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Inside this EDITION:

Editorial in the Wolfe’s Den…..page 2

Breakfast “Cooked to Order” Breakfast cooked according to your order will be

offered from 7AM until 11 AM on Saturday Dec 5,

2015 in the Parish Hall……….…….…..Page 3

Commissioner Bill Chapman to Hold

Workshop Regarding Portland Large Scale

Amendment….. Details on……….…..Page 5

Owner That Labeled Gun Shop As

“Muslim Free Zone” Is Sued But Then

THIS Happens…………...…...Page 10

Spout-OFF! I wanted to let folks know that

live in theVilla Taso area, that your survey may be

incorrect. I have recently purchased Land and only

AFTER building some storage…….....Page 10

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for you…...no matter ‘who’- YOU are…… Thank You SMILE, JESUS Loves you!!!

Hello to each one of you. Happy Holidays as the

season is upon us. You know how often I hear people

talking as I am out and about. As I have gotten older

I may catch myself eaves dropping more just to hear

what everyday people are talking about. Try it. Listen to what the kids today are actually

talking about. It may be shocking to some. There are very helpful video’s on youtube that

shows you (as a parent) need to know. A lot of the time I hear people saying, if I could

only get a way for a week...that would be nice. A week? Really? So, the more I thought

about why would just taking off from work be enough?….Is it to a destined location? Or

just relax at home, play with your kids and wife. Family time…..Better enjoy the youth of

the young one’s. Time goes by more and more quickly each year I grow older. What about

you? Tell me a good story. I’d like to hear about them growing up days. Maybe for the

40,50’s. What did you do for fun? The 60’s and 70’s kids like myself. I know we did for

fun. It was mostly sports of some sort for me. It was baseball in the spring and summer

and fall on your behind, cause it’s football time! We obviously had more snow in Cincin-

nati, Ohio where I grew up, the majority of my Catholic’ schooling, private school. Priest

and Nuns will do whatever it takes to rid you of “unacceptable behavior”, trust me. It’s not

always saying prayers..lol Well, let’s say I felt the ‘power’ of Prayer.

Anyway, so back to my one question to be able to get away. What about sailing off to

another country? Or does the fear of pirates, (yes Somolia and others floating the seas are

called Pirates). They are not ’good people’ to come across in open waters. How Hard Is

It to Sail the Globe Alone These Days? I wondered… how long away is other islands?

“Of all the threats that face solo circumnavigators, one of the greatest may be the human

mind.” . Think about that. What is lurking below you? Every moment, you are thinking

too much. There is a natural madness that fills the hearts of men and women when they

gaze upon the vastness of the sea. I'm not speaking of all, or even most people, of course,

but of a select few who believe, deep in their hearts, that the expanse of salty blue exists

for one reason: "to be sailed over.". I don’t feel that type of need, what if I did?

Ever since Magellan's voyage showed that it was possible to sail around the world in one

go, mariners from nearly every continent have braved attempts of their own. Starting in

1894, a special breed cast off to claim the prize: solo navigators. Joshua Slocum, the first

person to sail around the world on his own, embarked on a three-year long voyage.

Slocum's writing reveals the inner workings of a man who takes pride in his abilities as a

sailor, one who respects the sea, and is confident in his knowledge. Qualities of independ-

ence, determination and discipline are often attributed to those who make the journey

alone. After all, it's not an easy one. Of all the threats that face solo circumnavigators, one

of the greatest may be the human mind. Journeys can easily last 500 or even 1,000, days,

and the silence of solitude can be a breeding ground for all sorts of insanity. In 1969,

Donald Crowhurst, after spending several months sailing around the Atlantic, slipped into

depression and abandoned ship. And while many have been able to handle their thoughts

during the voyage, they often come up with interesting tactics to stay above the breakers.

Solo circumnavigators often find themselves talking to their boats, singing to spiders and

sea animals, and otherwise populating their world with characters large and small.

One modern day circumnavigator, Donna Lange, named her boat Inspired Insanity.

Luckily, she is well equipped for the task at hand: "Sailing is a philosophical journey that

allows me to become immersed in nature and focus on my work and myself. I want an

opportunity to share my experiences through songwriting and need this extended time to

do so," she explained in an interview with Sail Magazine. Lange uses her journeys as a

way to spread awareness of environmental issues as well as explore her own conscious-

ness.

Today's sailboats can come with all sorts of advanced electronics — teams from the UK

are attempting to sail a boat across the Atlantic by remote control. This gives many solo

circumnavigators the option to stay connected to the world as sail — email, social media

and other luxuries are often along for the ride. While this may contradict the romanticized

vision of adventure that many of us have, it also makes the journey more achievable for

many individuals. And there are some, like Lange, who avoid such connection for a more

pure experience. While you might think that circumnavigation is reserved for those in the

peak of their lives, several sailors buck that trend. Lange is a grandmother herself, cur-

rently on her eighth voyage. Meanwhile, the world's oldest solo circumnavigator recently

reached port after a harrowing journey. Minoru Saito, a 77-year old Japanese man, battled

tsunamis, icebergs and an emergency hernia operation over the course of 1,080 days.

