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Inside this EDITION:

Editorial in the Wolfe’s Den…..page 2

Revolutionary New Product Gives

Hope to Those Suffering From

Chronic Snoring……….…..Page 3

Freeport Mayor’s Post….....Page 5

Public Notice: Walton County Democratic

Black Caucus Meeting………..…...Page 7

Supreme Court asks whether

Obama overreached with

immigration program…….Page 9

Letters To The Editor…....Page 10

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Hello and Good day to you! Over the past few

months I have had the opportunity to meet many of

you who read and Love this Newspaper. I thoroughly

enjoyed sharing stories with you too. To know that

so many folks can remember topics I have discussed is heart warming. We shared quite a

few laughs and also reminisced about the urgent problems going on with our waterway’s.

I do my Best to provide you all with a good quality service and along with our fine

Advertisers, this has been a great way for folks to post upcoming meetings and events in

our county. I sincerely Thank each one of you for making this an 8 year, strong business.

As you may have noticed, I have a few new columnist who want to help advance this

newspaper into the South Walton area as well. I thought it would be nice to show the folks

on the North side of the bay a few quaint spots to listen to very talented musicians and

enjoy some great food too. Let’s enjoy what time we have here together.

Just as Freeport grows, we will make adjustments for our readership to keep up with

what is going on. Not all news is Bad News, we will leave the TV for that garbage.

I do want to address something, someone and those who helped this scum person who

wrote to our Advertisers last week. They sent a letter with a defamation of character and

slanderous comments and stated that with hopes to have our customers and Advertisers, to

no longer support this Newspaper? Really? Get a life, mudbug.

The person was so cowardly, that they did not leave a contact number nor even sign the

letter. Probably because I know who it is and would easily have them prosecuted for

liable, slanderous, untrue statements. We now have PI, lawyers and the Sheriff involved

and they will be caught for attempting such deceitful claims made. Under Florida State

Law it is considered a ‘criminal act’ to ‘anonymously attack’ one’s self or business. That

is why I sign everything I ever write, for I stand behind what I say or print. Unlike these

cowards. This entire family has now gone too far. From up to and including our Mayor,

we are not impressed with such actions at any level. You will pay the price for such per-

sonal attacks, once revealed thru finger prints and hand writing specialist……. His name

is Horn. Who else in 15yrs of living here has a problem with me? (The Horn family). Not

1 other person anywhere in this county has ever acted in such manner. There is only one.

Being that an injunction is in effect as we speak. The amount of time wasted in court

rooms and judges chambers, to try and appeal (what many of us know) who these people

are and how they are. Read thru any past editions as I have named the individual head on.

I will not hold back from letting you, our readers and customers know all you need to

know of these low-life’s. They even had his wife and daughters hand write on these

letters. They too are being investigated now. Maybe once they are sentenced in jail for a

period of time, they will learn NOT to mess with anyone in such fashion. It is sad to see

how a ‘classic case’ of stalking and harassment has gone so far that they now attack what

the county and the entire city of FREEPORT has enjoyed for almost 8 years now.

As you all know and I have wrote about over the past few years, about lots of people

complaining of selfish, trash talking, shitty neighbors who do NOTHING for this area at

all. I too have experienced such a group who once lived near my home. Operating against

codes and ordinances as they play cat and mouse with the Sheriff and other enforcements.

I will say that I appreciate those Advertisers who have been with me throughout the

years. When I addressed this issue to them individually, they all were well aware of my

situation with these people. Consider the source, they replied, as they laughed.

(Your letters have been collected and given to the proper authorities).

I do feel closer with our Advertisers after talking and sharing facts about this situation. I

appreciate that no one is ‘dropping out’, nor believing what ‘scum level’ they have

stooped to. It shows the true character, which even the Judge agreed, is in the wrong.

Don’t hide behind your cowardly ways, sign what you write for then it is an opinion.

And you know what they say about opinions? I offer every reader anywhere to feel free to

comment or E-mail us on any topic of concern. This is a perfect example.

