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12-Year-Old Boy Challenges

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At the directive of Mayor Russ
Barley, the Freeport City Pool is hereby
closed indefinitely for repairs.

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Walton County planning department It
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Editorial

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The Wolfes Den

Hello once again as we meet in heat of summer, theres
always things going on around here in Freeport. Some
folks have come back only after 2 years and noticed the
amount of people around the Freeport area.
If youre a visitor, we WELCOME you here to this beautiful place some of have come
to call home. There are transitions taking place within the Laws of the state and what old
and out dated Laws we have on record in Walton County. Changes are taking place. People will be fined if situations not properly corrected in 30 days along Hwy. 331.
As you may have noticed we have a little road work going on. Its the largest project
currently underway in the entire state of Florida. Ive several rumors about taxing us until
its complete? Can someone send me the details of that? We voted, I thought it was settled. Would it not be illegal to continue to collect on something that has already been
designated an agreement with the County? We are checking back on what Rick Scott
recently said. Check our website, always daily news bites.
Im sure those of you who know me, see how tough it is to do all I have to do to make
this newspaper happen. Design, material, layout, writing, editing, formatting and then of
course delivering to you, my potential customers. Is it really too much to ask for? For
$50 /mo. To let visitors know where you are in FREEPORT? Or are you just going to
let those businesses along Hwy. 331 come in and take you out? There are no signs,
whats down Hwy. 20? Only this newspaper sits at both corners of the 331&20 intersection. I turn close to 500 copies in that area for the visitors to see. Where are you standing
with a sign to come eat at Tjs? Freeport Caf, Hungry Howies? New restaurant across
from Clary-Glenn? Wouldnt you desire to become a place visitors remember for a good
meal and stop place for a long time? You do realize that we have had this newspaper
going close to eight years now? How many other businesses lasted that long in FREEPORT? People, Im ready to add 4 more pages, please help us out. Hey Nicks how do
people know where or why to make the trip to Destin coming your way? Maybe you
would get more entries from locals if youd advertise your tournaments with us. Maybe?
Lets make Freeport a town to stop and eat, relax and so on. Do you see signs to come
your way towards the City Hall? I dont see any at all. The only thing that visitors will
pick-up while standing in Freeport, The Emerald Star News. Its FREE..so again, I say
is it not worth $50/mo to advertise with us? Go larger I got specials on full pages too.
What about Clary-Glenn jumping back on board with us again? The newspaper itself
solely survives from our advertisers and your word of mouth.
I guess some of you may know already but when we mentioned the possibility of having I-10 south Hwy. 331 being a scenic corridor on the north side of the bridge since the
south side of it already is considered that. The person who owns Silver Sands outlet Mall
wants the entire Hwy. 331 to become scenic corridor all the way to the Alabama state
line? It would be a nice drive through our long county. However just think. Would we
get more or less as property value increase, but so wouldnt our taxes to maintain such a
median? Then what I found was there is a 75 setback from it. I dont think the lot sizes
around here and North Walton would benefit from that clause. So, if you here of anything our if youd like to post a comment. Just E-mail me anytime.
As most of you noticed something missing in our newspaper since the start of the year
Mr. Dees at WZEP refused us the right to use any of his news. Why? I dont know, but
here we are 7 months later, they didnt run me off. As long as I keep receiving so many E
-mails people liking my newspaper, I will continue to keep faithful to my readers as best
as I have been. I tell you all, the good, the not so good..and yes, we discovered some
bad too. As a matter of fact, that reminds me I run into so many familiar faces around
town and in most cases people introduce themselves and we discuss a topic or a suggestion for a story. I like that stuff, good debates. Forum material, yet no one listens?
Problem being, is that these people telling me this information (which by the way is several people that I have as resources, not just one). So ease off your money ways of bullying and scare tactics and let some these folks alone. These people have lived here as a child and you now want to
have them fear you for your greed of power and or money thinks you can do what you want? Get
this, these people also have grandkids and future generations they want to see take over when they
are dead and gone. If they mentioned the Coyote Landfill or even the word Landfill, people stop
talking. They know when it was dug out and what it was agreed upon and was supposed to be, even
with a liner to help contain the diseases from it. Look at it now?
So, just as I have been complaining about neighbor and how my neighbors feel about this person
at the entrance of our road being ignored. Not zoned for this, needs to be removed. Think back at
the Land that Walton Recovery has along Hwy. 331. I was at that meeting. They said they wanted
to use it for 5-15 day storage of a few towed vehicles? Has not one EPA or Code or even the state
questioned this now 2-3 acre junkyard of vehicles stacked upon each other exactly, a junk yard?
Now the Hwy. is higher than the fence he put up out front, who is going to have the debris removed for it is there illegally as well. Im certain no certification would OK these liquids dumping
and the eye sore it is. Would they? Are you Walton County going to ignore the inevitable of cleaning of zoning area. What your next great idea? Grandfather it in for it had been like that

about 10yrs now? Thats what you said about setback violators, less than 1 yr ago. Just
like any place else, when I see action, I believe it more. Too many rumors and lies to sift
through around here. People are not trustworthy, some are, but rare to find. Thank you.