While he missed the cherry blossoms of his homeland, he reported feeling healthy in body

and mind, ready for the next adventure. On the other end, a number of teens have made

the journey. The youngest, Laura Dekker, wanted to embark at age 14, but lengthy court

battles with the Dutch government delayed her trip for two years. Still, she ended up set-

ting the record for youngest solo circumnavigation when she came into the St. Maarten

harbor at age 16. In her journal, Dekker wrote of talking to her boat, more comfortable

alone in the middle of the sea than anywhere else. I bet coming back to a civilized society

would take over sometimes, what about an un-civilized chaotic scene? Vet’s do. God Bless

Editorial Views expressed in The EMERALD STAR NEWS do not necessarily reflect those of the

publisher. The staff of The EMERALD STAR NEWS pride ourselves in our efforts to en-

sure accuracy of the publication contents. However, there is no guarantee of the accuracy of all

the Information nor the absence of errors and omissions (especially when sent through a third party); therefore, no responsibility can or will be assumed. 2500 copies printed bi-weekly.

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The Wolfe’s Den

Without accept-ing the fact that everything changes, we can-not find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of tran-sience, we suffer. ~Shunryu Suzuki

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Freeport, Florida

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Breakfast “Cooked to Order” Breakfast cooked according to your order will be offered from 7AM until 11 AM on

Saturday December 5, 2015 in the Parish Hall at St. Agatha’s Episcopal Church (150

Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs). Pancakes, eggs, grits or home fries, sausage or bacon,

sausage gravy on toast or biscuit, juice, milk or coffee will be on the menu. Also of-

fered are Healthy Choice selections (yogurt or oatmeal, fruit or juice, poached eggs, low

calorie muffin or toast, etc.). You can expect great food, great service and a smile!

Cost for the breakfast is $7.25 for adults and $4.00 for children under 10. Take-outs

are available if you can’t stay and talk awhile. Reservations are available but not at all

necessary, unless you have a large group or minimum time. Call 850-830-7663.

Our goal is to serve lots of meals and earn lots of donations to benefit the Church.

Join us for the best kept secret in the county! Plan to come and bring all your friends.

See you this Saturday!

This is the first breakfast for this season. "Breakfast Cooked to Order" will continue

each first Saturday on January 2 (and during Chautauqua Assembly), February 6, March

6, April 2, and May 7, 2016. The historic Church will be open for tours.

P.S. We would like to thank all who provide public service announcements for

events. Such announcements are wonderful and very helpful to many in our commu-

nity. We also offer heart-felt appreciation to all who faithfully post our faxed notices

and of course, we are thankful and very appreciative for our loyal customers. Thank

You!

BRING FRIENDS! SAINT AGATHA’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

WILL SPONSOR A BREAKFAST “COOKED TO ORDER”

(EGGS TO ORDER, GRITS/HOMEFIRES, PANCAKES, BACON/SAUSAGE,

TOAST, SAUSAGE GRAVY ON BISCUITS OR TOAST, JUICE/MILK/COFFEE,

ALSO HEALTHY CHOICE ITEMS) IN THE PARISH HALL

150 CIRCLE DRIVE, De FUNIAK SPRINGS

TO BENEFIT THE CHURCH

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015

(This is the first breakfast for this season. Watch for additional breakfasts on January 2,

February 6, March 6, April 2 and May 7, 2016)

7AM - 11 AM $7.25 ADULTS

$4.00 CHILDREN (UNDER 10) COME, BRING FRIENDS, HAVE FUN!

THE HISTORIC CHURCH WILL BE OPEN FOR TOURS

PLEASE POST/PLEASE ANNOUNCE!

For further information Contact Lois Orsak At 850-588-9945.

Get into the spirit of Christmas by attending the Freeport Town Planters" Festival

of Trees. The event will be at the Freeport Community Center on Fri., Dec. 4, fol-

lowing the lighting of the Christmas Tree at City Hall; Sat., Dec. 5, from 10 AM to

5 PM; and on Sun., Dec. 6, from 1PM to 5PM. The Trees have been decorated by

individuals, organizations, and businesses; and they will be competing for the Peo-

ple's Choice Award, to be presented at the end of the show on Sunday. Admission

is FREE (Donations Accepted) and refreshments will be served.

FESTIVAL OF TREES in FREEPORT

COPE Center Disaster Case Management Program Announces Disaster Repair Complete in Freeport Home — The COPE Center Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) and the Oka-

loosa/Walton Long Term Recovery Organization is proud of the work being ac-

complished in our community. On Wednesday, November 18th, in conjunction

with a Mennonite Disaster Services (MDS) team, a Project Completion Ceremony

was held at a home in Freeport. The home had been damaged during the storms

and flooding in Spring of 2014. The homeowner had been living solely in the top

floor of her home without a kitchen. During the ceremony, the MDS team pre-

sented the homeowner with an afghan and plaque and the DCMP team presented a

quilt to commemorate the event. Russ Barley, Mayor of Freeport, and Chairman

of the Okaloosa/Walton Long Term Recovery Organization, Russell Beaty, were

also in attendance.

