song. "
For more information about his work, log on to
www.jonahsage. com.


Crestview Cinema 3
NorthviewPlaza. Crestview.
682-3201
I Am Legend (PG-13)
Alvin/Chipmunks(PG)

Twin Cities
1047 E. John Sims Pkwv..
678-3815
A 1 v i n /
Chipmunks(PG) Enchanted
(PG)
The Golden Compass (PG-
13)

Rave Motion Pictures
4100 Legendary Dr..
Destin. 337-8777
This Christmas (PG-13)
Hitman (R)
August Rush (PG)
No Country For Old Men




(R)
Awake (R)
Enchanted (PG)
Mr. Magnum (PG)
IAm Legend (PG-13)
The Perfect Holiday (PG)
Alvin/Chipmunks (PG)
Fred Claus (PG)


Destin Cinema 10
759 E. Hwy. 98. Destin,
654-2992
Enchanted (PG)
I Am Legend (PG-13)
Alvin/Chipmunks (PG)
The Perfect Holiday (PG)
Fred Claus (PG)
Bee Movie (PG)
American Gangster (R)
Heartbreak Kid (R)
Bourne Ultimatum (PG-13)


NICEVILLE TWIN
CITIES CINEMA
RECORDING 678-3815
JPN PRODUCTIONS
NATIONAL TREASURE:
BOOK OF SECRETS (PG)
MONDAY-THURSDAY 4:00, 6:30
ALVIN AND THE
CHIPMUNKS (PG)
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SUNDAY 100,4:O 4 006 130
TUOSDAY 4 00,6:4
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SCHEDULE STARTS
FRIDAY, JAN. 4th
Adults $7.00 Matinee $5.00
Child & Seniors $5.00
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VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED
CLASSIFIED & LEGAL DEADLINE IS
MONDAY 4:30 P.M.


FOR SALE
Alice Antiques, Collectibles,
and used furniture.
2374 South 2nd Street (280A)
Open Tues-Fri Sat. 12-4.
Phone 892-4074.
GREAT GIFTS, CEDAR
CHEST, China cabinets, tables
& chairs, dresser, chest of draw-
ers, "Painted Cottage Furniture"
teapots, cookie jars, cups/-
saucers, (vintage hats, gloves,
purses,) depression glass, jew-
elry, linens, china, books, and
much more. A little out of the
way, but a lot less to pay. Check
out the old tool shed and
"Grandma's Attic.
Wall to Wall with antiques and
used furniture. A must see
shop...We buy and sell. 88 wds

BASSETT OAK BEDROOM
s u i t full / q u een
headboad,dresser w/mirror,
large chest of drawers. Excellen
t condition. $350. 850-533-
6561. 2tp 1/3-1/10

MOVING-I have 32-8 ft. long
landscape timbers, 60-
2"x4"x8's, 52 1"x6"x6' privacy
fence pieces and 2 extension
ladders. All for $325. 850-585-
2081. ltp 1/3
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ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
-93 3/4 wide by 74 1/2 inches
high. Asking $200. 850-585-
2081. 1tp 1/3
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LARGE COMBINATION safe
preferably. Double doors (but
single Ok) that weighs at least.
400 Ibs and is fireproof. 419-
3893. 4tp 12/20-1/10.
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PECANS FOR SALE
BY DEE WATSON
Pick up location is @ Nature's
Health Food Store. 750 Baldwin
Ave. 850-333-0877. tfc 12/6

QUICKIE ELECTRIC
WHEELCHAIR-Needs TLC.
$600. Also Ultimate Medical
Stand Up Frame Lift with
tray and wheels. Almost Brand
new. $1,200. 835-2163. 21wds.
tfc 11/29

2.5 TON. Rudd Central air and
heat unit. Purchased in March
2006 for $3,800. Useid fr four
months. New condition asking.
$2,000. Still under warranty.
835-2789. tfp.
- ------------ ------------- ----------
ANTIQUES FOR SALE. 892-
3217. 1tp 1/3

40KW GENERATOR-will run
whole farm included transfer
switch diesel tank. Asking
$6,000 OBO. 892-3217. 1tp 1/3

FOR SALE- Medium size
chest freezer. $225. Gold Gym
treadmill, loaded, $550.
Entertainment center, $30. 892-
5509 or 685-7074. 2tp 1/3-1/10
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OFFICE EQUIPMENT
FOR SALE
All items in excellent condition.
IBM COMPUTER with key
board,, mouse modern printer,
mic. $450.
BROTHER COPY MACHINE
runs great. $75.
YXEROX plain paper copier.
$50.
MISC. ITEMS FOR SALE


110 FT. RADIO TOWER.
$500. (Must take down.)
BATHTUB SHOWER chair.
Brand new. $50.
EX-LARGE BBQ GRILL. All
steel. $30.
OFFICE REFRIGERATOR-
$60
835-2163 45wds tfc 6/21
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QUEEN SIZE BED. Like new.
Includes frame, headboard,
mattress, dresser with mirror
and night table for $400. Call
850-585-2081. ltp 1/3
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15 CU. FT. CHEST
FREEZER with 4 big baskets &
lock-key. Excellent condition.
Can be seen at 1911 Walton
Road. 1tp 1/3
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PERENNIAL HAY- 50 LB sq.
bales. 834-3881. tfc 12/6
---------------------------------
BLUEPRINT SIZE XEROX-
Xerox model 2515, copies up to
36-inch-wide documents.
$1,800 OBO. Call 850-233-
6445. tfp 9/13
-------------------------------------.
COMPUTERS, monitors, key-
boards, components, and parts.
892-2811. tfc 6/14
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WAREHOUSE MARKET
MALL & FLEA MARKET-
Antiques, Trash & Treasures.
32,000 square feet, 50+ ven-
dors & growing. 23380 Fifth Ave
(main) Street, Florala, AL. Open
7 days a week. 9 am 6 pm.
Fri. & Sat. 8 am to 8 pm. Sun.
10 5 pm. 334-858-8102.
www.warehousemarketmall.co
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BAND SAW LUMBER Cut
any size you want. PINE
STRAW R Square bales. $3.50.
Delivered-. Call 850-333-0877.
Leave message. tfc 4/6

FILL DIRT, clay, rock, top soil,
masonry sand, driveway mate-
rial. All delivered. Spreading
available. Driveways built.
Anything hauled. REDS
HAUL'N. 892-0503


RED'S BACKHOE DIGGIN_
Stumps dug up. Cheap! Trees
removed. Anything dug,
shoved, or moved. 892-0503.
tfc 8/2
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FILL DIRT $80 8 yd. load.
We also haul dirt, and gravel.
Spreading available. We do
driveways and backhoe work,
and small land clearing jobs.
Free estimates 892-3873.
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TRAVEL
TRAILERSIRV'S
2007 26FT CHEROKEE
LITE self contained travel
trailer camper. Elect tongue
jack and sway control. Sleeps
six. Only used twice. MSRP
price. $21,675. Asking $14,500.
Phone 850-836-5152 or 850-
326-4668. 6tp 12/13-1/17
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FARM
EQUIPMENT
4030 JOHN DEERE TRAC-
TOR with front end loader.
Price $9,500. 401-1289. 4tp 12/
13-1/3


334-858-6050

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ASK ABOUT OUR POLE BARN KITS


Paine 2-3l III DMSOME AREAS)


WANTED
WANTING TO BUY-Odie Slay
wants junk cars. Will pay $150
each for full size cars, Pick-up
trucks, and vans. Must be com-
plete. Must be able.to tow away.
850-859-2619. 8tp 12/27-2/14
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WELL DRILLED, 4"X 200 ft.
deep. Mossy Head area. 892-
4858. 2tc 12/27-1/3
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WANTED: CONCRETE fin-
isher to form and pour approx.
16 yards; 2 slabs approx. 8'x60'
Mossy Head area. 892-4858.
2tc 12/27-1/3

WANTED: Carpenter to build
8'x60' lean-to with metal roof.
Mossy Head area. 892-4858.
2tc 12/27-1/3
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WANTED: LARGE
COMBINATION SAFE-
preferably doubledoors, (but
single Ok) that weighs at least
400 Ibs. and is fireproof. 419-
3983. 4tp 12/20-1/10

AUTO
1975 4-DRICREW CAB
PICKUP. w/454-Engine runs
like a tank. $1,300. Call (850)
835-2163. tfc 7/27
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1992 OLDS V-6 3100
ENGINE and three speed
transmission. $150 each or
$250 for both. 89,000 miles on
wrecked car. 850-892-7051/
850-218-8205. 4tp 1/3-1/24
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86 FORD MUSTANG GT
HATCHBACK, no rust, body in
great condition, no dents or
dings, aluminum rims, MSD
ignition and Edelbrock intake
manifold Motor needs rebuild-
ing. $700 OBO. Call Ben at 865-
2953. tfc 11/1


2002 NISSAN -FRONTIER.
XE, V6 DESERT RUNNER.
66K miles, am/fm/cd, ac, ps/pw,
runs great handles good.
$11,500 obo. Call 850-892-
5406.4tl/3-1/24

BOATS & BOAT-
SUPPLIES
RHINO Boats Joe's Motor
Service, Inc., Hartford, AL 334-
588-2968. tfc 6/24
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BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
seeks financial partners. Will
pay 10% interest on loans
secured by excellent property.
Great for IRA's and retirement
funds. (850) 892-2284. 24wd


ODD


SERVICES
JOBS-PLUMBING,


II IVllle IN. UI Day Diluy uII
331 or 5 Miles S. of Freeport
5x10 -$25 to 10x20 -$80
Well Lighted & Secure Area
Manager Lives On Location


A-1 Mini Storage, Inc.
Located: 1154 US Highway 90 West, DeFuniak Springs, FL


A NEW CLIMATE CONTROLLED UNITS A

NEW SECURE CYLINDER LOCKS
FOR YOUR ADDED PROTECTION

AALSO.NON-CLIMATE CONTROLLED UNITS AVAILABLE -


Or Weekends 850-401-1289
"YOUR STORAGE IS OUR BUSINESS"


ELECTRIC, carpentry, paint-
ing, siding, etc. Call Paul
Rushing at 850-401-1537. tfc
12/6
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PREMIUM LAWN
SERVICES 850-419-9164. 1
time or every time. Mow, cut,
edge light/clean-up hauling. tfc
11/8 15 wds
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"BIG C" TREE & STUMP
REMOVAL. Free estimates.
850-836-4985. ltc 1/3
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LOT & LAND CLEARING-
Reasonable rates. 892-4302 /
951-3367. tfc 7/19
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SCOTT'S CARPENTRY. Can
do most anything. Home
repairs, custom wood working,
trims, floors and more. Call
Scott @ 850-333-1464. 4tp 1/3-
1/24
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SCOTTY JOHNSON, yard
service, cleaning yard, mowing
grass, etc. 850-419-5229/850-
951-0710. 2tc 1/3-1/10

YARD SALE
YARD SALE-SAT. JAN. 5 Pine
Shores-Follow signs, 7 am -- ?
Huge variety of items.
Everything must go!
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YARD SALE AT Sunset King
Camp Resort. 366 Paradise.
Island Drive, Campground-wide
yard sale. Sat. Jan. 5. 9 am 12
pm. ltc 1/3
-------------------------- ------
PERSONAL
UNCONTESTED DIVORCE
No court appearance. Including
children, property, missing
spouse. 1-877-244-2230
FloridaDivorceByMail.com
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LISTEN TO THE Country
Store. Mondays-Saturdays at
9:15 a.m. on AM 1460 WZEP to
buy, sell or trade, lost & found.
BE LISTENING WZEP AM
1460 offers FREE yard sale
signs. Listen to THE COUNTRY
STORE for details or stop by
449 North 12th' during office
hours. -MonlFri. tffc. ; : ,

COMMERCIAL
BUILDING
FOR RENT
COMMERCIAL bldg located at
27 S. 7th St, next to New-Tel
Communication. CH/A With
1,400 sq. ft. of space with win-
dows front. Call 892-2662 or
865-9382. tfc 12/17. 26wds
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OFFICE FOR LEASE
(1) 1,200 sq.,ft. 40 5th St.,
DFS. One block from Court





Hwy. 90 East & Norwood Rd.
DeFuniak Springs 892-6035
Bonifay 547-0726
Chipley- 638-8183

Self-Service Office
Open 24 Hours
No Deposit
Units are carpeted


House. 892-5995. tfc 3/10-
15wds
......--. ....-...- -- ----------------
RENT
FOR RENT: BEAUTIFUL 4
bd/2ba. 2052 sf. Mobile on 1.5
acres. Hugh master bedroom
with Roman Tub, 19x20 living
room with fireplace. Family
room and dining room with
breakfast bar. Nice back porch
with wood deck. Must see!
$880 per month. First and last
to move in. Must have ref-
erences. No indoor pets. Call
954-599-3483. 2tp 1/3 -1/10.
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NOW TAKING APPLI-
CATIONS. Nice 3bd/2ba MH in
Santa Rosa
Beach. No pets. $650/$650 dd.
CAll 836-2212. 2tp 1/3-1/10
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FOR RENT-3bd/2ba Modular
Hotne with covered from deck.
off Ruckel Dr. on Brittney Ct.,
Close to high school. Deposit
required. $650 rent plus utilities.
Call 892-7440-leave message.
2tc 1/3-1/10
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NICE LOCATION
Good clean 2bd/lba mobile
home in South Walton. $750
per mo. / $250 sd. No pets.
699-1024. tfc 1/3
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AVAILABLE 111108-
2BEDROOM mobile home. A/
C & heat. Partially furnished.
$400/mnth plus deposit. 892-
5744. 1tp 1/3
--------------------------------
FREEPORT 3BD/2BA Brick
home. $1,000/mnth. Pets
allowed. 850-678-5055. 4tp 1/3-
1/24

OAKWOOD HILLS-3/2
Mobile Home. Clean, well kept.
All electric, carport. $500/$400.
850-225-0949. 1tp 1/3
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BRICK HOUSE for rent.
Mossy Head, CH/A. 188 East
Daisy Lane. 2 bd/lba, com-
pletely remodeled. Fence yard,
No HUD. $600 mo./$500 sd.
892-4865/892-6896. ltc 1/3

FOR RENT Nice 2bd, carport
on large I ot. 892-2918. 2tp 1/3-
1/10
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FOR RENT-3BDI2BA
HOME. Call 6887. In not home,
leave message. 2tp 1/3-1/10


Scout Rd. Includes: Water/
sewer/appliances and washer--
dyer hookup. Move in special/-
$600 includes January rent of
$475. Ready today call 974-
7118. 1tp 1/3

2 BEDROOMIIBATH Mobile
home. $500 per month with
$200 deposit. Older model
mobile home, but nice and cute
with screened in front porch
and back porch. Just off of Girl
Scout Rd. Close to Hwy.90
Mossy Head area. Lawn serv-
ice included in rent. HUD is
welcome. 850-865-1062. 4tc
12/20-1/10-47wds

2BR/1BA COUNTRY House,
1 acre lot, partial utilities. No
HUD/Pets, $525 mo & dep.
850-892-4740 or 850-259-1720.
2tc 1/3-1/10

3BRI2BA Lake Juniper Brick
Home, Washer/Dryer, Partial
Utilities, No Hud/pets. $850 mo/
dep. 850-892-4740 or 259-
1720. 2tc 1/3-1/10

FOR RENT- Freeport 3bd/2ba
brick home. $1,000/mnth. Pets
allowed. 850-678-5055. 4tp 1/3-
1/24

2 BDRMI2BATH HOUSE
near Darlington. 1099 Hwy. 2.
$600 DD. $600 month. 951-
0447. 5tp 12/27-1/24

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TO WORK FOR
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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


6BDI2BA DOUBLEWIDE I
ADDITION. 6 miles west of
DeFuniak Springs, near near
school. $675 mo plus deposit.
Credit/references. 543-8308.
1tp 1/3
-------------.-------------------
FOR RENT-In Choctaw
Beach. New 2b/2ba home.
Available early Jan. 2008. $850/
mnth. Call 850-803-3556. 3tp
12/27-1/10
...................-------------.....-----------
2BDI1BA UNFURNISHED
APARTMENT for rent. $400/
month. $400/deposit. Call 850-
892-6155. tfc 12/20
----------- ---------------------
3 BEDROOM/2 FULL BATH
beautiful mobile home. Central
heat/air, side-by-side refrigera-
tor, built-in microwave and dish-
washer. Lawn service is
included in rent, so you'll never
have to worry about cutting the
grass. Mossy Head area. HUD
is OK. Located in nice quiet
neighborhood. $600 per month
with $400 deposit. Won't last
long so call today. 850-865-
1062. 4tc 12/20-1/10 53wds
..........----------------------------
3BDI2BA DOUBLEWIDE in
Mossy Head. $700/month. 850-
837-0323. 4tp 12/20-1/10
-------------------------------------
CHARMING SPLIT LEVEL 3
bd/1.5 bath CH/A, stove and
frig with washer/dryer hook up.
Its clean and ready for you--
Located at 339 E Main. Call
Ellen at 892-2662 or cell 428-
4527. 31wds tfc 12/20

HOUSE FOR RENT-Available
1/15/08 in Ponce de Leon city
limits. $695 mo/First and last
months rent up front. 3bd/2ba-
1,200 sf on 1 acre lot. 5 min-
utes from 1-10. 836-9948. 4tp
12/13-1/3
-------------------------------------
LARGE-1BD. APT. 2 walk-in
closets. Garden size hot tubs.
Fenced back yard. Facing lake
at 592 Baldwin Ave. in
DeFuniak Springs. Some utili-
ties furnished. 892-5995/850-
585-4114. tfc 12/13

FOR SALE OR
POSSIBLE RENT
TWO DOUBLE WIDE trailers
in excellent condition for sale or
rent in the DeFuniak springs
area. For further information,
please call 850-951-11P1. 1tc 1/
3. 27wds


RENT TO OWN MOBILE
HOMES. As low as $285 per
month. 2 and 3 bedroom avail-
able. Recorded details & direc-
tions. 850-419-0254. tfc 12/20
-------- ---------- -- __
FOR RENT-COUNTRY Living
mobile home w/addition and
porches. Very nice. 892-4554.
Leave message. 5tp 12/20-1/17
------------------
3BDI1BA HOUSE. $650 mo
plus $600 SD. No pets. 892-
7012. tfc 12/13
------------------------------
2 BD DUPLEX -$500 mo.
$500 SD. No Pets. HUD
approved. 892-7012. tfc 12/13
----------------------------------------.
FOR RENT-1 BD trailer located
on Kidd Road-five minutes from
DFS. $375/month or $100/
week. 2bd trailer also available
for $475 month. Call 850-585-
5245. tfc 12/7. 25wds
-------------------------------------
DFS-Rent Short Term 2/2
Fully Furnished -Clean Mobile
on beautiful acreage. C/A/H -
decks. $750 a month. 850-859-
0188 or 239-682-2094.
20wdstfc 12/20
-------------------------------------
DFS-212 Clean and Spacious
mobile C/H/A with large deck on
lovely acreage @ $700 per
month. 850-859-0188 or 239-
682-2094. 19wds tfc 12/20
---------------------------------....
2BDIIBA UNFURNISHED
apartment for rent. $400/month.
$400/deposit. Call (850)892-
6155. tfc 12/20
------.----------------------------
AVAILABLE NOW
3BR/2BA Manufactured home
with bonus room and screened
(12x24) FL room on 2 acres with
outside storage, fruit trees, and
more. New AC/Heat pump unit,
fireplace, metal roof, and all
appliances including washer
and dryer. close to town, with
cable. $850 month. Application
and first and last month's rent
required. 892-2794. 54wds 12/6
------ --- --------------------------- -
-2BDI1.5 BA MOBILE
HOMES. Nice and Clean. Sits
onl/2 acres near Lake Holley.
Total electric. 825-F Martin Rd.
No pets. $550 mo & $550 SD.
892-2979/978-0414. tfc 12/13
...........------------------------------.
FREEPORT 3bd/1ba on paved
road on water with dock.
Electric stove & ref. $700 rent
$500 deposit. 892-5784. tfc 12/
6 ... ,.


(TWO)-2BDIIBA MOBILE
HOME First & Last & SD 1 in
Oakwood Hills and 1 on Donna
Lane. 892-6398. tfc 11/30

PAXTON
3Bd/lba House for rent. 834-
5187. tfc 11/22

3BDI HOME CHIA, Hwy. 90, 5
miles, west of DeFuniak
Springs, water, sewer, garbage
pickup paid by landlord. $650
month plus $500 SD. Call 897-
2237/850-376-7756. 4tc 12/13-
1/3

3BDI1.5BA Brick House w/
CH/A plus garage with bonus
room, $750 mo plus $750 sd.
228 Sidney Ave, DFS. Call 897-
2237/376-7756. 4tc 12/13-1/3

2BD HOUSE. CH/A, at 709 S.
11th St. Ref, stove included.
$500 mo & $500 sd. 897-2237
or 376-7756. 4tc 12/13-1/3
.......--------------------------------
3BDI2BA HOME. Located on
S. 19th St. Stove, ref., CH/A.
$600 mo. & $600 dd. 836-4442
or 951-3349. tfc 12/13
----------- ---- --------- -------
NICE 3BD/2BA Mobile home
on lake with dock. Large yard.
$800 month plus $800 sd. No
pets. Call 333-0458. 2tc 12/13-
1/3
---------------- ------------
HOUSE FOR RENT in heart of
Seagrove Beach. $1,000 per
month/1 year lease. Available
Dec. 1. Call 850-570-3961. tfc
11/22
---- ----------------
NICE 1 BD APT. for rent. 859-
2321. tfc 11/15
--- -------------------------
NICE TRAILERS FOR RENT
FAMILY ATMOSPHERE
in Ponce de Leon.
Quiet, clean family atmosphere.
Appliances included. No pets.
HUD approved. No smoking.
Background checks and ref-
erences required. First months
rent plus damage deposit. 2 and
3 bedroom rent. $425-$550. A


six months lease is required. To
inquire call Colleen at (850)830-
7026 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
tfc 11/29 52wds
-- --------------- ---
DeFuniak Springs Rental
DELUXE APARTMENT 2br/
2ba Cen. H/A, carpeted, kitchen
w/stove, frig/freezer/icemaker
and dishwasher. 1,000 sq. ft.
Large LR/DR combo plus a cov-
ered deck over looking court
yard. Reserved parking. No chil-
dren, no pets. No HUD. Must be
seen to be appreciated. 892-
0157. tfc 8/30-39wds
----------------------------------- ----
NEW THIS WEEK:
DOUBLEWIDE MH. Clean no
pets. $450/dep $600/mnth. 892-
2387/865-7864. tfc 11/8.
---------------------------------------
HILLTOP TERRACE APTS.
600 N. 4th St., Florala, AL.
Affordable housing for the eld-
erly. 1 bdrm, centr. heat & air.
stove refrigerator, free laundry
facilities, planned activities.
Based on income. Come by or
call (334) 858-4655, Leave
message. Equal Opportunities
Housing. tfn 3/31
------ ---- -----------------------------
I BUY HOUSES
I BUY HOUSES! Any area,
any condition. Also lots, land
and mobile homes. Avoid fore-
closure. 850-830-1014 /334-
858-2911.
-------------------------------------------

REAL ESTATE
ACTION REALTY INC.
859-2888.

$108,000-10 ACRES- pas-
ture & wooded with creek,
fenced, turkey, deer, recently
surveyed. Approx. 30 minutes to
Eglin AFB. Please don't over-
look this one.

V200 LANCELOT RD.
$115,000. 3/2 Manufactured
home. Appr. 1,500 sq. ft. 1 car
garage, city water & well, septic,
woodburning fireplace.
PRICED REDUCED -
MOTIVATED SELLER. 4.8


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acres. $39,500 on Bob Sikes.
Convenient located to DFS,
Crestview, and Eglin AFB.
- --------- ---------- ----
LARGE LOT with 2006 mobile
home. 16x76, 3/2, carport,
fenced. 7712 Hwy. 90 W, DFS,
near Walden Rd. $140K. 850-
892-4858. tfc 12/27

EASY TERMS-NO BANK
QUALIFYING. Homes avail-
able. Rent to own, Lease pur-
chase, Owner finance.
Recorded details & directions.
800-935-4817. tfc 12/20
---------------------------------
LAKE FRONT HOME.
DeFuniak Springs, fL. Custom
built brick. 3 bd/2ba brick. 110
ft on main lake at Ten Lake
Estates. Reduced price. $280K.
850-859-2026. 3tp 12/20-1/3
---------------------------------------
WATERFRONT HOME ON
KING'S LAKE. 2bd/2ba,
1,420 sq. ft. cozy stone fp in
great room. Cedar siding ext.,
decks, boat dock, outdoor grills.
Beautiful oak shaded lot on
best view of lake. $195,000.
King Lake Realty, Inc.
(850)892-2103. tfc10/18 38wds
----------------------------------------.


PRE-FORECLOSURE!
Solid 3 BR house on approximately 1 acre of land
in the heart of DeFuniak Springs. New roofl Big
beautiful 1 acre yard. In town with hardly any
neighbors! Bring all offers! MLS#466328
$64,000


PAGE 5-C
FOR SALE BY OWNER
DeFuniak Springs in town. 2
bdrm/1 bth Cottage.
Completely remodeled.
Everything is new. 892-6827.
$79,000. 2tp 12/27-1/3
---------------- ---------------- ---
FOR SALE BY OWNER-7.2
acres w/2 poultry barns. Needs
work, equipment, 2 wells, sep-
tic, power, fully stocked pond
on paved road. 4 miles from
town. Perfect for flea market.
$95,000. Call Pat 892-3217.
2tp 1/3-1/10
-------------------------- ------ --
30 ACRESIREDUCED Only
$250K. Less than 8,400/per
acre on Pleasant Ridge.
Minutes to Hwy. 331 & 1-10.
Call Denise Fitchben, Pelican
Real Estate. 850-624-5095,
850-230-4574. 8tp 11/30-1/17
---------------------------------------
HOUSE FOR SALE
New bay front cypress home.
High profile in South Walton.
1.8 M. 699-1024. tfc 12/13
------------------------------------------
AFFORDABLE- Quality,
energy efficient homes by Jay
Terrell just West of DeFuniak
Springs, and ready for you!
Convenient to Hwy. 285 to the
Base. Prices start at $124,995.


MUBlL- HUMt!
2/2 on a one acre lot. Well, septic, power.
MLS#482500
$35,000


* MUST SELLI 1.4 Acres on King Lake Rd Clearedl Fencedl Beautiful! Make Offerl MLS#42985..$27,500
* LOT in Oakwood Lakes with possible owner financing................................................. $18,000
* LAKEFRONT LOT almost a half acre. City water available. Mobile homes allowed. MLS#475606... $37,500
* ALMOST 1 ACRE lot with owner financing. MLs417756.......................................................... $25,000
* REDUCEDI Waterfront lot in Lake Rosemary Estates. Paved road. MLS#434466...............$45,000
* WOW1 10 acres with paved rd frontage. ML5#471726............................. ....................$59,000


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3Br/2Ba, 1 car garage on large
level lots (92x170). Bonus is
access to several nice lakes in
the Oakwood Lakes area.
Seller will assist with closing
cost. Call Mildred C. eaton
Realty Inc. 850-689-1334/850-
582-3806 or email
mcheaton@cfi.net tfc 7/13 -
65wds

EMPLOYMENT
TIRE TECH needed & Oil lube
& filter person. Apply in person
at Firestone. 1618 US. wy. 90
DeFuniak Springs, 892-
3613. tfc 1/3. florala

THE CITY OF FREEPORT is
taking applications for the posi-
tion of Fire Chief. his is a full
time position with a starting sal-
ary $43,000 annually with
benefits after a 90 day pro-
bation period. he position will
be under the direction of the
Mayor and City Council.
Job duties will include all
duties as necessary to super-
vise a full time paid fire depart-
ment, including but not limited
to: preparing and verifying
reports to various agencies,
performing a safety checks and
plan reviews approving
expenses for payment and pre-
paring and monitoring the
department budget. "he suc-
cessful applicant will have a
Sigh School diploma or G' D, a
valid Florida Drivers8 License,
firefighter 2, submit to a back-
ground check and medical
examination and will live in the
service district within six
months of being hired.
"he City of Freeport is an qual
Opportunity mployer
Affirmative Action Program. he
City is a Drug Free Workplace
and final applicant will be
required to submit to a drug
test. "he City Council of the
City of Freeport will make the
final hiring decision.
Applications and a list of quali-
fications required to submit to a
drug test. "he City Council of
the City of Freeport will make
the final hiring decision.
Applications and a list of quali-
fications required may be
picked up at Freeport City all,
112 wy. 20,W, Freeport, from
8 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday Friday.
Applications will be accepted
until Friday, Jan. 21, 2008.


Tire
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
i TAX COLLECTIONS CLERK
"he Walton County Clerkls
Office has an opening for a
"ourist Development "ax
Collections Clerk to work out of
our office in the Courthouse
Annex in Santa_ Rosa Beach,
Florida. Requires a high school
diploma or equivalent, and at
least three years experience; in
secretarial or clerical work;
experience with the Clerkl
Office preferred. Under routine
supervision from the Coastal
Annex Supervisor for day-to--
day operations and. Finance
SDirector for "D" problems/-
questions, perform a.variety of
simple to complex clerical
operations relating to the vari-
ous services proved by the
Clerk of Courts at the South
Walton County Courthouse
Annex. Must be computer lit-
erate and able to operate all
standard business machines
including a typewriter, calcula-
tor, copier and FAX. Must be
customer oriented and able to
type at least 35 correct words
per minute. Physical demands:






S


require walking, standing, or sit-
ting for extended periods of
time and ability to lift 30 Ibs.
Applications accepted Monday-
Friday from 8:00 a.m. D' 4
p.m.; Deadline D' "/ "hursa
January 10, 2008. County
application required D' ""/(tt
clerkofcourts.co.walton.fl.us)
0 uman ResourcesE Mail to:
" uman Resources, Walton
County Clerki Office, P. 0. Box
1260, DeFuniak Springs, FL
32435; or fax (850) 892-8711.
' 0' & Drug Free Workplace.
199wds 1tc 1/3
--- -- -- --- -- -- --- -- -- ----- ---
THE CITY OF FREEPORT is
taking applications for the posi-
tion of Water Maintenance.
" his is a full time position with a
starting salary of $8.50 per hour
with benefits after a 90 day pro-
bation period. he position will
be under the direction of the
water department supervisor
and the Mayor and/or City
Council.
Job duties include installation
and maintenance pertaining to
the water system, maintaining
City grounds and facilities as
necessary. Recording data
associated with collection and
maintenance for operations and
inspections. Visually and physi-
cally monitoring pump stations.
Perform line spots and inven-
tory of water parts. Assist the
sewer department as nec-
essary. he successful appli-
cant will have a high school
diploma or G' D, as well as a
valid Florida Drivers License
and will require being Ein-callO
'xperience in plumbing and
installation of water meters is
preferred, and the ability to
operate a backhoe is a plus.
"he City of Freeport is an qual
Opportunity mployer
Affirmative Action Program. he
City is a Drug Free Workplace
and final applicant will be
required to submit to a drug
test. "he City Council of the
City of Freeport will make the
final hiring decision
Applications may be picked up
at Freeport City" all, 112 wy.
20, W, Freeport, from 8 am 5
pm. Monday-Friday.
Applications will be accepted
until Friday, Jan. 21, 2008.
217wds. 3tc 1/3-1/17

CARPENTERS-$14-$16
hour.
,.Ficarra Builders.has been build-
ing distinctive .homes in S.
Walton for over 20 years. We
are looking for experienced car-
penters for all phases (frame--
trim-form). We offer 301K,
health and paid vacations. Call


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


850-267-2898 to schedule an
interview. tfc 12/15
.....................................
ENTRY LEVEL CASE
MANAGERS needed to work
with adjudicated male youth.
Bachelor degree required,
flexible hours. Applictants must
be able to pass background
screening and drug screening. If
you want to make a difference
in a young mans life, please
call Starla @ 850-548-5524.
44wds 2tc 1/3-1/10

DRIVERS: A" I ransportation
needs O" R Drivers. Great pay/-
benefits. Good ome ime!
Clean MVR/2 yrs exp. reg. 334-
983-3123 x121. 1tp 1/3

JOB OPENING AT ROEHM
PRESCHOOL. 1595 wy. 83.
North. Beside AAA russ. Apply
in person. Position is teachers
assistant. Salaried position.
$300 wk. Paid olidays. tfc 1/3
25wds
.....................................
BARTENDER NEEDED.
Amvets Post 178. 4776 wy.
90W. DeFuniak Springs. Inquire
within. 1tp 1/3
------------------------------------
FRONT DESK CLERK-Night
shift opening.'" xperience pre-
ferred. Apply at Super 8 Motel in
DeFuniak Springs. 892-1333.
2tc 12/27-1/3
-------------------------------------
MANUFACTURING
MACHINE SHOP
CRESTVIEW.
CNC exp. programmers.
YMachine operators (entry level
position avialable)
Maintenance technicians
Shop floor support different
shifts.
" op pay, good benefits.
Must work well within a team
oriented environment. Climate
controlled facility. Call for info.
682-8033 Fax. 682-3543.
42wds florala. 4tc 12/13-1/3

DRIVER TRAINEES Needed.
No CDL? No problem! arn up
to $900/wk. ome weekends
with "MC. Company endorsed
CDL "raining. 1-866-280-5309.
4tc 1/3-1/31

CONVENIENT STORE
CASHIER
Far above average salary. Apply
in Petro Food Market. Located
at 1805 Nelson, 892-7620. tfc
--2-8: :-:---- w- :-- :. -- -.. _-::. : -
NEEDED: CDL Drivers, CAD
"echnician, mechanics and sur-
veyors. "op pay. Full benefits.
Apply at B&" Contracting, Inc.
2408 Caton Road. Florala, AL.


