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Hello once again to each of you. Is it just me or is the time

going by so fast that right around the corner comes big

changes? The amount of work going on along Hwy. 331 to

the bridge seems to going right along as scheduled. I wonder if they were

able to see the amount of rainfalls we had recently that there is a lot of roads under wa-

ter. Even parts of the new Hwy. 331, had water sometimes a foot deep or more.

I know it’s a lesson we must live to learn but trust me going in through water even 6”

deep could cause your engine to stall out or worse. Then your another victim and who

knows how long before it will start up again. It’s not worth the safety risks either. You

definitely don’t know what the water may have swept up on the roadway. So, please

think twice before jumping that puddle, it may be a hole 4’ deep!

As always I get lots of news and even more on the gossip side too. You people need to

realize that a small town has lots of ears listening to your schemes and plans. I say be

careful how you say what and to whom you say it to, you may find yourself in court for

slanderous comments. Just because you’re the one that doesn’t like something, doesn’t

mean that they might be standing up for just cause. You don’t know cause you haven’t

lived it. Maybe you have. But either way messing around with people’s livelihoods at

stake is not cool at all. But when zoning violations are being broken why does it take so

long to get results? Due process? A 10-15 yr. plan/ scheme that everyone around knows

of, doesn’t make it right for it to continue one more day. No matter how many people

they know. Treat the 1 as if it were 100. It’s called breaking the law, laws are to be gov-

erned and people shall be punished accordingly. That was stated as such at a recent

commissioners meeting. Big changes are happening and take notice.

I did want to make sure you all were aware of this notification that came to me as I

was writing this editorial. Have a great week!

The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) has confirmed a

case of pertussis, or whooping cough. The person’s family and immediate friends have

been contacted and are being treated. DOH-Walton advises parents, childcare workers

and healthcare providers to verify that the children they care for are properly immunized

against whooping cough (pertussis). It is advisable for new parents, grandparents and

relatives to be fully immunized before being around a baby.

Whooping cough—known medically as pertussis—is a highly contagious respiratory

tract infection that can be a serious health threat, especially for infants. Family members

are most often the transmission source of pertussis to infants. A typical case of pertussis

in children and adults starts with a cough and runny nose that can last for one to two

weeks, followed by weeks-to-months of rapid coughing fits that sometimes end with a

whooping sound. Pertussis is contagious before severe coughing starts.

“The best defense against pertussis continues to be vaccination,” said Dr. Diane Hud-

son, DOH-Walton Medical Director. “We recommend all Walton residents check their

vaccination status and schedule a visit to their healthcare providers if they have not yet

been immunized against pertussis. Immunizations not only help prevent the disease in

the immunized individual, but help protect those who cannot receive vaccine or may be

too young to be fully immunized.”

To schedule an immunization appointment at the DOH-Walton in DeFuniak Springs or

at the Coastal Branch in Santa Rosa Beach, call(850) 892-8015. Some fees may apply.

The best way to prevent whooping cough is through immunizations. Infants and chil-

dren receive a series of 4 to 5 doses of DTaP, a diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus containing

vaccine, with a booster at 10 to 11 years of age. However, protection provided by the

childhood series fades over time. All persons age 11 to 64 can get a booster called Tdap,

which protects against whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria. Adults 65 and older

who expect to have close contact with a baby younger than 12 months of age should get

a dose of Tdap to help protect the baby from pertussis.

Additional information about immunizations and whooping cough (pertussis) can be

found at:

http://www.immunizeFlorida.com/ or http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Pertussis/

I hope you all stay safe and healthy. If your sick please get medication and stay in-

doors away from other people. A lot of the elderly folk are far more at risk of catching

whatever virus you may have. You can be healthy and be a carrier of a virus that can

make people ill. So, on that I suppose just keep your distance from illnesses because

each person reacts differently to the same thing and not realize it.

Keep your eyes open for signs along right of ways. It was an ordinance of many that

has been changed. Violators will be penalized as written. Code Enforcement has vowed

to become less tolerant of rule violations by hiring a few more individuals. They asked

citizens to contact them if they see signs and, or business in zoning where it is not per-

mitted at any level. The system will be more efficient with the help of the public, but

reminds us all to think safety and curb appeal along Hwy 331 to 30A, and others.

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In honor of National Marina Day, CBA has been invited to Bluewater Bay Ma-

rina, a FL DEP designated 'CLEAN MARINA', to celebrate and promote clean

waterways. We will display CBA mission and objectives, as well as conduct fam-

ily oriented activities and crafts. These include touch tanks, oyster creature crafts

and gyotaku fish stamping t-shirts. The Marina has agreed to run specials on oys-

ters to promote our recycling restoration program. They will donate a % of pro-

ceeds from these sales to CBA. There will likely be press at this event, as it is

working in conjunction with our reef extension to Marina Cove with Gulf Power

the previous day. Please join us in celebrating healthy and sustainable waterways

with educational fun for all ages!