The COPE DCMP provided case management and brought together resources to

repair the home and make it safe, sanitary, and secure. The Okaloosa/Walton

Long Term Recovery Organization provided funding for the construction materi-

als necessary, supplemented by the homeowner, and a team from Mennonite Disas-

ter Services spent almost 800 volunteer hours on the project. The homeowner says

“I’m so thankful for all the help and God bless everyone who was involved in re-

pairing my home.”

COPE Center officially became the provider of the Volunteer Florida Disaster

Case Management Program for Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton and

Jackson County in April of 2015. The program, sponsored by Volunteer Florida

and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, assists those affected by the

storms and flooding in Spring of 2014. For more information about the DCMP,

call toll-free 1-855-903-8553.

Sponsored by Volunteer Florida and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

‘Saved us money’: Rubio wins conservative cred

for ObamaCare change

Marco Rubio's Republican presidential bid is getting a surprisingly big boost

from a little-known legislative tweak he helped tuck into last year's spending bill

— one that ObamaCare critics are crediting with shielding taxpayers from jittery

health insurance companies that may be eyeing shaky bottom lines.

The provision, similar to one he’s pushing this year, prohibits billion-dollar bail-

outs for private insurers under the Affordable Care Act.

It's now being touted by Rubio’s

camp and others as a key factor that

is protecting taxpayer dollars --

while also disrupting the law itself.

“He saved us money on ObamaCare

where others have simply wanted to

repeal it,” Issa told Fox News. “He

has already saved $2.5 billion by

eliminating an unreason-

able backstop by the taxpayers for a

failed program.” The program

Rubio targeted is known as “risk

corridors” – pricy provisions that

allow the government to use taxpayer dollars to compensate insurance companies

for losses suffered during the first few years of ObamaCare.

In 2013, the senator pushed legislation to repeal the risk corridor provision.

Though the standalone bill failed, he had a hand in getting a rider into the “must-

pass” omnibus federal spending bill last year that prevents the government from

making up shortfalls in the program by tapping other funds.

Last year, insurers asked for nearly $2.87 billion in government payments from

the program; though the Department of Health and Human Services had only

$362 million available. Issa and others say the rider, then, helped save $2.5 bil-

lion.

Concern about a backstop for losses has been renewed amid continuing financial

uncertainty in the market -- which has led to more than a dozen folded co-ops

and prompted UnitedHealth, the country’s largest insurer, to threaten to pull out

of the exchanges next year.

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Dear Editor, I have been wanting to write you for a long time.

My name is Ernie and I remember you helping my

wife several years ago with our kitchen remodel. She

very much loved the care you took into placing those

crystals in the corners of her tile. People always

asking me who did such beautiful work.

I have given your number to all my social clubs and

organizations I attend to help you for helping so many

of us in this area alone. You are a blessing for Free-

port to have you putting this Newspaper together as

you do. Such a helpful person you are.

Sylvia, my wife was ill, she always talked about you

to everyone she knew. It was amazing the strength

you gave her to live, just being so kind, until she no

longer could. (a year ago, now).

Frank, I hope many other people will start helping

you as you have helped so many. Thank you again

Ernie Landstrom

Dear Editor, Hello. I wanted to tell you that the story you posted

about what drugs these kids are trying, it made me

search my house. I never thought much about it. No

one wants to think it could be yours, right?

I discovered a few things by ‘snooping’ about in my

kids room. That is in MY HOUSE.

I was shocked to discover 3 pills of different colors

and a small amount of weed and a pipe. I waited till

he got home from school and I wore his ASS out.

From yelling to showing him to watch video on Facts

about Drugs. No one knows what drugs are used to

make Meth, Crack, Ice, etc. The people who make it

are junkies! Not scientist or FDA controlled, of

course not.

Parents, you know think you trust your kids today. I

won’t name names. But it’s in Middle School and

High School on both ends of Walton county. The

Elders need to safe guard their pills from these kids

they eat anything to see what it will Feel like?

I appreciate you and your format. I get a New Edi-

tion each time it comes out. You never know what

you may have found or info. To come up with. You

print it, the sometimes ugly, hard, cold Truth.

Cynthia D.

Letter to the Editor,

I have over heard around town that someone is

trying to talk you down, bad stuff, lies about you.

Keep your detective around another month. I bet he

catches him.

There are way too many of us ‘regular folks’ that

really Love that FREEPORT has a NEWSpaper at all.

It’s a shame when the people who are violators get

caught, then think it makes them better by spreading

rumors and lies. Consider the source people.

This Man (Frank) has run this successfully enough

to still be with us representing events, meetings,

articles of interest and facts, for over 7 years now. We

all should chip in to protect one of the few things we

have to brag about. The Emerald Star News has made

it’s footprint in our sands. Give CREDIT where due!!

If you can offer help to him, please do so!

‘One way’ Willie

Can Being Lonely Shorten Your Life?

Being lonely can trigger cellular changes in your body that increase your

chances of getting ill and not living as long as you could have, according

to a new study.

The risk applies to older people, past research suggests.

A leading charity for people over 60 in the United Kingdom says the

findings underline the importance of treating loneliness as a major health

problem.