It’s not that I am doing anything wrong by promoting our area for visitors and residents

alike to know what’s going on. The Advertisers make it possible every other week to print

2500 copies and I distribute them all throughout the county.

I will be leaving more newspapers inside the businesses in FREEPORT for there has

been a suspicious amount of empty Racks. After 8yrs? I DO KNOW how many papers

turn, where and such. I have even recruited help watching out, to assure that the people get

what they want and obviously they Love about this newspaper.

Funny, how hard it was the 1st year with breaking in a new idea for this city and you

have dirtbag’s like this trying to tear down a small city’s desire and thankfulness that I

started this endeavor back in 2008. 98% of everyone I spoke to agrees with me.

After all the findings and discoveries we have told you about, this is one that has made

many folks upset in this area. Only that a miserable minded person would dare such acts.

I beg of you all. If or when you see or hear smack talk about myself or this Newspaper to

call me immediately! I have the resources now behind me to go after such garbage. I am

just like you. I want to be happy and proud of where we are. As our city will grow, so will

this newspaper. Crap, like this. Needs to be caught and dealt with. Our circle is very big!

Editorial Views expressed in The EMERALD STAR NEWS do not necessarily reflect those of the

publisher. The staff of The EMERALD STAR NEWS pride ourselves in our efforts to en-

sure accuracy of the publication contents. However, there is no guarantee of the accuracy of all

the Information nor the absence of errors and omissions (especially when sent through a third party); therefore, no responsibility can or will be assumed. 2500 copies printed bi-weekly.

Publisher/Editor

Frank Wolfe Jr.

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Quote of

the week :

The Wolfe’s Den

Sometimes you just

need to go after the

wrong do’ers and

confront the issue

head on.

Sometimes you

need to listen to the

truth, no matter

how difficult it may

feel to you.

The truth is what

the media hides

from you.

The facts are out

there.

It is for you to find

it, spread the word,

as long as it’s the

truth.

Truth will always

overcome Liars,

cheats and thieves.

In most cases you

must consider the

source from whom

is talking false-

hoods about some-

one they don’t even

know.

Just because it is

your opinion

doesn’t make it

truth because you

happen to feel the

way you do.

Nice people are out

there. It is up to

you to search and

find those whom

are kind and

caringly sincere.

Don’t hide behind

your Lies, for the

truth will always

overcome the evil.

This newspaper is your voice to the county and all city or state employees, or

whomever it may concern. Have something to say? Good or bad? Let’s hear

it!! Don’t hesitate to make suggestions or send in your comments to us anytime

on any subject. Did you ever want to be a writer? Have an investigative mind?

Here’s your chance to be recognized. Or you can help anonymously, like most.

Send any and all inquiries to the address listed below. Like the beaches?

Looking for a NICE PERSON, (for P/T Ad Sales)

850.835.7083

**The web site and blog are now as one

Our Master Gardener Tomato Sale is winding down but there is still

time to get your early summer garden in! We have tomatoes on

clearance for $1 apiece or $15 for an entire flat of 18 plants!

We are selling the following tomato varieties recommended for

Northwest Florida by vegetable researchers at the University of Flor-

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It’s time to get your tomatoes planted and UF/IFAS Walton County

Extension has you covered!

For more info contact our

office at 850-892-8172.

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In recognition of Earth Day, the Cemex

company has been donating beautifully illustrated

books to public libraries. Today their reps were in

Freeport to donate to the Freeport Public Library.

Shown in the photo are from left to right Joseph Foy,

representing Cemex, Freeport librarian Sandra

Vecchio, Freeport Mayor Russ Barley and Freeport

librarian Debbie Peeper. These beautiful books are

now a part of the local library inventory for you to

drop by, view and enjoy.

Professional Firefighters of Walton County

Local 4413

Come join us for a great cause. The Professional Firefighters of Walton

County Local 4413 would like to invite the local community to its Annual

Autism Awareness Golf Tournament. The event will showcase Autism

Awareness for the month of April with all proceeds going to the ARC of

Walton County. Entry fees of $75 per person will be necessary to Golf.