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Walton Jail Housing Other Inmates, Sees Potential

Income Source As reported by WZEP AM1460 New guests are staying in Walton, but not at the beach. Walton County is now housing

other inmates, including some from the Escambia Jail that recently suffered a tragic gas

explosion. The housing of other agency inmates is something the commissioners and

sheriffs have been talking about since the new jail was built. For the first time the plan

has been put into action and the sheriff says it could become a source of revenue for the

county.

At the last Walton Commissioner meeting, the Board approved allowing the Sheriff’s

Office to take in funds for housing inmates and have a budget line item so the funds can

be spent on the jail. Walton Sheriff Mike Adkinson manages the Walton Jail for the

commissioners. His office recently assumed the jail from Walton Corrections.

Sheriff Adkinson says he felt this was an opportunity because the structure is already in

place. The Sheriff’s Office has now reached agreements with the Federal Marshals and

Escambia Sheriff's Office. They ultimately see the Walton Jail housing inmates from

surrounding counties. Adkinson says they are trying to generate a revenue and help re-

duce overall costs by helping with both pre and post sentence inmates.

The Walton Jail was built on a pod design. Each round pod is divided into pie wedges

that can house different inmate populations. The central area is a control room that al-

lows for observation of all pods without the different populations interacting with each

other. When the jail was built, the Walton Commissioners decided to buy a second pod

and mothball it until needed. The reasoning was the much lower cost to order the pod

and have it built while the crews were still on location. Since that time the commission-

ers and jail management have talked about housing of other inmates as a way to gener-

ate a revenue that would lower Walton’s costs.

Sheriff Adkinson says they are using current staff, but additional jobs could come if the

program is extended. He tells First News he does not want to overspend and is proceed-

ing in a way that will build up the budget line to handle any changes in the future popu-

lation as demand for housing changes. Adkinson does not want the money they take in

to be freely spent. The Sheriff warns that if they use any income to offset the immediate

budget, if the housing need changes and the population goes away, they would have a

budget shortfall.

The Sheriff says his office is looking at this as a long term program. They could possi-

bly run the jail at up to 90% capacity. He explains that they have to build the program

up and get to the point it has stability before opening the second pod and hiring more

staff.

Sheriff Adkinson says this is the first time they have put the talked about program into

action. This is the first time they are generating revenue. His hope is, over the next few

years, to be able to help surrounding agencies with their jail population needs, prevent-

ing overcrowding and still generate a revenue for the county as well as provide addi-

tional jobs.

He credits Brian Schultz and Mike Gainey with being instrumental in getting the pro-

gram going. He also says the Walton Commissioners quickly responded to their request

for the budget.

Another way to save is the garden program. The sheriff says this is still active and they

are expanding it. He says the office is looking at managed growth and not overstretch-

ing then finding they do not have a population.

John Charles Brink, age 43, of Freeport,

Florida, succumbed to a car accident, May, 29, 2014.

John was born in Miami, May 25, 1971 to Deborah

Jane Dean.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Sharlene

Brink; beloved daughter, Brittany Brink of Freeport;

father, Michael Hubschman; sister, Jacqueline

Hubschman; brother, Murray Custred; maternal

grandmother, Gerri Brink; his uncle, Carl Brink, Jr.;

aunts, Katie Helms & Donna Petry; and many cousins

and friends.

John is preceded in death by his mother, Deborah

Jane Dean; sister, Monica LeeAnn Custred Booker;

and beloved aunt, Cathy Hamasse.

John was a talented musician being the lead guitar player of the band “The Burnt

Copper Band” and a few others throughout the years. He also enjoyed fishing,

working with technology, driving (you couldn’t keep him down), and drawing.

He was a very talented artist and kind hearted person. He had a great sense of

humor, sarcasm was his best friend; he sure knew how to make everyone laugh.

He will be very dearly missed by all of his family and friends.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Black Creek Cemetery

in Freeport, Florida beginning at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be

made to the family to help offset funeral expenses.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at

www.daviswatkins.com

Arrangements and services are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral

Home.

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CBA Advisory Board Inaugural Launch at Kellogg Park/

CBA Eco-Tour: Fishing Clinic

When: Thursday, June 12, 2014 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US &

Canada)

Where: Kellogg Park

CBA is holding a press day at the newly renovated Kellogg Park in Santa Rosa Beach.