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

12-Year-Old Boy Challenges

Obama: 'My Generation
Deserves Answers'
A 12-year-old boy has become a YouTube sensation
with a challenge to President Barack Obama about the
future of the country.
I want to talk to you
about your vision for
this nation, Coreco
"CJ" Pearson says in
the video addressing
the president.
I also want to talk
about my vision for
my generation with
you," he stated.
"Because like you, I
want to give my generation some change that they can
believe in, Mr. President. I want to give them a future
that they can count on.
Pearson said he wants to engage in a "meaningful discussion" with Obama about the country's future.
"My generation deserves answers and they deserve a
future, he stated. "I will do whatever it takes to fight
for that future."
Pearson appeared on "Fox and Friends Weekend" this
morning (watch above) to discuss his latest viral video
and how he would question Obama.
"My questions would be quite direct, quite straightforward," Pearson said. "I wouldn't stick to the softballs,
because I believe if he's going to be the leader of the
free world he deserves to be questioned appropriately."
Pearson also shared what he thinks about Hillary Clinton.
"She's one of the most narcissistic, self-centered politicians to this day," he stated. "She's plagued with
scandal and does not deserve to be a candidate for the
White House. What I would rather say is that she deserves to be a candidate for the federal penitentiary."
****Watch the video on Youtube, this kid gets valid
questions and some harsh remarks to the president.
Sure, most presidents never have the the time to answer any or if any letters or video responses that are
sent his way. But more youth need to think of 10yrs.
I think that more kids this age should be informed
with the facts of reality. Why not? Good and Bad,
dont sugar coat a country with an insane mindset has
nuclear capabilities, dont sugar coat that this year in
Chicago alone they are averaging 14 deaths of young
black folks in inner city gangs. Isis is a real threat,
know where your kids are every night and day.

Hello 2015..
did you know?

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Dope-sniffing agents with the U.S. Drug En-

forcement Administration are reportedly spying on all

of the Internet activity in Colombia, according to a
leaked email transmission regarding the federal
agencys surveillance tactics inside the South American country.
Last Monday, an email sent by Eduardo Pardo, who
As a brief reminder for those who may have forgotten, or works as a Field Application Engineer for Hacking
for the many that didn't know, here is what happened,
Team, began spreading on Twitter indicating that the
quietly, on January 1, 2015:
DEA has purchased software that essentially gives
them the power to Big Brother home computers and
Remember this fact: These taxes were all passed solely
smartphones not just in Colombia, but potentially in
with Democrat votes.
the United States.
Hacking Team is a Milan-based tech company that
Not a single Republican voted for these new taxes.
provides law enforcement and intelligence agencies
all over the world with highly advanced spy ware. The
company, while having made proclamations to not sell

Medicare tax went from 1.45% to 2.35%

Top Income tax bracket went from 35% to 39.6% to nations boycotted by the U.S and NATO, is suspected of doing business with questionable regimes

Top Income payroll tax went from 37.4% to 52.2%

from Sudan to Egypt.

Capital Gains tax went from 15% to 28%

An article published earlier this week in Forbes re
Dividend tax went from 15% to 39.6%
veals that since the company has expanded its offices

Estate tax went from 0% to 55%

to Maryland, the DEA and FBI has been working

A 3.5% Real Estate transaction tax was added.

