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Rand Paul is ON THE MOVE and is channeling his crazy old dad again. Or at least,

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Hello everybody! It sure is nice to have a few of these rain

storms come through lately. The plants needed it. I like it

when it rains because it freshens the air from all the dust.

Almost like an inspiration, a fresh breathe of clean air. Isnt that what Florida intends on selling us all the IDEA of Fresh Water and Air. Still people die fighting the system for they done damage to their health and as time goes by, the people

die! Then you become someone who ends up on an old broken record squawking the

same fight for them until it stresses you or financially drains you, then you die too.

Its a shame I say it like that, but after last edition and the scarce responses I did and Didnt get concern me, for you. But maybe you really dont care what your neighbor is dumping in his ground next to yours? By the time you taste or detect it, its too late. I do want to say thanks and hope this makes a better tomorrow. I got several interesting

calls from people (in positions to do something but cant) for they fear scrutiny towards the family name or even for the sake of one ladys LIFE? Rediculous as it may seem to some of you may think (yet, I found this also to be true). Over standing up to BIG COs? When one person wrote and commented that there are some deep pockets around here

that have made some very bad decisions they took upon themselves. How can you make

someone Pay for a LIFE that is gone? By preventing any other Lives from being affected

in the same way? Promote clean Air and Water throughout our entire state of Florida?

When I read over some public E-mails from Governor Scott about this particular site. I

was speechless to see what I read. Something like this: Its NOT in our best interest to sue a company (that is a Large contributor to our State and the Clean Up Act) WM.to make them clean it up first would make them/us look bad? WHY? Because you would

have to sue them to correct this problem now, for it will only become worse as time goes on. They have the resources through the EPA (costs > lives?) Your not worth it!

My question next is if they truly do CARE about Fresh, clean anything, why not do it because its the ONLY way to correct the problem! Why cant Waste Management or Waste Pro join efforts and make this a safe place for future generations to live near?

Just like that county code-enforcement issue we had, same thing. All talk, no actions to

correct the problem. If they had addressed it properly back then, we wouldnt be wasting your time going through the same shit from the same person(s) as it was years ago. I

dont care who you are or what you did before. But you Do NOT move into a Residential platted surveyed Land and fire up a commercial style entity. You damage the values of

the other homes within that area. There are Laws we have discovered that prevents such

action in Florida, no matter what county you live in. Guess what? They have already

been contacted. We have filed so many papers as of late, some heads are going to roll.

You see through my investigating I have found numerous flaws within our county and

its current system and the way it works. As an individual from a much larger city, as a person who has lived in several other Large cities. I say this county takes the Cake!

To make the rules up as you go mentality. How many folks does it affect? Is it worth

the time to pass and enforce a code to ensure hefty fines are accompanied with those who

have broke or violated the code or said Law? I say YES! Why should any of us abide to

any setbacks, when I know for a fact, that if you build it quick enough by the time some-

one complains (if they call it) then it will be done by the time they come out. Cat -vs-

Mouse kind of crap in this county. Remember we pay taxes for this LACK of Code Enforcement yet THE NAME SAYS IT ON THE VEHICLES THEY DRIVE?..also the gas is on our dime. Their pay is off our dime, yet we get no true value HELP?

No different from the POLICE. If you call for help, why do you risk the one most prob-

able at being arrested? Really, this county has hundreds of cases where a Judge has taken

a one side of statement, issued a no-bond immediate warrant. And they think that is jus-

tice? Every time Ive seen cops called, they get both sides of the story and decide then on the spot if someone needs to be jailed for whatever they can think of. Isnt that part of there training? Proof is in the pudding. So, a person not there in the conflict decides

upon written, false words of one side and from that YOU (a judge?) think you know what

you did? If there was any just cause at all then why NOT WHEN THE ACT TOOK

PLACE? Because, we all know. Its not true. After the fact, (to seek revenge) and you took the bait. Whoever is driving this ship of shi* needs to be thrown overboard. WALK

THE PLANK! Capt. Crunch has more sense to put 2 & 2 together in play land.

