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Saving Grace: A New Hope for Walton Tax Struggling Women Collector Nightmares are not always only in the realm of Announces the unconscious. They are often manifested through Office abuse and addiction. It is overwhelmingly common for people to find themselves Changes going from a bad situation to a worse situation when drugs and other abuses become Due to involved. Those struggling are often left to “figure it out” by Covid-19 family and friends, and, many times, “figuring it out” results Due to the recent increase in in deeper addiction, more COVID-19 cases, beginning Monday abuse and sometimes suicide. July 27, 2020, a facial mask will be Abandonment is a common required to enter all lobby areas of theme for these people, and the Walton County Tax Collector even those who are able to She was held in the grips of into recovery. was her own struggles with Offices in DeFuniak Springs, Freeport pull themselves out of the addiction for many years. Saving Grace Women’s addiction and those who and Santa Rosa Beach. We are depths into a state of recovery This gives Dawn a unique Home will be a place for those helped rescue her. “I know limiting services to Walton County are soon forgotten and left to viewpoint on others who are who desire to develop a new what it did for me, and what residents only during this time. We once again “figure it out.” In struggling in the same arena. life free from the devastation of it will do for others,” she are also allowing only the number of spite of this, there are some Her overcomer’s spirit has any kind of addiction or abuse. commented. Customers inside the office necessary whose love for other people has gifted her with a passion for Its purpose is to provide an What will the women’s to complete their transaction, unless driven them to create a better helping other women gain effective and comprehensive home look like? Dawn wants to the customer needs assistance (i.e. future for those struggling in complete freedom as well. Christian faith-based solution begin with a smaller program, parent with a juvenile, customer addiction. Dawn Siegal is one Dawn feels that one of the best to life-controlling problems. housing between 10 and 15 caregiver, etc.) of these people. ways she can do this is through When asked where her women at any given time. It We encourage customers to utilize Dawn knows firsthand opening a women’s home, inspiration for Saving Grace will be a 12-month faith-based other options to complete their trans- the immense effort it takes to Saving Grace, for those who has come from, Dawn actions which include our Customer recover from a drug addiction. have just begun their journey wholeheartedly believes it SAVING GRACE continued on page 2 TAX COLLECTOR continued on page 2

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SAVING GRACE up for an internship program like this would be too many been abuse victims, have been help people in this situation is to continued from page 1 with the women’s home where count. recently incarcerated, and simply become aware of it. Often, they can engage in helping other The thing that Dawn finds struggle with drug addiction. people who are not struggling program. Staff will live in the women succeed with a better life most rewarding about creating They are expected to begin the with addiction and abuse have home as well, in hopes that the as well, or venturing out on their the women’s home is the amount program with the first round of an unintentional unawareness of women will always feel like they own and creating a new life from of transformation that will take women in early 2021. Saving those who are. However, gaining have a support system around there. place in each woman’s life. So Grace partners with another that cognizance and reaching them. The women can expect to Going forward, Dawn said many of these women have been program for men, Project Hope out to those who feel trapped is adhere to a fixed schedule, which that she would like to see Saving broken and beat down since Restoration. Right now, the thing the first step to a changed life. will include time for prayer, Grace expand far beyond just childhood, and the difference that is needed most is funding. There’s always hope that a loved teaching, and engaging in various Northwest Florida. Next steps that can be made by even one They will be holding an annual one can be well and productive, creative outlets. These women would include a center in South person who truly loves them is banquet in conjunction with whether it’s their first time or will have multiple opportunities Florida, then expanding into enormous. There is something Project Hope on Nov. 1, 2020, their hundredth. Change is to fundraise for both their future other states. When asked how incredible that happens when where they hope to raise enough always possible, and Saving and the future of other women far Dawn could see this going, people realize that there is funds to get everything prepared Grace is proving it. in bad situations. After the 12- she commented, “I would love to another way, and that they to open the home, including You can help! Visit Saving month program, these women see it worldwide.” The amount deserve to be happy. staffing costs. Grace at www.facebook.com/ will have the chance to begin of lives that could be changed Saving Grace will focus Dawn believes that the best gracewomenshomeFL or call their life anew, choosing to sign through a worldwide program primarily on women who have thing the community could do to (850) 865-7939.

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Northwest Florida ECCAC Announces 2020/2021 Board of Directors Ballet (NFB) The Emerald Coast Chil- and prevention programs. With dren’s Advocacy Center a Center in Okaloosa County (ECCAC) has a new 2020/2021 and the Pierce Family Center Open for board of directors and officers: in Walton County, they house The Walton County Sherriff representatives from the Florida Community School Office’s (WCSO)Major Audie Department of Children and Rowell is President; Janet Parker Families, Child Protection Team, is Vice President; and Alan Wood State Attorney’s Office, local law Class Registration is Treasurer. Other members in- enforcement, licensed mental Registration is now open adults and children of all skill clude immediate past president, health counselors, and ECCAC’s for NFB’s Community School levels. NFB will follow CDC Bill Fletcher, along with Tammy staff and volunteers. In ECCAC’s classes which begin on August recommendations to ensure a Pierce, Eric Aden, Todd Bier- 20-year history, over 15,000 chil- 3. In-studio classes as well as healthy and safe environment baum, Shaun Eubanks, Velia dren have received more than some virtual classes via Zoom for our dancers, faculty and Lala, Renee Pellegrino, Artie a child-friendly environment to 170,000 services at no cost. Visit are being offered. Various staff. Visit nfballet.org. Rodriguez, Tom Saffel, Michael help identify, treat and support www.eccac.org or call 850-833- styles of dance are available for Thompson, Annie Stutts and children in abusive situations, 9237. If abuse is suspected, call Demetrius Fuller. as well as helping to prevent the anonymous Florida Abuse ECCAC provides services in child abuse through education Hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE.