In the new study, researchers from the University of Chicago and the

University of California found that loneliness can trigger the body's fight

-or-flight response, which can affect the production of white blood cells

and eventually undermine the immune system.

They based their research on 141 older people enrolled in a U.S. study

on aging and social relations, and on an examination of lonely rhesus

macaque monkeys, a highly social species of primates. The researchers

say that, in essence, lonely people have a weaker immune system and

higher levels of inflammation than people who aren't lonely. Their health

is also more vulnerable because they feel threatened.

The study is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of

Sciences. "Contrary to what many people think, loneliness is not a nor-

mal part of aging, and it not only makes life miserable, it can have a seri-

ous impact on your physical and mental health too,”. “Research shows

that more than a million older people say they haven't spoken to a friend,

neighbor or family member for over a month, and unless we act, our

rapidly aging population means we’ll see ever greater numbers of lonely

older people.

“...There is something that everyone can do to help, even if it’s checking

in on older neighbors, relatives, and friends over the festive season and

year round,”. Are You Stressed? When you’re facing something you

don’t want to do, it can make you feel tense. Putting off that dreaded

chore is a way to get some short-term relief. The downside is that you’ll

still have to tackle your task in the future, which may make you feel

guilty or angry -- and cause your stress to rise more. If the tension's bad

enough to keep you from getting things done, you might notice it affects

you in other ways, too, like:

Trouble sleeping

Racing thoughts

Lack of energy or trouble focusing

Headaches or muscle tension

Keep your mood in check with regular exercise, limit alcohol and

caffeine (which can make stress worse), and get enough sleep. Talk to a

friend or counselor about what’s on your mind, too.

Every hour proves

to us that change and

decay are written upon

all things earthly. As

surely will the

proudest monuments

of human labor pass

away, as the morning

mist from among the

hills. If we can look

upon the past and

behold the ravages of

time, or on the present

and not feel his

powerful influence

upon ourselves and

the things around us,

then indeed will our

future be dark and

cheerless. ~Charles

Lanman,

"Musings," 1840

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The FREEPORT POST

Thursday, December 3, 2015 The Emerald Star News, Inc.

The Mayors Post Russ Barley Freeport Mayor

Please send any and all comments

to The Emerald_Star_News@hotmail.com

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FREEPORT Presbyterian CHURCH, located on Hwy 20. Next to Frank’s Cash &

Carry. We are extending an open invitation to come to our quaint little church to give

thanks and praise to God. Small town feel and children’s services available too.

Sundays at 9am Bible study….10am church service. Come meet Pastor Gene.

We appreciate our readers.

Don’t forget to let them know

you saw their Ad here in The

Emerald Star News. That’s all

we ask in return for your time. It’s been 7years of FREEPORT

news. WE Thank you.

Commissioner Bill Chapman to

Hold Workshop Regarding

Portland Large Scale Amendment

Walton County BCC District 1 Commis-

sioner Bill Chapman will be hosting a

public workshop called “Portland Large

Scale Amendment Workshop” on

December 3, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the

Portland Community Center, 88 Site C-6

Road regarding the Portland Large Scale

Amendment.

The workshop is being held to review

those properties in the Portland area that

were designated as “General Commer-

cial” when the Future Land Use Map

(FLUM) was adopted in 1996.

A number of the properties are resi-

dential in nature and have been for many

years. A residential use is inconsistent

with the goals and objectives of the

County’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use

Element designation of General Com-

mercial.

Commissioner Chapman has requested

to hold this workshop so all property

owners have a chance to discuss the

Portland LSA and have the ability to ask

questions.

If you live in these areas you would be

wise to hear of desired changes for zon-

ing. It will affect your home values.

Land change may mean even more.

On December 3rd, Alaqua Animal

Refuge and The Old Florida Fish

House will be teaming up with 20

local artists and businesses for the

second annual "Alaqua Wreath

Auction". All proceeds will benefit

the Emerald Coast’s premier animal

rescue organization and the auction

will begin at 6:30pm.

Auctioneer Helen "Redd", of Redd’s

Fueling Station, will present 20

wreaths created by local artists and

businesses especially for this

event. The wreaths, some of which

will be packaged with bonus items

and gift certificates, will each go to

the highest bidder during this festive

holiday fundraiser for Alaqua.

Please join the festivities at The Old

Florida Fish House, located at 5235

East County Highway 30A, directly

on Eastern Lake, to support Alaqua

Animal Refuge, take home one of

these special wreaths and enjoy a fun

filled evening! Full bar and dinner

menus will be available.

https://www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org/

http://www.oldfloridafishhouse.com/

Wreath Auction benefit at

The Old Florida House

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Holiday Greetings from the Mayor’s Office Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and

friends and took the time to reflect on all of the things we are

afforded in life that we have to be thankful for.

The holiday season is now in full swing and Christmas is almost

here- lets be reminded for the real reason of this very important

day as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

The annual Christmas Parade will begin this Friday at 5:00 PM

followed by the annual Tree Lighting held at city hall, please

mark your calendars as this is the beginning of the season. Thank

you to the Town Planters Society for all of their work in helping

put up the decorations around town as well as hosting the tree

lighting. This year they also will begin their Festival of Trees

at the community center directly following the tree lighting and

will continue through the weekend. Also a big thank you to the

city workers who also helped with the holiday decorations.

