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Inside this EDITION:Editorial in the Wolfe’s Den….. page 2

rideOn Looking to AddEmployers to Program…....Page 3

THE SPOTLIGHT By Eddie LittlefieldI had a moment between sets to sit down withForrest & Pherrel Williams of The Forrest Williams

Band on Easter Sunday at The…………. Page 4

Grand Opening of 2nd Emerald Coast

Children’s Advocacy Center…... Page 7

Justice Department RestartsProgram Used to Take People'sProperty Without Due…..….Page 9

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SMILE, JESUS Loves you!!!

Dance, Dance like there is NO Tomorrow!Dream the Dream of Dreams, don’t let another day

pass you by without telling those whom you Love forno one is certain about tomorrow, it comes too quickly.

AAwwweee, how adorable is she?This was sent in by one of ourfriendly readers we have knownsince the first year we started this

business. Our biggest fan she says,at 87 years young.She Loves my tenacity and metelling it as it is. “We need more ofthat straight talk, like the old days”. Well, She wanted to show me hernew beautiful granddaughternamed Amelia Kaylee.

I asked if we could all share thiswonderful time with her.This poor Lady has been fightingcancer for many, many years and isa very close dear friend, long timereader, of The Emerald Star News.She has even written a few articlesover the years with us.Thank you for sharing with all yourfriends and neighbors at theEmerald Star News.“Doing all we can do to help each

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Hello everybody! Now that spring has begun we arenow set for the flux of Spring Breakers in the county.They seem to be doing a fair job of keeping therowdy radical people away from other families while

on the beaches. I know the people running Walton County want us all to have a safe, funfilled time when we are at the Beaches and the surrounding areas. P lease do your part inhelping it remain clean from debris and garbage.

Don’t hesitate to ask the visitor’s to do the same with their garbage. We have all seenhow ugly and disgusting the beach looks with litter everywhere. Besides, all of that couldend up in the ocean making it difficult for sea life to survive here. Thank you for yourconcern with this.

I would like to chat with you a moment. It has been brought to my attention that some-one is contacting the businesses advertising in this newspaper. The call and E-mails werenot flattering to say the least. If you got a problem with me, then come bring it to me. Youspread lies and false statements about me as if my business of helping others is wrong?Really? When you shop at a local market. Do you ask the owner his opinion of religion or

how he was raised up? I didn’t think so. Many of you go by what others say instead oflearning about someone from yourself.Why is the guy an asshole to you but not towards anyone else? It could be you are the

problem, right? We read plenty of false or fake news on the web stating this franchise orthis big company doesn’t like Muslims. You think it’s wrong? Then go somewhere elsethat feels the way you do. You have no reason to talk down behind people’s back. Espe-cially around here, rumors travel quicker than the waves in the water. But I ask of youthis? Do you feel so upset that you make false claims and spread lies about someone youknow nothing about to contact businesses to vent your opinion?

That is what I do in my Editorial. I speak about what is on my mind or something cur-rently taking place you may want to know about. The sole purpose of this newspaper is tolet you the reader feel free to express yourself about anything. Get people’s attention tothe bad that is going on. (Not basing it on how someone lives their life). It’s a free worldto be who you want to be. That does not mean that you expect everyone to like you, foryour choice is bothersome to many of the citizens in this county. Sorry, it’s the truth.

And when someone expresses one self online, it can be taken either way. Every one ofus read into words differently because you don’t know whether to believe it or becauseyou don’t like the person who said it. Telling tales is cute, degrading falsely, NOT!

The point being is that I have busted my ass for this city and the promotion of businessesand attract others to our events in our county. Tell me how many businesses you have seenthat are still here after 8yrs? This is one of those businesses.

We invite you as a Free publication, paid for by our advertising customers. Plenty haveseen this newspaper all over both ends of this county. Many E-mails and letters I receive

make me feel good about what I do for you all. I try to help as many as I can through thisavenue of print. I deliver to all areas and have spotters now taking the paper new places.I will say to anyone I catch knocking my name or this business. Be prepared. Be prepared

to back up what you have been doing behind people’s back. I know plenty of you who aremore crooked than a politician but I say nothing, until you do me wrong. Got a beef withme? Come tell me. You may find out your source of information is wrong. Then we cancarry on, letting us represent this area and help the folks find good repair work and otherservices.

