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COMMISSIONER
BRANNON
SPEAKS TO
HERITAGE
ASSOCIATION
Brannon dis-
cussed the county's
plans for an online
Walton County his-
tory page on their
Web site. 3-A



TDC WON'T
FUND EITHER
CHAUTAUQUA
ASSEMBLY
GROUP
Cites "unknown
organizational com-
plications" for re-
fusal. 14-A



.NOKUSE
PLANTATION
SPONSORS .
AUDUBON
EXHIBIT
The patron saint of
environmentalist is
honored at Mattie
Kelly Arts Center at
OWC. 1-C



LOCAL FIRST
RESPONDER
ATTENDS WMS
TRAINING
Edward Eubanks
Jr. gets special ter-
rorism training at
Homeland Security's
CDP center in
Anniston, AL. 14-A



A NEW LOOK AT
VORTEX
SPRING
Under new man-
agement, with new
rules, the Ponce de
Leon park continues
to attract divers and
swimmers. 2-A



BCC ROLL CALL
What they voted
on and how. 13-C


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DeFUNIAK WINS SECTION TITLE
IT TOOK 18 INNINGS for the DeFuniak Springs 11- and 12-year-old Little League team to defe at Tallahassee Chaires-
Capitola 5-0 and 5-2 to win the Section I crown and earn a spot in the Little League State Tournament. See story 8-B




The impact of impact fees


By LAKEN DAVIS
In DeFuniak Springs, im-
pact fees are meant to ben-
efit the community as a
whole, according to- city offi-
cials. However, not everyone
believes it is advantageous
for the city to place charges
such as these only on new de-
velopment.
Currently, DeFuniak
Springs collects a fee for
sewer impact and a fee for
water impact on all new de-
velopment in the area. The
ordinances for these two im-
pact fees were implemented
about two and a half years
ago, said Larry Laird, direc-
tor of the DeFuniak Springs
Building and Planning De-
partment. The city's fees are
issued based'on a calculation
of average usage and impact
on the two systems, Laird
said. The fees are collected
for both residential and com-
mercial development in a
one-time payment at the
time of issuance of a build-
ing permit to the property'
owner or developer.
"It [having impact fees]
helps to provide the infra-
structure that new busi-
nesses demand of the sys-
tem," said City Manager Kim
Kirby.


The difference in. prices of
impact fees is based on pro-
spective usage, Laird said.
Three terms are used to clas-
sify different developments
and to base the impact fee
from an individual residen-
tial user, a collective residen-
tial user (such as an apart-
ment or condo), and commer-
cial user, anyone other than
a residential user requesting
service. The fees differ with
location inside or outside of
the city limits both can,
choose to use city water and
sewer services.
For a residential develop-
ment'inside the city limits,
the water impact fee is cur-
rently $275 and the sewer
impact fee is currently $450.
For a residential develop-
ment outside of the city lim-
its, the current water impact
fee is $344 and the current
sewer. impact fee is $563.
However, with commercial
development, the prices are
based on an estimated aver-
age usage. For example, the
recently constructed
Walgreens store paid a total
of $16,493.40 for water and
sewer impact fees, according
to records from Laird.
"Our sewer and water im-
pacts are reasonable," Laird


said. Kirby noted that the
fees are controlled and man-
aged and will be reevaluated
every three years. "You want
to be fair to.the people who
are being assessed the im-
pact fee," she said. "Your
needs are going to change."
The funds collected from
these fees are used to up-
grade the sewer and water
systems, in order to provide
for the additional usage,
Laird said. "It's a means of
providing funding for that
[upgrades] and not placing
the burden on existing citi-
zens," Laird said. When a
businesses moves into a pre-
existing building, the owner
only pays impact fees if the
proposed business will im-
pact the systems more than
the previous building or
homeowners.
At this time, Walton
County does not issue any
impact fees for development,
according to Ronnie Bell, the
Walton County administra-
tor. However, the county has
been discussing a possible
fire services impact fee, he
said. The fee will be consid-
ered by the County Commis-
sioners in September.
As for the city, the water
and sewer systems each have


' LARRY LAIRD, director of
4:he DeFuniak Springs Build-
Ing and Planning Depart-
mnent, said that because ofthe
city's growth, impact fees are
'a necessity for DeFuniak
'Springs at this time.


I a capacity, and when that is
reached, an upgrade is re-
quired, Laird said. With the
growth of DeFuniak Springs,

See IMPACT 12-A


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FOR THE RETAIL space that contains Beef O'Brady's and The Shoe Dept. on U.S. 351, the developer paid more than
$52,000 to the city of DeFuniak for impact fee charges.


DFS City

-Council to

look into a

'temporary

use' permit

By LAKEN DAVIS
At a regular meeting of
the DeFuniak Springs City
Council on Monday, July 23,
the councilmen agreed to
look into a temporary use or-
dinance that would require
all temporary uses of land to
be permitted by the city.
Greg Scoville, the city's
planning and zoning director.
presented information on the
issue, requesting authoriza-
tion to proceed with finaliz-
ing the preparation of the or-
dinance. Examples of tempo-
rary uses that would require
the permit are Christmas
tree sales in commercial
zones, new and used car
sales, and promotional ac-:
tivities involving the outdoor
display of goods and mer-
chandise.
Scoville said one reason
for looking into the ordinance
is that taxes on these tempo-
rary sales are not being col-
lected by the city. The permit-
ting will allow for more over-
sight on the sales.
Councilman Don Harrison
supported the idea. "People
from out of town are coming
in here and taking the rev-
enue, without supporting the
community at all, but wreak-
ing the benefits." Harrison
said.
However, one of the pro-
hibited uses of the temporary
use permit was listed as fire-
works stands. Harrison ques;.
tioned this listing, saying
that the ordinance should noit
prohibit something that is le-;
gal to sell in the state, such
as the fireworks.
"The big question to me,
though, is what are the fee:'
going to be." Harrison said:;
"I think they need to be sigi
.nificarit fees."
Scoville answered, saying
that fees will be presented as!
a companion for the first.
reading of the ordinance. Heb
said that different fees would
be assessed for different
sales.
Scoville also noted that
temporary businesses"
haven't made contributions
to the city like the existing,
permanent businesses have.
The council agreed to look
into the ordinance.
Also addressed at the
meeting was the Muscogee
National Resolution. Greg
Scoville and George
Newman, environmental di-
rector for the Muscogee Na-
tion of Florida, requested ap-
proval of a resolution for the
city to support the Muscogee
Nation's efforts to obtain fed-
eral recognition. The motion
passed.
Scoville and Newman also'
presented information on a
transportation regional in-
centive program (TRIP);
Newman, this time, spoke as
a member of Walton County
Engineering. TRIP is a pro-
gram that aids with funding
to improve transportation fa-
cilities in regional transpor-
tation areas. Newman said
the program offers an oppor-
tunity to improve area roads.
Funds from the program
could go to turn lane, inter-
section or traffic light im-
provements. The council took
the information into consid-

See PERMIT 10-A







THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007


A new look at Vortex Spring


New management, new


guidelines, new rumors


By LAKEN DAVIS '
Though Vortex Spring un-
derwent a change of owner-
ship earlier this year, the
park remains a popular lo-
cation for diving, camping
and swimming. However,
changes have been made, in-
cluding new management
and new alcohol regulations.
With the changes have come
rumors.
In June, Shane Schiller
became the new general
manager of Vortex Spring.
He is a native Floridian and
has worked in the diving in-
dustry previously, he said.


He has been a manager of
several operations in the
past. However, he had no
comment as to why the old
management was removed.
One of the recent changes
made to the park was the
elimination of alcohol. The
dive shop no longer sells al-
cohol 4nd it is no longer al-
lowed on the premises. The
main reason for the change
was to prevent disorderly
conduct, Schiller said. In the
past, many calls had been
made to the Holmes County
Sheriff's Department con-
cerning fights and rapes,


THOUGH UNDER NEW ownership, Vortex Sprinrg, lo-
cated in Ponce'De Leon, continues to be a recreation facility
for divers, swimmers and campers. However, some changes
.have been made to the park's staff and policies. (Photo by
LAKEN DAVIS)


Schiller said. "The easiest
way to counteract that is to
eliminate alcohol com-
pletely," he said. "We want
families to start coming back
here. We want to be more
family-oriented."
The park would also like
to cater more to divers,
Schiller added. Currently, all
divers receive one free air fill,
and diving groups of 10 or
more receive a discount. In
the groups, two instructors,
the tenth person, and every
fifth person afterwards are
allowed to dive for free. Also,
from now until December, a
promotion allows for a 20
percent discount for all
divers who dive Monday
through Thursday. Those are
the slowest times for swim-
mers and divers can enjoy
the water more, Schiller said.
With the transition to new
ownership, the previous
owner, Denzel Dockery said
rumors have begun. Dockery
said he bought the spring in
1972 when it looked more
like a swamp or jungle than
the current park that it is
today. After turning it into a
location for diving, swim-
ming and camping, the
Dockerys ran the park as a
family business. .
Dockery said the best
thing about the spring was
listening to the kids on Sat-


DAVIS)


urday and Sunday mornings
saying, "Momma, look at
me." Over time, the opera-
tion became too much for
Dockery to handle, he said.
He decided to sell the spring
in 2006. The current owner
is a James L. Schmidt,
trustee: The Springs Land
Trust, according to the
Holmes County Property
Appraiser's office. A part of
the deal was to allow
Dockery a six-acre life estate
that included his current
residence by the park.
Shortly after the sale fi-
nalized, most of the park's
staff was replaced, Dockery
said. This included the park's
long-time manager, Connie


% Will be meeting the
last Thursday of the month,
now until October, at 7 p.m.
--. The meetings will be held in
"- the old Boy Scout Building
. y-- located off of 11th Street.


Taylor, Dockery's daughter.
Dockery said the family was
basically locked out. If he
enters the dive shop, he said,
the new staff will call the po-
.lice. "Why they suddenly
didn't want us there, I don't
know," Dockery said.
Since the changeover
Dockery has witnessed some
improper care for the spring,
he said. During the recent
drought, the new staff closed
the flood-control system to
raise the water level for


weekend divers and swim-
mers, Dockery said. This ac-
tion was reasonable, he said.
However, once the weekend
was at an end, Dockery no-
ticed that the water level
was much higher than it
should have been. He asked
a staff member about the
situation and later the con-
trol gate was opened and the
water level was back to nor-
mal. "I don't think the new

See VORTEX 13-A


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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY. JULY 26, 2007
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WALTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER SCOTT BRANNON addresses the Walton County
Heritage Association quarterly meeting. (Photo by JEFFREY POWELL)


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Brannon concluded. "The
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and heritage is overdue."



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have the tools and technology
to gather and preserve the
history of our area before it
is too late."
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tage Association welcomed
Brannon on Thursday, July
19, as guest speaker for their
summer quarterly members
meeting.
Brannon, a history enthu-
siast himself, came to the
meeting to discuss his plan
to create a historical global
imaging system (GIS) over-


lay of Walton County.
According to Brannon, the
project will be an ongoing ef-
fort, but he is concerned that
valuable data could be lost if
not addressed as soon as pos-
sible. When completed, the
historical overlay will be
readily accessible through a
Walton County Web site that
can be used by the school sys-
tem and the public alike.
Brannon has asked that
citizens with pertinent infor-
mation, such as old photo-
graphs or known locations of
historical sites, contact Wal-
ton County Citizen Services.
Photos will be scanned and
retuned to their owners.
Brannon pointed out that


much is known about DeFu-
niak Springs proper but
some of the outlying areas
have timeline gaps that need
to be filled. Citizen Services
head Ken Little echoes his
sentiment. "The economic
center of Walton County has
been in various places
throughout time," Little said.
"It will be nice to have all the
information in one place."
Brannon also recognized
and thanked other organiza-
tions that plan to assist in
the gathering of information.
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EDITORIAL


PERSONAL COMMENTS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR


Editor's Comment
By RON KELLEY

"The Times, They

Are A-Changing"

Recently, I was wandering through a music store and
discovered that bands I had never heard of were making
huge hits. The song titles were equally baffling.
Fergie (featuring Ludacris) singing "Glamorous." What
would young Fergie know about being glamorous? The very
idea is ludicrous.
There was the lovely Beyonce doing "Check On It" with
someone named Slim Thug (as opposed to Fat Thug? This
is a role-model?)
Just the names alone are confusing. Plain White T's,
Linkin Park, Nickelback and Spoon.
Well, stick a fork in me, I'm done. These names and song
titles only make me yearn for the good old days, when mu-
sic was sung by groups with made-up names The
Chordettes, The Marvelettes and The Ronettes. Laugh, if
you must, but admit that those were happier times. We had
The Brothers Four, Danny & The Juniors and the spinning
Platters.
Then came The Revolution, which changed music for-
ever. The charge was led by a skinny, white truck driver
from Memphis who was unlike anything anyone had ever
seen (and will likely ever see). After that, everything
changed. Rock and Roll became a catch-phrase, then a youth
movement and then an everlasting musical genre.
That Revolution paved the way for Revolution II, ush-
ered in by an unlikely little shaggy-haired band from En-
gland named after a garden bug. The Beatles penned 20
number-one hits. Their most popular single was Hey Jude/
Revolution. Coincidence? I don't think so. If anyone knew
anything about revolutions, they did.
Over a seven-year period, The Beatles starred in two
movies, spent a total of 1,278 weeks on the charts. The
"Help!" soundtrack was the first album to debut at no. 1.
The group sold over 107 million records (large, black discs,
which were played by placing the tone arm, complete with
a "needle," into the single groove that covered the record,
round and 'round).
That was the last watershed moment in popular music.
Disco came and went, thankfully. Rap is popular, but it
seems to be stuck in that same, single groove because ev-
ery song has the same identical beat and no musical ability
or talent is required. Any person who can speak in rhyme
(and use a lot of trashy words and phrases I can't even print
here) can be a rap superstar whatever that is.
Still, the names are amusing T-Pain, Yung Joc, Jam
Master Jay, Ice Cube and 50 Cent:
Not that there weren't some strange band names in the
60s and 70s. Remember The Monkees, 1910 Fruitgum Com-
pany and Grand Funk Railroad?
Of course, some things look new, but really aren't. The
Artist Formerly Known As Prince had nothing on ? & the
Mysterians. Jefferson Airplane flew high with the "White
Rabbit," then turned in their plane and became Jefferson
Starship. Then Jefferson died, apparently, and there was
only Starship, which eventually sailed off into the unevent-
ful horizon.
Some band names were very colorful. Consider Pink
Floyd, Blondie (without Dagwood), Joan Jett & The Black-
hearts and Simply Red.
Then came Madonna. The much-adored mother of Christ,
right? Uh, not this time. Then there was the very strange
Right Said Fred, whose name means...I don't know what.
Finally, just to prove that Justin Timberlake is right and
"What Goes Around Comes Around," there was a group
called UB40. They recorded a cover of Elvis Presley's "Can't
Help Falling In Love." UB40. and IB confused.
DoUBconfused2?
In the end, if there was one artist's name that you'd
think I'd like for sure, it would be R. Kelly. With a name
like that, how could he go wrong?
Hmmm. I think I'd better end on that note.









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Editor,
It's a culture thang, Mr. Kelley, those new, shiny down-
spouts festooned on the Hall of Bro'hood, and it is caused by a
deficiency in the diet. This may come as a shock to some, but
the disease often displays in those who long-term have been
getting their food supplies at Wal-Mart when there is a real
grocery store right next door.
Symptoms include frequent mispronouncing of words like
"bedroom suite," spelling words like "easy" E-Z, and drivers
who think it diminishes their "kewl" if they use a turn-signal.
Higher up in the ranks of the hoi-polloi, you have politicians
who pander to the notion that education funds spent on the
arts is a misuse of public money, or a CEO of a gas station
chain who thinks that buildings painted orange with royal-
blue trim will suck more dars off the interstate. Maybe it is
time we start naming names. Who is responsible for the cur-
rent color scheme at Hardee's?
I doubt if you can get the tyranny of the majority to force
the painting of those rain-gutter down-spouts white and mov-
ing them to the corners of Bro'hood Hall. Too much to hope
for. It is a miracle that the name of the Magnolia Cemetery
isn't changed so the trees can be sold for firewood.
Anybody besides myself have to avert their eyes when driv-
ing by that ugly, low-bid, chain-link fence? Anybody besides
nie remember the original, wrought-iron fence? Anybody be-
sides me remember when size X-large T-shirts were for large
people and when basketball shorts used to fit?
John Baumgaertner
Ponce de Leon

Editor,
In the past few weeks, there have been quite a few letters
bemoaning the fact that the BCC refuses to pave the roads of
some individuals. If the roads on which they live are county-
maintained roads, then the mechanism is in place to sure
that the roadways will be paved in the order they are placed
on the paving list.
However, if the road way is private or not on the county
listing as owned/maintained by the county, then for the BCC
to repair, grade, pave or otherwise improve that road would
be unlawful. rt is against state statute for governmental equip-
ment to be used on private lands. (There are some exceptions,
based opon emergency, citizens paying for grading etc.) I am
confident that the sitting BCC members are not going to put
themselves in jeopardy of lawsuits by going against the law.
"I pay taxes and get nothing in return"-that dog just don't
hunt. Residents paying taxes get many services, law enforce-
ment, schools, county raodway clearing, tax collector, clerk of
the court, property appraiser, fire service, parks, courthouse
annex, to mention just a few. Every citizen might not utilize
each service, but they are provided for all citizens, not just a
select few.
Some individuals purchase property in Walton County with-
out ever checking to see if the roads are under country con-
trol or not, then want to complain when the road fall into
disrepair. There are numerous platted areas within the county
that are not under county control and until the roads are
brought to standard, then the county is not obligated to
maintian/pave the road. The days of the commissioner grad-
ing roads, giving out loads of clay, etc., are over. They no longer
micro-manage as in the past.
While on the subject of paving, I would like to pass along to
the county paving crews for doing a great job on the two re-
cent paving jobs here in Mossy Head. (Both of those roads
had. been under county control and unpaved for over 20 years.)
The crews did, in my opinion, a much better job than the large
contract company did on Richardson Road. The paving there,
took forever and had many problems. The county crews worked
professionally and accomplished the work with minimum
delays and I am sure much cheaper than could have been
done by contracting it out. Most times, we tend to over look
the work done by our county crews.
Tom Terrell
Mossy Head

Editor,
I write to respond to the letter from Chief Warrant Officer
Bill Jones in the July 19 edition: of the Herald. Mr. Jones
appears to have missed the point of my original letter to the
editor. My point was simple-we won the war in Iraq, deposed
Saddam Hussein and installed a Democratic government.
Our troops are now in the middle of a civil war and need to
get out. We won the war, novw let the Iraqis enforce the law
and keep the peace in their own country.
I respect and appreciate the service and sacrifice of each
of our servicemen and women in Iraq, including Mr. Jones.
We pray each day for their swift and safe return from that
country. We want you home with your families now, not
months or years from now.
As I said in concluding my original letter, "please show sup-
port and respect for our troops in the best manner possible-
by getting them out of the country of Iraq and out of harm's
way."
J. David Holder
Santa Rosa Beach


Editor,
I am truly blown away by the beauty of DeFuniak Springs.
To those of you who are new to our community, you must
take a walk around our beautiful lake and admire the re-
flection of the trees in the water, and the sweet little ducks
that come running, hoping for a morsel of bread.
You can seek your solitude sitting in the gazebo at the end
of the pier, and you. can enjoy the birds singing ever so lightly
as you close your eyes and imagine all the people who have
enjoyed the very same spot you are sitting.
If have a family that is rich in the history of DeFuniak
and had many wonderful years living here. Sadly, they are
all gone now, but the memories still remain of the old I.G.A.
store which my grandfather opened up during the Depres-
sion. I know from other family members and a few of the
older folks in town that he did not turn away anyone in need.
He often traded and bartered with those who may have had
a special need. If you had a new baby in the house and'needed
milk, well, you did not leave empty-handed.
I like to.sit at the Lakeyard and reflect on the past and
wonder about some of the wonderful people that have lived
here in our wonderful small town. I like to imagine my fa-
ther as a young boy skipping stones on the lake or feeding
the ducks, and riding his horse through the woods.
I like to imagine all those Fourth of July parades and all
the pomp and circumstance, and fireworks; all the yearbook
photos, physical education classes, and hours on the swings;
all of the graduating classes at the old Chautauqua build-
ing, in the old gymnasium when Walton High would have'a
graduation class of 10, maybe twenty students. : -
My Aunt Billie Dove Casey Brundage graduated from Wal-
ton in 1949 at the old gymnasium. I wonder as I look out
over the lake if she stood in the same spot after graduation
and threw her hat in the air in graduation tradition just
outside the door of the Old Chautauqua. As I reflect back in
time and imagine all the wonderful folks that have walked
the lake, had picnics on the grass, and attended Fourth of
July festivities, I can't help but wonder if my grandchildren
will be sitting here at the end of the pier wondering the same
thing as they reflect on their life and times here in DeFu-
niak Springs.
Neica Jo Jones
DeFuniak Springs

Editor,
Congratulations to DeFuniak Springs 12-year-old All-
Stars. I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to
you guys! Hope you go all the way. It was a pleasure to play
against everyone of you this year in the regular season. It
made every team better and made new friendships that
should last for a lifetime.
Good luck the rest of the way, Ronnie Bell. You and Murphy
take them as far as they can go. And as a future coach once
said, "Hit the Ball."
Good luck and hopefully, we will see each other next year
on the field.

James McLeod
Freeport Little League Baseball.



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School board tackles budget millage (COMMUNITY CALENDAR)


By PATRICK CASEY
The Walton County School
Board met on Tuesday, July
17, at the Tivoli Administra-
tive Complex in DeFuniak
Springs to receive an update
on construction projects
throughout the district, as
well as prepare for a new
budget year in anticipation of
the 2007-08 school year.
Mark Gardner, the facili-
ties coordinator for the Wal-
ton County School District,
updated those in attendance
on progress at various school
sites. Bay Elementary's gym-
nasium has had its founda-
tion form boards set and
should have concrete flooring
and foundations poured in
the next week.
Mossy Head Elementary
School has had its roadway
paved with guard rails in-
stalled on the bridge and
sidewalks in the area com-
pleted. The floor slab has
been poured for the second-,
third-, fourth- and fifth-
grade wings with the cafete-
ria slab to follow this week.
The Walton High School
tennis courts had its slab
poured last week and will be
fenced in this week. A con-
tractor will apply the sports
coating, lines and netting in
August.
The new Walton High
School will have a parking lot
in front of the stadium pre-
pared for paving as well as
all underground utilities and
drainage installed for the
site. The elevator pit has
been formed.
Paxton High School's gym
has had the flooring installed
and cabinets and lockers are
in place in the dressing
rooms. Bleachers and wall
panels (to absorb sound) are
being installed and the facil-
ity should be finished in the
near future.
The board approved the
budget and millage rate of
1.393 for advertising. Fi-
nance Director Jim McCall
presented the budget telling
board members that if they
would make the capital out-
lay $1.5 million lower, then


the rollback would be less
than zero and the district
would not have to advertise
a tax increase. Superinten-
dent Carlene Anderson rec-
ommended the change which
board members approved by
a 5-0 vote.
Principal posts were filled
at Walton Middle School
(WMS) and Freeport El-
ementary School as Tripp
Hope was shifted from his as-
sistant principal post at
South Walton High School to
take over for Russell Hughes
at WMS with Pamela Jones
being promoted to the top
post at Freeport Elementary
School to take over for Tracey
Dickey.
Board members passed a
revised resolution that al-
lows selected employees to
drive their assigned vehicle
home at the end of the work


day, in case of an emergency.
The resolution applies to only
a half dozen employees and
prohibits personal use of the
vehicle other than commut-
ing to and from work.
Trip requests were ap-
proved to allow administra-
tors and faculty from the
Walton Career Development
Center to attend the Florida
Association of Career Techni-
cal Education Conference in
Jacksonville from July 29-
August 2. The board also ap-
proved Walton and South
Walton's football schedules
and travel allocations for the
upcoming school year.
The ongoing construction
of the new Walton High
School saw a pair of construc-
tion change orders as the
contractor uncovered some
abandoned septic tanks that
had to be removed as well as


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various sewer lines, power
lines, water mains and fire
hydrants that had to be tied
in to the project. Some direct
purchases of equipment and
materials produced good
news as that allowed a $4.9
million reduction to the origi-
nal contract.
Board members also ap-
proved Walton Middle School
as a site to be used for an
emergency shelter for the
emergency management di-
vision, ratifying an inter-lo-
cal agreement between the
Walton County Commission-
ers and the Walton County
School Board. This will allow
Walton Middle School to be
fitted with an emergency
generator.
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regular meeting on August 7,
2007, at 5 p.m.


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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest


The newest member of the
DeFuniak Springs Police


BOOKED FOR POSSES-
SION OF COCAINE is
Reginald Bernard Durham.


(DFSPD) patrol division, Of-
ficer Christopher Pittman,


BOOKED FOR POSSES-
SION OF COCAINE is
Daniel Ryan Payne.


Sales-tax break week

approaching


By LAKEN DAVIS
It will soon be time gear
up for the 2007-2008 school
year. Part of the preparation
includes the purchase of new
clothing, shoes, and school
supplies. The state has ap-
proved a 2007 sales-tax
break. It is scheduled for Au-
gust 4 through August 13,
this year.
No sales tax or local option
taxes will be collected on the
sales of certain school sup-
plies, books, clothing, foot
wear, and accessories, ac-
cording to Florida law.


The sales tax exemption
applies to each eligible book
or item of clothing selling for
$50 or less and each eligible
school-supply item selling for
$10 or less. The exemption
will still apply no matter how
many items are sold on the
same invoice to a customer,
according to a Florida De-
partment of Revenue tax in-
formation publication.
For more information or a
list of taxable and tax-ex-
empt items, visit
www.myflorida.com.


Paxton community

meeting scheduled


Paxton football/cheer-lead-
ing will hold a community
meeting on Tuesday, July 31,
at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held at
the Bobcat Clubhouse (white
building next to the Farm
Center and Paxton School).
Anyone interested in coach-
ing or serving as a board ad-


ministrator should attend.
Registration for players/
cheerleaders ages 5-12 will
be Saturday, July 28, from 9-
noon at the same location.
Practice starts Aug. 6.
For more information call
Michelle at 850-420-2312, or
334-858-8837


arrested two individuals for
various drug charges while
out on a training patrol last
week.
DFSPD Public Informa-
tion Officer Eddie Nelson re-
ported that on July 21, K-9
Officer James Miller was
riding with Pittman. The
pair conducted a vehicle traf-
fic stop, just before 1 a.m., on
North First Street. Pittman
arrested the driver, Daniel
Ryan Payne, 22, for driving
with a suspended driver li-
cense. The officers then dis-
covered over 21 grams of
crack cocaine inside the ve-
hicle, as well as drug para-
phernalia, some of which was
found near the vehicle's pas-
senger.
The passenger, Reginald
Bernard Durham, 34, was
also arrested. When the of-
ficers attempted to take
Durham into custody, he re-
sisted. Another DFSP officer
arrived on scene to assist.
Durham continued to resist,


and two of the officers re-
ceived minor injuries during
the scuffle.
Durham was charged with
possession with intent, bat-
tery on a law enforcement of-
ficer, and resisting with vio-


lence. Payne was charged
with possession with intent,
and possession of parapher-
nalia in addition to the driver
license charge. Both men
were transported to the Wal-
ton County Department of
Corrections Facility in DeFu-
niak Springs.
This is a total of about 27
grams of crack cocaine, with


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FAREWELL CELEBRATION


Geri and her husband, Ken, will soon be moving to Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan

So please join Kirby & Sue Rushing in saying good bye to
Geri Hunter, a friend and employee.

WHEN: TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2007, 4-6 PM
WHERE: 220 N. 9th St., DeFuniak Springs
(across from Sterling Lumber)
Refreshments will be offered.


NOTICE OF TAX FOR SCHOOL
CAPITAL OUTLAY

The Walton County School Board will soon consider a meas-
ure to continue to impose a 1.301 mill property tax for the
capital outlay projects listed herein.
This tax is in addition to the school board's proposed tax of
2.746 mills for operating expenses and is proposed solely at
the discretion of the school board.
THE PROPOSED COMBINED SCHOOL BOARD TAX
INCREASE FOR BOTH OPERATING EXPENSES AND
CAPITAL OUTLAY IS SHOWN IN THE ADJACENT
NOTICE.
The Capital Outlay tax will generate approximately
$21,814,487 to be used for the following projects:
CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING
Land Purchases
New Gymnasium at Paxton
New Elementary School, Mossy Head
New Walton High School
Outdoor Pavilions at Elementary Schools
Covered Walkways at Various Schools
MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION, AND REPAIR
Roof Repairs
General Maintenance
MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES
Purchase of ten (10) buses
NEW AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT
Technology Equipment/Improvements
District Equipment
Lease Payments on Copy Machines
PAYMENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND SITES
DUE UNDER A LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT
New Freeport High School
New South Walton High School
PAYMENT OF COSTS OF LEASING RELOCATABLE
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Relocatable Buildings

All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing to be
held on July 31, 2007 at 5:15 p.m. at the School Board
Meeting Room, 145 Park Street, DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

A DECISION on the proposed CAPITAL OUTLAY TAXES will


NOTICE OF


BUDGET HEARING


The


Walton


School Distri


County

ct will


soon consider a budget

for fiscal year 2007-'08.




A public hearing to

make a DECISION on

the budget AND TAXES

will be held on July 31,

2007 at 5:15 p.m. at the

School Board Meeting

Room, 145 Park Street,


DeFuniak


Springs,


Florida.


#60-07 ltc: 7-26


NOTICE OF PROPOSED DECLARATION
OF INACTIVE STATUS OF THE
UNITED FIRE DISTRICT
Take notice that the Walton County Board of County Commissioners have notified
the Florida Department of Community Affairs (the "Department") that the United
Fire District (the "District"), an independent special district located in Walton County,
Florida and established by Walton County Ordinance 83-8, as amended, has become
inactive within the meaning of Section 189.4044(1)(a)1., Florida Statutes (2006).
Accordingly, the Department hereby proposes to declare the District inactive upon
the expiration of twenty-one (21) days after the date of publication of this Notice, by
first class mail or hand-delivery to the Florida Department of Community Affairs,
Agency Clerk, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100.
Kenneth Pridgen, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
#57-07 ltc: 7-25 By: Dede Hinote, Administration


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a street value of approxi- i
mately $2,500, confiscated in
a two-day period in DeFu-
niak Springs. A traffic stop
and multiple-vehicle acci-
dent that took place on June
20 yielded six grams of crack
and drug paraphernalia. The
suspect in that incident fled
and has not yet been ar-
rested.


be made at this hearing.


#59-07 7-26-1tc








#61-07 budget summer full -Composite


@, THE DEFUNIAK HERALD THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007


BUDGET SUMMARY


THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF WALTON COUNTY

ARE 5.6% MORE THAN LAST YEAR'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES

FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008


Proposed Millage Levy:
Local Effort
Discretionary
Supplemental Descretionary


1.696
0.510
0.040


Additional
Capital Outlay
Debt Service
TOTAL MILLAGE


GENERAL SPECIAL DEBT CAPITAL TOTALS
ESTIMATED REVENUES: FUND REVENUE SERVICE PROJECTS ALL FUNDS

Federal 226,918 6,101,920 6,328,838
State Sources 13,184,149 49,061 367,752 2,268,171 15,869,133
Local Sources 47,462,684 848,546 12,000 21,814,487 70,137,717
TOTAL SOURCES 60,873,751 6,999,527 379,752 24,082,658 92,335,687
Transfers In 1,315,423 400,000 2,100,000 3,815,423
Fund Balances/Net Assets 10,900,000 37,953 523,884 34,278,360 45,740,198
TOTAL REVENUES, TRANSFERS
AND BALANCES 73,089,174 7,437,480 3,003,636 58,361,018 141,891,308

EXPENDITURES
Instruction 35,951,429 2,986,916 38,938,345
.Pupil Personnel
Services 1,987,274 145,206 2,132,480
Instructional Media
Services 1,364,561 1,364,561
Instruction and Curriculum
Development Services 1,008,988 436,818 1,445,806
Instructional Staff
Training 1,749,769 831,107 2,580,876
Board of Education 400,279 400,279
General Administration 227,829 130,410 358,239
School Administration 3,871,164 3,871,164
Facilities Acquisition
& Construction 54,945,595 54,945,595
Fiscal Services 376,544 376,544
Food Service 2,855,592 2,855,592
Central Services 1,207,562 12,904 1,220,466
Pupil Transportation
Services 3,370,947 574 3,371,521
Operation of Plant 6,584,347 6,584,347
Maintenance of Plant 1,564 071 1,564,071
Administrative Technology 141,500 141,500
Community Services .454,727 454,727
Debt Service 86,200 2,404,810 2,491,010
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 60,347,190 7,399,527 2,404,810 54,945,595 125,097,122
Transfers Out 400,000 3,415,423 3,815,423
Fund Balances/Net Assets 12,341,983 37,953 598,826 12,978,763
TOTAL EXPENDITURES,
TRANSFERS & BALANCES 73,089,174 7,437,480 3,003,636 58,361,018 141,891,308


THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD


Debt Service
Total Revenue for Debt Service


. Fixed Capital Projects
Capital Projects Revenues,


Number of Employees
Total Number of Employees
1 n0 0 .............................................. ..


$28.000.000
$26.000.000
$24.000.000
$22.000.000
$20.000.000
S18,000.000 .......
$16,000.000 ..... .. .. ......... .. .............
S14.000.00
$12,000 000
.10.000000......







1995-'97


T102 41 470


2001-'02
Years


$27.60S6099



















2006-07


2001 02 2006'07
Years


.... 0............ ... ..............

. .. .... .. ....


2001-'02
Years


2006-'07


Teaching Personnel
(Total Number of instr Personnel)
700 ..
637
600 . .
600

499
500
440
400'


300
200



100


1996-'97 2001-02 2006-07


$95.0U0.000
$90,000,000
$85,000.000
S75.000.000
$70,000,000
SG65.000,000
$60 000 000
$55,000.000
$50.000.000
$15,000,000
$40.000 00
$35,000.000
$30.000,000
$25.000,000
$20,000,000
$15.000,000
$10,000,000
S5.000,000
50


Year


Total Revenues
(Federal, State, Local)
93918.443


1999.,97


2001-'02
Years


2006-07


0


dhi


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0.500
1.301
0.000


4.047


1996-'97


2001-02
Years


2006-07


Number ofStudents
Total Unwoiflted FTE Students


7000 -


6000


1996-97


U I


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1996-'97


I. . .


...... ....