We have selected three new employees for the city and we

welcome Kathy Dunbar (billing), Deborah Wilmer-Zills

(Accounting) and Rebecca Podraza as the new city clerk. Our

billing department has been working to bring everything up to

date and adjustments have been made to the computers hopefully

everything will be back on track with the billing and no more

incorrect bills will be going out- thank you for your patience as

we had to go through this.

We have a ribbon cutting and grand opening at 10:00 am,

on Thursday of this week at the newly renovated building across

from Hungry Howies ,we welcome NewStalgia as they bring

their antiques and furniture to our area, please drop in and

welcome them as well as shop!

The only city council meeting for the month of

December is going to be held on December 8th

beginning at 7:00 pm, please join us as we conduct

the last of the city business before 2016. Wishing

you and yours the happiest of holidays and a Merry

Christmas!

Technical

Review

Committee

The Technical Review

Committee Meeting

will be Held on Thurs-

day, December 3rd at

8:30am and not

Wednesday, December

2nd at 8:30am as

normally scheduled.

We apologize for the

inconvenience.

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

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Turkey snubs President Obama, calling out his blatant HYPOCRISY President Obama does have a few ideas to stop ISIS that go beyond climate change. But apparently his influence in the

world to direct strategy isn’t quite a grand as he’d imagined, after all — despite all that he’s done to lift the U.S. image

across the globe (just in case you weren’t sure, that IS sarcasm). Check out how Turkey responded to Obama’s demands

that they close its border with Syria to end the influx of new Islamic State fighters heading into Syria and Iraq.

President Barack Obama wants Turkey to close its 60-mile-long border with Syria to end the influx of new Islamic State

fighters pouring into Syria and Iraq. If Turkey acquiesces to Obama’s demands, no entry points will remain between the

two countries. The entire border is 550 miles long, The Wall Street Journal reports.

But a Turkish official quickly pointed out to The Wall Street Journal the irony in Wash-

ington’s call to close off the border, given the U.S. is completely unable to stop flows in

and out of Mexico. n response, a U.S. official said, “If we were at war with Mex-

ico, we’d close that border.”

Of course, the Obama administration conveniently ignores the fact that refugees — pos-

sibly and maybe even likely including terrorists in their midst — along with illegal

aliens (whom, to be clear, I’m NOT equating with terrorists) continue to cross our bor-

der with Mexico. And liberals and others poke fun at the likes of Donald Trump for

suggesting hardcore means to close it off. The bottom line is the Obama administration

CHOOSES to keep our own border porous, even while demanding another sovereign

country close its own. Talk about arrogance — but what else do you expect from our dear president?

Tens of thousands of fighters use Turkey as a gateway to ISIS-controlled territory. If the border closes down completely,

ISIS will suffer a serious blow in terms of recruitment.

While the U.S. has allowed Turkey to beg off closing the last section of the border because of feasibility concerns, with

the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, a whole new wave of pressure is coming from Washington to get the job done.

“The game has changed. Enough is enough. The border needs to be sealed,” an Obama administration official told The

Wall Street Journal. “This is an international threat, and it’s all coming out of Syria and it’s coming through Turkish

territory.” Apparently, the Obama administration is convinced that strong borders work, at least in some cases, estimat-

ing that about 30,000 troops are needed to block ISIS movements.

Yep, strong borders work — but only when you WANT them to. Turkish officials confirmed that removing ISIS from the

border is a chief concern, but added Turkey doesn’t need patronizing reminders.

“Turkey is determined to clean Daesh from the 98 kilometers of border between Kilis and Jarabulus,” a senior Turkish

government official told The Wall Street Journal. “There is no need to receive any kind of warning or advice from any-

one, including our U.S. partners.”

Turning the sea red, thousands of dead herring were bleeding from their bellies and eyeballs… It was just the beginning of a national health

crisis that killed almost 14,000 U.S. citizens in only six months… Next – along the California coastline – local people discovered dead starfish, millions of them, oozing a

white fluid. After that, it was dead seals… plagued by swollen, bleeding sores, and stranded, belly-up, on the beaches. Scientists were on full alert. What was causing this

deadly illness? Was it contagious? And could it spread to humans? You can bet they prayed – very hard – that it couldn’t. But that hope was destroyed when a shocking

report – buried deep in the International Journal of Health Services – revealed that a mystery killer had already taken the lives of 14,000 Americans. It’s no coincidence that

the horrific symptoms seen in animals up and down the west coast… skin lesions, hair loss, blood-filled lungs… were similar to symptoms seen in the victims of Hi-

roshima… You see, the report claimed these 14,000 human deaths were directly linked to cancer-causing radiation from the nuclear meltdown in Fukushima, Japan, on

March 11th, 2011. This shocking study – by a former Atomic Energy Com-

mission scientist – reveals 13,983 excess deaths in the 6 months immediately

after the Fukushima disaster. Across the United States, the death rate rose by

as much as 20% in cities hit by deadly Fukushima radiation.

