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Eucheeanna Community Cent(


to unveil historical marker


The board of directors of
the Eucheeanna Community
Center's "Old School House"
will officially unveil an his-
torical marker on Saturday,
May 13, at the school house,
located on McKinnon Bridge
Road and Hwy. 280.

The marker will recognize
Eucheeanna as the "first
settlement in Walton
County." The board charac-
terizes the marker as "long
awaited."

The ceremony will begin
at 10 a.m. Lunch will be
\av-aible t'.]lowing the cer-
emn'ny: for a donation..

CI.t':y .iAd local officials
and dignitaries have been
invited, and the public is wel-
come ec tteU-d as well.
For more information, call
892-9112.


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* THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, Eucheeanna Community Center, will be the sit
unveiling of the historical marker.


Freeport hears traffic



infrastructure proposal


By Ben Grafton
On April 27 in City Hall,
the Freeport Council meet-
ing opened with a presenta-
tion by George Newman, of
the Engineering Section,
Walton County Growth Man-
agement Division, Newman
asked Freeport. to join the
county and its other commu-
nities in a coordinated effort
to deal with problems of traf-
fic concurrency.
The county realizes that its
traffic problems carry over
intolits communities just as
community problems carry
over into county roads. Stat-
ing that developers should be
treated the same anywhere
in the county, Newman com-
mented on Florida's legisla-
tion thatlrequires developers
to pay a "proportional fair
share" for achieving traffic
concurrency where traffic
conditions resulting from de-
velopment will exceed ac-
cepted standards.
Newman asked the city to


join in an interldcal agree-
ment, similar to one already
worked out with DeFuniak
Springs, that would preserve
city sovereignty and control,
standardize traffic
concurrency calculations,
and adopt a system in which
communities would send
traffic data to the county.
The county would perform
appropriate analysis and
make recommendations to
the city for decision and ac-
tion.
Mayor Mickey Marse. sup-
ported a traffic workshop for
local governments and the
county to "get everyone on
the same page." Marse also
said that south Walton was'
over-built, that its traffic
load impacts, everything
north in Walton, and that
"now they want us to pay for
the roadway improvements."
City Planner Latilda
Henninger advised the coun-
cil that the county was work-
ing on a plan to deal with


such emergencies arising
from storms and other de-
structive forces. Grant funds
are being sought to provide
facilities to deal with such
emergencies. The city will
provide input about its emer-
gency equipment and facility
needs.
SHenninger presented the
development proposal for the
Freeport Boatyard on Four
Mile Creek.
She reported that the Free-
port Planning Board had re-
viewed the proposal and rec-
ommended approval pro-
vided the tree mitigation
plan was improved.
The council approved the
project subject to additional
work on the tree mitigation
plan.

Engineer Tony Peters re-
ported that the Phase II
sewer bids have been re-
viewed. The low bid of
$490,000 was submitted by
Southeastern Underground.


The council approve'
ing the contract.
City Clerk Robin
'asked the council to
a policy to waive pa
impact fees for soy
dents outside of the
its in the Bay Loc
area. The council ta
subject until the ne
ing when data will
able for review.
Councilwoman J
rant advised the cou
plans call for develop
city parks in phas
that the ball field is c
the most pressing is
Consultant Jack
responding to an ea
quest made by cou
Earl King for inform
annexation of pri
around Bay Loop R
the council that a d
is available. If, aft
the council appro
draft, Rhodes will h,
scale map produce
council to use.


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DFS cemetery board



approves changes


THE NORTH WALTONRELAYFOR LIFE event was held at Yates Memorial Stadium at
WTaltorn High School from Friday evening to Saturday noon. As usual, the celebration began
with a 'survivor's walk.' The annual fundraiser has become a staple in the community and
always attracts enthusiastic participants. This year, the group raised more than $87,568.


By Ron Kelley
At the quarterly meeting
of the DeFuniak Springs
Cemetery Board at City Hall,
Tuesday, April 18, local citi-
zens repeatedly expressed
their unhappiness with the
past handling of cemetery
plot issues and questioned
the board on every facet of
the cemetery operations. At
times, the discussion became
quite heated and at one
point, staff asked the police
officer, present during the
meeting, to quiet the audi-
ence.
Board members Jack
Owens, Jack Hicks and
Harold Carpenter heard
from the city manager, Kim
Presnell, city attorney
Clayton Adkinson and the
cemetery grounds keeper,
Rick Rodgers, as well as the
public.
Presnell presented a list of


proposed changes to the cur-
rent cemetery ordinance. The
first involved the use of avail-
able space within any plot in
the cemetery's oldest section,
which is everything west of
the front entrance and a por-
tion of the lots to the east of
the entry.
The first proposal allowed
lot owners to use as many
gravesites as their plot will
hold, allowing for spaces of 6
feet 8 inches by 11 feet 6
inches.
A number of citizens ad-
dressed this, including Earl
Matthews, who was nearly
prevented from burying his
mother in .he family plot,
despite clearly having room
for two more spaces.
Funeral home director
Joel Glenn said there are
many like that in the cem-
etery.
Presnell agreed that "mis-


takes have been made" and
board member Jack Owens
proposed that unless the
deed specifically stated how
many spaces would be al-
lowed, lots in the old section
could contain as many
gravesites as practical. The
spaces would have to be no
smaller than 96 inches by 42
inches in size. The cemetery
board agreed unanimously.
Another thorny issue at
the cemetery involves flow-
ers and decorations, includ-
ing benches and live plants
or trees. The old ordinance
called for someone to make a
judgment call regarding
whether or not a gravesite
display was "in good taste."
That has been eliminated.
There are no restrictions
of any kind in the "old sec-
tion," but there are restric-
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By Leigh Strickland
With the city of DeFuniak
S Springs growing rapidly,
S questions arise about how to
fund sufficient fire protection
for the city.
The issue has come up be-
fore the City Council repeat-
edly in recent weeks as a fair
way to address this need is
sought.
DeFuniak Springs Fire
Chief Brian Coley spoke
about the need for increased
funds for the fire depart-
ment.
"What we want to do," he
said, "is look at different
ways to fund the fire depart-
ment so that we can survive."
The fire department,does
more for the city than fight'
fires. It also responds to car
crashes, does fire prevention.
and inspection work, and
does training outside of the
department.
Though the fire depart-
ment handles these things, it
does not generate any rev-
enue. Every cost incurred by
the department is a loss for
the city, which provides most
of the budget for the depart-
ment.
This cost is expected to in-
crease as the city's popula-
tion increases and its bound-
aries expand.
According to Coley, the
ps7 biggest need is for increased
-. manpower. "These fire fight-
ers here are good," he said.
e of the "They don't fool around."
Even so, there is.always
the opportunity for injury or
accident. With more people
on the scene, Coley said,
there is less chance of things
going wrong, less chance of a
loss of life or property.
Increasing man power will
benefit the community, he
said, in that incidents will be
controlled more quickly and
safely.
With growth, though,
.. -there "is an increased chance
d award- of multiple fires at the same
time. Without enough fire
Haynes fighters on duty, the chance
consider of loss of life and property is
.rt of the then increased.
me resi- Already, Coley said, at ev-
city lim- ery structure fire, there
op Road aren't enough people to deal
bled the with it.
xt meet- Factoring in the need for
be avail- additional fire fighters as
well as the future need for
Fean Ar- equipment, new ways of
ncil that bringing in funds must be
pment of looked at.
es, and The DeFuniak Springs
currently City Council and City Man-
ssue. ager Kim Presnell are among
Rhodes, those currently weighing the
earlier re- options.
incilman Presnell, whose recom-
iation on mendation on the issue will
operties have some influence on the
oad. told council's ultimate decision,
raft map said that she wants to recom-
r review, mend the most fair and eco-
ves, the nomically feasible option to
ave a full help provide the service
d for the while having the least
amount of impact on resi-


dents of the city.
She is still, she said, re-
searching the most fair and
equitable way of doing this.
Councilman Don Harrison
also mentioned providing an
equitable solution, saying
that it may take several
inonths to reach a decision on,
what is the best combination
of sources for funding.
Councilman Harrison and
Councilman Roy McLeod.
both mentioned keeping an
open mind to different op-
tions.
The problem, McLeod
said, is fairness.
Florida statute provides
one way of recovering costs
associated with responding
to fires. Although the city is
not currently doing so, under
the statute it has the author-
ity to charge a fee after re-
sponding to a fire. This fee,
though, would only be ap-
plied to homeowners who
have insurance.
The prospect of charging
insurance policy holders and
not those who do not pay in-
surance calls this method
into question.
Presnell said, "In one
sense it does seem like you're'
penalizing people who pay
insurance."
Some have also voiced con-
cern that charging the insur-
ance companies in this way'
would increase insurance
rates, since companies rou-
tinely pass on any cost in-
creases to the consumer.
Coley said that it is not
being billed by the city that
causes insurance rates to go
up. These rates, he said, are
set by the Florida legislature
and are based on equipment,
people, communication, and
training. Improving the fire
department could actually
improve insurance rates, he
said.
Impact fees are also being
-looked at as a source of fund-
ing. These are collected for
new developments, but funds
from the fees must be applied
to providing new things in
the area for which they are
collected.
These may help provide
new equipment and stations
for the growing community
that is bursting at the seams,
McLeod said, but could not be
applied to acquiring firemen.
Another option would in-
crease certain taxes, but that
wouldn't apply to renters and
others who don't pay taxes.
Besides, McLeod said,"We
have enough taxes as it is."
Grants may provide some
help. Coley.said they are ap-
plying for a manpower grant
this year. Other grants, like
ones for equipment, would
not go through, he said, due
to the current lack of man
power.
A fee to be included with
utility bills is another

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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


Walton County public


officials preparing


for hurricane season


As hurricane season ap-
proaches, Walton County of-
ficials and staff are prepar-
ing to help ensure citizens'
safety and mimimize damage
to property. Walton County
officials and staff are prepar-
ing to help ensure citizens'
safety and minimize damage
to property.

Walton County staff, in-
cluding public works, fi-
nance, health department,
fire-rescue, code enforce-
ment, and the building de-
partment met at the Emer-
gency Operations Center in
DeFuniak Springs on April
27 to prepare the county for
hurricane season. Also
present were employees of
the Clerk's Office, Tax
Collector's Office, South Wal-
ton Fire Department, Divi-
sion of Forestry, School
Board, and the Red Cross.
The National Weather Ser-
vice predicts that the 2006


season will be well above av-
erage, with 17 named storms,
nine hurricanes, five a Cat-
egory three or higher.
There are many prepara-
tions residents can make
before hurricane season be-
gins.
Walton County Public In-
formation, Walton- County
Emergency Management,
and other county and private
agencies are holding two
Hurricane Preparedness
Seminars in May to help resi-
dents get ready for the up-
coming season.
The first seminar will be on
Wednesday, May 24, at 6 p.m.
at the Walton County Exten-
sion Office on Hwy. 83 North.
The second will be held at the
Coastal Branch Library in
Santa Rosa Beach on Tues-
day, May 30, at 6 p.m.
Walton County Public In-
formation has published a
Family Preparedness Guide
which includes a family plan


for emergency. These book-
lets will be available starting
May 5 at the south Walton
Annex, the Coastal Branch
Library, and the south Wal-
ton Health Department an-
nex.
In Freeport the guides will
be placed at the Freeport Li-
brary and Freeport City Hall.
In DeFuniak Springs cop-
ies will be placed in the De-
Funiak-Walton Library, Citi-
zen Service office on College
Avenue, Walton County
Courthouse, and the Walton
County Health Department.
Residents in Paxton can
stop by the Paxton City Hall
and in Flowersview at the
Gladys Milton Memorial Li-
brary. Copies will also be
available in all five county
commission district offices.


By BRUCE COLLIER
For the second year in a
row, Floridians will get a 12-
day sales tax holiday on items
related to hurricane pre-
paredness. The holiday will
begin at 12:01 a.m. on May
21, and end at midnight on
June 1. During that period,
no sales tax or discretionary
sales surtax (also known as
local option sales tax) will be
collected on these items.
The Florida Department of
Revenue has made available
a guide sheet listing exempt
items. Among items that may
be bought or sold tax-free are
gas or diesel fuel containers,
"blue" or artificial ice, flash-
lights, lanterns, candles, bat-
teries, coolers, radios, bungee
cords, cell-phone chargers
and batteries, storm shutter
devices, portable generators,
and carbon monoxide detec-
tors.
The latter are new on the
list. Florida Department of
Health (DOH) Secretary M.
Rony Francois, M.D., noted
that "carbon monoxide poses
a serious threat to individu-
als who misuse generators
and other equipment after
hurricanes."
The exempt items are cat-







St. Agatha's

Episcopal

Church hosts

full breakfast
A full breakfast is planned
in the parish hall of St.
Agatha's Episcopal Church,
at 150 Circle Drive in DeFu-
niak Springs on Saturday,
May 6. Pancakes, eggs, grits,
home fries, sausage, bacon,
sausage gravy on toast or bis-
cuit, juice, milk, or coffee will
be served-from 7 a.m. to 11
a.m.
Cost for breakfast is $4 for
adults and $2.50 for children
under 10. Proceeds benefit
the church's building and
grounds fund. Goal for May
is 75 meals.
The church's recently re-
stored stained glass windows
were funded in part by a
Florida Bureau of Historic
Preservation Grant.



egorized by use, and are sub-
ject to "allowable threshold
amount" restrictions, such as
$30 or less for a purchase of
batteries, $20 or less for
candles, and so on. ,
Also, the tax holiday does
not apply to sales of items in
a "theme park, entertain-
ment complex, a public lodg-
ing establishment, or air-
ports." Other restrictions ap-
ply.
The Department of Rev-
enue guide to the tax holiday
contains further information
on limitations to the tax holi-
day.
The guidelines may be
viewed online at
www.myflorida.com/dor.


Senior Center

Council on Aging sets

free eye screening, MaylO

Seniors who need an eye exam may go to the Walton
County Council on Aging in DeFuniak Springs Senior Cen-
ter on Wednesday, May 10 from 10:30 until noon for a free
screening by Eye Center South.
For more information, contact the Council on Aging at
892-8165.


LIFE INSURANCE

It's funny how being underinsured can sneak up
on 'you. Your family grows. Your spare time
shrinks. Which means you may not get around
to thinking about.yoOr new insurance needs.
So think about them now. Call your local
representative and talk to the leader in life
insurance. Having the right amount of coverage
is a' feeling you'll love.

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Hurricane preparedness sales tax
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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


School board pleased with FCAT scores


By Patrick Casey
The Walton County School
Board met on Monday, May
1, at the Tivoli Administra-
tive Complex in the first of
two regularly scheduled
meetings in the month.


Superintendent Carlene
Anderson announced to the
public that the district re-
ceived scores for third grad-
ers taking the FCAT on Mon-
day morning from the state
and were quite pleased with


McLain's Family Restaurant

Chamber's First Friday


Walton County Chamber of
commerce will be holding
May First Friday breakfast
on May 5, at 7:30 a.m., at
McLain's Family Steakhouse


in DeFuniak Springs.
Sponsor will be Choct-
awhatchee Bay Piling &
Dock, Inc.
The speakerwill be Bruce


Lunches available


Walton County School Distric
summer food service program


The Walton County School
District food service will be
providing lunches to a num-
ber of programs this summer.
All food will be prepared at
West DeFuniak Elementary
School lunchroom and Free-
port High School lunchroom.
Food will be transported daily
to the remaining sites.
The Summer Food Service
Program will be in operation


between June 1 and July 28,
2006 at the following sites:
Freeport Elementary, 11:30-
12:00; Freeport Middle
School, 11:00 11:30; West
DeFuniak Elementary
School, 11:00 12:00; Maude
Saunders Elementary School,
11:15 12:00; Paxton Elemen-
tary /High School, 11:00 -
11:30; Oakdale Neighborhood
Network Center, 10:30 -


the early results. Walton
County third-graders ranked
eighth in the state in math-
ematics out of 67 school dis-
tricts, ninth in reading, and
tenth in writing. More FCAT
results will be released in the


upcoming weeks for other
grade levels.
Reverend W.N. Jack Frost
spoke to school board mem-
bers requesting a policy be
adopted to exclude glassware
in prom gift bags as souvenirs


Breakfast set for May 5
Ward of the Walton County cheon, May 5, will be at noon
Extension Office. The cost is at Village of Baytowne
$7 for members that are pre- Wharf Conference Center,
registered; $10 for walk-ins, rooms Camellia 1 and 2.
May First Friday Lun- Sponsor willbe South Wal-
ton Tourist Development
Council (SWTDC).
Speakers will be Kriss
.Titus, SWTDC executive di-
rector, and Betsy Couch, Cor-
t annou s porate Communications
At announces Manager of Visit Florida. The
sites for 2006 cost will be $15 for members
ie r that are pre-registered; $20
for walk-ins.
11:00; Walton High School, To register for one of these
11:30 12:00; South Walton events, visit online at www.
High School, 12:15 12:45; waltoncountychamber.com/
and Freeport High School, Portals/_default/Skins/
11:00 11:30. WaltonCounty/.


"Battle of the Bands"
tri Li i'viiJ1 I- Uri
Saturday, May 6 at 5:00 PM
DeFuniak Springs Ampitheater


that may suggest alcohol con-
sumption by their design.
Board members agreed to dis-
cuss the issue during policy
review at a later date.
The board approved a trip
for Bay. Elementary School
kindergarten students to
take a field trip to the Origi-
nal Dolphin Cruise Ship in
Destin on May 18 to view and
learn about underwater sea
life.
Board members encour-
aged the public to attend up-
coming awards and gradua-


tion ceremonies throughout
the district in the weeks
ahead. Walton High School
will be the first to graduate
this year on Tuesday, May 16.
The ceremony is expected to
be carried live on TV-24 in
DeFuniak Springs for those
who are unable to attend the
7 p.m. ceremony.
The next regularly sched-
uled meeting of the Walton
County School Board will be
held on Monday, May 15 at 5
p.m. at the Tivoli Administra-
tive Complex.


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PAGE 4A


PERSONAL COMMENTS



EDITOR'S COMMENT By RON KELLEY



From Ellis Island to the Gulf of Mexico


It .ppiar. that middle America has awakened from its
long slumber and found itself overrun with people who have
entered the country illegally.
On Mi.td..\, thousands of these illegals, many of Mexican
and Cuban birth, staged protest rallies by staying home from
work in states like California, Nevada, Texas and Florida.
The i:.,-g.i- were upset by proposed federal bills that tighten
borders and threaten deportation.
There was even a small protest rally here in DeFuniak
Sprincs. It was a peaceful affair and the protesters soft-
ened their local message by cleaning up along sections of
highway.
Faithful Readers will remember that I have repeatedly
expressed concerns about the unrestrained illegal migra-
tion of two countries into the United States. I'm referring to
Mexico and Cuba, but the truth is we don't know how many
aliens from how many different countries have snuck across
our borders unnoticed or for what purpose.
I admire people who are willing to do most anything to
reach America, who want to be Americans. I am against
anyone sneaking across our borders and entering the coun-
try illegally, regardless of their nationality.
This is not a new or original thought. Over one hundred
years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt understood exactly
what was at stake.
"In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant
who comes here in good faith becomes an American and as-
similates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equal-
ity with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate
against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or
origin," he said.
"But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in ev-
ery facet an American, and nothing but an American. There
can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is
an American, but something else also, isn't an American at
all."
"We have room for but one flag, the American flag ... We
have room for but one language here, and that is the En-
glish language ... and we have room for but one sole loyalty
and that is a loyalty to the American people."
How ironic that a century later, we are facing the exact
same problems to which Roosevelt referred.
Afew days ago, a friend sent me a copy of a letter that was
addressed to Sen. Bill Frist and copied to Rep. Jeff Miller
and Gov. Jeb Bush.
In it, a retired border patrol agent, David J. Stoddard, of
Hereford, Arizona, made some very valid points regarding
the whole illegal immigration issue.
In part, Stoddard writes: "Illegal aliens generally do not
want U.S.citizenship. Americans are very vain thinking that
everybody in the world wants to be a.U.S. citizen.
Mexicans, and other nationalities, want to remain citi-


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zens of their home countries while obtaining the benefits
offered by the United States such as employment, medical
care, in-state tuition, government-subsidized housing and
free education for their offspring.
"There are no jobs that Americans won't do. Illegal aliens
are doing jobs that Americans can't take and still support
their families. Illegal aliens take low-wage jobs, live dozens
in a single residence home, share expenses and send money
to their home country. There are no jobs that Americans
won't do for a decent wage.
Every person who illegally entered this nation left a home.
They are not homeless and they are not Americans. Some
left jobs in their home countries. They come to send money
to their real home as evidenced by the more than $20 bil-
lion sent out of the country each year by illegal aliens.
Illegal aliens are not critical to the economy. Illegal aliens
constitute less than five percent of the workforce. However,
they reduce wages and benefits for lawful U.S. residents.
Illegal aliens are not immigrants by definition. The U.S.
accepts more lawful immigrants every year than the rest of
the world combined.
Mexico is not a friend of the United States. Since 1848,
Mexicans have resented the United States. During World
War I, Mexico allowed German spies to operate freely in
Mexico to spy on the U.S. During World War II, Mexico al-
lowed the Axis powers to spy on the U.S. from Mexico. Dur-
ing the Cold War, Mexico allowed spies hostile to the U.S. to.
operate freely. The attack on the Twin Towers in 2001 was
cheered and applauded all across Mexico.
Today, Mexican school children are taught that the U.S.
stole California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
There is not a labor shortage in this country. There are
hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of American house-
wives, senior citizens, students, unemployed and underem-
ployed who would gladly take jobs at a decent wage.
It is not racist to want secure borders and a secure
America. What is racist about not wanting people to sneak
into America and steal benefits we have set aside for legal
immigrants, senior citizens, children and other legal resi-
dents?
"You, as a politician, have a choice to offend the illegal
aliens who have stolen into this country and demanded the
rights afforded to U.S. citizens or to offend those of us who
are stakeholders in this country."
Since it's not helpful to complain without offering a solu-
tion, let me suggest that our president, our senators and
congressmen adopt the following policies regarding immi-
gration, also sent to me by a concerned friend.
1. First, if you immigrate to this country, you must speak
our native language.
2. You have to be a professional or an investor. We are not
going to take unskilled workers. You will not be allowed ..
"3. There will be no special bilingual programs in the schools,
no special ballots for elections, no government business will
be conducted in your native language.
4. Foreigners will not have the right to vote, I don't care
how long they are here, nor will they ever be allowed to hold
political office.
5. If you're in our country, you cannot be a burden to tax-
payers. You will not be entitled, ever, to welfare, to food




Editor,
As most of us know, the Bush administration forced the
house of representatives to keep the voting process open
throughout the night, in order to force enough members to
approve the Medicare drug bill of 2003.
George W. Bush, (GWB) and the administration were mis-
leading us senior citizens, by telling us untruths, regarding
the Prescription Drug Law.
We sent a copy of our letter to the editor, with a copy to
George W. Bush in the hopes that he, or those in office, would
answer our letter. We have always in the past received a
response from a president, except for GWB!
If one was to purchase prescription drugs in the amount of
$2,694.00, consisting of a deductible of $250.00 plus C.O.
insurance of $500.00, plus a premium of $444.00 plus Medi-
care will pay the $1,500.00 for a total of $2,694.00. The cost
to the senior citizen, at this point is $1,194.00.
If the cost of drugs exceeds $2250.00, and if a senior citi-
zens pays 100 percent of the next $2,850.00, and only if they
are a member of the Prescription Drug Law, the total cost
that the senior citizen would pay each year is $4044.00.
The 95 percent provision is applicable to the above fig-
ures, only if the 95 percent amount is reached in a given
year. Effective on May 15, 2006, there will be penalty often
percent per month for twelve months. This penalty applies
only to non-members of the GWB Prescription Drug Law.
It is up to each senior citizen, to make his or her decision
within the next fifteen days, Yes or no?
Angus M. Douglass
DeFuniak Springs


Editor:
Walton to survey affordable housing" April 27, 2006 Daily
News. Once again, officials have waited for a crisis before
addressing a looming infrastructure problem. Better late
than never, I guess. Hopefully, participants will be more
astute and comprehending than the officials that failed to
grasp an opportunity that was presented to them six years
ago. Also, it will be beneficial if employers who need the
work force will voice support for proposals brought forth. As
usual, the first step is to conduct a study of that which seems
painfully obvious.
The Haas Center produced information on this subject
years ago and made it available to the county. I suggest a
major effort to educate people to the fact that affordable
housing does not mean subsidized housing. The people re-
siding in this housing will be mortgage/rent and tax paying
people, who in addition, provide the services necessary to
the existence of any community. These services are not lim-
ited to custodial service. They include firemen, police, nurses,
EMTs, teachers and a multitude of artisans, tradesmen and
technicians.
Gene Ryan
DeFuniak Springs


stamps, or other government goodies.
6. You can come if you invest here, but it must be an amount
equal to 40,000 times the daily minimum wage. If you don't
have that amount of money, you can't come and invest. You
have to stay home.
7. If you do come and you want to buy land, fine, but we're
going to restrict your options. You will not be allowed to buy
waterfront property; that will be reserved for citizens natu-
rally-born in our country.
8. In fact, as a foreigner, you must relinquish all individual
rights to property.
9. You may be allowed to work in this country, but only
under certain conditions, and only if you do not take a job
away from a native-born citizen. If we find that you have
done this, we will not deport you; we will throw you into
prison instead.
10. Another thing. You don't have the right to protest when
you come here. You're allowed no demonstrations, you can-
not wave a foreign flag; no political organizing; no bad-
mouthing our president or his policies; or you get sent to
prison, or if you're lucky, sent home.
11. Remember: you're a foreigner. You shut your mouth or
you get out, and if you come here illegally, you go straight to
jail, and we're going to hunt you down until we find you.
Many of you think that the laws above are harsh. They
are. Every one of them is a current Mexican immigration
law.
One final note to all illegal immigrants. If you really want
to live like Americans, do what we did stage a revolution.
Toss out the corrupt, scheming dictators who have made
your life and the lives of your families so miserable and un-
bearable that you are willing to crawl through the desert or
risk drowning in the ocean to escape. Take over the country
and set things right.
Who knows? Maybe one day, people will want to immi-
grate to your country. Just make sure they do it legally.



Commissioners supportive

of school concerns


By DOTTY NIST

"This is a pretty serious
issue. Kids need to have a
place to go to school," said Pat
Blackshear, Walton County
growth management director.
Walton County is facing a
difficult challenge with re-
gard to the school seats that
will be required for the chil-
dren who will live in the
scores of residential develop-
ments now approved and un-
der review by the county.
The Walton County Board
of County Commissioners
(BCC) worked through a
lengthy agenda of such
projects on April 25. The sub-
ject of school concurrency
was discussed along with
other aspects of each residen-
:tial prcbp,'.al opn the agenda.
"" In 200'5', the State of
Florida passed legislation
aimed at linking development
with school capacity, with de-
velopers to play a key role in
insuring that capacity
through donation of land for
school sites or certain mitiga-
tion options such as impact
fees. Most local governments,
including Walton County, will
be expected to implement
these school concurrency re-
quirements by Dec. 1, 2008.
Other state requirements
already in play for the Wal-
ton County School District
are a serious concern for dis-
trict officials. State class size
requirements are posing se-
vere limits on the district as
it struggles to provide class-
room space for the county's
fast growing school-age
population.District officials
are also working hard to pre-
pare for the day when the
new state concurrency re-
quirements become effective
in Walton County.
Letters are being sent to
all developers informing
them of the impact that their
projects will have on the
school district. Officials are
also asking developers to
meet with them to discuss
ways they can help in ad-
dressing that impact.
Carlene Anderson, Walton
County school superinten-
dent, addressed the commis-
sioners at the April 25 meet-
ing. Anderson noted that al-
most all district schools are
now at capacity, and current
school construction and com-
mitments are expected to
help matters only for a lim-
ited time. She added that the
school district is subject to
fines by the state if the re-
quired student seats are not
provided.
"We don't have the borrow-
ing power to borrow the
money to build the schools
we'll need," Anderson added.
District 4 Commissioner
Ro Cuchens asked
Blackshear what will be the
result when the time comes
that the school district does
not have the funds to provide
the school seats required by
law in connection with devel-
opment projects.
Blackshear said that un-
der those circumstances the


planning department would
not be able to bring those
projects to the BCC for con-
sideration.
District 5 Commissioner
Cindy Meadows wondered
what options the BCC had to
help the school district solve
capacity problems.
It was the opinion of
county attorney David
Hallman that as far as man-
dating any action by develop-
ers with regard to school
concurrency, there was noth-
ing the BCC could do at
present, since the
concurrency law had not yet
come into effect.
Blackshear noted that all
the developers she has spo-
ken with want to make sure
that school seats are avail-
able for all the students in
their developments. She was
sure that responsible devel-
opers would "do the right
thing."
One of the projects ap-
proved on April 25 was such
an example.
The Wilderness at Black
Creek will consist of 720
single-family lots, 20 multi-
family units, 40,000 square
feet of commercial area, and
a marina with 50 dry storage
units for boats. The project
will be built on a 1,543-acre
parcel north of CR-3280 ap-
proximately eight miles east
of U.S. 331.
Blackshear said she hoped
this project would "set the
tone" for school concurrency.
Lloyd Blue, one of the de-
velopers for the project, an-
nounced that they had agreed
to provide a 20-acre school
site either on the property or
on adjacent property and that
the developers would also be
funding initial planning and
design for the school to be lo-
cated there.
Anderson said that there
had been two additional com-
rmitments by developers to
provide school sites, one by
the St. Joe Company for new
development in south Walton
County and one by Jay Odom,
developer of the Hammock
Bay subdivision in Freeport.
However, Anderson
pointed out that students
come not only from large de-
velopments such as the three
who have committed to school
sites, but from the many
smaller ones, and that the
cumulative effect of the
smaller developments adds up
to a large impact.
Anderson asked the com-
missioners to hold developers
responsible for contacting the
school district to sit down and
discuss the impact of their
residential development on the
school system and possible so-
lutions.
"Just force some conversa-
tion," she urged.
The commissioners readily
complied with that request.

Dialog with the school board
regarding school concurrency
was an added condlitinon a ll
the remaining proposals for
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PAGE 6-A


Community Calendar
THE RED DOOR GROUP of Alcoholics Anonymous meets
Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at 144 Circle Drive in DeFuniak


Walton

students

shine

in FCAT

Sunshine

State

Standards
According to Marsha Pugh,
instruction and curriculum
supervisor for the Walton
County School District, 82
percent of Walton's third-
graders were proficient in
reading in the latest FCAT
test, an increase over the 75
percent score for Florida
third-graders.
In comparison to the 2005
reading scores, the 2006 re-
sults for Walton's third-grad-
ers demonstrated a 7 percent
increase in the percentage of
students attaining scores of
Levels 3-5.
Seventy-nine percent of
Walton third-graders were
also proficient in math, as
compared to only 72 percent
of third-graders statewide. In
comparison to the 2005 math
scores, the 2006 results for
Walton' s third-graders dem-
onstrated an percent in-
crease in the percentage of
students attaining scores of
Levels 3-5.
Last year, 68 third-grade
students in Walton County
faced possible retention due
to scoring Level 1 in reading.
This year, only 46 third-
grade students in the district
face possible retention.
This performance puts
Walton in the upper quartile
in both the FCAT SSS and
FCAT NRT results. Only 14
counties had a higher per-
centage of students scoring at
the proficient level in read-
ing. The same-is, true in
mathematics.


Springs. Meetings last about an hour and are open to any- LADIES' NIGHT OUT is a Christian-based support group
one with a desire to stop drinking. No'dues or fees. for women to address women's issues of the spirit, soul and
"If you want to drink, that's your business. If you want to body. Friday nights at 7 p.m. at 1200 Circle Drive, or join
stop, that's ours." For more information call AA at (850) them at 6 p.m. for a walk at the lakeyard.
244-2421. Call 892-9189 for more information.


RECREATION COMPLEX located on Gene Hurley Road


WCBCC assumes operation


of DFS recreation complex


On April 25, the Walton
Board of County Commis-
sioners and the DeFuniak
Springs City Council held a
ceremony where the city of-
ficially turned the DeFuniak
Springs Recreation Complex
over to the county. The cer-
emony was held at the com-
plex on Gene Hurley Road,
April 25.
The Walton.County Parks
and Recreation Department
assumed maintenance and
operation of the facility at
that time, but the city will
retain ownership of the prop-
erty. Other instances of city
owned-county operated ser-
vices include the Walton-De-
Funiak Library on Circle


Drive, and the Freeport
Branch Library on State
Road 20 in Freeport.
The facility on Gene
Hurley Road includes a foot-
ball field, a soccer field, walk-
ing trail, picnic pavilions, a
playground, restrooms, and
outdoor basketball court. It
will be open from dawn until
dusk each day. Walton Parks
and Recreation is planning a
summertime men's softball
league, and a co-ed softball
league in the fall, with fur-
ther details to be available
soon.

With the exception of such
planned activity, all facilities
will be available on a first-


come, first-served basis to the
general public.
Todd Murphy, the county's
recreation coordinator, said,
"It will allow us to provide
many more services and ac-
tivities."


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with all, "activities of daily living", (bathing,
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We hear kind words consistently.
We're proud that people feel
comfortable enough with us to
openly tell us how much they
appreciate what we did for them.
In tact, it's this appreciation that
drives us to offer the very best in
comfort, compassion and service.


CRU1SING FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS. The Chautauqua Cruisers. a local car club.
recently donated funds to the Walton County Special Olympics. Club president Rickie Bovee
presented the check to WCSO chair Ramona Satterwhite. Making a check presentation to
Walton County Special Olympics are (standing, L-R) Jim Bovee, Rickie Bovee, Ramona
Satterwhite, Amanda Wilkerson, Shelby Rollins, Steven Lynn, Johnathon Hardee, Chester
Winegarner, (kneeling, L-R) Traci Dayton, Stephen Wardencki and Durrell Anderson.

Walton County

Public Works Update


Information about what is
happening in Walton County
for the week of May 1, 2006
*Update on Walton County
Public Works:
The drainage crew is work-
ing on the sub-base on North


Bishop Road in Beach High-
lands.
*The paving crew will be
putting down the final course
of asphalt on West Bay Loop
Road.
*The clearing crew is work-
ing on Van Ingle and is ahead


BASS CLUB looking for new members. The club was es-
tablished in 2004 for couples who enjoy fishing together as
an outlet or opportunity to meet and fish with other couples
who share the same interests.
The club principle is based on social interaction, friendly
competition and the simple enjoyment of.fishing. If inter-
ested in becoming a member, call (850) 836-5107 or visit
our website at ggbassclub@cox.net.
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*The bridge crew has al-
most completed the bridge on
Cook Road.Next they will
move to Williams Road
Bridge.
Earl Godwin road is be-
ing prepared for paving.
Work continues on North
Collinsworth Road and Rail-
road Avenue. Mitchem Road
is being prepared for paving.
*Resurfacing is moving
forward on Scenic Gulf Drive.
Phase One should be com-
pleted by Memorial Day.
Motorists traveling in these
areas should use caution.
For more information con-
tact Brady Bearden at 892-
8108.
*Wednesday, May 3, at.
8:30 p.m. the Technical Re-
view Committee will meet at
the south Walton Courthouse
Annex
*Wednesday, May 3, at 3
p.m. the Beach Safety and
Education Committee will
meet at the Tourist Develop-
ment Council Conference
Room.
oThursday, May 4, 5 p.m.
the Design Review Board will
meet at the south Walton
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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY MAY 4, 2006


.EM.,V .,
Dianna Van Horn volunteers with the
American Red Cross. When the EOC
is activated during a hurricane she
coordinates the efforts of the Red
Cross in Walton County.