So, before you continue trying to destroy something that well over 2000 people enjoyreading and using this as useful notices and such. How about you work on your own life?Make it better. For you are an enigma to this city. Just like most of the bums have movedaway from here for we were exposing the antics they got away with for so many years

before. Guess what? Times are changing fast. Slandering my character or business name isa criminal offense. We will not let this crap carry on. So, wisen’ up. We already knowwho a few of you are. You will be taken to court for this crap talk. I have rights to do whatI do, just as some of you do. However, I put my words in print. Freedom of expression isvaluable thing to have in this rare newspaper.Of all the things there is to write about, this is not one of my favorites. But you want to

mess with me? Let me give a bit of advice….DON’T, underestimate my backing. Now, I am not like most of you. Yet I seem to get numerous compliments from being

brash and tell it as I see it. Many of you seem to appear to agree with me on most topics.From over the years you may feel you know me. I am an honest man trying to help growwith you and this city of Freeport and DFS. We are making history with each Edition.

Someday you may want to write in, I insist you do! Let us keep the people’s voice in thefore-front. That is what sets us apart from any other newspaper. I hope the majority of youare as proud of this newspaper as I know the Mayor and other prominent people in thecounty are too. Spread good news, it may even be about you!

Let’s make this a special unique find of reading, as well as all of the places we have forrelaxing and sitting with friends. Think about a better tomorrow. Dwelling in your own

pity doesn’t make what you say about others right at all. Live free, help someone out.

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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

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Rise above thestench that yousmell.

Rise up against the Machine holding you down. Rise up with avoice as big as thesky. Truth goes along way.

Notice how short alie survives? Rise up to voice

your feelings of theway you see thiscounty shaping up.

Rise up and go tothe meetings wherethey are makinglaws andordinances thatmay affect you.Talking good aboutwhere you livemakes others wantto be here too.

They also haveskills to help setthis place apart

from being justanother smalltown.

Businesses will flourish regardlessof one person’sattack of slander.The time has cometo Vote, make achange for the

better. Quit beingmiserablecomplaining.Take a fresh breathof air and relax.Only you cancontrol you!

This newspaper is your voice to the county and all city or state employees, orwhomever it may concern. Have something to say? Good or bad? Let’s hearit!! Don’t hesitate to make suggestions or send in your comments to us anytimeon 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?

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The top watchdogs in the House demandedto know Tuesday why a personal laptoptaken from a federal building in Washington

state was used to conduct child-support au-dits, especially because it and other stolenhard drives may have contained millions ofnames and Social Security numbers.The letter by the House government over-sight panel's Republican chairman and sen-ior Democrat to Health and Human ServicesSecretary Sylvia Burwell comes about aweek after GOP investigators began lookinginto the breach in Olympia, Washington,which authorities say affected as many asfive million people."Your staff acknowledged that the use of personal equipment is a clear violation ofHHS privacy and security policy," Utah Republican Jason Chaffetz and MarylandDemocrat Elijah Cummings wrote in the letter obtained by The Associated Press. The

break-ins occurred in early February at the federal Office of Child Suppor t Enforce-ment.Chaffetz's committee has been critical of data breaches under the Obama administra-tion, including when the U.S. Office of Personnel Management said last year hackerscommitted an unprecedented theft of private data for millions of federal workers.The letter comes a day after Chaffetz's counterpart in the Senate, Republican Sen.Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, sent a similar message to Burwell asking what specificinformation was on the hard drives, when officials first became aware of the burglar-ies and if the government will notify those

whose datawere stolen.But Chaffetzand Cum-mings alsoquestionedwhy HHSofficialswaitednearly two

months to provide Congress with notification

under the Federal Information Security Manage-ment Act, which they said requires notice nolater than a week after a major incident took

place. They also asked what databases couldhave been accessed. The list went on for almost45 minutes long. Privacy? Now it’s gone.

WCSO INTRODUCES FIRST JAIL K9 IN THE FLORIDAPANHANDLEWalton County Jail is proud to introduce the first Jail K9 in the Florida Panhandle. Deputy Autumn Newsom and K9 Ella have completed the five week detection handler

course January 15th completing 240 hours and receiving a PSP house certification,USPCA certification, and NNDDA certification. Deputy Newsom and K-9 Ella will be assigned to the Jail and will perform tasks such assearching the facility inside and out for narcotics and contraband. Also, the team will bechecking in on our inmate work crews doing periodic checks on the vans, equipment, andareas they will be working throughout the county.

“We are proud to introduce the firstJail K9 in the Panhandle,” said SheriffMichael Adkinson. “This will be aninvaluable asset to the jail and its em-

ployees.” Walton county residents feel safer

knowing that dogs don’t lie. Whenthey smell drugs or find contrabandwe may not see. Regardless theyknow when to attack if inmates tryand get out of control.