36442. 334-858-6666. tfc 10/19






IN THE COUNTY COURT IN
AND FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 07-CC-0385

NICKOLAS G. PETERSEN,

Plaintiff,

vs.

JEFFERY S. WILLIAMS and
SANDRA H. WILLIAMS, the
unknown spouse, heirs, devi-
sees, grantees, assignees,
lienors, creditors, trustees
and all other parties claiming
an interest by, through, under
or against JEFFERY. S.
WILLIAMS and SANDRA H.
WILLIAMS, and FIRST
NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST,

Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: J' FFR' Y S. WILLIAMS
(last known address)
213" ubbs Lane
Freeport, FL 32459

And all parties claiming interests by,
through, under or against J' FFR' Y
S. WILLIAMS.

An all parties having or claiming to
have any right, title, or interests in
the property herein described.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
that a Complaint to Foreclose
Mortgage and Notice of Lis
Pendens has been filed against you
on the following described property
in Walton County, Florida, to-wit:

Lot 21 commence at the
Southeast corner of the West
30 acres of the Southwest
quarter of the Southeast quar-
ter of Section 32, Township 1
South, Range 18 West, Walton
County, Florida; thence North
88i51'34" West 100.00 feet;
thence North 00i51'48" East,
682.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning; thence continue
North 00i51'48" East, 218.12
feet; thence South 44i01'26"
West, 263.09 feet; thence
South 02144'42" East, 60.00
feet; thence North 80j02'43"
East, 179.38 feet to the Point
of Beginning and containing
0.57 acres, more or less.

and you are required to serve a
copy of your written defenses, if
.an., t ot FrO RFF'. RY Q! Y,


SR., Plaintiffs Attorney, P.O. Box
876, Shalimar, Florida 32579, on or
before the 4th day of January, 2008
and file the original with the office of
the Clerk of this Court either before
service on Plaintiffs[ attorney or
immediately thereafter; otherwise a
Default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.

Dated at Shalimar, Okaloosa
County, Florida, this 21st day of
November, 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Courts
Is/ By: Renee Day
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

4tc: December 13, 20, 27; January
3, 2008 321"
------------ -- - --- -- --------
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 07CA000910

EDSEL L. RAY and wife,
MANDY L. RAY,

Plaintiffs,

vs.

BARNEY B. CLARK and wife,
BERTIE K. CLARK,
Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION
(Formal Notice By Publication)

" : Barney B. Clark, 1950 Warwick
" ills Drive, Orlando, Florida 32826
Bertie K. Clark, 1950 Warwick ills
Drive, Orlando, Florida 32826

YOU AR' NO"IFI' D that a
Complaint to Quiet "itle has been
filed in this court. You are required
to serve a copy of your written
defenses, if any, on petitioners
attorney, whose name and address
are:

Clayton J.M. Adkinson,' sq.
Adkinson Law Firm
Post Office Box 1207
DeFuniak Springs,. Florida 32435

on or before January 17, 2008, and
to file the original of the written
defenses with the clerk of this court


either before service or immediately
thereafter.
Failure to serve and file written
defenses as required may result in a
judgment or order for the relief
demanded, without further notice.

Dated on December 5, 2007.

Martha Ingle
As Clerk of the Court
/s/ By Crystal "ate
As Deputy Clerk
(seal)

December 13, 20, 27; January 3,
2008 326"

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR WALTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 07-DR-000542
SUSAN ARNOLD,
Petitioner/Wife,

and

LESTER CLAYTON ARNOLD
JR.,
RespondentlHusband.

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: LESTER CLAYTON
ARNOLD JR.
3159 MOZART AVENUE,
APT. 4
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has been filed against you. You are
required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, if any, to the
action on Petitinerg attorney, whose
name and address is Mr. Brian M.
Norback, Legal Services of North
Florida, Inc., 133 Staff Drive, Ft.
Walton Beach, Florida 32548 on or
before January 11, 2008 and file the
original with the Clerk of this Court,
either before service on Petitionerg
attorney or immediately thereafter;
otherwise a judgment will be
entered for the relief demanded in
the Petition.

WITNESS my hand and the
seal!of this Court on this 3rd day of
December, 2007.

MAR"" AINGL'
Clerk of Court


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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008
/s/ By: Renee Day any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiffs
Deputy Clerk attorney, whose address is 777 IN THE CIRI
(seal) South Harbour Island Blvd., Suite THE FIRST JI
940, Tampa, FL 33602, and file the IN AND F
4tc: December 13, 20, 27; January original with this Court either before COUNT
3, 2008 336H service on Plaintiffs attorney, or CASE NC
immediately thereafter; otherwise, a
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF default will be entered against you ACCESS
THE FIRST JUDICIAL IN AND for the relief demanded in the HOLDING CO
FOR WALTON COUNTY, Complaint or petition.


FLORIDA
FILE NO.: 07CP000258


IN RE: ESTATE OF
LAYLOR FRANCIS MILLER

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate
of Laylor Francis Miller, deceased,
whose date of death was November
4, 2007, and whose social security
number is 263-33-8976, is pending
in the Circuit Court for Walton
County, Florida, Probate Division,
the address of which is 571 U.S.
Highway 90 East, DeFuniak
Springs, Florida 32435. The names
and addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal rep-
resentative's attorney are set forth
below.

All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
on whom a copy of this notice is
required to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE TIME OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE
OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the dece-
dent- and other persons having
claims or demands against dece-
dent's estate must file their claims
with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF
THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH
ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.

The date of first publication of
this notice is December 20, 2007.

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Clay B. Adkinson
Florida Bar No. 20500
SAdkinson Law Firm, 1iliC ::
SPost Office Box 1207K. -.,-::..;.-,:
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435
Telephone: (850) 892-5195

i. Personal Representative:
/ s/ Ken Seigler
5637 U.S. Highway 331 North
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433

4tc: Dec. 20, 27, 2007; Jan. 3, 10,
2008 354H

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR WALTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO.: 07CA000648

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL
TRUST COMPANY AS
TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING
AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2007
SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED
RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST
2007-BR3 MORTGAGE PASS-
THROUGH CERTIFICATES,
SERIES 2007-BR3,

Plaintiff,

vs.

GOODE B. YEOMAN, JR., et al,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION

GOODE B. YEOMAN
Last Known Address:
30 Barefoot Lane
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Current Address: Unknown

ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN
PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND
AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S)
WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE
DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER
SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS
SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, OR OTHER
CLAIMANTS

Last Known Address: Unknown
Current Address: Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action to foreclose a mortgage on
the following property in Walton
County, Florida:

LOT 13, BLOCK "E",
SEACREST BEACH PHASE 2,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
13, PAGES 3 THROUGH 3B,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF


WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA,

has been filed against you and
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses within 30
days after the first publication, if


This notice shall be published
once a week for two consecutive
weeks in the The DeFuniak
Herald.

WITNESS my hand and the seal
of this court on this 18th day of
December, 2007.

Clerk of the Circuit Court
/s/ By : Tina Potts
Deputy Clerk

**See the Americans with
Disabilities Act

In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons
needing special accommodation to
participate in this proceeding should
contact Court Administration,
Walton County Courthouse, 571
Hwy. 90 East, DeFuniak Springs,
FL 32433; telephone number (850)
651-7497, not later than seven (7)
days prior to this proceeding. If you
are hearing or voice impaired,
please call 1-800-955-8771.

2tc: Dec. 27, 2007; January 3, 2008
372H
---- ------ ----- ----------- -
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE No.: 2007 CA 000915
JAMES P. GERLITS and
LARRY GERLITS

Plaintiffs.

v.

CHAIM HERSHKOWITS,
individually, N. MICHELLE
HERSHKOWITS, individually,
A&CH PROPERTIES, L.L.C., a
Florida Limited Liability
Company, SOUTHWINDS AT
SANDESTIN CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATION, INC., and
COLOR TOUCH, INC.,

Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION

TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANT; N. MICHELLE
HERESHKOWITS, individually,
WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS
IS:

960 East Hwy. 98, Unit 102
: Destin; Florida 32541

TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANT, A & CH Properties,
L.L.C., A Florida Limited Liability
Company, WHOSE LAST KNOWN
ADDRESS IS:

960 East Hwy. 98, Unit 102
Destin, Florida 32541

TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANT, CHAIM
HERESHKOWIT, individually,
WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS
IS:

960 East Hwy. 98, Unit 102
Destin, Florida 32541

TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANT, COLOR TOUCH,
INC., WHOSE LAST KNOWN
ADDRESS IS:

7150 North West 37th Avenue
Miami, FL 33147

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a
Complaint has been filed against
you involving a Foreclosure Action
in Walton County, Florida.

You are required to serve a copy
of your written defenses, if any, to it
on KERRY ANNE SCHULTZ,
ESQUIRE, Plaintiffs attorney,
whose address is 2721 Gulf Breeze
Parkway, Gulf Breeze, Florida
32563, on or before January 28,
2008, and file the original with the
clerk of this court either before
service on Plaintiffs attorney or
immediately thereafter; otherwise a
default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.

DATED this 19th day of
December, 2007.

As Clerk of the Court
Is/ By: Renee Day
As Deputy Clerk
(seal)

2tc: Dec. 27, 2007; January 3, 2008
373H


Plaintiff,


CUIT COURT OF
UDICIAL CIRCUIT
FOR WALTON
Y, FLORIDA
O. 07-CA-292

MORTGAGE
RPORATION,


vs.

CHARLES C. LYLE, III and
STONEGATE VILLAS
TOWNHOME OWNERS'
ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida
Non Profit Corporation,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that pursuant to the Nunc Pro Tunc
Final Judgment of. Foreclosure
entered in this matter on the 17th
day of December, 2007, in Case
Number 07-CA-292, of the Circuit
Court in and for Walton County,
Florida, in which ACCESS
MORTGAGE CORPORATION, is
the Plaintiff and STONEGATE
VILLAS TOWNHOME OWNERS'
ASSOCIATION, INC., is the Cross-
Plaintiff/Defendant, and CHARLES
C. LYLE, Ill, is the Defendant, will
be sold to the highest and best
bidder, for cash, at the front door of
the Clerk of Court office at the
Walton County Courthouse,
DeFuniak Springs, Florida at 11:00
a.m. (C.S.T.) on the 17th day of
January, 2008. The property to be
sold is described as:

Lot 11, STONEGATE VILLAS,
according to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 16,
Page 50, of the Public
Records of Walton County,
Florida.

IF THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD
AT PUBLIC AUCTION, THERE
MAY BE ADDITIONAL MONEY
FROM THE SALE AFTER
PAYMENT OF PERSONS WHO
ARE ENTITLED TO BE PAID
FROM THE SALE PROCEEDS
PURSUANT TO THIS FINAL
JUDGMENT.

IF YOU ARE A
SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDER
CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS
REMAINING AFTER THE
SALE, YOU MUST FILE A
CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO
LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER
THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO
FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT
BE ENTITLED TO ANY
REMAINING FUNDS.

IF YOU ARE THE
PROPERTY OWNER, YOU MAY
CLAIM THESE FUNDS
YOURSELF. YOU ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO HAVE A
LAWYER OR ANY OTHER
REPRESENTATION AND YOU
DO NOT HAVE TO ASSIGN
YOUR RIGHTS TO ANYONE
ELSE IN ORDER FOR YOU TO
CLAIM ANY MONEY TO WHICH
YOU ARE ENTITLED. PLEASE

DIVORCE MUST SELL. Only
300' to Eglin Reservation. 2 B/
2BA, FL cottage, barn, old oaks
& magnolias on the 7.74 acre
paradise. $375,000.
INCOME PRODUCING. 3 B/
2BA SW manufactured home.
Double garage w/efficiency
apartment above. Two lots!
Convenient to boat launch.
$152,500.
5 AC. HWY. 20
COMMERCIAL close to
Hammock Bay. Double road
frontage.. $61o,ooo.
ZONED R-3. HWY. 331.
Opportunity for developer on 3
acres in Freeport. Older home.
$695,000.
BLACK CREEK AREA.
Approx. 1600 sq. ft.
manufactured home w/FP,
custom tile work, above ground
pool. $154,900.
BAY ACCESS. Wooded,
unrestricted lot off Bay Loop
Road. Survey, water & sewer
available. $74,900oo.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS. Four,
i ac, wooded lots, city water
available. $21,500 Each or
discount if you buy all.
CANAL FRONT. 129'
waterfront on nice canal that
leads to Black Creek. Lot has
been cleared, city water tap paid,
septic tank, electric and walkway
to canal. Ready for your get-a-
way. Reduced $139,000.






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CHECK WITH THE CLERK OF
COUFT, MARTHA INGLE,
WAL ON COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, 571 HIGHWAY
90 E., DEFUNIAK SPRINGS,
FLORIDA 32435, WITHIN TEN
(10) DAYS AFTER THE SALE
TO SEE IF THERE IS
ADDITIONAL MONEY FROM
THE FORECLOSURE SALE
THAT THE CLERK HAS IN THE
REGISTRY OF THE COURT.

IF YOU DECIDE TO SELL
YOUR HOME OR HIRE
SOMEONE TO HELP YOU
CLAIM THE ADDITIONAL
MONEY, YOU SHOULD READ
VERY CAREFULLY ALL
PAPERS YOU ARE REQUIRED
TO SIGN, ASK SOMEONE TO
HELP YOU, TO MAKE SURE
THAT YOU UNDERSTAND
WHAT YOU ARE SIGNING AND
THAT YOU ARE NOT
TRANSFERRING YOUR
PROPERTY OR THE EQUITY
IN YOUR PROPERTY
WITHOUT THE PROPER
INFORMATION, IF YOU
CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AN
ATTORNEY, YOU MAY
CONTACT LEGAL SERVICES,
133 NE STAFF DRIVE, FORT
WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
TELEPHONE: 850-862-3279,
TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY
FINANCIALLY FOR THEIR
SERVICES. IF THEY CANNOT
ASSIST YOU, THEY MAY BE
ABLE TO REFER YOU TO A
LOCAL BAR REFERRAL
AGENCY OR SUGGEST
OTHER OPTIONS. IF YOU
CHOOSE TO CONTACT LEGAL
SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE,
YOU SHOULD DO SO AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER
RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE.

WITNESS my hand and official
seal of said court this 19th day of
December, 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Court
/s/ Margaret Bishop
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

2tc: Dec. 27, 2007; January 3, 2008
374H
-------------- -------------------
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Walton County Planning
Commission will hold a public
meeting to hear the following items
on Thursday, January 10, 2008,
beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the
South Walton County Courthouse
Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre
Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach,
Florida 32459:

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:

1. XERISCAPE.ORDINANCE


- An ordinance amending the
Walton County Land Development
Code to establish incentives for
water-efficient landscaping
(xeriscaping); by providing for
consistency with state law and the
Walton County Comprehensive
Plan; providing for purpose and
intent; providing for definitions;
providing for amendment of existing
regulations; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; providing
for codification; providing for
enforcement; and providing an
effective date.

QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS:

2. SAWYER COMMERCIAL
PUD Project number 07-001-
00028. This is a major development
order application submitted by
Jenkins, Stanford & Associates,
Inc., consisting of 3 commercial
office and retail buildings with a
total of 73,500 square feet on 5.67
acres with a future land use of
coastal center. The site is located at
11610 W. Highway 98, south of
Bayshore Drive (parcel numbers
29-2S-21-42000-003-0OAO and 29-
2S-21-42000-003-OOBO).
3. BAYPORT BUSINESS
COMPLEX F.K.A. BAYPORT
ESTATES Project number 06-
001-00123. This is a major
development application submitted
by Emerald Coast project proposes
a total of 326,825 square feet of
commercial development on 13
acres with a future land use of rural
village/commercial. The site is
located at 187 C.R. 3280 (parcel
number 34-1S-19-23000-007
0020.)

4. ROSA DEL MAR. PUD -
Project number 07-001-00068. This
is a major development order
application submitted by Choctaw
Engineering, consisting of 9
buildings having a total of 264,000
square, feet on 9.83 acres with a
future land use of VMU/infill. The
project will include a parking
garage, retail, office, hotel, and
residential spaces. The site is
located on the south side of U.S.
98, approximately 3.5 miles west of
U.S. 331 (parcel numbers 34-2S-
20-33270-033-0000 and 34-2S-20-
33270-034-0000.)

5. TOSCANA FIKIA SIENNA
PLACE -Project number 06-001-
00121. This is a major development
order application submitted by
Emerald Coast Associates, Inc.,
Agent, consisting of a 4 lot single
family subdivision on 1.27 +/- acres
with a future land use of NPA/infill.
The site is located on the south side
of County Road 30-A and Eastern
Lake Road intersection (parcel
number 24-3S-19-25000-009-
0040).

The Planning 'Commission will


PAGE 7-C
make a recommendation to the
Board of County Commissioners
regarding these items either to
approve, approve with conditions or
to deny. Any agenda item that is
tabled will be scheduled for a future
Planning Commission meeting and
will not go forward to the Board of
County Commissioners until the
Planning Commission makes a
recommendation.

The Board of County
Commissioners will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, January
22, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the
Walton County Courthouse
located at DeFuniak Springs,
Florida to review and consider the
Planning Commission's
recommendations on projects that
are not continued, tabled or
advertised as a special meeting.
Petitions for abandonment and
ordinances proposed at the
Planning Commission meeting will
be separately advertised for the
Board of County Commissioners
meeting..

In accordance with Section
286.26, Florida Statues, whenever
any board or commissioner of any
state agency or authority, or of any
agency or authority of any county,
municipal corporation, or other
political subdivision, which has
scheduled a meeting at which
official acts are to be taken
receives, at least 48 hours prior to
the meeting, a written request by a
physically handicapped person to
attend the meeting, directed to the
chairperson or director of such
board, commission, agency, or
authority, such chairperson or
director shall provide a manner by
which such person may attend the
meeting at its scheduled site or
reschedule the meeting to a site
which would be accessible to such
person.

In accordance with Section
286.0105, Florida Statutes, all
persons are advised that, if a
person decides to appeal any
decision made by the board,
agency, or commission with respect
to any matter considered at such
meeting or hearing, he or she will
need a record of the proceedings,
and that, for such purpose, he or
she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings
is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.

Please be advised accordingly.
2tc: Dec. 27, 2007; Jan. 3, 2008
375H
----------- --------
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Walton County Board of
County Commissioners will
hold a regular meeting on


ACREAGE]
(L-6026) WILDWOOD LAKES. Best buy in S/D. One acre lot. Wooded, interior, level. Centrally located................38,500
(L-6039) ROBBINS ROAD. Wooded 4 acre parcel. Great place to build your home. Plenty of seclusion................. 39,900
L-6043) NEW LISTING. 5 wooded acres. DFS city limits. Eastern part zoned R-1. Western part zoned Ag............ 47,500
L-6028) NORTH MOSSY HEAD. 4.13 acre parcel. Convenient location. Priced right!.......................................... 50,000
-6030) MARTIN ROAD. Large 1.4 acre lot with 90' of frontage on Lake Holley. Paved road close to DFS............. .. 69,000
(L-6033) MOSSY HEAD. 9.75 acres. Hwy. frontage. Beautiful trees and Mill Creek running through the middle...... 97,500
(L-6032) LANDFILL ROAD. 10 acre wooded parcel. Clay road. Located in DFS. .............................. .........$100,000
(L-6018) REDUCED PRICE. Great looking lot with 48 ft. of water on back. 1.50 acres. Buy now!......................... 110,000
(L-6009) WILDLIFE. 17,9 acre parcel. North 331. Wooded with lots of wildlife! Can be used as commercial or ag. 120,000
(L-6023) HOLMES COUNTY. Wooded homesite. 300 feet of paved road frontage. Super Price!!!........................$225,000

HOUSESl
(R-4027) CLASSIC DFS. Walk to Lake DeFuniak from your 3 BR/1 BA home. Large oak trees. Oak flooring!..... 107,000
(R-4032) HWY. 1087. 4 BR/2 BA manufactured home. 1728 SF 1 acre. Front and back porches..... ........... 112,000
(R-4009) THE SEARCH HAS ENDED. Located in DFS. 3 BR/2 BA home with 1000 Sf. No wasted spacel......... 117,500
(R-4017) BRING AN OFFER. Doublewide in DFS; only a few blocks from lakeyard. 1.46 acres. ...................... 129,500
(R-4003) GREAT GETAWAY. 2 BR/2 BA mobile that is in excellent condition. Located on Kings Lake................ 129,900
(R-4002) WATERVIEW. Corner parcel. 4 lots. 1900 SF manufactured home. Overlooks Lake Juniper................. 135,000
(R-4016) CENTRALLY LOCATED. 3 BR/1.5 BA, 1125 SF brick home on 1 acre. Located south of 1-10...... ..135,000
R-4022) REDUCED TO SELL. Brand new, never lived in. 3 BR/2 BA. 1290 SF with no wasted space.............. 135,000
(R-4026) CUTE & COZY. 2 BR/1 BA 1139 SF brick home. Lots of upgrades & updates! Entire lot fenced!........... 135,000
(R-4004) COLLEGE AVE. Cozy brick rancher. Close to lakeyard. Huge lot. Tons of storage. Great potential!....... 139,000
R-4002) WATERVIEW. Comer parcel. 4 lots. 1900 SF manufactured home. Overlooks Lake Juniper............... 135,000
R-4011) DISTINCTIVE & DIFFERENT. Restored 3 BR/2 BA Florida Cottage on Bay Ave. Move in ready!........ 149,000
R-4025) BEST BUY. 4 BR/2 BA. 1615 SF. Built in '04. 9 ft. ceilings. Nice upgrades & features ........................ 159,500
R-4030) RENOVATED. Beautiful 2 BR/2 BA white brick Florida cottage. 1 acre lot on paved road................... 175,000
(R-4008) COME AND ENJOY. 3 BR/2 BA doublewide sits on 2.5 acres & has been upgraded, waterfront.......... 179,000
(R-4001) CENTRALLY LOCATED. 3 BR/2 BA mobile home. 1800 SF. Almost 4 acres........... ..... 185,000
(R-4019) HISTORICAL HOME. 3 BR/3.5 BA. Wrap around porch. Open floor plan. 2 blocks to lakeyard............. 189,500

LOT
(L-6005) GRAHAM STREET. Reasonably priced within the DeFuniak Springs city limits ................................$9,900
(L-6002) VERY AFFORDABLE. Already cleared lot. Build your dream home! Great investment!................... 38,000
(L-6008) KING LAKE LOT. Cleared lot. 30 acres. Centrally located. Ready for your new home. Call today!.......... 38,000
(L-6012) MAGNOLIA LAKE. Best buy! Below market pricing! Great location and area. Call today!.................... ,500
L-6021) GOLF LOVERS. This lot is located near DFS Country Club. Easy access to golf course.................... 9,900
L-6022) MAGNOLIA LAKE. Lot in Magnolia Lake S/D Phase II. Covenants, Restrictions. Priced to sell!........: .....57,000

WATERFRONT LOT
(L-6006) MAGNOLIA LAKE. Beautiful waterview lot. Lots to offer. Great place for a family!................................ $59,000
(L-6003) DIAMOND LAKE. Waterfront lot. Just cleared to build your new home..43 acres................................ 59,000
(L-6016) GREAT HOMESITE. Great deal cn a waterfront lot in Magnolia Lake S/D. Close to schools.............:...... 68900
(L-6037) TEN LAKE ESTATES. Beautiful wooded waterfront. Quiet and peaccdful. Ideal lot. Priced right!............. 73500

COMMERCIAL
(C-8003) GREAT LOCATION. Minutes from 1-10. Only 1.5 miles from city limits of DeFuniak............................450,000
(C-8001) HWY. 90 MOSSY HEAD. Retail business w/completely remodeled attached apartment....................... $265,000
(C-8002) ACROSS FROM LOWES. 2.3 acres, Hwy. 331 ............................... ................................... $1,280,000


McKEE HOMES INC.




Registered Residential Contractor



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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008
/s/ By: Renee Day any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiff's
Deputy Clerk attorney, whose address is 777 IN THE CIRC
(seal) South Harbour Island Blvd., Suite THE FIRST JI
940, Tampa, FL 33602, and file the IN AND F
4tc: December 13, 20, 27; January original with this Court either before COUNT
3, 2008 336H service on Plaintiffs attorney, or CASE NO
I immediately thereafter; otherwise, a
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF default will be entered against you ACCESS
THE FIRST JUDICIAL IN AND for the relief demanded in the HOLDING CO
FOR WALTON COUNTY, Complaint or petition.


IN RE: ESTATE OF
LAYLOR FRANCIS MILLER

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate
of Laylor Francis Miller, deceased,
whose date of death was November
4, 2007, and whose social security
number is 263-33-8976, is pending
in the Circuit Court for Walton
County, Florida, Probate Division,
the address of which is 571 U.S.
Highway 90 East, DeFuniak
Springs, Florida 32435. The names
and addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal rep-
resentative's attorney are set forth
below.

All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
on whom a copy of this notice is
required to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE TIME OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE
OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the dece-
dent- and other persons having
claims or demands against dece-
dent's estate must file their claims
with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF
THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.


FLORIDA
FILE NO.: 07CP000258


NOTWITHSTANDING THE SANDESTIN CONDOMIN
TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ASSOCIATION, INC.,
ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO COLOR TOUCH, INC.;
(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS Defendants.
BARRED. NOTICE OF ACTION

The date of first publication of TO THE ABOVE NA
this notice is December 20, 2007. DEFENDANT; N. MICHE
SHERESHKOWITS, individ
Attorney for Personal WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDF
Representative: IS:
Is/ Clay B. Adkinson
Florida Bar No. 20500 960 East Hwy. 98, Unit 102
Adkinson Law Nirrm,.tLC :G' 'r l'. 'Oetin Fl'idaif32541


SPost Office Box 120 ',':;. ',-: -
SDeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435
Telephon:. (850) 892-5195

SPersonal Representative:
S Is/ Ken Seigler
S5637 U.S. Highway 331 North
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433

4tc: Dec. 20, 27, 2007; Jan. 3, 10,
2008 354H

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR WALTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL ACTION
CASE NO.: 07CA000648

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL
TRUST COMPANY AS
TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING
.AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2007.
SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED
RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST
2007-BR3 MORTGAGE PASS-
THROUGH CERTIFICATES,
SERIES 2007-BR3,

Plaintiff,

vs.

GOODE B. YEOMAN, JR., et al,

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION

GOODE B. YEOMAN ,
Last Known Address:
30 Barefoot Lane
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Current Address: Unknown

ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN
PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND
AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED
INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S)
WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE
DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER
SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES
MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS
SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, OR OTHER
CLAIMANTS

Last Known Address: Unknown
Current Address: Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action to foreclose a mortgage on
the following property in Walton
County, Florida:

LOT 13, BLOCK "E",
SEACREST BEACH PHASE 2,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
13, PAGES 3 THROUGH 3B,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA,

has been filed against you and
you are required to serve a copy of
your written defenses within 30
days after the first publication, if


IIUM
and





MED
ELLE
ually,
IESS


TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANT, A & CH Properties,
L.L.C., A Florida Limited Liability
Company, WHOSE LAST KNOWN
ADDRESS IS:

960 East Hwy. 98, Unit 102
Destin, Florida 32541

TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANT, CHAIM
HERESHKOWIT, individually,
WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS
IS:

960 East Hwy. 98, Unit 102
Destin, Florida 32541

TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANT, COLOR TOUCH,
INC., WHOSE LAST KNOWN
ADDRESS IS:

7150 North West 37th Avenue
.Miami, FL 33147

: .'YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a
Complaint has been filed against
you involving a Foreclosure Action
in Walton County, Florida.

You are required to serve a copy
of your written defenses, if any, to it
on KERRY ANNE SCHULTZ,
ESQUIRE, Plaintiffs attorney,
whose address is 2721 Gulf Breeze
Parkway, Gulf Breeze, Florida
32563, on or before January 28,
2008, and file the'original with the
clerk of this court either before
service on Plaintiffs attorney or
immediately thereafter; otherwise a
default will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.

DATED this 19th day of
December, 2007.

As Clerk of the Court
/s/ By: Renee Day
As Deputy Clerk
(seal)

2tc: Dec. 27, 2007; January 3, 2008
373H


Plaintiff,


CUIT COURT OF
UDICIAL CIRCUIT
FOR WALTON
Y, FLORIDA
3. 07-CA-292

MORTGAGE
RPORATION,


This notice shall be published
once a week for two consecutive
weeks in the The DeFuniak
Herald.

WITNESS my hand and the seal
of this court on this 18th day of
December, 2007.

Clerk of the Circuit Court
Is/ By: Tina Potts
Deputy Clerk

**See the Americans with
Disabilities Act

In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons
needing special accommodation to
participate in this proceeding should
contact Court Administration,
Walton County Courthouse, 571
Hwy. 90 East, DeFuniak Springs,
FL 32433; telephone number (850)
651-7497, not later than seven (7)
days prior to this proceeding. If you
are hearing or voice impaired,
please call 1-800-955-8771.

2tc: Dec. 27, 2007; January 3, 2008
372H

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE No.: 2007 CA 000915
JAMES P. GERLITS and
LARRY GERLITS

Plaintiffs.

v.

CHAIM HERSHKOWITS,
individually, N. MICHELLE
HERSHKOWITS, individually,
A&CH PROPERTIES, L.L.C., a
Florida Limited Liability
Company, SOUTHWINDS AT


vs.

CHARLES C. LYLE, III and
STONEGATE VILLAS
TOWNHOME OWNERS'
ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida
Non Profit Corporation,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that pursuant to the Nunc Pro Tunc
Final Judgment of, Foreclosure
entered in this matter on the 17th
day of December, 2007, in Case
Number 07-CA-292, of the Circuit
Court in and for Walton County,
Florida, in which ACCESS
MORTGAGE CORPORATION, is
the Plaintiff and STONEGATE
VILLAS TOWNHOME OWNERS'
ASSOCIATION, INC., is the Cross-
Plaintiff/Defendant, and CHARLES
C. LYLE, III, is the Defendant, will
be sold to the highest and best
bidder, for cash, at the front door of
the Clerk of Court office at the
Walton County Courthouse,
DeFuniak Springs, Florida at 11:00
a.m. (C.S.T.) on the 17th day of
January, 2008. The property to be
sold is described as:

Lot 11, STONEGATE VILLAS,
according to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 16,
Page 50, of the Public
Records of Walton County,
Florida.

IF THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD
AT PUBLIC AUCTION, THERE
MAY BE ADDITIONAL MONEY
FROM THE SALE AFTER
PAYMENT OF PERSONS WHO
ARE ENTITLED TO BE PAID
FROM THE SALE PROCEEDS
PURSUANT TO THIS FINAL
JUDGMENT.

IF YOU ARE A
SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDER
CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS
REMAINING AFTER THE
SALE, YOU MUST FILE A
CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO
LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER
THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO
FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT
BE ENTITLED TO ANY
REMAINING FUNDS.