PAGE 10-A

WALTON COUNTY

SHERIFF'S REPORT


Walton County Sheriff's Depu-
ties arrested the following people
during the week ending July 22,
2007:
Mart S. Hicks, 36, Panama
City Beach, Disorderly intoxica-
tion,
Jennifer N. Ingle, 26,
Alexander City, AL., MVOP,
Bruce A. Colvin, 43, Okla-
homa, FTA,
Ronnell Barbour, Age not
given, Valparaiso, Worthless
checks x5,
Becky Joe Patten, 37, Fort
Belvoir, VA., Worthless check,
Bryan M. Sperry, 24, Niceville,
Possession of marijuana,
Jeffrey Watson, 30, DFS,
FVOP,
Lee M. Tower, 27, Crestview,
FVOP,
Eugene Barefield, 49, Santa
Rosa, DUI,
Jerald Wade Parker, 27, DFS,
DWLSR,
Randolph Kenly, 32, SRB,
DWLSR,
James Marshall Prescott, 27,
Jacksonville, MVOP,
Michael Edenfield, 47,
Marianna, MVOP,
James Robert Tedder, 26,
DFS, Possession of a controlled
substance,
Simon Peter Hassler, 23,
SRB, Burglary of a business,
grand theft,
Lazaro Marsellan Aguilar, 46,
DFS, Obstruction by disguise,
hold for U.S. marshal,
Daniel Neal, 28, DFS, Pos-
session of cannabis -20 grams,
poss. of paraphernalia,
Anderson Gregory, 42, DFS,
Battery domestic,
Miguel Angel Zuniga, 30,
FWB, No valid DL, failure to ob-
tain FL DL,
Arderius Warren, 22, DFS,
Aggravated battery, domestic vio-
lence,
A.L.H., 18, DFS, Aggravated
battery,
Nicklaus Miller, 25, DFS, No
motorcycle DL, no registration,
Arthur Joseph Monroe, 51,
Suwanee, GA., DUI,
Jackie Rodney Jordan, 53,
DFS, Alteration of validation of
decal,
Ward Dale Coffman, 47, Me-
ridian, MS., FTA,
Daniel William Kutz, 21,
Valparaiso, FVOP,
Patrick Edenlield, 26, DFS,
FVOP,


Colin Blair Malcolm, 49,
Miramar Beach, FTA,
Robert Darrel Martin, 42, Villa
Tasso, Trafficking in hydrocodone,
Gerardo Cedillo Michua, 18,
Destin, No valid DL, failure to ob-
tain FL DL,
*William Robert Fox, 42, Crys-
tal River, DUI,
Steven Burk Kimmel, 20,
Panama City, DUI,
Jamie Hopkins, 26, DFS,
FVOP, Possession of metham-
phetamine, poss. of controlled
substance, poss. of parapherna-
lia,
Adrian Flowers, 25,
Blountstown, FVOP,
Joseph Freeman, 40, Laurel
Hill, MVOP,
Juan Rodriguez, 25, Free-
port, Battery,
Trevor Spillman, 20,
Prairieville, LA., DWLSR,
Henry 0. Eseigne, 35, Destin,
Worthless checks x5,
Pascual Andres Felipe, 19,
DFS, No DL, no insurance,
Marc Alvin McLendon, 55,
SRB, DUI, DWLSR, expired DL,
*Jamie Vidal Esteban, 34, Clio,
AL., No valid DL,
Jason Ronald Turnage, 29,
Crestview, DUI,
Matthew David Shelters, 33,
PDL, FVOP,
Michael Allen Powell, 50,
Panama City Beach, Fleeing/at-
tempting to elude, DWLSR, leav-
ing scene of accident w/property
damage, reckless driving, at-
tached tag not assigned,
Russel Keith Taylor, 43, DFS,
VOP, battery domestic,
*Troy Bohannon, 23, DFS, Ag-
gravated battery domestic.


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007


Attempted traffic stop leads


to accident, injury, flight


A brief vehicular pursuit
led to an accident with inju-
ries and a fleeing driver last
Friday in DeFuniak Springs.
DeFuniak Springs Police
Department (DFSPD) Public
Information Officer Eddie
Nelson reported that at
around 9 p.m. on July 20, a
DFSPD patrol officer ob-




DFS

POLICE

REPORT

DeFuniak Springs Police ar-
rested the following people dur-
ing the week ending July 22,
2007:
Daniel Ryan Payne, 22, DFS,
DWLSR, possession w/intent,
Reginald Durham, 34, Ad-
dress not given, Battery on LEO,
resisting w/violence, possession
w/intent,
Melanie Bessette, 33, Ad-
dress not given, Possession of
more than one FL.DL,
*Jessy Rinchack, 24, Address
not given, Permitting unauthorized
person to dive,
C.R., 15, Address not given,
No DL.


Glossary of abbreviations


The following is a list of definitions
or explanations of abbreviations used
in the WCSO and DFSPD arrest lists:
VOP: Violation of probation
MVOP: Misdemeanor violation of pro-
bation
FVOP: Felony violation of probation
FTA: Failure to appear
VOCC: Violation of community control
DFS: DeFuniak Springs
PDL: Ponce de Leon
SRB: Santa Rosa Beach
FWB: Fort Walton Beach
PCB: Panama City Beach


DOMV or Battery DOMV: Domestic
violence
DL: Driver's license
NVDL: No valid driver's license
DUI: Driving under the influence
(drugs or alcohol)
WC: Worthless checks)
DWLSR: Driving with license sus-
pended or revoked
LEO: Law enforcement officer
By law, juvenile arrestees' names are
listed only as abbreviations, e.g.,
"John Smith" would be "J.S."


served a white Chevrolet Ca-
price fail to stop at the four-
way stop intersection of West
Orange Avenue and South
19th Street. The vehicle
headed east on West Orange,
made several turns, crossed
over the railroad tracks to
travel east on Baldwin Av-
enue. The officer attempted
to stop the vehicle for the vio-
lation. The vehicle's constant
turning and increased speed
prevented the officer from
safely attempting a traffic
stop until Baldwin Avenue.
The vehicle traveled through
the intersection of South 11th
Street, again without stop-
ping, and traveled east on
Baldwin Avenue at a higher
speed.
The driver of the suspect
vehicle decided to pass an-
other vehicle, a Ford Mus-
tang, traveling in the same
direction directly ahead of it.
The Mustang was attempt-
ing to turn left (north) onto


South 9th Street when the
suspect vehicle attempted to
pass it (double-yellow center
line), causing the suspect ve-
hicle to strike the Mustang.
The suspect vehicle then lost
control and continued to
move east, running over the
curb located directly in front
of Bass Barber Shop. The
suspect vehicle struck a tree
before spinning and colliding
with a parked, unoccupied
vehicle that slid, striking yet
another parked, unoccupied
vehicle.
The suspect vehicle came
to a final rest, directly in
front of Walton Cafe. The
driver, described as an uni-
dentified black male, climbed
out of the driver's window
and fled south on foot toward
Lake DeFuniak. One officer
rendered first aid to the
driver of the Mustang, while
another officer followed the
fleeing suspect on foot. The
suspect managed to get


away. The Walton County
Sheriff's Office and Walton
Correctional Institution's K-
9 team arrived and began
tracking efforts. A track was
detected, but was lost on the
eastern side of Lake DeFu-
niak, possibly due to rainy
weather.
At the accident scene, of-
ficers discovered nearly six
grams of crack cocaine inside
the suspect vehicle, as well
as drug paraphernalia. The
Mustang's driver and sole oc-
cupant, a 17 year-old female,
was transported and treated
for injuries at Healthmark
Regional Medical Center.
The suspect vehicle had no
other occupants.
The suspect was last seen
wearing an orange shirt and
what appeared to be blue
jean shorts. The investiga-
tion is ongoing at this time.
Persons with information on
this incident are asked to call
DFSPD at 892-8511.


PERMIT FROM FRONT
den. "It's a pleasure to be
eration, but took no action. welcomed to the community .here," Cummings said. "I'm
Also at the meeting, War- as the new Walton County willing to assist in any way I
den Jerry Cummings was Correctional Institution war- possibly can."



NOTICE OF PROPOSED DECLARATION
OF INACTIVE STATUS OF THE

TRI-VILUAGE FIRE DISTRICT
Take notice that the Walton County Board of County Commissioners have notified
the Florida Department of Community Affairs (the "Department") that the Tr-Village
Fire District (the "District"), an independent special district located in Walton County,
Florida and established by Walton County Ordinance 75-5, as amended, has become
inactive within the meaning of Section 189.4044(1)(a)1., Florida Statutes (2006).
Accordingly, the Department hereby proposes to declare the District inactive upon
the expiration of twenty-one (21) days after the date of publication of this Notice, by
first class mail or hand-delivery to the Florida Department of Community Affairs,
Agency Clerk, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100.
Kenneth Pridgen, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
#58-07 1tc: 7-25 By: Dede Hinote, Administration
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It's Hurricane Season again! A good way to begin your preparation is to go to the Walton County web site at www.co.walton.fl.us and become familiar
with the information found on the Hurricane Information page. Another good way is to visit www.floridadisaster.org and follow the prompts to begin your
family's storm and evacuation planning.


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When disaster comes, the Emergency Response Division goes into action at the Emergency Operations Center located in a concrete bunker in east DeFuniak Springs. Secure communication lines are in-
stalled so that the teams can safely monitor events, dispatch help and put out information updates to keep the public informed. Staff members report to the bunker and remain there until the emergency.
passes. They sleep on cots and eat communal meals. Their own families often must prepare for storms without their help. We are grateful for the sacrifices they all make on behalf of Walton County.


*:


Pets should be part of storm planning, too. Gather vaccination
records, medications, collars, leashes, tags, food and water for
them. Consult www.petswelcome.com for a searchable, up-
dated list of pet friendly hotels and motels.


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tective shutters and removing outdoor equipment that
may become missiles during high winds.
Everyone should stock water and canned goods plus
the equipment to prepare food in case the power goes
out.


If it becomes necessary to evacuate, Emergency Man-
agement will notify residents. The main exit out of
Walton County is U.S. 331. Those who live south of the
Bay should remember that the Clyde B. Wells Bridge will
close when sustained winds reach 40 miles per hour.
Other area bridges may also be closed, so it is impor-
tant to plan ahead when a storm comes toward the
county.


There are four designated emergency shelters in Walton County:
Freeport High School 12615 Hwy. 331 north of Freeport
Walton Middle School, 625 Park Ave., DeFuniak Springs
Paxton High School, 21893 Hwy. 331, Paxton
Okaloosa Walton College Building 2, 908 Hwy 90, west of downtown
DeFuniak Springs.
Walton Middle School serves as a shelter for those with special
:needs. People who believe they qualify for that designation should
pre-register with Cindy Wilson or Christine Bell at 892-8066. An as-
sistant must accompany every special needs person to the shelter.


Sea3 'r.Be BeacIli resinIeri .lari S'ranl 1 siigr-nei up :iLizen '..lur
ler's (O' be Hunil'arn. Heiper-s i':ii'v..i'ie Kalrina' Waltori Count
houl.sed e.,:iees ridi isenri groups Of helpers ,to src'i managed
aieas. Won' ,,:u cc'risiei ihOw ,o.'i 3'i nelp it needed "


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=. ,, '.-W .. in a cemetery in Pass Christian, Mississippi following Katrinna.
SEMS teams corme tgther, to help Wherever the, are needed This. '
Walton Counr, EMS trl i responder ream I el iped i. Ot i'n Es':armbi,.i '.a S
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s is a pro:itlen after ener\ storm. Walton County has a
ing .:critracit with a debris removal firm for hurricane
-up The) wiil be on the job as soon as the storm
s, and te roads are safe to pass.
Walton County Public Information
July, 2007
(850) 892-8530 www.co.walton.fl.us


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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, 26, 2007


PAGE 12-A


IMPACT FR

that is where the money
goes, he said, it is used to
help the entire system. "It's
a necessity for the city at this
time," Laird said.
The city works with the
state Department of Envi-
ronmental Protection to en-
sure environmental safety
with the city's set capacities
and growth. Since the impact
fees have been implemented,
DeFuniak Springs has col-
lected $422,000 for water
and $265,000 for sewer, ac-
cording to numbers from
Laird. "We don't want the
citizens that are here now to
absorb the cost of future
growth," Laird said. "We
want to see future develop-
ment pay their share for the
needed infrastructure."
However, these impact fees
could constrain local eco-
nomic development because
of the cost. Bruce Naylor, real
estate broker,, and owner of
Naylor Realty of DeFuniak
Springs, said he thinks that
impact fees hamper real es-
tate development and
growth. He said that impact
fees are politically popular
because an elected official
does not have to raise ad
valorum taxes, even though
broad-based taxing is more
equitable. He said that fi-
nancing infrastructure and
capital improvements should
be done through broad-based
taxing, where the burden is
shared by large segments of
the population.
"Impact fees discriminate
against new home buyers
and new business owners,"
Naylor said. "Public infra-
structure is everybody's re-
sponsibility." He added that
when community leaders be-
gin to consider impact fees as
a means of fund raising, it
can be an indication that the
community underestimated
the actual growth or failed to
engage in long-range, fiscal
planning for capital improve-
ments.
However, Kirby disagreed,
saying, "Impact fees:are part
of planning for grow th i and
being prepared for it." She


tOM FRONT

added that if a city does not
implement the fees and
growth continues, there
would be a need for services,
but not a means of financing
those services.
Laird insists that since
their implementation, the
water and sewer fees haven't
had an effect on the city's
rates of development and
have not affected the real es-
tate market,at all. "No one
has been overly concerned,"
he said. He said the last
thing the city would want to
do is discourage businesses
from building in DeFuniak
Springs.
Kirby agreed. She said she
has seen no negative effects
on economic growth in the
city since the impact fees
were implemented. In fact,
she pointed out that Govern-
ment Services Group, an
agency that assists DeFu-
niak Springs with research
for finance issues, reported
that a university study on
impact fees showed no corre-
lation between a decrease in
development and the imple-
mentation of impact fees.
Any changes in development
would be because of the mar-
ket itself, Kirby added.
However, Naylor said that
first-time home-buyers, who
are typically low-and-moder-
ate income home-buyers suf-
fer the most from impact
fees. "It is difficult, almost
impossible, for our essential
work personnel, police, fire,
teachers, nurses and govern-
ment personnel, to afford
new housing today," Naylor
said. "Increased impact fees
just make it more difficult. If
impact fees become too high,
prospective home buyers and
commercial developers will
look to other communities
and sites to move, build and
live," Naylor said.
Laird said DeFuniak
Springs's impact fees are
probably less than some lo-
cal cities. "We're pretty much
comparable with other cit-
ies," he said.Currently, the
city of Crestview charges a
water impact fee of $625 for


Dwelling designations and square footage calculations
are used to determine the proposed fire rescue and law
enforcement impact fees.


Proposed fire rescue impact fees
Residential $374.22
Commercial $0.55
Industrial/warehouse $0.06
Institutional $0.82


(100 percent):
per dwelling unit
per square foot
per square foot
per square foot


Proposed law enforcement impact fees (100 percent):
Residential $376.28 per dwelling unit
Commercial $2.16 per square foot
Industrial/warehouse $1.91 per square foot
Institutional $1.21 per square foot

Proposed reduction of law enforcement impact fees (50
percent):
Residential $188.14 per dwelling unit
Commercial $1.08 per square foot
Industrial/warehouse $0.96 per square foot
Institutional $0.60 per square foot


each residential develop-
ment and a sewer impact fee
of $2,300 for each residential
user. The city has also re-
cently added a public safety
impact fee of $200 for each
residential development.
However, the city of
Marianna charges no impact
fees at all.
Kirby also said, "Compar-
ing cities is like comparing
apples and oranges. Impact
fees are unique to each city
or county based on its de-
mand. You really shouldn't
compare, but you want to
know what other people are
doing. They [the impact fees]
appear to be in line and not
excessive when compared to
other areas," she added.
However, Naylor still dis-
agreed, saying, "Broad-based
taxing, not impact fees, is the
only way to encourage com-
mercial growth, bring new
jobs to the area and keep
housing process affordable so
that our children can afford
to live and work where they
grew up."
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fees are in proposal with the
city; one for law enforcement,
one for fire rescue, and one
for transportation. Funds
raised from each fee would be
used for upgrades and addi-
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ment. With the recent state
Legislature that is resulting
in budget cuts for local gov-
ernments, it may seem that
the budget cuts and proposed
impact fees are related. How-
ever, Kirby said that it is only
coincidental that they come
up around the same time.
The city had been discussing
the proposed impact fees for


years, she said. Their plans
were in the 2006-2007 year
city budget plan.Kirby noted
that once an impact fee is
adopted, it couldn't be imple-
mented for 90 days, as a no-
tice to new developers.
The fire rescue and law en-
forcement impact fees would
be based on the type of dwell-
ing and square footage that
is developed. Areading of the
proposed fire impact fee or-
dinance was held at the July
23 City Council
meeting."The fire impact fees
seem to be reasonable," Laird
said.
Discussion of the law en-
forcement impact fee will
continue. "Law enforcement
seemed to be a little higher
and that's one that is being
looked at," Laird said. "We
need numbers to determine
that that's a fair value to
place on law enforcement im-
pact fees."
Kirby does not anticipate
seeing changes in the city's
economic development if the
proposed impact fees are ap-


proved. "A large majority of
existing business and resi-
dents would not be affected
by this unless they expand or
change usage," Kirby added.
"We can't state now how it's
going to affect it," Laird said,
referring to the proposed im-
pact fees' effect on economic
development.
Naylor is not the only one
who thinks the fees are a bad
idea. Matthew Falconer, with *
Falcon Development the
company that developed the
retail space that houses Beef
O'Brady's in DeFuniak
Springs, said that impact
fees are just a tax on small
business. For the develop-
ment, the company paid
$52,324.65 for sewer and
water impact fees to the city
of DeFuniak Springs. Fal-
coner said the fees raise the
cost of occupancy.
"So, overall, impact fees
and real estate taxes are
driving business out of the
state, everywhere, DeFuniak
included," Falconer said.


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people understood that at
all," Dockery said. "I don't
think they do now."
Dockery said he has the
knowledge and ability to
teach the staff about these
things, but that they do not
want his help. Dockery
added that recently the
spring underwent an explo-
sion of blue-green algae. "The
water turned as green as
grass," he said. When the al-
gae dies, a chemical is pro-
duced that can kill fish,
Dockery said. In the past,
during times of algae explo-
sions, Dockery would pull the
water level of the spring
down and pump the toxic al-
gae waste out to save the
fish. He shared this informa-
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that not, enough water was
flushed through the system
and that a lot of fish died.
"Mr. Shane seems like a
pretty nice guy, but he
doesn't want to take my ad-
vice and his boss has told him
not to," Dockery said.
He said he heard rumors
saying that he had dumped
chemicals into the water. "I
would never, ever put any-
thing in the water that would
harm the fish or the spring,"
Dockery said. Dockery added
that he would like to have a
nice relationship with the
new management. "I really
would like to be friends with
those people," he said. Many
park visitors have been park-
ing and accessing the spring
from Dockery's private-es-
tate property and he is in-
stalling a fence to prevent
these incidences.
Schiller had no comment
regarding Dockery's offer of
help. "I was told by the new
ownership not to make any
comments concerning. ru-
mors," Schiller said. How-
ever, he said that the water
and fish are fine. He said
that can be clearly seen with
a look into the water. He con-
firmed that, legally, Dockery
is not allowed to be in the
dive shop. A tresspass warn-
ing notification is filed with
the Holmes County Sheriff's


Department that prohibits
Dockery from entering the
area. However, he said that
Dockery is and has always
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to the accusations of
ery dumping chemicals
he water, Schiller said


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management. He said a
camper saw men on a float-
ing dock dumping something
into the water at 2 a.m. one
morning. The camper spoke
directly to the sheriff's de-
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The person claimed to be a
regular at the spring and had
seen the man with the previ-
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As for business in general,
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weekends have been slow,
but this weekend was good.
He would not comment on
the current business com-
pared that of the previous
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Local first responder attends WMD training


By REID TUCKER
According to a census
taken in 2000, the city of
Anniston, Alabama, has a
population of 24,276, only
slightly larger than that of
Ft. Walton Beach. Like Ft.
Walton, Anniston's primary
employer is the United
States military, though in
Anniston, it is the Anniston
Army Depot rather than the
United States Air Force.
Nestled in the foothills of
the Appalachian mountains,
Anniston is the sole location
of the Department of Home-
land Security's Center for
Domestic Preparedness'
(CDP) weapons of mass de-
struction training facility.
The system works in such a
way that emergency re-
sponders apply to undergo
the training program and are
divided into classifications
based on the size of the mu-
nicipality they represent.
A lieutenant paramedic in
charge of the Walton County
Fire and Rescue service Dis-
trict 11 (Mossy Head), Ed-
ward Lynn Eubanks Jr., at-
tended and completed the in-
tensive six-day training pro-
gram, one of several emer-


By BRUCE COLLIER
"Uncertainty of
leadership" and "unknown
organizational complica-
tions" have apparently cost
the two Chautauqua
Assembly organizations some
funding for the upcoming
2008 assembly.
On July 12, the South
Walton Tourist Development
Council (TDC) marketing
committee released a list of
16 arts and cultural events
and entities that had applied
for "TDC scholarship"
funding. The list' includes
organizations such as
Seaside Repertory Theatre,
Seabreeze Jazz Festival, and
ArtsQuest. Not on the list
were Florida Chautauqua
Center, Inc. (FCd) and
Florida Chautauqua
Assembly, Inc. (FCA).
The FCC was founded in
1996 by F. Diane Pickett, who
continues with the
organization as founder and
chairman. The FCA was
formed in April of 2007, by
Ann Robinson, who is
currently president of the
FCA board of trustees.
Both FCC and FCA have
scheduled assemblies for
early 2008. The FCC's is
scheduled for Jan. 31 Feb.
8. The FCA's assembly is
scheduled for Feb. 21 -24.
Both organizations applied
for funds and made
presentations to the TDC's
marketing committee on May
16.
In a letter turning down
FCC, TDC committee
chairman John Gillis cited
the aforementioned
uncertainty and
complications as reasons to
decline funding. Gillis' letter
concluded with a


agency responders from
around the country and U.S.
territories, and the only one
from this area, to participate
in the program. "I was the
only one [participating] of
this class from around
[here]," Eubanks said. He
further explained that his
background in firefighting
and hazardous materials
management made him a
logical choice for the pro-
gram. "It would be very much
appropriate for me to at-
tend," he said.
Most of the CDP's training
facilities are top-secret, "No
cell phones or laptops,"
Eubanks jokingly said. One
facility where he trained in
Nevada storehouses a large
part of the country's nuclear
payload left over from the
Cold War.
The CDP provides this in-
terdisciplinary training ser-
vice to emergency responders
in myriad areas of focus:
emergency management,
emergency medical service,
fire service, governmental
administration, hazardous
materials management,
health care, law enforce-
ment, public health, public


recommendation that "this
event be presented again
next year for sponsorship
consideration."
Christopher Mitchell is
president of FCC. Mitchell
replied to Gillis in a two-page
letter, dated July 23. In the
letter, Mitchell wrote that
FCC was not aware that
Robinson would also be
making a presentation to
TDC on May 16, "and
therefore had no opportunity
to participate in the dialogue
or to share with you relevant
information on which you are
basing your decision to deny
our funding." Mitchell added
that "[w]e were never asked
a single question by the TDC
following Ms. Robinson's
presentation about our
leadership capabilities or to
clarify misinformation about
or gani z ationa l'
complications.' We don't even
have any organizational
complications."
Mitchell's letter goes on to
say that FCC understands
"how our traditional
sponsors, such as the TDC,
are confused by Ms.
Robinson's presentations
since May, further
complicated by
misinformation she is
sharing about our budget,
operations and leadership,
particularly when we are not
afforded an opportunity to
respond."
The letter also states that
Mitchell and the FCC's
administrative assistant
have met with TDC
Executive Director Kriss
Titus and Public Relations
and Promotions Director
Tracy Louthain, "and have
shared with them documents
to clarify our position.


safety, communications, and
public works.
"The system is geared to-
wards dealing with weapons
of mass destruction,"
Eubanks explained. The pro-
gram is staffed mostly by FBI
agents and terrorism ex-
perts, Eubanks said, though
some .instructors hold gov-
ernment offices and military
positions.
Specifically, the program
involved live training with
full protective gear in the
presence of actual sarin and
VX chemical agents, stored
along with the bulk of the
United States' chemical arse-
nal at Anniston Army Depot.
Those involved in the pro-
gram also trained in ad-
vanced detection techniques,
and the use of Personal Pro-
tective Equipment (PPE) in
different field situations, as
well as classroom discussions
about the dynamics of terror-
ism. Eubanks said that
firefighters and police offic-
ers are "the front line" of
emergency response person-
nel, and that the purpose of
the training program at CDP
was "to train those respond-
ers so that they carry back


"Please afford us the
chance to do so next year
should someone try to
discredit our organization
with baseless information
generated from simply being
a disgruntled volunteer;"
Mitchell writes.
In a telephone interview,
Mitchell declined to comment
outside of the contents of his
letter. "I don't want to engage
in a dispute," he said. On the
FCC board's "unanimous"
decision to "replace"
Robinson, Mitchell said it
was "like a personnel issue."
FCA secretary/treasurer
Craig Robinson was advised
of Gillis' and Mitchell's
letters. Robinson stated, "the
Board of Trustees of the
Florida Chautauqua
Assembly, Inc. has no
comment regarding this
matter at this time."


CHRIS MITCHELL,
president of Florida
Chautauqua Center, Inc.


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with them the knowledge
and skills they would need
[in a hazardous situation]."
This isn't Eubanks' first
such experience with this
kind of training, either. In
fact, he is one of the best
trained local officials avail-
able, having already under-
gone training in response to
radiological and nuclear at-
tack in Nevada and Utah and
a special course on terrorist
bombing in New Mexico over
the last few years.
"I'm trying to get as well-
versed as I can in this area,"
he explained. Eubanks said
his goal is teach his cowork-
ers to have an awareness
level of the dangerous world-
wide situation of the present
day. Eubanks explains that
this is due to the very real
possibility that he and his
fellow emergency personnel
might be called upon, in the
event of a major crisis, to be
dispatched to a larger urban
area. "Nobody is safe from
terrorism," he said. "When
you are aware of what's out
there, it helps to respond bet-
ter to even the more mun-
dane calls we go out on. We
cannot become complacent."
In addition to the afore-
mentioned reasons for at-
tending CDP, Eubanks said,
"We're looking into establish-
ing a hazardous materials
division within the county."
His recent training, he feels,
would be an invaluable asset
should the plan come to frui-
tion.
Eubanks praised the fed-
eral government in its efforts
to train the nation's emer-
gency responders, saying,
"they're doing a great job.
There are dozens of different
classes [the government] has
put out." One of the
program's main emphases,
according to Eubanks, "is to
make people aware of the
programs available for local
first responders," and to im-
press upon program attend-
ees the importance of relay-
ing to the citizenry the mea-


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"Terrorist attacks are
thwarted every day, it's
scary," Eubanks said.
Eubanks is currently pur-
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security. "It's becoming a
very relevant and necessary
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years ago, the Rotary Club
district 6940 got together to
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weeks out of the summer.
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16, and counselors have
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main buildings a mess
hall, separate boys' and
girls' dorms, and a newer
building, the Dr. A.C.
McCulley Lodge. The latter
was constructed at Rotary
Club expense in 1999.
Rotary paved sidewalks
and provided air


conditioning for the
buildings, along with other
improvements to the
grounds.
Camp director Leslie
Smith greets the visitors.
Smith says there are 29
campers on this summer's
roster, with a counselor-to-
camper ratio of one-to-two.
The camper teams consist
of one "independent" and
one "dependent" camper.
This fosters a cooperative
'buddy" system. The
campers work, together,
serving each other's
strengths and weaknesses.
A walking camper will go
ahead of a wheelchaired
camper to open doors, clear
ramps, and procure sports
or crafts gear. At meals,
buddies serve buddies
before serving themselves.
The mess hall is the most
air-conditioned spot in the
camp. Inside, the kids are


DREW THE SINGING CAMPER looks forward to an
evening of karaoke at Rotary Youth Camp.


clustered at tables, playing
board games, reading,
chatting, or good-naturedly
roughhousing with
counselors. Counselors
. inside include Shelley,
Lauren, and Jennifer Cook.
Cook is a former camper.
Both counselors pose with
Elley, a smiling girl with a
basketball at the ready.


The ,campers have been
divided into four groups for
this summer's camp theme,
"Islands of the Pacific."
Each group is assigned a
different island Hawaii,
Easter Island (Rapa Nui),
Yap, and Papua New
Guinea. The mess hall is
decorated with the islands'
flags, and assorted. mottos


THE ROTARYAT WORK, I-r, Camp Director Leslie Smith and Rotary visitors Chuck
Lawson, Mary Whitehead, Rosemary Ragle, and Chris Willcox, stand at ,.-ntranc of Dr.
A.C. McCulley Lodge, built by Rotary for use at summer youth camp.


INSEPARABLE TRIO, l-r, counselor Lauren, camper
Elley, and counselor Jennifer take a photo break at Rotary


Youth Camp.

and slogans, all made by
the campers. Campers
spend part of their time
working on "island lore,"
imbibing facts about their
island's formation,
geography, and culture. A
friendly competition is
encouraged. Previous years'
themes have included
pirates, 'the Wild West,


Japan, and ancient Egypt. ;
The campers follow a
daily schedule at this sleep-
over camp. Breakfast starts
at 8:30 a.m., followed by
three activity periods from
9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.ri.
Lunch and an hour's rest
follow, then
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MccCall/H[ra alto wed


Mrs. Gretchen McCall, De-
Funiak Springs and Mr. Bob
McCall, Freeport, announce
the engagement of their
daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, to
Mr. John Allen Hrabal II, son
of Mrs. Darlene Matz,
Lafayette, Indiana, and Mr.
John Allen Hrabal, Olathe,
Kansas.
Ms. McCall is a graduate of.
Leon High School, Tallahas-
see, Florida, and received a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in
art history from Florida
State University. Mr. Hrabal


graduated from Jefferson
High School, Lafayette, Indi-
ana, and attended Indiana
State University and Purdue
University, majoring in
chemistry. They are both se-
nior technicians with Alion
Science and Technology at
,Newport Chemical Depot in
Newport, Indiana,
The wedding will be solem-
nized at noon on September
15, 2007 in St. James
Lutheran Church, Lafayette,
Indiana.


Fountain/l oelschier wedding


Tax Collector
Four Walton County stu-
dents were honored by Tax
Collector Rhonda Skipper
and her staff for their out-
standing service through the
Walton County Summer Job
Program.
Summer employees Han-
nah Hutchinson, Kathleen
Foy, Tara Carpenter, and
Shelley Webb were presented
with certificates of apprecia-
tion on Friday during an ice
cream social in their honor.
Skipper presented the stu-
dents with certificates and
thanked them for"their pro-
fessionalism and strong work
ethic."
The Walton County Sum-
mer Job program provides
job placement for students


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honors 2007 summerjob program participants
for a six-week period in "The program doesn't only previous participants in the
county offices. The program benefit the students. As an summer job program and we
offers students an opportu- employer, the program has look to have two of this year's
nity to gain professional ex- also provided us with won- participants continue with
perience and learn more derful job candidates. Two of our office through the DCT
about the operations of our current employees were program," added Skipper.


county government.
Each year, Skipper re-
quests for the Tax Collector's
office to be included in the
program.
"This is a great program
that gives students the op-
portunity to learn the expec-
tations of the professional
world.. We want to help bet-
ter prepare students for the
workforce and the summer
job program offered by Wal-
ton County is doing just
that," said Skipper.


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The Chautauqua building was the setting for
the marriage of Jaime Fountain and Blake
Hoelscher on June 30, 2007. Jaime is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fountain and
the granddaughter of Mrs. Winnie Fountain and
Mrs. Mavis Hale. The couple enjoyed a honey-
moon in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, and cur-
rently reside in Ft. Meyers, Florida.


We love you,

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Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Carroll, of DeFuniak Springs,
Florida, wish to announce the engagement of their daugh-
ter

Charity Lynne Carroll
to
Stephen Walter Karle,
son of Bobbie Jean Karle, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida
and Robert Walter Karle, of Rochester, New York.
Charity is a graduate of Walton High School in DeFu-
niak Springs and is employed by the family-owned busi-
ness Bobbie Jean's Grocery.
Stephen is a graduate of Greece Athena High School of
Rochester, New York, and is employed by Emerald Coast
Electrical as an electrician.
An August wedding is planned in the Smoky Mountains
of Tennessee at the Mountain Valley Wedding Chapel with
reception[ to follow. The couple will reside in DeFuniak
Springs.


Social Events and Happenings


fHonor those who protect our freedom
The Walton County Super- year ahead, they are asking email vorbill@co.walton.fl.us.
visor of Elections Office is businesses and organizations
launching a voter outreach throughout Walton County Cost for producing these
campaign using yard signs for their support in helping signs is $6.50 for an 18" x 24"
displaying the words, "Honor to increase voter awareness. double sided sign with wire
Those Who Protect Our Free- If a business or organization stand, and :$3.50 for a 12" x
doms" atop the Vote in Honor would like to help by display- 18" double sided sign with
of a Vet Logo. ing a sign, please call our of- wire stand. Donations grate-
With an important election fice at (850) 892-8112 or fully accented.


Ofd-fashioned rummage safe


to benefit YHeritage Museum


An old-fashioned rummage
sale will be held on Saturday,
Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. until noon
at the home of Marie
and Charles Hinson, 162
South 11th Street (corner of
11th Street, and Live Oak
Avenue) in DeFuniak


Springs.
All proceeds from the sale
will benefit the Walton
County Heritage Museum.
Items for sale will include
furniture, books, sewing and
craft supplies, costume jew-
Iry, cookbooks, clothes, col-


lectibles, and reconditioned
computers donated by the
Chautauqua Cyber Club.
For more information, call
951-2127 or
visit w w w. wa 1 ton
countyheritag, e.org.


Attention Needle Artists
A hands-on workshop, Museum
Mounting (lacing) of fabric art,
preparing your artwork for framing, is
being planned for July 28. For
information / registration call
Skippy Hoffman, "Our Place "Custom
Framing 850-892-3037


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PICTURED (L to R)
Hannah Hutchinson,
Kathleen Foy, Tara Carpen-
ter, and Shelley Webb partici-
pated in the Walton County
Summer Job Program
through employment at the
Walton County Tax
S Collector's Office.