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Interested employers will receive a freevisit from rideOn team members whowill work together with the employer toassess their organization and determinehow rideOn can best meet the needs oftheir employees. Services range fromemployee carpool or vanpool matchingto providing emergency rides home foractive program participants.

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Regional Planning Council, fundedthrough Florida Department ofTransportation.

Chaffetz, chairman of the House Oversightand Government Reform Committee,demanded to know Tuesday, April 5, 2016,why a personal laptop taken from a federalbuilding in Washington state?

House: Private laptop theftfrom US hits 'most vulnerable'

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Freeport’s Best Lil’ Pharmacy

By: Eddie Littlefield. Musician

THE SPOTLIGHT (FORREST WILLIAMS)I had a moment between sets to sit down with

Forrest & Pherrel Williams of The Forrest Williams

Band on Easter Sunday at The Local Catch on 30aSanta Rosa Beach.The energy in the room was incredible as young andold found themselves bouncing and moving to theskillful, intelligent music that was a bigger sound thanyou would expect from this trio. With Josh Fox ondrums, Forrest on guitar/vocals and Pherrel pullingtriple duty playing keys/bass/vocals, these Conway,Ar. Natives have really made an impact on the SouthWalton community.

“Music is a celebration of life! So get up and cele- brate!”( Forrest) That seems to ring true in everythingthey do. Along with playing 4-5 shows a week, theystill take time to give back by helping with benefitswhen they can, Sacred Heart, children with cancerand the list goes on. True, caring, genuine people thatmake a difference with their music.

When asked about musical influences, Forrest hadthis to say. “ I was the only one in my house that

played an instrument, but music was at the core of ourfamily. From James Taylor to James Brown wewould experience the joy of it together. ” He went onto share true musical innovators like Jimi Hendrix

and Joni Mitchell as having an impact that guided thefeel in which he plays.

Once a month, weather permitting, they open therehome to invasion from fans and friends for the Wil-liams Backyard Boogie. Where they schedule verytalented musicians to showcase their music in an inti-mate setting beneath the stars. Food, friendship andmusic sounds like a recipe for a magical evening.

Follow them on Facebook for show times andlocations. They can also be found on verebnation andItunes. They are a “MUST SEE” local act.

Next Issue will Spotlight local talentMr. Chris Alvarado.

Tanning May Limit Ability to Produce Vitamin D

Even those with significant sun exposure can have low levels of thisessential vitamin, research shows

While the sun helps the body make vitamin D, a new study says that toomuch exposure might actually lower the levels of the essential vitamin.Tan skin may provide some protection against the sun's harmful UV rays,

but this increase in pigment blocks vitamin D synthesis and limits theskin's ability to produce vitamin D, according researchers in Brazil."Our findings suggest that skin tanning, which is a natural protectionagainst the harmful effects of UV irradiation, limits the progressive rise inserum vitamin D towards optimal concentrations," .For the study,researchers examined nearly 1,000 males and females from Recife whowere between 13 and 82 years old. All had significant daily sun exposureand none routinely used sunscreen or took vitamin D supplements.Using the Fitzpatrick skin phototype scale, which is a numerical measureof skin color and type used by dermatologists, the researchers assessed theresponse of different skin types to UV light. Generally, higher scoresindicate darker skin tones and the tendency to tan, not burn.The participants' sun index was also calculated by multiplying the numberof hours of sun exposure they got on a weekly basis by the fraction ofexposed skin. The researchers compared the participants' sun index scoresand skin type with their blood level of vitamin D. Most of the participantswith very high daily exposure to the sun had lower-than-normal serumvitamin D levels.Overall, 72 percent of the participants were deficient in vitamin D. Thoselacking this nutrient tended to be older and have lower sun index values,the study found.Watch for mole spots or even darker areas can be a sign of melanoma.

