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Two Ethics Complaints

Against Jones Dismissed We previously reported on complaints to

the Florida Commission On Ethics filed

against Walton Commissioner Larry Jones

by Suzanne Harris and Mike Judkins.

Jones has maintained he ……...Page 3

Complaint Filed Against

Sheriff, Complaint Denied A complaint has been filed against

Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson

with the Commission On Ethics. This right

before the Sheriff is up …..…...Page 7

WALTON COUNTY 2012 TAX

BILLS TO BE MAILED

OCTOBER 31.

DeFuniak Springs, FL - On October 31,

2012, the Walton County Tax Collector's

Office will be mailing out the 2012 Tax

Bills. Property owners paying in Novem-

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Walton County Tax Collector's office

urges property owners …......Page 10

Sandy is being called a "once in a generation" storm that’s

unfortunately living up to its title.

Millions are without power, and may be for some time to

come. Others have evacuated, or will, escaping the torrential rains and

winds that have gusted up to 90 miles per hour. For those in the storm areas, and

those watching and waiting from afar, here are some important safety tips.

Q: How do I contact someone in the storm area?

A: You can of course try calling. Many landlines will be down, but some are operat-

ing. If you use your mobile phone, you may get a busy signal because mobile band-

width may be overloaded in the storm areas, or some cell towers may be damaged. If

you can’t reach someone by phone, try texting. All of the wireless carriers are recom-

mending people text because it has a greater chance of getting through and will use

less battery power of the person you’re trying to reach.

If that doesn’t work and you’re trying to contact someone in the area who may be

housebound or evacuated, contact FEMA (800-621-FEMA) or the American Red

Cross (800-RED-CROSS). Both have Internet locators where people in the storm

areas can register their names to let their loved one(s) know where they are, and if

they are safe. FEMA’s site is called the National Emergency Family Registry and

Locator System (https://egateway.fema.gov/inter/nefrls/home.htm). The Red Cross

has a site called “Safe and Well” that offers the same service. (https://

safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php).

Q: Once the power is out, how long will refrigerated foods last?

Refrigerated foods, once the power is off, will stay cold for about four to six hours.

To increase the time, keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possi-

ble.

If a freezer is full, the temperature will be maintained for about 48 hours. If it's half

full of food, figure 24 hours.

Q: What foods should be eaten first, after power is off?

Start by eating leftovers, meat, poultry, and any foods with milk, cream, soft cheese,

or sour cream. If frozen foods still contain ice crystals, they may still be safely cooked

and eaten (or re-frozen, if power is restored). Fruits that were frozen can be eaten if

they still taste and smell good. Vegetables that are completely thawed shouldn't be

eaten, since bacteria multiply quickly.

If meat or poultry has thawed and has been warmer than 40 degrees F for two hours,

discard it. Discard melted ice cream.

Some foods typically refrigerated keep at room temperature for a few days. Among

them: butter, margarine, hard cheese, fresh fruit, and vegetables (except sprouts or

fresh, sliced fruit), fruit juice, dried fruits, or coconut. Opened jars of vinegar-based

salad dressing, jelly, relishes, taco sauce, and barbecue sauce are typically also OK to

eat. Mustard, ketchup, and olives generally keep at room temperature for a few days,

too.

I hope this is helpful to each of us wondering about those in the path of this storm,

this will be one for the record books. To see water’s crashing waves at the base of the

Statue of Liberty is what gave me an idea of how big the storm really is. Be safe.

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Two Ethics Complaints Against Jones Dismissed As reported by WZEP AM1460

We previously reported on complaints to the Florida Commission On

Ethics filed against Walton Commissioner Larry Jones by Suzanne Harris

and Mike Judkins. Jones has maintained he felt he was not in violation and

welcomed the investigation. These came after Jones took a job with Waste

Management, a company who was seeking and eventually received a con-

tract with Walton County. The two complaints have been dismissed.

The complaints claim Jones misused his commissioner office by work-

ing for and representing Waste Management. The claims indicate he mis-

used his position as commissioner for the advantage of the waste com-

pany, a company he was being paid by. In Harris’ complaint it states, “The

mere act of employment with a company that is doing business with the

county presents a violation of the (state) code of ethics.” Both complaints

also say Jones accepted the job with Waste Management and did not no-

tify the county.

According to the Commission On Ethics, the complaints also alleged

that by accepting the job, Jones “knew or should have known it was of-

fered to influence his official actions.”.

Jones says he consulted with then County Attorney Mike Burke and was

told there were no legal obstacles. Jones has maintained he moved forward

based on the legal advice. A year ago Jones told WZEP First News he did

not believe he was in the wrong and has tried to be open about his posi-

tion. He also says he made an effort to not participate in any action relat-

ing to commissioner decisions about Waste Management. Jones has said

that if he was in the wrong and was mistaken, then he would own up to it.

The Commission on Ethics found no probable cause to believe Jones

used inside information gained by reason of his public position to secure a

benefit for his employer. The Commission also says an allegation that

Jones misused his position to benefit Waste Management was also dis-

missed with a finding of no probable cause. The Commission’s rejection

of the claims also rejects an Attorney General’s Office investigator opin-

ion about probable cause.