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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THU RSDAY JULY 26, 2007


CAMP FROM PAGE 1 .B


two more activity periods,
dinner, and an evening activ-
ity period before lights-out.
Activities vary. There's
sports both team and indi-
vidual swimming in a spa-
cious pool near the mess hall,
crafts, and educational ses-
sions with Dr. Robert
McKeon, teacher and camp
sage, known to the kids as
"Doc X."
McKeon calls himself "di-
rector of instruction," and
has been coming to the Ro-
tary Youth Camp every year
since it was founded.
McKeon's background is in
library science, document
conservation, and scholar-
ship, and he has a wealth of
knowledge on many subjects.
He has been teaching this
year's campers about the leg-
ends of their respective is-
lands, as well as islanders'
methods of hunting, fishing,
and. communication. The lat-
ter involves drums.
"It's a quiet competition,"
says McKeon, speaking of the
friendly rivalries among the
four islands. The campers
earn "points" not only by
learning island facts, but by
answering pop questions
posted in the mess hall. The
latter are tests of observa-
tional skill, such as "who is
the tallest counselor?" or
"how many windows are in
the mess hall?"
"They earn points two
ways," says McKeon. "One is
for 'spirit,' the other is for
random acts of kindness for
other islanders. It's a positive
competition."
McKeon says that the
counselors all receive medi-
cal and personality reports
on the campers, but that the
kids often surprise the coun-
selors by exceeding expecta-
tions. He attributes part of
this to the camp's practice of
hosting campers with "mixed.
disabilities," instead of focus-
ing on only one kind. This
leads to cooperation and mu-
tual assistance.
In the craft area, a group
!of kids works quietly at a
Stable, fashioning headbands
for island wear. Among the


supervisors is Austin, sitting
off to the side in a motorized
chair. Austin, a former
camper, says his favorite
thing about the camp is
"mostly the people who come
here." It's a sentiment fre-
quently expressed at the Ro-
tary Youth Camp.
Back outside, a few coun-
selors and campers have
started a small pickup game
of basketball, mostly free-
throws from the foul line. Sit-
ting at the edge of the action
in a motorized chair is Drew,
a fifth-year camp veteran
from Trenton, FL. Drew
watches the game while tick-
ing off a list, of his favorite
activities. He is looking for-
ward to the after-lunch nap
hour "not long enough for
me," he says.
"Did you tell them about
karaoke?" asks a counselor.
. "I'm getting to that," says
Drew.
One evening of the week
the camp holds a dance in the
mess hall. Campers ask each
other out to the party, where
they dance and listen to mu-
sic, sometimes recorded,,
sometimes from an invited
DJ. This year's dance is
called a luauu," in honor of
the camp theme.
"Tell them about the
karaoke," says the counselor.
"I love to sing," says Drew.
"Last time I sang 'Summer


Nights' [from "Grease"] and
'Love Shack.' I also sang
'Don't Laugh at Me.' We get
to stay up later than usual."
At lunch time, the camp-
ers head into the mess hall,
sitting at their respective is-
lands' tables. Lunch is sand-
wiches, fruit and salad, chips
and a cookie. When a coun-
selor puts her hand in the air,
all follow suit. "Hands up!"
It's the signal for silence, and
giving attention.
A short grace follows, sung
rather than spoken, and the
meal begins. Toward the end,
as campers are cleaning up,
there's a small commotion.
One of the posted pop ques-
tions is "who is the strongest
male counselor?" To settle
the question, two contenders
engage 'in an impromptu
push-up match. It's unclear
who wins, but there's no lack
of cheering.
The campers will finish
cleaning up the mess hall,
then head off to their dorms
for an hour's rest. Some walk
the grounds unaided, some
with canes or braces, some
spin off in wheelchairs. All
are talking, laughing, and
completely at ease with each
other and themselves. Aside
from the age difference, it's
difficult to tell the counselors
from the campers. Leslie
Smith says the Rotary Youth
Camp has a 90-percent re-
turn rate from year to year.
"The campers and counse-
lors are best friends," she
says.
For more information
about Rotary Youth Camp,
Inc., go online to
www.rotary6940.org.


"DOC X," Dr. Robert
McKeon, provides educa-
.tional activities for kids at
Rotary Youth Camp.


FireWise workshop scheduled


During the dry spring
weather this year, Florida
was plagued by wildfires.
During May, the Panhandle
experienced many major, fast
moving wildfires. In
Seagrove, a wildfire de-
stroyed three homes and
damaged 12 more in just a
few hours.
On Tuesday, July 31, from
9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a "Living
on the Edge" FireWise work-
shop will be hosted by the


Florida Division of Forestry,
the Walton County Emer-
gency Management Depart-
ment and Pandion Systems.
The workshop will be con-
ducted at the Walton County
Coastal Branch Library, 437
Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa
Beach.
This workshop is designed
for anyone with an interest
in reducing the threat of
wildfire to their property and
lives. It will offer valuable


learning experience utilizing
an interactive approach with
cutting edge technology to
explain wildfire protection in
real-world situations. The
workshop is free and lunch
will be provided. Registra-
tion is required.

Register online at
www.pandionsystems.com
(click on training registration
and select Walton County)
not later than Friday July 27.


Freeport Public Library's hours


Beginning Monday, July 30
the Freeport Public Library's
basic hours of service will be
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On Thursday the library


stays open until 8 p.m. This
change is being made based
upon monitoring of usage
and library user requests.
The library is open six days


a week, Monday through Sat-
urday.
. For more information, call
the Freeport Library at 835-
2040.


Reduced cost lunches announced

The Walton County School District announced its policy for free and reduced priced meals
for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under National School Lunch and
School Breakfast Programs. The district's administrative office has a copy of the policy,
which may be reviewed by any interested party.
The following household, size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility:
Household size effective from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.

Free meal scale
Household Annual Monthly Twice per Every two Weekly
Size Month weeks
1 13,273 1 ,107 554 51 1 256
2 17,797 1,484 742 685 343
3 22,321 1,861 931 859 430
4 26,845 2,238 1,119 1,033 517
5 31,369 2,615 1,308 1,207 604
6 35,893 2,992 1,496 1,381 691
7 40,417 3,369 1,685 1,555 778
8 44,941 3,746 1,873 1,729 865
For each 4524 377 189 174 87
additional
family
member,
add


A FAVORITE ACTIVITYat any summer camp is the swimming pool,.part of every camper's
daily schedule at Rotary Youth Camp.


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WHO'S THE STRONGEST? Camp counselors face off for a push-up contest at Rotary
Youth Camp.





PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO

CONSIDER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

AMENDMENTS
Notice is hereby given that the Walton County Planning Commissioners will hold a
public hearing on Thursday, August 9, 2007, beginning at 5:00 P.M., at the South
Walton County Courthouse Annex, 31 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach,
Florida, to consider recommendations on the following proposed small scale amendments
to the Future Land Use Map of the comprehensive plan.
Notice is hereby given that the Walton County Board of County Commissioners will
hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, beginning at 5:00 P.M., or as soon,
thereafter as may be heard at the South Walton County Courthouse Annex, 31 Coastal
Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, to consider the following proposed small scale
amendments to the Future Land Use Map of the comprehensive plan.
Notice is hereby given that the Walton County Board of County Commissioners will
hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, beginning at 5:00 P.M., or as soon
thereafter as may be heard at the Walton County Courthouse located at 571 US
Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs. FL, to consider adopting and transmitting the following
proposed small scale amendments to the Future Land Use Map of the comprehensive
plan.
County Sponsored Small Scale Map,
Amendments .
1. SSA 07-15 Trout Branch LLC is \
requesting a small scale amendment to
change. 6.91 acres in Walton County --. -\
from rural village to industrial. The parcel
is located north of Choctawhatchee Bay r
on the north side of State Road 20 and
approximately 430 feet east of Rogers I
Road (parcel number 19-1S-20-32000- .-
005-0000.) .
2. SSA 07-11 ,Les Porterfield is ... -
requesting a small scale amendment to
change 9.75 acres from conservation -.
residential one dwelling per 2.5 acres to / .. i
conservation residential 2 dwellings per i
acre, or any less dense or intense cate-
gory. The parcel is located south of Choctawhatchee Bay on the east side of North C.R.
393, approximately 0.57 miles north of Nursery Road and Town of Santa Rosa (parcel
number 14-2S-20-33150-000-0580.)
-.... All interested parties wishing to be
heard with regards to these amendments
may appear at the above mentioned
4 meeting.
In accordance with Section 286.26,
S. ...... Florida Statutes, whenever any board or
commissioner of any state agency or
authority, or of any agency or authority of
any county, municipal corporation, or
other political subdivision, which has
scheduled a meeting at which official
S. acts are to be taken receives, at least 48
.., .... hours prior to the meeting, a written
request by a physically handicapped per-
son to attend the meeting, directed to the
chairperson or director of such board,
commission, agency, or authority, such chairperson or director shall provide a manner by
which such person may attend the meeting at its scheduled site or reschedule the meeting
to a site which would be accessible to such person.
In accordance with Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, all persons are advised that if a
person decides to appeal any decision made' by the board, agency, or commission with
respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record
of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verba-
tim 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.
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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, JUlY 26, 2007


PAGE 4B


Vacation Bible School Calendar


July 30-August 3


Solid Rock Community

Church schedules

vacation Bible school


The Solid Rock Conmmunity Church will be having a
vacation Bible school kickoff/Registration Day on July
28, from 5-30-7:30 p.m. Families are invited to come
on July 28. The following week July 30-Aug. 3, from
6:30-8:30 p.m. they will be having their vacation Bible
school.
In their water park. the kids will ride the wave of
God's love through music, games, drama, crafts, snacks
and Bible stories.
For additional information call the church at 951-
2003, and leave a message.


July 30- August 3

Vacation Bible school at

Portland United Methodist



Portland United Methodist Church, located near the in-
tersection of SR. 20 and C-6 Road. will offer vacation Bible
school to ages pre-K through sixth grade from July .30-
August 3 at 6:15 each evening.
This year's theme is Avalanche Ranch "a wild ride
through God's Word-"
Enjoy great Bible lessons, the story time,the
fetlowship.Lreative crafts, recreation and snacks at Ava-
lanche Ranch.

For more information call 835-1706.


CHRH IECOY


ARGYLE BAPTIST CHURCH, 252 Argyle Church Road, Argyle,
FL invites everyone to attend their services. Sunday School 10 a.m.
- all ages, Church Service 11 a.m., Sunday night 6 p.m. all ages,
Wednesday night 6 p.m.
Pastors are Glen Spence and James Burnham. Call 850-892-
6444, 850-892-2327, or 850-259-2173. All are welcome.:

BALDWIN AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH invites you to attend
Sunday School 9:45, Worship Service 11:00, Discipleship Training
5 p.m., Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Ser-
vice 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 ser-
vices. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m.; morning worship at 11
a.m.; Sunday night services begin at 5 p.m. and Wednesday night
services begin at 6 p.m. The church is located six miles south of
Ponce de Leon on CR 183. For rhore information or directions call
836-4484.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, 216 East
Live Oak Avenue. We cordially invite you to join our Fellowship of
Encouragement and come for Worship and Bible Study at the fol-
lowing 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 re-
freshments and Adult Bible Study and children s Sunday School.
Our Pastor, Reverend Jack Betz, speaks from the Gospel each
Sunday of Jesus love for each of us. We are known throughout our
community as a friendly and serving Church that welcomes new-'
comers. We are located on Route 331 very near the Florida line
[24213 5th Avenue] in Florala, Alabama. If you wish, call us at 334-
858-3515 for more specific directions.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of DeFuniak Springs, 1063


Circle Drive, invites everyone to join them throughout the week for
worship, fellowship, study and service. A men s fellowship group and
Presbyterian Women meet monthly for fellowship and Bible study.
Children s and youth activities will be held throughout the summer.
Call for information. Sunday (nursery provided from 9:30 12) 9:30
a.m. Sunday school for all ages. 11 a.m. morning worship. Wednes-
day, 6:30 p.m. Bible study (adults) Amplify (6th -12th grade) Chan-
cel Choir rehearsal. Second Sunday-family covered-dish luncheon af-
ter church. First Presbyterian is a community of disciples of Jesus Christ
who are committed to being an inclusive faith community where per-
sons form all walks of life feel comfortable worshiping and working
together. If you re looking for a church home; we invite you come visit
us. Church office phone number-892-5832; email fpcds@earthlink.net;
Website; fpedfs.com

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

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


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

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

FREEPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 340 St. Hwy. 20 E., POB
287, Freeport, FL 32439, phone and fax 835-2447. Bible Study is at 9
a.m. and Morning Worship is at 10 a.m. with,Communion being served
the first Sunday of each month. The Rev. Gene Harris will deliver the
morning message. Fellowship immediately follows the worship ser-
vice. 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 Wor-
ship Service 10 a.m. Singing 5:15 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Ser-
vice 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6 p.m. Please come worship
with us.

GLENDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Pastor Keith Andrbws
and the congregation of Glendale Presbyterian Church invite you to
worship each Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all
ages begins at 9:30 followed by a time of fellowship at 10:30. A Com-
munity Men s Bible Fellowship 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 information.

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

GREATER ST. JOSEPH AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH, 117 Graham Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 invites
you to come worship with our church family each Sunday. Church school
begins at 9:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11 a.m. We are located
at 117 Graham Ave. Rev. Cecil Williams 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 Wednes-
days at 6 p.m., followed by a bring your own supper and a teaching


r 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 DeFuniak Springs,.cordially invites you to come and wor-
ship with us in Sunday School at 9:45 a:m. and Sunday Worship
t services, at 10:45 a.m. and 6 pm. Choir Practice is Sunday.after-
noon at 4 p.m. and church training study at 5 p.m. Wednesday night
Bible study is at 6 p.m. The congregation extends a very special
welcome to come visit or make us your church home. We practice
Love one another. A nursery is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

SOUTHWIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 1307 Hwy. 278 (Coy Bur-
gess Loop) DePuniak Springs, FL. Sunday School: 8:45 a.m.; Wor-
ship Service: 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service: 6:00 p.m.;
Wednesday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

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

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

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

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


Cornerstone Christian Academy
& Preschool

Has Openings For:

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Kindergarten 12th grade

Now Accepting Applications:
Scholarships available for qualifying students
in the Academy.

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for more information.


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007


Girl donates hair to


By REID TUCKER
Last Thursday, Mackenzie
Brown, of Greensboro, South
Carolina, granddaughter of
Harley and Melinda
Henderson, of DeFuniak
Springs, had twelve inches of
her long red hair separated
from the rest of it by David
Armstrong of Creative
SalonSpa for the purpose of
donating it to Locks of Love,
a non-profit hair-loss victims
charity.
Brown, whose hair once
measured 37 inches in
length, decided to donate her
hair to Locks of Love while
vacationing with her grand-
parents in DeFuniak for the
summer, after the chore of
maintaining hair that long
had become a nuisance.
Locks of Love donates hair
prostheses to financially-dis-
advantaged children under
the age of 18 suffering from
any long-term medically as-
sociated hair loss. Affected
children receive the hair
based on financial need. Re-
cipients must provide proof
of financial need, two letters
of recommendation, and
write an essay describing the
need for a wig, much as one
applies for a scholarship. The


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MACKENZIE BRO W\N. of
Greensboro, South Carolina,
before she had 12 inches of
hair removed for donation to
Locks of Love.
organization also accepts
monetary donations to con-
struct artificial wigs and to
fund research grants at the
University of Miami and the
Miller School of Medicine,
where study on alopecia


THIS SIZABLE section of hair will be fashioned into a
wig by Locks of Love and then provided to a long-term hair
loss victim under the age of 18.


areata, an automimmunity
disease which causes hair
loss, is carried out.
The majority of recipients
are victims of alopecia areata
or scalp burns. Chemotherapy
patients are rarely given do-
nated wigs because the treat-
ment is understood to cause
only temporary hair loss,
rather than the long-term
hair loss associated with other
illnesses.


It is estimated that 80 per-
cent of the hair donated to
Locks of Love comes from
children wishing to help oth-
ers their age. Some qualifi-
cations for hair donation ex-
ist, namely, hair segments
must be ten inches or longer,
which proved not to be a
problem for Brown, who still
has quite a lot left over.
Hair today, gone tomor-
row.


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Stanley
Alfred "Al" Lynn Stanley,
54, of Ponce de Leon, FL.
passed away July 20, 2007.
He was born June 24, 19.5,;
in DeFuniak Springs, FL. to
Walker and Roberta Rhodes
Stanley.
Stanley had lived in
Holmes County all of his life.
He was Baptist by ::nth and
a member of the Northside
Baptist Church. He worked
with the Holmes County Dis-
trict Schoo! Board for 18
years. He enjoyed woodwork-
ing and was a very talented
carpenter. He was a very de-
voted husband, father, grand-
father and brother.
Stanley was preceded in
death by his father and
mother.


Elma O'Daniel, 80, of
Altamonte Springs, FL.
passed away July 21, 2007 at
her place of residence. She
was born Dec. 5, 1926, in Ala-
bama to her father and
mother, Carver S. and Lillie
Mae Jenkins Sutton.
O'Daniel was a resident of
Walton County for 20 years
and was Baptist by faith.
O'Daniel is preceded in
death by her father, mother,
and her loving husband, Jo-
seph O'Daniel.
O'Daniel is survived by
one brother, A.R. Sutton, of
Ponce de Leon, FL.; two sis-
ters, Eva Mae Hurst, of
Altamonte Springs, and
Eleanor McNaughton, of


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White
Leslie Ann May W
passed away peacef
rounded by her fami
day, July 23, 2007
home in Crestview, I
was born Oct. 25,
Chicago, IL., and re
Northwest Florid
1954, raising her fi
Crestview for the
years. She was a
member of the Ch
Jesus Christ of Lat
Saints and served
church callings. LE
joyed music and w
found playing the pi,
enjoyed time with
and providing service
ers in need. Her fai
her greatest joy and
voted the last 38 ye
loving wife, moti
grandmother.
White was predece
her parents, Kenne
and Iva Jean May.
Among survivors
husband, Erick L. W


Stanley is survived by his
wife, Orapin Stanley; his
children, Spring Stanley
Rojas, Skye Stanley, Dax
Rollman, Dara Luebano and
husband, Arthur, Errol
Rollman, Steel Rollman and
Quentin Rollman; grandchil-
dren, Alexander Rojas,
Carlie Stanley, Adrienne
Luebano, Emilyssa Luebano
and Ava Luebano; brother,
Thomas Stanley and wife,
Juanita; niece, Lisa Mer-
chant and husband, Monty,
and great-nephew, Ethan
Merchant.
Funeral services were con-
ducted Wednesday, July 25,
2007, at Clary-Glenn Fu-
neral Home, with Revs. Gary
Scott and Larry McGowan
officiating.
Pallbearers were Melvin
Rhodes, Rocky Miller, Chuck
Holley, Roger Moss, Ernie
Sommerset and Randel
Skipper. Honorary pallbear-
ers are David Hicks, George
O'Steen and Randy O'Steen.
Burial followed in the
New Ponce de Leon Cem-
etery.
Family and friends may
now go online to view obitu-
aries, offer condolences and
sign a guest book, at
www.clary-glenn.com

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


Chickasaw, AL. She is also
survived by many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were con-
ducted Wednesday, July 25,
2007, at Clary-Glenn Fu-
neral Home, 230 Park Av-
enue DeFuniak Springs,
with Rev. Joel Glenn offici-
ating.
Burial followed in the
Ponce de Leon Cemetery.
The friends and family
may now go online to view
obituaries, offer condolences
and sign a guest book, at
www.clary-glenn.com

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


children, Loren D. White
(Melissa),Laurel K.W. Avery
(Ian), Linda A. W. Kolset
(Ludvik), Leif E. White
(Marie), and Lira J. White;
grandchildren, Sydney, Sa-
....: ah, Mackenzie, Adam,
i'.. : Bailey, Isabella, Riley, Jacob,
S Leah and Logan; one sister,
Paula J. Blanchard (Ryck);
brothers, Kenneth G. May
-1 (Marylon), and William A.
May; father-in-law, Wiliam
SR. White, sisters-in-law Toni
R. Dozier(Richard) and Terri
,.- D. Hahn (Anthony);
-: brother-in-law Del L. White,
i and numerous nieces, neph-
ews and cousins also survive.
Donations may be made in
Mrs. White's memory to Cov-
ihite, 58, enant Hospice, 370 West
ully sur- Redstone Drive, Crestview
ily, Mon- 32536.
, at her There will be three times
FL. She of visitation. Friends and
1949 in family may call at the fu-
-sided in neral home in DeFuniak
a since Springs from 5 until 7 p.m.
familyy in Wednesday evening or on
past30 Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m.
faithful at the Church of Jesus
iurch of Christ in Crestview, or one
tter Day hour prior to funeral time
in many Friday, July 27, 2007, at the
eslie en- Church of Jesus Christ in
as often Crestview.
ano. She Funeral services will be
friends Friday, July 27, 2007, at 10
ce to oth- a.m. at the Church of Jesus
mily was Christ in Crestview with
I she de- Stake President Melvin
*ars as a Miller presiding.
her and Burial and dedication will
follow in Old Bethel Cem-
eased by etery in Crestview.


th Paul,
are her
Thite; her


Campbell
Margaret "Margo" Annette
Campbell, 57, of Seagrove
Beach, FL. passed away July
23,2007. She was born Dec.
6, 1948, in Parris Island, S.C.
to John and Mary McLendon
Campbell.
Campbell was a resident of
Walton County. She was Pres-
byterian by faith, She owned
and operated her own dance
studio and dance company,
the New School of Dance and
the Key West Dance Theater.


Davis Nelson, Age 101, a
life long resident of DeFuniak
Springs, passed away Satur-
day July 21, 2007 in a local
healthcare facility. He was
born Feb. 13, 1906 in DeFu-
niak Springs the son of Sam
and Northana Nelson. He
joined the church at an early
age and became a Christian
and was a Sunday School
teacher, always working dili-
gently for the Lord. He was
an active deacon of Bethel
Presbyterian Church for
many years. He was a ma-
son and retired from the L &
N Railroad'Company.
Nelson loved working on
mechanical equipment and
the first automobile he ever
worked on was a Model T
with his Uncle "Toppey Tim."
He was a loving husband
and father who loved caring
for his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren and al-
ways showed tremendous pa-
tience with them.
Nelson is predeceased by
three brothers, two sisters,


She also doved and fished
commercially.
Campbell was preceded in
death by her father.
Campbell is survived by
her mother Mary Campbell
of Sea Grove Beach; one
brother, John H. Campbell III
and wife, Josee' of Tampa,
FL;; twQ sisters. Maary
McClintock and Alicia Stark.
both of Sea Grove Beach; one
niece, Gabrielle Campbell
and two nephews. John
Campbell, and Richard
Shinholser.
Memorial service will be
conducted at 6 p.m., Thurs-
day, July 26, 2007, at Clary-
Glenn Freeport Chapel Fu-
neral Home, 150 East High-
way 20, Freeport, FL., with
Rev. Joel Glenn officiating.
Floral arrangements are
being accepted.
Family and friends may
now go online to view obitu-
aries, offer condolences and
sign a guest book at
www.clary-glenn.com
Clary-Glenn Freeport
Chapel Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.,


and two daughters.
He is survived by his wife,
Melvinia Studkey Nelson; his
daughter, Ethel Tynel
(James); His sons, Divard
Nelson (Ruby), of DeFuniak
Springs, Joe Nelson (Diane)
of Washington D.C., Samuel
Nelson (Rose), of Argyle and
Roger Nelson (Edie), of
Panama City, FL. Numerous
grandchildren and great-
grandchildren also survive.
Floral arrangements are
being accepted.
A time of visitation will be
Friday, July 27, 2007 from 6
until 7 p.m. in Jerry Evans
Chapel. The body will lie in
state at the church one hour
prior to funeral time. :
Funeral services will be
held Saturday, July 28, 2007
at I p.m. at Bethel Presbyte-
rian Church with Rev. Earl
J. Tyler, Jr. officiating. Burial
will follow in Euchee Valley
Cemetery.
Arrangements and ser-
vices are under the direction
of Jerry Evans.


Pleasant Grove

Cemetery Committee

to host fundraiser


The Pleasant Grove Cem-
etery Committee annual
fundraiser program will be
held on July 28, 2007 at
Pleasant Grove Presbyterian
Church in Euchee Valley.


Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.,
morning service at 11 a.m.
Dinner will be served at
12:30 followed by evening
service at 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited.


July 29

Independent Pallbearers

to meet at St. Mary A.M.E.


The Independent Pall-
bearer's Fifth Sunday meet-
ing will be with St. Mary
A.M.E. Church, CaryvilIe,
FL., with Rev. Paul Levins.


pastor.
This fifth Sunday, July 29,
Sunday school begins at 9:30
a.m. and morning worship at
11 a.m. Dinner will be served.


Jeffery Wayne Harrison
7-24-70 9-13-06
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you left in our hearts.
when you were called to heaven
in September.

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and foi thirty-si. \ eais and two t nonith.-
you gave love and joy
to all who knew you.
You gave witness to God
Until i he ei\ enti.

You were sad to leave vour family
but looking forward to being
with your heavenly father


Our consolation i-, that
you are happy
and no longer in pain.


WVe love you,
M\ama and family


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THESE LITTLE COWPOKES enjoyed themselves at vacation Bible school. IT WAS LOVE at first sight for Rev. Rob and this filly.


Local children enjoy another exciting year of


vacation Bible school at First United Methodist


This group of 50 kids at-
tended "Avalanche Ranch"
vacation Bible school recently
at First United Methodist


Church and contributed al-
most $700 for the Children
of Ecuador food program,
school supplies, clothing, etc.


Rev. Rob promised the
children if they contrib-
uted over $500 he would
kiss a pig, but they were


unable to find a pig who wanted
to kiss Rev. Rob. The horse
brought for the Friday night ac-
tivities agreed to kiss Rev. Rob


with the help of an apple.
For more exciting pro-
grams offered for children,
the church invites the pub-


lic to join them at 88 Circle
Drive in DeFuniak Springs.
For information on ser-
vices call at 892-5332.


Hope of Glory Singers

to perform at Tri-State

Christian Camp, July 29


On Sunday, July 29, the
Hope of Glory Singers will be
presenting a concert as a part
of the 10:45 a.m. worship ser-
vice at Niceville Christian
Church. The quartet will also
be presenting a concert at Tri-
State Christian camp,- five
miles west of DeFuniak
Springs at 6 p.m. op Sunday,
July 29.
The Hope of Glory Singers
are a southern gospel quar-


tet from central Florida.
They have recently sung at
a political rally for presiden-
tial candidate Duncan
Hunter and for a concert
presented by the Bill
Gaither staff.
The concerts are open to
the public and there is no
charge for admission
Niceville Christian
Church is located at John
Sims Parkway (U.S. 20 and


Joseph, the patient sufferer


By DR. ROBERT M. JAYE
In Genesis 37 we have told
in the Bible part of the story
of Joseph, a young son of
Jacob. Like our blessed Lord,
when he was cast out by men,
he was exalted by God to be a,
Prince and Savior. It is com-
forting to know that in all of
Christ's afflictions there was
a compensating element. Let
us learn from Joseph how he
was a type of Lord Christ.
He was despised by his
brethren, but loved by his fa-
ther (vv. 3,4). Like Christ, Jo-
seph came to his own, but his
own received him not. What
a lesson to the timid or new
Christian. Persecution may*
come at home or from other
kin and former friends. Re-
member Joseph who was be-
loved by his father, as Jesus
was beloved by His Father.
Joseph was hated for his
words, but honored with vi-
sions (vv. 5,9). What he said
wounded their pride, but they
told the purpose of God for
the boy. When Joseph's broth-
ers were told of his dreams,
"they hated him the more."


The first martyr, Stephen,
was hated and stoned by
men, but God opened the
heavens to his vision. Let us
be like Jesus, Joseph, and
Stephen, faithfully telling
forth the truth as the Bible
tells it.
Joseph was sold as a slave,
but he was a prosperous
man (v. 28, chapter .39:2).
Joseph had no reputation
but was sold for the price of
a common slave. But "he was
a prosperous man." Jesus,
being so poor that he had no
permanent place to lay His
head prayed in John 17:4, "I
have finished the work Thou
gavest Me to do." It does not
matter what low value the
world may put on us as ser-
vants of God, we shall be
prosperous as we please the
Lord.
Joseph was neglected by
some, but still remembered
at an important time. We
need not be discouraged
when those whom we have
helped forget us. The Lord
knows where His faithful
ones are.


Glendale Church


of God to
Glendale Church of God is
having their fourth Saturday
night gospel sing on Satur-
day, July 28 at 7 p.m.
Everyone is invited to share
their talents with other local
singers.


host sing
Finger foods will follow
the service. The church is lo-
cated ten miles north of De-
Funiak Springs on Hwy. 83.
For more information, con-
tact Rev. Betty Duke at 834-
2683.


Fowoman schedules

meeting for July 28


Fowoman will be meeting
at McLain's Family Steak
House in DeFuniak Springs
on July 28, at 10 a.m.
The guest speakers will be
a panel of spiritually power-
ful women. They will discuss
their lives and relate how


they have overcome many
difficult trials through belief
and encouragement in .the
Word.
Come and join other con-
cerned women and fellow-
ship.


Send all your church events
to norma@defuniakherald.com


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The H S (Hope of Goy Snges)

The H.O.G.S (Hope of Glory Singers)


Pine Avenue). call Richard Marshall at (850)
For more information 682-1173 or 678-7425.



Happy

Birthday


In loving memory of
LaDonna "Jeannie" James Obie
Nelson McKee McKee Jr.
7-23-1969 -1-21-2006 7-15-73 5-31-2005
Two hearts of gold stopped beating.
Four shining eyes at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes "The Best."
God knows you both had to leave us,
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you.
The day he took you home.
To some you are forgotten,
To others, just part of the past,
But to us who loved and lost you,
Your memory will always last.
-Anonymous- ~
Nothing loved is ever lost,
and you both were loved so much!
Thank you, "Jeannie Jo" and James Obie,
for the love you gave me.

"Mom" Always.


Vacation Bible School
Registration/Kick-off

Saturday, July 28, 2007
^ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Solid Rock Community Church
(at the corner of Joe Anderson Rd
& U.S. 83, about 2.6
miles north on
U.S. 83 off U.S. 90)
Everyone welcome to come out
and join in for an
afternoon filled with
fun & games!
For more information
contact the church at
(850)951-2003.

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Birthdays do not end with death
Birthdays do not end with death,
But last as long as love,
A maelstrom of memories
That grace and honor move. A


And so we celebrate your day
by visiting your grave,
A place that you have left long since,
But is all that we have.

s Dear spirit, come and join us here,
Your loved ones by your stone!
Come sweep across the barrier
To claim us as your own!

Happy Birthday, Grandma
Oh, happy, happy day!
W Not even the most bitter night
Can take this joy away!
by: Nicholas Gordon
In Memory of
Bernise Raybourn Ellis
S7-26-1918 1-22-2007


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


IServices every Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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


Inhn RBeshler


For more
information
call
(850)826-1140 or
1516865-7575


4 Waterworks Park
* Vacation Bible School

July 30, 2007 -August 3, 2007
6:30 pm 8:30 pm

Solid Rock Community Church
(at the corner of Joe Anderson Rd &
U.S. 83, about 2.6 miles north on
U.S. 83 off U.S. 90)

Bring the children to Waterworks VBS
and they will learn how to ride
the waves of God's love!
For more information
contact the church at
(850)951-2003.

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SPORTS




SDeFuniak wins Section title


By PATRICK CASEY
It took 18 innings, a
doubleheader, a lightning de-
lay, five pitchers and nearly
five hours spent on the dia-
mond for the DeFuniak
.Springs 11- and 12-year-old
Little League team to defeat
Tallahassee Chaires-
Capitola 5-0 and 5-2 to win
the Section I crown and earn
a spot in the Little League
iState Tournament this week
at Canopy Oaks Park in Tal-
lahassee.
', The Saturday twin-bill
,was part of a best two-out-of-
three format that would send
,,,the winner on to the state
tournament, and DeFuniak
opened the scoring as the vis-
iting team by plating three
,:runs in the first inning of
;:game one.
Zach Forehand, who
:started the first game,
Doubled in the first run of the
inning, then scored himself
as Jesse Cosson doubled in
two more to build a 3-0 lead.
The runs were all DeFuniak
;would need as Forehand
;stuck out 12 batters in toss-
ing a complete game for a 5-
'0 victory. Forehand added
the icing on the cake in the
' fifth inning as he socked a
.,solo homerun to left field
!while Kyle Sloan doubled
'with pinch-runner Zach
:;Carter scoring for him on a
wild pitch to build a 5-0 lead.
. Forehand, who had eight
home runs in the regular sea-
son, was masterful on the
mound as he walked only one
batter and had another reach
via error. He faced only 20
batters in the contest, just
two off of a perfect game,
which he carried latetinto the
contest.
The second game of the
day, played about 9(1 n minutes
after the conclusion of the
i first, saw DeFuirlak jump out
ito a 2-0'lead as Zach Carter
singled with one out in the
inning, only to have Fore-
,hand follow with a two-run
shot for his second homerun
of the day and the lead.
DeFuniak starter Christo-
pher Murphy made the lead
hold up until the bottom of
the fifth inning when pinch-
hitter Kyle Mauch stroked a
single after a DeFuniak er-
ror to put runners on the cor-
:ners. Mauch stole second
,,with lead-off hitter Dakota
-Atkinson at the plate and
4two outs. Play was halted
due to lightning at that point,
but resumed 10 minutes
'later with Atkinson lacing
ithe second pitch after the
delay up the middle to tie the
game at 2-2. Atkinson was
cut down trying to take third
base on the throw to the plate
Ito end the inning.
From that point on, the
contest became a battle of
wills. DeShun Tucker bunted
for a base hit to lead off the
sixth inning, stole second,
advanced to third on a sacri-
fice by Tyler Abbott only to
see Kyle Sloan's line drive
snagged by Capitola second
baseman Chris Bartlett for


the second out. Chris
Murphy tried to drop a bunt
but was thrown out at first
leaving Tucker stranded.
Brennan Orcutt relieved
Murphy in the bottom of the
sixth inning and pitched a
perfect half inning to send
the game into extra frames.
Little did the large crowd in
attendance know, it would be
several extra frames before
the contest would be decided.
DeFuniak put base run-
ners on in the seventh,
eighth and ninth innings,
only to run into problems
before any could score.
Tucker reached on another
bunt single in the eighth,
stole second, but was caught
trying to steal third on a con-
troversial play at the bag.
Kyle Sloan led off the ninth
with a drive off the left field
fence, but was caught trying
to stretch the single into a
double on an outstanding
throw by Capitola left-fielder
James McRoy.
Orcutt, meanwhile, got
out of a jam in the seventh
inning with a timely
strikeout with a pair of run-
ners on, then coaxed a pair
of ground balls to his short-
stop, Forehand, to strand a
lead-off single by Atkinson in
the eighth. Capitola nearly
won the game in the bottom
of the ninth after Eric Leslie
singled and tried to score
with two outs on a drive to
the rightfield gap by Mauch,
but DeFuniak executed the
cutoff throw to perfection to
Forehand, who then fired a
strike from the outfield grass
to catcher Zach Burgess.
Burgess caught the relay and
had plenty of time to put the
tag on Leslie as he tried to
score.
- After an uneventful tenth


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THE DEFUNIAK LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS won the Section I tournament in Tallahassee on Saturday sweeping
Chaires-Capitola 5-0 and 5-2 in 12 innings to qualify for the state tournament.


inning for both sides, Tucker
recorded his fifth hit of the
contest for DeFuniak in the
top of the 11th. A strikeout
and a pop-out ended the
threat, however.
Zach Carter relieved
Orcutt in the bottom of the
tenth inning after Orcutt had
to leave the game with an el-
bow problem. Carter struck
out clean-up hitter Joey
Dowell to start the inning,


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2, but scored three runs in the 12th to sweep Tallahassee
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then was replaced by Tucker
who got the final two outs in
the 11th.
The 12th inning saw De-
Funiak with the top of the
order due up, and deliver,
they did. Chris Murphy
stroked a single to right af-
ter going 0-for-5 to that point
in the game. Capitola pitcher
Ian Daniels, in his third in-
ning of relief work, then
made the mistake of the
night as he grooved a pitch
to Zach Carter, who promptly
crushed the pitch to right-
centerfield for a two-run
homer. Dakota Atkinson re-
lieved Daniels to try and stop
the bleeding and was greeted
with a single by Forehand
and an RBI-double by Cosson
for a 5-2 advantage.
Tucker returned to the
mound in the bottom of the
12th with the bottom of the
order due up for Capitola.
After walking the lead-off
batter, Tucker recorded a
strikeout, then saw his de-
fense do the rest as a
grounder to Forehand turned
into a double play ball to end
the game and start the cel-


ebration for the DeFuniak
squad.
The win kept DeFuniak
from having to return on
Sunday for a deciding game
and ended a three-hour con-
test on a very jubilant note
for the visiting squad and
their fans.
With the victory, DeFu-
niak qualifies for the Little
League Baseball State Tour-
nament which will begin on
Friday, July 27, and run


through July 30. DeFuniak
will represent Section 1 in
the eight-team tournament
and is guaranteed to play at
lea-st three games as the
teams are divided into pools
of four teams each. (See ac-
companying schedule)

Game Notes: DeFuniak
carried 12 players on the ros-
ter, Capitola had 13. Capitola
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Weekly Racing Round-Up


* The defending
StormPay.com Weekly Rac-
ing Series West Region
Champion Lucky Keeton, of
Toomsuba, MS., is one race
away from taking over the
point lead in that region, as
the current point leader,
Herman Reynolds, of Laurel,
MS., has announced that he
will sit out for a few weeks
due to health reasons.