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How to Decide With so many options, choosing a form of birth control can be daunting. Begin with a few questions: Doyou need to protect against STDs? How important are con-venience and cost? What about effectiveness? Only absti-nence is 100% effective, but other methods come close -- asour effectiveness chart shows in a glance. Review this slide-show, then ask your doctor which options are best for you.Also called natural family planning, fertility awareness meansavoiding sex when the woman is most fertile. The most reli-able way to do this is to watch for changes in cervical mucusand body temperature. To use this method correctly, it’s bestto get training from a health care professional. Pros: Nodrugs or devices, inexpensive.Cons: Limits spontaneous sex, 25% of typical users get preg-nant.Spermicide contains a chemical that kills sperm. It comes inthe form of foam, jelly, cream, or film that is placed insidethe vagina before sex. Some types must be put in place 30minutes ahead of time. Frequent use may cause tissue irrita-tion, increasing the risk of infections and STDs. Spermicidesare most often used along with other birth control methods.Pros: Easy to use, inexpensive ($1 per use).Cons: May increase the risk of STDs, 29% get pregnant.he latex condom is the classic barrier method. It prevents

sperm from entering the woman’s body, pro-tecting against pregnancy and most STDs. Ofcouples who rely only on male condoms,15% get pregnant in a year.Pros: Widely available, protects against mostSTDs, inexpensive (under $1 each).Cons: Only effective if used correctly everytime. Can’t be reused. Men do your part. Unless you think you areready to make a baby, wrap it up. Check withyour local dr. office and they can helpexplain the other options out there for youladies. Be responsible, be ready for a change!

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The FREEPORT POST

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The Mayors Post Russ Barley-Freeport Mayor Please send any and all comments toThe 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 givethanks 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 themaking , thanks to all of you!2016 will bring so many newfaces to our Town. Advertise!

Emerald Coast flowers & gifts& The prissy hen

137 Hwy 20 West — Freeport"check out our weekly Cash & Carry specials”!

Store hours are Mon-Fri 10-5 and Sat 10-2.

Owners Russ Barley and Tim Ard, invite everyone to stop on in!

850-835-5200 or 850-267-2616

Greetings from the Mayor’s Office…….

I believe that spring has finally arrived and we will all be ableto enjoy the beautiful weather minus the rain.

The last council meeting was held on March 24 th and severalitems were approved- the approval of a major developmentMorgan’s Ice Company which will be located in the FreeportIndustrial Park will begin preparation for their location inFreeport bringing some 10 jobs to the area and the US Hwy 331Water System Tie-in to the DeFuniak Springs project design isapproximately 65% complete and we will keep you updated asthis project continues. The Sludge Drying Beds at the WWTFconstruction plans are 95% complete and the council approvedto partner with Florida Fish and Wildlife for Kayak and Canoecertification to run programs and a possible summer camp forthe youth program. Information is being made available through

the schools to see the interest in perhaps have a competitiveswim team for the city and work continues in the pool area

preparing it for the upcoming season. Effective this month thenew times for the city council meetings will be the first Tuesdayat 9:00 am and the fourth Thursday at 6:00 pm, please plan tocome and join us for the meetings beginning April 12 th. The

personnel policies and procedures manual is being reviewed bythe city attorney and will be brought up for approval in the nearfuture and the water rate study continues as the Florida RuralWater Association has provided the council with a more detailedstudy for consideration, this should be voted on sometime thismonth. Projects for the city that is currently being worked onwith the city engineers are- water main extension to Bruce(Grant), Kylea Laird/State Hwy 20 (Water-Grant), McDanielsFish Camp (Water-Grant), Business 331 Sewer upgrades and

pumping station, US 331N tie-in to DeFuniak Water System(Grant), Freeport Water System Upgrades and Expansions,Fluffy Landing Sewer Improvements, Freeport Water &Wastewater impact Fee study, access road to 331 from NickWilson Way (proposed industrial Park Road). Mark yourcalendars for the Relay for Life scheduled for April 22, at theFreeport High School. Any question, comments or concerns

please let us know by calling 850-835-2822 or dropping by city

hall.

Father daughter team, Rick and ChristySpell, are no strangers to the restaurant

business. Their popular Memphis hot spot,Brookhaven Pub & Grill, paved their wayto the Gulf Coast when in January of 2015they purchased George's at Alys Beach andLa Cocina Mexican Grill & Bar in Seacrest

Beach. As of April 1, 2016 they are the proud new owners of the very popularSaltwater Grill in Panama City Beach.Previous owner Roy Centanni decided itwas time to retire and mutual friendsthought it would be a great fit for theSpells.Saltwater Grill is a steak and seafoodrestaurant that provides a relaxing, casualatmosphere designed to create the ultimatedining experience. Enjoy the view of the25,000 gallon aquarium filled with dozensof exotic fish. Become mesmerized by thesoothing sounds of Michael Rorah, thesinging pianist, who plays Tuesdaythrough Saturday evenings. Lobsters areavailable for viewing and choosing at thefront of the restaurant."Our plans for Saltwater are rather simple.We just want to continue doing what Royhas done and provide our guests awonderful place to gather and enjoy finefood in a relaxing atmosphere. We will

make enhancements along the way andwill listen to feedback from our guests andstaff on what they would like to see us do,"Christy explains. "I am so excited to addSaltwater Grill to The Spell Restaurant.