Jone did not seek reelection of his Commission seat. He tells First news

he is actively considering applying for the open County Commissioner

job. A few years ago Jones completed a degree that better qualifies him for

the position.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL

MEETING FOR EXECUTIVE

SESSION

Take notice that the Walton County Board

of County Commissioners will hold a SPEI-

CAL MEETING and a closed EXECUTIVE

SESSION on November 5, 2012, beginning

at 10:00 a.m., or as soon as possible to that

time, at the South Walton Courthouse An-

nex located at 31 Coastal Centre Blvd.,

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida to discuss the

following cases:

Harris v. Walton County, Walton County

Court Case No. 09-CA-800 &

Harris v. Walton County, Walton County

Court Case No. 11-CA-1027

The Board of County Commissioners; Gerry

Demers, Interim County Administrator;

Toni L. Craig, County Attorney; and Tim

Warner and Bill Warner, Special Counsel

for the County in the cases will attend the

meeting and it will be recorded by a certi-

fied court reporter.

Any person who decides to appeal any deci-

sion made with respect to any matter con-

sidered at a meeting of the Board will need

a record of the proceedings, and for such

purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim

record of the proceedings is made, including

the testimony and evidence upon which an

appeal may be based.

Walton County adheres to the American

with Disabilities Act and will make reason-

able modifications for access to the meet-

ings upon request. Please call (850) 892-

8115 to make a request. For hearing im-

paired, please call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD),

1-800-955-8770 (VOICE). Requests must

be received at least 48 hours in advance of

the meeting to allow time to provide the

requested services.

Walton Voting

WZEP AM 1460 talked to Walton Supervisor

of Elections Bobby Beasley about early voting

and the upcoming election. Early voting begins

Saturday and goes through the following Satur-

day. Absentee voting is also underway. The gen-

eral election is Tuesday, November 6th. This year

the ballot for our areas is large due to a number of

lengthy constitutional amendments.

Beasley says this is a lengthy ballot with two

pages. You will get both pages and you need to

consider all the questions. You can decide not to

vote on all questions, but make sure you turn back

in both pages, even if you do not vote on one.

In Walton County, early voting takes place at

the Walton County Courthouse with reserved

parking on the 6th Street side. You can also vote

at the South Walton Courthouse Annex office and

at the Paxton City Hall, something new for north

Walton voters.

Some smaller precincts have been consolidated

to save on future equipment purchases and there

are different numbers. If you do go to your old

precinct, there will be maps and instructions.

Make sure you allow for time at the polls as a

presidential election can mean a larger than nor-

mal turnout. Last time Walton averaged more

than the national average.

Make sure you bring a photo ID with a signa-

ture. Usually this is the driver’s license, State ID,

Military ID, Passport or even some credit cards.

Even if you do not have a photo signature ID,

Beasley says to still come and vote. You will sim-

ply have to use a signature provisional ballot.

Make sure you signature matches what they have

at on file when you registered. If your signature

has changed, check with the Supervisor’s office

and fill out a new form.

If you vote absentee make sure you have the

additional require postage. Contact the Supervi-

sor’s office if you have questions. Wednesday is

the last day you can officially request the absen-

tee ballot, but the Walton Supervisor office will

help in emergency situations if needed. If you

have moved from another Florida County to

Walton, you can still update your address over the

telephone and vote in your correct precinct this

election.

If you came from out of state, you have to register

and that will mean waiting to vote.

The ballots are long and you are advised to re-

search before coming to vote. There are website

and other sources where you can find out about

the proposed constitutional amendments and the

judges. The website, www.votewalton.com has

links as well as www.wxep1460.com. Beasley

suggests using a sample ballot to mark your

choices. The Supervisor does not want to have

lines at the poll any longer than necessary and

says a prepared voter can help.

Why is voting important? Beasley says democ-

racy voting works best when people participate.

He points outs situations where one vote made a

difference. Beasley assures the voters their vote

will count.

The Freeport Public Library will be

closed for the next two weeks while the

carpet is being replaced.

The library's bookmobile will be parked

in front of the Freeport Public Library to

provide service to anyone needing library

books, videos or audio materials. The

bookmobile will be available Tuesday

through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until

5:00 p.m.

Regularly scheduled children's story time

programs will be held at the picnic tables

beside the library.

Unfortunately, the telephone lines do

not extend to the bookmobile, so calls

need to be directed to the DeFuniak

Springs library at 892-3624 or the Coastal

Branch Library at 267-2809.

The Walton Republican Women Federated will be holding

their monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 14, beginning at 11:00

at Carrabba's Italian Grill at Silver Sands Mall.. The program will be "A

Post Election Discussion" with a number of special speakers.

We hope to see you there with questions and opinions. Lunch will be

Caesar Salad, Pasta, Bread , Beverage and Dessert at a cost of $18.00 per

member and $20.00 for non-members. Reservations can be made by call-

ing Dianne Hightower at 622-1153 or email cappimom@cox.net before

noon on Tuesday the 9th.

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“Strep is going around.” I hear this

statement nearly every day. News

Flash: Strep is always going around,

but it is more prevalent during the fall/

winter school months. The vast major-

ity of sore throats are viral, but some

turn out to be strep. Just the way people

called bad headaches “migraines” when

they have never been medically-

diagnosed with this specific type of

vascular headache, people tend to refer

to a bad sore throat as strep. Viral sore

throats, especially those caused by the

Epstein-Barr virus, the virus that causes

mononucleosis, can be just as bad or

worse.

Strep cannot be accurately diagnosed

by the severity of the sore throat — it

requires both a hands-on medical ex-

amination and a lab test for confirma-

tion. Medical providers who feel they

can just look in the throat and accu-

rately diagnose strep, tend to be wrong

half of the time; not much better than a

coin toss.

