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Hello. I wanted to share some ideas. America, we have anegotistical, delusional president. He has convinced himselfthat he is disliked by many Americans because he is black.

In a lengthy interview t he president tells, "Theres no doubt that theressome folks who just really dislike me because they dont like the idea of a black presi-dent. Now, the flip side of it is there are some black folks and maybe some white folkswho really like me and give me the benefit of the doubt precisely because Im a black

president."President Obamas approval rating has fallen badly in the national polls. His ratings arehistorically low. The second lowest in modern history at this point of a presidency.Lower than Bush. Lower than everyone but Richard Nixon. He was disgraced by peers.Here come the excuses. Obama desperately wants to believe its all because hes black.Because if he didnt have that excuse, it would have to be based on his performance. When Obama blames "some folks" for not liking him because he's black, he refers toconservatives and white Americans. Im an unapologetic member of both groups. Its an interesting excuse.let me rant for a bit. Do you agree or not?

If we disliked him for the color of his skin, that would excuse his failed performance as president. How convenient. That would excuse everything hes done to damage or de-stroy American exceptionalism, capitalism, and the U.S. economy. If this was about race,it would excuse his dismantling of the economy. It would excuse the 92 million working-age Americans not in the workforce. It would excuse all-time record lows for workforce

participation. It would excuse tens of thousands, and in some cases, hundreds of thou-sands of Americans dropping out of the workforce every month.It would excuse the fact that only crummy, crappy, low-wage part-time jobs are beingcreated because of Obamas policies. If this was about race, it would excuse Obama tak-ing the formerly greatest health care system in the world and plunging it into crisis andconfusion. It would distract us from seeing his failed ObamaCare web site that cost hun-dreds of millions of dollars.Or his blatant lies about keeping our health insurance if we like it. Or his lies about themiddle class not being taxed to pay for 30 million new patients. Or his lies about thequality of care remaining the same, even though weve added 30 million new patients,with no new doctors. Or his lies about prices going down, while our rates are goingthrough the roof, and his own IRS predicts health insurance will cost the average familya staggering $20,000 per year by 2016.If this was about race, it would excuse his lies about wanting to create jobs for middleclass Americans while hes made conscious decisions to hire foreign companies (whorely on cheap foreign labor) to build and fix the defective ObamaCare website. If thiswas about race, it would excuse his never ending spending and debt. Or the damage hesdone to middle class Americans -- the doubling of gas prices, the all-time record highs

for electricity, the jobs hes destroyed by not approving oil drilling, or fracking, or theKeystone Pipeline. Or using the EPA to try to put coal industry completely out of busi-ness, why? We were a leader of coal production for many years.It would excuse his using the power of the IRS to persecute Tea Party groups and conser-vative critics (like me), while allowing the IRS to hand out fraudulent tax refunds to ille-gal immigrants claiming fake dependents not even living in the United States.It would excuse four dead American heroes in Benghazi, a refusal to send help whilethey were fighting for their lives, and a blatant cover-up before the election.But putting all that aside, let me point out a few inconsistencies in Obamas allegationagainst conservatives: First, I dont dislike Obama. I dislike his beliefs and his policies. Second, last I checked Obama is not just black. Hes half white, born by a whitemother, raised by white grandparents. Third, Ive been consistent my entire life. Ive

been a true blue conservative patriot since when I handed out campaign literature for ourcity of Cincinnati Mayor, in my fathers arms. I judge people by their political beliefsand policies, not the color of their skin. Bad is Bad, wrong is wrong.I despised the policies of ultra-leftist Presidential candidate George McGovern. His be-liefs and policies were almost identical to Obamas today. Did I hate white Midwesternmen? In 1980, I despised the policies of President Jimmy Carter, whose policies werealmost identical to Obamas today. Did I hate white Southern men? Lastly, I can think of many Jewish Democrats whose policies I despise. Does that mean Ihate Jews? Thats pretty funny, because my mother is Jewish. In each case a Republican conservative like me despises the political beliefs and policiesof people I believe now, or believed back then, to be extreme, radical, socialist, economi-

cally ignorant, and damaging to America and capitalism. No, Mr. Obama, we dont dislike you because youre black. But we do despise your poli-cies, your lies, and your destruction of the greatest country, economy and middle class inworld history. No otherreason, just that.Thanks for reading!!