more frequently with the company as they seek to
break common encryption across mobiles and deskThese taxes were all passed in the 'Affordable Care Act,' tops.
aka 'Obamacare.'
Interestingly, in a separate set of email leaked on Sunday from the email account of Eric Rabe, communicaIf you think that it is important that everyone in the U.S. tions chief for Hacking Team, it exposes the organizashould know this, the many millions who don't yet, then tion for having a tight working relationship with the
United States government, specifically with the DEA.
pass it on.
The latest email hack, entitled Brief DEA Meeting in
WCSO Caring For Kids
Colombia, confirms this partnership. The message
makes mention of the teams rock star spy tool, GaliThe Walton County Sheriffs Office has launched its back to leo, which is a Remote Control Service that allows
school supply drive, "Caring for the Kids"! The Sheriff's
government agencies to listen in on the lives of averOffice is accepting donations of the following for boys and
age citizens by accessing smartphone features. Essengirls: backpacks, regular and colored pencils, paper, notetially, the DEA, or Katie, as the agency is referred to
books, crayons, glue sticks, erasers, dry erase markers etc.
in code by Hacking Team, has dropped over $2 milThese items can be dropped off at the Walton County Sher- lion to turn cell phones all over the world into a bug
iffs Office South Walton Substation, the Main Administra- that gives them complete control over mobile devices.
tion Office and the Walton County Jail. Monetary donations
are being accepted at https://wcso.wufoo.com/forms/caringfor-the-kids/
The Walton County Sheriffs
Office and its employees are not
just about law enforcement, we
care about the children in our
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Millions of Americans have used heartburn medications called proton
pump inhibitors to help ease pain and discomfort after they eat. But does
that help come at a price?
A recent study found that the drugs, also known as PPIs, are linked to a
higher heart attack risk. Theyve been tied to other health problems as
well. PPIs in the study included esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole
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by prescription and over the counter, and both account for $13 billion in
sales worldwide. They reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes.
That acid can cause a burning pain or discomfort in your chest, along
with a bitter taste in your mouth.
The medicines may also treat ulcers and prevent damage to the esophagus caused by reflux. WebMD turned to two experts and asked them to
put the new study and previous research in perspective.
What exactly did the study look at and find?
Researchers looked at medical records representing nearly 3 million
people. Some were taking PPIs and others were taking another type of
heartburn medicine, H2 blockers: cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine
(Pepcid), nizatidine (Axid), or ranitidine (Zantac). No one had a history
of heart disease. Those who used the PPIs were more likely to have a
heart attack than those who did not take the drugs, the researchers reported.
No similar link was found with H2 blockers. The researchers found only
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PPIs actually raise the heart attack risk. Earlier research found PPIs can
harm blood vessel lining. That finding led researchers to study if the
drugs were linked to a higher risk for heart attack.
"Based on the study, they would estimate the increased risk of a heart
attack is about 16%," says Brian Lacy, MD, PhD, section chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
He was not involved in the study.
The 16% increased risk ''sounds big, very large," Lacy says. "However,
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Donald Trump Threatened

by Sinaloa Drug Cartel
Leader
Donald Trump, the infamous American industrialist
and Republican presidential hopeful, could end up
with his head on a stick before making it too far down
the road to the White House. On Monday, Trump reportedly called in the forces of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation to probe into a recent Twitter threat by
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the cutthroat-in-chief of
the Sinaloa Cartel, who tunneled his way out of a high
-level security prison over the weekend just outside of
Mexico City.
Since declaring his pursuit for the Republican nomination, Trump has not gone out of his way to make any
friends along the campaign trail, most recently chastising Mexican immigrants for being a scourge of
criminals and drug dealers that migrate to the Land of
the Free to perpetuate the black market drug trade and
rape American women. The billionaire also suggested
that corrupt Mexican officials were responsible for
facilitating El Chapos Hollywood jailbreak, and that
it could be another 13 years, if at all, before the kingpin is back in custody.
These comments, apparently, struck a war nerve
within the notorious dope slinging fugitive. On Sunday, a Twitter account under the name Joaquin
Guzman Loera unleashed a furious message against
Trump that suggests his life could be in jeopardy if he
continues to spew his loud-mouth rhetoric against the
Sinaloas.
"Keep screwing (with us) and I'm going to make you
eat your fucking words you lousy white fa88ot," wrote
@ElChap0Guzman.
Although no one has yet been able to confirm the authenticity of the drug lords Twitter handle, Mexican
officials told Reuters the conveyed message was
probably written by an imposter.
However, a statement issued earlier this week by a
Trump assistant suggests that not only is Donny taking the threat seriously, but he is also running scared
and seeking peace of mind with the help of the federal
investigators. And, the truth is, we cant say that we
blame him.
The Sinaloas are one of the most vicious cartels in
the history of narcotic warfare, maintaining a heavy
presence in the United States, especially with consideration to the illegal methamphetamine and heroin
trade. In February, just six months before El Chapo
made his escape, the Chicago Crime Commission and
the Chicago chapter of the Drug Enforcement Administration deemed the Mexican cartel boss Public Enemy Number 1 a well-deserved titled considering
law enforcement is holding the Sinaloas responsible
for a large percentage of the recorded 425 murders
across the city in 2014.
A report published today by the Associated Press
finds the DEA was fully aware that El Chapo was
planning to break out of prison, warning Mexican
officials of potential operations to free Guzman

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The FREEPORT POST

At the directive of Mayor Russ Barley, the Freeport
City Pool is hereby closed indefinitely for repairs.