The system is in place for this type of conduct from anyone in a residential area should

NOT have to deal with or accept at any level. So, if the system is in place, it must be

those working for the system that lack the skills or knowledge (just like the cops) to

make instinctual decisions and quit letting people slide when you know they are a prob-

lem. We got Laws, rules to abide by. Most of us know that if we dare break those rules

we will be punished by the Law that was written long ago. Not just since you moved

here. As most of you who have followed me over the years, that I say it like it is. I have

even written things that I didnt like, but it was the truth. If the truth NOT BE HEARD then WHO IS THE TRUTH FOR? Or are you just hoping no one finds out the truth till

after your DEAD? Save it for GOD. Good Luck. Even Erin Brokovich movie said it best

and proved the true value of success is doing what is RIGHT. while your ALIVE!

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Changes only come when enough people call to order of descent standards

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Rand Paul is ON THE MOVE and is channeling his crazy old dad again. Or at least, that's what you'd think if you listened to the foreign policy

hawks whose nerve Paul hit with a mallet by laying blame for ISIS at their feet.

Last week on Morning Joe a perfect place for Republicans to say things they'll regret later Rand seemed to go full Ron, clubbing "the hawks" not only for sum-

moning the Islamic State but soiling America's global role for decades.

"ISIS exists and grew stronger because of the hawks in our party who gave arms

indiscriminately," the Kentucky senator and 2016 candidate explained, "and most

of those arms were snatched up by ISIS. These hawks also wanted to bomb Assad,

which would have made ISIS's job even easier. They've created these people."

He went on: "Everything that they've talked about in foreign policy, they've been

wrong about for 20 years, and yet they have somehow the gall to keep saying and

pointing fingers otherwise."

Now, cable news is just about the worst place in the world to develop a careful cri-

tique of American grand strategy. Nor is it a great place to make a wide and deep

argument about hawks' resistance to recognizing the truth. Paul's words thus gave

his adversaries on the right a great opportunity to fire back at him.

But still, Paul made a muscular case. For generations, our foreign policy hawks

have positioned us squarely at the heart of what Dick Cheney forthrightly called

"the dark side." We're not just talking enhanced interrogations here. It's a matter of

public record that the U.S. has long behaved badly in Cold War battlegrounds like

Latin America and the greater Mideast. During and after the Cold War, it has not

been out of the ordinary for the U.S. to undermine governments, arm rebel groups,

and bankroll clients and insurgencies capable of turning against us.

For honest hawks like Cheney, that's the harsh cost of doing business in a broken

world that will turn against us unless we keep it off balance. For an honest hawk,

America simply lacks the money, the resources, and the willpower to march around

the world challenging all its foes to full-on tank battles in an open field. Honest

hawks admit that World War Two-style warfighting and World War Two-style

patriotism have died, arm in arm, of old age. Today, they admit, we're the lone su-

perpower, and if we want to project our power, we have to do it under the table,

operating in a shadow world most of us don't want to imagine and will never get to

see. We the People are on a need-to-know basis, and we don't need to know.

For another breed of hawks, that's too depressing to deal with. Deep in denial, naive

hawks insist that there's no real moral burden involved in a muscular foreign policy.

For them, having our way around the world is actually morally purifying. Through

the discipline of achieving courageous clarity about our friends and our enemies,

we attain the clearest understanding of our own national character. "They hate us

for who we are," we say.Paul hasn't yet proved that he knows how to switch out our

failed grand strategy for the one we need. But he's clearly showed that our hawks

need to level with America about how they think we're obliged to behave. For that,

he deserves credit, not the Ron Paul treatment. Hes on the right track. In Last edition there were several concerns for our citizens to think about. Talk about it. Together we can make things happen. This takes a community to stand up to things that

have been left unattended and neglected for many years. We must take action NOW!

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PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the Walton County Local

Restore Act Committee will hold their next meeting

on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 5:00 PM at the

Bayou Arts Center located at 105 Hogtown Bayou,

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the

RESTORE Act.

Two or more Walton County Commissioners may

attend. These meetings are open to the public.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

FOR XECUTIVE SESSION

Take notice that the Walton County Board

of County Commissioners will hold a SPECIAL

MEETING and a closed EXECUTIVE SESSION

on June 9, 2015, beginning at 3:30 p.m., or as

soon as possible to that time, at the South Walton

Courthouse Annex located at 36 Coastal Centre

Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, Florida to discuss the

following:

James and Melanie Nipper vs. Walton County,

Case No.: 2013CA694

The following persons will attend the meeting: the

Board of Commissioners, Bill Chapman, Bill Im-

feld, Sara Comander, Cindy Meadows, and Cecilia

Jones; Larry Jones, County Administrator; Mark

Davis, County Attorney, and Sidney Noyes, Assis-

tant County Attorney. This meeting will be re-

corded by a certified court reporter. The court re-

porter will prepare a verbatim record of the meeting

which will be sealed until the conclusion of litiga-

tion. The executive session is not open to the public

pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes

$5 Insanity: What You Should

Know About Flakka

Flakka, a new designer drug, is surging in popularity. Poison control

centers in states including Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas are

responding to an increasing number of incidents involving it.

