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Driving Safety...Page 3

FREEPORT Mayor Post.Page 5

Walton County TDC and Topsail Hill

Preserve Announce No Charge Summer

Parking Agreement.....Page 6

On behalf of the USPS:..Page 9

Letter to the EDITOR, BOLO

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The new Hwy. 331Bridge is NOW OPEN! Be alert for changes as the redo the sidewe have been driving on for many years. More changes coming as you head North to DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

One of the main stages in preparing the widening of Hwy. 331 was the Bridge crossing over the ChoctawhatcheeBay. Remember many tourists and new drivers on unfamiliar roadways can equal up to accidents when driving.Please be aware of the speed limits. The Beach will be there, even if your late, dont rush. Kick back, relax and Enjoy all of what our county has to offer once you check in. Slow down, its not worth your

life to be speed for work to make up 5 minutes.Please respect that us residents have taken pride in our beaches and will continue doing so for many years to come.If you take food or drinks to the beach, take your trash off the beach when you leave. The fish life Thank You!

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Hello once again. As production keeps moving onthe highway expansion. We are now driving on thenew bridge crossing over the Bay. There will still beplenty of work taking place as they repair and

upgrade the part we have been driving on. I hope they realize how high the water level of

the bay can get with just gusty winds. We have been fortunate not to have had any seri-ous hurricane weather or damage such as for almost 10yrs now.

While I was at the Naval Base in Panama City last week. I spoke to a few Vietnam vet-erans that was in the waiting area. Several of them view the Newspaper online and saythey wish they had a Newspaper who would be straight forward and not confusing. Theyare impressed with my willingness to say it like it i s or as I perceive it to be. They say thatfrom my writings over the years that I am also a Military Veteran. I assume its becausewhen you serve in the Military you are raised up with honor, respect and will defend OLDGLORY at any cost. If you never been in the Military (any branch), you have no idea towhat we were trained to do. What we were taught in self-defense. How we are eventually

proven to be worthy to being an American. That is what we need to rise up and conquer!

The one thing I took from all of our discussions is how upset deep down most of usveterans are about the way this country is heading. We have watched the last 2 decades towatch our own govt. become reckless and untrust-worthy at all levels. Most of us feel thatthe draft will be important in the next year for we are in a War that has now ended up onour soil. They are here, and we are not prepared to the degree that this Nation used to beaccountable for. There have been too many threats made against us if Hillary becomes

president. Russian leader Putin has quoted, War will be inevitable if she is elected.Whats sad about that is that the majority who may vote for this unworthy, lying, criminalto even be eligible to run for such a position. Those democrat voters must not care toomuch about us being in War, thousands upon thousands will perish with her underhanddeceitful dealings with countries who kill, rape and behead women and children. TheClinton foundation is a scam although the $1.3 billion they just accepted from the Saudisdont make us any safer here at home. They have plans to use nuclear warfare upon us.

You cannot trust them. No more than you make deals with Iran.

When we joined the Military, we all were kids. Unknown places, strange faces. Noticingonly the uniform. If it was what you wore, "don't shoot". If it was different "you unloadgun on them". No matter who's face is in it. The picture such as you see so many Vietnamstill photos and movies. As kids of 18-20 we did things for our country not many peopleof today, would ever risk they lives to do. Killing the bad, to make it safe for us all. WEwere the reason that no country would even mention the USA, if it was going to involveus. There would be Hell to pay! Chances are your place may be blown to hell. Don't mess

with the USA.

Wouldn't it be interesting if they force the draft, they can register every male and fe-

male. whatever you are. And at the same time you'll know who is illegally here. A Muslimfighting for US would not be safe because of the possibilities of the ties to the Devil's who

want us all DEAD. Doesnt seem to be worth the risk from within. Spies and thieves?

Every WAR had it's purpose until we started to go fight in the dam desert, goat molesterswere happy raping whomever, beheading babies and shit.....Then we offer them half ourmilitary for what? To later have a MUSLIM as President? Even though as scandalous hislegal right was to being properly qualified to be a president. No one fought those fakedocuments hard enough before he should have ever been electable. Are we going to makethe same mistake with Hillary? We cannot afford to trust her, period. She should already

be in Prison. She has plans, bad deals already made. This must not happen!

