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HERALD


LIFE-LIKE ART
OWC exhibit


showcases
spired by
upheavals.


art in-
personal
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INSIDE


FREEPORT
COUNCIL
ADDRESSES
DOLLARS
AND SENSE
Council considers
numerous big-ticket
items. 7-A




TITUS
RESIGNS AS
TDC
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
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SUSPENDED
SWCMC
OFFICIAL
CENTERS PLEA
Charlie Burke in-
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of charges. 1-C



MAGNOLIA
CEMETERY
GETTING NEW
FENCE
JEMCO of De-
Funiak Springs do-
nated the $40,000
fencing. 3-A



FIVE LOCAL
ATHLETES
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LEGISLATORS
ADDRESS
PANHANDLE
CONSTITUENTS
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DFS welcomes

Bill Nelson to

City Hall


By CHRIS MANSON
Last Wednesday marked
the first visit ever by a
United States Senator to
DeFuniak Springs' City
Hall. Sen. Bill Nelson ar-
rived around 5:15 p.m. to a
packed house between stops
in Crestview and Panama
City.
The event was well-at-
tended, leaving many top
city and county officials to
stand in the hallway during
the town hall meeting.
After being introduced by
Mayor Harold Carpenter,
Nelson told the crowd that
his Florida roots went back
178 years. Nelson's great-
great-grandfather first came
to this state as the result of a
barroom brawl in New York.
"He fled fearing arrest, so he
hid in a ship that cast off to
Port St. Joe," said Nelson.
Nelson addressed mem-
bers of the Walton County
4-H Club, who were seated
at the table usually occu-
pied by the city council. He
told the students he had
his first public speaking ex-
perience as a 4-H member.
"I financed my education
with my 4-H project," added
Nelson, explaining that he
raised and sold cattle as a
high schooler.
"This is a time of great
uncertainty," said Nelson.
"People are scared about the.
economy." Before he opened
the floor to comments and
questions, Nelson said the
national debt had tripled in


"If I were presi-
dent, I would start a
gradual withdrawal
of American troops
and tell the Iraqi
government they
had better get their
house in order."- U.S.
Senator Bill Nelson


the last seven years. "We're
going to borrow ourselves
into oblivion. You can't pay
for a $200 billion-dollar war
unless you provide for tax
revenue."
Nelson said part of the
problem was the big oil
companies "snookering"
the Bush administration so
they would not have to pay
royalties for Gulf of Mexico
extraction once the price of
oil rose above $60 a barrel.
The senator briefly ad-
dressed "thorny" problems
like the sagging real estate
market, rising unemploy-
ment, and the mortgage-
loan crisis. Nelson said these
issues could not be resolved
without a strong bipartisan
effort. "I'm one of the most
bipartisan senators in the
U.S. Senate," he said.
Addressing the mortgage
crisis, Nelson said he co-
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U.S. 331


bypass opens


The Florida Department
of Transportation opens the
new U.S. 331 bypass to the
public on Wednesday, Janu-
ary 23. The completion of
this project is made possible
through the collaborative
efforts and support of the
entire Walton County com-
munity, local, state and fed-
eral officials, and the hard
work of the Florida Depart-
ment of Transportation, the
department's engineers and
consultants.
The public is sharing in
the celebration of these ef-


forts at this opening on
Wednesday, January 23,
at 10 a.m. at the corner of
SR-20 and the beginning
of the new bypass in Free-
port. The ceremony marks
the official opening of the
road.
Officials from the Florida
Department of Transpor-
tation, the Walton County
government, DeFuniak
Springs, Paxton, Freeport
officials and others were in-
vited to participate, along
with the public.


A NEW SIGHTfor travelers. The U.S. 331 bypass in Free-
port opens this week. The other end of the bypass connects
with U.S. 331 north of the Freeport High School. (Photo by
Chris Mitchell)


U.S. SEN. BILL NELSON answers constituents' ques-
tions during a well-attended meeting at City Hall last
Wednesday. "I WANT TO'HEAR what's on your mind,"
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson tells attendees. Among the issues Nel-
son addressed were the nation's economic woes, affordable
health insurance, and the plight of veterans. (Photo by Chris
Manson)


FOLLOWING LAST WEDNESDAY'S town hall meeting,
U.S. Sen. Bill lNelson (center) chats with City Councilman
James Huffman and Shelia Grimes. (Photo by Chris Man-
son)


Forum


draws


large


crowd
By BRUCE COLLIER
"Learn the Facts, Then
Decide" was the title of last
Tuesday's (Jan. 15) town
hall forum, held in the De-
Funiak Springs Commu-
nity Center. The center was
filled, with some late ar-
rivals having to stand, and
lasted from 6 7:45 p.m. The
panel attending included
Walton County's Property
Appraiser Patrick Pilcher,
Tax Collector Rhonda Skip-
per, County Administrator
Ronnie Bell, Finance Direc-
tor Bill Imfeld, School Board
Superintendent Carlene
Anderson, and School Board
Chief Financial Officer Jim
McCall. Representing the
city of DeFuniak Springs
were Mayor Harold Car-
penter, City Manager Kim
Kirby, and Finance Director
Sara Bower' Freeport May-
or Mickey Aarse was sched-
uled to-a.end, but was not
able to be present. WZEP
radio's Art Dees served as
moderator.
The audience was made
up of other, officials, law en-
forcement, fire, and emer-
gency services workers, tax
reform advocates, and pri-
vate citizens.
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CHILDREN LEAD THE WAY during march around Lake DeFuniak during Monday's
Martin Luther King Day celebration. (Photo by Chris Manson)

Got MLK?

Local event celebrates love,

peace and harmony


By CHRIS MANSON
The first Dr. Martin Lu-
ther King Jr. Family Day
in the Park drew a small
but enthusiastic group to
the Lakeyard amphitheater


Monday.
Event organizer Tammy
Reed opened the festivities
with a reading of Connecti-
See EVENT 10-A


"This is something
we should have done
a long time ago." Wil-
liam "Big Bill" Jones









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FORUM FROM FRONT


CITIZEN MAKES HER POINT in a sometimes lively
discussion at Jan. 15 town hall meeting on property tax
amendment.


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008


Walton County Supervi-
sor of Elections Bobby Bea-
sley was also on hand, with
copies of the ballot, bearing
a summary of the proposed
amendment ("Amendment
No. 1") and listings of both
Democratic and Republican
presidential primary candi-
dates. Early voting on both
issues is now in progress,
with the official primary
date on Jan. 29.
The proposed amendment
is to Article VII (Finance
and Taxation), Sections 3,
4, and 6, and would add a
new section, Section 27, to
Article XII (Schedule) of the
Florida Constitution. Space
considerations do not per-
mit including the proposed
amendments fully in their
constitutional context on th6
ballot, so voters in the booth
will be presented only with
a detailed summary, cover-
ing the main points. The
format was for each of the
panelists to speak in turn on
the amendment, and take
questions from the audi-
ence. Many of the evening's
questions were detailed and
specific, posing real or hypo-
thetical property questions,
and asking for answers.
Pilcher spoke first, and
longest. He began by ob-
serving the "phenomenal
growth" in real estate in
Walton County, then pro-
ceeded to explain the meth-
od of property taxation 'by
millages against assessed


property values. Millages
are established by taxing
authorities, including coun-
ties, cities, school districts,
and other independent dis-
tricts. These authorities
determine needed revenue,
then divide by the taxable
value of property in their
district.
Pilcher also noted that an
earlier form of the amend-
ment, containing what was
characterized as a "super-
sized exemption," had been
withdrawn when a Florida
court found some of its lan-
guage to be unclear and
misleading. The present
amendment was drafted in
two weeks.
Following a step-by-step
summary of the amendment,
Pilcher reiterated some ob-
servations he had made in
an earlier interview with
the Herald. The amend-
ment would mean a differ-
ence of up to $98 for affected
homestead property owners,
with a difference of up to
about $200 by reason of the
increased tangible personal
property exemption. Some
54 percent of countywide
property owners will be af-
fected. The rest will see no
difference, and school taxes
are specifically exempted
by some*- but not all- provi-
sions of the amendment.
Most of the questions
fielded by Pilcher were from
property owners who asked
for specific examples of how


the amendment would ap-
ply to their circumstances,
or for clarification of the
part of the amendment that
addresses "portability."
The calculation of the
portability provision de-
pends on the difference be-
tween the "just value" and
"assessed value" of the old
and new homesteads. Home-
stead owners who relinquish
their present homestead
and purchase a new home-
stead may transfer up to
$500,000 of their Save-Our-
Homes benefit to the new
homestead. According to the
ballot summary, this must
be done "within 1 year and
not more than 2 years after
relinquishing their previous
homestead...." As with the
exemption increase, most of
the questions on portability
were requests for specific
examples. A recurring com-
ment throughout the eve-
ning was "Let me make sure
I understand what you're
saying ....
Rhonda Skipper then
spoke briefly, agreeing with
the general sentiment that
there is "a real need for tax
relief." She added, "Hope-
fully, this will be a start for
some relief."
Bill Imfeld likened assess-
ing the amendment's impact
to predicting a hurricane.
He also pointed out a study
made by the Florida Associ-
ation of Counties (FAC) that
Walton County would take
a $1.8 million "hit" by rea-
son of the amendment. He
concluded his brief remarks
by saying he was taking a
wait-and-see position on the


impact.
DeFuniak Springs Mayor
Carpenter yielded to his fi-
nance director, Sarah Bow-
ers. Bowers said the amend-
ment would make a potential
difference of $81,300 to the
city, and expressed concern
that the amendment might
create a shifting of the tax
burden, if the city chooses to
receive the same revenue.
SuperintendentAnderson
noted that reductions in rev-
enue to schools would most
likely be reflected in teach-
ers' salaries. Though the dis-
trict is not taking an official
position on the amendment,
"salaries would be the issue."
She cited a projection made
by a "small district council
consortium" that an impact
of as much as $4 million on
salaries could come over the
next few years. She also sug-
gested that the amendment
would not cover the costs of
mandated class-size reduc-
tion.
The discussion veered
somewhat off-topic at this
point, as several audience
members rose to criticize
overspending and waste.
Imfeld made the point that
county funds are dedicated
to specific purposes, and
cannot be shifted around
to other uses if unspent.
He also reminded the audi-
ence that Walton County
has done a great deal of
catch-up spending of late on
buildings, following a near-
decade of not building in
the 1990s. Other attendees
raised concerns that neces-

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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008


Magnolia Cemetery



getting new fence


By ALICIA LEONARD

The DeFuniak Springs
Cemetery Board met on Jan.
15 and finalized plans with
Jemco for the new fence do-
nation.
Jemco representative
Eric McCormick advised
the board that the old fence
had been torn down and his
crew was in the process of
installing the new fence his
family's company had do-
nated to the city cemetery.
McCormick told the board,
"I wish we had enough to
fence the entire area in but
with things being the way
they are we will be able to
provide fencing for 150 feet
along the entrance and 964
feet along the side which
runs along Highway 90."
The total donation amount


by Jemco will total $40,000.
Mayor Harold Carpenter
thanked McCormick and
added, "We truly appreciate
everything you are attempt-
ing to do with the cemetery
and we will help out anyway
we can." City Manager Kim
Kirby told McCormick, "This
is going to make a huge dif-
ference and we are excited
that you brought this proj-
ect to us."
The board also discussed
looking into other options
for revenue at the cemetery.
Mausoleums, and cremato-
rium niches were two ideas
bandied about. Rick Rod-
gers, a supervisor for the
cemetery, told the board,"We
just want to provide people
with other options in the fu-
ture."


Kirby told the board that
she was concerned over a
letter to the editor the Her-
ald had published and had
tried to contact the writer to
no avail. Kirby said the let-
ter pertained to a commu-
nity clean-up notice the City
Council had announced. "I
just wanted to say that we
aren't asking people to come
out and do our city worker's
jobs for them. We just want-
ed to encourage families and
the community to take part
in something together as a
community."
Kirby had requested per-
sonal information about the
author of the letter from the
Herald editor, who declined
due to the newspaper's poli-
cy of not giving out personal
information about its read-
ers or subscribers.


ERIC McCORMICK of Jemco (L) confers with cemetery supervisor Rick Rodgers, Mayor
Carpenter and cemetery board member Jack Hicks about the new $40,000 fence Jemco has
donated to the city.


The Children's Neighborhood


invites community to opening


Children in Crisis, (CIC)
a non-profit, charitable or-
ganization providing homes
arid establishing hope to the
abused, neglected and aban-
doned children of the com-
munity, recently announced
the much anticipated open-
ing of the Children's Neigh-
borhood.
The Neighborhood open-
ing will be celebrated by in-
viting the entire community
to a "Grand Housewarming"
event held on Sunday after-
noon, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. The
Children's Neighborhood is
located on Hurlburt Field


Road, Fort Walton Beach,
FL.
CIC supporters are en-
couraged to visit the online
registry of Belk, Dillard's, J.
C. Penny's and Target to se-
lect a needed item to donate
at the housewarming event.

Examples of the items on
the registry include: white
twin sheets and linens,
white bath towels, kitchen
items, etc.
Ken Hair, Executive Di-
rector of Children in Crisis,
commented: "We are very
excited to see the first steps


of our vision become .a re-
ality. Our founders, board
members, staff, volunteers,
donors and supporters have
worked very hard to open
the emergency shelter and
the first of many foster
homes. Seemingly a long
time, we've made tremen-
dous progress since CIC's
incorporation as a 501(c), (3)
charity in May 2003."
CIC has .established nu-
merous campaigns to raise
funds needed for the Chil-
dren's Neighborhood. In
January 2005, CIC kicked
off its capital campaign with


a goal of raising $5 million
for the necessary revenue
for phase one of construc-
tion.
The capital campaign
focused on selling naming
opportunities for the build-
ings, rooms, furnishings
and the naming of the entire
Children's Neighborhood.

CIC needs support,
more than ever, to continue
construction of phase one.
Naming opportunities are
still available, including the
.$1 million donation to name
the entire neighborhood.
Donations and support are
always welcome.
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tact Children in Crisis at
(850) 864-4CIC.



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EDITORIAL

*PERSONAL

COMMENTS

*LETTERS TO

THE EDITOR


EDITORIAL COMMENT

Taxes robbing Peter
to pay Paul
By RON KELLEY

We'l soon be voting on the proposed property tax amend-
ment. State Representatives Marco Rubio, Ray Sansom
and most of the other legislators have been busy throwing
cofetti promising us that this is going to solve our prob-
lems, patting themselves on the back for being so sly, uh,
I mean creative in finding a solution, and blaming county
government for robbing you all this time (using the state's
required formula).
Well, the latest proposal is better than that first load of
horse hooey that these guys were boasting about, but that's
not saying much. Their first wonderful plan would have ru-
ined us.
Now I can tell you without fear of contradiction that
there is certaunly some waste at the county level and at the
city level, too. But let's face it compared to state and fed-
eral officials, local politicians are amateurs when it comes
to robbing the taxpayers and lying about who is to blame.
Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we, starting
with the Florida Legislature's most recent triumph, the in-
surance "reform" bill. Remember how loudly and vocifer-
ously state lawmakers insisted that this was going to fix
Florida's insurance problem?
Right.
It's a disaster. Even the legislators don't want to talk
about it anymore. Back one into a corner and they'll mum-
ble something about how their plan "uh, isn't working, uh."
I was recently talking to a friend of mine who is an insur-
ance broker for a major Florida provider and he says the
state's handling of the crisis is a trainwreck waiting to hap-
pen.
Another wonderful idea, launched and praised by the
state Legislature, that again turned out to be a disaster
is the proportionate fair share plan. The idea was that de-
velopers and property owners would share in the cost of
the necessary roads and utilities needed to support their
projects. Instead, many property owners found themselves
footing the entire bill. Rep. Sansom recently had to admit
that the legislation had been how did he put it? -,"a disap-
pointment."
How about when the state Legislature deregulated the
telecommunications industry. few years ,go?,Remember
Show they all promised that-it was going to great for all us
consumers? They told us how letting the free-market han-
dle the rates was going result in hefty savings for us.
I don't know about you, but my average monthly phone
bill has doubled, even tripled, and I don't make any more or
less calls now than I did then.
I recall interviewing former Florida House Speaker Tom
Feeney about it. I asked him why the telecommunications
companies would suddenly contribute more than a million
dollars to the campaign funds of nearly all of the represen-
tatives, unless they were certain they'd make all that back
and then some?
Do you know what Rep. Feeney had the temerity to tell
me? He said, "Hehehe, you have a very healthy skepticism,
hehehe." Not surprisingly, that was my last interview with
the House Speaker.
This property tax amendment will probably pass. It has
the phrase "tax cut" in'the title and most voters won't both-
er to read farther than that which is what these guys are
hoping. Almost half of us won't see a tax cut at all, the other
have will save a hundred dollars a year or so. But after it
S passes, the state will crow loudly during the upcoming elec-
tion about the huge tax cut they gave us.
Uh-huh. Remember back in 2001, when President Bush
came into office? We had an unprecedented 10-year budget
surplus of $5.6 trillion dollars. Almost overnight, he wiped
it all out by sending out $200 checks to people called it a
tax rebate. Lots of people got nothing and those who did
get something probably can't remember what they did with
their little bonus check. Oh, but the president was able to
boast that he had given us a huge tax break. We're now $9
ti-illion dollars in the hole.
Great plan. Sound familiar?
The final point to remember is that for every profit there
is a loss. For the state to pay Paul, it's going to have to rob
Peter. (But at least it'll have Paul's support.) The state has
cleverly offered to reduce the taxes you give to local govern-
ment without reducing by a single dime the taxes you pay
the state. Oh no, we can't have that.
Want to give local government less money? Fine. Then
decide which service you want to cut. Decide which pro-
gram should be reduced or eliminated. Because for some of
us to have a few dollars more, all of us are going to have to
do with less in some other area. You can not increase one
stack of money, without decreasing some other stack.
It's your decision. I'm sure you can trust these state poli-
ticians. After all, they're from the government and they're
here to help us...again.
Just be careful what you ask for you might get it.


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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR


Editor:
I am writing concerning an article printed in your paper
on Jan 10 2008. My name is Alice Johnson, and I am a
client of COA (Walton County Council On Aging). Unless
there is another client with identical complaints, I am the
third client referenced in the article.
I am extremely angry over the misinformation and
downright lies contained in the article. In the second para-
graph of the article, it was stated that Dottie Peoples and
Linda Torres visited the four clients on Dec 19, 2007. I am
here to tell you that neither Dottie Peoples or Linda Torres
has ever visited me, nor even spoken to me on the phone
for that matter.
I did receive a survey in the mail around that time ask-
ing questions regarding the services I had been receiving
from COA.
I would like to say a few things about some of the state-
ments regarding my complaints. I have complained about
some of the workers. I have had some difficulties with
things being stolen from my home during the 'time when
the COA housekeeper was there. At one point, I had a
housekeeper that had more physical issues than I did. Al-
though she may have been a very nice person, it doesn't
make sense to me to send someone to help me that is able
to do less physical labor than I can.
I also had a housekeeper that practiced an "alternative"
.religion. Now, that is her choice; however, I do not want to
hear abouVit..' "TIam a Christian, andi had an issue -with
iher continually atteiipting to draw me in to a conversation
about her religion. When I reported that to Ms. Brady, she
said she couldn't do anything about it.
I have had some good housekeepers. However, they don't
seem to stay with COA for very long, and I believe that
Ms. Brady's treatment of employees is the main reason for
that.
As far as my "specific" scheduling requirements, they
were pretty simple. I asked that the housekeeper not show
up on my doorstep at 7:30 in the morning, which had hap-
pened several times. For some reason, Friday seemed to be
the only day that they could send me a housekeeper. Due to
my failing eyesight, I can no longer drive, and I rely on Tri-
County for transportation. Some months back, Tri- County
cut back on their schedules because of funding. The only
day of the week that they operate the Sunshine Express
for grocery shopping is Friday. So, I had to make a choice
of having a housekeeper or eating. I might be able to stand
a messy house, but I'm not sure how long I can go without
eating.
I do get frozen meals. The agency stated they had dis-
cussed issues with me regarding picking up my meals in a
timely manner. Not true, since the "agency" never spoke
to me. I still want someone to tell me where the guidelines
for this program are. By what particular date each month
do they have to be picked up? Why, ifI am one day late, do
I receive one box (5 meals) less? If that is the case, when
there is a month that has 31 days and goes into a fifth week
in the month, why do I receive the same amount as when
there are 30 days that fall into four weeks? All I want is for
someone to tell me where this statute or rule, or whatever
is located, so I can have someone I trust read it to me. And
by the way, whatever happened to the $20,000 from the
County Commissioners that was diverted to the employee
fund? Was it ever returned to where it was intended to
go?
Besides the fact that Dottie Peoples lied about visiting
me, what actually happened is more interesting. The only
visit I got asking questions about my answers on the sur-
vey, my general satisfaction with COA services, etc., was
from a young lady by the name of Kat. I soon learned that
she was not an employee of Area Agency on Aging. She
was, in fact, an employee of COA, and was my new case
manager. I don't remember the exact wording of the old
phrase, but isn't that sort of like sending the fox to mind
the henhouse? Not only did AAA not investigate my com-
plaints, as stated in the newspaper, the person who did is
a new employee of COA!
If they lied about visiting me, what else have they lied
about? Apparently they think that they are pulling the
wool over our eyes. Someone needs to wake up and look
into this further. Maybe the governor would be interested
in hearing about this "investigation"
Alice Johnson
DeFuniak Springs
Editor:
Youth for Christ members would like to thank the many
financial and spiritual supporters from the school and
community for their contributions to Youth For Christ.
We would like to especially recognize Clary-Glenn Funeral
Home for the tremendous monetary benefits they consis-
tently supply. During 2007-2008 the organization has in-
creased considerably in membership. Without the support
of sponsors, we could not meet our increasing demands.
Thank you.

Mary-Beth Thompson, president
Youth for Christ
DeFuniak Springs


Editor:
Amendment One on the Tuesday, January 29, presi-
dential preferential primary ballot is the culmination of
the 2007 state legislature's attempt to give tax relief to
Florida property owners. Voters must vote by a minimum
60 percent plus 1 margin to approve the amendment for it
to become law.
Amendment One is not the end of the pursuit to reduce
taxes. Our state legislators passed it as a first step in that
direction. Florida house speaker Marco Rubio says that
voters will send a message with their votes; either they
support reduced taxes or they don't. Governor Crist has
stated his support for Amendment One. Make no mistake,
your vote is your voice.
There is more work that must be done to achieve signifi-
cant tax relief for Florida citizens. Florida is experiencing
a devastating economic slump and a collapsing real estate
market. In Walton County, real estate foreclosures are on
a meteoric rise, going from 171 two years ago to 721 in
2007.
Many property owners in Walton County experienced
reduced 2007 property tax bills. This is the result of low-
ered millage rates by elected officials and the property tax
cut imposed on local government by the special June state
legislative session in Tallahassee. That legislation rolled
back property taxes to 2006 levels.
For the first time in years, local governments were ,.
forced to exercise fiscal discipline in setting budgets, sfab- 4-
lishing priorities and reining in spending. In other words,
they had to do as we do in our personal lives when our
income is reduced. We tighten our belts, focus on essen-
tials and eliminate or postpone buying things we can't af-
ford. Lower taxes mean more money in your pocket, which
is then pumped back into the economy as you choose to
spend it.
Constitutional Amendment One has four basic parts.
It increases homestead exemptions another $25,000 on
homes valued at over $50,000. This exemption applies to
all property taxes except school district taxes. It provides
the most opportunity for tax relief to homestead proper-
ty.
Homestead homeowners will be allowed to transfer
Save Our Homes benefits up to $500,000, if they move. If
they don't move, this provides no tax relief. This provision
applies to all property taxes. It offers the most benefits to
families who have outgrown their current residences and
want to move up and seniors who want to downscale.
If you own or lease a business or have rental property,
a tangible property exemption of $25,000 will afford some
tax relief. This exemption applies to all property taxes.
The amendment caps non-homestead assessed value
increases at 10 percent. This cap will have a base year of
2008 and will apply in 2009. It does not apply to school
district taxes. The cap is not effective if the property is
improved or sold.
There is much conversation that this amendment is
not enough or that it doesn't give relief to non-homestead
properties which have pumped enormous amounts of cash
into our economy and windfall profits into our govern-
ments. These are the investors who pay the highest taxes,
pay for schools they don't use and roads they don't drive.
There is hope for more tax relief for all property owners
in a proposal to amend the state constitution on the No-
vember 2008 ballot. This tax relief amendment would cap
property taxes on all real property at 1.35 percent of the
highest taxable value of the property. If this amendment
makes it to the ballot and passes, it would be in addition
to tax relief afforded by Amendment One. Governor Crist
has voiced his support for this amendment.
In deciding how to vote on Amendment One on Janu-
ary 29, ask yourself these questions. Do reduced revenues
make governments more accountable for how they spend
our money? Will lower taxes and keeping more of your
money to spend as you choose improve Florida's economy?
Does this amendment put more money in your pocket? If
the answers to these questions are yes, then vote yes for
the amendment.
Property owners across Florida are bleeding from high
taxation and a flat real estate market. Amendment One
may be only a band-aid, but it's better than nothing at
all.
Bonnie McQuiston, president,
Walton County Taxpayers Association
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida






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School board buys nine new buses


By PATRICK CASEY

The Walton County
School Board met on Janu-
ary 15 in their first meeting
of 2008 to discuss a fairly
light agenda heading into
the New Year.
Items that were discussed


included a meeting on Janu-
ary 29 to listen to proposals
by architectural firms on a
new middle school for south-
eastern Walton County, the
possibility of adding air con-
litioning to buses at some
point in the future and an
update on the list of teach-


ers considered out of field as
of early January.
Board members had few
items on the action side of
the agenda to vote on, but
did vote to approve the pur-
chase of nine school buses at
the cost of $717,881 to the
Walton County School Dis-


trict.
Trip requests were ap-
proved by the board for
Walton and Paxton High
Schools Anchor Clubs to at-
tend the state convention in
Kissimmee from February
29-March 2. Requests were
also approved for the math


teams at Paxton, Freeport
and South Walton to attend
math tournaments in Feb-
ruary and March in Dothan
and Andalusia.
Mark Davis volunteered
to serve on the calendar
committee that works with
teachers and administrators


to determine the
school calendar.


