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Inside this EDITION:

12-Year-Old Boy Challenges Obama: 'My Generation

Deserves Answers'...Page 2

At the directive of Mayor Russ Barley, the Freeport City Pool is hereby

closed indefinitely for repairs.

Grand jury planning to investigate Walton County planning department It

was told that a grand jury was .....Page 7

Doughnut Shop Owner: Police

and Media are Wrong, I Want to

Press Charges Against ....Page 11

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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. Peo-

ple 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 set-tled. 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 intersec-tion. 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 FREE-

PORT? 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 hav-

ing 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 any-

thing 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 sugges-

tion 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 peo-ple that I have as resources, not just one). So ease off your money ways of bullying and scare tac-

tics 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 re-

moved 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 clean-

ing 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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The Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) will

meet Thurs., Jul. 16 at Niceville Community Center located at 204 North

Partin Drive in Niceville. The TPO will meet at 3 p.m. The Citizens' Advisory

Committee (CAC) and Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) will meet

at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. respectively. The TPO will consider:

It's all in how you arrange the thing... the careful

balance of the design is the motion. Andrew Wyeth

WCSO Caring For Kids

The Walton County Sheriffs Office has launched its back to school supply drive, "Caring for the Kids"! The Sheriff's

Office is accepting donations of the following for boys and

girls: backpacks, regular and colored pencils, paper, note-

books, crayons, glue sticks, erasers, dry erase markers etc.

These items can be dropped off at the Walton County Sher-

iffs Office South Walton Substation, the Main Administra-tion Office and the Walton County Jail. Monetary donations

are being accepted at https://wcso.wufoo.com/forms/caring-

for-the-kids/

The Walton County Sheriffs Office and its employees are not

just about law enforcement, we

care about the children in our

community and their futures.

Employees have already begun

their drive for kids and support

our children!

The Sheriff's CHALLENGES the

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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 dis-

cussion" 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 straightfor-

ward," 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 appropri-

ately."

Pearson also shared what he thinks about Hillary Clin-

ton.

"She's one of the most narcissistic, self-centered poli-

ticians 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 de-

serves 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 an-

swer 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.

Medicare tax went from 1.45% to 2.35%

Top Income tax bracket went from 35% to 39.6%

Top Income payroll tax went from 37.4% to 52.2%

Capital Gains tax went from 15% to 28%

Dividend tax went from 15% to 39.6%

Estate tax went from 0% to 55%

A 3.5% Real Estate transaction tax was added.

As a brief reminder for those who may have forgotten, or

for the many that didn't know, here is what happened,

quietly, on January 1, 2015:

Remember this fact: These taxes were all passed solely

with Democrat votes.

Not a single Republican voted for these new taxes.

These taxes were all passed in the 'Affordable Care Act,'

aka 'Obamacare.'

If you think that it is important that everyone in the U.S.

should know this, the many millions who don't yet, then

pass it on.

Hello 2015.. did you know?

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 Ameri-

can country.

Last Monday, an email sent by Eduardo Pardo, who

works as a Field Application Engineer for Hacking

Team, began spreading on Twitter indicating that the

DEA has purchased software that essentially gives

them the power to Big Brother home computers and

smartphones not just in Colombia, but potentially in

the United States.

Hacking Team is a Milan-based tech company that

provides law enforcement and intelligence agencies

all over the world with highly advanced spy ware. The

company, while having made proclamations to not sell

to nations boycotted by the U.S and NATO, is sus-

pected of doing business with questionable regimes

from Sudan to Egypt.

An article published earlier this week in Forbes re-

veals that since the company has expanded its offices

to Maryland, the DEA and FBI has been working

more frequently with the company as they seek to break common encryption across mobiles and desk-

tops.

Interestingly, in a separate set of email leaked on Sun-

day from the email account of Eric Rabe, communica-

tions chief for Hacking Team, it exposes the organiza-

tion for having a tight working relationship with the

United States government, specifically with the DEA.

