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First Annual Apple Classic 5K & 10K Race a Success!
The streets of Hammock Bay were full of action on Saturday, January 21st as over 100 people ran the First Annual Apple Classic 5K and 10K Race to benefit education in Walton County. The first annual.

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CAMELLIA FESTIVAL IN THE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF EDEN STATE PARK

The Friends of Eden pay tribute to the Camellia Saturday, Feb.25th from 10am to 2 pm at Eden Gardens State Park in Point Washington, North of US 98

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Hello everyone! Here we are getting antsy for spring weather. Maybe we did get lucky and have only a short amount of winter weather. I dont know about you but my lake still shows signs of needing rain and could use a bunch of it. With this copy of The Emerald Star being considered the valentine edition, I thought of writing about feelings of love. Do you know how mushy it would end up? Ive had an eventful few years and would not want to bring it to the surface again. Definitely. However, I did a lot of research about emotions and feelings that are sent from the brain which pulls on those heart strings. Can you imagine how much I read about an authors feelings of what they experienced? I mean, what the heck? He only wrote of his own experiences and what he witnessed friends go through. Sounds simple enough but I still read through it all hoping to find the answer, a one word answer as if there is one. After countless hours of reading I came to a conclusion (because of the headache), there isnt an answer why because each of us are different. Similar yet so different. Guess I should write about a book and then get my therapist to be a specialist to confirm certain aspects of those feelings I had and recall. Then it validates what was written and boy do I have some stories to tell. It seems that we all are experienced in the field of love at some level or another. Experts? Depends on who you ask nowadays. Just ask your best friend about a past love they once had. It would be hard to imagine what the number of stories that ended with great endings would be. I mean, if it were, wouldnt that be a tale to tell? Doesnt that get your mind going? Think of all those love romance movies youve seen over the years. You normally only remember a few good parts of that movie. It may have been special to you, because you may have experienced similar things that the character went through in that movie. Do you still? There were a few funny facts I want to share with you. Did you know?...People are more likely to tilt their heads to the right when kissing instead of the left (65 percent of people go to the right!). The oldest known love song was written 4,000 years ago and comes from an area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers but what the name is I forgot if it said or not. Heres one to think about, that one in five long-term love relationships began with one or both partners being involved with someone else. Interesting, isnt it? Heres a few more. Falling in love can induce a calming effect on the body and mind and raises levels of nerve growth factor for about a year, which helps to restore the nervous system and improves the lovers memory. Love can also exert the same stress on your body as deep fear. You see the same physiological responsespupil dilation, sweaty palms, and increased heart rate. Men who kiss their wives in the morning live five years longer than those who dont. The tradition of the diamond engagement ring comes from Archduke Maximillian of Austria who, in the 15th century, gave a diamond ring to his fiance, Mary of Burgundy. People who are newly in love produce decreased levels of the hormone serotonin as low as levels seen in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Perhaps thats why its so easy to feel obsessed when youre smitten. According to mathematical theory, we should date a dozen people before choosing a long-term partner; that provides the best chance that youll make a love match. So, I guess if you want to play the numbers this would be true. Like most of you, Ill know it when I feel it. In todays disposable type of world, watch yourself for you may find yourself with someone somewhere in what you thought was a love never to end. Enjoy the love you have everyday you have the chance, for the may last forever all begins with you.

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Letter to the Editor,

Dear friends, It would be easy to blame the efforts of Floridas largest private landowner to the east and the more populated counties to the west for getting lesser transportation needs attended to throughout the Panhandle while Walton Countys greater needs have been ignored. We could also blame the vague promises made by our legislators in Tallahassee and Washington, which were easily broken and quickly forgotten. However, that would accomplish nothing. Walton County, as usual, must fend for itself. In some Florida towns and cities where I have lived, that would spell doom and destruction, but not here, Im proud to say. Walton County folk are used to doing their own heavy-lifting and making their own way. There is no question that we need a bridge system capable of providing four-lanes of traffic, just as we need four lanes on US 331 from the Alabama line to US 98. Those who say we don't need this are simply not in touch with reality. People who say that no bridge and therefore no four-lane highway is needed do not understand the basic economic realities of northwest Florida. We have been lobbying for the four-laning of US 331 for decades. Why? Because we know that it will benefit every facet of life here. It will allow us to attract new business and industry that requires modern transportation routes. It will reduce the number of senseless accidents and deaths on our highway. It will allow tourists and travelers to reach their destinations without clogging our only north-south artery. It will allow faster evacuation during tropical storms and hurricanes and it will allow Walton County residents to travel safely and quickly throughout the county, whether for work, shopping, dining or recreation. DOT and the DEP have told us that we cant four-lane the highway until we four-lane the bridge. We can dislike this statement, we can agree that it isn't fair, but in the end, we cannot change it. Though our current bridge was clearly designed to accommodate a second, two-lane span built at a later date, thanks to DOT and DEP again, we have been told that we cant build a second two-lane span but must start over. We do need to keep in mind that opting for the bridge doesn't just get us a bridge-it also gets US 331 four-laned. That is the second part of the promise of DOTbuild the bridge and the state will start four -laning the highway. So when we're talking about this issue, we need to remember that we're talking about a bridge and a highway. So now we must decide how to pay for our own much needed and long overdue improvements tax or toll. Both have their advantages and disadvantages but in the final analysis, I do not favor a toll and here are the reasons why. It would punish the working class and reward the wealthy. A tourist would pay a toll to reach south Walton, let's assume a total of $2 per car per year. Who pays the rest? The local people who work across the bay, who must travel the road every day, week after week, month after month, year after year. Thats $2 for the tourist-$500 for the worker. Does that sound fair to you? Though we may not like it, the truth is, Walton County's only real economic driver is tourism - out of state travelers trying to get to the beach. Another bit of truth is that travelers routinely avoid toll roads whenever they can. I do and Ill bet you do, too. With a new by-pass currently under construction in Okaloosa County, there will soon be far too many faster, safer alternate routes to the beach available to travelers. Why take a toll road? Clearly, it would be more equitable to skim an extra penny from tourism dollars. Consider the total impact of a penny on the dollar from the $2,000 per week to stay in a rental house; a penny on the dollar from the hundreds spent in restaurants; on the hundreds spent in our shops and factory outlets and for all the other south Walton amenities. Multiply that amount by the tens of thousands of tourists who visit us year round and I think youll see thats a far more equitable approach. Will local residents pay, too? Yes, but we will also benefit year round not just for one or two weeks out of the year in the same way that our extra sales taxes provide free garbage and sanitation services year round. Further, if we are ever going to be able to expand our economic base to include something besides tourism, we are going to have to have transportation routes that are as good as those that already exist in every other Panhandle county. We're already behind everyone else. Like all Americans, I hate taxes. I especially hate taxes that provide no benefit. I know that there is no good time for more taxes. However, taxes are a fact of life and they can provide value. The only taxes any of us should favor are those that provide a direct benefit and actually improve our lives. Further, we must insure that the penny tax expires when the original project is paid for and does not become a tax for life. So how do we benefit? The first way is through protecting the health and safety of tourists and local citizens alike by providing a faster and safer means of evacuation during hurricanes, tornados and tropical storms. The second is through economic development. A four-laned US 331 means more industry and business which means more jobs, better jobs for ourselves and our children. It means a stronger economy and a better way of life. It is the difference between a thriving, prosperous place to work, to live and raise our families and a place that will eventually wither on the vine, a place that has been passed by, populated by dwindling communities with little hope and even fewer opportunities. When there are faster, safer alternate routes to the beach available to travelers, why would anyone choose a two-lane road? And when they choose a faster, safer four-lane.cont