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School Board will hold their
next regular meeting on
Tuesday, February 5, at 5
p.m. at the Tivoli Adminis-
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Freeport Council


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and sense


By BEN GRAFTON using warranted re-condi-
The Freeport City Coun- tioned score boards or get-
cil at its first 2008 meeting ting boards provided by soft
on January 8 explored ways drink manufacturers. At-
to address the high costs as- torney Clay Adkinson said
sociated with its waste wa- the Council could authorize
ter re-use project. Engineer purchases of boards "not
Tony Peters reported that to exceed $25,000" in order
project revisions can reduce to pursue the project. Sim-
the cost of the project by ap- mons will explore getting
proximately $167 thousand. soft-drink manufacturer's
However, the revised cost of scoreboards.
$1.43 million will still ex- City Planner Latilda
ceed the original budget of Henninger presented an
$1.3 million. Mayor Mickey overview of the Walton
Marse said that Regional County Local Mitigation
Utilities will help defray Strategy (LMS), a plan
the overrun by applying a which addresses disaster
$90,000 credit to the bal- mitigation and is essential
ance outstanding on work for access to Federal Emer-
performed on parks by Re- gency Management Agency
gional for the city. (FEMA) grant funds. Free-
Marse advised the Coun- port is a participant of the
cil that the West Florida Walton County plan. Hen-
Regional Planning Council ninger's request for the
gave the city an estimate of Council to adopt a resolu-
$60,000 to up-date the city's tion accepting the plan was
Land Development Code. approved.
The estimate includes a pro- Peters will get copies of
jection of 180 out of a total workman compensation in-
of 302 work hours for data surance certificates from
collection. Marse and the sub-contractors working
Council expressed concern on the city Activity Cen-
about the magnitude of the ter project for review by
estimate, particularly since the Council. Peters also re-
most of the data required is ceived approval for a work
already in hand. Marse will shop to discuss changes to
ask consultants to provide traffic concurrency calcula-
separate estimates for this tion procedures. The chang-
work. es will standardize methods
In order to cover the cost used by the city and Walton
of a fire hydrant inspector- County. The workshop was
maintenance person, the set for February 5.
Council approved a base A discussion about the
water-rate increase of $1 Burton land-locked proper-
per month for all custom- ty near Harrison and Tyler
ers. This person will do non- Streets was held. The City
certified flow tests ahd rou- has received copies of corre-
tine maintenance, including spondence from an attorney
painting. The hydrants will retained by Ms. Burton. The
be color coded according to city's position is that it be-
the size of the water main to lieves it may be able to help
which they are connected. the property owners resolve
Councilman Charlie Sim- the problem, but it does
mons advised the Coun- not want to get involved in
cil that ;the cost to install litigation between private

fields will be about $'25',000. search will be' done on 'the'
Councilman Ray Jackson background of the problem.
suggested consideration of
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sary services such as fire,
emergency medical, and law
enforcement might suffer as
a result of the amendment.
Though not a member of
the invited panel, Represen-
tative Don Brown was in the
audience, and was asked to
speak. Brown said that the
motivation for the proposed
amendment was the result
of "enormous input" from
Floridians, "abused by prop-
erty tax increases," adding,
"You want tax relief, and
you want it now."


ROM FRONT
Brown told the audience
that a reduction in spending
could mean reduced servic-
es, but said that spending
reduction was necessary.
"We are facing the hard re-
ality of less revenue."
Asked about the state-
wide impact, Brown called
the amendment "a pitiful
first step", at tax reform. He
supports the amendment,
"but it could have been much
greater." Brown does not
believe there is much chance
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Brown got an amused
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when he said, "I'm term-
limited," and that "the leg-
islature is far better at med-
dling with counties than
tending its own business."
Beasley wrapped up the
meeting, which ran slightly
past its scheduled time, by


urging voters to take.time
to study the amendment
before casting their ballot.
Copies of the ballot and the
summarized amendment
may be viewed at the Wal-
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Election's website, www.
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OWC PRIME
Time personal
enrichment
classes
A series of nOn-credit
PRIME Time personal en-
richment classes offered by
Okaloosa-Walton College
(OWC) will be held in Janu-
ary, February and March.
The non-credit classes are
open to adults of any age
and range in price from $5
to $130.
Most courses are offered
at the OWC Niceville or
OWC-UWF Fort Walton
Beach campuses. Lunch
& Learn courses entitled
"Digital Cameras" and "The
Great Depression" will be
offered at Rutherford's 465
in Regatta Bay. A Chefs
Choice series will feature
various restaurants includ-
ing Mitchell's Fish Market
in Sandestin, Enzo's Ital-
ian Restaurant in Santa
Rosa Beach, Fire in Grayton
Beach, and Bonefish Grill in
Destin.
Registration is now in
progress at all six locations
of OWC in Niceville, Fort
Walton Beach, Crestview,
DeFuniak Springs, Eglin
and Hurlburt Field and con-
tinues until classes start or
are filled.
All PRIME Time cours-
es are designed for leisure
learning with no grades or
tests given. Classes focus on
computers, health, travel,
foods, politics, arts, garden-
ing and more. A series of
trips and tours is also avail-
able. New courses include:
Latin Dancing, Beginning
Sign Language, Meditation
"The Sounds of Silence,"
Memories to Memoirs:,Writ-
ing Your Autobiography,
Mardi Gras at Kitchenique,
Digital Cameras, Europe
Bound, Floral Design Work-
shop and several new Lunch
& Learn seminars.
For information, call
729-6084 or 729-6085.


(Vote for One)


CD Rudy Giuliani
0 Mike Huckabee
( Duncan Hunter
C Alan Keyes
C John McCain
C Ron Paul
C Mitt Romney
0 Tom Tancredo
D Fred Thompson


I


NO.1
CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION
ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 3,4, AND 6
ARTICLE XII, SECTION 27
(Legislative)


Property Tax Exemptions; Limitations on Property Tax Assessments

Ballot Summary:This revision proposes changes to the State Constitution relating to property taxation.
With respect to homestead property, this revision: (1) increases the homestead exemption except for
school district taxes and (2) allows homestead property owners to transfer up to $500,000 of their
Save-Our-Homes benefits to their next homestead. With respect to nonhomestead property, this
revision (3) provides a $25,000 exemption for tangible personal property and (4) limits assessment
increases for specified nonhomestead real property except for school district taxes.
In more detail, this revision:
(1) Increases the homestead exemption by exempting the assessed value between $50,000
and $75,000. This exemption does not apply to school district taxes.
(2) Provides for the transfer of accumulated Save-Our-Homes benefits. Homestead property
owners will be able to transfer their Save-Our-Homes benefit to a new homestead within 1 year and not
more than 2 years after relinquishing their previous homestead; except, if this revision is approved by
the electors in January of 2008 and if the new homestead is established on January 1, 2008, the
previous homestead must have been relinquished in 2007. If the new homestead has a higher just
value than the previous one, the accumulated benefit can be transferred; if the new homestead has a
lower just value, the amount of benefit transferred will be reduced. The transferred benefit may not
exceed $500,000. This provision applies to all taxes.
(3) Authorizes an exemption from property taxes of $25,000 of assessed value of tangible
personal property. This provision applies to all taxes.
(4) Limits the assessment increases for specified nonhomestead real property to 10 percent
each year. Property will be assessed at just value following an improvement, as defined by general law,
and may be assessed at just value following a change of ownership or control if provided by general
law. This limitation does not apply to school district taxes. This limitation is repealed effective January
1, 2019, unless renewed by a vote of the electors in the general election held in 2018.
Further, this revision:
a. Repeals obsolete language on the homestead exemption when it was less than $25,000
and did not apply uniformly to property taxes levied by all local governments.
b. Provides for homestead exemptions to be repealed if a future constitutional amendment
provides for assessment of homesteads "at less than just value" rather than as currently provided "at a
specified percentage" of just value.
c. Schedules the changes to take effect upon approval by the electors and operate
retroactively to January 1, 2008, if approved in a special election held on January 29, 2008, or to take
effect January 1, 2009, if approved in the general election held in November of 2008. The limitation on
annual assessment increases for specified real property shall first apply to the 2009 tax roll if this
revision is approved in a special election held on January 29, 2008, or shall first apply to the 2010 tax
roll if this revision is approved in the general election held in November of 2008.


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NELSON FROM FRONT


sponsored a bill that would
provide relief to people who
were "hoodwinked" by mort-
gage companies.
One of the 4-H members
asked Nelson about the lack
of high-speed Internet ac-
cess in rural communities.
"The rural folks are at
a disadvantage, and that
shouldn't be," said Nelson.
He added that he was co-
sponsor of a bill addressing
the problem.
<
Other attendees had
plenty to say, too. One com-
plained about the nonavail-
ability of health insurance
for self-employed people
with pre-existing health
problems. "This is one of
the biggest problems facing
us," said Nelson. "Forty-sev-
en million people without
health insurance.
"You can't have health
'insurance just based on em-
ployers," he said. "For mom-
and-pop employers, the costs
are astronomical." Nelson
said a system similar to the
one used for federal employ-
ees could be spread over
millions of people to bring
the costs down.
"You can insure every-
one," said Nelson, "but it
will involve stepping on
some very sensitive toes."
The next question was
general in nature but reso-


nated with the crowd. "What
are the chances of the next
Congress doing anything?"
Nelson was asked.
"You have to change gov-
ernment policy with ballots,
not bullets," said Nelson.
"Ask the presidential can-
didates what they're going
to do. The president has to
lead this."
This comment led to one
citizen asking Nelson who
he wps endorsing in the
2008 presidential race. "I'm
going to wait and see how
they treat Florida," the sen-
ator said, eliciting applause.
"Florida will be the deciding
factor, like it was eight years
ago." He briefly touched on
his efforts to sue Democratic
National Committee Chair-
man Howard Dean over the
bumping up of the state's
primary to Jan. 29.
"Would you endorse a Re-
publican?" a man brandish-
ing a copy of Sen. John Mc-
Cain's book asked.
Nelson called the presi-
dential contender "a very
prickly fellow. A lot of Re-
publicans don't like him,
but I like him. Anyone who
went through what he went
through (in Vietnam) is en-
titled to be prickly. He's a
good man."
Nelson spoke of his efforts
to secure federal funding for
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$2 million for beach resto-
ration. When he mentioned
that certain parties wanted
him to "earmark" funds to
widen U.S. 331, most of
the audience broke into ap-
plause.

A woman spoke passion-
ately about her disgust with
the Veterans Administra-
tion and its denial of medi-
cation to her ailing husband,
a Vietnam War veteran.
'Veterans are treated like
second-class citizens," she
said, and noted that Nelson
had tried to help her before.
Nelson explained how he
and his colleagues were at-
tempting to iron out prob-
lems with the VA through
the Wounded Warrior Act.
"It would put more money
into the veterans' health
care system." Nelson said
he had heard similar com-
plaints from veterans and
their families throughout
the entire state.
"You and Sen. (Mel) Mar-
tinez both voted on what
I call the 'Bush-Kennedy
bill'," a man commented.
"People are not in favor of
amnesty for illegal immi-
grants. What's your current
position?"
Nelson said his position
was and had always been
to solve the problem of "12
million illegals in this coun-
try" with 700 miles of border
fence as well as a "virtual
fence" that would employ


electronic sensors and sur-
veillance cameras. He also
cited the need for an increase
in border patrol officers and
detention facilities.
"As a congressman, I vot-
ed in 1986 on an immigra-
tion bill when there were
only two million illegals,"
said Nelson. "Employers
were responsible for obeying
the law, and the U.S. gov-
ernment was responsible for
enforcing the law. Neither
one did their job."
Nelson said border protec-
tion legislation has already
been passed, an important
piece of the entire national
security picture.
"How do you handle 12
million illegals?" Nelson
asked. "You have to get a
portion to go back and wait
in line patiently." He added
that immigrants were nec-
essary for labor but should
not have criminal records.
"They have to pay their back
taxes, have a full-time job,
and speak English." Nel-
son said if Congress did not
reach some sort of consen-
sus on this "inflammatory"
issue, nothing would be ac-
complished.
"You gotta work, give and
take. That's what we tried
to do in 2006 and 2007. It's
not going to happen until
you get a new president."
A student asked Nel-
son if Congress could fund
healthy lifestyle programs
in response to the increas-


ing number of overweight
Americans. Nelson told the
student that it was not the
responsibility of the federal
government to make physi-
cal education in schools man-
datory. "It's up to the school
boards and the taxpayers,"
said Nelson. "Ninety-four
percent of all expenditures
for the school system come
from local and state govern-
ments."
However, Nelson ac-
knowledged the federal gov-
ernment's role in providing
nutritious food for school
lunch and breakfast pro-
grams.
Schools remained a hot
topic throughout the re-
mainder of the meeting.
Walton County School Board
Chairman Darrell Barnhill
wondered why the state told
him his schools had not met
standards for "adequate
yearly progress" after Presi-
dent George W. Bush gave
the system "'A' after 'A'."
Nelson acknowledged
problems with the No Child
Left Behind Act. "I voted
for additional funds each
year," he said. "We have
to straighten it out. Why
didn't the Florida Depart-
ment of Education apply for
a waiver?" Nelson said there
were other ways to measure
a student's progress besides
standardized tests.
Nelson addressed the Iraq
War and the need for an exit
strategy "because the Amer-


ican people are demanding
it." Nelson admitted to his
vote in favor of the war, but
said he "was not told about
the disputes in the intelli-
gence community."
The senator said there
had to be a political rec-
onciliation between the
Shi'ites in the south, the
Sunnis in central Iraq, and
the Kurds in the north. "If
I were president, I would
start a gradual withdrawal
of American troops and tell
the Iraqi government they
had better get their house
in order." Nelson said a cer-
tain amount of troops would
need to remain in country to
protect the other Americans
working there.

One citizen asked Nel-
son what he would do if he
were elected vice-president
in 2008. "I'd bring millions
and millions of dollars to
Florida," said Nelson.
Carpenter presented a
"4-Lane 331" button to Nel-
son at the end of the meet-
ing and extended an invita-
tion to the senator for the
official opening of the U.S.
331 bypass.
Walton County District
4 Commissioner Sara Co-
mander thanked Nelson for
the courtesy he extended
her during past visits to the
senator's Washington, D.C.
office. "You are welcome
here in Walton County any
time," she said.


MEREDITH ALLRED
OF Professional Products
recently won evaluation con-
tests in both Area 18 and
Division E of Toastmasters
International. She now goes
on to compete in the Dis-
trict 77 evaluation contest
on Jan. 26 in Montgomery,
AL. Toastmaster members
are trained to not only give
speeches but to evaluate oth-
er speakers so they can im-
prove their speaking skills.
The evaluation cbntest
rewards those who e6 at
pointing out the strongest
parts of a speech and then
providing helpful commenz-
tary on ways to improve on
weaker areas.
As a member of Lake:De-
Funiak Toastmasters for
two years, Allred completed,
her first project manual of
10 speeches and received
her Competent Communica-
tor award last'year. She is
currently working on proj-
ects that will lead to her
Advanced Communicator -
Bronze award.




"Teacher of

the year"

award

nominations

open
Nominations for the
Florida 2007-2008 TOTYTM
(Teacher of the Year) are
being accepted through
April 30. The announce-
ment came from the TOTY
AwardTM sponsor, Teachers'
Insurance PlanTM, a car in-
surance program exclusive-
ly for members of the educa-
tional community.
The award will include
$1,000 to the winning teach-
er and a $500 grant to that
teacher's school. The Flor-
ida TOTY\AwardTM winner
will also be eligible for the
National TOTY AwardTM
that includes a special rec-
ognition and a $2,500 travel
certificate.
Teachers, students and
parents can nominate any
of the state's more, than
170,000 accredited teach-
ers.
TOTYTM nomination
forms are available on-
line at www.teachers.com/
toty. To nominate an edu-
cator, or yourself, explain
in 250 words or less why
this teacher should be the
Teacher of the Year. Nomi-
nees will be judged on their
ability to motivate students,
their special talents, and
their contribution to their
school, students or educa-
tional community.
Winners will be an-
nounced at the start of the
next school year.


CINDY MCCOMBS,
VICE PRESIDENT of Ed-
ucation, Lake DeFuniak
Toastmasters, presents
Charity Prescott of Profes-
sional Products with her
Competent Communicator
Award. Prescott completed
10 speeches on a variety of
topics, to receive the award.
She will now begin another
project manual, which will
lead to her Advanced Com-
municator Bronze award.
Prescott has been a member
of the Lake DeFuniak Toast-
masters for two years and
currently series as Sergeant
at Arms.


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NU. 1
CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION
ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 3,4, AND 6
ARTICLE XII, SECTION 27
(Legislative)


Property Tax Exemptions; Limitations on Property Tax Assessments ,

Ballot Summary:This revision proposes changes to the State Constitution relating to property taxation.
With respect to homestead property, this revision: (1) increases the homestead exemption except for
school district taxes and (2) allows homestead property owners to transfer up to $500,000 of their
m Save-Our-Homes benefits to their next homestead. With respect to nonhomestead property, this -
Srevision (3) provides a $25,000 exemption for tangible personal property and (4) limits assessment
increases for specified nonhomestead real property except for school district taxes.
m In more detail, this revision: -
(1) Increases the homestead exemption by exempting the assessed value between $50,000
and $75,000. This exemption does not apply to school district taxes.
m (2) Provides for the transfer of accumulated Save-Our-Homes benefits. Homestead property -
owners will be able to transfer their Save-Our-Homes benefit to a new homestead within 1 year and not
I more than 2 years after relinquishing their previous homestead; except, if this revision is approved by '
m the electors in January of 2008 and if the new homestead is established on January 1, 2008, the -
previous homestead must have been relinquished in 2007. If the new homestead has a higher just
S"value than the previous one, the accumulated benefit can be transferred; if the new homestead has a -
_ lower just value, the amount of benefit transferred will be reduced. The transferred benefit may not m
exceed $500,000. This provision applies to all taxes.
-(3) Authorizes an exemption from property taxes of $25,000 of assessed value of tangible -
personal property. This provision applies to all taxes.
(4) Limits the assessment increases for specified nonhomestead real property to 10 percent
each year. Property will be assessed at just value following an improvement, as defined by general law,
and may be assessed at just value following a change of ownership or control if provided by general
law. This limitation does not apply to school district taxes. This limitation is repealed effective January
a 1, 2019, unless renewed by a vote of the electors in the general election held in 2018. m
Further, this revision:
a. Repeals obsolete language on the homestead exemption when it was less than $25,000
m and did not apply uniformly to property taxes levied by all local governments. -
b. Provides for homestead exemptions to be repealed if a future constitutional amendment
provides for assessment of homesteads "at less than just value" rather than as currently provided "at a -
Sspecified percentage" of just value. -
c. Schedules the changes to take effect upon approval by the electors and operate
m retroactively to January 1, 2008, if approved in a special election held on January'29, 2008, or to take
m effect January 1, 2009, if approved in the general election held in November of 2008. The limitation on -
annual assessment increases for specified real property shall first apply to the 2009 tax roll if this
- revision is approved in a special election held on January 29, 2008, or shall first apply to the 2010 tax
Sroll if this revision is approved in the general election held in November of 2008.


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OWC health careers information fair planned


The Nursing and Allied
Health programs at Okaloo-
sa-Walton College (OWC)
will host a health careers in-
formation fair on Tuesday,
Feb. 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
at the Niceville campus for
those interested in learning
more about admissions to
OWC programs in dental






LOCAL SURGEONS
WORK WITH students in
OWC's simulated surgical
technology laboratory. Sur-
gical technology is one of
seven health programs of-
fered at the college.


assisting, paramedic, EMT,
surgical technology, radiog-
raphy and both the associ-
ate degree and bachelor's
degree nursing programs.
There will be an overview
at 5:30 p.m. on financial aid,
academic advising and OWC
support services. At 6 p.m.
and again at 7 p.m., partici-


pants may attend in-depth
information sessions on the
programs of their choice for
specific admissions informa-
tion, tours and more.
The event will be held in
the College Mall, Building K
on the OWC Niceville cam-
pus.
For more information,


contact the OWC Nursing
office at 729-6400.
Potential students are
encouraged to attend the en-
tire program to learn about
the various health career
training options available
at OWC and how to prepare
a more competitive admis-
sions application.


Certain programs will
award points toward meet-
ing admissions criteria for
those who attend the infor-
mation sessions. All OWC
health degree and certifi-
cate programs are now ac-
cepting applications for new
students and each program
has a limited number of ad-


missions slots. Programs
generally use a competitive
point system to determine
admissions and most pro-,
grams admit students only.
once a year.

Individuals may apply for,,
admission to more than one,:
program.


The Finest i


Major improvements underway

in Freeport, Villa Tasso areas


The past year wts a busy
one in District 4. For the
first time in many years,
community meetings were
held in Choctaw Beach and
Villa Tasso. District 4 Com-
missioner Sara Comander
said, "Staying in touch with
the citizens, being accessible
and giving their questions
and concerns the attention
they deserve is the best way
a commissioner can serve
you."
The Commissioner will
continue to hold commu-
nity meetings in the district
throughout this new year.
The district has started
an aggressive road'paving
schedule that has result-
ed in a majority of county
maintained roads being
paved throughout the Choc-
taw Beach community. Sig-
nificant progress has been
made in a short span of time
and'inore pavi g is sched-
uled in 2008.
The district has paved
Whitfield Road and Mi-
ley Road in Portland and
preparations are under-
way to start paving many
of the roads in Villa Tasso
later this month. Paving
the roads in Villa Tasso will
save the county thousands
of dollars in maintenance
cost. The paving crew is cur-
rently overlaying Woodlawn
Road in Portland.
To help people in Choc-
taw Beach and Villa Tasso,
three clean-up days were
held allowing people to clear
their property of trash, old
tires and appliances free.
The district also participat-
ed in the clean-up day held
S in December in Mossy Head.
Another clean-up day will be
held in Freeport on Feb. 9.
The district is currently
working on drainage issues
on Bay Grove Road. Work
has been completed on the
wayside park on the U.S.
331 causeway and upgrades
have been made at the
Choctaw Beach Park and
Laird Park in Freeport. The
district is working with the
Choctawhatchee Basin Al-
liance, to improve the boat
ramp at the Choctaw Park.
The new recreational com-


COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

THE ANNUAL GRIT
AND GRACE meeting will
be held Saturday, Jan 26,
2008, at -the Freeport Com-
munity Center from 2 4
p.m. Everyone is welcome to
attend and find out what's in
store for 2008. Suggestions
are welcome. Join the merry
troupe/organization as an
active or supporting mem-
ber. Enjoy refreshments and
socialize with folks in the
community. G&G perfor-
mances are about local his-
tory and they are always in-
terested in local stories that
will become the play. Come
help celebrate the history of
this little part of the world.


plex in Freeport should be
completed in April and will
be open for all county resi-
dents to enjoy.
Hawthorn Road in the
Woodlawn Community has
been paved and Bob Sikes
Road has been resurfaced
all the way to the border of
the Eglin AFB reservation.
Currently Commissioner
Comander is working with
Eglin to acquire Bay Flats
at Basin Bayou to create a
county park with additional
bay access for residents.
There are some new proj-
ects planned for District 4
in 2008. First, Commission-
er Comander plans to work
with District 1 Commission-
er Scott Brannon to build a
park on Four Mile Creek in
the historic district of Free-
port. Updating the Portland
Community Center and fin-
ishing Bay "Loop Bike Path
are, also scheduled to be


completed in 2008. Work
will continue to have La
Grange Bayou dredged so
barge traffic can navigate
the port at Freeport.