' Reynolds, with 648 points
based on his top 16 finishes
in 20 starts, leads Keeton,
who has 643 points in 14
starts, by five points after


StormPay.com Weekly Rac-
ing Series Week 16 competi-
tion. Keeton can take over
the point lead this weekend,
as the points structure
awards a minimum 25 points
for attempting to race.
Frank Wilson, of Milton,
FL., used a second and fifth-
place finish in two events
over the weekend to pad his
StormPay.com Weekly Rac-
ing Series South Region
points lead. Wilson has been
the busiest driver in the first
16 weeks of StormPay.com
Weekly Racing Series action,
competing in 29 events and


earning 704 points based on
his best 16 finishes.
Tracks in the East Region
took the weekend off due to
National Touring events on
Friday night at Penton Race-
way in Penton, AL., and East
Alabama Motor Speedway in
Phenix City, AL., on Satur-
day night.
Josh Huss, of Flomaton,
AL is second in the
StormPay.com WRS South
Region points with 641
points in 15 starts, while
"Milton Mafia" members
Bobby Morrison and Scott
Sessions join Wilson as driv-


ers from Milton in the top
four of the Region points
chase.

Morrison is third with 640
points based on his best 16
finishes in 21 starts, and Ses-
sions is fourth with 615
points based his best 16 fin-
ishes in 21 starts. Dewayne
Morris, of River Falls, AL., is
fifth with 525 points with his
best 16 finishes in 19 starts.
Richard Guidry, of Port
Allen, LA., is sixth with 519
points in 13 starts, and Tay-
lor Jarvis, of Milton, FL., is
seventh with 518 points in 17


starts.
Joshua Joiner has be-
come the fifth "Milton Mafia"
member to ride in the top ten
of the StormPay.com Weekly
Racing Series South Region.
Joiner took his third win of
the season on Saturday night
at Southern Raceway in
Milton to climb into the
eighth spot with 490 points
in 13 starts.
In other StormPay.com
Weekly Racing Series South
Region action over the week-
end, James Ussery picked up
his third straight win at
Blackman Motor Speedway


in Blackman, FL., on Friday
night, and another driver
picking up his third straight
series win was Shannon Lee,
of Lumberton, MS., on Sat-
urday night at Al Raceway
in Lumberton. Larry Cifra
Jr., of Moss Point, MS., was
the winner for the second
week in a row at Deep South
Speedway in Loxley, AL.
For a complete rundown of
the StormPay.com Weekly
Racing Series point stand-
ings in the South, West, and
East Regions, visit the Points
page on the series web site
at www.stormpayracing.com.


Red Sox lose to Brewers


On Sunday, the DeFuniak
Springs Red Sox travelled to
Panama City to play the Bay
County Brewers. This was a
tough weekend for the team,
with the Bay County Brew-
ers winning over the Red Sox
with a score of 7-5.
Jarred Nelson pitched the
first four innings with seven
strike outs, two walks and
four hits, though fellow
pitcher Will Scott had a
rougher time with the final
four innings, getting two
strike outs and allowing four
walks and five hits. Jarred
Nelson went 1 for 5 at the
plate with an RBI double,
Daniel Bakalo went 3 for 5
with a double in the third in-
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the sixth. Kendal May went
1 for 5 with a double in the
seventh inning. This was the
third defeat of the season for
the Red Sox.
The next game is at 1 p.m.
on July 29 at the Douglas
Crossroads baseball field.
The Ponce De Leon Tigers


will again face the Destin
Dawgs.
For additional informa-
tion regarding directions to
the game or donations/spon-
sorships, contact local head-
quarters at 850-892-4070 or
by email at dgenterprisellc@
earthlinknet.


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1. Julio Franco, who is the oldest player in Major
League Baseball history to hit a home run, signed with
the Atlanta Braves last week after being released by-
the New York Mets.

2. The Green Bay Packers will open training camp
this week at St. Norbert College in DePere, Wiscon-
sin, the 49th consecutive year they have done so.

3. For the 11th time in the last 12 years, the Uni-
versity of Kentucky led all Division I men's basketball
teams in average attendance with a crow of 23,421
during the 2006-07 season.

4. The San Francisco 49ers have sold out their sea-.,
son tickets for 26 consecutive seasons.

5. The. Los Angeles Angels have won 123 consecu-
tive games when leading after eight innings.




LITTLE LEAGUE

BASEBALL
State Tournament (11-12 year olds)
Host: Florida District 20
Canopy Oaks Little League Park,
3250 Point View Drive, Tallahassee

POOL A
DeFuniak Springs
Eustis
Winter Park
Seminole

Pool B
North Palm Beach
New Tampa
West Central Sarasota
North Springs

Friday- July 27
DeFuniak Springs vs Eustis- 9 a.m.
North Palm Beach vs New Tampa- 10'a.m.
Seminole vs Winter Park- Noon
North Springs vs W.C. Sarasota- 1 p. m.
Saturday- July 28
DeFuniak Springs vs Winter Park- 9 a.m.
North Palm Beach vs W.C. Sarasota- 10 a.m.
Seminole vs Eustis- Noon
North Springs vs New Tampa- 1 p. m.

Sunday- July 29
DeFuniak Springs vs Seminole- 9 a.m.
North Palm Beach vs North Springs- 10 a.m.
Winter Park vs Eustis- Noon
W.C. Sarasota vs New Tampa- 1 p. m.

Semi-Finals-Monday- July 30
Pool A Winner vs Pool B Runner-Up- 9 a.m.
Pool B Winner vs Pool A Runner-Up- 9 a.m.

Finals-Monday- July 30
Winner of Semi-Finals- 4:30 p. m.

All Times Central


Course number CourseTitle


FA LL 2007 CLASSES
Cat the OWC
Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs


)bur College inI WValton County/for Success by Degrees!

SFall Term: Aug. 21 Dec. 17






Web registration for new students: Call or stop by for web access & instructions
Enroll in-person at all six OWC locations:
DeFuniak Springs, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field

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Day(s) Location Coursenumber ColurseTitle


CGS1100/51498 Microcomputer Applications 6:30-9:00 pm T DeFuniak
EC02013/52779 Economics I 4:00-6:40 pm F DeFuniak
0ST1107/52777 Typing & Word Processing I 3:30-4:45 pm MW DeFuniak
05ST2117/52778 Typing & Word Processing II 3:30-4:45 pm MW DeFuniak
BUL2241/52775 Business Law I 5:00-6:15 pm TR DeFuniak
MTB1103/52767 B(isiness Mathematics 6:30-8:55 pm R DeFuniak.
Blended class/text based distance learning with reduced class time
Class meets Aug. 23, Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4,18, Nov. 1,15, 29, & Dec. 13
05T1355/52776 Records Management 5:00-6:15 pm MW DeFuniak


ENC0020/52850
ENC0080/53066
REA0001/52852
REA0002/52199
ENC1101/51655
ENC1101/51656
ENC1102/51692
ENC1102/51693
* LIN1670/52851
SPC1600/52825
SLS1101/52228
SLS1101/52887


College Preparatory English A
College Preparatory English B
College Preparatory Reading I
College Preparatory Reading II
English Composition I
English Composition I
English Composition II
English Composition II
Writing & Grammar
Speech
College Success
College Success


.10:00-11:45 am TR
10:00-11:45 am TR
1:00-2:15 pm TR
1:00-2:15 pm TR
11:10 am-12:30 pmMW
6:30-9:15 pm M
6:30-9:10 pm W
12:35-1:55 pm MW
2:00-3:20 pm MW
6:00-8:30 pm T
6:30-9:10 pm M
12:30-1:45nm TR


DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak


HLP1081/51802 Wellness 1:00-2:20 pm MW DeFuniak
HLP1081/51803 Wellness 3:30-4:50 pm MW DeFuniak

ARH1000/52894 Humanities Art 3:30-6:15 pm M DeFuniak
ARH2050/52895 Art Historl: Pre-Renaissance 5:00-6:20pm MW DeFuniak

THE2071/52914 Humanities: Cinema Appreciation DeFuniak
8 am-12 pm, 1-5 pm Sat. & Sun. Class meets Oct. 6, 7,13, 14, 20


MA0002A/51943 College Preparatory Math
MATOO024/51950 College Preparatory Algebra I
MAT0024/51951 College Preparatory Algebra I
MGF1106/52844 Math for Liberal Arts
MAC1105/51874 College Algebra
MAT1033A/52843 Intermediate Algebra
MAT1033A/51976 Intermediate Algebra
STA2023/52271 Statistics


EVS1001C/53209 Environmental Sciences
BSC1005/51436 General Biology
PHY1020/52150 Physical Science


Day(s) Location


8:00-8:50 am MW
9:00-11:10am MW
6:45-8:55 pm y
6:30-7:50 pm MW
3:00-4:20 pm MW
11:15am-1:00pm MW
4:50-6:30 pm TR
5:00-6:20 pm MW


DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak
DeFunlak
DeFuniak
DeFuniak


6:30-8:45 pm MW DeFuniak
4:30-6:20 pm MW DeFunlak
8:00-9:40 am TR DeFuniak


P051041/52162 American Government 4:30-7:00 pm
EDF1005/51623 Introduction to Education 5:30-8:00 pm
Plus 30 hours of practicum in a local school district
which will also require you to be fingerprinted
at that district.
EME2040/51635 Introduction to EducationalTechnology 5:30-8:15 pm
PSY2012/52177 Psychology 6:30-9:15 pm


T DeFuniak
T DeFunlak


R DeFuniak
R DeFuniak


I0ATTAK SSINII UUT1 OTBR1


ACG2001/52773 Accounting I
Web supplemented class
AMH2020/51372 American History II
DEP2004/51593 Human Growth & Development


6:30-9:15 pm MW
3:15-5:45 pm TR
6:30-9:00 pm TR .


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DeFuniak
DeFuniak


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ACG2011/52774 Accounting IIl
Web Supplemented Class
CGS1100/52780 Microcomputer Applications
SLS1101/52888 College Success


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2:00-4:30 pm TR
5:30-8:15 pm TR


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NATIONAL
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BROKERS
CORP
829 Highway 90 West
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Tires, Brakes,
Alignments & Auto Service
850-892-5191
1-800-252-2888


* Landscape
* Tree Removal/Trimming
* Stump Grinding
* Full Service
Lawn Maintenance

DeFuniak & Freeport Area


951-0447


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Additions Remodels Restorations
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TAYLOR Pon
Air Conditioning & Electrical Incorporated

Sales, Service & Installation
(850) 892-3955

684 North 9th Street
DeFuniak Springs DANNY TAYLOR
FL 32433 President


C ARTER'S ,

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* New Construction
* Remodel
* Home Inspections
* Construction
Management Services


Eddie Carter, Contractor


Licensed & Insured
RR282811837


(850) 892-6259

(850) 585-5111


ONE MAN AND A TRACTOR



SPECIALIZING IN SMALL JOBS
LANDSCAPING BUSHHOGGING
LIGHT LAND CLEARING DRIVEWAYS
FREE ESTIMATES
850-585-9189 OR 850-865-0159


Window Tinting


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Your Satisfaction Is Our Priority
931 US Hwy 331 S., DFS


TAYLORS A/C & ELECTRIC, INC.
LIC'S RM0048225 ''
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AMERICAN AIR SYSTEMS LLC
Reliability, Comfort & Performance.
LIC. RA0064836 892-2804
ARCTIC ZONE HEATING & COOLING
951-0707
CA-C057693


PLATTS APPLIANCE REPAIR
4410 US HWY 90 W
892-4670


Consigning Fine Artwork Quality
Furniture Quilts Tapestries
*Architectural Pcs. Southebys Antiques
Gallery. Buy Sell Call 850-892-6292


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


PRO CLEAN AUTO DETAILING
"WE'LL COME TO YOU"
401-3191, 496-2390


AA AUTO SALVAGE
442.CTY HWY 1087
MOSSY HEAD 850-892-3256
FREE DISABLED & JUNK
VEHICLE REMOVAL.
850-892-7051, ERRAND LLC
(PD Ihru 8-7-07)
ADVERTISE HERE!
e 3 Lines:
$10 per month


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

NATIONAL TIRE BROKERS
829 HWY. 90 WEST, DFS
892-5191
1 COR. 15:22 1 THESS. 5:18 LUKE 23:34
SORRELLS' RADIATOR & REPAIR
NEW RADIATORS IN STOCK, LOW
PRICES. FREE SYSTEM CHECK,
GUARANTEED SERVICE. 200 FT EAST OF
ED'S TASTEE FREEZE, DFS. 892-0203,
EST. SINCE 1990
ROCKMAN'S AUTO CENTER
WRECKER SERVICE
BEHIND SUBWAY 892-5015


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


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


PRO CLEAN
JANITORIAL/OFFICE CLEANING
401-3191, 496-2390


COMPUTER REPAIR
I FIX COMPUTERS, INC.
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
892-0977
GLOBAL DATA SYSTEMS
ALL COMPUTER REPAIRS &
NETWORK SERVICES. 892-6794


CONCRETE
ERRAND LLC
850-892-7051 (PDthu7-17.07)


TOTAL HOMES, INC.
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
VINYL/INSULATED WINDOWS.
BEST PRICES. FREE ESTIMATES.
CALL JOE OR MACK 850-892-9598
Construction WE SPECIALIZE IN
SMALLER JOBS. HAULING, BACKHOE
WORK, DRIVES. ETC. LAWRENCE & SON
892-3873
CARTER'S SUBCONTRACTING, INC.
Lic. & Ins. New Construction & Remodel.
(850) 892-6259, 585-5111 RR282811837


BRYAN'S CRANE SERVICE, LLC
BRYAN WITHEY, OWNER/OPERATOR
(850) 892-6004/CELL 685-8822

ADVERTISE

HERE!
3 Lines
$10 per month
Call
892-3232


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


BARLEYS UTILITY SERVICES
1943 US 90 EAST, DFS
892-3299 ER0012668


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


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


HANDYMAN
30 YEARS CONSTRUCTION
EXPERIENCE 850-892-7051 (7.17.07)


PCSI FILL DIRT, ROCK
DELIVERED/INSTALLED, GRADING,
CONSTRUCTION, CLEAN UP. 685-8586


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


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



PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION LLC
for all your carpentry needs. Lic. & Ins.
Free Estimates. Call Tom 850-585-5489.
lhru 1219
VANN CARPENTRY & HOME REPAIR:
BIG & SMALL JOBS, MOBILE HOME
REPAIR, ADD ONS, PATIOS/PORCHES.
LIC. & INS.
CELL 217-0261


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



OK EXCAVATION & SITE LLC
LAND CLEARING, SITE WORK,
LOT CLEARING. Call 892-4302
PCSI LAND CLEARING
BUSHHOGGING, EXCAVATION,
DRIVEWAYS, HAULING, 685-8586
(PD TIL 7/77)


RODNEY'S LAWN SERVICE
COMPLETE LAWN MAINTENANCE.
SERVING ALL OF WALTON COUNTY
S FOR OVER 10 YEARS
850-974-6972 FREE ESTIMATES.
JOHNSON'S LAWN SERVICE
GENERAL CLEAN UP/REASONABLE
Openings in Freeport. (850) 834-2200
SMART CARE LAWN SERVICE
FULL SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES.
ON LINE CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
892-5756
www.smartlawnservice.com
MUSHROOM COMPOST
DELIVERED
850-231-5643
BEAR CREEK CREATIVE SERVICES -
Landscaping, Lawn Maint., Tractor Work,
Land Clearing, Fencing, Lic. & Ins.
892-4423 OR 865-2848
DS LAWN CARE: Full Lawn
Maintenance, Pressure Washing.
850-892-3277 or 850-419-4519
QUALITY LAWN CARE AT A
REASONABLE PRICE. FREE
ESTIMATES. CALL 850-830-0979'
PREMIUM LAWN SERVICE
1 TIME OR EVERY TIME
(850) 419-9164 (8.26.07)


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

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


MUTTER MASONRY
SPECIALIZING IN STONE
548-4735


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

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


FANCY NAILS 9 YRS EXPERIENCE
EYEBROW WAXING/PEDICURE CHAIR
931 US HWY 331
(850) 892-0466 M-SAT. 9-7
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LANGLEY'S OFFICE SUPPLY
1027 S. 19TH STREET
892-9776


PAINTING PRESSURE WASHING
INTERIOR EXTERIOR, FREE EST.
CELL 850-218-9879, H. 850-892-4313


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


JEMCO PLASTERING INC.
892-5524
QUALITY IS OUR GOAL


BARLEYS UTILITY SERVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER COVERS
892-3299 RF0066219
(PD 1015)


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


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


1 COR. 15:22 1 THESS. 5:18 LUKE 23:34
SORRELLS' RADIATOR & REPAIR
NEW RADIATORS IN STOCK, LOW PRICES.
FREE SYSTEM CHECK, GUARANTEED
SERVICE. 200 FT EAST OF ED'S TASTE
FREEZE, DFS. 892-0203, EST. SINCE 1990


SOUTHERN ROOFING
ALL TYPES RE-ROOFS & REPAIRS
LIC. #RC0.56527. 9.56-4325


WINDHAM SEPTIC SERVICE, INC.
67 JOE CAMPBELL RD.


ALL'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
REPAIRSTUNE-UPS*OVERHAULS
FREE Pickup & Delivery 850-892-7887


STUCCO PLASTERING STONE -
REPAIRS, ERRAND LLC


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


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



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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007

Smith ready to make his mark


By CHUCK HINSON
It has been an off-season of
changes, rebuilding, redefin-
ing and reinvigorating the
Florida State football pro-
gram, but junior tailback
Antone Smith says he is
ready to hit the field and has
his eyes on the 1,000-yard-
mark for this season.
It has been 11 years since
Florida State has produced a
1000-yard season, but Smith
is hopeful that this will be his
year. Not since Warrick
Dunn had three straight sea-


sons of 1,000 yards each, has
any FSU running back
reached this prestigious
mark.
It wasn't too long ago when
Smith was ready to pack his
bags and leave Florida State
due to the fact that he didn't
get the opportunity to carry
the ball as much as he
wanted. With Lorenzo
Booker and Leon Washing-
ton now out of the picture
and playing in the NFL, he
will get his chance.


Despite his 2,814 yards
and 44 touchdowns during
his high school career, he had
to wait his turn on the Semi-
nole field. He said that after
he met with head coach
Bobby Bowden, he changed
his mind and decided to stick
it out for another year.
He earned his first start
last season and locked in the
position as the team's No. 1
runner in the spring.
Florida State did a major
overhaul on their staffing
during the off-season, as well


as, adding Jimbo Fisher and
new running backs coach,
Dexter Carter, among sev-
eral new coaching faces.
Carter, a former FSU player,
has never coached, but has
spent several years in the
NFL with the San Francisco
49ers.
The new coaches and the
seasoned players say that
this could be the season for
the Seminoles, and if not the
season for a championship,
a season for vast improve-
ments.


Scott heading to SE Louisiana


By CHUCK HINSON '
When you are that good
and win as many games as
the OWC men's basketball
team did this past season,
scouts, fans and other uni-
versities and colleges are go-
ing to take notice. That is ex-
actly what happened to assis-
tant basketball coach Morris
Scott.


He figured he would be
around the OWC campus for
several more years, but re-
cruiters from Southeastern
Louisiana University offered
the coach a chance to move
to Division I and take over
the assistant coach's posi-
tion.
He was contacted three


weeks ago and made up his
mind this past Thursday to
make the move to Louisiana.
A deciding factor for Scott
was' that two former OWC
players, Walton High
School's Jeremy Dunbar and
Antonio Pope, both signed
with the Lions.
The 28-year-old Scott will
be under head coach Jim


Yarborough and will be mak-
ing the move to Louisiana
immediately.
Scott has also served as
head basketball coach of the
Chipley's boys team and
coached at Freeport Middle
School and Trinity Catholic
Middle School before arriv-
ing at OWC .


Durant rolling in the dollars


By CHUCK HINSON
Former Texas National
player of the year Kevin
Durant has agreed to a
seven-year, $60 million en-
dorsement with Nike. The
deal is even sweeter with a


$10 million signing bonus.
LeBron James stills holds
the biggest endorsement con-
tract record for an NBA
rookie, with his Nike en-
dorsement of $90 million


that he signed in 2003.
Durant has remained loyal
to Nike after reports said
that he turned down a seven-
year, $70 million deal with
Adidas and remained faith-


ful to Nike. The athletic shoe
giant has been an intimate
part of Durant's career since
he was in the eighth grade.
He also recently signed
with Upper Deck and EA
Sports.


Nothing but Nadal


By CHUCK HINSON
Rafael Nadal has the
Midas touch when it comes
to tennis on the clay court.
Despite a struggle and hav-


Football
Boys and Girls Clubs
Football Camp: The condi-
tioning camp is open to all in-
terested athletes between
the ages of 6-12 years old. It
will take place July 27 at the
Destin Elementary School,
from 8 a.m. 4 p.m.
The cost is $15 and $20,
depending on the age group.
The camp offers instruction
on passing, throwing and


All-


managed only six hits in 18
innings of play against De-
Funiak pitching. DeFuniak
pounded out 16 hits in game
two, but left 1i runners
stranded on base. DeFuniak
won game two despite com-
mitting six errors in the field.
They'helped themselves by
turning out three double
plays in the contest. DeFu-
niak recorded 22 strikeouts
over the two games.
DeShun Tucker went 5-
'for-6 in game two, using the
bunt to near perfection in
reaching base four times.
The "Zach Attack" of Fore-
hand and Carter provided
five hits, two homers and
four RBIs in game two. While
Zach Burgess went 0-for-6
from the plate, he caught all
18 innings for DeFuniak and
saved the game in the ninth
when he tagged out
Capitola's Eric Leslie-trying
to score at the plate. Eight of
DeFuniak's 12 hitters re-
corded a hit in game two.
Forehand and Tucker re-


ing to sweep the final five-
straight games to win the
Mercedes Cup, he once again
is sitting at the top of the
pile.


running.
For more information and
registration, call 862-1616.
Soccer
Challenger Sports British
Soccer Camp: The camp
will be held July 23-27 at the
Twin Oaks Park in Niceville.
The camp is open to ages
4-16, with various time slots.
For more information and
registration, call 729-4062.
Golf


Winning 6-4, 7-5 over
Stanislas Wawrinka of Swit-
zerland on Sunday, the top-
seeded Nadal had not
dropped a serve throughout


Harbor Docks Tourna-
ment: The 22nd annual Har-
bor Docks Caddyshack Tour-
nament returns to Emerald
Bay on Aug. 24, beginning at
1 p.m.. The event is a four
man-scramble with a $500
entry fee per team, or $150
per player.
Proceeds benefit the "Take
A Kid Fishing Day." For more
information and registration,
call 837-5197.


Stars from 8B


corded the wins for DeFu-
niak with Dowell and
Daniels taking the losses for
Capitola.
Quote of the Game: "Do
you guys do anything but
take batting practice?" was a
sincere question asked by an
exasperated Joey Dowell of


Coach Ronnie Bell after he
was touched for five runs in
game one. Bell replied, "It
looks like we need a little
more fielding practice," after
his squad committed six er-
rors, but pounded out more
than 20 hits on the after-
noon.


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DEFUNIAK'S JESSE COSSON drives a pitch down the
leftfield line in the 12th inning of DeFuniak's 5-2 win over
Chaires-Capitola on Saturday.


the entire tournament, but
had to rally from 5-2 down in
the second set to claim his
sixth title this year.
The win put Nadal in the
elite group of tennis icons
and this past weekend gave
him his 93rd win in 94
matches on the clay court. He
is also 23-5 in career finals,
the highest winning percent-
age in the Open era.


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PAGE 12-B THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007
OWC Trustees plan for future construction, potential state budget


The District Board of
Trustees of Okaloosa-Walton
College(OWC) approved a
capital improvement plan for
the college through 2013 that
includes a possible new facil-
ity for all OWC Student Ser-
vices functions on the
Niceville Campus and a po-
tential new classroom build-
ing on the OWC/UWF Fort
Walton Beach Campus,
among other items.
The college's five-
year plan includes projects
for which the college may re-
quest state funding and is
one of the first steps neces-
sary to plan for future con-
struction projects at the col-
lege.
As an item of discus-
sion, OWC trustees heard a
report from Dr. Bob
Richburg, OWC president,
on the state budget and how
a projected state revenue
shortfall will potentially im-
pact the college. Richburg
noted that the college admin-
istration is in the process of
detailing how OWC would
cope with a projected four-
percent reduction of approxi-
mately $1 million in avail-
able funding for the college's
$28.4 million operational
budget.
Richburg noted that
approximately 74 percent of
the OWC operations budget
is for personnel and about 24
percent is current expenses.
He explained to trustees that
the college is working on a
plan that will have the least
impact on students, pro-


Lyndsay Nicole Johnson,
of Paxton, FL., was named to
the Berry College Dean's
List, having maintained a 3.5
average or better during the
spring semester for class
loads of 12 hours or more.


Danielle Trotman recently
- returned from a space and
aviation challengein-Hunts-
ville, AL., at the U.S Space
and Rocket Center. She spent
five days with students from
all across the country partici-
pating in different missions
and challenges.
Her team, the Earhart
Team, received the award for
the most outstanding team in
their graduating class.
Danielle served as the pilot
for their 16-member team.
Danielle received her U.S.
Space Camp Wings in the
graduation ceremony which
was held July 6 under the
space shuttle "Pathfinder."
United States Air Force Cap-


I


grams and employees, noting
that OWC would not limit
enrollment as had been an-
nounced by some state uni-
versities. "We
have an open door and that
door will remain open," noted
Richburg, stating that.the
college is encouraging and
can accommodate increased
student enrollment even
with a budget shortfall. Op-
tions being considered in-
clude a hiring freeze, reduc-
tion in departmental expense
budgets and other measures.
He noted that trustees will
receive further details at
their September meeting.
In other action, col-
lege trustees approved a re-
port on institutional effec-
tiveness for the 2005-2006
year presented by Dr. Jill
White, OWC senior vice
president, and college orga-
nizational charts for the up-
coming 2007-08 academic
year.
Trustees also heard a
report from Richburg on his
objectives for the coming
year. Richburg reported that
the college received state
funding for a joint-use Com-
munity Services Complex
that will include a new
Okaloosa County emergency
operations center, college
athletic center and educa-
tional facilities.
Richburg noted that leader-
'ship for the start of construc-
tion on the more than $25
million project will be one of
his top objectives along with
the planning and implemen-


Berry College is located near
Rome, GA.
Lyhdsay Johnson, a music
major, is the daughter of Dr.
Joe and Karen Johnson, of
Paxton.


tain Jill "Raggz" Long gave
the graduation address. She
shared her trials and suc-
cesses in the aviation field
with the graduates and chal-
lenged them. to follow their
dreams.










DANIELLE TROTMAN


FOR


station of new teacher educa-
tion baccalaureate degree
programs.
Development of an
OWC location in south Wal-
ton County, which has a
groundbreaking scheduled
for 9 a.m. on Aug. 6, and
implementation of expanded
endeavors for the OWC
Mattie M. Kelly Cultural and
Environmental Institute,
were also among the
president's objectives.
The college trustee
board also approved: estab-
lishment of a Betty Thomas
and Mary Thomas
Herrington Nursing Scholar-
ship Endowment with the
OWC Foundation through a
gift of $50,000 from two
anonymous donors; estab-
lishment of a Kristin Ann
Klausutis Memorial Scholar-
ship, through a $12,000 gift
from her parents, Dr.
Norman and Carol Klausutis
of Niceville in memory of
their daughter who was
killed in an automobile acci- -
dent; property and library in-


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to the operation of the Colle-
giate High School; approval
of. the new college catalog;
approval to write-off bad
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INSIDE


THE IMPACT OF
IMPACT FEES
City and county of-
ficials, business
owners and realtors
weigh-in on this tax-
ing issue. 1-A



SWMCD TO
HOLD
WORKSHOP
AMID CITIZEN
CONCERNS
At least one group
is worried about the
impact of pesticides
on flora, fauna and
other living things.
2-C



TDC WON'T
FUND EITHER
CHAUTAUQUA
ASSEMBLY
GROUP
Cites "unknown
organizational com-
plications" for re-
fusal. 14-A



BCC ROLL CALL
What they voted
on and how. 13-C



COMMISSIONER
BRANNON
SPEAKS TO
HERITAGE
ASSOCIATION
Brannon dis-
cussed the county's
plans for an online
Walton County his-
tory page on their
Web site. 3-A



DeFUNIAK
LITTLE LEAGUE
WINS
SECTIONAL
TITLE
The team, made
up of 11- and 12-
year-olds won both
games in Tallahas-
see and will move up
to the state tourney
this week. 8-B


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LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLE tracks as seen last week on Seagrove Beach. (Photo cour-
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Leatherback sea turtle


nests in Walton County


"'I


THE LEATHERBACK sea turtle is named for its unique,
tough, rubbery shell reinforced by tiny bony plates. (Photo
courtesy of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation/
www.cccturtle.org)


By DOTTY NIST
The nest of one of the
world's rarest sea turtles was
found on July 17 in Seagrove.
This is the first-ever docu-
mented nest of a leatherback
sea turtle in Walton County,
according to Sharon Maxwell
of the South Walton Turtle
Watch (SWTW).
"It's always been a
dream," Maxwell enthused.
Lorna Patrick of the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service
commented that there have
been no leatherback nests in
Walton County since an un-
documented but "apparent"
nest in 1962, when leather-
back hatchlings were ob-
served on the beach. Leath-
erback nests have occurred
along the coast of Eglin Air
Force Base, in eastern Bay
County, in Escambia,
Franklin and Gulf counties,
she noted. .
The majority of the sea
turtles that nest in Walton
County are of the loggerhead
species. A much; smaller
number of green sea turtles
have also laid eggs on the
county's beaches.
The leatherback is one of
the most endangered species
of sea turtle. Leatherbacks
are also the widest- ranging
sea turtle species. They are
known to swim thousands of
miles and are found as far
north as Alaska and as far
south as southern Africa, ac-


cording to information pro-
vided by the Caribbean Con-
servation Corporation
(CCC). The CCC is devoted
to sea turtle research and
conservation of sea turtle
species.
At an adult weight of 550
to 1,545 pounds, leatherback
sea turtles are much larger
than loggerheads and
greens, which weigh between
300 and 400 pounds. Leath-
erbacks can measure up to 10
feet long. Their diet consists
almost exclusively of jelly-
fish.
Leatherbacks are the only
species of sea turtle that does
not have a hard shell. In-
stead, these sea turtles have
dark gray or black rubbery
skin on their backs, rein-
forced with thousands of tiny
bony plates.
South Walton Turtle
Watch volunteer Christian
Wagley discovered the leath-
erback nest during his morn-
ing walk on Tuesday in
Seagrove. Volunteers walk
the beach daily in the early
morning during sea turtle
nesting season to look for sea
turtle tracks and identify
nests.
Wagley said he knew he
was dealing with something
out of the ordinary when he
saw unusually wide turtle
tracks and an extensive area
of disturbed sand.
Maxwell said that nesting


This is the first-
ever documented
nest of a leatherback
sea turtle in Walton
County, according to
Sharon Maxwell of
the South Walton
Turtle Watch.


loggerheads leave tracks 38
inches wide, green sea
turtles leave 44-inch-wide
tracks, and that leatherback
tracks are approximately six
feet wide.
Wagley said that once the
nest was positively identified
as that of a leatherback,
there was a great deal of ex-
citement among beachgoers
and turtle watch volunteers,
who gathered to see it for
themselves.
"It really lifted our spir-
its;" Wagley said, "this has
been an otherwise dismal
nesting season for the South
Walton Turtle Watch."
The leatherback nest was
only the twelfth sea turtle
nest to be discovered so far
in Walton County this year,
compared with 20 nests for
last year's spring-to-fall nest-
ing season.
"We had 58 nests in 2000,
and the number has gone
down every year since," Max-
well said. The SWTW tracks
nest in all non-state park ar-
eas along the beach in Wal-
ton County.
Maxwell said that due to
the low elevation of many
parts of the Walton County
beachfront, about three-
fourths of the sea turtle nests
identified this year have
been dug and moved to more
favorable locations.
Nests have a greater
chance to remain viable if
they do not become inun-
dated in the event of higher
water level conditions.
Leatherback eggs are larger
than those of other sea turtle
species, and female leather-
See TURTLE 5-C


By JEFFREY POWELL
"We are one of only ten ven-
ues in the United States to
display this exhibition," said
Mattie Kelley Fine and Per-
forming Arts Center Gallery
Director/Curator Karen
Valdes. "We are very proud
of this opportunity."
The exhibition titled "John
James Audubon, American
Artist and Naturalist" fea-
tures over 60 original large
hand-colored engravings as
well as original oils and per-
sonal items that belonged to
Audubon.
Audubon is best known for
his life-sized depictions of
birds in his work "The Birds
of America." The book con-
tains 435 hand-colored cop-
perplate engravings and de-
picted 1,065 individual birds.
The volume weighed 50
pounds.
Atidubon usually featured
his artwork in dramatic fash-
ion just as one might see in
the wild. His deep apprecia-
tion for all things natural led,
to a lifelong passion for the


outdoors.
The exhibition at Okaloosa
Walton Collage (OWC)cis ur -
derwritten by a donation
from Nokuse Plantation
owner M.C. Davis. The
Nokuse Plantation is i
50,000-acre conservation
,area in Walton County dedit
cated to the restoration of
wildlife and wildlife habitats
According to Valdes, the
collection is conservatively
valued at $ 1.8 million:
The exhibit will be at OWI '
through July 26 and has al-
ready had a large turnout.
"We have had record atten-
dance," Valdes said. "There;
have been at least 1000 visi-'
tors so far."
For more information call
the gallery at 729-6044.