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Anticipating mealtime battles now that State Certified-Master Plumber the new USDA dietary guidelines sugLicense # CF-C057978 gest half our plates be filled with fruits and vegetables? Getting kids to eat more veggies doesn't have to be a fight. It can feel intimidating, but you can do it, Get Kids in the Kitchen Take them to a farmers market or grocery and have them pick out a veggie. Let them wash, peel, and slice it and help choose how to cook and flavor it. Call for AJs -tip of the week "Get them to touch it and smell it," says Negrin. "Having them see how the food is prepared makes them less intimidated. Having a sense of ownership makes them more likely to eat it." If your child already likes plain pizza, see if she'll try adding a single veggie topping. Some kids don't like to mix foods -- especially messing with a food they think is already perfect. But some kids will be willing to experiment. means we Don't Battle Over Veggies When you're frustrated that your child will make room for your won't try a veggie, it can be tempting to Ad.. well Add more pgs. !!! get mad or force her to clean her plate. Experts say forcing a child to eat someour pricing is the lowest!! thing can cause them to avoid eating it, even as adults. "You never want to force New businesses: feed because you dont want it become an emotional drama,"Offer One New We currently have Vegetable Plus a Familiar One specials for the new year. Don't overwhelm your child by offering an entire plate filled with foods he doesWith 3000 copies every n't recognize or doesn't like. Ask him to other week, try only one new vegetable at a time. how can you go wrong? Make sure you serve other familiar foods -- hopefully including at least a veggie he already likes. That way you can enCall 585-0262 today courage him to try the new food, but you'll both know he'll have something to eat if he isn't a fan. Take Advantage of Peer Pressure Does your child have a friend who is an adventurous eater? Invite him over for dinner and serve up some new veggies. Peer pressure may work in a good way and your child may be more likely to try a new food if her buddy is bold enough to try it first. WALK-INS It's hard to convince a child to eat BrusWELCOME! sels sprouts if you won't go near them. "Parents need to think of themselves as salespeople." So eat veggies yourself, and make sure unit your child is watching. If you're not a big vegetable fan, then have Grandma or (l.c.s pizzA /vet plAzA) the sitter take on the role of veggie booster. Healthy kids equal healthy adults. See us if you need us.

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We have a lot of highway constructions and utility construction going on in our area now. Spring break is just around the corner and traffic will increase dramatically, sp be patient. They are supposed to install the bear crossing on Highway 331 in the Owls Head area. I wonder who will get the job of educating the bears to use the crossing under the highway. Some of our water customers were sent letters from a company Home Serve out of Miami, which basically is an insurance company. They want to sell you insurance on your water line going to your house. We recommend you throw this in the trash. Service lines into your house are not that expensive to repair or replace in our area. Hunting season is almost over, so I will get back to normal now. I had a wonderful season this year. I got to go to Pierre, South Dakota on a pheasant hunt back in November. They dont have many trees at all, but lots of grass and rolling hills. It is a beautiful part of the country! Our latest water line project is almost complete. Hopefully by May we will be pumping water to the Basin Bayou and Trout Creek areas. The Freeport City Council meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of every month at the Freeport City Hall beginning at 7:00 pm. Come participate in your local government. Mayor Marse

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First Annual Apple Classic 5K & 10K Race a Success!

CAMELLIA FESTIVAL IN THE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF EDEN STATE PARK

The Friends of Eden pay tribute to the Camellia Saturday, Feb.25th from 10am to 2 pm at Eden Gardens State Park in Point Washington, North of US 98 via CR-395. Visitors are invited to stroll through amazing camellias, discover heritage handicraft demonstrations on the grounds, learn air layering, (a camellia propagating technique), and camellia waxing for bloom preservation. Attend demonstrations on camellia care and other plant related topics by longtime camellia growers Dr. Gordon Eade and Manson Markette. Camellias, air layered from Eden plants, will be available from the nursery. Terri Carr from "Connect with Flowers" in Shalimar will do a floral arrangement demonstration using Camellias at 11:00am. Heritage demonstrations will also be available including demonstrations on candle and soap making, butter and cracklin' production, moonshining, old time toys and games, and much more. This community event is free with free admission to the State Park - donations made to the Friends of Eden will be appreciated.