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGFOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Take notice that the Walton County Board of CountyCommissioners will hold a SPECIAL MEETING and aclosed EXECUTIVE SESSION on January 28, 2013,beginning at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as possible to thattime, at the Walton County Courthouse located at 571US Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, Florida todiscuss the following:

In Re: Oil Spill by the Oil Rig Deepwater Horizon LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES(2:10-CV-09999-CJB-SS)

The Board of Commissioners, William Bill Chapman,Kenneth Pridgen, Bill Imfeld, Sara Comander, and

Cindy Meadows; Gerry Demers, Interim County Admin-istrator; Mark D. Davis, Interim County Attorney; andoutside Counsel for the county in this case, BrantleyFry; Rhon Jones of Beasley Allen and S. Drake Martinand Billy Buzzett of Nix, Patterson, and Roach, willattend this meeting and it will be recorded by SharonPayne, a certified court reporter.

Any person who decides to appeal any decision madewith respect to any matter considered at a meeting of theBoard will need a record of the proceedings, and for

such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim recordof the proceedings is made, including the testimony andevidence upon which an appeal may be based.

Walton County adheres to the American with Disabili-ties Act and will make reasonable modifications for ac-cess to the meetings upon request. Please call (850) 892-8115 to make a request. For hearing impaired, pleasecall 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE).Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advanceof the meeting to allow time to provide the requestedservices.

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The Commissioners approved changing the speed limit inTen Lakes Estates from 15 miles per hour to 25. They alsoagreed to continue to work on the allowance of sandwich

board signs and will advertise for a civil citation fee reso-

lution.

TDC Director Jim Bagby asked to request an attorney gen-eral opinion for the use of Tourist Development Tax useand to work with staff on the TDC Council makeup.Bagby said bed tax collection is flat for the year. He notedthere are several major restorations.

The Commissioners agreed to limit the way fundraisers aredone along the roadways in the unincorporated parts of thecounty. DeFuniak Springs also recently limited how you

are allowed to raise funds along the roads, such as bucketdrives.

Commissioner Cindy Meadows introduced the idea of atax increment financing district. She said the work along30A is a $10 million project. She said the work would helpwith overlaying the entire length of the road and withdrainage. The drainage issue showed up dramatically this

past summer. The tax money raised in the district will stayin the district and have an ending date. Commissioner BillImfeld said the TIF financing has been shelved the last fewyears after the oil spill. They both talked about gettingassistance in determining how to get the financing. Mead-ows said there is a lot going on and they have an opportu-nity to capture it. Commissioners agreed to have Govern-ment Services Group do the study to see what can be done.Bob Hudson, standing as a private citizen, said he has re-searched TIFs since one was proposed for 331. He ex-

plained the money is generated from the increase in prop-erty values. If a home is appraised at $400,000 now and ayear later it is at $500,000, then the county gets the taxfrom the $400,000 and the tax from the increased$100,000 goes to the project. This has been used in Oka-

loosa and other Florida counties. Hudson said he supportsusing the TIF.

A number of South Lake Drive residents are concernedwith issues of the wetlands. Commissioner Meadows saidthe DEP permitted the wetland removal. Lynn Staffordsaid the concern is for the spring fed Eastern Lake and the

buffering wetlands. There is construction underway. Com-missioner Meadows said they had used red clay before

being stopped. Stafford said they are pushing water intoother properties and there are more that could be devel-oped. County Environmentalist Billy McKee agreed thelots were platted over wetlands and the owners obtainedthe needed permits to fill. He said there was not hydrologi-cal input given concerning the dune lake. CommissionerChapman asked how they take care of lots that were plat-ted in the 30s. Meadows said they were unaware of DEPgiving the permits. She told commissioners they need tolook at a process so these do not slip through the cracks.Walton does not have a clearing permit.