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Sara Comander outlines
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PRESIDENT
(Vote for One)


J Joseph R.Biden, Jr
C Hillary Clinton
O Christopher J. Dodd
'0 John Edwards
0 Mike Gravel
0 Dennis J.Kucinich
C Barack Obama
C William "Bill" Richardson III


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I1V. I
CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION
ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 3,4, AND 6
ARTICLE XII, SECTION 27
(Legislative)


Property Tax Exemptions; Limitations on Property Tax Assessments 1

Ballot Summary:This revision proposes changes to the State Constitution relating to property taxation.
With respect to homestead property, this revision: (1) increases the homestead exemption except for
school district taxes and (2) allows homestead property owners to transfer up to $500,000 of their
Save-Our-Homes benefits to their next homestead. With respect to nonhomestead property, this
revision (3) provides a $25,000 exemption for tangible personal property and (4) limits assessment
increases for specified nonhomestead real property except for school district taxes.
In more detail, this revision: I
(1) Increases the homestead exemption by exempting the assessed value between $50,000
and $75,000. This exemption does not apply to school district taxes.
(2) Provides for the transfer of accumulated Save-Our-Homes benefits. Homestead property m
owners will be able to transfer their Save-Our-Homes benefit to a new homestead within 1 year and not
more than 2 years after relinquishing their previous homestead; except, if this revision is approved by
the electors in January of 2008 and if the new homestead is established on January 1, 2008, the
previous homestead must have been relinquished in 2007. If the new homestead has a higher just
value than the previous one, the accumulated benefit can be transferred; if the new homestead has a
lower just value, the amount of benefit transferred will be reduced. The transferred benefit may not
exceed $500,000. This provision applies to all taxes.
(3) Authorizes an exemption from property taxes of $25,000 of assessed value of tangible I
personal.property. This provision applies to all taxes.
(4) Limits the assessment increases for specified nonhomestead real property to 10 percent
each year. Property will be assessed at just value following an improvement, as defined by general law,
and may be assessed at just value following a change of ownership or control if provided by general
law. This limitation does not apply to school district taxes. This limitation is repealed effective January
1,2019, unless renewed by a vote of the electors in the general election held in 2018. -
Further, this revision:
a. Repeals obsolete language on the homestead exemption when it was less than $25,000
and did not apply uniformly to property taxes levied by all local governments.
b. Provides for homestead exemptions to be repealed if a future constitutional amendment
provides for assessment of homesteads "at less than just value" rather than as currently provided "at a
specified percentage" of just value. -
c. Schedules the changes to take effect upon approval by the electors and operate
retroactively to January 1, 2008, if approved in a special election held on January 29, 2008, or to take
effect January 1,2009, if approved in the general election held in November of 2008. The limitation on I
annual assessment increases for specified real property shall first apply to the 2009 tax roll if this
revision is approved in a special election held on January 29, 2008, or shall first apply to the 2010 tax
roll if this revision is approved in the general election held in November of 2008. _


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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008


FRANK ROSEN-
BAUM, PARTICIPANT
in 1965 civil rights
march from Selma, AL.
to Montgomery, enjoys
Martin Luther King Day
festivities at Lakeyard
Ampitheater with Bil-
lie Rice. (Photo by Chris
Manson)


MARTIN LUTHER KING Day celebration at Lake DeFuniak included a hand-in-hand
march around the lake. (Photo by Chris Manson)


EVENT ORGANIZER
Tammy Reed reads Jamie
McKenzie's poem "Standing
Tall." (Photo by Chris Man-
son)


(L-R) JEREMYREED, ROBERT EARL RICHARDSON,
William "Big Bill"Jones, and Glynis Jones celebrate Martin
Luther King Day with food and fellowship. (Photo by Chris
Manson)


EVENT


FROM FRONT


cut poet Jamie McKenzie's Reed told the attendees,
"Standing Tall." The poem, before leading the group in
written in 1982, concludes: a march around the lake.
"But this King Reed encouraged people to
even in death join hands with someone
even today they did not know.
stands strong -,, The event was free of
stands proud charge and included food
eem~~mb ..-... .rea e by ..grill master
l over wathis co'pranity," "This is smetBing Bil"we sho
all over this community," "This is something we should


BILLIE RICE AND TRU COLEMAN join hands for the
Martin Luther King Day event at the Lakeyard Ampithe-
ater. Coleman, a first-grader at Maude Sanders Elementary
School, participated in entertainment with other children.
(Photo by Chris Manson)

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Saturday, January 26th
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Fasting Glucose* Pulse. Oxygen
Fasting Cholesterol* Skin Cancer
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Body/Fat Analysis Pediatric Height,
Osteoporosis Heel Scan Weight & BMI Checks
Health Information Booths:
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said Jones. "(King) worked .
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Frank Rosenbaum, a De-
Funiak Springs resident,
recalled participating in the
civl rights march frm Se -
.-a[ --'AL,- t6 Mw n agswelly iai
March 1965.
"I was in college at the
University of North Caro-
lina," said Rosenbaum. "It .
was the times, and if you be-
lieved in that kind of thing,
the opportunity existed.
That and Vietnam were the _
last time students protest-
ed anything. Action has to
come from the young."
Monday's celebration also
included skits, dancing, and
live performances from local
church musicians. During
lunch, a recording of Stevie
Wonder's "Happy Birthday"
was played. Wonder wrote
the song in 1980 to bemoan
the lack of a national holi-
day honoring King's accom-
plishments.


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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008


Walton County upcoming events
By WALTON COUNTY CITIZEN SERVICES
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
8:30 a.m. Early Voting for Jan. 29 Presidential
Preference Primary- Walton County
Courthouse, 571 E. Nelson Avenue, De-
Funiak Springs and South Walton Annex,
Santa Rosa Beach. Early Voting, for the
Jan.29 Presidential Preference Primary
takes place Jan. 24, 25, and 26, from
8:30 to 4:30 at the Walton County Court
house and at the South Walton Court
house Annex. Sample ballots are available
at www.votewaltoncounty.com, or by pick-
up at one of the two locations. The
voter is "The Ultimate Voting Machine."
Honor those who have defended your
right to vote, on Jan. 29, in the President
tial Primary.
10 a.m. Greenway Trail Opening Ceremony, Santa
Rosa Beach Greenway Trail (road be-
tween South Walton High and Coastal
Branch Library). Walton County's newest
trail exhibiting the region's finest natu-
ral resources will open Jan. 24. The rib-
bon cutting ceremony will be hosted by
District 5 .County Commissioner Cindy
Meadows at the main boardwalk located
between South Walton High School and
Coastal Branch Public Library on Green-
way Trail. The location will be marked by
balloons, and parking is limited to the
sides of the street between the two build-
ings.


6 p.m. Zoning Board of A.ijustment (Variance
Board)- South Walton Courthouse An-
nex, 31 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa
Beach. Normal monthly meeting.
Friday, Jan. 25
8:30 a.m. Early voting for Jan. 29 Presidential Pref-
erence Primary- Walton County Court-
house, 571 E. Nelson Avenue, DeFuniak
Springs and South Walton Annex, Santa
Rosa Beach.
Saturday, Jan. 26
8:30 a.m. Early voting for Jan. 29 Presidential Pref-
erence Primary-Walton County Court-
house, 571 E. Nelson Avenue, DeFuniak
Springs and South Walton Annex, Santa
Rosa Beach. Sample ballots are available
at www.votewaltoncounty.com, or can be
picked up at one of the locations.
Monday, Jan. 28
6 p.m. Workshop on Helen McCall Park- South
Walton Annex, 31 Coastal Centre Blvd.,
Santa Rosa Beach. This is the first of
three workshops to gather input from the
public regarding the development of a
master plan for the 30 acre Helen McCall
Park. The sole purpose of this meeting is
to allow public participation in the
planning process for the Helen McCall
Park located on Moll Drive in Santa Rosa
Beach. The other two workshops follow on


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Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. and Friday,
Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. at South Walton Court-
house Annex.


Monday, Jan. 28
7 p.m. DeFuniak Springs City Council-De-
Springs City Hall-71 U.S. 90 W, De-
Funiak Springs.
Tuesday, Jan. 29
7 a.m. Presidential Preference Primary-
throughout Walton County Precincts.
Times to vote are 7 a.m. -7 p.m. This is a
primary election, and you must vote the
ballot of your party of your party affilia-
tion (Democrat, Republican, or Non Parti-
san). If you are registered in a major par-
ty you will have choices for president and
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Crime Stoppers

looking for fugitives


Crime Stoppers of Wal-
ton County, Inc. is currently
looking for information on
the following fugitives who
are wanted as of Jan. 13,
2008. Crime Stoppers will
pay a reward of up to $1,000
for information leading to
their arrest.
James E. Capps is want-
ed for failure to appear in
court for the original charge
of battery. Capps, 56, is a
white male, 5 feet 10 inches
tall, 170 pounds, with gray
hair and brown eyes. His
last known address is P.O.
Box 944, Freeport, FL.
Danny Carlton Hardy is
wanted for felony violation
of probation on the origi-
nal charges of possession
of methamphetamine and
driving while license sus-
pended or revoked. Hardy,
51, is a white male, 6 feet
1 inch tall, 235 pounds,
with brown hair and brown
eyes. Hardy has a panther
tattooed on his left arm, and
a rose on his right arm. His
last known address is 1015
Martin Road, DeFuniak
Springs, FL.
Brian Christopher John-
son is wanted for felony
violation of probation on
the original charges of pos-
session of a controlled sub-
stance, possession of drug
paraphernalia, possession of
marijuana, and driving un-
der the influence. Johnson,
29, is a white male, 5 feet
11 inches tall, 175 pounds,
with brown hair and brown
eyes. His last address is un-
known.
Emmapuel Uribe Mar-
tinez is wanted for felony
violation of probation on the


original charges of resist-
ing an officer with violence
and loitering or prowling.
Martinez, 24, is a Hispanic
male, 5 feet 7 inches tall,
155 pounds, with black
hair and brown eyes. His
last known address is 150
Seminole Drive, DeFuniak
Springs, FL.
Rico Reed is wanted for
failure to appear in court for
the original charge of driv-
ing while license suspended
or revoked habitual of-
fender. Reed, 36, is a black
male, 5 feet 10 inches tall,
229 pounds, with black hair
and brown eyes. His last
known address is 1010 Har-
ris Road, Ozark, AL.
Dan Shows, also known
as Dan Wesley Shows, a.k.a.
Danny Shows, a.k.a. Dan
Lesley Shows, is wanted for
felony ,violation of proba-
tion on the original charges
of grand theft of a firearm,
grand theft, and dealing
in stolen property. Shows,
46, is a white male, 5 feet
10 inches tall, 155 pounds,
with brown hair and brown
eyes. Shows has the names
"Stymie" and Nancy, and
a cross tattooed on his left
leg; and a skull and bulldog
tattooed on his right bicep;
His last known address is
895 Camp Danzaler Road,
Hattiesburg, MS.
Anyone with any infor-
mation on these fugitives is
asked to call Crime Stoppers
at 1-866-718-TIPS (8477) or
the Walton County Sheriffs
Office at 850-892-8186. Call-
ers do not have to give their
names or appear in court,
and could be eligible for a
cash reward of up to $1,000.


COMMUNITY

CALENDAR
COVENANT HOSPICE IN CRESTVIEW is planning
their fourth annual Boston Butt Sale, to be held in conjunc-
tion with the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce's Tri-
ple B Blackwater, Bluegrass and Barbecue Cook-off. The
festival will be held Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 6


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008

COUNTY EVENTS
FROM PAGE 11-A
the state constitutional amendment. If
your are registered as nonpartisan or in a
minor party, you will be able to vote only
on the state constitutional amendment.
The state constitutional amendment is
over 500 words in length. Sample ballots
are available at www.votewaltoncounty.
com, or may be picked up at one of the Su-
pervisor of Elections offices.


JAMES E. CAPPS is DANNY CARLTON
wanted for failure to appear HARDY is wanted for felony
in court. violation of probation.


BRIAN CHRISTOPHER
JOHNSON is wanted for
felony violation of proba-
tion.


RICO REED is wanted for
failure to appear in court.


EMMANUEL URIBE
MARTINEZ is wanted for
felony violation of proba-
tion.


DANSHOWS, also known
as Dan Wesley Shows, a.k.a.
Danny Shows, a.k.a. Dan
Lesley Shows, is wanted for
felony violation of proba-
tion.


p.m. on Main Street in downtown Crestview.
Tickets are currently being pre-sold for $25 for a 6-8
pound fully-cooked Boston butt which will be available
for pick up the day of the event. Delivery is also available
on Friday, March 7, for organizations with orders of 10 or
more. All proceeds benefit unfunded special programs and
patient care in north Okaloosa and Walton counties.
To purchase a ticket, call Covenant Hospice in Crestview
at 682-3628 or visit www.covenanthospice.org for more in-
formation.


Wednesday,
10 a.m.






6 p.m.


Jan. 29
Coastal Branch Library "Prime Time"-
Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway
Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. The "Other Bro-
thers" Mark Abler and Delos MacLar-
en, will entertain with old songs, har-
mony, foolishness and sing-along. They
have played together for several years.
Mark plays guitar and Delos plays stand
up bass and harmonica.
Workshop on Helen McCall Park- South
Walton Courthouse Annex, 31 Coastal
Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach. This is
the second of three workshops. Glatting
Jackson, the county consultant and county
staff will hold the workshops to gather in
put from the public regarding the develop-
ment of a master plan for the 30 -acre Hel-
en McCall Park. The sole purpose of this
meeting is to allow public participation in
the planning process for the Helen McCall
Park located on Moll Drive in Santa Rosa
Beach. The last workshop follows on Fri-
day, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m., at the South Walton
Courthouse Annex.


COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY Month, the
Walton County Heritage Museum will present an exhibit,
"Celebrating Walton County's Black Heritage," throughout
the month of February. The exhibit will display photographs
from the Museum's collection and private collections with
interpretive narratives from the Museum's written and oral
history collections. The Walton County Heritage Museum
is located at 1140 Circle Drive in the Historic District of
DeFuniak Springs, and is open 1 -4 p.m., Tuesday through
Saturday. For additional information, call (850)951-2127,
or visit www.waltoncountyheritage.org.
HOMEBUYING SEMINAR PLANNED. Learn the ben-
efits of owning your own home and how to make that hap-
pen. Representatives from mortgage, and title insurance
companies will speak at the Freeport Community Center
Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.


NOTICE


OF WORKSHOP


Glatting


Jackson,


the


county


consultant and county staff will hold


3


Workshops to gather input from the public
regarding the development of a master
plan for the 30 acre Helen McCall Park.


The Schedule as follows:


Monday, January 28, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 6:00
PM

Friday, February 1, 2008 at 4:00 PM


These workshops will be held at the
South Walton Annex Courthouse located
at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa
Rosa Beach, Florida.


The sole purpose of this meeting is to
allow public participation in the planning
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


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Pursuant to Florida Statutes, the Paxton City Council will conduct a Public
Hearing in the Council Meeting Room, at the Paxton City Hall, located at 21872
US Highway 331 N, Paxton, Florida, on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
or as soon thereafter as the issue may be heard for the Reading of the proposed
Resolution to Transmit and to consider the adoption of the proposed Evaluation
and Appraisal Report of the Paxton Comprehensive Plan.

Also pursuant to Florida Statutes, the Paxton City Council will hold a
Public Hearing in the Paxton City Hall on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
or as soon thereafter as the issue may be heard for the Reading of the proposed
Resolution to Transmit and consider the adoption of proposed Large Scale
Amendment 2008 LSA-01.


Hearings is to receive comments and make


The purpose of the Public
decisions regarding the above
matter. The amendment will be
accomplished by adoption of an
Ordinance set forth by title as
follows:


AN ORDINANCE OF THE I
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF I
PAXTON, FLORIDA, AMENDING i
THE ADOPTED --- -,
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE
AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR A -
TITLE; PROVIDING FOR THE ,
CREATION OF A PUBLIC .-. .......... .
SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR A COPY ON
FILE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Amendment LSA-01-01: Creation and addition of a Public School
Facilities Element to the Paxton Comprehensive Plan, to fulfill the requirements
of Section 163.31777 (12), Florida Statues.

Amendment LSA-01-02: Amendment of the Intergovernmental
Coordination Element of the Paxton Comprehensive Plan, to create consistency
with the requirements of the Public School Facilities Element.

Amendment LSA-01-03: Amendment of the Capital Improvements
Element of the Paxton Comprehensive Plan, to create consistency with the
requirements of the Public School Facilities Element.

A copy of the proposed ordinance and Draft Evaluation & Appraisal
Report and the Draft Public School Facilities Element are available for review
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. through Fri., in the Paxotn City Hall, 21872 US
Highway 331 N, Paxton, FL. If you cannot attend but would like to submit
comments, please send them to Suzan Davis, City Clerk, at the above address
or email comments to: topaxton@gtcom.net.

The City of Paxton adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will
make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please
call Suzan Davis at (850) 834-2716. Requests must be made at least 48 hours in
advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide the requested
services. #131-08 2tc: 1-9,23


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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008


Sexual predator notification


The Walton County
Sheriffs Office has regis-
tered James S. Rigdon as
a sexual predator. Rigdon
has reported living at 1069


Millard Gainey Rd. Apt. A,
DeFuniak Springs, FL. Rig-
don, 50, is described as a
white male, 6 feet 2 inches
tall, with brown hair and


brown eyes. He weighs ap-
proximately 159 pounds.
Rigdon's offenses, both in
1997, are kidnapping of a
minor and exploitation and
lewd and lascivious behav- '
ior with a child under 16
years old. Rigdon is regis-
tered as a Sexual Predator
pursuant to Florida Statute /
775.21. If further informa- '~-
tion is needed, contact the
Walton County Sheriffs Of- REGISTERED SEXU.
fice at (850) 892-8186 or the PREDATOR James S. R
FDLE Sexual Predator Unit don, living in DeFuni
at 1-888-357-7332. Springs.




DE FUNIAK SPRINGS

POLICE REPORT


DeFuniak Springs Police ar-
rested the following people dur-
ing the week ending January 20,
2008:
Randy Lee Hickman, 26,
DFS, MVOP,
Rhonda Gale Smith, 22, Ad-
dress not given, battery,
Miguel Garcia Demetrio, 26,
DFS, No valid DL,
Justin Hardie Williams, 26,
DFS, DUI,


Walton County Sheriffs Depu-
:ies arrested the following people
during the week ending January
20, 2008:
Ashley Raley Rycroft, 20,
DFS, Child neglect,
Alfonzo Boyette Glenn, 32,
D'FS, Possession of cocaine,
poss. of crack cocaine, poss. of
cannabis,
Patricia Duncan, 42, DFS,
Worthless checks x2,
Carolyn Porter, 43, Address
not given, Worthless check,
Elmer H. Escobar, 33, Des-
tin, DWLSR, expired DL,
Deborah Walters, 47, DFS,
Vehicle theft,
Karen Bozeman,. 44, SRB,
Warrant (Okaloosa Co.),
Donna Oger, 51, DFS, Grand
theft,
Terry McMullen, 36, DFS,
Throwing deadly missile at ve-
hicle;,
Donnie Lane, 45, DFS, Bat-
tery domestic,
Ravan Wilson, 38, Freeport,
Battery domestic,
Darrell Mabron, 49, DFS,
DWLSR, attached tag not as-
signed,
Brandon Bohannon, 19,
DFS, MVOP,
Eric 0. Perry, 46, Milton,
MVOP,
Manuel Baletzuy, 32,
Charleston, S.C., DWLSR,
Felipe DeJesus Parray, 33,
SRB, No valid DL, possession of
simulated I.D.,
Cnristopher Kriver, 37, DFS,
Theft,
Jacqueline Gatson, 43, Tam-
pa, FVOP,
Mary Lynn Nakowneczny,
28, Tannpa, FVOP,
Robert J. Freber, 48, DFS,
Child support,
Dennis L. Wyman, 37, Free-
port, Fugitive from justice,
Bryan Eugene Henderson,
33, Niceville, FTA,
Michael Lee Alexander, 29,
DFS, Battery,
J.C.H., 17, DFS, Disruption


of school function, resisting LEO
w/o violence,
Christopher Langford, 23,
DFS, Domestic battery by stran-
gulation,
Jose M. Dimas, 28, Mary
Esther, No DL,
Barry Michael Coronado,
25, Headland, AL., DWLSR,
Lucas Ingraham, 20, Mary
Esther, DWLSR,
Christy Hitaffer, 20, DFS,
DWLSR,
Jerome A. Williams, 43, Lau-
rel Hill, DWLSR,
Raymond Salmon, 52, Jack-
son, MS., FVOP,
Daniel S. Harris, 32, Brew-
ton, AL., DWLSR, possession of
controlled substance, no vehicle
registration,
Fred Lamar Whitfield, 32,
SRB, FVOP,
Tavares Stone, 33, DFS,
MVOP,
Erik Steven Smith, 33, Free-
port, FVOP,
April Talley Fleming, 35,
Lockhart, AL., DUI,
Brien Roberts, 42, Freeport,
Battery domestic,
Joshua Charles Patrick, 25,
Miramar Beach, Grand theft,
Omar Enrique Canelon, 31,
SRB, DUI, no valid DL,
Carl David Lee, 48, Hot
Springs, AR, No valid DL,
Raymond M. Hertzner, 39,
Mossy Head, Battery domestic,
Bryan Roushley, 43, DFS,
Battery domestic,
Michelle Deanne Webb, 34,
Niceville, Battery domestic,
Charles W. Whitaker, 61,
Bonifay, FTA x2, worthless
check,
Warren Alex Simpson, 37,
Laurel Hill, DWLSR,
.Maria A. Pityer, 24, SRB,
Battery domestic,
Joseph Miles Thomas Jr.,
47, SRB, FTA,
Richie Clayton Hell, 26,
DFS, FVOP,
Richard Marinelli, 43, SRB,
Battery domestic..


PAGE 13-A

- OWC Trustees

approve community

Services complex


AL
7ig-
iak


Miguel Angel Nieto-Tapia,
18, DFS, No valid DL,
Daniel Lee Monds, 25, Sam-
son, AL., FTA,
Marvin Williams Jr., 44, DFS,
No valid DL,
Jennifer Lynn Teska, 31,
DFFS, Worthless check,
Vernon Smith III, 23, DFS,
DWLSR,
Bernard Lindsey, 28, Ad-
dress not given, DWLSR.


I, PEGGY ANDERSON, I, SHERAKA ANDER-
an on probation for petit SON, am on probation for
theft. petit theft.


Construction of a com-
munity services complex
that will double as a state-
S of-the-art hurricane shelter


WALTON COUNTY

SHERIFF'S REPORT


W


#132-08 4tc: 1-17,24,31;2-7


-


FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT


The UDA, Rural Utilities Service has received an application for
financial assistance from Mossy Head Water Works, Inc. The proposed
project will consist of the construction of a new 200,000 gallon elevated
storage Tank No. 3, and approximately 28 square miles of replacement
water mains. The new tank No. 3 will be co-located at the system's Well
#2 on the north side of 7011 County Highway 1087.

As required by
the National
Environmental Policy
Act, the Rural Utilities
Service has assessed
the potential
environmental effects of
the proposed project
and has determined that
the proposal will not
have a significant effect
on the human
environment and for
which an Environmental '' .-
Impact Statement will .
not be prepared.

Construction
Practices will be employed to minimize temporary impact on any
wetlands, if any. All service connection applications in areas where
wetlands exist will be required to obtain property USACE Section 404
permits. The contractor shall also be required to minimize soil
disturbance and the installation of stormwater controls such as hay bales
and silt fencing and grassing.

Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available for review
at:

USDA, Rural Development
Jospeh P. Fritz, AD
932 N. Ferdon Blvd., Suite B
Crestview, FL 32536

Mossy Head Water Works, Inc.
1485 County Highway 1087
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433-8101
Telephone: 850-892-6154

A general location map of the proposal is provided.
#133-08 2tc: 1-17,24


WALTON COUNTY2008


SMALL SCALE


LAND USE CHANGE


AMENDMENTS


Timeline and application procedures for the

40 acres of small scale amendments

(parcels of less than 10 acres) that have

been reserved for, private property owners:



One page summary applications will be

accepted from January 18. 2008

through noon on February 15. 2008

* Drawing to be held at 10:00 a.m. on

Thursday, February 28, 2008 in the

South Walton Courthouse Annex.

* Those drawn will have 60 days to

submit complete application.

* Any applications not complete at the

end of 60 day period will be replaced

with applications in the order in which

they were drawn.



The one page application and additional

information will be available on the Walton

County website (www.co.walton.fl.us)



Please be advised accordingly.


is one more step closer to re-
ality, following approval of
detailed technical specifica-
tions and a timeline for con-
struction bids by the Oka-
loosa-Walton College (OWC)
district Board of Trustees.
At the board's Jah.15.
meeting, the final planning
for the $24 million dollar
joint use facility was ap-
proved with construction
bids anticipated to be opened
in early March. OWC Presi-
dent Dr. Bob Richburg has
previously noted that con-
structioh of the facility can
begin by summer 2008, with
anticipated completion of
the complex by March 2010.
The complex, which will
be located on the southwest-
ern portion of the college's
Niceville campus, will house
Okaloosa County's Emer-
gency Operations Center,
various OWC instructional
programs such as ROTC,
and a new athletic arena.
The -conceptual design of
the facility was approved at
the board's July 2007meet-
ing following a $16,684,647
state appropriation to OWC
and an agreement with
Okaloosa County which es-
tablished the county's share
of the project at $7 million.
The complex will include
an arena, seating approxi-
mately 2,400, that will be-
come the college's main ven-
ue for basketball and major
assemblies; an Okaloosa
County public safety build-
ing to support county staff
who manage emergencies
and 911 public safety com-
munications, including. dis-
patch for Emergency Medi-
cal Services (EMS), fire and
police; and classroom facili-
ties to house OWC military


science/ROTC programs, a
new college Wellness Cen-
ter and other instructional
spaces. During emergency
use of the complex, class-
room spaces are designed to
provide sleeping, relief and
resting accommodations for
emergency personnel.
David Alsop, a represen-
tative from the design team
of Sam Marshall Architects
of Pensacola, and Orcutt
Consulting of Maine made
a presentation about the
complex to college trustees.
The same team previously
worked on the OWC Robert
E. Greene Science Build-
ing, the Learning Resources
Center, observatory, a mas-
ter plan for the Niceville
campus and the Mattie Kel-
ly Arts Center.
Trustees authorized the
college and the museum
to study the proposal and
bring a recommendation to
the board at a later date for
consideration.
The OWC trustee's ap-
proval stipulated that the
museum's administration
and board understand that
college funds cannot be used
to construct or operate the
museum if it is relocated.
OWC president, Dr. Bob
Richburg, explained to trust-
ees that the college and the
museum have a long history
as the location of OWC's
first campus in Valparaiso
has been used by the Heri-
tage Museum since 1970,
following the college's move
to Niceville. Richburg also
noted that the Heritage Mu-
seum had first approached
the college nearly 19 years
ago about co-location of the
museum on the Niceville
campus and the current for-
mal request to move toward
that goal was the next step
in thatprocess.
weivi







THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008
o~--ppra _"1I


COMMUNITY CALENDAR

New Home / Alice Creek survivors and descendants (Pri-
or to December 1943) A reunion is being planned but
they need information, memorials, pictures, old sales con-
tracts, and any memories anyone can share during this
time.
Most of this generation is deceased. Histories of fami.-
lies are being lost or forgotten. The first meeting in 2008:3
will be Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 10 a.m. at 162 S.
11th Street in DeFuniak Springs. For more information,call
850-951-2347, 850-897-2145 or 850-548-5353.