An OCSO investigator who survived being shot three times while working to take a violent fugitive into custody says the amount of support hes received has been overwhelming, including letters from across the country. Investigator Steve Hough says the December 9th, event in Santa Rosa County, when the suspect came out of the home on Camille Garden Circle firing guns in both hands, initially seemed like something out of a movie. He says he relied on his training and returned fire immediately. But when he was knocked to the ground and saw all the blood, he realized hed been shot in the face. In addition, two bullets also went through Investigator Houghs leg, injuries he was unaware of until he arrived at the Emergency Room. Hough, who is part of the OCSO Sexual Predator & Offender Unit, was working at the time as part of a U.S. Marshals Service team. Investigator Hough and his wife Tanya say they want to voice their extreme gratitude for the emotional and financial support offered by co-workers, family, friends, local citizens, and even complete strangers over the last two months. Its just been incredible, said Hough. The amount of support thats come in is still, to this day, its overwhelming. Its phenomenal. Hough and his wife Tanya say it has boosted their spirits and helped ease the painful process of recovery. Hough says he plans to return to his job as a law enforcement officer once hes gotten through all the planned surgeries. He also wants to be able to share his experiences with fellow law enforcement officers in hopes his experience may provide insights that would benefit others who also find themselves in a gunfight. He also wants to be sure those who go through such an ordeal realize that its critical to open up and talk about what happened with others, so that you can heal both emotionally and physically. Monday, Sheriff Larry Ashley awarded Investigator Hough the OCSO Medal of Valor for his actions of putting his own safety at risk to capture a violent fugitive. OCSO Investigator Todd Watkins also received the Medal of Valor and Investigators Jeff McGill and John Merchant were awarded Medals of Merit.

The streets of Hammock Bay were full of action on Saturday, January 21st as over 100 people ran the First Annual Apple Classic 5K and 10K Race to benefit education in Walton County. The first annual event was held by the Walton Education Foundation, Inc. with all proceeds directly benefitting classroom mini-grants, scholarships and programs that directly impact local children. This is our first year for this signature event and we were pleased to have over 100 runners join us, said Meredith Spence, Executive Director of the Walton Education Foundation, Inc. The Freeport High School Key Club members and students in the Take Stock In Children Program volunteered for the event and brought such excitement to the runners. In addition to student volunteers, Foundation board members and the Walton Area Chamber of Commerces Education Council worked hard to make this event a success. Plans are already underway for the Second Annual Apple Classic 5K & 10K Race to be held in January 2013.

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County, what's going to happen to Walton County? We have a chance to take control of our future and take our rightful place among other prosperous Panhandle communities, but we have to make the right choice the first time. Walton County officials and residents have lobbied every U.S. congressman and senator, every state representative and senator and every DOT director for the last 50 years and after 50 years, this is the first and only offer we've had. If we say, no thanks, we don't want to pay an extra penny to get what we need, how many decades will it be before we get another offer? As we watch our neighboring counties grow and prosper, what do we say to our children - sorry, we had our chance but we let it pass by? I urge you to support the bridge and four-lane highway construction. Thank you, Ron Kelley DeFuniak Springs

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FWC Reports
Sometimes neighbors can work it out. FWC Lt. Mark Hollinhead and Officer Danny Arnette met with a landowner after receiving a complaint from a subject who leases adjoining property in Okaloosa County. The meeting resolved the complaint and clarified property boundaries and easements. Lt. Hollinhead observed a vehicle traveling in Walton County across a field at night displaying a light in a manner capable of disclosing the presence of wildlife. The vehicle was stopped and a dead deer was observed in the back of the vehicle. Lieutenant Hollinhead confirmed the deer was taken from a tree stand during legal hunting hours. The light was displayed to inspect for hogs and damage they had caused. A warning was issued for no hunting license. Officer Danny Arnette contacted Officer Randall Brooks about a trespass complaint he received from a land manager. Officer Brooks responded and identified two subjects who were hunting the property in Walton County without permission. Officer Brooks inquired about turkey feathers he observed in the suspects golf cart and determined one of the subjects had shot two turkeys. Both turkeys were cleaned prior to Officer Brooks arrival. The turkey carcasses were retrieved and identified as hen turkeys. The subject was cited for taking turkeys during the closed season. The turkeys and a rifle were seized for evidence. Officer Randall Brooks observed an alligator hide in the backyard of a residence. No one was at the residence, but later in the day, a subject called Officer Brooks and admitted to killing the alligator. Arrangements were made to meet the subject later. Charges are pending.

JobsPlus Announces Upcoming Job Fair

- The Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa and Walton Counties and its JobsPlus One-Stop Career Centers are pleased to announce the upcoming 2012 Spring Seasonal Hiring Fair on February 22 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center (on Okaloosa Island) from 9:00 AM1:00 PM. The job fair is free to the public and individuals from students to seniors are invited to attend and meet with employers hiring for permanent, part-time and seasonal openings. Job seekers are encouraged to bring resumes and dress for success to increase their chances of being hired. We are very excited to be able to host this job fair for both our job seekers and our employers, stated Linda Sumblin, Executive Director for the Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa and Walton Counties. We are very encouraged by the recent decline in the local unemployment rate, while it is a small decrease; it is definitely a step in the right direction. Space is still available for additional employers. If you would like to secure a table, please call Trisha King at 269-7161. For more information on the Hiring Fair or on the services JobsPlus One-Stop Career Centers offer, please visit our website at www.jobsplusonestop.com<http:// www.jobsplusonestop.com/>. About JobsPlus - The JobsPlus mission is to ensure that every citizen has the opportunity and skills necessary to engage in meaningful employment throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties, and that every business has access to educated, trained, and prepared employees that meet their needs.