Heres what you need to know:

What is flakka? Its a man-made stimulant called an alphaPVP. Its similar to bath salts, another dangerous drug thats grabbed headlines in recent years. Its off-white, coarse crystals sell for as little as $5 a hit. The name

comes from la flaca, a Spanish club-slang term for a sexy, skinny girl.

It looks like aquarium gravel, says Alfred Aleguas, PharmD, manag-ing director of the Florida Poison Information Center, Tampa.

How is it used? Those ways include:

Snorting

Mixing with food

Drinking like a tea

Pressing into pill form

Inserting it into the rectum

Vaping in an e-cigarette

Injecting

With injecting, youre really asking for trouble, because the drug is likely to be cut with dirt, with talc, who knows what else -- and youre putting all that in your veins, Bernstein says. How does it work on the brain? Users feel a sense of euphoria, Bern-

stein says. It plays with your neurotransmitters, [brain chemicals] like dopamine and serotonin. That can lead to a state called excited or agi-tated delirium in a high that lasts for several hours.

What are the risks? People who are high on flakka often lose touch

with reality, Aleguas says. They dont know what theyre doing, theyre hallucinating, theyre paranoid, theyre aggressive, theyre super-agitated, he says. Thats why you see news stories of people running down the street naked, banging on cars in traffic and just crazy, crazy

stuff. Other health effects that Aleguas and Bernstein often see include:

Rapid or irregular heartbeat/ Higher blood pressure /Seizures

Another dangerous effect is hyperthermia, or elevated body temperature,

which Bernstein says can reach 108 degrees. At that temperature, he

says, blood can no longer clot and a person starts to bleed internally.

They bleed and they go into multi-organ failure, he says. Lung, liver, kidney, and brain injury can each occur when their temperature stays too

high for too long. In an emergency room, doctors attempt to cool the person, to calm them. They may also use diazepam, midazolam, or an-

other similar drug to slow a users heartbeat. We give them symptomatic and supportive care, try to keep them from

hurting themselves and hospital staff, he says.

Who's using flakka? Bernstein says most users are male and in their

teens, 20s, or 30s, although some are older. I havent seen any regular users, he says. It tends to be used sporadically and is associated with concerts and parties and things like that. Watch those teens and young adults they dont realize their life is on the LINE, seriously. It doesnt take long to KILL. Theres no quality control on the street, so no one knows for sure what theyre taking, he says. Just because they bought something called flakka, no one knows if thats really what they used, much less what kind of concentration youre getting. Its an unknown

drug at an unknown dose, and any dose is abuse.

Crystal Meth: What You

Should Know

Crystal meth is the common name for crystal

methamphetamine, a strong and highly addictive

drug that affects the central nervous system. There

is no legal use for it.

It comes in clear crystal chunks or shiny blue-white

rocks. Also called ice or glass, it's a popular party drug. Usually, users smoke crystal meth with

a small glass pipe, but they may also swallow it,

snort it, or inject it into a vein. People say they have

a quick rush of euphoria shortly after using it. But

it's dangerous. It can damage your body and cause

severe psychological problems. Most of the crystal

meth used in this country comes from Mexican

superlabs. But there are many small labs in the U. S. Some are right in people's homes. Making

meth is a dangerous process because of the chemi-

cals involved. Along with being toxic, they can

cause explosions. Watch your neighbors in woods!

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Traffic Shift Planned for

State Road 20 in Walton

County

State Road 20 traffic, approximately one

mile east of the Choctaw Beach Park and

near the old Fort Rucker Recreation Area,

in Walton County will be shifted to the

north beginning Tuesday, June 2. The

traffic shift will be in place for approxi-

mately four weeks as crews make drainage

improvements.

The speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph

in the work zone.