Teams will be paired in four person groups playing for best ball. Door

prizes will be given and raffle tickets sold for additional prizes. We are

still accepting donations and sponsorships for each hole on the golf course

at $100, if anyone would like to donate funds. The Golf Tournament will

begin at 1:30 pm sharp on Friday May 6, 2016 at the Blackstone Golf

Course in Mossy Head. Come join Local 4413 and show your support,

which could effectively change a child’s life. Local 4413 would like to

thank the community for all its continued support. If you have any further

questions, please feel free to call our Fundraising Coordinator Mr. Tom

Palmer at (850)-419-3390 or email pio.iaff.local4413@gmail.com

Master Gardener Tomato Sale

Revolutionary New Product Gives

Hope to Those Suffering From

Chronic Snoring

I’ll admit it – I (used to)

snore. Badly. Badly

enough that my wife not

only complained, but

was also afraid that I had

Sleep Apnea. And I was afraid too. Afraid that I was

going to have to don the dreaded CPAP mask. Really? A

CPAP? I’m only in my 40’s. I’m not ready for that. But

yea, I snore. Plus, I felt tired – all the time.

I denied it for a while, like most men do. Then my wife

pretty much forced me to look into the CPAP breathing

mask to cure my snoring. I hated the thought of it. I

hated the thought of setting it up. The noise. The obvi-

ous uncomfortable restriction. And I hated the thought

of travelling with it (taking a CPAP on vacation has to

be a serious buzzkill). But I didn’t know of any alterna-

tive. Until now.

Truth be told, I can be stubborn. I put off doing anything

about my snoring for years. My wife was unhappy, but

hey, *I* didn’t hear myself snore, so I figured it was no

big deal. But the sleep apnea thing woke me up (pardon

the pun). I finally relented, and said I’d do some re-

search. And that’s when my eyes were opened. I not

only learned a lot about snoring and Obstructed Sleep

Apnea (OSA), I also found a great solution that didn’t

require a CPAP.

To start, I learned that snoring is a big problem, and an

indicator of OSA, which leads to all manner of health

problems, like:

Acid reflux Frequent nighttime urination

Memory loss Stroke

Depression Diabetes Heart attack

So I continued to research and found a case study – one

that changed everything. It was published by Eastern

Virginia Medical School’s Division of Sleep Medicine

in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, and concludes

that wearing a simple chin-strap is not only the simplest

treatment for snoring and OSA, but it’s also the most

effective.

Thursday, April 21,, 2016 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc.

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you see a way to improve something?

Tell us. Say what? Got ideas? Think of

something that would be beneficial to

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Freeport’s Best Lil’ Pharmacy

By: Eddie Littlefield. Musician

When It Comes to a Natural Sleep Aid,

Consumers Have Spoken…

It started with a question: “You Used to Sleep Like a Baby…

What Happened?”

Well, it seems the makers of Somnapure struck a nerve with sleep-

deprived Americans. So much so, that this powerful formula has become

America’s #1 best-selling natural sleep SKU in a matter of six

short months.

According to recently published industry research, Somnapure (30 count)

was the sales leader among non-pharmaceutical sleep aids in all leading

US drug chains for the 13 week period ending in mid-November 2015.

“It’s rare when a product races straight to the top,” says a company

spokesperson, “based mostly on word of mouth and media. Our success is

due to how well Somnapure helps you get to sleep quickly, stay asleep,

and wake up alert and clear-headed. When consumers need help, they turn

to Somnapure. The numbers speak for themselves.”

No wonder Somnapure has generated an unprecedented level of buzz in

retailers like Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and GNC.

It comes as no surprise that Somnapure is the brainchild of Harvard– and

MIT-trained researchers who have the knowledge and skill to make what

some are calling ‘the ultimate’ sleep aid.