WALTON COUNTY THIS MONTH
"Inspire By Example" was this year's theme of National Volunteer Week, which was held on April
23-29, 2006. The week long event focuses on the power volunteers have to inspire the people they
help and to inspire others to serve. The Points of Light Foundation sponsors the event to call atten-
tion to the contributions of and the need for more community service. Volunteers are people who
identify what issues are most pertinent to our communities and then set out to make things better.
Residents of Walton County who share their time and talents to make a difference were honored
during National Volunteer Week by the Walton County Board of County Commissioners. In the
Board of County Commissioners Board meeting on April 11, 2006 a resolution was passed pro-
claiming April 23-29, 2006 as "Volunteer Week" in Walton County. A reception was held to honor
all volunteers on Tuesday, April 25, at the Walton County Courthouse. The Commissioners wanted
to honor county volunteers who are giving back by donating hours of service to create a better
county for us all.
In Walton County volunteers serve on the-ADA Committee, Affordable Housing Committee, Beach
Education & Safety Committee, Coastal Dune Lake Advisory Board, Code Enforcement Board,
College Avenue Complex Committee, Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee,
Competency Board, Cultural Plan Advisory Committee and the Design Review Board. Others
serve on the Library Advisory Board, Lighting Ordinance Committee, Morrison Springs Advisory
Committee, Mossy Head Enterprise Zone Development Agency, Planning Commission, Recreation
Board, Tourist Development Council, Workforce Development Board, and the Zoning Board of
Adjustments.
Other volunteers give of themselves to our community by serving as 4-H sponsors, others coach
little league, soccer, or pee-wee football. Many parents donate their time to area schools and go on
field trips, bake cookies and lead scout troops. There are unsung angels who visit the shut-ins and
those without families who live in area nursing homes, and those who help children in crisis.
Many organizations such as the Florida Chautauqua, the Chautauqua Assembly, South Walton
Community Council, Ki\Lanis Club, Lions Club. Pilot Club, Rotary Club, Ruritan Club. Freeport
Town Planners, and the D.B.P.A.. for example, are made up of volunteers who give of their time.
their money, and their talents to help others.
To all volunteer-heroes, Walton CouintN thanks you ofor all you do to make Walton Count\ a better
place to live.


Barbara Allen is a member of the De-
Funiak Springs Garden Club. She
recently volunteered her time to beau-
tify the Wee Care Park.


Mary Lind Devlin, Marvin Campbell, Patricia Huffman and James Coffield are
four members of the College Avenue Complex Committee. This committee is
looking into the feasibility of renovating the College Avenue Governmental
Annex into a senior center when county offices move to the courthouse.
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Rob Neale on the Zonine Board of
Adjustments, Claire Bannerman,
Cultural Plan Ad, isory Coimnittee
member and Ken Vogel also on the
Zoning Board share a moment a
the Volunteer Reception


The Design Rex ie\ Board. From left to right Sue Grill, Robert Johnson, Paul Smith, \Vil-
Sliam Smith, Greg Griffith and Carey Mc\Whorter.
Doris Muller, Robin Hollington, Joyce Szilvasy and Maria Mil-
ton are members of the Library Board. .R Mi U ,4a t


Volunteer Firefighters
with the Darlington Fire
Department.


Claire Bannerman, Eva Campbell, Kris Chavez, Pat Huffman, Sara Co-
mander and Mike D'Autilia enjoyed the refreshments and conversation
at the reception


Our Walton County Board and
Committee volunteers are:

ADA COMMITTEE
Michael Burke; Don Crim; Martha Heller;
Joel Langley

AFFORDABLE HOUSING
COMMITTEE
Willa Hertwig; Ron Burgess; Joel Paul, Jr.;
Julie King; Herman Chrishon; Barbara
Lawniczak; Bruce Ward; Sue Rushing;
Charles Simmons; Janet Hurst


COASTAL DUNE LAKE
ADVISORYBOARD
Mike D'Autilia; Meg Nelson; Mary Rosen-
heim; John Bente; Phillip Ellis; William
Horn; Scott Jackson; Lorna Patrick; Brad
Pickel; Crystal Steele; Marsha Anderson;
Van Ness Butler, Jr.; Earl Day; Jeannie
Wilson

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Thomas Stein; Alan Newsome; Victor
Bowman; Robert Nelson; Chance Powell;
Charlotte Flynt; Richard Fowlkes; David
Kramer


CDBGADVISORY COMMITTEE
Diane Magnuson; Sharon Carver; J. D.
Sweeney; Sally Merrifield; Polly Capps

COLLEGE A VENUE COMPLEX
COMMITTEE
Alex Alexander; Ken Little; Marvin
Campbell; Kenneth Pridgen; James Cof-
field; Patricia Huffman; Sara Comander;
Mary Lind Devlin; J. B. Hillard

COMPETENCY BOARD
Robert Agerton; Larry Gorhillion; John
Dalton; Joseph Burton; Colleen Friesen;
Paul Robichaux; Randall Yates; Gerald
McCormick; Johnny Smith


CULTURAL PLAN COMMITTEE
Barbara McLellan; John Graham; Dennis
Ray; Craig Robinson; Susan Von Hoene;
Donnie Sundal; Sandy Graff; Kris
Chavez; Carey McWhorter; Mary Vin-
son; Susan Lucas; Cindy Roehm; Wini
Steadley-Campbell; Claire Bannerman;
Zera Denson; Mike Richards; Phyllis
Bleiweis; Bob Dobes; Jack Abbit; Joann
Saucier

DESIGN REVIEWBOARD
Robert Johnson; Greg Griffith; Paul
Smith; Cary McWhorter; Bill Smith


LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
James Coffield; Robin Hollington; Alice
McRae; Marsha Anderson; A. Susie Ar-
nold; Karen Johnson; Maria Milton;
JoAnn Petty; Dianna Van Horn; Robin
Hollington; Barbara Lawniczak; Barbara
Olschner; Joyce Szilvasy

LIGHTING ORDINANCE
COMMITTEE
Katherine Berryman; Ella Caro; James
Hagan; J. B. Hillard; Matthew Avery;
Scott Jackson; Ricky Rookis; Gene
Wesley; Sue Grill; Susan Horn

MORRISON SPRINGS AD VISOR Y
COMMITTEE
Bobby Ammons; Billy Bearden; Ronnie
Bell; Scott Brannon; Tommy Hinote;
George Russell; Henry Teal; Paul Ward

MOSSY HEAD ENTERPRISE
ZONE DEVELOPMENTAGENCY
Wayne Montgomery; Dawn Moliterno;
Kevin Hargett; Bobby Rains; Danny
Glidewell; Tom Terrell; Hansel Geoha-
gen


Sara Comander, Public Information
April 2006


PLANNING COMMISSION
Albert Paris; Thomas Terrell; Butch
Lawrence; Randy Gardner; Sally Merri-
field; Clayton J. M. Adkinson; Tom
Patton; Brian Brown

RECREATION BOARD
Chuck Stevenson; George Schissler;
Wanda Smith; Kevin Wilkerson; Lewis
Coffield; James Huffman; Jean Arrant;
Randall Infinger; Dave Lovell; Bo
Rutledge; Kenneth Pridgen

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL
John Gillis; Scott Brannon; Maurice
Gilbert; Mike Stange; Randy Bayard;
Mary Brown; Ken Gifford; Don
McQuade; Van Ness Butler, Jr.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
BOARD
Kenneth Pridgen; Robert Dobson; Bob
Smith; Pain Tedesco; Carleen Ander-
son; Betty Nehring; Leigh Grantham:
Sylvia Hanks; Bobby Rains: Lane
Rees; Al Ward

ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS
Mike D'Autilia; Phillip Spann, Jr.;
Kevin Wilkerson: Rob Ncalc; Scott
Rosenheim : Kenneth C. Vogel


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Crime Stoppers offers cash reward


on the driver that left the
scene, or the person who gave
him a ride, contact Inv


Donna Armstrong at (850)
892-8186 or call Crime Stop-
pers at (850) 622-2057 or toll


free (866) 622-205.
Tips and rewards are
handled confidentially.


Walton County Crime formation that leads authori-
Stoppers is paying a cash re- ties to the arrest of the per-
ward, up to $1,000, for in- son who stole a white 1990



SWALTON COUNTY

SHERIFF'S REPORT
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Walton County Sheriff's Deputies
arrested the following people during
the week ending April 30, 2006:
Kara Chase, 31, Samson, FVOP,
James Arthur Bishop, 24, Spring,
TX, Possession of cannabis +20
grams,
Ralph Smith, 48, Westville, Traf-
ficking in methamphetamine, posses-
sion of cannabis,
Carlos Sanchez Gomez, 21,
Hallandale, FL, No valid DL, failure to
obtain Florida DL,
Marvin Martin,44, Crestview, Hold
(Osbeola Co.), MVOP,
Oscar Ivan Carrilo Daron, 23, DFS,
Possession of marijuana 20 grams,
William F. Dunsmore, 20, DFS, No
insurance, no vehicle registration,
DWLSR, battery domestic,
Brandee Lee Mixon, 30, Bonifay,
FTA,
*James A. Leavins, 31, PDL, FVOP,
Jacqueline W. Covington, 23,
SRB, DUI,
Joel Hilyer,.31, Atlanta, Resisting
w/o violence, DUI,
Leon Darren Davis, 38, DFS, Bat-
tery domestic,
Matthew Mauro, 34, TN, Resisting
w/o violence, no valid DL, DUI,
Jeremy James Odom, 18, DFS,
Assault, criminal mischief, trespassing,
David Philip Rhodes, 19, Freeport,
Aggravated battery,
Bill Wendil, 62, Destin, Worthless
checks,
Christopher Allen Jones, 33,
Crestview, FTA,
Robert Danny Stansberry, 39,
Mary Esther, FVOP,
Millard Perdue, 36, Crestview,
FVOP,
*Justin Monk, 19, Laurel Hill, MVOP,
Angela Marie Gerrard, 23, DFS,
MVOP,
*J.S.B., 17, DFS, Trespass of struc-
ture,
Serina Elizabeth Richards, 26,
DFS,'Worthless check,
Jessica Susie Salazar, 34, Mossy
Head, DWLSR, DUI, attached tag not
assigned,
Carlos Onosimo Salinas, 30,
LaJolla, TX, DUI,
*J.D.J., 16, DFS, Possession of
drug paraphernalia,
K.W.C., 16, DFS, Possession of
drug paraphernalia,
Bobby Joe Davis, 33, AL, DUI, no
valid DL,
David Lee Fuqua, 31, Panama
City, FVOP,
SCynthia Shadle Hill, 47, Posses-
sion of controlled substance, poss. of


cannabis, poss. of drug parapherna-
lia,
James Arthur Bishop, 24, DFS,
DUI,
Manuel Peralta Ramirez, 24,
Gainsville, GA, No DL, no vehicle reg-
istration,
Christopher Tyrone Womack, 40,
DFS, Possession of drug parapherna-
lia,
Kirk Douglas Williams, 27, DFS,
Possession of crack cocaine, poss. of
drug paraphernalia,
Jeremiah Benjamin Harris, 26,
SRB, DWLSR, Possession of precur-
sor chemicals, poss. of drug parapher-
nalia,
Cornel A. Burnette, 22, DFS,
FVOP,
Billy Spires, 28, DFS, Battery,
Alvin Brent Whatley, 36, DFS,
MVOP,
Angela Whatley, 33, DFS, MVOP,
Brian Carter, 34, PDL, Worthless
check,
Jack Cranford, 30, SRB, DUI,
DWLSR,
Nicole Bailey, 21, DFS, Posses-,
sion -20 grams, poss. of paraphemria-
lia,
Robert Duncan; 21, DFS;, P'-'
session -20 grams, poss. of parapher-
nalia,
S.F.F.R., 16, Mossy Head, DUI,
Josephine Fuller, 35, SRB, FTA,
hold (Okaloosa Co.),
Michael Todd Riddle, 25, Niceville,
Hold (Okaloosa Co.),
John Philip Melville, 49, Ebro,
DUI,
A.V.A., 17, Sandestin, DUI, aggra-
vated battery, hit and run,
Edward D. Blackmon, 46, Laurel
Hill, DWLSR,
Cody Allen Dozier, 19, Destin,
DWLSR,
Eleanora Farluto, 43, Destin,
DWLSR,
Elenio Cruz, 21, Freeport, No
valid DL, DUI,
Julia Jackson, 21, Niceville, Pos-
session of controlled substance, poss.
of -20 grams of marijuana, poss. of
paraphernalia,
Kevin McLaren, 21, Niceville,
Possession of controlled substance,;
poss. of -20 grams of marijuana, poss.
of paraphernalia,
Paul Matthew Weiszhaar, 28,
Crestview, DWLSR, no registration,
*Tracy Ann O'Bryan, 38, Freeport,
Possession of crack cocaine, poss. of
paraphernalia,
A*German Rodolfo Vasquez-Perez,
Age and address unknown, MVOP.


Subaru Legacy from Destin
Rail on Hwy. 331 South in
Freeport, FL. on April 21,
2006. The vehicle was in-
volved in a traffic crash on
April 21, on Old Jolly Bay
Road, at approximately 5:30
p.m.
A white male driver was
seen leaving the scene of the
crash, before law enforce-
ment arrived. He was giver.
a ride in a truck heading to-
ward Hwy. 3280.
The driver from the crash
scene is described as a white
male, 30 to 40 years of age, 6
feet tall, skinny with a dark
tan, frizzy hair that reached
his shoulders in the back but
short in front.
The individual was wear-
ing blue jean shorts and no
shirt. The man appeared in-
toxicated. The owner of the
vehicle was away for the
weekend and did not discover
that her car had been stolen
until she returned Monday,
April 25.
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DFS
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Officers of the DeFuniak Springs
Police Department arrested the follow-
ing people during the week ending Apr i
30, 2006:
*Jason Hughes, 36, Westville, Bur-
glary of conveyance, criminal mischief.
DWLSR, fleeing and eluding,
Samantha Angela Clumfoot, 19.
PDL, Retail theft,
Lea Monique Phillips, 35, DFS.
Retail theft,
Mitchell Shared Reed, 22, Ad-
dress unknown; making false 911 calls
Randy Wayne Spires, 32, DFS.
Battery,
'* a Rayford Young, 49, DFS, Grand
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U.S. 331 fishing pier


closed for repairs


The north side of the origi-
nal concrete bridge spanning
the Choctawhatchee Bay is in
need of repair and has been
closed pending repairs.
The old draw bridge, dam-
aged by a tug boat in the
1970s, was made into fishing
piers when the larger, higher
Clyde Wells Bridge was built


County Commissioner Ro
Cuchens, the north pier was
inspected by the Florida De-
partment of Transportation


across the Bay. The middle
section of the old bridge is
gone but there are sections
jutting out from the north
and south sides of the bay
that draw anglers with nets
and reels.

According to Sandra
Jenkins, aide to Walton


(DOT) and the damage was the project and report to the
discovered then. Walton County Commission
Jenkins said county Pub- regarding the cost of repairs
lic Works staff would assess and the time needed to make


Rhonda Skipper

STax Collector

Walton County


IMPORTANT NOTICE


those repairs.
In the meantime, that pier
will be closed to the public
until repairs are completed.


COUNCIL FROM FRONT


method being considered.
This is viewed as favorable
because it would go out to
more people.
Presnell feels that charg-
ing for the availability of the
service would be most fair.
The size and value of a
home being protected should
be factored in, Harrison said.
He would like to see some
kind of scale or percentage
put into place to take this in.


There is clearly a variety
of options that needs to be
discussed and balanced, most
of which would cost city resi-
dents money.
"I understand why people
would be upset because we
want to charge for services,"
Coley said.
But he also said, "The kind
of protection you get is based
on what you're willing to pay
for it."


Beginning May 11, 2006; Delinquent Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property taxes
will be advertised in the DeFuniak Springs Herald. Delinquent Real Estate will be printed
for three consecutive weeks prior to the Tax Certificate sale which is scheduled for June 1,
2006. Delinquent Tangible Personal Property will appear in the newspaper for one week.

If you are not certain your 2005 or previous year taxes are paid, you may contact our tax
department at (850) 892-8121. You may also search the tax roll and view the history of
your property tax payments) on our website at:
www.waltontaxcolleztor.com

On the site you will also find detailed information on delinquent taxes, the tax certificate
sale process and a Tangible Personal Property informational brochure.

Payment of delinquent taxes must be made by a guaranteed payment which includes a
cashier's check, money order, cash or credit card.

Our office offers a variety of convenient tax payment methods to help make paying your
taxes easier, including:

Credit and debit card are accepted at all offices.


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tions in the "new section,"
which is on the northeastern
side of the cemetery property.
'These restrictions deal
with the number of flower
pots allowed, how long they
can remain, and when they
should be removed.
The written recommenda-
tions allow city employees to
remove any flowers or potted
plants after they wither or be-
come unsightly and have
been in the cemetery longer
than five days.
Mayor Carpenter clarified
that to mean that "live" flow-
ers will remain until they
wither and artificial flowers
will only be removed when
,they have become unsightly -
with no specific time limit.
However, the Herald pointed
out that another section of
the proposed new ordinance
clearly allows employees to
remove flowers from burial
services after five days, re-
gardless of whether or not
they are withered and un-
sightly.
Presnell replied that the
staff would correct the incon-
sistency before it is presented
to the city council for their
consideration.
Several citizens objected to
the removal of small Ameri-
can flags from gravesites, es-
pecially veterans.
Supervisor Rick Rodgers
said that he could not recall
ever removing a flag from any
gravesite. Jack Owens said
that should such flags become
old and tattered, they should
always be removed.
Other citizens complained
that personal mementos and
statuary have disappeared.
In response, the new ordi-
nance states, "The city does
not recommend and will not
be responsible for pictures or
ornaments placed on or
around a grave" and flower
containers of any discarded
flowers will be held for 14
days at the cemetery office.
Owens motioned to ap-
prove the rules as written and
the rest of the board followed
suit.


The board discussed other
ideas, including creating a
veteran's memorial marker
near the main entrance, and
possibly contracting with
Walton County ARC to
handle cemetery mainte-
nance, but no action was
taken.
Although the citizens that
gathered at City Hall spoke
out freely regarding the new
ordinance, one man observed
that the proposed ordinance
had been done without any
specific input from citizens.
"Is the cemetery for the
people?" he asked. "Shouldn't
the people have some say, in-
stead of watching the com-
mittee adopt its own recom-
mendations?"
Although none of the board
members or city staff replied
to the question directly, Kim
Presnell did express the city's
apologies for any mistakes
that had been made and any
confusion that been caused
by the city's actions.
She said the city was try-
ing to prevent future mis-
takes from happening.
The apology did not appear
to have soothed many feath-
ers, though. Many of the au-
dience members complained
about the lack of public noti-
fication and said they felt
their input and comments
were not welcome. The Her-
ald .had only received notifi-
cation about the afternoon
meeting earlier that day.
City attorney Adkinson re-
minded the board that the
meeting dates are set in the
ordinance as being held on
the third Tuesday of each
quarter and the city is under
no legal obligation to publish
an announcement about the
meetings.
Although the DeFuniak
Springs City Council may
soon adopt the recommenda-
tions and change the ordi-
nance, the next meeting of the
cemetery board of trustees
will be held on Tuesday, July
18.
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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006

VOLUNTEERS CLAIRE BANNERMAN (left) and Kris
Chavez (right) enjoy the reception in their honor.


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INVITED GUESTS, county commissioners Ken 'Pridgen
(left) and Rosier Cuchens (right) at volunteer reception.

Reception for Walton
County volunteers


Walton County Court-
house in DeFuniak Springs
was the scene of an afternoon
reception on April 25. The in-
vited guests of honor were the
nearly 175 men and women
who volunteer their time on
Waltoil County boards and
committees, whose work af-
fects all aspects of life.
Working alongside paid
county staff and administra-
tive personnel, these volun-
teers come from various pro-
fessions, businesses, and ar-
eas of expertise. They serve
on some 18 committees and
boards.
Those entities include the
Affordable Housing Commit-
tee, Code Enforcement
Board, Competency Board,
Cultural Plan Committee,
Design Review Board, Li-
brary Advisory Board, Plan-
ning Commission, Recreation
Board, and Tourist Develop-
ment Council.
Among those attending
were Walton County Public
Information Officer Ken
Little and Public Information
Coordinator Sara Comander,
Rosier Cuchens and Kenneth
Pridgen of the Board of
County Commissioners,
Claire Bannerman, Kris
Chavez, Kenneth Vogel, Mike


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PAGE 2-B


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DONNA SIMMONS


By SALLY ORLOSKY
The Open Door Commu-
nity Club recently welcomed
Dona Simmons of the But-
terfly Rainforest Project in
Gainesville, Florida.
Simmons is the sister of
member Robin Newton, who
handily assisted her sister in
a wonderful and comprehen-
sive presentation on butter-
flies in general, and specifi-
cally, butterflies of North-
west Florida. She brought
power point presentation and
slides of her subject.
Gardeners plant certain
varieties of flora just to at-
tract butterflies to their gar-
dens. Since butterflies only
live an average of two-three
weeks, it's time to provide
flowers. as soon as possible
after they have gone through
their metamorphosis from a
caterpillar to a lovely piece of
art-like beauty.
Butterflies, aka Lepi-
doptera, which meast'scaled
win'gs,'ared mbst prolific ii
the rainforest regions; and
are the second largest group
of animals in the world.
There are an estimated
100,000 species of butterflies
still undiscovered. Butter-
flies search for two main
types of plants: plants onto
which they lay their eggs and
plants that provide them
food, two very different types
of plants. Plants on to which
they lay their eggs are plants
that are usually very dull
and not attractive as the but-
terfly wishes to use the host
plant primarily to hide its
eggs so that they will not be
eaten by other insects. An
interesting note pointed out
by Simmons was that if a
butterfly cannot find a host
plant, it would not lay eggs
at all. Feeder plants, the
other type of plants sought
by butterflies, are usually
ilmore's


very beautiful and colorful so
that the butterflies can find
them and enjoy their nectar.
On the host plant, the eggs
or larva start the metamor-
phic cycle of larva-p'upa-cat-
erpillar-butterfly. Interest-
ingly, the only job of the cat-
erpillar is to eat-eat-eat the
host plant and other plants
until it is time to form a
chrysalis and turn into a but-
terfly.
Another way to attract but-
terflies to local yards is to fill
a frisbee with a little bit of
water and put some unpeeled
bananas or mangoes (sliced
lengthwise) in with the wa-
ter and the butterflies will
come to dine.
On cooler days, the butter-
flies will not fly much but will
put their wings out and sun


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themselves. After a rain,
butterflies are found in the
puddles on the road. This is
called 'puddling' and the but-
terflies are drinking miner-
als leached from the road af-
ter the rairi.
Butterflies are very fragile
but can be picked up if the
fingers are used that make
the 'peace sign'. To use an
index finger and thumb is too
much pressure and will harm
'the butterfly.
Butterflies fly by day have
slender bodies, are usually
much more colorful and find
their food by color. Butter-
flies' antennae have knots at
the tip and hold their wings
together and straight up
when not flying.
Moths, however, fly by
night; find their food by smell
as they cannot see color; have

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chubby bodies and feathery
antennae and fold their
wings along their body when
they are at rest. Both butter-
flies and moths are born as
adults.
For those interested in
watching the metamorphosis
of the butterfly, one can pur-
chase a chrysalis, just as the
Butterfly Rainforest in
Gainesville does to supply
their needs.
The local 4-H clubs are cur-
rently planting a butterfly
garden in the courtyard at
the Stanley House Nursing
Home on Walton Road. The
DeFuniak Springs Garden
Club is a good source for pur-
chasing butterfly-friendly
plants for local gardens when
the club has their plant sales
in the spring and in the fall.
Simmons distributed to
each member a decorated bag
of goodies that contained ad-
ditional information on but-
terfly gardening in North-
west Florida and the butter-
flies of Northwest Florida; a
beautiful note card made es-
pecially from butterfly pho-
tos taken by her husband and
a butterfly magnet.
The next meeting of the
Open Door Community Club,
which is open to all women
of Walton County, will be on
Thursday, May 11, at 11 a.m.
at the Crossroads Best West-
ern Hotel, in DeFuniak
Springs.
The program for that meet-
ing will be the installation of
2006-2007 officers by Clerk of
Courts Martha Ingle and the
annual Crazy Hat Contest,
with prizes for first, second
and third place.
Susan Chaney and Kathy
Doering will provide decora-
tions and Carleita Levy: will
provide door prizes.
For further information,
just attend a meeting, ask a
current member or write to
the club at P.O. Box 52, Ar-
gyle, FL 32422


BRYAN WILSON AND DEBRA COOEY


Cooey/WiCson


to wec May 20


Ms. Charlott Morrow of
Freeport and Charles and
Flora Morrow of Ponce de
Leon. announce the engage-
ment of their daughter,
Debra Cooey to Bryan Ellis
Wilson, the 'son of James
and Carmen Wilson, of
Ponce de Leon, maternal
grandmother, Alma Bowers
of Ponce de Leon.


The wedding will take
place at 2 p.m., Saturday,
May 20, 2006, at the home of
the grooms parents in Ponce
de Leon.

All family and friends
are invited to attend the
wedding and the reception
which will follow immedi-
ately.


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95th Birthday Celebration


THE OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY CLUB of DeFuniak
Springs will hold its last meeting of the 2005-2006 session
on May 11, at the Best Western Motel on Hwy. 331 South.
Social time begins at 11 a.m. and lunch will be at 11:30 a.m.,
followed by a business meeting and the Crazy Hat Contest.
The 2006-2007 session begins in September at the same
place and time. Anyone interested in meeting our member-
ship is invited to come and join the fellowship. Activities
are scheduled all during the session, which runs from Sep-
tember until the following May.
An informal session runs during the summer for those
who wish to enjoy a fine lunch with good friends, at the
same time, and place. For details, call 892-0545.


Mr. Pat Bludworth and Ms. Gail Cole of DeFuniak
Springs are pleased to announce the engagement of their
daughter, Ms. Capri Bludworth to Mr. Creighton Zodrow,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Zodrow of Auburn, AL
and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ward of West Point, GA. Capri
and Creighton are both employed as teachers in Walton
County.
The couple became engaged on April 11, while vacation-
ing at Sea World in Orlando, FL and are planning a June
wedding at Callaway Gardens. The couple will return on
June 17 for a wedding reception at 436 Park Avenue at 7
p.m.
No local invitations are. being sent and all friends and
family are invited.


MASON AND ABIGAIL LeDUC


MS. JUNIOR MISS Walton County Teia Fields sharing
story time with the children of Chautauqua Head Start April
26, 2006.


Happy
9th Birthday


Jamie
Carroll's
Birthday was
April 25, 2006



Always,
Mom, Dad, Lil
brother
Lane, and Nanny


National Day of
Prayer event in
DFS
The National Day of
Prayer for 2006 will be ob-
served on Thursday, May 4.
In the past few years, this
event has been sponsored by
Cornerstone Church and
Ministries, in DeFuniak
Springs, whose pastors are
Doyle and Jan Redwine.This
year, Christ's Way Restora-
tion Ministries, led by min-
ister Doreatha Pretlow-
Tucker will also be joining
the event.
Florida and Alabama
churches will be represented.
and they invite everyone to
come, regardless of denomi-
nation.
The public will have a
chance to make personal
prayer requests for all areas
of life. The prayers will be-
gin at 6 p.m., around the
Lakeyard in DeFuniak
Springs, at the amphithe-
ater.
For more information call.
pastors Doyle or Jan
Redwine, at Cornerstone
.Church, 850-892-2240. or
minister Doreatha Pretlovw-
Tucker, Christ's Way Resto-
ration Ministries at 850-892-
6954, or 850-699-7769


LeDucs announce arrival


of Mason I homas LeDuc

Tonya and Thomas LeDuc along with big sister Abigail of
Tallahassee, FL announce the birth of son, Mason Thomas
LeDuc, born February 12, 2006 at Tallahassee Memorial
Hospital. Mason weighed in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was
20 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Jacky and Verlyn Balkcom of
Ponce de Leon.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Duke LeDuc of
Tennessee.


The family of Lula Mae Peters invites friends and rela-
tives throughout the community to join in celebrating her
95th birthday on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at the DeFuniak
Springs Community Center, from 3 to 6 p.m. Please come
and spend the afternoon visiting with Lula Mae, and her
friends and family.


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Music: A family affair for the Barto girls


By RON KELLEY
Music is often said to "run
in the family" and there are
some famous musical fami-
lies: the Carter Family, The
Gatlin Brothers, The
Osmonds, The Jacksons and
more.
In DeFuniak Springs, one
mother and her two children
may one day be another mu-
sical family sensation.
Belinda Barto has never
played an instrument before,
but her two girls, Courtney
and Britany, showed an in-
terest and she decided to join
them.
"It is something that I
think will probably make us
all a little closer," said Barto.
Husband Randy does not as-
pire to play, but he'll not lack
for music in his home..
Courtney, 12, favors punk
rock music. Younger sister
Britany, 10, likes punk, but
also likes classic rock and
country. Mom likes the old
rockers, Janis Joplin and Led
Zepplin.
As all three are just start-
ing out, it may be a while
before we hear Stairway To
Heaven.
Barto explained that one
of her close cousins bought
both girls a guitar for Christ-
mas 2005. Barto then found
out that Dave's Music in De-
Funiak Springs offers music
lessons and so all three
signed up.
"No one played music in
my family, though I've al-
ways wanted to learn to play
the saxophone. Of course,
there are no lessons nearby
for that," said Belinda, "and
I thought the guitar lessons
would be something I could
do with the girls that would
enrich all of us."
The threesome have their
lessons scheduled for the
same day and spend time
during the week practicing at
home.
"So far, everybody is really
enjoying it. The girls are both
busy at school and with other
activities, but they're stick-
ing with it," said Barto, "so
far. We'll see how it goes."


"BELINDA BAND THE BUSYBARTO BAND" Britany, Belinda and Courtney Barto
prepare for their music lessons.


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Special Announcement


On April 23, 2006, the College Avenue Church of Christ located at 337 College Avenue in DeFuniak
Springs, Florida reached a milestone which it has been working toward for the last six years. On this day
four elders were installed as the leaders and overseers of the church. These four men: John Bradford, Larry
Gibson, William (Bill) Holladay, and Ernest Underwood were approved by the congregation to be its elders.
We rejoice that the four above named men have qualified themselves for this important work. The College
Avenue Church of Christ is completely scriptural in its organization. A goal for which we have striven and
which has been achieved.
The members of the College Avenue Church of Christ take this opportunity to invite you to any and all of
our services. You are welcomed to bring your Bibles, notepads, pens, tape recorders, etc., in short, anything
that will help you to learn the Holy Scriptures. We tape many of our sermons and they are offered free to
any who requests them. Also, outlines of the lessons are available free of charge. Outlines and other materi-
als are also available free of charge upon request, and some of this may be found on line at our website:
www.college-avenue-churchofchrist.com.
We invite you to listen to "What Do The Scriptures Say" on WZEP Radio, 1460 on your AM dial, at 7:30
each Sunday morning. We also have three one-minute spots "A Moment Of Reflection" on WZEP
Monday through Friday at various times during the day.
We are a people who believe in speaking where the Bible speaks and being silent where it is silent. We call
Bible things by Bible names, and do Bible things in Bible ways. We invite you to our next assembly, and to
all of our meetings. You will find a warm and friendly welcome.

'"Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD..." Isaiah 1:18 (KJV).


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


PAGE 5-B


Students show humanity
through Walton Habitat


By LEAH STRATMANN
Christina Smith, a high
school student from St. Croix
corralled a group of her class-
mates at St. Croix Country
Day School to spend their
spring break volunteering for
Walton County Habitat for
Humanity. Their group,
chaperoned by math/science
teacher Dawn Grey spent
this week landscaping a
Habitat home in DeFuniak
Springs and renovating the
former Barnes' Upholstery
building on 331 just south of
Freeport.
"These young men and
women were essential for us
opening our Restore," said
Stefania Nuzzola. Nuzzola is
an Americorps volunteer fo-
cusing on getting the Restore
project up and running for
Walton County Habitat. A
Restore is a retail outlet spe-
cializing in donated building
supplies, fixtures, and house-
hold furnishings. Nuzzola
continued, "We would have
struggled to meet our June 1
Grand Opening without their


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The entire Walton County
community from the beaches
to DeFuniak Springs has
reached out to make this
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restaurants and individuals
have provided meals, plus
several businesses provided
recreation for the volunteers
afterwork.
"On behalf of our board of
directors and Walton County
Habitat for Humanity we owe
our community a debt of
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who spent their spring break
volunteering for Walton
County Habitat.
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FIRE SAFETY PARTICIPANTS (Back row) Gary Hall,
Joshua Anderson, Jason Newton, Ashly Cuchens, Rebecca
Cuchens, Joshua Brunais, Chief Eddie Rivers, Chief Bill
May, (middle row) Holly Dunn, Stephen Anderson, Jason
Sparks, Frankie Cuchens, (front row) Tiffany McCreary,
Airika Dunn.

REBECCA CUCHENS safely escapes the smoke-filled
trailer.


HomeGrown Kids and Pollinators


4-H clubs team up again


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HomeGrown Kids and Pol-
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gram with Walton County
Fire.Rescue members. Fire
Chief Eddie Rivers, Battalion
Chief Bill May, and
Firefighter/Paramedic Gary
Hall brought the "Smoke


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The kids enjoyed watching
the fire safety video and the
hands-on smoke safety dem-
onstration inside the trailer.


Parents also enjoyed experi-
encing the Smoke House,
which demonstrates the heat
of a fire as well as the diffi-
culty trying.to maneuver
through thick smoke.


Senior seminar to address allergies


Dr. Justin Clark, allergist,
will present a free seminar,
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at Sacred Heart Hospital on
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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


CHELCO BOARD PRESI-
DENT Ronald Jones (right
front) and CEO Gene Smith
greet 99-year-old Clarence
Rushing at CHELCO's an-
nual meeting April22. Rush-
ing has attended 64 of
CHELCO's 65 annual meet-
ings.


CHELCO 65th annual meeting


At CHELCO's 65th annual
meeting on April 22, the
cooperative's CEO and Gen-
eral Manager Gene Smith
said he's seen tremendous
growth during his 25-year
tenure.
In 1980, upon his arrival at



PAT CARLYLE WINS a
seat on CHELCO's board of
trustees. Election results
were announced at
CHELCO's Annual Meeting
on April 22. Carlyle will rep-
resent District 1, which in-
cludes Dune Allen, Blue
Mountain Beach and
Grayton Beach. She replaces
Pat Potter, who served on
CHELCO's board from 1996
- 2006.


CHELCO, the cooperative
had 11,771 members. Cur-
rently the cooperative has in
excess of 40,000 members.At
that time, CHELCO had 55
employees, a number that
has grown to 131.
Another significant in-


crease is in the number of
miles of line. In 1980,
CHELCO had only 42 miles
of underground line and
1,923 miles of overhead line.
At the end of 2005, under-
ground lines totaled 731
miles and overhead lines to-
taled 2,768 miles.
Smith noted that the price
of the power CHELCO pur-
chases from Alabama Elec-
tric Cooperative (AEC) has
also increased dramatically.
In 1980, the cost of electric
power totaled $6 million and,
at the end of 2005, totaled
$42.4 million.
After reviewing the
changes over the past 25
years, Smith discussed the
current
state of the cooperative and
further growth.


HRMC

hosts

volunteer

appreciation

week

for the

Blue

Angels

Healthmark Regional
Medical Center kicked off its
Volunteer Appreciation week
with a volunteer social, which
included the presentation of
certificates of appreciation
and pins to all of the volun-
teers at Healthmark Re-
gional Medical Center Hospi-
tal. Known as the Blue An-
gels, the volunteers enjoyed
refreshments including a
large cake and chocolate
dipped strawberries.
Men and women are
needed who are at least 18
years of age and are available
for a minimum of four hours
per week. Anyone wishing to
.become a member of the Blue
Angel team is encouraged to
stop by the hospital to pick up
an application, or call the vol-
unteer desk at 951-4542 and
ask that an application be
mailed.


GERALD BEARD, chief operation officer (center), presents
certificates and pins to Bonnie Sutton (left) and DeLance
"Bud" Green (right), volunteers for Healthmark Regional
Medical Center.




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offers diabetes

education classes


The community is invited
to a two-day seminar on "Dia-
betes Made Simple" on May
16 -17 led by Darlene Mar-
tin, registered nurse and dia-
betic educator for Sacred
Heart Hospital on the Emer-
ald Coast.
The class covers a variety
,of topics, including Type I
'and Type II diabetes, hyper-
glycemia, hypoglycemia,
blood glucose monitoring,
treatments, activity and ex-
ercise, meal planning, foot
care and much more.i.
Participants are encour-
aged to attend four follow-up
sessions within one year af-
ter completing the course in
order to received additional
education and support.
Diabetes is a disease in
which the body does not pro-
duce or properly use insulin,
a hormone needed to convert
starches, sugar and other
food into the energy needed
for daily life.
The exact cause of diabe-
tes is not known, but genet-
ics, obesity and lack of exer-
cise are considered risk fac-
tors.
According to the American
Diabetes Association, 18.2
million people in the United
States, or six percent of the
population, have diabetes.
Though an estimated 13 mil-
lion people have been diag-
nosed, some 5.2 million


people are reportedly un-
aware that they have the dis-
ease.
Pre-registration and a phy-
sician referral are required
for the class. Call (850) 278-
3646 for more information.


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Henalthmark
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Welcomes

Dr. Lentz

to our staff!