‘Happenings’ in DeFuniak Springs

Thursday, December 3, 2015 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Page 7

Blue Christmas Services

Are A Comfort For Many Blue? Yes, blue as in the blues. As in "I

am feeling blue." Not everyone is up and

cheery for the Christmas holidays. Advent

and Christmas can be a time of joy as well

as a time of pain. Dealing with the death

of a loved one, facing life after divorce or

separation, coping with the loss of a job or

some other major change,, living with

cancer or some other disease that puts a

question mark over the future, remember-

ing disappointments of past Christmases

and a number of other human situations

make parties and joviality painful for

many people.

For those who are grieving or who are

in some kind of pain there is so much

forced joyfulness at Christmas. There is a

growing attentiveness to the needs of

people who are blue at Christmas. An

intimate, sacred space is needed for people

living through dark times for reflection,

accepting who and where we really are,

holding out healing and hope and most of

all for helping to turn sad or disturbing

memories into more comforting ones.

As a service to the entire community St.

Agatha's Episcopal Church (144 Circle

Drive, DeFuniak Springs) will hold a

service designed to pay attention to the

needs of those who may have difficulty, for

whatever reason, with the holidays.

Russia Sends World’s Largest

Submarine With 200 Nukes To

Demolish ISIS

According to recent reports, Russia just sent the

world’s largest submarine, equipped with 200 nuclear

weapons, to demolish the terrorist organization.

Dmitri Donskoy (TK-208) is the world’s largest sub-

marine. The beast just set sail for the Mediterranean,

and is en route to the Syrian coast, according to mili-

tary and intelligence sources.

Debkafile reports that there are 20 Bulava (NATO-

code SS-N-30) intercontinental ballistic missiles and

an estimated 200 nuclear warheads on board.

Each missile carries 6-10 MIRV and has a range of

approximately 10,000km.

In layman’s terms, it’s not look-

ing good for ISIS.

The decision to introduce a nu-

clear force opposite Syrian

shores is a move by President

Vladimir Putin that raises the

stakes to a potential air and sea

confrontation with U.S. forces

in the Middle East.

What do you think? Do you

support Russia or are they tak-

ing things too far? Tell us what

you think?

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HEALTHMARK HEALTH MATTERS

How to stay healthy for the holidays The Christmas season brings people together through family gatherings, office parties and get-

togethers with friends. Most of us will find it difficult to avoid holiday crowds as we go to mov-

ies, attend Christmas concerts or go shopping. The chilly weather will also drive more people in-

side together.

With so much human contact, the risk of contracting colds and influenza are greatly increased.

The best way to fight these germs is by washing your hands often and avoiding touching your

mouth, nose and eyes, especially in public places. Germs hide in plain sight on door knobs, hand-

rails, public food counters and chairs, public phones and shopping carts. It is a good idea to take

along some anti-bacterial wipes and use them whenever possible. Think of it as a kind of germ

warfare and take precautions to guard yourself and your family.

Wherever people gather or congregate during the Christmas season, food will likely be served.

When at parties, avoid common bowls of nuts, trail mix, potato chips or any food that allows peo-

ple to reach in and grab with their fingers. Be careful when using common serving spoons or la-

dles, too.

When cooking at home, the main thing to remember is how to keep leftovers safe. Leftovers can

be kept for three to four days in the refrigerator. After that, the risk of food poisoning increases.

Food poisoning, also called food-borne illness, is caused by harmful bacteria in contaminated

food. Because bacteria typically do not change the taste, smell or look of food, it is sometimes

difficult to know whether a food is dangerous to eat. The best rule is: when in doubt, throw it out.

To practice food safety, quickly refrigerate perishable foods, such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy

and eggs — do not let them sit more than two hours at typical room temperature or more than one

hour at temperatures above 90 F (32 C). Uncooked foods, such as cold salads or sandwiches, also

should be eaten or refrigerated promptly. The goal is to minimize the time a food is in the "danger

zone" — between 40 and 140 F — when bacteria can quickly multiply.

When eating leftovers, reheat them on the stove, in the oven or in the microwave until the inter-

nal temperature reaches 165 F. Slow cookers and chafing dishes aren't recommended for reheating

leftovers because they do not get hot enough to

kill bacteria.

For more information on how to stay healthy

during the Christmas holidays, call Dr. Tom

Roberts at Healthmark Walk-in Clinic,

850- 951-4556.

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PROUDLY Helping Alaqua Animal Refuge

located in FREEPORT, for over 7yrs. adoptable

pets of all kinds. Go visit them today!

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week

Lancelot’s adoption fee is waived as a part of our

Priceless Purrs Program. He is microchipped,

neutered and up to date on his vaccines. Learn

more about the program here:https://

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Like his namesake,

“Lancelot” is dashing,

handsome and debonair.

Unfortunately, his fairy

book story recently took a

turn. He was adopted from

Alaqua about 7 years ago

and his dad’s failing health

forced him to bring him

back to a “safe place” so

we could find him a new

family. Lancelot loves

dogs, but since he thinks

that cats and kittens have

“Cooties”, we have to keep him separate from the

other felines. His isolation means that visitors do

not get to see him. He is about 8 years old, is

quite the charmer, is vocal and loves to rub

against his human. He misses his home and is

waiting patiently for someone to once again give

him a lap to curl up on.