When someone tells me that their hus-

band was diagnosed with strep, I al-

ways inquire how he was diagnosed. If

it was just one of these look-and-see

examinations, I tend not to take it as

seriously as someone who was properly

diagnosed using a culture or rapid strep

test.

Kids who are excluded from school

with strep should have at least 24 hours

of treatment, and show improvement

before returning to school. Treatment

with antibiotics, usually a penicillin-

based one if you are not allergic to

them, will last about ten days. There is

really no need to keep children home

that long. I always recommend that

they change their toothbrush after a day

of treatment, since strep can colonize

on wet toothbrushes. If you have sev-

eral kids who keep their toothbrushes in

the same drawer, touching, it is the

same as sharing toothbrushes. For the

teenagers, I warn them about taking a

clandestine swig out of the milk or or-

ange juice container in the refrigerator

when no one is watching.

If a sore throat persists more than a

week or so, accompanied by fatigue, a

mono test should be considered.

BOOK SALE & BBQ BENEFITS

LIBRARY

The Friends of the Walton/DeFuniak

Springs Library will hold a huge book

sale on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at

the Walton County Fairgrounds. The

sale begins at 8:30 AM and will continue

until 12:00 noon.

Through the generosity of the commu-

nity, thousands of books - fiction and

non-fiction, hardback and paperback -

covering every possible subject will be

available. Pack as many books as possi-

ble into a plastic grocery bag for just

$2.00! Bags will be provided for your

convenience.

Also included in this sale will be some

special rare titles as well as CDs, DVDs

and a good collection of VHS tapes.

Some books and audio/visual media will

be priced separately.

If you have books which you no longer

use/want in your home, please consider

donating them to the Friends for future

sales. Books may be brought to the fair-

grounds on Friday, November 16, be-

tween 9:00 AM and noon or on Saturday

during sale hours.

Proceeds from the book sale will be used

to provide new books and other materi-

als not currently covered by the library

budget. Your participation benefits the

entire community. Over the past few

years, thousands of dollars have been

donated to fund book purchases, com-

puter equipment, nuts-and-bolts needs

and special projects at the library includ-

ing their well received children’s sum-

mer reading program. For more informa-

tion, call Anita Harris at 850-859-0215.

No post this week.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Montigo Avenue, Walton Dunes and Santa Clara Beach Parking Workshops

NOTICE is hereby given that the WALTON COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

COUNCIL will hold two beach parking workshops open to the public on Thursday,

November 8, 2012 at 5:00 p.m at the Coastal Branch Library, Santa Rosa Beach, and

on November 15, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at the South Walton Courthouse Annex Board-

room, Santa Rosa Beach. For additional information regarding this meeting contact

Stacey Infinger at 850-267-1216 or Stacey@visitsouthwalton.com.

Workshop Item: Discussion regarding design of a conceptual plan for beach parking

development at county owned property in the following locations: Montigo Avenue,

Walton Dunes and Santa Clara.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the council with respect to any

matter considered, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and may need to en-

sure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes that

testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, whenever any board or commis-

sioner 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,

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 person may attend the

meeting at its scheduled site or reschedule the meeting to a site which would be ac-

cessible to such person.

Operation Felon Sweep As reported by WZEP AM1460

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), in partnership with The Florida Sher-

iffs Task Force, recently launched an initiative to remove felons from Florida’s

streets. Operation “Felon Sweep” focused on removing violent felons, felons with

outstanding warrants and sexual offenders and predators from our communities.

The Sheriff’s Office says it is proud to take an active role in the initiative and to

lead the charge in Walton County. During the sweep, a number of cases were made

to include the raid of Woodstock, a local head shop; Christopher Black was arrested

when a stolen firearm from Okaloosa County along with narcotic equipment was

located during a traffic stop in South Walton; and the arrest of Gene Alden, who was

charged with distribution and possession of obscene material involving a minor.

Sheriff Michael Adkinson says their team of deputies and investigators worked

hard during the operation to apprehend criminals living in the community. He says

Walton County continues to be a great place to live and they intend to keep it that

way.

The Florida Sheriffs Taskforce coordinated the effort. The operation combined 44

Sheriff’s Offices and focused on removing violent felons and felons with outstanding

warrants off the streets. The Operation in Walton County alone resulted in 91 felony

arrests, 10 misdemeanor arrests, 1 firearm seized, and various amounts of metham-

phetamine, crack/cocaine, and marijuana. In addition to the arrests and seizures, 96

sexual offender/predator checks were completed.

Florida Sheriffs Association President, Sheriff Susan Benton says felonies are

taken very seriously and they are proud to lead the initiative to get criminals off the

streets. She says the Florida Sheriffs Task Force will continue to work to make Flor-

ida one of the safest states in the country.

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Obituary for Martin William Rose, Jr.

Mr. Martin William Rose, Jr., age 88,

passed away Sunday, October 21,

2012. He was born August 7, 1924 in

Michigan to Martin William Rose, Sr.

Mr. Rose was a resident of Freeport,

Florida. He was Protestant by faith. He

was a veteran of World War II, Ko-

rean Conflict, and Vietnam Era having

flown as a Bomber Pilot. Serving his

country in the U.S. Air Force with

over 31 years of service before retiring

as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was an

avid golfer, loved fishing, boating, and

spending time with his family.

Mr. Rose is preceded in death by his

parents, two brothers James Rose,

Victor Rose, and one son Robert Rose.

Mr. Rose is survived by his loving

wife of 39 years Judith Rose of Free-

port, Florida, one son Jeffery Rose of

New Mexico, one stepdaughter Amy

Lewis and husband Steve, one stepson

Greg Derda and wife Joan, one sister

Barbara Hoskins, seven grandchildren,

and one great grandchild.