County Planning asked for a revision to the existing Road-way Functional Classification Map. The request is to

change the map with roads in southern Walton. The roadsare: West Hewitt, East Hewitt and Churchill Bayou re-vised from a classification from other roadways to minorcollectors and 393 from minor collector to major collector.Commissioners agreed and the matter will return for a fi-nal adoption.

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You don't have to overhaulyour entire diet to get a bighealth boost. Here are fivesimple changes you can putinto action today for high-impact results.1. Load Up on Fruits andVeggies

You know fruits and vegetables are good for you, but did you know theyshould fill half your plate at every meal? That's what the the Academyof Nutrition and Dietetics recommends, and for good reason: Packedwith vitamins, minerals, and fiber, fruits and vegetables make you lesslikely to get heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers.Your daily goal: 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of veggies.Sound like a lot? "Think about eating them all day," says Cheryl For-

berg, RD, author of Flavor First: Cut Calories and Boost Flavor .Top your morning eggs with salsa (yes, it counts!), lunch on vegetablesoup or a sandwich topped with sprouts, snack on a strawberry-bananasmoothie, and for dinner add chopped-up veggies to your meat loaf or

pasta sauce.2. Choose Better FatsSaturated and trans fats can raise your bad cholesterol level and yourrisk of heart disease. By cutting back on animal-based foods like butter,

bacon, and untrimmed meats, as well as pantry staples like cookies andcrackers, you can keep these at bay.Eating less bad fats can be as easy as switching from whole milk to fat-

free milk, eating a turkey burger instead of a beef burger, and switchingfrom peanut butter to a lower-fat nut butter, Forberg says.You do need some fat, of course. Plant-based foods like olive oil, nuts,seeds, and avocados contain healthy fats that are essential for energyand cell growth. To add more good fats to your diet, snack on almondsinstead of chips, cook with olive oil instead of butter, and top your sand-wich with a slice of avocado instead of cheese.Also, some fish (such as salmon) is high in good-for-you omega-3 fattyacids. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at leasttwice a week.3. Drink Water, Not Lattes

If most of what you're drinking every day isn't plain water (think soda,coffee drinks, sports drinks, and juices), you're probably overloading onadded calories and sugar. "People think juice bars are great, but if you'rehaving a jumbo you're not doing yourself a favor," Forberg says.Water, on the other hand, goes a long way in boosting health. Every cellin your body needs it to work properly. Water also helps your digestion.Trade sugary drinks for water. Aim for about six to eight glasses a day.To help reach that goal, start and end your day with a tall glass of waterand keep a water bottle with you during the day.

Need more flavor? Drop a slice of lemon or lime into your glass.4. Eat More Fiber

Want to reduce belly fat, have more energy, and lower your risk of heartdisease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer? Simply bump upyour fiber intake.Fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans can alsolower your cholesterol and boost digestion. Plus fiber makes you feelfuller longer, which is great for keeping off extra pounds, says JessicaCrandall, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.To get more fiber, replace refined breads with whole-grain breads,choose brown rice instead of white rice, and switch to whole-wheat

pasta.Start your day with a bran muffin or oatmeal. Snack on an apple, a cupof berries, or popcorn.You can also add fiber to your usual foods. "Sprinkle high-fiber cerealon top of your yogurt or add flaxseeds to your salad to give it a flavor

pop as well as a high-fiber benefit," Crandall says.5. Keep Portions in Check Reaching for a smaller plate may be theeasiest thing you can do for a healthier diet. Why? It's an optical illu-sion. "Your mind is tricked into eating less by being visually satisfied" .

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South Walton High softball athlete Camille Cossonsigned with Northwest Florida State College. The18-year-old Ponce de Leon resident is the daughterof Burt and Tiffany Cosson.