“Lancelot”

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Walton County Economic Development

Alliance (WCEDA) will hold its monthly

board meeting on Thursday, December 3,

2015 at 12:00 PM at the Walton County Ad-

ministration Conference Room located at 76

North 6th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL.

Two or more County Commissioners may

attend this meeting. These meetings are open

to the public.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners

will hold a Special Meeting on December 8, 2015 at

3:00 PM at the South Walton Annex Courthouse located

at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and appoint

members to serve on the following Volunteer

Boards: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee;

Contractor’s Competency Board; North Walton Market-

ing Event Committee; Library Advisory Board; Tourist

Development Council Advisory Board; Code

Enforcement Board; Design Review Board; Planning

Commission; Zoning Board of Adjustments; and Coastal

Dune Lakes Advisory Board.

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, please

call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE).

Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance

of the meeting to allow time to provide the requested

services.

Owner That Labeled Gun Shop As

“Muslim Free Zone” Is Sued But Then

THIS Happens Andrew Hallinan put a sign outside his gun store that

said, “Muslim Free Zone.” When CAIR (Council on

American-Islamic Relations) heard of this, they sued

him.

U.S. Judge Beth Bloom ruled Hallinan completely

within his first amendment right to make the statements

he made and sell guns to who he wanted to. Hallinan

announced, “We are in battle, patriots, but not only with

Islamic extremism. We’re also in battle against extreme

political correctness that threatens our lives, because if

we can’t call evil, evil for fear of offending people, then

we can’t really defeat our enemies.”

We couldn’t agree more. The American Freedom Law

Center later released a statement completely in favor of

Hallinan. “As our motion and now the court’s ruling

make clear, CAIR’s lawsuit was patently frivolous if not

outright dangerous. No firearms dealer or gun range

owner for that matter should be required to sell weapons

to or train anyone that the dealer or owner has reason to

believe is a terrorist threat. We all have a civic responsi-

bility to prevent the next terrorist attack.”

CAIR was clearly in the wrong to bring this case to

court. Do you think Hallinan is a patriot for trying to

protect our country from terrorists?

I cannot believe how the covert

along Hwy. 3280 is allowing so much water to

sit in the gulley that I know we will have mosquito problems

more than ever. I have even complained to Public Works,

nothing?

You do realize the West Nile is a real issue. Tired of it.

Seems like they just do what they want. What are these pub-

lic assistance jobs they have yet they don’t even try to make

our daily lives better? Yes, it rained hard but for water to still

be in the coverts after 3-4 weeks. Any amount of standing

water is a hazard of safety and a possible life threatening one

JoAnne Black Creek

I was sitting one of the 3 local rest. Enjoying a moment for

lunch with my wife. As I saw you approach to deliver some

complimentary Editions as you’ve done for what now? 7-8

yrs.? I was eager to get me a fresh one to read while I’m eat-

ing. That is when I heard the kid/ owner say they don’t want

to see this wonderful Newspaper of ours, in there?

I know I’ve heard things that childish kids might do. But

this is Adults who run business for whom? All of us. I ask

why, they would not say. I believe you have someone still

spreading Lies about you sir. I know you better than them, I

will no longer attend that business for I saw what they said. I

saw it with my own eyes. You make this FREE for all of us

to enjoy.

People need to let this Newspaper be FREE. We are here in

FREEPORT. How about trying to lift the spirits in this town

and support all you can locally. These ney-sayer’s and jeal-

ous individuals need to grow up. Too many folks moving

here. I want to see support from the entire city. You have

done us all a great service. At least 96% of everyone I know

reads this Newspaper. I’m just 72 y.o. now. Thank you.

John and Betty

I do feel like telling these Commissioner’s a thing or two.

Just because some of us have issues within this county. You

all just pass the buck, let someone else find a way to rid us

out of your office and meetings. You cater to those you think

will vote for you and screw the rest of us?

Even County Administrator has been caught putting his nose

into business, like ours too, where he had no right to judge

what roads will be set to specs or cleared as survey showed

us. Again, unless the citizens rise to face these people, they

work from our dollars earned, GET Involved! Mary Cucher

Hey Editor,

I heard some funny stories going around town. I know of 5

people who write you every week. I know that some of them

even complained about things with the neighbors. What I

thought was funny that even a small town, those people feel

so guilty of what they did wrong. They are thinking every

thing printed is about them. That is funny., how inner guilt

works. This Man has bigger things to do, I saw it. Larry B.

Spout-OFF! I wanted to let folks know that live

in theVilla Taso area, that your survey may be incorrect.

I have recently purchased Land and only AFTER build-

ing some storage I am contacted by Code-Enforcement.

Not sure who called or why. But now due to the

discrepancy found of markers and stakes being moved

over the years. I suppose. Now they enforce setbacks?