S ealthMark Regional medical
Center proudly announces the
addition of Dr. Luke Lentz to their
staff. Dr. Lentz is moving from the
Destin Area to Defuniak Springs,
becoming part of a growing staff of
professionals at the fastest growing
medical facility in Northwest Florida,


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recognized by Florida Magazine as
one of the top hospitals in Florida! Dr. Lentz is a family practice
physician and will be taking new patients. We invite Dr. Lentz's
current patients to continue to see him at HealthMark Regional
Medical Center, Hiway 331, South of 1-10 in Defuniak Springs.
For appointments call 850-951-4556.



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Pediatric

Dental

Clinic
Serving Medicaid-eligible Children
Services offered: Okaloosa County Health
Examinations Department has opened
X-rays a Dental Clinic in
Cleaning Crestview to serve the
Fillings needs of Okaloosa and
Fluoride Application Walton County children
Sealants 4-18 years of age who
Extractions are
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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


SAVING ON CHALK, the Interactive Whiteboard in 21st
STUDENTS CONSULT on a problem, using interactive Century Information and Communication classroom at Maude
tech. Saunders.




Maude Saunders students



clicking into 21st century


SHOWING HOW IT'S DONE for adult visitors, students
in ICC at Maude Saunders Elementary.


Community Calendar

THE WALTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 1996 alumni
are looking for contact information on classmates. A re-
union to be held the weekend of Oct. 20-21, 2006. Contact
Heather Ennis Marshall at 850-585-9189 or Leslie French
Hulion at 850-419-1861.

THE WALTON-DEFUNIAK Friends of the Library will
hold a book sale at the Library on the Circle in DeFuniak
Springs on May 6, 2006. The hours will be from 9 a.m. until
12 noon or later, depending on the number of clients at-
tending.
We will reniain open until all attendees have made their
choices. Come by the library and browse through our wide
array ofbooks. Paperbacks will be 25c each. hardbacks will
be 500 each and tapes will be $1.00 each. We also have an
assortment of very old books which will be priced according
to their age and value; most will be $5.00 each.
A DEDICATION AND UNVEILING OF THE HISTORIC
MARKER FOR EUCHEEANNA, COUNTY SEAT OF WAL-
TON COUNTY 1828-1890, will take place at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, May 13, 2006. All are invited to witness and par-
ticipate in this notable occasion. A contribution lunch will
be available. For further information, call 892-9112 or 892-
4269. "


By BRUCE COLLIER
Students and teachers at
Maude Saunders Elementary,
(MSE) school are the benefi-,
ciaries of a new, technology-
rich teaching program, called,
the 21st Century Information
and Communication Class-
room (ICC).
On April 20, school admin-
istrators, media, and other
education professionals at-.
tended a media demonstra-
tion at the school.
Visitors were conducted to,
MSE teacher Lesa Harrison's
busy ICC. Fifth-grade level;
students displayed their pro-
ficiency with an interactive
whiteboard, answering ques-
tions posed by the teacher:
and by the onscreen program.

The ICC has access to
Internet programs covering a
variety of subjects. As the les-
son progressed, students
highlighted and underlined
relevant words and passages
on the whiteboard, using a
highlighter pad that was.
passed around the room.
Students were seated at
their desks, tapping on small,
oval-shaped devices. The de-
vice, called an "Activote," en-
ables students to choose and
send their lettered answer
choices to lesson questions.:

In addition to registering
the individual students' an-
swer choices, the device tal-
lies the percentage of stu-
dents w ho answered cor-
rectly. Both class and teacher
can check on their progress.

The ICC is equipped with
a ceiling-mounted projector,
DVD, interactive whiteboard,
laptops, and student wireless
lap tops.


NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION

I, Sue M. Cobb, Secretary'of State of the State of Florida, do hereby give notice that
a GENERAL ELECTION will be held in WALTON County, State of Florida, on the
SEVENTH day of NOVEMBER, A.D., 2006, to fill or retain the following offices:

United States Senator
Representative In Congress: Districts 1 and 2
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
Chief Financial Officer
Commissioner of Agriculture
State Senator: Districts 2 and 4
State Representative: Districts 5 and 7
Supreme Court, Retention.of Three Justices
First District Court of Appeal, Retention of Three Judges
Circuit Judge, First Judicial Circuit: Groups 1, 7, 9, 13, 14 and 15
Supervisor of Elections
School Board: Districts 2, 3 and 5
County Commissioner: Districts 2 and 4
Argyle Fire District: Seats 1, 3 and 5
Glendale Fire District: Seats 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Liberty Fire Control District: Seats 1, 3, 4 and 5
South Walton Fire District: Seats 2, 4 and 6
Tri-Village Fire District: Seats 1,2, 3 and 4
United Fire District: Seats 2, 3, 4 and 5
South Walton County Mosquito Control District: Seat 3
Choctawhatchee River Soil and Water Conservation District: Groups 2, 4 and 5
IN Testimony Whereof, I Hereunto
set my hand and affixed the Great
Seal of the State of Florida, at
Tallahassee, The Capital, this
Second day of April, A.D., 2006.
Is/ Sue M. Cobb
Secretary of State
2tc: 4-26;5-4


One student, in a wheel-
chair, was able to do his
classwork using a cursor
mounted on his cap. To point
and choose, he had only to
turn his head and nod.
SAfter a general lesson in-
volving the full class, the stu-
dents broke up into small
groups. Each group was en-
gaged in an ongoing project,
The students gathered
around laptops and PCs, an-
swering questions and posing
for photos with teachers and
classmates.
The intent of the ICCs'is
to teach multimedia learning
and personal computing, as
well as take advantage of the
"online curriculum and edu-
cational resources available
on the Internet."
At present, there are 48
ICC-trained teachers in Wal-
ton County School District, in
11 schools.


LESA HARRISON, ICC TEACHER, addresses students
and adults in Maude Saunders clas -room demonstration.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
The Board of County.Commissioners, Walton
County, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on
the following proposed amendment to the
General Fund for the fiscal year 2005-2006 on
May 9, 2006, at 4:00 P.M. or soon thereafter. The
Public Hearing will be held at the. Walton
County Courthouse Annex, 31 Coastal Centre
Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32439. No millage
rate is required to be levied or raised by reason
of the proposed budget amendment.
AMENDMENT #3

General Fund

Adopted Proposed Amended
Budget Change Budget
Total Revenues 36,904,961 1.202.591 38,107,552

Cash Balance Forward 955540 2.524.47, 3,485,387


Total Resources 37,860,501: 3,732,438 41.592,939
Total Appropriations 37.860.501 3.732.43h 4 I.592.934

Is/ William R. Imfeld
Finance Director
Board of County Commissioners
Walton County, Florida
ltc: 5-4


NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENACT ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that the City council of the City of DeFuniak
Springs, Florida, shall consider for adoption at the meeting scheduled
May 8, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, an
Ordinance providing for the annexation of a parcel of land which adjoins
the North boundary of the city limits of the City of DeFuniak Springs,
Florida. A map showing the areas to be annexed is set forth below. A com-
plete legal description by metes and boundary of the properties to be
annexed may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk at City Hall,
DeFuniak Springs, Florida.



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A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available at City Hall for inspection
and all interested persons may appear at the meeting and be heard with
respect to the proposed Ordinance.
Note: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council
with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, such
person will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purpose,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceed-
ings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based.
CLAYTON J.M. ADKINSON
CITY ATTORNEY
2tc: 4-27:5-4


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


Now in progress

Enroll for summer classes at OWC


Registration for Summer
Term at Okaloosa-Walton
College (OWC) is now in
progress.
Summer classes begin May
8, and June 20. New and re-
turning students may enroll'
now to May 7.
In-person enrollment at all
six OWC locations is May 1
to 7, with late registration
through May 15. Stop by
any OWC location for free
academic advising, assist-


tance with financial aid, and
other services.
A complete list of summer
course offerings is available
on the college website at
www.owc.edu or at OWC
campus.
Qualified high school stu-
dents may enroll free of
charge in OWC summer
classes through dual
Eenrollment to earn both
high school and transferable
college credits.


OWC also offers free cours-
es for adults who do not have
a high school diploma,
including adult basic educa-
tion, preparation for the GED
high school equivalency test,
and English-as- Second Lan-
guage.
For information, call 729-
6922 or 689-7911 in Crest-
view, 892-8100 in Walton
County, 678-1717 for OWC
Eglin and 884-6296 for OWC
Hurlburt.


NOW THE HEADLIGHTS ARE IN THE DEER, in this
action photo taken during deer season. Liberty resident Willie
Jordan set up an automatic camera on the property of his
friend Al Schottroff The result was this seemingly confronta-
tional tableau between two antlered denizens of the night. The
bucks stopped here shortly before the end of hunting season.

WMS Student of the Week
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ALYSSA WILLOUGHBY EBONYMCGEE
8TH-GRADE EBONY MCGEE
8THGRADE 7TH-GRADE
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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY


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 be-
gins 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 direc-
tions call 836-4484.

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH, Highway 331 N., Freeport, Fl. Independent, Fun-
damental Standing for the Blood, The Book and the Blessed Hope. Services:
Sunday at 10 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thursday at 7 p.m., WZEP Radio
Sunday, at 8:05 a.m., 1460 AM on your dial. Pastor James Roesch phone
892-6252.

BLACK CREEK UNITED METHODIST "The church in the wildwood" in-
vites you to come worship and fellowship with us on Sundays and Wednes-
days. 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 af-
ternoon 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
D eFurnak Springs Pastor Howard Ta/lor and congregation welcomes you to
oin Spirit filled '.,wor ip ser. ices ',were we 11 treat vOLtr n so many orfferent
.''.j ',Ou 'Aill ha.e to like sore of them Service each Sunday at 10 00 a m
and 6:00 p.m WXednesda-, night prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m. All are cor-
Sdially invited aria ..,elcorn''-or 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 heart.
I 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 hu-
man 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.

EAST BAPTIST CHURCH Real answers for life's tough questions. Come
join a small church with a loving heart for God's word. Sunday School be-
gins at 9:30 a.m., with ourworship service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Wednes-
day Evening Services begin with a meal at 6:00 p.m.; Prayer and bible study
begin at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Dean Whitaker and congregation welcome you to
join us.at 910 Bay Avenue in DeFuniak Springs. For more information, call
892-2324.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH We are a mission church dedicated to teach-
ing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us for Sunday services at
1200 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs. Worship service only at 9:00 a.m. with
Pastor Delvin Bender. Pastor Bender can be reached at 537-4120 or call Ruby
Pfahlert at 892-3265. We welcome visitors and new members.

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 Appstolic
Church would love for you t6 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 on 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. Wednesday evening service is at 7 p.m. Youth
Ministry Services are held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Pastor is
Adam Peterson, Associate Pastor, Joel Davis. Please come and worship with
us. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Donna Lorenz
between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 892-8045 or after 3:30 p.m. at 892-6859.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, 216 East Live Oak Av-
enue. 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
Studyand 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.
LWML Prayer Meeting Saturday, April 22, 9:30 a.m.


FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of DeFuniak.Springs, 1063 Circle Drive,
invites you to join us throughout the week for worship, fellowship, study
and service. A Men's Fellowship group and Presbyterian Women meet
monthly for fellowship and Bible study. Sunday (nursery is provided from
9:30 a.m. to 12:00). 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 11:00 a.m. Morn-
ing Worship. Monday 6:30 p.m. Youth Adult Bible Study and Fellowship -.
(high school grads, 20'x & 30's). Wednesday POWER HOUR! 3:00 p.m. KIDZ
CLUB (1st-5th grade) Light supper for both groups, 5:00 p.m. Youth Con-
nection (6th-12th), 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. First Sunday -
Churchwide covered-dish luncheon after church. Second Friday -'Pairs and
Spares Dinner' 6:00 p.m.
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 to come visit us. Church office
phone number 892-5832; email: fpcdfs@earthlink.net

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, located at
88 Circle Drive, Rev. Ken Autrey, staff and congregation wishes to invite you
to join our family for activities on Sunday beginning with Contemporary Wor-
ship Service in sanctuary at 8:30 a.m. with continental breakfast and fellow-
ship after; 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 first Sunday and Sunday School for
all ages at 9:45 a.m. Other opportunities on Sunday include: UMYF Fellow-
ship at 3 p.m., 4:00 p.m. Jr. UMYF and Children (HIS Kids club). Ladies Bible
Study "Women of Faith" each Thursday, 7:00 p.m. and Food Pantry every 3rd
Sat. 7-9 a.m. For more information, call 892-5332 or 892-5640.

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 Sch6ol at ~ p.m. Free'-Bib lecorrespondence courses. Everyone is in"-
,vted Location JuSr pasr the ciry limits on U.S. Hwy. 331 South.'

FREEPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 340 St. Hwy. 20 E., POB 287, Free-
port, FL 32439, phone and fax 835-2447. Bible Study is at 9 a.m. and Morn-
ing 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. Fellow-
ship 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 Wednes-
day 6 p.m. Please come worship with us.

GLENDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Pastor Keith Andrews and the con-
gregation of Glendale Presbyterian Church invite you to worship each Sun-
day morning at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 fol-
lowed by a time of fellowship at 10:30. A Community Men's Bible Fellow-
ship meets in the church Fellowship Hall on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
All men are invited. GPC is located on Hwy,. 83 about 9.5 miles north of
DeFuniak Springs. 'We are a church for today with historic roots. Find out
more on the web at www.glendalechurch.org. Call 859.0080 for more infor-
mation.

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 af-
firmed, 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
injudgement 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. Wor-
ship service begins at 11 a.m. We are located at 117 Graham Ave. Adult
Breakfast & the Bible at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. Rev. Cecil .',iiharms
and the entire congregation extends an open and warm welcome to each
.and everyone to come and worship with us. You are encouraged to come
join us at any of our services. You may call for more information at 892-2009.

HISTORIC SAINT AGATHA'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH is located at 144 Circle
Drive in DeFuniak Springs. Sunday Eucharist, Rite II, is celebrated at 10:15
a.m. The Eucharist is also celebrated on Wednesdays at 6 p.m., followed by
a "bring your own supper" and a teaching on the Bible or some other source
of Christian learning. All are welcome. The Church belongs to the diocese
of the Central Gulf Coast, the Rt. Rev. Philip Duncan II is the Bishop. The Vicar
(Priest-in-Charge) is The Rev. Ashmun Brown, D. Min. St. Agatha's 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 De-
Funiak Springs, cordially invites you to come and worship with us in Sun-
day School at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday Worship services, at 10:45 a.m. and 6
p.m. Choir Practice is Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. and church training study
at 5 p.m. Wednesday night Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. The congregation
extends a very special welcome to come visit or make us your church nome.
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 6:00 PM.
NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH, A Trauma Center for the hurting. 1564 State
Hwy. 20 West., P.O. Box 1022, Freeport FL 32439, Office 835-5111, Fax "35-
0123. Our services and activities are as follows: SUNDAY SERVICF' A uIlt
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship and Children's Ch:.' "- 30


a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. MIDWEEK SERVICES: Bible Study & Prayer
and Youth Services, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Midweek Prayer Service, Tues-
day 7:00 p.m./Daily Prayer, Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m. We provide a nursery for our
Sunday Worship Services. Pastor Louis Taunton and congregation would
like to invite anyone wishing to experience the love of God to come join us,
for any of our services.

NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE MINISTRIES, a Home Missions Church within
the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ. (ALJC). We believe in the love,
mercy, and life changing power.of our Lord Jesus Christ. Come and go with
us as we walk the Glory Road, according to the scriptural teachings and not
the traditions of men. Sunday Services are being held at the DeFuniak Springs
Community/Civic Center beginning at 10 a.m. For prayer, Bible Studies, or
more information, call us at 892-7754. Rev. Larry Adams, Teacher/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 ser-
vices 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 informatiobri all: (850) 892-2048.

PLEASANT RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH, DeFuniak Springs "Celebrating the
Love and Glory of Christ." You are invited to experience a personal relation-
ship with God and join in worship to the Almighty God. Sunday services
include age-graded small group Bible studies at 9:00 a.m. and Morning
Worship time beginning at 10:30. Encouragement continues Sunday eve-
nings with Discipleship Training classes at 5:00 p.m. and Worship at 6:00.
Wednesday e.lnirg Ia : tiiries begin at 6 00 with choir practice, followed
at 7:00 with G-F.Frce for rcrlorcn, all rles foryouth and'a Pie Lti-ud ahd
prayer time for adults. The church is located 2-1/2 miles west of US Hwy.
331, and 1 mile south of Bob Sikes Road on Pleasant Ridge Road. Call the
church office (850) 892-3500 for more information.

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH located at the intersection of Hwy.
1883 & 183 invites you to Sunday School 9:45 a.bi, 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. Early Worship Serivce: 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:45
a.m.; Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service: 6:00 p.m.;
Wednesday Evening Service: 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE 5S WELCOME!

SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE WORSHIP CENTER Are you one of so many
people that are tired of going to church and leaving the same way you,
came in (hungry and hurting)? Do you feel like you are so far away from
God, in a time that you need Him the most? That maybe if you could just
get to Him, so many things in your life would change? Have you been hurt
by so called Christians, and nowyou won't even go into the house of God?
Do you have so many questions and no answers? There is a church you can
cdme to and not be judged by what you're wearing or what mistakes you've
made. Jesus says to come as you are, not come when you're perfect. If any
of these things apply to you, we invite you to'come and get the answers
you need, come and get to Jesus. After all, you are hungry, aren't you? Take
Hwy. 90 E. to Ponce de Leon, turn right onto 181A, the church is right
across from Ponce de Leon Springs. Sunday: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday:
7 p.m. Call 548-9425.

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. Rich-
ard Dawson, pastor.

THE SOLID ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 located at 4592 Hwy. 83, (old Baker's Sporting Goods Building).Our Pas-
tor is Rev. Larry Murphy. Please come ready to worship and expecting a
blessing!

VICTORY LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY OF GOO, 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 o.m. prayer,
Royal Rangers, Missionettes and Adult bible Study followed by prayer time.
Pastor is Thomas Adamson, Children's Ministries Kevin Chilcutt. F.r '-nore
information call 892-3817 or 652-4610. Website www.victoryi :,:':.
church.org.

WESLEY MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, &i'.:cr of LiVe ,.
and 21st Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL. "Open Hearts, Open Minrd, Oipei
Doors". Pastor David Wilson. Sunday School 9:00 a.m., Mcrning Worshic
10:00 a.m. The small church by the side of rie road with a Cross over the
entrance, longing to extend the love and peacd' of God to anv wayfarer or
pilgrim seeking a rest from this world of strife ::'-1 despair. A p wdce were
common people can assemble for simple w o"s'i and exnpee:':.. t'he
Presence of God in their midst. "For where twc .' three are gar-e ,- to
gether in my name, there am I in the midst of the': Matthew v -:. < V
"The devil wins a skirmish with a roar, oit we beic'. tol H IM wvr, w.:s ',
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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


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Harrison
Mrs. Minnie Ann Laird
Harrison, 89, a life-long resi-
dent of Walton:County, FL
passed away Tuesday, April
25, 2006 at a local hospital.
She was born Dec. 9, 1916 in
Euchee Valley, the daughter
of Lewis Edward Laird and
Mical Rebecca Howell Laird.
She was employed for many
years in the Voter Registra-
tion Office of Walton County
and was a fifty-year plus
member of The Order of the
Eastern Star. Mrs. Harrison
was a devoted wife and full-
time mother of three boys.
She was a member of First
.Baptist Church of DeFuniak
Springs, FL. She and her
husband, Oscar, celebrated
67 years of marriage last De-
cember 25.
Survivors include her hus-
band, Henry Oscar Harrison
of DeFuniak Springs; sons,
Cordell Harrison and wife,
Alma, Don and wife Lisa,
and Phil and wife, Beth;
brothers, Lewis Laird and
wife, Louise, of Denton, TX
and Herbert Laird ofAustin,
TX; sisters-in-law, Ann Laird
of Ponce de Leon, Barbara of
Pensacola and Sarah Laird
of DeFuniak Springs; seven
grandchildren, Leslie Anne,
Robert, Reid, Deanna, Neil,
Ruth, and Todd; great-
grandchildren, Harrison, Jo-
seph and Addison.
Pallbearers were Keith
Laird, Scott Hulion, Roddy
Harrison, Zane Welch, Ken-
neth Harrison, Jason Bur-
gess, Ken Price, and Larry
Laird. Honorary pallbearers
were members of Mrs.
Harrison's Sunday School
class. There was special seat-
ing for the members of The
Order of Eastern Star,
Funeral services were held
Friday, April 28, 2006 at
11a.m. at First Baptist
Church with the Rev. Jerry
Chumley officiating. Ar-
ranges "and services were en-
trusted to Jerry Evans.


Baber,
Annie Sue Baber, 84, of
Crestview, FL, passed away
on April 30, 2006 in
Crestview. She was born on
May 8, 1921 in Skipperville,
AL to William Marvin Sowell
and Mattie Viola Stephens
Sowell.
Baber had lived in
Crestview for 12 years, mov-
ing from Florala. She was
Baptist by faith and attended
the North Creek Community
Church in Florala, AL. She
was a veteran of World War
II, serving her country in the
U.S. Army. She enjoyed being
with her family and will be
missed by all who knew her.
Baber is preceded in
death by her parents, Will-
iam Marvin Sowell and
Mattie Viola Sowell, and two


sisters, Ella Mae Herring
and Mattie Lou Enfinger.
Baber is survived by her
husband, Fred Baber, of
Crestview, FL; two sons,
Wesley T. Anderson Jr. ofTal-
lahassee, FL, and William A.
Anderson and wife, Loretta,
of Moss Point, MS; one
daughter, Westa A Buckelew
and husband, Wilbur, of
Florala; six step-sons, An-
drew Baber and wife, Bar-
bara, of Laurel Hill, FL,
Theodore Baber and wife,
Rachel, of Pensacola, FL,
Bruce Baber and wife,,
Rhonda, of Crestview, Robert
Baber and wife, Penny, of
Michigan, Edward Baber of
Crestview, and Freddy
Baber, of Massachusetts; two
step-daughters,Liz Wilson
and husband, Tom, of Mont-
gomery, AL, and Laurie
Galvan and husband, Tony, of
Crestview; five grandchil-
dren, Elizabeth Maxey,
Ramona D. Thrasher, Will-
iam Anderson Jr., Brad
Nolan Anderson and Benny
Doneum, and twelve great
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, May 2, 2006, in the
chapel of Clary-Glenn Fu-
neral Home, with Rev. Bobby
Dean officiating,
Burial followed in the
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
with military honors.
The family placed their
confidence in Clary-Glenn
Funeral Home to handle the
arrangements.


Strickland
Albert M. Strickland, 68, of
DeFuniak Springs, FL,
passed away at his home on
Saturday, April 29, 2006. He
was born Nov. 19, 1937 in
Jacksonville, FL, the son of
Prince Albert Strickland and
Azile Ellis Strickland Will-
iams. Strickland was a vet-
eran, having served his coun-
tr.y with the United StatesAir
Force. He and his late wife,
Dorothy Huggins Strickland
were married in November of
1961.
Stickland was employed
with Southern Life and
Health Insurance Company
in property management. He
was promoted to the home
office and worked in Bir-
mingham, AL his last six-
teen years before retirement.
In August of 2000, he and his
wife, Dottie, moved to her
hometown of DeFuniak
Springs. In 2003, his beloved
wife died, and Strickland
lived the remainder of his life
visiting her grave almost
daily. He was a Christian and
a member of First Baptist
Church of DeFuniak Springs.
Survivors include his
daughter, Wanda J.
Strickland of Aurora, CO;
mother, Azile Williams of
Jacksonville; sister,
Josephine Pierce and hus-
band, Tommy, of Jackson-


ville; brother-in-law, Don
Huggins and wife, Kay, of
Chester, VA; sisters-in-law,
Ruth Evans and Martha
Ingle, both of DeFuniak
Springs. Special nieces,
nephews, and great-nieces
and nephews also survive.
In lieu of flowers, memori-
als may be made in
Strickland's memory to First
Baptist Church Building
Fund.
Pallbearers were Gus
Andrews, Terry Pilcher, Bob
Walden, Mike Evans, Gra-
ham Andrews, Luke
Andrews, Jesse Evans, and
Austin Evans.
Funeral services were held
Monday, May 1, 2006 at 11
a.m. in Jerry Evans Chapel
with Reverend Jerry
Chumley officiating. Private
family burial took place in
the afternoon.
Arrangements and services
were under the directiofls of
jerry Evans.

Nethery:
Winona "Nonie" Caswell
Nethery, 67, of DeFuniak
Springs, FL, passed away
on April 13, 2006. She was
born July 16,1938 in SanAn-
tonio, TX, to Robert Baker
Caswell and Lola Winona
Durst Caswell.
Nonie, as she was affec-
tionately known, had been a
life long resident of Walton
County. She was a member
of the First United Method-
ist Church in DeFuniak
Springs. She graduated from
Walton High School in 1956
and later graduated with a
bachelor's degree from
Judson College in Marion,
AL. She worked as an ad-
ministrative assistant to the
Walton County Administra-
tor for over 17 years. She will
be remembered by everyone
who knew her as being a
beautiful person both inside
and out.
Nethery was preceded in
death by her father, Robert
Baker Caswell.
Nethery is survived4y her
mother, Lola Caswell; one
daughter, Dawne Nethery
Miller and husband, George
Ralph Miller; and two grand'-
children, Courtney Celeste



I Church Events

THE SOLID ROCK COMMUNITY
CHURCH, will be having a giant yard
sale on Sat. May 6. The church si
located about 5 miles north on SR 83-
-on the corner of SR 183 and 1883.
We will also have Bar-B-Que pork
dinners for sale for $5 a plate. The
proceeds will go to the building fund.
Everyone welcome.

ST. MARGARET CHURCH YARD
SALE-Sat. May 13, 7 am until. Hwy
331 N. Plant sale, bake sale and car
wash. No early sales. Rain date May
20. The church is located just north
of the airport on Hwy. 331 North.

ALAQUA UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH willbe having their 80th
annual homecoming on May 7,2006
at 11 a.m. Pastor Larry Gill will bring
the message. This will be the 179th
church anniversary. Lunch will follow
the service. Everyone is invited to
come,


Miller and Curtis Caswell
Mille-, all of DeFuniak
Sprin,;s.
Funeral services were con-
ducted, Monday, April 17,
2006 at the First United
Methodist Church, with Rev.
Jesse Evans and Rev. John
Napoli officiating.
Burial followed in the Mag-
nolia Cemetery.
The family placed their
confidence in Clary-Glenn
Funeral Home to handle the
arrangements.






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BARRETT

First UMC
of Freeport
special
services set
The First United Method-
ist Church of Freeport will be
having special services May
21-24 at 6 p.m. Each evening,
Children's service's will be
from 5-6 each evening.
Special guest speaker will
be John Barrett, a renowned
author and evangelist. Hear
the word with humor.
Barrett currently resides
in Midland, TX.



Thank You
I would like to thank Wal-
ton County-policemen, for
their assistance on April
27,2006 for caring about my
granddaughter and great-
grandson.
Debra Lee
217 Chestnut St.
DeFuniak Springs, FL


Pleasant Grove Baptist

Church celebrates

homecoming, May 7


Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church, in the 105th year of
service to the Lord, is cel-
ebrating homecoming on
Sunday, May 7.
Brother J. C. McLendon
will bring the message.


Sunday School will begin
at 9:30 a.m., homecoming
worship service will be at
10:30 a.m., followed by din-
ner.
There will be no evening
services.


How Long Do We Have?
By Dr. Charles Satterwhite
Pastor, Freeport UMC

* How has our life been so changed? And we never notice it. It
is very important that you read and thoroughly understand the
principles below. Do yourself and the country a favor by being
aware of these facts.
* About the time our original 13 states adopted their new con-
stitution, in 1787, Alexander Tyler, a Scottish history professor
at the University of Edinburgh, had this to say about the fall of
the Athenian Republic some 2,000 years prior:
* "A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot
exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will con-
tinue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they
can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury.
From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candi-
dates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury,
with the result that every democracy will finally collapse due to
loose fiscal policy, which is always followed by a dictatorship."
* "The average age of the worlds greatest civilizations from the
beginning of history, has been about 200 years. During those
200 years, these nations always progressed through the follow-
ing sequence:
From bondage to spiritual faith; from spiritual faith to great
courage; from courage to liberty; from liberty to abundance; from
abundance to complacency; from complacency to apathy; from
apathy to dependence; from dependence back into bondage .
* Professor Joseph Olson of Hamline University School of Law,
St. Paul, MN, points out some interesting facts concerning the
2000 presidential election: population of counties won by: Gore:
127 million; Bush: 143 million; square miles of land won by:
Gore: 580,000; Bush: 2,427,000 states won by: Gore: 19 Bush:
29 murder rate per 100,000 residents in counties won by: Gore:
13.2 Bush: 2.1
* Professor Olson adds: "In aggregate, the map of the territory
Bush won was mostly the land owned by the tax-paying citi-
zens of this great country. Gore's territory mostly encompassed
those citizens living in government-owned tenements and liv-
ing off government welfare..."
* Olson believes the United States is now somewhere between
the "complacency and apathy" phase of Professor Tyler'sdefini-
tion of democracy, with some 40 percent of the nation's popula-
tion already having reached the "governmental dependency"
phase.
* Our country is only as great as our God! See you this Sunday
10 a.m. Revival will begin Sunday morning May 21 with Evan-
gelist John Barrett, and each night through Wednesday night
at 6 p.m.


We hear kind words consistently.
We're proud that people feel
comfortable enough with is to
openly tell us how much they
appreciate what we did for them.
In fact, it's this appreciation that
drives us to offer the very best in
comfort, compassion and service.

This is why you can place your confidence in us.

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First Baptist Church
216 East Live Oak Avenue
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435
Phone: 850-892-2722 Fax: 850-892-2381
e-mail: fbcdfs@earthlink.net
Jerry R. Chumley, Pastor

Sunday School 9:15 AM
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM
Discipleship Training 5:30 PM
Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 PM
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS
to our High School Graduates!!
Sarah Barto Phillip Kent
Cassie Bell Kelsey Liming
Nikki Daniel Lauren Melton
Kayla Ealum William Rhodes
Josh Gill Vanna Rushing
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Haddock to remain at Paxton


By Patrick Casey
Paxton teacher and coach
Herb Haddock will return
next season as head coach of
girls basketball and track.
Haddock had tentatively re-
signed the posts after a meet-
ing with Paxton principal
Mike Anderson on April 24.

Haddock, who has coached
at both Walton and Paxton
high schools over 20+ years,
has served as basketball
coach since Tommy Pittman


gave up the post in the late
1990s.
The Herald received a call
from a former player of Coach
Haddock's expressing con-
cern and dismay at his im-
pending departure while
questioning the timing of the
decision.
Paxton is unique among
county high schools in that
the athletic director position
is not an administrative po-
sition. The other three county
high schools traditionally see


the football coach share the
athletic director's job.
Haddock. currently serves
as the athletic director at
Paxton, a position which in-
cludes overseeing scheduling,
facilities, and eligibility of
student-athletes with the
Florida High School Athletic
Association.
A second meeting between
Haddock and Anderson on
May 1 resulted in an agree-
ment where Haddock will


give up the post of athletic di-
rector but remain as head
coach in girls basketball and
track. "They want to go in a
different direction with the
athletic director post," said
Haddock on Monday. "I will
keep coaching, though. We
work hard up here to be good
in athletics and I want to see
the program continue to be
successful. Paxton alumni are
very loyal and supportive
folks."


Walton baseball qualifies for playoffs


1' ~. 5' '"'


PAXTONS JOSH GOLDEN waits forjust the right pitch
from Central. The Bobcats went on to win, 5-0.
The Bobcats season ended last Thursday night when they
fell to Rocky Bayou 8-0.



Paxton baseball


earns playoff bid


By Patrick Casey
Colby Forehand tossed a 7-
hit shutout to propel the Pax-
ton Bobcats into the Class A
state baseball playoffs as
Paxton ended Central's sea-
son with a 5-0 win over the
Jaguars in Niceville at the
Okaloosa-Walton baseball
complex.
Paxton needed a victory to
avenge last season's 4-3 loss
to Central in the district.
semifinal that kept the Bob-
cats from qualifying for a
state berth. The win was es-
pecially sweet for Paxton
Head Coach Jeff Bradley as
his young squad executed
well in the field. Drew
Geoghagan turned a key 5-2-
3 double play in the bottom
of the second inning that kept
the Jaguars from scoring in
a bases loaded no-out situa-
tion. Bobcats catcher Josh
Golden added a sliding catch'
of a popup in foul territory to
thwart Central's best scoring
effort of the game.
Paxton took advantage of
Central pitcher Paul Bag-
gett's wildness and catcher
Brandon Hoyt's inability to
block the plate to the tune of
five combined wild pitches
and passed balls to score five
runs on only five hits. Paxton
held a 3-0 lead after thrpc
innings of play due to smart
base-running and timely
fielding. Brantley Taylor had
two, hits to lead the Bobcats
attack.
Forehand needed only 82


pitches to shutout the Jag-
uars. Central stranded ten
runners on the night and had
scoring opportunities in every
inning except the sixth. Fore-
hand, the freshman right-
handed pitcher, allowed only
one walk while striking out
two batters in going the dis-
.tance.
Paxton was not able to
work the same magic on
Rocky Bayou in the District
1, Class A championship
game. George Cook pitched a
two-hitter as the Knights
shutout Paxton 8-0 in the dis-
trict finale..
Six Paxton errors led to an
early deficit and the Bobcats'
inability to hit the ball effec-
tively ended their chance at
a comeback as they dug a hole
early from which they could
not recover. "We couldn't get
anything going against Rocky
as we did against Central,"
Bradley said after the game.
"We hurt ourselves with mis-
takes, but we know we have
at least one more game to
play and we'll see what hap-
pens in Graceville."

The loss was the third of
the season to Rocky Bayou for
the Bobcats. As the district
runner-up, Paxton(15-8) will
open the state playoffs on the
road against District 2 cham-
pion Graceville. Information
from that contest, which was
played on Tuesday, .May 2,
was not available as the Her-
ald went to press.


By Patrick Casey
The Walton Braves base-
ball team scored three runs
over the final two innings of
their District 1, Class 3A
baseball semifinal to knock
off the Northview Chiefs 4-2
and earn their first trip to the
state baseball playoffs since
1999.
Walton trailed the host
school 2-1 entering the top of
the sixth inning only to tie the
game with a two-out rally
that saw starting pitcher
Jonathan Thomas and short-
stop Matt Carter draw a pair
of walks to put runners on
base. Left-handed pinch hit-
ter Carl Douglass then
stroked an RBI single to left-
centerfield to drive in the ty-
ing run.
Walton had more two-out
magic left in their bats in the
top of the seventh inning as
Steven Foreman drew a walk,
stole second, and moved to
third on a wild pitch. Senior
centerfielder Jared Nelson
singled him in to give Walton
a 3-2 lead. Freshman Isaac
Jackson followed with an RBI
double to give Walton a 4-2
lead heading to the bottom of


By CHUCK HINSON
After an impressive 21-5
season and one of the best
year s in the'school's softball
history under coach Stan
Bosenberg, the Lady Braves
saw a close to their year
when they lost on Tuesday
night to Marianna in the
Class 3A regional
quarterfinals, 10-2.
The Lady Bulldogs kicked
the game into high gear early
when they brought four runs
in before the end of the sec-
ond inning. Walton was able
to get two runs in the top of
the second.
Jill Mathis was the win-
ning pitcher for the Bulldogs.
Christie Wickersham took
the loss for the Braves.


the seventh.
Matt Carter relieved Tho-
mas in the final frame to try
and close out the contest.
Thomas, who had pitched the
first six innings of the game,
allowed only four hits and two
earned runs in keeping Wal-
ton in the game. A pair of
walks and an error loaded the
bases for the Chiefs, but
Carter settled down and
struck out the final two bat-
ters in the game to salt away
the win and a playoff berth
for the Braves.
Walton played Pensacola
Catholic in the championship
game, but couldn't put
enough runs on the board to
pull out the contest. The Cru-
saders captured a 3-1 win,
sending Walton(10-15) on the
road to Chipley for their
opening round Class 3A state
baseball playoff game. De-
tails of the Walton-Chipley
contest were not available at
press time.
First year head coach
Terry Cadenhead was
pleased with the win over
Northview. "Playoff baseball
is always exciting, and any-
thing can happen. Thomas


Senior Sarah King went 2-
for-3 for Walton.
Marianna capped off the
lead when they brought in
five more runs in the bottom
of the sixth.
Scores per inning:
WHS 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
MHS 2 2 0 1 0 5 X 10


pitched a solid game, then
made an outstanding play in
the field to get the first out of
the seventh inning. We
turned it over to our senior
(Carter) to get the last three
outs and he got the job done."
Walton will try to earn
their first baseball playoffvic-


tory since 1965. Should Wal-
ton defeat Chipley they would
play a second round baseball
contest on Friday, May 5,
likely on the road.
Brackets for the six classes
of softball and baseball play-
offs can be found on the
internet at www.fhsaa.org.