YOUNG ACTORS AND SINGERS sign up to audition for the Florida Chautauqua pro-
duction of "High School Musical" at the Chautauqua Theater last Tuesday. (Photo by Chris
Manson)










"WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER." Among the hopefuls trying out for the over 30
speaking parts in the Florida Chautauqua's April production of "High School Musicoal" are
(l-r) Timothy Camp, Alyssa Willoughby, and Aisha Scott. The full-length two-act version of
the popular Disney extravaganza will be directed by Beth Campbell- Work. (Photo by Chris
Manson)



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Chautauqua President Cindy Roehm about the upcoming production of "High School Mu-
ical."Auditionswere held last Tuesday, and the show will be presented in April. "It was 82-3232 1-888-9 9-4888
extremely hard to get the rights," says Roehm. "It's probably the most expensive show we've .2-9
done. "(Photo by Chris Manson)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE
OF LAND USE AND RE-ZONING

Pursuant to Florida Statutes, the City of Freeport Planning Board
will conduct hearings on the below listed Future Land Use Map
Amendment and Rezoning in the Freeport city Hall, 112 Highway 20 West,
Freeport, Florida on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., or as
soon thereafter as the issue may be heard to consider the requests for
proposed Small Scale Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use Map and Rezoning assignments to the Land Development
Code Zoning Map as described below, and to make recommendations to
the Freeport City Council. The Freeport City Council will conduct hearings
.on the below listed future Land Use Map Amendments and Rezonings in
the Freeport City Hall, on Thursday, February 28, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., or as
soon thereafter as the issue may be heard, to consider the same for
adoption and to hold the 1st reading of the proposed adoption ordinance.
The Second Reading of the Adoption Ordinance may be scheduled at this
hearing. The purpose of the Public Hearings is to receive comments and
make decisions regarding the above matter.

WALTERS SMALL SCALE AMENDMENTAND ZONING
ASSIGNMENT

Approximately 8.79 .
acres, Parcels 16-1S-19- AS Chief of General Surgery,
23000-021-0000/0020/ Dr. K.enper is raytoprvd
0030/0050 are located at t
the intersection of Sarah highest level of continuing .
Drive and East Bay Loop careto hisnaitint
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description for these as well as new patients. if you
parcels is on file with the needassistancewithsecuring
City Planner. .
Current Future Land Use ..,- your records or to schedule an
Designation: Rural .. apite
Development (RD) -- nmentplease phone:
Requested Future Land T


Use Designation: Mixed Use (MU) i
Current Zoning Designation: Rural Residential (RR)
Requested Zoning Designation: Residential Commercial (RC)

Plan amendment materials may be inspected by the public at the Freeport 101 MicroSpineWay
City Hall during regular business hours. Public comments may be made DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
orally at the meeting or in writing if submitted on or before the meeting Phone: 850.892.6001
date. Fax: 850.892.4212

The City of Freeport adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make For your convenience,
reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call Latilda MicroSpine has added a Direct
Henninger at (850) 835-2340 with accommodation requests. Request must be made at Scheduling Line: 850.692.4122
least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide the i
requested service. #135-08 2tc: 1-24; 2-7


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Peotil


NICEVILLE CLAYARTIST Connie Chartier addresses the Green Thumb Garden
Club of Santa Rosa Beach. Photo by Jeffrey Powell.


GUEST SPEAKER Connie Chartier discusses her clay artwork with Green Thumb Garden
Club members. Photo by Jeffrey Powell.


CCay orchidartist speaks to Green Thumb Garden Club


By JEFFREY POWELL
For those who do not have
a green thumb, as many of
the Green Thumb Garden
Club (GTGC) members do,
artist Connie Chartier has
a solution: clay orchids that
bloom forever.
Chartier presented her


artwork to the GTGC on
Jan.16, at the Embassy
Suites Hotel in Miramar
Beach. Her business is
based in Niceville and is the
product of a life-long inter-
est in flowers.
"I make flowers and have
for a long time," Chartier


said. "My uncle grew or-
chids when I was young and
his talents encouraged me."
Chartier creates her clay
orchids using a combination
of Japanese and Taiwanese
material. She receives her
shipments once a month be-
cause only a certain amount


of clay can be exported at
one time. Her clay is mixed
in what she described as an
industrial-style pasta ma-
chine. She does not suggest
that others try it, since is
very hard on the equipment.
She then uses old dental
tools and other tools she has


invented to shape and sculpt
the clay. After forming the
flowers, she painstakingly
paints each one, paying spe-
cial attention to botanical
accuracy.
"She produces such gor-
geous things," said Tina
Burke, GTGC Vice Presi-


dent in charge of programs.
"Connie is a true artist."
Chartier's business has
grown over the years and
she now sells her artwork
to customers around the
world.
For more information see
www.lilychartier.com.


Life-altering experiences inspire artists' works


By JEFFREYPOWELL

The Okaloosa-Walton
College (OWC) Mattie Kelly
Arts Center is currently fea-
turing two new exhibits in
its Arts Center Galleries.
The first exhibit is titled
"Self-Taught Artists from
the Hill Collection," and is
being shown in the McIlroy
Gallery. The works are on
loan from the Mary Brogan
Museum of Art and Science.
The objects in this exhibi-
tion were created by self-
taught artists, all of whom
currently reside or did re-
side. in the southeastern
region of the United States





THIS UN-
TITLED
PIECE by
Phenix City,
AL. Artist
S Charles Gate-
wood is egg
tempera on
panel. Photo by
Jeffrey Powell.


during the latter part of the
20th century. In most cases,
the artists began to create
art after some life-changing
experience such as an ac-
cident, as is the case with
Charlie Lucas, or the death
of a beloved spouse, such as
Jimmie Lee Sudduth.
After creating their works
the artists found a certain
solace and connectedness
to the community around
them. Other artists in this
exhibit choose larger philo-
sophical issues to focus on.
Thornton Dial and Lonnie
Holley use their art to ex-
plore issues of race, human
rights and man's place in


the world. R e -
gardless of their inspiration,
all of the artists from this
collection have found their
own way to connect view-
ers with the community and
the issues pertinent to their
time.

The second exhibit,
"Charles Gatewood: Paint-
ing and Drawings" is being
shown in the Holzhauer
Gallery.
Charles Gatewood is a
Phenix City, AL. artist that
was educated at the Art
Center College of Design in
Los Angeles, CA. According
to his biography, Gatewood


"takes simplicity to a new
dimension with his moody,
yet tranquil, oil paintings
of quiet interiors and sol-
emn exterior scenes." His
paintings are done in oil on
canvas or panel, either of


which has been prepared
with acrylic gesso"or white
lead 6il priming. Gatewood's
work will take the viewer
back to a time when things
seem to run a bit slower and
life was a bit more simple.


Both exhibits can be seen
from now through Feb. 21.
The Mattie Kelly Arts Cen-
ter is located at 100 Col-
lege ,lvd. in Niceville and
can be reached by calling
(850)729-6044.


MANY OF THE SELF-TAUGHT artists in this exhibit were inspired by life-altering
experiences. Photo by Jeffrey Powell.


SELF-TAUGHT ARTIST Georgia Wilcox created "Incredible" using wood and mixed
media. Photo by Jeffrey Powell.


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,
STEPHANIE AND MATTHEW are proud to announce
the. birth of their first daughter, Allie Nacole McHenry, on
Jan. 3, 2008 at 9:30 p.m.She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces
and was 18 inches long. She was also welcomed home by her
two big brothers, Troy and Kyle. Allie's proud grandparents
are Mike and Barbara Monsen of DeFuniak Springs, and
Britt and Mary McHenry of Ponce de Leon. And also her
favorite uncle and aunt Shawn and Kristy Monsen of De-
Funiak.


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008


Ask Auntie


Em
Dear Auntie Em,
I read your column every week and maybe you can
settle an issue between my daughter and me.
My daughter has been dating a boy for a few months
now and they have gotten it into their heads to get mar-
ried. They are both young adults and have decent jobs
but she expects me to pay for a big wedding. She knows I
don't have that kind of money except on my credit cards
or if I cash in some of my retirement options.
I'm a single mom and have worked hard to provide
her with opportunities, such as college and a car. She
is usually very level-headed, but is acting totally out of
character about the wedding issue. How can I solve this
problem without making my daughter angry and hurt-
ing our relationship? She reads your column, too, and I'm
hoping she will listen to another voice of reason.
Wedding Woes in Westville
(name and address withheld by request)
Dear Wedding Woes,
I sympathize with both of you. Many little girls and
their moms dream of their wedding day and want it to
be special. Truth be told, the dress, the ring and the big
shindig has little to do with the quality of a marriage.
Those who have been married for a long time will tell you
the person you marry is more important than the size of
the diamond on your hand or the number of guests at
your reception.
I would ask that both of you attempt to reach a com-
promise. You could host a beautiful, small ceremony in
a friend's garden or home. Cater the event yourself. If
she wants to get married during the summer, have it
outdoors and host an outside dinner after the ceremony
by providing the guest with a finger-food reception and
punch.
Remember, the largest cost associated with a wedding
comes from the food, flowers and finery. Go simple and
small. Have a very limited guest list, use your church hall
or your own home and keep it simple. Most importantly,
set a limit and stick to it. Do not risk your retirement or
savings to throw a one-time bash, no matter what she
wants. Otherwise you will both regret it, as it will forever
be a source of contention in your relationship.
She's a grown-up according to your letter. If she doesn't
like what you can provide comfortably, then let the new
couple save up and wait until they can pay for the bash
she feels she deserves. She needs to remember, money
doesn't grow on trees, nor does it call for a wedding to be
big to be special and memorable. If they have to pay, they
will have learned a.very real and valuable lesson. The
lesson welcome to adulthood, honey, here's the bill.
Best of luck and God bless.
Auntie Em
Send your letter and emails to Auntie Em to the dfsher-
ald@gmail.com or Auntie Em, P.O. Box 1546 DeFuniak
Springs, Fl. 32435'" .
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By DAVE SINCLAIR
Relay for Life of De-
Funiak Springs has an-
nounced the Team Cap-
tains' Kickoff Meeting will
take place at the First
Baptist Church on Tues-
day, January 29. The event
starts at 5:30 p.m. in the
ground floor of the church,
located at Live Oak and
11th Street.
The Relay is the main
fundraising effort of the
American Cancer Society
(ACS). Relay teams or-
ganize a variety of benefit
events in a friendly compe-
tition during the months
leading up to the Relay
itself, scheduled for Satur-
day, April 5, at Harbeson
Field.
On Relay day, active
teams will erect camp sites
around the Harbeson track,
setting up informational
displays, offering foods and
crafts for sale, and vying to
maintain team members in
motion on the track. Inac-
tive teams may elect sim-
ply to have a member pres-
ent to honor the spirit of
the Relay. A luncheon for
cancer survivors and care-
givers will be served in the
adjacent DeFuniak Springs
Community Center and
various musical acts and
other entertaining activi-
ties will go on throughout
the event. After dark, a
luminary ceremony will
take place, representing an
honor roll of survivors and
lost loved ones announced
name-by-name from the
stage.
There will be no admis-
sion charge for the Relay
itself, but all proceeds from
related sales ''and p -rio


Get involved with your community today!
mmLoniEvnts Sign-up to become a Relay for Life sponsor
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senior class


The senior class of Walton
High School will be hosting
a huge yard sale (stuff from
60 different families) on Sat-
urday, Jan. 26 from 7 a.m. to
11 a.m. in front ofthe school
to raise money for their se-
nior trip.
Items include furniture,
designer clothes, prom pag-
eant dresses in various
sizes, houseware, outdoor
items, baby clothes and
toys, books, and other items.
Please come out and support
the seniors and get some-
thing great for yourself, too.
Want to sponsor a senior
to help but can't make it to
the yard sale, contact Capri
Zodrow at 830-1035 or 892-
1270 for information.


Walton -y I
School Class
o 1958 looking
or ost
classmates
The Walton High School
Class of 1958 is looking
for lost classmates: Nam
Allison Applewhite, Bar-
bara Jean Brownlee, Phylis
Mann, Nila Ruth McGowin,
Gloria Ann Oblazny, Mary
Evelyn Riddle, Amdera Ma-
rie Schultz, Charles Arom
Wilkerson and George Kurt
Williams.
The class, reunion will
be held May 30, 2008. If
you know the whereabouts
of any of these classmates,
please call Geraldine Wilk-
erson at (850)892-5036.


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organizes support services
for those fighting cancer.
The ACS is on hand from
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scary diagnosis.
The Team Captain's
Kickoff is the official
launch of the 2008 Relay,
although some may have
noticed that many teams
have made an early start
already. A list of all reg-
istered teams will be pub-
lished after the meeting.
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attend, including those in-
terested in joining or form-
ing a team. No commitment
is required or expected, but
attendees should be fore-
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contagious. Teams can be
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individuals, organizations,
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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008


Lopez andTiabor open Lakeside Concert Series at St. agatha's


By BRUCE COLLIER
St. Agatha's Episcopal
Church in DeFuniak Springs
opened its 2008 Lakeside
Concert Series on Jan. 20
with a program of violin and
piano music from Alfonso
Lopez and Michelle Tabor.
This was the duo's second
appearance at St. Agatha's.
The two-part recital was
held in the church before
a full house. The church's
piano sits in the rear, so at-
tendees who wanted to see
the duo play had to turn
around to face the back. Lo-
pez opened the second half
of the program playing in
the front of the church, just
below the altar.
The program covered a
variety of composers, and
periods ranging from the
late 18th century to a mod-
ern piece, composed by Lo-
pez himself in 1994. The
first piece was a G-major
violin and piano sonata by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mo-
Szart (1756 1791) written
in 1778. Tabor introduced
the piece, commenting that
the composer was not yet
well-known when this so-
nata was first played. Mo-
zart composed the sonata
at age 22 while on tour in
Mannheim, Baden-Wurt-
temberg. The works of Mo-
zart are some of the most
accessible of all classical
music, and the sonata was
a good choice to begin the
recital. Its two movements -
typical of the sonata form at
that time allowed for a lot
of interchange between the
violin and the piano. Lopez
and Tabor have played to-
gether for nearly four years,
and their comfort level was
evident.
The second piece was
by Seville-born composer
Joaquin Turina (1882 -
1949). This piece, "Sonate
No. 2 for Violin and Piano,
Op. 82," was composed in
1934, in the composer's "ma-
ture" years, said Tabor. It is
also called "Sonata Espan-
ola." Turina had an active
career, which took him from
Spain to France to Cuba
and back to Spain again. He
composed music for opera,
theater, chamber music, gui-
tar, voice, and found time to
teach and write journalistic
and critical articles.


The three-movement so-
nata had a noticeable "Span-
ish" flavor, representative of
Turina's deep Andalusian
roots. Turina was one of two
Spanish-born composers
whose works were featured
on the program. Speaking
later in the recital, the Ven-
ezuela-born Lopez spoke of
how easy it can be to lose
"your first roots" in studying
classical music. "I learned to
dance salsa at the Univer-
sity of Michigan," he said.
Turina had studied and
composed music in Paris be-
fore moving back to Spain.
Following a brief inter-
mission, Lopez played works
by French composer Camille
Saint-Saens (1835-1921)
and Spanish composer/
violinist Pablo de Sarasate
1844-1908).
Saint-Saens' "Introduc-
tion and Rondo Capriccioso"
is a lively piece, written in
1863, specifically for Sara-
sate. Saint-Saens was a
multi-talented composer
of operas, chamber music,
works for voice, prose com-
positions, and frequently-
performed orchestral "pro-
gram" pieces such as "Danse
Macabre" and "Carnival of
the Animals." Though play-
ing at opposite ends of the
church, Lopez and Tabor
kept pace with each other,
visually and rhythmically.
Lopez's concentration was
evident as he maintained
eye and ear contact with Ta-
bor's accompaniment.
The often theatrical qual-
ity of solo violin playing was
highlighted in the next piec-
es, Sarasate's "Introduction
and Tarantella" and "Zap-
ateado." Sarasate was, along
with his predecessor Niccolo
Paganini (1782-1840), a su-
perstar violin virtuoso, who
traveled' extensively in Eu-
rope, South America, and
the United States. Both piec-
es were dance-inspired, the
first by the frenetic Italian
tarantella and the second
by the Spanish zapateado,
a kind of "tap dance." Being
written by a master violin-
ist, each -piece gave Lopez
an opportunity to show off
his considerable bowing
skills, as well as pizzicato,
where the violinist plucks
the strings, often very rap-
idly. At times, Lopez swayed


A CROWDED CHURCH as audience takes a
breather at Jan. 20 violin/piano recital, featuring
Alfonso Lopez and Michelle Tabor.


with his music, nearly danc-
ing himself.
Lopez then rejoined Tabor
in the back of the church for
the last two pieces, a medley
from the opera "Porgy and
Bess," by American compos-
er George Gershwin (1899-
1937), and his own composi-
tion, "Caribe Pirana."
The familiar Gershwin
songs, "Summertime," "Bess,
You is My Woman Now,"
and "It Ain't Necessarily
So," were arranged for vio-
lin by Lithuanian-born vio-
lin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz
(1901-1987). Following the
fiery Sarasate pieces, the
bluesy music gave the audi-
ence a chance to slow down
and relax. Lopez played
simply, with Tabor getting
a chance to show her accom-
plished keyboard skills with
pianist Gershwin's legend-
ary American opera.
The last piece before the
encore was Lopez's own,
"Caribe Pirana." He de-
scribed it as a attempt to
convey the spirit and music
of his own country, saying
that sometimes it is neces-
sary to travel to discover
one's own culture and roots.
Written for orchestra, the
full work was premiered
in Venezuela in 2000. The
short piece had a very fes-
tive quality, and Lopez said,
"feel free to dance in your
seats."
Lopez and Tabor treated
the audience to an encore,
"Meditation" from the opera
"Thais" by French composer
Jules Massenet (1842-1912).
The piece, very quiet and
evocative of contemplation,
is intended to be be played
between scenes of the opera,
before a closed curtain. It is
a popular choice with solo


The Open Door Com-
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28th year with their tra-
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with a bring one, get one,
gift exchange, balloons,
noice-makers and cake for
all.


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On Thursday, January
10, the Open Door Commu-
nity Club kicked off its 28th
year with their traditional
birthday party with a bring
one, get one, gift exchange
balloons, noise-makers andc
.cake for all.
A tribute was paid to the
members who are no longer
with them except in hearts
and memories, and a spe-
cial welcome was given to
all the new members who
have kept the club alive and
growing all these years.
In 1980, a small group of
local ladies formed the Open
Door Club to be a nucleus
for women of the community
to gather for fellowship, cul-
tural activities and commu-
nity service. The club has
met and continues to meet.
on the second Thursday,
of each month, September
through May, at 11 a.m. at
the Best Western Motel for
lunch, fellowship and a brief
meeting.
Everyone is invited to
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violinists.
The audience thanked
Lopez and Tabor with the
last of several standing ova-
tions. A reception was held
following the recital, in the
church's fellowship hall.


VIOLINIST ALFONSO LOPEZ AND PIANIST MI-
CHELLE TABOR (l-r) a few minutes before their recital at
St. Agatha's Lakeside Concert Series on Jan. 20. The pro-
gram was well-attended and well-received.


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Church and is a member of the National Association of
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Worship Just Doesn't Happen
We Must Be Prepared
Rev. Dr. Charles Satterwhite, Pastor

Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a
new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed
Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.
1 Corinthians 5.7; Ex. 12.1-16

Men are good at preparing.
They'll stay up late Friday night getting ready for Sat-
urday's fishing trip.
They'll spend hours organizing a basement workshop
before beginning a project.
They'll devote a week preparing for Saturday's tailgate
party at the football stadium.
They'll study catalogs all summer looking for the per-
fect fall hunting jacket.
The men of the Old Testament were charged by God
with certain preparations as well: preparations for wor-
ship.
At the first Passover, men were to select a perfect
lamb, slaughter it, put its blood on the doorpost, roast the
meat, and make sure the house was cleansed of leaven.
Do men-or women-spend as much time preparing for
worship today?
What kinds of preparation should be made? Prayer,
meditation on Scripture, repairing relationships, helping
children get ready to appreciate the Sunday worship ex-
perience, preparation for the Lord's Supper-there are
lots of ways to make worship more meaningful.
This Saturday, try to keep Sunday in mind. Try to give
it the kind of preparation that will make it a day to re-
member.
Worship is to Christian living what the mainspring is
to the watch. -Lawrence R. Axelson




The constraint of love

By DR. ROBERT M. JAYE


Christians have a ruling
motive for all that we do.
That ruling motive is the
love which was given by God
in sending the Lord Christ
to die for us. Christianity
is the only religion which
has a Redeemer. He is not
only our Redeemer but also
our Savior and Friend. 2
Corinthians 5:14 contains
these words: "For the love of
Christ constraineth us."
First, the love of Christ
is the constraining motive
under which we enter the
Christian life. This is what
Christ referred, to in John
three when He said, "I, if Ibe
lifted up, will draw all men
unto me." No one can stand
before the cross, realizing
the Sufferer is dying for him
and not be moved. That is
why we love Him, because
He first loved us.
The love of Christ is the
motive by which we are led
to an open confession and
acknowledgment of Christ.
It is important that we be
moved to tell who it is that
saved us because of His love
for us. Christ can bind up
the broken heart, heal our


wounded spirits, and give
life to our dead souls. Christ
did not come to the earth to
make sick sinners feel better,
but to give dead sinners life.
The love of Christ constrains
us. It should never be a hard,
but a very glad thing openly
to acknowledge and confess
our Savior.
Again, love is the
impelling motive back of all
self-denial, self-sacrifice and
labor for Christ. The true
believer does not give up
sinful indulgences because
he must, but because he
desires to do so. With the
love of Christ constraining,
one should deny him or her
self for Christ's :sake. Self-
sacrifice for Christ becomes
pleasure and work for Him
is the highest delight.

In the constraint of love
for Him, we receive and can
give one measure of blessing
upon another. Let us use
them for the extension
of God's kingdom in this
old world. There will be
blessings for us and others
as we are constrained by
Christ to work for Him.


The following essay was written by 10-year-old
Morgan Walker, who lives in Bluewater Bay and
attends Rocky Bayou Christian School. The essay
was a school assignment and was submitted to the
Herald-Breeze by her grandmother, Lessie Walker,
ofDeFuniak Springs.


Jesus, My Example


Jesus is my example in so many different ways. If you
just take a moment and think about all the ways he has
worked in your life and all the other things he has done
for me, you, and everybody else, even if they do not know
him. Jesus Christ, the Messiah, the King of Kings, the
Prince of Peace, it does not matter what you call him, He
works in mysterious ways in your life. That is why Jesus
is my example.
Jesus has worked in my life and shaped it. When his
father sent him to die on the cross to save you and me, he
did not complain to his father. Now if my father asked me
to go die on the cross and shed my blood for people I do not
even know or that are not even born yet, I do not know if
I could do it. In that way Jesus is my example to obey my
mother and father and to not question them when they
rAake decisions. Do you think you could do what Jesus did
on the cross at Calvary? Just think about it, being nailed
to a cross wearing a crown of thorns. John 3:16 says "For
God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eter-
nal life."
Well, a little more than two years ago. I moved to
Niceville, Florida, from Collierville, Tennessee. At first I
was excited, but then when I really thought about it, it
made me sad to leave all my friends. My entire family
lives in Florida, so that made me excited, but all of my
friends live in Tennessee and I had never lived anywhere
else before. I was brought home from the hospital to the
same house I lived in when we moved, so this was not as
easy as I thought it was going to be. But Jesus helped me
through leaving Tennessee and my friends, my teachers,
and my church. I still go back and visit them during the
summer. Jesus was my example to have a good attitude
about it by being thankful for what I have.
If you read the Bible, Jesus helps people all the time
with their struggles. So, instead of asking Jesus to move
my family back to Tennessee, I thanked him for all that
He has done for my family. My favorite Bible verse is
Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and
courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for
the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." This


Fun, fellowship, music

Cinde Lucas to be

featured speaker

at ladies conference


Cinde Lucas, an associate
evangelist with the United
Methodist Churches, will
be featured in an Overflow
Women's Conference spon-
sored by First United Meth-
odist Churches of Florala,
Hopewell, and Christian
Home, Saturday, February
9. Lucas will deliver a mes-
sage of hope and encourage-
ment combined with songs
of inspiration. "Her conta-
gious spirit will rekindle the
flame of God's Spirit within
you and fill your heart with
an overdose of joy," said
Karen Long, chairperson of


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008
1 1 .