All planned construction activities are

weather dependent and may be rescheduled

in the event of inclement weather. Drivers

are reminded to use extra caution and obey

the posted speed limit when driving

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Events at the Freeport

Public Library in June

Beginning June 2nd children can pick up their

reading logs for Freeport Librarys Summer Reading Program. Prizes will be awarded at

the end of summer for the most books read in

each age category. The theme this year is

Every Hero has a Story and we are cele-brating our community heroes! The first pro-

gram begins on June 10th at 10:00am in the

Freeport Community Center. We are wel-

coming a special guest from the Walton

County Sherriffs Office, who will let kids look inside a squad car, learn about what its like to be a detective, and share safety tips.

The second program on June 17th will feature

Crime Scene Technicians from the Walton

County Sheriffs Office. Learn how they solve crimes by analyzing the clues left at

crime scenes! June 24ths program features the Freeport Fire Department. Look inside

the fire engine, learn fire safety tips, and take

a trip through the smoke house! Last but not least, come see Nonies Ark on July 1st, sponsored by our friends at Chelco. All pro-

grams are free and open to children of all

ages. Snacks, drinks, and goodie bags will be

available. Call the library at 835-2040

The pool is open! Woohoo

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Tues & Thur 8 am -9 am - adult swim Book your party at the pool - 50.00 per hour any day after 630 PM Daily pass - 2..00 adult 1.00 12 & under Walton County residents 4.00 2.00 non-resident Season pass: Adults 75.00 Child 50.00 family of 2 - 4 - 125.00 Family of 5 or more - 175.00

Greetings from the mayors office.

Congratulations to the graduation class of

2015! Wishing you the best life has to offer, I

know you will all do great as you move into the

next chapter of your life- stay focused.

The city pool has now opened and is open daily with the exception

of Wednesdays so come by and cool off, rates for the pool are $2.00

for adults and $1.00 for students for all Walton County residents.

The city council has set workshop dates for strategic planning and

the budget process for the 2015-16 year and the dates will be posted

on the city web page and anyone is invited to attend these work-

shops, also just to let you know that if you have any concerns, prob-

lems or comments the general public is encouraged to attend the

council meetings held on the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday

of each month and that is the time to come and bring it for review

so that the idea or problem can be addressed and taken care of, we

do not have to call a special town hall meeting for the council to

hear your voice, so I encourage you to attend. The bids for the com-

munity center update/expansion has been extended for two weeks

then the council will take a look as to where to go from there.

A ribbon cutting was held on June 1 for the new Bend the Bar Fit-

ness Center located at the Freeport Industrial Park and is now

open for business. A ribbon cutting for another new business

Coastal Optical Resort to be located on Hwy 331 S is scheduled for

June 10, at 11:30am and everyone is invited to attend this event as

well. A new Freeport Art League has been formed and they will

begin displaying art in the city hall beginning in July featuring a

local artist each month, they are working on finding a building to

become an art gallery and perhaps offer lessons to all ages. The

first meeting for the Bayfest Festival will be held on Thursday,

June 4, at 5:00 pm at the city hall and anyone interested in working

on a committee is welcome to drop by, for further information

please give me a call at 850-835-2822.

As always any questions, suggestions or concerns please give me a

call at the above telephone number.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter

to step down amid corruption

FIFA President Sepp Blatter on this past Tuesday

announced that he would step down from his post

following the election of a new leader at an

"extraordinary congress" of the organization. He

said the congress is to be convened "as rapidly as

possible."

The announcement, made at a press conference in

Zurich, was a surprise, coming just days after Blat-

ter won re-election to a fifth term amid allegations

that top FIFA officials had engaged in a massive,

decades-long bribery ring. Though Blatter had tried

to distance himself from those indicted in the scan-

dal, officials confirmed that Blatter is now the focus

of their investigation.

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MLS # 607005 - .21 acres - Black Creek Lodge Rd - $25,000

MLS - 524271 - 1.2 acres - Stanley Dr. $25,000

MLS - 607740 - 1.28 - Campground Pt. Defuniak Springs - $11,900

MLS 481585 - 3.86 acres - on Lake Holley and King Lake -Bell Dr/Holland Dr.-$65,000 for 2 parcels / split and buy one parcel for $34,500/ea

MLS 599565 - 2.1 acres - Dvorak Drive, Waterfront on Juniper Lake $45,000

MLS - 612885 - Lot on Juniper Lake - Wilderness Trace - $29,500

MLS - 552802 - White Creek Rd - 8.44 acres - $26,000

MLS # 724417 - Swanee Rd, $9,900 - .37 acre

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PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that there will be a Ribbon-Cutting to

celebrate the opening of Coastal Optical Outlet at 17287 US Hwy 331 South on June 10, 2015 at 11:00 am. One or more of the Freeport City Council may attend. Be advised accordingly.