Camille says she has been playing since she was 8.Travel ball began at age 12 and Camille started herfreshman year at Walton High, then transferred toSouth Walton in her sophomore year. She started bytrying out all sports and eventually came to softball.She plays basketball too, but decided softball washer main sport and has focused on it. She says shelikes being able to compete and likes working as ateam. Camille says she doesn't think she could do anindividual sport. She says the team is like a family.

The centerfielder says she likes offensive play, especially hitting. While she has yet to experience thestage of a college field, she says she looks forwardto it. She plans to seek a nursing degree, taking afterher mother. Her scholarship is for two years.

Christina Hamilton, Softball Coach at NWFS, saidCamille is an athlete with much to contribute andshe is local. They have recruited five local athletesso far. She said the first time she saw Camille, shecould see that she had skill in many aspects of play.

Like Camille, Coach Hamilton says the team is important. She noted some of the local hard to beatteams like Chipola and the need for the team ap-

proach. Northwest Florida State College has made itinto several tournaments and these will take themout of the area starting in February.

PUBLIC NOTICE -Walton County Tourist DevelopmentCouncil Meeting

NOTICE is hereby given that the Walton CountyTourist Development will hold its regular TDCmeeting on the following date:

Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the SouthWalton Courthouse Annex Boardroom

Upcoming TDC Committee meeting dates: Marketing, January 28, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.,Coastal Branch Library Beach Management, February 3, 2014,2:00 p.m., S.W. Annex Events, Activities, Arts and Culture, Feb-ruary 12, 2014 at 10:30 a.m., Coastal Branch Li-

brary Destination Improvements, February 12,2014, 3:30 pm., Comm. Meadow District 5 Office

For additional information regarding this meetingcontact Stacey Infinger at [email protected]
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The FREEPORT POST

Thursday, January 23, 2014 The Emerald Star News, Inc.

The Mayors Post Russ Barley Freeport Mayor Please send any and all commentsto The [email protected]

Russ Barley- Mayor-Freeport

Wishing you the Best for 2014 ! The CityCouncil voted to amend the budget of theFreeport Fire Department and increased the

budget another $132,000.00 by taking moneyfrom the Street Department Budget and Parksand Recreation Budget, now the council willhave to work on the budget for next year asthe fire department is expected to increaseexpenditures another 5%- $25,766.00. Theannexation project is still underway as wehad a response to approximately 275 resi-dents and the City Planner is working on the

presentation to the council for the decision ofannexation for those interested. At the lastmeeting the city council voted to allow TimArd to head up another historical project,where a plaque will be placed at the FourMile Creek Landing site marking the inva-sion of the Florida Panhandle under the lead-ership of Brigadier General Alexander As-

both , this is where they entered the area to begin the Battle of Marianna. Contributionscan be made by contacting Tim at 850-585-3304. The Heritage Center of Freeport is

back up and running since the holidays andthe hours are 12:00 (noon) - 5:00 PM,

Wednesday through Saturday, drop by andvisit if you havent had the chance and viewsome of the history of Freeport. Approvalwas granted for the City Planner to attend theFlood Plain Manager training as well as ap-

proval for myself to attend the Institute ofElected Municipal Officials at the end of thismonth. We both look forward to attendingand being able to bring new ideas to our city.As we begin this new year which seems to be

passing by quickly, I do want to remind youthat I am available for your comments andquestions at city hall Monday through Friday.

Freeport City CouncilMeeting

As reported by WZEP AM1460

The City of Freeport could become the nextgolf cart friendly city in our area. At the re-cent meeting the Council considered wordingof an ordinance that could allow golf carts touse city streets. The Planning Department

presented information about the ordinancethat would allow the golf carts on designated

streets and multi-use paths.The carts would only be operated by indi-viduals 16 and over, would have to be regis-tered with the city, would not be used onsidewalks, have to have red reflectors in thefront and back and would be restricted to nomore than the amount of passengers the cartis designed for. Carts could also be used atnight if they meet certain requirements. TheCity Planner is taking input and will return atthe next meeting.