If you truly Bleed RED, WHITE and BLUE, only then after you served your time,

(whether WAR time or not) you earned the RESPECT we Military Veteran's feel the waywe do. We Respect them for just being prepared, we were until Bush got us in the DAMdessert of EVIL and despair. Barbaric as the Bible even describes EVIL. We will needto double the number of soldiers, pilots and build it up to double what we were, (prior tothe Dessert Storm). A World of USA dominance= no one would even challenge us. Thatmy friend is being American. Salute us Veteran's, anyone in uniform of the military. Be aProud US American and be ready the storm will get worse then it will be dying off soon.But at what cost? Show pride in being a Legal citizen of this great nation. Lets gather all

illegals and have them prove themselves to being worthy of becoming a Legalized citizen.

Every other nation has begun to force the Muslim Refugees, trouble makers out of theirnation after they have experienced such destruction and safety to the women and childrenof the future. Muslims trying to change peoples way of life? As if surviving this depres-

sion wasnt enough. Take away our rights? Not here, Not now. They have invaded us,Obama has allowed inter seeding camps around this country. The want to meet Allah, let'sget them there faster.........BE proud you are here, because our Military has been giving usthe FREEDOM the last 200 years. We cannot just sit back and wait! You can view myEditorial anytime in the TheEmeraldstarnews.com...SALUTE! Think of ways to make this

country safer, better for our future. Our childrens children. Do you really care? Show it!

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Quote of

the week :

The Wolfes en

If we do not strivefor the Best thatWE (as a Nation)

can become, we

will be forced as

the Jews oncewere in Germany.

If we do NOTstand up to the

injustices beingdone in our own

back yards. How

can we expect ourleaders to trulyhave our safety inmind? Even

Hillary said about

Benghazi, what

does it matter.Is that what wereally want to be

representing us

in a global world

setting?Things will only

get worse if she

becomes presi-

dent. The writing

is on the wall, thedeals are being

made.To make America

great again, whynot let TRUMP do

for us and set us

back in the rightdirection? Givehim 4 years, seewhere we are

then. God Bless

the USA!!!!

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New U.S. 331 Bridge across Choctawhatchee Bay Now Open

Construction crews shifted U.S. 331 north and southbound traffic to the newly constructedbridge across Choctawhatchee Bay Monday, May 16. North and southbound traffic willcontinue sharing the new bridge while work is completed to reconstruct the existingroadway approaches. All work on the new 2.4-mile structure is currently slated for

completion in spring 2017.

State Senator Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) recognized the traffic shift as a significant milestone

for the bridge construction project and the citizens of Walton County.

"For forty years, the people of Walton County and our thousands of visitors have struggledto cross Choctawhatchee Bay for work, for pleasure and to evacuate when storms havethreatened," said Gaetz. "I'm deeply grateful to Governor Scott and my legislativecolleagues from across the state who supported my efforts to appropriate much of thefunding for the expansion of the Clyde B. Wells Bridge. The Florida Department ofTransportation has superbly managed this project. It is a model partnership among local

citizens, county government and the state. I can't wait to drive across it."

The new bridge, combined with two adjoining construction projects that are widening U.S.331 to four travel lanes between the Choctawhatchee Bay and I-10, represent an investmentof more than $194 million in the state's transportation infrastructure. Together theseprojects enhance safety, improve mobility, and support future economic development

potential for Walton County and the surrounding region.

The traffic shift permanently closes the boat launch at the former Wheeler Point Park thatwas located between the new bridge and Bay Grove Road South. The park will be replaced

by a new recreational area beneath the southern approach of the new bridge.

The recreational area will feature a public boat launch, fishing pier, restrooms, observationareas, and free parking spaces. It is scheduled to open at the conclusion of the bridge

construction project in spring 2017.

All construction activities and planned schedules are weather dependent and may bedelayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Motorists are reminded to usecaution, especially at night, when traveling in a work zone and to watch for construction

workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.

For more project information and the latest traffic advisories, visit www.facebook.com/USHighway331. You may also follow the Florida Department of Transportation DistrictThree on Twitter @myfdot_nwfl or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/

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Walton County Reminds Public About Importance of

Parking and Driving Safety

Walton County Reminds Public About Importance of Parking and Driving SafetyAs tourist season is upon us, Walton County would like to reminder drivers about the im-

portance of both parking and driving safety in Walton County.