You may go online to view obituaries,

offer condolences and sign guest book

at www.clary-glenn.com.

Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral

Home is entrusted with the arrange-

ments.

Early Voting

Early voting in Walton County is off to a

good start with the polling

places being kept busy Saturday. Walton

Supervisor of elections Bobby

Beasley is expecting a good early voting

turnout and an above the national

average turnout for the general election.

Beasley reported from the

Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs Satur-

day that a number of voters took

advantage of the process.

Early voting continues through next Sat-

urday. In Walton you can early vote

at the Paxton Town Hall, the South

Walton Courthouse Annex and at the

Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs. In De-

Funiak Springs you can enter the

double glass doors on the west side. In

Holmes County you can also enter

from the west side where you will find

reserved parking. There is reserved

parking and you do not have to go

through the normal security checkpoint.

Check with your local supervisor’s of-

fice for exact times.

I have a question: When will Republicans

stop waging their War on Women and start

showing compassion for victims of rape?

First, we heard Todd Akin talking about

"legitimate rape." Now Indiana Senate

candidate Richard Mourdock is describing

pregnancies resulting from the violent and

vicious crime of rape as a "gift from God."

Anyone with these views about rape has no

business being an elected official.

And these aren't just outliers in the Re-

publican Party -- this is today's Republican

Party. Mourdock's offensive statement was

a big test for Mitt Romney, and what did

he do? Romney stood by Mourdock and

stood against the women of America.

So there's no dancing around it: women

will lose if Republicans win this election.

Women will lose if Republicans take back

the Senate and the White House.

We cannot let that happen.

With less than 10 days left, we must act

now to stop this dangerous agenda.

Just two years ago, I was in the same spot

as Claire McCaskill, Tammy Baldwin, and

Shelley Berkley: in the toughest campaign

of my life against an extreme opponent and

Republicans and right-wing outside groups

willing to spend millions to defeat me.

Thanks for helping to elect candidates who

will stand up to the GOP's War on Women

and stand with the women of America.

Sincerely,

Senator Barbara Boxer

Obituary for Margaret Merckle

Mrs. Margaret Merckle,

age 86, passed away

Monday, October 29,

2012. She was born Au-

gust 8, 1926 in Bakers

Ridge, West Virginia to

Charles Close and Lena

Stevens Close.

Mrs. Merckle was a resident of Freeport,

Florida and Sardis, Ohio. She was Catholic

by faith. She worked as a Physical Thera-

pist. She enjoyed walking her dog

“Teddy.”

Mrs. Merckle is preceded in death by her

parents, her husband Stafford Merckle, five

brothers Harold Close, Paul Close, Carl

Close, Walter Close, Edward Close, two

sisters Mary Wintell, and Irene Morgan.

Mrs. Merckle is survived by two sons Roy

Mann, Stafford Merckle and wife Rhonda,

two daughters Linda Mann, Margaret

Highly and husband Jackie, three sisters

Betty Lou O’Donnell, Virginia Mobley,

Ann Silver, one granddaughter MaKayla

Merckle, and one great granddaughter Far-

rah Merckle.

A time of Visitation will be held 9:00-

10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 31, 2012

at Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral

Home; 150 East Highway 20; Freeport,

Florida 32439.

Funeral services will held 10:00 AM,

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Clary-

Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home with

Reverend Joel Glenn officiating.

Burial will follow in the Hatcher Ceme-

tery.

You may go online to view obituaries, of-

fer condolences and sign guest book at

www.clary-glenn.com.

Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral

Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Aunt ruby was not feeling well this

week. Look for next issue.

Bloodline

James Rollins

An action-packed thriller from

James Rollins, the plot of Bloodline in-

volves genetic experimentation, ovum har-

vesting, pregnancy, the president’s daugh-

ter, and it also brings back the Guild, an

evil organization wanting a new world

order, like the Illuminati. As usual, James

Rollins has reached into a grab-bag of rudi-

mentary subjects and managed to construct

something worthwhile out of the jumble.

Slightly wordy at times, this is

still an interesting read for those whose

minds lean toward the cerebral and scien-

tific, James Rollins’ Bloodline also appeals

to fans of Dean Koontz, Dan Brown, and

Michael Crichton.

‘Happenings’ in DeFuniak Springs

Thursday, November 1, 2012 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Page 7

Complaint Filed Against Sheriff,

Complaint Denied As reported by WZEP AM1460

A complaint has been filed against Walton County Sher-

iff Mike Adkinson with the Commission On Ethics. This

right before the Sheriff is up for reelection and about the

time Assistant State Attorney Greg Anchors issued a letter

denying another criminal complaint by Osborne.

In the October 18th complaint filed with the Commission

On Ethics. Osborne says he made known to the sheriff

apparent criminal corruption by Walton Commissioner

Scott Brannon and what he claims are threats against him

and his family. He claims the sheriff failed to take action

and says this is favoring friends. Osborne also claims the

sheriff sent an email to Brannon's private email address

and says it appears he is coaching Brannon on a "dirty land

deal gone bad" and covering up a close friend's miscon-

duct. And Osborne talks about free speech and being taken

off the commissioner’s agenda and says the sheriff should

enforce the ordinances dealing with Driftwood Estate is-

sues.