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Healthmark Health Matters Leg swelling the most common symptom Leg swelling can occur in any part of the legs, from feet and ankles to calves and thighs. Leg swelling can result either from fluid retention or from inflammation in in-

jured or diseased tissues or joints.

Unfortunately, leg swelling is a common symptom for a wide variety of medical prob-

lems, both serious and mild. Many of the causes of leg swelling, such as an injury or

prolonged standing or sitting, are easily identified, but sometimes leg swelling may be a

sign of a more serious disorder, such as heart disease or a blood clot.

According to researchers at Mayo Clinic, leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid

in leg tissues (peripheral edema) can be caused by a problem with the circulatory sys-

tem, the lymphatic system or the kidneys, including acute kidney failure, cardiomyopa-

thy (disease of heart tissue), chronic kidney disease, cirrhosis (scarring of the liver),

deep vein thrombosis (DVT), heart failure, hormone therapy, lymphedema (blockage in

the lymph system), nephrotic syndrome (damage to small filtering blood vessels in the

kidneys), too much pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, pericarditis (swelling

of the membrane surrounding the heart), pregnancy, prescription medications, including

some used for diabetes and high blood pressure, sitting or standing for long periods of

time and thrombophlebitis (a blood clot that usually occurs in the leg).

Leg swelling can even be caused by inflammation in leg tissues. Inflammation may be

a normal response to injury or disease, or it may be due to rheumatoid arthritis or an-

other inflammatory disorder. There is usually some pain with inflammation.

Factors that can contribute to inflammation in the leg include Achilles tendon rupture,

ACL injury (tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee), Baker's cyst, broken

ankle/broken foot, broken leg, cellulitis (a skin infection), gout (arthritis related to ex-

cess uric acid), infection or wound in the leg, knee bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled

sacs in the knee joint), osteoarthritis (causing the breakdown of joints), rheumatoid

arthritis (inflammatory joint disease) or a sprained ankle.

Seek medical care right away when leg swelling occurs for no apparent reason or

there is difficulty breathing, chest pain. These could be warning signs of a blood clot in

lungs or a serious heart condition. Non-emergency problems related to leg swelling also

need prompt care. Leg swelling that is the side effect of a drug can look just like leg

swelling caused by a kidney disorder. Make an appointment as soon as possible so that

the physician can diagnose the underlying problem.

In the meantime, put a pillow under the legs when lying down, which may lessen

swelling related to the buildup of fluid. If you need to stand or sit for long periods, take

frequent breaks and move around, unless the movement causes pain. Over-the-counter

(nonprescription) pain medication may lessen painful swelling.

For more information, contact Dr. Tom Roberts, P.A.C., at Healthmark Walk-In

Clinic, (850) 951-4556.

The Walton County Master Gardeners are pleased to announce their

Executive Committee for 2015.

Pictured rear l to r: Jerry Fulaytar-Executive Board Chairman, Eddie Powell-Agent/MG Coordinator, Len Ross-Board Member, Rodney Ortiz-

Deputy Secretary.

Front: Marianne Burbach-Vice-President, Barbara Young-President, Shirley Carroll-Treasurer, Andrea Schnapp-Board Member,Marilyn Vasel-Secretary.

Walton County Master Gardeners

Executive Committee

Senate Approves Bill to Rein In N.S.A.

Surveillance

In a remarkable reversal of national security policy

formed after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the

Senate voted on Tuesday to curtail the federal govern-

ments sweeping surveillance of American phone re-cords, sending the legislation to President Obamas

desk for his signature.

The passage of the measure, achieved after a vigorous

debate on the Senate floor, will lead to the reinstate-

ment of government surveillance efforts that were blacked out on Monday after Senator

Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, blocked their extension.

The vote was a rebuke to Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the major-

ity leader, as lawmakers beat back a series of amendments that he sought that would have

rolled back proposed controls on government spying.

Mr. McConnell took the Senate floor to give a speech unusual in its timing and tenacity be-

fore the final vote on the bill, which he cast with derision. The new law, he said, would take

one more tool away from those who defend our country every day.

President Obama said on Twitter that he would sign the bill when it comes to his desk.

Glad the Senate finally passed the USA Freedom Act, he wrote on the @POTUS Twitter

account. It protects civil liberties and our national security. Ill sign it as soon as I get it.