The Mayors Post

Russ Barley Freeport Mayor
Please send any and all comments
to The Emerald_Star_News@hotmail.com

Congratulations to Brenda Osborne,

member of the Freeport Art League on being
selected as the "Artist Of The Month" for July.
Brenda's beautiful works will be on display in the
entry of Freeport City Hall as part of the new "Art
In Public Places" program sponsored by the Freeport Art League and hosted by the City Of Freeport. The league meets the first Monday of the
month at 5p.m. at Sweet Southern Comfort Cafe
on Highway 20 in Freeport. Everyone is encouraged to come be a part of this exciting group!

Russ Barley / Mayor-Freeport, Fl.

Greetings from the Mayors Office

I would like to begin this post about the fact that the city/county pool has been
closed for the past week due to maintenance being done and will remain closed
until I give further notice for it to open. I have read different allegations about
the pool and myself concerning its safety and the closing of the pool. Let me
be first to state that the safety for everyone at the pool is of the citys utmost
importance and that while everyone may not agree with the operation of the
pool, that it is in the best interest of all concerned. For those of you who make
your comments I would like to invite you to come to a council meeting and
learn how the process works as far as decisions being made on whatever the
subject matter is and the hiring and firing of employees etc., after viewing
Letter to the EDITOR:
some of the comments many have no clue.
Budget workshops begin this week so that we can put in place the department
Code enforcement, your organization needs to be named something different. Because of
budgets for the coming year. Freeports Strategic Goals are now in place and
your system of complaint call-in is the only way you go check situations out. So, in turn
have been prioritized and now the city engineers will look into funding that
you make neighbors enemies and the level only increases when you slap they hand, they
clean up for a week or two. Then again, once must complain to get you to stay atop of what may be available to accomplish some of the goals- we will keep you informed
you know has been an issue for 10yrs? I have received over 40 complaints that people have as things develop. The council voted to purchase a new sound system and
score board for the Freeport Sports Complex and this will take place in the
filed about zoning and junk, debris in yards. All you have done is close your case to make
you look good to your board. Why cant the public approach this board? when several folks near future. We recently held another ribbon cutting ceremony for The Gypsy
Mermaid now located on Highway 20 in with the Trinity Spa and we have anfeel you wasted our time with some of your final renderings? Which a couple, you must
think we are blind. People CALL IN complaints only to end up in court later due to making other ribbon cutting for a new business this week- Wagz Boutique located in
the Freeport Industrial Park, please stop by and show your support of the new
the ordeal a personal issue now. Wasnt it a civil complaint required by your system
businesses that are coming into the city. I have been asked to be a part of a
needed in order for you to investigate in the 1st place?
discussion panel for the Florida League of Cities in Orlando at the conference
You cause us Folks more Harm than Good. You drive past an illegal operation improper
zoning violations everyday for years and it still takes us neighbors to call in cause you dont in August and will be speaking on Projects-Growth and Focusing on the Future in regards to Freeport and I look forward to presenting and talking about
see it. Unless we complain. Thanks to your system some of us neighbors are in civil court
our fair city. We are hoping that in the very near future that we can begin our
wasting money when all had to do was do your job. Defend the zonings that are in place
outdoor pavilion behind city hall which will be used for concerts, plays, and
forcefully with fines so there is no yrs. that go by. How about that? Sound right?
movie nights, we will keep you posted on this progress as well. Again, I am
No one should be allowed to get away with so many violations over the years as all you do
asked everyday about the progress with the Publix Supermarket and the latest
is pat them on the back on how to beat your system. Close your case, drive in A/C trucks
is that the clearing of the land is to begin on July 27 th of 2015, changes had to
paid for by us tax payers. And yet you seem to Not be of help to citizens individually. Its
be made therefore, and additional paperwork and approval was needed to move
because of your system that makes the situation worse and more toxic between folks. Tensions run high because one thinks/ knows he got over on you. So, our living standards drop forward. I will keep you informed as we move forward with this project, as I
know that you are anxious for this to begin. Again, the council meets the secbecause of one individual violating the long time standing zoning of our residence. Give
em 30 days, then another , then another. What a way to play you. Trust me from the stories ond Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM and everyone is
invited to attend to come and learn about the city and its operation and you as a
I been told about enforcement to real issues. But pester a man wanting to make more room
citizen of this city has an opportunity to speak with your questions on any subfor his family home. Go after the big time condo buildings and slap up houses these Mexiject. The door is always open for you and we are working to do the best job
cans are making. They keep us in work for they do shabby work and constantly repairs are
that we can for everyone involved.
needed in new homes? Go figure. Mess with an honest man in his own home, thats what
your about? Stress out the lil guy, ignore the big $$ operations going on illegally. If
you fined these violators hard enough some will not try to do it again and risk getting
Stop and smell the Roses they say, calming odor to the senses.. buy flowers!
caught with a more of a severe punishment, Agree?
Sound right to you? People of Walton start filming the police, any county administration. Any position that their salary comes from our taxes. Why? Its your right! There
has been many shady dealings and several totally illegal deals and who pays? We do,
the people who live near these places. Health issues, home values decrease for when it
begins to rain and the smell seeps up. Let the Dr.s guess what you got cause the land
NOW across from City Hall, Freeport, Florida 32439
you build upon is contaminated. The purpose of any citizen formed organization. Its
purpose is intent on making living spaces livable so we all can enjoy this beautiful area
or
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AWESOME BAY VIEWS IN CHOCTAW BEACH!! Florida Cottage with BAY VIEWS only minutes to
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Commercial Property on 331, MLS # 538545,