Spell Restaurant Group

Purchases the Popular PanamaCity Beach Restaurant

Saltwater Grill

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING FOREXECUTIVE SESSION

Take notice that the Walton County Board of CountyCommissioners will hold a SPECIAL MEETING and aclosed EXECUTIVE SESSION on April 12, 2016,beginning at 2:30 p.m., at the South Walton CourthouseAnnex located at 36 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach,Florida, to discuss the following:

Dalton Brothers, Inc. vs. Walton County;Case No.: 15CA306

The following persons will attend the meeting: the Board ofCommissioners, Bill Chapman, Bill Imfeld, Sara Comander,Cindy Meadows, and Cecilia Jones; Larry Jones, CountyAdministrator; Mark Davis, County Attorney, and Sidney

Noyes, Assistant County Attorney; and Bruce Partington,Special Counsel for the County in this case.

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Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind,contentment, grace, the inner awareness ofsimple abundance - it will surely come to us,

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A BETTER SOUTH WALTON SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FUTURE OF SOUTH WALTON“Community input is critical to us as we move forward,” said A Better South Walton Vice President Dave Rauschkolb. ABetter South Walton, Inc. (ABSW), a nonprofit organization founded to seek more effective governance and localrepresentation for South Walton, is a volunteer group of individuals concerned about the future of South Walton. Alongwith exploring South Walton’s options, ABSW has created a survey to be distributed throughout the community todetermine the issues most important to the citizens and what they value. The survey will provide citizens with theopportunity to weigh in on infrastructure, governmental representation, natural resources, public services, the builtenvironment and more.“We want the people of South Walton to have a voice and be heard,” said Rauschkolb. “The complexities of preservingand managing a growing South Walton are evident. I can think of no more urgent issue than our working together tosecure a future for our community we can all be proud of, a future to hand off to our children and theirs. I believe findingthe best way for our citizens of South Walton to govern South Walton is paramount.” The survey is available on theABSW website at www.abettersouthwalton.org/faq/ and the Facebook page, A Better South Walton. “As our communityhas grown, so has the need to explore the most efficient and responsive ways to provide for our governance,” said DavidPleat, president of ABSW. “Our efforts are ongoing to complete the South Walton Feasibility Study that will providecritical information about our South Walton community to aid in assessing our options.” The South Walton FeasibilityStudy will include detailed, factual information about the community including a conservative analysis of the financialimpact and potential benefits of incorporation as a municipality.After months of searching for experts to author the study and much careful consideration, ABSW has

hired Bill Underwood, of Underwood Management Services Group, Inc. and Jon Moyle of the MoyleLaw Firm to complete the study document. More information about the South Walton Feasibility Studyteam, their backgrounds and areas of expertise can be found by visiting the organization’s new websiteat www.abettersouthwalton.org/the- team/. “Underwood’s strong economic and fiscal analysis back-ground was key to our decision, and Moyle’s deep North Florida roots combined with his extensive workthroughout Florida’s communities made his firm a good choice,” Pleat said. “We are currently finalizingan agreement with the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at the University of CentralFlorida to review the study when it is complete. We look forward to bringing a fully vetted andwww.abettersouthwalton.orgP. O. Box 611188Rosemary Beach FL 32461info@abettersouthwalton.org www.abettersouthwalton.orgreliable feasibility study to the citizens of South Walton in the coming months.” The study will also bereviewed by the Florida League of Cities, a non-partisan organization that promotes success in local governance.The board of directors of the newly formed nonprofit organization includes President David Pleat, Dave Rauschkolb,Mike Huggins, David Bailey, Leigh Moore, Jacquee Markel and Jennifer Steele. For more information about A BetterSouth Walton, contact info@abettersouthwalton.org. The website also provides additional information about the initiativeand newsletter sign-up along with an opportunity for the community to donate and volunteer.