FREEPORT'S CURSTIN BUFORD LETS one fly across
homeplate during their game against Jay. The Lady Royals
went on to beat The Lady B bulldogs, 7-1 and ended their
season.

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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


2006-2007 squad

Lady Statesmen
add McCormick

Delta State University
(DSU) head coach Sandra
Rushing announced the addi-
tion of Jordan McCormick to
DSU's 2006-2007 Lady
Statesmen basketball team.
McCormick comes to DSU
from Pontotoc High School,
where she played for coach
Bill Russell. She was a four-
year letter winner at guard
for PHS and during her ca-
reer helped lead her team to
the Division 1-4A Champion-
ship.
In 2005-2006, McCormick
was named to the Clarion
Ledger Top 40 Seniors to
watch list and she was a
Wendy's High School
Heisman nominee. This sea-
son McCormick averaged 14
points, six rebounds and four
assists for PHS. She was
named to the Northeast Mis-
sissippi Daily Journal's Sec-
ond Team All-Area squad.
"We are extremely pleased
to bring in Jordan to our pro-
gram," said Rushing. "She
has the ability to become a
truly outstanding player and
I look forward to her joining
us this summer."


Paxton

crushed


by Aucilla

By CHUCK HINSON
It came down to the sixth
inning when Aucilla Chris-
tian knocked in six runs in
the top of the third inning.
Paxton could never recover
and went on to lose 15-2.
The Lady Bobcats won
their first district champion-
ship and made their first-
ever regional semifinal ap-
pearance this past week.
But, the No. 2-raikedAucilla
was able to shut down both
Paxton's defense and offense
early in the game and coast
to an early victory due to the
five inning, 10-run rule.
Courtney Davidson and
Jessica Fink both went 1-2
for the Bobcats.
Aucilla Christian pitcher
Brittany Hobbs had an im-
pressive night on the mound
and also went 4-for-4.
Scores per inning:
ACA 2 1 6 3 2 15
PHS 2 0 0 0 0 2


Mascot

controversy

again in
headlines
By CHUCK HINSON
It happened to Florida
State, the Atlanta Braves,
the Kansas City Chiefs and
this time, North Dakota and
Central Michigan. Being
able to use a tribal Indians
name as a mascot is still not
being allowed by the NCAA.
Despite support by the
Sioux Indian tribe in North
Dakota in support of the
North Dakota school, the
NCAA shot down their bid as
well as Illinois and Indiana
University, to be able to use
the Indian nicknames. The
governing body rejected bids
from all three schools.
The NCAA allowed Florida
State, Central Michigan and
Utah to keep their names if-
ter several letters of support
were sent to the NCAA board
in behalf of the schools, stat-
ing that the individual tribes
were in support of the schools
using their names and the
"Indian" as a mascot.
But since those actions
three years ago, the NCAA


board of governors has sent
a message that they will not
retreat from their policy of
banning the use of "hostile"
and "abusive" Indian nick-
names, mascots and imagery
at championship events.
Many have questioned why
just at championship events
and not throughout the en-
tire season.
There has been no word
concerning actions the indi-
vidual schools might take
against the latest ruling of
the NCAA.


Sports News & Notes


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JORDAN KATE MCCORMICK the daughter of Stacey and
Sonya McCormick of Pontotoc, MS. She is the granddaugh-
ter of Houston and Stephanie McCormick of DeFuniak.
Sahina and Bill Pitch of Panama City, FL and Rickey Baker
of Newhope, FL.



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Freeport Middle School Library Media Center is host-
ing its final book fair this school year. The Scholastic
BOGO Book Fair will be in the Library Media Center May
8 through 12.
Parents are encouraged to visit BOGO Book Fair after
school on Monday, May 8, Wednesday, May 10, ard Thurs-
day, May 11. The Library Media Center will be opened
until 6 p.m.




Johnson wins NBA

Coach of the Year


By CHUCK HINSON
His career started off in the
spotlight as Avery Johnson
played years ago as a point
gaurd. Fans, players and
club owners knew then that
he could make for a great
NBA head coach.
On April 25, he was given
the highest honor bestowed
upon a coach and was given
the honor after only being
with the Dallas Mavericks
for one season.
Maverick's owner Mark
Cuban said he remembered
talking to Johnson more than
two years ago and tried to
convince him to step down as
a player and become a top-
ranked assistant and even-
tual successor to Don Nelson.
Freinds and players of
Johnson said he has always
felt more like a coach and
leader, than he did like a
player.
He retired as a player from
the Maverick team to become


an assistant coach prior to
the 2004-05 season. After
taking over the reins as head
coach when Nelson retired on
March 19, 2005, he reached
50 wins faster than any other
coach, in history.
Those 50 games were out
of only 62 played in the 2005-
06 season.
Johnson was also the first
coach in league history to win
66 of his first 82 games. His
overall record 76-24 and he
coached the Western Confer-
ence All-Star team this sea-
son, which was also an honor
for a coach in just his first
season.
He received 63 first-place
votes from the panel of 124
sports writers and broadcast-
ers. Johnson had 419 points,
172 more than Phoenix head
coach Mike D' Antoni, last
year's winner who racked up
only 27 overall first place
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By Patrick Casey
Former Chipley basketball
player Marcus Yeager has
signed to play for the Univer-
sity of Mobile, a NAIA school.
Yeager, who played last year
for OWC, averaged 8.8 points
per game for the Raiders as a
sophomore.
The Class A state track
meet was held last Friday at
Jacksonville Wolfson High
School. South Walton's girls
finished 4th in the overall
team ranking while the
South Walton boys finished
13th. The Paxton girls fin-
ished in 12th place as a team,
despite competing in only a
couple of events. Erica and
Elena Trejo led the way for
the Seahawks' girls while
Tareisa Reese finished 3rd in
the shotput for Paxton. Allex
McCormick finished 2nd in
the discus throw with Keosha
Lynn finishing 3rd and
Sherry Henderson 5th in that
event. Though no individual
or team state titles were cap-
tured by our local athletes, it
was a strong performance for
those who qualified. The ma-
jority of the qualifiers
were underclassmen that will
have a chance to return next
year.
FSU basketball player
Alexander Johnson has con-
firmed that he will not return
to play basketball in Talla-
hassee next season. Johnson
has chosen to enter the NBA
draft. Teammate Al Thornton
will not enter the draft and
does plan to continue his ca-
reer at FSU next season.
The FSU baseball team
won two of three games over
the weekend against Savan-
nah State to raise the squad's
record to 35-11. The Semi-
noles will travel to Wake For-
est this weekend to resume
ACC play.
Georgia swept Florida in
baseball in Gainesville over
the weekend to drop the


Gators record to 24-23 on the
season and a paltry 6-15 in
SEC play. The Gators, who
were the national runner-up
last season, are in danger of
not qualifying for the SEC
tournament as well as the
NCAA tourney if they finish
below .500.
OWC softball coach
Michelle Krassinger will not
return next season. The Lady
Raiders finished 4-14 in Pan-
handle Conference play this
year and haven't won the con-
ference crown since 2000.
Krassinger is only the second
coach in the team's history
and compiled a 355-188
record.

Freeport's baseball season
did not end well as the Bull-
dogs got hammered at Jay 18-
1. The loss ended Freeport's
season at 7-12.
The Ponce de Leon softball


team was unable to parlay
the District 1 championship
into a long run in the state
playoffs as #10-ranked Baker
chomped the Pirates 12-1.
The contest had been delayed
for two days due to rain.
Baker's run in the playoffs
was short-lived as #2-ranked
Wewahitchka sent them
home with a 4-2 win the next
afternoon. Wewahitchka may
have the best chance at bring-
ing home a state softball title
of any Region 1 team.
The PDL boys baseball
team qualified for the playoffs
after a 5-3 win over Panama
City Bozeman last week. PDL
fell to Vernon in the District
2 championship game for the
third time this season, mean-
ing the Pirates must travel to
Jay for their opening baseball
playoff game. PDL(18-7) is 0-
4 in state playoff baseball
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Court declares beach



restoration permit invalid
By DOTTY NIST That July 2005 challenge lant in the litigation on the The STBR members in-
A court decision has raised was decided with a final or- grounds that the organiza- clude the owners of three
questions in connection with der in favor of the project pro- tion had not proved "stand- properties near the Sand
Walton County and Destin's ponents. The organizations ing" to be involved in the ap- Trap Road public beach ac-
ongoing large-scale beach then filed the appeal that peal proceedings. However, cess who were the only Wal-
restoration project, and with was decided last week by the as owners ofbeachfront prop- ton County property owners
regard to large-scale beach First District Court of An- ertv in the project area. the to prohibit entry nntn their


WCTA PRESIDENT BONNIE MCQUISTON welcomed
guests and introduced the speaker,.Barbara Petersen, attor-
ney and spokesperson of the First Amendment Foundation, a
legislative watchdog organization dedicated to keeping gov-
ernment 'in the sunshine' keeping governmental records open
to the public.


Walton officials


miss First Amend-


ment seminar


By Leigh Strickland
The First Amendment
Foundation's Barbara
Petersen hosted a seminar
last Thursday on Florida's
open government and public
records laws. The event,
sponsored by the Walton
County Taxpayers' Associa-
tion, was held at the Coastal
Branch Library in Santa
Rosa Beach.
Called the Sunshiie Law,
Florida's open government
law allows the public access
to any meeting that iiivolves
two or more government of-
ficials if they are discussing
public business or taking any
action in the public's behalf.
This applies to local govern-
ments as well as state agen-
cies.
These are meetings,
Petersen said, wNhere gvern-
ment officials make dbisions
that impact our lives.
Meetings of the Florida
legislature are only slightly
less accessible, as they re-
quire three or more members
to be involved before the
meetings are open to the pub-
lic.
Florida is unique,
Petersen said, in that its Con-
stitution provides access for
everyone to the records of all
three branches of its govern-
ment.

There are three basic re-
quirements under the Sun-
shine Law, she said.


First, any meeting of a
public agency must be open
to the public. A meeting is
being held any time two or
more members of the same
body discusses any issue re-
latirig to that body. An agency
is any public or private en-
tity doing business in behalf
of the government.
This includes public agen-
cies, state agencies, local gov-
ernments, school boards, and
others.
Private companies doing
business on behalf of a gov-
ernment agency are also cov-
ered if they have been del-
egated governmental author-
ity or duty. A private com-
pany, for example, that oper-
ates a jail for a government
agency, is subject to the Sun-
shine Law.
i Advisory boards and com-
mittees may also be subject
to the Sunshine Law, but this
is based on the function of
such a board or committee
and not its composition.
SA single person acting on
behalf of a board or commis-
sion falls under the Sunshine
Law as well.
Most federal agencies are
not bound by the law, but
they will submit to it if two
or more members of a Florida
agency are involved. For in-
stance, if two Walton County
Commissioners met with a
congressman or federal offi-

see SEMINAR 4C


restoration in general in the
state of Florida.
One consideration is
whether eminent domain
proceedings are to be a re-
quirement for large-scale
beach restoration on private
property deeded to the water.
A First District Court of
Appeal's April 28 decision
rendered invalid the Joint
Coastal Permit obtained by
Walton County and Destin in
connection with the $22 mil-
lion beach restoration
project.
The court concluded that
the project proponents had
not furnished "satisfactory
evidence of sufficient upland
interest" to meet statutory
requirements in connection
with their permit applica-
tion.
The decision resulted from
an appeal by two local not-
for-profit organizations, Stop
the Beach Renourishment,
Inc. and Save Our Beaches,
Inc. The organizations had
filed an administrative chal-
lenge in response to the
state's original notice of in-
tent to permit the seven-
mile-long restoration project.


'peal.
The appeals court dis-
missed Save Our Beaches,
Inc., composed of Destin
property owners, as appel-


six members of the Walton
County organization, Stop
the Beach Renourishment
(STBR,) were judged to have
the requisite standing.


property for construction of
the beach restoration project.
Although the Walton County


see PERMIT 15C


LARGE-SCALE beach restoration continues this week on the west end of the Walton County
coast, but the question is now whether all seven miles of the project will be allowed to be
completed in the light of an April 28 appeals court decision.


Fire district board selects contractor


By Leah Stratmann
The regular monthly
meeting of the South Walton
Fire District revealed assets
in excess of $5 million dollars
and a decision on a contrac-
tor after a request for propos-
als was issued for the con-
struction of a new building.
The building, a general-
purpose facility intended for
use as a training facility, a
dispatch center, and storage
utility building will be built
as a two-story structure with
a four-story training tower on
one end.
Dalton Brothers Con-
struction, DAG Architects,
CRA Design in Tallahassee
and Design Builders pro-
vided proposals. It was the
consensus of the RFP com-


mittee that Dalton Brothers
provided the best proposal.
"I like the idea that they
are right down the street,"
commented commissioner
Bill Fowler.
Fire Chief Les Hallman
explained the decision to in-
clude the towers was because
"fire personnel now have to
go into Fort Walton Beach to
train on ladder work and
rappelling. The four-story
structure will allow us to
train here."
The new building will sit
behind the SWFD building
on CR-393. Hallman said the
design would provide the
space needed now with the
capability of expanding to
four stories in the future at
the least cost. "We are sup-


posed to build something
that will last the community
50 years," Hallman said. "I
think this will do it." The
building will also be built to
withstand winds of 200 miles
per hour.
While hard numbers can-
not be arrived at until dis-
trict officials sit down with
the contractor, the estimated
cost of construction is $1.5
million.
Citizen Tom McGee com-
mented "the money will be
well spent today to serve the
community in the future. It
never hurts to prepare for
growth," he said.
Commissioner Harry
Millsaps made a motion to
give the contract to Dalton,
which was seconded by com-


missioner Tom Cooper and
passed unanimously.
In the month of April, the
SWFD responded to 60 false
alarms in high-rise buildings
in the county. Commissioner
Cooper noted many of the
false alarms are for one or
two structures "over and over
again. Generally these false
alarms are generated by an
alarm malfunction and prop-
erty managers do not follow
up on malfunctions. I think
something needs to be done
.to penalize these managers,"
,he said. "High-rise false
alarms are very time con-
suming," he commented.
Hallman agreed saying
"qualified alarm inspectors
see BOARD 4C


Walton County takes up affordable housing issues


By Leah Stratmann
Walton County govern-
ment officials were very
much in evidence during a
press conference last week
when the Walton County
Chamber of Commerce un-
veiled a workforce housing
survey they hope will blan-
ket the county and answer a
lot of questions about income,
housing, and mass transpor-
tation. In addition to county
Planning Director Pat
Blackshear, County Commis-
sioner--Rosier Cuchens,
County Finance Director Bill
Imfeld, and Citizen Services
Director Ken Little all at-
tended the press conference.
The survey comprises 28
questions in both English
and Spanish.
Seaside CEO Rick Sever-
ance said he "looks forward


to a regional collaboration
with neighboring counties in
solving housing problems.
This is only the beginning,"
he emphasized. "We need to
take small steps so as to have
small milestones to cel-
ebrate. We value participa-
tion by the entire county and
I encourage employers to
stuff pay envelopes with the
survey and do whatever else
may be needed to ensure
employee participation."
Severance encouraged all
employees to have employees
fill out the surve,, which
can be returned t, ae Wal-
ton County Chamber offices
or either of the Publix loca-
tions in Walton County. The
surveys need to be returned
by May 26.
The questionnaire can
also be completed online or


downloaded at
www.waltoncountychamber.com
and copied as needed. Com-
pleted questionnaires will be
tabulated and an indepen-
dent report issued by the
Haas Center at the Univer-
sity of West Florida.
Speaking for the county,
Blackshear said she was ex-
cited to see the county
partnering with the Walton
Chamber in the effort. "We
are trying to get some relief
for affordable housing as it
affects traffic concurrency
and use all the tools available
to expedite'affordable hous-
ing projects."
Blackshear emphasized
the proportional fair share
amendment can add as much
as $1 million to a project
which might change a project
from affordable to non-af-


fordable.
Building codes create an-
other level of difficulty for
builders in that there is no
circumventing the codes. "A
small 1,500 square foot
home's cost can be increased
by $40,000 just to meet wind
codes," Blackshear said.
The problem of affordable
housing affects not only
those in lower paying jobs,
but also those professionals
with better than average
salaries who still cannot af-
ford to purchase or rent a
home. "When young profes-
sionals cannot find housing,
it increases recruiting prob-
lems," she said.
Severance, Blackshear
and chamber CEO Dawn
Moliterno all skirted the di-
rect question of what was
considered affordable hous-


PAT BLACKSHEAR, Dawn Moliterno and Rick Severance
answer questions at a workforce housing survey meeting ini
the Walton LC unty Chamber offices.

ing, but emphasized that the be used as a way to amend
state's definition is not nec- the comprehensive plan. "It;
essaiily the correct definition will probably take a legisla-
for this part of Florida. tive change to change traffic
Blackshear said in part concurrency though," she:
that the data collected would said.


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


Gopher Tortoise protection meeting draws large crowd


By Leah Stratmann
There was almost a full
house gathered in the meet-
ing room of the Coastal
Branch Library last week to
hear a noted biologist speak
on the subject of gopher tor-
toise protection.
Dr. Matthew J. Aresco, a bi-
ologist and direction of con-
servation at Nokuse Planta-
tion, the 53,000 acre nature
preserve and wildlife corridor
established by owner M.C.
Davis several years ago, east
of Freeport.
"If we don't save this spe-
cies, we won't save anything,"
Davis said in opening re-
marks at the meeting. Davis
has worked out an agreement
with Walton County to move
a colony of 50 gopher tortoises
living near the ongoing con-
struction of a new county jail
site in DeFuniak Springs.
While many may question
why it is important, biologist
Aresco has no shortage of
answers.
"I fell in love with them
after seeing my first one 12
years ago," Aresco said.
'These are long-lived reptiles,
which causes some con-
straints in their ability to re-
produce, because it takes so
long for a gopher tortoise to
mature enough to lay eggs. It
is hard for a population to
recover when you lose very
many adult tortoises" he said.
"There are many features
making them different from
turtles, but the primary one
is that are a keystone species
whose burrows of eight to 10
feet are used by more than
300 other species of animals
as a place to feed, and which
provide shelter from weather
and fire. They are herbivores
whose grazing creates diver-


By Lea'h Stratmarin
The regular monthly meet-
ing of the South Walton Fire
District revealed assets in ex-
cess of $5 million dollars and
a decision on a contractor af-
ter a request for proposals
was issued for the construc-
tion of a new building.
The building, a general-
purpose facility intended for
use as a training facility, a
dispatch center, and storage
utility building will be built
as a two-story structure with
a four-story training tower on
one end.
Dalton Brothers Construc-
tion, DAG Architects, CRA
Design in Tallahassee and
Design Builders provided
proposals. It was the consen-
sus of the RFP committee
that Dalton Brothers pro-
vided the best proposal.'
"I like the idea that they
are right down the street,"
commented commissioner
Bill Fowler.
Fire Chief Les Hallman ex-
plained the decision to in-
clude the towers was because
"fire personnel now have to go
into Fort Walton Beach to
train on ladder work and
rappelling. The four-story
structure will allow us to
train here."
The new building will sit
behind the SWFD building on
CR-393. Hallman said the
design would provide the
space needed now with the
capability of expanding to
four stories in the future at
the least cost. "We are sup-
posed to build something that
will last the community 50
years," Hallman said. "I think
this will do it." The building
will also be built to withstand
winds of 200 miles per hour.
While hard numbers can-
not be arrived at until district
officials sit down with the
contractor, the estimated cost
of construction is $1.5 million.
Citizen Tom McGee com-
mented "the money will be
well spent today to serve the
community in the future. It
never hurts to prepare for
growth," he said.
Commissioner Harry


sity in plant life. They live in
scrub and long-leaf pine. The
Florida Panhandle is the
heart of the gopher tortoise
range," he said.
Aresco said the sedentary
gopher tortoise has a life span
of 60 to 70 years of age. They
are typically about 14 inches
in diameter and feature huge
shovel-like arms, which are
used for defense and burrow-
ing. It takes about 20 years
for a young gopher tortoise to
mature to the egg laying
stage of life. Many eggs that
are laid are lost to raccoons
and foxes. Adult females will
also often skip a year and pro-
duce no eggs, which further
complicates the slow
repopulation of the species.
Each female will lay four to
seven eggs, known as a
clutch.
"The burrows provide shel-
ter for vertebrates and inver-
tebrates, Aresco said. "Box
turtles will often use aban-
doned tortoise burrows for
shelter," he commented.
Recently the Florida Fish
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Millsaps made a motion to
give the contract to Dalton,
which was seconded by com-
missioner Tom Cooper and
passed unanimously.
In the month of April, the
SWFD responded to 60 false
alarms in high-rise buildings
in the county. Commissioner
Cooper noted many of the
false alarms are for one or
two structures "over and over
again. Generally these false
alarms are generated by an
alarm malfunction and prop-
erty managers do not follow
up on malfunctions. I think
something needs to be done
to penalize these managers,"
he said. "High-rise false
alarms are very time consum-
ing," he commented.
Hallman agreed saying
"qualified alarm inspectors
look at all alarms annually.
When an alarm goes off, it
triggers the monitoring com-
pany, which in turn notified
the fire department. There
are strict parameters on what
constitutes a false alarm," he
said.
"We need to look at some-
thing to penalize those doing
it," Cooper said, "something
like an ordinance. I want to
see the people in these build-


and Wildlife Conservation
Commission named the go-
pher tortoise a species of spe-
cial concern due to an 80 per-
cent range-wide decline in
population in the last 100
years. Aresco pointed out that
many gopher tortoises were
harvested for meat for many
years and it wasn't until 1988
that harvesting for meat was
banned by the state. Aresco
said there is a need to peti-
tion the U.S. Forest Service to
list the gopher tortoise as a
federally threatened species.

In times of high tortoise
density, there might be as
many as three burrows per
acre, but Aresco said density
is well below that now. "There
is no estimate of how many
tortoises were harvested and
how many have been lost due
to habitat degradation and
change. The numbers con-
tinue to decline due to road:
kill and development.
Developers have an option
of killing turtles found in de-
velopment sites and paying


THESIS ANADULT GOPHER TORTOISE. The Panhandle
is an ideal habitat for the species, as they live in scrubs and
long-leaf pine. Note the size and shape of the arms, which fa-
cilitate the creation of burrows, used by many other species of
animals.


ings take some responsibility
for these alarms."
Hallman noted most ordi-
nances of this type call for a
"three strikes and you're out"
clause, meaning that after
three calls to the same loca-
tion, building owners are
charged for fire department
calls. The current charge is
$150 per hour. Hallman said
he would bring some draft
ordinances on this issue to
the next meeting for the com-
missioners to look over.
The final piece of business
concerned the moving of
SWFD emergency dispatch-
ers physically-to the south
end of the county. Commis-
sion chairman Maurice Gil-
bert and Hallman recently
met with county administra-
tor Ronnie Bell and county
commissioner Scott Brannon.
Hallman said the two men
agreed "in principal" to the
proposal, but wanted more
time to think about the issue.
Commissioner Cooper said
he didn't understand the de-
lay. "They (county officials)
can't deny us our phone calls,
so they (the dispatchers)
would be doing the same
thing in our big room as they
do now in the little room."


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the state for future tortoise
protection. "More than 80,000
gopher tortoises have been
killed in the last 14 years
from this incidental take,"
Aresco said. "The money from
the incidental take has
bought only 9700 acres. Miti-
gation is not working. We are
trading viable tortoise land
for land where there may not
be any tortoises. Northwest
Florida has a lot of conserva-
tion land suitable for tor-
toises. Walton County would
have spent $170,000 to use
the incidental take option to
account for the 50 gopher tor-
toises on the land being de-
veloped for the jail."
The tortoises will be moved
to Nokuse as soon as all the
permits are provided. One of
the initial permit will provide
for a total of 220 tortoises and
is a research permit to see
how well the tortoises adapt
to being moved, Aresco noted.
"Relocations can work. We
can use erosion control fences
and start burrows for the tor-
toises," he said. "This will en-
close them and after six to
eight months each tortoise
will be radio equipped to see
how they move around the
area."
Davis said, "We want this
to be a paradigm for the
world, but at the least it will
be a local victory. We expect
Nokuse to be a national cen-
ter for biologists."
Both men claimed local
laws regarding tortoises have
not been enforced in the Pan-
handle and that statewide
authorities have ignored the
Panhandle altogether.
"In 10 counties, we have
accounted for only 25 tor-
toises in 12 years," Davis said.
"We need to form an activist
group to report where tor-
toises are found, If we lose
this species, we lose a lot of
others. We need to find a way
to reward the ethical consult-
ants who report tortoise find-
ings and operate with integ-
rity an dput TaUahasisee4ion
notice we are go6ig to see td


it that gopher tortoise protec-
tion is enforced. It is going to
take the carrot and the stick,
but if we can prove to the pub-


lic that we can save the spe-
cies and why it is important,
we can teach youngsters to
fall in love with nature."


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MATTHEWARESCO, who holds a Ph.D. in biology, shows
a map which defines the long corridor of protected land (in
green, yellow and pink), including the Nokuse Plantation,
where he is director of conservation.


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


Walton County Upcoming Events

By Walton County Citizen Services
Thursday, May 04, 2006
7 p.m. South Walton Community Council En-
vironmental Resource Permitting For-
um- Coastal Branch Library, 437
Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach.
Rosalie Shaffer, Conservation Chair of
the Northwest Florida Group Sierra
Club, will give a presentation on wet
land protection and storm water control
in Northwest Florida. The talk will cover
the importance of wetlands and prob-
lems caused by storm water runoff. The
Florida Department of Environmental
Protection Environmental Resource Per-
mit (ERP) Program will also be de-
scribed. This is not a county event.
Friday, May 05
7:30 a.m. Chamber of Commerce First Friday.
Breakfast- McLains Family Steak-
house, DeFuniak Springs. Sponsor is
Choctawhatchee Bay Piling & Dock, Inc.,
with guest speaker Bruce Ward, Walton
County Extension Office talking on Ru-
ral Tourism in Walton County. This is
not a county event.
12 p.m. Chamber of Commerce First Friday
Luncheon-Village of Baytowne Wharf
Conference Center-Camellia 1 & 2.
Sponsor is the Walton County Tourist
Development Council; speakers are
Kriss Titus, Walton County Tourist De-
velopment Council's Executive Director
and Betsy Couch, Corporate. Communi
cations Manager of Visit Florida-The,
Walton County Tourist Development
Council's 20th Anniversary-"A Time to
Reflect." Join in the celebration of Tour
ism Week by wearing red to commemo-
rate the power of tourism. This is not a
county event.
Monday, May 08
20th Annual Governor's Hurricane Con- .
ference (May 8 12)-Broward County
Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale.
Annual conference with training and
workshops on hurricane topics for offi-
cials, Eemergency preparedness person
nel, and.other disciplines involved in
hurricane preparedness and recovery.
This conference is usually attended by
one or more Commissioners and county
personnel. Governors Hurricane Confer
ence, (800) 544-5678, www.flghc.org.
Monday, May 08
7 p.m. DeFuniak Springs City Council-City
Hall, U.S. 90, DeFuniak Springs. De-
Funiak Springs City Hall, 892-8500.
Tuesday, May 09 :
4 p.m. BCC Meeting-SW Courthouse Annex,
31 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa
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Wednesday, May 10
9 a.m. Tourist Development Council-Tourist
Development Council Conference Room,
U.S. 331 at U.S. 98. Normal monthly
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If you lived or visited South
Walton County in the past
three or four decades, it's a
good bet you've crossed paths
with Pat Potter. Over the
years as a chamber execu-
tive, real estate office man-
ager, and an assortment of
other duties, Potter always
had the pulse of the commu-
nity.
"I guess I'd have to say it's
been a great ride that's still
going," said the out-going
Potter. "I just enjoy working
and being around people. I
like being part of things that
are positive, that improve
things and that make a dif-
.ference."
The effervescent Potter, a
Georgia native who "stays on
the go to stay healthy" split-
ting time at her home in
Dune Allen Beach and a
north Georgia mountain
cabin, has made a major gift
to the Okaloosa-Walton Col-
lege Foundation to create the
Patricia Potter Family Nurs-
ing Scholarship Endowment.
"Let's face it," said Potter
with her grandmotherly grin,
"I'm not getting any younger
and after a couple of hip sur-
geries I became well ac-
quainted with the problem of
hospitals not having enough
nurses."


An OWC Foundation
emeritus board member, Pot-
ter said the growth of the
OWC Registered Nursing
program and the fact there
were not enough scholar-
ships to go around keyed her
decision to establish the
nursing scholarship. "Some-
times I feel like I've been part
of the college since it started
40 years ago," she said. "It is
such a great place that has
done so much for the commu-
nity and helped so many stu-
dents improve their lives."
"I'm sure most.people
think the responsibility for
funding community colleges
belongs to the state," said,
Potter. "Well, state taxes pay
for a little more than a third
and the rest falls back on tu-
ition from students. I hope by
doing this scholarship I
might'be teaching others how
to give. We've got to sustain
the momentum this college
has going."

OWC president Dr. Bob
Richburg praised Potter not
just for her contribution "but
for being a doer, not stand-
ing still and for encouraging
others. Pat Potter is one of
those influential people who
doesn't know she's influen-
tial. She's always been so


PAT POTTER (center) presents her scholarship donation
to Allyn Donaldson (right) of Santa Rosa Beach, an OWC
Foundation Director, and Jim Chitwood, OWC Foundation
Executive Director (left).


knowledgeable about
people."
Richburg called Potter "an
ambassador for OW" as long
as he's been at the college.
"The Potter Family Nursing
Scholarship fills a vital need
as the college expands the
Registered Nursing program
and grows the nursing
bachelor's degree program,"
said Richburg, who also
thanked foundation board
member Al Donaldson for
working with Pat Potter to
create the scholarship. He


added that her $12,000 gift
will be matched by state
funds to endow the scholar-
ship. "But," added Richburg.
"Pat Potter already is perma-
nently part of OW."
Endowed'scholarships uti-
lize the interest income gen-
erated by the gift to perpetu-
ally fund annual full-tuition
scholarships for students to
attend Okaloosa-Walton Col-
lege. Scholarships can be
named in memory or in honor
of an individual, group or
business.


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


Roll Call




Walton County Board of County Commissioners
April 25 regular meeting

A yes vote was to approve the proposal.

Proposal by Assistant County Administrator Shirl Williams
for approval of $237,168.48 yearly contract for maintenance of the
26-mile south Walton County bike paths plus grounds maintenance
of the South Walton Governmental and Educational Center (GEC)
property, with the 25 percent providing for the grounds maintenance
funded through the county budget and the 75 percent providing for
the bike path maintenance coming from District 1 and District 5
recreational plat fees.
A motion for approval by Meadows carried in a four-to-
one vote: Brannon-yes; Jones-yes; Meadows-yes; Pridgen-yes;
Cuchens-no.

Request by Sonny Mares of the South Walton Tourist De-
velopment Council (TDC) to renew contract for sea turtle moni-
toring services as required in connection with the western Walton
County beach restoration project and other beach construction
projects at a cost of $80,000 for one year, that amount to be funded
through TDC bed tax revenues.
A motion for approval carried unanimously.

Additional request by Mares for approval of contract for tasks
required to determine project areas and design for restoration of
central and eastern portions of Walton County beachfront, includ-
ing updated risk analysis, project prioritization and preliminary
beach template, at a lump sum cost of $68,162.57, to be funded
through TDC bed tax revenues.
A motion for approval carried unanimously.

Proposal and motion by Meadows for adoption of resolution
that commission is interested in pursuing acquisition of seven acres
of privately owned land near the GEC for the purpose of public.rec-
reation and that commission would agree to agree to provide the
following facilities in return for 100 percent funding by the Trust
for Public Lands for property acquisition by the county: a 15,000-
square foot recreation center; a playground; three to four tennis
courts; an on-site nature trail at least a quarter mile long; a picnic
pavilion; a wildlife observation platform; interpretative signage or


Seminar
From Front

cial.
The second requirement of
the law is that reasonable
notice of these meetings must
be given. Reasonable notice
must be sufficient to inform
those who may be interested
in attending and must be rea-
sonable in content, timing,
and placement.
An exact agen4i 6es not
have to be provided. but a rea-
sonable amount of informa-
tion about what is to be dis-
cussed should be givef' No-
tice should be placed where
the most people wJil'ave ac-
cess to it and sholid6e given
far enough in advance.
Officials cannot discuss is-
sues of the government with-
out notice to the public. While
government officials are free
to socialize with one another,
the public should also feel
free to approach and ask
them what they are discuss-
ing, said Petersen.
The third requirement un-
der law is that minutes must
be taken. While these do not
have to be transcribed or ap-
proved, they must accurately
reflect the meeting. These
minutes become public record
at the conclusion of the meet-
ing ..
According to Petersen, the
biggest and most common
complaint about violating the
Sunshine Law involves pub-
lic participation at meetings.
She said that according to
Florida's Supreme Court, the
public has the fundamental
right to be present and heard
at public meetings.
"These people represent
us," she said. "How do they
know what we think if they
don't let us speak?"
Government agencies can
adopt reasonable rules re-
quiring orderly conduct and
the orderly progression of the
meetings, but these rules
must be uniformly applied
and speaker neutral.
As to the location of gov-
ernment meetings, these can-
not be held at any facility
which discriminates based on
age, race, sex, religion, or
other such factors. They can-
not unreasonably restrict
public access. If meetings
take place in a gated area,
like a subdivision or on a mili-
tary base, the gates must be
up and the public must feel
free to attend. Meetings must
also be held in a facility that
is large enough to accommo-
date the anticipated turnout.
Petersen pointed out that
there are 1,041 statutory ex-
emptions to the Sunshine
Law. These exemptions can
only be created by Florida's
legislature. If ever denied ac-
cess to a meeting, a person
can demand to know which
exemption authorizes the de-
nial.


One example of an exemp-
tion is that which allows for
the closure of any part of a
government meeting that
would reveal information re-
garding the physical security
of the facility or security sys-
tems.
An example of an often
abused exemption, Petersen
said, is the litigation exemp-
tion. Under this, access to the
public is restricted only in
very specific ways.
This exemption applies
only to pending litigation that
the public agency is a part of.
The agency's attorney must
notify the agency at a public
meeting. Attendance is
strictly limited and subject
matter is limited to discus-
sion of settlement negotia-
tions or strategy. Action is
prohibited and the meeting
must be recorded by a court
reporter. A transcript of the
meeting becomes a public
record at the conclusion of the
litigation.
If any of these things are
violated, the exemption is lost
and the transcript becomes
available immediately.
Unintentional violation of
the Sunshine Law is consid-
ered a non-criminal infrac-
tion punishable by a fine up
to $500 while a knowing vio-
lation is a second degree mis-
demeanor punishable by a
fine of not more than $500
and/or a jail term of not more
than 60 days. A person may
also be suspended or removed
from office and they must pay
all attorney's fees and court
costs.
If an action is taken at a
meeting and it violates the
Sunshine Law, the action is
voided as though it never
happened and can then be
cured by a special meeting.
Anyone can file a Sunshine
Law violation, including pri-
vate citizens, newspapers,
and members of an agency.
In the second part of the
seminar, Petersen discussed
Florida's public records law.
Florida, she said, has a
long, rich tradition of public
records. Everybody has the
right to access public records
in some meaningful form.
Public records include all
materials related to public
officials. This may even in-
clude, Petersen said, voice
mail, email, and junk mail.
All public records are pre-
sumed to be open unless
there is a specific statutory
exemption. Only the legisla-
ture can create an exemption
to the right of access.
If a person's request for
access to a public record is
denied, he or she may de-
mand the denial be put in
writing and they may de-
mand to know the exact
statutory citation authorizing
the denial.
Only a few situations are
exempt. They involve such


a kiosk; stormwater management; 12 classes per year at the recre-
ation center; and a parking lot with bike rack.
The motion was approved -unanimously.

Proposal by Brannon for resolution in support of traffic
lights at U.S. 331 and Bruce Avenue and Hwy. 90 and Twentieth
Street.
A motion for approval carried unanimously.

Proposal by David R. Thomas for abandonment of 30 feet
of a public right-of-way south of Casa Grande Lane in the Hewitt
Point area of south Walton, lying along the west boundary of lots
56, 57, 58 and 59 in the Santa Rosa Plantation Company subdivi-
sion. Attached to the proposal was an agreement for the applicant
to provide in exchange for the abandonment, property to create a
new north-south corridor for the public.
A motion for approval by. Cuchens carried unanimously.