MORGAN WALKER


Bible verse reminds me to stay strong and that the Lord
will never leave me, no matter where I am in my life.
I love .being around people, and I love to help people.
To me, it does no matter what you look like or what color
you are, or what family you come from. If you are rich or
poor, it does not matter to me. I want to grow up to serve
other people that need my help. In this way, Jesus is my
example, because He never turned his back on anyone. Je-
sus was always a faithful helper and He is still faithful to
us every day. 1 Corinthians 1:9 says,"God, who has called
you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, is
faithful."
It is very important to read your Bible and pray every
day so that when you grow up, you can be more like Je-
sus.


CINDE LUCAS, hosting women conference.


the local churches' commit-
tee to sponsor the event.
"Ladies, join us on February
9 for fellowship, fun, music,
and ministry. Please bring
a friend," Long said. Lucas,
singer, worship leader, and
member of the National As-
sociation of United Method-
ist Evangelists, her husband
and daughter, are members
of the First United Method-
ist Church of Laurenceburg,
TN.
Registration for the con-
ference is $12.00 per person.
Free childcare is available
and breakfast and lunch are


included. Hours are 9 a.m. -
1 p.m.
"Her surrender to God is
true and her conviction to
bring others closer to Christ
is at the heart of her minis-
try," Long said. The mem-


bership of the local church
urge those interested to
attend and let God renew
their spirit.
Registration forms will
be available throughout the
tri-city area.


RICK SHEPHERD, di-
rector of Prayer and spiri-
tual awakening of Florida
Baptist Convention.


Revival at First Baptist


Church of Liberty set


for January 25-26


Revival at First Baptist
Church of Liberty on Jan.
25, 26, and 27. Meeting Fri-
day and Saturday nights at
6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11
a.m. The speaker will be
Rick Shepherd, director of
Prayer and spiritual awak-
ening of Florida Baptist
Convention.

Every person, every fam-
ily, eyery church and every


city faces the need for genu-
ine Spiritual Awakening-
where Jesus is real and liv-


ing in daily life. Take this
journey in scripture and dis-


cover God's path to experi-
encing the transforming life
of Jesus. Discover fullness
of life, real prayer and real
fruitfulness. See how God
wants to lead His people
into the fullness of His life
and ministry.
The congregation of First
Baptist Church of Liberty
cordially invites the public
to come out and join them
for a time of refreshing.


First Baptist Church Women's Ministries is

Pleased to Help Make You Great in 2008!


The following Bible Study classes will be offered:

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Beth Moore's latest Bible Study
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and happier you!
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Begins: Sunday, February 10th @ 5-6:15 PM
Cost: Materials Only

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In Loving Memory of
Steven Earl Carroll
"Stevie"
Dec. 18, 1979- Jan. 27, 2003


I'M FREE


Darby
James Jeff Darby, Jr.,
;74, of Westville, FL. passed
Saway Jan. 14, 2008, in Flo-
rala, AL. He was born June
13, 1933 in Walton County,
FL. to James Jeff and Ollie
"Mae Peterson Darby, Sr.
Darby had been a resident
of Walton County since June
of 2003 moving here from
!Pennsylvania, where he had
lived for 38 years, originally,
SJames was from Darling-
,ton, FL., where he attended
,the Darlington school. He
,was Holiness by faith and a
:member of the Outreach for
Christ Church in Darling-
ton, and a former member of
the Kittanning Free Meth-
odist Church where he was a
youth Sunday school teach-
er. He served on the board of
trustees and usher.
He was a veteran of the
Korean War and Vietnam
Era, serving our country in
:the U.S. Army from March
;1951 to October 1965, af-
ter leaving active duty he
joined the U.S.Army Active
'Reserve and was Honor-
able discharged in August
in 1979. James worked as
,a Plant Supervisor at AG-
WAY Inc. in Kittaning, PA.
;for over 26 years as a crew
:leader. He was a member


of the local # 341 American
Federation of Grain Millers,
A.F.C. CIO Kittanning, PA.
where he served as presi-
dent for 10 years.
Darby was preceded in
death by his father and
mother, his wife, Mary
(Ashe) Darby, they were
married July 11, 1957 while
both were stationed at Ft.
McCellem, AL.; one son,
James K. Darby; two broth-
ers, Monroe Darby and
James B. Darby, and two
sisters, Bertha Mae Connad
and JoAnn Hare.
Darby is survived by one
son, Jeff Darby, III of Kit-
tanning, PA.; two daughters,
Dorothy R. Yount of Kittan-
ning, and Candlynn Smith
of Darlington, Florida; one
brother Preston W. Darby,
Sr. of Darlington; four sis-
ters, Lucille Henderson of
Houston, TX.; Betty Jean
Duhig of Houston; Minnie
Elenore of Hempstead, TX.
and Ruth Forehand of De-
Funiak Springs, FL.,. He is
also survived by six grand-
children and two great-
grandchildren.

Funeral services were-
conducted Friday, Jan.18,
2008 at Outreach for Christ
Church in Darlington, Flori-
da with Rev.Curtis Manning
officiating.

Burial followed in the
Darby Cemetery with mili-
tary honors.
Friends and family may
go online to view obituaries,
offer condolences and sign
guest book, at www.clary-
glenn.com

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


Richard Craig Stegall,
61, of Crestview, FL,, passed
away Thursday, Jan. 17,
2008 at the North Okaloosa
Medical Center. Stegall was
born July 15, 1946 in Gales-
burg, IL., to the late Floyd
and Lois Stegall.
Stegall was a veteran of
the U.S. armed forces serv-
ing his country faithfully in
the United States National
Guard. He had a special love
for cars and was a member
of both the Spanish Trail
Cruisers and the Lake Jack-
son Cruisers. Stegall farmed
for many years and over
time collected a wide variety
of model tractors and cars.
He loved music and dancing
and was very talented on his
keyboard. Stegall was good
with his hands and became
skilled in different types of
woodworking projects.
Stegall is survived by his
loving wife, Glenda Stegall;
two sons, Tyson Stegall and
wife Nelie and Brad Ste-
gall both, of Peoria, IL.; two


daughters, Brandi Schleich
and Carrie Shinn, also of
Peoria, IL.; two brothers,
Dave Stegall, of San Fran-
cisco, CA., and Scott Stegall
and wife, Lisa, of Cherry
Hill, N,J.; step-mother, Pat
Stegall, of Galesburg, IL.,
two brother-in-laws, Billy,
of Crestview, FL.,and James
of Luca, KY,; five grandchil-
dren, Brandon, Riley, Alex-
andria, Chris, and Nicho-
las; and a host of special
friends.
Funeral services in Gales-
burg, IL. are pending and
are under the direction of
Hinchliff Pearson West Fu-
neral Home.
Local services will be an-
nounced at a later date.
Memories' and condolenc-
es may be shared with the
family at www.daviswat-
kins.com.

Local arrangements are
under the direction of Da-
vis-Watkins Funeral Home
of DeFuniak Springs.


Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
Im following the path God laid for me.
I took God's hand when I heard the call;
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me-
God wanted me now, God set me free.


We Love and miss you
very much,
Mom, Dad, Travis and Regina


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A NJwM Nazare-eChurh I.n F0iSpi


Dr. Orville Jenkins, Jr. and the
North Florida District Church of the
Nazarene has commissioned Rev. John
Beschler to start a new Nazarene Church in
the DeFuniak Springs, Florida area.

Services every Sunday 10:30 a.m.


Seventh Day Adventist Church
(532 Lakeview Drive, off 331 and Walton Road)


For more
information
call
(81)826-1140 or
(850)865-7575


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 Springs. 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.

CORNERSTONE 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 will fit 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. Starting the 1st
Sunday of each month, services wil4 be held at 10 a.m.;afterwards,
we will fellowship at a local restaurant.
For more information, please contact Deacon Delvin Bender at
(850) 826-2240.

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 home; we invite you
come visit us. Church office phone number-892-5832; email fpcdfs@
embargmail.com. Website; fpcdfs.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, pot 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
school begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11 a.m. We
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 SAINTAGATHA'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 HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH located at 2281 County
Highway 2A, DeFuniak Springs, FL. Located nine miles north of
Hwy. 90 on Rt 1087 from Mossy Head. Pastor Todd Camp would
like to welcome you to our church where Jesus is Lord, loved,
worshipped and adored! Come and worship with us and share in
God's blessings. On Sunday, our Bible study hour is from 9:45
a.m. -10:45 a.m. Morning Worship begins at 11:00 a.m. and our
children's minister will be conducting a children's church service
during this hour. Our evening service begins at 6 p.m. Services
begin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday as a special time of prayer and
study of God's word. We provide nursery for all services. Make
plans on worshipping the Lord every Sunday with us. Matthew 6:33
says "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and
all these things shall be added unto you."

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 at4the 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/Preacher.

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 Lqrd 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.

THESOLID 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 midst. "For where two or three are gathered together
in my name, 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
wins the war."


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All- State Football selections




from the Florida Sportswriters
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JUWAYNE TANNER
South Walton Seahawks
1ST'TEAM
CLASS 2B
Senior (6-0, 270)
OL


TARRELL BRAMLET ISSAC JACKSON
Walton Braves Walton Braves
HONORABLE MENTION Walton B
CLASS 2A CLASS 2A
Junior (6-4, 190) Junior (5-9, 180)
QB Junior (5-9, 180)ty
Utility


Junior Tarrell Bramlet led the Walton Braves to an 8-2
record from his quarterback position in 2007 and was cho-
sen to the honorable mention list at that position in Class
2A.
Bramlet passed for 1,849 yards and 18 touchdowns while
completing 62 percent of his passes on the year. Tarrell
added 163 rushing yards and a, pair of rushing touchdowns
as the Walton offense co;red 318 points in 10 games.
Bramlet will have the opportunity to build on a junior
year that saw him increase his completion percentage,
yardage and touchdown passes while decreasing his inter-
ceptions, sacks and fumbles in an offense that should thrive
even more in his senior year in 2008.


Issac Jackson was chosen as a utility player to the Class
2A All-State football team and truly lived up to that defini-
tion in 2007 for the Walton Braves.
Jackson led the team in rushing with 1,321 yards, while
scoring 14 touchdowns on the ground. He led Walton in re-
ceiving with 33 catches for 353 yards and three receiving
touchdowns. Jackson contributed one interception on de-
fense, had one quarterback sack, five rushing tackles for a
loss and a key 89-yard kickoff return against Chipley that
helped the Braves win that contest in 2007.

KADEEM INGRAM
Walton Braves
HONORABLE MENTION
CLASS 2A
Senior (5-10, 200)
LB
,Senior Kadeem Ingram anchored a linebacking unit that
brought back memories of Walton defenses in the 1980s.
Ingram recorded 5.5 sacks on the year while contributing
11.5 tackles for a loss in the running game, while recover-
ing two fumbles for the Walton Braves.
Ingram's efforts earned him honorable mention as a line-
backer for his performance in 2007 for Lenny Jankowski's
squad.


JuWayne Tanner was chosen to the Class 2B All-State
football team as an offensive lineman after anchoring the
South Walton offensive line for the last several seasons.
Though Tanner was chosen by the Florida Sportswriters
Association for his work on the offensive line, he also con-
tributed as a defensive lineman with 2.5 sacks, nine rush-
ing tackles for a loss and had two fumble recoveries.


The art


of sight


fishing

By SCOTT SUGGS
Maybe it's cold outside
where you are right now,
maybe the lakes are all iced
over. Or perhaps the sun is
shining and the tempera-
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degrees in a while. Either
way, if you consider yourself
an angler, it's time to start
thinking about sight fish-
ing.
If you are lucky enough
to live somewhere where the
weather is warm and sunny.
right now, then it's time to
start employing sight fish-
ing in order to catch bass.
If it's cold where you are,
then that gives you plenty
of time to start practic-
ing your skills before the
fish head to bedding areas.
Some of the year's biggest
fish are caught by sight fish-
ing and it's easiest to do in
clear, shallow water. It can
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very productive for bass and
other species once the basics
are understood.
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DEON LEE
Walton Braves
2ND TEAM
CLASS2A
Freshman (6-4, 210)
DL

Deon Lee had a freshman season rarely seen by a play-
er in this area of northwest Florida. Lee started along
Walton's front four and recorded what is believed to be
a freshman record at Walton of 12.5 quarterback sacks
during the regular season. Lee added 5.5 tackles for a
loss in the running game and recovered a fumble in his
first year of high school and varsity play.
Lee's accomplishments were good enough to earn him
a second-team berth to the Class 2A All-State football
team as a defensive lineman.
Lee helped anchor a defensive unit that.recorded 33
quarterback sacks and will lose only one starter off the
front four heading into the 2008 season.


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Walton girls basketball squad suffers pair of losses


By PATRICK CASEY
The Walton Lady Braves
put up a valiant fight, but in
the end, Pensacola Catholic
won for the 24th consecutive
time as they defeated the
Braves 59-51 to wrap up the
District 1, Class 3A regular
season title.
Walton hasn't beaten the
Crusaders since the 1995-96
district tournament cham-
pionship game, a span of 24


games that hasn't seen Wal-
ton finish closer than eight
points to the Crusaders dur-
ing that time.
Monday night appeared
to offer a prime opportunity
for the Braves to break the
streak as Walton roared
back from an early deficit
to take a 29-23 lead late in
the first half, only to see
the Crusaders score seven
straight points to hold a


30-29 lead at halftime.
Sunny Harris provided
the sparkplug as she scored
20 points while M.C. Bell
added 12 and the Crusad-
ers opened up a 49-39 lead
after three quarters. Walton
closed the gap in the fourth
quarter but could not catch
up as 25 turnovers limited
the Braves' comeback op-
portunities and allowed the
Crusaders to escape with a


59-51 road victory.
Lee Paulk scored 14
points, while Jasmine Moore
and Shelby Rushing added
10 apiece in the contest. The
loss sets up a rematch with
South Walton in the Dis-
trict 1, Class 3A semifinal
on February 1 in Northview
with a state playoff berth
on the line. Walton has won
the previous two meetings
with their county and dis-


trict foe this season, though
both games were decided by
a mere point.
Game Notes: Walton
lost 57-32 to Cottondale on
Thursday night to fall to
12-11 on the season. Cot-
tondale has one of the bet-
ter teams in the area as
the Hornets are 22-2 under
coach Christ Obert. PDL
was one of the teams to beat
Cottondale and will face


the Braves on January 24
in Walton. The Pirates lost
to the Braves 66-60 to start
the regular season in No-
vember. Walton will wrap
up the regular season with
a trip to Paxton on January
26. Either Walton or South
Walton will miss the state
playoffs because the loser
of their February 1 game in
Northview will bring their
season come to an end.


South Walton girls soccer team qualifies for playoffs


By PATRICK CASEY
The South Walton High
School girls soccer team
earned a berth into the
Class 3A state soccer tour-
nament with a 2-1 victory
over Chipley last week dur-


ing the District 1, Class 3A
tournament played at Pen-
sacola Catholic.

Allie Wright and Caroline
Peterson both scored unas-
sisted goals to help the Sea-


hawks defeat the Tigers for
the third time this season.
The Seahawks lost the
district championship game
to Pensacola Catholic 2-0
on Friday night to earn the
runner-up spot and a first


round date with Taylor
County High School, which
is located in Perry.
South Walton (7-7-2) will
travel to Perry on Thursday,
January 24, to face the Bull-
dogs in the opening round.


Lee exits FSU


By CHUCK HINSON
It another blow to the
Florida State football pro-
gram that has already been
rocked by academic scandal
because of cheating, juinior
quarterback Xavier Lee has
thrown his hat in for the
NFL draft in April.

Lee was 2-4 in six starts
for the Seminoles. He was
suspended for academic
reasons and did not join the
teamwhen they traveled to
Nashville back the first of
the month to play Kentucky


in the Music City Bowl.
The 22-year-old com-
pleted 155 of 402 passes for
2,323 yards, 15 touchdowns
and 11 interceptions. De-
spite the early departure,
coaches and fans said that
Lee never really reached his
potential during his three
year competition for the top
spot against Drew Wether-
ford.

It was reported that he
submitted paperwork to
the university and the NFL
making himself available


for the draft.
Two more junior class-
mates of Lee also joined the
early draftlist. Linebacker
Geno Hayes, the team's
second leading tackler, and
Ltroy Guion one of the Semi-
noles' most talented interior
defensive lineman, also said
farewell to college football.

Guion made 31 tackles
in 12 games, including 6 1/2
for loss. He was also among
three dozen Seminoles that
were ruled ineligible for the
Music City Bowl.


As a result of the scandal,
more than a dozen players
were left behind and many
say that was the deciding
factor with these players en-
tering the ealry draft.
For the SEC and those
who are Arkansas Razor-
back fans, junior running
back and two-time Heisman
trophy nominee, Darren
McFadden, is also giving up
the gridiron of gollege foot-
ball and heading to the NFL
draft. Sportscasters and
analyst say tha he should be
drafted in the first rounds.


NCAA play-off study gets nod


By CHUCK HINSON
A lot was being discussed
at the NCAA Division I
board of directors meeting
this past week in Nashville,
including a task force to
study the issue of a major
college football playoff be-
fore making any moves. This
comes after several Division
I schools began complain-
ing and then pressuring the
NCAA to have a eight- team,


Registration for Freeport
Little League is just days
away. Registration will be
held on Saturday, Jan. 26,
and Feb. 2, 2008 from 9
a.m.-1 p.m. in the old post
office building across from
Kelley's Supervalue Grocery
Store on Hwy. 20 in down-
town Freeport.

A third and final registra-
tion will be combined with a
free skills clinic that will be
held at the ball-field behind


playoff system after the four
major bowls have been com-
pleted.

University of Georgia
president Michael Adams
presednted*his proposal for
an eight-team plauoff to the
board last Monday during
the NCAA convention. In
his proposal, he suggested
that there be a Football
Bowl Subdivion using the


the Freeport City Hall on
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, from
10 a.m.-2 p.m. A free hotdog
lunch will be served to all
participating children.
Registration is open to
Freeport area children be-
tween theages of 5 and 12
years old. A child must be
five before May 1, 2008 and
cannot turn 13 before May
1, 2008.
1. All players must reside
within the boundaries of the
Freeport Little League.


four BCS bowls, and the
winner be named after all
the teams in those bowls,
have had a chance to play
each other.
Instead of making a rul-
ing on the recommendation
by Adams, the board of di-
rectors will form a task force
that will investigate and
study on issues over com-
mercial exposure to student


2. All players must sign-
up in person with a copy of
the player's birth certificate
and proof of residency (par-
ent's driver's license or util-
ity bill.)

3. Fee per child for sign-
up: $50 (checks payable to
Freeport Little League.).
For more information,
contact Retha Laird at
585-4022, James McLeod
at 835-4041 or Latilda Hen-
ninger at 835-2340.


WALTON HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SEAN CARTER signed with Okaloosa-Walton Col-
lege to play baseball for the Raiders as his parents looked on last week. Carter will begin his
senior season for the Braves in February as one of the top pitchers on the squad.


athletes and the expanded
football season, if a play-
off system is set-up. The
task force has not yet been
named and no timeline has
been given for a decision or
finding.


SOPHOMORE ZAHLI LOWE helped the South Walton
Seahawks earn a playoff berth as the squad defeated Chip-
ley 2-1 in the girls soccer district tournament held at Pensa-
cola 'Catholic last week.


Freeport Little League


registration


Walton Career

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892-7051


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US HWY 83 DFS
892-1011 PD 1-1-051

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DOWNTOWN ON BALDWIN & 6TH
M-SAT. 10-5, 892-3119


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892-7229


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756-C BALDWIN AVENUE
.892-2356


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850-834-4187 (THRU NOV.121
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
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892-7488 OR 830-6176
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850-892-9504 (CTFN)


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(850) 892-2232


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NORTH OF TOM THUMB HWY. 83
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Fishing from 8B


Sight fishing involves
spotting fish in the water -
far easier said than done.


High

School

Basketball

Scores

Monday- January 14
Pensacola Catholic 59
Walton Girls 51


S PDL Girls
Vernon


Paxton Girls
Bethlehem


Tuesday- January 15
Panama City Arnold 55
South Walton Boys 36

South Walton Girls 56
Panama City Arnold 15

PDL Boys 55
Jay 50

Marianna 64
Walton Boys 50

Pensacola Christian 76
Freeport Boys 57

Thursday- January 17
South Walton 54
PDL Boys 37

Cottondale 57
Walton Girls 32

PDL Girls 68
Freeport 11

Paxton Boys 82
Escambia Charter 29

Friday- January 18
South Walton 32
Northview Girls 20

Baker 58
PDL Girls 50

Freeport 62
PDL Boys 61

Pensacola Catholic 60
Walton Boys 46

Paxton Boys 83
Dr. Ruby J. Gainer 53

Paxton Girls 73
Laurel Hill 21

Northview Boys 77
South Walton 63

Saturday- January 19
Freeport Girls 60
East Hill 28

Freeport Boys 82
East Hill 51


In my experiences, I simply
look for a shiny or bright
spot with a shadow over it.
The shiny spot is the bed-
ding area. Big bass will find
a place to hang out and then
proceed to fan the area clear
of algae and debris. This
produces the shiny spot; the
fish produces the shadow
lingering over the bed. Spot-
ting the fish any other way
is very difficult because bass
have evolved in such a way
that the tops of their bodies
take on the color of their en-
vironment enabling them to
stalk their prey more effec-
tively.
To see any of the features
and fish beneath the surface,
a must-have for anglers is
a pair of quality, polarized
sunglasses. Different peo-
ple prefer different colored
lenses for sight fishing with
each offering advantages
and disadvantages. Green
lenses are more comfortable


WALTON'S LEE
PAULK goes for the two
points during their game
against Pensacola Catho-
lic. Walton lost, 59- 51.


but are average in terms of
contrast. Gray lenses offer
more true color distinction
but are lacking in terms of
contrast. Amber lenses (pre-
ferred by most saltwater an-
glers) can be uncomfortable
in the bright sun but offer
the most contrast. There is
no right or wrong lens color
for sight fishing, only per-
sonal preference.
Once a fish is sighted, it
is important to understand
whether or not the fish is
still spawning, protecting
fry or just hanging out. If
the fish is still spawning or
guarding a hatch, it will be
protective of its bed and will
strike more out of aggres-
sion, not necessarily out of
hunger. In this case, it will
be necessary to cast closer
to the fish as it will be less
likely to leave its bed un-
protected. If the fish is not
guarding a bed, cast beyond
the fish and retrieve it in


front of it to get its atten-
tion. If the fish is moving,
cast in front of it.
When selecting bait for
sight fishing, it is not as nec-
essary to mimic prey as it is
to make sure your bait is
seen. I prefer to fish bright-
ly colored baits to make
sure it grabs the attention
of the fish. A large 4-inch
Berkley PowerBait Power
Flippin' Tube is ideal rigged
with a 4/0 wide gap hook; I
like white because it allows
me to easily see the bait in
the water so I always know
where it is in relation to the
fish. Line size can also be a
factor, so the clearer the wa-
ter, the smaller the line. To
give me the best strength-
to-diameter ration, I use
Berkley Trilene 100 percent
Fluorocarbon line. It disap-
pears underwater and is
less likely to spook line-shy
bass that can be especially
finicky when on the spawn-
ing beds.

Once you've found a bed,
pitch the bait beyond the
bed and work it slowly into
the middle. Try to move it to
the different sections of the
bed, ard take careful note of
the bass's reaction with each
move. What you're trying to
do is determine where the
"sweet spot" of the bed is.
The "sweet spot" is the area
of the bed for whatever
reason that, when intrud-
ed upon by the bait, elicits
an aggressive response from
the fish. If the fish gets mad
enough, it will strike the
bait.
Sight fishing is an excit-
ing way to fish for bass. It
takes concentration, a keen
eye, accurate casting and. a
requisite amount of stealth
to be good at it. If the bass
are on the beds right now
where you live, go give it
a try. If it's going to be a
while before your local fish
start the spawning process,
then you've plenty of time to


practice.
Scott Suggs is the 2007
FLW Champion and the


first angler in professional


first angler in professional
bass fishing to win $1 mil-
lion in a single tournament.


School Sports Calendar

Wednesday- January 23
South Walton Gills Weightlifting at FWB Sectional 11
a.m.
Pensacola JC at OWC Women's Basketball 5:30 p.m.
Pensacola JC at OWC Men's Basketball 7:30 p.m.

Thursday- January 24
South Walton Girls Soccer at Taylor County 6 p.m.
Freeport Girls Basketball at South Walton 6:30 p.m.
Paxton Boys Basketball at PDL 7:30 p.m.
PDL Girls Basketball at Walton 7:30 p.m.

Friday- January 25
South Walton Girls Basketball at South Walton 6 p.m.
Freeport Boys Basketball at Jay 6:30. p.m.
Boys Soccer District 1-Class 2A Final at Freeport 7 p.m.
Boys Soccer District 1-Class 3A Final at Pensacola Catho-
lic 7 p.m.
Central Boys Basketball at Paxton 7:30 p.m.
Northview Boys Basketball at Walton 7:30 p.m.
South Walton Boys Basketball at Rocky Bayou 7:30 p.m.