Quite simply, Somnapure is a better way to fall asleep quickly and stay

asleep– with 7 time-tested ingredients that each offer unique benefits,

ranging from improving sleep efficiency to increasing the alpha brain

waves known to promote relaxation. With Somnapure you can drift gently

to sleep, as slumber-disturbing agitation seems to fade. Plus, Somnapure

helps to regulate and enhance your circadian cycle so you stay asleep

longer and spend more time in R.E.M. sleep – the kind of sleep scientists

tell us we need — allowing you to wake up ready to take on the day.

Expert Says: “Look who’s going

bankrupt next in America”

Look for Eddie’s Spotlight in the next edition…..

No one believed Porter

Stansberry eight years

ago.

As head of one of

America’s largest

independent financial

research firms, Mr.

Stansberry’s work back

in 2008 led him to a

bold, but worrisome, conclusion:

He predicted that the world’s largest mortgage bank-

ers–Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which at the time

were responsible for nearly 50% of all the mortgages

in America–would soon go bankrupt. We all know

what happened next.

Both agencies went bust—and if not for a bailout from

the Federal Government, both would have declared

bankruptcy. Over the years, Mr. Stansberry has made

a name for himself by accurately predicting the big-

gest and most important collapses in America. A few

others he’s accurately identified well in advance in-

clude: General Motors, General Growth Property

(America’s biggest mall owner), D.R. Horton (a

homebuilder), and Gannett newspapers, to name just a

few.

This collapse, says Stansberry, will change everything

about our normal way of life: where you vacation…

where you send your kids or grandkids to school…

how and where you shop… the way you protect your

family and home. I strongly encourage you to check

out Mr. Stansberry’s recent write-up on this situation.

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The FREEPORT POST

Thursday, April 21,, 2016 The Emerald Star News, Inc.

The Mayors Post Russ Barley-Freeport Mayor

Please send any and all comments to The Emerald_Star_News@hotmail.com

FREEPORT Presbyterian CHURCH, located on Hwy 20. Next to Frank’s Cash &

Carry. We are extending an open invitation to come to our quaint little church to give

thanks and praise to God. Small town feel and children’s services available too.

Sundays at 9am Bible study….10am church service. Come meet Pastor Gene.

WE Made it! 8yrs in the

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2016 will bring so many new

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Greetings from the Mayor’s Office…..

The city council meetings for the second Tuesday of

each month at 9:00 am, has begun and attendance

was about the same as when the meetings was held

in the evening. The fourth Thursday meeting will

remain at night beginning at 6:00 pm- instead of

7:00pm and the rate study for the water rate increase

has been completed and the ordinance is being

typed up for adoption for the rates to begin in June

2016. The city planner has presented the first read-

ing for the Floodplain Management Regulations

Ordinance and the second reading for the 331 Free-

port Partners LSA ordinance. The first reading for

the annexation ordinance for 18 parcels have been

read to the council and should be adopted at the

next meeting. The parks and recreation department

has begun preparation for this year’s pool season

and applications are being accepted for lifeguards

and pool attendants ,the season begins on Memorial

Day weekend through September with therapeutic

and fitness Classes, swim lessons and other pro-

grams in the works for this year. The council is

working on grants for the city to be able to complete

some of the projects in the making including the

infrastructure along hwy. 331, the council will have

a workshop for the utilities for 331 at 5:00 pm on

May 26th, and prioritize the segments proposed by

the city engineers. The Freeport Relay for Life

event will be held this Friday, April 22, at the Free-

port High School beginning at 6:00 pm. Again, I

would like to ask for any volunteers to help out with

the Heritage Center Museum located across from

the Food Depot, please give us a call at city hall,

835-2822 and help out the community. The next

scheduled council meeting will be held on Thurs-

day, April 28th, come and be a part and learn about

what may be happening in your fair city. Any ques-

tions, comments or concerns please let us know.

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WALTON COUNTY PUBLIC

WORKS TO HOLD COMMUNITY

MEETING REGARDING

POTENTIAL PROJECTS ELLIS

ROAD AND DRI

WALTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS TO HOLD

COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING POTEN-

TIAL PROJECTS ELLIS ROAD AND DRIFT-

WOOD ROAD

Walton County Public Works will be holding a

Community Meeting to take input from the public

regarding potential projects on Ellis Road and Drift-

wood road in Miramar Beach.