Kaye Starling, complaint coordinator with the Commis-

sion On Ethics, explains the process involves submission

of a complaint. She says not all complaints are investi-

gated. They review them to make sure the complaint is

submitted properly and falls under their jurisdiction. If the

Commission elects to proceed, there can be an investiga-

tion. The Commission deals with many complaints, but

making a complaint does not mean it is valid. If the com-

plaint is accepted to be investigated and the investigation

finds validity, then action can be taken.

Osborne’s complaint was filed two days before a letter

from the Assistant State Attorney was issued, denying

criminal charges action against the Sheriff and Commis-

sioners. Assistant State Attorney Greg Anchors says the

fact the Osborne alleges the sheriff is not taking action on

his complaint constitutes mortgage fraud is totally without

merit. He says there has been no showing that the sheriff

failed to carry out his duties or responsibilities. Anchor

says Osborne also alleges the commissioners, by allowing

building permits to be issued on a project constitutes mort-

gage fraud on the lending institutes because the develop-

ment plans were violated. He says Osborne has had several

lawsuits against the County Commissioners on the allega-

tion and the courts have ruled against him. He says Os-

borne’s attempts to prohibit the issue of building permits

in the civil suit have also been rejected. Anchor says, re-

gardless of the civil actions, the charges do not constitute

mortgage fraud against the Sheriff or County Commission-

ers.

Talking about the Commission On Ethics complaint,

Sheriff Adkinson says Osborne notified the media before

he was notified and calls it, “Obviously frivolous in na-

ture.” He says Osborne has his own personal failures and

he has been advised by the Sheriff’s Office, the Florida

Department of Law Enforcement and the State Attorney

and all have agreed with the position taken by the Sheriff’s

Office. Adkinson notes Osborne has filed a number of

various kinds of complaints and they have been dismissed.

Adkinson says when Osborne did not get what he wanted,

he started filing frivolous complaints and many were

posted on the internet almost as simultaneously as he filed

them. Adkinson says it is pretty clear they do not arrest

commissioners over building permit issues, saying that

would be an abuse of power.

Obituary for Aubrey Switzer,

Jr.

Mr. Aubrey

Switzer, Jr., age

84, of DeFuniak

Springs, Florida

passed away

October 21,

2012. He was

born April 21, 1928 in Belzoni,

Mississippi to Aubrey Switzer,

Sr. and Ruby Mae Evans

Switzer.

Mr. Switzer was a resident of

Walton County for the past 36

years. He was Baptist by faith.

He was a veteran of the Korean

Conflict and the Vietnam Era

serving his country in the U.S.

Air Force with over 20 years of

service before retiring as a Tech

Sergeant. He loved to hunt and

fish, and spending time out-

doors.

Mr. Switzer is preceded in

death by his parents, his wife

Louise Grey Switzer, two

brothers Bert and Virgil

Switzer, three sisters Barbara

Sutton, Christine Horn, and

Thelma Cox.

Mr. Switzer is survived by his

stepdaughter Patricia Ann Tarr

and husband Mike of Williams-

burg, Virginia, sisters Mabel

Henderson and husband James

of Greenwood, Mississippi,

Linda Hawkins and husband

Bobby of Belzoni, Mississippi,

Jean Fondren of Hollandale,

Mississippi, and many nieces

and nephews.

Pallbearers will be nephews and

great nephew David Barnett,

Larry Eifling, Justin Eifling,

B.J. Hawkins, Jerome Morti-

mer, and Jare Sutton.

Burial will follow at the

Crowder Cemetery with mili-

tary honors.

You may go online to view

obituaries, offer condolences

and sign guest book at

www.clary-glenn.com.

Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is

entrusted with the arrange-

ments.

Obituary for Joann E. Sly

Mrs. Joann E.

Sly, age 79,

passed away

October 18,

2012 at Sacred

Heart Hospital

after a lengthy

illness. She was

born in Etowah County, Ala-

bama, August 26, 1933 to

Lawrence and Lilly East.

Mrs. Sly was Baptist by faith.

She worked as a Beautician

for many years before retir-

ing. She enjoyed fishing and

was an avid University of

Alabama Football fan.

Mrs. Sly is preceded in death

by her parents, two children;

Bobby Jones and Sherry

Boozer, and one grandchild

Timothy Jones.

Mrs. Sly is survived by her

husband of 43 years Don Sly,

and children Donna Brown

and husband Bart, Ellen Mas-

ters and husband Buddy,

Roxanne Gerstenburger and

husband John, and son Benny

Sly, sister Frieda Figel;

grandchildren Misty Sly, Jeff

Davis, Neshia Hill, Robin

Hill, Taylor Sly, Tyler Sly,

Shanna Sly, Christopher

Jones, Noah Jones, Jeffery

Morris, Tiffany Morris,

Joshua Boozer, Brantley

Masters, Philip Mac Masters,

Tara Brown, Monroe Brown;

great grandchildren Jordan,

Coleman, Taylor, Haley, Ry-

der and Chandler; also sur-

vived by a host of nieces,

nephews, friends, and chil-

dren of friends, scattered

from Alabama, Georgia,

Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee

and the Carolinas, who

looked to her as a mother or

grandmother.

A memorial service will be

held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers condo-

lences may be sent to the

family at PO Box 4764, Sea-

side, Florida 32459.

You may go online to view

obituaries, offer condolences

and sign guest book at

www.clary-glenn.com.

Obituary for Leon Orell Mitchem

Mr. Leon Mitchem, age

81, of DeFuniak

Springs, Florida and

Hartford, Alabama

passed away October 15,

2012. He was born July

31, 1929 in Coffee

County, Alabama to

Horace Mitchem and

Zella Mae Paul Mitchem. His mother died

when Leon was approximately two years of

age.