KATIE
By M. Vreeland This pleasingly plump calico has been a resident of Alaqua Animal Refuge as far back as anyone can remember. Its hard to understand how such an extra special cat has been passed by for so long. Maybe its because Katie doesnt vie for attention like some of her more outgoing cabin mates. In keeping with the calico personality, Katie is gentle and affectionate, to say nothing of extremely beautiful. Her markings and her gorgeous golden eyes make her a standout in any feline community. Katie has graciously accepted her position as one of our most senior ladies, but she secretly yearns for a forever home with a special someone to love her and be loved by her. Guess you could say that Katie is one sensational senior in search of her soul mate. If you happen to be a sensational senior as well and are looking for a four footed soul mate of your own, Alaqua Animal Refuge has a program designed to help you adopt the pet of your dreams. But whether youre a senior of simply a lover of cats, Katie hopes with all her heart that she will be your dream pet. "Northwest Florida's Premier Animal Sanctuary and Adoption Center" Alaqua Animal Refuge is a non-profit, nokill shelter, located at 914 Whitfield Road, Freeport. We welcome you to visit all the adoptable animals at our beautiful ten acre sanctuary any Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more information you can call us at 850-8806399 or check out our website at www.aarflorida.com.

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Bridgemasters, Inc. will replace bridge expansion joints on the following bridges starting Tuesday, Feb. 7. Weather permitting, work should be complete by Saturday, Feb. 11. Walton County : U.S. 98 Peach Creek Bridge. Start: Tuesday, Feb. 7 Eastbound lane restrictions between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Okaloosa County: S.R. 20 Rocky Bayou Bridge. Start: Tuesday, Feb. 7 Eastbound lane restrictions 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. Wednesday morning. Walton County : U.S. 331 Choctawhatchee Bay/Clyde Wells Bridge. Start: Wednesday, Feb. 8 through Saturday morning Feb. 11 North and southbound lane closures 8 p.m. 5:30 a.m. nightly Drivers are reminded to pay attention to the speed limit when traveling through the construction area, and to use caution, especially at night when driving in work zones.

The Walton Republican Women Federated will be holding their monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 15 beginning at 11:00 at Carrabba's Italian Grill in the parking lot of Silver Sands Mall. Our guest speaker this month will be Martha Ingle, Clerk of Circuit Court, Walton County. Ms. Ingle will be speaking on the history of Walton County and function of the Clerk of Circuit Court. Lunch will be Chicken Parmesan with a pasta side, Caesar salad, bread, drink and a surprise dessert. For reservations contact Margaret Crozier at 837-5321 or macrozier@cox.net. We look forward to seeing you there.

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DeFuniak Springs Man Charged with Production of Methamphetamine

The Walton County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) arrested Jeremy Miracle, 24, of DeFuniak, Fla., on multiple drug charges. He was arrested Jan. 28. The investigation began Jan. 28 after Deputy Craig Sherrouse conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 331 on a vehicle with an obscure tag. During the traffic stop, Miracle allegedly stated that his license was suspended and showed the deputy a smoking pipe after the deputy asked if he had anything illegal in the vehicle. After Miracle provided consent to search the vehicle, Deputy Sherrouse recovered what appeared to be prescription drugs, marijuana, two smoking pipes possibly used with marijuana or methamphetamine, and items commonly used to produce methamphetamine. Miracle was charged with one count of production of methamphetamine, a second-degree felony; one count of possession of paraphernalia to transport drugs, a third-degree felony; one count of possession of marijuana, a first-degree misdemeanor; two counts of possession of drugs without a prescription; and one count of driving with a suspended license, a seconddegree misdemeanor. He was booked into the Walton County Jail.

Freeport Man Arrested for Residential Burglary and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
The Walton County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) yesterday arrested Britton Wayne Bush, 34, of Freeport, Fla. for burglary and battery on a law enforcement officer. The WCSO investigation began Feb. 5 after deputies received information that Britton allegedly entered a Freeport residence without permission and threatened to "blow up the house with dynamite." During the incident, the woman's boyfriend advised Bush to leave the residence. When he did not comply, the boyfriend pushed Bush outside and then locked the door. Bush allegedly entered the residence again and the woman's boyfriend pushed Bush into the garage area of the residence as he continued to make threatening remarks to the residents. Deputies located Bush walking on County Highway 83A. During the arrest, Bush struck a deputy. A taser was deployed as a means of less-lethal force to affect the arrest. Bush was charged with one count of burglary of an occupied dwelling, a second-degree felony; one count of battery on a law enforcement officer, a third-degree felony; and one count of criminal mischief and property damage, a second-degree misdemeanor.