Potential projects in this area could include improve-

ments in stormwater facilities, pedestrian facilities

and the movement of traffic from two-way to one-

way flow on alternating streets. While no specific

project designs have been completed, Public Works

will be presenting options to improve the area and

are soliciting public feedback.

The meeting will be held at the Seascape Conference

Center, located at 556 Seascape Drive, Miramar

Beach, FL 32550 on Thursday, May 5th from 6:00

PM to 7:30 PM.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to

contact Public Works at (850) 892-8108.

Please be advised that two or more Walton County

Commissioners may attend this meeting. Please be

governed accordingly.

Okaloosa-Walton TPO to Meet

Thursday, Apr. 21 in Freeport

Adopting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-FY 2018 Okaloosa-Walton

Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Unified Planning

Work Program (UPWP) and Approving the Metropolitan

Planning Organization (MPO) Agreement

Approving the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Goals

and Objectives

Adopting the Updated Evaluation Criteria for West Florida

Regional Planning Council (WFRPC) Staff Ranking of

Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Projects

Approving the Shared-Use Non-Motorized (SUN) Trail Scoring

Criteria Supporting the Northwest Florida Clean Cities

Coalition’s (NWFLCCC) Request for Clean Cities Designation

Approving Task Order 2016-01 Interlocal Agreement Between

the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization

(TPO) and Okaloosa County for Transit Marketing Support

Services Consideration to Appoint Councilwoman Janie Griffith,

City of DeFuniak Springs, to the Northwest Florida Regional

TPO, as the Alternate Member for Councilman Mac Carpenter

Consideration to Appoint a New Metropolitan Planning

Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC) Member for Calendar

Year 2016 Appointment of Nominating Committee for the Elec-

tion of Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization

(TPO) and Advisory Committee Chairman and Vice-Chairman

for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 – FY 2017

The Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization

(TPO) will meet Thurs., Apr. 21 at the Freeport City Hall, 112

Florida 20 in Freeport. The TPO will meet at 3 p.m. The Citi-

zens’ and Technical Coordinating Advisory Committees (CAC/

TCC) will meet at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. respectively.

The move came after North Carolina

last month became the first U.S. state

to require transgender people to use

restrooms and changing rooms in

schools and other public facilities that

match their sex at birth rather than

their gender identity. Lawmakers in

some other states have also floated

similar laws.

The law in North Carolina does not

affect private-sector businesses,

which are free to set their own

policies, Governor Pat McCrory said

in issuing an executive order related

to the measure earlier this month.

Backers of the legislation in the

Republican-controlled North Carolina

legislature say it is meant to protect

privacy rights and keep children and

women safe from sexual predators.

PayPal Holdings and Deutsche Bank

are among the companies that halted

projects in North Carolina following

the bill's passage. A number of

entertainers, including Bruce Spring-

steen and Ringo Starr, also canceled

engagements in the state in protest at

the law.

"In our stores, we demonstrate our

commitment to an inclusive experi-

ence in many ways," Target, which

has 49 stores in North Carolina, said

in a statement on its website. "Most

relevant for the conversations cur-

rently under way, we welcome

transgender team members and guests

to use the restroom

or fitting room

facility that

corresponds with

their gender

identity."

‘Happenings’ in DeFuniak Springs

Thursday, April 21,, 2016 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Page 7

850.835.2558

901 Hwy. 20 East

FREEPORT, Florida Hours : Tues– Sat. 9am-5pm

Michelle Croxton

Owner/ stylist (Next to L.C.’s Subs)

Public Notice: Walton County

Democratic Black Caucus

Meeting

The Walton County Democratic

Black Caucus will be meeting at the

Walton County Substation in Mossy

Head at the intersection of Hwy 285

and Hwy 90 on Monday, April 25th at

6:00pm.

Please be advised that two or more

Walton County Commissioners may

attend this meeting.