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Grand Opening of 2nd Emerald

Coast Children’s Advocacy Center

Pierce Family Children’s Advocacy Center Friday – April 8 – 10 am to Noon336 College AvenueDeFuniak Springs (Walton County)

The public is invited to attend the grand openingceremonies for the Emerald Coast Children’sAdvocacy Center’s (ECCAC) second location.It is The Pierce Family Children’s AdvocacyCenter in DeFuniak Springs and guests can taketours of the Center throughout the day after acomplimentary reception with keynote speakersat 10 a.m.The new $3 million, 15,000 square foot facilityhas 45 offices in four wings to accommodate amultidisciplinary team of child protection

personnel, prosecutors, law enforcement, DCF,therapists, ECCAC staff and volunteers. EC-CAC’s mission is to prevent child abuse andneglect, protect children in Okaloosa and WaltonCounties, and restore the lives and futures ofthese impacted children. Services are provided atno cost by ECCAC, a 501-C-3 non-profitorganization.Adopt-A-Room sponsorships are still available.For further information, or to make a donation,visit www.eccac.org or call 850-892-0280.RSVP’s are requested.Email RSVP’s to katie@eccac.org.

2nd Annual Pig Roast2nd Annual Pig RoastSaturday, April 16, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm676 Circle Drive, DeFuniak SpringsOnly 200 Tickets will be Sold – All Inclusive$40 Per TicketChecks Payable to City of DeFuniak Springs* Food* Street Dance* Tour of Home* Art Show* Antique Car Rides* Line Dancing* Cartoon Sketch* Entertainment* Silent Auction & 50/50 DrawingTickets can be purchased at City Hall., Nook &Cranny, Sanford & Sisters and Southeby’sAntiques.All proceeds go towards the restoration of theChautauqua Hall of Brotherhood in DeFuniakSprings.For additional information please contact Cindy

Permenter at 850-892-8500.

Healthmark Health Matters Allergies that can kill

When most people think of allergies, they think of sinus allergiescaused by pollen or pet dander. While these allergies can make lifemiserable, some allergies can actually be dangerous, even deadly.

Shellfish allergy is an abnormal response by the body's immunesystem to proteins in certain marine animals. Shellfish include shrimp,crab, oysters, lobster, octopus, crayfish, shrimp, squid, clams, snails andscallops. Some people with shellfish allergy react to all shellfish, othersreact to only certain kinds. Reactions range from mild symptoms — such as hives or a stuffy nose — to severe and even life-threatening.

According to researchers at Mayo Clinic, all food allergies are caused by an immune system overreaction that identifies a certain shellfish protein as harmful, triggering the production of antibodies such ashistamine and other chemicals that cause allergy symptoms. Shellfishallergy symptoms generally develop within minutes to an hour of eatingshellfish. They may include hives, swelling of the lips, face, tongue andthroat, wheezing, nasal congestion or trouble breathing, abdominal

pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness, faintingand tingling in the mouth. For some people, allergies can cause a se-

vere, potentially life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. Ananaphylactic reaction to shellfish or anything else is a medical emer-gency that requires treatment with an epinephrine (adrenaline) injectionand a trip to the emergency room.

Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include a swollen throat or alump in the throat that makes it difficult to breathe, shock, with a severedrop in blood pressure, rapid pulse, dizziness, lightheadedness or a lossof consciousness.

The only sure way to prevent an allergic reaction to shellfish is toavoid shellfish. However, a person may unknowingly come into contactwith shellfish, especially when dining out. A physician may suggestmedications such as antihistamines to reduce signs and symptoms for amild shellfish allergy. However, anyone with a severe allergic reactionto shellfish will likely need an emergency injection of epinephrine(adrenaline). Anyone at risk of having a severe reaction should carryinjectable epinephrine at all times. After using epinephrine, seek emer-gency medical care immediately at Healthmark Regional Medical Cen-ter, 4413 U.S. Hwy. 331 South, in DeFuniak Springs.

WEDNESDAY, April 13th

2 - 3 PM at the Walton County ExtensionService next to the Fairgrounds. Walton CountyMaster Gardeners present “Seed Collecting and

Plant Propagation” through cuttings, rootdivision and air layering.

RSVP by April 11th at 892.8172.

PUBLIC HEALTH, THE FLORIDA WAY

Florida Health is Now a Nationally Accredited PublicHealth System Tallahassee, Fla. —It’s National Public Health

Week and this year the Florida Department ofHealth is highlighting its recent nationalaccreditation through the Public HealthAccreditation Board (PHAB) and the efforts of

public health professionals across the state. Avariety of programs and activities are carriedout by the department and its state, local andcommunity partners in order to promote, protectand improve the health of Florida residents andvisitors. “While many Floridians are aware ofthe department’s role in protecting them fromemerging health treats such as Zika, much ofwhat we do to keep people healthy is ‘silent.’When we do our jobs well to maintain water orair quality or immunize infants and children to

prevent outbreaks, the important role of publichealth may not always be recognized.” said In-terim State Surgeon General Dr. Celeste Philip.“This week provides the department with anopportunity to recognize the public health

professionals working on the front line toimprove and protect the health and well-beingof our Florida residents and visitors.”