IF 'YOU ARE THE
PROPERTY OWNER, YOU MAY
CLAIM THESE FUNDS
YOURSELF. YOU ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO HAVE A
LAWYER OR ANY OTHER
REPRESENTATION AND YOU
DO NOT HAVE TO ASSIGN
YOUR RIGHTS TO ANYONE
ELSE IN ORDER FOR YOU TO
CLAIM ANY MONEY TO WHICH
YOU ARE ENTITLED. PLEASE

DIVORCE MUST SELL. Only
300' to Eglin Reservation. 2 B/
2BA, FL cottage, barn, old oaks
& magnolias on the 7.74 acre
paradise. $375,000.
INCOME PRODUCING. 3 B/
2BA SW manufactured home.
Double garage w/efficiency
apartment above. Two lots!
Convenient to boat launch.
$152,500.
5 AC. HWY. 20
COMMERCIAL close to
Hammock Bay. Double road
frontage.. $610,ooo.
ZONED R-3. HWY. 331.
Opportunity for developer on 3
acres in Freeport. Older home.
$695,000.
BLACK CREEK AREA.
Approx. 1600 sq. ft.
manufactured home w/FP,
custom tile work, above ground
pool. $154,900.
BAY ACCESS. Wooded,
unrestricted lot off Bay Loop
Road. Survey, water & sewer
available. $74,900oo.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS. Four,
1 ac, wooded lots, city water
available. $21,500 Each or
discount if you buy all.
CANAL FRONT. 129'
waterfront on nice canal that
leads to Black Creek. Lot has
been cleared, city water tap paid,
septic tank, electric and walkway
to canal. Ready for your get-a-
way. Reduced $139,000.




&'iS^ALTY [B

(850) 835-4153
To viewall listings go to
www.freeportwaterfront.com


CHECK WITH THE CLERK OF
COUFT, MARTHA INGLE,
WAL iON COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, 571 HIGHWAY
90 E., DEFUNIAK SPRINGS,
FLORIDA 32435, WITHIN TEN
(10) DAYS AFTER THE SALE
TO SEE IF THERE IS
ADDITIONAL MONEY FROM
THE FORECLOSURE SALE
THAT THE CLERK HAS IN THE
REGISTRY OF THE COURT.

IF YOU DECIDE TO SELL
YOUR HOME OR HIRE
SOMEONE TO HELP YOU
CLAIM THE ADDITIONAL
MONEY, YOU SHOULD READ
VERY CAREFULLY ALL
PAPERS YOU ARE REQUIRED
TO SIGN, ASK SOMEONE TO
HELP YOU, TO MAKE SURE
THAT YOU UNDERSTAND
WHAT YOU ARE SIGNING AND
THAT YOU ARE NOT
TRANSFERRING YOUR
PROPERTY OR THE EQUITY
IN YOUR PROPERTY
WITHOUT THE PROPER
INFORMATION, IF YOU
CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AN
ATTORNEY, YOU MAY
CONTACT LEGAL SERVICES,
133 NE STAFF DRIVE, FORT
WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
TELEPHONE: 850-862-3279,
TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY
FINANCIALLY FOR THEIR
SERVICES. IF THEY CANNOT
ASSIST YOU, THEY MAY BE
ABLE TO REFER YOU TO A
LOCAL BAR REFERRAL
AGENCY OR SUGGEST
OTHER OPTIONS. IF YOU
CHOOSE TO CONTACT LEGAL
SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE,
YOU SHOULD DO SO AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER
RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE.

WITNESS my hand and official
seal of said court this 19th day of
December, 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Court
Is/ Margaret Bishop
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

2tc: Dec. 27, 2007; January 3, 2008
374H
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Walton County Planning
Commission will hold a public
meeting to hear the following items
on Thursday, January 10, 2008,
beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the
South Walton County Courthouse
Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre
Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach,
Florida 32459:

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:

1. XERISCAPE ORDINANCE


- An ordinance amending the
Walton County Land Development
'Code to establish incentives for
water-efficient landscaping
(xeriscaping); by providing for
consistency with state law and the
Walton County Comprehensive
Plan; providing for purpose and
intent; providing for definitions;
providing for amendment of existing
regulations; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; providing
for codification; providing for
enforcement; and providing an
effective date.

QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS:

2. SAWYER COMMERCIAL
PUD Project number 07-001-
00028. This is a major development
order application submitted by
Jenkins, Stanford & Associates,
Inc., consisting of 3 commercial
office and retail buildings with a
total of 73,500 square feet on 5.67
acres with a future land use of
coastal center. The site is located at
11610 W. Highway 98, south of
Bayshore Drive (parcel numbers
29-2S-21-42000-003-OOAO and 29-
2S-21-42000-003-0OBO).
3. BAYPORT BUSINESS
COMPLEX F.K.A. BAYPORT
ESTATES Project number 06-
001-00123. This is a major
development application submitted
by Emerald Coast project proposes
a total of 326,825 square feet of
commercial development on 13
acres with a future land use of rural
village/commercial. The site is
located at 187 C.R. 3280 (parcel
number 34-1S-19-23000-007 -
0020.)

4. ROSA DEL MAR.PUD -
Project number 07-001-00068. This
is a major development order
application submitted by Choctaw
Engineering, consisting of 9
buildings having a total of 264,000
square, feet on 9.83 acres with a
future land use of VMU/infill. The
project will include a parking
garage, retail, office, hotel, and
residential spaces. The site is
located on the south side of U.S.
98, approximately 3.5 miles west of
U.S. 331 (parcel numbers 34-2S-
20-33270-033-0000 and 34-2S-20-
33270-034-0000.)

5. TOSCANA FIKIA SIENNA
PLACE -Project number 06-001-
00121. This is a major development
order application submitted by
Emerald Coast Associates, Inc.,
Agent, consisting of a 4 lot single
family subdivision on 1.27 +/- acres
with a future land use of NPA/infill.
The site is located on the south side
of County Road 30-A and Eastern
Lake Road intersection (parcel
number 24-3S-19-25000-009-
0040).

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,ACREAGE
--6026) WILDWOOD LAKES. Best buy in S/D. One acre lot. Wooded, interior, level. Centrally located................38500
_-6039) ROBBINS ROAD. Wooded 4 acre parcel. Great place to build your home. Plenty of seclusion............ 9900
-6043) NEW LISTING. 5 wooded acres. DFS city limits. Eastem part zoned R-1. Westem part zoned Ag............7,500
L-6028) NORTH MOSSY HEAD. 4.13 acre parcel. Convenient location. Priced right!..................... .... 50,000
--6030) MARTIN ROAD. Large 1.4 acre lot with 90' of frontage on Lake Holley. Paved road close to DFS........6... 9,000
--6033) MOSSY HEAD. 9.75 acres.. Hwy. frontage. Beautiful trees and Mill Creek running through the middle...... 97500
-6032) LANDFILL ROAD. 10 acre wooded parcel. Clay road. Located in DFS ........................................... 00,000
.-6018) REDUCED PRICE. Great looking lot with 48 ft. of water on back. 1.50 acres. Buy now!................... 110000
L-6009) WILDLIFE. 17,9 acre parcel. North 331. Wooded with lots of wildlife! Can be used as commercial or ag.S120,000
.-6023) HOLMES COUNTY. Wooded homesite. 300 feet of paved road frontage. Super Price!!......................... 225,000


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-4027) CLASSIC DFS. Walk to Lake DeFuniak from your 3 BR/1 BA home. Large oak trees. Oak flooring!.....
4032) HWY. 1087. 4 BR/2 BA manufactured home. 1728 SF 1 acre. Front and back porches..................
4009) THE SEARCH HAS ENDED. Located in DFS. 3 BR/2 BA home with 1000 Sf. No wasted space!.........
-4017) BRING AN OFFER. Doublewide in DFS; only a few blocks from lakeyard. 1.46 acres..........................
-4003) GREAT GETAWAY. 2 BR/2 BA mobile that is in excellent condition. Located on Kings Lake..................
4002) WATERVIEW. Comer parcel. 4 lots. 1900 SF manufactured home. Overlooks Lake Juniper..............
4016) CENTRALLY LOCATED. 3 BR/1.5 BA, 1125 SF brick home on 1 acre. Located south of 1-10...............
4022) REDUCED TO SELL. Brand new, never lived in. 3 BR/2 BA. 1290 SF with no wasted space..............
4026) CUTE & COZY. 2 BR/1 BA 1139 SF brick home. Lots of upgrades & updates! Entire lot fenced!............
4004) COLLEGE AVE. Cozy brick rancher. Close to lakeyard. Huge lot. Tons of storage. Great potential!......
-4002) WATERVIEW. Comer parcel. 4 lots. 1900 SF manufactured home. Overlooks Lake Juniper.............
-4011) DISTINCTIVE & DIFFERENT. Restored 3 BR/2 BA Florida Cottage on Bay Ave. Move in ready!.........
4025) BEST BUY. 4 BR/2 BA. 1615 SF. Built in '04.9 ft. ceilings. Nice upgrades & features ...............................
-4030) RENOVATED. Beautiful 2 BR/2 BA white brick Florida cottage. 1 acre lot on paved road. ..................
-4008) COME AND ENJOY. 3 BR/2 BA doublewide sits on 2.5 acres & has been upgraded, waterfront...........
-4001) CENTRALLY LOCATED. 3 BR/2 BA mobile home. 1800 SF. Almost 4 acres.....................................
4019) HISTORICAL HOME. 3 BR/3.5 BA. Wrap around porch. Open floor plan. 2 blocks to lakeyard .............


107,000
112,000
117,500
129,500
129,900
135,000
135,000
135,000
135,000
139,000
135,000
149,000
159,500
175,000
179,000
185,000
189,500


-LUI Ib
(L-6005) GRAHAM STREET. Reasonably priced within the DeFuniak Springs city limits.................... .............$9,900
(L-6002) VERY AFFORDABLE. Already cleared lot. Build your dream home! Great investment!........................ 38,000
L-6008) KING LAKE LOT. Cleared lot. 30 acres. Centrally located. Ready for your new home. Call today!............38,000
L-6012) MAGNOLIA LAKE. Best buy! Below market pricing! Great location and area. Call today!..........................47,500
(L-6021) GOLF LOVERS. This lot is located near DFS Country Club. Easy access to golf course..........................49,900
(L-6022) MAGNOLIA LAKE. Lot in Magnolia Lake S/D Phase II. Covenants, Restrictions. Priced to sell!........:...... $57,000

WATERFRONT LOT
[L-6006) MAGNOLIA LAKE. Beautiful waterview lot. Lots to offer. Great place for a family!............................. 59,000
[L-6003) DIAMOND LAKE. Waterfront lot. Just cleared to build your new home..43 acres............................ 59,000
(L-6016) GREAT HOMESITE. Great deal cn a waterfront lot in Magnolia Lake S/D. Close to schools.............:...... 168,900
(L-6037) TEN LAKE ESTATES. Beautiful wooded waterfront. Quiet and peaccdful. Ideal lot. Priced right!............. 73,500

COMMERCIAL
(C-8003) GREAT LOCATION. Minutes from 1-10. Only 1.5 miles from city limits of DeFuniak...........................$450,000
C-8001) HWY. 90 MOSSY HEAD. Retail business w/completely remodeled attached apartment...................... $265,000
(C-8002) ACROSS FROM LOWES. 2.3 acres, Hwy. 331.......... ................................. 1,280,000


PAGE 7-C
make a recommendation to the
Board of County Commissioners
regarding these items either to
approve, approve with conditions or
to deny. Any agenda item that is
tabled will be scheduled for a future
Planning Commission meeting and
will not go forward to the Board of
County Commissioners until the
Planning Commission makes a
recommendation.

The Board of County
Commissioners will hold a public
hearing on Tuesday, January
22, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the
Walton County Courthouse
located at DeFuniak Springs,
Florida to review and consider the
Planning Commission's
recommendations on projects that
are not continued, tabled or
advertised as a special meeting.
Petitions for abandonment and
ordinances proposed at the
Planning Commission meeting will
be separately advertised for the
Board of County Commissioners
meeting..

In accordance with Section
286.26, Florida Statues, whenever
any board or commissioner of any
state agency or authority, or of any
agency or authority of any county,
municipal corporation, or other
political subdivision, which has
scheduled a meeting at which
official acts are to be taken
receives, at least 48 hours prior to
the meeting, a written request by a
physically handicapped person to
attend the meeting, directed to the
chairperson or director of such
board, commission, agency, or
authority, such chairperson or
director shall provide a manner by
which such person may attend the
meeting at its scheduled site or
reschedule the meeting to a site
which would be accessible to such
person.

In accordance with Section
286.0105, Florida Statutes, all
persons are advised that, if a
person decides to appeal any
decision made by the board,
agency, or commission with respect
to any matter considered at such
meeting or hearing, he or she will
need a record of the proceedings,
and that, for such purpose, he or
she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings
is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.

Please be advised accordingly.
2tc: Dec. 27, 2007; Jan. 3, 2008
375H

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Walton County Board of
County Commissioners will
hold a regular meeting on


MCKEE HOMES INC.




Registered Residential Contractor



Office: 850-892-4413


Lic. #RR0067175


I









THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.


ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of
this Notice is January 3, 2008.

Attorney for the Estate
/s/ Clayton J.M. Adkinson
P.O. Box 1207
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-5195
Fla. Bar No. 171651

4tc: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 2008
380H

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.: 07-CP-000246

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
BARBARA OSBOURN
NESTER,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate
of Barbara Osbourn Nester,
deceased, File Number 07-CP-
000246, is pending in the Circuit
Court for Walton County, Florida,
Probate Division, the address of
which is 571 U.S. Hidhway 90 E.,
P.O. Box 1260, DeFuniak Springs,
Florida 32435. The names and
addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal rep-
resentative's attorney are set forth
below.

All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's
estate, on whom a copy of this
notice is served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE
OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the dece-
dent and other persons having
claims or demands against dece-
dent's estate, must file their claims
with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE
TIME PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
S (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.

The date of first publication of
this Notice is January 3, 2008.

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
James C. Barth, Esquire
Florida Bar ID No. 0543977
James C. Barth, P.A.
P.O. Box 6966
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 654-9099

Personal Representative:
Robert Douglas Nester
7495 Blakeley Ridge Drive
Spanish Fort, AL 36527

2tc: January 3, 10, 2008
381H
.------------.----.-------------------
PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SOLICITATION OF SEALED
BIDS FOR HOUSING
REHABILITATION

Sealed bids will be received by
the Walton County Board of County
Commissioners beginning January
3, 2008 until January 17, 2008, at
9:00 A.M. at which time bids will
be publicly opened and read aloud,
at the Walton County Citizens
Services Office, 312 College Ave.,
Suite B, DeFuniak Springs, FL
32433 for rehabilitation of the resi-
dential dwellings located at:

411 E. Sloss Avenue,
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
314 Quebec Avenue,
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
6223 County Road 181 E.,
Westville, FL 32564

For bids to be considered, all
bids must include: all itemized
costs, total bid cost, must be ink,
and must be signed by the submit-
ting contractor. Any bid that does
not meet the above requirements
will not be considered. Walton
County reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. Bid packages may
be obtained at the Walton County
Citizens Services Office, 312
College Ave., Suite B, DeFuniak
Springs, FL 32433. FAXED cop-
ies will not be accepted.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be
held on Thursday, January 10,
2008, at 8:00 A.M., at the Walton
County Citizens Services Office,
312 College Ave., Suite B,


DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Attendance at the Pre-Bid
Conference is Mandatory. After a
brief meeting at the BOCC Office,
we will hold mandatory confer-
ences at each residence, starting
at 411 E. Sloss Avenue, continu-
ing to each residence on the list.


Any questions or
further information,
West Florida Regior
Council at 1-800-221
234.

1tc: January
382H


NOTICE OF SALE


1993 Ford
VIN #1FMCU22XOPUE07869
This auction will be held at Walton
County Recovery 635 Old Jolly Bay
Rd. on January 24, 2008
commencing at 08:00 AM. We
hereby reserve the right to auction
this vehicle according to the Florida
State Statutes, Section 713.78 in
order to recover any and all unpaid
charges for towing and storage fees
on the above vehicle.


official acts are to be taken receives,
at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting, a written request by a
physically handicapped person to
attend the meeting, directed to the
chairperson or director of such
board, commission, agency, or
authority, such chairperson or
director shall provide a manner by
which such person may attend the
meeting at its scheduled site or
reschedule the meeting to a site
which would be accessible to such
person.


application submitted by Moore
Bass Consulting consisting of 28
multi-family townhomes, (2) 4-plex
units, (16) 2-plex units, (15) 8-plex
units, 100 Senior Living
Apartments, and a 65,340 sq. ft.
Assisted Living Facility, totaling 288
residential units to be sold to
individual owners. This project is
29.65 (+/-) acres with a future land
use of small neighborhood. The site
is located on the east side of
Veterans Road in Santa Rosa
Beach (parcel numbers 26-2S-20-
33200-000-0190, 26-2S-20-33700-
000-00AO, 26-25-20-33700-000-
0010 through 0640.)

3. MUSSETT BAYOU
OFFICE BUILDING Project
number 07-001-00107. This is a
minor development order
application submitted by Seaside
Engineering, Inc., consisting of a
3,720 square foot office building on
.35 acres with a future land use of
VMU. The site is located at 122
Mussett Bayou Road (parcel
number 28-2S-20-33230-000-
0010.)

4. PROMINENCE PHASE
11B Project number 07-001-
00109. This is a minor development
order application submitted by
Moore Bass Consulting, Inc.,
consisting of a chapel, pool, pool
house, and internal roadway from
CR30A to the pool area, for a total
of 5,135 square feet with a future
land use of NPA-TND. The site is
located on CR30A between Camp
Creek Road and Rosemary Beach,
approximately 1,950 feet west of
Camp Creek Road (parcel
identification number 20-3S-18-
16000-002-0000.)

5. BUDDIG SUBDIVISION -
Project number 07-001-00111. This
is a minor development order
application submitted by Barnhill,
Barnhill, & Barnhill, consisting of an
8 lot single family subdivision on
2.89 acres with a future land use of
coastal center. The site is located at
461 Driftwood Point Road (parcel
numbers 14-2S-21-42000-006-
0000).


requests for
contact the In accordance with Section
nal Planning 286.26, Florida Statues, whenever
6-8914, ext. any board or commissioner of any
state agency or authority, or of any
agency or authority of any county,
3, 2008 municipal corporation, or other
political subdivision, which has
.--.------- scheduled a meeting at which


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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Walton County Code
Enforcement Board will hold their
regular meeting on January 17,
2008 beginning at 6:00 p.m. to be
held at the South Walton
Courthouse Annex. The following
violations of the Walton County
Ordinance 97-28, Land
Development Code will be heard...
1. Geoffrey Robinson 24
Bayview Cove, Niceville, Florida
32578, regarding 11.04.02(A)
Building Permits on parcel
identification number 30-1S-21-
41100-001-0050.

2. Betty Dorothy 206
Seabreeze Circle, Panama City
Beach, Florida 32413, regarding
5.00.03 Building Setback
Requirements on parcel
identification number 22-2S-20-
33120-079-0220.

3. John R. Dowd, Jr. 285
Highway 98 East, Suite A, Destin,
Florida 32541, regarding 5.07.08(B)
Duty of Maintenance on parcel
identification number 34-2S-20-
33270-007-0010.

Case Updates.

In accordance with Section
286.26, Florida Statues, whenever


No offers will be taken prior to the In accordance with Section
day of sale. 286.0105, Florida Statutes, all
persons are advised that, if a person
1tc: January 3, 2008 decides to appeal any decision
383H made by the board, agency, or
-------- --------------- commission with respect to any
NOTICE OF SALE matter considered at such meeting
1992 Toyota or hearing, he or she will need a
VIN #JT2AT86F8N0096997 record of the proceedings, and that,
This auction will be held at Walton for such purpose, he or she may
County Recovery 635 Old Jolly Bay need to ensure that a verbatim
Rd. on January 18, 2008 record of the proceedings is made,
commencing at 08:00 AM. We which record includes the testimony
hereby reserve the right to auction and evidence upon which the appeal
this vehicle according to the Florida is to be based.
State Statutes, Section 713.78 in
order to recover any and all unpaid Please be advised accordingly.
charges for towing and storage fees
on the above vehicle. 2tc: January 3, 10, 2008
386H
No offers will be taken prior to the ------------- ----------------
day of sale. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ltc: January 3, 2008 The Walton County Coastal
384H Dune Lake Advisory Board will
---------------------------------- hold their regularly scheduled
NOTICE OF SALE meeting on January 17, 2008
at 9:00 a.m. at the Coastal
2000 Pontiac Branch Library in Santa Rosa
VIN #1G2NW52E1YM715355 Beach, Florida.
This auction will be held at Walton
County Recovery 635 Old Jolly Bay In accordance with Section
Rd. on January 25, 2008 286.26, Florida Statues, whenever
commencing at 08:00 AM. We any board or commissioner of any
hereby reserve the right to auction state agency or authority, or of any
this vehicle according to the Florida agency or authority of any county,
State Statutes, Section 713.78 in municipal corporation, or other
order to recover any and all unpaid political subdivision, which has
charges for towing and storage fees scheduled a meeting at which
on the above vehicle, official acts are to be taken receives,
at least 48 hours prior to the
No offers will be taken prior to the meeting, a written request by a
day of sale. physically handicapped person to
attend the meeting, directed to the
1tc: January 3, 2008 chairperson or director of such
385H board, commission, agency, or
--------------------------------- authority, such chairperson or
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE director shall provide a marnner by
which such person may attend the
The Walton County Technical meeting at its scheduled site or
Review Committee will hold a reschedule the meeting to a site
public hearing on Wednesday, which would be accessible to such
January 16, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. person.
at the South Walton
Courthouse Annex in Santa In accordance with Section
Rosa Beach, FL 32459. The 286.0105, Florida Statutes, all
following items are scheduled for persons are advised that, if a person
review and action: decides to appeal any decision
made by the board, agency, or
1. JOLLY BAY CELL TOWER commission with respect to any
-Project number 07-001-00096. matter considered at such meeting
This is a major development order or hearing, he or she will need a
application submitted by Karl record of the proceedings, and that,
Hazen, requesting a 180-foot for such purpose, he or she may
monopole tower and compound on need to ensure that a verbatim
10.59 acres with a future land use record of the proceedings is made,
of rural village. The site is located which record includes the testimony
on the corner of Jolly Bay Road and and evidence upon which the appeal
Fluffy Landing Road (parcel number is to be based.
03-2S-19-24000-001-001A.)
Please be advised accordingly.
2. WHISPERING LAKE PUD
- Project number 07-001-00108. 2tc: January 3, 10, 2008
This is a major development order 387H


any board or commissioner of any
state agency or authority, or of any
agency or authority of any county,
municipal corporation, or other
political subdivision, which has
scheduled a meeting at which
official acts are to be taken receives,
at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting, a written request by a
physically handicapped person to
attend the meeting, directed to the
chairperson or director of such
board, commission, agency, or
authority, such chairperson or
director shall provide a manner by
which such person may attend the
meeting at its scheduled site or
reschedule the meeting to a site
which would be accessible to such
person.

In accordance with Section
286.0105, Florida Statutes, all
persons are advised that, if a person
decides to appeal any decision
made by the board, agency, or
commission with respect to any
matter considered at such meeting
or hearing, he or she will need a
record of the proceedings, and that,
for such purpose, he or she may
need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal
is to be based.

Please be advised accordingly.

3tc: January 3, 10, 17, 2008
388H
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 07CP000261

IN RE: ESTATE OF
THOMAS PAUL PILCHER,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Summary Administration)

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING
CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST
THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an
Order of Summary Administration
has been entered in the estate of
Thomas Paul Pilcher, deceased, File
Number 07CP000261 by the Circuit
Court for Walton County, Florida,
Probate Division, the address of
which is 571 U.S. Highway 90 East,
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435;
that the decedent's date of death
was September 18, 2007; that the
total value of the estate is less than
$75,000.00 and that the names and
addresses of those to whom it has
been assigned by such order are:

Name: Patrick P. Pilcher
Address: 1732 Bay Grove
Road
Freeport, Florida 32439

Name: Terry J. Pilcher
Address: 1742 Bay Grove
Road
Freeport, Florida 32439

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS
ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the estate of the
decendent and persons having
claims or demands against the
estate of the decedent other than
those for whom provision for full
payment was made in the Order of
Summary Administration must file
their claims with this court WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH
IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE
FLORIDA PROBATE CODE.

ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANY
OTHER APPLICABLE TIME
PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.

The date of first publication of
this Notice is January 3, 2008.

Attorney for Persons Giving Notice:
Isl Mark D. Davis
Andrews & Davis
Attorney for Petitioners
Florida Bar No. 0764700
694 Baldwin Avenue, Suite 1
Post Office Box 705
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435
Telephone: (850) 892-5838
Facsimile: (850) 892-5837
Isl Patrick P. Pilcher
1732 Bay Grove Road
Freeport, Florida 32439


Is/ Terry J. Pilcher
1742 Bay Grove Road
Freeport, Florida 32439

4tc: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 2008
389H
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR WALTON
COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 07001117CA

AMERICAN HOME
MORTGAGE SERVICING, INC.,

Plaintiff,

vs.

KEVIN J. HUELSMAN AIK/A
KEVIN JOSEPH HUELSMAN;
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
KEVIN J. HUELSMAN AIKIA
KEVIN JOSEPH HUELSMAN;
LARRY E. JENKINS; THE
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
LARRY E. JENKINS; IF
LIVING, INCLUDING ANY
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID
DEFENDANT(S), IF
REMARRIED, AND IF
DECEASED, THE
RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN
HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND
TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER
PERSONS CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST THE NAMED
DEFENDANT(S); MORTGAGE
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION,
INC. AS NOMINEE FOR
AMERICAN HOME
MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE,
INC.; WHETHER DISSOLVED
OR PRESENTLY EXISTING,
TOGETHER WITH ANY
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
CREDITORS, LIENORS, OR
TRUSTEES OF SAID
DEFENDANT(S) AND ALL
OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING
BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR
AGAINST DEFENDANT(S);
UNKNOWN TENANT #1;
UNKNOWN TENANT #2;

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: KEVIN J. HUELSMAN A/K/
A KEVIN JOSEPH HUELSMAN;
THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
KEVIN J. HUELSMAN A/K/A
KEVIN JOSEPH HUELSMAN;
LARRY E. JENKINS; THE
UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LARRY
E. JENKINS; IF LIVING,
INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SAID
DEFENDANT(S), IF REMARRIED,
AND IF DECEASED, THE
RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS,
DEVISEES, GRANTEES,
ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS,
LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND
ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING BY, THROUGH,
UNDER OR AGAINST THE
NAMED DEFENDANT(S);

Whose residence are/is
unknown.

YOU ARE HEREBY required to
file your answer or written
defenses, if any, in the above
proceeding with the Clerk of this
Court, and to serve a copy thereof
upon the plaintiffs attorney, whose
name and address appears
hereon, within thirty days of the first
publication of this Notice, the
nature of this proceeding being a
suit for foreclosure' of mortgage
against the following described
property, to wit:

LOT 10, BLOCK G, HOLIDAY
SHORES ESTATES SECOND
ADDITION, ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4,
PAGE 18, OF THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF WALTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A
683 SHORE DRIVE
MIRIMAR BEACH, FL 32550

If you fail to file your answer or
written defenses in the above
proceeding, on plaintiiffs attorney,
a default will be entered against
you for the relief demanded int he
Complaint or Petition.

DATED at WALTON County this
27th day of December, 2007.


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PAGE 9-C
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Is/ By: Tina Potts
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, persons needing a special
accommodation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the ASA
Coordinator no later than seven (7)
days prior to the proceedings. If
hearing impaired, please call (800)
955-9771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770
(voice), via Florida Relay Service.

2tc: January 3, 10, 2008
390H

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
WALTON COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 66-2007-CA-000517-
CA

BANK OF NEW YORK AS
TRUSTEE FOR THE
CERTIFICATEHOLDERS
CWMBS, INC. CHL MORTGAGE
PASS-THROUGH TRUST 200p-
HYB1O MORTGAGE PASS-
THROUGH CERTIFICATES,
SERIES 2005-HYB10

Plaintiff,

vs.

CHARLES FARLOW, et. al.

Defendants.

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant
to an Ex Parte Order Rescheduling
Foreclosure Sale entered in this
cause, in the Circuit Court of Walton
County, Florida, I will sell the
property situated in Walton County,
Florida described as:

CONDOMINIUM UNIT B-209,
THE VILLAGE, A CONDOMINIUM,
ALL AS SET FORTH IN THE
DECLARATION OF
CONDOMINIUM AND THE
EXHIBITS ANNEXED THERETO
AND FORMING A PART THEREOF,
AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL
RECORDS BOOK 2552, PAGE 221,
OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND
AS MAY BE AMENDED FROM
TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH
ALL OF ITS APPURTENANCE
ACCORDING TO THE
DECLARATION OF
CONDOMINIUM. SUBJECT,
HOWEVER, TO ALL OF THE
PROVISIONS OF THE
DECLARATION OF
CONDOMINIUM.

and commonly known as: 10343
E. COUNTY HIGHWAY 30-A 209B,
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32413 at
public sale, to the highest and best
bidder, for cash. Sales are held in
the frgnt Lobby, Second Floor,
Walton County Courthouse, 571
Highway 90 East, DeFuniak
Springs, Walton County, Florida, at
11:00 o'clock A.M., on January 28,
2008.

Any persons claiming an interest
in the surplus from the sale, if any,
other than the property owner as of
the date of the lis pendens must file
a claim within 60 days after the sale.

S Dated this 27th day of
December, 2007.

Clerk of the Circuit Court
/s/ By: Margaret Bishop
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

2tc: January 3, 10, 2008
391H
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE 1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN
AND FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
'CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 07-CA-000210

COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS,
INC.,








PAGE 10-C
Plaintiff

vs.

WILLIAM LISECKI;
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,
INCORPORATED ACTING
SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR
AMERICA'S WHOLESALE
LENDER; THERESA LISECKI
AIKIA THERESA M. LISECKI;
JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN
POSSESSION OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY,

Defendants.

RE-NOTICE OF
FORECLOSURE SALE
(Please publish in
THE HERALD BREEZE)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to a Motion and Order
Resetting Foreclosure Sale Date
dated the 20th day of December,
2007, and entered in Case No. 07-
CA-000210, of the Circuit Court of
the 1ST Judicial Circuit in and for
Walton County, Florida, wherein
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS,
INC. is the Plaintiff and WILLIAM
LISECKI; MORTGAGE
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION
SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED
ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE
FOR AMERICA'S WHOLESALE
LENDER; THERESA LISECKI A/K/
A THERESA M. LISECKI; JOHN
DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN
TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are
defendants. I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash at the
FRONT LOBBY, 2ND FLOOR at
the Walton County Courthouse, in
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida, at
11:00 a.m. on the 18th day of
January, 2008, the following
described property as set forth in
said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 148, DRIFTWOOD
ESTATES PHASE 1B, BEING A
PORTION OF SECTIONS 11,
12, 13 & 14, TOWNSHIP 2
SOUTH, RANGE 21 WEST,
WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
ACCORDING TO PLAT
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
16, PAGE 20 & 20 A-D, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
SAID COUNTY.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN
INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS
FROM THE SALE, IF ANY,
OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF
THE LIS PENDENS MUST
FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60
DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilitie6'Act of
1990 (ADA) disabled persons who,
because of their disabilities, need
special accommodation to
participate in this proceeding
should contact the ADA
Coordinator at 571 EastWS: Hwy.
90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 or
Telephone Voice/TDD (850) 892-
8115 prior to such proceeding.

Dated this 20th day of
December, 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
Is/ Margaret Bishop
Deputy Clerk
(seal)


2tc:
392H


January 3, 10, 2007


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE 1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR WALTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 06CA533


COUNTRYWIDE
LOANS, INC.,


HOME


Plaintiff,


SUSAN HART-VESSEL AIKIA
SUSAN VON HART VESSELS;
DRIFTWOOD ESTATES
PHASE II HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC.;
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,
INCORPORTED, AS NOMINEE
FOR GMFS, LLC; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SUSAN VON
HART VESSELS A/KIA SUSAN
HART-VESSEL; JOHN DOE;
JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN
TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION
OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY,

Defendants.