We would like to invite all of the Advisory Board to join us in promoting the park for

public recreational use. We will have an inaugural launch from the repurposed boat

ramp, followed by refreshments and an Eco-Tour fishing clinic. Please be advised that

the launch ramp will take us out into open bay, so wear water/weather appropriate cloth-

ing. Also, we will need an idea of who will be attending the event, so that we can ac-

commodate all who participate with their choice of vessel. Please RSVP back to dav-

iss26@nwfsc.edu, including whether you prefer to kayak or paddle board. This will be

an exciting day for CBA, Walton County TDC and Kellogg Park. We hope to have a

big turnout!

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As you may know, I've been working to raise

awareness about the need to improve the quality

of education here in Walton County. I am hop-

ing that this is a start to a new and exciting time

for our community and schools- all Walton

County schools. The strength and future of our

community depends on a school system run by

professionals and our total support.

On August 26, voters will have the opportunity

to strengthen Walton County's school system,

without raising taxes.

A referendum will appear on the ballot, asking vot-

ers to change the position of superintendent of

schools in Walton County to be an appointed, rather

than elected, position.

There are so many reasons that voting YES and

passing this referendum will benefit Walton County.

While I'm sure you're aware of many of the details,

let me just share a few of the benefits of making the

position of superintendent an appointed position.

-- Right now, someone only needs to be 18+ years

old, a resident of Walton County, and the winner of

an election to serve as superintendent. There isn’t

even a background check. We set higher qualifica-

tions for our teachers, substitute teachers, bus driv-

ers, and other school personnel. With a $100 million

yearly budget and 8,000 students, we need to set a

higher bar for the position of superintendent.

-- Of the 14,500 school districts in America, 99 per-

cent don’t elect their superintendents anymore, be-

cause elections for the position of superintendent

put the ambitions of politicians ahead of the best

interests of children. Instead, members of the com-

munity interview applicants during open search

processes, with elected school boards ultimately

deciding who to hire.

-- An appointed superintendent would be responsi-

ble for the success of our kids every single day. The

school board could take action if an appointed su-

perintendent doesn’t do a good job. Right now, we

can really only hold the superintendent accountable

once every four years.

-- Passing the referendum gives voters more power.

Right now, the school board and the superintendent

can blame each other if things don’t get done. With

an appointed superintendent, voters are more em-

powered to hold the school board, which has the

power to set our tax rates, responsible at the ballot

box.

You can learn more about the refer-endum here: www.kidsbeforepolitics.com.

The Walton County

Economic Develop-

ment Alliance

(WCEDA) will hold

its monthly board

meeting on Thurs-

day, June 12, 2014 at

12:00 PM in the

Walton County Ad-

ministration Confer-

ence Room located at

76 North 6th Street,

DeFuniak Springs,

FL.

What is dry drowning?

What is secondary drowning?

While “dry drowning” and “secondary drowning” are not official terms,

dry drowning happens when someone breathes in small amounts of wa-

ter during a struggle, Orlowski says. That triggers the muscles in their

airway to spasm and makes breathing difficult.

In secondary drowning, fluid builds up in the lungs, called pulmonary

edema, after a near-drowning incident. The fluid causes trouble breath-

ing.

A person who had a drowning close call can be out of the water and

walking around normally before signs of dry drowning become appar-

ent. But all dry drowning results in breathing trouble and brain injury,

just as drowning in the water does. If untreated, it can be fatal.

Can dry or secondary drowning be treated?

Yes, they can be treated with oxygen or ventilation at the hospital.

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Thursday, June 5, 2014 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

835-2558

Walk-in’S weLCome

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Come see Michelle, Lynn & Paige

Next to LC’s Pizza & Subs-FREEPORT PLAZA

Seacoast Collegiate High

School Interact Club loved raising money

for Alaqua Animal Refuge and had a blast

doing it! They held their first ever Shrimp

and Crawfish boil on April 23, 2014. The

Interact Club began advertising for the fund-

raiser in March. After advertising with the

Seaside Neighborhood School and the com-

munity, they contacted Stinky's Fish Camp

who was able to provide the seafood, pro-

pane tank, and even cook everything at a

reduced price.

They event had over 65 participants and spe-

cial guest speaker Lieutenant Col. Richard

Heck of U.S. Air Force to kick it all off. The

event raised $1,000 for Alaqua. The Interact

Club plans to continue to raise money for

Alaqua. The Shrimp and Crawfish Boil will

be an annual event and Alaqua looks forward

to working with these bright young men and

women again.