Mr. Mitchem was Baptist by faith and a

member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist

Church. He was a veteran of the Korean

Conflict and Vietnam Era, serving his

country in the U.S. Army with over 22

years of service before retiring as a Ser-

geant 1st Class. He was a lifetime member

of the DAV Post 98 Euchee Valley and

VFW Post #4437 of DeFuniak Springs.

Mr. Mitchem is preceded in death by his

parents and one stepson Bobby Ray

Shirley.

Mr. Mitchem is survived by his wife

Louzette Mitchem of Hartford, Alabama,

one daughter Teresa Reese and husband

Greg of Niceville, Florida, one son David

Mitchem of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, two

brothers Pete Mitchem and wife Lillian,

Jody Mitchem and wife Marie all of DeFu-

niak Springs, Florida, sisters-in-law Lou-

jette Denney of Defuniak Springs, Florida,

Genetta Wiggin and husband George of

Fort Wayne, Indiana, one stepson Johnny

Ray Shirley of Hartford, Alabama, one

grandson Christopher Shirley of Enterprise,

Alabama, one granddaughter Meghan

Hessler and husband Steven of Niceville,

Florida, one grandson Erich Conrad and

wife Chantal of Panama City, Florida,

granddaughters Josette and Jenna Mitchem

both of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, great

grandsons Austin Hessler, Tyler Touchton

both of Defuniak Springs, Florida, Christo-

pher, William, and Walter Conrad all of

Panama City, Florida, great granddaughters

Tabytha Conrad of Kansas, and Censlee

Dickey of DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge

Cemetery with full military honors.

Floral arrangements are being accepted.

You may go online to view obituaries, offer

condolences and sign guest book at

www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Fu-

neral Home is entrusted with the arrange-

ments.

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You'll find plenty of opportunities to lend a helping hand -- and what goes around will surely come around.

On Wednesday and Thursday, boredom could get the best of you if you're not careful. Find creative ways to

mix things up, even if it's just swapping strange stories with friends. Starting on Friday and on into the

weekend, the spotlight is on you! You're positively magnetic right now .

Everything is a blur as the week begins. Your Monday and Tuesday could find you hard-pressed to sort out

truths from half-truths (not to mention outright lies!), and nothing ends up being quite what it seems. Pro-

ceed with caution. Wednesday and Thursday should both be better days for action. Your communication

skills are unusually attuned, and others will swoon over your sweet, soft words.

You'll be a veritable pioneer, boldly forging new trails and meeting new people everywhere you go. Expect

that action to subside by Wednesday and Thursday as obstacles and obligations crop up to block your path.

You'll need to show some flexibility and patience to persevere.

You'll find that you're in an unusual rush -- which is weird for you -- but just take a deep breath and resist

any impulsive urges. On Wednesday and Thursday, you'll come back into your own -- and how! All of your

best traits -- especially your persistence

You're a dynamo on Monday and Tuesday, able to communicate quickly and come up with new plans on the

fly (with a little help from your friends, of course). On Wednesday and Thursday, you'll need to drop your

speed back down to a relaxing coast. Unexpected obstacles could block your way, but some patience and

mental maneuvering

thanks to your temporarily extra-sensitive intellect. If you can stay calm, cool and collected, though, you'll

pull through fine. On Wednesday and Thursday, make plenty of time to socialize. You're entirely too charm-

ing right now to stay at home -- unless, of course, you're just planning to have a big dinner party.

Ready to learn something new? The beginning of this week should provide more than a few opportunities to

discover interesting people and downright amazing ideas -- and you'll even have some fun in the process.

On Wednesday and Thursday, your focus will shift to big-picture thoughts on your reputation and career.

Try to figure out how best to progress

You'll be filled with an unusually assertive sense of purpose. Use this spirit and ambition to get things done

on Monday and Tuesday, even if others are reluctant to help. On Wednesday and Thursday, take any oppor-

tunity to travel -- even if it's just across town. A shift in perspective (even something as simple as a new

place to eat) could clear up your mental outlook.

You'll be called on to make a compromise in a one-on-one partnership as the week begins -- but fortunately

striking a balance is your personal specialty. Find win-win solutions on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednes-

day and Thursday, you'll continue your focus on partnerships and alliances, but others will ask you to inter-

vene in their own affairs.

Watch out for trouble as the week begins! You're filled with initiative and energy on Monday and Tuesday -

- and it's a great time to start things -- but that assertiveness could bring you into conflict if you're not care-

ful. On Wednesday and Thursday, put more of a premium on flexibility. Your instinct might be to give your

passions free rein and push ahead, but a slower, more flexible

You can accomplish almost anything as the week begins. Monday and Tuesday both find you filled with

playful enthusiasm and an almost kid-like creativity, so put all that energy to good use. On Wednesday and

Thursday, focus on the big picture. You'll have a good handle on what needs to be done -- and what details

have to come together to make that happen.

You may have to put things off as the week begins. On Monday and Tuesday, events are at odds with your

desires and plans, but be patient -- you just need to show some perseverance. On Wednesday and Thursday,

take at least some time off to relax and goof off, especially with friends and kids (or even just kid-like

friends!). This could be a rare -- and fun

Home Sales Tax becomes effective Jan . 1,

2013 -- PASS ON TO EVERYONE!

The National Association of Realtors is not

pleased with this new tax and hopes this in-

formation is forwarded to every voter prior to

the election in November. -- It doesn't matter

which side of the political fence you sit on

- it will affect ALL of us.