RE-NOTICE OF
FORECLOSURE SALE
(Please publish in
THE HERALD BREEZE)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to a Motion and Order
Resetting Foreclosure Sale Date
dated the 19th day of December,
2007, and entered in Case No.
06CA533, of the Cifcuit Court of
the 1ST Judicial Circuit in and for
Walton County, Florida, wherein
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS,
INC. is the Plaintiff and SUSAN
HART-VESSEL A/K/A SUSAN VON
HART VESSELS; DRIFTWOOD
ESTATES PHASE II
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,
INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,
INCORPORTED, AS NOMINEE
FOR GMFS, LLC; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF SUSAN VON HART
VESSELS A/K/A SUSAN HART-


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


VESSEL; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE
AS UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN
POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY are defendants. I will
sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash at the FRONT LOBBY, 2ND
FLOOR at the Walton County
Courthouse, in DEFUNIAK
SPRINGS, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on
the 18th day of January, 2008, the
following described property as set
forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 8, DRIFTWOOD ESTATES,
PHASE 1B, BEING A PORTION
OF SECTIONS 11, 12, 13, AND
14, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH,
RANGE 21 WEST, WALTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 16,
PAGES 20 AND 20 A-D, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
SAID COUNTY.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN
INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS
FROM THE SALE, IF ANY,
OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF
THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE
A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS
AFTER THE SALE.

In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (ADA) disabled persons who,
because of their disabilities, need
special accommodation to
participate in this proceeding should
contact the ADA Coordinator at 571
East US Hwy. 90, DeFuniak
Springs, FL 32433 or Telephone
Voice/TDD (850) 892-8115 prior to
such proceeding.

Dated this 20th day of
December, 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
Is/ By: Margaret Bishop
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

2tc: January 3, 10,- 2008
393H

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.: 07-CP-000263

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
WILLIAM GUY FANNIN,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate
of William Guy Fannin, deceased,
File Number 07-CP-000263, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Walton County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is
571 Highway 90 E., DeFuniak
Springs, Florida 32433. The names
and addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal rep-
resentative's attorney are set forth
below.

All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a
copy of this notice is served must
file their claims with this court
.WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.

All other creditors of the dece-
dent and other persons having
claims or demands.against dece-
dent's estate, including unmatured,
contingent or unliquidated claims,
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED-
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of
this Notice is January 3, 2008.


ELIZABETH A. AMOND
Attorney for
Personal Representiative
Attorney for Estate
Florida Bar No. 090549
700 S. Palafox Street Suite 210
Pensacola, FL 32502
(850)912-8111

DOVIE LOU FANNIN
Personal Representative
662 Blackcreek Blvd.
Freeport, FL 32439

4tc: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 2008
394H

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN
AND FOR WALTON COUNTY
CASE NO: 07-CA000580

VISION BANK, A Florida
Banking Corporation,

Plaintiff,

vs.
DANA FORD, as Personal
Representative of the Estate
of
DEBORAH IRBY,
STATE OF FLORIDA-
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
and SEACREST BEACH INC.,
flkla DANA RESORTS, INC.,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that,
pursuant to an Order or Final


Judgment entered in the above--
styled cause, I will sell at public
sale, to the highest and best bidder
for cash, at the Walton County
Courthouse, 2nd Floor Lobby, 571
U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak
Springs, Florida, at the hour of 11:00
A.M., on the 22nd day of January,
2008 the property situated in Walton
County, Florida, described as:

Lot 20, Block B, SEACREST
SUBDIVISION, according to
the Plat thereof as recorded in
Plat Book 3, Page(s) 54, of the
Public Records of Walton
County, Florida.

Parcel ID #27-3S-18-16050-
00B-0200

ANY LIENHOLDER CLAIMING
AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS
FUNDS FROM THIS SALE, IF ANY,
MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60
DAYS AFTER THE SALE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
45.031(1)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES.

DATED this the 20th day of
December, 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of the Court
/s/ By: Margaret Bishop
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

2tc: January 3, 10, 2008
395H
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR WALTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO: 2007-CA-995

GREEN TREE SERVICING-
ALABAMA, LLC,
FIKIA GREEN TREE
FINANCIAL SERVICING
CORPORATION
3500 Blue Lake Drive, Suite
360
Birmingham, AL 35243

Plaintiff,

v.

AMBER MARIE
McCULLOUGH, and MISTY
HAIGH,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION


TO: AMBER
McCULLOUGH
MISTY HAIGH


MARIE


YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a
civil action has been filed against
you in the Circuit Court, County of
WALTON, State of Florida, to fore-
close certain real property described
as follows:

The West 139.00 Feet of Lot 4,
Block "B", of LAYFAYETTE
HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION" A
Subdivision of a portion of the South
1/2, of the North 1/2, of the South 1/
2, of the Southwest 1/4, of the
Northeast 1/4, and the North 1/2, of
the South 1/2, of the South 1/2, of
the Southwest 1/4, of the Northeast
1/4, of Section 3, Township-1-South,
Range -19-West, as recorded in Plat
Book 1, on Page 83, of the Public
Records of Walton County, Florida:
Being More Particularly Described
as follows:

Commence at the Southwest
Corner of Said Lot 4, Block "B" for a
Point of Beginning: Thence Run N
00" 00' 00 W, (Bearing Base), for
110.00 feet to the Northwest Corner
of said Lot 4; Thence Run N89
degrees 53' 00"E along the North
Line of Said Lot 4 for 139.00 Feet;
Thence Run S 00" 00' 00" E for
110.00 Feet the South Line of Said
Lot 4; Thence Run S 89 degrees
53' 00" W Along Said South Line for
139.00 Feet to the Southwest
Corner of Said Lot 4, and the Point
of Beginning. Together with that cer-
tain 1998, Fleetwood Homes,
Greenhill 28 x 48 Mobile Home, VIN
#FLW70AB25891GH21.

You are required to file a written
response with the Court and serve a
copy of your written defenses, if any,
to it on Timothy D. Padgett,
Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is
2810 Remington Green Circle, Suite
A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, at
least thirty (30) days from the date
of first publication, and file the origi-
nal with the clerk of this court either
before service on Plaintiffs attorney
or immediately thereafter; oth-
erwise, a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded
in the complaint.

Dated this 19th day of
December, 2007.

CLERK OF COURT
/s/ By: Renee Day
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

4tc: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 2008
396H


PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Walton County
Recreation Board will hold their
regular monthly meeting on Jan.
14, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at the
Freeport City Hall. The following
items are scheduled to be heard:

1. Chairman Report
2. Managers Report
3. New Business
4. Other

In accordance with Section
286.26, Florida Statues, whenever


any board or commissioner of any
state agency or authority, or of any
agency or authority of any county,
municipal corporation, or other
political subdivision, which has
scheduled a meeting at which offi-
cial acts are to be taken receives, at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting,
a written request by a physically
handicapped person to attend the
meeting, directed to the chairperson
or director of such board, commis-
sion, agency, or authority, such
chairperson or director shall provide
a manner by which such person
may attend the meeting at its
scheduled site or reschedule the
meeting to a site which would be
accessible to such person.

In accordance with Section
286.0105, Florida Statutes, all
persons are advised that, if a
person decides to appeal any
decision made by the board.


agency, or commission
to any matter consider
meeting or hearing, h
need a record of the
and that, for such pu
she may need to er
verbatim record of the
is made, which record
testimony and evidence
the appeal is to be bas

Please be advised

2tc: January 3,
397H


NOTICE OF S


RONALD LEE GHEL
2425 GOSNOLD AVI
NORFOLK, VA 2351

87 MAZDA
VIN: #JM1BF2220H(

This auction will be hel
Wrecker Service at 354
West, DeFuniak Spri
January 16, 2008 cor
09:00 a.m. We hereby
right to auction this ve
ing to the Florida Statl
713.78 in order to reci
all unpaid charges for
storage fees on the
vehicles.

No offers will be taker
date of the sale of this

ltc: January
398H
-------------------------
NOTICE OF S

DONALD VERNE BR
18 HAIGH HILL
DEFUNIAK SPRI
32433

91 OLDS SILHOUET
VIN: #1GHCU06D5M

*This auction will be hel
Wrecker Service at 354
West, DeFuniak Spri
January 16, 2008 cor
09:00 a.m. We hereby
right to auction this ve
ing to the Florida Stat
713.78 in order to reco
all unpaid charges for
storage fees on the
vehicles.

No offers will be taker
date of the sale of this


itc: January
399H


with respect The Florida Department
ered at such of Environmental Protection
e or she will (DEP) is encouraging resi-
proceedings, dents to make "green" reso-
rpose, he or lutions for the New Year.
sure that a
sure tt a Each week, a new "green"
proceedings
includes the tip is posted on DEP's Web
e upon which site to help Floridians make
ed. their homes and offices more
environmentally friendly.
accordingly. "As the fourth most pop-
2 ulous state in the nation,
the people of Florida play
.----- a critical role in preserving
;ALE our environment," said DEP
Secretary Michael W. Sole.
.SON "There are simple steps that
E. APT. 131 we can all take in our dai-
7-1168 ly lives to help protect and
conserve Florida's natural
0503153 resources for future genera-
tions.
d at Hinson's Even small things like
I US Hwy. 90 changing one incandescent
ings, FL on lightbulb to an ENERGY
nmencing at STAR qualified bulb can
y reserve the
hide accord- have a big impact," said
utes, Section DEP Secretary Sole. "For
over any and example, if all the house-
r towing and holds in Florida changed
above listed just one lightbulb to a com-
pact fluorescent bulb, the
St t combined effort would save
n prior to the
vehicle, enough energy to light all
the households in Tallahas-
3, 2008' see for more than two and a
half years."
------ Here are 10 simple reso-
3ALE lutions that will make 2008

ROWN cleaner and "greener":
Turn off screen savers.
NGS, FL The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency esti-
mates that using a comput-
TE er's "sleep mode" reduces
IT303110 its energy consumption by

d at Hinson's 60 to 70 percent. A screen
4 US Hwy. 90 saver that displays moving
ings, FL on images causes a monitor to
nmencing at consume as much electric-
y reserve the ity as it does in active use.
hicle accord- The best screen saver is also
utes, Section the best energy saver: turn
over any and
r towing and off the monitor when you're
above listed not using it. Turning off the
computer will decrease the
amount of energy it uses, re-
n prior to the duces its mechanical stress
vehicle.


1tc:
402H


January 3, 2008


A one-day eight-hour
public boating course will be
conducted on Saturday, Jan.
19, 2008, starting at 8 a.m.
at the University of West
Florida W.E. Combs School
on Lovejoy Road in Fort
Walton Beach. The course
is being taught as a part the
UWF Continuing Education


and prolong its life.
Eliminate paper waste
Each ton of paper recycled
saves *17 trees and 7,000
gallons of water. Recycled
paper also saves 60 percent
energy in comparison to new
paper and generates 95 per-
cent less air pollution. Since
one-fifth of all wood harvest-
ed in the world ends up in
paper, it just makes sense
to recycle and conserve this
valuable resource.
Stop junk mail. Each
year, the average American
household receives about 1.5
trees' worth of junk mail.
Recycle. One recycled
aluminum can saves enough
energy to power a television
or computer for three hours
or a 100-watt light bulb for
20 hours. A six-pack of re-
cycled aluminum cans saves
enough energy to drive a car
five miles.
Slash the packaging -
Buying food and other prod-
ucts in reusable or recycla-
ble packaging can reduce
carbon dioxide (C02) emis-
sions by 230 pounds a year.
Recycling all of one's news-
papers, cardboard, glass and
metal can reduce emissions
an additional 850 pounds a
year and approximately 410
pounds of garbage from en-
tering a landfill.
Use "green cleaners".
Americans generate 1.6
million tons of waste each
year from common cleaning
products with potentially
hazardous ingredients. Pur-
chase 'green cleaners or
make one at home.
Florida's natural resourc-
es belong to its residents.
Voice questions, comments
and suggestions regarding
the state's environment by
contacting DEP's Office of
the Ombudsman and Public
Services at (850) 245-2118
or citizensservices@dep.
state.fl.us.


3, 2008


NOTICE OF SALE

HOWARD FRANKLIN HINSON
2911 CLAY HILL LN
PONCE DE LEON, FL 32455

87 MAZDA B2200
VIN: #JM2UF1132H0164534

This auction will be held at Hinson's
Wrecker Service at 354 US Hwy. 90
West, DeFuniak Springs, FL on
January 16, 2008 commencing at
09:00 a.m. We hereby reserve the
right to auction this vehicle accord-
ing to the Florida Statutes, Section
713.78 in order to recover any and
all unpaid charges for towing and
storage fees on the above listed
vehicles.

No offers will be taken prior to the
date of the sale of this vehicle.


Htc: January
400H
---------------------------
NOTICE OF S

MARINE MIDLAN
FINANCE CORP.
PO BOX 7050
BUFFALO, NY 14271


3, 2008 program.
The course, conducted by
------ experienced local boaters,
SALE covers safe boat-handling,
good seamanship, rules of
ID AUTO the road, aids to navigation
and piloting, tips about local
0-9201 waters, and more. Comple-
tion of the course satisfies


87 MAZDA B2200
VIN: #JM2UF1132H0164534

This auction will be held at Hinson's
Wrecker Service at 354 US Hwy. 90
West, DeFuniak Springs, FL on
January 16, 2008 commencing at
09:00 a.m. We hereby reserve the
right to auction this vehicle accord-
ing to the Florida Statutes, Section
713.78 in order to recover any and
all unpaid charges for towing and
storage fees on the above listed
vehicles.

No offers will be taken prior to the
date of the sale of this vehicle.


itc:
401H


January 3, 2008


NOTICE

Walton County Fair Board will
meet Monday, January 7, 2008 at 6
p.m. at the Fair Building. For more
information call 892-5260.


state license requirements
for boaters born after Sept.
30, 1980, and may entitle
boat owners to discounts on
boat insurance.
Registration is available
on-line through the UWF
Maritime Education web
site. The cost of the course
is $45
The course is sponsored
by UWF and the Fort Wal-
ton Sail and Power Squad-
ron, a unit of the United
States Power Squadrons.
For further informa-
tion, please telephone
850-315-0686 or visit the
website www.fwsps.com.


CANCER CAN ROB A WOMAN of her energy, appetite
and strength, but it does not have to take away her self-
confidence. "Look Good... Feel Better" is a free program
that teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients
to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of
cancer treatments. Hosted by the American Cancer Society
and Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, the next
program will take place on Monday, Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. in the
Resource Center Suite 3 conference room at Sacred Heart.

THE DATES OF THE 49TH annual Beaux Arts Exhi-
bition held by the Arts and Design Society of Fort Wal-
ton Beach (ADSO) were incorrect. The correct entry date
is Thursday, Jan. 24, and the exhibit will take place Jan.
25-27, 2008, in the Atrium of Westwood Retirement Com-
munity. There will be a reception and awards ceremony on
Sunday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m.


DEP encourages



"Green



Resolutions" for



2008


Safe boating



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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGSHERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


People


* Places


* Thivgs


CHRISTMAS ISLAND. What every Florida Christmas display needs palm trees and
pink flamingoes!




Chritmas in "D^ak


THE REASON for the season is captured in this Nativity scene, a part of Christmas Re
flections.
:j.


Few southern towns cel-
ebrate Christmas better
than DeFuniak Springs,
nestled in the center of the
Florida Panhandle. There
is a big parade, a huge craft
and artisan festival, beauti-
fully appointed homes and,
most of all, lights, lights and
more lights.
Thanks to'the careful
planning and hard work by


the Christmas Reflections
committee and coordina-
tor, Jim Ash, any night sky
between Thanksgiving and
New Years Eve is like a cor-
nucopia of dazzling, twin-
kling colors. There are light
displays, wood figures and
a thousand delights for the
eye.
The five-week display
has drawn over 100,000 lo-
cals and visitors to take the


tour around the Lakeyard.
Most drive, but some walk,
stopping to admire one eye-
catching display after an-
other. It has become a part
of local tradition and the
proceeds go to a variety of
local projects and non-profit
groups.
One thing is for sure De-
Funiak Springs knows how
to keep Christmas!


THIS HOME on Live Oak Avenue opted for a bright, traditional display of lights, holly
and bows.


THESE COLORFUL TREES have become a familiar sight to those who travel 11th
Street in DeFuniak Springs.


THIS COLORFUL CARRIAGE scene came to life as many visitors enjoyed horse-drawn
carriage rides around Circle Drive to views the million-light Christmas Reflections celebra-
tion.


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vMr. and 'Mrs. James sfuffman, of
DeEuniak Springs, Tforida,
atlnomuce the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Candice Janel q-uffan,
to
'Mr. Afphonso Yancy Craig,
son of -'r. and Mrs. Johnny Craig Sr.,
of T'aClahassee, Tloridaa.
SSeptember wedding isplanned.
SMiss -(uffman is a graduate of
Tlorida A& M University with a
Ssachelor ofScience degree in
business administration and
Tforida State University with a
S Master of Science degree in interior design.
She is an interior designer at .
gova/DanieCs/Busby
in Atlanta, georgia.
Mr. Craig is a graduate of
Tlorida A&'M 'University with a
B achelor of Science degree in
environmentalscience andthe 'University of
Tlorida Levin College of Law andis working
in Atlanta, georgia at his own law practice,
ST'he Craig Law Group, LLC.
- __________________ __ ^ ^ ^ ^ _


Christopher Jaycen


Synergy-Washington born


Mr. and Mrs. Donovan
O. Synergy-Washington
and Dana M.' Harvey, of
DeFuniak Springs, FL., an-
nounce the birth of their
son, Christopher Jayden
Synergy-Washington born
Dec. 21, 2007 at Baptist


Hospital in Pensacola, FL.
Christopher Jayden Syn-
ergy-Washington weighed 8
pounds, 4 ounces, and was
20 inches long.
Christopher Jayden was
welcomed home by his sister,
Madalyn Elavia McGrath.


chase 5Manue(born

December 4, 2007


Mr. and Mrs. Manuel
Ryan of DeFuniak Springs,
FL announce the birth of
their son, Chase Manuel
born Dec. 4, 2007, at 5:29
p.m. at NOMC in Crest-
view.
Chase weighed 7 pounds,
11 ounces and was 19 1/2
inches long.


Maternal grandparents
are Henry and Susie Brock
of Wallace, S.C. and Donna
Brock of DeFuniak Springs.
Paternal grandparent
is Josephine Galvin of De-
Funiak Springs.
Chase was welcomed
home by his brother, Hunter
and sister, Bree.


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008
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'Mr. andcMrs. 'Randy Sallee,
of DeTuniak Springs, Florida,
are roudto announce the engagement
of their daughter,
Dana L. Salee
to
1Mr. Christopher Quinley,
son of Mr. William "Bill" Quinley, of
Viceville, Florida, and
Ms. 'Mary E. Quiney, of Crestview, Tlori-
da.
Miss SaClee is a 2003 graduate of lorica
State University andis a teacher with the
Walton County School(District.
'Mr. Quinley is a student of
Columbia Southern University and
is a security forces officer with
the United States Air Torce.


r__ank You
I would like to take this
Happy 8-0, opportunity to thank all of
the area businesses for mak-
G-D ad ing my Christmas a little bit
brighter. A special thanks
to Connie Strickland and
Bass Barber Shop. I was the
proud winner of the Christ-
mas basket full of wonderful
gifts. Everything was very
much appreciated.
Gob bless everyone,
Deborah Phillips


We Love You.
Matt, Seth,
McDowell,
Will and
Stewart



fw Tlorida
Symphony
C orus
hoC dng auditions
The Northwest Florida
Symphony Chorus announc-
es that auditions and regis-
tration for the 2008 season
will be held on Tuesday,
January 15 at 6:30 p.m,
in the Tyler Recital Hall
of the Mattie Kelly Fine &
Performing Arts Center at
Okaloosa-Walton College in
Niceville.
The Symphony Chorus,
under the direction of Lois
Van Dam, performs with
the Northwest Florida Sym-
phony Orchestra at Oka-
loosa-Walton College, and
rehearses on Tuesday eve-
nings at 6:30 p.m. The Sym-
phony Chorus will be pre-
paring Haydn's Lord Nelson
Mass for performance at the
April 18 NFSO season finale
concert. For more informa-
tion about chorus auditions,
contact chorus director Lois
Van Dam at 729-6009.
For information about the
April 18 joint performance
of the symphony and chorus,
see the Northwest Florida
Symphony Orchestra web-
site at www.nfsymphony.
org. Tickets to the event are
now on sale for $22.50 each
through the OWC Mattie
Kelly Arts Center box office.


Hiram Mason Norman was welcomed
home by his brother, Avery, and sister,
Madison. Proud parents are Meranda and
Jamey Norman. Mason was born Dec.
6, 2007, at 5:01 p.m., at Newton Medical
Center in Convington, GA. Mason weighed
7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches
long.
Paternal grandparents are Pat and Rod-
ney Norman, of Bellglades, FL., and ma-
ternal grandparents are Sandra and Mer-
cer McHenry, of Ponce de Leon.



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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


Ask

Auntie

Em


Dear Auntie Em,
What's the best way to keep a New Years resolution? Every year I make my
resolutions to lose a few pounds and start working out, but at the end of the year I'm
heavier than when I started. How do I make my resolutions stick? I'm sick of falling off
the wagon and into the chocolate dipping sauce.
Pudgy in Ponce de Leon
(Name and Address withheld on request)
Dear Pudge,
First, it's not easy to change our habits. Experts agree that it takes 28 days for new
habits to replace old ones. So, if you are used to eating a big meal for dinner every
night, then it will take you 28 healthier dinners to get back on track. Or, it will take 28
days of exercising to incorporate the new habit into your life.
I think that replacing old habits with smaller baby-step habits can help one stick to
a resolution.'Substituting more veggies in the place of processed or sweet-treats and
getting moving as little as 15-30 minutes a day have shown to be a healthy way to shed
a few pounds.
Most important is consistency. Just doing a little better once a week will not give
you the same results if you make small changes and incorporate them into your daily
routine. Hang in there, though. What you can visualize, you can achieve. So work at
making small positive changes every day.
My resolutions for the new year are a little different. In years past, I have focused
on things that will change my outside. This year I will strive to change more of the
inside; smiling more often at strangers and being more understanding of where others
are coming from when they are not behaving their best. But just like you, I will have to
exercise my compassion muscle for 28 days before they become new habits for me. Best
of luck to you and Happy New Year.
Auntie Em

Send your letter and emails to Auntie Em to the dfsherald@gmail.com or P.O. Box 1546
DeFuniak Springs, Fl. 32435


Covenant


Q-losice's


free of Lights


ceremony


honors lovedones

"The greatest trib-
ute we can pay to our
loved ones who have
gone on before, us, is
to continue loving, to
continue caring and
to continue investing
in the lives of those
around us,"
Rev. Marshall Dean
SWhitaker


LED BY LOIS VAN DAM, Bella Voci sings "Riu, Riu, Chiu," a Spanish carol.


CHARLOTTE ESCHMANN, Bereavement specialist with Covenant Hospice, reads an
uplifting poem.


REV. MARSHALL DEAN WHITAKER shares a message at the Tree of Lights ceremony.


COVENANT HOSPICE'S Tree
of Lights shines, honoring the
lives of those lost during this
year.

"The greatest tribute we
can pay to our loved ones
who have gone on before us,
is to continue loving, to con-
tinue caring and to contin-
ue investing in the lives of
those around us," said Rev.
Marshall Dean Whitaker at
Covenant Hospice's Tree of
Lights ceremony.
The ceremony is held an-
nually in DeFuniak Springs
and is a celebration of life,
marked by holiday music,
special readings, and the
lighting of a Christmas tree.
Each.light on the tree sym-
bolizes the lives of those
who have died over the last
year.
Whitaker, the pastor of
East Baptist Church, was
the keynote speaker for this
year's event, attended by be-
reaved families wishing to
honor the memory of their
loved ones during the holi-
day season. Bella Voci, a se-
lect women's ensemble from
Okaloosa-Walton College,
provided holiday music.


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;he DeFuniak Springs Civic
Center.
The COA would like to
;hank local businesses for
;heir support with the door
prizes, the seniors who
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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


THE WALTON COUNTY School Board held their year-
ly re-organizational meeting before the regular meeting on
November 20. Darrell Barnhill (right) was chosen as chair-
man, with Bill Laird (left) chosen as the vice-chairman.


September

POLICE ARRESTED A
SUSPECT in the August
burglary of the DeFuniak
Springs branch ofthe Walton
County Library. Lamar Mc-
Cullough, 19, was charged
with burglary, grand theft,
and criminal mischief for
allegedly breaking into the
library and stealing an un-
disclosed amount of cash
and four antique weapons.
During the DeFuniak
Springs Police Department
(DFSPD) investigation,
the stolen weapons a me-
dieval broadsword, a pike
head, a hunting sword, and
a bayonet from a 19th cen-
tury French rifle were re-
covered from a wooded area
near South 17th Street and
Van Buren Avenue.
THE WALTON COUN-
TY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
(WCSO) announced they
had a "person of interest" in
connection with a series of
home burglaries in Seacrest
Beach and Blue Mountain
Beach.
JESUSBERNALPLEAD-
ED no contest to three counts
of DUI manslaughter in the
deaths of three people on
June 24, 2006. Bernal was
driving a truck that struck
and killed a man and wife as
well as a passenger in Ber-
nal's vehicle. No evidence
was found that Bernal was
in the United States legally,
and a Social Security num-
ber for Bernal could not be
located.
THE DEFUNIAK
SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL
met to discuss longevity bo-
nuses and pay raises for city
employees. The Council ap-
proved three salary increas-
es, for City Marshal Mike
Adkinson, Financial Direc-.
tor Sara Bowers, and Fire
Chief Brian Coley. Mayor
Harold Carpenter declared
the longevity issue "dead
until the next year."
The Council also met to
consider a presentation on
the Transportation Impact
Fee study. The Council ap-
proved 5-0 the .adoption of
Ordinance 756 regarding
public safety impact fees
for law enforcement. Resi-
dents from the Quail Run
area asked the Council for a
50-foot buffer zone from the
business area. The Coun-
cil approved 5-0 a rezoning
of the corner of Quail Run
and U.S. 331 N. to include a
20-foot buffer between resi-
dential and business areas.
THE BOARD OF COUN-
TY COMMISSIONERS
(BCC) considered Henry
Maclin's development plans
for a 6,469-plus-acre tree
farm in northwest Walton
County. Maclin assured
the BCC that the property,
which includes 148 single-
family homes, would limit
home construction to log
cabins and "board and bat-
ten" homes and added,
"There will be no concrete
involved." Maclin's concep-
tual plan was approved 4-0,
with District 1 Commission-
er Scott Brannon not pres-
ent for the vote.
WALTON COUNTY AP-
PLIED for a $200,000 Flor-
ida Recreational Develop-
ment Assistance Program
(FRDAP) grant. The grant
would fund a regulation soc-
cer field, picnic pavilions,
a 900-foot-long boardwalk
through wetlands, and other
improvements at the 10-acre
county property adjacent to
Helen McCall Park in Santa
Rosa Beach.
FOOTBALL SEASON
KICKED OFF as Walton
and South Walton won their
respective openers against


Freeport and Franklin
County. Isaac Jackson ran
for 207 yards and scored
two touchdowns, contribut-
ing to Walton's 28-7 victory.
The following week, Wal-
ton knocked off top-ranked
Tallahassee FAMU 27-13,
while South Walton suffered
its first loss of the season
against Wewahitchka, 25-7.
The Braves won their rain-
soaked homecoming game
against the Vernon Yellow-
jackets 40-12. Freeport end-
ed the month with a 14-6
victory over Wewahitchka.
BLACK HAWK PILOT
and Iraq War veteran Chief
Warrant Officer Melanie
Nipper returned home to
the 420-acre property she
and husband James own in
north Walton County. While
serving in Iraq, Nipper's du-
ties included moving pas-
sengers "troops, generals,
weapons, dogs, anything
that will fit" safely, as well
as "hero missions" during
which she transported the
remains of fallen soldiers for
return to the U.S.
THE HERALD-BREEZE
CONTINUED its series on
illegal immigration with a
look at the effects of unin-
sured aliens on local medi-
cal facilities. Also examined
were the number of "anchor
babies" born in the United
States and eligible for gov-
ernment handouts. James
Brewer, chief financial offi-
cer at Healthmark Regional
Medical Center, estimated
that undocumented, unin-
sured patients accounted
for a loss of $500,000 the
previous year. The follow-
ing weeks' installments
addressed local and state
efforts to combat illegal im-
migration due to the inac-
tion of the U.S. Congress,
along with the impact of il-
legal immigration on local
churches.
THE COMMITTEE FOR
A SUSTAINABLE EMER-
ALD COAST (CSEC) met
to discuss education, health
care, and culture. Universi-
ty of West Florida President
John Cavanaugh empha-
sized the need for local edu-
cational institutions to work
together and adjust their
curriculum to the needs of
their communities. CSEC
represents Escambia, Oka-
loosa, Santa Rosa, and Wal-
ton counties, in an effort to
unite the communities' pri-
vate and public concerns, in-
cluding sustainable growth
and development, economic
diversity and prosperity,
and environmental steward-
ship.
THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY
allocated $1 million to Wal-
ton County Fire and Rescue
for a new First Responder
radio system. Walton Coun-
ty Fire Chief Eddie Rivers
said the grant would greatly
improve communications
among firefighters, particu-
larly in rural areas.
THE WALTON COUN-
TY SCHOOL BOARD met
to discuss waivers for non-
residents of the county and
a possible land purchase' in
south Walton County for a
future school site. Super-
intendent Carlene Ander-
son, addressing the school
system's dress code, recom-
mended allowing shirts that
do not display cleavage, spe-
cifically V-neck styles.
LIBRARIAN MARIA
MILTON, concerned about
the future of the Gladys N.
Milton branch of the Walton
County Library System in
Flowersview, addressed the
BCC. She stressed the im-
portance of education and
the legacy of her late moth-
er, after whom the branch


is named. The BCC voted to
keep the library open.
DISTRICT 5 REP. DON
BROWN discussed property
insurance at a Walton Coun-
ty Chamber of Commerce
Power of Business luncheon.
Brown, a DeFuniak Springs
insurance agent, told the
members, "It's not an insur-
ance crisis." Brown served
on the state legislature's
Property Insurance and
Casualty Insurance Reform
Committee, but said the
legislature's proposed solu-
tions to property insurance
problems were "doomed to
failure."
THE BCC DECIDED on
a 2007-2008 budget not to
exceed $128,168,120, a de-
crease of $9.4 million from
the current year's budget.
The proposed countywide
millage rate was not to ex-
ceed 8.3563 mills.
LOCAL TRUMPETER
WILLIAM LEE HOGANS -
who performed with Elton
John, Stevie Wonder and
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs,
among others joined super-
star Prince's touring band
as part of the icon's four-
member horn section.
ARTIST DONNA BUR-
GESS donated her original
painting "911" to the South
Walton Fire District head-


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REMEMBERING THEIR
FALLEN COMRADES, law
enforcement officers from
the DeFuniak Springs Po-
lice Department and the
Walton County Sheriffs Of-
fice attended a Sept. 11 cer-
emony, Summit for Heroes,
in Lakewood. The site of the
tribute is the highest eleva-
tion in the state, and the of-
ficers walked to the top for a
memorial service.
THE FREEPORT CITY
COUNCIL adopted two or-
dinances, one restricting
areas in which registered
sexual offenders may reside,
the other dealing with how
close offenders can get to
the city's parks.
THE PAXTON TOWN
COUNCIL met to consider
leasing an airplane han-
gar and discussed cemetery
cleanup. Several items con-
cerning proposed expendi-
tures were tabled until after
the Council's budget work-
shop.
FOLLOWING THREE
WEEKS of investigation,
the DFSPD executed a
search warrant at a North
First Street residence and
seized one and one-half
grams of crack cocaine, mar-
ijuana, controlled prescrip-
tion drugs, and various drug
paraphernalia. Cory Kelley
and Tyrecka Richardson
were booked with multiple
drug charges.
A BLUE MOUNTAIN
BEACH TRESPASSING
CASE ended quietly as Edu-
ardo Gonzalez made restitu-
tion to the state. On July 5,
Gonzalez was arrested by
the WCSO following a com-
plaint by a security guard at
The Retreat, a private resort
located just west of a public
beach access.
CHRISTMAS REFLEC-
TIONS PARTNERED with
the DeFuniak Springs Busi-
ness and Professional As-
sociation (DBPA) for this
year's holiday light spectacu-
lar. Maintenance supervisor
Jim Ash began preparation
for Christmas Reflections


PAXTON HIGH School opened their new gymnasium for basketball games in early No-
vember.


quarters. The painting was
created days after Sept. 11,
2001 to raise money for the
New York Police and Fire
Widow and Children Benefit
Fund.
I SOUTH WALTON
TOURIST DEVELOP-
MENT COUNCIL received
an Award of Distinction
from the Florida Public Re-
lations Association for its
beach safety campaign.
A GARAGE SALE OR-
DINANCE created by the
Walton County Planning
Commission was discussed
at the September meet-
ing. The ordinance would
require citizens to obtain a
permit before holding a ga-
rage sale, limit the number
of days a garage sale may
be held to two consecutive
days, and limit the time to
the hours between sunrise
and sunset. Penalties of $50
for first-time violators and
$100 for second and subse-
quent violations were in-
cluded in the ordinance.
The ordinance was forward-
ed to the BCC with some
modifications. The Planning
Commission also suspended
discussion on a turtle light-
ing ordinance pending a
workshop and another draft
of what Commissioner Tom
Terrell called "extremely
constrictive and not very
clear." The ordinance's in-
tent was to protect nesting
sea turtles and hatchlings
from the adverse affect of
artificial, lighting, among
other things.