The 2015 South Walton Artist of the Year

Applications are NOW Available

The Walton County TDC is now taking applications for 2015

South Walton Artist of the Year! This will mark the thirteenth

year of this outstanding community program showcasing a col-

lection of local artists offering a wide range of media. Through

this program, the TDC promotes the destination’s thriving arts

community while placing the spotlight on one talented artist.

To learn more about the South Walton Artist of the Year pro-

gram, contact Angela Vaughn.

The application period for The 2015 South Walton Artist of

the Year Award starts Tuesday May 20, 2014 and the dead-

line to enter is Monday July 28, 2014 by 4:00 pm CST.

The application can be downloaded from Visit South

Walton’s partner website.

“The Artist of the Year program has many benefits to the win-

ning artist. One of the outstanding benefits is that you have a

great team that promotes the art and artist way beyond the

boundaries of Walton County. Opportunities are created

throughout the year that promotes your art in a much, much

broader spectrum than one would normally be exposed to. It’s

a win-win situation.” —Michael McCarty, 2009 Artist of the

Year.

2014 Hurricane Prepared-ness Sales Tax Holiday

(May 31 – June 8, 2014)

Recently Governor Rick Scott signed House

Bill 5601 that creates a nine-day sales tax

holiday for hurricane supplies, beginning at

12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014, and

ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 8,

2014. During this time frame, qualifying

items related to hurricane preparedness are

exempt from sales tax. Floridians will be able

to purchase items such as flashlights, batter-

ies, weather radios, and other essential items

as they prepare for hurricane season.

For additional information on qualifying items view the fact sheet here: http://newsroom.doh.state.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/newsroom/2014/05/2014-Hurricane-Preparedness-Sales-Tax-Holiday-FLYER-Qualifying-Items.pdf

Russ Barley- Freeport Mayor

Greetings from the Mayor’s Office, the city council

voted to purchase two new 35 foot flag poles for “Marse

Landing” at four mile creek to display the City Working

Waterfront Flag and the American Flag and I will be

joining the North Bay TDC Board committee along with

the Mayors from DeFuniak Springs and Paxton, we will

be responsible for making recommendations for events

north of the bay.. The Freeport “Bayfest” committee has

been meeting and everything is on track we will be

sending out Save the Date Cards soon, so mark your

calendars for September 20, 2014. We will soon be

launching the new website for the festival and will give

you the information to log on in the coming weeks and

will list all of the happenings with the festival. In our

recent search for a new city clerk we had 14 applications

submitted and the city council is in the processing of

narrowing them down to the top 5 and we will interview

within the next few weeks. Woodmen of the World will

be donating a new American Flag and Pole to the Heri-

tage Museum and a ceremony will take place on June

14th which is on Flag Day, the time of the ceremony is

scheduled for 10:00 am, please plan to attend and come

and visit the museum and join us for refreshments. The

Mayor’s Charity Ball Committee will be meeting on

June 9th and everything is well underway with this pro-

ject as well. Another reminder that the City Pool is now

open for all to enjoy but remember we are closed at the

pool on Wednesday’s and for further information con-

tact city hall. The next city council meeting is Tuesday,

June 10, 2014, beginning at 7:00 PM- I will be giving

the State of the City Address prior to the actual meeting

and you are all invited. As usual if you have any ques-

tions or comments please contact me at city hall and we

will address the issues, please call- 835-2822. Looking

forward to seeing you all at the next meeting.

The Walton County Athletic League will hold foot-ball and cheerleading signups this Saturday, June 7th from 9 am-2 pm at Harbeson Field. Registra-tion is $75. A small photo and a copy of your child’s birth certificate is required. Please bring your child so that they may be fitted for their uni-form and equipment. For more information, call

Maria Whitehurst at 850-830-9259.

Wiz was born at Alaqua and originally adopted

as a young pup and thought that he had found his

forever home. One day his owner had to move

and decided that he couldn't bring him along for

the move. Wiz's whole world was turned upside

down when he was brought back to Alaqua. Wiz

is such a great dog and is looking for his forever

home. Spread the word to help him find it!

MOLLY:I am about five

years old, and Alaqua

saved me in August of

2013. I am a Rat Terrier

and the perfect size! I am

the textbook example of

my breed, small muscular

and compact. Did you

know that my breed has

been around since the 15th

century? Dang, that's a long time! We were

first used as hunting dogs, but our devotion

and charming personalities made us a perfect

companion pup. The word, terrier, is derived

from the Latin word "Terra", meaning

"Earth". I guess you could say we were the

original Earth Dogs!