Especially contentious was a push to strike a provision in the House-passed U.S.A. Freedom

Act that would declassify some significant opinions by the secret national security surveil-

lance court. Mr. McConnell has played down the significance of that provision, calling the

changes discreet and sensible.

Amendment by amendment, his colleagues disagreed, and senators moved to pass the bill.

Walmart is raising its minimum wage for more than

100,000 U.S. workers

Walmart announced that it is raising the starting wage for more than 100,000 of its U.S.

workers, including department managers and workers in specialized divisions. The wage

increases will go into effect next month.

Workers in Walmart's deli and wireless product divisions, for example, will now earn be-

tween $9.90 and $18.81 an hour, compared with a range from $9.20 to $18.53 an hour before

the increase. Meanwhile, department managers in electronics and automotive care will earn

between $13 and $24.70 an hour, compared with $10.30 to $20.09 before the increase.

Walmart is America's largest private-sector employer, with 1.3 million employees nation-

wide. The company said it is spending $1 billion to raise its workers' wages.

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The 14 day Overview

Aquarius

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Pisces

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Aries

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Taurus

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Gemini

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Cancer

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Leo

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Virgo

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Libra

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Scorpio

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Sagittarius

11/22 12/2

Capricorn

12/22 1/19

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Letter to the :

We Thank you Lord for giving us this day. For all our friends, family and community. Please help us guide

FREEPORT in the best direction we can grow to become all we can, for our future and of our children. Amen!

Funny. Look

the Editor is Capricorn..

Dear Editor,

I was hesitant to write you for the fear of the

back lash if they knew who I was saying this.

After all we had discussed over the phone I felt

like the citizens of this county need to become

aware of whats going on here. People and Land disputes are becoming more

and more of a common sight in the courthouse.

It will take people like you as well as other

northerners and people from those cities where

backwoods people like they are around here

can have a clue to what types of arguments and

disputes come about in tighter spaces.

Some people get shot over just crossin the land. Jump my fence, youll see the same. This isnt Louisiana and I dont want it to become that way, when people just turn and

look the other way. Things happen.

Keep up the great work you do.

Betty Ann Smernal

EDITOR,

WOW! What a gutsy edition to talk about that

Landfill and stuff. Ive heard the word, be care-ful with what you turn up. Some of the old tim-

ers are almost dead, not to be bothered by this

again. Even though they know they were wrong

and irresponsible.

The milk has done been spilt. Try and clean it

up? Good Luck is all I heard.

Jason

Dear Editor,

Thank you for getting the word out about our

new hours. The Biophelia center highly appre-

ciates you for helping us advertise our events.

Pet of the WEEK is awesome too!

Dont ever leave this town, please? S. Owens

Your curiosity is piqued, enticing you to consider dating if you've been out of the loop for a while. You're

in your element this week and eager to enjoy the pleasures of life. Even so, you might want to lighten your

schedule around the time of the Full Moon in Sagittarius. As feelings could run high, it would help to ease

off the accelerator and go with the flow.

This week career and job prospects may be on your mind, along with parental concerns and home-based

projects. Take advantage of opportunities to solicit opinions, as there could be a lot to discuss. In addition,

the temptation to indulge could show up, If you're eager to keep off the pounds, you may want to step up

your workout routine and trim the fat.

There's nothing wrong with this week that a little social planning can't set to rights. Although you may en-

counter resistance from a friend, or even a love interest, discussion could help find a creative solution. Later,

misgivings can give way to a lighthearted and joyous tone. Feelings of perfectionism may heighten too.

The Full Moon in Sagittarius could coincide with a strong temptation to purchase a big-ticket item you've

coveted for some time. Don't immediately go for it. Wait a few days and see how you feel about it then. The

move of Venus into Leo is excellent for entertaining or hosting guests in the coming weeks. You better use

your FREE time wisely or you could see some trouble coming your way.

Conversations lead to productive encounters along with opportunities to get involved in creative projects.

Take it easy on Tuesday, though, as intense feelings could stir up issues involving your sweetheart. This

isn't the time to make snap decisions or say anything you could regret later. The rest of the week seems

delightfully upbeat, bringing encounters that inspire and delight.

You're at that time of year when it's good to relax and recharge. Use this chance to tune in to your heart's

desire and tune out the world's distractions. You'll be more in touch with your core values, which might help

you make a key decision. Even so, it helps to pace yourself, particularly if you're busy professionally.