2007 in early September.
THE HERALD-BREEZE
profiled Walton Middle
School singer Jeremy Cow-
art, a ninth-grade member
of the school chorus with
Broadway aspirations.
ALABAMA AUTHOR
JEAN SASSON visited the
Florala Health and Reha-
bilitation Center. Sasson is
the author of several books
dealing with the lives of
women in the Middle East.
A LOGGERHEAD SEA
TURTLE, weighing be-
tween 150 and 200 pounds,
washed ashore in eastern
Walton County at Sand
Cliffs on the Gulf. Joe Bur-
ton and Al Murphy of South
Walton Turtle Watch inves-
tigated the dead sea turtle
and gathered flesh samples
to determine the cause of
the creature's death.
WALTON COUNTY
FINALIZED a budget of
slightly over $128 million
for 2007-08 and an aggre-
gate millage rate of 3.3915.
The BCC approved the bud-
get amount and millage rate
upon the recommendation
of Walton County Finance
Director Bill Imfeld.
THE WALTON COUN-
TY SCHOOL BOARD
passed a $135 million bud-
get. Just over $73 million
of the 2007-08 budged was
earmarked for general op-
erating expenses, and $52
million was designated as
funding for capital projects.
The school board also re-
vised their waiver criteria


by Laurie Hood and run by
a small volunteer staff, pro-
vides a safe, tranquil alter-
native to shelters for Walton
County's lost and stray ani-
mals.
A MOBILE METH LAB
was seized by the Wal-
ton County Sheriffs Office
(WCSO) following a routine
traffic stop. David M. Saw-
yer, 61, of Freeport, was
stopped for expired vehicle
registration stickers on his
Winnebago. A WCSO'ca-
nine unit alerted officers
to the presence of narcot-
ics in Sawyer's vehicle, and
a search turned up meth-
amphetamine and several
chemicals and parapherna-
lia used in the production of
methamphetamine.
SOUTH WALTON
COUNTY Mosquito Control
District voted not to renew
Director Gary D'Andrea's
contract by a two-to-one
margin. Commissioner Jim
Crawford cited' budget cuts
and implied that D'Andrea's
$116,000 annual salary was
excessive. Chairman John
Magee defended D'Andrea.
"Gary took a program that
was running amok, and now
we are one of the best dis-
tricts in Florida," said Ma-
gee.
COLUMNIST AUNTIE
EM debuted in the Sept.
27 edition, offering sensible
relationship advice to Her-
ald-Breeze readers like "Ne-
glected in Niceville."


checklist to match the poli-
cies of neighboring counties.
Among the requirements are
that students entering the
county from another district
must be Florida residents.
DFS CITY COUNCIL ap-
proved zoning requests and
adopted a $28.3 million bud-
get for 2007-08. The Depart-
ment of Elder Affairs and
the Northwest Florida Area
Agency on Aging, Inc desig-
nated the city of DeFuniak
Springs a "Community for a
Lifetime."
A STOP-WORK ORDER,
in effect since March 2006
on the Walton Plantation
property, was removed fol-
lowing the approval of an
agreement between Walton
County and the property
owners. The approval was
made with the understand-
ing that issues related to
the longstanding order be
resolved prior to any new
development on the. prop-
erty.
THREE PANHANDLE
RESIDENTS were charged
with human trafficking in
Walton County. Aleksand-
er V. Berman, Justin Eric
King, and Vyacheskave
Adol'fovich Finkel were
charged with conspiracy to
defraud the federal govern-
ment and conspiracy to "en-
rich themselves by illegally
bringing aliens into the
country to work in the hotel
industry." The indictment
from the U.S. Department of
Justice also included charg-
es of visa and mail fraud.
AFTER YEARS OF
PLANNING and construc-
tion, the new Walton Coun-
ty Courthouse annex opened
on Sept. 28. "This new wing
enables all of our constitu-
tional officers to move into
one building, making busi-
ness much easier for the tax-
payer," said Walton County
Commission Chair Kenneth
Pridgen.
ALAQUA ANIMAL REF-
UGE opened with a call for
volunteers, funds, and sup-
plies. The refuge, founded


victory over Chipley. The
Freeport Bulldogs beat the
Franklin Seahawks 45-0.
By the end of the month, the
Herald-Breeze reported that
the Braves had played "their
worst game of the year" af-
ter a 37-14 loss to Pensacola
Catholic.
THE HERALD-BREEZE
CONCLUDED its seven-
part series on illegal im-
migration by writer Alicia
Leonard with an examina-
tion of the 2008 presidential

See OCTOBER 5-B


October 2007

A TEENAGE RUNAWAY
was found unharmed and
alive after she slipped out to
meet a registered sex offend-
er she contacted through
MySpace. The 15-year-old
was found in the DeFuniak
Springs Wal-Mart the day
after she disappeared. Her
abductor, 46-year-old Wil-
liam Joe Mitchell of Jack-
sonville, was later appre-
hended in Winchester, VA.
WALTON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS (BCC) sus-
tained its decision barring
dog fly spraying. Michael
Page of the state Bureau of
Entomology and Pest Con-
trol told the BCC the envi-
ronmental effects of the in-
secticide were minimal and
exposure to humans was
"hundreds of thousands of
times" below the level that
could cause health problems.
District 3 Commissioner
Larry Jones felt the decision
on spraying should rest with
the South Walton Mosquito
Control District. The motion
to continue the ban was ap-
proved unanimously.
THE FREEPORT CITY
COUNCIL approved a com-
mercial-residential develop-,,
ment project proposed by
Portofino for construction
of a 42-foot structure adher-
ing to city specifications.
The project called for 15,000
square feet of office and re-
tail space with 30 rental
apartments and a fenced
children's playground.
MAMIE'S RESTAU-
RANT a landmark eatery
and gathering place for poli-
ticians, business people and
tourists closed its doors
after 47 years.. Owner and
manager Natalie Miller
cited health and financial
reasons for the decision.
The location soon reopened
for breakfast and lunch, as
part of a year-long lease ar-
rangement with the owner's
of Fannin's.
THE SEVENTH "GRIT
& GRACE" production,
"Songs of the Home Grown
Legends," ran for six 'per-'
formances at Freeport High
School. Writer-director Jer-
emiah Campbell concocted a
series of vignettes that paid
tribute to area music leg-
ends Neal "Pappy" McCor-
mick and Dwight "Potter"
Brown through stories and
song.
THE FRIENDSHIP
HOUSE Brain Disorder
Support Foundation held its
fifth Countryside Festival.
This year's event included a
"music fest" featuring blue-
grass, gospel and country
bands; a dog show; and a
talent show during which
performers competed for
cash prizes. The foundation
provides information and
support services to families
affected by all brain-related
disorders.
THE SOUTH WALTON
FIRE DISTRICT (SWFD)
approved a slimmed-down
budget for the new fiscal
year. The budget of just
under $11.6 million repre-
sents a nearly $1.9 million
reduction from 2006-07. The
SWFD set a millage rate
of 0.70 mills, 10.24 percent
lower than the rolled-back
rate of 0.7799.
LOCAL MUSCOGEE
NATION TRIBAL ELDER
Ann Denson Tucker testified
before the U.S. Senate Com-
mittee on Indian Affairs in
an effort to receive recogni-
tion for her tribe. The Musco-
gee Nation's headquarters
is located in Bruce. Tucker
said the recognition would
provide financial relief for
her people and allow her to
fulfill a promise "to the ones
who came before me and the
ones that will follow."
THE WALTON BRAVES
made it 5-0 with a 43-37








October a 15-year capital improve- fire departments worked bench commemorating the FIREFIGHTERS RES- going to the BCC.
ment plan. The Council also together to contain the fire, partnership between the CUED A DOG from a Free- THE 2007 WALTON
unanimously approved its causing traffic delays and company and the commu- port mobile home struck by COUNTY FAIR emphasized
FROM 4-B Evaluation and Appraisal rerouting on U.S. 331. De- nity. lightning while the owner agriculture, live entertain-
Report for 2007. Funiak Springs Fire Chief STATE REP. DON was away. Walton County ment, and arts and crafts.
contenders' views on this THE GOVERNOR Brian Coley had few details BROWN met with represen- Fire Chief expressed the The theme for the fair was
hot-button issue. According STONE, a 130-year old on the blaze, including its tatives of the Chautauqua need for "Pet Finder" stick- "A Blast from the Past," and
to CNN, several of the front- schooner acquired by Wal- possible causes. Offices of Psychotherapy ers on residences to alert Walton County Fair Board
runners including Demo- ton County's Friends of CH2M HILL OMI do- and Evaluation, Inc. (COPE) firefighters and rescue President Keaton McDonald
crats Hillary Clinton and Eden in 2003, was to be nated material, time, and and citizen activist Jeremy workers to animals' pres- hoped the event would trig-
Barack Obama support berthed in Freeport. The effort to make over Lake Sikes to discuss the need ence. Free pet stickers, as ger fond memories for par-
construction of a 700-mile Governor Stone is report- Stanley Park in DeFuniak for a domestic abuse shel- well as "Tot Finder" stickers ents and grandparents.
fence along the U.S.-Mexico edly the oldest sailing vessel Springs. More than 50 em- ter in Walton County. Cur- for children, are available WALTON VOLLEY-
border. in the United States, second ployees volunteered to build rently, the nearest facility is free from Walton County BALLERS grabbed a dis-
THE DEFUNIAK only to the U.S.S. Constitu- and add amenities, earning Shelter House in Okaloosa Fire Rescue. trict win after defeating the
SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL tion. the appreciation of Public County. Citing state budget SOUTHEBYS ANTIQUE Northview Chiefs in a four-
approved three planning FIRE CAUSED EXTEN- Works Director Bill Hol- cuts, Brown encouraged his GALLERY in DeFuniak set match.
and zoning items includ- SIVE damage to the Live loway. CH2M HILL OMI constituents to seek private Springs was robbed and BRUCE RESIDENT
ing an adoption hearing Oak Avenue law offices of donated and installed bar- funding for a local shelter. vandalized. The Crescent ADLEE BRUNER snagged
for a stipulated settlement William Kemper Jennings. becue grills, picnic tables, Drive shop was broken an 844-pound mako shark
agreement that will include Units from various area a sandbox, fencing, and a into, and the thieves made at the annual Destin Fish-
off with jewelry that owner ing Rodeo. The 844-pound
Dee South valued at around fish was the largest ever
$500. A window was bro- weighed in the event's
Sa ken, as well as various other 59-year history.
items that were tossed onto THE BOYS & GIRLS
Se t the lawn outside the build- CLUB of the Emerald
Sing. Coast announced plans for
DESIGN REVIEW a teen center in DeFuniak
BOARD member Sue Grill Springs. The BCC granted
called for a public review permission for the city's ar-
of scenic corridor standards mory building to be used in
in Walton County. A pro- conjunction with the Wal-
posed amendment to Wal- ton County Parks and Rec-
ton County's design stan- reation Department. Bear
dards would expand scenic Henley of the Boys & Girls
A COURT DATE of Jan. corridor designation beyond Club said the club would
22 was set for hearing of U.S. 331 south of the bay seek funding through com-
false swearing or certifica- and U.S. 98 to include three munity donations. The cen-
tion charges against Charlie county roads in the southern ter plans a $10 registration
Burke, a South Walton Mos- portion of the county. Grill fee per child, but Henley
AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS waited for the Dec. 4 meeting of the South Walton Mos- quito Control District com- expressed her discomfort explained no child would be
quito Control District, they were informed that there would be no meeting due to lack ofa missioner. It was alleged by with the "rush to judgment" turned away if parents were
quorum and to the arrest, shortly before the meeting time, of Charlie Burke, a South Walton the state that Burke had fal- to get the amendment ap-
Mosquito District commissioner. sified his address. proved by the board before See OCTOBER 6-B


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unable to pay.
THE FREEPORT CITY
COUNCIL approved a re-
quest for a one-year exten-
sion to a development order
issued for Cog Hill Town
Homes. The Council also
had their first reading of the
state-required Evaluation
and Appraisal Report, which
pinpointed the strengths
and weaknesses of the city's
Comprehensive Plan.
LONGTIME FRIENDS
AND MUSICIANS Robert
McMillan and James Sin-
gletary released their coun-
try-gospel album "Standing
in the Sun." Appearances
at local churches, fairs, and
festivals led to an invitation
to perform at the Christian
Country Music Association
(CCMA) Inspirational Coun-
try Music Awards in Nash-
ville. The duo's first single,
"Don't Tell Me He's Not
Real" climbed the CCMA's
national "Powersource"
chart.
THE WALTON COUN-
TY COUNCIL ON AGING
(COA) eliminated 230 re-
cipients from its frozen meal
program, sparking concern
from county officials. COA
director Kay Brady attrib-
uted the cuts to a reduction
in the grant her agency re-
ceives from the BCC, but
Citizen Services Director
Ken Little insisted that
even the reduced amount of
county funding would still
cover all of the COA's meal
needs.
THE PLANNING COM-
MISSION REJECTED an-
other ordinance that would
limit heights in the entire
county. "Do they (the BCC)
have something in mind, or
is this just another cookie-
cutter amendment?" asked
Commissioner Tom Terrell.
All disapproved the ordi-
nance. The Commission ap-
proved an affordable hous-
ing ordinance that sought,
among other things.-top in-
tegrate lower-cost housing
wil hin and a~und! homesin
higher cost brackets. ,
AT THE STATE'S URG-
ING, the BCC came closer to
reaching an agreement, con-
cerning 28 post-Hurricane
Dennis coastal armoring
structures. The structures
were built encroaching onto
county beach property af-
ter temporary permits were
issued following the July
2005 storm. A licensing
agreement with the private
beachfront owners was to be
discussed during a future
public session.
WATER AND WELLS
DOMINATEDa sparsely-at-
tended Paxton Town Coun-
cil meeting. City Engineer
Charlie Peters updated the
Council on the construction
of a water valve and well
that was to have been com-
pleted by Oct. 11. "You're in
a good position," said Peters,
but he warned the Council
that the contractor might
seek relief from liquidated
damages.
PART 3 OF THE HER-
ALD-BREEZE'S series on
the changing face of Free-
port considered the near-
completion of the Palms
town home development
near Freeport Elementary
School. Sixty-seven town
homes were being offered
for sale at $154,900 or for
rent at $895 a month.
REIGNING BEAUTY
QUEENS Devin Jones (Miss
DeFuniak Springs) and
Sassy Bogart (Miss Walton
County) competed with 45
other hopefuls at the Na-
tional Peanut Festival Pag-
eant in Dothan, AL. Unfor-


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tunately, neither finished
among the top runner-ups.
WALTON'S GOLF TEAM
won the District 2 Class
A golf tournament. Aaron
Timmons shot a 73, as the
Braves claimed first place
following their defeat of
Panama City Arnold. South
Walton also finished in the
top three, and both teams
advanced to the Region 1
Class A tournament in Tal-
lahassee.
AFTER WATCHING
OVER 23 HATCHLINGS
during a 79-day period, the
South Walton Turtle Watch
released the leatherback
sea turtles into the Gulf.
This was the first time the
creatures had been observed
in Walton County since the
undocumented discovery of
a leatherback nest in 1962.
LOCAL ARTIST BILL
STEPHENSON unveiled
his commissioned painting
"Sky-Sun-Sea-Sand," to be
permanently displayed at
the Coastal Branch Library
in Santa Rosa Beach.
THE CULTURAL ARTS
ASSOCIATION (CAA) put
on its 14th annual Flutterby
Festival at Gulf Place. The
festival's focus on children
and families was warmly
received by the throngs at-
tending. Proceeds from the
two-day event benefited the
CAA's Educational Giving
Program.
THE FLORIDADEPART-
MENT OF TRANSPORTA-
TION (FDOT) reversed a
decision concerning realign-
ment of U.S. 331. A jointres-
olution by the Freeport City
Council and BCC addressed
the FDOT's proposed desig-
nation of the old section of
U.S. 331 as SR-83A, citing
potential address change
burdens.
ELEVEN 'NARCOTICS
ARRESTS were made after
a lengthy investigation by
the WCSO, the Drug En-
forcement Agency, and the
Florida Department of Law
Enforcement. The suspects
were charged with narcot-
ics-related crimes and some
with federal violations.
CAPITAL PROJECT UP-
DATES and, property acqui-,
sition ideas' ,were discussed
at the Walton County School
Board's monthly meeting.
Board members also ad-
dressed the need for another
middle school in south Wal-
ton County.
TWO-YEAR-OLD RI-
CARDO ESTRADA died at
a Pensacola hospital, after
choking on candy outside
the Firestone Service Cen-
ter in DeFuniak Springs.
The infant's parents con-
sented to have their child's
liver and kidneys donated,
resulting in two others' lives
being saved.
KATIE COSSON RE-
TURNED HOME from Sa-
cred Heart Hospital in Pen-
sacola after being injured on
a ride at the Walton County
Fair. Shawn Cosson did not
speak out about his daugh-
ter's accident during the fair
because he didn't want to
"keep the kids from going."
He did express concern over
the ride's safety restraints
and:;questioned the atten-
tiveness of ride operators
employed by James Gangs
Amusements, the Andalu-
sia, AL.-based outfit that
runs the Walton County
Fair's rides.
TINA WARD RESCUED
an injured duck at Lake
DeFuniak. Ward, who fre-
quently feeds the ducks,
was concerned about a bird
that had become entangled
in fishing line. A local vet-
erinarian operated success-
fully and the duck was re-
leased back into the lake the
same day.
WASHINGTON IR-


VING'S TIMELESS classic
"The Legend of Sleepy Hol-
low" was performed at the
Florida Chautauqua The-
atre. The story of school-
master Ichabod Crane and
the headless horseman was
transformed into a sus-
penseful and amusing musi-
cal by its young cast.
C&J LAND COMPANY
OWNER Perry Wooten faced
alleged code violations in
connection with expansion
of a nonconforming land use
and unauthorized outdoor
storage containers at the
side of his building. The
Code Enforcement Board
said Wooten's Holiday Road
business couldn't legally be
expanded. The violation oc-
curred when an additional
tenant, O.C.'s Towing, was
added to his building.
A CELEBRATION OF
CESSNA LANDING en-
hancement was hosted by
the Choctawhatchee Basin
Alliance at the South Wal-
ton Tourist Development
Center. Among the improve-
ments made to the Santa
Rosa Beach park were
storm water retention, new
basketball courts, and play-
ground equipment.
GLENDA PENTON,
mother of Army Sgt. Timo-
thy Padgett, took up her
son's cause after Padgett was
killed in action in Afghani-
stan. Padgett had called for
donations of stuffed animals
for children of the war-torn
nation. Penton said she had
collected enough toys to send
throughout the holidays,
but requested monetary do-
nations to defray mounting
postage costs.
POINT WASHINGTON


LEGISLATORS FROM northwest Florida gathered in Bay County to participate in the
groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bay County International Airport. Despite being
spearheaded by the St. Joe Company, the project was not without controversy. Environmen-
talists objected to the loss of wetland habitat and construction was halted just weeks into
the project while another legal hurdle was satisfied. (Photo by Dotty Nist)


tion to call attention to the
area's historic significance.



November

GOVERNOR CHARLIE
CRIST kept his remarks


WALTON COUNTY Sheriff Ralph Johnson continued to
stay in the news through the end of 2007, with a payroll tax
reporting problem by his office coming forth in early Decem-
ber. Shortly thereafter, a citizen filed a complaint against the
sheriff with the Florida Division of Elections. The complaint
was in connection with a letter written on behalf of Sheriff
Johnson to county legal staff. The letter had suggested that
campaigning by William Imfeld, current county finance di-
rector, in the 2008 county sheriff's race could represent a
violation of federal statute known as the Hatch Act. Imfeld
has withdrawn his candidacy as a result of the Hatch Act
issue.


WELCOMED residents and
guests to its first historic
walking tour. Twenty points
of interest within the small
Walton County community
included Bay Elementary
School, where longtime
resident Van Ness Butler
attended classes. The tour
was hosted by the Historic
Point Washington Associa-


short at the 81st annual
meeting of the Walton Coun-
ty Chamber of Commerce at
the Sandestin Beach Hil-
ton. The governor, suffering
from a cold, attended a pre-
meeting V.I.P. reception as
Chamber members mingled
over cocktails and listened
to a solo violinist outside the
banquet area,


THE WALTON COUNTY Zoning Board of Adjustment aquired a new duty in December in accordance with a new
county ordinance that has just become applicable. The new duty is final consideration of requests for borrow pits with ag-
ricultural areas, as special exceptions. This means the question is answered by the ZBA, without ever coming to the Walton
County Commission.


Crist, who was not feel-
ing well, later commented
that northwest Florida had
been his "victory lane" for
the election. He also told the
audience "get ready to vote
yourselves a nice, fat tax-
cut." In closing, Crist joked,
"It's pretty cool being the
governor. I recommend it to
anyone."
THE WALTON COUN-
TY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
(WCSO) arrested Chris-
topher C. Rivers, 26, of
Wedowee, AL., and charged
him with three counts of at-
tempted murder, one count
of fleeing and eluding, one
count of giving a false name
to law enforcement, one
count of escape, and one
count of criminal mischief.
Shortly before 2 :a.m. on
Oct. 28, a WCSO deputy
initiated a routine traf-
fic stop at the fairgrounds
in DeFuniak Springs. Af-
ter making initial contact
with the occupants, an ac-
tive warrant from Alabama
was confirmed. The driver
then attempted to strike
one of the deputies with his
vehicle. A pursuit ensued
northbound on SR-83 and
the suspect wrecked the ve-
hicle at the intersection of
SR-83 and Haigh Road. Af-
ter fleeing the scene on foot,
Rivers was detained by law
enforcement officials.
QUALITY OF LIFE
CONSIDERATIONS pre-
vailed when a 3-2 vote of
the Walton County Board
of County Commissioners
nipped plans for expansion
of a borrow pit "in the bud."
The vote followed testimony
by a group of Rock Hill-area
residents, who urged the
commissioners not to allow
any more property in their
area to be used in this man-
ner.
Tim Tindle had request-
ed approval of a large-scale
amendment that would
have reclassified two par-
cels, about a quarter-mile
north of Rock Hill Road,
from estate residential to
general agriculture, in or-
der to allow the expansion.
Increased traffic was a ma-
jor concern for residents op-
posed to the expansion. "It's
getting to the point where
it's really getting danger-
ous," testified Dale O'Brien.
HUNDREDS OF DIG-
NITARIES and citizens
attended the groundbreak-
ing ceremony for the new
Panama City-Bay County
International Airport near
West Bay. "Congratula-
tions, northwest Florida,
you are now truly open for
business," was the message
relayed by Florida Governor
Charlie Crist.
Attendees were shuttled
in by the busload to the
ground-breaking site. Orga-
nizers had originally expect-
ed about 100 people to at-
tend and were astonished to
get 10 times as many RSVPs
in response to invitations.
JESUS BERNAL, 29, an
illegal alien, was sentenced
to serve concurrent 55-year


terms for three counts of
DUI manslaughter in a June
24, 2006 traffic fatality that
left three people dead and
two other persons injured.
Bernal also received five-
year sentences each on two
counts of DUI with serious
bodily injury, also running
concurrent to the longer
sentences.
The incident, took place
on the northern end of the
Clyde B. Wells Bridge. Ber-
nal's northbound vehicle
struck a southbound vehicle
of a family traveling from
Ohio. Killed in 'the crash
were James Rook and wife,
Margie, and Bernal's pas-
senger, Arnulof Morales.
THREE WALTON
COUNTY ELDER-CARE
prdfessionals l:veledtserious
charges against K'ay Brady,
the director of the Walton
County Coundil on Aging
(COA). Jean Harvey, former
coordinator of ithe Retired
Senior Volunteer Program,
Rettha French,r a former
Council on Aging casework-
er, and Juanita Jackson,
also a former caseworker,
initiated the complaints.
The three women charged
Brady with poor leadership
skills, mistreatment of staff
and a lack of compassion
for elders. "She doesn't care
about seniors. I feel sorry for
the elder people that have to
rely on the COA to get by,"
said Harvey. When contact-
ed and made aware of the
charges, Brady declined to
comment.
GREEN BERET SGT.
and former South Wal-
ton Firefighter Timothy P.
Padgett was honored at the
DeFuniak Springs Fire De-
partment. A first-responder
memorial plaque was un-
veiled and Padgett was rec-
ognized for his service to his
community and country.
"Tim gave his life doing
what he wanted to do. He
was defending his country
and looking out for his fel-
low man and that was what
he wanted, so' we may take
to some feeble degree of
comfort that he died doing
what he loved," said Fire
Chief Brian Cqley.
MAGNOLIA -CEME-
TERY WAS THE SETTING
for the second annual Veter-
ans Day memorial ceremo-
ny. The event was hosted by
the DeFuniak Springs City
Council in cooperation with
representatives from the
AmVets, the Disabled Amer-
ican Veterans, the Veterans
of Foreign Wars and the
Walton County Chamber of
Commerce.
"We are here today to
honor the men and women
who have made the ultimate
sacrifice for the'freedom of
this country. They have il-
luminated the path before
us with their service. May
our lives be worthy of the
lives we honor today," said
Mayor Harold C. Carpenter.
William Steadley-Campbell
moderated the event, which

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FROM 6-B
was attended by many dig-
nitaries, including U.S. Rep.
Jeff Miller, who also spoke
to the crowd gathered at the
memorial.
"As a member of the
House Veterans Affair Com-
mittee," said Miller, "it is
my honor to work to secure
better benefits and services
for the veterans of our na-
tion, both young and old. We
have worked hard to provide
services ,and equally impor-
tant is where those service
are located. Right here in
northwest Florida, people
have been driving for hours
to receive even the most ba-
sic of services. I am happy
to report that veterans in
this area no longer have to
do that. In May 2008, the
outpatient clinic at Eglin
Air Force Base is scheduled
to open its doors, providing
needed care to over 50,000
veterans in our area.
CONCERNS OVER
RECENT INFECTIONS
caused by methicillin-re-
sistant Staphylococcus au-
reus (MRSA), specifically
the widely reported MRSA-
related death of a Virginia
teenager that led to the
closing of 21 schools in that
state, prompted the Flori-
da Department of Health
(DOH) to clear up some com-
mon misconceptions.
In a statement issued by
the Florida DOH's Division
of Disease Control, director
Russell Eggert, MD.,.empha-
sized that schoolchildren are
not a high-risk group for the
infection and encouraged
preventive measures. The
infection is usually found in
crowded conditions like jails
and hospitals, he said, not
schools.
WALTON COUNTY
SHERIFF I Ralph Johnson
approached the Walton
County Board of Commis-
sioners with a $491,000 wish
list. Johnson requested the
use of county-owned proper-
ty for parking and impound
space. The land would also
be used for a helipad. John-
son nioted.the.lack of a heli-
pad in the north end of the
county resulted in the loss
of "quite .a few hours" in a
recent manhunt.
"A half a million dollars
is a lot of money," said Dis-
trict 3 Commissioner Larry
Jones. "We are six weeks
into the budget year. Why
was this not in the budget?"
REPUBLICAN BILL IM-
FELD filed as a candidate
for sheriff of Walton Coun-
ty. Imfeld joined the race
for sheriff as a response
to several blunders under
the current Walton County
Sheriffs administration, in-
cluding failing to file timely
federal payroll tax forms
from Nov. 2003 to Oct. 2004.
In August, the administra-
tion lost $16,000, falling
victim to an e-mail phishing
scam.
Imfeld said he brings 25
years of law enforcement
experience to the table. Im-
feld began a career with the
Federal Bureau of Investi-
gation in 1975, after having
worked as a civilian accoun-
tant for six years. Imfeld
said he felt new blood in the


sheriffs office is needed. "It
has to change," he said.
THE SOUTH WALTON
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL (SWTDC) held its
third annual environmental
forum at Sandestin Hilton.
The gathering attracted
over 80 participants, includ-
ing County Commissioner
Cindy Meadows.
The event was created by
the SWTDC Nature Based
Tourism Committee to give
established environmental
groups and organizations
the opportunity to discuss
and work together for the
overall ecological benefit of
Walton County. "This gath-
ering is not just about talk-
ing," said forum chairman
Randy Harelson. "This fo-
rum is about working toward
the single goal of improving
the environment throughout
Walton County."
THE WALTON BRAVES
BASKETBALL TEAM bat-
tled hard in their champion-
ship game against Jackson-
ville Mandarin but could not
overcome an early deficit as
the visiting team defeated
Walton 53-38. Walton had
defeated Dothan Northside
77-53 and Navarre 83-82 in
overtime to reach the cham-
pionship game.
In the Mandarin's win
over Walton, the Braves
managed only 10 points
in the first half as the of-
fense never got going. Tarell
Bramlet was the only player
to score in double figures
with 10 points as Manda-
rin dominated the boards
and won the contest without
hitting a single three-point
shot.
THE WALTON COUN-
TY COUNCIL ON AGING
(COA) board of directors
held a special meeting to
allow director Kay Brady
to respond to allegations
made by former employees
at the board's last regular
monthly meeting. "We will
not get into the complaints
again," insisted COA board
chairman Gene Ryan said
before turning the floor over
to Brady.
Brady defended herself
and her organization in a
marathon two-hour discus-
sion: The issue was to go
before the Walton County
Board of County Commis-
sioners at their next meet-
ing.
THE SOUTH WALTON
MOSQUITO CONTROL
DISTRICT held a nearly
three-hour regular board
meeting on November 20.
The meeting centered pri-
marily around two topics;
the expansion of the board
of commissioners to five
members and the hiring of a
new director.
"We are working to hire a
new director as soon as pos-
sible," said Chairman John
Magee. The director's posi-
tion had been vacant since
October 1, when past direc-
tor Gary D'Andreas' contract
was allowed to expire. The
subject of board expansion
was thoroughly discussed,
with Commissioner Magee
in favor and Commissioners
Crawford and Burke against
the change.
ON NOV 25, the Freeport
Lady Bulldogs outscored the
Rocky Bayou Knights in ev-
ery quarter, winning 59-21.
Hillary Harper of the Ponce


LOCAL RESIDENT Opey Russ announced the publica-
tion of his book, "It's All About Love," the story of his brother
Randall, who has Down's Syndrome.