The live, work business, building is right in the center of busy Highway 331 coming right into
South Walton. 1.064 acres on the property. zoned commercial with a minor development
order. Retail business downstairs with apartment upstairs. Apartment is 576 Sq. ft., Main level
for business is 1380 sq. ft. It is zoned VMU.
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Other Properties - North Walton County

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
Great Deal, for fishing and nice
MLS - 612885 - Lot on Juniper Lake - Wilderness Trace - $29,500
MLS - 552802 - White Creek Rd - 8.44 acres - $26,000
get-a-way from the hustle and bustle

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

Hacking Teams message verifies this technology is already in position inside the American embassy in Bogota, which is enough to cause some concerns right here in
the United States. In the email leaks that took place over last weekend, several U.S. agencies voiced whether the implementation of this spy ware would be legal on American soil. Because of this, the DEA said it was simply opting to employ to program in foreign lands where it would be less problematic. Yet, considering the underhanded
acts this agency has been responsible for throughout the years, the concept of this system being used against U.S. citizens is not a stretch. Reports show that all of the Uncle
Sams purchases of the Galileo software have been made secretly through a government contractor named Cicom USA.

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One man from Alabama, 1 from Arkansas. Marc McClendon w/40yrs exp.-David Holloway w/26yr exp. Both had been making top quality
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Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

Grand jury planning to investigate
Walton County planning department

Healthmark Health Matters

It was told that a grand jury was impaneled Monday to take a hard look at
the Walton County Planning Department and the way it has been managed
for the last 15 years. State Attorney Bill Eddins said he will present evidence
the week of Aug. 24.
Theyll be looking at areas of concern I have regarding the Planning Department of Walton County and the management of the Planning Department
over the last several years, Eddins said.
The State Attorneys Office and the Walton County Sheriffs Office have
been investigating the county Planning Department since February, Eddins
said. Agents have pored over hundreds of documents, many of which have
raised questions, he said.
The areas of concern go back many years, Eddins said, to before a 2005
mistake resulted in the departments failure to collect the great majority of
a $600,000 recreational fee from developers of Lakeside at Blue Mountain
Beach.
The grand jury will examine evidence from 2000 right up to the present day,
Eddins said. A document discussing the uncollected $600,000 was included
in a batch of evidence that prompted the Sheriffs Office and State Attorneys Office to open their investigation, Eddins said.
He declined to provide details of findings other than the unaccounted for
$600,000. Eddins said his office will not be seeking indictments when it
goes to the grand jury, but added that the investigation continues.
Its even possible the grand jury will take the initial information it receives
and decide to expand the scope of the inquiry, Eddins said.

Healthy aging is important for everybody. No matter how young and healthy a person may
be today, one day they will face the same issues as seniors do now. Whether it concerns
weight gain, mobility or chronic diseases, the key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle. Eating a variety of healthy foods, practicing portion control and enjoying regular physical activity can go a long way toward promoting healthy aging. It is never too late to make healthier
lifestyle choices.
However, according to researchers at Mayo Clinic, anyone considering anti-aging therapies
such as restrictive diets, supplements or expensive treatments claiming to postpone or even
reverse the aging process, should be cautious. There's no quick fix for healthy aging, so beware suspicious schemes that sound too good to be true. They usually are.
One way to age gracefully is to prevent slips and falls. As we get older, physical changes
and health conditions can make falls more likely. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury
among older adults. Still, fear of falling does not need to rule a persons life.
Start by making an appointment with a physician skilled in occupational medicine, especially if you have fallen before. That doctor can review your medications for side effects and
interactions that may increase the risk of falling and may consider reducing certain medications, such as sedatives and some types of antidepressants.
Certain eye and ear disorders may increase the risk of falls. Tell your physician if you feel
any dizziness, joint pain, numbness or shortness of breath when you walk.
Fortunately, regular physical activity can go a long way toward fall prevention. With a doctor's approval, consider gentle activities such as walking, water workouts in a pool or some
type of easy aerobic exercise that involves slow and graceful movements. Such activities
reduce the risk of falls by improving strength, balance, coordination and flexibility.
Consider footwear as part of a fall-prevention plan. High heels, floppy slippers and shoes
with slick soles can make a person slip, stumble and fall. Walking in stocking feet or socks is
also dangerous. Instead, wear properly fitting, sturdy shoes with nonskid soles.
Finally, look around the house. Rooms, hallways and stairways can be filled with hazards.
Consider handrails in these areas. Remove boxes, newspapers, electrical cords and phone
cords from walkways. Move coffee tables, magazine racks and plant stands from high-traffic
areas. Secure loose rugs with double-faced tape, tacks or remove them altogether. Repair
loose floorboards and carpeting and always use nonslip mats in the bathtub or shower.
Some solutions are easy and relatively inexpensive. Others may require professional help,
but remember - an investment in fall prevention is an investment in ones own independence.
To make an appointment with an occupational medicine specialist, contact Dr. Mark Hash
at Healthmark Walk-In Clinic at (850) 951-4556.