Please be governed accordingly.

Scholarships available from Blue Angels By Ron Kelley

The Blue Angels Auxiliary of Healthmark Regional

Medical Center are now accepting applications for scholar-

ships. The scholarships are made available to those who are

entering a medical field.

According to Auxiliary President Beverly Lovering, the

scholarships are in varying amounts, depending on a stu-

dent’s particular need. “We are taking applications for

scholarships from students who are entering the medical

field, whether that means medical schools, a nursing pro-

gram, dentistry school, medical technologists or some other

medical discipline,” said Lovering. “We especially want to

support the ones who will come back home and use their

talents in our community.”

The Blue Angels raise money throughout the year for the

scholarships and other community activities. Lovering said

the scholarship program is one of the most important things

they do. “Medical programs are expensive and yet there is

such a need for more people to enter the medical field. That

is why we do this,” she said.

Applicants will need to provide transcripts and other docu-

mentation to confirm their participation in a medical training

program and to help the auxiliary understand the student’s

most pressing financial needs. For more information on how

to submit an application, contact Beverly Lovering at (850)

951-4542.

THE BLUE ANGELS of Healthmark Regional

Medical Center are (L-R) Gail Corbin, DeAnna Kinney,

Beverly Lovering, Shirley Sandoski, Wilma Flowers, Jan

Kenney, Barbara White and Carla Brown.

Retailer Target says

transgender people can use

bathroom of their choice

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RNC To Propose MASSIVE Rule

Change… Trump Fans Are

Cheering HARD

A new rule change proposed for the Republican National

Convention this summer would throw out the established

rules of order and give more power to the delegates, mak-

ing it more likely that the only two viable candidates for

the nomination would be billionaire businessman Donald

Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.

According to Politico, the new rule would be introduced

by Solomon Yue, a Republican National Com-

mittee member from Oregon. It will top the agenda at this

spring’s RNC meeting in Hollywood Beach, Florida.

If adopted, the rule would make it significantly harder for

the party establishment to put a so-called “white knight”

candidate of its choosing in to replace either Trump or

Cruz in the case of a deadlocked convention. The proposal

would replace the current way the convention is run, which

is modeled after the U.S. House of Representatives, with

Roberts Rules of Order, a parliamentary-style structure

used at numerous hierarchical meetings. Under the

current structure, Yue said, too much power is given to the

presiding officer.

In this case, the presiding officer is expected to be House

Speaker Paul Ryan, leading to further conflicts of interest

when you consider the fact that Ryan is one of the

leading candidates for such a “white knight” role at a dead-

locked convention.

It’s been the best news for the Trump campaign in quite a

while. Now it’s left to see if they can get it implemented. If

they can, the Trump Train is going to keep on rolling on.

Supreme Court asks whether Obama overreached with immigration

program

The Supreme Court’s conservatives, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, seemed skeptical Monday of President

Obama’s sweeping immigration executive actions that would shield 4.5 million unauthorized immigrants from

deportation and make them eligible for work permits.

Two lower courts ruled that the “deferred action” programs were unconstitutional, and prevented them from

being implemented pending the Supreme Court’s decision. The court, which lost its conservative firebrand

Antonin Scalia in February, has been mostly kind to the president’s legacy — but it’s unclear if his luck will

hold out in his final year in office.

In oral arguments in the case, Roberts asked Solicitor General Donald Verrilli to explain whether he believed

a president could decide not to deport any immigrants at all. Verrilli said immigration law binds the executive

to deport immigrants recently arrived at the border and those who commit crimes, but he stressed that

Obama’s program, which is aimed at young unauthorized immigrants and the parents of U.S. citizens, is not

that sweeping. “That’s a million miles from where we are now,” Verrilli said.

“It’s 4 million people from where we are now,” interrupted Justice Anthony Kennedy, one of the court’s con-

servatives who occasionally sides with the liberals. Kennedy added that he thinks the president is setting pol-

icy on his own, ignoring the will of Congress. “That’s just upside down,” he protested.