Wetlands will bloom again after pineland purple, rayless sunflower and dense gayfeather were planted to restore natural habitat. Since being named flowery land by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon in Easter 1513, the state has lost many wetlands or theyve been degraded by human impacts. In December, the Northwest Florida Water Management District hand planted about 32 acres of wet prairie and hydric pine flatwood wildflowers on wetland restoration sites in Washington and Bay counties. District Executive Director Doug Barr says they have purchased over 212,000 acres of wetlands, floodplain and upland buffers to protect and restore water resources. He says restoration of wetlands impacted before they purchased them is an important component of their land management program. First, natural water flow was restored to degraded wetlands, then natural fire cycles were introduced and shrubs were eradicated. After this, wiregrass and toothache grass were planted. However, studies indicated that key species were not present in the seed bank, probably due to years of fire suppression and habitat degradation. David Clayton, District Environmental Scientist says the species selected for reintroduction were based on importance and occurrence in high quality wet prairie and hydric pine flatwoods of the region. He says seeds from these species were collected from the Districts Garcon Point and grown by DEP and a private nursery. Clayton adds that many of these species have not been cultivated before. Clayton helps develop wetland restoration plans and monitors the Districts mitigation projects to offset wetland losses from highway construction and other development activities. Over 150,000 plants, 22 varieties of wetland wildflowers, grasses and sedges, were planted in islands on 15.5 acres at the Sand Hill Lakes Mitigation Bank, Washington County, and 17 acres at Ward Creek West, Bay County. The delicate plants were transported by refrigerated trailer and carefully set by hand. Clayton says by next spring and summer these plants should blossom with a showy variety of wildflowers and their seeds should spread to further populate the surrounding wetlands.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. In a move that could make it harder for its users to remain anonymous, Google said it would start combining nearly all the information it has on its users. This could mean, for instance, that when users search via Google, the company will use their activities on sister sites like Gmail and YouTube to influence those users' search results. Google has not done that before. Google's move -- which was disclosed in a privacy policy that will take effect on March 1 -- is a sign of the fierce competition between Google and Facebook over personal data. Facebook has amassed an unprecedented amount of data about the lives of its more than 800 million members -- information that is coveted by advertisers. Google traditionally has not had the same amount of personal data about its users, and has kept much of its personal data separate. But as Facebook gears up for its planned initial public offering this spring, Google has amped up the competition. Last year, Google launched its own social network, called Google+, and earlier this month Google started including data from Google+ in members' search results. Google's latest move would allow the company to include insights from services such as Gmail and YouTube to search results as well. This could effectively rewrite the relationship between users and the world's most-popular search engine.

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Obituary for Amy Marie Obituary for Candus Gay Wetherell Nash
Amy Marie Wetherell was born March 25, 1992 and passed away January 30, 2012. Mrs. Candus Gay Nash, age 46, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away Thursday January 26, 2012. She was born February 9, 1965 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Glen and Betty Bishop Williams. Mrs. Nash was a resident of Walton Amy was the sunshine in so County. She was Pentecostal by many lives, truly loved by all faith and a member of the First she met. Amy attended NWFSC United Pentecostal Church of Nicein Niceville, Fl and was planville. She graduated from college, ning to attend UCF in the fall receiving her Associates Degree in studying to be a medical exam- Graphic Arts and was pursuing her iner. Born in Tampa Florida Bachelors in Aerospace Electronics. Amy lived there as well as Fort She was a very giving person and an Myers and moved to Santa avid artist. She worked in civil serRosa Beach 6 years ago with vice at Eglin Air Force Base for her family. over 25 years before retiring. Amy loved sewing, gardening, Mrs. Nash is preceded in death by sailing, knitting and solving her parents. mysteries but mostly she loved Mr. Nash is survived by her husher family, friends and life itband of 26 years Vance Nash of self. Always cheerful, a great DeFuniak Springs, Florida; two friend, loving sister, and wondaughters Leola Amber Mixon and derful daughter. Amy is surhusband and Kory of Oahu, Hawaii vived by her mother Susan and Vanesa Nash of DeFuniak Carol Wetherell, Father Daniel Springs; one brother Kris Williams Charles Wetherell, Sisters Mar- and wife Trina of Knoxville, Tengaret Susan Wetherell and nessee; two sisters Edith Yakes and Elizabeth Kimberly Lewis, and husband Gary of Knoxville, Tennesmany other family members see and Karen Hutchins and huswho will all miss her dearly. band Toby of Ponce De Leon, FlorYou may go online to view ida; also survived by numerous obituaries, offer condolences aunts, uncles, and cousins. and sign guest book at You may go online to view obituarwww.clary-glenn.com ies, offer condolences and sign guest Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel book at www.clary-glenn.com. Funeral Home is entrusted with Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Futhe arrangements. neral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Obituary for Reverend Ottway James White, Sr.

Obituary for Martha Katherine Herbermann

Youth Leadership
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Mrs. Martha Katherine Herbermann, age 91, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012. She was born March 12, Reverend 1920 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Ottway James Martin Lynch and Eunice Hawkins White, Sr. of Lynch. Point WashingMrs. Herbermann was a resident of ton, Florida Santa Rosa beach moving from passed away Georgia. She was Catholic by faith February 1, 2012. He was born July 12, 1920 in Walton and a member of St. Rita Catholic County, Florida to Jesse and Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and also helping her husband Lillian Boutwell White. operate their Drug Stores in GeorMr. White was a lifelong gia. She was a devoted wife, mother, resident of Walton and Bay Counties. He was a pastor at grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. the Spring Valley Holiness Mrs. Herbermann is preceded in church in Ebro, FL along death by her parents, her husband with his wife Minnie White Joseph Herbermann; two sons Chrisfor 23 years before retiring. topher Herbermann and Joseph HerHe also, with the help of the bermann, Jr. congregation, built the Mrs. Herbermann is survived by church. her two sons James Herbermann and Mr. White is preceded in death by his parents, his wife wife Sheila of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and Danny Herbermann and of 63 years, Minnie White one sister Anita Taunton and wife Donna of Lawrenceville, Georgia; two daughters Paula Herberone brother, A.V. White. mann of Flowery Branch, Georgia Mr. White is survived by his sons Ira J. White, Sr. and and Katherine Kitty Merada and husband Robert of St. Petersburg, his wife Diana of Sandhills, Florida; one daughter-in-law Shirley Florida, and Ottway White, Herbermann of Stockbridge, GeorJr. of Atlanta, Georgia; one gia; seventeen grandchildren Midaughter, Betty Barton and husband Bud of Summerville, chael Merada and wife Carol, South Carolina; , and his spe- Johnny Merada and wife Denise, cial friends Horace and June Paul Merada and wife Judy, Donna McCormick of Freeport. Rev- Merada Frederick and husband Rick, Kandy Herbermann, Alex Herbererend White was also survived by 8 grandchildren and mann, Pepper Herbermann, James 14 great grandchildren and 1 Herbermann II and wife Tina, Matthew Hebermann and wife Kim, great-great granddaughter. Those serving as pallbearers Amanda Herbermann Heller and husband Liam, Kathlene Herberare Thad Byrd, Joe Byrd, Danny Perez, Danny McCor- mann, Danny Herbermann. Jr. and wife Danya, Joey Herbermann and mick, Greg Ward, Wade Moon, Honorary pallbearers wife Samantha, Tina Herbermann are James Weeks, Olene Ca- Yarbrough, Ashley Herbermann, sey, Billie Jean Casey, Curtis David Herbermann and Heather Westbrook and husband Reece; also Thorton, Lamar Paige and thirty great grandchildren and two Earl Byrd, Tommy Byrd, great great grandchildren. Billy Byrd, and Alton Byrd. You may go online to view Memorial services will held 10:00 obituaries, offer condolences AM Saturday, February 11, 2012, at St. Rita Catholic Church; 127 Moll and sign guest book at Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, www.clary-glenn.com. with Father Tom Collins officiating. Clary-Glenn Freeport Flowers are being accepted or donaChapel Funeral Home is entions may be made to the Grand trusted with the arrangeBoulevard Health and Rehabilitation ments. Center at 138 Sandestin Lane, Miramar Beach, Florida 32550. You may go online to view obituarTwo snowmen are standies, offer condolences and sign guest ing in a field. One says to book at www.clary-glenn.com. the other : "Funny, I smell Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Fucarrots too". neral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