Proposal by BEP L.L.C. and Connelly & Wicker for the
Wilderness at Black Creek Conceptual PUD, a project consist-
ing of 720 single-family lots, 20 multi-family units, 40,000 square
feet of commercial area, and a marina with 50 boat dry storage units
on a 1,453-acre parcel north of CR-3280 approximately 8 miles east
of U.S. 331.
The proposal was approved unanimously.

Proposal by Peninsula Pointe, L.L.C. for approval of Penin-
sula Pointe, 14-single-family residential lots on a 3.79-acre parcel
on the south side of Lakewood Drive, east of Beachfront Trail. At-
tached to the proposed was a recommendation by the Coastal Dune
Lake Advisory Board (CDLAB) calling for 50-foot setbacks from Little
Deer Lake, which borders the property, with the exception of lots 4,
7, and 8 where 50 feet was not possible and 35 feet was recom-.
mended. The proposal as presented did not comply with the CDLAB
recommendations. Meadows recommended increasing setbacks to
50 feet on all lots but 4, 7 and 8, for which she proposed a 35-foot
setback from the lake. Her recommendation included variances from
standard 20-foot front setbacks as required to situate the homes on
the lots.

Meadows' motion for approval with the previously stated
conditions attached was approved unanimously.

Additional development proposals, approved unani-
mously: Serenity on the Bayou, 80 single-family lots on a 41.2-acre
parcel between LaGrange Road and West Bayou Forest Drive and
west of Mullet Drive; the Cottages at Bayou Forest, a 41-single-
family-lot subdivision on a 20.83-acre parcel along the north side of
East Bayou Forest Road, at the East Bayou Forest Road and Mullet
Drive intersection; McCall Park Village, a 20-lot single-family sub-
division on a 10.12-acre parcel on the west side of Moll Drive across
from Helen McCall Park; Seacroft Cottages PUD, a 20-lot single-


things as school,board per-
sonnel files, Social Security
numbers, and the names of
people in car crashes.
If a record is made up of
exempt and non-exempt in-
formation, the keeper of the
record must redact the ex-
empted information and pro-
vide access to the rest. The
agency may not charge for
this unless it requires exten-
sive use of the agency's re-
sources.

' Fees' miay' be'bir, crged for
public records. This may be 15
cents a page for paper copies
plus an additional five cents
for a two-sided copy. The ac-
tual cost of duplication, which
does not include labor or over-
head, may be charged in-
stead. A few agencies have
their own statutorily pre-
scribed fees.
Inspecting a record incurs
no fee, nor does copying a
record on your own equip-
ment.
Additional fees may be
charged for the extensive use
of an agencies resources. This
must be reasonable and
based on actual costs in-
curred. The base hourly rate
of the lowest paid person ca-
pable of doing the job is used.
Each agency should have
its own definition of "exten-
sive use" and a justification
for it.
A knowing violation of the
public records law is a first
degree misdemeanor punish-
able by a fine up to $1,000
and a jail term not exceeding
one year. Unintentional vio-
lations are non-criminal of-
fenses and are punishable by
a fine not exceeding $500. A
violator may also be removed
or suspended from office and
must pay attorney's and court'
fees.
In a recent statewide au-
dit of compliance with public
records law, Walton county
scored very poorly. It was one
of three counties in the state
to have six violations, the
highest number recorded in
the audit.
The reason for that poor
showing may have been re-
flected in the fact that only
one Walton County constitu-
tional officer and one county
commissioner's aide were
present at the seminar.
Also present was the attor-
ney for the cities of Freeport
and DeFuniak Springs.
The First Amendment
Foundation is a small, non-
profit, nonpartisan organiza-
tion. They publish a compre-
hensive guide to Florida's
Sunshine Law, as well as a
public records handbook. A
searchable database of ex-
emptions to the law is also
kept and a toll free number
for questions about open gov-
ernment and public records is
also available at 1-800-337-
3518.


COMMUNITY

CALENDAR


THE SEAGROVE GAR-
DEN CLUB will hold their
installation of officers on May
10. They will be meeting at
Eden Gardens State Park at
10 a.m. for the social. Lunch
'ill be provided by President
Esther Kolko.


family subdivision on a 2.51-acre parcel on the south side of Seacroft
Drive, west of Satinwood Drive and east of CR-393; Frank's Cash &

Carry T-Mobile Communications Tower, a 150-foot monopole com-
munications tower on a .02-acre leased parcel at the end of Clayton
Lane; Old Point Washington, a 31-lot single-family subdivision on a
six-acre parcel on the west side of CR-395, south of Gilmore Road;
Cottages at Peach Creek, a 62-lot single-family residential subdivi-
sion on a 9.27-acre parcel on the east side of Old Ferry Road, north
of Coochee Road; Mack Bayou Townhomes, 25 townhomes on a 4.33-
acre parcel between East Mack Bayou Drive and Mack Bayou Road,
north of Monarch Drive and south of Kenai Circle; Central Park
South, 83 multi-family units and a pool area on a 9.51-acre parcel
along the southeast side of Sugar Drive, approximately 500 feet south
of the U.S. 98/Sugar Drive intersection; Grand Ridge, 18 single-fam-
ily residential lots on a 2.52-acre parcel at the northwest corner of
the Dolphin Avenue/Solitude Avenue intersection; Bay Nest Con-
ceptual PUD, a thred-phase project consisting of 114 multi-family
units, four three-story condominiums, and a 10,000-square-foot two-
story commercial building on a 9.91-acre parcel along the east side
of CR-393, approximately 500 feet north of the U.S. 98 and CR-393
intersection; and Bear Creek PUD, 267 single-family residential lots
and 83 multi-family dwellings on a 211-acre parcel approximately a
mile east of the U.S. 331/Black Creek Road intersection.


BOARD

look at all alarms annually.
When an alarm goes off, it
triggers, the monitoring com-
pany, which in turn notified
the fire department. There
are strict parameters on what
constitutes a false alarm," he.
said.
"We need to look at some-
thing to penalize those doing
it," Cooper said, "something
like an ordinance. I want to
see the people in these build-
ings take some responsibility
for these alarms."
Hallman noted most ordi-
nances of this type call for a
"three strikes and you're out"
clause, meaning that after
three calls to the same loca-
tion, building owners are
charged for fire department
calls. The current charge is
$150 per hour. 'Hallman said
he would bring some draft


FROM FRONT

ordinances on this issue to
the next meeting for the com-
missioners to look over.
The final piece of business
concerned the moving of
SWFD emergency dispatch-
ers physically to the south
end of the county. Commis-
sion chairman Maurice Gil-
bert and Hallman recently
met with county administra-
tor Ronnie Bell and county
commissioner Scott Brannon.
Hallman said the two men
agreed "in principal" to the
proposal, but wanted more
time to think about the issue.
Commissioner Cooper said
he didn't understand the de-
lay. "They (county officials)
can'tdeny us our phone calls,
so they (the dispatchers)
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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


May is the month
of art here in Walton
County and that
means festivals, art
shows and exhibits.
Two of the longest-
running shows get
kicked off this week-
end and go through
Sunday

Throughout the past 18
years, the Cultural Arts
Association's ArtsQuest has
grown from a small street art
fair, to a major, corporate-
sponsored event that encom-
passes a wide array of artists,
entertainers and volunteers.
This year the event returns
to Baytowne Wharf for the
third year in a row.
Artists from all over the
United States will descend
on the Emerald Coast for the
festival, champagne shop-
ping tour, demonstrations,
luncheons and other events
beginning on May: 8iard' go-
ing through May 14. During
the week-long event, more
than 100 artists will have the
chance to sell everything
from acrylic and oil paint-
ings, to sculpture and jew-
elry.
The ArtsQuest events are
as follows:
May 8 Philharmonic Soci-
ety of NW Florida: The per-
formance will take place at
Christ the King Church in
Santa Rosa Beach.
May 9 Fine Art of Looking
Good Fashion Show: This
dine and view event to be
held at the Old Florida Fish
House and fashions provided
by various retail stores
throughout the Florida Pan-
handle.
May 10- Butler Elementary
Student Exhibit: The event
takes place at the Butler El-
ementary School where sev-
eral talented and artistic stu-
dents will exhibit their
works.
May 11 Champagne Shop-
ping Tour: Shops along CR


30A will open their doors to
visitors as they shop, browse
and nibble on a variety of
foods. There will be shuttles
provided for those who wish
to ride rather than drive.
May 13 and 14- ArtsQuest
weekend gets underway at
Baytown Wharf in the events
plaza. More than 100 juried
artists will be located
throughout the grounds, dis-
playing a variety of their art-
work. The weekend will also
feature live music all day on
various stages in various lo-
cations.
For more information and
a complete list of events, call
622-5970 or log on to their
website at www.culturalarts
association.org.
On the same weekend, an-
other event celebrating its
eighth year, is the Rosemary
Beach West Indies Market.
The first in a series of four
monthly markets takes place
May 13 and 14 along the
lawns of the gulfside commu-
nity where more than 60
artists will be exhibiting and
'selling'. ..: ;: `
.'Artists and crafters from
all over the nation will make
their way to Rosemary Beach
with a artwork in a variety
of media. From sculptures to
yard ornaments and from
paintings to exquisite jew-
elry, it can be found at the
monthly market.
The markets run the sec-
ond weekend of every month
from May until August and
market booth spaces are still
available for shows in June
and July.
For more information or
booth space reservation, call
Hilltop Productions at 951-
2148, or log on to
hilltopproductionsinc.com.
Throughout the next two
weekends, art lovers and en-
thusiasts will descend on on
the Emerald Coast to view
work from more than 200 art-
ists from all over the country.
Once again, this migration of
art lovers and artists has
proven that the art world is
alive and well on the Florida
Panhandle.


THE OFFICIAL POSTER FOR this year's CAA ArtsQuest
Festival was designed by Justin Gaffrey. The event runs May
8-14.


THESE WHIMSICAL PAINTINGS BY TRACIE DOLLY is just one of more than 200
artists who will have their works displayed at this year's four West Indies Market being
held at Rosemary Beach from May-August. The first market will be held May 13 and 14.
For more information, call Hilltop Productions at 951-2148.



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GUITARS by Fender and Gibson, CD's Special
Acoustics & Electrics at 50% or
more below retail 5 / 510.00
o T-Shirts
) BeanieCaps 10% off Opening

Jewelry Day with this ad

OPENING MAY 6TH
LOCATED AT THE CRESTVIEW
FLEA MARKET BLDG B


dors, a swap meet, bike dem-
onstrations, live entertain-
ment, concessions, a beer and
wine garden and a bike show
will take place throughout
the day.
For more information on
vending and booth space, call
Hilltop Productions at 951-
2148.
Old Spanisli Trail ,isti-
val: The event will celebrate
its 50th anniversary, May 5
and 6 at the Old Spanish
Trail Park. Entertainment
headliners include Mel
McDaniel, Gene Watson and
Jeff Bates.
Also scheduled is a parade,
arts and crafts and food ven-
dors. For more information,
call 689-1618.



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Music and


theatre
Atlanta:
*Tim McGraw and Faith
Hill, July 8, Philips Arena
*Bob Dylan, May 5,
Chastain Park
*New Edition, May 19,
Chastain Park
*KC and the Sunshine Band,
May 20, Chastain Park
*Jewel, May 28, Chastain
Park
*Clint Black, June 14,
Chastain Park
*Bonnie Raitt, June 20,
Chastain Park
*Elvis Costello, May 13, Fox
Theatre
*Sheryl Crow, June 27, Fox
Theatre
*Widespread Panic, May 8 &
9, Fox Theatre
*Mamma Mia, July 25-30.
Fox Theatre
*Chicago, June 20-25, Fox
Theatre
Jacksonville
*Sinbad, May 14, Florida
Theatre
*Pat Benatar, June 8,
Florida Theatre
Orlando
*Tim McGraw and Faith
Hill, June 3, Centroplex
*Melissa Etheridge, Aug. 20,
Centroplex
*Mamma Mia, May 23-28,
Centroplex
St. Peqiwsburg
*Tim cGraw and Faith
Hill., Juie 2, St. Pete Timncs
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Birmingham
*Tim McGraw and Faith
Hill, .T 6,BJCCC
Pensacoa
*The \Vill Rogers Follies,
April 30, Saenger Theatre
*Big Juice and Baby Jackal,
April 30, Loblolly Theatre

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850-892-5191
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Over 20 yrs. Experience
Mobile Home Repairs Painting & Pressure Washing
Decks & Fencing Sheetrock Installation & Repair
Wood Rot Repair Ceramic Tile
Mobile Home Leveling Landscaping Projects

Please Call : 850-859-2896
FREE ESTIMATES *
Also Specializing in Mobile Home Repair *
Cell: 850-419-2188 Fully Insured


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WALTON PLAZA INSIDE FANCY NAILS
892-0466 (thru 8/06)


EKAHI BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCOUNTING PAYROLL
BUSINESS & PERSONALTAXES
NEXTELAUTH. REP.
16784 HWY. 331 S., FREEPORT,
3047 MAIN ST., VERNON
835-2747 535-5000


TAYLORS A/C & ELECTRIC, INC.
LIC'S RM0043225
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AlR COt DITIOlItIG & ELE: TRICYAL
SERVICE IIC uLL I.l4.E'& MODELS
LIC. RA0066795 1-877-642-4078/231-9150

AMERICAN AIR SYSTEMS LLC
Reliability, Comfort.& '-erormari,:e.
LIC. RA0064836 892-2804

ARTIC ZONE HEATING & COOLING
951-0707
CA-C057693


PLATTS APPLIANCE REPAIR
4410 US HWY 90 W
892-4670


DAVID R. THOMAS
OFFICE 892-0700
FAX 892-0996
CRIMINAL LAW
FAMILY LAW
*PERSONAL INJURY

KATHE KOZLOWSKI, ESQ.
1662 THISTLE LANE
PONCE DE LEON, FL 32455
850-951-1997
BANKRUPTCY FAMILY
CIVIL MATTERS PROBATE
'The hiring of a lawyer is an important
decision that should not be based
solely upon advertisements. Before you
decide, ask me to send you free written
information about my qualifications
and experience."


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



AA AUTO SALVAGE
442 CTY HWY 1087
MOSSY HEAD 850-892-3256



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

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




RANDEUS BARBER SHOP
US HWY 83 DFS
892-1011 (PD 1-1-05)


KEN'S CUSTOM BUILT
OUTSIDE STRUCTURES
Cell 978-2109 Ph. (850) 892-3290


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


RV SITE,
WATER, ELECTRIC, SEWER, CABLE
892-7229


HICK'S CARPET CLEANING
FREE ESTIMATES
892-2623

NEW LOOK CLEANING COMPANY
JOHN & TOBY STONE, OWNERS
LIC. FREE EST. 892-4573 OR 259-5856


OKALOOSA WALTON CHILD CARE
HRS & UNITED WAY
892-8560


DUSTIN DIVAS
LICENSED, INSURED & BONDED
850-428-1123 GREAT RATES!
(THRU 3-16-06)


COMPUTER REPAIR
I FIX COMPUTERS, INC.
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
892-0977



FOR ALL YOUR CONCRETE NEEDS IN
NORTH WALTON CO. CALL
MARTIN BROS. CONCRETE, LLC
HOUSE SLABS, DRIVEWAYS,
SIDEWALKS, ETC. LIC., INSURANCE
REFERENCES 685-7235 699-7804
(pd.. 2-2-06)


CONCRETE
FORMED, POURED, FINISHED.
ERRAND LLC, 850-892-7051


Construction WE SPECIALIZE IN
SMALLER JOBS. HAULING, BACKHOE
WORK, DRIVES. ETC. LAWRENCE & SON
892-3873


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



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




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



STAN'S HOME REPAIR
REPAIRS A-Z NO JOBS TOO SMALL
REASONABLE RATES FREE EST
INSURED. CELL: 850-496-8181
HOME: 850-892-9357 (TFN)
HOME REPAIRS,
PAINTING & ODD JOBS. FREE
ESTIMATES. 888-213-0823 (523,06 pd)
EUGENE'S HANDYMAN SERVICES.
NO JOB TOO SMALL. FREE
ESTIMATES. CELL (850) 419-2795


VANN CARPENTRY & HOME REPAIR
LICENSED, INSURED
WE DO BIG & SMALL JOBS, MOBILE
HOME REPAIRS, ADD ONS, PATIOS &
PORCHES. HOME 850-835-2978,
CELL 850-419-2007 (7/17/06)



JOHN'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC
LIC. & INS. FREE ESTIMATES
865-0924


JAMES PATRICK DRAFTING SERVICE
www.jpdraftingservice.com
(850) 419-0816



DIAL UP & BROADBAND
I FIX COMPUTERS
892-0977


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


JOHNSON'S LAWN SERVICE
GENERAL CLEAN UP/REASONABLE
& SR. RATES. (850) 834-2200

SMART CARE LAWN SERVICE
FULL SERVICE LAWN MAINTENANCE
& PRESSURE WASHING.
FREE ESTIMATES.
ON LINE CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
ACCEPTED 892-5756 an,

SANDY CREEK LANDSCAPING &
LAWN CARE SERVICES provides our
clients with full landscaping services,
anything from cutting grass to total yard
makeovers. Free Estimates, 836-4295
(thru 3/23/06)

RODNEY'S LAWN SERVICE
BUSHHOGGING & PRESSURE
WASHING. FREE EST.
974-6972 OR 834-3925
SERVING WALTON CO. FOR
OVER 9 YEARS INSURED

LAWN CARE
YARD WORK BY ZACK
834-2811

ADVERTISE
YOUR BUSINESS

HERE!


SUNBELT CREDIT
LOANS FOR ANY REASON
850-892-9504 (CTFN)


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



STORE-RITE STORAGE
NORTH OF TOM THUMB HWY. 83
892-3334 OR 7100
SURE-LOCK STORAGE
OPEN STORAGE FOR RV & BOAT
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
3734 US HWY 331 S (850) 892-6170
THARP & SONS MINI STORAGE
HWY. 90 & NORWOOD
892-6035 24 HOUR SERVICE (CTFN)
SGANDY'S STORAGE
331 S. WOODLAWN
S.892-0528.
A-1 MINI STORAGE
1154 US HWY 90 W
DFS (850) 892-4677 (CTFN

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS
HERE!



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


DAVE'S MUSIC STORE, Music Lessons
Available Instruments & Accessories.


AIUNLY INAILS 9 YTMb tAPI-EtIEtINU
EYEBROW WAXING/PEDICURE CHAIR
931 US HWY 331


LHIMIUL LT o U-rlC oUturrtL
1027 S. 19TH STREET
892-9776


DRYWALL REPAIR/INTERIOR
PAINTING, Wallpaper removal & instal-
lation. References. Free est. 892-2519
pd 10.22.05)


CLIFF GOBLE PEST CONTROL, LLC
SERVING SOUTH WALTON COUNTY
18 YEARS EXP, LIC. & INSURED
850-974-1963


BEETHOVEN CIRCLE PIANO STUDIO
FREE CONSULTATIONS & ALL AGES
Ruthanne @850-951-0133/218-2285
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DAISY'S GARDEN SHOP
84 VETERANS RD.
SANTA ROSA BEACH 850-622-3279



FREEPORT PHYSICAL THERAPY
HWY. 331 S., FREEPORT
835-4766

NORTH WALTON
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Jessica Monteleone, RPT 951-2244



HUNGRY HOWIE'S PIZZA & SUBS
WALTON PLAZ.1 ,
WE ['ELI .'ER -'E l-0. c .


JEMCO PLASTERING INC.
892-5524
QUALITY IS OUR GOAL


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



PRESSURE WASHING, HOUSES,
CONCRETE, ROOFS, NO JOB TOO
SMALL. EXP., LICENSED & INSURED
(850) 892-9620/cell 585-8412



ADAPTIVE READY RENT & SALES
4788 US 98 W SANTA ROSA BEACH
EQUIPMENT RENTALS 850-267-3215
(PDTHRU MARCH 16)



SOUTHERN ROOFING
ALL TYPES RE-ROOFS & REPAIRS
LIC. #RC0056527 956-4325


ADVERTISE
YOUR BUSINESS

HERE!


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


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


L&J SURVEYING
D'EFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
PH. 850-892-3639 FAX. 850-892-6326



McDONALD TREE SERVICE
BUCKET TRUCK & STUMP GRINDER
FULLY LICENSED'& INSURED
850-892-7380. THANK YOU DEFUNIAK
& SURROUNDING AREAS FOR 27
YEARS OF SUPPORT.

BARBER'S TREE SERVICE
ALL SURROUNDING AREAS
Toll free: 1-866-848-6651, 850-956-2676


ANUELU'S VINYL SIUING & SCUH-N
ROOMS, FREE EST., REFERENCES
892-4006, 585-4715



CJ'S WEDDING SERVICES
SERVING OKA & WALTON BEACH
VE DDI ICGS 850-428-7888 (THRU APR. 16)



HUGHES WELL DRILL
HVAC CLOSED LOOP SYSTEMS
PH. (850) 951-2555 FAX 892-6213


COUNTRY COMMUNICATIONS -.
NEXTEL SERVICE CENTER 1031 US
HWY 9)3 WP DFS (850) 951-0664 (ctfn)

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We Cover Walton County
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DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3232
Fax: 892-2270
E-mail: herald@dfsi.net

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


FOR SALE


BLUE 5 -PIECE SECTIONAL sofa
w/hide-a-bed plus two recliners.
$300-892-2240-1tp 5/4
COFFEE TABLE, 36 X 48. 2 end
tables, 23x28, light pine-$200.3 bar
stools, 26" tall, dark pine-$150. All in
excellent condition. 892-2417. 1 tp 5/


WEEKLY SPECIAL
Beautiful 1.31 Dia. Sol. 14Kt -yg-
$1,800. 2.25 Dia Pear Sol. 14kt yg-
Specially priced $4,500. Ladies solid
gold Rolex, Dia Bezel only $5,900.
May birthstone Special-All Emeralds
- 30% off
Vintage Antique Trove
Downtown Florala
334-858-5021.
WANTED-ONE CALICO KITTEN or
young cat (under six months) free to
a good home. Call 850-689-3077. tfp
5/4
SINGER SEWING MACHINE in
console w/storage seat. 20 + years.
Exc. Condition. Call 892-7131. tfc 4/
27
1 SET OF 4 CHROME RIMS. Fits
full size Ford F-150. 5-Lug. $150.
firm. Contact Mike at 850-892-7164.
Needs to go -3 rims came off 2001
Ford Ranger Edge. Aluminum. Make
offer.
BACK FROM THE AUCTION
Great selection of vintage, antique
furniture and collectibles-worth the
drive, from DeFuniak and Freeport
area. Compare our prices-Delivery
services available for a fee-Check
out our Jewelry and compare our
prices. We also are a U-Haul Dealer
for your moving needs.
Come up and see Us!
Vintage Antique Trove
Downtown Florala
334-858-5021.
1tc 5/4


SOUTHEBYS ANTIQUES PINE STRAW/ROUGH LUMBER. FILL DIRT
Downtown Historic DeFuniak by Cut any size you want. $80 8 yd load.
the Rail ioad Tracks. Call 850-419-0809. Leave message. We also haul clay, and gravel.
1 blk E of water tower. Spreading available.
BUY, SELL & CONSIGN FILL DIRT, We do driveways and backhoe
OPEN Tuesday-Saturday 12:00 -- clay, rock, top soil, work, And small land clearing
5:00 p.m. (850) 892-6292 .tfc 1/12- masonry sand, driveway material, jobs.
46WDS All delivered. Free estimates 892-3873.


ALICE'S ANTIQUES
Used furniture & collectibles
2374 S 2nd St. (280-A)
DeFuniak Springs, FL
Shop in a very unique Antique
Shop. Prices are right, Fenton,
crystal, china, glassware, pottery,
crocks, cookie jars, vintage jewelry
& linens. Antique & used furniture.
& lot more. Just got in "20" more
teapots.
We have "Grandma's Attic", iron
cookware, egg beater, sifter-lot of
old things. "Tool Sheds" Things
from the past. A must see shop
Visa & MC accepted.
Open Tues-Fri 10 am 5 pm.
Sat. 12 am- 4 pm.
Ph (850) 892-4074
Cell 259-4255
tfc 4/20 86wds
ART & ANTIQUES
WE HAVE MOVED TO
GLENDALE
10 miles North of DeFuniak
Springs, On Hwy. 83.
Fred Saylor, LLC
9698 State Hwy,83 N
DeFuniak Springs, FL
850-419-2610 or (850) 859-1051.
Bench crafted furniture and cabi-
nets by Fred Saylor. Featuring artist
Melissa Duncan. Antique and Vin-
tage Furniture. Collectibles. Open
Monday Saturday 9:30 am 5:00
pm tfc 3/23 55wds
SBS FRIDGE. $200-Regular fridges
$125. Electric stoves. $75. Washer
and dryer sets. $150. Hot water heat-
ers.
Batson's Appliances-located Hwy
85. 3 miles S of Laurel Hill FL Call
652-4019.
5tp 4/13-5/11


"Battle of the Bands"

SSaturiday, May 6 at 5:00 PNI
DeFuniak Springs Ampitheater


Sponsored By: Kinanis Club. S.\A.A.T.. Dase's Music.
Smrithi' Printinu. Gabriel's Christian Book Store and
\\ ZEP! Call 850-598-5800 for more information!


BRANDI'S ATTIC
SEL F-Ei: I Ll MINISIOI' ..C
835-2850
1/2 Mile N. of Bay Bridge on
331 or 5 Miles S. of Freeport
5x10 $20 to 10x20 $60
Well Lighted & Secure Area
Manager Lives On Location

NOW LEASING


MINI-WAREHOUSES
1504 US HWY 90 W
For Reservations or Info
Call 682-2040


HALLMARK
PORTABLE BUILDINGS






Factory Direct
Prices
Easy Payments
(850)836-4545
or 836- 4455
Hwy 90
Ponce de Leon, FL
(Next To Hall's Hardware


Mutter
Masonry -


Specializing In Small jobs
With 30 Years Experience
Call Pete
(850) 548-4735




Hwy. 90 East & Norwood Rd.
DeFuniak Springs 892-6035
Bonifay 547-0726
Chipley'- 638-8183
Sell-Service Office
Open 24 Hours
No Deposit *Units are carpeted


Spreading available.
Driveways built.
Anything hauled.
REDS HAULN.
892-0503


WHITE BEACH SAND $20/ CY, 21
CY Load, 10 Load minimum. Jim
Keeler, 850-834-2974. tfc 9/15


-CUSTOM DECKS"
Docks and Privacy Fences




Call Austin Shoaf
"I 's Tel: 850-830-4976 (cell)-





SPECIALIZING IN 6" SEAMLESS GUTTERS
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
LICENSED INSURED
CALL PAUL


Phone
Fax (850) 835-4859


'(850) 259-9093
PO Box 992 Freeport, FL 32439.


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
FOR 1, 2 & 3 BR APTS. AT
HERITAGE & QUAIL RUN APT.,
315 S. 19TH ST., DEFUNIAK SPGS.
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE IF QUALIFIED.
CALL 892-5232/TDD 771
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
ABSOLUTELY NO PETS!


A-i Mini Storage, Inc.
2012 US Higlway 90 West. DeFuniak Springs, Florida
+ CLIMATE CONTROL +
+ AFFORDABLE PRICING +
+ AVAILABLE: 5'x10', 10'x10', 10'x20', 10'x25' +
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
HWY. 90 WEST & 331 NORTH
(850) 892-4677
MANAGED BY: CROWN INVESTMENT PROPERTIES



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5442 Hwy. 331 S.
near L&L Marine & Buy Gone Antiques

892-7096
Antiques Repaired & Recovered
Dining Room Chairs $35.00 Each
Plus Material







Free Estimates
Chain Link Wooden Privacy
Farm Fencing Dog Kennels ..
Wild Game Fencing- .

(34504-0002

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000-000 Tri States Leader in Barn Kit and Deck Kit Sales Since 1997

PANHANDLE SALVAGE
405 West Hwy. 90, Bonifay, FL (850)547-9354 www.panhandlesalvage.com
All Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Insulation Tile Board Mailbox Post
S ''. Vanities Siding Wood Paneling .-w~",
.. ... ......

Deck Kits Available 24',: '.' AG BARN KITS
6, x 8' 8XI 24' <
6 x 10' 1 '4 214'< Certified & IEngineered
o Sx hnlO 2X. 14'- -- J 2' x Metal Trusses
8'x 12' 12'x 1 ,. ..
Ilcluldes post fraillng. 5/4 l:ck ,2 H AIL;i|,,,.r l Avil)hiibi
boards., haindrails anl sq. sliiii(ll.s P F 8 am nm Sat. 8 am Noon I.,,,,,dld ,i Av,,il, ,


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Shc 't Rook 4"x 8 x J/2" -, imidit.t j.,' I. ,-1 I.194 i2x '2 I.SF -1i2i, xH16La


REWARD

for return of stainless steel
glazer. Taken from
The Honey Hole on 4/26/06.
Please call Kim at 892-9488



4 Carolina Carports, Inc.
S Carports Buildings Garages
18'x21'
DOUBLE CARPORT '
$679.00 LI
14 Gauge, 5 Ft. Legs ....
This price includes FREE installatioh.CHEAPEST PRICES AROUND I
Sonny Heath: 892-9717 892-4347 Cell 830-4905
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Prices


334-858-6050
334-858-6051 iax


Delivery
Available


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HAY FOR SALE-850-859-0044. tfc
12/22
Washer & dryer $175 set.. Also
stove & refrigerator and window air
conditioner. 334-858-7501 or (850)
834-4301. tfc 3/23
PERENNIAL/PEANUT HAY for
horses & goats. $5.50 a bale. 834-
3881. tfc 3/11
PUREBRED BEEF MASTER Heif-
ers. 2 year old. Bred 2 reg. red An-
gus $1,200. each. 850-834-3881. tfc
4/6 Florala

HORSE PASTURE
NEEDED
Family needs horse pasture for sum-
mer to lease. Mossy Head/DeFuniak
Springs area. 850-865-1230. 2tp 5/
4-5/11


PETS

AKC LAB PUPS $400-Yellow/black-
ready May 8th. Taking deposits.
Hurry, won't last (850) 218-2285.4tp
4/13-5/4
BOXER PUPPIES. Full blooded/not
registered. 3 fawn, 2 whites. $250 for
Fawn/$300 for white. 859-0019. 2tp
5/4-5/11

AUTOS
1999 CHEVROLET 2500 pickup,
extended cab, third door, 4x4, 6.0
liter engine, auto, air, loaded, leather,
105,000 miles. $14,000. OBO Call
334-858-6642 after 5 p.m. tfp 11/17

RENT SMALL NICE
HOME NEAR TOWN,
Furnished new
appliances, sauna tub,
2 bd/1 ba on 2-acres,
six foot fence. Tenant
pays own electric,
phone. Ideal for
retired couple or
single non-smoking,
non-drinking, cable
included. Security
deposit $1,500.00
w/monthly $750.00,
must sign lease.
Call (850) 835-2163


1999 BUICK CENTURY-GOOD
condition. My elderly mother bought
car new. I got it from her. Price ne-
gotiable. Call 834-5251. Leave mes-
sage. 1tp 5/4
1997 NISSAN ALTMA-Nice body,
good interior-Runs good. Needs
transmission sensor. $1,800. 850-
597-07161 tc 5/4

CAMPERS/TRAVEL
TRAILERS


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for


Lisa Santos
DeFuniak's Newest Habitat For Humanity
House at 321 Sidney Ave.
Saturday, May 13th
1:00 4:00 p.m.
Come join us all who volunteered -
all Lisa's friends & extended family
Given by
Mnica Farris 865-5656, Nora (Sweet Pea) Gailand 368-0144



7Eam Malton wouldlike t welcome at Pate.
a&u4/ is yoiny to specialize in landsales in the /almes' and
Washinton Caountv areas. %fdanad, her husband Caset/ ,
andthetr two ahidren he in Cart/ulle. 7e," are both
natives of/-4olmes Countt. Case has a land learinyi
business ao please eep haim in mindor the dozier wor and
'4an u for r rea estate need.
KELLER WILLIAMS TEAM WALTON


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DUTCHMAN LITE 24 Ft camper. No
smoke, no pets. Ex. Condition. Gas
electric, heat. Gas el. Water heater,
micro wave. gas stove oven. Gas el.
ref. couch, queen bed, spare eq
hitch. $7,900. 850-892-6694 after 5.
1tp 5/4

MOTORCYCLES/4-
WHEELER
2000 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 3,500
miles. $6,000 OBO. Can be seen at
1 Stop Auto Shop. 951-1137. 2tc 4/
27-5/4


2004 KAWASAKI MULE-Model
3010 4wd Like new-141 hours-To
help keep dry it has a hard top w/
doors, windshield & wipers. $7,800.
Call 850-499-5649. 2tc 5/4-5/11


FARM
EQUIPMENT

98 MASSEY FERGUSON 231
FARM TRACTOR- 3-point hitch &
draw bar. Excellent cond. $9,000.
859-9930. 2tp 4/27-5/4



MOTIVATED SELLERS
1/2 acre on Oakridge Rd,.
corner lot
$25,000.
.8 acres on Oakridge Rd,
has power pole, septic & well
$55,000.
Juniper Lake Estates 1 acre
wooded, city water available
$35,000.
Owner financing.
1 acre wooded lot on Eagles
Way Rd in Mossy Head.
$45,000. City water.
Commercial Bldg in DeFu-
niak Springs. 6 rental units,
5 business suites.
Many extras.
Call for details.
By appointment only.
1 acre commercial lot.
Spralin Rd.
City water, $98,000.
BOB SIKES RD
4.83 acres
Wooded with beautiful
hardwood. $65,000.
3 WOODED LOTS
Oakwood Hills
$25,000 for all.
COPPERLEAF CORP
LICENSED REAL
ESTATE BROKER
MICHAEL A. ARMBRUSTER
850-892-2940 HOME/OFFICE
email-maa@gdsys.net


BOATS
RHINO BOATS Joe's Motor Ser-
vice, Inc., Hartford, AL 334-588-
2968. tfc 6/24


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Your Hoe On Te Lot f YourChoice


Prestige
Home
Center


Call us or stop by TODAY
while RATES are still LOW
233 N.E. Racetrack Rd., Fort Walton Beach
850-864-5517 888-837-5517
Many Lots To Choose From


Crown Lnvestment ,Properties
1154 US Hwy 90 West, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433


Jor Sale:

I lJcre CWaterfrolt
321 Quail Ridge Road
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Fireplace,
Security System, 18'x31' Deck Overlooking Lake
$210,000.00
Call Mona Johnson


850-892-4677


Fax 850-892-4697


Rock Solid in


Real


CREEK FRONT!!!

(L-1303)

2 creek front lots totalling
.83 ac., creek flows into Juniper
Lake. City water available. Price
includes both lots.

$125,000


NORTH WALTON
COUNTY
(A-1184) 9.98 acre wooded tract,
paved road frontage, $175,000.
Large 20 acre wooded tract with
5-8 acres pond, $200,000.
All 30 acres.

$299,000
Beautiful home sites!


FREEPORT
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
(A-1218) This 10 acre parcel is prime for
development and will adjoin the new
community of Hammock Bay. The
property is located on Bay Loop Road with
paved road frontage and has some
beautiful large trees. Adjacent to the
city limits of Freeport, this large parcel
has unlimited possibilities.
Call for additional information...

$1,450,000

ava iable. Gret.."m"



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Estate

BEST BUY!!!

(L-1320)

Just listed 3 vacant lots in rapidly
growing Oakwood Hills. Level and
wooded, located just off pavement.