I think I am just like my ancestors. Being in

the playground at Alaqua, is just about the

happiest happy time of my day! I play well

with others, and am generally described as a

very sweet girl. I came from an unfortunate

environment, and even after almost a year, I

still am a little shy. My coy demeanor does

not mean I am always scared. When I am one

-on-one with a human, I just love to get belly

rubs.

So, I'm thinking that if you or maybe some-

one you know is looking for real "Earth

Dog", one that loves to play with other dogs,

but will still snuggle with that one human

that loves me, then I'm your girl! I sometimes

like to dream about the home I might some-

how find. I will be the best pet you could

ever wish for. I promise to greet you as if

you've been away at sea, even if you've only

just gone to the grocery store! I promise to

keep my space neat and clean, just like they

taught me at Alaqua!

Come out to Alaqua and meet me. I'll be the

happy little girl playing with friends. The

best way to identify me will be by my beauti-

ful markings. My face represents the beauty

of both black and white, the "Yin and Yang"

of the universe; a face that shows a perfect

balance of opposite, but complimentary

forces.

I'll be there waiting patiently for my very

own family. I'll be the one to love you and

serve you to the best of my ability. In keep-

ing with the Yin-Yang theory, I may be an

"Earth Dog", but I sure do love water, too!

Thursday, June 5, 2014 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Page 6

New 30A Trolley

The holiday town of

SEASIDE®

www.seasidefl.com, along

with a group of 30A business

owners, are making it easy for

guests to visit SEASIDE® and

additional stops, by offering

new Trolley service along a

section of 30A.

The new Sunshine Shuttle Tur-

tle Express began Memorial

Day weekend and will con-

tinue through Labor Day weekend (September 1, 2014). The Trolley operates from

11 a.m. to Midnight each day and is FREE to all riders.

A live map can be accessed through the Sunshine Shuttle website, http://

sunshineshuttle.com/turtleexpress which shows all stops and the Turtle Express

vehicle’s current location at any given time. The map in real time is viewable on a

desktop, tablet or smartphone.

One Arrested for

Growing Marijuana in

Residential Basement

As reported by WZEP

AM1460

May 29, 2014, the

Walton County

Sheriff’s Office

Criminal Investiga-

tors and Vice/

Narcotics Unit exe-

cuted a probable cause search warrant

at 1673 Crowder Chapel Road in

Mossy Head, Florida. Upon the exe-

cution of the search warrant, (279) two

hundred seventy nine marijuana plants

were discovered growing in the base-

ment of the residence.

The basement had been converted into

a hydroponic growing area for the

cultivation of marijuana with artificial

lighting sources, an elaborate watering

system and ventilation system. Also

recovered was approximately (2) two

pounds of premium marijuana that had

already been harvested, ready for sale

and (2) handguns. There were numer-

ous items of paraphernalia recovered

used in the cultivation of marijuana

and inges-

tion of the

drug; along

with sev-

eral books

of instruc-

tion regard-

ing culti-

vating marijuana and the procurement

of the necessary supplies.

John William Lasso, 55, of 1673

Crowder Chapel Road, was arrested at

the time the warrant was executed and

charged with Cultivation of Mari-

juana, Possession of Marijuana in ex-

cess of 20 grams and Possession of

Narcotics Equipment. Lasso was

transported to the Walton County Jail

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners will hold special meetings on Tuesday, June 10, 2014; July 8, 2014; and August 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard at the South Walton County Courthouse Annex, at 31 Coastal Centre Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida to hear presentations from AVCON Engineers and Planners to dis-cuss the Parking Needs Assessment in south Walton County as follows:

June 10, 2014 Scenic Gulf Drive

July 8, 2014 Western CR 30A/US 98 intersection to CR 395

August 12, 2014 From CR 395 East to the Bay County line

The Walton County Tourist

Development Council is accepting

applications for July-September

2014 Special Event Funding

Requests

Event Marketing Sponsorship Grant

North Walton Event Advisory Com-

mittee

Funding consideration is being made

available by the Walton County

Tourist Development Council for

events occurring in NORTH Walton

County for the period of July-

September 2014.

Examples include: festivals, sport-

ing events, concerts, etc.

If you are interested in conducting a

2-3 minute presentation of a specific

event to the North Walton Events

Advisory Committee for funding

consideration, please contact Carley

McMillian at Car-

ley@visitsouthwalton.com or by

phone at 850-622-7814 by June 20

for additional information and to

secure your time slot on the agenda.

The meeting and presentation will

take place on Tuesday – June 24.