At the recent DeFuniak Springs City Council meeting, Kitty Whitney President/ CEO of the Walton Area Chamber reported on the work, including the Leadership classes for adults and students. The Chambers Education Council announces that Walton High School is now offering the Youth Leadership Class to its Junior and Seniors for the 2011/2012 School year. The Walton High School Youth Leadership inaugural class has twenty two students lead by Ms. Kim Handdrop. In this class, the students will participate in character and ethics building exercises, prepare for and execute a Mock Trial with Judge Kelvin Wells, learn the importance of professional appearance in the business world as well as proper interview techniques and complete the Kendall Life Languages Program, taught by Dan Marcinkowski. Walton County School Superintendent, Carlene Anderson says she is very excited about having the Youth Leadership class now available at Walton High School. She says there is a lot of talent among students, and they are anxious to tap into that talent for this program. The Youth Leadership Program was the brainchild of Superintendent Anderson and former President and CEO of the Walton Area Chamber, Dawn Moliterno. Now in its fourth year, it has been taught at South Walton High and Freeport High each semester. The goal of the program, which is supported by the Walton Area Chambers Education Council, is to offer this class in all four high schools in Walton County. Whitney says the Chamber is proud to be a part of the development and education of the future leaders of our community and look forward to growing the Youth Leadership program into all of our schools.

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You may have the sinking sensation that someone or something is standing in your way, but don't just wring your hands in despair. Take this opportunity to reexamine your current path -- why you're doing what you're doing and the route you're taking. You can blaze a new trail, inspiring and amazing others while you're at it. Stop to affirm connections along the way. Listen carefully instead of chattering. Make sure you're getting credit where it's due as the week begins. There's a chance that good energy coming your way could be diverted. Call some positive attention to yourself. Your consciousness is expanding; you're seeing the connections and possibilities where others can't. Present your vision eloquently, and they'll love it. You may want to let someone else take charge of the plan. Choose someone who knows you best. Your usually limitless supply of enthusiasm and energy may run short as the week begins. Take time to recharge and choose with care the direction of your efforts. Fresh vigor is on the way, and you're likely to say exactly what's on your heart and mind. Your passion might take someone -- maybe even yourself -- by surprise now. Keeping relationships in balance requires attention. Are you ready to compromise? If you see something (or someone) you want as the week begins, your instinct is to lock onto it and never let go. While your passion's admirable, hold off on committing so completely. A new aspect or a different opportunity -- one that affects your worldview, and your hopes and dreams -- may well arise. If you share your expansive outlook with someone this weekend, a bond will grow. Learn more about yourself and others. Dig into something that fascinates you as the week begins. The stars augment your powers of observation and understanding now, so whether it's a work issue or a personal matter, you can expand your knowledge exponentially. Change and improvement are all around, especially in relationships. Clear those lines of communication, and open up your heart and mind. A challenge awaits you. Your softer, sensitive side may be less apparent than you think. Let those around you know about your needs and feelings, especially if those feelings are hurt. Be proactive about creating some good energy. Now's a great time to find a solution -- think about a good trade-off or an inventive compromise -- with a certain someone. If you have an action-packed plan for this weekend, well, you might want to scale back. Give that extroverted side a couple days off. That's when the stars will send you a golden opportunity to delve into things in a quieter yet very productive way. Reach out in family matters, too. Expect more exciting, action -packed times. Your always-bountiful charisma is even more apparent now, and sharing what's on your mind gets things going in a big way! Downplay your own angle and inquire into the perspectives of others.