As traffic increases, it is important for drivers to remember the following:

1. Pay special attention to pedestrians and bicyclists2. Make note of all No Parking areas throughout the County a. While parking is allowed in many Walton County right-of-ways, many areas do notallow parkingb. When parking in an allowable right-of-way, please ensure that vehicles are not in theroadway and ensure proper spacing between vehiclesc. Pay close attention to fire hydrant location and do not block access to emergency vehi-clesd. To ensure safety, please allow a fair amount of space between vehicles and any en-trance/exit drives entering the main roadway3. When approaching intersections, please pay attention to cars looking to enter the high-way from cross streets or businesses exits4. When entering the highway from a cross street or business, please ensure that the lane isclear of pedestrians, bicyclists and other motor vehicles prior to entering the roadway5. Be sure to pay attention to all speed limits and adhere to them to ensure the safety of

pedestrians and drivers

Walton County looks forward to another safe and successful summer season.

30A's Locals Last Stand:

One Final Party Before

Come join us!

This year's FREEparty at Water-sound Origins features local favor-ites Hubba Hubba, The Rips and

Shatzi + The String Boffin.

Mark your calendars for 30A'sfourth annual Locals Last Standparty on Sunday, May 22, 2016, and

savor one last chance to enjoy SouthWalton before the mad dash of the

summer tourism season kicks off.

People stay focused on the ELECTION building for President of the USA. Thisdecision will change the direction from what we have seen in the past 8yrs. Get informed.Make a wise decision. It will affect your children and our way of living in the future.This could turn out to be the most critical Election in the History of our Nation.Dont be blinded by watching the right hand as the left hand steals from you, the Govt.needs to be entirely revamped and people need to be fired and imprisoned as is.

WHY? Why do we have so manypoliticians in governing our Lawswhen so many of them do little tomake the wrongs right. Whistle-blowers like Snowden, havereported that Bin Laden is aliveliving in the Bahamas. How does that make you feel abouttrusting our Govt? They should dowhats right and risk that job theygot elected to do. Fight the system.

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(Shannon Ireland & Josette Rhodes)As I stated in my 1starticle here, not only would I

be spotlighting local noteworthy artists but the venuesthat give life to the music and musicians. I would beremiss not to write on Shannon Ireland & Josette

Rhodes.

The heart and soul of 30Asongwriterradio.com. I hadthe opportunity to enjoy a coffee and fellowship withthem both at Music and Coffee, the 30a songwriterradio new base of operations beside Publics in Santa

Rosa Beach.

The concept of 30a songwriter radio Has been alivefor many years supporting local musicians. With theformal launch of 30asongwriterradio.com in Feb.2013, it remains a unique platform for musicians tobe seen and heard. Starting with only an Ipad and anidea, Shannon and Josette created what has become aregional hub for musicians. It didnt take long for thestation to outgrow the living room studio home and

Music and Coffee to open its doors.

When asked about music as a business choice,Josette had this to say, Music chose us. We are bothvery passionate about music, we love it and every-thing has grown out of that. The station is coming upon its 500thartist to perform, so I would have to say it

has been a success. Every artist that walks thru thedoor influences us, every time they share their talents

they share a piece of themselves.

We honor and appreciate that.

Shannon and Josette are from very differentbackgrounds but together are an unstoppable force inregional music. Charity work, scheduling andworking Music & Coffee plus all the work that goesinto running and maintaining the station, doesntleave them much spare time but I for one am glad

they do what they do.

Music is an innate language that resonates withineach of us. It is through this universal language, 30asongwriter radio seeks to support and bring together

musicians and music lovers from all corners.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 9:3011:30 a.m.I am very excited about the opportunity to come together with

community partners to discuss the topic of healthy babies in WaltonCounty. At the present time our infant mortality rate is low, however thiscould change if we do not have positive community discussion andinteraction regarding the prevention of infant mortality," said Holly Holt,Health Officer, Florida Department of Health in Walton County.Recently, the department invested $1.4 million in the Florida HealthyBabies initiative, which is an effort of the departments Health EquityProgram Council. The Council focuses on helping all Floridians achievehealth equity. Part of the funding provided to all 67 counties supports alocalized enhanced data analysis of infant mortality to share at a commu-nity-action planning meeting to address disparities in infant mortality.

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The Mayors PostRuss Barley-Freeport Mayor

Please send any and all comments toThe Emerald_Star_News@hotmail.com

FREEPORT Presbyterian CHURCH, located on Hwy 20. Next to Franks Cash &Carry. We are extending an open invitation to come to our quaint little church to givethanks and praise to God. Small town feel and childrens services available too.Sundays at 9am Bible study.10am church service. Come meet Pastor Gene.