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de Leon Lady Pirates led the
scoring drive for her team
against Vernon, and Ponce
de Leon had tallied up a
23-11 lead in the first half,
with a final score of 56-37.
In boys soccer, Beau Rush-
ing of the Walton Braves
scored two goals against
John Paul II, and Michael
Rhodes added another and
an assist. The Braves won
7-2. At the conclusion of
the intracounty boys soc-
cer match between Walton
and Freeport, as the clock
ran out, the teams stood at
0-0. In boys basketball on
Nov. 26, Paxton jumped out
to a 23-18 lead over South
Walton before the half and
then sealed the victory with
a 22-point run in the fourth
period of play, final score
Paxton 62, South Walton
35. In girls basketball, it
was all Fort Walton Beach
when the Vikings racked up
double figures against Wal-
ton and then coasted into
the win, final score FWB 63,
Walton 19.
On Nov. 29, Betsy Ste-
venson of the Braves led the
scoring drive against North-
view with 12 points and
Tori Lincoln then added an-
other 11 points to the Wal-
ton score. The game ended
with a Walton win, 52-29.
The Lady Pirates of Ponce


struction within the coming
year.
IN RESPONSE TO a let-
ter from Americans United
for Separation of Church
and State, the BCC voted on
Nov. 27 to add secular sym-
bols of the Christmas season
alongside the traditional
Christmas manger scene on
the courthouse lawn. This
had been the recommenda-
tion of county legal counsel
William Henry.
The letter had charged
that the creche as it had
been displayed in past years
was unconstitutional and
warned of legal action if
the display remained the
same. Henry said that the
Supreme Court had indeed
ruled against governments'
ability to sponsor displays
"endorsing one religion."
He added that religious dis-
plays by governments had
however withstood legal
challenge when accompa-
nied by a variety of other
symbols, creating a "winter
holiday" scenario.
Henry recommended
against continuing to put
up the nativity scene alone,
since the county would al-
most certainly spend money
fighting the threatened law-
suit to no avail. The commis-
sioners voted unanimously
to continue to display the


PANHANDLE RESIDENTS had the chance in Dec. 2007 to view an array of replicas of
the beloved Saturday Evening Post covers produced over a 40-year period by legendary Nor-
man Rockwell. Two young Lynn Haven residents are pictured as they take the opportunity
to create their own Saturday Evening Post cover art as part of the exhibition at the Destin
Discovery Center. (Photo by Jeffrey Powell)


de Leon jumped out early
in the first quarter with 21
points and kept Freeport to
just eight points. With many
scorers on either team, the
victory was Ponce de Leon's
at 57 to 46. In boys soc-
cer, the Freeport Bulldogs
hit another tie game, 2-2,
against visiting West Gads-
den. In girls soccer, scoring
by the Lady Seahawks came
from two Claudia Gordillo
goals, as South Walton won
by three points against in-
tracounty rival, Walton, fi-.
nal score 5-2.
A HEIGHT LIMIT of 50
feet was placed by ordinance
on new construction north of
the bay by the Walton Coun-
ty Board of County Commis-
sioners (BCC) on Nov. 27,
with the ordinance to sun-
set in one year. Such a limit
was already in existence in
the area south of the bay.-
The commissioners indi-
cated willingness to consider
variances from the north-of-
the-bay height limit. Some
citizens criticized the limit
as a disadvantage. Others
thought it would help pre-
serve the beauty of the area.
Pat Blackshear, county
planning and development
services director, comment-
ed that county residents of-
ten tell her that they want
protection from large condo
developments.
District 5 Commissioner
Cindy Meadows said she
would prefer to address the
height issue as part of the
series of countywide vision-
ing meetings to be held by
the planning department
beginning in early 2008.
She voted against adop-
tion of the ordinance but
was outvoted 4-1. District 3
Commissioner Larry Jones
proposed that the BCC re-
search what areas would be
appropriate for taller con-


creche, along with snowmen
and perhaps other holiday
symbols.
On behalf of the BCC,
Commissioner Ken Pridgen
issued a statement on the
matter, stating that Wal-
ton County government
welcomes diversity of belief
among citizens and embrac-
es the secular displays along
with the nativity scene as
a symbol of respect to both
Christians and non-Chris-
tians "during such a mean-
ingful time of the year."
APPEARING BEFORE
the BCC on Nov. 27, Jean
Harvey and Rettha French
and Juanita Jackson asked
for assistance in having
Council on Aging (COA) Di-
rector Kay Brady suspended
pending an investigation of
complaints by the public
against the director. The
BCC members responded
that they had no supervisory
authority over the COA but
did provide some financial
support for the organization
for senior meals.The com-
missioners were concerned
that the COA reportedly
had cut out meals for over
200 seniors.
District 4 Commissioner
Sara Comander motioned
to write to the COA asking
for an accounting of how the
county funding was being
used. Her motion was ap-
proved unanimously.
District 5 Commissioner
Cindy Meadows then mo-
tioned to direct Ken Little,
county Citizen Services di-
rector, to work with county
legal counsel and determine
the proper legal steps and
channels for citizen com-
plaints with regard to the
COA matter. That motion
also received unanimous ap-
proval.
IN A NOV. 30 hearing of
the State of Florida Com-


Friends of PFN (Panama
City Airport), a pilot's orga-
nization, and environmental
organizations.
Fred Werner, PFN presi-
dent, commented that the
groups sought the injunction
in effort to save wetlands on
the site pending a decision
on the lawsuit. The Panama
City-Bay County Airport
Authority had anticipated
having the $332 million fa-
cility in operation by 2010.
Phoenix Construction is the
company responsible for the
preliminary site work for
the facility. A spokesperson
for that company said sub-
contractors would divert
workers to other jobs in re-
sponse to the delay.
THE NCAA'S No. 1 and
No. 2 teams hit the skids on
Dec. 1, with the LSU Tigers
and the Ohio State Buckeyes
ready to return to the top
two spots and plan on head-
ing to New Orleans. Oklaho-
ma played spoiler for once-
No.1 team Missouri, ruining
their hopes for the national
championship. LSU and
Ohio State accepted bids to
play in the Louisiana Super-
dome on Jan. 7 for the BCS
Championship Bowl.
That decision was in
the wake of a dozen differ-
ent No. 1 and No. 2 teams
that came and were gone
from top spot rankings over
the season. The BCS selec-
tion of teams announced on
Dec. 2 got little rebuttal, but
some fans were disgruntled.
After beating Michigan,
Ohio State moved back into
the rankings, with little
surprise, but by that time
there were no more teams
with just one loss or less.
Hawaii finished the season
with a perfect record, and
it won them a BCS bid to
play against No. 4 Georgia
in the Sugar Bowl in New


mission on Ethics, joint a
stipulation and order was
accepted on behalf of De-
Funiak Springs City Mar-
shal Ray Neal Burgess. This
was in connection with eth-
ics charges against Burgess
in his official capacity prior
to his voluntary resignation
in 2005.
The ethics commission
also voted to impose a $3,500
fine for the misdemeanor
count of "altering, defacing
or falsifiying a document"
and issue a "public censure
and reprimand" against
Burgess. A Florida Attorney
General's Office represen-
tative stated that, with the
collection of the fine from
Burgess, the matter would
be resolved,




December

CONSTRUCTION ON
the new Panama City-Bay
County International Air-
port near the Bay-Walton
County line was halted as
the result of a temporary
injunction granted by an
appeals court judge, follow-
ing the ceremonial ground
breaking for the airport
just weeks earlier. The law-
suit had been filed by the


had authorized the ZBA to
consider such exceptions
when proposed in agricul-
tural land use areas. The
county Future Land Use
Map classified the site as
about one-half agricultural
and one-half commercial.
Polyengineering and Couch
Ready Mix USA were the
applicants.
Plans are for the sand
mine to be operated on the
property for six years, at the
end of which time a reclama-

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PAGE 7-B
Orleans.
THE DEC. 4 arrest of
South Walton Mosquito
Control District (SWMCD)
Commissioner Charlie
Burke followed months of
suspicion by fellow district
commissioners and others
that Burke was not a Wal-
ton County resident per the
legal requirement to seek
and hold his post. It had
been alleged that Burke's
true residence was and had
been in Bay County, with his
wife. Burke was taken into
custody by Brad Trusty, an
investigator for the Office
of the State Attorney, First
Judicial Circuit.
The arrest took place
shortly before a SWMCD
board meeting was set to
take place. The meeting was
cancelled due to the arrest
and the lack of a quorum.
SWMCD Chair John Magee
Burke's arrest was a sur-
prise to him but commented
that he was "glad to see that
justice is beginning to be
served."
After being booked at the
Walton County Jail, Burke
was released on his own re-
cognizance at approximate-
ly 8 p.m. on the evening of
his arrest. He faces third de-
gree felony charges of "false
swearing to any oath or false
certification of nomination"
brought by the state. His
trial date was set for Jan. 22
in Walton County.
WILLIAM "BILL" IM-
FELD, Walton County fi-
nance director, held a meet-
ing with Walton County
Council on Aging (COA)
officials and later said that
there was enough money in
the COA budget to cover all
of the over-200 meals for the
elderly that the organization
had eliminated. The meal
reduction had taken place
after the BCC reduced its
contribution to the COA in
the 2007-08 county budget.
However, during the budget
process, the BCC had taken
care to set its contribution
to the COA'at a level aimed
at insuring that no meals
would be cut out.
Imfeld- noted that ap-
proxiimtely $20,000 of COA
funds had 'been -'restrited
inappropriately, an a.inoIfi
enough to pay for the
200-plus meals. A grant re-
ceivecd"bythe COA requires
the organization to place
two months' worth of sala-
ries in reserved, but, accord-
ing to Imfeld, an additional
month's salary had been
placed in reserve, as well,
in the absence of any need
to do so. Imfeld reported "an
initial positive response"
when the latter was pointed
out to the COA.
As directed by the BCC,
Ken Little, county citizen
services director, forwarded
complaints from the public
about the COA to the North-
west Florida Area Agency
on Aging (AAA) for investi-
gation. AAA Director Dot-
tie Peoples commented that
the matter of the complaints
would be taken seriously.
She anticipated that there
would be no major decisions
with regard to the situation
until her agency's investiga-
tion was completed.
TAKING ON the role of
both planning commission
and county commission, on
Dec. 4 the Walton County
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(ZBA) approved its first bor-
row pit, an 140-acre venture
on the south side of US. 90
in the Mossy Head area, bor-
dered on the south by I-10.
Neighbors of the proposed
pit, a sand mine operation,
were generally supportive.
Approval was unanimous
among board members pres-
ent, with a long list of at-
tached conditions.
The sand mine was ap-
proved as a special condi-
tion in accordance with a re-
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tion project is to be required.
Among the conditions placed
on the operation are those
related to buffering, road ac-
cess, and hours of operation,
which were set for 6 a.m. to
5 p.m. Any wells on neigh-
boring properties that go
dry as a result of the busi-
ness must be retrofitted, or
either connection to public
water must be funded.
The ZBA decision was fi-
nal, subject to appeal in cir-
cuit court.
IN BASKETBALL, the
Paxton Lady Bobcats ran up
a 41-4 lead on before half-
time over the visiting Lady
Knights of Rocky Bayou, on
Dec. 3, final score Paxton 57,
Rocky Bayou 12. The follow-
ing day, Dylan Laird of the
Walton Braves achieved two
free throws against North-
view with' 14 seconds re-
maining, the deciding factor
in the Braves' 58-56 District
1-3A win. The Walton Lady
Braves lost to Catholic in
District 1-3A basketball, de-
spite a strong attempt in the
fourth quarter by Walton; fi-
nal score Catholic 59, Wal-
ton 46. Vikki Pepper scored
a game-high 20 points for
the Paxton Lady Bobcats
against Holmes County,
leading to the Lady Bobcats'
fifth win of the season and a
score of Paxton 52, Holmes
County 26.
On a very close match up
on Dec. 6, it was the Lady
Braves who in the final 12
seconds earned the one ex-
tra point needed to secure
the District 1-3A basketball
victory, final score Walton
72, South Walton 71. Kay-
cee Jones led the Lady Bull-
dogs of Freeport to a 56-35
win against Bozeman with a
game-high 26 points. In an
explosive, one-sided game,
against Laurel Hill, the Pax-
ton Lady Bobcats led 30-5 at
the half and kept the lead
for the game, winning 62-7.
Jamey Goddin of the Free-
port Bulldogs led .the, scor-
ing drive against Bozeman
with a 32 point game high
and was 13-of-14 from the
free throw line; final score
Freeport 66, Bozeman 22.
In boys soccer, "Beau
Rushing led the scoring
drive for the Walton Braves
with three goals, resulting
in a score of Walton 6, South
Walton 1 and the District
1-3A victory for Walton. Jor-
dan Keeter and Carolina Pe-
terson scored for the South
Walton Seahawks in girls
soccer against rival Walton
for a win of South Walton 2,
Walton 0 and the 1-3A vic-
tory.
JOHN NETTLES, a 2006
graduate of Walton High
School, in his second season
as a college football player
for the Wisconsin Badgers,
played in all twelve regu-
lar' season games, return-
ing two kickoffs for 11 yards
and making seven tackles'
on special teams. Nettles,
a sophomore, was listed as
a backup at the left corner-
back position as the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin prepared
to face the Volunteers of
Tennessee in the 2008 Out-
back Bowl in Tampa.
THE WALTON COUNTY
Sheriffs Office reported on
Dec. 7 that there had been
a problem with reporting
of payroll taxes to the IRS
that had occurred in Au-


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


gust 2007. It was said to be
the result of a new software
system that "did not meet
the needs of the agency,"
and failure of a finance em-
ployee to report the matter
to the chain of command.
The result, according to the
sheriffs office press release,
was an underpayment to
the IRS of "approximately
$150,000."
In response to a notifi-
cation from the IRS to the
sheriffs office, it was re-
ported that some employ-
ees would be required to file
amended tax returns. The
employee responsible for the
mistake was not identified
but was said to no longer be
employed by the sheriffs of-
fice. Other employees within
the responsible employee's
chain of command were also
reported as no longer work-
ing with the sheriffs office.
The sheriffs office state-
ment revealed that Walton
County Sheriff Ralph John-
son had relied on a March
2007 audit by "an outside
accounting firm" that had
not identified the payroll
tax problem. Walton Coun-
ty Deputy Department of
Corrections Director Stan
Sunday, formerly employed
with the sheriffs office,
stated that he owes $422.19
because of the problem---
and that it would affect over
200 past and current sher-
iffs office employees. "At
some point, Sheriff Johnson
should be held accountable
for the financial manage-
ment of his office," Sunday
commented.
TIM TEBOW, of the
University of Florida, was
awarded the 2007 Heisman
Trophy. Tebow was the first
sophomore .to win the cov-
eted NCAA football award.
The presentation took place
in New York City. Tebow
commented that God had
truly blessed him. Last year
Tebow had led the Florida
Gators to a national cham-
pionship victory over Ohio
State. He had emerged as
front-runner for the Heis-
man at the conclusion of
that season.
Arkansas' Darrell McFad-
Sden came in secoiid.for .the
award. McFadden had also
placed second for the 2006
Heisman. Hawaii quarter-
back Colt Brennan was third
and Missouri quarterback
Chase Daniel was in fourth
place. Tebow will have two
more years "at the helm" of
the Gators' ship.
THE PONCE DE LEON
Pirates claimed a 65-21 vic-
tory over the Royals, their
fifth straight win in the se-
ries, without starting center
Mary Howes, who was still
recovering from a Novem-
ber broken foot injury. The
Baker Gators scored a 82-72
win over Ponce de Leon in
District 1, Class 2A boys
basketball.
JUPITER CHRISTIAN
scored 21 unanswered
points in the second half
and defeated Tallahassee's
FAMU 27-14 in the Class B
state championship game.
American Heritage senior
kicker Jordan Spennato
kicked a 40-yard field goal
on the last play of the game
to help the Stallions defeat
Tallahassee North Florida
Christian 31-28 in the Class
A state championship game.
Madison County ran for
386 yards as junior Chris
Thompson ran for 203 yards
and two touchdowns to help
the Cowboys claim their sec-


ond state championship as
they defeated Tampa Catho-
lic 28-7.
Pace High School lost a
chance to gain their first
berth into a state champi-
onship football game with
a missed extra point to give
Ponte Vedra Beach Nease
a 49-48 win in a Class 4A
state semifinal. The Troy
Trojans placed former Pen-
sacola Catholic kicker Greg
Whibbs on the All-Sun Belt
first team. Whibbs, a senior,
scored 96 points and an
88.9-percent field goal per-
centage. In the season finale
against Florida Atlantic,
with 50-of-71, Whibbs broke
the Troy career record for
field goals. Shawn Todd of
Crestview was also chosen
for the All-Sun Belt second
team on defense. University
of South Florida defensive
end George Selvie, who will
lead the Bulls into the Sun
Bowl on New Year's Eve,
was named winner of the
2007 Bill Willis Award by
the Touchdown Club of Co-
lumbus.
Former Wakulla football
player Jim Tartt was named
to the SEC's Second Team
on offense for his play along
the Florida Gators offensive
line this season. Alabama's
D.J. Hall, from Fort Walton
Beach, also made the Sec-
ond Team during his final
season with the Crimson
Tide. Jacksonville Univer-
sity's baseball team signed
Kyle Kriech from Fort Wal-
ton Beach during the week
of Dec. 3. Kriech is a sopho-
more at Okaloosa-Walton
College.
TWO WOMEN were
killed in a Dec. 9 traffic acci-
dent in Washington County,
when the front of a Nissan
Stanza with four occupants
reportedly collided with
the rear of a truck towing
a trailer containing a van.
The incident took place on
I-10, one-half mile east of
SR-77. Occupants of the
Nissan included two "un-
known females" along with
DeFuniak Springs residents
Albert J. York and Carolyn
Hazelwood. The unnamed
females, who died in the
accident, were later, identi-
fied as Donna Odoni, of De-
Funiak Springs, and Carroll
Jesse Hicks, of Spartanburg,
South Carolina.
According to the report,
the collision caused the
trailer to come loose and
strike the hood and wind-
shield area of the Nissan.
York received critical inju-
ries, and Hazelwood was
also seriously injured. The
three occupants of the truck
received minor injuries.
THE DEFUNIAK
SPRINGS City Council dis-
cussed taxes, streets and
signs on Dec. 10. The meet-
ing included an explanation
of proposed state property
tax amendments by Pat-
rick Pilcher, Walton County
property appraiser. Pilcher
noted that the current pro-
posal is a rewording of the
first bill resulting from- an
emergency session of the
Florida Legislature.
Increased homestead
exemptions for all tax lev-
ies, except school districts,
would allow an additional
exemption of $25,000 to
apply to homes valued be-
tween $50,000 and .$75,000,
he said. Starting in 2007,
homeowners who sell their
homestead would have up to
two years to transfer their
exemption to a new home-


THE GREEN THUMB Garden Club's Dec. 19 Christmas Tea took place at the home of
Carol Fearon in Sandestin. Pictured, from left, are: Carol Fearort; Joan Ussery; Margaret
Schmidt, club president; Tina Burke, past president; and Flo Perk. (Photo by Margaret
Carlen, publicity)


THE SHELBY TRUETT FAMILY was chosen as the DeFuniak Springs Herald-Breeze
2007 Christmas Family. Koleman and Celeste (seated), Shelby and Carry.


stead, Pilcher added. The
reform, he continued, would
include a tangible personal
property exemption for the
first $25,000, which would
be applied to all levies on
the 2008 tax roll. Pilcher
spoke pf substantial losses
to the city and county bud-
gets that would result from
approval of the amend-
ments. He also predicted a
saving of less than $200 per
year on the average citizen's
property taxes as a result of
the proposed amendments.
The Council discussed
a potential moratorium
on billboards. Councilman
James Huff spoke to the
need to stop the prolifera-
tion of billboards in the in-
terest of protecting the city's
beauty and ambience. He
moved in favor of a mora-
torium, but his motion died
for lack of a second.
In other action, the coun-
cil agreed to use $350,000
earmarked for street and
sidewalk repairs to focus
first on sidewalks and then
move on to paving, to include
work on Eleventh Street.
WILLIAM IMFELD,
county finance director,
-withdrew from candidacy
for the county sheriffs race.
Imfeld issued a Dec. 11 writ-
ten statement regarding his
decision. In it, he stated that
the U.S. Office of Special
Counsel had advised him
that, as a county employee,
his candidacy violated the
Hatch Act, a federal stat-
ute..
Imfeld had sought an
advisory opinion from the
special counsel's office
when he was made awhre
that of a July 2007 letter to
county legal staff on behalf
of Walton County Sheriff
Ralph Johnson. The letter
stated that Imfeld's candi-
dacy wouldd be a clear viola-
tion of the Hatch Act," and
called for legal investigation
and advising of county com-
missioners on the situation.
It also referenced the pos-
sibility of Johnson filing a
formal complaint regarding
Imfeld's political activity if
it were to continue.
An advisory opinion from
the Hatch Act Unit of the
special counsel's office stat-
ed that the act "restricts the
political activity of individu-
als principally employed by
state, county or municipal
executive agencies in con-
nection with programs fi-
nanced in whole or in part
by loans or grants made
by the United States or a


federal agency." The letter
references "several federal
grants" under the purview
of Imfeld's office, the sources
of which, it is noted, include
the federal departments of
Homeland Security, Trans-
portation, and Agriculture.
Imfeld expressed deep dis-
appointment regarding the
opinion, but opted to with-
draw his candidacy rather
than resigning his position
with the county.
THE BEACH RIGHTS
issue appeared again on
the forefront as the Walton
County Board of County
Commissioners were pre-
sented with a proposed reso-
lution that would "reaffirm
the sanctity of private prop-
erty rights" of beachfront
property owners, accord-
ing to the language of the
document. The resolution
was brought to the commis-
sioners on Dec. 11 by local
attorney Matthew Burns.
Burns told the commission-
ers that his clients, who own
homes on the east end of the
beach, were concerned that
the county's interpretation
of "customary use" of the
beach could undermine their
private property rights.
Burns requested that the
commissioners review and
consider adoption of the
resolution. The document
referred to any county or-
dinance or regulation that
would "restrict, or limit pri-
vate property rights" as an
"inordinate burden" that
could constitute a "taking"
under the state law or U.S.
Constitution. The resolution
further specified that "is-
sues as to the use of private
property by persons other
than the owner of the prop-
erty are a private matter to
be resolved by agreement
between those parties or in
a court of law..."
The commissioners had
recently requested their at-
torney to proceed with find-
ings of fact regarding two
options related to public
use of the beach, but no or-
dinance defining customary
use of the beach by the pub-
lic had been developed. The
commissioners accepted the
resolution for review. In do-
ing so, they made no com-
ment regarding it, either.
pro or con.
THE PUBLICATION
of a book, "It's all about
LOVE," by Santa Rosa
Beach resident Opey Russ
was announced. The book
chronicles the story of Russ'
brother Randall, who has


.Down's syndrome. Doctors
had advised the Russ family
to institutionalize Randall,
but this was not the parents'
choice, and instead Randall
grew up at home with his
two siblings who were unaf-
fected by the syndrome.
Randall, was born, in
1959. An incident about 10
years ago had inspired Opey
Russ to write the book about
his brother and the gift he
possesses for singg love."
While eating out, Randall
observed a friend of Opey's
and another man arguing,
with the situation threaten-
ing to come to blows. By giv-
ing the friend a hug, Ran-
dall defused the 'situations
and prevented a fight.
Opey Russ has called his
brother "the ultimate Hu-
man Being." "He does not
have to think about love,"
he explained. Now 49 years
old, Opey Russ commented,
Randall is active and athlet-
ic, holds down two jobs, and
shares a home with Opey.
Russ' book is available on-
line at barnesandnoblecom,
keyword: Randall Russ.
A TEAM OF 17 students
from South Walton High
School (SWHS) earned first
place in Walton County, and
tied for 10th in the state,
in the Knowledge Masters
Open Academic Competi-
tion, which took place on
Dec. 5. The SWIJS team
ranked 275th nationally
and internationally; putting
them in the top third among
high schools competing in
the event.
Included on the team were
SWHS seniors,' sophomores,
and freshmen. Represented
in the competition were
thousands of students from
all over the U.S. and from
other countries.
The students competed
on computers in their own
classrooms, answering 200
tough questions. Scores were
based on accuracy and speed
of their answers. The pur-
pose of the academic event
is to stimulate enthusiasm
for learning and recognize
academic accomplishment.
WALTON COUNTY
PLANNING staff told coun-
ty commissioners that it
had been determined that
final infrastructure for two
interior phases of Driftwood
Estates had never received
final inspection or been
signed off on by the engi-
neering department. Walton
County District 5 Commis-

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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


December

FROM 8-B
sioner Cindy Meadows com-
S mented that apparently the
developer of the new sub-
division phases had never
requested a final inspection
from the county.
Pat Blackshear, county
planning and development
services director, stated
that the discrepancy had oc-
curred many years ago and
pledged to "get to the bottom
of this problem." Since the
final inspection and verifica-
tion that infrastructure has
been constructed correctly
are requirements for issu-
ance of building permits, the
commissioners and planning
staff agreed that no building
permits for the new phases
would be possible until the
problem had been resolved.
Greg Graham, county en-
gineer, stated that person-
nel would do evaluations
and surveys in the subdivi-
sion, make up a "punch list"
of any items to be addressed,
and then "take appropriate
steps."
RAMSEY BRANCH,
INC. was approved for an
increased in building densi-
ty from 10 units to 14 units
per acre on Dec. 11. The ap-
proval was granted by the
Freeport City Council. Pro-
ponents made the argument
that the increase would al-
low the developer to offer
units at a more affordable
price.
The council also approved
a phasing request by the
Verandas developers to al-
low for units to begin to be
sold. The developers cited
the softness of the real es-
tate market in arguing for
approval of the request.
Approved as well was
permission for a three-hour
skateboard competition
to be held in the Freeport
Community Center parking
lot. Competition proponent
Brit Chance promised that
a waiver of liability would
be given to the city.
GOV CHARLIE CRIST
issued an executive order
suspending Charlie, Burke,


South Walton Mosquito
Control District commis-
sioner, from office, effective
Dec. 13. The order explained
that Burke's immediate sus-
pension would be in the best
interest of county residents
and state citizens.
The order barred Burke
from "performing any of-
ficial act, duty or function
of public office," and from
receiving pay or any other
privileges of public office.
The suspension was pend-
ing a decision on charges
filed against Burke by the
State Attorney's Office. The
charges were in connection
with the allegation that
Burke had submitted a false
statement to the Walton
County Supervisor of Elec-
tions swearing that he was a
resident of Walton County.
THE KENNETH PRID-
GEN family of Gaskin was
awarded the designation of
Outstanding Farm Family
of the Year by Bruce Ward
on behalf of the Walton
County Extension Service.
The North Florida Fair As-
sociation made the selec-
tion.
"My entire family is hon-
ored to win such a presti-
gious award," said Kenneth
Pridgen, who, like his father,
grew up working in agricul-
ture. The goal of the award
program is to highlight
north Florida farm families
that demonstrate exempla-
ry farming techniques and a
commitment to agriculture.
A complete list of Northwest
Florida's 2007 Outstanding
Farm Family award recipi-
ents is available by logging
onto www.northfloridafair.
com/farm_families.php.
A FORT WALTON Beach
woman, Shani Marie Day,
26, died on Dec. 15 after
her car flipped over and
sank in the Choctawhatchee
Bay. Day had been travel-
ing north on U.S. 331 and
had just exited the Clyde B.
Wells Bridge when the acci-
dent occurred.
Day apparently lost con-
trol of her car, finally strik-
ing a stop sign and concrete
rip-rap at the water's edge,
resulting in the vehicle
flipping and going into the


bay. Day's 10-year-old son,
Tristan Parker, survived
and apparently tried with-
out success to pull his moth-
er from the car as it sank.
Rescuers removed Day
from the water and received
CPR but was pronounced
dead less than two hours
later. Tristan was treated
for minor injuries.
FLORIDA SUPREME
COURT Judge Kenneth
B. Bell was welcomed for
a visit to Walton County's
newly-dedicated courthouse
in a Dec. 18 reception. Bell
had been passing through
and had expressed interest
in seeing the courthouse.
Circuit Judge Kelvin
Wells arranged the recep-
tion. In attendance were
local attorneys, elected of-
ficials, and courthouse em-
ployees. Bell praised the
courthouse as a "much-
needed" new facility. He de-
scribed the new courtrooms
as "not only efficient and ef-
fective, but dignified."
THE SHELBY and Carry
Truett family was honored
as the DeFuniak Herald's
Christmas family. The Tru-
etts have been residents of
the the Juniper Lake area
for the past 10 years. Shar-
ing the spotlight were the
couple's two children, nine-
year-old Koleman and six-
year-old Celeste.
A photo feature on the
Truetts, employees at Wal-
ton Correctional Institute,
focused on Shelby's involve-
ment in coaching several
youth sports and on the
passion and achievement in
sports shared by this "family
that plays together." Along
with sports photos featuring
dad, Celeste and Koleman,
the article included pictures
of the Truetts as they pre-
pared and looked forward
to a traditional Christmas
with family members and
church family in DeFuniak
Springs.
SANTA ROSA BEACH
citizen Carol Purdy filed a
complaint against Walton
County Sheriff Ralph John-
son with the Florida Divi-
sion of Elections on Dec. 19.
Purdy's complaint was based
on a July 19, 2007 letter from


attorney James Murray
to William C. Henry, legal
counsel for Walton County.
Murray's letter, parts of
which were printed in the
Dec. 20 Herald- Breeze, had
suggested that campaigning
by William Imfeld, county
finance director, in the 2008
sheriffs race, could repre-
sent a violation of a federal
statute, the Hatch Act.
The Hatch Act prohibits
certain state, county and lo-
cal employees, whose offices
handle or receive federal
funds, from campaigning
for office in partisan politi-
cal elections. After receiving
an advisory opinion from
the Office of Special Coun-
sel regarding the Hatch Act,
Imfeld had decided to with-
draw his candidacy for the
2008 election. It's possible
that some current elected
officials and even some un-
successful candidates may
have illegally campaigned
for office under the Hatch
Act provisions.
Purdy raised the issue of
a possible conflict of interest
in connection with Murray's
letter. "It is my understand-
ing that Mr. Murray is af-
filiated with the law firm
that represents the Walton
Co. Sheriffs Department,"
she stated in her complaint.
She also said that it was her
understanding that Murray
had been paid by the Wal-
ton County Sheriffs Office
(WCSO) in connection with
his letter, and asked wheth-
er this would not violate the
law, including campaign fi-
nance regulations.
Murray declined com-
ment on the matter, and a
sheriffs office spokesper-
son would only confirm that
Murray does legal work for
the WCSO. Any findings of
irregularities or fraud by
the Division of Elections
with regard to candidate
issues are be forwarded to
the State Attorney, if war-
ranted.,
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
resident Debra Ann Fields,
56, died when the 18-wheel-
er she was driving collided
with the rear of another
18-wheeler in the early
morning hours of Dec. 19.


Fields was trapped in her
vehicle, which burst into
flames, and died on the acci-
dent scene, U.S. 231, north
of Troy, AL.
Fields was employed by
H.D. Edgar Trucking of
Opp, AL. The driver of the
other truck involved in the
accident was treated at a
local hospital and released.
Authorities initiated an in-
vestigation of the incident.
THE PAXTON BOB-
CATS remained undefeated
as they improved to 9-0 with
a 60-49 road victory.over
the Walton Braves in a non-
district contest. Demetrius
Moore led the way with 17
points while Zack Vickers
scored 16 and Shaq Jackson
chipped in 15 points for the
Bobcats.
Paxton held a 29-19 lead
at the half as Walton con-
nected on only 6-of-28 shots
from the floor in the first
half. The Braves rallied in
the third quarter by scor-
ing the first 12 points of the
period for a 31-29 lead, but
Paxton regrouped and got
a desperation 3-point shot
from Jackson to end the
quarter with a 40-36 lead.
The Bobcats pulled away
in the fourth quarter, though
they hit only 7-of-15 free
throws in the final quarter,
as Walton struggled with
turnovers for the second
consecutive game. Walton
(7-4) got 17 points from Tar-
rell Barmlet and 14 points
from James Towery, but 22
turnovers limited Walton's
comeback chances as the
Bobcats out-rebounded Wal-
ton on the night.
THE FLORIDA STATE
Seminoles were hit with
yet another scandal at the
end of December, involving
cheating that had allegedly
occurred earlier in the school
year. Information leaked to
the press indicated that the
impact could be as many
as 25 FSU football players
having to stay in Tallahas-
see and not play against
Kentucky in the Music City
Bowl in Nashville. These
players could also potential-
ly miss some games at the
beginning of next year's sea-
son, according p the leaked


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information.
Due to federal privacy
laws, the names of the play-
ers involved were not re-
leased. A letter from FSU
to the NCAA in September
stated that an investigation
had revealed that at that
time 23 student athletes in
various sports were impli-
cated on cheating charges.
Penalized as a result for
their involvement were at
least two players. Defensive
end Kevin McNeil missed
the season and side receiver
Joslin Shaw missed the first
four games due to cheating.
THE SEMINOLES also
threw a wrench in the
works by officially naming
a "coach-in-waiting," Jimbo
Fisher, to replace head foot-
ball coach Bobby Bowden
"whenever" Bowden decides
to retire.
News had previously
been leaked that Fisher was
at the top of the list to take
over coach Rich Rodriguez's
old job at West Virginia. To
keep him around at FSU,
Fisher will be due $2.5 mil-
lion if he stays and isn't
hired to replace Bowden
in three years; however,
if Fisher leaves the Semi-
noles, he will have to pay
that same amount to FSU.
Fisher's $420,000 con-
tract was amended to add
another $200,000 for extra
duties, including fund rais-
ing.
Bowden's contract was
also increased to $2.2 mil-
lion a year and a $200,000
signing bonus, along with a
series of incentives, some of
Which could add up to anoth-
er $600,000, plus a $1 mil-
lion "lifetime achievement"
bonus upon his retirement.
Bowden said he would be
returning for another, year,
and his contract does not set
a retirement date; it can be
negotiated on a year-by-year
basis.