When does your home become part of your

health care? After 2012! Your vote counts

big time in 2012, make sure you and all your

friends and family know about this!

HOME SALES TAX I thought you might

find this interesting, -- maybe even SICKEN-

ING! The National Association of Realtors is

all over this and working to get it repealed, --

before it takes effect. But, I am very pleased

we aren't the only ones who know about this

ploy to steal billions from unsuspecting

homeowners . How many realtors do you

think will vote Democratic in 2012? Did you

know that if you sell your house after 2012

you will pay a 3.8% sales tax on it? That's

$3,800 on a $100,000 home, etc. When did

this happen? It's in the health care bill, -- and

it goes into effect in 2013. Why 2013? Could

it be so that it doesn't come to light until after

the 2012 elections? So, this is 'change you

can believe in'? Under the new health care

bill all real estate transactions will be subject

to a 3.8% sales tax. If you sell a $400,000

home, there will be a $15,200 tax. This bill is

set to screw the retiring generation, -- who

often downsize their homes. Does this make

your November, 2012 vote more important?

Oh, you weren't aware that this was in the

Obama Health Care bill?

Guess what; you aren't alone! There are more

than a few members of Congress that weren't

aware of it either. You can check this out for

yourself at:

<http://www.gop.gov/blog/10/04/08/

obamacare-flatlines-obamacare-taxes-home>

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Candy Tobacco As reported by WZEP AM1460

Candy is everyone’s favorite treat on Halloween. Year-round, candy is one

of the tobacco industry’s favorite tricks. Fruit and candy flavored ciga-

rettes were banned under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco

Control Act in 2009. However, menthol cigarettes and other smokeless

products are amongst some of the productions not included.

There are increasingly more non-cigarette products available in Florida

which youth are using. Tobacco products in flavors like kiwi-strawberry,

chocolate and sour apple are available across the state despite overwhelm-

ing evidence that these deadly products appeal to youth and lead to a life-

time of tobacco addiction.

Many children and teens believe these products are less harmful than their

non-flavored counterparts. It’s no surprise that one in seven Florida youth

between the ages of 11 and 17 has tried flavored tobacco. Once they start

using one tobacco product, they are more likely to experiment with others.

The flavoring and lower costs of these non-cigarette smoked tobacco

products make them especially appealing to youth. All of these tobacco

products cause cancer, heart disease and other smoking-related diseases.

Smokeless tobacco includes chew, dip, snus and a host of emerging prod-

ucts. Compared to cigarettes, these products can contain more nicotine.

Traditional smokeless products, like chew and dip, contain 28 cancer-

causing agents. Users of these products have an 80 percent higher risk of

oral cancers and a 60 percent higher risk of pancreatic and esophageal

cancer.

With cigarette smoking rates are on the decline, the tobacco industry has

created products and strategies that attract a new generation of tobacco

users. The array of flavored tobacco products that appeal to youth present

new challenges and concerns in the fight against tobacco use. These prod-

ucts help create a new generation of lifelong nicotine addicts and of life-

threatening diseases.

Learn more about the dangers of candy-flavored tobacco and how you can

help protect Florida’s youth from this sweet deception. Visit

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Sunday, November 4th Daylight Savings Time Ends

(Set clocks back 1hr.)

WALTON COUNTY 2012 TAX BILLS TO BE MAILED OCTOBER 31.

DeFuniak Springs, FL - On October 31, 2012, the Walton County Tax Collector's Office will be

mailing out the 2012 Tax Bills. Property owners paying in November will receive a 4 percent

discount. The Walton County Tax Collector's office urges property owners who haven't receive

a bill by the second week in November to please contact our office at (850) 892-8121 or

through the contact us page at Waltontaxcollector.com.

Property owners will receive a discount for early payment. Discount amounts are applied and

reflected on the bill. The following discounts apply to property tax payments:

* November 30- payments postmarked by the 30th will receive a 4 percent discount.

* December 31- payments postmarked by the 31st will receive a 3 percent discount.

* January 31- payments postmarked by the 31st will receive a 2 percent discount.

* February 29- payments postmarked by the 29th will receive a 1 percent discount.

* March 31- no discount is received and no penalty is applied to the account.

* After March 31- penalties are applied to the account.

"With the economic struggles so many individuals continue to face, early payment is encour-

aged to receive the 4 percent discount in November," said Rhonda Skipper, Walton County Tax

Collector. "Taxpayers with escrowed property should be aware mortgage companies by law are

required to pay in November, so they will receive the 4 percent discount."

The 2012 Walton County Tax Roll totals $109,648,884.79 and includes 91, 651 parcels.

Property owners can pay by mail, in person or online. Online payments can be made at walton-

taxcollector.com. A 2.5 percent convenience fee is applied to all credit/debit card payments.

The convenience fee is collected by the payment processor and is not a fee remitted to the Tax

Collector's Office.

Red Cross As temperatures are expected dip into the thirties and forties across the Gulf Coast on Monday night, the American Red Cross of Northwest Florida urges families to be cautious when using space heaters and other heating sources, and to make a plan in case of a home fire. Heating sources are the leading cause of cold weather fires, and increase during the winter months. Heat sources such as space heaters, fireplaces or wood and coal stoves can pose a fire hazard. To reduce the risk of heating related fires, the Red Cross recommends keeping anything that can burn such as paper, bed-ding or furniture, at least three feet away from heating equipment and fireplaces and to never leave them unattended. “Last year the Northwest Florida Chapter responded to more than 200 home fires in our service area that includes Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties,” said Jerry Kindle, Chief Executive Officer. “But the good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of a home fire.” The American Red Cross offers the following fire prevention tips: All heaters need space. Keep all things that can burn (paper, matches, bedding, furni-ture, clothing, carpets, and rugs) at least three feet away from heating equipment.

Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended, and use a glass or metal fire screen to keep fire and embers in the fireplace.

Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home.

Turn off portable space heaters every time you leave the room or go to sleep.

Have wood and coal stoves, fireplaces, and chimneys inspected annually by a profes-sional, and cleaned if necessary.

If you must use a space heater, place it on a level, hard and nonflammable surface (such as ceramic tile floor), not on rugs, or carpets or near bedding or drapes. Plug power cords directly into outlets and never into an extension cord.

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Community Clean Up Day

Saturday, November 03, 2012 At the Choctaw Beach Park On State Road 20

In the Choctaw Beach Community From 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM

SPONSORED BY WALTON COUNTY DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER

SARA COMANDER AND WALTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

Dumpsters provided for Walton County residents to dump trash, yard debris,

tires, appliances, and other miscellaneous items. A crew and equipment to off-

load heavy items will be available. Recycling trailers will also be available for

newsprint, glass, and aluminum.

DO NOT BRING:

POISONS, PESTICIDES, PAINTS, THINNERS, GASOLINE, AND OTHER

FLAMMABLES.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!!! The

Official Folklife Story of Walton County,

presents for a second run, "Life at the Land-

ings...and Beyond." Join the cast and crew

from the July performance, as they hit the

stage, once again under the direction of play-

write Nancy Hasty, Nov. Nov. 3 @ 7 p.m.

and then a Sunday matinee, Nov. 4 @ 2

p.m.at the Wise Educational and Performing

Arts Center in DeFuniak Springs.

Due to the overwhelming request for another

show, tickets will be limited to 300 per pro-

duction.

For more information, call 270-7008, or log

on to www.gritandgrace.org.

Connect to Compete Bright House Cable and Cox are offering a

new service for students on free or reduced

lunch. This new national service is called

Connect to Compete.

The toll free number is 855-222-3217. Many

of our youth could benefit from this service.

Please share as appropriate.

Families may qualify for: Internet: $9.95 per

month high-speed Internet for free school

lunch families Computers: $150 laptop or

desktop computer for free school lunch fami-

lies Free Training: Free digital literacy train-

ing online

For more information the website is:

http://www.connect2compete.org/

Youth meeting community

wide on Dec 2, at 5 PM

at Freeport Presbyterian

Fellowship Hall. All youth

welcome, fun, food and games.

Yard Sale & Fish Fry

Saturday November 3, 2012

1615 Hwy 20 East, Freeport

Starting at 8 a.m. - until

Good Food, Clothes all size, household

goods, and much more

Hitchcock I have not seen any movies in theatres

lately, mainly due to the lack of appeal,

however, if you are planning a movie

night in the near future there are some

choices that may catch your eye. My

recommendations are Cloud Atlas or

Argo (if you can catch it before it is out

of the theatre), if you are looking for a

family film, Hotel Transylvania is your

best bet, and if you are looking for a

good ole Halloween scare, Paranormal

Activity 4 is out or if you live near the

Rave in Destin they are showing the

classic Halloween just for the holiday.

This article is not about any of those

films, or any film that is out yet, this

article is a little sneak into a film that

will be coming out mid to late Novem-

ber. I am so tickled about this film be-

cause I am a huge Hitchcock fan, and the

cast is just amazing! Hitchcock is a love

story about one of the most influential

filmmakers of the last century, Alfred

Hitchcock, and his wife and partner

Alma Reville. The film takes place dur-

ing the making of Hitchcock’s seminal

movie PSYCHO.

The cast is led by Anthony Hopkins and

Helen Mirren, and star studded with

Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel, and

James D’Arcy.

If you have any comments of recommen-

dations email me at

beckerica2@gmail.com

See You All at the Movies!!!

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Waterfront 3BR/2.5BA, 1,836 SF cottage on LaGrange Bayou. 1st floor Master BR. Open kitchen w/ granite countertops.

Double garage. Dock on LaGrange Bayou with bench seat for dolphin watching. ID# T305914 NOW $356,900

10 ACRES UNRESTRICTED - ID#T530156 Close to Choctawhatchee River, w/easy access to boat launches. Survey completed. Owner Financing Available. $60,000

WATERVIEW COVE - ID# T739502 4BR/2.5BA w/lots of curb appeal. Master BR on ground floor. Side load garage. Separate 30’x30’ shop/carport. $249,900

BANK OWNED 3BR/2BA, 1,631 sq. ft. country-styled home. Addtl 500± sq. ft. unfinished attic space. Freshly painted! Stone FP in Great Room. No carpet - tile floors throughout. Half acre

lot with nice oaks. Near Eglin AFB Reservation. $139,000

HEART OF DESTIN 3BR/2BA Brick home-orig owner! 1,430 sq. ft.+FL rm. Well-maintained. Updated baths, kit, flooring & HVAC. Workshop. $209,500

NEAR CHOCTAW BEACH Bank owned 4BR/2BA, 1,620 sq. ft. on .43 acre lot. Large kitchen. New carpet, back deck. Private well. NEW LISTING $69,900

HWY 20 COMMERCIAL BUILDING Approx. 2,400 sq. ft. retail/office space w/2 restrooms & kitchen. Next to Hammock Bay. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! $139,900

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