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PROUDLY Helping Alaqua Animal Refugelocated in FREEPORT, for over 7yrs. adoptable

pets of all kinds. Find a Friend! Go visit them!

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week

Comments and responses are welcomed by all who write-in, E-mail.Instead of running your mouth around town, PUT IN PRINT, letthose who live here make the call. Got a beef or compliment?County/city issues not right? Tell your story here! Let us hear it.Write in, FREEDOM of Speech lives here in FREEPORT @The Emerald Star News. We CAN make things happen.Advertising with us HELPS MOST! People are reading this,People just like you! Going on 8yrs now! Thanks for reading.

Letters to The:

Dear Editor,I wanted to thank you for posting our event for the

Easter Egg Hunt. The turnout was fabulous. If I hadn’tseen it in this newspaper we wouldn’t have made the ridefrom Dothan to Freeport. The grandkids loved it.We get your newspaper in Paxton. Thank you for having

it available for all of the county to see, even online!Loretta Squire

Dear Editor,I noticed that you have not posted much about the

elections coming up in November. Do you plan on it? Iam also surprised that no one else writes in about the can-didate they are voting for and why? We need to stop the

Nation from going belly up. Change of direction.Thomas Fields

Yes, I plan on writing some of the elections for our newPresident as the times get closer. I am as well surprisedthat no one has started a debate over the issues athand. Write in, all is welcomed here.

Editor,I am wondering if you have had anyone talk to the new

businesses around Freeport to advertise? Does the Mayorlet the new folks know of this (his city) Newspaper?

I know it must be tough on you to do what you do whenthere is so little help or input from most of the peoplearound here.

Cynthia WilkensYes, I hope he does. It is relatively difficult to not be abothersome figure always requesting for Advertisers.I try to let the people see that we are not going awayand we have 2500 copies printed every other week.Please let folks know that we have inexpensive

advertising space available. They can call or justE-mail us the details. Thank you for mentioning it.

Dear Editor,I read where you were a Darts champion throughout the

Midwest for almost 15yrs. What an accomplishment! Isaw you throwing Darts at the Lucky Star Bar, you arequite good. You were also so kind to show us how to playthe games and a few pointers to help us with too.

I suggest to anyone wishing to become a player to comesee you for supplies or techniques to get you going!

Tom & Carrie B.

CONSUMER ALERT: More Changes tothe National Flood Insurance Program

Take Effect on April 1, 2016 Now is the time to purchase flood insurance in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Insurance CommissionerKevin M. McCarty is alerting consumers to new changestaking effect this Friday, April 1 st with the National FloodInsurance Program (NFIP), while also encouraging consumersto consider purchasing flood insurance for the protection oftheir homes and businesses as they begin making preparationsfor the upcoming hurricane season. Every person living inFlorida is at risk to experience the impacts of flooding.“Although Florida’s hurricane season has been mild over thelast 10 years, it is important that we not forget how easy it isfor one storm to cause a great deal of damage and destructionfrom flooding. Tropical Storm Fay is a good example of astorm that made slow progress through the state leading tomassive flooding problems for several Florida counties back in2008, “ stated McCarty. “Consumers should carefully evaluatetheir insurance coverage now and have a plan in place for thisyear’s hurricane season.” As a result of federal legislative reforms mandated by the

Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (Biggert-Waters) and the Homeowner Flood Insurance AffordabilityAct of 2014 (HFIAA), the NFIP changes taking effect on April1 will include price and fee increases for all policies and the

elimination of some subsidies for certain lapsed and reinstatedPre-Flood Insurance Rate Map (Pre-FIRM) policies.On average, Floridians with policies on pre-FIRM primaryresidences could see individual policy increases between 15%- 18%. Certain pre-FIRM policies (including non-primary resi-dential and business properties) may see an increase of 25%.The federal policy fee will increase from $22-$25 for preferred-risk policies and from $45 to $50 for standard-rated policies.The annual HFIAA surcharge, which began last year, willremain at $25 annually for the primary residence of ahomeowner and $250 for non-primary residences andnon-residential properties. For more information, visitwww.floodsmart.gov. Flood insurance is not typically covered under a homeowners

insurance policy and must be purchased separately. Most floodinsurance is administered through the NFIP, but several pri-vate insurance companies in Florida are also now offering thiscoverage at prices similar to or below those of the NFIP, giv-ing Floridians more choices. For flood insurance coverage to

be in effect at the start of hurricane season on June 1, home-owners and businesses should make the purchase by May 1, asa typical policy purchased through the NFIP has a 30 -daywaiting period before it becomes effective.