Happy

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Powers
Kay Frances Powers, 49,
of DeFuniak Springs went
to be with the Lord on Dec.
25, 2007.
She was born in De-
Funiak Springs on Febru-
ary 22, 1958, the daughter
of George Stanley Jones and
Lola Carleita Alford Levey.
She was born in DeFuniak
r Springs but grew up in Tex-
arkana, AK. She was a Bap-
Stist by faith and a member
of First Baptist Church of
SDeFuniak Springs, where
she served as a greeter and
in the food pantry. Her gift
was helping others. She en-
joyed cooking for her family,
decorating the home, gar-


Worley

Esther Worley, 71, of De-
Funiak Springs, FL., passed
way--December 23, 2007
at her residence with her
family at her side. She was
born July 5, 1936 i'Holmes
County, FL., to Malcolm and
Beulah Arrant Herring.
Worley had been a resi-
dent of Walton County. She
was Baptist by. faith and a
member of Baldwin Avenue
Baptist Church. She worked
as a sales clerk and assis-
tant manager at Top Dollar
Store in DeFuniak Springs.
She dearly loved her chil-
dren and grandchildren and
she enjoyed traveling with
her family.
Worley was preceded
in death by her father and
mother, and former hus-
band, of 38 years, Norman
G. Lewis.
Worley is survived by her


Griggs
James Howard Griggs,
79, of Ponce de Leon, FL.,
passed away December 25,
2007 in DeFuniak Springs,
FL. He was born May 13,
1928 in Opp, AL., to Wil-
liam and Mary Stewart
Griggs. Griggs was a resi-
dent of Walton County.
He was Protestant by faith
and a member of the Beach
Grove Church of God. He
was known as "Preacher
Griggs" and worked as an
electrician, having retired
from Florida Transform-
ers. He loved fishing, riding
horses, and traveling to the
mountains.
Griggs was preceded in
death by his father and
mother, and seven brothers,
one infant brother, Dalton
Griggs, William Griggs,
Johnny Griggs, W.C: Griggs,


dening and fishing on the
creek.
The one thing she enjoyed
most was reading her Bible
and spending time with her
Lord. She was pereceded
in death by her husband,
Clyde Powers.
Among survivors are her
son, Lance Lamb and wife,
Marika; three grandchil-
dren, Daniel, Braedon and
Caitlyn all of Byron, GA.;
her mother and step-father,
Carleita and Bob Levey, of
DeFuniak Springs; her fa-
ther, George Stanley Jones,
of Texarkana, AK.; her sis-
ters, Kathy Ward and hus-
band, Mark, of Darlington,
Karen Kennedy, of Panama
City Beach; her brother,
Mark Jones and wife, Toby,
of Kernersville, N.C. and
several nieces and neph-
ews.
It was Kay's desire to be
cremated. A memorial
service was held Saturday,
Dec. 29, 2007 at 2 p.m. at
First Baptist Church, with
Reverend Jerry Chumley of-
ficiating.
Arrangments and servic-
es were under the direction
of Jerry Evans.


husband, Dewey Glenn Wor-
ley, ofDeFuniak Springs; two
daughters, Meta Richardson
and husband, Gilbert, and
Sandra Johnson and hus-
band, Rocky; two brothers,
Danny Herring and wife,
Carolyn, and Jim Herring
and wife, Shirley; one sister,
Ann Devore and husband,
Robert, all of DeFuniak
Springs; six grandchildren,
Michelle Yalamanchili and
husband, Suresh, Christy
Cobos and husband, Sergio.
Charles Ambrosq, Sheena
Gipson and husband, Mi-
chael, Chavez Johnson and
Harley Johnson; and five
great-grandchildren, Reu-
ben, Abigail, Venkata, Sa-
jani and Julian.
Funeral services were
conducted at 11 a.m.,
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007
at Clary-Glenn Funeral
Home Chapel with Rever-
end Ralph Merchant offici-
ating.
Burial followed in the
Westville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gil
Richardson, Chuk Ambrose,
Danny Infinger, Michael
Gipson, Chavez Johnson
and Jerry Murphy.
Donations may be sent
to Covenant Hospice at 101
Hart Street, Niceville, FL.
32578.
Family and friends may
go online to view obituaries,
offer condolences and sign
guest book, at www.clary-
glenn.com
Clary-Glenn Funeral
Home. was in charge of ar-
rangements.


Raymond Griggs, and Alton
Griggs.
Mr. Griggs is survived
by his wife, Evelyn Griggs,
of Ponce De Leon; two sons,
Rex Griggs and wife, Con-
nie, of Ellaville, GA.; James
L. Griggs and wife, Cheryl,of
Augusta, GA.; two daugh-
ters, Charlotte Crapeau and
husband, Jim, of Navarre,
FL.; Darlene Muratore of
Marrietta, GA., and one
sister, Pauline Ward, of De-
Funiak Springs. He is also
survived by six grandchil-
dren and 14 great-grand-
children.
Funeral services were
conducted at 10 a.m. Satur-
day, Dec. 29, 2007, at Clary-
Glenn Funeral Home Cha-
pel with Reverend James
Watkins officiating.
Burial followed in the Red
Bay Cemetery with military
honors.
Those asked to serve as
pallbearers were Dennis
Ward, Brandon Stevens, De-
Wayne Lowe, Mark Griggs,
Matthew Griggs and Jim
Crapeau.
Floral arrangements are
being accepted.
Family and friends may
go online to view obituaries,
offer condolences and sign
guest book, at www.clary-
glenn.com

Clary-Glenn Funeral
Home was in charge of ar-
rangements.


West
Albert West, 77, of De-
Funiak Springs, FL., passed
away Dec. 28, 2007. He was
born Dec. 22, 1930 in Bain-
bridge, GA., to Joseph and
Ida Hutto Weste.
West was a resident of
Walton County. He was Pen-
tecostal by faith. He worked
for the city of Bainbridge,
GA. He also served as a Pen-
tecostal Holiness minister.
He loved fishing, working on
cars and he loved animals.
West was preceded in
death by his father and
mother; four brothers, Oliver
Weste, Willie Weste, Wilton
Weste; Marion Weste; one
sister, Marietta Weste.
West is survived by his
wife, Odessa J. West, of De-
Funiak Springs; four sons,
Steve Weste, of Bainbridge,


Carl Ray Hilgenberg, 72,
of Clewiston, FL., formerly
of DeFuniak Springs passed
away Wednesday, Dec. 26,
in Clewiston. He was born
Nov. 21, 1935 in Coal Grove,
OH., the son of Carl and
Vada Askinson Hilgenberg.
He was a veteran having
served his country in the
United States Army as a
paratrooper during the Ko-
rean War. Later, he worked
as a deputy with Walton
County Sheriffs Depart-


Martha Roberts, 55;,died
peacefully at her. home on
Wednesday, Dec. 12. She
was born in Greenville, MS.,
and grew up in West Palm
Beach, FL.
Martha moved to Marion
County in 1975, first living
in Citra and then in Fort
McCoy. She had worked as
a medical transcriptionist
for the past 14 years. Mar-
tha was a very thoughtful,
creative, and caring person
who always thought of oth-
ers first. She drew great
pleasure from her fam-
ily, friends, and nature. She
enjoyed camping, hiking,
watching wildlife .from her
home office window, and
spending time with family
and friends.
Martha is survived by her
husband of 30 years, Chris
Roberts; her daughter, Jes-
sica Roberts-Misterly, of St.


/


ment, retiring in 1998. In
2000, he moved to Clewiston
where he was a deputy with
the Hendry County Sheriffs
Department until present.
Hilgenberg was a member
of Glendale Lodge #225,
F&AM.
Among survivors are his
wife, Mary Cowman Hilgen-
berg, of Clewiston; his sons,
Carl Ray Hilgenberg, Jr.
and wife, Bridget, of Ebro,
and Steve Ray Hilgenberg
of Winter Haven, FL


Augustine; her sisters, Pa-
tricia Hicks of Young Harris,
GA, and Peggy Cavanaugh
of Melbourne Beach; and
her mother, Margaret Rich-
ard of Lake Placid. Martha
was buried at Glendale Me-
morial Nature Preserve in
DeFuniak Springs, FL., on
Saturday, Dec. 15. A cel-
ebration of her life will be
held on Saturday, Jan. 5 at
2 p.m. at the home of Mi-
chael Hill and Ellie Dono-
van, 6700 SW 12th Ct. in
the Summit III subdivision.
Contact donohill@gmail.com
for more information. Me-
morials can be made to Hos-
pice of Marion County, P.O.
Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478.

Arrangements are un-
der the direction of Davis-
Watkins Funeral Home and
Crematory of DeFuniak
Springs.


GA., Billy Weste and wife,
Janet, of Bainbridge, GA.,
William West and wife,
Cathy, of Mossy Head,
FL., and Albert West II,
of DeFuniak Springs; three
daughters, Betty Cowert of
Bainbridge, GA., Yvonne
Thompson and husband,
Dewey, of Ponce De Leon,
and Yvette Rushing and
husband, Eric, of Ponce de
Leon; four grandchildren,
Kenny Weste, Felica Weste,
Ashley Weste, Ely Rushing
and one great-grandchild
Ezra Weste.
Funeral services were
conducted, Monday, Dec.
31, 2007, at Clary-Glenn
Funeral Home Chapel, with
Reverend James Turner of-
ficiating.
Burial followed in the
Magnolia Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Eric
Rushing, William West,
.Steve Weste, Benjamin
Thompson and Joseph Par-
rish.
Family and friends may
go online to view obituaries,
offer condolences and sign
guest book, at www.clary-
glenn.com

Clary-Glenn Funeral
Home was in charge of ar-
rangements.


Demitri, Nick, Andrew,
Lake, Noah, Nathan, Emily,
and Adam.
A celebration' of Curtis'
life was held Saturday, De-
cember 29, 2007 at his resi-
dence, 140 West Kennemur
Drive, DeFuniak Springs,
FL. In lieu of flowers dona-
tions may be made to the
"Shine Memorial" at the
Walton County Teachers
Federal Credit Union, P.O.
Box 634, DeFuniak Springs,
FL. 32435, attention "Shine
Memorial Fund."

Arrangements are un-
der the direction of Davis-
Watkins Funeral Home and
Crematory


Perry


Gloria Jean Perry, 66,
a resident of Paxton, FL.,
passed away Thursday, Dec.
27, 2007 in a Pensacola hos-
pital. A native of Liveoak,
FL., she was the widow of,
the late Jake L. Perry Sr.
who passed away- in 1976.
She had been a resident
of Paxton for the past 19
years.
SSurvivors are her moth-
er, Catherine Cook Jones of
Paxton; daughter, Catherine
Marie Bielec and husband,
Chuck, of Athens, GA.; two


sons, Jake L. Perry Jr., and
wife, Brenda, of Andalusia,
AL., Adam James Perry and
wife, Amanda, of Red Level,
AL.; two brothers, Perry
Mayard Jones, of Paxton,
Terry Jones of Black, AL.,
nine grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.

Funeral services were
held Sunday, Dec. 39, 2007
at Evans Funeral Home
with Reverend Chester Cal-
isle officiating. Interment in
the Paxton Cemetery.


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66, of DeFuniak Springs,
FL. passed away Thursday,
Dec. 27, 2007 with his fam-
ily by his side.
Weekley is survived by
his loving and devoted wife
of 17 years, Donna Week-
ley; two daughters, Marion
Ahrens and husband, David
and Frances Carty and hus-
band, George; three sons,
Ted Klamerus and wife,
Tanya, Terry Klamerus and
wife, Michelle, and Troy
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Tickets now on sale


Women's winter retreat


scheduled


for Jan. 18-19


Ann Downing


St. Agatha's hosts breakfast


A women's winter re-
treat is scheduled for Jan.
18-19, 2008 at East Baptist
Church.
This is a non-denomina-
tional gathering of believers
featuring Ann Downing of
Nashville, TN.
Downing is a gospel mu-
sic recording artist who pre-


viously sang with the Speer
Family and is co-founder
of the Downings. She was
a regular on The Gaither
Homecoming Video series.
Downing has been awarded
the Dove Award for female
vocalist and is a member
of the Gospel Music Hall of
Fame.


Friday night a free con-
cert will be given featur-
ing Downing and Saturday
the retreat will begin with
breakfast being served from
8-9 a.m. The series "I am a
Survivor" will immediately
follow.
Lunch will be served, and'
no childcare will be provid-


ed. Tickets are now on sale
for $15 each. After Jan. 5,
2008 tickets will be $20.
For tickets and informa-
tion call 892-9578 or 835-
0392, hinsonharmony@de-
funiak.com.
East Baptist' Church is
located at 910 Bay Avenue,
DeFuniak Springs.


A full breakfast is planned
for Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008
in the Parish Hall at St.
Agatha's Episcopal Church
(150 Circle Drive). Pan-
cakes, eggs cooked to order,
grits, or home fries, sausage
or bacon, sausage gravy on
toast or biscuit, juice, milk
or coffee will be available
from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Cost for the breakfast
is $4 for adults and $2.50


for children under 10. The
prices have never increased
since the breakfast started
about four years ago. Pro-
ceeds benefit the building
and grounds funds. Our goal
is to serve 80 meals and earn
lots of tips.

Plan to come and bring
friends, also save some
time to tour the church next
door.


Crossing the Jordan

Rev. Dr. Charles Satterwhite, Pastor
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be
afraid ... for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes
with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, Deuter-
onomy 81:6
To many people, today's just another day; and to the
Lord, it's but a passing instant. For us, December 31st is
an occasion to entrust the past to God's keeping and the
future to His service.
In his final message to the Israelites, Moses told them
to be strong, courageous, and mindful of God's presence
as they crossed Jordan and entered the Promised Land.
"He will not leave you nor forsake you," Moses said. The
New Testament applies those words to us in Hebrews
11:5, so we can claim them as a promise of our own for
the New Year.
God may have something new for you in 2008, but
perhaps it seems foggy just now. Maybe your family isn't
on board, or you don't have the details worked out. But
remember: The Lord repeatedly led individuals into new
-territory in-the-Bible-, and-not- once did He fail to show
them thpwy.,So be strong'and of good courage. He will
.never leave you nor forsake you.
I am well,. but weak; and for another year of service
I need that the right hand of the Lord may be laid upon
me, and that He should say to me, "Be strong: fear not."
Charles Spurgeon


Additional OBITS


VWen you are asked about something, do you take
the time to listen, or do you cut off the speaker and
whip out a response without knowing the full scop e
oftheir question? Have you ever stopp ed to consider
that the responseyou gie maynot fit the question as
well as it ouldhave ifyou had waited? You may
think you know what the person is going to askyou,
when actuallyyou dont. Those vho choose to live
wisely must realize the value of listening to questions
before answering them. I ftheydont practicethis
truth, theywill b e ashamed when they discover that
theyhave given the wrong response.


From Pg 4B


SEdwin Leroy Seigler, 84,
of Dekalb, TX., died Sunday,
S Dec. 23, 2007, in a Little
I Rock, AK hospital after an
S illness.
Seigler was born in Hart-
Sford, AL., a son of the late
SLummy Felix and Blondell
S Williams Seigler. He was a
SU.S. Army veteran of World
War II, having served in the
South Pacific theatre of op-
erations. He was a former
member of the Houston,
TX., Police Department and
had retired after 33 years
as the Department Head
of Medical Technology at
John F. Kennedy Hospital
in West Palm Beach, FL. He
was a member of the Masons
i and held a private pilot's li-
cense.
Seigler was preceded in
death by his wife, Eveline
Haney Seigler.
Seigler is survived by two


daughters, Beverly (Russ)
Marsack, of DeKalb, TX.
and Susan (Tommy) Mos-
ley, of DeFuniak Springs,
FL.; two sons, Edwin R. Sei-
gler and Warner E. Seigler,
both of DeFuniak Springs;
three step-children, Brenda
H. Sansbury, and Debra H.
(Larry) Brown, both of Co-
lumbia, S.C., and Stephen
A. (Harriet) Hinds Jr., of
Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one
brother, Robert Seigler, of
DeFuniak Springs; four sis-
ters, Jeanette Green, of Iron
City, GA., and Betty Jean
Alford, of DeFuniak; 10
grandchildren and six step-
grandchildren,
Funeral services were
held Thursday, Dec. 27,
2007, in the Stoudenmire-
Dowling Funeral Home Cha-
pel in Florence, S.C. Burial
followed in Thompson Cem-
etery in Florence.


Dorothy "Dean" McLen-
don, 81, of DeFuniak
Springs, FL., passed away
Dec. 22, 2007 in DeFuniak
Springs. She was born No-
vember 15, 1926 in Blakely,
GA., to Means and Oma
Belle Horne White.
McLendon had been a
resident of Walton County,
FL. She was Methodist by
faith and a member of the
Sardis United Methodist
Church.
McLendon was preced-
ed in death by her father,
mother, and husband, Em-
mett L. McLendon.
McLendon is survived by
one son, Johnny David Ant-
ley Jr. and wife, Edna of Al-
bany, GA.; one sister, Wilma
Hughes, of Donalsonville,
GA. She is also survived
by three grandchildren,


Lynn Schaffcr and husband,
Butch, of Freeport, Florida;
Paul Antley and wife, Cher-
yl of Dacula, GA., and Todd
Antley and wife, Candace,
of Gainsville, GA., and six
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were
conducted at 2 p.m., Sun-
day, Dec. 23, 2007 at the
Chapel of Manry-Jordan-
Hodges Funeral Home, with
Reverend Jim Burgess offi-
ciating.
Burial followed in the
Blakely Cemetery.
Family and friends may
go online to view obituaries,
offer condolences and sign
guest book, at www.clary-
glenn.com

Clary-Glenn Funeral
Home was in charge of local
arrangements.


Earl "E.J." Allen Jr.,
passed away Dec. 26. Pre-
ceded in death by his moth-
er and father, Mamie Lee
and Earl Allen Sr.
Allen is survived by his
special friend, Dee Taylor, of
Pensacola; his sisters, Betty
and Vic Jasiak, of Fort Wal-
ton Beach, FL., Molly Scho-
field of Fort Walton Beach,
Bonnie McNally, of Tampa,
Wanda and Angelo Bedami,


of Tampa; brothers, Bill and
Anne Allen of DeFuniak
Springs, Johnny and Denise
Collins, of Tennessee, and
David Malone. Also, many
nieces and nephews sur-,
vive.
Funeral services will be
by cremation with a private
service for the family.
Allen was dearly loved by
his family who will miss his
laugh and kind heart.


Clark


Colleen Clark, 70, of Free-
port, FL., passed away De-
cember 22, 2007 at her resi-
dence. She was born April
29, 1937 in Fort Payne, AL.,
to Ollie and Cora Autrey
Moses.
Clark was a resident of
Freeport for the past seven-
Syears, moving here from Bir-
mingham, AL. She was Bap-
tist by faith and a member
of the South Walton Baptist
Church. Clark loved read-
ing and fishing, but most of
all, she loved her grandchil-
Sdren.
Clark was preceded in
death by her father and
mother.
Clark is survived by her
husband of 30 years, John
D. Clark, of Freeport; one
son, Randy Bolton, of Daph-
ne, AL.; one step-son, John


David Clark Jr. of Cullman,
AL.; one daughter, Tonya
Hipps, of Vidalia, GA., and
two step-daughters, Bonita
Holder, of Nashville, TN.
and Anita Lambert of At-
more, AL. She is also sur-
vived by nine grandchildren
and five great-grandchil-
dren.
Funeral services were
conducted at 11 a.m., Mon-
day, Dec. 24, 2007, at Clary-
Glenn Freeport Chapel Fu-
neral Home, with Reverend
Ken Coots officiating.
Family and friends may
go online to view obituaries,
offer condolences and sign
guest book at www.clary-
glenn.com

Clary-Glenn Freeport
Chapel Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements.


Davis


James Edward Davis,
77, passed away Saturday,
Dec. 22, 2007, in a Florala
hospital. He was a resident
of Florala, AL. A native of
Greenville, AL., the son of
the late John Frank Davis
and Annie Laura Kennedy
Davis. He was a member
of the Florala National
Guard during the Korean
conflict and later was em-
ployed with Merton Reeves
Cabinet shop prior to being
employed with the Florala
Post office for 30 years. He
was appointed post master,
April 28, 1973 and served
until his retirement on Aug.
31, 1985. He volunteered
with the Florala Rescue
Squad after retiring and
served for several years. He
loved working with people,
especially older people. He


also enjoyed wood working
and repairing cars in this
younger years.
Survivors are his wife,
Nell Hudnall Davis of Flora-
la; son, Timothy Edward Da-
vis and ife, Melissa Weeks
Davis; daughter; Ann Davis
Reeves, and husband, Dwan
Reeves; grandson, Brandon
Edward Davis; granddaugh-
ter, Chelsea Anne Davis;
niece, Jean Peterson, and
husband, Daniel Peterson;
nephew, Johnny Jennings
and wife, Cathy Jennings.

Funeral services were
held Monday, Dec. 24, 2007
at Evans Funeral Home in
Florala with Rev. Raymond
Williams and Rev. Frank
'McIntosh officiating. Inter-
ment in the Paxton Cem-
etery followed.


I


First Baptist Church
216 East Live Oak Avenue
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435
Phone: 850-892-2722 Fax: 850-892-2381
e-mail: fbcdfs@earthlink.net
Website: www.fbc-dfs.org

Jerry R. Chumley, Pastor
J.C. McLendon, Associate Pastor
Morris Watkins, Interim Minister of Music
Mark Jones, Minister of Education
Daniel Johnson, Minister of Students
Jacob Williams, Associate Minister of Students
Dusty Beck, Youth Interim
Sunday School 9:15 AM
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM
Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 PM
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 PM

Start the new year off right!
Join us as we observe the ordinance of the
Lord's Supper on Sunday, January 6, 2008,
in the morning worship service.


Seigler


McLendon


Earl "E.J."Allen Jr.

1937-2007


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The Christian lives here temporarily

By DR. ROBERT M. JAYE


INIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


hands find to do.
Remember, in this New
Year, the faithfulness to op-
portunities. Let us say, with
a prayer on our lips in this
New Year: "I expect to pass


through life but once: if,
therefore, there is any kind-
ness I can do, let me not ne-
glect it; for I shall not pass
this way again." God help us
this New Year.


We, as believers, are so
very prone to think of this
world as our home that we
need to constantly be re-
minded that our true home
is in a better country. In 1
Peter 1:17 we find, "Pass
the time of your sojourning
here in fear." Never in the
Bible is there ever given any
reason to think that we will
stay in this evil place. Noth-
ing is permanent here, even


a New Year is coming!
We are sojourners, mean-
ing that we are away from
home, dwelling her for a lit-
tle bit of time. We are absent
from our true place with the
Lord. When Abraham went
down to Egypt, it was to "so-
journ" there. It was not a
permanent home for him.
A sojourner is at a dis-
tance from that person's
kindred. There may be fel-


low pilgrims at his side, but
many more are waiting at
home in heaven.
A sojourner has no inher-
itance in this land in which
we tarry. Why fix our affec-
tions on things of this weary
world? They are temporary,
and must be left behind.
The Christian seeks a bet-
ter home, that is, a heavenly
one.
Consider also some duties


we owe in view of the fact
that we are but sojourners.
We owe fear. This is not
slavish fear, but the fear of
offending God, fear of temp-
tation-reverential fear.
We must also haste, for
the king's business requires
haste. Remember, the night
cometh. The old year is
passing away, and we must
haste in the new one to do
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ARGYLE BAPTIST CHURCH, 252 Argyle Church Road, Argyle,
FL invites everyone to attend their services. Sunday School 10 a.m.
- all ages, Church Service 11 a.m., Sunday night 6 p.m. all ages,
Wednesday night 6 p.m.
Pastors are Glen Spence and James Burnham. Call 850-892-
6444, 850-892-2327, or 850-259-2173. All are welcome.

BALDWIN AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH invites you to attend
Sunday School 9:45, Worship Service 11:00, Discipleship Training
5 p.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service
6:30 p.m. Come and be a part of an awesome ministry here in your
community.

BEECHGROVE CHURCH OF GOD and pastor James Watkins
extend a warm welcome to everyone to attend their regular services.
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m.; morning worship at 11 a.m.;
Sunday night services begin at 5 p.m. and Wednesday night services
begin at 6 p.m. The church is located six miles south of Ponce de
Leon on CR 183. For more information or directions call 836-4484.

BLACK CREEK UNITED METHODIST "The church in the
wildwood" invites you to come worship and fellowship with us
on Sundays and Wednesdays. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m.,
followed by Worship Service at 11 a.m. Children's church begins
at 11:30 a.m. Choir practice' is on Sunday afternoon at 5:30 p.m.
followed by the evening Worship Service at 6:00 p.m. A covered
dish fellowship dinner is enjoyed on each first Sunday following the
worship service. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. Black
Creek UMC is located 5 miles east of Freeport, FL at 278 Memorial
Lane. Please call 835-1881 or 835-2521 for directions. Pastor
Lavelle Enterkin, (850-871-4142) and the congregation invite you to
"come as you are" with an expectant heart to receive a blessing.

COMMUNITY HOLINESS CHURCH is located at 971 W. Live Oak
Ave. in DeFuniak SpriMgs. Pastor Howard Taylor and congregation
welcomes you to join Spirit filled worship services where we'll treat
you in so many different ways, you will have to like some of them.
Service each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Wednesday night
prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m. All are cordially invited and welcome.
For a ride to church contact 892-0706 or 892-4704.

-iCORNERSTONE CHURCH Come meet and fellowship with other
real people who. genuinely, love the Lord. Sit under practical bible
teaching and preaching relevant to today's issues. Come let Jesus
Christ heal your body, save your marriage, touch your kids, and give
hope to the broken hearted. Come dressed casual or Sunday best.
All are welcome and willfitt in: No ties required. Seekers welcome.
Come see for yourself that we are sound, practical, God loving
people who center our lives around the person of Jesus Christ and
a solid approach to the Holy Scriptures. We do pray for the sick and
needy, and believe in the bible gospel of power to meet the human
need. Sunday Worship: 10 AM & Weds: 7 PM, Teens: Weds. nights,
Children's Church: Sunday mornings and Wed. nights. Cornerstone
Church is located at 2044 Hwy. 83, two miles north of DeFuniak
Springs. Ph. 892-2240.

EUCHEE VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is located in the
Euchee Valley Community at the intersection of County Highway
183 South and 280 East, Minister Durl Odom and the congregation
cordially invites you to come and worship with us in Sunday School
at 9:45 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m. The congregation
extends a very special welcome to come visit or make us your
church home.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH. Come join us each Sunday at
9:00 a.m. as we worship and praise our God, our Risen Savior and
the Holy Spirit. Church Services including Holy Communion are held
at 1200 Circle Drive, the RHD Building.
For more information, please contact Deacon Delvin Bender at
(850) 537-4120.

FAITH PENTECOSTAL CHIURCH OF GENEVA invites everyone
ot come celebrate new life, new faith, new hope where Jesus is
Lord and God. We preach Christ and the remission of sins according
to John 3:1-18 and Acts 238 .Come and worship in Spirti and Truth.
Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. and evening 6 p.m. The church
in located in the old Ledon Baptist Church Building on CR 83 N. in
Geneva, AL. Pastor Rev. Billy Patch. For more information call 334-
449-8157

FIRST APOSTOLIC CHURCH at 440 Orange Ave. Church
attendance doesn't have to be dull, mundane and a burden to your
life! When was the last time you attended a church where there was
a spirit of excitement and an abundance of the Spirit of God? This
church family at the First Apostolic Church would love for you to
come and experience the kind of worship and relationship that the
Apostles enjoyed having when the Christian church was first birthed!
Our Sunday services start at 10 a.m. for Sunday School for the
children and worship and preaching service for the adults. Sunday
Evening begins with prayer at 5:30 p.m., and then worship service
follows at 6 p.m. Our Wednesday night Bible Study begins at 7
p.m. We have prayer meetings on Thursday Evenings beginning at
6 p.m. Come and experience the Holy Ghost power the way God
intended church to really be!. If you have any questions or need
ministry assistance, feel free to call the church at 892-7882, Rev.
David W. King, Pastor.

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD of DeFuniak Springs, located at
461 Van Buren Avenue, would like to extend an invitation for all to
come join us as we celebrate the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ
through Spirit filled worship & annointed preaching!! Sunday School
begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m.
Sunday evening service is at 6 p.m. and Wednesday evening service
begins at 7 p.m. Youth Ministry Services are held every Wednesday
evening at 7:00 p.m. Our pastor is Robert Bryan. Please come and
worship with us.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, 216 East
Live Oak Avenue. We cordially invite you to join our "Fellowship
of Encouragement" and come for Worship and Bible Study at the
following times: Sunday Bible Study (9:15 a.m.), Morning worship
(10:30 a.m.), discipleship studies (5 p.m.) and evening worship
(6:30 p.m.) You are also encouraged to join us for prayer meeting
at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and come early for fellowship dinners.
Call the church office, (850) 892-2722, for details.

The members of FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH warmly invite
you to worship with us this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Then stay for


refreshments and Adult Bible Study and children's Sunday School. Our
Pastor, Reverend Jack Betz, speaks from the Gospel each Sunday of
Jesus' love for each of us. We are known throughout our community
as a friendly and serving Church that welcomes newcomers. We are
located on Route 331 very near the Florida line [24213 5th Avenue]
in Florala, Alabama. If you wish, call us at 334-858-3515 for more
specific directions.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of DeFuniak Springs, 1063
Circle Drive, invites everyone to join them throughout the week for
worship, fellowship, study and service. A men's fellowship group and
Presbyterian Women meet monthly for fellowship and Bible study.
Children's and youth activities will be held throughout the summer. Call
for information. Sunday (nursery provided from 9:30 12) 9:30 a.m.
Sunday school for all ages. 11 a.m. morning worship. Wednesday,
6:30 p.m. Bible study (adults) "Amplify" (6th -12th grade) Chancel
Choir rehearsal. Second Sunday-family covered-dish luncheon
after church. First Presbyterian is a community of disciples of Jesus
Christ who are committed to being an inclusive faith community
where persons from all walks of life feel comfortable worshiping and
working together. If you're looking for a church hbme; we invite you
come visit us. Church office phone number-892-5832; email fpcdfs@
embargmail.com. Website; fpedfs.com

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF DEFUNIAK
SPRINGS, located at 88 Circle Drive, Rev. Robert West, staff and
congregation wishes to invite you to join our family for activities
on Sunday beginning with Contemporary Worship Service in the
sanctuary at 8:30 a.m.; Traditional Worship Service and Children's
church (Pre-K to third grade) at 11 a.m.; Vesper Service at 5:30 p.m.
in the Chapel. Communion is observed at both morning services on
the first Sunday and Sunday School'for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Other
opportunities on Sunday include: UMYF Fellowship at 3 p.m., 4:00
p.m. Jr. UMYF and Children (HIS Kids club), and Food Pantry every
3rd Sat. 7-9 a.m. For more information, call 892-5332 or 892-5640.

FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF WESTVILLE, 2100
Highway 90 West, Westville. Pastor Jason Campbell and the Westville
church family invite you to come to a place where Pentecost is an
experience, not a thing of the past. We offer a friendly environment
with annointed preaching and singing, Our Sunday morning services
begin at 10 a.m. and our Sunday evening service begins at 5 p.m. Our
Wednesday evening service begins at,7 p:m. We also offer children's
church on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Come experience the power of the
Holy Ghost just like early church did in the Book of Acts. For more
information call, 548-5898 or 892-7499.

FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL is a non-
denominational church filled with excitement about what the future
holds and a sincere hunger for the outpouring of the Spirit of God.
We are a church where God's presence is never taken for granted
and neither are you. Freedom Fellowship is a church looking for a
people "who will humble themselves before God and seek His ways."
2Chr. 7:14, Pastor Dennis Grey II invites your family to be a part of
our family each Sunday at 10;30 a.m. Casual dress / Contemporary
Worship. Located across the street from Ed's Restaurant.

FREEPORT ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 17457 Hwy. 331 S. Hear Bible
preaching. Sunday services: Learning Center 9:45 a.m. Morning
worship 10:45 a.m. Evening praise 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Nursery
available. Phone 880-6317 for information.

FREEPORT CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday's, Bible study school
at 9 a.m., morning worship at 10 a.m. and evening worship at 6
p.m. Wednesday Bible School.at 7 p.m. Free Bible correspondence
courses. Everyone is invited. Location: just past the city limits on U.S.
Hwy. 331 South.

FREEPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 340 St. Hwy. 20 E.,
POB 287, Freeport, FL 32439, phone and fax 835-2447. Bible Study
is at 9 a.m. and morning worship is at 10 a.m. with Communion being
served the first Sunday of each month. The Rev. Gene Harris will
deliver the morning message. Fellowship immediately follows the
worship service. All are cordially invited and welcomed. The following
events are held in the church Fellowship Hall Women of the church
meet the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Boy Scout
Troop 751 and Cub Scout Pack 751 meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Small Group Activities are held each Wednesday at 6 p.m.

FREEPORT UNITED METHODIST, 174 Harrison Street, (corner
of Bayloop & Harrison St.) Freeport, FL, 850-835-2261. Dr. Charles
Satterwhite, pastor. Sunday school 8:45 a.m., Sunday Morning
Worship Service 10 a.m. Singing 5:15 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship
Service 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6 p.m. Please come
worship with us.

GLENDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GPC is a congregation
of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Pastor Keith Andrews and
the congregation invite you to come and worship with them each
Sunday morning. Early Worship starts at 8:15. Sunday School for
all ages begins at 9:30. Late worship and Kidz Klub start at 11:00.
At GPC you'll find teaching that's biblical, practical, and encouraging;
fellowship that's warm and personal; and worship that's exciting,
joyous, and Christ-honoring. The public is also invited to Men's and
Women's Bible Fellowships each Tuesday evening at 7:00. The
men's group meets in the Fellowship Hall; the ladies' group meets in
the Youth Sunday School room. GPC is located about ten minutes
north of DeFuniak Springs on Hwy. 83. Find out more on the web at
www.glendalechurch.org or call (850)859-0080.

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH is located one mile north of
Highway 90 on Laird Road. Laird Road is west of Mossy Head just
before the Okaloosa County line. Grace Community is a church
committed to historical Southern Baptist principles and believes
that the Church is called, not to reflect its culture, but to shape it.
We believe that faith must be lived as well as affirmed, therefore,
right living derives from right believing. We hold to a high view of
Scripture believing the Bible as our final authority and that it "stands
in judgement of us, never do we stand in judgement of it." Sunday
morning worship begins at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School at 11:00
and evening bible study at 6:00.. Wednesday night prayer meeting
at 6:30. If you are tired of playing church, come help us shape the
culture where we are "learning God's will one verse at a time."

GREATER ST. JOSEPH AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH, 117 Graham Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 invites
you to come worship with our church family each Sunday. Church
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are located at 117 Graham Ave. Rev. Michael Perry and the
entire congregation extends an open and warm welcome to each
and everyone to come and worship with us. You are encouraged
to come join us at any of our services. You may call for more
information at 892-2009.

HISTORIC SAINT AGATHA'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH is
located at 144 Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs. Sunday Eucharist
is celebrated at 10:15 a.m. Bible study in the vicarage at 9 a.m.
Wednesday public healing service from 6-6:30 p.m. in the church.
Following there is a historical new Testatment study using a video
presentation from the University of North Carolina followed by
discussion. All are welcome. The new Vicar is the Rev. John Scott,
M.Div. St. Agatha is the home of the Lakeside Concert Series. For
information, call (850)892-9754.

INDIAN CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, Highway 280-A, 4.5
miles south of DeFuniak Springs, cordially invites you to come
and worship with us in Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday
Worship services, at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. church training
study at 5 p.m. Wednesday night Bible study is at 6 p.m. Choir
Practice is Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Pastor Earl Hall and the
congregation extends a very special welcome to come visit or
make us your church home. We practice "Love one another". A
nursery is provided.

JESUS LOVES YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE ... SO DO WE
at WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH, 295 Hwy. 331 N., DeFuniak
Springs, FL 32433. 850-892-7112. PASTOR: Randy Nelson 892-
2721. Sunday School 9:45 AM, Church 11:00 AM, Sunday Evening
6:00 PM, Wednesday Evening 6:30 PM. Awana for children on
Sunday evenings from 4:30 to 6:15. For more information, call
Cheryl at 892-3260.

NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE MINISTRIES, a Home Missions
Church within the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ (ALJC).
We believe in the love, mercy, and life changing power of our
Lord Jesus Christ. Come and go with us as we walk the Glory
Road, according to the scriptural teachings and not the traditions
of men. Sunday Services are being held at the DeFuniak Springs
Community/Civic Center beginning at 10 a.m. For prayer, Bible
Studies, or more information; call 'us at 892-7754. Rev. Larry
Adams, Teacher/Rreacher. , .

OUTREACH FOR CHRIST CHURCH, 6753 State Hwy. 2 East,
Darlington, FL. We are reaching out to the lost, hurting, hungry, and
naked. Pastor Rev. Curtis Manning and his congregation would
like to invite you to attend services with them. Sunday School
for all ages is at 10 a.m. Children's Church and Sunday morning
worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesday night prayer and teaching is at
7 p.m. Nursery is provided for all services if needed. Gospel Sing
every first Saturday. Come enjoy our anointed praise and worship,
and be encouraged with Holy Ghost filled preaching and teaching
of God's Word. For more information call: (850) 892-2048.

PLEASANT RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH, DeFuniak Springs -
Celebrating Christ and his love. Experience a personal relationship
with the Lord Jesus Christ and join us in worship on Sunday
mornings: age-graded small group Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and
morning worship time beginning at 10:45. Sunday evening activities
includes discipleship training at 5:00 and worship times at 6 p.m.
A mid-week service is held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00--with
classes for children, youth and adults. We are located one mile
south of Bob Sikes Road at 1015 Pleasant Ridge Road. Call the
church at 892-3500 for more information or directions.

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH located at the
intersection of Hwy. 1883 & 183 invites you to Sunday School 9:45
a.m., Worship Service 11 a.m., Discipleship Training and Bible
Drill 5 p.m., Evening Service 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting Wed. 7 p.m.
Please come worship God with us:

SOUTHWIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 1307 Hwy. 278 (Coy
Burgess Loop) DeFuniak Springs, FL. Sunday School: 8:45 a.m.;
Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service: 6:00
p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. EVERYONE IS
WELCOME!

ST MARGARET CATHOLIC CHURCH, 247 U.S. Highway 331
N., P.O. Box 590, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435, Phone: (850)
892-9247. Mass Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m.; Thursday,
6:30 p.m. Vigil Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.; Holy Days of
Obligation 8:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Dawson, pastor.

THE SOLID ROCKCOMMUNITYCHURCH and its congregation
cordially invite you to attend services with us. Sunday School is
at 10 a.m. Sunday Evening Services are at 6 p.m. Wednesday
Services are at 7 p.m. The church is temporarily located at 26 Joe
Anderson Road (North 83 Community Church building) while our
new church is being constructed at our permanent location. Our
Pastor is Rev. Larry Murphy. Please come ready to worship and
expecting a blessing!

VICTORY LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Highway 90
at the Mossy Head Community Center across from the Mossy
Head general store. We would like to extend to all an invitation
to come and join us and be blessed. We are a church dedicated
to serving Jesus and spreading His wonderful word. Let us share
the light of God's word with you. Sunday School begins at 9:45
a.m., followed by Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Each Sunday we
have a fellowship lunch on the grounds, all are invited. Sunday
afternoon service begins about 1:30 p.m. Friday evening service
7'p.m. prayer, Royal Rangers, Missionettes and Adult Bible Study
followed by prayer time. Pastor is Thomas Adamson, Children's
Ministries Kevin Chilcutt. For more information call 892-3817 or
652-4610. Website www.victorylighthouse church.org.

WESLEY MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner
of Live Oak and 21st Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL. "Open Hearts,
Open Minds, Open Doors". Pastor David Wilson. Sunday School
9:00 a.m., Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. The small church by the
side of the road with a Cross over the entrance, longing to extend
the love and peace of God to any wayfarer or pilgrim seeking a rest
from this world of strife and despair. A place where common people
can assemble for simple worship and experience the Presence of
God in their mnidst. "For where two or three are gathered together
in myname, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20 K.J.V.
"The devil wins a skirmish with a roar, but we belong to HIM who
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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


PDL girls capture consolation title


By PATRICK CASEY
The local teams in the
Freeport Christmas Tourna-
ment all lost in the opening
round on Thursday, setting
up a showdown of the area
squads on the second day of
the event on Friday.

Ponce de Leon rallied
from a 33-27 halftime defi-
cit to hold off South Walton
64-56 as Maggie Wright and
Jennifer Grant scored 13
points apiece to help the Pi-
rates earn the victory.
South Walton hit four
3-point shots in the first half


to build a lead, but struggled
from the floor in the second
half of play. Sadie Hussien
led the Seahawks with 14
points while Shareka Bram-
let added 13 points in the
losing effort.
Walton hit ten of their first
seventeen shots in building
a 29-6 lead against Freeport
as the Braves cruised to a
70-45 victory over the Bull-
dogs in the other consola-
tion bracket semi-final.

Lee Paulk canned six
3-point shots as she tal-
lied 21 points in the contest


while Casey Perkins chipped
in 13 points for the Braves.
Freeport put up a fight as
they got within 16 points as
Nicole Dykes led the rally
by scoring 18 points, but the
margin proved too much for
the Bulldogs to overcome.

Ponce de Leon won the
consolation game over Wal-
ton 66-43 to finish the tour-
nament with a 2-1 record.
Maggie Wright was the
high scorer as she totaled
17 points in her last game in
the tournament while Gypsy
Griffin added 14 points. The


Pirates helped themselves
with the victory by shooting
18-of-23 from the free throw
line as they improved to
12-4 on the year.
Casey Perkins contin-
ued her strong play for the
Braves as she scored 17
points as the Braves fell to
8-8 with the loss.

Tourney Notes: Walton's
loss to Mobile UMS-Wright
in the opening round 40-35
was the closest of the open-
ing round games. Jack-
son County from Tennes-
see crushed South Walton


63-20 while Ponce de Leon
ran into an athletic East St.
John's team out of Louisiana
and fell 61-26. Freeport fell
to Glencoe from Alabama
61-42. PDL's victory over
South Walton leaves them
8-0 against the Seahawks in
the short series between the
two schools.

Freeport fell to 6-7 on
the season and still has not
won an opening round game
in the tournament. Pirates
coach Tim Alford was hon-
ored before the consolation
final as the tournament's


"Coach of the Decade." South
Walton fell to 12-3 on the
year as the Seahawks played
without several players due:
to injury and holiday travel:
elsewhere. Mary Howes saw:
her first playing action of,
the year against East St.:
John's as she returned to:
the floor for PDL. Howes!
had missed the last seven
weeks with a broken bone
in her foot. Jackson County
won the girls tourney with
a 62-38 victory over Mobile
UMS-Wright while East St.
John's beat Glencoe 52-28 in
the third place game.


Paxton boys finish second in Freeport tourney


By PATRICK CASEY Bobcats from triple-teaming our kids have accomplished. in the championship game.
No Walton County team Kelly the entire night. Mc- They are playing team bas- The trio had consistently
had ever made it to the Lemore was named tourna- ketball and we will build on played well for the Bobcats
championship game in the ment MVP after the game this the rest of the season." this season in helping lead
Freeport Christmas Basket- as Centennial, a school of The Bobcats (13-1) en- Paxton to 13 straight wins
ball Blowout in the previous 1,100 students on the south tered the title game unde- entering the finale.
twelve years of the event, side of Nashville, improved feated after beating Glencoe Freeport almost took
until 2007. The Paxton Bob- to 14-3 with the win. 68-51, Nashville Christian Paxton's spot in the champi-
cats came within six points "We played well," Coach 56-41 and Freeport 48-46 in onship game. The Bulldogs,
of winning the 16-team Brian Kelly said after the the third round. Nashville who lost to Paxton 73-48
event as they fell to Centen- game. "Every time we got Christian won the tourna- earlier in the season, got 20
nial High School of Tennes- comfortable they (Paxton) ment in 2006 and Freeport points from Alex Newkirk
see 60-54 in the champion- changed their defense and led the Bobcats heading into and built a 36-34 lead head-
ship game in front of a large we had to adjust to some- the fourth quarter before ing into the final quarter
crowd at Freeport High thing else to keep the mo- Paxton pulled out the vic- only to see Moore and Jack-
School on Saturday night. mentum going. They've got tory in the final seconds. son rally the squad as they
a really athletic team. We Paxton's run to the finals combined for 21 points on
Paxton could not stop cen- had to spread them out and also helped out the crowd as the night.
ter Drew Kelly who scored dump it underneath." the game was played before Freeport got to the third
28 points in the paint, and "Kelly is just so big under- a large contingent of Paxton round after dropping Bay-
when they could, guard Al- neath," Paxton Coach Jeff fans. side 56-50 in the opening
ante McLemore hurt them Bradley said after the game. round, then defeating dis-
with 14 points as his smooth "We didn't make many shots Paxton got 19 points from trict foe Ponce de Leon 63-51.
shooting provided the Cou- from the perimeter early and Zack. Vickers while Shaq. Freeport wound up 2-2 in
gars with enough offense on turnovers cost us some pos- Jackson added 16 points the tourney as Cookeville
the perimeter to keep the sessions. I am proud of what and Demetrius Moore 11 defeated the Bulldogs 78-54,



Walton boys drop Bozeman in soccer 4-3


By PATRICK CASEY
The Walton boys soc-
cer team picked up a home
victory last Wednesday as
Beau Rushing scored a pair
of goals and Walton held on
in the final minutes for a 4-3


non-district win over Pana-
ma City Bozeman in a non-
district soccer match.
Walton fell behind 1-0 to
the Bucks in the opening
minute of the game, then
rallied to score four straight


goals and take a 4-1 advan-
tage on a warm December
night. Ricardo Ramirez and
Justin Potts added goals for
the Braves while goalie Ben
Jones recorded six saves
during the match.


The Braves followed the
Bozeman victory with a win
over South Walton on Friday
2-1 to claim a sweep over
the Seahawks this season
in both district games. The
Braves (4-6-1) will play their
final game before Christmas
on Thursday, December 20,
when they face Pine Forest
at home at 7:30 p.m., with
the junior varsity contest
set for 5:30 p.m.


leaving the host squad with
a fourth place finish in the
four-day event.
Ponce de Leon won their
opener 48-42 over Piedmont
before falling to Freeport
and Nashville Christian
60-47 to finish the tourney
1-2 and 5-10 overall for the
season.

Walton entered the tour-
nament with a four-game los-
ing streak and things did not
improve for Jerry Hester's
squad as the Braves fell to
Parkway Christian in the
opening round 47-44 while
Laurel Hill got revenge for
an earlier loss to the Braves
with a 58-46 victory on the
second day of the event. The
loss dropped Walton to 7-8
entering the second half of


the season.
The 13th annual event
turned out to be one of the
more competitive. Blount-
stown edged Tallahassee
Maclay for the consolation
title 53-48 while defending
champion Nashville Chris-
tian finished in fifth place
with a 57-38 victory over
Parkway Christian.
Tourney Notes: Freeport
and PDL are the only two
teams to play in all 13 years
of the tournament. Freeport
is 9-7 as they enter the sec-
ond half of the season. The
2008 tournament may re-
quire an off day as Christ-
mas and New Year's Day
are ,o~Thursday next year.
Freeport and Paxton will re-
match on Monday, January
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SOUTH WALTON HIGH
SCHOOL'S BOYS BAS-
KETBALL TEAM traveled
to Bethlehem, FL., for their
Christmas Tournament and
came home with the champi-
onship trophy. In addition
to winning the tournament,
Junior Jake Wright was
named Tournament MVP
and Junior David Key was
named to the All-Tourna-
ment Team. Pictured here
are Mason Smith, Shane
Seeger, Chadd Bryant, Jere-
my Wilbanks, Nathan Terry,
Jeff Farhood, Wells Buzzett,
Ezra Edwards, Jake Wright,
Jordan Colson and Assis-
tant Coach Nick Borthwick.
Kneeling: Head Coach John
Davies and David Key.


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Air Conditioning & Electrical Incorporated


STHOMAS HICKS
LANDSCAPING, INC.
Specializing in:
Site Work, Installation & Maintenance
Irrigation & Paver Design & Landscape
Office (850) 267-0202 Fax (850) 267-9414
Nextel 186*116*8646


585-5111 892-6259 333-1358


The My Safe Florida Home Program is administered by the
Department of Financial Services. The program helps Floridians
identify how they can strengthen their homes and reduces the over-
all potential for hurricane damage in our state. To achieve this goal,
the program offers eligible homeowners a free home inspection by
trained and certified hurricane mitigation inspectors. Homeowners
who receive these inspections also have the opportunity to apply for
a matching grant of up to $5,000 to make recommended improve-
ments. To schedule aifree home inspection please call 850-951-
8251 or register on line at www.mysafefloridahome.com and enter
code G-07.


VO'S TAILORING (850) 892-0466
Your Satisfaction Is Our Priority
931 US Hwy 331 S., DFS


AMERICAN AIR SYSTEMS LLC
Reliability, Comfort & Performance.
LIC. RA0064836 892-2804


PLATTS APPLIANCE REPAIR
4410 US HWY 90 W
892-4670


Quality Furniture* Depression Glass
Fine China Sterling & More.
Southebys Antiques,DeFuniak Springs.
Buy*SellConsign 892-6292


MAGNOLIA TERRACE ASSIST. LIVING
5209 HWY 331 S, DeFUNIAK
850-892-8348 ALF#10903



442 CTY HWY 1087
MOSSY HEAD 850-892-3256


BRYANS USED CARS
1133 HWY 90 W DFS
DEWITT BRYAN 892-7148


NATIONAL TIRE BROKERS
829 HWY. 90 WEST, DFS
892-5191


ROCKMAN'S AUTO CENTER
WRECKER SERVICE
BEHIND SUBWAY 892-5015


FREE REMOVAL OF JUNK AND
DISABLED VEHICLES
892-7051



RANDEL'S BARBER SHOP
US HWY 83 DFS
892-1011 (PD1-1-05)


NEW & USED BOOKS TRADE-INS
DOWNTOWN ON BALDWIN & 6TH
M-SAT. 10-5, 892-3119


... RVSITE,
WATER, ELECTRIC, SEWER, CABLE
S 892-7229
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HICK'S CARPET CLEANING
FREE ESTIMATES
-------------------------------------------
S892-2623
NEW LOOK CLEANING COMPANY
JOHN & TOBY STONE, OWNERS
LIC. FREE EST. 892-4573 OR 259-5856


SOKALOOSA WALTON CHILD CARE
HRS & UNITED WAY
892-8560


COMPUTER REPAIR
I FIX COMPUTERS, INC.
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
892-0977
GLOBAL DATA SYSTEMS
ALL COMPUTER REPAIRS &
NETWORK SERVICES. 892-6794
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DREW'S COMPUTER REPAIR
ONSITE SERVICE
(850) 401-1541


CONCRETE
ERRAND LLC
892-7051
C ru
Construction WE SPECIALIZE IN
SMALLER JOBS. HAULING, BACKHOE
WORK, DRIVES. ETC. LAWRENCE & SON
892-3873
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CARTER'S SUBCONTRACTING, INC.
Lic. & Ins. New Construction & Remodel.
(850) 892-6259, 585-5111 RR282811537
J.P. TRUCKING
FILL DIRT, CLAY, 20 YARDS $180
546-7001 (pd tho9-20-08)


BRYAN'S CRANE SERVICE, LLC.
NEED A LIFT? CALL BRYAN & HIS 38
TON CRANE. 850-892-6004/685-8822


WATER'S EDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC
DECKS, DOCKS, PRIVACY FENCES
Austin Shoal C. 830-4976 Ph. 850-892-5150


PRIVATE STUDIO LESSONS, FULL
DRUM SET, AGES 10+. 25 YRS. EXP.
CALL RAY CYR 231-3199 S.R.B.
(Pd thru 3/13/08)


BARLEY'S UTILITY SERVICES
1943 U.S. 90 EAST, DEFUNIAK
SPRINGS (850) 892-3299
(pd thru 6-15-08)


B&B EQUIPMENT RENTALS
HWY. 331 S. FREEPORT
835-4500



TILE & WOOD INSTALLATION
PERSONALIZED IN-HOME SERVICE
TOMMY 892-9736 LARRY 892-4316


HANDYMAN 30 YEARS
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
850-892-7051


NATURE'S HEALTH FOOD STORE
756-C BALDWIN AVENUE
892-2356


HOME REPAIRS PAINTING ODD
JOBS LANDSCAPING
850-834-4187 (THRU NOV. 12)



PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION LLC
for all your carpentry needs. Lic. & Ins.
Free Estimates. Call Tom 850-585-5489:
1hr 12.19
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VANN CARPENTRY & HOME REPAIR:
BIG & SMALL JOBS, MOBILE HOME
REPAIR, ADD ONS, PATIOS/PORCHES.
LIC. & INS.
CELL 217-0261


DIAL UP & BROADBAND
I FIX COMPUTERS
892-0977
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GLOBAL DATA SYSTEMS
OFFERS DIALUP, WIRELESS &
BROADBAND. 892-6794


OK EXCAVATION & SITE LLC
LAND CLEARING, SITE WORK,
LOT CLEARING. Call 892-4302



RODNEY'S LAWN SERVICE
Free Estimates, Total Lawn Maint., Winter
Rye Seed, Bushhog, 10+ Years Serving
Walton Co. 850-834-3925, 850-974-6972
JOHNSON'S LAWN SERVICE
GENERAL CLEAN UP/REASONABLE
Openings in Mossy Head. (850) 834-2200
BEAR CREEK CREATIVE SERVICES -
Landscaping, Lawn Maint., Tractor Work,
Land Clearing, Fencing, Lic. & Ins.
892-4423 OR 865-2848
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SUNBELT CREDIT
LOANS FOR ANY REASON
850-892-9504 (CTFN)


SOUTHERN HOMES INC.
MOSSY HEAD, FL
(850) 892-2232


STORE-RITE STORAGE
NORTH OF TOM THUMB HWY. 83,
892-3334 OR 7100
THARP & SONS MINI STORAGE
HWY. 90 & NORWOOD
892-6035 24 HOUR SERVICE (CTFN)
A-1 MINI STORAGE
1154 US HWY 90 W
DFS (850) 892-4677 (CTFN)
BURKES STORAGE SOLUTIONS
428 W. HWY. 90, DFS, FL
892-2214 (CTFN)


SUNDOWN INN
NEWLY RENOVATED ACROSS FROM
WAL-MART (850) 892-9647 DFS '


PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS. Private
Studio Lessons, All Ages. 17 Yrs. Exp.
Call Lisa Cyr 231-3199 S.R.B.


FANCY NAILS 9 YRS EXPERIENCE
EYEBROW WAXING/PEDICURE CHAIR
931 US HWY 331
(850) 892-0466 M-SAT. 9-7
S so

LANGLEY'S OFFICE SUPPLY
1027 S. 19TH STREET
892-9776


HUNGRY HOWIE'S PIZZA& SUBS
WALTON PLAZA
WE DELIVER 951-0484


JEMCO PLASTERING INC.
892-5524
QUALITY IS OUR GOAL


BARLEY'S UTILITY SERVICES, 1943
U.S. 90 East, DeFuniak Springs. Back-
flow Preventer Covers, (850) 892-3299
(pd.6-15-08)


HALLMARK PORTABLE BUILDINGS
HWY 90 PONCE DE LEON.
(850) 836-4545/4455


PRESSURE WASHING, HOUSES,
CONCRETE, ROOFS, NO JOB TOO
SMALL. EXP, LICENSED & INSURED
cell 585-8412


SOUTHERN ROOFING
ALL TYPES RE-ROOFS & REPAIRS
LIC. #CCC058016 956-4325.

CARTER'S SUBCONTRACTING, INC.
892-6259 585-5111 333-1358
RR282811537 RC29027355



SLAY'S SALVAGE
WE BUY JUNK CARS & TRUCKS
(850) 956-2870 (pd-2-130.8)


WINDHAM SEPTIC SERVICE, INC.
67 JOE CAMPBELL RD.
835-3356


AL'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
REPAIRS*TUNE-UPS*OVERHAULS
FREE Pickup & Delivery 850-892-7887


BOAT, RV & EQUIPMENT STORAGE AT
STONEHENGE EQUIPMENT, Hwy 331
S., DFS. Mechanic on duty. 951-1151


STUCCO
ERRAND LLC
850-892-7051


JOHNSON SURVEYING
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
PH. 850-892-3639 FAX. 850-892-6326


BARBER'S TREE SERVICE
Free Est. TRACTOR & TREE SERVICE.
(850) 956-2676, 1-866-848-6651
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McDONALD TREE SERVICE
BUCKET TRUCK & STUMP GRINDING
LIC. & INS. (850) 892-7380


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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


WVU sues Rodriguez


By CHUCK HINSON

They tried to pry away
new "coach-in-waiting" Jim-
bo Fisher from FSU, now
the Mountaineeers for West


Virginia, then tried going
after their former coach he
left them to take the posi-
tion at Michigan.

The University of West


Virginia Board of Governors
has sued former football
coach Rich Rodriquez, claim-
ing he owes the university
$4 million for his contract
buyout. The university says


they do not think that he
intends to abide by his con-
tract that he had with uni-
versity.
Rodriguez went to Michi-
gan after seven seasons in


Morgantown, where he led
them to four Big East cham-
pionships and a 60-26 re-
cord.
West Virginia officials


have asked a court to en-
force the contract after some
supporters said it sounded
like he was not going to pay
the buyout.


Rice splits basketball scene


By CHUCK HINSON

Despite not being on the
court that much over the
past few games of the sea-


son, freshman Jesse Rice
did not return to OWC after
the Christmas break, He av-
eraged 3 points and 3.3 re-
bounds for the Raiders per


game.
Head coach Bruce Stew-
art said he had not known
of Rice quitting, but said
that he was not surprised


of the decision. He said that
Rice only saw the court four
times in the 14 games so far
this season and he always
seemed homesick.


Paxton High School Alumni basketball game


Once again, it's the time
of the year when Paxton
School recognizes their
alumni.' The junior class is
sponsoring a girls and boys
alumni basketball game
on Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. in the


gym. There will also be a
half-court shoot-out and a
3-point shoot-out during the
evening. Admission is $3 for
everyone school age through
adults. All alumni inter-
ested in playing can call the


school, register with Mrs.
Currid or Mrs. Russell in
the office at (850)892-1230,


or be at the gym at 5:30 p.m.
on game day to sign up.


WALTON'S ISSAC JACKSON led the area in rushing
with 1,321 yards as Walton finished 2007 with an 8-2 record
in November.


POQNCE DE LEON'SMaggie Wrigt (left) and Mary
Howes (right ot signed basketball scholarships in No-
vember to play college basketball next fall, as head coach
Tim Alford looks on.

High School


Basketball Scores


School Sports Calendar

Thursday- January 3
South Walton at Freeport Girls Basketball 5:30/7 p.m.
Holmes County at South Walton Boys Basketball 5:30/7
p.m.
Walton Girls at Cottondale Basketball 6/7:30 p.m.

Friday- January 4
Freeport Boys Soccer at Port St. Joe 5 p.m.
Marianna at South Walton Girls Soccer 5 p.m.
South Walton Boys Basketball at Pensacola Christian
5/6:30 p.m.
Jay Girls Basketball at Freeport 5:30/7 p.m.
S.L. Jones at Paxton Girls Basketball 6 p.m,
Freeport Boys at Vernon Basketball 6/7:30 p.m.
Pensacola Catholic at Walton Boys Basketball 6/7:30 p.m.
Chipley Boys at PDL Basketball 6/7:30 p.m.
Marianna at South Walton Boys Soccer 7 p.m.
S.L. Jones at Paxton Boys Basketball 7:30 p.m.
South Walton Wrestling in Valdosta, Georgia

Saturday- January 5
Pine Forest at Walton Girls Soccer Noon
South Walton Wrestling in Valdosta, Georgia
Crenshaw Academy at South Walton Boys Basketball 4
p.m.
PDL Girls Basketball at Port St. Joe 4 p.m.
Gulf Coast at OWC Women's Basketball 5:30 p.m.
Crenshaw Academy at South Walton Girls Basketball 5:30
p.m.
Holmes County Girls at Walton Basketball 6/7:30 p.m.
Gulf Coast at OWC Men's Basketball 7:30 p.m.

Monday- January 7
Freeport at South Walton Weightlifting 3 p.m.
Northview at Walton Girls Basketball 5/6:30 p.m.

Tuesday- January 8
South Walton Girls Soccer at P.C. Bozeman 5 p.m.
Walton at South Walton Girls Basketball 5/6:30 p.m.
Walton Boys Soccer at Marianna 5:30/7:30 p.m.
South Walton at Walton Boys Basketball 5:30/7 p.m.,
Freeport at Jay Girls Basketball 5:30/7 p.m.
Chipley at Freeport Boys Soccer 6 p.m.
South Walton Boys Soccer at Tallahassee Godby 6 p.m.
Paxton Girls at Central Basketball 6 p.m.
Freeport Boys at Blountstown Basketball 6/7:30 p.m.
PDL Boys Basketball at Baker 6/7:30 p.m.
Walton Girls Soccer at East Hill 7 p.m.
Paxton Boys at Central Basketball 7:15 p.m.


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Friday- December 21
South Walton ; 65
Milton Boys 39
Paxton Boys 73
PDL Girls 46

Saturday- December 22
Gulf Breeze Boys 56
Paxton Girls Def
PDL Girls 52

Wednesday- December 26
Freeport Boys 56
Parkway, AL 47
Paxton Boys 68
PDL Boys 48

Thursday- December 27
Jackson Co., TN 63
Glencoe, AL 61
Freeport 63
Mobile UMS-
Wright 40
Laurel Hill 58
Paxton Boys 56
East St. John's, LA 61
Paxton Girls 49

Friday- December 28
PDL Girls 64
Walton Girls 70
Paxton Boys 48
Nashville Chr., TN 60
Dora, AL Girls 47

Saturday- December 29
Cookeville, TN 78
PDL Girls 66
Paxton Girls 59
Centennial, TN 60


Vernon Boys
Walton
Gainer
Graceville


Walton
Graceville
Wewa

Bayside, AL
Walton Boys
Glencoe, AL
Piedmont, AL

South Walton Girls
Freeport Girls
PDL Boys

Walton
Walton Boys
Nashville Chr., TN
PDL Girls
Curry, AL

South Walton
Freeport
Freeport
PDL Boys
Paxton

Freeport Boys
Walton
Addison, AL
Paxton Boys


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WALTON'S TARELL BRAMLETT puts up the two-point
shot for another score. Walton fell to Laurel Hill 58-46.


WALTON'S BETSY STEVENSON tries to snag the ball
from Freeport's Joselyn King. The Lady Braves went on to
win, 70-45.


FREEPORT'S DANNICA MOSHER hits the court run-
ning with the ball as she attempts a three-point shot. The
Lady Bulldogs fell to intracounty rival, Walton, 70-45.


Available from Commercial News Providers"


IN OCTOBER, the Wal-
ton High School golf team
earned their second con-
secutive trip to the state golf
tournament.


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FREEPORT'S JAMIE Goddin racked up 12 points dur-
ing their consolation game against Ciikeville, TN. The host-
ing Bulldogs fell to the Tennessee team, 78-54.


SOUTH WALTON'S JAMIE DELANEYputs the ball up
for the two-point score against Jackson County, TN. The
Lady Seahawks fell to Jackson County, 63-20.


PONCE DE LEON'S KYLE BRADLEY waiits for an
opening to pass the ball during their game against Freeport.
The Pirates fell to the Bulldogs, 63-53.


PONCE DE LEON'S GYPSY GRIFFEN racked up 14
points for the Lady Pirates during their game against Wal-
ton. PdL went on to beat the Lady Braves, 66-44.