Saturday- January 26
OWC Women's Basketball at Gulf Coast CC 5:30 p.m.
Malone Girls Basketball at PDL 6:30 p.m.
OWC Men's Basketball at Gulf Coast CC 7:30 p.m.
Walton Girls Basketball at Paxton 7:30 p.m.
Walton Boys Basketball at Laurel Hill 7:30 p.m.
Malone Boys Basketball at PDL 8 p.m.

Monday- January 28
Paxton Boys Basketball at Freeport 7:30 p.m.
Poplar Springs at PDL Boys Basketball 8 p.m.

Tuesday- January 29
Freeport Boys Basketball at South Walton 7:30 p.m.
Bethlehem Boys Basketball at Paxton 7:30 p.m.
PDL Boys Basketball at Walton 7:30 p.m.


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1. Mississippi and Mississippi State have met 235 times in
men's college basketball, the most-played rivalry in SEC
basketball history.

2. Over the past eight seasons (2000-2007), there has been
eight different winners of the ACC Basketball Coach of the
Year.

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record with 20 three-point field goals in a 95-55 win over
Maine on December 8.

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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008


INSIDE

STILL DON'T
GET THE
AMENDMENT?
Town Hall discus-
sion about property
tax amendment.
1-A



ECMS
WELCOMES
NEW
PRINCIPAL
Butler assistant
principal gets mid-
dle school job. 5-C



DFS
WELCOMES
NELSON TO
CITY HALL
U.S. Sen. Bill Nel-
son holds a town
hall meeting to dis-
cuss issues. 1-A


U.S. 331
BYPASS
OPENS
The 5.7-mile stretch
opens after ceremo-
ny Wednesday. 1-A



FIVE LOCAL
ATHLETES
CHOSEN FOR
ALL-STATE
TEAM
The football play-
ers come from WHS
and SWHS. 8-B




GARDEN
CLUB HOSTS
CLAY ARTIST
"Orchids that
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GOT MLK?


Local event
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Sea turtle lighting


conversations begin



again


By DOTTYNIST
Walton County is one of
a very few coastal counties
in Florida where a lighting
ordinance has not been ad-
opted to help the survival
of the dwindling native sea
turtle population.
Lorna Patrick of the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service
said she has been involved
in three attempts by Wal-
ton County to put a turtle
lighting ordinance in place,
the first of those in the late
1990s.
Patrick said that a new
attempt was initiated in
2003 when researchers
were able to document dis-
orientation impacts on sea
turtle hatchlings posed by
improper beach lighting.
Like previous incarnations
of Walton County's turtle
lighting ordinance, this one
did not succeed.
According to Mother Na-
ture's plan, when baby sea
turtles hatch on the beach,
the light of the moon reflect-
ing on the water attracts
and guides them to their
home in the Gulf of Mexico.
Disorientation of hatchlings,


and often death, occurs
when hatchlings are instead
drawn to artificial light along
the coast. Studies have also
shown that adult sea turtles
are deterred from nesting in
brightly-lit beach areas.

"I think we can
all work together on
this, "citizen Bill Bard said
of the proposed ordinance.

Now Walton County is
eyeing a beach lighting or-
dinance as a means to miti-
gate for negative impacts
on the sea turtle population
resulting from to the coun-
ty's permitting of temporary
seawalls in the wake of Hur-
ricane Dennis' local beach
impacts.
In 2005, the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service had
raised concerns that the
county's permitting of the
temporary seawalls could
result in negative impacts
or a "taking" of threatened
or endangered sea turtle
populations. Following that


input, in early 2006 Walton
County agreed to apply to
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser-
vice for an incidental take
permit (ITP) in connection
with the permitting of the
temporary armoring. A re-
See LIGHTING 3-C


KRISS TITUS, TDC executive director since 1999, has
announced plans to resign her position effective Feb. 15.
(Photo by Kris Chavez)


LOGGERHEAD sea tur-
tle hatchling. Loggerheads
are the predominant sea tur-
tle species nesting in Walton
County. (Photo courtesy of
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser-
vice)


Legislators address


Panhandle constituents


By DOTTY NIST
"This is democracy at
work," commented Dr. Da-
vid Goelsch, facilitator for
the Jan. 17 Northwest Flor-
ida Legislative Forum.
Approximately 260 citi-
zens and business people
from all over the Panhan-
dle gathered at Sandestin
Resort, getting the chance


to pose questions to their
legislators at this forum,
sponsored by the Northwest
Florida Chamber Coalition.
The coalition includes 18
chambers of commerce in
ten northwest Florida coun-
ties and represents over
12,000 businesses.
Legislators participating
in the forum included: Rep.
Jimmy Patronis (R-Panama


City); Rep. Dave Murzin (R-
Pensacola); Rep. Greg Evers
(R-Milton); Senator Don
Gaetz (R-Niceville); Rep.
Don Brown (R-DeFuniak
Springs); Rep. Marti Coley
(R-Marianna); and Speaker
Designate Ray Sansom (R-
Destin).
Hot topics for the two-
See FORUM 2-C


Kriss Titus


announces


resignation as


TDC director


By DOTTY NIST
South Walton Tourist
Development Council (TDC)
members were a bit subdued
on Jan. 22 when Executive
Director Kriss Titus arrived
in her usual upbeat mood,
and perhaps more so, to offi-
cially announce her resigna-
tion from her position.
The special meeting of the
tourism council had been
called for a vote on accep-
tance of Titus' resignation
and to make plans for lead-
ership of the organization.
Titus, TDC director for
nine years, tendered her
resignation late last week
with plans to pursue a new
endeavor, her own tourism-
related consulting company.
Her last day as executive di-
rector will be Feb. 15.
Titus had been selected.
from a field of applicants for
the leadership position in
1999 by TDC board mem-


bers, following the resigna-
tion of Malcolm Patterson,
former executive director.

"It's been a great
nine years,"Titus com-
mented. "I'm excited toi
be opening another
door in my life."

"Kriss, you've taken the
TDC to the highest level of
professionalism, and we ap-i
preciate you very much,"
TDC Chairman John Gil-
lis remarked at the Jan.
22 special meeting. "We do
wish you well with your new
direction in your career," he
said.
"It's been a great nine,
years," Titus commented.
See TITUS 4-C


Suspended SWCMCD

Commissioner enters plea


By JEFFREYPOWELL
"The charges against me
are false," said suspend-
ed South Walton County
Mosquito Control District
(SWCMCD) Commissioner
Charlie Burke. "In time,
this issue will be resolved
in my favor and the taxpay-
ers of Walton County will
again have me to represent
them."
Burke's comments came
shortly after he entered a
plea of not guilty in Wal-
ton County Circuit Court
to charges that he does not
reside in the district he
serves. Burke entered his
plea on the morning of Jan.
22. Burke claims to reside at
2780 U.S. 98 in Santa Rosa
Beach, the home of Dave's
Glass. The state of Florida
claims that he is a resident
of neighboring Bay County.
Burke was arrested on
Dec. 4, 2007 just prior to a
SWCMCD regular board


meeting by investigator
Brad Trusty of the office of
State Attorney First Judi-
cial Circuit. He was release
on his own recognizance
that same evening.
SSince then Governor
Charlie Crist suspended
Burke in an executive order
from participating in SWC-
MCD issues until the case is
resolved. Crist's letter said
in part "It is in the best in-
terest of the citizens of Wal-
ton County, and the citizens
of Florida, that Gregory
Charles Burke be immedi-
ately suspended from the
public office he now holds..."
Burke is representing
himself in the case has sub-
mitted a list of witnesses he
may call in court. The list
contains the names of 18
citizens and officials, includ-
ing Supervisor of Elections
Bobby Beasley, Property
Appraiser Patrick Pilcher,
Tax Collector Rhonda Skip-


per and SWCMCD Commis-
sioners Jim Crawford and
John Magee.
Burke's trial has been set
for mid-March.


SUSPENDED SWCMCD
COMMISSIONER Charlie
Burke entered a not guilty
plea on Jan. 22. (Photo by
Jeffrey Powell)


"LET'S MAKE FLORIDA REALLY COUNT,"presi-
dential hopeful Rudy Giuliani tells the crowd at Destin's
Donut Hole last Thursday. With his poll numbers slip-
ping and Sen. John McCain's recent endorsements by
several prominent state leaders, the Jan. 29 Florida pri-
mary could make or break Giuliani's campaign. (Photo
by Chris Manson)









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FORUM F

hour forum included tax re-
lief and tax regulation, high
health insurance costs, ille-
gal immigration, affordable
housing, transportation, ed-
ucation, fishing regulations,
and other issues.
Goelsch kept the discus-
sion moving by limiting
questions to 30 seconds or
slightly more. However the~
legislators got the chance to
elaborate on each topie apd
even philosophized a bit,
"People are telling us
they've had all the govern-
ment they can afford...we've
got reduce the size of gov-
ernment," said Brown.
Brown gave Sansom a
verbal "pat on the back" for
proposing a bill that would
"sunset" or abolish all state
agencies regularly every
eight years, with the agen-
cies being reinstated only if
it is determined that they
serve a valid purpose.
Brown called Amendment
1, the proposed property tax
amendment, "a pathetic
start on tax reform."
Gaetz thought the amend-
ment to be "a good first step."
He assured the attendees
that the legislature would
continue to seek solutions to
high property taxes.
Sansom said he wished
the legislature had not had
to take on the property tax


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ROM FRONT

question, since these are
taxes collected by local gov-
ornmnents rather than the
state. He explained that leg-
islators had felt compelled
to seek a solution due to a
din of complaints from tax-
payers.
Brown was of the opinion
that any further tax reduc-
tions must be crafted with
differences between the
various parts of the state in
mind.
Coley agreed, adding
that she sees property value
levels as a large part of the
problem. She called for a
change in the way property
is assessed.
"I don't like property
taxes," Sansom commented,
adding that they amount to
penalizing people for being
successful. "We have to de-
bate the issue that property
taxes is a very unfair way to
run government," he added.
Brown said that there
have been some sugges-
tions that state government
needs new, more depend-
able sources of funding than
the current one, the sales
tax. He does not agree. He
said he finds sales taxes to
be "far more reliable" than,
for example, an income tax.
"When a problem arises,
our first response tends to be
what is government going to


LEGISLATIVE PARTICIPANTS at the Jan. 17 Northwest Florida Legislative Forum: (from left) Rep. Jimmy Patronis
(R-Panama City); Rep. Dave Murzin (R-Pensacola); Rep. Greg Evers (R-Milton); Senator Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) ; Rep.
Don Brown (R-DeFuniak Springs) ; Rep. Marti Coley (R-Marianna); and Speaker Designate Ray Sansom (R-Destin).
(Photo by Dotty Nist)


do about it...it hasn't always
been that way," Brown not-
ed.
He called for sparing tax-
payers by encouraging self-
reliance and letting the pri-
vate sector "handle some of
our tough jobs."
Sansom noted that the
Florida Constitution calls
for the state budget to be
balanced each year; there
can be no deficit spending as
on the federal level. He said
this regularly calls for defin-
ing the role of government
and setting priorities. As
this takes place, it may ap-
pear that state government
is having a budget crisis, he
said, but in reality is it just
"a good healthy discussion."
In response to a question


on affordable housing, Gaetz
said that the Senate will
be looking at an affordable
housing package that will
include tax breaks, a reduc-
tion in time for issuance of
building permits, and mak-
ing public land available for
affordable housing.
The legislators saw re-
duction of government regu-
lation as a way not only to
help with creation of afford-
able housing but as a way to
reduce the hiring of illegal
aliens.
Brown commented that,
with less regulation and
therefore reduction in the
cost of doing business, there
would be less temptation
on the part of employers to
bring in illegals to work for


SCLOSE 0T 2V ciizens and' business people cmt"'-f Sandestin Resort for the Northwest Florida Legislative Forum on
Jan. 17. (Photo by Dotty Nist)


lower wages and deny jobs
to locals.
He said he has proposed
a bill to hold the state to en-
forcement of laws against
the hiring of illegals. "We
must do it for the right mo-
tive," he remarked, with the
fact in mind that most ille-
gals come in to earn money
for the support of their fami-
lies.
In response to a question
on the recent proportion-
ate fair share legislation,
Sansom admitted that that
measure had been "a disap-
pointment" in practice. He
said the idea had been to al-
low development projects to
proceed when government
had not yet provided infra-
structure to support them,
by allowing property owners
to pay for their share of im-
pacts into an infrastructure
fund. Instead, in many cases
property owners are being
asked to pay not a share but
the total cost of infrastruc-
ture needs, he explained,
adding that this was never
the intent of the measure.
Sansom said legislators
thought they had a solution
in their last session, but the
changes did not fix the prob-
lem. "We will get it right,"
he promised.
Evers observed that some-
times the legislature has to
"lick the cat three times"
before the state agencies
implementing a law under-
stand the intent of a la. ..,
The charter fishing in-
dustry was well represented


at the forum, and several
attendees commented on
proposed changes to rules
for red snapper fishing in
state waters of the Gulf of
Mexico. The changes would
reduce daily bag limits for
Gulf Red Snapper and cut
the red snapper season in
half, changing it from April
15-Oct. 31 to June 1-Sept.
30.
The proposed changes
would make state red snap-
per rules consistent with
rules for the federal waters
of the gulf. The issue is to be
decided early next month.
One speaker commented
that the recreational fish-
ing industry is "at a tipping
point right now," and ex-
pressed concern about the
impact of the new rules if
they are put in place.
Coley responded that,
although the federal gov-
ernment will have the final
say on these rules, the state
should speak out for the in-
terest of "this vital part of
our economy" in the matter.
Patronis agreed that the
impact of' these proposed
rules on Northwest Florida
fisheries must be brought to
the attention of regulators.

A decision on the rule
changes is scheduled for the
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
meeting on Feb. 6 and 7 at
the Bay Point Marriott in
.Panama City Beach. This
meeting is open to the pub-
lic.


Public Works update


District One:
Completed repairs to the
drainage pond at the EOC;
working on Bruce Avenue;
hauling asphalt to paving
project, and routine main-
tenance and grading contin-
ues.
District Two:
Reworking shoulders and
sodding on Triple G Road;
working on Turkey Creek
Road; working on Glendale
Fire Department; hauling
asphalt to paving project,
and routine maintenance
and grading continues.
District Three:
Continuing work on Long
Road phase two and Wil-
lams Road; hauling asphalt
to paving project, routine
maintenance, and grading
continues.
District Four:
Working on Woodlawn
Road; hauling asphalt to
paving project; routine
maintenance, and grading
continues.
District Five:
Hauling fill material to Hel-
en McCall Park; beginning
Right of Way maintenance
on CR- 30A; hauling fill
dirt and rip rap to Hogtown
Bridge; hauling asphalt to
paving project; hauling fill
material from Casswell Pit
to Blue Mountain stockpile;
routine maintenance, and
grading continues.
Right of Way:
Pursuing right-of-way
acquisition to facilitate the
Dirt to Pave Program (ob-
tained percentages):
Williams Road 99 per-
cent; Joe Campbell Road --
80 percent; Boundary Line
Road -underway; Walton
Bridge Road 10 percent;
Brown Road 50 percent
and Rogers Road 50 per-
cent
Clearing Crew:
Working on Punchbowl
Road.


Drainage Crew:
Working on Courthouse
Parking Lot.
Stabilization Crew:
Working on Bruce Av-
enue.
Paving Crew:
Completing working on
Woodlawn Road


Bridge Crew:
Working on Hogtown
Bridge Replacement on N.
393.
County Wide Crew:
Completed repairs to the
drainage pond at the EOC,
and working on Brown Road
and Ingle Road.


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LIGHTING

quirement for the ITP is a
habitat conservation plan
(HCP) to be developed by
the county, providing for
protection and mitigation of
impacts on native species.
In spring 2007, Walton
County entered into a for-
mal agreement with U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission,
and the state Department of
Environmental Protection
for development of the HCP.
The HCP has brought adop-
tion of a beach lighting ordi-
nance back to the forefront
in Walton County.
In Sept. 2007, the Wal-
ton County Planning Com-
mission had viewed a new
form of the ordinance. After
hearing public testimony
criticizing the ordinance
as too. restrictive, the plan-
ning commissioners voted to
table the ordinance, calling
for workshops to help make
it less constrictive and add
clarity.
More public input was
taken at a Jan. 16 workshop
hosted by the Walton Coun-
ty Planning Commission at
the South Walton Court-
house Annex. The workshop
was well attended, and most


FROM FRONT

attendees provided com-
ments.
Over a dozen participants
provided input, and all but a
few had something positive
to say about the ordinance
as currently proposed. Pub-
lic comments were limited
to three minutes per person
or seven minutes if the indi-
vidual was speaking for an
association or community
group.
Public testimony was pre-
ceded by comments from a
county consultant and staff
and representatives of regu-
latory agencies tasked with
sea turtle protection.
Robin Trindell of the
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
noted that the goal of the
ordinance is safe, effective.
lighting with no negative
impact on sea turtles. She
observed that the sea turtles
that nest on Walton County
beaches, although few in
number, are "critically im-
portant" to the species.
"This is not about creating
some kind of coastal black-
out zone," said County en-
vironmental consultant Bob
Ernest. Ernest explained
that sea turtle survival can
be improved by managing


the intensity, distance, ele-
vation, color and directional
components of lighting.
Ernest said that other ad-
Svantages of implementing
light regulations can include
more aesthetic lighting and
energy savings.
The ordinance would es-
tablish lighting standards
for a "Wildlife Conserva-
tion Zone" extending 1,000
feet landward of the Coastal
Construction Control Line
countywide.
Under the ordinance, the
most detailed standards
would be applied to new con-
struction. Ernest explained
that there would be no need
for existing homes and other
existing properties to make
any changes as long as their
lighting meets the general
standards of the ordinance.
These include that the point
source of light or any reflec-
tive surface of the light fix-
ture is not visible to an ob-
server on the beach, that the
light does not illuminate the
beach or dune system sea-
ward of the primary dune
crest, and that a property's
lighting does not "cumula-
tively illuminate" the beach
or dune system seaward of
the primary dune crest.
If these standards are not
met, the property would be
required to switch out to the
wildlife lighting standards


outlined by the ordinance
by a compliance deadline,
Ernest said, which is now
set for May 1, 2009. Those
standards as summarized as
"Keep it low, keep it shield-
ed, and keep it long (wave
length)."
Eight citizens spoke in
support of the ordinance,
along with lighting expert
Lee Ann Crane, represent-
ing the Alys Beach subdivi-
sion.
Seagrove homeowner
Bryan Bruns noted that
light overflow interferes
with neighbors, including
"natural neighbors." His
opinion was that putting
light management regula-
tions in place was "some-
thing we should be doing
anyway...for it's own sake."
Bruns said he believed
the regulations would help
protect property values and
enhance "what's special
about Walton County."
Speaking for Robert Ellis
Street homeowners, Bobby
Stuart, a South Walton
Turtle Watch Volunteer for
many years, expressed frus-
tration that no lighting or-
dinance had been passed as
sea turtle nest numbers had
plummeted in recent years,
with many hatchlings get-
ting disoriented and perish-
ing. He urged critics of the
ordinance to "stop trying to


wrap this in an American
flag and make it into a prop-
erty rights issue."
"It sounds great, all of
us want to protect nature,"
said Julie Hilton, represent-
ing the Paradise by the Sea
homeowners. Hilton how-
ever called the ordinance
"very subjective" and pro-
posed that the county "sim-
plify and objectify" it, with
determinations on light vio-
lations being based on light
measurement technology.
Hilton also raised con-
cerns about costs to comply
with the ordinance, which
she estimated could run into
many millions.
Charlie Hilton was even
more critical. "Are you go-
ing hunting with a 10-gauge
shotgun for a sparrow?" he
asked. Hilton presented
county staff with new data
he argued was proof that
sea turtle hatching success
was as good in lighted areas
of the county beachfront as
in unlighted areas.
Blue Mountain Beach
homeowner Linda Hildreth
agreed on the importance
of sea turtles and their pro-
tection but argued that the
burden of this ordinance on
homeowners was not nec-
essary. "We may well can
handle them," she said of
the county's small number
of sea turtle nests approxi-
mately 20 in 2007.
Emmett Hildreth called
for the collection of specific
statistics for Walton Coun-
ty beaches to determine if
there is a problem with sea
turtle nesting locally.
Ernest responded that
the county does have docu-
mentation of the problem.
Representing the Sand-
estin Beach Hilton, Leon-
ard Martin raised concerns


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about potential impacts on
tourism related to the or-
dinance and about costs
to comply. He commented
that guests dining on beach-
front decks in the evening
need enough light to be
able to see the buffet and
their food. He also foresaw
a problem if staff had to tell
$700-a-night guests to close
their blinds overlooking the
beach at night.
Martin testified there
had been very few sea tur-
tles on the beach adjacent
to the Hilton, but that once
he had been asked to turn
on floodlights so that hatch-
lings moving the wrong way
could be intercepted and
turned back to the gulf. He
said hotel guests helped get
the baby turtles moving in
the right direction.
South Walton County res-
ident Bill Bard said he had
talked to tourists who said
they came to Walton County
to see sea turtles. On Mar-
tin's account, Bard reflected
that while a hotel guest may
be spending $700 a night,
the experience of helping
sea turtles reach the gulf is
"priceless."
"I think we can all work
together on this," Bard said
of the proposed ordinance.
Pat Blackshear, Walton
County planning and de-
velopment services director,
observed that the workshop
had yielded many helpful
comments. She said staff
would use those for revisions
to the ordinance. Blacks-
hear added that plans were
to hold an additional public
workshop prior to the ordi-
nance being considered by
the planning commission.
No date has been set for the
workshop at this time, but
details will be forthcoming.


SOUTH WALTON County resident Ella Caro was among the citizens who provided input on a proposed sea turtle light-
ing ordinance at a Jan. 16 public workshop. Caro served on the volunteer committee that produced a countywide lighting
ordinance. "I think the ecotourism would make it well worthwhile," she said of the proposed beach turtle and wildlife light-
':ing ordinance. (Photo by'Dotty Nist)- .. ..... ..
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Free Computer
Expo for home
computer users
Jan. 26 at OWC
A free "Computer Expo
2008" will be held Saturday,
Jan. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. at the Okaloosa-Wal-
ton College (OWC) Niceville
campus in the College Mall,
building K.
The event focuses on the
home' computer user and
will feature 19 free "How-
To" workshops, vendor
displays and door prizes.
Workshop topics include:
buying and selling on e-Bay,
burning music and data on
CDs, blogging basics, the
latest on internet security,
backing up a computer, PC
troubleshooting tools, home
computer maintenance, cre-
ative use of photos, creating
greeting cards, scrapbook-
ing tips and more.
The event is designed for
the home computer user at
all skill levels from begin-
ner to advanced. For a com-
plete schedule visit www.
nwfacug.org. The expo is
sponsored by the North-
west Florida Association of
Computer User Groups and
OWC's Prime Time Con-
tinuing Education program.





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NU. 1
CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION
ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 3,4, AND 6
ARTICLE XII, SECTION 27
(Legislative)

Property Tax Exemptions; Limitations on Property Tax Assessments

Ballot Summary:This revision proposes changes to the State Constitution relating to property taxation.
With respect to homestead property, this revision: (1) increases the homestead exemption except for
school district taxes and (2) allows homestead property owners to transfer up to $500,000 of their
Save-Our-Homes benefits to their next homestead. With respect to nonhomestead property, this
revision (3) provides a $25,000 exemption for tangible personal property and (4) limits assessment
increases for specified nonhomestead real property except for school district taxes.
In more detail, this.revision:
(1) Increases the homestead exemption by exempting the assessed value between $50,000
and $75,000. This exemption does not apply to school district taxes.
(2) Provides for the transfer of accumulated Save-Our-Homes benefits. Homestead property
owners will be able to transfer their Save-Our;Homes benefit to a new homestead within 1 year and not
more than 2 years after relinquishing their previous homestead; except, if this revision is approved by
the electors in January of 2008.and if the new homestead is established on January 1, 2008, the
previous homestead must have been relinquished in 2007. If the new homestead has a higher just
value than the previous one, the accumulated benefit can be transferred; if the new homestead has a
lower just value, the amount of benefit transferred will be reduced. The transferred benefit may not
exceed $500,000. This provision applies to all taxes.
(3) Authorizes an exemption from property taxes of $25,000 of assessed value of tangible
personal property. This provision applies to all taxes.
(4) Limits the assessment increases for specified nonhomestead real property to 10 percent
each year. Property will be assessed at just value following an improvement, as defined by general law,
and may be assessed at just value following a change of ownership or control if provided by general
law. This limitation does not apply to school district taxes. This limitation is repealed effective January
1, 2019, unless renewed by a vote of the electors in the general election held in 2018.
Further, this revision:
a. Repeals obsolete language on the homestead exemption when it was less than $25,000
and did not apply uniformly to property taxes levied by all local governments.
b. Provides for homestead exemptions to be repealed if a future constitutional amendment
provides for assessment of homesteads "at less than just value" rather than as currently provided "at a
specified percentage" of just value.
c. Schedules the changes to take effect upon approval by the electors and operate
retroactively to January 1, 2008, if approved in a special election held on January 29, 2008, or to take
effect January 1, 2009, if approved in the general election held in November of 2008. The limitation on
annual assessment increases for specified real property shall first apply to the 2009 tax roll if this
revision is approved in a special election held on January 29, 2008, or shall first apply to the 2010 tax
roll if this revision is approved in the general election held in November of 2008.