WE Made it! 8yrs in themaking , thanks to all of you!

2016will bring so many newfaces to our Town. Advertise!

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Greetings from the Mayors office.. I would like to start out this message little different than usual in that I would

like to state that I would suggest that when you are quoting information aboutthe city and its leaders that you get all of the correct information before youpublish or spout off about any certain project. I would also like to state that thecity council has the best interest of all of the citizens in making decisionswhatever the topic may be. You may not agree with some of the decisions, but

please let it be known that every consideration is gone into that decision and asyou all know everyone cannot be pleased, so you have to live with the decisionsand hope that is the best answer to the situation at hand.Now that I have said that, I would like to inform you of what is currently taking

place in Freeport. The water rate study is still on the agenda and the council hastaken another look at the proposed rates and this will be brought up at the nextmeeting on May 26thfor a decision to be made. No Wake Zone signs werediscussed in the May 10 thmeeting and we are looking into the posting of signsbeing allowed on Four Mile Creek and the adoption of the 18 parcels into thecity limits were approved and the new Personnel Policies and ProceduresManual for the employees of the city is ready for final approval by the councilNew decking and a new pool pump has been installed for the city pool and the

personnel has been hired to begin the season on Memorial Day weekend- May28th, also in the Parks and Recreation Department a new archery program willbegin in late June and a Tennis Clinic for the Summer months. A letter fromWaste Pro was sent to the city outlining the operation of their facility and thecouncil agreed for me to send a letter thanking them for the update andinformation, and keeping us informed even though this is not within the citylimits of Freeport. We are currently working on applying for a competitivepartnership grant which would help us with projects around the city and thisgrant is a 2 year grant with $40,000 per year being awarded. The discussion ofthe upcoming fire assessment for the city will be addressed at the councilmeeting on May 26thand the council will make a decision concerning the total

cost which is around $155,000.Concerns within Hammock Bay was discussed concerning lighting on thestreets, speed limits and striping on side of the roads. Jay Odom was present atthe meeting and addressed some of the issues, Hammock Bay will installreflectors on the roads and will get with DOT concerning the speed limit signsthat can be placed so they can be enforced. Further information will be gatheredfor the other issues mentioned. Congratulations to the seniors for 2016 as theygraduate this Friday on May 20 th, best wishes to all of you as you enter into thenext chapter of your life. Any students interested in working on their requiredcommunity hours over the summer should contact city hall as we could use somehelp with the Heritage Museum. Another reminder that the city council meeting

will be held on May 26 thbeginning at 6:00 PM, I hope to see you there.

PUBLIC WORKSHOP

You are hereby notified that theWalton County Board of CountyCommissioners will hold a PublicWorkshop on Wednesday, June 8,2016 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.The meeting will be held at the SouthWalton Courthouse Annex located at31 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa

Beach, FL.

The purpose of this meeting is to

discuss the Walton Dunes BeachAccess.

Walton County adheres to theAmerican with Disabilities Act andwill make reasonable modificationsfor access to the meetings uponrequest. Please call (850) 892-8115 tomake a request. For hearing impaired,please call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD),1-800-955-8770 (VOICE). Requestsmust be received at least 48 hours in

advance of the meeting to allow timeto provide the requested services.

Please be governed accordingly.

Walton County Received Transit

Feasibility Results - Document

Links Included

During the May 10th meeting, a presentation of

the results of a Transit Study completed by AtkinsEngineering was given to the WCBCC by David

Haight.

The study results PDF presentation can viewed athttp://www.co.walton.fl.us/DocumentCenter/

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The PowerPoint versionof the presentation canbe downloaded at http://www.co.walton.fl.us/DocumentCenter/

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30A celebrates the small-town beach life that people enjoy along Florida's ScenicHighway 30-A. But "30A is more than just a road in Florida," said ABC. "A website thatstarted to promote a small stretch of coastline is fast becoming an international brand."The 30A Company has given away over 990,000 of its famous 30A stickers, and with over400,000 Facebook fans around the world, "30A.com has exploded" (Southern Living).The 30A Company has raised over $300,000 for local charities and is a founding partner

of The Sonder Project.