I approached Commissioner’s with shown proof that

either county stake’s are off, or both side neighbors

infringed upon this parcel I just paid for. County has

abandoned a 60’ road. Allowed these neighbors to build

as they please and now I’m they new guy stuck with all

this to sort out. I just want what I was told I had bought

for a home. Dam county offers no help. I now have 2

pissed off neighbors who were kind till this happens.

THX again Walton County. We all have surveys. R. B

Comments and responses are welcomed by all

who write-in. Instead of running your mouth

around town, let those who live here make the

call. Slanderous comments around town will catch

up with you. Got a beef? Write in, FREEDOM of

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Car service, hotels, and accommodations for the president

and other administration officials to attend climate change

talks in Paris are costing taxpayers nearly $2 million, ac-

cording to government contracts.

The COP21 meeting of global leaders, which President

Obama said is a “powerful rebuke” to terrorists, began on

Monday. Representatives from 195 countries traveled to

Paris, burning 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide for the

United Nations conference that is seeking to reduce global

emissions.

The tab for Obama’s motorcade alone totals $784,825. The

State Department issued a $407,868 contract to Biribin

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BOOM: Texas Delivers Blunt Threat to

Groups Bringing in Muslim Refugees…

Don’t Mess With Texas Messing with Texas: as we’ve said before, it’s not something

we’d advise. After all, this is the state where Chuck Norris

lives and the Second Amendment reigns supreme. You’d be

well advised to follow the old adage.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made sure that Syrian refugees

don’t mess with Texas, announcing that the Lone Star State

will not be taking any more in and going so far as to prohibit

agencies within the state from lending assistance to the

refugees. However, some liberals didn’t get the message,

which is why the state is threatening to sue and revoke funding

from independent agencies that continue to bring in Syrian

refugees, “I must ask that you fulfill your statutory duty to

conduct your activities ‘in close cooperation and advance

consultation’ with the State of Texas pursuant to section 1522

of Title 8 of the United States Code,” wrote in a letter to the

agencies that hadn’t heeded the new regulations.

“Texas has a proven record of providing humanitarian assis-

tance to refugees fleeing persecution. Texas accepts approxi-

mately 10 percent of all refugees resettled in the United States

— more than any other State,”. However, “until recently the

United States was unable to accept more than a few hundred

Syrian refugees per year because federal law excluded any

refugees who had provided material support to a terrorist

organization,” , noting that Barack Obama had unilaterally

exempted Syrian refugees from this ban.

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LOTS FOR SALE!

Jones Drive - Possible Owner Financing - Two wooded Half Acre

Lots Available. Located on Paved Rd. South of Hwy 20. w/City

Water Available. DISCOUNT FOR CASH! $24,900 per Lot * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sparkleberry - Half Acre Lot South of Hwy 20 & just off Hwy 331

South. Located on Paved Rd. w/City Water available.

GREAT PRICE! $24,900

PRISTINE ACREAGE! 3BR/3BA, 1,630 sf, Home on almost 12 ac. w/screened porch on Pate Branch & 2 fishing ponds. Open floor plan w/stone FP. Big kitchen w/bar. Office area. 2 barns, work-shops & storage buildings. $399,000

LAKE-PLACE HOME! 3BR/2BA, 1,659 sf. Home on a lake. Open floor plan. Wood-burning FP. SS appliances & new Grani-crete countertops. New paint & flooring throughout. Split bedroom plan w/huge master bedroom. New dock for fishing. Chain link fenced backyard. ID# P800456 $204,900

MALLET BAYOU WATERFRONT LOT! Complete Ready to build level lot 100’ in width w/C & W Tap Paid and Boat Dock! Boat dock has covered slip w/metal roof and is built w/Pi-Locks. Enjoy the Bayou Life!! ID# P714953 $200,000

BAYFRONT TOWNHOME! 3BR/2.5BA @ 2,000 sf home on the Bay. Tile flooring throughout. Florida Rm, Sunken Living Rm, FP, Laundry Rm w/W&D. Single attached garage. Relax & watch the Dolphins at play. ID# P319117 $215,000

4BR/2BA, over 2,100 sf. well maintained manufactured home on 1 acre. New paint & carpet. Huge master suite & split-BR design. Relaxing screen porch overlooking the privacy-fenced backyard. 10x24 storage bldg./workshop in backyard for the hobbyist. Located close to boat launches. Great saltwater or freshwater fishing! Priced to Sell! $119,900

BLACK CREEK GET-A-WAY!

Rare find on Choctawhatchee Bay - Over 3.5 acres of Bay front property with Oaks and Magnolias. 182’ on the water with seawall and rip-rap. Creek borders eastern boundary. Incredible western sunsets across the Bay. Owner/Agent $425,000

ESTATE-SIZE BAYFRONT!

COUNTRY COTTAGE + ACREAGE 4BR/2BA home on 8.7 ac. High vaulted ceil-ings. Wood & Stone FP. Open kitchen & DR 3 BR’s on 1st level & the Master suite & bonus loft area. on 2nd level. $329,500

SUNSET OVER THE BAY! Over .50 Acre Bayfront lot, cleared and ready for building. New seawall in place with rip-rap. Lot has City W&S Avail. Lot is in the “X” Flood Zone (no required Flood Insurance). $199,900