JOHN JAMES
AUDUBON is recognized as
one ofAmerica's finest artists
and naturalist. (Photo by Jef-
frey Powell)


THE GREAT SYMBOL OF THE UNITED STATES the.
American bald eagle. (Photo by Jeffrey Powell)


THIS SNOWY OWL SPECIMEN is displayed along with'
several other personal Audubon belongings. (Photo by Jef-
frey Powell)


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PAGE 2-C THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007

SWMCD to conduct workshop amid citizen concerns


By JEFFREY POWELL
Gail Powell, representing
the Coalition for a Non-toxic
Environment, asked South


Walton Mosquito Control
District (SWMCD) officials
to conduct a workshop dis-
cussing issues concerning


GAIL POWELL, representing the Coalition for a Non-toxic
Environment.


pesticide use in Walton
County.
Powell's organization rep-
resents a segment of the
population that would like to
see less pesticide usage.
SWMCD officials agreed to
the workshop and set a ten-
tative date of Aug. 7.
"A lot of us do not like pes-
ticides;" said Powell, "the
county commissioners sug-
gested that we come to you
so we can address our side of
the issue."
The use of state aircraft to
spray for dog flies is among
the organization's issues.
SWMCD Commissioner
Jim Crawford felt the meet-
ing was a good idea.
"We do many things here
at SWMCD to prevent mos-
quitoes and other insects
from thriving that do not con-
cern pesticides," Crawford
noted. Crawford was refer-
ring to the work his organi-
zation does to clear drainage
ditches, dispose of old tires,
and the use of larvae-eating
fish in areas with standing
water, among other mea-


sures.
A confirmed date for the
workshop will be advertised
as required by law, and the
public will be invited.
Powell's request was made
during the SWMCD regular
July 17 meeting, which at
times grew tense.
The SWMCD is still deal-
ing with allegations that
Commissioner Charlie Burke
doesE not reside in the district
he serves. Burke continues to
refute these claims and vows
to continue representing his
district.
According to SWMCD at-
torney Allan Ramey, the
Florida State Attorney's Of-
fice isi in charge of the ongo-
ing investigation.
Burke has also filed a
defamation of character law-
suit a,;pinst SWMCD Chair-
man ,John McGee. McGee
has called the lawsuit "frivo-
lous" 9Lnd a waste of time.
Burke had previously
raised questions concerning
the salary of SWMCD Direc-
tor Gary D'Andrea. At the
July 1 7 meeting he con-


Gulf Coast Comedy Festival at Seaside Rep


In its fourth year,.The Gulf
Coast Comedy Festival
(GCCF) returns with
standup, sketch, and improve
from across the country. The
comedy group SPF 7 has
brought performers from Sari
Francisco, New York, Louis-
ville, Florida and Los Ange-
les together to make this
year's festival an unforget-
table weekend of laughs and
more.


As a part of the Seaside
Repertory Theatre's summer
theatre season, all GCCF
shows will take place in the
Seaside Meeting Hall The-
atre from Wednesday, July
25 to Saturday, July 28, with
two shows each night, one at
8 p.m., and one at 10 p.m.
Performing this year are the
Basic Character Flaws from
Seaside, the Comedy Addic-
tion Tour from San Fran-


CORRECTION:
The article in the July' 19 Beach Breeze re: "Angelos at
Seagrove Beach" contains an error. I did not "exit" the Plan-
ning Commission meeting with Merrfield and Terrell. I re-
mained until adjournment, voting for approval along with
Patton, Gardner, and Paris. Thank you and keep up the good
work. Bill Maxson, Freeport.


cisco, Bill Dykes, Roger
Hailes, Anthony Hill, Jesse
Joyce, Justin Lamb, the Lo-
cal MCs, Mark Lundholm,
Kurtis Matthews, Justin
McClure, Billy Robinson,
SPF 7, and Sammy Wegent.
The comedians and groups


come from Houston, New
York, Louisville, Pittsburgh,
San Jose, and San Francisco.
San Francisco's The Feast
will also )present short films.
For details and ticket in-
formation, call Seaside Rep-
ertory Theatre at 231-0733.


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of the Highway 331 Bridge


tended that board attorney
Allan Ramey was also being
overpaid at $175 per hour.
Burke suggested and mo-
tioned to put out bids for le-
gal services. The motion
failed in a 2 to 1 vote, with
Commissioners McGee and
Crawford voting no.
"I am not ashamed of what


I charge your organization,"
Ramey asserted, "I have
nothing to hide."
Director D'Andrea re-
mained unfazed by the alle-
gations saying, "our primary
goal is to provide a healthy
atmosphere to the citizenry
of south Walton Co


When It Comes to Beach Safety,
Make Sure You Know Before You Go!


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NOTICE OF


BUDGET HEARING


The

Schoc


Walton C(

)1 District


county

will


soon consider a budget

for fiscal year 2007-'08.




A public hearing to

make a DECISION on

the budget AND TAXES

will be held on July 31,


2007 at 5:15 p.m. at the

School Board Meeting

Room, 145 Park Street,


DeFuniak


Springs,


Florida.


#60-07 1tc: 7-26


NOTICE OF TAX FOR SCHOOL
CAPITAL OUTLAY

The Walton County School Board will soon consider a meas-
ure to continue to impose a 1.301 mill property tax for the
capital outlay projects listed herein.
This tax is in addition to the school board's proposed tax of
2.746 mills for operating expenses and is proposed solely at
the discretion of the school board.
THE PROPOSED COMBINED SCHOOL BOARD TAX
INCREASE FOR BOTH OPERATING EXPENSES AND
CAPITAL OUTLAY IS SHOWN IN THE ADJACENT
NOTICE.
The Capital Outlay tax will generate approximately
$21,814,487 to be used for the following projects:
CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING
Land Purchases
New Gymnasium at Paxton
New Elementary School, Mossy Head
New Walton High School
Outdoor Pavilions at Elementary Schools
Covered Walkways at Various Schools
MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION, AND REPAIR
Roof Repairs
General Maintenance
MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES
Purchase of ten (10) buses
NEW AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT
Technology Equipment/Improvements,
District Equipment
Lease Payments on Copy Machines
PAYMENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND SITES
DUE UNDER A LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT
New Freeport High School
New South Walton High School
PAYMENT OF COSTS OF LEASING RELOCATABLE
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Relocatable Buildings

All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing to be
held on July 31, 2007 at 5:15 p.m. at the School Board
Meeting Room, 145 Park Street, DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

A DECISION on the proposed CAPITAL OUTLAY TAXES will
be made at this hearing. #59-077-26-1tc











THE DEFUNIAK HERALD THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007



BUDGET SUMMARY

THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF WALTON COUNTY

ARE 5.6% MORE THAN LAST YEAR'S TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES

FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008


Proposed Millage Levy:
Local Effort
Discretionary
Supplemental Descretionary


1.696
0.510
0.040


Additional
Capital Outlay
Debt Service
TOTAL MILLAGE


GENERAL SPECIAL DEBT CAPITAL TOTALS
ESTIMATED REVENUES: FUND REVENUE SERVICE PROJECTS ALL FUNDS

Federal 226,918 6,101,920 6,328,838
State Sources 13,184,149 49,061 367,752 2,268,171 15,869,133
Local Sources 47,462,684 848,546 12,000 21,814,487 70,137,717
TOTAL SOURCES 60,873,751 6,999,527 379,752 24,082,658 92,335,687
Transfers In 1,315,423 400,000 2,100,000 3,815,423
Fund Balances/Net Assets 10,900,000 37,953 523,884 34,278,360 45,740,198
TOTAL REVENUES, TRANSFERS
AND BALANCES 73,089,174 7,437,480 3,003,636 58,361,018 141,891,308
EXPENDITURES
Instruction 35,951,429 2,986,916 38,938,345
Pupil Personnel
Services 1,987,274 145,206 2,132,480
Instructional Media
Services 1,364,561 1,364,561
Instruction and Curriculum
Development Services 1,008,988 436,818 1,445,806
Instructional Staff
Training 1,749,769 831,107 2,580,876
Board of Education 400,279 400,279
General Administration 227,829 130,410 358,239
School Administration 3,871,164 3,871,164
Facilities Acquisition
& Construction 54,945,595 54,945,595
Fiscal Services 376,544 376,544
Food Service 2,855,592 2,855,592
Central Services 1,207,562 12,904 1,220,466
Pupil Transportation
Services 3,370,947 574 3,371,521
Operation of Plant 6,584,347 6,584,347
Maintenance of Plant 1,564,071 1,564,071
Administrative Technology 141,500 141,500
Community Services 454,727 454,727
Debt Service 86,200 2,404,810 2,491,010
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 60,347,190 7,399,527 2,404,810. 54,945,595 125,097,122
Transfers Out 400,000 3,415,423 3,815,423
Fund Balances/Net Assets 12,341,983 37,953 598,826 12,978,763
TOTAL EXPENDITURES,
TRANSFERS & BALANCES 73,089,174 7,437,480 3,003,636 58,361,018 141,891,308


THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD


Number of Employees
Total Number of Employees
1,100
1,027


14"8-7


2001 -02
Years


Number of Students
Total Unweighted FTE Students

7000 ......................


5,412.44


19096'97


2001-02
Years


2006-'07


$70,000.000
5, .000000 ......
$80 ,000,.000 .... .. .........................
S5S,000.0 0 .. ....... ...... .....-,....... ......
$50,000.000
$45,000,000 ..........
$40,000,000
$35.000 000
on 00000 1719l 61 057







1996.'97


$10.000


2001-'02
Years


2005-07


Revenue Per Student
qporatlng Revenue Divided by Unweighted FTE
$9,881


$6,281

$5142









1996-'97 2001-.02
Years


2006-07


Teaching Personnel
0, (Total Number of Instr. Personnel)
700 -----

600 ...

499
500

400

300

200

100


1996-'97 2001-.02
Years


Total Revenues
(Federal, State, Local)
$95.000.000 $93,918,443
$90,0 000.0.................... ............ ..... ..
5850000.000 -
.$80.000.000 .......
$76,0000.00 .... .... ..... . .....
$70,000.000 ..... .. ....
$65.000,000 ........ .. .. ........ .................
$60.000 000... ..... ..
$55.000.000
$50,000.000 47..................... ,411,584 ..........
$45,000.000
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000.000
$20,000.000
$15,000,000
010,000,000
S5,000,000
s0
1996-'97 2001-'02 2000-07
Years


2006-07


0.500
1.301
0.000


4.047


200o-.7


r










PAGE 4CTEDFNI- T


Is there a light at
the end of the tunnel
for parents of school-
aged children?
Many parents and
guardians are count-
ing down the days
before school returns
and the kids finally
have something to
do.

It seems that every sum-
mer, you can ask a parent, a
guardian, and even a few
school teachers, if they are
ready for school to start back,
and most of the answers will
be, "are you crazy, we just got
out." But there are a few that
are ready to get the new
school year underway and try
new adventures in their cur-
riculum.

For many students return-
ing to the new school year,
their first class will be social-
izing 101, with a study lab in
flirting and gossiping. For
others, their approach may
be a little different. They are
wanting the grades they
need to get accepted into a
state university on scholar-
ship.
No matter what their real
reason for heading back to
school might be, there are
always classes, or at least
there should be, that teach
not only the basic skills and


Fort Walton Beach
* Stage Crafters presents,
"Cahoots," Aug. 17-19 and
25-26, FWB Auditorium.
For more information,
call 243-1101.

Freeport
* CORRECTION Grit &
Grace will hold auditions for


I.


required courses, but help
broaden the cultural aspects
of students. Classes, such as
drama, art, band, choir, even
classes in home economics
that teach the basic under-
standing of colors, patterns
and the culinary arts, are
being offered.

Many students have their
curriculum already laid out
and already have their
classes earmarked, with no
plans to stray from what they
know, or from classes their
friends are attending. This is
where the parents come into
the picture.
When discussing your
child's upcoming school cur-
riculum, make sure they
have some type of cultural
arts class. Make certain that
not only do their minds get
fueled with knowledge, but
also with creativity that so
many never know they pos-
sess.
So many of the world's past
and present artists never


the upcoming production.
Auditions will be held July
28 at the Freeport Commu-
nity Center.
For more information, call
835-2032.

Penisacola
* Goo Goo Dolls in concert,
Aug. 1, Pensacola Civic Cen-


tI Ii tt L t3 L. I





find out about their talents
before they experienced a
personal tragedy, like a
death, or being arrested for
drugs, etc. Many have com-
mented that if their talents
had only been nurtured
when they were younger,
they might not have ended
up like they did and been fa-
mous for more than just their
publicized arrest and trials.'
Researchers have found
that if a student, be it in
prep, grade school or college,
has someone explain to them
about the arts and what ca-
reers can be found in a cer-
tain artistic field, we would
see a dramatic increase in
the number of school gradu-
ations and a decrease in the
number of absentees and
drop-outs. This is a proven
fact that was never more ap-
parent than when Orange
County, CA implemented
their "Share a Brush" cam-
paign in the public schools,
teaching the importance of
visual and creative arts in


ter
* REO Speedwagon and
Styx, Oct. 20, Pensacola Civic
Center

Atlanta
*Dreamgirls, July 19-29, Fox
Theatre
* Indie.Arie and Dave Koz,
July 25, Chastain Park


the school system.
The project had amazing
results with students who
got involved with painting
murals on buildings, remod-
eling and revamping run-
down storefronts, attending
museum exhibits and gal-
lery openings and even hav-
ing one-man student art
expos. The project accompa-
nied a dramatic decrease in
school violence, a lower drop-
out rate, and a vast decrease
in teenage pregnancy and
drug abuse.

All was due to the increase
in the cultural arts being in-
troduced into the school sys-
tem.
Here in Walton County, the
scenarios are not as bad as
the California situation, but
there are problems just the
same. Implementing a pro-
gram such as the "Share A
Brush" program, could bring
an increased awareness to
the cultural and visual arts
and could be an important
tool in keeping kids in the
classrooms and off the
streets.
So as the summer comes
to a close and the students
head back to the classrooms,
remember to encourage
them to add a cultural arts
class to their semester
course line-up. It will not
only teach them of art in
their surroundings, it could
also help them in their
preparation for a career once
they have leftthe nest.


* The Wizard of Oz, Aug. 4-
11, Fox Theatre
* West Side Story, Aug. 21-
26, Fox Theatre
* John Mayer, Aug. 5, Philips
Arena
* B-52's, Aug. 11, Chastain
Park
* Boney James, Aug. 29,
Chastain Park


RYAN IVY SITS UNDER the oaks at this past month Rose-
mary Beach West Indies Market, painting another one-of-a-
kind masterpiece. The final market of the season takes place
Aug. 11 and 12.
For more information on being a vendor, or for an applica-
tion, call the Hilltop Productions events line at 951-2148.


AtThe I

Crestview Cinema 3
NorthviewPlaza, Crestview.
682-3201
Transformers (PG-13)
Harry Potter (PG-13)
Ratatouille(G)


IN


Twin Cities
1047 E. John Sims Pkwy.,
678-3815
Transformers (PG-13)
Harry Potter (PG-13)

Rave Motion Pictures
4100 Legendary Dr., Destin,
337-8777
Hairspray (PG)
Harry Potter (PG-13)
Chuck and Larry (PG-13)
Transformers (PG-13)


AIOVIES

License to Wed (PG-13)
1408 (R)
Live Free or Die Hard (R)
.Ratatouille (G).
Evan Almighty (PG)
Knocked Up (R)
Ocean's 13 (PG-13)


Destin Cinema 10
759 E. Hwy. 98, Destin, 654-
2992
Chuck and Larry (PG-13)
Hairspray (PG)
Harry Potter (PG-13)
Captivity (R)
Transformers (R)
License to Wed (PG-13)
Ratatouille (G)
Evan Almighty (PGO


E EVENTS around the South


AUDITIONS FOR GRIT & GRACE, the official folk life story of Walton County, will take place July 28 at the Freeport
Community Center. For more information, call 835-2032.

New course on war literature

offered at Okaloosa-Walton College


The Communications De-
partment at Okaloosa/Wal-
ton Colleg (OWC) will offer
a new course, Literature of.
War in the Twentieth Cen-
tury," starting Aui.21. En-
rollment is now open for the
course, LIT 2605, which is a
college credit class but is
open to those who desire to
take it for personal enrich-
ment or are non-degree seek-
ing students.
The course investigates the


issues faced in times of war
through reading and discus-
sion of all literature types
and will focus heavily on the
experiences of the United
States and Great Britain.
The discussion and experi-
ences of class members will
support the course's read-
ings. The course includes a
written component, and writ-
ing support is available
through the college.
Deborah Nester, instructor


for the course, "hopes to add
the voice and ideas of others
within the community" to the
course and encourages en-
rollment by those who have
experienced war as either ci-
vilians or military members.
The class will meet Tues-
days from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
starting Aug. 21 and end on
Dec. 17. Registration for the
course will begin July 16 for
returning students, and July
23 for new students by web.


In-person registration at
all six OWC locations will be
accepted July 30 to Aug. 20.
To register for LIT 2605 Lit-
erature of War in the Twen-
tieth Century the reference
number is 052823. The 3-
credit course is $176 for in-
state tuition.
For more information
about the course contact
OWC Assistant Professor
Deborah Nester, at 729-6443
or nesterd@owc.edu.


2007 West Indies Market:
The final West Indies Market
of the season takes place Aug.
11 and 12 at Rosemary
Beach. More than 50 fine art-
ists and crafters will take
part in the event that is now
celebrating its eighth year.
For more information on
vendor space, call Hilltop
Productions at 951-2148.
Moonlight & Movies: The
annual family movie nights
return to Rosemary Beach,
eyery Thursday evening,
with a start time of 8:15
p.m., beginning May 30.
The event is free and open
to the public. For more. infor-
mation, call Hilltop Produc-
tions at 951-2148.
2007 Autumn Tides: From
September to December, the
Beaches of South Walton
have scheduled and will co-
host several events through-
out the county. From art
shows and concerts,'to wine


MON -THUR 100 40 700.900
HARRY POTTER & THE
ORDER OF THE PHOENIX

MON *THURS 100 415 730
TRANSFORMERS .

ADULTS S7 00 MATINEES S5 00

/, -., .. I : ,: .


tours and benefits, the Au-
tumn Tides will be a time for
all.
For more information and
a complete listing of events,
call 800- 822- 6877.
2007 Holiday Market: The
annual arts and crafts show
returns to Rosemary Beach,
Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. 5 p.m.
Vendors are now being
sought in all media, espe-
cially in holiday decorations
and gifts.
For more information, call
Hilltop Productions at 951-
2148.

12th Annual Festival of
the Arts: The annual fine
arts event returns Oct. 27 at
Henderson State Park in
Destin. Fine artists and
crafters are now being ac-
cepted for this year's event.
For more information, call
the Mattie Kelly Arts Foun-
dation at 650-2226.


TWIN CITIES
CINEMA 2
PALM PLAZA NICEVILLE 678-3815
STARTS FRIDAY. JULY 27TH
HARRY POTTER & THE
ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
SATURDAY 1 00.4:15. 7:30
SUNDAY 1:00 4:15. 7:30
MON.&WED. 1.00. 4:15. 7:30
RATATOUILLE
FRI. 100 3'30, 6:30. 9:00
SAT. 1:00 3:30. 6:30, 9:00
SUN. 1:00. 3:30, 6:30, 9:00
MON.-THURS. 1:00. 3:30. 6:30, 9:00
ADULTS $7 00 MATINEE $5.00
CHILD & SENIORS S5.00
vWvW twincitlescinoma2 Som
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Entertainment


C K~'be&tt/e/ J~~uc3wi 4


Music &Theater around the South


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THE DEFUNLAK SPRINGS HERALD THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007


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THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007


TURTLE

backs also bury them deepe:
in the sand, Maxwell ex
plained. She had concernE
about the nest staying dry
but the eggs had also beer
laid in a relatively wide area
on the beach, making digging
and removing them some
what impractical.
At Patrick's direction, the
SWTW left the nest in placid
and marked it to be left un
disturbed.
The expected timeline fox
hatching of the eggs is 50-7(
days, Maxwell said.
The leatherback nest is lo
cated just south of one of th(
post-Hurricane Dennis sea
walls constructed ii
Seagrove.
Patrick said that her orga
nization has not yet evalu
ated whether the wall may
have prevented the leather
back from nesting the propel
distance from the gulf. If so
the wall may possibly have
posed a negative impact on
the success of the nest, she










'' 1- .


FROM FRONT

r said.
- On a happier note, leath-
s erbacks nest between six and
, nine times a year, and
n Patrick said it is "very likely"
a that the same turtle will re-
g turn to lay more eggs on the
- Walton County beach this
season, probably not in the
e same location but nearby.
e Wagley, who has served
- with the SWTW for three
years, said he and other vol-
r unteers will be keeping a
0 close eye on the leatherback
nest. He described sitting for
- long periods last season wait-
e ing for hatchlings to emerge
- from a loggerhead nest when
n the time frame for hatching
was at hand. He missed the
- exciting moment when the
- hatchlings from the nest in
y his assigned walking area
- made their way to the gulf.
r Wagley speculated that
, his "wishing on a star" on one
e of those evenings last season
a might have resulted in his
e exhilarating find last week.


(*1~


Walton County Upcoming Events
By WALTON COUNTY CITIZEN SERVICES
Thursday, July 26, 2007
6 p.m. Zoning Board of Adjustment (variance
board)-South Walton Courthouse Annex,
31 Coastal Centre Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach
Normal monthly meeting.


7 p.m.







7 p.m.

Friday,
12 p.m.


Rededication and Lighting Ceremony for
the Chautauqua Building Chautauqua
Hall of Brotherhood, 95 Circle Drive, De-
Funiak Springs. Rededication and lighting
ceremony for the lamp in the cupola of this
historic building. Refreshments will be
served after the ceremony. This event is
open to the public. This is not a county
event.
Freeport City Council-Freeport City Hall,
SR- 20, Freeport. Normal semi-monthly
meeting Freeport City Hall, 835-2822.
July 27
Walton County Health Improvement Part-
nership-McLain's Steakhouse, U.S. 331S,
DeFuniak Springs. This meeting will cover
the focus group surveys, health profile
report, and the Sacred Heart surveys. The
next stage in the MAPP process is identi-
fying strategic issues that can be addressed
in the action phase to implement better
health practices in Walton County. .


Wednesday, August 01
8:30 a.m. Technical Review Committee-South Wal-
ton Courthouse Annex, 31 Coastal Centre
Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach.

11:30 a.m. Chamber of Commerce Power of Business
Luncheon- Sandestin Linkside Center,
Sandestin monthly luncheon held by the
Chamber of Commerce. This is not a
county event.

Thursday, August 02
5 p.m., Design Review Board-SW Courthouse
Annex, 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard,
Santa Rosa Beach. Normal monthly meet-
ing.


Public Works


crew update


WALTON

COUNTY
PUBLIC BEACH

ACCESS

PARKING


SIGNS HAVE BEEN erected to mark the entrance to a
new public parking lot from both CR-393 and from CR-
30A across from the popular Ed Walline regional beach ac-
cess in Santa Rosa Beach. The nearly one-acre property
was previously the site of Capo's Restaurant, and is now
leased by Walton County and the Walton County Tourist
Development Council for the duration of the 2007 beach
season through Labor Day. Although it remains an unim-
proved dirt parking area because it is leased, the lot was
cleared and smoothed by county road workers to provide
safer parking for the adjacent beach access.







low A '.





I0im.


I,


THE GREEN THUMB GARDEN CLUB of Santa Rosa
Beach has awarded its first scholarship to Amanda
Raughton. She is shown receiving her award from Club
President, Margaret Schmidt.


Green Thumb Garden

Club of SRB awards

scholarship


The Green Thumb Garden
Club of Santa Rosa Beach
recently awarded Amanda
Raughton, who recently
graduated from Walton High
School with honors, a schol-
arship. She has been dual en-
rolled at Okaloosa-Walton
College. She will be attend-
ing there full time, majoring
in zoology with a minor in
art.
She would like to be an ani-
mal behaviorist and possibly
teach zoology. Honors in-
clude WHS Hall of Fame,
Who's Who Among America's
High School Students, Na-
tional Merit Awards for En-


glish, Science and Leader-
ship, All American Scholar
Award, National Honor Roll.
Amanda is involved in
various clubs and community
volunteer work. These in-
clude Anchor Club, National
Honor Society, Colorguard,
International Club, volun-
teering at the Brain Disorder
Friendship House and
Maude Saunders Elemen-
tary School's SPICE Pro-
gram. Nancy Schissler is the
garden club's scholarship
chairman.
For more information call
Barbara Young at 850-622-
0192


SUBSCRIBE TODAY
VISA MASTERCARD
892-3232


District One:
Hauling asphalt to paving
project; hauling clay to south
end;routine maintenance
and grading continues as
time permits.
District Two:
Hauling asphalt to paving
project; routine maintenance
and grading continues as
time permits; preparing to
sod and hydro seed Tedder
Road; placing sod on Vann
and Ingle Road; completed
placing sod on Tedder Road;
working on new recreation
field at Paxton.
District Three:
Hauling asphalt to paving
project; continue work on
Long Road phase two and
Williams Road; routine
maintenance and grading
continues as time permits; c
completed work on Hurri-
cane Drive and Gator Run.
District Four:
Hauling asphalt to paving
project; routine maintenance
and grading continues as
time permits; hauling clay to
south end; preparing Miley
Road and Whitfield Road for
paving; laying sod on East
Roberts Road.
District Five:
Hauling asphalt to paving
project; completed Holiday
Shores project; routine main-
tenance and grading contin-
ues as time permits; chang-
ing private road signs from
the green to the new blue
standard; completed hauling
base material and installing
driveway culverts on Dick
Saltsman Road; working on
shoulders on Woodland


Bayou Road; finished haul-
ing clay to Gene Hurley
Park; working on shoulders
on CR-30A.
Right of Way:
Pursuing right-of-way ac-
quisition to facilitate the dirt
to pave program:
Piney Point Road phase
two 15 percent right-of-way
obtained; Williams Road 99
percent right -of- way ob-
tained; Punch Bowl Road
phase two 35 percent
right- of- way obtained;West
Nursery and North Church -
99 percent right-of-way ob-
tained; Joe Campbell Road.
Clearing Crew:
Working on Long Road
phase two.
Drainage Crew:
Completed Holiday Shores
drainage project;Working on
Dick Saltsman Road.
Stabilization Crew:
Completed work on Old
Blue Mountain Road.
Stabilizing Walton Rose
Lane.
Paving Crew:
Completed paving tennis
court at Walton High School.
Paving Old Blue Mountain
Road.
Patching Hwy. 183.
Bridge Crew:
Working on King Lake
Road Narrows Creek Bridge.
County Wide Crew:
Cleaning ditches on Vann
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FURTHER EAST ALONG the beach, the Eastern Lake
Pedestrian Bridge was completed during the Fourth of July
holiday week and opened for public use. This bridge was
designed to get the many 2impoochee Trail users off the edge
of the roadway at the Eastern Lake Bridge and enhance
road safety. Built at a cost of $125,692, funding for the new
pedestrian bridge was from the Recreation Plat Fee Fund,
monies paid by developers for recreational amenities in ar-
eas affected by new development. Under the county's Land
Development Code, developers have the option of providing
public recreational facilities within their development, or
paying five percent of the unimproved value of the property
into the Fund.


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IA SS F I S TO PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS CALL 892-3232
VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED
C L t L A CLASSIFIED & LEGAL DEADLINE IS MONDAY 4:30 P.M.


WANTING TO BUY
WANT TO BUY, good used singlewide
mobile home. 892-9988. 2tp 7/19-7/26
2 WANTED-KUBOTA B-7200 owner book
on maintenance and repairs. 837-3428.
1 tp 7/26
WANTED 10-15-YEAR-OLD bathroom
shower and bathroom controls. 837-3428.
ltp 7/26
WANTED-2 ROW MIDDLE BUSTER,
Double Chisel Plow to make raised beds
for 3 point hitch. Used to maker row crops.
837-3428. ltp 7/26
WANTED- Mixing value for tub and
shower. 8 to 10 years old. 837-3428. ltp
7/26


FOR SALE
CHEVY 383 STROKER MOTOR, newly
built. Too many details to list. $975. OBO.
850-441-6334. itp 7/26
2002 THOR FOUR WINDS lite, Travel
Trailer. Exc. cond. 27' Bumper Pull, sleeps
8. Price $10,500. Ph. 950-401-3514 or
850-420-1309. 2tp 7/19-7/26
DESIGNER CLOTHES, casual, golf, ten-
nis, clean. Sz. 8.10.12. $1-$10. Collector
plates-Hamilton, Danbury, Bradex, Certifi-
cate of Authenticity. $175 for all 892-7138.
1tp 7/26
SBALDWIN UPRIGHT PIANO and bench.
$100 Kitchen tables & chairs with match-
ing server, hutch and wine racks, $250.
Goats, pygmy and briar mix. $25. 850-
441-6453. 1tp 7/26
..................
S05' HONDA VTX1300C Motorcycle. Exc.
Cond. Price $6700. Ph. 850-401-3514 or
850-420-1309.2tp 7/19-7/26
TOOL BOX-full size p/u. Almost new-
heavy duty. $150. 892-6694. ltp 7/26
PAGEANT DRESS, worn once, size 2T
$100. Pottery Barn crib, bumper-dinosaur
print and crib skirt. $50. 892-7166. 2tp 7/
19-7/26
RIDING & PUSH MOWERS and tillers.
Also repairs call 951-0805.3tp 7/19-8/2
COMPUTERS, monitors, keyboards,
components, and parts. 892-2811. tfc 6/
14
HAYIHORSE QUALITY- Alfalfa/Timothy
mix. 850-978-2747. 12tp 6/21-9/6
21 HP MURRY LAWN MOWER needs
deck reattached. $350. 835-2163. tfc 6/
21-15wds
WAREHOUSE MARKET MALL & FLEA
MARKET-Antiques, Trash & Treasures.
32,000 square feet, 50+ vendors & grow-
ing. 23380 Fifth Ave (main) Street, Florala,
AL. Open 7 days a week. 9 am 6 pm.
Fri. & Sat. 8 am to 8 pm. Sun. 10 5 pm.
334-858-8102.

NOW LEASING



MINI-WAREHOUSES
1504 US HWY 90 W
For Reservations or Info
Call 892-3612

BRANDI'S ATTIC
SELF-SER\ ICE MINI'T( iR \(.ik
835-2850
1/2 Mile N. of Bay Bridge on
331 or 5 Miles S. of Freeport
5x10 $25 to 10x20 $80
Well Lighted & Secure Area
Manager Lives On Location





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

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


www.warehousemarketmall.com
100 FT. RADIO TOWER. $500. Call 835-
2163. tfc 7/27
ITEMS FOR SALE
IBM COMPUTER with key board, mouse
modern printer, mic. $450. 835-2163.
BROTHER COPY MACHINE runs great.
$75. 835-2183.
GE REFRIGERATOR-runs great. $75.
BATHTUB SHOWER chair. Brand new.
$50.
EX-LARGE BBQ GRILL. All steel. $50.
XEROX plain paper copier. $50.
835-2163
31wds tfc 6/21

BAND SAW LUMBER FOR SALE. Cut
any size you want. PINE STRAW-
Freshly racked square bales. $3.50. De-
livered- DFS Vincinity. Call 850-333-
0877. Leave message after 5 pm. tfc 4/
6
FILL DIRT, clay, rock, top soil, masonry
sand, driveway material. All delivered.
Spreading available. Driveways built.
Anything hauled. REDS HAUL'N. 892-
0503
FILL DIRT $80 8 yd. load. We also
haul clay, and gravel. Spreading avail-
able. We 'do driveways and backhoe
work, and small land clearing jobs. Free
estimates 892-3873.