I have lived in this town for over 60

years now. It has taken me awhile to
try this computer thing and write you.
I am John, I speak with from time to
time for it easier for me to ask questions than it is to write.
No one else I think would take the
time you do for people like me who
are older and cant do internet.
Thank you for fixing that squeaky
old ceiling fan too. I thought I was
losing my mind.
I do want to say this to all the businesses in this area. Please advertise
here. We dont get out often but even
a nice dinner menu or catch of the day,
would be nice.
Remember that only a hundred of us
older folk left that can get out only so
much. We love this newspaper so do
all of our friends too.
God Bless you for all you do.
John W. Tarigon

The art of aging gracefully

Office Approves Removal of Up to 81,050 Policies from Citizens

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (Office) has approved the removal of up to 80,000 personal
residential policies and 1,050 commercial residential polices from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens) by the
following three companies:

Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company approved to remove up to 40,000 personal residential policies (17,426
Personal Lines Account and 22,574 Coastal Account) and up to 50 commercial residential policies (45 Commercial Lines Account
and 5 Coastal Account)

Southern Oak Insurance Company approved to remove up to 15,000 personal residential policies (10,000 Personal Lines
Account and 5,000 Coastal Account)

United Property & Casualty Insurance Company approved to remove up to 25,000 personal residential policies (19,800
Personal Lines Account and 5,200 Coastal Account) and up to 1,000 commercial residential policies (940 Commercial Lines
Account and 60 Coastal Account)
Citizens Personal Lines and Commercial Lines Accounts are mostly non-coastal properties and the Coastal Account is coastal
properties. The take-out periods are September 22, 2015 for personal residential impacting both the Personal Lines/Coastal Account
policies and September 15, 2015 for commercial residential impacting both the Commercial Lines/Coastal Account policies. This is
part of the states ongoing depopulation effort to reduce the number of policies in the state-created Citizens and transfer them to the
private insurance market. Todays announcement brings the total number of policies approved for take-outs in 2015 to 713,336. By
If you may know of someone who is statute, policyholders may choose to remain covered by Citizens during take-out offers. To date, 128,133 policies have been
a self starter, go getter, one that get
removed from Citizens this year. For more information, please visit the Offices Take-Out Companies webpage at: http://
along nicely with new faces and busi- www.floir.com/Sections/PandC/TakeoutCompanies.aspx. About the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
ness owners. We could use an Adver- The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has primary responsibility for regulation, compliance and enforcement of statutes related
tising Sales representative. Maybe a
to the business of insurance and the monitoring of industry markets. For more information about the Office, please visit
team of 2 or 3? You make your days. www.floir.com or follow us on Twitter @FLOIR_comm and Facebook.

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It might all come to down to organization - and whether or not you feel prepared for a shift in responsibilities. It might also be that a certain person is particularly 'precious' about a task they consider to be
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Your affairs (especially property and career-related) should soon take on new rhythm. True, you might
not be entirely happy with developments. By Friday however, when your two ruling planets reach new
phase, you should once again be back in touch with latent idealism. It's arguable that you know more than
any other sign that you can attract what you really need.