The Fire Department gave a brief report forDecember and said a thank you to theTown Planters for all of their help during theholidays. Harold Taunton gave a report onmaintenance items and upcoming events forthe Regional Sports Complex.The Council approved a budget amendment,approved the city Planner attending a FloodPlain manager training, the Mayor attendingthe Institute for Elected Municipal Officials,approved the replacement of garage doors atthe old public works building and a, pole

barn at the public works building.Jennifer Laird asked Mr. Dickerson withState Farm, to answer questions regardingISO ratings and insurance premiums. Therewere several audience comments. Dickersonexplained insurance premiums are based ona number of factors, with ISO rating only

being one of the criteria. Other factors applyincluding: building construction, location inregards to fire stations, response times of firedepartments, and water supply availability.

'Defect' on VA benefits site shares vets'personal details onlineThousands of veterans may have had their personal information broadcastonline following a major "defect" on a popular benefits website run by theDefense and Veterans Affairs departments.According to multiple complaints, veterans who logged onto the eBenefitssite to check personal claims and benefits information were redirected toother veterans' files.I went into my folder to check on the status of my claim and it said sexualtrauma, one veteran told FoxNews.com on Tuesday. It definitely was notmine. There were also lines of erroneous web code. You could tell there wasa coding software error.

The veteran, who has a computer background and asked to remain anony-mous out of fear of retaliation, said he then logged off the site completely, but again encountered the same error.I logged off, logged back in and it was the same thing, he said. Everytime Id log back in, I would get another persons information.

Names, addresses, bank routing numbers and medical conditions both cur-rent and past -- were among the information made available via the data

breach last week.The VA issued a statement Friday afternoon acknowledging the softwaredefect. VA took immediate action upon discovering the software defect and shut

the eBenefits system down in order to limit any problems, the agency said. It also said that the VAs independent Data Breach Core Team would con-duct a full review and that based on the number affected by the problem, theVA will take the appropriate response, which may include free credit moni-toring for the affected individuals. An official said up to 5,351 people may have been impacted, out of a total3.38 million users. A "final determination" on the number affected has notyet been made.This isnt the first time the VA has had a problem with privacy in 2012,thousands of veterans had their personal information compromised whendata was released to Ancestry.com, and posted.

In 2009, the VA agreed to pay $20 million to veterans for exposing them to possible identity theft in 2006 by losing their sensitive personal information

.In 2006, a VA data analyst said he had lost a laptop and external drive con-taining the names and Social Security numbers of as many as 26.5 millionveterans and active-duty military men and women.


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Dear Aunt Ruby,I'm a high school senior. At the be-ginning of the school year, I agreedto drive my best friend to school in

the mornings, and for a while it wasnice.Last month she started to refuse totalk while I was driving. If I triedtalking to her, she wouldn't respond.She recently told her boyfriend(who she texts constantly while rid-ing with me) that she didn't like mydriving. I found out because of a

post he made on Facebook. When Iasked her about it, she said thatmorning I had slammed on the

brakes and it scared her.This has made me tense and stressedout in the mornings, and I want tostop driving her. My grandmothersays I should stick it out instead ofcausing friction. My mom thinks Ishould stop driving her, but only ifshe can find another ride.I tried to explain this to her, but shewon't listen and I'm still stuck withher. This has ruined our relation-ship. I feel like she hates me, but Idon't know what to do about any ofit. Help! -- DRIVEN CRAZY IN

FLORIDADEAR DRIVEN CRAZY : Yourformer best friend may have stoppedtalking to you on the way to school

because she was too busy textingher boyfriend. She is ignoring thefact that you have been doing herthe favor of transporting her and is

using you as a private taxi service.If she was frightened because you

braked suddenly, the person sheshould have said it to was you . Sostop "explaining" to her and tell herthat if she wants to continue gettinga free ride, she had better adjust herattitude or make other arrangementsfor transportation.Thats the best I could say to handleit so that way she knows if she no

longer has a ride to school from you,she will know why.People take advantage of others inmany different ways. If your reallyfriends at all they will appreciateyour being honest with them andthey will help behave in a manneracceptable to you both.Friendship is a relationship betweentwo people that come together whenthey care for someone who may bestruggling with emotions and such.Be there for them for they will bethere for you in return. If you accepttheir flaws, why shouldnt they beOK with yours?