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Activities, Stress Relief Tips, Baby Book Club, and more! Tuesday, February 21, 2012 1:00 p.m. (Spanish) 3:00 p.m. (English) Keep your natural skepticism at a healthy level as the week begins. Sure, ask questions, but don't let unWalton County Health Department founded (as yet) emotions carry you away before you get some answers. You're probably hearing the call of something bigger and better than what you're currently involved in. Don't be afraid to stick your neck out to 362 State Highway 83 ascertain the possibilities. You're definitely catching eyes this weekend -- the stars are sending you extra pow- DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 ers of attraction. Whatever will you do with them? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Whether you're sharing an opinion or just your sandwich, make a conscious effort to include others. The uniWednesday, February 22, 2012 verse will respond to your generosity and thoughtfulness. Your intellect and your feelings are operating in 1:00 p.m. (English) tandem in a brilliant way. Look at all sides of a situation (work, personal or both), finding the angles and the 3:00 p.m. (Spanish) options you've been blind to until now. To process it, send a sweet note (and maybe a photo or poem) to an old Walton County Health Department friend, or watch a sappy movie with a new one. 361 Green Way Trail If people are watching your every move as the week begins, maybe it's just because you're making whatever Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 you do look so great. Get a certain very important somebody on board with your latest and greatest idea. From For more information or RSVP, please call Wednesday through Friday, a little change-up in your approach works wonders, but if you get too far out, (850) 892-8040 x 1178 (English) you'll leave those around you hopelessly behind. Take it easy for their sake. Work and play -- one-on-one or group activities -- look great this weekend. Bonus: What you say is music to everyone's ears. (850) 892-8040 x 1188 (Spanish) Begin the day with a little meditation, yoga, a workout or just a calm walk. You have something to process, so be proactive about finding quiet headspace to do it in. You're back in your happy-go-lucky stride, and that confidence in your step guides splendid stuff to your path. Those around you can sense you're ready to say yes and see the potential. For a great date or just fun with friends this weekend, find a free outdoor concert, lounge in the park or take a nighttime stroll. Casual and low budget are perfect now. A friend, a partner or even your boss has a very helpful angle when it comes to making a choice as the week begins. Getting input shows your smarts, not weakness. The stars say to look to the future and get specific about what you want to do and how you'll do it. How's that savings account? What about that personal goal or that relationship? Find action steps you can take, now and later. Then clear the decks for some hot stuff. You know they were more like you, thrive off it. Others -- maybe someone in particular -- can't help but pick up on your undeniable energy. Keep making your mark, you seem to get there so quickly as is.

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"Erica's Movie Reel"

Big changes are in place for the 5th Annual 30a St Patrick's Parade slated for
Friday March 16th. at 3.00pm. Forming on Scenic 30a near The Preserve, the parade heads westbound ending at Gulf Place. The event began as a small parade in 2008, and has now grown to a parade plus festival complete with green beer, Guinness sponsored banners, rocking entertainment and an Irish good time. 2012 is a banner year for the parade, bringing in highly acclaimed Celtic band Mickle-A-Do from Atlanta . The Grand Marshal of the parade will be Jac McTighe, who follows previous Grand Marshals Rick Talbert, Fire Chief, Commissioner Cecila Jones, Sheriff Michael Adkinson and Deputy Fire Chief Sean Hughes. Jac has also been Grand Marshal of the Atlanta St Patricks Parade. We are so delighted to have Mickle-A-Do this year, along with Jac McTighe as Grand Marshal, said Paul Vizard, event founder. The festival entertainment portion of the event has grown tremendously, and we expect a packed green at Gulf Place this year, so bring a chair and come early. We are also very grateful for our main sponsors of Gulf Place, Artists at Gulf Place, and businesses at Gulf Place, along with Andrews and Arnsdorf, and hope to add more closer to the event. At Gulf Place after the parade, will be food, drinks, and product vendors, face painting, and entertainment from 4pm onward with Irish Dancers, and Celtic Band Mickle-A-Do. Five lucky people will also find a pot of gold, as there will be 3 gold Celtic necklaces will be tossed to onlookers during the parade and 2 more at Gulf Place during the entertainment. One leprechaun will be slipping around the jigging feet. If he's caught, you just might find that pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow. Ft. Walton Beach's own Drake Irish Dancers will kick it up a notch and perform to their own brand of old country sounds, later to be joined by Mickle-A-Do for a jigging good time where merriment will bring the level up once more. Vendor table spaces are still available.

Letter to the Editor,

Dear Frank, Amazing news from Oregon: Suzanne Bonamici is headed to the House of Representatives! And its thanks to your support that shes going to Washington as the only female member of Oregons congressional delegation. Theres no doubt that you made the difference in Suzannes race and helped us make EMILYs List history this cycle, by electing a third pro-choice, Democratic woman to Congress in a special election. We are so thankful for everything youve done for these women, and today, Suzannes win gets us that much closer to taking back the House. We have a lot to celebrate. Suzannes win is just one of the pieces of whats shaping up to be an historic year for women. With three special election wins this cycle and a fantastic number of EMILYs List candidates, we have the chance to make 2012 the Year of the Woman all over again. This becoming more true in a lot of states across the nation. Thank you again for everything that you do. Together, your newspaper and your web page are truly helping build a progressive America. Helen Murberry

Chronicle
As the credits began to roll and I, along with everyone else in the theatre, began to rise and get out of my seat I heard a woman behind me say, That was the best movie I have ever seen..NOT. I seriously wanted to turn around and ask the woman what her problem was with this movie. Sure, the content is not realistic. Sure, teenage boys dont fly or have super powers, but isnt that the point of going to see a movie in the first place? To experience something extraordinary, something real life cannot give to you, to be entertained by the unrealistic? However, I did not say anything to the woman, I just kept my thoughts to myself, as I exited the theatre I overheard many other people making similar comments. That movie was so unrealistic. That would never happen. And so on. So, maybe I missed something, because I thought Chronicle was an exceptional movie. We all are familiar with the personal camera view point, from films like The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity. Some people get queasy from the shaky camera view (that is the only down point I found to this movie), but it makes the movie feel more personal. Well, Chronicle went above and beyond the video camera concept. Instead of the movie being filmed from the view point of one singular camera the film was compiled from all the video camera footage around the events that made up the movie, from personal video cameras, hospital cameras, and news crew footage. It gave the film a more realistic feel, but let us go over this again, it is a movie, not an actual events. Chronicle is based on three high school aged boys who, at a party, discover an odd hole in the middle of the woods. The boys venture down the hole into a cave like tunnel, and find an odd thing that somehow gives the boys the ability to move things with their minds. The film never explains what exactly the thing is, or just how it gave the boys powers, but that really isnt important. One of the boys goes on a power trip and becomes the sort of villain of the film, yet because of the back drop, there is a type of sympathy found for the boy. I will not spoil the ending, but I will say, despite what I heard from the people around me in the theatre, go see Chronicle. If not for the story then just for the effects, which were spectacular! I cannot stress that enough, this film blew me away with the special effects. If you have any comments or recommendations email me at: beckerica2@gmail.com