Dear Editor,
I know they say that newspapers are a dying
Don't be surprised if you feel 'up against it' in the days leading into New Moon. And yes, some of what's
breed but I think your style as charismatic way
ahead may be an echo from late 2014. There is a big difference now in the way you're likely to handle
you write. Its wonderful to hear someone tell it
this: you might even be exhilarated by the challenge. Go for it, just do it.
like it is.
Everyone around here at likes they know so
It might seem to you that someone is determined to put obstacles in your way ahead of New Moon.
much yet no one but you are game to face the
They'd be wrong to under-estimate your determination however. Not only could you rise to this challenge, facts head-on. If the people around here get smart
you could also show just how important it is to stick to original plans. You know from experience that
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when these are altered costs rise. Holding your nerve most likely won't be a problem.
In due time, Im sure it will happen for you.
Your hard work will pay big in the end.
It's not hard to imagine you being caught in a power-struggle in the days leading into New Moon. It may
Mr. & Mrs. Wilbertson
be that you haven't had the support (capitalization) you've really needed and that now, in exhausted state,
you're not sure if you can carry on. You might even say as much as the working week begins. New Moon
Dear Editor,
should usher in a whole new phase though. Listening to your intuition rather than assuming support, you
It was nice to meet you last week. Ive heard
could yet carve out a new path.
so much and been a fan of your writing for a
It seems likely that for the last few years you've attracted high-powered and unusual but gifted people into while now. You have made big improvements, it
your world. This week another could enter. True, their timing could be so much better. It's possible this
shows you learned well from a few of those other
editors you had proof reading.
will bring a constructive career move - but may be rather more than you can think about presently.
Im sure they are proud of you as they read
There's high probability of you experiencing this in your imagination - which suggests that a creative idea your work today. If want boring sad news we got
could burst out and demand attention by next weekend. All this may be driven by huge exasperation with the Herald. Same stuff like a TV commercial.
someone whose negative attitude may now be too much for you to handle.
Maybe soon those folks in DFS will see your
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make clear just how maverick someone has been - and therefore what's likely to have been over-looked.
From all of us who love your newspaper, we
This could leave you wound-up but, in the days leading up to that moment will be worth the wait.
thank you. For being forthright. We thank you.
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There is the potential for you to be uprooted or, at the very least, rethinking aims and objectives and how
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You can think of this as reaching a new ocean but having both the courage and the right 'boat' to set sail.
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Scorpio

Sagittarius
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Capricorn
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Funny. Look
the Editor is
Capricorn..

Dear Editor,
We love this newspaper and your website is so
helpful. I like that I can keep up Freeport as we
cant make it down as often.
We live in Dearborn Michigan and it is enjoyable to read your paper online, and in color. Let
those businesses to get involved, a little can go a
long way.
Keep up the great work you do.
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Weed? Equal
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Thursday , July 16, 2015

Doughnut Shop Owner: Police

and Media are Wrong, I Want
to Press Charges Against
Ariana Grande
The owner of the doughnut shop where pop
star Ariana Grande licked and spit on several
doughnuts is disputing a police report that
claimed he declined to file charges against
Grande over the incident.

Joe Marin, owner of Wolfee Donuts in Lake Elsinore, told Toronto radio station KISS 92.5 that he
doesnt know where
the report that he declined to file charges
came from, because he
wants charges brought
against Grande over the
incident, in which the
pop star licked several doughnuts she had not
Employment: Now that
purchased before saying, I hate Americans. I
marijuana is legal, a workhate America.
place piss test only proves
No, I did press charges, Marin told the radio
that you consumed a legal
station. And then when I was reading the newsproduct sometime in the
past. Beer drinkers and cigar papers, it said my name, that I decided not to, and
I dont know where that came from.
smokers can enjoy their
In a statement Monday, the Riverside County
products every night and
Sheriffs Department had said that Marin had
never fear a surprise test at work the next morning will cost them
declined to press charges against Ms. Grande
their careers. Employers must adopt NORML's Model Workplace
and directed all further inquiries to the Riverside
Policy for Cannabis, and consumers should direct their business
away from those employers that discriminate against us (especially County Department of Environmental Health.
if that piss-testing company seeks to do business directly in the can- Deputy Sheriff Michael Vasquez had confirmed
nabis industry).
to People magazine that Marin had declined to
press criminal charges against Ms. Grande.
Murphys adoption fee is $150, which
Health
Care:
Cannabis
consumers
in
legal
states
still
face
health
But Marin said that is not what happened. The
includes his neuter, microchip and curcare
discrimination
in
the
form
of
denial
of
organ
transplants,
denial
doughnut shop owner detailed the exchange he
rent vaccines. If you are interested in
of opiate pain medications and misdiagnosis of substance abuse
had with Lake Elsinore police:
him, please fill out an application online
disorders.
The last time I talked to the police officer, he
at http://www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org/
told me, How many doughnuts did she lick?
Parenting: Cannabis consumers in legal states can still lose cusThen I said, Well, she licked two of them and
tody or have their custody arrangements altered when one parent
spit on two of them And then he said, Well,
accuses the other parent of child neglect or endangerment due to a how many doughnuts are you out?.. How much
parents now-legal use of cannabis.
are your doughnuts? I said A dollar a piece.
Then the cop said, Ok, so basically, you lost four
dollars. And then I said, Well, thats not the
point, though.'
Marin also said that local people who had viewed
the video were all on his side, and that police
had caused him a headache when they told him
they could not view the surveillance footage on
their equipment and made him transfer it to a CD.
I think she (Grande) should be pressed with
charges, because the thing is, just because shes
popular, and if it was one of us, like a regular
customer, yeah, they would do something about
it.
Marin added that even if Grande apologized directly to him for licking the doughnuts, something
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she has not addressed in either of her two apologies, he still would not drop charges against her.
Wolfee Donuts received a heath downgrade to a
B rating last week after an Environmental
Lets all work together to make this city, FREEPORT a place to proudly call home. We
Health inspector visited the shop in the wake of
have systems moving in right directions for growth already in place. Join ALL people with
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Theres No Place like Home