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Walton County's


Greenway Trail to

open Thursday


Walton County's newest
trail exhibiting some of the
county's finest natural re-
sources will open Thursday,
January 24, 10 a.m. in San-
ta Rosa Beach. The ribbon-
cutting ceremony will be
hosted by District 5 County
Commissioner Cindy Mead-
ows at the main boardwalk
located between South Wal-
ton High School and Coastal
Branch Public Library.
The entire trail includes
875 liaar feet of tim-
ber bridges and approxi-
m aely aone mile of asphalt
paths. The project began in
(200 with a trails commit-
tee which included Com-
missionex Meadows, Susan
Paladini, the Walton Coun-
ty administration, county
Planning Department, Oka-
loosa-Walton Community
College, the Walton County
School Board, and Preble-
Rish, Inc. The $650,000
project began in March 2007


and was completed by En-
tech Inc. (of Tallahassee) in
November 2007.
Commissioner Meadows
says the new trail system
will afford Walton County
citizens an opportunity to
enjoy some rarely-seen natu-
ral resources in the area. "A
lot of times we can't access
wetland and area creek
beds," she says. "This is a
great, sensitive way to pro-
vide access to some of Wal-
ton County's most beautiful
natural environments."
The public is invited to
attend the opening cer-
emony located between the
South Walton High School
and the Coastal Branch Li-
brary at 10 a.m., Thursday,
January 24. The location
will be marked by balloons,
and parking is limited to the
sides of the street (called
Greenway Trail) between
the two buildings.


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24,2008

Coastal Branch

library January


Art in Public


Places exhibit


DON GOODRUM, drama teacher at South Walton High
School, accepts the Best Show award at the Stage Crafters
award banquet last week from Sharon Johnson and Ed Kel-
ley. Goodrum directed the final Stage Crafter show of the
2007 season, A Few Good Men. (Photo by Bruce Collier)


The Walton County Tour-
ist Development Council
(TDC) and Friends of Coast-
al Branch Library present
the January Art in Public
Places exhibit, featuring the
artwork of Edith Fox. Each
month, this partnership
brings new, distinct exhibits
to the public through dis-
plays at the Coastal Branch
library.
Local artist Edith Fox
uses oil on canvas to cre-
ate life-like portraits. The
exhibit includes some Fox's
latest works, which feature
children as the subject.
OriginallyfromMemphis,
TN., Fox has vacationed in
beaches of south Walton
since the early 1970s. Her
family purchased a home
on Oyster Lake in 1985 and
permanently relocated in
1996. While in Memphis
she was a member of the
"Seemes Street Art Asso-


ciation," a group of artists
who studied together and
enjoyed weekly critiques
by professors from the Uni-
versity of Memphis and the
College of Art. Locally, she
participates in workshops
for portrait artists that fea-
ture live models.
Fox studied at the Mem-
phis Academy of Arts and
the University of Memphis.
Fox continued her studies
at the Fine Arts Painting
session at the "Art Studio"
in Johnson, VT., which fea-
tured lectures from promi-
nent artists from New York.
Portraits by Edith Fox
will be on display at the
Coastal Branch library
through Feb.1.
For more information
on the Art in Public Places
program, contact Tiffany
McCaskill at tmccaskill@
beachesofsouthwalton.com
or (850)267-1216.


FROM FRONT


"I'm excited to be opening
another door in my life," she


providing consulting servic-
es to TDC's convention and


added. visitor bureaus and other
After a moment of hesi- tourism-related businesses
tation, the members voted all over the United States,
unanimously to accept Ti- and offering assistance
tus' resignation, a request with business development,
that Sonny Mares, TDC strategy, and marketing.
director of administration, She added that real es-
serve as interim director, tate development will be an-
and a recommendation for other area for her business.
the Walton County Board In this she will partner with
of County Commissioners her husband, Larry Titus,
(BCC) conduct a national who has expertise in con-
search to fill the executive tract management. Titus
director position. These rec- also did not rule out getting
ommendations are subject to other family members in-
final approval by theBCC. volved in the business. She
Walton County Disitct 1 is the proud mother of three
Commispne3 r .j S ott R;.ian- sons -and three daughters.
non, :also: a TDC member, She has 11 grandchildren,
said he would bring up the with one more on the way.
matter with the BCC in
public session as atq as m m m m
possible.
"She's done a great job,"
he said of Titus.
Titus' tenure spanned an
active and eventful period m
for the tourism council, ac-
companied by the develop- -
ment of a number of new
marketing and tourism-
related programs. One of
those, the Aiutumn Tides
shoulder season events fes-
tival, was developed and ini-
tiated under her leadership
and became a new tradition -
for the county.
Nine drownings in sum-
mer 2003 brought an un-
precedented focus to beach
safety on county beaches, Property Tax Exe
resulting in the innovative
Seemore the Safety Crab Ballot Sumfmqry:
advertising campaign and m With respect to ho
the addition of lifeguards school district taxes
at a number of the regional m Save-Our-Homes
beach accesses maintained revision (3) provid
by the TDC. increases for spep
One Walton County's m In more
largest undertakings was (1) Incre
completed under Titus' and $75,000. This
watch in 2007 through TDC m (2) Prov
funding and management. owners will be abl
This was the Western Wal- more than 2 years
ton County Beach Nourish- the electors in Jar
ment Project, which restored previous homesite
approximately five miles of value than the pre
critically eroded-beachfront ue t e e
on the extreme west end of lower justvaluetl
the Walton County shore- exceed $500,000.
line. (3) Auth
Titus leaves the TDC at m personal property.
a time when the impact of (4) Limit
tourism in Walton County m each year. Proper
has been estimated at ap- and may be asses
proximately $1 billion year- law. This limitatior
ly. 1,2019, unless re
Titus said she had Further,
thought through her de- a. Repe
cision carefully and that and did not apply
she will be leaving with all b. Provi
preparations made for staff m provides for asses
to carry on with the opera-specified percent
tions of the organization. s c. Sche
She was confident that her retroactively to Ja
successor as director would
be able to take the TDC to effect January 1,
another new level, annual assessme
She said was on the beach revision is approv
in May 2007 when the an- m roll if this revision
swer for what she wanted to
do next in her life came to
her. From then on, she said, C YES
she knew this would be the Y
right step for her. 0 NO
Titus said her plans are
to remain in Walton County, -


DAVID CHANCELLOR, left, and Jim Garrett chat dur-
ing the mixer that preceded the Stage Crafters award ban-
quet last week. Garrett is, slated. to be themusi~~l, director
for. thi 2008 prouctiOr'( b'f :Gi &t, e:rc (Photo. bJi LeaKh
Stratmann)


COMMUNITY

CALENDAR


THE ANNUAL GRIT AND GRACE meeting will be held
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008, at the Freeport Community Center
from 2 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and find
out what's in store for 2008. Suggestions are welcome. Join
the merry troupe/organization as an active or supporting
member. Enjoy refreshments and socialize with folks in the
community. G&G performances are about local history and
they are always interested in local stories that will become
the play. Come help celebrate the history of this little part
of the world.
HOMEBUYING SEMINAR PLANNED. Learn the ben-
efits of owning your own home and how to make that hap-
pen. Representatives from mortgage, and title insurance
companies will speak ata the l eepoi't ComimUihty yCnr
Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.:m -


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NO. 1
CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION
ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 3, 4, AND 6
ARTICLE XII, SECTION 27
(Legislative)


*mptions; Limitations on Property Tax Assessments m

This revision proposes changes to the State Constitution relating to property taxation. -
imestead property, this revision: (1) increases the homestead exemption except for m
es and (2) allows homestead property owners to transfer up to $500,000 of their
benefits to their next homestead. With respect to nonhomestead property, this -
es a $25,000 exemption for tangible personal property and (4) limits assessment -
:ified nonhomestead real property except for school district taxes.
detail, this revision: -
'ases the homestead exemption by exempting the assessed value between $50,000
Exemption does not apply to school district taxes.
ides for the transfer of accumulated Save-Our-Homes benefits. Homestead property -
e to transfer their Save-Our-Homes benefit to a new homestead within 1 year and not
After relinquishing their previous homestead; except, if this revision is approved by
luary of 2008 and if the new homestead is established on January 1, 2008, the .
ad must have been relinquished in 2007. If the new homestead has a higher just
vious one, the accumulated benefit can be transferred; if the new homestead has a
he amount of benefit transferred will be reduced. The transferred benefit may not -
This provision applies to all taxes.
orizes an exemption from property taxes of $25,000 of assessed value of tangible
.This provision applies to all taxes. -
ts the assessment increases for specified nonhomestead real property to 10 percent
ty will be assessed at just value following an improvement, as defined by general law,
;sed at just value following a change of ownership or control if provided by general -
n does not apply to school district taxes. This limitation is repealed effective January
newed by a vote of the electors in the general election held in 2018. -
this revision:
als obsolete language on the homestead exemption when it was less than $25,000
uniformly to property taxes levied by all local governments. -
des for homestead exemptions to be repealed if a future constitutional amendment
ssment of homesteads "at less than just value" rather than as currently provided "at a
ige" of just value.
dules the changes to take effect upon approval by the electors and operate
nuary 1, 2008, if approved in a special election held on January 29, 2008, or to take
2009, if approved in the general election held in November of 2008. The limitation on -
nt increases for specified real property shall first apply to the 2009 tax roll if this
ed in a special election held on January 29, 2008, or shall first apply to the 2010 tax -
is approved in the general election held in November of 2008.






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TITUS









THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008


WALOrfxN CuONf SNOWBiTD NEWS.


By Nancy Gehrke, WCS information officer

Assuming that the majority of the transplants to the
South have arrived, we offer up a big welcome to those who
are just trickling in, earmarking February as their date of
arrival. Anyone interested in what other 'snowbirds' are do-
ing at this time of the year, we recommend that newcomers
stop at Faith Assembly Hall any Monday from 8:30 to 10:30
a.m. to see the offerings in Walton County, most specifically
with Walton County Snowbirds (WCS).
For example, there is golf, bridge, euchre, maj jongg,
ballroom dancing, line dancing, art workshops, computer
info, discussion groups, book reviews, tennis, snowbird
singers, bowling, exercise to name a few. By visiting the
above facility, all can find out everything they need to know
to get started or just visit the updated WCS Web site at
www.waltoncountysnowbirds.com. To become a card-carry-
ing member that opens the doors to all the activities men-
tioned, $7 per person is the toll. Such a deal.
So, this week rather than concentrate on the particulars
and specifics of the activities, here is information on any
changes or upcoming events that might be of interest with-
in the Walton County Snowbird organization. Remember,
seek out the Web page, or stop by the registration table
on Mondays, or snip and tuck mentioned dates within this
article.
President Mike Serniuk has put out an urgent plea for


JERI MICHIE is the new principal at Emerald Coast
Middle School.




ECMS welcomes


lnewi prineipaiai


next year's leadership. If anyone knows of someone who
would fill some slots, give Mike or me or anyone on the
board a call.
Dan Owens, 892-4232, would like to get chess organized.
Give him a call if one is a queen-to-rook motivated.
On Thursday, Feb. 21, at 2:30 p.m., the book discussion
of "The Other Bolyn Girl" by Phillippa Gregory will be held
at the Beach Retreat Clubhouse off Scenic 98. Valerie Beall
is the volunteer coordinator, 837-8624.
Regarding golf, the games that were to have been held at
the Links on Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and 14, will be at the Baytowne
Course. These golf dates have been sold out, but it's impor-
tant to the attendees to note change of venue. Check out the
WCS Web site for details for this and all other golf events.
Ladies luncheon, 'Pampering Me" will be held at the
Azalea Ballroom in the Baytowne Conference Center of
Sandestin on Wednesday, Feb. 20, high noon. Tickets of $25
will be sold at Monday registrations. The event will include
a full luncheon of salad, entr6e, dessert and the versatile
fashions for all sizes from Coldwater Creek. Each guest will
be eligible for door prizes and a complementary gift bag.
There will be a table of additional prizes which can be won
by lottery fashion, proceeds going to Sacred Heart Hospi-
tal. Co-chairs Shirley Norcross, 837-8361 and Pat Gervais,
267-8509 and their committee promise to make this an
event of the winter for the snowbird ladies.
The Snowbird Dinner Dance will have a unique flair this
year under the leadership of entertainment chairman Al
Francis, 654-7716, and his committee. Lucky Snapper will
close its doors to the public on Monday, Feb. 18 at 5 p.m.
and the Walton County Snowbirds will come alive with a
happy hour from 5 to 10 p.m., 6-7 p.m. for buffet style ap-
petizers and dinner, and from 7-10 p.m., the music of Sticks
and Stones for dancing or listening pleasure. Tickets can be
purchased at Monday registrations or at the general meet-
ing on Feb. 13.
The general meeting for February will be held at the
Sandestin Links Conference Center on Wednesday, Feb.
13 at 10 a.m. In addition to a short business meeting and
abundant door prizes, the membership will be treated to the
talents of "Tall Cotton," a seven-piece band from Crestview
who play big band and Dixieland music. Lots of toe-tapping
to be had. A special treat will also be the art display by the
snowbird artists who attend the weekly workshop, some of
the works for sale.
The Snowbird Singers have changed their rehearsal
place to the Santa Rosa Beach Community Church, 10:30
a.m. on Fridays.
The Flossie Wimmer Ladies Golf Tourney will now be
chaired by Nancy Cosgrove, 218-6508, who reminds all lady
golfers to sign up at Monday registrations soon as 72 at-
tendees are necessary for the tourney to happen; presently
there are 60 registrants.
Winners at euchre on Jan. 18 were: Doris Woodward
- first, Geegee Hawkins second, Loreen Morgan third,
and Connie Taylor fourth in the women's division and Al
Venneste-first, Roy Mirus -second, Don Klimmer third,
and Jim Bath fourth in the men's division.
The following are events within the community, most ca-
tering to the snowbird faction for support or are opportuni-
ties which might be to a snowbird's liking and needs.
The Friends of the Walton County Coastal Library are
holding their first used-book sale of the season, at the
Coastal Branch Library located off U.S. 331 and behind


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the South Walton Courthouse Annex on Saturday, Feb. 2,
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hardbacks will be $1 and paperbacks, 50
cents. Proceeds are used to support the many outreach pro-
grams and activities of the Friends. Anyone with gently-
SEE SNOWBIRD NEWS 15-C



Seaside Repertory

Theatre receives $30,000


The Downtown Seaside
Association has awarded
the Seaside Repertory
Theatre a $30,000 match-
ing grant for calendar year
2008.
The DSA will match dol-
lar for dollar, up to $30,000,
all money donated by any
Seaside homeowner, Sea-
side business owner, or
organization representing
Seaside homeowners. The
matching grant is an ef-
fort to build upon the sup-
port already received from
the members of the Seaside
community.
The Rep also receives grant
money from the DSA to pro-
duce many other events in
Seaside, including a weekly
summer children's theatre
productions and a family
movie series. The DSA is
the purveyor of the Arts and
Entertainment fee, which is
collected by the Merchants
of Seaside to help fund cul-
tural events in Seaside.
"We are absolutely de-
lighted," says Rep Execu-
tive Director Craige Hoover,
"The Merchants of Seaside
and the Seaside homeown-
ers have been wonderful
partners for the Rep since
our inception. Not only will
this grant enable us to en-
hance our programming,
but hopefully it will enhance


and solidify those partner-
ship among all involved."
The Rep has just com-
pleted its seventh season in
Seaside with a sold out run
of A Tuna Christmas, and
is expected to announce its
2008 Season in the coming
weeks. January is reloading
time at the Rep as staff and
volunteers work to prepare
for the new season. Casting
for the 2008 Season begins
immediately and the direc-
tors and designers are hard
at work preparing for what
should be another banner
year for the Rep.
The Seaside Repertory
Theatre is a professional
theatre company dedicated
to bringing high-quality pro-
fessional theatre to North-
west Florida, and to promote
the living arts in the region.
Founded in 2001, The Rep
performs for over 25,000
people annually, and offer a
diverse range of entertain-
ment, including indoor and
outdoor live theatre for au-
diences of all ages, movie
presentations, improv and
stand-up comedy, and much
more.

For more information
about the Rep and its pro-
gramming, visit www.sea-
siderep.org, or call the box
office at 850-231-3033.


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Emerald Coast Middle
School and the Walton
County School District
welcomed Jeri Michie as
the new ECMS principal.
Michie currently serves as
the assistant principal at
neighboring Butler Elemen-
tary School and began the
new position on January 16,
2008.
"I am thrilled about the
opportunity to join the team
at Emerald Coast," said
Michie. "It is a blessing
to work with such a moti-
vated group of professional
teachers, administrators
and staff." Michie added, "I
think it will be a great ad-
vantage with me moving to
ECMS bridging the transi-
tion between elementary
and middle school."
Michie and her husband,
Scott Michie, who is current-
ly the assistant principal at
South Walton High School,
moved to the Florida Pan-
handle in 2006 after retiring
from the Georgia Depart-
ment of Education. While
in Georgia, she served as a
school improvement special-
ist for the Georgia Depart-
ment of Education, princi-
pal of Okapilco Elementary
School in Moultrie for 13
years, an assistant principal
for six years and classroom
teacher for nine years.
Michie received her edu-
cation specialist degree in
education administration
from Valdosta State Col-
lege in 1987, her Masters of
Education degree in educa-
tional edministration from
Valdosta State College in
1983, her educational spe-
cialist degree in middle
grades education from Val-
dosta State College in 1982,
her Masters of Education
in middle grades education
from Valdosta State College
in 1980 and her bachelor's in
elementary education from
Georgia Southern College in
1978.
Michie will be replacing
Dr. John T. Haro, who ac-
cepted a position with the
Department of Education in
Houston, Texas, to be closer
to his family.


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PRESIDENT
(Vote for One)


0 Joseph R.Biden, Jr
0 Hillary Clinton
0 Christopher J. Dodd .
0 John Edwards
0 Mike Gravel
0 Dennis J.Kucinich
C Barack Obama
0 William "Bill" Richardson III


NU. 1
CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION
ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 3,4, AND 6
ARTICLE XII, SECTION 27
(Legislative)


Property Tax Exemptions; Limitations on Property Tax Assessments

Ballot Summary:This revision proposes changes to the State Constitution relating to property taxation.
With respect to homestead property, this revision: (1) increases the homestead exemption except for
school district taxes and (2) allows homestead property owners to transfer up to $500,000 of their
Save-Our-Homes benefits to their next homestead. With respect to nonhomestead property, this
revision (3) provides a $25,000 exemption for tangible personal property and (4) limits assessment
increases for specified nonhomestead real property except for school district taxes.
In more detail, this revision:
(1) Increases the homestead exemption by exempting the assessed value between $50,000
and $75,000. This exemption does not apply to school district taxes.
(2) Provides for the transfer of accumulated Save-Our-Homes benefits. Homestead property
owners will be able to transfer their Save-Our-Homes benefit to a new homestead within 1 year and not
more than 2 years after relinquishing their previous homestead; except, if this revision is approved by
the electors in January of 2008 and if the new homestead is established on January 1, 2008, the
previous homestead must have been relinquished in 2007. If the new homestead has a higher just
value than the previous one, the accumulated benefit can be transferred; if the new homestead has a
lower just value, the amount of benefit transferred will be reduced. The transferred benefit may not
exceed $500,000. This provision applies to all taxes.
(3) Authorizes an exemption from property taxes of $25,000 of assessed value of tangible
personal property. This provision applies to all taxes.
(4) Limits the assessment increases for specified nonhomestead real property to 10 percent
each year. Property will be assessed at just value following an improvement, as defined by general law,
and may be assessed at just value following a change of ownership or control if provided by general
law. This limitation does not apply to school district taxes. This limitation is repealed effective January
1,2019, unless renewed by a vote of the electors in the general election held in 2018.
Further, this revision:
a. Repeals obsolete language on the homestead exemption when it was less than $25,000
and did not apply uniformly to property taxes levied by alt local governments.
b. Provides for homestead exemptions to be repealed if a future constitutional amendment
provides for assessment of homesteads "at less than just value" rather than as currently provided "at a
specified percentage" of just value.
c. Schedules the changes to take effect upon approval by the electors and operate
retroactively to January 1, 2008, if approved in a special election held on January 29, 2008, or to take
effect January 1, 2009, if approved in the general election held in November of 2008. The limitation on
annual assessment increases for specified real property shall first apply to the 2009 tax roll if this
revision is approved in a special election held on January 29, 2008, or shall first apply to the 2010 tax
roll if this revision is approved in the general election held in November of 2008.


D YES
D NO


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ERALD BREEZE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008


5Xeticalf (luditiomni,

SRpIoti&f Cbdi 1I


Mardi
G r a s
has hit
the Gulf
Coast
in full
force
a. n d
and
that means
parades, krewe
balls and plenty of
revelry traditions.
From New Orleans
to Pensacola, the
green, purple and
gold colors can be
seen and the spirit
of celebration has
begun.
---------------- ----------
For more than a century,
the South has been known
for great food, beautiful
beaches and, of course,
southern hospitality. Now
until Feb. 5, the South
plays host to another event
that brings in hundreds of
millions of dollars all
across the region and will
help in the hurricane
recovery for two areas hit
the hardest.
The actual celebration of
Mardi Gras began in some
areas like Mobile and the
Emerald Coast this past
weekend. Floats, balls,
krewe cotillions and other
events stopped0-6&iffic,
closed schools, and brought
another flood of tourists to
area restaurants, hotels
and businesses.
The events will
culminate on Fat Tuesday,
Feb. 5. Mardi Gras closes
its doors for another year
that night, the beginning
of the Christian
celebration of Lent. It is
always held 40 days prior
to Easter.
The following are parade
listings for the New
Orleans and Mobile:

Mobile Mardi Gras
parade schedule:

Jan. 24
*Order of the Polka


Mardi Gras on the
Island: The Fort Walton
Beach Chamber 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. 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


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Jan. 25
* Order of the Inca Parade
Jan. 26
Mobile Mystics
*Krewe of Merry Mates
*Maids of Mirth
*Mobile Married Mystics.
*Order of Butterfly
Maidens
Jan. 27
*Neptune's Daughter
Jan. 28
Mobile Mystical Ladies
*Order of Venus
Jan. 29
*Order of LaShe
*Mystic Striper
Feb. 1
Crewe of Columbus
Feb. 2
*Floral Parade
*Knights of Mobile
*Order of Angels
*Mystics of Time
*Coronation of Queen and
King Felix III
Feb. 3
*Joe Cain Parade
*La Krewe de Bienville
*Les Femmes Cassettes
*Coronation of lei
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Arrival of King Felix III
MLK Business and Civic
*Monday Nighter Mystics
eNorthside Merchants
*Infant Mystics
Feb. 5 (Fat Tuesday)
SOrder of Athena
* Knights of Revelry
* King Felix
*Cosmic Cowboy
*Mobile Area Mardi Gras
Assoc.
* Order of Myths
For more 'information
and a complete listing of
parades times and routes,
log on to
www.mobilechamber.com

New Orleans Mardi
Gras parade schedule:

Jan. 25
*Oshun
*Cleopatra


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


*Excalibur
*Gladiators
*Pygmalion
Jan. 26
* Pont
chartrain
*Shangri-La
eSparta


Pegasus
*Caesar
Jan. 27
*Alla
Carrollton
SKing Arthur
*Barkus
eNemesis
*Rhea
*Centurions
Jan. 30
*Ancient Druids
*Thor
Jan. 31
*Babylon
*Choas
*Muses
Feb. 1
*Hermes
*Krewe d'Etat
*Aquila
*Knights of Jason
*Morpheus
Feb. 2
*Isis
*Tucks
*Endymion
*NOMTOC
Feb. 3
*Okeanos
*Thoth
*Mid City
*- Bacchus
eAdonis
*Napoleon
Feb. 4
*Proteus
*Orpheus
*Zeus
*Metairie

Feb. 5 (Fat Tuesday)
*Zulu
*Rex
*Elks Orleans
*Crescent City
*Argus
*Elks Jefferson
*Jefferson
*Grela
For more information
and a complete listing of
parades times and routes,
log on to
www.mardigrasneworlean
s.com
"Laissez les bon temps
rouler," meaning let the
good times roll!


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.


JUNK, TREASURES AND EVERYTHING in between, can be found at the South
Walton Community Yard Sale. The bi-annual event is held every February and October
and this year the spring sale is scheduled for Feb. 9 in Seaside.


AT THE Events around the South


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

Twin Cities
1047 E. John Sims Pk
678-3815
Cloverfield (PG-13)
Mad Money (PG-13)

Rave Motion Pictures
4100 Legendary


Destin. 337-8777
Cloverfield (PG-13)
Atonement (R)
Mad Money (PG-13)
27 Dresses (PG-13)
The Pirates Who Don't Do
Anything (G)
First Sunday (PG-13)
The Bucket List (PG-13)
Sweeney Todd (R)
National Treasure (PG)
Juno (PG-13)
No Country For Old Men
(R)
Charlie Wilson's War (R)
Water Horse (PG-13)
P.S. I Love You (PG-13)
I Am Legend (PG-13)
Alvin/Chipmunks (PG)


Destin Cinema 10
759 E. Hwy. 98. Destin.
654-2992
27 Dresses (PG-13)
Cloverfield (PG-13)
Mad Money (PG-13)
The Bucket List (PG-13)
In the Name of theKing
(PG-13)
One Missed Call (PG-13)
P.S. I Love You
National Treasure (PG-13)
I Am Legend (PG-13)
Alvin/Chipmunks (PG)


Panama City
S* "My Little Pony," Feb. 12, Panama City Marina Civic
Center
iew. Jacksonville
*Trisha Yearwood, 2/14, Florida Theatre
*B.B. King, 4/30, Florida Theatre
Florida Theatre box office (904) 355-2787
Tallahassee
*"Annie," Jan. 28-29, TLCCC
TLCC box office (850) 222-0400
Atlanta
iwv.. Matchbox 20, Jan. 28, Philips Arena
Bon Jovi, April 30, Philips Arena
Fox Theatre box office (404) 817-8700/Philips Arena box
office (404) 878-3000
Gulfport/Biloxi
*The Moody Blues, March 23, Beau Rivage Main Theatre
Dr., Beau Rivage box office (228) 386-7777


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ON QUIC


KEND PRC


ECTS


u dates for your bathroom and more


You can do it. We can help.