Sincerely, Aunt Ruby

Health Reform and YourInsurance Options

The familiar world of health insurance is goingthrough a lot of changes. If you're trying to get your

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As reported by Wzep 1460AM In a very long meeting, the DeFuniak Springs City Council agreed on a 4-1 vote tonot allow the COPE Center to change the land use of property they were hoping toturn into an Assisted Living Facility. The vote was 4-1 with Councilman Mac Car-

penter the only vote against the denial, and he clarified his vote saying it was due tothe technical information provided.

As the Council began the hearing to change the land use of a home on Highway 83north, Attorney Clay Adkinson said an attorney will be the main speaker for theapplicant. Adkinson said there is no specific party intervener from opposition. Heagreed the mayor can ask those speaking not to rehash statements already made.Diane Howell, an adjoining property owner, was agreed to speak for opposition asa party intervener. The attorney for Howell said the primary speaker will be JackOwen.

The matter was a public hearing for a small scale zoning amendment by COPECenter on behalf of Ohio Investments. The request is to change the density fromlow to medium residential. The Planning Boards recommendation was to changeto R-2. Will Dunaway, the attorney for COPE Center, told the Council they will be

presenting factual evidence and anyone in opposition will need to show this has anadverse impact to the city. He said the citys Comprehensive Plan calls for low den-sity residential and the property is C-2.

Dunaway said the citys code has a provision with prohibited uses in a C -2, includ-ing hospitals and other business for the care and treatment of persons. He said the R -2 zoning, two classifications down from C-2 and less intense, allows for this typeof business. He explained that in a C-2 area, you would not want the type of busi-ness of taking care of people. COPE wants to put an assisted living facility in alarge home and add additional square footage. COPE is loosing its current home on331 south due to the widening of the road. The hearing was only to change the landuse, not approve the building. Staff agreed all materials needed were met and pro-vided and there is no technical reason to not approve the request. If the land usechange was approved, the applicant would have to return with a detailed site plan

for a special exception.Rachel Gillis, CEO of COPE Center, said she did not think the new facility would be a problem, but finding the location seemed to start a range war. She said the cur-rent facility will be taken by the FDOT. She said they have to find a place for Mag-nolia Terrace in Woodlawn. She said Magnolia Terrace is not like a group homethey Center operates. She said drug treatment centers have to have a specific li-cense to operate. Magnolia Terrace does not have this. She said it also does nothave convicted sex offenders. She said it does not even make sense that they wouldhouse sex offenders across the street from a park. She said they have told 20 peoplethey will keep a roof over their head. Gillis said the main goal was to bring Magno-lia Terrace into the city limits and contribute to the city. COPE Center has an $8million business and uses local vendors. They also provide 13 jobs. Gillis said theyhave an average of 35 E911 calls a year with most in the day. Councilman Ennisnoted what he called a lot of Baker Act patients from the E911 calls. Gillis said

being Baker Acted can mean they are depressed and this can include hospitaliza-tion. She said anyone reported as missing is usually from the family taking theirmembers home without properly checking them out.Continued top of next column over.

Council member Mac Carpenter noted the area will grow and the ALFs will continueto serve a very important part of the community. He said he is in favor of them, but

has concerns about the compatibility of the location. Carpenter cited a Florida Statuteand asked if they have submitted requirements. Dunaway said the applicant has metall the requirements and the request is for the change, not the design of the building.Carpenter said, since they do not have it in their code, they have to fall back on statelaw and he does not have the information. He said this does not mean he is against therequest, rather that he needs the information and wants to make sure they are able tomake a sound decision that will stand up to the law if challenged.Several residents spoke in opposition to the request. They said an Assisted LivingFacility is not a problem, just such a facility at that location. The main argumentswere placing the home near other residences and across from a park. The traffic con-cerns and access as well as ability to meet building requirements were also cited.