By Rian Lyday
If you go anywhere, even paradise,
you will miss your home.
-Malala Yousafzai
We have been traveling all summer, most of the time
spent with my niece during her chemo treatments, and
let me tell you, there is no place like Walton county.
Yes, I love traveling and seeing the world through my
sons eyes, but I love to be home even more. While in
Orlando for a teacher conference, this topic came up.
We were staying at the swanking Ritz Carlton, surrounded by down-town Orlando, and all we could talk
about was how much we love where we live. My family
is a relatively new addition to the Walton county area,
this is our 4th year here, but I could not feel more at
home and long more for a place, then when I am gone.
What makes us that way? I use to be happiest when
skipping all over the world and looking for new adventuresnow I would rather do anything I can to live in
the four walls of my house on the weekends. I think it
has to do with finding where you belong, a place you
feel safe, a place where you can let down all pretenses
and lounge in your comfy clothes (I know you all have
them). When I walked in my house after being gone for
roughly a month, all I wanted to do was lay down and
enjoy the place that we call home. Walton county is a
place that still teaches children to say mam and sira
place where the local caf asks about your child by
namea place where people still wave, whether they
know you or not. Thank you Walton county, for giving
my family a place where I dont worry about things like
school shootings or leaving my car unlocked. Yes, I
know that this is not true in every square of our county
but look at the statistics, life is good here. Enjoy where
you live and work to keep it a place people want to
come home to. Think about one small thing you can do
differently to help keep out the chaos that the rest of our
country faces. Appreciate your neighbor and tell them
you do every once in a while. For now, I am still clicking my ruby flip-flops and chanting, theres no place
like home..

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and sign guest book at
www.clary-glenn.com.
Dedications, memorials
Professional
Music Lessons
All styles of
Guitar,
5-string banjo
and Ukulele
lessons are
available from Karl Shaw,
a professional recording musician and composer. For
more information
call:
850-880-6391.

and more.
Call 850.585.0262

Walton County Florida with

Walton Outdoors. For more
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We have time to get started as soon as you may

need. Estimate the materials honestly!
(We prefer to use 2x4T walls and 2x8T floor, 2x6 roof.)

Another 24x 38 deck done

contact 850-585-0262

PineStraw / Hay delivered

Pinestraw per bale.

Call today, 850-333-0877
Dee Watson for more details
King size mattress & Box spgs. w/
rail stand -$50, 8 X 10 custom made
shag area rug in color blocks of blue/
orange/tan/gold -$100, 2- natural
color wicker bar stools upholstered
seats 26 height - $50 for both, 1white wicker pedestal elephant stand $30, 1- Rattan off white two tier cart
on wheels $35, 1 Ottoman green
upholstery 21 X 31 X 18 $25, Collection of hammered aluminum serving pieces, Other Misc. items. Call
850-835-4454 for details and appointment to come see.

HELP WANTED:
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player and be responsible applicant
whos willing to learn. NO PHONE
CALLS! Please stop in and apply in
person at 998 Bay Drive, Santa Rosa
Beach, Florida 32439

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The Palms of Freeport

OWN FOR LESS THAN RENT!

2 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths
Over 1,100 sq. ft.
Starting at.

Pool & Play Area

FHA & VA Fin. Avail.

$92,500

GATED WATERFRONT ESTATE!

Beautiful 4BR/3BA home on 2.5 Ac. Fronting on Camp Creek.
High ceilings, FP, open living space w/split BR plan, formal Dining
Room, Office & FL Room. Large Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar, Dining
Area, Pantry & Island. Attached Two Car Garage. Guest suite
w/private entrance. Security system w/cameras. Detached
garage building w/additional storage, great for a workshop. Dock
on Camp Creek w/Power & Light. Summer Kitchen/Greenhouse
great for enjoying the outdoors!
$349,000

LOCATION IS KEY !
Unique 5BR home (sleeps 17) Vacation Rental or Second Home
w/Guest Quarters. Upstairs has 3BR/2BA & Downstairs has
2BR/1.5 BA. Full Kitchens & Living areas on both levels. Private
pool. Great rental figures on this easy-to-maintain beach home.
It's the Life - Coconut Grove!
ID # P676980
$599,000

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS - TEXT PROPERTY ID# TO 85377

Ph: 850-835-4153

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