Outdoor Cooking Tips

By Colin Richards
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In this edition we will go over a couple of tips on the barbecue. If you are one of those that replied to me about my article in the Emerald Star News , thanks for taking the time and your question. 1. Dont let those barbecue flare-ups put out the flame in your heart for outdoor grilling. There are several reasons why barbecues will suddenly flare up, turning your meat to ashes. Luckily, there are also several ways to fight back. Here are some suggestions: Move your meat away from the fire by raising the level of your grill. Some flareups are natural. By keeping your meat a bit higher, the flames may not reach the grill. Use a grade of meat with a bit less fat. Most of the time, its the dripping fat that causes the flare-ups. Use a marinade or barbecue sauce with less sugar. Sugar in the marinade not only attracts the flames, but will burn on the surface of the meat. Give the fire a bit less air to feed on by closing the vents down a bit. Camellia Festival & Heritage Day 2. Use an enclosed barbecue with a removable lid. at Eden Gardens State Park This will allow you to both grill and smoke. Keep On February 25th, 2012 it covered: When cooking larger cuts of meat and 10:00AM - 2:00PM poultry, use indirect grilling or barbecuing. Keep the grill lightly covered and resist the temptation Expert Camellia talks to include: to peek every time you lift the lid, you add five Bloom identification, air layering, care, to ten minutes to the cooking time! waxing, and arranging. Resist the temptation to lift the grill lid, unless Come explore the local history and aryoure turning or adding items, to keep heat from cheology, visit the living history escaping. Just remember that every time you lift demonstrations that will include candle the lid, you lose heat. and soap making, butter and cracklin' 3. If you want your grill to multitask, bank up the production, moonshining, old time toys fire on one side and leave the other half of the and games, and much more! grill charcoal-free. You can regulate the temperaMusical entertainment to be provided ture of the interior by opening and closing the by Lucky Mud! flue on the top. Closing completely will result in a Come walk in the park and have a fun slow-burning fire and a low temperature perfect day at Eden! for smoking. Using Indirect Heat for tougher meats that need to be cooked slower, like roasts, whole chickens and slabs of ribs. You cook the JOKE: On the first day of college, the meat indirectly by placing it away from the charDean addressed the students, pointing coal or burner. You then cover the grill so the out some of the rules: "The female dor- meat cooks slowly and the heat stays in the grill. mitory will be out-of-bounds for all With the fire banked on one side, you can open male students, and the male dormitory the grill and grill hot dogs directly on the fire. to the female students. Anybody caught While the dogs are grilling you can have the breaking this rule will be fined $20 the smokable meats rest on the other side of the grill. first time. Anybody caught breaking If the fire is low enough, the hot dogs turn out this rule the second time will be fined nicely if you slow-cook them. Theyll be ready in $60. Being caught a third time will cost 15 to 20 minutes. you $180. Are there any questions?" We will cover more tips in future editions, the One student piped up: best to you and good grilling. "How much for a season pass?"

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Members of the Paxton Jr/Sr Band auditioned and performed with the Florida
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LAGRANGE BAYOU - WATERFRONT 4BR/3.5BA w/over 2,100 SF on 1.3 acres. 9 ft. ceilings & new Florida rm. Oversized garage + studio. Covered boatlift. $519,000

BAYFRONT LOT! With dock & seawall in place. Power & water avail. on dock. Ready to build! Owner financing considered. $189,900

MALLET BAYOU! Waterfront lot in Emerald Shores w/ great westerly views of Bayou. Lucky fishing in local waters! City W&S avail. $134,900

RIVER RENDEZVOUS
Choctawhatchee River Is Calling For You!
6 ACRES IN PORTLAND - SHORT SALE Near Eglin AFB Reservation. Over 1,600 sq. ft. w/3BR/2.5BA. Updated kitchen, s/s appliances. Pole barn & more. $174,900 First class river cabin with 3BR/3BA. Brick home with approximately 1,700 SF. Great Florida Room perfect for enjoying the River views! Fireplace in Great Room with vaulted ceilings. Oversized garage with additional 50x75 metal building for storage across the street. Call for appointment to see! CARIBBEAN FUN ON BLACK CREEK 2br/1.5ba, two-story bungalow directly on Black Creek. Dock w/electric. Storage shed, dbl carport. Must see! $189,000

Both properties being offered together for only $299,800.

WATERFRONT DEAL! Almost 1 acre on Mallet Bayou! 3BR/2BA home with 1,514 SF. Dock w/ power & water, fenced yard. $236,500

SOUTH OF HWY 20 2BR/1.5BA, 1,225 SF brick home on half acre. Great screened porch near Four Mile Creek. Outside storage bldg. $115,000

NEW LISTING! Bayou Bend S/D interior lot with water access to LaGrange Bayou. Beautiful oak trees. Restricted. CW available. $29,900

BAYFRONT ESCAPE 3BR/2BA, 2,200 SF, w/Florida rm. Dbl gar, carport & workshop. Guest quarters w/ 3BR/2BA. Dock & boat slip. $439,000

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