Jack Owen was the main speaker. Along with others, he talked about the number andtypes of E911 responses, the types of residents currently in the home, stormwaterretention, the size of building less than 100 feet from a home, traffic off the highway,the types of license they currently have and possible other options.The opposition said the ALF has a high number of Baker Acted residents. BakerActed patients are forced into mental health hospitalization. COPE also has a licensefor mental health. Of the three ALFs in Walton, they are the only one with a mentalhealth license. The local football coach said he questions residents trying to cross thehighway or worse. The Council was asked how much does it take to change the life ofa child.Even with a promise of a landscape buffer, the closeness of the home to neighboringresidences was cited. While many residents of the ALF do not drive, having a busi-ness next to a home would bring in more traffic. While there are other businesses inthe area, the home sits back off the highway.After the opposition continued to present questions and facts supporting their posi-tion, the meeting closed with attorneys for both sides giving arguments. In the end themotion was to deny the request to change the land use passed 4-1.

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'This, this is just crazy' E-mailed in by reader Beatrice MillerSam Woolf, whose audition on Fox's AmericanIdol raced across the Internet last week, per-formed in front of about 200 eager fans at theManatee County Fair on Sunday evening.Woolf, who smiled and waved shyly as fansshrieked their approval, said his life has changeddramatically since the three American Idol

judges invited him to compete in Hollywood.A lot of people are freaking out and recognizing me at school, Woolf said. It's reallyweird. While the teenager auditioned in front of judges Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Con-nick Jr. last summer, the episode containing his soulful crooning aired on Wednesday.But his voice has long been known to Sam's grandfather, Roy, whom the Internet has taken tocalling Papa Roy. He's been singing since he could talk, the elder Woolf said. When they were growing up,his sister went up to my wife and said: Grandma, something's wrong with Sam he's sing-ing and smiling all the time. He picked up guitar about three years ago and has been performing almost ever since.Sam said he would perform for about 30 people whenever he would play local gigs in Mana-

tee and Sarasota counties.But on Friday night, his first performance since his American Idol audition aired, morethan 400 people crammed into Pier 22.Some people even came from Brandon, said Lou Ziebell, one of Sam's close friends fromBraden River. People were coming up to him and taking photos while he was just sitting at atable talking. I give allergy shots to your grandma, one woman blurted out as she stoodnext to Sam. I already talked to her all about seeing you on 'Idol.' Ana Keehner and herdaughter, Alex Fernandez, were among those in line and said they only went to the fair sothey could see Sam perform. We didn't even know there was a fair, Keehner laughed. I

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placed third in the seventh season of American Idol, when the 'Idol' contestant came to perform at her elementary school. She nodded when her mother asked whether she thoughtSam was cute. It's really cool to know that someone famous could live a block away fromyou, she said. After the gaggle of girls took their seats, Sam was ready to take the stage.

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lights and encourage stores staying open in the evenings.Christopher Mitchell talked about the Visitors Bureau and their attempt to drive business tothe city. He showed the current issue of The Signal, now published every other month. Thecurrent issue covers the upcoming Chautauqua Assembly. Mitchell said the publication isdesigned to let people in the area know what is going on and where they can find services. AtChristmas they put out free Christmas cookies. Planning for four weeks, they ran out of thecookies and the Signal right away. He offered to continue working with the city and busi-nesses in getting the word out. Mitchell said they are trying to get people to stay in beds.Victoria Howell, who grew up here, said they are reviving her current home, Pensacola. Shesuggested an art walk and other events. She said the bigger city has been successful in doingthe same thing DeFuniak Springs is. Mayor Bob Campbell said the evidence is not here yet,

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