The latest email hack, entitled Brief DEA Meeting in Colombia, confirms this partnership. The message makes mention of the teams rock star spy tool, Gali-leo, which is a Remote Control Service that allows

government agencies to listen in on the lives of aver-

age citizens by accessing smartphone features. Essen-

tially, the DEA, or Katie, as the agency is referred to in code by Hacking Team, has dropped over $2 mil-

lion to turn cell phones all over the world into a bug

that gives them complete control over mobile devices.

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Heartburn Meds and Health Risks 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

(Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid), and others. They're available

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 esopha-

gus 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 re-

ported.

No similar link was found with H2 blockers. The researchers found only

a link between PPIs and heart attacks, though -- they cant prove that 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 gas-

troenterology 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,

you have to put that in perspective of how many heart attacks actually

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I am not convinced about -- the effect is very small," Lacy says. Does

the risk depend on how long you take the drug? "We can't tell from

this study," Lacy says. "We don't know whether it's the length of time

on the PPI, the dose, or some other variable." Were these medicines

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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 re-

portedly 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 nomina-

tion, Trump has not gone out of his way to make any

friends along the campaign trail, most recently chas-

tising 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 king-

pin is back in custody.

These comments, apparently, struck a war nerve

within the notorious dope slinging fugitive. On Sun-

day, 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 au-

thenticity 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 tak-

ing 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 consid-

eration 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 Admini-

stration deemed the Mexican cartel boss Public En-

emy 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

Code enforcement, your organization needs to be named something different. Because of

your system of complaint call-in is the only way you go check situations out. So, in turn 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

you know has been an issue for 10yrs? I have received over 40 complaints that people have

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 feel 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

the ordeal a personal issue now. Wasnt it a civil complaint required by your system needed in order for you to investigate in the 1st place?

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 see it. Unless we complain. Thanks to your system some of us neighbors are in civil court

wasting money when all had to do was do your job. Defend the zonings that are in place forcefully with fines so there is no yrs. that go by. How about that? Sound right?

No one should be allowed to get away with so many violations over the years as all you do

is pat them on the back on how to beat your system. Close your case, drive in A/C trucks

paid for by us tax payers. And yet you seem to Not be of help to citizens individually. Its because of your system that makes the situation worse and more toxic between folks. Ten-

sions run high because one thinks/ knows he got over on you. So, our living standards drop

because 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 I been told about enforcement to real issues. But pester a man wanting to make more room

for his family home. Go after the big time condo buildings and slap up houses these Mexi-

cans are making. They keep us in work for they do shabby work and constantly repairs are

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 caught with a more of a severe punishment, Agree?

Sound right to you? People of Walton start filming the police, any county administra-

tion. 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 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

around us in peace. Left alone to enjoy with people you know and trust.

Hard to do with dozers, trailers being shuffled all hours, no one wants that at home?

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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

some of the comments many have no clue.

Budget workshops begin this week so that we can put in place the department

budgets for the coming year. Freeports Strategic Goals are now in place and have been prioritized and now the city engineers will look into funding that

may be available to accomplish some of the goals- we will keep you informed

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

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 an-

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

businesses that are coming into the city. I have been asked to be a part of a

discussion panel for the Florida League of Cities in Orlando at the conference

in August and will be speaking on Projects-Growth and Focusing on the Fu-ture in regards to Freeport and I look forward to presenting and talking about our fair city. We are hoping that in the very near future that we can begin our

outdoor pavilion behind city hall which will be used for concerts, plays, and

movie nights, we will keep you posted on this progress as well. Again, I am

asked everyday about the progress with the Publix Supermarket and the latest

is that the clearing of the land is to begin on July 27th of 2015, changes had to

be made therefore, and additional paperwork and approval was needed to move

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 sec-

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

citizen of this city has an opportunity to speak with your questions on any sub-

ject. The door is always open for you and we are working to do the best job

that we can for everyone involved.

At the directive of Mayor Russ Barley, the Freeport

City Pool is hereby closed indefinitely for repairs.