PETS/PETS
SUPPLIES
9 WEEK OLD Registered black labs, (just
2 left) $200. Parents can be seen on site.
For more information call 850-698-4492
or 850-836-4216. 4tp 7/12-8/2

2 BEAUTIFUL FEMALE CATS Free to
good home. Has been spayed and has
all shots. 892-2494. 2tp 7/26-8/3
HAPPY JACK KENNEL SPOT: stron-
gest flea and tick protection. Quicker kill,
longer residual. Contains No growth regu-
lators! Frank's Cash & Carry. (835-
4221)(www.happyjackinc.com) 4tp 7/26-
8/16

LOOKING FOR
AUCTIONEERS!
850-571-8152

950 John Deere tractor,
excellent shape $6,400
4 keg draft box $500
Syrup pan, 24 ft. stainless
steel $380
Antique record player -
$500
Antique coke clock
1975 Dodge Pickup, no
title $175


GREAT WHITE PYRENEESE-6wks old.
Papers. $200 each. Will sale parents for
$500. Call 902-1065. 4tp 7/19-8/9
BRINDLE-WHITE ENGLISH BULL-
DOG. 6 wks old -1 male-1 female. $125.
398-0579 and 398-3562. 2tp 7/19-7/26
CKC CHIHUAHUA male puppies. 1st
shots-$200 cash only. Call 950-865-2367
in Paxton area. 1tp 7/26
QUAKER PARROT, includes cage and
accessories. $300. Great vocabulary.
835-2499. ltp 7/26
2 FEMALE COCKATIELS w/cage and
accessories. $100 for pair. 835-2499. 1tc
7/26
FEMALE BASSET HOUND Puppy. 13-
wks-old. $350. Call 892-0302. ltp 7/26

AUTO
1975 4-DR/CREW CAB PICKUP. w/454-
Engine runs like a tank. $1,600. Call (850)
835-2163. tfc 7/27
1992 BUICK ROAD MASTER-Ex.Cond.
$2,200. Call 892-2911.1 tc 7/26
2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS.
30,978. miles. In very good cond. One
owner. Elderly lady no longer can drive.
Call 892-2430. 2tp 7/19-7/26
1983 CHRSYLER NEW YORKER-Good
engine, runs good, needs inside head-
liner work. $300 080. 892 2165.143 Ten
Lakes Dr. 1/tp 7/2b

1997 BMW M3 3.2 lit inline 6, sedan.
ZF 5-spd AT Montreal blue metallic, light-
weight wheels w/toyo proxes tires, full
size spare, leather interior, dual-zone cli-
mate control, 12 disc. CD changes,
sunroof, power everything. Rebuilt en.
gine, w/less than 3,000 miles, stock, 32
value DOHC. All service records, well-
documented, 2-owner car. Fast and ag-
ile. A real must-drive! Call Reid at 850-
865-1987. tfp 7/26


* Flat Roofs Shingle Roofs
* Metal Roofs Leaks


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

BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
REAL ESTATE INVESTOR seeks finan-
cial partners. Will pay 10% interest on
loans secured by excellent property.
Great for IRA's and retirement funds.
(850) 892-2284. 24wd

SERVICES
SCOTT'S CARPENTRY. Can do most
anything. Home repairs, custom wood
working, trim, floors and more. Call Scott
@ 850-333-1464. 5tp 6/28-7/26
CAREGIVER-Need someone to take
care for your loved one. Non-smoker,
non-drinker, dependable-well experi.
enced, and with references. 892-0569.
1tp /26
MK's PROFESSIONAL LICENSED
cleaning service. Specializes in resident.
trial, condos, etc. Call Mandy 699-6289 /
Kristal 333-1072. Email
@ MandyRoilin@-yahoo.corn. 3tp 7/19-8/
2

JERRY'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
plumbing, painting, cleaning, yard work.
No job too small. Free estimates. 850-
951-0245. 8tp //26-9/13
PREMIUM LAWN SERVICES-(850) 419-
9164 (cell) 1 time or every time, mow, cut,
edge, blow. County wide. 2tp7/26-8/2
"BIG C"TREE & STUMP REMOVAL.
Free estimates. 850-836-4985. 24tp 7/
19-??
LOT & LAND CLEARING-Reasonable
rates. 892-4302 /951-3367. tfc 7/19


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90 West at Bryans Used Cars. tfc 5/14-
35wds

YARD SALE
YARD SALE-July 28, 264 Huriey Dr.
Household goods, clothes, books, dog
kennell, luggage, etc. 1tp 7/26
V.F.W. will hold a yard sale August 04.
Members and nonmembers can rent in-
door tables for $7. Outdoor parking spots
$10. To reserve a spot, 850-892-3539 or
come by th V.F.W. after 12 noon. Yard
Sale starts at 8 a.m. 2tp 7/26-8/3
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8 am 12 pm. 100 E Picasso Circle. Turn


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Itp 7/26
YARD SALE- 7:30-12:00 7/28/07-115
Shoemaker Drive. 1tp 7/26
FAMILY YARD SALE-Saturday, July 28
at 8 am. Lots of name brand clothes/
shoes for men, women, boys and girls.
$1. Huge amount of toys, books, and
more. 3 miles down 1883 (just off of Hwy.
83-N.) No early Birds!
IT'S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL yard sale
in Glendale next to Masonic Lodge on
Hwy. 83 N. We have some of everything,.
household, yard, tools, fishing, some
horse tack, etc. Fri. & Sat. 8 am until. 859-
1015. Multi-family. ltp 7/26

YARD SALE, Saturday, July 28 at Rain-
bow Florist, 375 E, Nelson Ave. 7 am un-


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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
FOR1, 2 & 3 BR APTS. AT
HERITAGE & QUAIL RUN APT.,
315 S. 19TH ST., DEFUNIAK SPGS.
GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE IF QUALIFIED.
CALL 892-5232/TDD 771
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Phone (850) 259-9093


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Local Phone Service
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Or Weekends 850-401-1289
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Prices
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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007


til. ltp 7/26


PERSONAL
UNCONTESTED DIVORCE No court
appearance. Including children, property,
missing spouse. 1-877-244-2230
FloridaDivorceByMail.com
LISTEN TO THE Country Store. Mon-
days-Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. on AM 1460
WZEP to buy, sell or trade, lost & found.
BE LISTENING WZEP AM 1460 offers
FREE yard sale signs. Listen to THE
COUNTRY STORE for details or stop by
449 North 12th during office hours. Mon-
Fri. tfc

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMA-
TION: Anyone that has hearsay, rumors,
past or present or knows of Dennis
Howell of Walton County or the Charles
Howell family, please e-mail that informa-
tion
to DHOWELL001 @panhandle.rr.com
with DHowell in capital letters, or send
mail to D. Howell, 200 Alsweed Rd. De-
Funiak Springs, Florida, 32433. May be
sent anonymous or not, information is
what is desired, positive or negative, not
identify. 67wds. itp 7/26

ROOMMATE
WANTED
ROOMMATE Must be responsible & ma-
ture. Good references. Beautiful brick
home in nice neighborhood-$300 monthly
& $200 deposit. Please call 850-333-
1689. tfc 6/7 19wds

LOTS FOR RENT
MOBILE/RV LOTS for rent, water, gar-
bage,, snow plowing, travel trailers to
Double wides. 850-892-2157 or 205-44 1-
0464. 2tp 77/19-7/26

RENT
FOR RENT- 3bd/2ba doublewide mobile
home. Very nice, large lot. $750 per
Month. $750 SD. 892-2474. 4tp 7/26-8/
16
LAKEFRONT-2+1 singlewide. Central
A/C. dock. $500 monthly + $600 deposit.
892-0601. ltc 7/26
VERY NICE 2br/lba brick cent. H & A
Hwy 90. West. $700 Mo. First & last &
security. 835-1330. 2tc 7/26-8/2
MOSSY HEAD MOBILE HOME for rent.
14'x70'-3bd/2ba on 5.5 acres with creek.
20'x40' workshop. Call 837-7579. 2tp 7/
26-8/3
FOR RENT-3BD/2BA house. Newly re-
modeled. $800 per month. $800 SD. 892-
2474.4tp 7/26-8/16

FOR RENT-3BD/1.5BA HOUSE on two
acres. fenced yard, city water. Located


in North DeFuniak Springs. $1,000
month. First, last & security. Call 850-401 -
1488 or 850-834-3533. 2tc 7/26-8/3
FOR RENT-1BD/1BA spacious home
located in DeFuniak Springs with large
fenced in yard. $800 month. First, last &
security. Call 850-401-1488 or 850-834-
3533. 2tc 7/26-8/3

2B/2BA HOUSE with all appliances, dish-
wasber, stove, refrig., washer/dryer.
Large lighted backyard. Juniper Lake.
$700 mo. & $700 sd. 850-892-2157/205-
441-0464. 2tp 7/19-7/26
2BD TRAILER FOR RENT $600 month
w/electric & dish network in Mossy Head.
Call 951-0805. 2tp 7/19-7/26
FOR RENT-4BDR/2BA with large mas-
ter suite. Sunporch and private courtyard.
$900 per mon. 830-6966. 2tc 7/19-7/26

FOR RENT-2BD/2BA home on 19th St.
C/H/A -carpet, washer, dryer hook-up.
range, refrigerator. $600 monthly & $600
damage deposit. Call 836-4442 or 333-
0152. ltc 7/26
FOR RENT-2Br-2Ba mobile home with
Central A/H. Front-back decks, large
yard, secluded, close to shopping. $500
& deposit. No pets, shown by appt. 892-
6220/401-1099. 2tp 7/26-8/3


BUYING?


3BD/2BA HOUSE on 155 Country Manor
Road. $1,000 month. 859-2815 Leave
message. 2tp 7/26-8/3

NICE 1BD APT. for rent. 859-2321. tfc
6/30
3BD/3BA HOUSE-Spacious bonus
room. Nice nieghborhood. Available July
15. $975 month & $500 dep. 951-0333.
tfc 7/12
3BR/2BA MOBILE HOME. Hwy. 331 S.
of DeFuniak. No smoking/no pets/no
HUD. $700 per month/plus $700 SD. Call
951-4863. 2tp 7/19-7/26

HUD ENCOURAGED, like new 3 bd/1 ba
2004 mobile homes. Large outside decks
and 1/4 acre fenced in yards. $650
month, $600 dd, first/last months rent.
Utilities available but not included in rent.
Ready June 1st. 850-865-2358. tfc 5/17
3BD/1 BA Mobile Home Oakwood Hills.
Private. $450 month. $300 DD. 1-618-
317-6994. 2tp 7/19-7/26

BEAUTIFUL 3 OR 4 BR/2ba home on 1
acre. Available. Aug. 1. No pets, no smok-
ers. Lease req'd $1,000/mo and $1,000
Sec Dep. req'd 850-892-2886 or 699-
3376. 2tc 7/19-7/26 27wds
DFS-LAKE VIEW-Furnished 1-Bedroom


SELLING?


WHATEVER YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
CALL TOM HECKER
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Rachael Earley
Sales Associate
Office: (850) 951-2488
Cell: (850) 225-6478


776 Baldwin Avenue Suite B
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
www.brucenaylor.com


apt. with balcony @ 536 Baldwin
Ave.$650 a month.($800 includes elec-
tric/water/cable) (Call 239-682-2094 or
850-859-0188.(short term negotiable)
19wds. tfc 7/19
HOUSE FOR RENT: Great location only


4 miles from Wal-Mart. 3bd/1ba. Ready
August 1. Everything new from wiring to
flooring. New kitchen cabinets and appli-
ances. large fenced in yard with carport.
No inside pets allowed. Deposit of
$1,000. Rent $1,200. Must have at least
2 good references. Call 850-401-1113


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leave message. ltc 7/19-50wds
2BR/2BA HOUSE near Darlington. Pets
ok. 1099 Hwy. 2 Westville, $650 DD. $650
rent. 850-951-0447 4tp 7/5-7/26
PAXTON RENTALS


PARK AVENUE

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Homes
Pyle Road...4BR/2BA home on 1.5 acres with shed and pole barn /garage-................. $127,000
D&S Lane...3BR/2BA double wide on 10 acres with fenced pasture, stream.................$212,660
Stagecoach Road...3BA/2BA manufactured home on 4 acres with a creek................. ..$239,000
Ten Lake Drive...3BR/3BA brick water view home, Florida room, fenced yard..............$210,000
Pinewood Drive...Double wide on completely fenced 13 acres with 8 stall stable............$275,000
The Pines...new home subdivision with 3BR/2BA brick homes starting at....................$154,900-
Land
Hwy 183...3/4 acre corner building lot south of Ponce de Leon....................................$27,500
Hwy 181...4 acre building site on a paved road just west of Darlington....... .................$37,500
Juniper Lake Drive... 1+ acre comer building lot on a paved road with water-.................$39,000
Howlin Road...1/3 acre building lot in fast growing Oakwood Lakes Estates..................$27,500
Rockman Lane... 10+- acre'wooded home site in north Walton County-........................$70,000
Otter Pond Road...10+- acre building site with a creek in Darlington..........................$60,000
Indian Mound Road...l .5 acre waterfront lot on Clear Creek Lake-.............................$90,000
Country Club Manor...blocks of lots for development in Mossy Head starting at............$75,000
The Pines...numerous lots in an affordable new subdivision starting at.......................... $22,500
Choctawhatchee River Road...3 lots across the street from the river-...........................$27,500
Waterview Cove...4/10 acre lot with creek access to the bay in Freeport.........$............$152,900
W aterview Cove... 1/2 acre creek front with bay access-..........................................-$170,000

Located 'ivn Hi-storic Downtow D1eFniadZ Sprvitgs
630 Baldwin Avenue
DeFuniak Springs, F1 32435
850.951.2019


Brandy Davis
Beth Jones

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850.951.2019
850.585.9811


Philip A. Spires 850.305.2186
Denise Hyland 850.419.2115


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BOB SIKES ROAD
(R-1452) Great waterfront home with 2 fire-
places, hardwood floors and recently updated
kitchen. This home has 3 BR/2 BA on the main
floor and a mother-in-laws suite with a kitchen,
living room and 1 BR/1 BA downstairs. Use this
as a rental or open it up to make this home even
larger. Enjoy the beautiful views from almost
every room in this home. Waterfront in the Heart
of Town!!!
$225,000


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(R-1431) Nice 3 BR/1.5 BA on .86 acres just out-
side of the city limits. This home has a new metal
roof, new flooring, new paint and a great new
patio overlooking the fenced back yard. This
brick home has everything you've been looking
for and more. Great price!!

$149,900


152 ACRES
kA-1045) 3 ponas plus creek, 4,000+ SF con-
crete barn with metal roof (constructed in 2000)
and another smaller barn that could be con-
verted to a weekend cabin. Orchards with peach,
pear, fig and blueberry trees. 2 pastures fenced
for livestock. Located just north of DeFuniak
Springs a spectacular farm!
$1,444,000


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(R-1339) Dreaming of a brand new home that is
affordable? This 3 BR/2 BA is located lust west
of DeFuniak Springs on a nice cuil-de-sac. Brand
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Only $124,900
PERFECT PRICE
(R-1339) Dreaming of a brand new home that is
affordable? This 3 BR/2 BA is located just west
of DeFuniak Springs on a nice cul-de-sac. Brand
new homes surround it. Homes offersplit floor
plans, large master suite, open living room plus

Only $124,900


NEW LISTING
(R-1540) 4 BR/3 BA, 3000 SF brick home situ-
ated on 5 acres, located just north of Ponce de
Leon. Includes 40x75 workshop, hot tub and
pool. Great price!
$299,900


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Realty

SELLING WALTON COUNTY """"


JUST LISTED
IR-1554) Great brick home located just outside
the city limits of DeFuniak Springs on 2.8 acres.
Fenced pasture, perfect for horses and garden
area. 3 BR/2 BA, 1964 SF, fireplace, all appli-
ances, screened porch, garage & carport plus
sheds.
$269,900


682 Baldwin Avenue


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DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone (850) 892-9650
Toll Free 1-888-892-9658 Fax 850-892-9651 Webs
Licensed in Florida & Alabama


Sally R. Merrifield Terry J. Pilcher Christa Merrifleld-Mitchell
Broker, Owner Broker, Owner Realtor, Owner
850-865-0640 850-865-2541 850-978-2973


Jack Cole
850-585-6707


Butch Lawrence
850-259-9554


Kevin Hulion Elizabeth Brannon Leanne Lloyd'
850-419-1870 850-585-8016 850-428-2882


Ronnie Jones
850-585-8204


Amy Wells
850-685-9265


71 US Hwy 20 E, Suite D
Freeport, FL 32439
Phone (850) 880-6109
ite: prudentialmprealty.com


Dawne Miller
850-225-7710


Bonnie Nick
850-865-4597


Debbie Jones
850-865-2541


Judy Keith
850-499-2622


Luke Langford
850-685-5890

Tony Thompson
850-259-5422


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(L-1245) Interior lot in Hidden Lake Estates -
over 7 acre, All city utilities available. Front of
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(R-1495) New 2007, 3 BR/2 BA manufactured
home ready for occupancy. Wood burning stone
fireplace in living room, kitchen island w/clouble
sink and breakfast bar, master bath has whirl-
pool garden tub,. separate shower, walk-in
closet in master, 12x68 front deck, detached
carport and beautiful landscaped yard.
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2 3BD/1BA HOUSES. Range, refridg,
ceiling fans, & storage. $625/$665
Month/deposit/lease. No Smoking/pets.
Call 834-5187. tfc 3/1-16wds

NICE TRAILERS FOR RENT-in Ponce
de Leon. Quiet, clean family atmosphere.
Appliances included. No pets. No smok-
ing background check and references re-
quired. First months rent plus damage
deposit. 2 and 3 bedrooms rent. $425-
$550. A six months lease is required. To
inquire call Colleen at 850-830-7026 be-
-tween 8 am to 6 pm. 2tp 7/19-7/26

LAKEFRONT-$800/month plus deposit.
3 bd/2ba brick home. Hwy. 83N. 5.3 miles
to right turn on Ten Lakes Drive, # 272
on right. No pets. 892-2284. 24wds tfc
6/21

RENT TO OWN 2 bedroom/1 bath trailer
on rented lot. Combined trailer and lot
rent $285 with $1,000 down. Take Hwy.
90 East to North Davis lane to far end.
See trailer #5. 892-2284. 34wds

WATERFRONT HOME for rent. 2bd/2ba,
dock, boat lift, covered parking, porch.
$850 month. 850-585-0723. tfc 3/22

RENT-TO-OWN 2/1 trailer on Leased
Acreage with 3,000 square foot pole barn.
$500/month includes lot rent. Only one
close neighbor. Take Hwy. 83N 1.9 miles,
right on Spradlin Road. Right on Landfill
Road to #1378, See signon left. $1,500
down plus $500 to move in. 892-2284.
tfc 3/15-47wds

RENT-TO-OWN: Lakefront 3 bd
singlewide fixer-upper on rented lot. 336
Bell Drive. $450/month includes lot rent
plus $1,000 down. Take 331-N 2 miles to
left on Caswell Road. At end of Caswell
turn left on Bell. 892-2284. tfc 5/24-38wds

RENT TO OWN. Juniper Lakefront-2bd
singlewide on rented lot. 130 Juniper Is-
land Drive. $550/month includes lot rent
plus $1,500 down. Take Bob McCaskill
to Marion Drive to Juniper Island Drive,
Go to 130. Blue & white on right. 892-
2284. tfc 6/7 37wds

EXTRA NICE 1 BD. Good location. Avail.
Now includes cable, water, $550 month
& deposit & lease required. 687-9052.2tc
7/19-7/26

3BDR/2BATH ON 5 ACRES. dogs and,
horse. OK. $1,100. Dd $1.100 Mo rent.
204 Robers DeFuniak 951-0477. 4tp 7/
5-7/26

NEW COASTAL EXECUTIVE COT-
TAGE with breath taking views of sunset
and bayou!. Boat dock at your back door.
Comfortable and stylish furnishings. 3br/
2ba w/home office space and expansive
h/c glass porch area. Includes oversize
2-car garage. Available short or long term.
-$3,000 per month/$3,500 deposit. Ref-
erences required. No smoking and no
pets permitted. 850-502-1717. tfc 10/
12 54wds

RENT-TO-OWN 3 Bedroom/2bath mo-
bile home. Fixer upper on leased lot.
.Combined trailer payment and lot rent;
$325 with $1,000 down. Take Hwy. 90
East. to North Davis Lane to far end. See
trailer. #6 892-2284. tfc 5/25-34wds

.RENT-TO-OWN: 3 bd mobile home on
:rented lot. Combined trailer payment and
:lot rent. $350 with $1,000 down. #10
'Norwood Park. East side of DeFuniak:
.Go 90 East past Petro; right on South
.Norwood; cross tracks; right on Charlie
'Brown Road. 892-2284. 42wds tfc 5/24

LEASE W/option to BUY I bldg at 1688
Hwy. 90 W,-DeFuniak Springs on 1/2 acre
corner lot. Purchase price $165,000. Will
lease for $625/month for one year with
$200/month going toward purchase price.
Call 850-651-9900 for Buddy or Byron.
.tfc 3/1-39WDS

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

:HILLTOP TERRACE APTS. 600 N. 4th
St., Florala, AL. Affordable housing 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 Opportunities Housing.
tfn 3/31

I BUY HOUSES
.1I BUY HOUSES! Any area, any condi-
tion. Also lots, land and mobile homes.
Avoid foreclosure. 850-830-1014/334-
858-2911.

LOTS AND ACREAGE
SOUTHEAST
TIMBERLAND
20-5,300 acres of timberland in
Grenshaw & Covington counties. Paved
road frontage & Vonecuh River frontage.
Excellent hunting and timber value.
Tracks starting at $2,100 per acre. Call
1-866-414-9808. tfc 2/14

REAL ESTATE


ACTION REALTY, INC.
850-859-2888.
1. $125,000-3/2, 16x80 mobile home on
approx. 13 level aces. Hwy. 2 East with 4
inch well & septic, pecan and fruit trees,
wooded for deer/turkey, small game hunt-
ing. MLS #466399
2. 58 ACRES on paved road-$6500 per
acre w/stream, good hunting, excellent
for horses/cattle MLS #460096
3. FLORALA, AL 22160 Washington
Ave.. 3/1 newly remodeled on paved
street connected to city water/sewage,
Price reduced by $4500 to $75,000.
MLS 457561
4.5 BEAUTIFUL ACRES. $45,000, fully
Wooded, large timber, spring head, a spe-
cial home site to build a walkout base-
ment and storm shelter, and only 30 min-


utes to Eglin AFB.

$65,000. ONE LEVEL ACRE M/L -Ten
Lakes Estates on Hwy. 83 N. Reduced
30% for quick sale. Action Realty, Inc.
850-859-2888. tfc 7/26

NEW HOMES-As low as 99,900. To
choose your lot and home package, call
James 850-333-1966. tfc 7/26

DEFUNIAK SHOPPING PLAZA on Hwy.
331 in DeFuniak Springs. Space avail-
able 1,800 to 26,000 sq. ft. Call Realty
House Commercial Properties, Inc. 850-
244-9117. ltc 7/26

FOR SALE BY OWNER-Near Glendale
off Hwy. 83-1 mile north of Ten Lakes Es-
tates. 12.75 acres with spring built in
2003. 2,900 sq. ft. log cabin with loft, 3
bed, 2 ba, office, formal dining room, large
kitchen large deck, covered porches,
large 2 story barn/workshop with concrete
floor and A/C upstairs. $295,000. 859-
9987. ltp 7/26 53 wds

MANY LOTS FOR SALE, West of De-
Funiak. Sale or trade, owner finance.
$17k and up. 892-2284. tfc 7/19

3BD/1 BA HOUSE for sale. $47,500 firm.
Located at 342 S 22nd St. Currently
rented for $425. per month. 865-5942.3tc
7/12-7/26

4 ACRES in Mossy Head area. Utilities
available. $38,500. 892-2940. tfc 6/28

CHEAP! Own it, $48,500-one full acre
plus ugly 2br/1 ba mobile. Janie Lindsey
Realty. 892-3978.. 2tc 7/19-7/26

LAND FOR SALE-Next to Vortex. 9
acres. $145,000. 850-267-3851. after
five. 8tp 6/21-8/9

RIVERFRONT ON CHOCTAW BEACH
with deep water dock. 10 min to diving
springs. 30 minutes to Destin, well with
great water. Three electrical hookups for
campers .6/10th of an acre. $185,000.
271-1579 /265-9474 Centurion Proper-
ties. 2tp 7/19-7/26

2BR/2BA Manufactured home-16x80 w/
well, electric, septic on 5 acres. Fully
wooded w/large timber & building sites.
30 minutes to Eglin AFB. Selling as whole
or lots. Home 850-892-4266/Cell 850-
259-4100. tfc 5/17

NICE 5BD/2BA MH. New carpet, 1 acre
lot- Corner of Franck St. & Dvorck. 154
Franck St. near Lake Juniper. 941-627-
2769. tfc 5/3

AFFORDABLE- Quality, energy efficient
homes by Jay Terrell just West of DeFu-
niak Springs, and ready for you! Conve-
nient to Hwy. 285 to the Base. Prices start
at $139,900. 3Br/2Ba, 1 car garage on
large level lots (92x170). Bonus is access
to several nice lakes in the Oakwood


Lakes area. Seller will assist with closing
cost. Call Mildred C. Heaton Realty Inc.
850-689-1334/850-582-3806 or email
mcheaton@cfi.net tfc 7/13-65wds

2 BEAUTIFUL WOODED /1 acre lots
near Juniper Lake. Lowest price in the
area. $17,900. $14,500. 231-3939. tfc 6/
7

1 ACRE IN BLUE MOUNTAIN on 83 near
30A intersection. Zoned 12 units per acre.
High growth area. Call Linda Coiro at
Markham Real Estate @ 850-543-4604.
tfc-2/14

I BUY HOUSES, Lot$ and Acreage. No
HA$$LE$. Quick clo$Sing$ Call now 892-
2284. tfc 3/10

EMPLOYMENT
WANTED VETERINARY Assistant-will
train right multitasker. Must be able to
cheerfully and intellectually do 8 things
at the same time. 678-2002. ltc 7/26

LPN for special needs student for the
2007-2008 school year. 3 school days a
week, no holidays. Must have 1 year ex-
perience preferable with ventilator, trach,
or pediatrics. This position is in an enjoy-
able and rewarding work environment.
892-2019 or 865-8529. ltc 7/26

RECORDS MANAGEMENT CLERK
The Walton County Clerk's Office has an
opening for a Records Management
Clerk to work in the Records Facility lo-
cated in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Re-
quires a high school diploma or equiva-
lent, and at least one year experience in
secretarial or clerical work or any equiva-
lent combination of training and experi-
ence which provides the required skills,
knowledge, and abilities to perform the
job. Must be computer literate and able
to operate all standard business ma-
chines including a typewriter, calculator,
copier and FAX. Must be customer ori-
ented, able to type at least 35 corrects
words per minute, and lift 30 lbs. Appli-
cations accepted Monday Friday from
8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.; Deadline-August
2, 2007. Mail to: Human Resources,
Walton County Clerk's Office, P. 0. Box
1260, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 or
fax (850) 892-8711. County Application
Form REQUIRED. EOE & Drug Free
Workplace. 143wds 1tc 7/26

CONVENIENT STORE CASHIER
Far above average salary. Apply in Petro
Food Market. Located at 1805 E Nelson,
892-7620. tfc 2/8

EXPERIENCED CASHIER SUPERVI-
SOR position available. Hourly rate is
based upon experience. Flexible hours
are required. Please contact at 850-685-
1983, or 1-850-398-1067. 2tp 7/19-7/26

EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE TECH
w/valid Fla Dr. License. Benefits/


HUGE RUMMAGE SALE
Aug. 4, 9 a.m. noon
@ the home of Charles and Marie Hinson
162 S. 11th St. DeFuniak Springs

All sales benefit the Walton County Heritage Museum



KING LAKE REALTY INC.
43 LAIRD ROAD
CRESTVIEW, FL 32539
NEW LISTING!!!
King Lake Waterfront home, 1420 Sq. Ft. 2 Bedroom 2 Bath, Large
Deck, Barbeque Grill, Carport, Appliances, CHIA, Pier & Dock,
Large lot with an adjacent waterfront lot. Call
today $275,000
1/2 Acre Waterfront Lake Rosemary Ct $45,000
$450 Down & $450 Month
1/2.Acre Waterfront Lake Rosemary Ct $42,500
1/2 Acre Improved lot; Paved Road $32,500
$325 Down & $325 Month
10 Acres North Walton County $80,000
$800 Down & $800 Month
10 Acres Sunrise Rd $100,000
20 Acres 9 150,000
$1500 Down & $1500 Month
Large Acreage 90 up to 3000 Acres
DeFuniak Springs, Mossy Head and Paxton
"""Prices starting from $4,500 per Acre**
(Other properties available all Owner Financed!)
Call today for information[
Call Bonita Bryan for details
(850) 892-2103 OR (800) 741-5253
Open Mon. Fri. 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
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55 Lovell Road 2BR/I1BA home on 490 Red Barn Road 148 x 592
1.43 acres. Seller offering home Large beautiful lot w/view of
warranty & pay. some close. costs. Choctawhatchee Bay. $599,000


000 Alaqua Cove Road 80 x 494 Now Selling the incredible
lot on the Alaqua Creek in Freeport. Hammock Bay community in the
Great weekend property! $160,000 heart of Freeport, Must see the
-. ., property and amenities to believe.
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S.Lots starting In the $40's
S' Homes starting in the $190's
Master Planned Community with baseball &
41 Red Barn Road 199 x 435 T-ball fields, basketball, volleyball, tennis
Beautiful wooded lot w/views of courts ,pools, playground, walking/
Choctawhatchee Bay. $349,000 bike trails, clubhouse and more,..


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Freeport area. 850-835-2330

AUTO MECHANIC
Auto mechanic needed.
Firestone, 618 U.S. Hwy. 90 E
Springs, FL. 892-3613. tfc6/7

ARE YOU LOOKING to receive
Local manufacturing company
pendable individuals. Great s
weekends off, gas allowance
holidays. Looking to fill 3 shit
person at the Magee Indus
9646 Hwy. 20 West, Freepor
40wds

MAGEE INDUSTRIAL PAR
near Choctaw Beach, is no'
full time-Year round positions
duction lines. We have 3 shift
All 3 shifts offer benefits after
paid vacation/holidays, gas
and much more. Applicants n
to lift 50 lbs and have own re
portation. Apply in person at
20 West. EOE. tfc 3/15-61.wd


THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007
t. tfc 7/12 4tc 7/5-7/26 Maintenance Worker 1 in the DeFuniak
Springs Public Works Department.
C NEEDED: CDL Driver's, CAD Techni- Job Summary:
Apply at cian, mechanics and surveyors. Top Under the administrative direction of the
DeFuniak pay. Full benefits. Apply at B&H Contract- Maintenance Supervisor and Public Works
& Florala ing, Inc. 2408 Caton Road. Florala, AL. Director, this person performs skilled main-
36442. 334-858-6666. tfc 10/19 tenance and construction of all City build-
e benefitsings and facilities.
ve benefits? THE CITY OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS is Applications and a list of job requirements
y seekspde- now accepting applications for one (1) may be obtained from the Administrative
tarting payid Maintenance Supervisor in the Assistant's office during regular office
fts. Applyin DeFuniak Springs Public Works hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00
trial Park, Department. a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 71 US
t. ftc 3/15- Job Summary: Hwy 90 West, DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Under the administrative direction of the 32433, or by calling (850) 892-8500. We
Public Works Director and City manager, will be taking applications until the job is
3K, located this person is a working supervisor, and filled.
w hiring for performs supervisory work in coordinat- The City of DeFuniak Springs is an Equal
on our pro- ing a program of maintenance, repair, Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Em-
ts available and construction of all City buildings and ployer/Drug Free Workplace. 1 tc 117wds
, qn ... facilities. Applications and po#53534


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TRUSS DESIGNER OR TRAINEE. Ex-
perience reading blueprints helpful. E-
mail resume to kelly@aaatruss.com or
mail to PO BOX 1509, DeFuniak Springs,
FL 32435. tfc 6/7 22WDS

DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! No
CDL? No problem! Earn up to $900/wk.
Home weekends with TMC. Company
endorsed CDLTraining. 1-866-280-5309.


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a list of job requirements may be
obtained from the Administrative
Assistant's office during regular office
hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 71 US
Hwy 90 West, DeFuniak Springs, Florida
32433, or by calling (850) 892-8500. We
will be taking applications until the job is
filled.
t The City of DeFuniak Springs

is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/ADA Employer/Drug Free
Workplace. 129 wds 1tc 7/26 po#53534

THE CITY OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS is
now accepting applications for one (1)


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FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO: 07-DR-335
IN RE: The Marriage of

INCOME PRODUCING.
3BR/2BA SW manufactured
home. Double garage
w/efficiency apartment above.
Two lots! Convenient to boat
launch. $152,500.
FISHING RETREAT.
2BR/1BA manufactured home,
city water, 2 out buildings.
Walking distance to Launching
ramp on Black Creek.
$155,000.
SANTA ROSA BEACH. Nice
cleared, level lot, ready to. build
on. In a fast growing area, close
to schools, shopping, and the
Beautiful Beaches of South
Walton. $75,000.
FREEPORT. Unrestricted
wooded lot, city water available,
walking distance to Bay.
$6o,ooo.
WATERVIEWCOVE. 1,713 SF
3/2 brick home on 2 lots.
Reduced. $296,500.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS. (1
UNDER CONTRACT, 3
REMAIN) Four, 1+/- ac, wooded
lots, city water available.
$21,50oo Each or discount if you
buy remaining 3.
CANAL FRONT. 129' water-
front on nice canal that leads to
Black Creek. Lot has been
cleared, city water tap paid, sep-
tic tank, electric and walkway to
canal. Ready for that dream
home. $155,000.