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Walton County TDC and Topsail Hill

Preserve Announce No Charge Summer

Parking AgreementWalton County, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and theFlorida Department of Environmental Protection Division ofRecreation and Parks are once again teaming up to provideparking at no-charge for summer beachgoers between May

27, 2016 to Sept. 5, 2016.Starting on May 27, 2016, regular day-use admission feeswill be waived for public entrance to Topsail Hill PreserveState Park through a reimbursement program administeredby Visit South Walton (VSW). The Walton County tourismagency has been directed by the Board of County Commis-sioners to reimburse the state park up to $25,000 forentrance fees through Sept. 5, 2016 for both visitors and

residents.

VSW and the County Commissioners are dedicated topromoting safe and continuous traffic flow along Highway

30A. The successful numbers shown throughout theinaugural agreement in 2015 encouraged the repeat of theprogram along the scenic corridor. The arrangement willattract visitors and residents for outdoor recreationopportunities, support the Walton County Tourist Develop-ment Plan, and increase beach access parking availability

along Highway 30A.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Parks tram service will continueto operate service each day from 9:00 a.m. until sunset atleast twice per hour to provide transportation to the Parks

beach access from their public parking lot.

About South Walton:

Located along a 26-mile stretch on Northwest Floridas GulfCoast, South Walton encompasses a strand of 16 beachneighborhoods, each with its unique style. Renowned forturquoise water and sugar-white sand, South Walton iscontinually recognized as a premier destination that offers

an upscale, yet casual place to build lasting memories.

Pentagon Stunned As Thousands Of

Chinese Troops Enter ISIS War

The Kremlin have announced that China are to send

5,000 of its most elite military forces into the Levant War

Zone to help Russia in the fight against ISIS, which has

left the Obama administration and the Pentagonhorrified.

The Siberian Tiger Special Forces and Night TigerSpecial Forces Units were given authorization to be deployed

by Chinas Peoples Congress (NPC) on Sunday, after Chinapassed its first anti-terrorism law allowing their army to takepart in anti-terror missions abroad. China, an ally of[Syrian leader] Assad has committed more than $30 billion

to postwar reconstruction in Syria. China, too, is worriedabout the Islamic State. China regards the Syrian crisis from

three perspectives: international law and legitimacy; global

strategic positioning; and the activities of jihadist Uighurs,

from Xinjiang province in Chinas far west.

Xinjiang borders eight nationsMongolia, Russia, Kazakh-

stan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India

and, in Chinas view, serves as a funnel for terrorism

around the world and within China. Many Uighur fighters now in Syria are known to be membersof the East Turkestan Islamic Movementan often violent

separatist organization that seeks to establish an Islamist

Uighur state in Xinjiang. Though the US corporate-propaganda media continues to blackball from the Americanpeople Hershs bombshell article, this report notes, 2015

has become the year Russia exposed the barbaric nature ofWestern powersfrom their criminal conspiracy for regimechange in Syria, to aggression against Yemen, Iran, Russia,China and any country that does not toe the lineand has,also, exposed for the entire world to see that the Obama re-gimes fight against the Islamic State has all been pretended.

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THE WALTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ALLIANCE PLANS FOR THE FUTUREThe Walton County Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA) serves as Walton County's drivingeconomic development force for the attraction of incremental investment and creation of family-wagejobs. WCEDA will work to achieve economic diversification, cultivate a business-friendly environ-ment, promote sustainable development, increase community wealth, address infrastructure challengesand improve overall quality of life in Walton County.Currently structured, the WCEDA is an operational and diversified stakeholder organization thatprovides structure and function to the economic endeavors of Walton County through the hiring ofand Executive Director and an appointed and elected Board. The Board consists of mayors from allCounty municipalities, select private sector representatives and a Chairman that rotates based on thecurrent Chairman of the Walton County Board of County Commissioners.

Current WCEDA Board Members: Sara Comander Chairman - Walton County Board of County Commissioners (District 4)

Robert Campbell Mayor of DeFuniak Springs

Russell Barley Mayor of Freeport Hayward Thomas Mayor of Paxton Larry Jones - Walton County Administrator

Steve Wolfrom VP Member Services at CHELCO

Eric Galloway TreasurerFinancial Advisor for Edward Jones

Executive Director Steve Jaeger Recently, Jaeger has announced that he will be retiring at the end of June.As the Board moves forward, Chairman Comander and the board have elected to begin the recruitingand hiring of a new Executive Director, and the group is embarking on a strategic planning review

process for the organization. This new process has begun due to three main factors.1. Retirement of EDA Director2. Ideological and functional changes within the State government as they relate to economicincentives for new business development and decision in the past session of the Legislature not tofund the Governors economic closing fund3. The potential integration funding that will be available through the RESTORE ActComander, with the approval of the Board, has begun a 90 120 day internal review and strategicplanning of the WCEDA which will include the mission, goals and objectives of the WCEDA for thefuture. In addition, the Board has approved moving forward with the recruitment of a new ExecutiveDirector for the organization.As part of the process, Comander has also directed an internal team, led by Walton County RESTORE