Letter to the EDITOR:

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 Free-port Art League and hosted by the City Of Free-port. The league meets the first Monday of the month at 5p.m. at Sweet Southern Comfort Cafe on Highway 20 in Freeport. Everyone is encour-aged to come be a part of this exciting group!

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.

Description: Plumbing Consultants Inc

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"Serving all of Walton County Since 1985"

30A Realty, Inc. - 850-231-5030

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

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

Commercial Property on 331, MLS # 538545,

#MLS 726816. AWESOME BAY VIEWS IN CHOCTAW BEACH!! Florida Cottage with BAY VIEWS only minutes to Niceville and the Mid-Bay Bridge and everything Destin has to offer. Complete remodel and a 1100+ square foot addition com-

pleted in 2008. The lot this home is on has large oak trees and sits at a high elevation overlooking Choctaw Bay. Loads of custom

built-ins throughout the house. The stainless appliances include a flat top KitchenAid stove with convection oven, custom cooking

vent, TWO refrigerators, dishwasher, and built in front loading washer and dryer. The three bedroom home has two bedrooms,

den, kitchen, dining room, and Florida room down and a huge master bedroom suite upstairs with two walk in closets.

Coastal Optical Outlet Across from Copeland Gun, Bait and Tackle.. 17287 US HWY 331 S.

850-880-6778 Bring your prescription to us and we can take care of the rest!

Wholesale pricing to the Public, for glasses and prescription sun glasses

Same Day service on 86% of all prescriptions TRUE story: Coastal Optical Outlet was created with 2 Master Minds while sitting at Goat Feathers on 30A while having dinner. This was

the 1st encounter with these 2 Men, little did they know their dream would become reality 1yr. Later in a small town of FREEPORT.

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

lens across the U.S. Both price & quality consists of a mold injection process to create one of the cleanest Plastic lens in the world. As

Holloway makes digital Form lens. Between the 2 you find any better quality eyewear. Thanks To Mayor Russ and the city of FREEPORT

for allowing us in your citys future and a place that we can call HOME.

Great Deal, for fishing and nice

get-a-way from the hustle and bustle

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 Ameri-

can 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.

Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

Thursday, July 16, 2015 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Page 7

Grand jury planning to investigate

Walton County planning department 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 De-

partment 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 Attor-

neys 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.

Healthmark Health Matters The art of aging gracefully 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. Eat-

ing a variety of healthy foods, practicing portion control and enjoying regular physical activ-

ity 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 be-

ware 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, espe-

cially 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 medica-

tions, 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 doc-

tor'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 ques-

tions 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 busi-

nesses 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

If you may know of someone who is a self starter, go getter, one that get

along nicely with new faces and busi-

ness owners. We could use an Adver-

tising Sales representative. Maybe a

team of 2 or 3? You make your days.

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 statute, policyholders may choose to remain covered by Citizens during take-out offers. To date, 128,133 policies have been

removed from Citizens this year. For more information, please visit the Offices Take-Out Companies webpage at: http://www.floir.com/Sections/PandC/TakeoutCompanies.aspx. About the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has primary responsibility for regulation, compliance and enforcement of statutes related

to the business of insurance and the monitoring of industry markets. For more information about the Office, please visit

www.floir.com or follow us on Twitter @FLOIR_comm and Facebook.

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The 14 day Overview

Aquarius

1/20 2/18

Pisces

2/19 3/20

Aries

3/21 4/19

Taurus

4/20 5/20

Gemini

5/21 6/21

Cancer

6/22 7/22

Leo

7/23 8/22

Virgo

8/23 9/22

Libra

9/23 10/22

Scorpio

10/23 11/21

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..

It might all come to down to organization - and whether or not you feel prepared for a shift in responsi-

bilities. It might also be that a certain person is particularly 'precious' about a task they consider to be

'theirs'. Of course, it could be you that's holding things close. the issue of how best to delegate and to fo-

cus on how a 'bright idea' can be made to happen will surely require concerted effort: which might require

engaging with a Gemini whom you feel to be focused on the negative.