‘Happenings’ in DeFuniak Springs

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Eden Gardens State Park wins

the Southern Living Magazine

"Prettiest Porch of the South"

Congratulations to Eden Gardens State Park - the

winner of Southern Living's May issue poll for

the Prettiest Porch of the South. Of the 10 pretty

porches of the South, Eden was the only one

nominated from the state of Florida and won by

over 100 votes to the closest competitor. Thank

you to all who voted and the support of the com-

munity - now everyone knows the "Prettiest

Porch of the South" is right here in Northwest

Florida!

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Obituary for Karen Kolenberg

Karen Kolenberg, 67, beloved

mother, grandmother, and dear

friend to many, passed away

peacefully on May 23, 2014, in

Destin, Florida. She was born

August 28, 1946 in Niles, Michi-

gan to Robert and Phyllis Stevens

and is survived by her brother,

Robert Stevens, her children, An-

nie, Amy, and Becki and her

grandchildren, Ella, Austin, Zach-

ary and Isabel. She spent most of

her life in Maryland pursuing her

passion for art, music and spend-

ing time on the water before mak-

ing a home for herself in Freeport,

FL over the past seven years. A

memorial celebration will be held

June 27, 2014 at around 5:30pm

at Ed Walline Park followed by a

gathering of family and friends at

Karen’s house in Freeport.

In lieu of flowers, the family re-

quests that donations be made to

the Karen Kolenberg Scholarship

Fund. Cultural Arts Alliance,

Attn: Lee, 105 Hogtown Bayou

Lane

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel

Funeral Home is entrusted with

the arrangements

Revealed: Bowe Bergdahl left letter telling comrades at Af-

ghan base he was 'leaving to start new life and didn't want to fight for Amer-

ica' as Army announces he DOES face desertion charges

Bowe Bergdahl left a note saying he had gone to start a 'new life' and a

former comrade broke his military gagging order today to tell

MailOnline of the jaw-dropping moment he discovered the Taliban

POW had walked off from their Afghanistan base.

The soldier, who requested anonymity as he is still in the military, said:

‘Everyone looked at me like I was crazy but I was right, he had walked

off.’

The New York Times reported Bergdahl also left behind a note in

which he said he did not want to fight for America any more, did not

believe in the war - and was leaving to start a new life.

The revelation came as it emerged the Army may still pursue charges

against Sgt Bergdahl for desertion.

It will pile further pressure on Obama over his judgement in releasing

five top Taliban terror leaders from Guantanamo Bay in exchange for a

soldier who now faces charges for abandoning his unit and his oath to the U.S. Army.

The soldier who spoke to MailOnline made his feelings and those of his comrades

very clear.

He said: ‘As far as I’m concerned

Bergdahl deserted his men and

should face the firing squad. Peo-

ple died trying to save him. He

was a deserter’.

Bergdahl’s platoon anxiously

searched the observation post they

had set up a remote area of Af-

ghanistan but only found

Bergdahl’s sleeping bag that had

been neatly folded up.

It also claimed that he did not

breach the perimeter wire and left

by possibly hiding in a contrac-

tor’s vehicle meaning that he

would have planned the escape in

advance.

A huge search ensued during

which time at least six US soldiers

are said to have died while hunt-

ing for Bergdahl, 28, who has just

been released from five years in

captivity with the Taliban.

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week (either something you're involved in or something you've witnessed). The solution may, in fact, be in a

book, and you can expect to make an extraordinary discovery Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday are chill by

comparison -- you're fine, you're working well, the usual sorts of challenges arise.

Whatever's bugging you at the start of the week, look at your diet -- it might have something to do with it. Bring

on the blueberries and broccoli, foods rich in vitamins and nutrients. Meanwhile, if someone is trying to rope

you into his or her weird dramas, don't let yourself be recruited. Midweek, the politics reach quite a distracting

pitch. Just maintain outsider status: Don't weigh in, even when it's hard not to.

Everything you make in your kitchen turns out delicious. Every book you buy is a page-turner. The special

someone in your life is impressed by the way you move through the world. Romance figures very strongly.

Wednesday and Thursday present more challenges, especially in the work realm, but if you can take any time out

of your workday to get some exercise, you'll be able to keep your head screwed on.

Think of yourself as a balloon on Monday and Tuesday -- light, happy, floating high above it all. You don't have

the energy for anything other than absolute tolerance of the people around you. Sit back and enjoy the interac-

tions nearby as if you're watching a movie. It's a romantic comedy on Wednesday and Thursday -- full of screw-

ball gags involving flowers, games and art.