Act Coordinator Bill Williams, to provide assistance with the opportunities related to funding fromDeepwater Horizon Oil Spill and BP Settlement and to work towards strategically maximizing theseunique funding opportunities and the connectivity to the municipalities.Historically, the availability and obtaining of State and Local incentives have been based on thedevelopment and recruiting of new business. With these new funding avenues, Walton County is nowpoised to integrate this funding availability to leverage funds and maximize not only the developmentof new business, but to provide opportunities to existing businesses to expand.Additionally, the organization has begun working towards providing a uniform permitting process toassist with eliminating current planning obstacles. With the assistance of the Walton County Board ofCounty Commissioners, and representatives from the municipalities, the internal team will begin todevelop strategies under a unified framework to streamline the permitting process countywide toprovide a higher ease of entry to the county.

As an example, the team will look at the process that was undertaken to expand the Northwest FloridaCommerce Park at Mossy Head and the locating of FedEx and Loves Travel Stop and Country Storeat an accelerated rate. The past three years have seen significant diversification of the Walton Countyeconomy beyond the tourism and military sectors, said outgoing WCEDA Executive Director SteveJaeger. With aggressive support from the Board of County Commissioners, stakeholders have seendramatic development of the Northwest Florida Commerce Park at Mossy Head, transforming it froma forested green-field site into an active job generator, including major investments from LovesTravel Stops, Empire Truck Sales, the new Sleep Inn Hotel and a giant FedEx Ground freight sortingcenter. The WCEDA Board is also dedicated to encouraging strong public participation andoutreach. Comander has begun looking to develop a deeper affiliation with local business and keycommunity groups including CareerSource, the Walton County Chamber of Commerce, Walton

County Schools and our local institutions of higher learning. We must begin by strengthening ourrelationships and integration with local business, organizations and institutions of learning, saidComander. This will provide us with the ability to generate maximum opportunities for key businessdevelopment, ensure proper site selection, enhance workforce development and provide additionaleducational pathways to better provide opportunities to the citizens of Walton County.The WCEDA meets the first Thursday of every month at 12:00pm at the County AdministrationOffice located at 76 N. 6th Street in DeFuniak Springs.

Healthmark Health Matters By: Ron KelleyA grave disease

Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in the

overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Although anumber of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease isa common cause.

According to researchers at Mayo Clinic, thyroid hormones affect anumber of different body systems, so signs and symptoms associatedwith Graves' disease can be wide ranging and significantly influencesomeones overall well-being. Although Graves' disease may affectanyone, it is more common among women and before the age of 40.It is easy to misdiagnose because the symptoms are also common tomany other disorders.

Signs and symptoms of Graves' disease include anxiety, irritability,heat sensitivity, an increase in perspiration or warm, moist skin, re-duced libido and a change in menstrual cycles. Other symptoms in-clude a fine tremor of in hands or fingers, rapid or irregular heartbeat,enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter), thick, red skin usually onthe shins or tops of the feet and bulging eyes.

A physicians diagnosis of Graves' disease may require physicalexam, blood sample and other laboratory tests to measure the levelsof the antibody known to cause Graves' disease. This test usually isn'tnecessary to make a diagnosis, but a negative result might indicateanother cause for hyperthyroidism. Ultrasound can show if the thy-roid gland is enlarged and a CT scan or MRI may also be used.

It may be necessary to discontinue certain prescriptions drugs if

they are encouraging the hyperthyroidism or blocking the effects ofmedicine to treat hyperthyroidism.

In some cases, surgery may be needed to remove all or part of thethyroid as an option for the treatment of Graves' disease. After thesurgery, a person will likely need treatment to supply the body withnormal amounts of thyroid hormones. Risks of this surgery includepotential damage to the vocal cords but complications are rare underthe care of an experienced surgeon.

For more information, contact Dr. Edward Tenewitz at HealthmarkWalk-In Clinic, 4413 U.S. Hwy. 331S in DeFuniak Springs.