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SERENITY IN 'THE VALLEY
Spacious 2827 SF brick home in great
condition. 4 BR/2 BA. Home is on
2 fenced acres with beautiful, mature
trees. Storage building. Enjoy the coun-
try setting and still be close to town!
Call to make an appointment.
A must see!
$239,900


PICTURE PERFECT
Brand new home built in 2006 that has
never been lived in! 3 BR/2 BA located
in Oakwood Lake Estates. 1290 SF
with no wasted space and an open floor
plan. Tile in kitchen aid bathrooms,
carpet in bedrooms and hardwood lami-
nate throughout. Kitchen has
breakfast bar, plenty of cabinets, and
countertop space. Being sold "as is."
Call for an appointment today
$140,000


BEST PRICED!
10 acre parcel with a high banked
flowing creek that runs across the
property. Has lots of large hardwoods.
Quiet and peaceful. Wildlife abounds.
Beautiful! May be the best priced parcel
with a creek on the market today!
$62,000


JUNIPER LAKE ESTATES
3 BR/1.5 BA located in Juniper Lake
Estates. 1200 SF brick home. Only
minutes from town. Large family room.
2 outdoor storage buildings. Comes
with all appliances. Priced right with a
great location! Call today!
$144,900


DeFUNIAK SPRINGS
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Perfectly detailed 2500+ SF home on a
well landscaped corner lot. 1st floor has
living room and den with fireplaces,
dining room, kitchen, and master suite.
2nd floor includes 3 BR/1 BA and sitting
area with fireplace. Large front porch
and enclosed back porch w/utility room.
Patio, carport and detached office.
$297,500


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BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOME
Beautiful 3 BR/3 BA, 2600 SF home in
great shape. Located in the historic dis-
trict of DeFuniak and only 3 blocks from
the lake and Circle Drive. Has many
upgrades including CH&A, and updated
kitchen (2006). Property also has a stu-
dio type apartment built over the
garage.
$259,500


PARADISE ISLAND
Classic King Lake fish camp. Dock and
seawall. Clean and attractive mobile.
RV hookup with water, electric, and
septic hookup. Record large mouth
bass! Hurry the fish are biting! Beautiful
views. Enjoy the sunsets over the lake.
$119,900


CRYSTAL VILLAGE
This is the "idea of paradise!" 2 BR/2
BA condo that has balcony that over-
looks pool. Open kitchen-living-dining
room. Kitchen has breakfast bar along
with appliances. Tile throughout.
Perfect for Primary Residence, or your
Vacation Location/Rental. Peaceful set-
ting. Secluded. Only a "stroll away"
from the beach. Call today
$289,900
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PRICED TO SELL!
40 acre parcel that is priced right in
North Walton County. This is a deer
hunters dream come true! Property has
high banked creek flowing through it.
Only 20 minutes north of Crestview
high school. The location makes this
parcel a real buy at only $4700 per
acre. call today!
$188,000


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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007
FREDDIE R. ANTONE, FLORIDA; THENCE GO EAST PARCE
ALONG THE SOUTHLINE OF SAID 0070 LOT
Petitioner/Husband, SECTION 19, FOR A DISTANCE OF SCES CO
2,322.08 FEET; THENCE GO NORTH ing to the
vs. 00 DEG 06'19" WEST, FOR A DIS- PLAT BOC
TANCE OF 24.75 FEET TO THE the Public
ROSA M. ANTONE, SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7, Florida.
T.S. MICHENER'S ADDITION TO And on
Respondent/Wife SANTA ROSA PLANTATION AC 2007 at tiN
CORDING TO PLAT ON FILE IN THE ton Count
NOTICE OF ACTION OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE of DeFunia
CIRCUIT COURT; THENCE GO FL,atthel
To: Rosa M. Antone WESTALONG THE SOUTH LiNE OF as possible
LOT7, FOR A DISTANCE OF 332.67 sale all of tl
You are notified that an Action for FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST COR- BURKETT
Dissolution of Marriage has been filed NER OF LOT 7; THENCE GC and intere
against you and you are required to NORTH 00 DEG. 06'19" WEST public out
serve a copy of your written de- ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 7, subject t(
fenses, if any, to it on petitioner's at- FOR A DISTANCE OF 1,200 FEET; branches ai
torney, whose name is Stanley K. THENCE GO EAST 180.00 FEET; highestan
Luke, P.O. Box 776, Crestview, THENCE GO NORTH 00 DEG. 06'19" CASH, the
Florida 32536, Okaloosa County, WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 300 far as may
Florida on or before July 30, 2007. FEET; THENCE GO WEST 180.00 and the sa
You must file the original with the FEET; THENCE GO NORTH 00 DEG. scribed ex
clerk of this Court either before ser- 06'19" WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF
vice on petitioner's attorney or imme- 100 FEET; THENCE GO EAST
diately after service. Otherwise, a 180.00 FEET; THENCE GO NORTH
default will be entered against you for 00 DEG. 06'19" WEST, FOR A DIS-
the relief demanded in the petition. TANCE OF 153 FEET, MORE OR 4tc: July 1
LESS, FO THE APPROXIMATE 642G
DATED on June 25, 2007 MEAN HIGH WATER LINE OF
MARTHA INGLE CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY; THENCE ADVER
Clerk df the Circuit Court GO SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID
Is/ By: Renee Day BAY, FOR A DISTANCE OF 15? Separat
Deputy Clerk FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE IN- struction o
(seal) TERSECTION WITH A LINE PASS- received by
ING THROUGH THE POINT OF BE FLORIDA i
4tc: July 5, 12,19. 26, 2007 626G GINNING, HAVING A BEARING OF AUGUST
NORTH 00 DEG. 06'19" WEST; Hall. BIDS
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE THENCE GO SOUTH 00 DEG. 06'i 9" not be acce
EAST FOR A DISTANCE O'F 1,636 opened an
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That FEET, MORE OR. LESS, TO THE
pursuant to a Writ of Execution issue POINT OF BEGINNING. The wor
in the CIRCUIT Court of PINELLAS
County, Florida, on the 27th day of Serving Wal
February, 2007. In the cause wherein
CHRISTIAN TELEVISION NET- for more tha
WORK, was plaintiffs) and GLENN
BURKETT CORP, ET AL, was
defendantss, being Case No. 3 Licensed in Flori
054956C115 in said Court. Alice Forrest
IA1-'.. IX'l Y, Whitaker,


I, RALPHi L. JOHNSON. as Shneriff
of WALTON County, Florida, have lev-
ied upon all the right, title and interest
of the defendant, GLENN BURKETT
CORP. ET AL, in and to the following
described property, to-wit:

Description of Property

PARCEL 19-2S-19-24090-000.
0330. COMMENCE ATTHE SOUTH-
WEST CORNER OF SECTION 19,
TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 19
WEST, WALTON COUNTY,

APPROX.5
BEAUTIFUL ACRES
$45,000.00, fully, wooden,
large timber, spring head. A
special home site to build a
walk out basement and
storm shelter, and only 30
minutes to Eglin AFB.
Call .

850-859-2888
TFC:5-10


EL 19-2S-19-24131-OOA-
S 7, 8, 9 BLOCK A OF PI-
VE 1 STADDITION, accord-
plat thereof as recorded in
OK 5, PAGE 2 AND 2A, of
Records of Walton County,

the 14th, day of AUGUST.
e front entrance to the Wal-
y Sheriff's Office in the City
ak Springs, Walton County,
hour of 11:00 am or as soon
e thereafter, I will offer for
he said defendant's GLENN
T CORP. ET AL, right, title
st in aforesaid property at
cry and will sell the same
o all prior liens, encum-
ind judgments, if any, to the
d best bidder or bidders for
e proceeds to be applied as
be to the payment of costs
satisfaction of the above de-
ecution.

/s/ Ralph L. Johnson
Of Walton County, Florida

2, 19, 26; August 2, 2007

ITISEMENT FOR BIDS

e sealed BIDS for the con-
f the Re-Use Tank will be
y the CITY OF FREEPORT,
until 10:00 a.m., local time.
9, 2007, at the Freeport City
received after this time will
epted. BIDS will be publicly
d read aloud.

rk on the Project consists,.

ton County
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4 ACRE COMMERCIAL TRACT HWY 83 N & SPLADLIN RD CITY
WATER MOBILE HOME OLD BAIT AND TACKLE BLDG. $265,000

JUNIPER LAKE ESTATES SEVERAL 1 ACRE TRACTS TO CHOOSE
FROM $17,500-$30,000

1/2 ACRE WOODED CORNER LOT ON OAKRIDGE RD $25,000

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BUSINESS SUITES, GARAGE, LAUNDRYMAT MANY EXTRA.
$995,000.

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"-*in general of, construction of 750,000
:.Gallon Elevated Fluted Column Wa-
/ter Tank, site work, and all appurte-
nances as shown on the drawings and
as necessary to complete the work.
All work shall be completed within 240
'consecutive calendar days.

Bidding Requirements, Contract
,."forms, Specifications, Drawings, and
'other Contract Documents may be ex-
oamined during normal business hours
,'.at the following: (1) City of Freeport,
'112 Hwy. 20 West, Freeport, FL
32439, (850) 835-2822; (2) Peters
'"'Municipal Associates, Inc. Freeport
urOffice -289 Madison Street, Freeport,
I-FL, (850) 835-0455; or (3) Peters Mu-
',nicipal Associates, Inc., 300 North
"Foster Street (P.O. Box 6523),
"Dothan, Alabama 36303 (36302),
'(334) 793-5378.

Bidding documents may be ob-
tained from the ENGINEER, Peters
Municipal Associates, Inc., upon prior
payment of ONE HUNDRED DOL-
'LARS ($100.00) for each set, WHICH
-SUM WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. No
"partial or "split sets" will be issued. All
'checks for copies of the Bidding Docu-
'ments shall be made payable to Pe-
''ters Municipal Associates, Inc.
SPLEASE NOTE: Documents may be
'PICKED UP from the ENGINEERS
Freeport or Dothan location; however,
2all mail requests must be addressed
,'to the DOTHAN OFFICE at 300 North
''Foster Street (P.O. Box 6523),
Dothan, AL 36303 (36302).

The OWNER reserves the right to
.reject any and all BIDS and to waive
Zany informalities.

CITY OF FREEPORT, FLORIDA
MICKEY MARSE, MAYOR

'3tc: July 19,26; August 2, 2007 660G

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
'FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
'FOR WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 07CP126

'IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
JOANN DARBY HARE,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

C The administration of the estate of
IJoann Darby Hare, deceased, File
.'-Number 07CP126, is pending in the
,rCircuit Court for Walton County,
'Florida, Probate Division, the address
pf which is 571 U.S. Highway 90 E.,
opeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435. The
names and addresses of the personal
representative 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, in-
cluding unmatured, contingent or un-
)liquidated claims, on whor, a c.py of
"his notice is served must 'ile their
"Claims with this court WITHIN THE
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AF-
TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON-WHEM.

All other creditors of the decedent
-and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate,
\ including unmatured, contingent or
'lunliquidated claims, must file their
Claims with this court WITHIN .3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
'TICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this
Notice is July 19, 2007.


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

2tc: July 19, 26, 2007


subdivision on 10 acres with a future
land use of CR 2:1. The site is located
on the west side of Mussett Bayou
Road approximately 1 mile north of
U.S. 98 (parcel number 28-2S-20-
33220-000-0380.)

2. BLACK CREEK EQUESTRIAN
AND RIVER RESORT PUD Project
number 07-001-00045. This is a ma-
jor development order application sub-
mitted by P&B Management of Wal-
ton County, Inc., (revised, previously
Wilderness at Black Creek) consist-
ing of 740 single family lots, 50 dry
boat storage units, 37,400 square feet
of commercial uses and an equestrian
center. The parcel is approximately
1,743 acres and has a future land use
of NBNPA/RTC. The site is located on
the north side of C.R. 3280, approxi-
mately 8 miles east of Hwy. 331 (par-
cel numbers 10-2S-18-15000-001-
0030 and 34-1 S-18-14000-001-0020.)

3. TOWN CENTER AT BLACK
CREEK PUD Project number 07-
001-00046. This is a major develop-
ment order application submitted by
Connelly & Wicker, Inc., consisting of
53 single family homes, 53
townhomes, 294 multi-family units,
and 302,000 square feet of commer-
cial on 100 acres with a future land
use of NBNPA/RTC. The site is lo-
cated on the north side of C.R. 3280,
approximately 3 1/4 miles east of
Black Creek Boulevard (parcel num-
ber 04-2S-18-15000-001-0010.)

4. JOLLY BAY PUD Project num-
ber 07-001-00047. This is a major de-
velopment order application submit-
ted by Preble-Rish, Inc., consisting of
55 RV sites, a 1,230 sq. ft. bathhouse
and laundry facility, a 1,500 sq. ft.
camp store, 120 condominium units,
. a 9,600 sq. ft. clubhouse and pool, a
20 unit bed & breakfast facility, and
23,500 sq. ft. of future commercial
development with attendant parking,
on 60.82 acres with a future land use
of rural village. The site is located on
Jolly Bay Road (parcel number 03-2S-
19-24000-002-0010.)

5. .BLACKSTONE PUD/DRI -
Project nubmer 07-001-00049. This is
a major development order applica-
tion submitted by Blackstone Devel-
opment Company, consisting of 3,300
residential units (2,050 single family,
750 townhouses, 100 condominium.
units, and 400 apartment units), as
well as an 18 hole golf course with club
house, cart barn and maintenance
facility, 140,000 square feet of com-
mercial retail and service, 37,500
square feet of office, a 5,000 square
foot day care, and a 12.3 acre RV
park. The property is approximately
1,240 acres of land with a current fu-
ture land use of Rural Residential (RR)
with an application to change it to
Development of Regional Impact -
Mixed Use (DRI-MU). The site is lo-
cated on the north side of U.S. Hwy.
90, approximately 3 1/2 miles east of
the Okaloosa County line (parcel num-
bers 08-3N-21-37000-004-0000, 08-
3N-21-37000-005-0000, 09-3N-21-
37000-007-0010, 15-3N-21-37000-
002-0000, 16-3N-21-37010-000-
0010, 17-3N-21.-37000-001-0010, 21-
3N-21-37000-001-0020, 21-3N-21-
37000-001-0030, 21-3N-21,37000-


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001-0050, 21-3N-21-37000-001-
0052, 22-3N-21-37000-001-0011, 08-
3N-21-37000-005-0022.)

6. SPRING NEXTEL SITE-ROCK
HILL Project number 007-001-
00048. This is a minor development
order application submitted by Sprint-
Nextel, Inc., requesting approval of a
wireless communication tower on +/-
519 acres with a future land use of
estate residential. The site is located
on Rock Hill Road, in DeFuniak
Springs (parcel number 13-1N-19-
17000-001-0000.)

7. BAY BREEZE PATIO SALE
LOT Project number 07-013-00024.
This is a less-than-minor development
order application submitted by Susan
Kiley, requesting to add a sales lot to
their existing development on 0.143
acres with a future land use of coastal
center. The site is located on U.S. 98
at Forest Shore Drive (parcel number
29-2S-21-42160-OOA-0150.)

8. SEASCAPE RESORT DRI
NOPC Project number 07-001-
00029. This is a major development
application submitted by Wilson Miller,
Inc., requesting to change the Sea-
scape master plan to increase 3 story
buildings to 4 stories for parcels la-
beled "A". The DRI is on approxi-
mately 256.34 acres with a future land
use of coastal center, located on Sce-
nic Gulf Drive (parcel number 29-2S-
21-42500-000-0000).

9. DESTINY WORSHIP CENTER
ADDITION LTM Project number 07-
013-00026. This is a less-than-minor
development order application submit-
ted by Jenkins Stanford Associates,
Inc., consisting of an additional 129
parking spaces to their existing devel-
opment on 6.37 acres with a future
land use of coastal center mixed use.
The site is located at 122 Poinciana
Boulevard (parcel numbers 28-2S-2 1-
42000-008-0070, and 28-2S-21-
42000-008-0071.)

10. WILDWOOD VILLAGE PUD -
Project number 07-001-00050. This is
a major development order applica-
tion submitted by Jenkins, Stanford,
and Associates, Inc., consisting of 67
single family homes on 8.97 acres with
a future land use of NPA/infill. The site
is located at the NE intersection of
Wildwood Trail and Freedom Way
(parcel numbers 36-3S-18-16100-
000-0200, 36-3S-18-16100-000-
0201, 36-3S-18-16100-000-0204, 36-
3S-18-16100-000-0202.)

11. JAMES & BARBARA WILSON
LOT SPLIT Project number 07-002-
00022. This is a lot split application
submitted by James Wilson to split a
3.75 acre lot with a future land use of
rural village. The site is located on
East Roberts Road (parcel number
23-3N-21-37000-001-0060.)

In accordance with Section
286.26, Florida Statues, whenever
any board or commissioner of any
state agency or authority, or of any
agency or authority of any county,
municipal corporation, or other politi-
cal subdivision, which has scheduled
a meeting at which official acts are
to be taken receives, at least 48 hours


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, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
L
The Walton County Technical Re-
iew Committee will hold a public
hearingg on Wednesday, August 1,
!007 at 8:30 a.m. at the South Wal-
ton Courthouse Annex in Santa
4osa Beach, FL 32459. The follow-
mng items are scheduled for review and
-gclion.

^ 1. HUNTER'S RUN PLAT- Project
"umber 07-003-00015. This is a plat
application submitted by Panhandle
associates Inc., consisting of a 15 lot


Waterfront Home! I bedroom. 1.5 bath. private stocked lake. what a deal! MLS #
460357
New Listing! Black Creek Area .55 Acres 3 headroom. 2 bhalth. private boat access to
black creek. Doublewidc mobile home MLS # 411334 $110.000
Lot's for SALE! Mossyhead 1.39 acres, .23 acres. Oakwood Lakes Area -
MLS#451868- .32 acre M LS

Teresa Miller or email at 0
978-0150 teresamiller@panhandleT.com


Saturday, July 28 9:00 AM

2253 S. Bay Grove Road, Freeport, Florida
75' x 115' Lot with Reautifni View of Choctawhatchee Bay
with Mobile Home (2 Bed, 1.5 Baths)
ALSO 1995 Ford Aerostar Van & 1985
Ford Pickup Truck & all contents of
mobile home & storage sheds.
.r, All property is sold AS IS.
S' L Everything will sell to

'j the highest bidder!
l ..." i Pre-Inspection: Saturday & Sunday,
IIII1l", l July 21 & 22: 2:00 4:00 PM
S- Property is across road from bay.
Directions: From Freeport, take 331 South at the BP station. Go 4.7 miles and turn right at S.
Bay Grove Rd. (just before the Bay Bridge). Property is on the right with chain across drive.


prior to the meeting, a written request
by a physically handicapped person
to attend the meeting, directed to the
chairperson or director of such board,
commission, agency, or authority,
such chairperson or director shall
provide a manner by which such per-
son may attend the meeting at its
scheduled site or reschedule the
meeting to a site which would be ac-
cessible to such person.

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

Please be advised accordingly.

2tc: July 19, 26, 2007 663G

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Walton County Design Re-
view Board will hold a regular public
meeting to hear projects beginning at
5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 2,
2007 at the South Walton County
Courthouse Annex located at 31
Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa
Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. The
Board will hear the following items:

1. WORKSHOP Discuss using
the Munsell Color System for color
designations along the U.S. Highway
98/331 scenic corridor.

2. SOUTH HAVEN II Project
number 06-001-00115. This is a ma-
jor development order application
submitted by Aquarian Development,
consisting of 16,000 square feet of
retail space, a 16,000 square foot of-
fice, and a 7,800 square foot church
on approximately 3.56 acres with a
future land use of village mixed use.
The site is located on the south side
of U.S. 98 approximately 1,000 feet
west of Sugar Drive (parcel number
33-2S-20-33260-033-0000).

3. ETHAN ALLEN-DESTIN -
Project number 07-001-00036. This
is a minor development order appli-
cation submitted by Kimley-Horn &
Associates, Inc., for Phase 3 of Sea-
shells on the Beach PUD. This phase
consists of a 17,967 square foot com-
mercial building on 1.61 acres with a
future land use of coastal center. The
site is located at the corner of U.S.
98 and Sandy Cay Drive (parcel num-
ber 30-2S-21-42000-005-0080).

The Design Review Board will
make a recommendation on major
developments to the Board of County
Commissioners regarding these
items either to approve, approve with
conditions or to deny. Any item that
is tabled will be scheduled for a fu-
ture Design Review Board ideeting


THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007


and will not go forward to the Plan-
ning Commission until the Design
Review Board makes a recommen-
dation.

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


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

Please be advised accordingly.

2tc: July 19, 26, 2007 664G


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 07CA199

BLUE NORTHERN, INC., a Florida
Corporation and CRAIG HARVELL,

Plaintiffs,

vs.

EMERALD COAST CONCRETE,
INC., SUNCOAST SOD FARMS,
INC., ALSTQN ELECTRIC SUPPLY
COMPANY, INC., A&R SUPPLY,
INC., E.L. MATTHEWS and wife,
JENNIFER MATTHEWS and THO-
MAS F. COUGHLIN, FIRST NA-
TIONAL BANK OF SANTA ROSA,
Now Known As, FIRST NATIONAL
BANK OF FLORIDA, and BAYSIDE
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION,
INC.,

Defendants.

AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION
(Formal Notice by Publication)

TO: A&R Supply, Inc., of 400 West
Herman Street, Pensacola, Florida
32505; Rita Hamby of A&R Supply
400 W Herman Street, Pensacola,
Florida; Ronald A. Johnson Of A&R
Supply 400 West Herman Street,
Pensacola, Florida; Thomas F.
Coughlin 7150 20th Street, Suite M,
Vero Beach, Florida 32966 and


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* PRICE JUST LOWERED nice lot in rapidly growing area of Juniper Lake in DeFuniak Springs, city water available. Seller
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* Seller motivated. Wooded lot in Oakwood Hills MLS #449244 $14,900
* 2 NICE SIZED LOTS in fast growing Oakwood Hills just off paved road. Great location for that new home. MLS #447117....$30,000
* Great Lot at a Great Price. Close to Niceville, Crestview, & DeFuniak Springs. Wooded level lot. New school coming in the area,
MLS #466574 $12,900
* Wooded lot in Oakwood Hills, 1.168 acres. Price has been reduced. Owner will consider any offer. MLS #437881................$28,500

ACREAGE:
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some homes with land around them. MLS #470602 $150,000
*5 acres in growing neighborhood north of Freeport. Good land & paved road. Bring all offers! MLS #455342...................$134,900
* Eight wooded acres close to shopping and town of DeFuniak Springs. MLS #457482.................. $100,000

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THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007


this court. You are required to serve
a copy of your written defenses, if
any, on petitioner's attorney, whose
name and address are:

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

on or before August 16, 2007, and
to file the original of the written de-
fenses with the clerk of this court ei-
ther before service or immediately
thereafter.
Failure to serve and file written
defenses as required may result in a
judgment or order for the relief de-
manded, without further notice.
Dated on July 12, 2007.

Martha Ingle
As Clerk of the Court
/s/ By: Crystal Tate
As Deputy Clerk

4tc: July 19, 26; August 2, 9, 2007
665G

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR WALTON COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 07-DR-000518

OLIVER BALLARD and SUE ANN
BALLARD,

Petitioner/Grandparents,

vs.

SUSAN RAY GROMOWSKY,
Respondent/Mother,
GARRY J. CARTER,
Respondent/Father,

LAWRENCE URBAN,
Respondent/Putative Father

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: SUSAN RAYE GROMOWSKY
Last known address: Old Louis-
ville Road, Apt. 18, Garden City, GA
31408.
GARRY J. CARTER
Last known address: P.O. Box
293, Route 66, Laquey, MO 65534.
LAWRENCE URBAN
Last known address: Unknown

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
that an action for Petition for Tem-
porary Custody of Minor Children
by Extended Iamily has been filed
against you and you are required to
serve a copy of your written defenses
to it, if any, to C. Thomas Holland,
Attorney for Petitioner, whose ad-
dress is 596 North Ferdon Boule-
vard, Crestview, Florida 32536, on
or before the 28th day of August,
2007, and file the original with the
Clerk of this court before service on
the Petitioner's attorney or immedi-
ately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a
default will be entered against you for
the relief demanded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this
case, including orders; are available
at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's of-
"fice,-You may. review these docu-
mnents upon request. You must keep
the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office
notified of your current address.

WITNESS my hand and the seal
of this court on this 11th day of July,
2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Court
/s/ By: Tina Potts
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

4tc: July 19, 26; August 2, 9, 2007
667G

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Case Number 2007-CP-000133

IN RE: Estate of
DONALD B. KURFEES,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Ancillary)

The administration of the Estate of
DONALD B. KURFEES, Deceased,
File Number 2007-CP-000133, is
pending in the Circuit Court of Walton
County, Florida, the address of whidh
is Walton County Courthouse, 571
Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs,
Florida 32533. The name and address
of the Ancillary Personal Representa-
tive and the Ancillary Personal
Representative's Attorneys are set
forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and
persons having claims or demands
against the decedent's estate, includ-
ing unmatured, contingent or unliqui-
dated claims must file theirclaims with
this court WITHIN THREE (3)
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
TICE.

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DENTS'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.

The date of the first publication of
this Notice is July 19, 2007.

ATTORNEY FOR ANCILLARY
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
RICHARD N. SHERRILL
Florida Bar No.: 0172812
CLARK, PARTINGTON, HART,
LARRY, BOND & STACKHOUSE
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P.O. Box 13010
Pensacola, Florida 32591-3010
Telephone: (850) 434-6200
Fax: (850) 432-7340

ANCILLARY PERSONAL
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2tc: July 19, 26, 2007 672G

Notice

BID REQUEST

The City of DeFuniak Springs will
accept sealed bids for repair of OB
McClintock Clock Tower located at
Seventh Street and Baldwin Avenue
in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

The contractor shall provide all
material and labor necessary to per-
form the work described in the bid
specifications.

The City will accept sealed bids
until July 31, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. CST.
Bid specifications can be examined in
the office of Larry Laird, Assistant City
Manager, City of DeFuniak Springs at
35 US Hwy. 90 W, DeFuniak Springs,
Florida.

Proposals will be opened in the
Council Chambers on the above
DATE AND TIME. The proposal shall
be marked on the outside of the en-
velope "SEALED BID CLOCK RE-
PAIR". Sealed bids shall be received
at 35 US Hwy. 90 W. DeFuniak
Springs, FL 32433 or P.O. Box 685,
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. Any bids
received after 2:00 p.m. CST will not
be accepted and will be returned un-
opened to the bidder.

The City of DeFuniak Springs re-
serves the right to reject any and all
bids and award in the best interest of
the City of DeFuniak Springs.

The City of DeFuniak Springs is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Ac-
tion/ADA Employer and a Drug Free
Work Place.
CITY OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
/s/.Larry Laird
Assistant City Manager :

2tc: July 19, 26, 2007 675G

NOTICE

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alli-
ance Advisory Board will meet on Au-
gust 1, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. for a regu-
lar business meeting at Florida's Great
Northwest, Inc., 4471 Legendary
Drive, Suite 100, Destin, FL 32541.

ltc: July 26, 2007 676G

NOTICE OF ACTION

BEFORE THE FLORIDA
BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION

IN RE: The practice of contracting

John William Franklin
109 Flamingo Dr.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

CASE NO.: 2006-001185CG
LICENSE NO.: C1456674

The Department of Business and
Professional Regulation has filed an
Administrative Complaint against you,
a copy of which may be obtained by
contacting, Jamie Duran, Office of
General Counsel, Department of Busi-
ness and Professional Regulation,
1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 33,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2202, (850)
487-9651.

If no contact has been made by you
concerning the above by September
6, 2007 the matter of the Administra-
tive Complaint will be presented at a
hearing pursuant to 120.57(2),-F.S.
before the Florida Construction Indus-
try Licensing Board.

In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, persons needing
a special accommodation to p5artici-
pate in this proceeding should contact
the individual or agency sending no-


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the proceeding at the address given
on notice. Telephone: (850) 257-6097;
1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-
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4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007
677G

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Walton County Code Enforce-
ment Board will hold their regular
meeting on August 16, 2007, begin-
ning at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the
South Walton Courthouse Annex
located 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 Statues, whenever

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

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

Please be advised accordingly.

4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007
678G

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Walton County Planning
Commission will hold a public meet-
ing to hear the following items on
Thursday. August 9. 2007, begin-
ning at 5:00 p.m. at the South Wal-
ton County .Courthouse Annex lo-
cated at 31 Coastal Centre Boule-
vard, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
32459:

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS:

1. TURTLE LIGHTING ORDINANCE
An ordinance amending Chapter 5
ofithe Walton .Coun ty.Land-Develop-
ment Code to establish a sea turtle
conservation zone with lighting stan-
dards in Walton County; providing for
a purpose and applicability; provid-
ing for definitions; -providing stan-
dards for new construction activities;
providing standards for existing light-
ing; providing for enforcement and
penalties; providing for interpretation,
severability, and an effective date.

2. CHAPTER 9 ORDINANCE -An or-
dinance amending section 9.06.05 of
the Walton County Land Develop-
ment Code to eliminate as a duty of
the Design Review Board the consid-
eration of variances from the require-
ments of the scenic corridor stan-
dards in Chapter XIII; providing for
severability and an effective date.

QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS:

3. EMERALD BAY DEVELOPMENT
CORP NOPC Project number 06-
001-00137. This is a notice of pro-
posed change to the Emerald Bay
Development of Regional Impact
submitted by Fowler, White, Boggs
& Banker. The NOPC requests an ex-
tension of the build-out dates for Tract
I, phases I and'll until November 30,
2010, and extension of the expiration
date of Tract I to November 30, 2012,
and a determination of whether these
proposed changes would constitute
a substantial deviation from the ap-
proved development order for the
Emerald Bay Development of Re-
gional Impact. Emerald Bay DRI is lo-


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cated on US Hwy. 98 West, north and
south of US Hwy. 98 and is partially
loca -d within Okaloosa County. The.
Walton County side of this DRI has a
land use designation of coastal cen-
ter and consists of Tract I and IV on
177.5 acres.

4. BLACK CREEK EQUESTRIAN
AND RIVER RESORT PUD Project
number 07-001-00045. This is a ma-
jor development order application
submitted by P & B Management of
Walton County, Inc., (revised, previ-
ously Wilderness at Black Creek)
consisting of 740 single family lots,
50 dry boat storage units, 37,400
square feet of commercial uses and
an equestrian center. The parcel is
approximately 1,743 acres and has
a future land use of NBNPA/RTC. The
site is located on the north side of
C.R. 3280, approximately 8 miles
east of Hwy. 331 (parcel numbers 10-
2S-18-15000-001-0030 and 34-1S-
18-14000-001-0020.)

5. TOWN CENTER AT BLACK
CREEK PUD Project number 07-
001-00046. This is a major develop-
ment order application submitted by
Connelly & Wicker, Inc., consisting of
53 single family homes, 53
townhomes, 294 multi-family units,
and 302,000 square feet of commer-
cial on 100 acres with a,future land
use of NBNPA/RTC. The site is lo-
cated on the north side of C.R. 3280,
approximately 3 1/4 miles east of
Black Creek Boulevard (parcel num-
ber 04-2S-18-15000-001-0010.)

6. WALTON PLANTATION Project
number 06-001-00078. This is a ma-
jor development order application
submitted by Ken Goldberg consist-
ing of 148 single family homes on
6,469.22 +/- acres with a future land
use of large scale agriculture. The
site is located off of County Highway
2 east of County Highway 147 (par-
cel number 33-5N-21-39000-001-
0000.)

7. COFFEE SSA 20Q7-11 Les
Porterfield is requesting a small scale
amendment to change 9.75 +/- acres
from conservation .residential one
dwelling per 2.5 acres to conserva-
tion residential 2 dwellings per acre,
or any less dense or intense category.
The parcel is located south of Choc-
tawhatchee Bay on the east.side of
North C.R. 393, approximately 0.57
miles north of Nursery Road and
Town of Santa Rosa (parcel number
14-2S-20-33150-000-0580.)

8. TROUT BRANCH SSA 07-15 -
Trout Branch. LLC is requesting a
small scale amendment to change
6.91 +/- acres in Walton County from
rural village to industrial. The parcel
is located north of Choctawhatchee
Bay on the north side of State Road
20 and approximately 430 feet east
of .Rogers Road (parcel number 19-
1 S-20-32000-005-0000.)

9. JUNNO/PRITT PETITION FOR
ABANDONMENT Project number
07-008-00002. This is an abandon-
..m.ent,.applicatjp. ut rrmnejd by,Anri
Jukka Junno, Inc., requesting the
abandonment of the right of way at
the northernmost section of N. Eden
Park Drive, consisting of an area ap-
proximately 58 feet in width, spanning
north approximately 160 feet to the
southern shore of the Choc-
tawhatchee Bay. The site is located
at the end of N. Eden Park Drive on
the northwest corner (parcel number
24-2S-20-33030-001-0010.)

10. HOWELL ABANDONMENT -
Project number 07-008-00003. This
is an abandonment application sub-
mitted by Darrell Barnhill, agent, re-
questing the abandonment of the 33
foot access right of way extending 50
feet along the northern portion of
parcel number 36-3S-18-16100-000-
1312. The site is located on the south
side of Winston Lane, approximately
514 feet south of Walton Rose Lane.

11. TIGER JOINT VENTURES PE-
TITION FOR ABANDONMENT -
Project number 07-008-00004. This
is an abandonment application sub-
mitted by Darrell Barnhill, agent, re-
questing the abandonment of the 33
,foot access right .of way along the
northern portion of parcel number 36-
3S-18-16100-000-1310. The site is
located on the south side of Winston
Lane, approximately 514 feet south


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12. CARNRITE PETITION FOR.
ABANDONMENT Project number
07-008-00005. This is an abandon-
ment application submitted by Darrell
Barnhill, agent, requesting the aban-
donment of the 33 foot access right
of way along the northern portion of
parcel number 36-3S-18-16100-000-
1311. The site is located on the south
side of Winston Lane, approximately
514 feet south of Walton Rose Lane.

13. TOSCANA F/K/A SIENNA
PLACE Project number 06-001-
00121. This is a major development
order application submitted by Em-
erald Coast Associates, Inc., Agent,
consisting, of 6 multi-family units on
1.27 +/- acres with a future land use
of NPA/infill. The site is located on
the south side of County Road 30-A
and Eastern Lake Road intersection
(parcel number 24-3S-19-25000-
009-0040).

14. CHURCHILL OAKS PUD -
Project.number 06-001-000135. This
is a planned unit development/major
development application submitted
by Wilson Miller, consisting of 102
single family lots on 41.5 acres with
a future'land use of NPA-infill and CR
2:1. The site is located on the east
side of East Hodge Road, south of
San Roy Road (parcel numbers 21-
2S-20-33000-003-0000, 21-2S-20-
33000-005-0000, 22-2S-20-33000-
001-0000, 27-2S-20-33000-005-
0000, 28-2S-20-33000-001-0000.)

15. ACADIA SUBDIVISION Project
number 07-001-00038. This is a ma-
jor development order application
submitted by Barnhill, Barnhill, &
Barnhill, consisting of a 31 lot single
family subdivision on 7.765 acres
with a future land use of NPA/infill.
The site is located at 1130 N. County
Road 395 (parcel number 35-2S-19-
24000-012-0040).

16. TROUT BRANCH INDUS-
TRIAL PARK PUD Project number
07-001-00015. This is a major devel-
opment order application submitted
by Barnhill, Barnhill, & Barnhill, LLC
consisting of a 12 lot industrial.park
on 23.2 +/- acres with a future land
use of Rural Village and Industrial.
The site is located on the north side
of S.R. 20, east of Rogers Drive and
west of Sioux Lane (parcel numbers
19-1S-20-32000-003-0000 and 19-
1S-20-32000-005-0000.)

The Planning Commission will
make a recommendation to the Board
of County Commissioners regarding
these items either to approve, ap-
prove with condition's or to. deny. Any
agenda item that is tabled will be
scheduled for a future Planning Com-
mission meeting and will not go for-
ward to the Board of County Com-
missioners until the Planning Com-
mission makes a recommendation.

The Board of County Commis-
sioners will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at 5:00
p.m. in the Walton County Court-
house located at DeFuniak
Springs. Florida to review and con-
sider the Planning Commission's rec-
ommendations on projects that are
not continued, tabled or advertised as
a special meeting. Petitions for
abandonment and ordinances pro-






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PAGE 11 -C
posed at the Planning Commis-
sion meeting will be separately
advertised for the Board of County
Commissioners meeting.

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

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

Please be advised accordingly.

2tc: July 26; August 2, 2007 679'G

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that .the
South Walton County Mosquito Con-
trol District Board of Commissioners
will hold a Workshop at the request
of the Coalition for a Non-Toxic Envi-
ronment to discuss pesticide spray-
ing in Walton County. The Workshop
will be held August 7; 2007 at 9:30
a.m. at the South Walton County
Mosquito Control District headqua'r-
ters office located at 774 North High-
way 393, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

If a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Board, with re-
spect to any matter considered at
such meeting, he or she will need a
record of the proceedings, and that,
for such purpose, he or she may need
to ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, whidh
record includes the testimony arqd
evidence upon which the appeal js
to be based.