Both Roberts and Kennedy sided with the court’s liberals in the last major immigration case to reach the Su-

preme Court, over Arizona’s SB 1070 law. They affirmed the executive’s power to pursue its own immigra-

tion policies even when it inconveniences states.

But in Monday’s oral argument, both men asked questions that suggested they believe this case is different. If

the court rules against the government, it could put in jeopardy Obama’s earlier program that has already pro-

tected from deportation 800,000 young unauthorized immigrants who came to the country as children. That

deferred action program is not being challenged, but if the court issues a broad ruling, it may undercut its

status as well.

It’s not just the fate of millions of immigrants that hang in the balance. If the court strikes down the presi-

dent’s immigration actions, it will be a reversal of recent trends. “Historically, immigration is an area where

the Supreme Court has given the president a whole lot of deference,” said Jeff Rosen, president of the non-

profit National Constitution Center. If the court decides Obama overreached, “that will be a really dramatic

holding.”

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Comments and responses are welcomed by all who write-in, E-mail.

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Letters To The:

Dear Mr. Wolfe,

As an avid Advertiser, I must say this:

After receiving a letter from an unknown source. I was

sickened that the person or persons who sent this to our

business didn’t have the Balls to write their name or even a

phone #, so I can give them a piece of my mind.

We have been involved with you and your wonderful

newspaper almost 6 yrs. now. What they sent was childish

to say the least. Even with female hand writing too?

Once you came out and spoke to me, I knew this has to be

the problem neighbor you had. For no one has ever been

slandered, character assassinated anyone in your 8yrs of

existence, like this attempt was meant to be.

And this person is HOW OLD? Spread the Word!

My God, I hope they rot, and we can charge them for this

attack on your reputation. I know you are a solid God

loving man, who not only help people in this area. But you

have also provided us with your fabulous paper. I have

watched you raise 2 daughters yourself which in itself

shows the kind of Man you are! Quite successful to me.

We love that you speak your mind and call a spade a

spade. You don’t hide behind the political correctness as

these people tried to do to you.

To keep a business alive for as long as you have in

FREEPORT? they should publicly be embarrassed!

I urge you to comment on this, like we had discussed.

I forwarded the letter to the Dist. Attorney for Walton

County.

I know for a Fact, that I personally know each Advertiser

in your newspaper and they are pleased with how well you

circulate this throughout the county.

Keep up the great work you do. No one should believe an

unsigned piece of trash, which also reflects upon them for

trying such crap. Maybe they need God for help, wrong.

From all of us to you…. Take Care and God Bless you for

all that you have done in this county as well as helping

others with your other skilled talents.

Sincerely, Leslie D.

From the Editor, Thank you to each of our Advertisers for smelling a dead

rat when you saw this. I personally went out to each of you

gathered your letters and also sent them for review in a

legal issue concerning these people. I will NOT tolerate

anyone spouting off about me when they have no courage

to even sign these letters. They are from the same font

computer print, it is all from the same individual. No doubt

WALTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS TO HOLD

COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING

POTENTIAL PROJECTS ON ELLIS ROAD AND

DRIFTWOOD ROAD

Walton County Public Works will be holding a Community

Meeting to take input from the public regarding potential

projects on Ellis Road and Driftwood road in Miramar

Beach.

Potential projects in this area could include improvements

in stormwater facilities, pedestrian facilities and the move-

ment of traffic from two-way to one-way flow on alternat-

ing streets. While no specific project designs have been

completed, Public Works will be presenting options to im-

prove the area and are soliciting public feedback.

The meeting will be held at the Seascape Conference Cen-

ter, located at 556 Seascape Drive, Miramar Beach, FL

32550 on Thursday, May 5th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Please see map at http://fl-waltoncounty2.civicplus.com/

CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1238

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact

Public Works at (850) 892-8108.

Please be advised that two or more Walton County Com-

missioners may attend this meeting. Please be governed

accordingly.