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Walton County Board of County

Commissioners May 10th, 2016 Board

Wrap-upFollowing is a summation of the actions

taken by the Walton County Board ofCounty Commissioners during their May10th, 2016 regular scheduled Board

meeting.The scheduled Public Hearing regarding

a Request to amend Chapter 22 of theWalton County Code of Ordinances wascontinued to a date certain and will beheld during the WCBCC regular meetingon Tuesday, June 14that 4:00pm or soonthereafter at the Walton County SouthWalton Annex located at 31 CoastalCentre Blvd. in Santa Rosa Beach. Themeeting was continued due to adifference in the document that wasadvertised and what was to be presented.It was disappointing that the public

hearing for the Beach Ordinancerevisions was rescheduled. However, myhope is that citizens from across thecounty will attend the meeting on June14 and send a clear message that the

private beach and no trespassing

signs, along with the ropes, chains,

fences and other obstructions have noplace on our shoreline, said District 2

Commissioner Cecilia Jones. We needto keep our beaches clean and continueto protect the wildlife on the beaches.We cannot kick this can down the roadany longer. That is why I proudlysupported this ordinance to tighten upour beach rules, and am hopeful that itreceives public support and passes. Walton County Sheriff Michael Atkin-

son gave a brief update on Spring Break2016 and said that it was overall asuccessful season. The sheriff also

discussed the need to continue havediscussion with and market to parentsabout the importance of working withtheir juvenile children during the springbreak season.The WCBCC approved to purchase a

piece of beach front propertyoff of San Roy Road in SantaRosa Beach at the outfall ofEastern Lake for $3.25 mil. Theboard will finance the purchase

interest free over 10 years. Thispurchase will complement therecent purchase of the propertyjust west of the location as wellas the large parcel that theCounty currently owns to thenorth. A variety of PublicWorks improvement projectswere also approved during themeeting including the issuing ofa Request for Qualifications(RFQ) for road reconstruction

and the installation of a multi-use path on County Road 395.

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Obituary for Leslie

Cleveland Burnham

Mr. Leslie Cleveland Burnham, age76, passed away Thursday, May 5,2016. He was born June 23, 1939 in

Freeport, Florida to Grover and EmmaBoone Burnham.

Mr. Burn-ham was aresident ofFreeport.He wasPentecostalby faith anda member of the Pentecostal Church inFreeport. He worked with Bunge

Grain Company for over 39 years inFreeport. He also worked with CemaxConcrete Company. He enjoyedfishing and raising livestock.Mr. Burnham is preceded in death byhis parents and one brother Lewis EarlBurnham and one sister Ruby LeeHardee.Mr. Burnham is survived by hisbrothers David Burnham, HowardBurnham, and Leo Burnham all of

Freeport, Florida and WilburnBurnham and wife Edith of Valdosta,Georgia; sisters Barbara Godwin andhusband Ernie, Agnes Bishop andGladys Grodnick and husband Max allof Freeport, Florida and Marie Brunerand husband Aubrey of ChoctawBeach, Florida.Burial will follow in the HatcherCemetery.Flowers are being accepted.You may go online to view obituaries,

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Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel FuneralHome is entrusted with thearrangements.

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On behalf of the USPS:

Walton County portion of ZIP Code

32413 will be changed to ZIP Code 32461

Effective July 1, 2016.

The last line for 32461 is ROSEMARYBEACH, FL. Several acceptable mailingnames will continue to exist for this area,such as: Alys Beach, Inlet Beach, Panama

City Beach, Seacrest & Watersound.

PO Box ZIP Code 32461 (currently used atRosemary Beach CPU and WatersoundPSC) will be expanded to include thedelivery territory of the Walton Countyportion of ZIP Code 32413 out of thePanama City Beach Branch. The newly

established split between 32413 and 32461is the Walton / Bay County line.

Watersound Beach and Origins areascurrently using PO Box numbers at theirContract Station, will be converted to theirE911 assigned street address when the ZIP

Code change occurs.

A map showing the area impacted with themailing address and ZIP Codechange. Addresses in this area should beissued under 32461. Postal service willcontinue to come from the Panama City

Beach Branch Post Office.