$18,800( per lot




ad
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HISTORIC HOME
(R-1141) Located in the Historic District, this 3 BR/2
BA home is just walking distance to the lake yard.
Home includes a large open kitchen, wood burning
fireplace in living room, new interior painting, front
porch, screened back porch and a BASEMENT with
an office and storage. Reduced...
$164,500


SPrudential

Merrifield & Pilcher

Really

SELLING WALTON COUNTY -MLS,


682 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone (850) 892-9650 Toll Free 1-888-892-9658
Fax 850-892-9651 Website: prudentialmprealty.com


Sally R. Merrifield,
Broker, Owner
850-865-0640


Ronnie Jones
850-585-8204


Dawne Miller
850-225-7710


Terry J. Pilcher,
Realtor/Owner
850-865-2541
Debbie Jones
850-865-2541 8


Christa Merrifield-Mitchell
Realtor, Owner
850-978-2973


Jack Cole
150-585-6707


Mac Work
850-333-0315


Beth Johnston
Office Manager
850-892-4645


Kevin Hulion Elizabeth Brannon
850-419-1870 850-585-8016


You're Invited
House Warming


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ONE 8 FT BASS HUNTER two per-
son boat powered by a 65 pound
thrust Min-Kota battery powered mo-
tor, 12-volt battery & battery box is
included. Boat has two seats, and is
rated for 425 pounds of payload. Re-
placement value of this boat, motor
& battery at Bass Pro Shops is close
to $900.00. This boat is in excellent
condition and has been used very
little. Boat has been kept under a
covered carport and looks brand
new. It is a perfect boat for a pond or
small to medium size lake. Asking
price is $450. for the entire package.
Please contact me to (850) 892-9320
or (850) 830-0553 and leave a mes-
sage. 1tp 5/4



MOBILE /

MANUFACTURED

HOMES

WE NEED TRADE INS! Replace
your old home with a brand new one
with no money down. Call today for
details. 850-864-5517.22wds tfcl0/
13

LAND OWNERS- No money down
on a new manufactured home. Ex-
cellent rental units. Call for details.
864-5517. tfc 10/13 19 wds


MISCELLANEOUS


MORTGAGE FOR SALE. $90,000.
Pays out $249,127 over 30 years.
Payments $692/month. 892-2284
tfc 2/16 15WDS


SERVICES


SITTER FOR THE ELDERLY. Your
home /or hospital. 28 years exp.
Dependable. Private duty. Ask for
Jeannie. 892-1097. 2tc 5/4-5/11

CAN'T TAKE YOUR PET with you.
Don't want to take them to a kennel.
Will feed and walk pet, while away.
Call for references and price. 892-
5834 or 892-7236 4tp 4/20-5/11

EXPERIENCED COMPUTER
TECH-Will come to you to fix major
& minor computer problems. No
project too small. Will do upgrades,
virus protection, and installs. Prices
very reasonable. Call Justin 850-
892-5968 or 850-826-2159. 4tp
4.20-5/11


FAMILY CHILD CARE provider has
openings for all ages. Drop in rate,
before and after school care & sum-
mer care provided. Very reasonable
rates. Contact Lisa at 850-892-5968/
892-0557. 4tp 4/20-5/11

MOWING, TRIMMING, AND LAND-
SCAPING. Dependable lawn-care.
Free estimates. Please call Michael.
(850) 217-4423. 4tp 4/13-5/4

BEASLEY CONTRACTING-Framing
trim home repair. Small or large jobs.
25 years experience. 850-333-0101.
4tp 4/6-4/27

OK EXCAVATION & SITE LLC. Call
us for all your lot clearing-Site work
or land clearing jobs. Call 892-4302.
tfc 3/2

SMART CARE LAWN SERVICE-Full
service lawn maintenance and pres-
sure washing. Free estimates, Online
credit card payment accepted, 892-
5756. tfc 2/23 18wds


w NwwW.johndanilow.com
30A for selected north Walton listings
REALTY broker-associate of 30-A Realty Inc.
87+ Ac. on major roads #389588...$1,053,500
74+ Ac. cleared, fenced #419262....$455,000
see http://www.johndanilow.com
Phone: (850) 217-8104


LAND

BUYING OR SELLING LAND?
Call Jim Strickland, "The Land Man"
Realtor Southern Coast Real Estate

Phone 850-582-6839
www.TheLandMan.info
6tp: 4-5.12.19.26:5-3,1C

KING LAKE REALTY, INC.
43 LAIRD ROAD
CRESTVIEW, FL 32539

1 Acre lot with water tap, paved st $40,000
$400 Down & $400 Month

10 Acre Tracts DeFuniak Springs Area $70,000
Owner Financed at $700 Down & $700 Month

10 Acres Boy Scout Rd., South of I-10 $150,000
$1,500 Down & $1,500 Month

20 Acre Tract .................. $120,000
$1,200 down & $1,200 Month

1/2 Acre Lot Waterview Juniper Lake ...........$25,000 Cash

(Other properties available all Owner Financed!)
Call today for information!
Call Bonita Vereen for details
(850) 892-2103 OR (800) 741-5253
Open Mon. Fri. 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Sat. By Appointment


SREALTY,I,,
Get The Point!
2.4 Acre Retreat site on a
Point with 715' of water-
front. Amazing water
views from every room
#422564
$1,500,000






12 Acres on Hwy 90
Just west of
Hwy 331 North
#412724
$1,500,000





Freeport Office:
Tonja Bonds,
Vickie Beard
Chris Beard
Beverly Johnson
Michael Hatfield
Jamie Landreneau
850-835-1331
DeFuniak Office:
Lisa Ruby
John Danilow

850-951-2130

... : MLS


Waterview Cove -
Relocating MUST SELL
Pool, bonus room, 3/2.51
Bring offers. $309,000.
Quiet Country Setting!
6.7 ac. 3/2, 2 car garage,
above ground pool. Extra
hook up for additional
Home. $299,500.
Bay Harbour Southern
Style brick home. Over
2,000 sq. ft.,3/2.5,
cul-de-sac location,Nature
Preserve. Bay access,
tennis court. $479,500.
Waterview lots -
Drastically reduced to
$170,000 & $175,000.
Over 1/2 ac. lots w/W&S.
Mack Bayou -
Waterfront townhome,
2/2.5, 10' ceilings,
.boat slip w/lift.
Owner/agent. $419,ooo00.
River Access Only
$38,500 corner lot,
wooded. Located off 3280.



S- ,;.

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


Selling local dirt since 1985!
FREEPORT HOMES
*Great Investment, 2.1 Acres #411363...... .................................$265,000
*1.5 Ac. w/3 Bdrm/2Ba Mobile Home #383717.........................$155,000
*3Bdrm/2Ba, 2000Sq. Ft. & Apt., on water #407201 ..................$625,000
*Pine St. 1.36 acres, 3Bdrm/2Ba #409416...................................$164,000
*Pine St. 1/2 acre corner 331 and Pine....................................... $199,900
*Palm St. 3Bdrm/2Ba, #409597..................... .............. ...........$299.900
*4 Lots, 2.24 acres, w/1806 Sq. Ft. House, Bay Loop Rd............$649,000
*3Bdrm/2Ba, M/Home great lot, nice trees #403967...................$145,000
*Palmetto Ave..50 acre, 3Bdrm/2Ba M/Home #403967..............$155,000
*1056 Sq. Ft., 2Bdrm/lBa M/Home on42 lots #413590...............$175,000
*Deepwater canal home, 2Bdrm/lBa #409595............................$275,000
*3Bdrm/2Ba M/Home .77 acre, beautiful lot #411359................$297,500
*2Bdrm/2Ba Custom Home, 3/4 acre on pond #409204..............$324,900
*Canal Cottage 3Bdrm, with Bay access #417167.......................$425,000
*Valpariaso, 3Bdrm/2Ba on 1/4 acre #419084............................$198,900
VACANT LAND
*2.3 Ac. 200 ft. fronting Hwy 331 #381059.................................$1,100,000
*Palmetto St., Magnolia Baye Subdivision #380467......................$75,000
*1.5 Ac. Seymour Rd. #383427.............. ................... $200,000
*10 Ac. Hatcher Cemetary Rd. #376334.....................................$950,000
*LaGrange Shores, .52 acres, paved streets #385041....................$99,900
*11 Ac., J.W. Hollington Road #383715.......................................$560,000
*.88 Ac., Corner Lot in Freeport #402088...................................$145,000
*Commercial land, .86 acre, dual access un Hwy 331,................$194.900
*Commercial. 2.23 acres with 330 Ft. Hwy 20 frontage..............$549.000
*Magnolia Baye Lots......................................................Starting Under $70.000
*Black Creek Lodge Road #375630.................................... ....$75,000
*Black Creek Blvd., 1/2 acre #414244........................ ...............$99,500
*LaGrange Shores, 1/2 acre Lot #385041......................................$99.900
*Bear Creek Cottages Lots ......................................... Starting at $125,000
*2 Lots Bay GroveRoad #406376..........................................$150,000
*Cross Creek Shores Phase 3 Lot #414288............................$..... 59,900
*Bay Loop Road, .62 acre #382963......................................$169,900
*Happy Hollow, 1/2 acre Lot #401185............................... $195,000
*Bay Harbor Lot #401179............................... .................... $325,000
*Palmetto St./M agnolia Baye #419797..........................................$89,900
*10 Acres. Joe Dugger Road. W ill split. ......................................5330,000
WATERFRONT
*4 lots, on deep water canal, #373180................................Each $145,000
*170 Ft. on River, Lot 29 & 30 #394640.....................................190,000
*Alaqua Drive, 2 Lots, canal opening to Bay......................Both S599,000
*Bayou Front, 2.91 acres w/2769 Sq. Ft. Home, divide property and
use for multiple homesites..GREAT INVESTMENT..........1.....$1,300,000
*Mallet Bayou Waterfront Home, 3Bdrm/2Ba 2953 Sq. Ft.........$849,900
*5Bdrm/4Ba. Bay Front Home. Santa Rosa Beach #421596........$1,190,000
*1/2+ Acre Waterfront Lot on Lake Rosemary, mobile homes
allowed #422489.................... .. .......... ............... 79,900
DEFUNIAK
*87+ Acres, Cleared, Fenced, on 3 major roads #389588............S995,000
S 1.46 Acres. Lakeview, wooded #403767...................................... 125,000
*12 acres, Hwy 90, cleared and fenced #412724.....................S 1,500,000
*2 1/2 acre Lots with Lakeview, wooded #397814...............Each $65,000
*Lake Rosemary, 1 acre Lot #403949......................................... 49900
*3/4 acre Lot in Hidden Lakes Estate #414386.........................S64.000
*2 A cres. East D eFuniak ........ ............ .......................................S 30.000
*74+ Acres, Alma Rd., cleared, fenced, about 1 mile west of State
H w y 83 #409705...................................................................... 455 000


MOSLEY LAWN CARE-Complete
lawn care. Estimates available. 859-
2177 or 850-305-0423. Ask for D.J.
tfc 10/13

PIANO LESSONS in my DeFuniak
Springs home. New to area. Experi-
enced teacher. FREE consultation. All
ages accepted. $15 per half hour.
Call Beethoven Circle Piano Studio.
Ruthanne Miller. 850-951-0133/850-
218-2285. 12tp 1/26-4/20-29wds

CONCRETE-Formed, poured, fin-
ished-ERRAND LLC. 850-892-7051.
tfc 4/20

HANDYMAN SERVICES-Home re-
pairs, painting, tree removal. Mobile
home repairs. Light hauling, odd jobs.
No job too small or large. 888-213-'
0823 or 834-4187. 4tp 5/4-5/25

















100% Realty, Inc.

1800 SF historic home one block
off lakeyard. Short walk to middle
school and community tennis
courts; Owner is lic. realtor.
$209,500.
1584 SF mfd. home on 2 acres S.
of Ponce de Leon. 1.5 mi. from
public boat launch and 45 min. to
beaches. $119,000.
Mfd. Home with one acre on
paved rd. S. of PDL and 45 min. to
beaches. $82,000.
2300 SF brick home S. of 1-10 and
2/0 mi. off 331 S. 9.67 acres and
over 5,000 ft. of rd. frontage.
$540,000.
7 lots on Smokehouse Lake Rd. in
Bruce. 3 rental uhits and 1 cabin
included. 1/10 mi. from boat
launch. $299,500
Tammy Kendziorski
Lic. Realtor
850-496-8808


OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

1184-A Circle Drive
Approximate 800 sqft office featuring
reception area, 4 offices, kitchen, 2
bathrooms and a storage room.
For more information, contact:
John Weeks
850-585-2019


BEASLEY CONTRACTING, INC.
FRAMING SIDING TRIM


Gazebos Decks
Decorative Wood
Wood Work Fences & Gates


Complete Home Repair
GEORGE BEASLEY (850) 333-0101


DALE. COLE
A Proven Professional
at
1 he Proven Professionals
Naylor
lm:ffi_ REALTY
Office: (850) 951-2488
Cell: (850) 978-3908


Sales Associate


This wood frame home was constructed in the
early 1970's and has been totally, restored. It
sits on 2 city lots in DeFuniak Springs. 3 bed-
room, 2 bath, 1100 SF.
Only: ,R
$135,00OO00


BES BU


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


EUGENE'S HANDYMAN Services.
No job too small. Free Estimates, Cell
850-419-2795. 2tp4/27-5/11

CARPENTRY-Siding, decks, storage
sheds, Misc. Carpentry. 30 yrs expe-
rience. (850) 892-9796. 2tp 4/27-5/4

EXCELLENT REFERENCES FOR
HOUSE cleaning. Call 892-6380 for
best results. 2tp 4/27-5/4

SASNETT ENTERPRISES Inc. Ma-
sonry, tile, carpentry & general handy-
man. No job too big or small. Licensed
& insured. 892-5523/699-5348.



PERSONAL


LISTEN TO THE Country Store.
Mondays-Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. on
AM 1460 WZEP to buy, sell or trade,
lost & found. BE LISTENING WZEP
AM 1460 offers FREE yard sale signs.
Listen to THE COUNTRY STORE for
details or stop by 449 North 12th dur-
ing office hours. Mon-Fri. tfc

UNCONTESTED DIVORCE No court
appearance. Including children, prop-
erty, missing spouse. 1-877-244-2230
FloridaDivorceByMail.com
15wds 11/10 '


YARD SALES

THERE WILL BE A GIANT YARD
SALE at the Solid Rock Community
Church, on Sat. May 6. The church is
located about 5 miles north on SR 83-
-on the corner of SR 183 and 1883.
We will also have Bar-B-Que pork din-
ners for sale for $5 a plate. The pro-
ceeds will go to the building fund.
Everyone welcome. Itp 5/4

ST. MARGARET CHURCH YARD
SALE-Sat. May 13, 7 am until. Hwy
331 N. Plant sale, bake sale and car
wash. No early sales. Rain date May
20. 2tc 5/4-511

YARD SALE: Boat, slide in camper,
cabinets, goats, computer, coffee
table, 27" color TV. Misc. items, Sat.
May 6th. 7 am until 2540 Hwy. 183A
Ponce de Leon follow the signs. Can-
cel if rains. Itp 5/4

YARD SALE-SAT. MAY 6, Rain or
shine. 237 Florence Dr. Large and
small items. 2002 Ford Ranger-
$11 999. Yard mahn riding mower-'
$799. Anderson utility trailer-5x10-
$699. Furniture set. $300. -Col-
lectibles. 951-2401. 1tp 5/4

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE-Sat.
May 6th. 7 until. Hwy 90 W. right on
King Lake Rd., right on Mosley, Left
on Michigan. Follow signs. ltp 5/4

CARPORT SALE, Sat. May 6, 8 am
until. 468 College Ave. Numerous
household items; Christmas decor;
clothing, books. Lots of old picture
frames.

9 MILE COMMUNITY YARD SALE-
Saturday, May 6th. 7 am until. 9
miles of yard sale. Tools, appliances,
antiques and much more. 8 miles
north of Westville from Hwy 90. 5
miles south of Hwy 2 from New Hope
on Hwy. 179-A. itp 5/4

FAMILY YARD SALE. New life Holi-
ness Church, Hwy 90 E. Argyle, Sat.
May 6, 8 am to 2pm. 2 fish cookers,
chain saws, 150 + plants @ .890
each. Many misc. items. ltp 5/4

2 FAMILY YARD SALE- Sat. May 6,
7 a.m until noon. 870 S. 2nd St. Itp
5/4

YARD SALE-Teelinville-367 Country
Manor Rd.- 1 mile west of. Wal-Mart.-
off of Bob Sikes Rd. Turn right, follow
the signs. No Clothes, collectibles,
Knives, decorator items, antiques.
Fri-Sat. May 5-6, 8-2. Rain or shine.
itp 5/4

YARD SALE-Sat. May 6, 7 am 11
am. 468 Hidden Lakes Trail. Lots of
good stuff. ltp 5/4

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE- Furni-
ture, clothes, toys, housewares and
more. Locations: 106 Pine Shores
Road (Pine Shores subdivision) Time
7 am 11 am. 5-6-06

YARD SALE Fri & Sat. 5 & 6. Go north


on Hwy. 83 to caution light. Turn left
on Hwy. 2. Turn right on Gill Rd. first
house on right. 1tp 5/4

3 FAMILY YARD SALE-Sat. May 6.
8-12. 18 Scott Court (off 331 N) 1tp
5/4

GARAGE SALE-MAY 6 at 8 am. 690
Bruce Ave. DFS. Lots of house hold
items. Glider rocker, Brand name la-
dies clothing (small & med.) Lots of
Christmas lights, some children things
& misc. 1tp 5/4


YARD SALE-SAT. MAY 6 in front of
B&B Cut & Sew on Hwy. 90 east.
From 8 to 12. Furniture, tools, and
misc. items. ltp 5/4


FOR RENT


MOBILE HOME/RV LOTS for rent.
Wkly monthly, w/wo utilities, garbage,
water, Snow Plowing Included. 850-
892-2157 or 205-441-0464.

2 BR/2BATH MOBILE HOME. Partly
furnished, no pets. Located off Girl
Scout Rd. $500 plus deposit. 892-
9748. ltc 5/4


LAKEFRONT EXECUTIVE HOME
FOR RENT IN DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
SSpacious 4 bdrm/2 bath w/2 car garage
in upscale neighborhood. $1200/mo.,
First and last month w/$1200 deposit
required available 5/06.
(850) 892-3334 DAYS

(850) 830-8888 EVENINGS


DFSprings -min. 6 months fur-
nished 2 bedroom house with air/
heat @ 536 E. Baldwin Ave. across
from Lake and Park.$700 (includes
cable) a month.239-353-1424 or 352-
216-3702. ltc 5/4 -25wds

2 BR/2BATH MOBILE HOME. Partly
furnished, no pets. Located off Girl
Scout Rd. $500 plus deposit. 892-
9748. 1tc 5/4


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Newly remodeled end unit townhome with fire-
place and private fenced yard. Bright and spa-
cious with ample storage, large kitchen with
newer appliances, large pantry and french doors
that lead to private patio. Priced below market.
$189,900. For more information or to view call
Pam Barrett at Remax Southern Realty
850-974-5179 or email at pambarrettl@aol.com


JUBILEE


Affordable homes built on your land.


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850-269-0345 Fax
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ARMBRUSTER REALTY, INC.

(850) 892-2115
4-474 20 acres in Freeport with 10 acres on the east and 10 acre on the
west side of 83A. Two mobile homes on property with city water and septic
tanks that have no value placed on them This area is being developed at a
fast pace with a housing development next to this property. $2,000,000.00.
4-471 -.40 beautiful acres of pine timber that is 15 years old ready for har-
vest. $300,000.00
3-507 Level 12.14 acres that has a peaceful setting. Zoned Agricultural
$120,000.00.
3-505 10 acres of wooded land great for hunting. $70,000.00.
3-501 Wooded 5.9 acres with a spring in corner of property. $147,500.00.
3-499 10 acre tract on Hwy. 183 South. $70,000.00.
3-496 18.844 acres on Hwy. 331 South. $849,300.00.
2-147 Wooded 1 acre corner lot with paved road frontage on 2 sides with
community water and cable available: Current survey as of 2005.
$45,000.00.
257 US Hwy. 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL rl
MLS, www.armbrusterrealty.net ..





www.TeamWalton.com
Visit our website and press the
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for multiple color pictures of our properties

850-951-4899
Homes:
LAKEFRONT ON KINGS LAKE4 Bedroom 2 Bath Mobile 2,077 sq ft.
living room with gas fireplace. Like New. Large Master bedroom with huge
closet, large bath with garden tub and separate shower. Separate garage
720 sq ft built to withstand the storms with double insulation and special
hurricane rated windows, extra roof tie downs etc. with 120 sq. ft. storage
in the attic of garage. Separate 288 sq ft storage shed with power. Cov-
ered 8x14 front porch, 12x30 deck on the back of the home. Dock at the
waters edge. Boat launching area. Nice yard that slopes gently from the
home to the dock. All of the work has been done. $224,500 MLS#428100
2 Bedroom 2 Batholder mobile that has been enclosed. Some repairs
and updating are needed but it is priced right. There are 2 lots and a small
section that goes with the house. Lots back up to a pretty little stream.
$45,000 MLS# 422727
3 Bedroom 2 Bathcompletely renovated with new roof, windows, kitchen
etc. 1,196 sq ft brick home on 1 acre only $129,900 MLS#410762
3 Bedroom 1 Bath.This home has many owner updates including tile
countertops in.the kitchen new paint in much of the home. The home
features insulated windows and doors and has both a front and back porch
and the home also has a new 3D shingle roof. The yard is fully land-
scaped $159,000 MLS#425287
V 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths 1,309 Square Ft. Split floor plan with an open
kitchen, dining room and living room. Brand new home in popular Oakwood
Lake Estates. Home is stucco and vinyl siding and it is the nicest and one
of the largest going up in this area. Home also comes'with a master suite
with a spacious tiled bath with double vanities, sunlight window, separate
toilet room and a walk-in closet. Beautiful wood cabinets in kitchen with
generous storage. Double garage and elegant landscaping. Home comes
with a 1 year contractor s warranty. $182,000 MLS#428015
3 Bedroom 2 Bath newdouble-wide on approximately 3 acres with a
creek on the back side. 12'x16' covered front porch has been added to the
house. A new outbuilding goes with the property and a carport. Avery nice
home. Must see to appreciate. $220,000 MLS# 412805
3 Bedroom 2 Bath 2,287 sq ft on lake. 738 LAKESIDE DRIVE WAY,
DeFuniak Springs. One of the finest homes, if not the finest, in North Wal-
ton County in one of the nicest and well established neighborhoods(Pine
Shores)with 240 feet on the water! This home has it all. Go to our website:
www.TeamWalton.com to see color pictures and details about this beauti-
ful home. $427,600 MLS#423698
PRICE REDUCEDIVictorian Home on the circle in DeFuniak Springs for
details and color picture go to our website or stop by our office at the SW
corner of the intersection of HWY 90 and 83 next to Mamie s Restaurant
for a free brochure and a tour of the home. $559,000
Lots:
1Acre Residential Lot on VIA Internacional in Wildwood Lake Estates.
Beautiful wooded lot on a paved road. Drive has been cleared. A great
location to build your new home. DeFuniak Springs. $65,000. MLS#427750
1.99 acreson Hwy 331 N in Dogwood Acres. Property is zoned Rural
Village 2 units per acre. There are nice oaks, pines, magnolias, and other
trees that are native to Florida on this property. Seller states public water
available in this area. Residential Single Family $89,900 MLS#428215
0.62 acresin Wilson Meadows, Careyville Homes or doublewide manu-
factured homes. Nice rolling lots with scattered trees. $14,000 (10 lots
available starting at $14,000 and up to $24,000. MLS#427918
95X150X95on Normandy Dr. in Sunny Hills, CHIPLEY. Deed Restric-
tion. Nicely wooded on a paved road in the growing community restricted
to homes. This community has many amenities and benefits. $29,900.
We have 5 lots available toward the front of this subdivision. MLS#428350
3.86 acresGriffin Circle in (Spring Hills Farms) Holmes County Dimen-
sions $60,000 MLS#427755 Also MLS#427756 3.86 acres available.
Acreage:
13.18 Acres on Hosie Adams off 183S, south of Argyle for $75,000
MLS#411687
75Acres Alpine Dr. Paxton. This is a beautiful property (75 acres) with
rolling pastures and scattered trees. $975,000 MLS# 427780
123Acres of beautiful rolling land ... mile dtfpaved road only $907,500
MLS#415981
Commercial:
V DeFuniak Springs off highway 331- 1,672 Sq ft. C-1 COMMERCIAL
RESTRICTED-light commercial professional businesses and office .
$199,000 MLS# 419079
5Acres can be used as Neighborhood Commercial on 331 south. Owner
says bring all offers. This property is going to sell! Don t miss your chance
to bid. Corner property with over 300 ft. of frontage on 331 and side ac-
cess on Indian Creek Road. Located in the mist of a rapidly expanding
area of Walton County near the hospital just south of 1-10. Owner says
sell so don t be shy make your offer today MLS# 424893







KELLER WILLIAMS 14 South 9th StreetDerFtniak Springs, FL 32435
REALTY LOCATEDACROSS FROM AIAMIE'S RESTAURANT
ATTHE INTERSECTION OFH VY 90 & 83 IN
Emerald Coast DEFUNIEK SPRING(;S
An Independent member Broker info@teamwalton.com .


Call for
Current
Specials


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Beautiful, livable homes at very affordable prices
High quality materials I Over 20 home plans and designs
Cost-effective, energy-saving features
Built on your land with solid board-by-board construction


Call or Visit our Sales Center (334) 678-8401
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Schedule a Free Consultation Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 9am-5pm


PARK AVENUE
REA. LWEl E ESTATE


LAND
Phil Harris Drive...1 1/3 acre lot on paved road just north of DeFuniak Springs. $49,900
Majestic Boulevard...1 acre lot in Oakwood Hills Unit 5................. .. ... .......$40,000
Jones Road...1/3 acre lot south of Freeport............................................. .:.................$85000
Bayou Circle...2-1/4 acre lots with deeded Bay access south of Freeport ...... ..... ..$145,000 ea

DEVELOPMENT
Hwy 331 N...202 acres close to DeFuniak Springs ideal for a large scale sujbdl.i'.:lr Frontage on
2 paved roads, Lake Holley and a 40 acre private lake ............... ...................... .. $10,000,000
Old Possum Ridge Rd...302 acres close to Crestview currently going through a land use amend-
ment to 2 units/acre......... ............... ....... ............ ... ........... .. .................$5,285,000
Buck Ward Rd...70 acres west of Crestview currently going through a land use change
to 1 u nit/acre ............................... ............ ....................... ................................... $ 2 ,50 0 ,0 0 0
Girl Scout Rd...Country Club Manor S/D in Mossy Head
27 platted lots, approxim ately 6 building lots............................................ .. ............. $100,000
31 platted lots, approximately 7 building lots.................................... ....................... $200,000
59 platted lots, approximately 14 building lots........................................ ..... ..........$220,000

RENTAL INCOME
Oleander Drive...4 mobile homes on 5 lots in Oakwood Hills Unit 1 ................... ....$225,000


DeFuniak Springs Office
1184-A Circle Drive
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
850-951-2019
Tom Hecker 850-830-1851
Monica Farris 850-856-5656
Philip Spires 850-305-2186
Laura Spence McNew 850-585-3481


Crestview Office
762 Industrial Drive
Crestview, FL 32539
850-398-6336
Tanya Waddell 850-699-3121
David Smith 850-865-1939
Tommy Carmical 850-902-2257
Jerry Hayes 850-685-5027
Cindy Cuddy 850-758-0406


John Weeks
Owner/Broker
850-585-2019 :
Licensed in Florida and Alabama


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


BEAUTIFUL 4BD/2BA house for
rent, Ideal if you work at Walton High
School, or Maude Saunders El-
ementary. $995/mo. $1,000 security
deposit. Absolutely. NO PETS. Call
850-510-3446 or 850-617-8333. For
more information:
www.geocities.com/psol02/
Outlaw_Rentals.html. 4tp 4/13-5/4

3B/2BA COMPLETELY FUR-
NISHED MOBILE HOME. 3 BR/1.5
BD unfurnished mobile home. 892-
7424. ltp 5/4

FOR RENT a nice unfurnished
house, 3br/2ba in LaGrange Shores.
$1,200/month. Call Realty One Ser-
vices, Inc. at 244-5713 for more
information. 2tc 5/4-5/11

PAXTON
3 BR/1BA HOME with appliances.
1 st/deposit/Lease/No smoke/pets/No
HUD. 834-5187. ltp 5/4

HILLTOP TERRACE APTS. 600 N.
4th St., Florala, AL. Affordable hous-
ing for the elderly. 1 bdrm, center. heat
& air. stove refrigerator, free laundry
facilities, planned activities. Based on
income. Come by or call (334) 858-
4655, Leave message. Equal Oppor-
tunities Housing. tfn 3/31

RENT-TO-OWN: 2 Bedroom/1bath
mobile home. Fixer upper on rented
lot. Combined trailer payment and lot
rent. $285 with $1,000 down. Direc-
tions: Take Hwy 90 East, to North
Davis Lane, right on Andrews Av-
enue. See unit #33.892-2284. tfc 3/
9 -36wds

Grab the American Dream-
Home ownership-It's your time! We
will finance a manufacture land/home
package with zero down. Call for de-
tails. 850-864-4886. tfc 10/13-24wds


I BUY HOUSES
I buy Houses!
Any area, any condition.
Also lots, land and mobile homes.
Avoid foreclosure.
850-830-1014/334-858-2911.


RESORT MEMBERSHIP
FOR SALE

HOLLEY KING LAKE RESORT
Re-sale of membership for sale.
Call Alton or Betty Fennel


Largo, FL.
(727) 585-5185
Member No. #20338.
tfc 11/10


LOTS/ACREAGE


ACREAGE FOR SALE. Wooded
with beautiful hardwood located on
Bob Sikes Rd. Hwy frontage. 4.83
acres. Call 850-892-2940
Copperleaf Licensed Real Estate
Broker Michael A. Armbruster. tfp

BAYFRONT PROPERTY for sale by
owner. 100' waterfront. Corner lot on
Cabbage Rose Lane and Quiet Wa-
ter Lane, Pt. Washington. Call 231-
4489/428-0274. 2tp 4/27-5/4
WATERFRONT PROPERTY
TEN LAKE ESTATES-1 acre + lot,
cleaned and ready to build on larg-
est lake in a restricted neighborhood.
Dock is ready for fishing. $175,000
plus cost. 859-2818. 3tp 4/27-5/11

1 ACRE LEVEL LOT DFS-Oakwood
Lake Estate-Mobile OK. $57,000.
OBO 598-5701. 4tp 5/4-5/25


12 + ACRES PLUS 2 building sites-
w/2 septic tanks, well & pump, Large
work shed-creek. Walton County.
850-859-1083 2tp 5/4-5/11


REAL ESTATE


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3 Bedroom 2 Bath Brick Home Among
The Trees Of LaGrange Bayou. Wood
Floors, Granite Countertops, Fenced
Yard, Double Garage, Landscaped.
$294,500
Call Cindy 428-3311 or Holley 974-2341
Waterfront Lot, Decades-Old Oaks &
Palmettos......$229,000 Call J.D. 267-2747
24+ Acres Over 300' Frontage On Hwy 331
$999,000 Call Jonathan 974-3381
Come To "FREEPORT"
The Quiet Side Of The Bay


Office
850-267-2747


Cindy Cook
Licensed Broker
Alahbama & Flnrida


SO--21. 850-585-5746
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FREEPORT PROPERTIES
Lot 59 M lli Bayou Rd coenanl protected sbdisionts
paved roads .64 acre I omesite, no build out tim e $.
Bear Crk Cottaes e s/d of H 320 ith a co-ails
muesotyle pools.26 acr. lot, -no bu rail.d out tie. .$1.39,,L00k
cabana... Picnic area with cabana & -._ Nature'Ira'ls .15 riin. t,! t;e




Wineachesept Estates backs up to athe 12h hole. .81 acre lot
FREEPORT PROPERTIES
Lot 59 "Mallct Bayou Rd covenant protected subdivision,
paved roads, .64 acre homesite, no build out time $99.900
Bear Creek Cottages new s/d offHw' 3280 \ith a com-
munity pooL, .26 acre lot, no build out time. $139,000,
Windswept Estates backs up to the 12th hole, .81 acre lot
on the "longest course in FL", no build out. $169,000:
107 Rodney Dr canal front home. steel framed, tray ceil-
ings, built -0.; 3BR/2BA, 1472 SF, .55 acre, $399,000


BEACH REAL 0o.
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"Yout Satist cfion Is Our # 1 oal/"


BEAUTIFUL secluded
10 acres. Pristine
free-floi ing start or
Alice Creek. Cleared
perimeter and
building sites. Board
walk over creek and
*waterfall. Includes
nice 5th wheel RV
carnmer, a Lark port-
able building and an
unfinished building.
MLS #415379


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$285,000


3 MOBILES on
3 adjoining lots close I
to I-10 and 285.
Located between
Crestview and
rented at $1600 per
month. Priced 'S .
individually at
$34,900, $49,900,
and $59,900. INVEST AND MAKE A
MLS #423659 PACKAGE DEAL!


LOTS:
* Two nice lots in Oakwood Hills. MLS #397837.......................... $25,000 each.
* Fast growing area. Vacant lots in Oakwood Hills will be gone soon.
MLS #413372........................... .......... ... .............. $30,000
* Wooded tract of land on Caswell Road. MLS #423108.........................$40,000
* Lots in Oakwood Hills selling fast. MLS #413379.............................$30,000
* A 1/2 acre lot on Bakalo Road. Possibilities for commercial use.
M LS #421758................................. ....................................... $31,000
* 1.012 acre lot on paved road on Lake Juniper Estates. MLS #391498.....$37,000


ACREAGE:
* 10 wooded acres, road front on 2 sides, nice and level. MLS #417728...$99,000
* 7+ acres. M LS #414786................................ ................. ....... $288,000
* 6+ acres of nice country property. Would be great for horses or privacy.
M LS #415534.................................................... ...................... $90,000
* 3 acres for someone who loves nature and the outdoors. MLS #423715 $60,000

INDUSTRIAL
* Vacant 128 acres between Hwy. 90 and Interstate 10 west of Hwy. 285.
MLS #428477.......................... .................... ............ .$1,500,000


1147 HWY. 90 W. DEFUNIAK SPRINGS

850-951-2703

HOMES, LAND, COMMERCIAL


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


80 ACRES in Freeport City Limits.
Paved road and creekfront boundary.
Creek has more than 3,000 ft. Front-
age, is boat accessible and runs into
Choctawhatchee Bay. Utilities avail-
able. 8 units per acre. Development
property in fast growing area. $10
million.
NICE ONE ACRE residential corner
lot. McDaniel Fishcamp Road off
Hwy. 331 and 3280. Near
Choctawhatchee Bay. 10 minutes to
beaches. Elect. and water available
$130,000.
MAX MCKEE REALTY,
1-850-834-2847.
2tp 4/27-5/4

75 ACRES OF HEAVEN
Dream home. 5Br/3.5 Ba on spring
fed clear water lake. Fish from your
back deck. Rolling woods with creek,
pastures, barn, stalls, fenced. Peace-
ful and private. 1 hr from beaches.
North Walton Co. 2.5 million
Janie Lindsay Realty, Inc.
Call Sara 850-859-2963.
tfc 1/5

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
100 acres 2,000 ft fronting
Hwy. 83- Business area.
Zoned for 4-10 units per acre.



Drivers
USA
Readymix concrete

Now Hiring CL A & B CDL
Readymix/Dump Truck
Drivers. Excellent Wages
and Benefits.
USA is an EOE.
Call 850-785-1934.
tfc: 9-8


The UPS Store
at WaterColor Crossing
on County Hwy 395,
next to Publix
is seeking






Computer experience
helpful.
.Ciaffor application.;
850-231-3505


All or part.

11 CLEARED ACRES ON 331
next to Sears in center of town.
Zoned C2
Call Michael 954-929-1606.

1/3 ACRE JUNIPER LAKE with 2 br/
2ba reconditioned. 83'
mobile...Refinance wanted on apt.
building...951-2859 2tp 4/27-5/4

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
Custom log cabin with 8.67 acres and
800' road frontage. 1,200 sf-2bd/2ba.
CH/A. Large back & front dec. Close
to town. This home has just been
completed and selling at a great price
of 239K. By owner. 850-585-5489.

LAND OWNERS- No money down
on a new manufactured home. Ex-
cellent rental units. Call for details.
864-5517. tfc 10/13 17wds

OWNER FINANCING. Oakwood
Hills Unit 7, residential lot. $4,000
down. $400/month. Total price
$35,000. Lot 11, Block 1. Mobile wel-
come. City water available. 0.32
acres. 892-2284. tfc 3/30 26WDS


Wackenhut Security
Now hiring Security
Officers for Santa Rosa
Beach at WaterColor
and WaterSound.
Wages beginning at
$9.75 hr. Benefits to
those 'who qualify. HS/
GED required. Call
800-527-5941
EOE/M/F/D/V


MAINTENANCE
Holley-King Lakes Resort,
DeFuniak Springs, has an
exciting opportunity for a
Maintenance Laborer. This
is a full time, year-round
position. The successful
candidate will have previ-
ous experience in plumb-
ing, electrical, carpentry,
etc., and must reside within
a 25 mile radius of our
resort. We offer an exciting
and .casual environment.
Qualified persons may fill
out an application at 580
Holley-King Lakes Rd.,
DeFuniak Springs or call
(850) 892-5914. 2tc: 4-27:5-4


B E A C I-
PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC.