Translate restless urges into plans that can pave the way to a better future! A part of you may be looking for

something new, fresh, and exciting in life. Moving in new circles and networking with key people could

have a positive influence on your well-being and happiness. Venus dancing into your sign might encourage

you to change your style of dress or hair, it may make you feel better about yourself.

Career matters come very much to the fore, with this week's alignment excellent for networking with the

right people, getting advice, researching your options, and getting your face known in the right places.

You'll benefit from listening to your intuition, too, as it could be a crucial factor in finding the right job for

you or hooking up with someone who turns out to be on your wavelength as well as fantastic company.

Find something to celebrate this week, as the active influences can make for a memorable time. A focus on

relationships suggests that being a team player could be more useful than working alone. Plus, when

Venus glides into Leo a romantic bond could deepen as a result of one or two fabulous dates. You may be

inspired to make travel plans over the weekend. Any innovative ideas that can expand your horizons.

Business matters seem to go well this week, with the wheels of commerce turning in your favor. You

might pick up a few tips by hanging out with others who are experts at closing deals and making money. If

you're already an expert, consider teaching others how it's done, as it could be a lucrative source of

income. If you enjoy theater and drama, you'll do well on stage too.

Don't be so serious about life that you forget how playful your true nature can be when encouraged. If

you've had a lot of responsibilities to contend with lately, it might be time to relax and seek some fun. The

Full Moon in your sign on Tuesday is perfect for parties and celebrations. With the current alignment, you

may be champing at the bit in anticipation of travel adventures and other opportunities to explore.

Though creative conflict could show up, the motivation to make a start on an idea you've been mulling

over should bring results. Don't let doubts about your ability prevent you from going ahead. The move of

Venus into Leo might be enough to chase away doubts, boosting your confidence and enthusiasm and

helping you get ahead. Success happens when you take that first baby step and keep going. You'll also

benefit from a chance to relax and recharge.

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newspaper is deeply appreciated. Your making

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make news. Tell it. Got something to say? Let us

hear it! Ill print it.... Dont like it? Ill print it too.

Freedom of the press!

Lets all work together to make this city, FREEPORT a place to proudly call home. We have systems moving in right directions for growth already in

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Dear Editor,

It was an amazing article last weeks edition. The exclusive made some very interesting

points. When will the people be brave enough to

stand up for whats right. Stop whats wrong and

fix it completely?

The Coyote Landfill Area is a disgrace to the

State Of Florida. Yet they wont fine any com-pany that shows such a large contribution to-

wards our state. Our clean environment really is

just for visitors to believe. I do NOT want to see FREEPORT to become a wasteland of fumes

and toxic air pollutions. None of those Landfills

have EPA approved LINERS to them. The crap

just flows out in the Bay and no one who gets

sick thinks its not relayed to that area?

I used to take my children to Alaqua crossing

with the tree overhang. Nice to look at, but the

water is polluted. Especially bad after a rain. We

saw trash and diapers floating from under cur-

rents. Small children are suspectable to catch

strep. Open sores or swallowing some of the

water. No more lies. People raise your voice!

As an encouragement to you, I want to recom-

mend a book that was recently recommended to

me. It is written as a story, but about real

prophesies, which we are witnessing being ful-

filled. It helps you to step back and look at all

this "craziness" in the bigger picture of what is

happening. Perhaps you might have heard of it,

"The Harbinger," by Jonathan Cahn. I've stud-

ied the Bible extensively since I was a teenager,

so it makes a lot of sense in light of Biblical

prophecies. Pretty exciting, I think, that we are

living in the time in history that gets to see so

much of what was once "mysteries" fulfilled.

I suddenly had a lighting-bolt of inspiration as I

was reading Chapter 3, page 19, the last para-

graph at the end of the page, "If ancient Israel

fell away from God and turned against His ways,

its blessing would be removed and replaced with

curses." I then recalled another book that I have

in my library, "10 Curses That Block The Bless-

ing," by Larry Huch.

We can release blessings by speaking positive

words, and conversely attract curses by opening

the door to negative words. The book steps

through all the 10 ways to remove curses and

release blessings, and close the doors that allow

Satan into our life, just like he was allowed into

Job's life, by Job's pride. It was a wake-up

warning to me, that I needed to stop cursing my-

self, and start "closing some doors."

I wish more people would come forth as a unit

for the long term affects from this will only

grow deeper and deeper the more they pile on

top. Just cause you dont SEE it doesnt mean that its NOT in the AIR and Water you drink,

the fish you eat, the crab you liked so much.