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.

Don't be surprised if you feel 'up against it' in the days leading into New Moon. And yes, some of what's

ahead may be an echo from late 2014. There is a big difference now in the way you're likely to handle

this: you might even be exhilarated by the challenge. Go for it, just do it.

It might seem to you that someone is determined to put obstacles in your way ahead of New Moon.

They'd be wrong to under-estimate your determination however. Not only could you rise to this challenge,

you could also show just how important it is to stick to original plans. You know from experience that

when these are altered costs rise. Holding your nerve most likely won't be a problem.

It's not hard to imagine you being caught in a power-struggle in the days leading into New Moon. It may

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

should usher in a whole new phase though. Listening to your intuition rather than assuming support, you

could yet carve out a new path.

It seems likely that for the last few years you've attracted high-powered and unusual but gifted people into

your world. This week another could enter. True, their timing could be so much better. It's possible this

will bring a constructive career move - but may be rather more than you can think about presently.

There's high probability of you experiencing this in your imagination - which suggests that a creative idea

could burst out and demand attention by next weekend. All this may be driven by huge exasperation with

someone whose negative attitude may now be too much for you to handle.

One of your great gifts is the ability to tie up loose ends. News reaching you at the start of the week could

make clear just how maverick someone has been - and therefore what's likely to have been over-looked.

This could leave you wound-up but, in the days leading up to that moment will be worth the wait.

There is the potential for you to be uprooted or, at the very least, rethinking aims and objectives and how

these can be made to work with emotional needs. Of course all this could be driven by financial pressures.

It might even be that essential work is going to prove more expensive than you first thought. Yet it's also

possible that you've been prevaricating and that action MUST now be taken.

You can think of this as reaching a new ocean but having both the courage and the right 'boat' to set sail.

Even before the weekend you could be cruising in calm waters. First though it seems you'll have to nego-

tiate rapids or, more likely, carry that boat to the water's edge. And yes, physically this could be truly de-

manding. It surely won't help when others say you are 'doing too much'. They'd be wrong to under-

estimate your persistence and determination however.

You may have been planning a make-over for some time and might be pleased that progress is at last being

made. Yet you might not be entirely comfortable with what's exposed in the process. Those really close to

you will surely understand and be supportive: others could find this illuminating to the point that they won-

der what else you might have hidden. To deflect this attention you could announce a scheme before the

weekend that shows you have vision and a plan.

One possibility is that you get caught up in a power-struggle midweek and that it takes a few days for ten-

sion to blow over. True, it may be that you need to hear and see what others are so passionate about. Is it

possible that you've under-estimated the history of why things are run as they are? You might need to listen

very carefully (yes, even to highly emotional outburst) and then allow space before giving a considered

reply. There is nothing you cant handle. Rise to the top once again, lead the way, your in charge!

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 enjoy-

able 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.

Cecilia Benington

Dear Editor, I know they say that newspapers are a dying

breed but I think your style as charismatic way

you write. Its wonderful to hear someone tell it like it is.

Everyone around here at likes they know so

much yet no one but you are game to face the

facts head-on. If the people around here get smart

they would help you get more copies and pages.

In due time, Im sure it will happen for you. Your hard work will pay big in the end.

Mr. & Mrs. Wilbertson

Dear Editor, It was nice to meet you last week. Ive heard so much and been a fan of your writing for a

while now. You have made big improvements, it

shows you learned well from a few of those other

editors you had proof reading.

Im sure they are proud of you as they read your work today. If want boring sad news we got

the Herald. Same stuff like a TV commercial.

Maybe soon those folks in DFS will see your

location and realize they can benefit from adver-

tising with you too.

From all of us who love your newspaper, we

thank you. For being forthright. We thank you.