Even if you say something in jest -- and it's clearly in jest -- someone might read something into it that simply

has no grounding in reality. So watch what you say on Monday and Tuesday, or at least qualify it. On Wednes-

day and Thursday, communication problems persist in your interactions with family. Your relationship with the

outside world is frustrating

The world is a rummage sale on Monday and Tuesday, but you're not interested in bargain-basement stuff. You

want the top of the line. If you're assembling some friends or coworkers for a group project, call together your

'most valuable players.' If you're treating someone to lunch, splurge on something great. Wednesday and Thurs-

day are Utopian vis-a-vis your communications with others -- your powers of articulation are award-worthy.

You're a seven-layer cake at the start of the week. Sweet, magnificent, deep, rich -- all of these adjectives apply.

At a party, all eyes are on you. The trouble this week comes on Wednesday, when you have the odd feeling that,

well, someone wants a piece of you. You wisely disengage. You turn introverted and spend a portion of Thurs-

day reassessing your life plan while sitting in the most comfortable chair in your home.

There's so much happening on Monday and Tuesday that you're liable to flip out -- but try to avoid that. Instead,

pour your adrenaline back into what you're doing. Don't let your desire to organize impede your ability to go

with the flow. Wednesday and Thursday, the flow is of the fun, rushing variety, so you're content to let someone

else drive for a while. This frees you up to -- what else? -- plan a bunch of new projects that are sure to stress

you out in the future.

It's in your nature to strive for leadership positions, but it's even better when leadership positions are handed to

you, which is what happens on Monday or Tuesday. You have a way that brings out the best in others, and you

take pride in it. Toward the middle of the week, let some of your other excellent virtues come to the fore, like

your tolerance (apply Teflon to whatever grudges you might be holding).

work is less than ideal -- there's nothing hugely wrong, but any problems grow in your mind until they become

enormous. Just remember that they're only in your mind. Are you having a career crisis? Possibly. Your best

policy is not to do anything to call attention to yourself. Wednesday and Thursday, stay in this 'not making

waves' mode, except around good friends, in which case you can let loose. These are clarifying, happier days.

If you could bottle and sell the good cheer that surrounds you on Monday and Tuesday, you'd be a millionaire.

But you're hardly thinking about ways to make more money, what with all the free things people are giving you.

Perhaps you even get a bonus! Wednesday and Thursday, an authority figure is a thorn in your side, but Friday is

so bright that you're scarcely able to recall what was bugging you just a day earlier.

Someone close to you feels they are owed something, and they're going to speak up about it on Monday or Tues-

day. Your sympathy is provoked, but really, he or she may not have a case. A lot of people are owed a lot of

things they never get. Don't let your empathy drain your last resources. Wednesday and Thursday, by contrast,

are productive and inspiring. A phone call to an old friend reminds you of whom you used to be, in a great way.

Dear Editor,

I wish you had a larger newspaper for

there is so much going on lately. From

county ordinance changes all the way our

president making deals with terrorists, all

in the name of Allah? The so called POW

walked away from his troops and wanted

to join the enemy.

People everywhere better take a good

long look at those around you because this

is the beginning of the end for America.

I am 84 yrs. old and I know America

might make a couple mistakes but in the

end we prevailed and kept everyone in line

so to say. It appears that Obama and his

people have broken down the core of what

America is based upon. For those of us

who fought for America, how does it feel

to come home and see the same people

you once captured, now planning to blow

things up to destroy America?

Mark Hilburn

Editor,

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newspaper. Especially for a small town as

Freeport is, everyone should be kind to

you. The work you do people don’t under-

stand.

A lot of your articles are funny, some are

spot-on with a recent headline from the big

world. Keep up what you do. You’ll see

more rewards as we grow into the future.

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~2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st~

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – National Hurricane Preparedness Week began Sunday, May 25 and

the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) urges all Floridians to use this week

to prepare for hurricane season, which begins June 1. All Floridians should review family and

business emergency plans and restock disaster supply kits.

“Each year, National Hurricane Preparedness Week reminds Floridians that it only takes one

storm to change the landscape of a community,” said FDEM Director Bryan W. Koon. “This

year, on the 10th anniversary of the 2004 hurricane season, I urge all Floridians to take steps to

prepare themselves and their families for the upcoming hurricane season.”

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) released its annual outlook for

the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season on May 22. Forecasters predict between 8 and 13 named

storms, of which 3 to 6 could become hurricanes including 1 to 2 major hurricanes.

Although predictions call for a below average to average season, Floridians are reminded that

it only takes one storm to impact a community. If you already have a family and business dis-

aster plan and supply kit, now is the time to review, recycle and restock for the 2014 hurricane

season. If you are creating your first disaster plan and supply kit, use the information and tips

at floridadisaster.org for help.