Why would any Florida agent tell the citizens

the truth when its their economy and livelihood

that depends on it? It takes the people to rise!

Funny how people worry more about the

whiteness of the sand then the quality of the Air

or Water coming in from the Bay.

We only want you to stop by on June 27th

under an Oak tree at Freeport City hall. This is

open to all county residents concerned about the

future state of life around Freeport. P.H.M.

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week Mylee Mylee is a black Tabby and approxi-mately 9 years of age. She is super sweet, playful and ready to find her forever home. Please come by Alaqua Animal Refuge and meet her. She would be a great addition to a family. For more information please call

850.880.6399. As a part of our Priceless Purrs Pro-gram, the adoption fees for cats over 6 months have been waived due to donor sponsorship for approved applicants.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

On Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon as possible to

that time, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners will

meet for the purpose of discussing the status of Collective Bargaining

Negotiations with the Walton County Firefighters Union.

The persons attending the attorney-client private meeting will

be: Mark D. Davis, County Attorney; Sidney Noyes, Assistant

County Attorney; Jerry Copeland, Chief Negotiator for Walton

County; Larry Jones, County Administrator; Stan Sunday, Assist

County Administrator; and the Walton County Board of County

Commissioners, Bill Chapman, Bill Imfeld, Cindy Meadows, Cecilia

Jones, and Sara Comander. The Executive Session will be held in the

board room at the Walton County Courthouse located at 571 US Hwy

90 West, DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

The estimated length of the attorney-client session is one hour or less.

The executive session is not open to the public pursuant to Section

447.605, Florida Statutes.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Walton County Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA) will

hold its monthly board meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 12:00

PM at the Walton County Administration Conference Room located

at 76 North 6th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL.

Two or more County Commissioners may attend this meeting. These

meetings are open to the public.

From The EDITOR,

I want each of you readers to think about the next couple years

around FREEPORT in particular. The way the businesses gather

along Hwy. 331. The zoning areas for Residential along Hwy. 331

have not changed nor do they intend to.

What do you want to brag about Freeport for? The trails, the waterways? Or the dumping ground and bad water / ground around?

Fun & Free Summer Ideas

Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well. George R.R. Martin

As we gear up for summer break, I can

feel parents looking at the weeks ahead

and wondering to do to keep kids busy and

do it on a budget.

Make Paper Planes: Look up great new

layouts or teach your child the classic

folds of paper planes. Supplies: 811 paper, ruler, flat

surface

Build a Fort: Every child loves to pretend to be in the

wild west or camping out. Capture that creativity and build a fort as a hide out or camp site

inside. Supplies: sheets, pillows, blankets, tables, etc

Picnic: Load up a basket or backpack with all the fixings for your lunch or dinner and a

blanket. Head out to your local park or even your front lawn and have a fun meal.

Supplies: lunch or dinner food, blanket, flashlight (if at night), bug spray/sunscreen

Pillow Fight: No explanation necessary here. Supplies: big fluffy pillows

Hide and Seek: If your kid is too old for classic hide and seek, try out the night version

Ghosts in the grave yard and allow them to play outside at night (with parent supervision

of course). Supplies: good hiding spots

Bake Cookies: Find a recipe that uses any of the baking goods you have around home or

purchase a log of dough from your local super market. Let your child help with the measur-

ing and mixing. Supplies: cookie dough (home made or store bought), oven, cookie cutters,

icing, etc

Visit the Library: Look for new books to read, or create a scavenger hunt for different

books on animals (picture lists for the little ones). Supplies: library card, car (unless you

live within walking distance)

Go Thrift-ing: Thrift-ing can be a practical way to have your kid shop inexpensively for

things you really need at home. Supplies: A few dollars to let your child spend while thrift

-ing

Finger Painting: Allow your kids to go wild with paint. We recommend doing this craft

outdoors. Supplies: kid friendly paint, trash bags (to layout under where the little one will

be painting), large pieces of paper

Treasure Hunts: This is an easy way to occupy your kid long enough to get some chores

done around the house (maybe even a way to get them involved in the chores).

Supplies: hidden treasure (something like a favorite toy), a piece of paper with a treasure

map

Board Games: Even if you are lacking in board games at home, kids can make their own

checkers set. Supplies: Board games, supplies to make your own games.

MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR SUMMER, IT GOES BY FAST AS IT IS :)

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