J.T. Hemmingway

Employment: Now that

marijuana is legal, a work-

place piss test only proves

that you consumed a legal

product sometime in the

past. Beer drinkers and cigar

smokers can enjoy their

products every night and

never fear a surprise test at work the next morning will cost them

their careers. Employers must adopt NORML's Model Workplace

Policy for Cannabis, and consumers should direct their business

away from those employers that discriminate against us (especially

if that piss-testing company seeks to do business directly in the can-

nabis industry).

Health Care: Cannabis consumers in legal states still face health

care discrimination in the form of denial of organ transplants, denial

of opiate pain medications and misdiagnosis of substance abuse

disorders.

Parenting: Cannabis consumers in legal states can still lose cus-

tody or have their custody arrangements altered when one parent

accuses the other parent of child neglect or endangerment due to a

parents now-legal use of cannabis.

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PROUDLY Helping Alaqua Animal Refuge

located in FREEPORT, for over 6yrs. adoptable

pets of all kinds. Go visit them today!

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deeply appreciated. Your making history with each edition we

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

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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 Elsi-

nore, told Toronto radio station KISS 92.5 that he

doesnt know where the report that he de-

clined 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

purchased before saying, I hate Americans. I

hate America.

No, I did press charges, Marin told the radio station. And then when I was reading the news-papers, it said my name, that I decided not to, and

I dont know where that came from.

In a statement Monday, the Riverside County

Sheriffs Department had said that Marin had declined to press charges against Ms. Grande and directed all further inquiries to the Riverside

County Department of Environmental Health.

Deputy Sheriff Michael Vasquez had confirmed

to People magazine that Marin had declined to

press criminal charges against Ms. Grande.

But Marin said that is not what happened. The

doughnut shop owner detailed the exchange he

had with Lake Elsinore police:

The last time I talked to the police officer, he told me, How many doughnuts did she lick? Then I said, Well, she licked two of them and spit on two of them And then he said, Well, how many doughnuts are you out?.. How much

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 di-

rectly to him for licking the doughnuts, something

she has not addressed in either of her two apolo-

gies, he still would not drop charges against her.

Wolfee Donuts received a heath downgrade to a

B rating last week after an Environmental Health inspector visited the shop in the wake of

the incident. The shop can remain open while it

works to correct the violations.

Murphys adoption fee is $150, which includes his neuter, microchip and cur-

rent vaccines. If you are interested in

him, please fill out an application online

at http://www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org/

Murphy is a 2 year

old, male, Catahoula/

Border Collie Mix who

needs a loving and pa-

tient home. He has

been at the Refuge for

269 days, waiting for

that special person to come along and

give him a second-chance. Murphy is

very smart, walks great on a leash and is

ready for a yard to run and play

in. Although, he would thrive in a home

with no small children or other pets, he

deserves a family that will help him re-

gain his trust in humans. He simply

needs the right person willing to give him

comfort and confidence and we know he

will flourish into a loyal compan-

ion! Please consider giving this special

boy a chance at happiness.

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week

Murphy

Radical Rant:

What's Next

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Weed? Equal

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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, sur-

rounded 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 adven-

turesnow 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 click-

ing my ruby flip-flops and chanting, theres no place

like home..

Obituary for Mary Ann

Warso OBrien

Mary Ann Warso OBrian went home on June 26, 2015 in Free-

port, Florida. She was a won-

derful mother, sister, wife,

grandmother, cousins and cous-

ins friend. She was never afraid

to live life.

She was preceded in death by

her daughter, Charly and par-

ents, Marlow OBrian and Ev-lyn OBrien. A memorial service will be held

at Good nNws United Method-

ist Church on Wednesday, July

8, 2015 at 3:00 PM, 4747 U.S.

Highway 98, Santa Rosa Beach,

Florida 32459.

The family request in lieu of

flowers, please make donations

to Emerald Coast Hospice or

Good News in her memory.

You may go online to view

obituaries, offer condolences

and sign guest book at

www.clary-glenn.com.

Page 12 The Emerald Star News, Inc. July 16, 2015

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