Alaqua Animal Refuge is a place where dreams

come true, not only for the animals at our facility

but also for all people who are dedicated to its

mission. It is a place of healing, where animals

who have been victims of abuse and neglect

come to mend their broken bodies and spirits.

At our refuge, these animals will find solitude

and loving hands to care for them. It is a place

where school children come out and call each

animal by their name, and they leave with a

desire to be a voice for the animals at our

facility. For the animals who pass through our

gates, Alaqua Animal Refuge becomes what can

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FREEPORT MAN SENTENCED TO

50 YEARS FOR MOLESTING CHILD

William Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit,

announced that Charles Michael Morgan, 44, of 2661 Co.

Hwy. 83A E in Freeport, entered a plea of "No Contest" to

one count of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation of a victim less

than 12 years of age and two counts of Sexual Battery by a

person in familial or custodial authority.

Walton County Circuit Judge Kelvin Wells immediately

sentenced Morgan to a minimum mandatory 25 years

Department of Correction sentence which must be served

day-for-day.

After he is released from prison he will be on Sex Offender

probation for the rest of his life and will be required to wear

an electronic monitor. He was also designated as a Sexual

Predator and can have no contact with the victim or any

minors.

This plea and sentence followed the entry of a plea in

Okaloosa County on April 15, 2016, to one count of Lewd or

Lascivious Molestation and to one count of Sexual Battery

by a person in familial or custodial authority. Following the

entry of that plea, Okaloosa County Circuit Judge William

Stone sentenced Morgan to a minimum mandatory sentence

of 25 years in the Department of Corrections to be followed

by Sex Offender probation for life.

The defendant was charged after his victims disclosed to

their mother that Morgan was having an inappropriate

relationship with them. These acts occurred in both Walton

and Okaloosa counties. The defendant admitted to some of

the allegations made by the victims.

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NOTICE of WORKSHOP

You are hereby notified that the Walton

County Board of County Commissioners

will hold a workshop on Tuesday, April

12, 2016 at 3:00 PM or soon thereafter.

The meeting will be held at the South

Walton Courthouse Annex located at 31

Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach,

FL.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss

various TDC governance models.

Walton County adheres to the American

with Disabilities Act and will make rea-

sonable modifications for access to the

meetings upon request. Please call (850)

892-8115 to make a request. For hearing

impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771

(TDD), 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE). Re-

quests must be received at least 48 hours

in advance of the meeting to allow time

to provide the requested services.

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners proposes to adopt the

following by ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WALTON CODE OF

ORDINANCES CHAPTER 22, THE "WALTON COUNTY

WATERWAYS AND BEACH ACTIVITIES ORDINANCE";

DELETING SECTION 22-52; PROVIDING CLARIFICATION

ON WHICH ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED FROM REMAINING

ON THE BEACH BETWEEN ONE HOUR AFTER DUSK AND

ONE HOUR AFTER SUNRISE; PROHIBITING FENCES ON

THE BEACH; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE, LEGISLATIVE

FINDINGS, SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE,

AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing on the ordinance will be held on May 10,

2016, beginning at 4:00 p.m., or as soon as possible to that time, at the South Walton

Courthouse Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

I would like to offer my assistance in

catching whomever wrote such disgusting

falsehoods about you and their desire to

have your support be stopped. Everything

from computers I can dig into and we can

put the pieces together. Just call me.

Robert H. with WCSO

Michigan couple faces

jail over lost Dr. Seuss

library book

A judge told a Michigan couple they

could land in jail for up to 93 days

and face a maximum $500 fine for

failing to return a novel and a Dr.

Seuss book borrowed from the local

public library.

Cathy and Melvin Duren of Tecum-

seh, Michigan, appeared in Lenawee

County court on Thursday to each

face a misdemeanor charge of failure

to return rental property. They owe

about $35 in late fees for "The Rome

Prophecy," borrowed in April 2015.

They lost a Dr. Seuss book their teen-

age son borrowed for their grand-

daughter in July 2014.

"I can't image going to jail over it,

but I certainly will fight these charges

because I'm not guilty."

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