Please be governed accordingly


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VELOPMENT COUNCIL will hold a
meeting at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Au-
gust 8, 2007 in the WCTDC confer-
ence room, 25777 U.S. Highway 331
South, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
Committee meetings are scheduled
as follows:

*Beach Management Committee
will meet in Thursday, August 9, 2007
at 8:30 a.m.
*Nature Based Tourism Commit-
tee will meet Tuesday, August 14,
2007 at 9:00 a.m.
*Marketing Committee will meet
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at
11:30 a.m.
*Arts & Culture Committee will
meet Thursday, August 23, 2007 at
9:00 a.m.

All meetings will be held in the
WCTDC conference room, 25777
U.S. Highway 331 South, Santa Rosa
Beach, Florida.

If a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Council with re-
spect to any matter considered, he/
she will need a record of the proceed-
ings and may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings
is made, which record includes that
testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.

Please be governed accordingly.

1tc: July 26, 2007 681 G


PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the
Walton County Beach Safety/Educa-
tion Committee will meet Wednesday,
August 1, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. The
meeting will be held in the Walton
County Tourist Development Coun-
cil conference room, 25777 U.S.
Highway 331 South, Santa Rosa
Beach, Florida.
If a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the committee with
respect to any matter considered, he/
she will need a record of the proceed-
ings and may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings
is made, which record includes that
testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is to be based.

Please be governed accordingly.

1tc: July 26, 2007 682G


NOTICE

Please be advised that the Ameri-
cans with Disabilities Act Committee
will hold a meeting on August 7, 2007,
beginning at 10:00 a.m. This meet-
ing will be held at the Engineering
Building located at .97 Montgomery
Circle, DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

The purpose of this meeting will
be to discuss ADA accessibility of cur-
rent County facilities. The public is
invited.

Please be governed accordingly.

Kenneth Pridgen, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
By: Tammy.Christie,
Human Resources

1tc: July 26, 2007 683G


NOTICE

Tharp & Sons Mini Storage in De-
Funiak Springs, FL, will hold either a
private or public sale on these units
for non-payment of rent. This is in ac-
cordance with the FL. Statute Law 83.
Tenants will have until 8/14/07 to pay
in full. No checks are accepted.

1. Harold Parker
DeFuniak Springs, FL
2. Mary Kirkland
DeFuniak Springs, FL
3. Linda Lamons
DeFuniak Springs, FL
4. Judith Jimenez
DeFuniak Springs, FL
5. Unknown-No Contract Units

2tc: July 26; August 2, 2007 684G

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2007-CP-000142

IN RE: ESTATE OF
JONNY B. TYRRELL

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate
of JONNY B. TYRRELL, deceased,
whose date of death was February
25, 2007, is pending in the' Circuit
Court for Walton, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is 571
U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak
Springs, Florida 32435. The names
and addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal
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 required
to be served must file their claims with
this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
TICE 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 having claims or
demands against 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 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD


The date of first publication of this
notice is July 26, 2007.

Attorney for Personal Representative
Kevin D. Nelson, Esq. of
Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon
FL Bar No. 0184756
30 South Spring Street
P.O. Drawer 1271
PInsacola, FL 32591-1271
Telephone No. (850) 433-6581
Attorney for Personal Representative

Personal Representative:
Nancy E. Tyrrell
13544 94th Trail
Live Oak, FL 32060

2tc: July 26; August 2, 2007 685G

PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SOLICITATION OF SEALED BIDS
FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION

Sealed bids will be received by
the Walton County Board of County
Commissioners beginning July 26,
2007 until August 9, 2007, at 9:00
A.M. at which time bids will be pub-
licly opened and read aloud, at the
Walton County Citizens Services Of-
fice, 312 College Ave., Suite B, De-
Funiak Springs, FL 32433 for reha-
bilitation of the residential dwellings
located at:


97 Graham Street,
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
136 Loop Rd.,
Laurel Hill, FL 32561
333 South 18th Street,
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
22 Charlie Garrett Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

For bids to be considered, all bid
must include: all itemized costs tc
tal bid cost, must be in ink, and mus
be signed by the submitting contract
tor. Any bid that does not meet thi
above requirements will not be con
sidered. Walton County reserves thi
right to reject any and all bids. Bli
packages may be obtained at thi
Walton County Citizens Services Of
fice, 312 College Ave., Suite B, De
Funiak Springs, FL 32433. FAXEI
copies will not be accepted.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be hel(
on Thursday August 2nd at 9:00 A.M.
at the Walton County Citizens Ser
vices Office, 312 College Ave., Suit(
B, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Atten
dance at the Pre-Bid Conference i.
Mandatory.

Any questions or requests for fur
their information, contact the Wes
Florida Regional Planning Council a
1-800-226-8914 ext. 237 or (850
332-7976 ext. 237.

1tc: July 26, 2007 686C


NOTICE OF SALE

ROBERT ALLEN SPELLMAN
151 CHURCH
BRUNDIDGE, AL 36010

92 LEXUS
Vin: #JT8UF11E4N0123838

This auction will be held at Hinson's
Wrecker Service at 354 US Hwy 90
West, DeFuniak Springs, FL on Au-
gust 6,2007 commencing at 9:00 a.m.
We hereby reserve the right to auc-
tion this vehicle according to the
Florida Statutes, Section 713.78 in or-
der to recover any and all unpaid
charges for towing and storage fees
on the above listed vehicles.

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

itc: July 26, 2007 687G

NOTICE OF SALE

SALVADOR TORRES PADILLA
19382 US HWY. 331S
FREEPORT, FL 32439

95 DODGE NEON
Vin: #1B3ES47C4SD279179

This auction will be held at Hinson's
Wrecker Service at 354 US Hwy 90
West, DeFuniak Springs, FL on Au-
gust 6, 2007 commencing at 9:00 a.m.
We hereby reserve the right to auc-
tion this vehicle according to the
Florida Statutes, Section 713.78 in or-
der to recover any and all unpaid
charges for towing and storage fees
on the above listed vehicles.

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

1 tc: July 26, 2007 688G

NOTICE OF SALE

MYRTIS FREEMAN NICHOLS
136 TIGER LILY DR.
PENSACOLA, FL 32506

98 NISSAN
Vin: #1 N4AB41 D3WC705072

This auction will be held at Hinson's
Wrecker Service at 354 US Hwy 90
West, DeFuniak Springs, FL on AU-
gust 6, 2007 commencing at 9 00 a m.
We hereby reserve the right to auc-
tion this vehicle according to the
Florida Statutes, Section 713.78 in or-
der to recover any and all unpaid
charges for towing and storage fees
on the above listed vehicles.

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


1tc: July 26, 2007


689G


NOTICE OF SALE

SHERRY LYNN CLARK
518 WINDFLOWER ST.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32433

88 CHEVY PK
Vin: #2GCDC14K9J1246691

This auction will be held at Hinson's
Wrecker Service at 354 US Hwy 90
West, DeFuniak Springs, FL on Au-
gust 6, 2007 commencing at 9:00 a.m.
We hereby reserve the right to auc-
tion this vehicle according to the
Plorida Statutes, Section 713.78 in or-
der to recover any and all unpaid


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st


charges for towing and storage fees
on the above listed vehicles.

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

1tc: July 26, 2007 690G


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 06CA628

R.E. LOANS, LLC, a California
limited liability company,

Plaintiff,

v.

ZOHOURI SEAGROVE, LP, a
Florida limited partnership, CAMP
CREEK DEVELOPMENT GROUP
LLC, a Florida limited liability com-
pany, PBS&J CONSTRUCTORS,
INC., a Florida corporation,
MCWHORTER ARCHITECTS, P.A.,
a Florida professional association,
GAC CONTRACTORS, INC., a
Florida corporation, NICEVILLE
FENCE COMPANY, INC., a Florida
corporation and PERRONE ENTER-
PRISES, INC., a Georgia corpora-
tion,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to
the Final Judgment of Foreclosure en-
tered in the above-noted case, that I
will sell the following real property situ-
ated in Walton County, Florida de-
scribed as follows, and all personal
property associated therewith:

EXHIBIT "A"


_- Commence at the Northwest cor-
e ner of the East half of the Southeast
n- Quarter of Section 27, Township 3
e South, Range 18 West, Walton
d County, Florida; thence proceed
e South 89 degrees 33 minutes 20 sec-
- onds East, along the Northerly bound-
- ary line of the Southeast Quarter of
D said Section, a distance of 83.51 feet;
thence departing said Northerly
boundary line, proceed South 01 de-
d grees 16 minutes 43 seconds West,
, a distance of 1123.78 feet; thence pro-
- ceed North 67 degrees 12 minutes 23
e seconds West, a distance of 74.88
- feet; thence proceed South 01 de-
s grees 18 minutes 36 seconds West,
a distance of 160.20 feet to a point on
the curved Northerly right of way line
- of Walton County Road C-30A (100'R/
t W) thence proceed along the arc of
t said curve through a central angle of
) 19 degrees 17 minutes 21 seconds,
an arc distance of 985.54 feet (chord
bearing and distance North 76 de-
. grees 46 minutes 07 seconds West,
a distance of 980.89 feet; thence de-
parting said Northerly right of way line,
proceed North 01 degrees 13 minutes
54 seconds East, a distance of
1038.37 feet to the aforesaid North-
erly boundary line of the Southeast
Quarter of Section 27; thence proceed
South 89 degrees 33 minutes 20 sec-
onds East, along said Northerly
boundary line, a distance of 946.82
feet to the Point of Beginning.

at public sale, to the higher and best
bidder for cash, at the Walton County
Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs,
e Florida at 11:00 a.m. on August 10,
2007. The highest bidder shall imme-
diately post with the clerk, a deposit
equal to five percent (5%) of the final
bid or $1,000.00, whichever is less.
The deposit must be in cash or
e cashier's check payable to Clerk of
Court. Final payment must be made
on or before 5:00 p.m. on the date of
the sale by cash or cashier's check.

Clerk of the Court
MARTHA INGLE
/s/ BY: Tina Potts
As Deputy Clerk
(seal)

2tc: July 26; August 2, 2007 691 G


TDA# 07TX1964
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY.GIVEN, that
ALAN J. ARMSTRONG OR KAY K.
ARMSTRONG the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certifi-
cate for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and
year of issuance, the description of the
property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:


Certificate No. 2143
Year of Issuance 2005

Description of property LOTS 12
+ 13 BLK 21 TOWN OF VILLA
TASSO OR 846-63 OR 2388-1339

Parcel ID No. 30-1S-21-41100-021-
0120
Base Bid $2.143.94

Name in which assessed: OKA-
LOOSA COUNTY AFFORDABLE
HOMESIGHTS INC.

Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be
sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 11th day of Sep-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.

Dated this 20th day of July. 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida
By: Sam Kelley
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007
692G

TDA# 07TX1965

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
ALAN J. ARMSTRONG OR KAY K.
ARMSTRONG the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certifi-


I


Name in which assessed:
WATSON LAND LLC, KIMBERLY W.
SEWELL & JOHN D. SEWELL

Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be
sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 11th day of Sep-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.
Dated this 20th day of July. 2007.
MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Waltdh County, Florida

By: Sam Kelley
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007
695G

TDA# 07TX1962

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
PETER F. ARMSTRONG the holder
of the following certificate has filed
said certificate for a tax deed to be
issued thereon. The certificate num-
ber and year of issuance, the descrip-
tion of the property, and the names in
which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate No. 1486
Year of Issuance 2000

Description of property LOT 8
CREEKSIDE EAST WATERVIEW
COVE PHASE I OR 1301-190


cate for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and
year of issuance, the description of the
property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:

Certificate No. 1221
Year of Issuance 2005

Description of property LOT 7 BLK
S HOLIDAY SHORES 4TH ADD OR
1235-245 OR 1689-99 OR 1888-241

Parcel ID No. 19-2S-21-42300-OOS-
0070
Base Bid $1.252.77

Name in which assessed:
MARION P. POPE

Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be
sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 11th day of Sep-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.

Dated this 20th day of July. 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida

By: Sam Kelley
Deputy Clerk
(seal)
4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, ,16, 2007
693G

TDA# 07TX1966

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
ALAN J. ARMSTRONG OR KAY K.
ARMSTRONG the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certifi-
cate for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and
year of issuance, the description of the
property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:

Certificate No. 1885
Year of Issuance 2005

Description of property LOT 7 BLK
P SEACREST BEACH PH 3 OR
2296-1204 ALSO: BEG AT THE NE/
C OF LOT 7 BLK P. N 68 DEG
04'44"E, 11.49 FT, S 21 DEG
55'16"E. 35 FT. S 68 DEG 04'44"W.
11.49 FT, N 21 DEG 55'16"W. 35 FT
TO THE POB OR 2380-1928 OR
2473-1705 OR 2608-2251

Parcel ID No. 26-3S-18-16020-OOP-
0070
Base Bid $15,795.81

Name in which assessed:
SEACREST BEACH PROPERTIES
LLC

Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be
sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 11th day of Se-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.

Dated this 20th day of July, 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of.Circuit Court
Walton County; Florida

By: Sam Kelley
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007
694G

TDA# 07TX1970

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
ALAN J. ARMSTRONG OR KAY K.
ARMSTRONG the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certifi-
cate for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and
year of issuance, the description of the
property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:

Certificate No. 1482
Year of Issuance 2005

Description of property LOT W-2
CESSNA LANDING S/D OR 2444-14

Parcel ID No. 22-2S-20-33121-00W-
0020
Base Bid $12.341.80


4tc: July
696G


26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007


TDA# 07TX1967

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
PETER F. ARMSTRONG the holder
of the following certificate has filed
said certificate for a tax deed to be
issued thereon. The certificate num-
ber and year of issuance, the descrip-
tion of the property, and the names in
which it was assessed are as follows:

, Certificate No. 2583
Year of Issuance 2000

Description of property LOT 5 BLK
13 TOWN OF VILLA TASSO OR
1325-102

Parcel ID No. 30-1S-21-41100-013-
0050 Base Bid $ 2,059.41

Name in which assessed:
DONNIE R. & KATHRYN L.
SUMMERLIN

Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be
sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 13th day of Sep-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.
Dated this 20th day of July, 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida

By: Tanza Ward
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007
697G

TDA#. 07TX1968

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED : ,;,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN; that
LUCILLE W. OR JAMES W.
HOWELL the holder of the following'
certificate has filed said certificate for
a tax deed to be issued thereon. The
certificate number and year of issu-
ance, the description of the property,
and the names in which it was as-
sessed are as follows:

Certificate No. 1757
Year of Issuance 2005

Description of property LOT 10; S
1/2 OF LOT 11 S/D OF BLK 1865
DEFUNIAK

Parcel ID No. 25-3N-19-19280-000-
0100
Base Bid $ 2.016.26

Name in which assessed: DOR-
OTHY THWEATT C/O LUCILLE W.
HOWELL

Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be
sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 13th day of Sep-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.

Dated this 20th day of July. 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida


By: Tanza Ward
Deputy Clerk
(seal)


4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007
698G

TDA# 07TX1 971

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
MTAG CUST FOR CARLYLE the
holder of the following certificate has
filed said certificate for a tax deed to
be issued thereon. The certificate
number and year of issuance, the de-
scription of the property, and the
names in which it was assessed are
as follows:

Certificate No. 1546
Year of Issuance 2005

Description of property COM NW
COR S 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4
RUN S 210 FT E 300 FT S 138 FT E
315 FT N 138 FT E 210 FT N 210 FT
W 825 FT TO BEG OR 32-203 OR
1668-252 OR 2616-2057

Parcel ID No. 23-3N-19-19000-018-
0000
Base Bid $ 3.454.21

Name in which assessed: DEREK
WOODYARD

Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be


Parcel ID No. 18-1S-19-23010-001-
0080
Base Bid $ 2,894.51

Name in which assessed: LESLIE
& PAULA GUNDERSON

Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be
sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 13th day of Sep-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.

Dated this 20th day of July. 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
'Walton County, Florida

By: Tanza Ward
Deputy Clerk
(seal)


4tc: July
700G


26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007


- THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007

sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 13th day of Sep-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.

Dated this 20th day of July. 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida

By: Tanza Ward
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007
699G

TDA# 07TX1959

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
ALAN J. ARMSTRONG OR KAY K.
ARMSTRONG the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certifi-
cate for a tax, deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and
year of issuance, the description of the
property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:

Certificate No. 1989
Year of Issuance 2005

Description of property LOT 2 BLK
32 MAGNOLIA BEACH PB 2-1

Parcel ID No. 28-2S-19-24500-032-
0020
Base Bid $ 5,050.29

Name in which assessed: AVO
DEVELOPMENT INC.

Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be
sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 6th day of Sep-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.

Dated this 20th day of July. 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida

By: Kathy Douglass
Deputy Clerk
(seal)


TDA# 07TX1960

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
ALAN J. ARMSTRONG OR KAY K.
ARMSTRONG the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said'certifi-
cate for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and
year of issuance,.the description of the
property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:

Certificate No! 1297 ..
Year of Issuance 2005

Description of property LOT 16 &
S2 OF LOT 17 BLK E EASTERN
LAKE OR 2610-2987

Parcel ID No. 19-3S-18-16010-OOE-
0160
Base Bid $ 8.168.86

Name in which assessed: AVO
DEVELOPMENT INC.
Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be
sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 6th day of Se-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.

Dated this 20th day of July. 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida

By: Kathy Douglass
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007
701G

TDA# 07TX1961

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
HELEN S. KINSLOW the holder of the
following certificate has filed said cer-
tificate for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and
year of issuance, the description of the
property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:

Certificate No. 2563
'Year of Issuance 2000

Description of property LOT 13
BLK 8 CHEROKEE S/D OR 1724-
335 OR 1867-1

Parcel ID No. 28-1S-21-41010-008-
0130
Base Bid $ 6,367.67

Name in which assessed: THO-
MAS R. COLE & JAMIE M. COLE

Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be
sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 6th day of Sep-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.

Dated this 20th day of July. 2007.

MARTHA INGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida

By: Kathy Douglass
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007
702G








THE DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007


TDA# 07TX1963
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
ALAN J. ARMSTRONG OR KAY K.
ARMSTRONG the holder of the fol-
lowing certificate has filed said certifi-
cate for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and
year of issuance, the description of the
property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No. 2433
Year of Issuance 2005
Description of property S 1/2 OF
LOT 2: BLK A LOT 4 OAK PARK S/
D OR 2310-967
Parcel ID No. 34-3N-19-19500-OOA-
0040
Base Bid $1,909.41
Name in which assessed:
CONSUELA E. MILTON
Said property being in the County
of WALTON, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be re-
deemed according to law the property
described in such certificate shall be
sold to the highest bidder at the court-
house door on the 6th day of Sep-
tember, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.
Dated this 20th day of uly. 2007.
MARTHAINGLE
Clerk of Circuit Court
Walton County, Florida
By: Kathy Douglass
Deputy Clerk
(seal)

4tc: July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 2007
703G
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
FOR WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.: 07 CA 000135
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL
TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE
TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY
HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-


Plaintiff,
vs.

WILLIAM V. SHAFFER A/K/A
WILLIAM VERNON SHAFFER, et al,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE
(Please publish in
THE HERALD BREEZE)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-
suant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo-
sure dated the 20th day of July, 2007,
and entered in Case No. 07 CA
000135, of the Circuit Court of the 1ST
Judicial Circuit in and for Walton
County, Florida, wherein DEUTSCHE
BANK NATIONAL TRUST COM-
PANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE,
FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQ-
UITY LOAN TRUST 2005-1 is the
Plaintiff and WILLIAM V. SHAFFER A/
K/A WILLIAM VERNON SHAFFER;
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS,
INC.; MARY J. SHAFFER A/K/A
MARY JANE SHAFFER A/K/A MARY
SHAFFER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
WILLIAM V. SHAFFER A/K/A WILL-
IAM VERNON SHAFFER; JOHN
DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN
TENANT (S) IN POSSESSION OF
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are de-
fendants. I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash in the Front
Lobby, 2nd Floor of the Walton County
Courthouse, in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS,
Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 20th day
of August, 2007, the following de-
scribed property as set forth in said
Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 46, MACK BAYOU POINTE,
ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR
PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 13 OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN IN-
TEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM
THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN
THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF
THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS
MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60
DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

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

Dated this 23rd day of July, 2007.
MARTHA INGLE
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
/s/ By: Margaret Bishop
Deputy Clerk

Submitted by:
Law Office of Marshall C. Watson
1800 NW 49th Street, Suite 120
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Telephone: (954) 453-0365
Facsimile: (954) 771-6052
Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438
2tc: July 26; August 2, 2007 704G
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 07-CP-137

IN RE: ESTATE OF
ERNEST WILLIAM MAHAFFEY

Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
ERNEST WILLIAM MAHAFFEY, de-
ceased, whose date of death was April
25, 2007, is pending in the Circuit
Court for Walton County, Florida, Pro-
bate Division, the address of which is


P.O. Box 1260, DeFuniak Springs,
Florida 32433. The names and ad-
dresses of the personal representa-
tive 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 required
to be served must file their claims with
this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO-
TICE 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 having claims or
demands against 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 FOR-
EVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY
CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S
DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this
notice is July 26, 2007.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
J. JEROME MILLER
Florida Bar No. 128569
MILLER & ANSLEY, P.A.
Attorneys at Law
Wildcat Plaza
415 Mountain Drive, Suite 3
Destin, FL 32541-2349
Phone: (850) 837-3860
Fax: (850) 837-6158
Personal Representative:
MARK E. NICHOLS, ESQ.
Pleat and Perry, P.A.
Attorneys at Law
4477 Legendary Drive, Ste. 202
Destin, FI 32541

2tc: July 26; August 2, 2007 705G
NOTICE OF RULE DEVELOP-
MENT BY THE SCHOOL BOARD
OF WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA

The School Board of Walton
County, Florida, pursuant to the pro-
visions of Section 120.54, Florida Stat-
utes, hereby gives notice that it is de-
veloping a new school board rule, the
title of which is Walton County School
District Wellness Policy 2007. The pro-
posed rule deals with the subject area
of wellness for students and the pur-
pose 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 Section 1001.41, 1001.42,
1001.43, 1003.42, 1006.06,
1006.0606, 1003.429, 1003.43, and
381.0056, Florida Statutes, and the
laws implemented are Child Nutrition
Act 6f 1966(42;USC 1771 et seq) Ri-
chard B. Russell National Lunch Act
PL 108-265, Section 204, and State
Board of Education Rules 6A-7.0411.
Any person may obtain a preliminary
draft of the proposed rule from Kaye
McBroom, 145 Park Street, Suite 3,
DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435,
telephone number (850) 892-1100,
extension 1314, at no cost.


Roll Call


Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
July 10 regular meeting

Request by Crystal Steele of Walton County Health
Department for approval of $50 increase on all environ-
mental health applications, $50 increase in inspection fee
for commercial multi-level swimming pools, $50 late fee on
environmental health applications, $50 facility re-inspection
fee; $50. fee for information/research requested on proper-
ties; and charges in line with private industry for new water
sample lab program and new pool operator training program.
A motion for approval by Jones carried unani-
mously: Brannon-yes; Comander-yes; Jones-yes; Mead-
ows-yes; Pridgen-yes.

Second public hearing on proposed park ordinance
applying to county parks north of the bay plus Helen McCall
Park in Santa Rosa Beach.
A motion for approval by Meadows carried unani-
mously.

Consideration of proposed resolution establishing
fees to reserve community centers and sporting fields: $125
per day for one field, $230 per day for two fields, $300 per
day for three fields, plus a $100 refundable clean up fee to
reserve sporting fields, $25 to reserve community center for
less than four hours plus a $12.50 refundable clean-up fee,
and $50 to reserve community center for four hours or more
plus a $25 refundable clean-up fee.
A motion by Meadows for approval of the resolu-
tion carried unanimously.

Request by Ryan Douglass of Walton County Public
Works for awarding of $1.27 million bid to Bullard Excavat-
ing for improvements to Bob Sikes Road.
A motion for approval by Comander carried unani-
mously.

Additional request by Douglass for award of proposal
by Guettler & Guettler for installation of thermoplastic pave-
ment marking and reflective pavement markers on an "as
needed" basis.
A motion for approval by Brannon carried unani-
mously.

Recommendation by Douglass for award of $31,768/
month bid by McKnight Lawn Service for maintenance of
the GEC multi-use paths and Scenic Corridor medians.
A motion for approval by Meadows carried unani-
mously.

Opinion by Mike Burke, interim county attorney,
regarding proposed Phase 3 Beautification Project on Sce-
nic Gulf Drive, that an easement document on property south
of proposed parking improvements is consistent with use of'
the property as a park, that the property has historically
been used as a beach access point by the public, and that the
issue pertinent to a BCC decision on the project is whether
there is public benefit in building a parking facility on the
county-owned right-of-way.
A motion by Meadows to proceed with the $900,000
parking improvement option on the right-of-way was
approved unanimously.

Request by Burke of discussion on a claim filed against
the county by Camping on the Gulf alleging loss of fair mar-
ket value on the property due to an alleged incorrect future
land use map designation, with recommendation by Burke
to pursue a settlement of the issue.
Motion by Comander to authorize Burke to work with


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an attorney representing the property owner to resolve the
matter.
The motion was approved unanimously.

Recommendation by county legal counsel to autho-
rize negotiations with Gulf Coast Energy Company for sale
of property at the county-owned Mossy Head Industrial Park
through the use of the Florida Industrial Development Act.
A motion for approval by Jones was approved
unanimously.

Request by Danny Glidewell for authorization to use
funds in the Corrections Department budget to purchase a
van for transport of females sentenced to state prison to re-
ceiving facility in Ocala, at a cost of $13,774 for the van and
7,900 for a security insert.
A motion for approval by Comander carried unani-
mously.

Presentation by Finance Director Bill Imfeld of de-
sign modification for the new Freeport Park aimed at reduc-
ing costs to the $5 million budgeted by the county plus the
$400,000 to be provided by Freeport through state grants,
changes to include replacement of two t-ball fields with one
baseball field.
Motion by Brannon for approval of changes in or-
der to allow Imfeld to get the park construction con-
tract completed was approved unanimously.

Request and motion by Brannon for acceptance of
$708,000 appraisal on the 11.48-acre Rook Bluff property
offered for sale by the county and authorization to move for-
warding in seeking grant funds to purchase the parcel.
The motion was approved unanimously.

Offer by the state Department of Transportation to
donate to the county a lot located at the north end of the
Choctawhatchee Bay causeway on the east side, currently
occupied by a wave runner business.
Motion by Brannon to proceed with acquiring the lot
for use as a small public park.
The motion was approved unanimously.

Proposal and motion by Meadows to deobligate funds
previously budgeted for park projects not currently planned
for construction, including $30,000 set aside for a public park
on Pisces Street and $50,000 set aside for an equestrian cen-
ter. She proposed using the $30,000 for the Driftwood Public
Park and the $50,000 for the recently acquired Cessna/
Huettel Center property on CR-393 North, both parks now
in the active design process.
The motion was approved unanimously.

Request and motion by Meadows for updated BCC
resolution supporting the acceptance of CR-30A, CR-83, CR-
283, and CR-395 in the Florida Scenic Highways program.
The motion was approved.unanimously.

Second public hearing for the proposed Proportionate
Fair Share Ordinance, which sets procedures for determin-
ing roads impacted by proposed development.
A motion for approval by Comander carried unani-
mously.

Proposal by Pat Blackshear, county planning and de-
velopment services director, to investigate setting impact fees
in connection with transportation impacts of development.
Blackshear said there had been such a request from the pub-
lic during the Proportionate Fair Share Ordinance approval
process.: .
A motion for approval by Comander carried unani-
mously.. )-,

Also approved unanimously were seven county-spon-
sored small-scale land use amendments for which the July
10,meeting was the second public hearing.


/s/ CARLENE H. ANDERSON
Superintendent of Schools
Walton County School District


1tc: July 26, 2007


706G


Notice of Community Meet
Randall H and Deborah V.
are proposing to develop the
family residential home on 263
drift Road in Miramar Beach, F
into a substance abuse educate
cility. The major development'
a twenty-eight bed facility in \
County.
A community meeting has
scheduled for Monday, August
5:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suite
tel in banquet room "Coast A" Io
at 570 Scenic Gulf Drive in Mi
Beach, Florida.
The purpose of the meeting
solicit and consider input from
cent property owners within 30
of the proposed project site. The
erty has a land use designat
Coastal Center and the parcel ic
2S-21-42210-000-0170.
If you have any questions re
ing this proposal, call Barnett
at 837-2799.
1tc: July 26, 2007


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The Child Advocate


By Julie Hurst, director
Children's Advocacy Center

It's already the end of July. How the summer months are
flying by. My son keeps asking how many days does he have
left before school starts. My reply is plenty as the children
don't start back until August 20. They will have had a long


located hot summer.
iramar Speaking of hot, it is incredibly warm outside and prob-
ably will be for the remainder of the summer into early fall.
g is to Summer are meant to be fun, but along with the fun can
adja-
)0 feet come danger.
prop- The Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center would like
ion of to take this opportunity to share some summertime tips to
J is 34- help keep your children safe.
egard- According to SAFE KIDS, an average of 25 children die in
Gilmer the U.S. each year as a result of being left in a car on a warm
day. According to www.parents.com when the temperature
outside is 93 F inside a car can reach 125 F in under 20
707G minutes, even with the window cracked. A child's body tem-
perature will increase three to five times faster than that of
an adult resulting in a heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Heat
stroke, which occurs in only minutes, can cause permanent
disability or even death. If a child gets locked in a car, call
911 immeidately.
Anyone can be at the risk for drowning. However, chil-
dren four years old and under are particularly vulnerable
and account for over 300 drowning deaths each year in the


United States.
Practice the ABC's of Water Safety: Adult supervision.
Adults need to have eye to eye contact with children around
all forms of water (including pools, bathtubs, buckets, beaches
and ponds) at all times.
With the use of Barriers, parents can add layers of pro-
tection. Barriers include fences, alarms, door. locks that out
of reach of children, self-latching hardware on doors and
fences.
Adult CPR Classes can help prepare you for an emergency
and often make the difference between life and death when
a child is in danger of drowning. Children (at the appropri-
ate age) can take aquatic classes to help them gain swim-
ming and water safety skills.
Regardless of a child's age, they are never too young to
learn water-safety rules and habits. Just as you would teach
them to look both ways before they cross they street, teach
them to stay away from water when an adult is not watch-
ing them. Around pools, adults can keep toys and other items
that a child may be interested in away from the pool or wa-
ter area. Keep rescue equipment, such as a safety ring, near
the poolside. If possible, place a phone near the pool for emer-
gencies.

Practicing the above safety tips will help sure a safe, happy
summer for all. In closing, as always I must remind every-
one that if they know of or suspect child abuse, please con-
tact the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE.


The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast


organizing youth training program


The Boys & Girls Clubs of
the Emerald Coast is orga-
nizing a training program to
help Okaloosa and Walton
County youth prepare for
making healthy choices.

This training will teach
skills such as critical think-
ing and communication as


well as ways to avoid peer
pressure.
Health Rocks is a curricu-
lum-base life skills develop-
ment program for youth.
Participants learn life skills
such as decision-making,
identifying risks and stress
management.
The program places a spe-


cial emphasis on youth be- youth who have positive so-
coming responsible members cial skills and competencies
of their community. It in- are more resilient to negative
cludes components that pressures. The program
bring youth and adults to- works to bring youth and
gether in developing commu- adults as partners in devel-
nity strategies that help 8 oping strategies that prepare
12 year olds make healthy youth to make wise choices.
choices. Adults and youth inter-
Research indicates that ested in attending the train-


ing may contact the Boys &
Girls Clubs of the Emerald
Coast for the closet partici-
pating site at 850-862-1616.

For additional information
about any of the Club pro-
grams or special events
please visit our website
www.bgcec.com.







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The Beach Scene

Photos by Kris Chavez


ToMMy


Bahawa 's


TA opical


Capi






W. C. WELLS, president of
Tommy Bahama's restaurant
division, welcomes first-time
patron, Betty Meade, to the
sneak preview of Tommy
Bahama's Tropical Cafe.
Described as eclectic with a
tropical twist, the cafd
combines signature
appetizers such as coconut
shrimp ahd crab Calloway
with new creations like south
seas scallop sliders, loki-loki
tuna poke and Antigua
quesadilla.


THE DeFUNIAK SPRINGS HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2007


LAURIE CAREY welcomes guests July 17 to the sneak preview of Tommy Bahama's Tropical
Cafe. The restaurant is located at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin and offers island-inspired
food, service and cocktails.


SILVER SANDS Factory Stores staff members (seated from left) Traci Stokes, marketing
director; Pete Portella, chief financial officer; Maggie Toncinson, office manager; and Michael
Herold, customer service, attend the sneak preview of Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe at
Grand Boulevard. '" *'- .


CAFE MANAGERS Dayna Papin and Jeff Davis welcome patrons to the bar at Tommy
Bahama's Tropical Cafe July 17 and agree with the Tommy Bahama philosophy that the true
island experience begins with the first sip. Tommy Bahama Rum, the first ultra-premium
rum from Barbados, is used in many of their island style cocktails.


JEAN DUTTON and Patsy Gatewood shop at the Tommy Bahama apparel store located
next to the cafd. The Tonimy Bahama compound includes The Tropical Cafe and a retail
emporium featuring.the brand's signature apparel and accessory line.


TIFFANT McCASKILL and son, Brendon, are anxious to
sample the food at Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe at Grand
Boulevard in Sandestin July 17. The dessert menu offers
island style treats such as Tommy's pina colada cake, THE SMILES of hostesses
Barbados brownie, key lime pie, pineapple upside down Jessica Williams, Amy
vanilla cheesecake, and Wha'Jamaican chocolate cake. Carducci and Emily Tatley


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TERRY GRELLING and Paul Dascenzo are eager to help
customers at the Tommy Bahama retail store adjoining the
Tropical Cafe at Grand Boulevard.


greet guests as they arrive at
Tommy Bahama's Tropical
Cafd July 17. Open for lunch
and dinner daily, the
restaurant offers a relaxing
environment and a menu that
makes dining as inviting as
a warm tropical breeze. For
more, call (850) 654-1743 or
v i s i t
www.tommybahama.com.


LEE MATSON,
appropriately dressed in his
Tommy Bahama shirt, and
Jodene Bancroft are among
guests on hand to preview the
island cuisine and service at
Tommy Bahama's Tropical
Cafd. Tommy Bahama, the
inspiration behind the
company, is a fictional
character whose celebration
of island living encourages a
slowed-down, relaxed
approach to the finer things
in life.