IMMEDIATE OPENING for a
SECURITY OFFICER
in Rosemary Beach. A high school education or its
equivalent and excellent communication skills are
required. Must have a valid driver's license and a
good driving record. Drug-Free workplace, EOE.
Excellent pay and benefits.

IMMEDIATE OPENING for a
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
in Rosemary Beach. A high school education or its
equivalent along with basic carpentry, electrical
and mechanical skills are required. Must have a
valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Drug-Free workplace, EOE. Excellent pay and
benefits.

Apply in person at the Association Office, 16D S
Barrett Square. Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
Fax Resume to: 850-231-1211
Email Resume to: sherree@rosemarybeach.com








Set the pace when you guide troubled teens toward a bright new
horizon at the Eckerd Treatment Program for Girls in Vernon,
Florida. As a Juvenile Justice Counselor at this high-risk,
residential facility for at-risk females, ages 13-18, you will be
responsible for providing a safe, secure environment through
group counseling, individual relationships, mentoring and crisis
intervention. Varying shifts available including nights and
weekends.

Requires professional demeanor and strong leadership abilities.
Previous work experience as a role model/mentor for youth
preferred. H.S. diploma or equivalent required.

This is a great opportunity for retirees looking for a meaningful
second career!

Choose the road less taken with a career path unlike any other.

Apply online now:
www.eckerdyouth.org
or fax: 727-442-5911 Attn: A. Criner

or email to ACriner@eckerd.org


4.83 ACRES Wooded with beautiful
hardwood located on Bob Sikes Rd.
Hwy frontage. Call 850-892-2940
Copperleaf Licensed Real Estate
Broker Michael A. Armbruster. tfp

REDUCED TO $119,900. Com-
pletely Renovated Brick Home in
Ponce de Leon, EXCELLENT CON-
DITION, 3 br/1.5 bath, 1555 sf, Total
Electric, 1 acre, Attached Workshop,
Fenced back yard, City Water/Sep-
tic. Call Panhandle Realty, 850-259-
1904. 33wds ltc 5/4

1 BUY HOUSES,
Lot$ and Acreage.
No HA$$LE$. Quick closing$
Call now 892-2284.
tfc3/10

4 ACRES, SEVEN OAKS
RD....GREAT INVESTMENT IN


Medical
A



PRN NURSE

NEEDED
for more info contact Sue Pettus
at 850-267-2887 or apply in
person at 138 Sandestin Lane
Destin, FL
(beside'Sacred Heart Hospital)


SLiberty National
Life Insurance Co.

Is expanding its operation and
is looking for upwardly
mobile people to fill
insurance sales & service
positions. Average annual
earnings $48,554.
Fringe benefit package:
2 retirement funds, health
insurance, paid vacation,
convention trips & many
others. No experience
necessary. We have on the
job training.
Requirements: honesty, hard
worker & dependable
transportation.
Contact Don Wiggins at:
850-682-2775.
or fax resume to:
S..".. .".850-'682-1523 :
Liberty National is an EOE


MOSSY HEAD!!! Excellent location
for Eglfn. Crestview or DeFuniak
Springs! Call Diane of the Burgess
Team of NWF, Inc. at 865-1495.
L.P.:$59,900

DEFUNIAK 8.54 ACRES PERFECT
FOR DEVELOPMENT! 932,30'on
Hwy. 83 & 750' on Juniper Lake Rd.,
zoned Urban Residential! L.P.:


MOSES ELECTRIC, INC
Hiring Exp.Electricians
And Exp. Helpers. Exc.
benefits pkg. medical,
dental, life, vacation and
paid holidays.
EOE, Drug Free.
850-472-0394 ,,

Drivers
RUN SOUTHEAST ONLY
17 Company Drivers
Needed
Home Every Weekend
80% Drop & Hook
Sign On Bonus
Health & Dental
Paid Vacation
Rider Program
(Immediate)
CDL/A 2 Yrs. OTR
Shoreline Transportation
877-208-9176


KtNO



KITCHEN

STAFF
STARTING PAY
$9.00 HOUR
EXPERIENCED
DESIRED BUT
NOT REQUIRED


GOATFEATHERS
SANTA ROSA
BEACH
CALL PAT
O FRANK

AT 267-2627


S -t \ A 1


1 L A 1 .[1

CO 0 I .AGCE EN AL COMPANY

We are currently hiring for the following positions:
Housekeepers
Houseman/Runner
Court Maintenance Technician (PT)

We are pleased to offer competitive salary, excel-
lent medical, dental, vision,
company paid life, disability, paid vacation and
paid holiday time. Prior experience is not neces-
sary;. we will train the right candidates. We are
conveniently located at the west end of Panama
City Beach. To become a valued member of our
team fax (850) 278-2030 or e-mail
sandv@rosemarybeach.com, or apply in person
at Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Office. For
further information please contact Sandy at 850-
278-2068.We are a drug free workplace. EOE


$139,500! Call Diane of the Burgess
Team of NWF, Inc. at 865-1495.

11 ACRES w/ home inside Lake
Holley Circle on Hwy. 331N, DFS,
priced to sell at $299,000! Great In-
vestment! Call Lance of the Burgess
Team of NWF, Inc. at 585-5999.

WATERFRONT LOT ON PRETTY


LPN

WANTED
The office of
Robert L. Teitelbaum,
MD is seeking a
LPN for his busy family
practice office in
Freeport. Experience in
family medicine a plus.
Please call Adrienne at
(850) 835-1235.

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POND! Natural, spring-fed lake, lake
is totally round & approx, 30 acres!
Lot size: approx. 140X500. L.P.:
$82,500. Call Diane of the Burgess
Team of,NWF, Inc. at 865-1495.

U N D E R
CONSTRUCTION...BUILDER RE-
DUCED! 3BR/2BA home with 1 car
garage in Mossy Head, priced to sell
at $138,000. Call Sherry of the Bur-
gess Team of NWF, Inc. at 598-0915.


General Help


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FLOOR TECH
NEEDED
for info contact Randall
Hethcox at 850-267-2887
or apply in person at
138 Sandestin Lane
1 Destin. FL
(beside Sacred Heart Hospital)


ResortQuest will be on-site accepting
applications at the DeFuniak Springs
JobsPlus on Wednesday, May 10, 2006
from 3:00 p.m. 5;00 p.m.
171 N. 9th St.
(850) 892-8668:


RESORT UEST1
VAPATIt HOM MorNTWORK


COTTAGE MENTAL AG ENCY

SEASIDE, FL
Positions are open in our unique and friendly beach town! We
employ smiling faces, hospitality attitudes, and fun-loving team
members who enjoy serving our guests!



















tions). Apply in person to Human Resources, located 3 miles
east of Seaside on Hwy 30-A, cross Eastern Lake, turn left on
Bud's Lane just past Lakewood; or.fax to 850-231-2339
Drug-Free Workplace/EOE www.sandestin.com


Nursing Instructor Wanted at Walton Career
Development Center

GREAT BENEFITS AND SALARY WITH STATE
RETIREMENT

Are you interested in guiding future nurses and giving
back to the profession of nursing? Why E not consider a
career in teaching?Wo

The Walton County Career Development Center Practical
Nursing.Program is seeking a hard working, caring and
committed RN to teach. A Bachelor's degree or Master's
degree in Nursing or a related field is required as well as
five years of full time experience in clinical practice as a
registered nurse. Background experience in.medical-surgi-
cal, maternal-child and/or pediatric nursing is preferred.
The applicant must be currently licensed to practice pro-
fessional nursing in Florida, maintain current CPR certifi-
cation, and follow health requirements requested by health
care facilities. Responsibilities include teaching and clini-
cal experience. Review of applications will begin immedi-
ately and continue until the position is filled.

Submit an application to:
Mr. Sonny Nolin
Personnel Department
Walton County School District
145 Park St., Suite 3
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

For additional information contact Norrie Chumley at (850)
892-1240 x 5171 or email at ChumleyN@walton.k12.fl.us.


Walton Career Development Center
761 N. 20th Street
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1240 x 5171 phone
(850) 892-1249 fax
tic: 1-11


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


LAST NEW HOME IN
TIMBERWIND ESTATES S/D! 3BA/
2BA home never lived in...used as
model office while S/D was being
completed. City limits, underground
utilities & gas range included! L.P.:
$179,900. Call Diane of the Burgess
Team at 865-1495.

BEAUTIFUL 46.5 ACRES IN
NORTH WALTON COUNTY! Prop-
erty has rolling hills & a cypress pond.
L.P.: $399,500. For more informa-
tion, call Jimmy of the Burgess Team
at (850) 585-0563.

5, 1 ACRE LOTS IN TIMBERWIND
ESTATES S/D....$29,000-$31,000!
Call Diane of the Burgess Team of
NWF, Inc. at 865-1495. 240wds

FOR SALE 10 ACRES, HIGH AND
DRY in Darlington Florida on hill. 1/2
pasture, 1/2 heavily wooded. Beau-
tiful homesite. $8,500 per acre/neg.
859-0019. 4tp 5/4-5/25




HELP WANTED


NOW HIRING
BEARFOOT LAWN CARE
850-622-0310
Monday Friday. Start at 8 am
Carpooling available.
tfc 4/20

NEEDED DEPENDABLE non-
smoking Christian Lady to care for 6
children in my home. Mon-Fri. 7 am-'
5 pm. $200 a week plus breakfast &
lunch. Located in Bruce-835-4149-
850-814-6335 1tp 5/4

RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY fa-
miliar with Wordperfect or Word.
Please send resume to PO BOX 609,
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. 2tc 5/
4-5/11

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Needed
at First Baptist. Church of DeFuniak
Springs. Accounting/Bookkeeping
and computer experience are re-
quired. This is a 40 hour per week
position, Monday thru Friday, from 8
am to 5pm. For further information,
please call 892-2722. tfc 5/4

LOCAL DRIVERS NEEDED for
Freeport area. Home everyday, Class
A with X endorsement, 2 yrs. Trac-
tor-Trailer exp., Sign-on bonus for
experienced gas haulers, great pay
and benefits, call 800-613-4464. ltc
5/4

NURSERY WORKERS
(CAREGIVERS for birth 'through
three years old dLring worship ser-
vices) needed at First Baptist Church
of DeFuniak Springs. For further in-
formation, please call 892-2722. tfc
5/4-26wds

WANTED LABORERS FOR Irriga-
tion comp. $10 hour to start. Call
863-2348. 1tc 5/4

K-FORCE SECURITY AGENCY.
Now interviewing for potential "K-
Force Officers" to staff security de-
tails. 850-836-9906. 'www.k-
forcel.com 4tp 4/27-5/18

DUSTIN DIVAS Cleaning Services.
Now hiring housekeepers. Transpor-
tation a plus, great pay with incen-
tives. 850-428-1123.
www.dustindivas.com
4tc 4/27-5/18

MEDICAL HELP WANTED
* Billing-Experience, part time for
local pediatric practice at Healthmark
Medical Arts Building-Call Dr. Mallik
at 892-1302 for an interview.
* LPN-full time-Mon-Fri.
tfc 4/27-24wds

CRYSTAL BAY AT SANDESTIN
hiring:
LPN's, CNA's
or CNA's
WE PAY SHIFT
DIFFERENTIALS!
Day's, Nights, and
Weekends.
No Experience Needed.
We Offer benefits and a
Great working Environment.
Please Apply in person at
2400 Crystal Cove Lane
or call 267-1600.
40wds 2tc 5/4-5/11


TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COUN-
CIL, INC is accepting applications for
Drivers for the Walton County Trans-
portation Programs.
Requirements: Must be 23 years of
age and have an Operators Driver's
License with at least 5 years driving
experience.without violations. Must
agree to annual physical and back-
ground screening.
Duties: Transport riders to a pre-de-
termined schedule. Use two-way ra-
dio.
Applications may be obtained at any
of the Tri-County Community Coun-
cil, Inc., offices and submitted by


Monday, May 08, 2006 at 4:30 p.m.
For information call Sharon Kent, Ad-
ministrative Coordinator, (850) 547-
3689.
Successful applicant will be subject
to pre-employment drug test.
Only qualified applicants will be con-
sidered. Equal opportunity Employer
-and Drug and Smoke Free Work-
place. 1tc 5/4-111wds

NOW HIRING for all shifts for sub-
way in DeFuniak Springs in both lo-
cations. Also hiring in Freeport. Ap-
ply in person. 4tc 4/20-5/11

CAB DRIVER WANTED-Nights &
weekends. Must be over 25 and have
a clean MVR. WALTON COUNTY
CAB. 852 Baldwin Ave. 892-5454.
2tc 4/27-5/4

PART-TIME POSITION with a busy
vacation rental company. Applicant
must be outgoing and friendly; phone
and computer skills are required,
rental experience is a plus. Must be
able to climb stairs, inspect units and
fold laundry. Must work weekends.
Call Chana for more in for. 850-231-
7315. 4tc 4/27-5/18

MANAGER needed for Able Body
Labor's DeFuniak Springs team.
Company specializes in servicing the
construction, hospitality, light indus-
trial and special events markets. Du-
ties include dispatching workers to
job sites, setting-up-accounts, mak-
ing services calls to clients, recruit-
ing temps, etc. Construction sales ex-
perience & bilingual (English-Span-
ish) a plus. Ability to work flexible
hours to include early morning &
weekends a MUST. Competitive sal-
ary, bonus & benefits pkg. Email to
r e s u m e
toregion31jobs@ablebody.net or fax
to 850-433-4575. EOE. ltc 5/4

RELIABLE CLEANERS NEEDED-
Excellent pay. SRB area. Call 850-
622-0511. Leave message. 4tp 5/4-
5/25

HELP WANTED: WE are accepting
applications for full and part time
employment. We are looking for
highly motivated people who enjoy
the outdoors and would like to work
with youth. We also need equine and
dog handlers. Vacation, holiday pay,
insurance, and retirement package
included. Must be able to pass back-
ground and drug screening. If inter-
ested please call Becky @ 850-548-
.5524. 21c 4/27-5,'4

HELP WANTED: We are accepting
applications for full time licensed
school nurse. Prefer licensed. R.N.
but will consider LPN with experi-
ence. Must be an active, highly mo-
tivated person. Vacation holiday pay,
insurance, and retirement package
included. Must be able to pass back-
ground and drug screening. If inter-
ested please call Becky @ 850-548-
5524. 2tc 4/27-5/5

MAGEE INDUSTRIAL PARK, Lo-
cated near Choctaw Beach, is now
hiring for full time -Year round posi-
tions on our production lines. We
have 3 shifts available. AIL 3 shifts
offer benefits after 90 days, paid va-
cation/holidays, gas allowances, and
much more. Applicants must be able
to lift 50 Ibs and have own reliable
transportation. Apply in person at
9646 Hwy 20 West. EOE. tfc 3/30-
62wds

DRIVERS: WE'RE expanding!
FREE Health Ins. Great Pay & Bo-
nuses! 1 yr Tractor Trl. Exp. w/X-end.
MARTIN TRANSPORT. 800-256-
6691. 2tp 5/4-5/11

DRIVERS: 5 CO. needed. Home
Daily. $45K/Yr. Benefits & Weekly
pay! Hazmat/Tanker end reg. Rollie:
866-250-3394. www.work4qc.com
2tp 5/4-5/11

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
POSITION
FULL TIME, year round at Emerald
Shores. Excellent pay and benefits
including health, dental, paid time off,
etc. Experience in minor mainte-
nance and pools a plus. Apply at As-
sociation Office at 2936 Scenic Gulf
Drive, Destin, FL 850-837-7488. Ext.
102. 4tc 4/27-5/17

PRODUCTION POSITION. Full or
part time. Will train. Good environ-
ment, pay & benefits. 850-664-0620.
4tp 4/27-5/18


NEEDED: CDL drivers, dump truck
drivers, mechanics and operators.
Top pay. Full benefits. Apply at B&H
Contracting, Inc., 1362 Sixth Street,
Florala, AL 36442.334-858-6666. tfc
3/23

NOW HIRING BOTH SHIFTS
General labor with benefits. Paid va-
cation. Day shift @ $8/Hr/ Evening
shift @ $8.50/Hr. Increase after 90
days. Apply in person at Superior
Roof Tile-50 N Hugh Adams Dr. De-
Funiak Springs, FL 32435. tfc 3/9


EXPERIENCED HVAC INSTALLER
Helper/with valid Fla License. Ben-
efits/Freeport area. (850)835-2330.
8tc 3/16-5/4

MURPHY'S 3269 HWY 90 EAST.
DFS- YARD MAN; Duties include
stocking materials, yard cleanup,
customer loading; outside work. Ap-
ply in person Only M-F 8 am 5 pm.
tfc 4/20-27WDS

CARPENTERS $14-$16, Helpers
$10-$13. Ficarra Builders has been
building distinctive homes in S. Wal-
ton for over 20 years. We are look-
ing for carpenters & helpers that we
can train to build to the standards our
reputation demands. We offer 401K,
health and paid vacations. Call 850-
267-2898 to schedule an interview.
tfc 3/16-49wds

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER: Jim Keeler
Enterprises, Inc is seeking an hon-
est, safe, hard worker to drive 50-60
hours/week. Clean MVR, be at least
24 years of age and no less than 2
years experience required. Truck
load commission structure averages
$13.50/hr. 834-2974. tfc 3/9 FL
42wds

CHAUTAUQUA REHABILITATION
AND NURSING CENTER is now hir-
ing CNA's. All shifts available. Shift
differential and sign on bonuses' of-.
fered. Apply in person at 785 South
2nd Street or call Cindy Weeks, RN
at (850) 892-2176.tfc 3/9

CASHIER & JANITOR POSI-
TIONS
2nd-3rd shifts.
Permanent full time positions (min 40
hrs a wk) Applicants must have own
transportation, be dependable and in
good physical condition. If you are a
team player and seeking full time
work Apply at Lucky 13 Truck Stop
328 Green Acres Rd. Mossy Head,
FL, Mon-Fri 8 am 6 pm. No phone
calls. Equal Opportunity Employer.
M/F 61wds tfc 2/2

FRONT DESK POSITION
DAY'S INN IN
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
Fax resumes to 892-0707
(prefer that you fax it)
or call 850-892-6115.
tfc 11/3

Reporters, writers and journalists
wanted. Experience required. Would
cover news, meetings, interviews,
features from all over Walton County.
iMac experience helpful. Salary ne-
gotiable. Full or part time. (850)
892-3232

NOW HIRING- Tire Tech & Auto Tech
with own tools. Both must have ex-
perience. 1 STOP AUTO SHOP. tfc
11/24

DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED
NOW! No experience required.
Werner Enterprises has immediate
openings for entry-level semi drivers.
Our avg. drivers earn more than
$36K first year. 60% of our drivers
get home nightly/weekly. 15-day CDL "
training available in your area. Call
today 1-866-280-5309.42wds 5/4-5/
25

READY MIX DRIVERS
Competitive wages. ClassAor B CDL
license. Hiring for the Point Washing-
ton and Panama City Beach plants.
Contact Mike at 850-596-0690. Drug
Free Workplace tfc 2/17

HELP WANTED, Auto Cad operator
for civil engineering. Send resume
and salary requirements to: Office
manager, 21323 Caribbean Lane,
PCB, FL 32413. No phone calls, tfc
1/13

PART-TIME HANDYMAN NEEDED
for mobile home repairs. Must be
trustworthy and have own tools and
transportation. Knowledge in all dis-
ciplines helpful. Call 892-2915. tfc 9/


MANAGEMENT POSITION OPEN-
Program Director for Walton County
Association for Retarded Citizens,
Inc. Successful applicant must pos-
sess management skills, excellent
writing skills, have knowledge of De-
velopmental Disabilities Service Sys-
tem in Florida, have ability to coordi-
nate staff training and schedule staff
assignments. Minimum of BS degree
and two years related experience.
Experience may substitute on a year


for year basis for the educational re-
quirements. Mail resumes to:
PO Box 813, DeFuniak Spgs., FL
32435, must be postmarked no later
than May 15, 2006. Walton County
ARC, Inc. is an equal opportunity
employer. Salary based on experi-
ence.




TDA# ifX1819
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that PETER F. ARMSTRONG


AND ALAN J. ARMSTRONG, the
holder of the following certificate
has fil d said certificate for a tax
deed to be issued thereon. The cer-
tificate number and year of issu-
ance, the description of the prop-
erty, and the names in which it was
assessed are as follows:
Certificate No. 3150
Year of Issuance 2003
Description of property UNIT 17
SUMMER HAVEN NORTH
TOWNHOMES AND 1/18 INT IN
COMMON ELEMENT AS RECD
IN OR 251-138 OR 1013-320 OR
1345-28
Parcel ID No. 32-2S-21-42500-000-
0170 Base Bid $3.936.04
Name in which assessed:
GREGORY H. SASSMAN
Said property being in the
County of WALTON, State of
Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be
redeemed according to law the prop-
erty described in such certificate
shall be sold to the highest bidder
at the courthouse door on the 23rd
day of Ma, 2006 at 11:00A.M.
Dated this 7TH day of APRIL.
2006.
MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida

I By: Kathy Douglass
Deputy Clerk
#925E
4tc: April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 2006


TDA# 06TX1820
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that JOHN H. ATZBERGER. JR..
the holder of the following certificate
has filed said certificate for a tax
deed to be issued thereon. The cer-
tificate number and year of issu-
ance, the description of the prop-
erty, and the names in which it was
assessed are as follows:

Certificate No. 1448
Year of Issuance 2003
Description of property S 100 FT
OF LOT 1759 TOWN OF
DEFUNIAK
Parcel ID No. 25-3N-19-19070-001-
7591 Base Bid $1216.85
Name in which assessed: MRBS
WILBUR B. THOMAS; DENNIS
THOMAS
Said property being in the
County of WALTON, State of
Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be
redeemed according to law the prop-
erty described in such certificate
shall be sold to the highest bidder
at the courthouse door on the 23RD
day of MAY, 2006 at 11:00A.M.
Dated this 7TH day of APRIL.
2006.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida

By: Kathy Douglass
Deputy Clerk
#926E
4tc: April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 2006

TDA# 061830TX
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that H.S, HINSLOW AND KAY
ARMSTRONG HINSLOW, the
holder of the following certificate
has filed said certificate for a tax
deed to be issued thereon. The cer-
tificate number and year of issu-
ance, the description of the prop-
erty, and the names in which it was
assessed are as follows:
Certificate No. 3043
Year of Issuance 2003

Description of property UNIT
#A506 HIDDEN DUNES (GULF-
SIDE I) CONDO AND UNDIV
INT IN COMMON ELEMENTS
AS RECD IN OR 328-56 OR 506-
354

Parcel ID No. 27-28-21-42310-00A-
0506 Base Bid $20.839.98
Name in which assessed:
JAMES D. FRERER III AND
LIRIA S. FRERER
Said property being in the
County of WALTON, State of
Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be
redeemed according to law the prop-
erty described in such certificate
shall be sold to the highest bidder
at the courthouse door on the 23RD
day of MAY, 2006 at 11:00A.M.
Dated this 6TH day of APRIL.
2006.

MARTHA INGLE


Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida

By: Pat Rice
Deputy Clerk
#927E
4tc: April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 2006
TDA# 061831TX

oF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that TERRY JOE GARNER. the
holder of the following certificate
has filed said certificate for a tax
deed to be issued thereon. The cer-
tificate number and year of issu-


ance, the description of the prop-
erty, and the names in which it was
assessed are as follows:
Certificate No. 822
Year of Issuance 2003
Description of property LOTS 1
TO 50 INCL BLK 9 COUNTRY
CLUB HEIGHTS S S/D
Parcel ID No. 17-3N-18-10025-009-
0010 Base Bid $780.40
Name in which assessed:
CONRAD S. BERKIN;
JEANINE BERKIN
Said property being in the
County of WALTON, State of
Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be
redeemed according to law the prop-
erty described in such certificate
shall be sold to the highest bidder
at the courthouse door on the 23RD
day of MAY, 2006 at 11:00A.M.
Dated this 6TH day of APRIL,
2006.
MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida
By: Pat Rice
Deputy Clerk
#928E
4tc: April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 2006
IN THE COUNTY COURT
IN AND FOR WALTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 04-CC-000073
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDEN-
TIAL REAL ESTATE, INC.,
Plaintiffs,
vs.

JOHN MATCH, VERA MATCH,
ROBIN PERSCHEL, and PELI-
CAN REAL ESTATE AND DEVEL-
OPMENT COMPANY, INC.,
Defendants.


NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: ROBIN PERSCHEL
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action for interpleader has been filed
against you, and you are required
to serve a copy of your written de-
fenses, if any, to it on Jennifer S.
Lodge, Esq., the Plaintiff's attorney,
whose address is 2500 Weston Road,
Suite 213, Weston, Florida 33331, on
or before May 13, 2006 and file the
original with the clerk of this court
either before service on the
Plaintiff's attorney or immediately
thereafter; otherwise a default will
be entered against you for the relief
demanded in the Complaint.
DATED ON 6 APRIL, 2006.
Walton County Clerk of the Court
By: Cheryl L. Foster
As Deputy Clerk
#929E
4tc: April 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 2006
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN
AND FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO: 06CP000034
IN RE:
THE ESTATE OF
JOHN RAY JOHNSON
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the ES-
TATE OF JOHN RAY JOHNSON,
deceased, File Number
06CP000034, is pending in the Cir-
cuit Court for Walton County,
Florida, Probate Division, the ad-
dress of which is 571 Hwy 90 East,
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
The names and addresses of the per-
sonal representative and the per-
sonal representa-tive's attorney are
set forth below.
ALL CREDITORS of the dece-
dent and other persons having
claims or demands against
decedent's estate, including unma-
tured, contingent or unliquidated
claims, on whom a copy of this no-
tice is served must file their claims
with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUB-
LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR
30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
ALL OTHER CREDITORS of
the decedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against the
decedent's estate, including unma-
tured, contingent or unliquidated
claims, must file their claims with
this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF-
TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.


The date of the first publication
of this notice is April 27, 2006.
/s/
JOHN R. JOHNSON, JR.
Personal Representative

/s/
JASON E. NEGRON
Florida Bar No. 0807591
FLEET, SPENCER &
KILPATRCK, PA.
35008 Emerald Coast Parkway,
Suite 203
Destin, FL 32541
ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE

2tc: April27 & May 4, 2006 #992E


NOTICE OF
SPECIAL MEETING
You are hereby notified that the Ba-
sin Bayou Park Committee will hold
a COMMUNITY MEETING at 'the
Freeport Community Center on May
11, 2006 located at 16040 US HWY
331 South in Freeport, Florida. This
meeting will begin at 2:00 PM.
This is an organizational meeting to
discuss future plans of the Basin
Bayou Park.
Please be advised accordingly.
Scott Brannon, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
By: Cindy Price, Administration
2tc:April27 & May 4,2006 #993E
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Walton County Recreation
Board will hold a special meeting
on May 10, 2006, 12:00 p.m. at the
Old Freeport Post Office, located
at 41 Hwy. 20 E, Freeport, Florida.
The following items are scheduled
to be heard:
1. Chairman Report
2. Managers Report
3. New Business
4. Other
In accordance with Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, whenever any
board or commissioner of any state
agency or authority, or of any
agency or authority of any county,
municipal corporation, or other po-
litical subdivision, which has sched-
uled a meeting at which official acts
are to be taken receives, at least 48
hours prior to the meeting, a writ-
ten request by a physically handi-
capped person to attend the meet-
ing, directed to the chairperson or
director of such board, commission,
agency, or authority, such chairper-
son or director shall provide a man-
ner by which such person may at-
tend the meeting at its scheduled
site or reschedule the meeting to a
site which would be accessible to
such person.
In accordance with Section
286.0105, Florida Statutes, all per-
sons are advised that, if a person
decides to appeal any decision made
by the board, agency or commission
with respect to any matter consid-
ered at such meeting or hearing, he
or she will need a record of the pro-
ceedings, and that, for such purpose,
he or she may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the pro-
ceedings is made, which record in-
cludes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be
based.

Please:be,.dvised accordingly.
2tc April 27 & May4, 2006 #994E
...... ...................:........ ...... .... ...
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WALTON COUNTY. FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
fieNo.: 06CP000062
Division Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
SUSAN J. GOLDBERG,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate
* of Susan J. Goldberg, deceased,
whose date of death was August 29,
2005, is pending in the Circuit Court
for Walton County, Florida, Probate
Division; File Number 06CP000062;
the address of which is 571 U.S.
Highway 90 East, DeFuniak
Springs, Florida 32435. The names
and addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal
representative's attorney are set
forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against decedent's estate on
whom a copy of this notice is re-
quired to be served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER
THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUB-
LICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR
30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the dece-
dent and other persons having
claims or demands against the
decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702
OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE
CODE WILL BE' FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE
TIME PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO
(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH
IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication


of this notice is April 27, 2006.
Attorney for Personal Representa-
tive:

/s/
Phillip A. Pugh
EMMANUEL, SHEPPARD &
CONDON
30 South Spring Street
Post Office Drawer 1271
Pensacola, Florida 32591-1271
(850) 433-6581
F16rida Bar No. 0505501
Attorneys for Persona] Represen-
tative


Personal Representative:
/s/


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


Edward Goldberg
3504 Branch Mill Road
" Birmingham, Alabama 35223

2tc:April27 & May4,2006 #995E


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File Number 06-CP-67

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MABEL M. INGHRAM,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate
of MABEL M. INGHRAM, deceased
File Number 06-CP-67, is pending
Sin the Circuit Court for Walton
County, Florida, Probate Division
the address of which is PO Box 1260
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. The
Names and addresses of the persona
representative and the personal
representative's attorney are sel
forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS
ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de
mands against the decedent's estate
including unmatured, contingent or
unliquidated claims, on whom a
Scopy of this notice is served must file
Their claims with this Court
WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
STHE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

SNotwithstanding the time peri-
-ods set forth above, any claim
Filed two (2) years or more after
the decedent's date of death is
barred.

The date of the first publication
of this notice is April 27, 2006.

Attorney for Personal Representa-
tive:

SAMUEL M. PEEK
222 Government Street, Suite D
Niceville, Florida 32578 '
S(805) 678-1178 f al
SFlorida Bar No. 32901-0rft r

Personal ep rsenttie:

Cvnthia Bearden
S220 Commerce Circle ..,;
DeFuniak Springs, FLIA ,

Karen Firlik
7549 Western Circle Drive
Brooksville, FL 34613

.i 2tc: April 27 & May 4, 2006. #996E

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
S PROBATE DIVISION

File Number 06-CP-000060

SIN RE: ESTATE OF
SCHARLES M. RABUCK,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate
Sof CHARLES M. RABUCK, de-
Sceased, File Number 06-CP-000060,
is pending in the Circuit Court for
Walton County, Florida, Probate Di-
vision, the address of which is PO
SBox 1260, DeFuniak Springs, FL
32433. The names and addresses of
the personal representative and the
i, personal representative's attorney
are set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS
SARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or de-
mands against the decedent's estate,
*' including unmatured, contingent or
i; unliquidated claims, on whom a
copy of this notice is served must file
their claims with this Court
WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
J THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.


Notwithstanding the time peri-
ods set forth above, any claim
filed two (2) years or more after
i the decedent's date of death is
- barred.

The date of the first publication
of this notice is April 27, 2006.

Attorney for Personal Representa-
tive:

SAMUEL M. PEEK
222 Government Street, Suite D
Niceville, Florida 32578
(805) 678-1178
Florida Bar No. 329010


Personal Representative:.

Frances C. Rabuck
138 Darrell Court
Freeport, FL 32439

2tc: April 27 & May 4, 2006 #997E

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 05CA000468

AMERICAN FINANCE COMPANY,
a Florida corporation,

Plaintiff,


,vs.

SROBERT J. ROWLES and LINDA
,L. ROWLES, husband and wife;
, NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL
e CENTER; CITIFINANCIAL
S EQUITY SERVICES, INC., and
1 AMERICAN GENERAL FINAN-
t CIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA,
INC., D/B/A AMERICAN GEN-
ERAL AUTO FINANCE,

Defendants.
II
NOTICE OF SATL.

Notice is hereby given that pur-
Ssuant to the final judgment dated
SApril 18, 2006 in Case No.
t 05CA000468 in the Circuit Court of
Walton County, Florida in which
SAmerican Finance Company is the
SPlaintiff and Robert J. Rowles and
Linda L. Rowles, husband and wife;
North Okaloosa Medical Center;
Citifinancial Equity Services, Inc.;
and American General Financial
Services of America, Inc., d/b/a
American GeneralAuto Finance are
the defendants, I will sell to the
highest and best bidder for cash at
the front door of the Walton County
i Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs,
Florida, at 11:00 A.M., on May 30,
2006, the following-described prop-
erty set forth in the order of final
judgment, to wit:

Commencing at the SW corner of
Block 1831, according to the Map of
the Vicinity of DeFuniak Springs by
W. J. Vankirk, copy of which is on
file in the office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Walton County,
Florida, run thence Easterly along
the -South boundary line of said
Block, 62 feet for a Point of Begin-
ning; thence continue Easterly along
said boundary line 60 feet; thence
run Northerly parallel to the West
boundary line of said Block a dis-
tance of 150 feet; thence run West-
erly parallel to the boundary of said
Block a distance of 60 feet; thence
run Southerly parallel of the West
boundary line of said Block 150 feet
to the Point of Beginning, EXCEPT
for the North 31 feet-of the East 1/2
thereof.

Together with the 1973 Doublewide
Shelby MobileD Hom'e; I.D.:Nos.
'12460058354530X '' and
12460058354530U located on said
property.

WITNESS my hand and seal of
the Court this 18TH day of April
A.D. 2006.


MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court,

By Margaret Bishop
As Deputy Clerk
SEAL

2tc: April 27 &'May 4,2006 #998E

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Walton County Code Enforce-
ment Board will hold their regular
meeting on May 18,2006, beginning
at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the South
Walton Courthouse Annex lo-
cated at 31 Coastal Centre Boule-
vard, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
32459. The following violations of
the Walton County Ordinance 97-28,
Land Development Code will be
heard...

Case Updates

In accordance with Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, whenever any
board or commissioner of any state
agency or authority, or of any agency
or authority of any county, munici-
pal corporation, or other political
subdivision, which has scheduled a
meeting at which official acts are
to be taken receives, at least 48
hours prior to the meeting, a writ-
ten request by a physically handi-
capped person to attend the meet-
ing, directed to the chairperson or
director of such board, commission,
agency, or authority, such chairper-
son or director shall provide a
manner by which such person may
attend the meeting at its scheduled
site or reschedule the meeting to a
site which would be accessible to
such person.

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

Please be advised accordingly.

#102F
4tc: April 27 & May 4, 11, 18, 2006

WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
VACANCY NOTICE
#0061-33

The Walton County School District
has a vacancy that may be filled
with an employee transfer or new


employment.


If you are interested in applying
for this position, please contact:
Ronita Hinote. Principal. Telephone.
(850) 892-1250.

The deadline for accepting appli-
cations is May 9. 2006

LOCATION:
West DeFuniak Elementary School

POSITION:
Elementary Teacher
(FOR SCHOOL YR 2006-2007)

2tc: April 27 & May 4, 2006 #103F

WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
VACANCY NOTICE
#0061-34

The Walton County School District
has a vacancy that may be filled
with an employee transfer or new
employment.
If you are interested in applying
for this position, please contact:
Ronita Hinote. Principal. Telephone
(850) 892-1250.

The deadline for accepting appli-
cations is May 9. 2006.

LOCATION:
West DeFuniak Elementary School

POSITION:
Elementary Teacher
(FOR SCHOOL YR 2006-2007)

2tc: April 27 & May 4, 2006 #104F

WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
VACANCY NOTICE
#0061-35

The Walton County' School District
has a vacancy that may be filled
with an employee transfer or new
employment.
If you are interested in applying
for this position, please contact:
Ronita Hinote. Principal, Telephone
(850) 892-1250.

The deadline for accepting appli-
cations is May 9, 2006.

LOCATION:
West DeFuniak Elementary School

POSITION:
Elementary Teacher
(FOR SCHOOL YR 2006-2007)

2tc: April 27 & May 4,2006 #105F


INVITATION TO BID ON
SURPLUS PROPERTY


orders, are available at the
Clerk of the Circuit Court's of-
fice.:You may review these docu-
ments upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of
the Circuit Court's office noti-
fied of your current address.
(You may file Notice of Current
Address, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915.) Future papers in
thislawsuit will be mailed to the
address on record at the clerk's
office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285,
Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure, requires certain au-
tomatic disclosure of documents
and, information. Failure to
comply can result in sanctions,
including dismissal or striking
of pleadings.

Dated: April 24, 2006.