S79 WAS $99.00
PEGASUS
NW BATH FAUCET
Heritage bronze finish.
IL .4"" Teiinter self.&667-60F-- -


$1986
I $ 8 WAS $29.86
GLACIER BAY@ TEAPOT BATH FAUCET
Includes pop-up assembly and white
porcelain handles. (102856)


$999WAS $12.99
AQUADYNE HANDHELD
SHOWER HEAD
WITH 5' HOSE
Chrome. Shower mounting arm
bracket included. (640333)


S--$99
GLACIER BAY"
1.28 HET CHAIR
HEIGHT
ELONGATED
ALL-IN-ONE TOILET
__ ___ .U44ses-6.%-le&s-weter -----..
Includes tank, bowl,
seat, wax ring and
bolt caps. (331725)
*Uses 20% less water than a
S 1.6 GPF toilet and 60% less
:water than a 3.5 GPF toilet.


S79wAS $138
PEGASUS COLONNADE CHAIR
HEIGHT ELONGATED TOILET
White. (160406, 152143)


19WAS $29
36" MOLDED
6-PANEL SLAB
INTERIOR DOOR
Textured wood grain
surface primed and
ready to paint. (837318)
24" (837261)
28" (929794)
30" (837288)
32" (837296)


TOILET
|NSTALLAT I "
ON ALL TOILETS
BASIC LABOR ONLY.
SAVINGS VARY BY MARKET.
VALID 1/24/08 1/30/08.


$r93
7 9WAS $9.93
PHILIPS 3-pACK BR30
FLOOD BULBS
65 watt. Long life
1-1/2 years. (272840)


94 WAS $1.04
PHILIPS 4-PACK SOFT
WHITE LIGHT BULBS
60-watt. Lasts 750
hours. (235482)


$1 SQ. FT. WAS $3.27 PER SQ. FT.
NEW DUPONT" REAL TOUCH
EUTE CAMBRIDGE OAK
LAMINATE
Case covers 18.52 sq. ft. (406501)


S98 SQ. FT. WAS $1.97 PER SQ. FT.
TRAFFICMASTERTM SERENITY OAK
ENGINEERED WOOD PLANK
Case covers 26.16 sq. ft.
15-year warranty. (579242)


88 SQ.FT.WAS 99PER SQ.FT.
16"X16" AMERICAN MARAZZI
ISLAND SAND TILE
Case covers 15.50 sq. ft.
(538570, 537704)


8 SQ. FT. WAS 99CPER SQ. FT.
12"X12' LAGUNA BAY
Case covers 15 sq. ft.
(642939, 642934)


S SQ. FT. WAS 99 12"X12" ORIZZONTI CERAMIC TILE
Case covers 15 sq. ft.
Choose Sunset or Dawn..
(527956, 528075)


SHOP AT HOMEDEPOT.COM
THOUSANDS OF ITEMS
SHIP FREE EVERY DAY


NOBODY BEATS OUR PRICES*
IF YOU FIND A LOWER PRICE,
WE'LL BEAT IT BY 10%. GUARANTEED.


Prices effective at select store locations only from 1/24/08 1/30/08 (except as noted).
"Receive basic installation for $69 (labor only) on oil toilets.. Labor savings (up to a $150) vary by market. Offer valid from 1/24/08 through 1/30/08 at participating The Home Depot stores. Offer includes only: installation of new toilet, wax ring, supply lines if needed, flange bolts, installation of new customer-provided toilet
seat, job site cleanup and new toilet test. Offer not valid on prior purchases, purchases of gift cards or certificates, and cannot be combined with any other offer except credit offers. No credit if offer refused. Additional charges may apply. See store associate for details, restrictions and exclusions. "$159 basic carpet and pod installation
for one room (up to 30 sq. yards). $199 basic carpet installation for two rooms or more. Offer not valid on Furnish & Install (F&l) program products. Pricing only applies to installation labor for carpet and pad from The Home Depot in single family residential homes. Basic Installation labor does not include custom or optional labor such
as moving furniture, removing and hauling away existing flooring and installing flooring on steps. Multi-family and commercial jobs will be done by quote only. Not valid on prior purchases. See store for further details and a listing of F&I products. Not valid at EXPO Design Center stores. Everyday low price includesbasic installation labor
for carpet & pad. See store for details. "Single family residential home. 'TRUST OUR 10% PRICE GUARANTEE If you find a current lower price on an identical, in-stock item from any retailer, we will match the price and beat it by 10%. Excludes John Deere and Cub Cadet products, special order, clearance and open-box
merchandise, labor and installation, sales tax, rebate and free offers, typographical errors and online purchases. General merchandise prices may vary after 1/30/2008 if there are market variations (commodities exudedd. We reserve the right to limit quantities to the amount reasonable for homeowners and our regular contractor
customers. It is our policy to run truthful, accurate advertising. In the event of an error, we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate our customer. Details on any product warranty available at store. 2008 Homer TLC, Inc. All rights reserved.
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TO PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS ...CALL 892-3232
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 10-5. Sat. 12-4.
Phone 892-4074.
"RED TAG SALE" Jan 15th
till.
Feb. 1st, great buys.
17wds tfc 1/10

AT LEAST 3 18 wheeler
loads of large pine trees,easy to
get to, free you cut and haul.
850-543-3403. 1tp 1/24

HENS AND roosters for
sale. Phone 892-2475. 1tp 1/
24

2005 YAMAHA V-STAR 650
with extras. $4,600 phone 850-
836-5274. 2tp. 1/17-1/24
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COASTAL BERMUDA
SQUARE BALES Fall crop,
well fertilized, barn stored, very
good horse hay. Also 4-
wheeled farm trailer 850-834-
.2000. 4tp 1/17-2/14

HAY FOR SALE IN MOSSY
HEAD. Well fertilized rolls of
Tifton 85, Bahia, Coastal for
$35 a roll. Call 850-951-0809 or
954-802-0700. 8tp 1/17-3/27.


BABY SHOWER GIFT
CAKES, common name:
Diaper Cakes. 10I0% usable
baby items, Visit
www. DiapersinDisguise.com.
Special order (850)784-4344.
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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. Used for four
months. New condition asking.
$2,000. Still under warranty.
835-2789. tfp.

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.
*XEROX 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

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
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COMPUTER, w/98 towers
monitors, keyboards $5, cables
$3. 892-2811. ffc 1/17

WAREHOUSE MARKET
MALL & FLEA MARKET-
Antiques, Trash & Treasures.
32,000 square feet, 50+




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

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


vendors & 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
m

BAND SAW LUMBER Cut
any size you want. PINE
STRAW Square bales.
$3.50. Delivered-. Call 850-
333-0877. Leave message, tfc
4/6

FILL DIRT, clay, rock, top soil,
masonry sand, driveway
material. 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


FILL DIRT $75 per load. We
haul and spread dirt and gravel.
We do driveways, lot clearing,
and backhoe work. Lawrence &
Son, Buddy Lawrence Owner
and Operator. 892-3873. tfc 1/
17


PETSIPET
SUPPLIES
CKC REGISTERED JACK
RUSSELL PUPPIES-Now
taking deposits. Will be ready
just in time for Valentines. $250
each. 5 males and 1 female.
Call 401-3672 after 5 pm. Itp 1/
24

MOBILE HOMES
FOR SALE
King Lake. You move, 1989
mobile home. Excellent
condition, modernized w/sh. 28
x 52, 3+2, $15,000. 850-230-
8909. 5tp 1/10-2/7

TWO' DOUBLEWIDE
TRAILERS in excellent
condition for sale (not for rent)
in the DeFuniak Springs area.
Move to your property at your
expense; For: 'furtherP
information, please call 850-
951-1151. 4tc 1/10-1/31
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1999 WAVERLEE SELECT.
16x80. 3bd/2ba, fireplace,
garden tub, to be moved.
$16,500. 850-951-0390. 5tp 1/
10-2/6


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.


1/2 Mile N. of Bay Bridge on
331 or 5 Miles S. of Freeport
5x10 $25 to 10x20 $80
Well Lighted & Secure Area
Manager Lives On Location








5 DIFFERENT SIZE UNITS
Equipment, RV, Boat,
Truck Automobile
Parking In
Fenced Area
Military & Business Discounts
BEST PRICE IN TOWN

892-2214
Management onProperty
ASKABOUT
OUR 3 MONT
SPECIAL
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Phone 850-836-5152 or 850-
326-4668. 6tp 12/13-1/17

WANTED
WANTED-3-4 BEDROOM. 2
bath house with 1 acre or more.
If it needs TLC is okay. For
cash. 837-3428. 1tp 1/24

WANTED-Want to buy
Children's inflatable Jumper/
Bounce. Call 865-8289/865-
2976. tfp 1/10

WANTING TO BUY-Odie
Slay wants junk cars. Will pay
$150 each for full size cars,
Pick-up trucks, and vans. Must
be complete. Must be able to
tow away. 850-859-2619. 8tp
12/27-2/14

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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1978 Monte Carlo Classic,
305 Engine w/20,000 original
miles. Blue w/white interior,
Good Condition. $2,500 OBO.
Call 892-6846. 2tp 1/17-1/24
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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
rebuilding. $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-
5406.4t1/3-1/24
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FARM
SEQUIPMENT
1959 FAMALL CAB
TRACTOR. ($2,200.00) Good
mech. condition, good tires.
892-0316. 2tp 1/24-1/31
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HEAVY DUTY MASSEY
FERGERSON front end loader
with grader blade, extra tire,


blown head gasket. Make offer,
you haul. 850-543-3403. 1tp 1/
24

BOATS & BOAT
SUPPLIES
RHINO Boats Joe's Motor
Service, Inc., Hartford, AL 334-
588-2968. tfc 6/24

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
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IF YOU ARE RECIEVING
paments for your mortgage,
deed, trust deed or notes, and
you want to sell them, and
received a good offer. Please
call me and I will gladly explain
how to settle themfor a cash
payout. Helber Vanegas. 954-
8 9 5 9 2 4 0
Vhelber@yahoo.com.
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SERVICES
CHILDCARE OPENING.
Days and weekends. Birth to 12
years. Call for information. 850-
892-2843. ltp 1/24

COBBS TOWING AT
Recovery Lite and Medium duty.
VISA, MC. (850)951-2222/850-
826-5656. Pd till 6-15-08.
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JOB NEEDED-caring for shut-
in or elderly. Good references.
Call 850-373-7570 (cell) 850-
844-2824. Ask for Merle. 4tp 1/
24-2/14
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ASIAN LADY HOUSE-
CLEANING SERIVCE.
Weekly, Bi-weekly, monthly.
Exc. references. Best in
Business. call 892-3685. 4tp 1/
17-2/7

SASNETT ENTERPRISE,
INC. Masonry, tile and
'carpentry: Home & mobile-home-
Srepaira.o i ojp oO. srna llhPn
850-892-5523/850-699-5438.
12 tp 1/17-4/3

MOBILE SMALL ENGINE
REPAIR. Mowers, blowers,
generators, chainsaws, etc. All
makes & models. I come to
you. Call 892-3685. 4tp 1/17-2/
7.


ESTATE SALE OF
RAY AND LOUISE DORSEY
802 East Hart Ave., Opp, AL




Grandfather clock, bedroom, dining room, living room, den and
patio fumiture, piano, mirrors, pictures, lamps, linens, 100's of
books, records, kitchenware, crystal, Lenox, Noritake, Camival,
Bama items, Christmas, bookcases, tools, garden equipment,
power sprayer, vacuum/mulcher, air compressor, edger,
blowers, car parts, 1994 Buick Roadmaster, 1942 Jeep,
old General Electric refrigerator, plus much more
conducted by Alan Cotton & Co.
334.222.31715



Complete
Care For

Seniors
We take care of seniors
Like no one else.
S That's because we accept
___ mmore health plans, give .
more discounts to a
customers over 65, and
talk with our customers
I ff0III 0 ?i about their prescriptions.
SWestgate Plaza Andalusia
S334-427-1111 We also handle...
S 1-888-920-2273 Hospital Beds Crutches
SWheelchairs
SFlorala Pharmacy Surgical Bandages
Home I.V. Therapy S
Downtown Florala H
Downtown Florala Delivery Available
I 334-858-3291 We accept most I
1-800-423-7847 prescription plans.
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ELDERLY CARE Private
home, home like setting. 24/7-
30 years experience. Three
good meals & snack's a day. I
will take care of your love one's
in my home. They will have a
private room, personal care,
housekeeping, TV, hook-up a
phone jack in the room. And
lots of TLC and privacy. Call 1-
850-892-1097-Jeanne. 3tc 1/
17-1/31.53wds
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ELDER CARE- meals, light
housekeeping, errands,
references & experience. 4 hr.
min. Reasonable rates. Call
850-836-4254. 4tp 1/10-1/31
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WILL Sit with elderly @ home,
nursing facilities. 22 years
experience. Short and long
hours. We cover 5 counties.
Call 850-260-5215/850-333-
1346. 3tp 1/10-1/24

ODD JOBS-PLUMBING,
ELECTRIC, carpentry,
painting, 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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CHILD CARE OPENING-
evenings, overnights, and
weekends. Birth to 12 years.
Call for info. 850-892-6657. 3tp
1/10-1/24
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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


PERSONAL
UNCONTESTED DIVORCE
No court appearance. Including
children, property, missing
spouse. 1-877-244-2230
FloridaDivorceByMail.com

LISTEN TO THE Country
Store. Mondays-Saturdays at
9:15 a.m. onAM 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. Mon-Fri. ffc
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YARD SALE
HUGE 4 FAMILY YARD
SALE-Fri/Sat. 7 am 2 pm.
Tools, furniture,, fishing stuff
books,baby items office equip,
household items. Hwy 183-S
Valley View. Look for signs. ltp
1/21







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PORTABLE BUILDINGS







SFactory Direct
Prices
Easy Payments


(850) 836-4545
or 836-4455
Hwy. 90
Ponce de Leon, FL


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
FOR 1, 2 & 3 BR APTS. AT
HERITAGE & QUAILRUN APT.,
315 S. 19THbST., DEFUNIAK SPGS.
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE IF QUALIFIED.
CALL 892-5232/TDD 771
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNE
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Business and Residential
Installations and Prewire


Business Systems
All Major Brands!


Local Phone Service
SCat 5 Cabeling
Fiberoptics
Voicemail
Sales, Lease & Repair
SAuthorized Shipping Outlet


NEW-TEL Communications (850) 892-2934
23 South 7th Street 1-8004827-2934
DeFuniak Springs, FL Fax: (850> 892-6357
32435 E-Mail: newtelcomm@panhandle.rr.com
Serving NW Florida & South Alabama sige 1983
I I.


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

-ALSO NON-CLIMATE CONTROLLED UNITS AVAILABLE -


FOR ALL YOUR STORAGE NEEDS
CALL 850-892-4677
Or Weekends 850-401-1289
"YOUR STORAGE IS OUR BUSINESS"


Tri States Leader in Barn Kit and Deck Kit Sales Since 1997
PANHANDLE LUMBER & SUPPLY
405 West Hwy. 90, Bonifay, FL (850) 547-9354 www.panhandlesalvage.com
Landscape Timbers, Pavers, Edgers, Privacy Fence Panels
Insulation Tile Board Mailbox Post Vanities Siding Wood Paneling
BARN KITS
lCertified & Engineered
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Ofi)SoutflmiLINC*
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Deck Kits Available
8'x10' $259
6'x8' $179
12'x16' $579


M-F 8 am 5 pm Sat. 8 am Noon
Cross Ties Fence Posts Windows Doors Fluorescent Light Fixtures Gates & Fence Wire Power Poles
* New Hardware, Electrical & Plumbing Supplies Laminate Flooring 990 SF 12"x16' Lap Siding $8.9p


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MULTI FAMILY YARD @
STAN BETTS, 38 Colquitt,
DeFuniak Springs off Bruce Ave.
on January 26, Saturday from 8
am to 12 noon. All must go
S Saturday. Lots of guy junk and
tools. Excercise ski machine,
kitchen ware, child size riding
truck, boy toys and much more.
Depends on what shows up out
of our storage.

COMMERCIAL
BUILDING
FOR RENT
OFFICE for lease
(1) 1,200 sq. ft. 40 5th St., DFS.
One block from Court House.
892-5995. tfc 3/10-15wds

RVIMOBILE
HOME LOTS
FOR RENT
RVIMOBILE LOTS for rent
includes garbage, water: snow
plowing provided. 892-2157/
205-441-0464. 2tp 1/24-1/31

RENT
HUD ENCOURAGED
FOR RENT
Like new mobile homes.
2&3 Bedroom.
$550-$650 mo. $600 deposit.
Utilities included.
865-2358
JUNTA INVESTMENT
PROPERTY.
4tc 1/17-2/6

2BD HOUSE. 182 North 7th
Street. 892-3673. tp 1/24


FOR RENT
*3 bdrml2full bath Mobile
home for rent. Front and back
decks. A/C. No pets.
*2 bdrm bath and half.
Central heat and air. Front porch
mobile home for rent. No pets.
Phone. 892-2984 or 850-333-
7248. 3tp 1/24-1/31
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FOR SALE OR RENT-14x55-
2bd/1.5ba trailer in Mossy Head
on 1/2 acre. No pets. $500 mo &
$500 DD. 850-651-1857. 2tp 1/
24-1/31
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3BDI2BA HISTORICAL
HOUSE. 2 block-to Lakeyard.
Screened in porch, garage,
carport. $750. 585-2533. 4tc 1/
24-2M'4-\ ". o ,,
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LEASE OR PURCHASE
POSSIBLE
4bd/2ba 9 room doublewide
on Lake. 1,800 sq. ft. New. HI/
EFF/AC- New shed. Jacuzzi
Tub. Dishwasher/range/
refrigerator. New carpet.
Fireplace, on .8 acres. Rent
$850. 267-8448. 3tc 1/24-2/7
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2BR/2BA MOBILE FOR
RENTISALE. 2br/1ba apt. for
rent. Phone 951-2859. Leave
message. 2tp 1/24-1/31
FREEPORT
3bdl2ba Brick home. 1-1/3
wood acres. Glass top range.
Dishwasher/side-by-side,
berber carpet-laundry room.
$950. month. 850-267-8448. 3tc
1/24-1/31
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2BDI1BA HOUSE. Partial
utilities. No HUD/pets. 892-
4740/259-1720. $525. mo.
$525 dd. 1tc 1/24
--.---------------------------------
1BR/1BA APT. near lakeyard.
Partial utilities. No HUD/No
pets. $525 month/$525 dd. 892-
4740/259-1720. 1tc 1/24
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3 bedroom, 2 bath double
wide, spacious yard in a quiet,
friendly, family-oriented
neighborhood on Juniper Lake
Road. Central air, gas stove
and large back deck. $675.00/
mth 598-6822.
---------------------------- --
FURNISHED-1 BD11BA
Cottage with WSG, lawn
maintenance. $500 per month
with $400DD. Suitable single
mature person. 892-2097. 1tc 1/
24


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FREEPORT
2BR/1BA Brick home. CH/A.
Excellent neighborhood. $600.
892-2275. 1tc 1/23
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FOR RENT-3BDI2BA
MOBILE'HOME with fireplace
and extra room. $590.mnth.
892-6827. 2tcl/24-1/31

LAKEFRONT RETREAT.
$800/month plus deposit move
in. Brick 3/2, workshop, 1.3
acre. 272 Ten Lakes Drive. 5.2
miles up Hwy.83 from
DeFuniak. 892-2284. tfc 1/17
. ...--------...----.---------------


UNDER NEW
*MANAGEMENT

deposi, %$il eth a


nonrefundable fee, water,
sewer, garbage/pest & lawn
service included in rent. Must
see, call 850-650-3879. 4tc 1/
17-2/14

BRICK HOME 2BD/1.5 BATH.
$675/mo. 850-892-1051. 2tp 1/
17-1/24.

2BR/1BA HOUSE. Located 4
miles from Paxton, Central H/A.
All electric HUD, approved.
Partially furnished. 850-859-
2380 or 850-978-2790. 4tp 1/
17-2/7

MOBILE HOME in Ponce de
Leon for rent. 1.5 br/1 ba, nice
and clean on1/2 acre lot.
Includes sm storage building w/
dryer. $350 deposit, $350 mnth,
references and lease required.
850-836-4885 or fechall@t-
online.de.

FOR RENT-2 bd/2ba house.
Fenced in lawn. Hwy 90. $850
month/$850 deposit. Call 419-
1650. 4tp 1/17-2/14

MOSSY HEAD-3BD/1.5 BA on
2 acres. Niceville, private area,
water, sewer and garbage
included. 850-862-4072. 2tp 1/
24-1/31
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2 BDI 1BA Partially furnished
trailers for rent. No pets/HUD.
892-5744. 2tp 1/17-1/24
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LAKEFRONT-2+1, older
singlewide on King's Lake,
central air, dock, $450/mo, 1st +
deposit. (850)892-0601. 4tc 1/
10-1/31
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FOR RENT-3bd/2ba mobile
home with front and back deck.
No pets of any kind. 892-2984.
3tp 1/10-1/24
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month/1 year lease.
Dec. 1. Call 850-57C
11/22
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FREEPORT 3BD/2BA Brick
home. $1,000/mnth. Pets
allowed. 850-678-5055. 4tp 1/3-
1/24

2 BEDROOMIlBATH Mobile
home. $500 per month with
$200 deposit. 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 service
included in rent. HUD is
welcome. 850-865-1062. 2tc 1/
17-1/24.42wds-
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FOR'RENT- Freeport 3bd/2ba
brick home. $1,000/month. Pets
allowed. 850-678-5055. 4tp.1/3-
1/24
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2 BDRM/2BATH HOUSE
near Darlington. 1099 Hwy. 2.
$600 DD. $600 month. 951-
0447. 5tp 12/27-1/24
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2BDI1BA UNFURNISHED
APARTMENT for rent. $400/
month. $400/deposit. Call 850-
892-6155. tfc 12/20
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3 BEDROOMI2 FULL BATH
beautiful mobile home. Central
heat/air, side-by-side
refrigerator, built-in microwave
and dishwasher. 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. 2tc 1/17-1/24
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"Your Satisfaction IOur' #. Gol"


approved. 892-7012. tfc 12/13
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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
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DFS-2/2 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
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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
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(TWO)-2BD/1BA MOBILE
HOME First & Last & SD 1 in
Oakwood Hills and 1 on Donna
Lane. 892-6398. tfc 11/30
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HOUSE FOR RENT in heart
of Seagrove Beach. $1,000 per


* WOWl 10 acres with paved rd frontage MLS#471726 ..........................:...........................$59,000
* MUST SELLI 1.4 Acres on King Lake Rd Cleared! Fenced! Beautiful! Make Offer! MLS#429s55....$27,500
* LOT in Oakwood Lakes with possible owner financing..... ....... ............... $18,000
* LAKEFRONT LOT almost a half acre. City water available. Mobile homes allowed. iisf475606... $37,000
* REDUCEDI Waterfront lot in Lake Rosemary Estates. Paved road. MLs#434466................$45,000
* ALMOST 1 ACRE lot with owner financing. MIs#417756............................ ........................... $25,000


NISS N HOMES


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REALTY
1147 HWY. 90 W. DEFUNIAK SPRINGS-ie.n .--,VB
850-951-2703 BBBsiss
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AVAILABLE 2417 BY PHONE OR BY APPOINTMENT LICENSE 'RDA'A"A -


1620 5F
Doublewide on a paved road with view of King
Lake and close to boat ramp and best fishing
around. New roof, paint, carpet, and much more.
Priced to sell! MLS#473877
$79,900


RENT TO OWN MOBILE
HOMES., As low as $285 per
month. 2 and 3 bedroom
available. Recorded .details &
directions. 850-419-0254. tfc
12/20
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3BDI1BA HOUSE. $650 mo
plus $600 SD. No pets. 892-
7012. tfc 12/13
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2 BD DUPLEX -$500 mo.
$500 SD. No Pets. HUD


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NICE 1 BD APT. for rent. 859-
2321. tfc 11/15

NICE TRAILERS FORRENT
FAMILY ATMOSPHERE
in Ponce de Leon.
Quiet, clean family atmosphere.
Appliances included.. No pets.
HUD approved. No smoking.
Background checks and
references r 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
covered deck over looking court
yard. Reserved parking. No
children, no pets. No HUD. Must
be seen to be appreciated. 892-
0157. tfc 8/30-39wds


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
neighborsl Bring all offersl MLS#466328
$64,000


RENT-TO-OWN 2 bedroom/1
bath mobile home, on rented
lot. Combined trailer payment
and lot rent $300 plus $1,000
down. Cherokee Park Unit #10.
See at 456 S. 19th St. in
DeFuniak. 892-2284. tfc 1/10


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682 Baldwin Avenue 271 US Hwy 20 E, Suite D
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 Freeport, FL 32439
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