Consumers can purchase flood insurance from the NFIP,usually directly from their existing insurance agent orcompany. The insurance will cover up to $250,000 in propertydamage to a home and $500,000 to a business, along withadditional contents coverage. Excess flood insurance can be

purchased from a private insurance company for homes and businesses valued at more than $250,000.

Carolina is a 3 year old Hound who was foundhomeless and hungry. Like most Hounds, Caro-lina has a gentle temperament and can make agreat pet. She is well behaved, loves humancontact and is very affectionate to her visitors.Because of her energy level, she would do bestin a home with a large yard where she can run,sniff and play. Carolina would do well with anactive family and would be a great walking and

jogging partner. She will make one lucky fam-ily a loyal and loving companion.

MISS DEFUNIAK SPRINGS PAGEANT

Saturday, April 23rd

Sponsored by the WHSAnchor Club. Multiple agedivisions will be compete

for various titles.The pageant is a

preliminary to the Mill andLittle Miss National Peanut

Festival Pageants.Deadline for entry is April

8th and is only $50. Call 401.1505 or585.3529.

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Along Hwy. 331 S. just past Hwy20 on RH side…….. FREEPORT”s Best Pork Sandwich, take some to the beach!

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There are NOW 2 Radikal Dart boardsin Lucky Star Bar, Freeport .Play leagues and online competition aswell. View games from home, viacomputer once you become a Premiummember for only $12/yr.Online tourneys Friday-Sunday andweekly leagues, come join the fun!!

Couples and singles teams open.Do you need a set of Darts?

Need any Dart supplies? Call 585-0262

In DFS, go ck out 4C-BBQ(behind Walgreens) , they have 4 Dart-

boards by Radikal. Join leagues open toall skill levels, even hdcp for averagesof beginners, if desired to get started.

Ask Robin Ford for details.Great BBQ FOOD TOO!

Visit the BIOPHILIACENTER this year.Special place inFREEPORT off Hwy.20E East of Hwy. 331

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Mazda RX-7 , rare, very minorwork. Call for an appt. and details.Original condition.Mazda RX-8 also a very clean,nice ride. Many extra, sport touring

packages. Needs clutch and Battery.Call for an appt. 850-585-0262

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Walton County EconomicDevelopment Alliance (WCEDA)will hold its monthly board meet-ing on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at12:00 PM at the Walton CountyAdministration Conference Roomlocated at 76 North 6 th Street,DeFuniak Springs, FL.

Two or more County Commission-ers may attend this meeting. Thesemeetings are open to the public.

NOTICE of WORKSHOP

You are hereby notified that the WaltonCounty Board of County Commissionerswill hold a workshop on Tuesday, April12, 2016 at 3:00 PM or soon thereafter.The meeting will be held at the SouthWalton Courthouse Annex located at 31Coastal 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 themeetings upon request. Please call (850)892-8115 to make a request. For hearingimpaired, please call 1-800-955-8771(TDD), 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE). Re-quests must be received at least 48 hoursin advance of the meeting to allow timeto provide the requested services.

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Rian is enjoying her time off during Spring Break.Look for her next column right here. We love Rian!

BTW – here is your $15/hr replacements

Coming to a McDonald’s near you too! They have been marketed and found to be more

proficient overall. Overseas market yielded a96% rate of orders being right as they areordered by you. The machine in the long termsaves McDonald’s $$ by not having to deal withworker’s complaints, false filings and some ofthose people who just are not worth a Dime!

McDonald’s will try to become a more healthychoice by ridding the making of some of yourAll-Time favorites. Check those menus.

You may not be getting what you ordered socheck before you leave if you go drive-thru. It isworth the extra 10 seconds to check your order.Besides, what’s the rush?

SATURDAY, APRIL 16thRegistration begins at 8 AM with the walk at9 AM. The carnival is from 10 AM - 2 PM

An awards ceremony us at 10:30 AM. Grabateam and come show your support for our

community members with special needs. All proceeds go to The Friendship House.

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