CLERK OF THE
CIRCUIT COURT

S By: Margaret Bishop
; Deputy Clerk
SEAL

#109F
4tc: April 27 & May 4, 11, 18, 2006

IN THE COUNTY COURT
IN AND FOR WALTON
COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO: 05-CA-000399

BILLY RAY HARRIS and MARIA
ELANIA HARRIS,


Plaintiffs,


CAP INVESTMENT PROPER-
TIES, a Tennessee General Partner-
ship, DOYAL CHADWICK, and
KERRY PRICE,

Defendants.

I

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: KERRY PRICE

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action for Breach of Contract on the
following property in Walton
County, Florida:

The Condominium parcel known as
Apartment No. 10H of Seacove Con-
dominium, a condominium accord-
ing to the Declaration of Condo-
minium thereof, recorded in O.R.


The City of Freeport, Florida has de- Book 274, at Page.769, of the Public
dared four separate real estate par- Records of Walton County, Florida,
cels as surplus property that are no and pursuant to survey, Plot Plan
longer needed for use by the City. and Graphic Description on Im-
The parcels will be sold as four in- provements, recorded in condo-
dividual parcels but bidders may bid minium Plat Book 1, Pages 38 and
on any or all parcels. The City will 38-A, of the Public Records of Wal-
receive written sealed bids for each ton County, Florida.
individual.parcel.at 2:00 p.m.,,local,, .,, ,,
Time, on May'26; 2006intheiCoun-., has been filed against you, and you
cil:Chambets at City Hall. High av ,"are required to serve a copy of your
20 West, Post Office Box 339, Free- written defenses, if any, to it on J.
port, Florida 32439 at which time BRUCE BOWMAN, plaintiff's at-
and place all bids will be publicly torney, whose address is 34990 Em-
opened and read aloud. Bids must erald Coast Parkway, Suite 301,
be submitted on the Surplus Prop- Destin, Florida 32541, on or before
erty Bid Form available from the. May 29, 2006 and file the original
City at no charge. Bids may be de- with the clerk of this court either
livered in person or may be mailed before service on the plaintiffs' at-
but all bids must be in a sealed en- torney or immediately thereafter;
velope clearly marked "BID ON otherwise a default will be entered
SURPLUS PROPERTY" and must against you for the relief demanded
be received by the City prior to the in the amended complaint or peti-
date and time shown above. tion.


The bid form available from the City
contains property surveys of each
parcel. Generally, the parcels are
located in the Villa Tasso and
Choctaw Beach areas. Each of the
parcels being offered for bid contain
a water well that has been aban-
doned and filled with cement grout.
The City makes no warranty and
assumes no liability as to the suit-
ability of the parcels for any use or
function.

The CITY reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids or to waive any
informalities in the bidding. Bids
must be valid for thirty (30) days
from the date of opening of bids.

CITY OF FREEPORT, FLORIDA

BY: J.M. MARSE, MAYOR

2tc: April 27 & May 4, 2006 106F

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA

Case No.: 06-DR-0291

JOSEPH DANIEL JACKSON,
Petitioner,

and

CHRISTINE A. JACKSON.
Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

TO: (name of Respondent)
CHRISTINE A. JACKSON
(Respondent's last known address)
40 Kelly ST., DeFuniak Springs,
Florida 32433

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action has been filed against you
and that you are required to serve
a copy of your written defenses, if
any, to it on (name of Petitioner)
JOSEPH DANIEL JACKSON,
whose address is 148 FREDRICK
DRIVE, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
32433 on or before (date) May 29,
2006 and file the original with the
clerk of this Court at (clerk's ad-
dress) Walton County Courthouse,
571 US HWY 90 E, DeFuniak
Springs, Florida 32433, before ser-
vice on Petitioner or immediately
thereafter. If you fail to do so, a
default may be entered against
you for the relief demanded in
the petition.

Copies of all court docu-
ments in this case, including


DATED ON 24 day of April,
2006.

Martha Ingle, As Clerk of the Court

By: Margaret Bishop
As Deputy Clerk

#110F
4tc: April 27 & May 4, 11, 18, 2006

NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING

The Walton County Planning
Commission will hold a public
meeting to hear projects on Thurs-
day, May 1, 2006 beginning at
5:00 p.m. at the South Walton
County Courthouse Annex located
at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard,
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459.
The Board will hear the following
item(s):

SUSAN MCLEAY PETITION
FOR ABANDONMENT Susan
McLeay, owner, requests an aban-
donment consisting of a small rem-
nant triangular shaped parcel of
right-of-way containing 0.04 acres
+/- that is part of Crestview Street
lying to the east of lots 19 and 20
Block 24 in Villa Tasso as recorded
in Plat Book, Page 23 of the Official
Records of Walton County, Florida.

JOHN C. SIMS TRUST PETI-
TION FOR ABANDONMENT -
John C. Sims, III, requests the aban-
donment of the existing Wildwood
St. R/W (30' wide) lying north of
Highway 20 and south of the former
Joseph St. R/W (vacated by County
BCC Res, 95-55b) Said existing
Wildwood St. R/W is in the subdivi-
sion Plat of Villa Tasso subdivision
as recorded in OR Plat Book 3 at
page 28 Walton County, Florida.

THE PRESERVE AT MALLET
BAYOU David Carlee, Tetra Tech,
Inc, requests approval of a major de-
velopment order application for
property identification numbers)
34-1S-19-23000-004-0020 and 34-
1S-19-23080-000-0080 consisting of
a 28-lot single family subdivision on
29.27 +/- acres with a land use des-
ignation of Rural Village. This site
is located on Laird Drive.

QUATTOUR Dan Arner, Engi-
neer, requests approval of a major
development order application for
property identification number 36-
3S-18-16100-000-0780 consisting of
a 4-lot single family subdivision on
1.14 acres with a land use designa-
tion of Infill. This site is located at
10942 County Highway 30A East.


DOWNTOWN SEAGROVE: DST
Carnival, LLC (George Hartley,
Managing Member) and Jack
Arthur, P.E., (Agent), PBS&J are re-
questing approval of a major devel-
opment consisting of commercial,
restaurant, hotel and retail uses on
1.40 acres with a future land use
designation of Neighborhood Plan-
ningArea Residential Preservation
Area (NPA-RPA), with covenants
and restrictions which allows for
commercial uses. The site is located
at the northwest corner of CR 30-A
and CR 395 intersection.

WATERMARK AT INLET
BEACH: The Eagle Group, Inc.,
(Hal Hayes, Managing Member) and
Tim Spears (Agent), Seaside Engi-
neering and Surveying are request-
ing approval of a Major Develop-
ment consisting of a 20 lot single
family subdivision with a pool ame-
nity on a 2.68 acre parcel of prop-
erty with a future land use designa-
tion of Neighborhood PlanningArea
- Infill (NPA-IF). This site is located
along US Highway 98 east, approxi-
mately 400' east of the North Wall
Street and US Highway 98 east in-
tersection.

BAY BREEZE COTTAGES: Crest
Bay Development, LLC (William F.
Clay, Managing Member) and Don
Brock, P.E., (Agent), Regional Engi-
neering, Inc., are requesting ap-
proval of a Major Development con-
sisting of a 36 lot single-family resi-
dential subdivision on 5:04 acres of
land with a future land use desig-
nation of Neighborhood Planning
Area/Infill. The site is located along
the south side of Crest'Drive, ap-
proximately 1/2 mile west of the in-
tersection of Ponce de Leon Drive
and Crest Drive.

The Planning Commission will
make a recommendation to the
Board of County Commissioners re-
garding these items either to ap-
prove, approve with conditions or to
deny. Any agenda item that is tabled
will be scheduled for a future Plan-
ning Commission meeting and will
not go forward to the Board of
County Commissioners until the
Planning Commission makes a rec-
ommendation.

The Board of County Commission-
ers will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at 5:00 p.m.
in the Walton County Courthouse in
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433 to
review and consider the Planning
Commission's recommendations on
projects that are not continued or
tabled.

In accordance with Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, whenever any
board or commissioner of any state
agency or authority, or of any agency
or authority of any county, munici-
pal corporation, or other political
subdivision, which has scheduled a
meeting at which official acts gre to,,
be taken receives; at least 48ihours
,prior 'to the meeting; awritten're-
quest by a physically handicapped
person to attend the meeting, di-
rected to the chairperson or direc-
tor of such board, commission,
agency, or authority, such chairper-
son or director shall provide a man-
ner by which such person may at-
tend the meeting at its scheduled
site or reschedule the meeting to a
site which would be accessible to
such person.

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

Please be advised accordingly.

2tc: April 27 & May 4, 2006 #111F

NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING

The Walton County Board of
County Commissioners will hold
the land use portion of their Regu-
lar Meeting on Tuesday, May 9,
2006, at 5:00 p.m. or as soon there-
after as may be heard at the Wal-
ton County Courthouse Annex
located at 31 Coastal Centre
Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach,
EL. The following items are sched-
uled for this meeting:

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
SERENITY AT DUNE ALLEN
Type: 87 lot subdivision
Location: On the east side of Wood-
ward Drive, north of CR30A in the
Allen Lake area of Walton County,
Florida.

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
UPCHURCH LANDING
Type: a replat one lot to correct the
wetland buffer line.
Location: On Suzanne Drive on
Lot 13, Phase 2 of Seagrove Village,
7th Addition in Walton County,
Florida.


BAY BREEZE COTTAGES: Crest
Bay Development, LLC (William F.
Clay, Managing Member) and Don
Brock, P.E., (Agent), Regional Engi-
neering, Inc., are requesting ap-
proval of a Major Development con-
sisting of a 36 lot single-family resi-
dential subdivision on 5.04 acres of
land with a future land use desig-
nation of Neighborhood Planning
Area/Infill. The site is located along
the south side of Crest Drive, ap-
proximately 1/2 mile west of the in-
tersection of Ponce de Leon Drive
and Crest Drive.

In accordance with Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, whenever any
board or commissioner of any state
agency or authority, or of any agency
or authority of any county, munici-
pal corporation, or other political


subdivision, which has scheduled a
meeting at which official acts are to
be taken receives, at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting, a written re-
quest by a physically handicapped
person to attend the meeting, di-
rected to the chairperson or direc-
tor of such board, commission,
agency, or authority, such chairper-
son or director shall provide a man-
ner by which such person may at-
tend the meeting at its scheduled
site or reschedule the meeting to a
site which would be accessible to
such person.

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

Please be advised accordingly.

2tc: April27 & May 4,2006 #112F

WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
VACANCY NOTICE
#92-25

The Walton County School District
has a vacancy that may be filled
with an employee transfer or new
employment.
If you are interested in applying
for this position, please contact: Mac
Work. Coordinator of Transporta-
tion. Phone 850-892-1141.

The deadline for accepting appli-
cations is May 12, 2006.

LOCATION:
Transportation Department

POSITION:
Bus Driver


2tc: May 4, 11, 2006


#115F


NOTICE OF
COMMUNITY MEETING

RE: DMF Developing is proposing
the development of ten (10) town
homes on approximately 1.25 acres.
The project is located on the East
side of Old Ferry Road, approxi-
mately 0.8 miles North ofU.S. High-
way 98.

A community meeting is scheduled
at 5:00 pm, on Thursday, May 18,
2006, at the Walton County Coastal
Library System, 437 Greenway
Trail, .anta Rosa Beach, Florida
32459.

The purpose of the meeting is to so-
licit and consider input from the
property owners within three hun-
dred:,(300.) feet,,f there propsed
project area boundaries.

If you hate questions or concerns re-
garding this proposal, please direct
them to Darrell J. Barnhill at
Barnhill, Barnhill & Barnhill LLC,
P.O. Box,.J59, Santa Rosa Beach,
Florida, 32459, and/or Phone 850-
622-9567, Fax 850-622-1276.


2tc: hKay:4, 11, 2006


#116F


WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
VACANCY NOTICE
#201-1

The Walton County School District
has a vacancy that may be filled
with an employee transfer or new
employment.
If you are interested in applying
for this position, please contact:
Russell Hughes. Principal. 850-892-
1280.

The deadline for accepting appli-
cations is May 12. 2006.

LOCATION:
Walton Middle School

POSITION:
Middle School-Language Arts
Teacher
(For 2006-2007 school year)


2tc: May 4, 11, 2006


#117F


WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
VACANCY NOTICE
#201-2

The Walton County School District
has a vacancy that may be filled
with an employee transfer or new
employment.
If you are interested in applying
for this position, please contact:
Russell Hughes, Principal, 850- 892-
1280.

The deadline for accepting appli-
cations is May 12. 2006.

LOCATION:
Walton Middle School

POSITION:
Middle School-Language Arts
Teacher
(For 2006-2007 school year)


2tc: May 4, 11, 2006


#118F


WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
VACANCY NOTICE
#0061-32

The Walton County School District
has a vacancy that may be filled
with an employee transfer or new
employment.
If you are interested in applying
for this position, please contact:
Ronita Hinote. Principal. Telephone
(850) 892-1250.

The deadline for accepting appli-
cations is May 12. 2006.

LOCATION:
West DeFuniak Elementary School


PAGE 14-C














THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006


POSITION:
ESE Teacher


Defendant(s).


2tc: May 4, 11, 2006 #119F

WALTON COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
VACANCY NOTICE
#98-9

The Walton County School District
has a vacancy that may be filled
with an employee transfer or new
employment
If you are interested in applying
for this position, please contact:
Wayne Miller, Supervisor of Opera-
tions Telephone 850-892-1182

The deadline for accepting appli-
cations is Mav 12, 2006.

LOCATION:


District Office: Admini
Operations

POSITION:
Maintenance/ Carpente

2tc: May 4, 11, 2006

PUBLIC AUCT

This auction will be held
Paint & Body of Walton
14905 Highway 331 Sc
port, FL 32439 on FridE
2006 commencing at 7:3
hereby reserve the righ
this vehicle according to
Statutes, Section 713.78
recover any and all unp
for towing and storage
following list of vehicles

2004 Dodge Stratu
1B3EL36X34N285676

2000 Nissan Exterr
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No offers will be taken
date of the sale of these

2tc: May 4, 11, 2006

IN THE CIRCUIT CC
AND FOR WALTON
FLORIDA

CASE NO: 06-CA0

GAYL M. BROTH ERTC


Plaintiff,


WILLIE J. POUNCY,

Defendant.



NOTICE OF AC'

TO: The unknown spo
devisees, grantees,
lienors, creditors, trustee
persons claiming by, thr
or against WILLIE J. PC
ceased, and all unknown
alive, and if dead, or no
Sbe dead or alive, theii
spouses, heir-, de'.isee.
assignees, lienors, credit
ees or other persons c
through, under or again
known persons; and the
respective and unknown
successors, lenders, t rij s
other persons claiming b
under, or against any cor
other legal entity named
dant; and all claimants,
parties, natural or co:
whose exact legal sta
known, claiming under
above named or descri
dants or parties or claim
any right, title, or inter
the land involved in this
action.
(Address unknown)

YOU ARE NOTIFIED
action to quiet title on ti
described property -
County, Florida:

Lot 17, Block D, Unit
Lake Estates of Oakwo
recorded in Plat Book 5,
of the public records
County, Florida.

has been filed against y
are required to serve a c
written defenses, if ai
RICHARD H. POW
RICHARD H. POWELL
ATES, P.A., Plaintiff'
whose address is Post Of
2167, Fort Walton Bea
32459, on or before June
file the original with tl
this Court either before
the Plaintiffs' attorney
ately thereafter; otherwi
will be entered against
relief demanded in the c
petitioner. ?

DATED this 24th da
2006.

MART
Clerk of the Ci

BY: Cher
De


2tc: May 4, 11, 2006


/

CLERK'S NOTICE OF SUIT
BY PUBLICATION AND
MAILING

TO EACH DEFENDANT NAMED
ABOVE;

A lawsuit has been started
against you in the above entitled
court by the above named Plaintiff
or Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs' claims are
stated in a written Foreclosure Pe-
tition and Complaint, a copy of
which is available from the Court
Clerk and/or the Plaintiff's' attorney
whose addresses and phone num-
bers are indicted above.


istration & In order to defend against this
lawsuit, you must respond to the
Foreclosure Petition and Complaint
by stating your defense (s) in writ-
r Helper ing and by filing same with the clerk
of the Court (by mail, if you wish)
#120F and mailing a copy to the Plaintiff's
attorney. If you do not respond in
ION writing, a default judgment may be
entered against you without notice.
Sat Jimmy's A default judgment is one where the
Co., Inc. at Plaintiff may be entitled to what
south, Free- they ask for because you have not
ay, May 19, responded.
30 a.m. We
t to auction Your written response must be
the Florida filed (by mail, if you wish) with the
3, in order to Clerk of the Court and mailed to
aid charges Plaintiffs attorney on or before June
fees on the 26, 2006. If you wish to seek the
3. advice of an attorney, you should do
so promptly so that your written re-
s Vin# sponse, if any, may be served on
time.

a Vin# This lawsuit asks for a money
judgment and involves the foreclo-
sure of a Mortgage or Deed of Trust
prior to the against and quieting title to the fol-
vehicles. lowing Real Estate and all improve-
ments thereto which is commonly
#121F described as:

)URT IN Real Estate:
COUNTY,
Common Description: 290 BH
REDDICK ROAD
100122 PONCE DE LEON, FL 34255

)N, Legal Description: COMMENCE
AT POINT WHERE THE SOUTH
BOUNDARY LINE OF GOVERN-
MENT LOT 2, SECTION 5, TOWN-
SHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 17 WEST
INTERSECTS THE WEST
BOUNDARY LINE OF THE CHOC-
TAWHATCHEE RIVER FOR A
POINT OF REFERENCE;
I THENCE N2045'W, 437.4 FEET;
STHENCE N19000'E, 77 FEET;
TION THENCE SOUTH S87030'W, 170
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN-
)uses, heirs, NING, THENCE CONTINUE
assignees, S87030'W, 175 FEET TO A
ees or other COUNTY ROAD, THENCE
tough, under SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE
)UNCY, de- COUNTY ROAD 77 FEET;
n persons, if THENCE N87030'E TO A POINT
t known to OF INTERSECTION WITH THE
r unknown 'LINE PASSED THROUGH THE
s, graniees, 'POINT'OFBEGINNINGANDHAV-
itors, trust- ING A BEARING OF S19000'W;
claiming by THENCE N19000'E, 92 FEET,
nst the un- MORE AND LESS, TO THE POINT
several and OF BEGINNING, WALTON
vn assigns, COUNTY, FLORIDA
stees. or any
by, through, Mobile or Manufactured Home:
rporation or
I as a defen- Common Description: None Known
,'p rsons or
rporate, or Legal Description: None Known
itus is un-
any of the In this lawsuit, the Plaintiff alleges
ibed defen- that the following Defendants have
lingto have personal liability on the subject
st in and to Mortgage or Deed of Trust and Note
s quiet title and the requested money Judgment:
Gene E. Alden.

Dated: 4/20, 2006.
ED that an
he following Kleinsmith & Associates, P.C.
in' Walton Attorney for Plaintiff
by/s/
Philip M. Kleinsmith, #0528773
6, Juniper KLEINSMITH & ASSOCIATES,
iod Hills as P.C.
Pages 5-5G 6035 Erin Park Drive, Ste. 203
of Walton Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(800) 842-8417

ou, and you Clerk of Courts
:opy of your Walton County, Florida
ny, to it on SEAL
JELL OF
& ASSOCI- District Court Clerk
s attorney, /s/
lice Drawer by Tina Potts
ch, Florida Deputy
5, 2006 and
he Clerk of THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COL-
Sservice on LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA-
or immedi- TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED
se'a default FOR THAT PURPOSE.
you for the
oniplaint or REASONABLE ACCOMMODA-
TIONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE
ay of April, AMERICANS WITH DISABILI-
TIES ACT.

'HA INGLE
rcuit Court 4tc: May 4, 11, 18,25,2006 #123F


yl L. Foster
deputy Clerk


#122F


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE 1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR
WALTON COUNTY

CASE NO: 06CA000100

OLD CANAL FINANCIAL CORPO-
RATION


Plaintiffss,


(1) GENE E. ALDEN
(2) UNKNOWNS: ALL OCCU-
PANTS AND TENANTS OF THE
SUBJECT REAL ESTATE;
(3) UNKNOWNS: ALL UNKNOWN
SPOUSES OF ANY PARTY
HERETO, AND ALL OTHER PER-
SONS LIVING OR DEAD WHOSE
NAMES ARE UNKNOWN, WHO
CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE
SUBJECT REAL ESTATE


NOTICE OF RULE
DEVELOPMENT BY
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
WALTON COUNTY. FLORIDA

The School Board of Walton
County, Florida, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 120.54, Florida
Statutes, hereby gives notice that it
is developing a new school board
rule, the title of which is Walton
County School District Wellness
Policy 2006. The proposed rule deals
with the subject area of wellness for
students and the purpose and effect
of the proposed rule is to set forth
the School District Policy on
wellness for all students. The spe-
cific legal authority for the proposed
rule is Sections 1001.41, 1001.42,
1001.43, 1003.42, 1006.06,
1006.0606, 1003.455, 1003.429,
1003.43, and 381.0056, Florida Stat-
utes, and the laws implemented are
Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 USC
1771 et seq) Richard B. Russell Na-
tional Lunch Act PL 108-265, Sec-
tion 204, and State Board Education
Rules 6A-7.0411. Any person may
obtain a preliminary draft of the pro-


posed rule from Diane Hare, 145
Park Street, Suite 3, DeFuniak
Springs, Florida 32433, telephone
number (850)'892-1100,'extension
1302, at no cost.

CARLENE H. ANDERSON
Superintendent of Schools,
Walton County School District

Itc: May 4, 2006 #124F

NOTICE OF INTENT TO
ENACT ORDINANCE

The Town Council of the Town of
Paxton, Florida proposes to adopt
the following Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE
TOWN OF PAXTON, FLORIDA
ESTABLISHING A WATER AND
SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVE-
MENT IMPACT FEE FOR NEW
DEVELOPMENT; IMPOSING
AN IMPACT FEE; PROVIDING
FOR THE DISPOSITION OF
IMPACT FEE; WAIVER OF IM-
PACT FEE; ESTABLISHING
REFUND PROCEDURE; PRO-
VIDING FOR PERMITTED USE
OF IMPACT FEE; ESTABLISH-
MENT OF ACCOUNTS; AN-
NUAL REPORTS; SEVERABIL-
ITY; AND PROVIDING AN EF-
FECTIVE DATE.

A public hearing on the Ordi-
nance will be held on the 9th day of
May, 2006, at the Town of Paxton
Town Hall, Paxton, Florida at 6:45
o'clock P.M. All interested parties
may appear at the meeting and be
heard with respect to the requested
ordinance.

A copy of the Proposed Ordinance
may be inspected at the Paxton
Town Hall in Paxton, Florida.


Itc.' May 4, 2006'


'#125F


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA

Case No.: 06 DR 24

Bonita Louise Leigh Dandy,
Petitioner

and

Michael J. Dandy,
Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

TO: (name of Respondent) Michael
J. Dandy
(Respondent's last known address)
1730 PalmettoAve. A
Panama City, FL 32401

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an
action has been filed against you
and that you are required to serve
a copy of your written defenses, if
any, to it on (name, of Petitioner)
Bonita Dandy, whose address is 47
W. Mallard Creek Rd' Freeport, FL
32'439'b'diior before (d'at)Jutile"26,
2006 and file the original with the
clerk of this Court at (clerk's ad-
dress) Walton County Courthouse,
571 US HWY 90 E, DeFuniak
Springs, Florida 32433 before ser-
vice o0 Petitioner or immediately
thereafter. If you fail to do so, a
default may be entered against
you for the relief demanded in
the petition.

Copies of all court docu-
ments in this case, including
orders, are available at the
Clerk of the Circuit Court's of-
fice. You may review these docu-
ments upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of
the Circuit Court's office noti-
fied of your current address.
(You may file Notice of Current
Address, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915.) Future papers in
this lawsuit will be mailed to the
address on record at the clerk's
office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285,
Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure, requires certain au-
tomatic disclosure of documents
and information. Failure to
comply can result in sanctions,
including dismissal or striking
of pleadings.

Dated: 05-01-06

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By: Erica Purves
Deputy Clerk
SEAL

4tp: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2006 #126F

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Walton County Zoning Board
of Adjustments will hold a special
public hearing on May 15, 2006 at
6:00 P.M. at the South Walton
Courthouse'Annex in Santa Rosa
Beach, Florida 32459. The follow-
ing items are scheduled for review
and action:

APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE
DECISION Baccus Holdings
L.L.C. and Mediterranea of Destin
Condominium Owners Association,
Inc. are appealing the decision by
the Walton County Planring De-
partment Manager, Kelly Finney,
dated March 17, 2005 regarding
"business owned and operated by
Mike Meyers at 101 Ellis Road" be-
ing deemed "grandfathered" under
the Walton County Land Develop-
ment Code Section'8.01.00 Existing
Nonconforming Development.

APPEAL OFADMINISTRATIVE
DECISION -Appollo Development
Enterprises, LLC are appealing the
decision by the Walton County Plan-
ning Director, Mike Lane, in letter
dated March 6, 2003'to Mike Meyer
"Re: 101 Ellis Road" on businesss
being deemed "grandfathered" un-
der the Walton County Land Devel-
opment Code Section 8.01.00 Exist-


ing Nonconforming Development.

The Zoning Board of Adjustments
will make a final determination to
uphold the director's decision, over-
turn the director's decision, or con-
tinue to a later date. Any agenda
item that is tabled will be scheduled
for a future Zoning Board of Adjust-
ments meeting. The applicant/pe-
titioner may appeal the decision of
this board to the Circuit Court of
Walton County.

In accordance with Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, whenever any
board or commissioner of any state
agency or authority, or of any agency
or authority of any county, munici-
pal corporation, or other political
subdivision, which has scheduled a
meeting at which official acts are to
be taken receives, at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting, a written re-
quest by a physically handicapped
person to attend the meeting, di-
rected to the chairperson or direc-
tor of such board, commission,
agency, or authority, sich chairper-
son or director shall provide a man-
ner by which such person may at-
tend the meeting at its scheduled
site or reschedule the meeting to a
site which would be accessible to
such person.

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

Please be advised accordingly.

2tc: May 4, 11, 2006 #127F


PUBLIC HEARING NO'

The Walton County Technic
view Committee (TRC) wi
their Regular Meetin
Wednesday, May 17, 2001
mencing at 8:30 a.m. at the
Walton Courthouse Ann
cated at 31 Coastal Centre
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 324
hear the following items:

1. Prominence DRI- Projec
ber 06 00100035 being a ma
velopment order application s
ted April 18, 2006 for property
tification number 20-3S-18-
002-0000 consisting of a
single family subdivision or
+/- acres with a land use de
tion of Neighborhood Plannir
being reviewed by Brian Ma


rICE

:al Re-
ill hold
ig on
6, com-
South
Lex lo-
Blvd.,
459, to


ct num-
jor de-
submit-
;y iden-
16000-
328-lot
n 79.22


esigna-
ngArea
iftinez.


a plat submittal application submit-
ted April 14, 2006 for property iden-
tification number 19-1S-20-32040-
001-0000 consisting of an 10 unit de-
velopment on 11.17 +/- acres with a
land use designation of Rural Vil-
lage being reviewed by Melissa
Ward.

11. Winter Garden at
Watersound FKA Watersound
North Phase I Project number 06
00300020 being a plat submittal ap-
plication submitted April 21, 2006
for property identification number
25-3S-18-16000-001-0000 consisting
of an 95 unit development on 11.17
+/- acres with a land use designa-
tion of Rural Village being reviewed
by Brian Martinez.

12. Windsor Court Subdivision -
Project number 06 00300021 being
a plat submittal application submit-
tedApril21, 2006 for property iden-
tification number 25-2S-21-42350-
000-0170 consisting of an 8 unit de-
velopment on 1 +/- acre with a land
use designation of Neighborhood
Planning Area/Infill being reviewed
by Melissa Ward.

13. Courtyard at Gulfplace
Phase III Project number 06
00300022 being a plat submittal ap-
plication submitted April 25, 2006
for property identification number
03-3S-20-34406-003-0000 consisting
of a 5 unit development on 0.27 +/-
acres with a land use designation of
Town Center and Village Mixed Use
being reviewed by Melissa Ward.

In accordance with Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, whenever any
board or commissioner of any state
agency or authority, or of any agency
or authority of any county, munici-
pal corporation, or other political
subdivision, which has scheduled a
meeting at which official acts are
to be taken receives, at least 48
hours prior to the meeting, a writ-
ten request by a physically handi-
capped person to attend the meet-
ing, directed to the chairperson or
director of such board, commission,
agency, or authority, such chairper-
son or director shall provide a man-
ner by which such person may at-
tend the meeting at its scheduled
site or reschedule the meeting to a
site which would be accessible to
such person.

In accordance with Section
286.0105, Florida Statutes, all per-
sons are advised that, if a person
decides to appeal any decision made
by the board, agency, or commission
with respect to any matter consid-
ered at such meeting or hearing, he
or she will need a record of the pro-
ceedings, and that, for such purpose,


2. Tang-O-Mar Project number PERM IT from front
06-00100037 being a major develop-
ment order application submitted Board of County Commis-
April 19, 2006 for property identifi- sioners nevertheless directed
cation number 34-2S-21-42000-045- ., ..t pr- ct incu tse -i
nn a that the project include those


units on 1.29 +/- acres with a land'
use designation of Coastal Center
being reviewed by Misty Ferrell.

3. Sacred Heart Hospital
Birthing Center Project number
06 00100039 being a minor applica-
tion submitted April 25, 2006 for
property identification number 25-
2S-21-42000-015-0000 consisting of
47,827 square feet of institutional
on 28.12 +/- acres with a land use
designation of Town Center II being
reviewed by Tim Brown.

4. The Winston Project number
06-00100027 being a major applica-
tion submitted March 15, 2006 for
property identification number 36-
3S-18-16100-000-0540 consisting of
4 multi family units on 0.50 +/- acres
with a land use designation of
Neighborhood Planning Area/Infill
being reviewed by Tim Brown.

5. Serenity Estates Project num-
ber 06 00100025 being a major ap-
plication submitted March 3, 2006
for property identification number
24-3S-19-25000-018-0020 consisting
of 4 single family units on .0873 +/-
acres with a land use designation
of Neighborhood Planning Area/
Infill being reviewed by Tim Brown.

6. Sawmill Court Project num-
ber 06 00100040 being a major ap-
plication submitted April 26, 2006
for property identification number
03-2N-18-09011-00E-0050 consist-
ing of a 104 single family unit and
96 multi-family unit development on
55.65 +/- acres with a land use des-
ignation of Rural Village and Gen-
eral Agriculture being reviewed by
Renee Bradley.

7. Topsail Place PUD- Project
number06 00100041 being a major
application submitted April 26, 2006
for property identification number
29-2S-20-33000-045-0000 consisting
of a 216 multi-family units and
39,500 square feet of offices and a
bank development on 26.70 +/- acres
with a land use designation of Vil-
lage Mixed Use and Conservation
Residential being reviewed by
Renee Bradley.

8. Mossvhead Mini-Storage-
Project number 06 00100036 being
a major development order applica-
tion submitted April 19, 2006 for
property identification number 20-
3N-31-37000-002-0090 consisting of
64,050 square feet of commercial on
3.26 +/- acres with a land use des-
ignation of Commercial Node being
reviewed by Hal Laird.

9. Magnolia Lodge RV Park-
Project number 05 00100068 being
a minor development order applica-
tion submitted April 6, 2005 for
property identification number 09-
2S-18-15000-003-0000 consisting of
30 RV pads on 2 +/- acres with a
land use designation of Large Scale
Agriculture being reviewed by Hal
Laird.

10. Bavview Garden Estates -
Project number 06 00300018 being


properties, ,the project con-
tractor Great Lakes Dredge
and Dock Company elected to
"skip" those properties in the
restoration.
The STBR members' deeds
show ownership to the gulf.
The appellants argued
that the July 2005 final order
unconstitutionally applied a
portion of Florida Statutes
known as the Beach and
Shore Preservation Act. The
appeals court agreed that
"constitutionally protected
riparian rights have been de-
prived without just compen-
sation for the property
taken."
Riparian rights are de-
scribed in the ruling as vested
rights of waterfront property
owners which include access,
navigation, view of the water,
and the right to "accretion
and relictions (relinquish-
ments) to the property."
As is standard practice
with large-scale- restoration
projects in the state, prior to
the beginning of the project
an erosion control line (ECL)
was set in the project area by
the state at the location of the
mean high water line eleva-
tion. The function of this line
is to separate formerly sub-
merged state sovereignty
lands to be reclaimed through
restoration from the private
property of adjacent upland
property owners. Setting the
ECL is understood to fix prop-
erty ownership lines, negat-
ing the expansion of private
beachfront property by accre-
tion and its reduction by ero-
sion.
The appeals court agreed
with STBR's contention that
the July 2005 final order un-
constitutionally deprived the
members of their riparian
rights of accretion and relic-
tion and the right for their
property to remain in contact
with the gulf waters. There-
fore, the court stated, accord-
ing to statute "satisfactory
upland interest" must be
proved by the project propo-
nents.
The ruling of the July 2005
administrative hearing had
been that such proof of inter-
est was not necessary since
the project was being under-
taken by governmental enti-
ties in the public interest.


he or she may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings
is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.

Please be advised accordingly.


2tc: May 4, 11, 2006


#128F


NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT
OF EASEMENT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
pursuant to Florida Statutes, chap-
ter 336, that:

Description As Written

A parcel of land being 30.00 feet
wide and lying in a portion of lots
56, 57, 58 and 59, Santa Rosa Plan-
tation Company Subdivision, Sec-
tion 19, Township 2 South, Range
20 West, Walton County, Florida, As
recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 4, of
the public records of Walton County,
Florida, being more particularly de-
scribes as follows:

Begin at the southwest corner of lot
56, Santa Rosa Plantation Company
Subdi-ision, as recorded in Plat
Book 2, at Page 4, of the Public
Records of Walton County, Florida;
thence proceed north 00 degrees 05
minutes 34 seconds east along the
west line of the aforesaid lots 56, 57,
58 and 59, a distance of 1115.16 feet
to the southerly right of way line'of
Casa Grande Lane (33' R/W); thence
proceed'south 74 degrees 46 minutes
00 seconds east along said southerly
right ofway line, a distance of 31.08
feet, thence departing said southerly
right of way line, proceed south 00
degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds west,
a distance of 1107.15 feet to the
south line of the aforesaid lot 56;
thence proceed north 89. degrees 42
minutes 39 seconds west along said
south line of lot 56, a distance of
30.00 feet to the point of beginning
of the parcel herein described.

Said parcel contains 0.77 acres

As shown in Official Records Book
_, Page of Walton County,
Florida has been abandoned as an
easement (Subject to: ifapplicable,
Sput any restrictions/conditions, etc.)
pursuant to Resolution adopted by
the Board of County Commissioners
of Walton County, Florida,:on the
day of_ 2006.

Crystal Sconiers for
Martha Ingle, Clerk,
.Board of County Commissioners of
Walton County, Florida


2tc: May 4, 11, 2006


#129X"


(Walton County and Destin
do owna small number of
parcels adjacent and upland
to in theOproject area, but the
vast majority of such parcels
are privately o nwned. :
Last week's appeals court
decision concluded, "we re-
vergkMWDepartment's (state
Department of Environmen-
tal Protection) final order ap-
proving the Joint Coastal Per-
mit and Authorization to Use
Sovereign Submerged Lands.
We remand for the Depart-
ment to provide satisfactory
evidence of sufficient upland
interest..."
The court also quoted
Florida Statutes requiring
eminent domain proceedings
if the project "cannot reason-
ably be accomplished without
the taking of private prop-
erty."
However, a footnote states
that the court has not in fact
addressed whether eminent
domain proceedings will be
required or "what property
would be subject to the pro-
ceeding."
While negation of the per-
mit would have the effect of
the parties no longer being
authorized to conduct the res-
toration, the appeal court or-
der does not take effect, until
15 days'from its April 28 is-
suance Walton County and
Destin also have the option of
requesting a rehearing, and
the appeals court decision in-
dicates that the ruling is not
final until disposition of any
motion for rehearing.
The South Walton Tourist
Development Council is coor-
dinating and funding the
Walton County Portion of the
restoration project. TDC
spokesperson Tracy Louthain
said that the TDC and its le-
gal representatives found the
April 28 decision confusing as
to what action is required.
She anticipates that the par-
ties will file a motion for re-
hearing.
With restoration now 43
percent complete for the to-
tal project and 61 percent
complete for Walton County,
work continues to progress
west past the Costa del Sol
condominiums on Scenic Gulf
Drive. Construction is ex-
pected to be in the vicinity of
the Walton/Okaloosa County
line by the week of May 15.
Continually updated infor-
mation on the restoration
project is available on the web
site www.protcctwalton
countybeaches.com.


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