Venezuela Doesn't Have Enough

Money to Pay for Its Money

Venezuelas epic shortages are nothingnew at this point. No diapers or car parts oraspirin -- its all been well documented.But now the country is at risk of runningout of money itself.In a tale that highlights the chaos of unbri-dled inflation, Venezuela is scrambling toprint new bills fast enough to keep up withthe torrid pace of price increases. Most ofthe cash, like nearly everything else in theoil-exporting country, is imported. Andwith hard currency reserves sinking tocritically low levels, the central bank isdoling out payments so slowly to foreign

providers that they are foregoing furtherbusiness.Venezuela, in other words, is now so brokethat it may not have enough money to payfor its money.This article is based on interviews with adozen industry executives, diplomats andformer officials as well as internal com-pany and central bank documents. All ofthe companies declined official comment;the central bank did not respond to numer-ous requests for interviews and comment.

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Schools Are Dropping The Holocaust

From History Lessons To Avoid

Offending Muslims. This is insane..

According to a new Government-backed study, an alarmingnumber of teachers are dropping Holocaust studies fromtheir curriculum in order to avoid offending anyone.

There is also a resistance to covering the 11th centuryCrusadesa time in history where Christians foughtMuslim armies for the control of Jerusalem. Those teachings

reportedly contradict what is being taught in local mosques.

The study was funded by the Department for Education andSkills, and sought to uncover information about emotiveand controversial history teaching in primary and secondary

schools.

Now, the findings are causing many Americans to questionwhether schools are being used as a vehicle for promoting

political correctness.

The report also cited a specific incident in a northern city,where teachers were fearful of confronting anti-Semitic

sentiment and Holocaust denial among some Muslim pupils.

What do you think? Is this absolutely outrageous?

5-YEAR-OLD DROWNS IN

CHOCTAWHATCHEE RIVER

The Geneva County Sheriff's Office responded to assistwith the search for a 5-year-old girl who drowned over theweekend in the Choctawhatchee River near Clayhatchee.

The girl was swimming with two siblings. They waded outtoo far and were swept away according to Sheriff'sofficials. Some bystanders were able to rescue the two

siblings but there was no sign of the girl. Family membersreported her missing at about 3:40 p.m. Sunday.The sheriff's offices and rescue teams from Houston andGeneva counties joined Dale County in the searcheffort. They searched until 11:30 p.m. Sunday and resumedMonday morning. Her body was found about 200 yardsfrom a boat dock in Clayhatchee at about 1:19 p.mMonday. The cause of death appears to be accidentaldrowning. Her identity is not being released until all familyis notified.Saturday, May 21st

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Letter to the EDITOR, BOLO..It has been brought to our attention as well as a few

businesses in town reporting to us about the person(s)whom are trying to spread lies and trash this newspaper.

One of the individuals are driving in a Ford tan truck witha magnet sign Land Clearing, Bi-ways something.I forwarded to your attorney the details I witnessed andheard myself while he was at Franks Cash & Carry. Hesbeen described by many other people as a small framed guynamed Jim. I noticed the photos and video we took seemedinteresting to your attorney. Good Luck.

I dont want this or any individual think that slanderingfalsely in this small town, our ONLY Newspaper inFreeport is going to be tolerated. At any level.

We, the people have your back Mr. Wolfe. You have helpedso many residents around these parts for 8yrs now. MayKarma catch up to vile nothing people like this guy.

I also have my crew that frequents Freeport daily lookingto protect our investment of Advertising with you. YourNewspaper is FREE because of businesses like mine thatsupport your efforts after all these years. I own Part of it.My warning is to that anyone involved with that business is

under scrutiny within our entire county as is. They need toStop acting as such before the walls come down on them.

Thank you. I wanted to let the Public know. Just because

this Newspaper is FREE doesnt give anyone the right tosteal a product that many of us have paid for to continue toAdvertise with you. Sincerely, William EddinsFreeportThank you sir, if anyone has photo or video to submit, callme and I can instruct you where to take it. A case is alreadybeing made with these shysters. I agree with you too. EachAdvertiser and citizen who enjoys this Newspaper ownspart of this newspaper. It will remain, for you the reader, toend crime and spread the word of bad people. EDITOR

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Private student loans should beavoided at all costs.

- Suze Orman

This topic, the cost of higher education andstudent loans, is a big focus in the upcomingelection. I wish I would have talked to SuzeOrman a long time ago because while I canwrite many degrees behind my name, my

student loans are sucking the life out of me.I am so close to having my doctorate that Ican taste it. All I have left is to write mydissertation and what is stopping me?! Thefact that every chapter I get edited while I amworking adds more to my student loans. Thistopic is also important to me because my sonis entering high school this year and will startto really think about colleges and what

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