The Division’s education program Kids Get a Plan provides information and activities for kids

at kidsgetaplan.com.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 – November 30. For the latest information on

the 2014 Hurricane Season and to Get A Plan!, visit www.FloridaDisaster.org, follow FDEM

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TDC New Beach Operations As reported by WZEP AM1460

Someone we talked about on past First News stories is now an employee

of Walton County. On March 31, Brian Kellenberger began his tenure

with the Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) as Director

of Beach Operations. His role involves overseeing the organization’s

maintenance duties, waste disposal and code enforcement along Walton

County’s 26-mile stretch of beaches.

The TDC says this is a new position formed in efforts to address the grow-

ing need to manage beach efforts as well as destination improvements,

especially as the TDC continues to take on more responsibilities within

this process.

Jim Bagby, executive director of the Walton County TDC says that within

his first week, Brian participated in the strategic planning session held last

month and has already begun to take an active role in the organization.

Bagby says he brings a strong background of management experience to

the position, which is imperative to maintain and keep our beautiful

beaches pristine and safe.

Kellenberger’ s professional career prior to his role as Director of Beach

Operations, includes 20 years as a construction and development manager

for general contracting and development firms in NW Florida and SE Ala-

bama. Born and raised in Dothan, Ala., Kellenberger graduated from Au-

burn University and now resides in Freeport with his wife and daughter.

Kellenberger says we have a wonderful product here and it is the organiza-

tion’s responsibility to make sure the quality of the beaches continues to

offer a superior experience for both visitors and locals.

Bergdahl was serving with the 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment in Paktika

province near the Pakistani border with Afghanistan when he went missing in

the early hours of 30 June 2009.

He had been at part of an Observation Post with 28 colleagues men and a few

trucks set up in a defensive position to protect themselves.

Some of the men were sleeping in the trucks they had driven in on and others

were camped out with their sleeping bags in the open. It was not until the 9am

roll call that they realized he was gone.

Up until this point Bergdahl had been seen as a strange loner who wouldn't so-

cialize with the other men. Instead, he would stick to his bunk, learning Pashto

and Arabic with Rosetta Stone.

A week earlier he had sent his belongings and computer home to his parents

after setting out in an email to his father that he was 'ashamed to be an Ameri-

can' after what he had seen in Afghanistan - including soldiers laughing at run-

ning over an Afghan boy with an armored vehicle.

Specialist Gerald Sutton, 31, Sutton remembered Bergdahl talking with him and

a third soldier just a few days before he walked away.

'He was asking us what it would be like to get lost in the mountains ... and he

asked me personally if I thought he could make it to China or India on foot. At

the time we thought he was joking.

'About a week or two before he left he mailed some of his stuff home,' he said.

'including his Apple laptop. He sent that home to his parents. That didn't seem

suspicious to us at the time, but it made sense after the fact.'

'He left his weapon that day. The only thing he had with him was his diary –

that none of us actually saw, so I have no idea what was in there – 2 MREs

['Meals Ready to Eat' rations], his knife, a bottle of water and his compass.'

The soldier who discovered him missing, said: ‘The first I heard was when one

of the guards said he could not find Bergdahl.

‘I asked him: "What do you mean you can’t find him?’ He said he couldn’t find

him anywhere. We sent two guys to the top of the observation post in case he

was sleeping between two trucks, I thought maybe he’s sleeping down there.

‘We also sent one of the men to see if he was drinking tea with the Afghans.

We looked at his sleeping bag and it was nicely folded.

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Casting Call:

Alaqua Animal Refuge is calling all

"male models" to come to a casting

call for our 2015 calendar – Hunks

and Hounds. Be on Grayton Beach

between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. on June

21, 2014 to try out for the calendar.

We will choose 12-15 guys to be in

the calendar. The photo shoot for the

2015 calendar will be sometime in

July of 2014. You must be available to

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**YOU DO NOT need to be a profes-

sional model to try out**

Bring a sheet of paper with your info

including, name, age, where you live,

and your contact information. Wear

board shorts and a tank or tee. A love

for animals is a must.

The chosen guys will be in a photo

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Please send an email to Jill Tanner if

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This will be so much fun and we be-

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this calendar. So if you or someone

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please come to the casting call on June

21.

The Walton County Tourist Development

Council will hold its first meeting of the North

Walton County Event Advisory Committee on:

Tuesday – June 24, 2014 at 1:00 pm

Walton County Administration Building, Con-

ference Room

76 North 5th Street

Defuniak Springs, FL

‘As far as I’m concerned

Bergdahl deserted his men and

should face the firing squad.

People died trying to save him.

He was a deserter’

- former Platoon comrade

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