Home Exercises For Homebodies we know life is busy. Zoom with Select PT that’s why we do of Santa Rosa Beach the work for you. Whether you are looking for thus also, to the human popula- ways to stay active while social tion. distancing, or just trying to beat the heat, moving your fitness Giving Back to the Community simple human sense routine indoors is looking like In cooperation with The an excellent option for this sum- Area Agency on Aging, the mer. Join us via videoconference Coastal Seniors of South Wal- as Barbara Sheffield, PT, Cen- ton (CSSW) is providing care ter Manager of Select Physical packages for homebound senior Therapy in Santa Rosa Beach, citizens during the current pan- offers some simple exercises you demic. The packages will in- can do at home to help improve clude a mix of items, including balance, build strength, and hand soap, medical masks, help- prevent future falls. ful tips and phone numbers. If you are 50 years or older, and FULLER August 18,2020 11-11:30 AM reside in Walton County, Flor- INSURANCE Turtle Talk Tuesday - South ida, we invite you to join CSSW SANTA ROSA BEACH Walton Turtle Watch in order to participate in our Join this video conference activities. Membership dues for 850.622.5283 presentation by Joe Gulak and 2020 are $20.00 per person/ www.fuller.insure members of the South Wal- $30 per couple. ton Turtle Watch (SWTW). Become a member of CSSW Joe will lead this short session, on Facebook at Coastal Seniors with questions and answers at of South Walton, or via email at the end. This will be a discus- coastalseniorsofsouthwalton@ sion of the everyday activity on gmail.com, or on the website our beaches and the work of at www.coastalseniorsofsouth the SWTW. It will be followed walton.org. Coastal Seniors of in future sessions with a photo South Walton, Inc. is a non- collection of our daily business profit 501©(3) organization for on the beach. So, what is all the active adults and we’re looking fuss about sea turtles? We will for dedicated, enthusiastic per- learn why sea turtles are impor- sons to join our Board of Direc- tant to ocean ecosystems and, tors. Page 4 South Walton Life www.southwalton.life August 2020 Community Kidd Family Struggle Strikes a Nerve in South Walton There are many thousands way does not make provision for of people who own plots of land any individual to create a road- that have been in their families way through another person’s for generations. Naturally, these property for private usage. individuals and families are often The battle the Kidd family is very attached to their property, now facing began last February and feel violated if it is trespassed. when a certain developer made The Kidds of Inlet Beach are the decision to bulldoze a 20 foot one family dealing with this situ- wide path through 300 feet of the ation, and they have now taken Kidd’s property, making a drive- the battle for their rights public. way leading to Orange Street in Cappy Kidd and his family are Inlet Beach. Since then, the de- fighting to keep their land avail- veloper has been actively pursu- able for private use, as a devel- ing creating a driveway through oper who owns a lot nearby seeks multiple properties, owned by to encroach upon their land for forty individual owners who all the purpose of building a drive- vehemently oppose his plan. way to the nearest beach access. Similar to many people in the Walton County has a myriad area, the developer has the op- of different “phantom” right-of- tion to have the county put in a ways, which can be converted curb cut entrance and exit to the into tangible passages at any property directly off Highway 98. time. The catch is that these This is by far the simplest entry- County’s future. If these property roads can only be used for public way onto the lot. The developer owners’ land can be encroached benefit or for utility access. The currently has access to his prop- upon so easily, who is to say that law that provides for a right-of- erty through the main highway, other individual’s rights could not be violated as well? Cappy and his family ask for the community’s continued support in their battle to keep private property private. For more information, you can visit their website at www.workinginconcert. org/KiddFamilyInletBeach. Surprise cut across the Kidd’s land, documented by Code En- Surprise cut across the Kidd’s land, documented by Code Enforcement, forcement, February 2019 February 2019 The developer’s lot in yel- yet is continuing to pursue what ask the county to abandon all low. The wooded lots belong to he believes is his right to take usage of the phantom roadway the Kidd Family. The red line is land from others in the area. except for underground utilities. where he made the unauthorized Cappy Kidd, as well as the The collection of property own- cut. The red arrow points to the other owners in the area, plan to ers involved in this dispute hope developer’s 80 feet of frontage on present a proposal to the county to help the community’s lead- US Highway 98. on August 27th, 2020 which will ers take a clear look at Walton

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By Mark Stanley and the village’s only store and Sat- then everything was just called Tracy Steely urday night dance hall. It later Santa Rosa Beach, now we became the famous Red Bar. have Grayton Beach, Rosemary Tim Haney is a true Walton Tim has always been creative Beach, etc.” County native. He was born and loves using his talents. Sev- What advice would you give in Ft. Walton Beach because eral years ago, he worked with to people? “I am a Gary Vayner- there was no hospital in the friends who owned a screen- Where do you see yourself chuk fan right now. He really Santa Rosa Beach area, which printing shop in Santa Rosa in 5 years? “I don’t see things preaches gratitude. Be thankful is where his family lived. The Beach. He learned the trade much different than how they for everything. Quality vs quan- only elementary school in his and business over the six years are now. I thought I wanted to tity. Be grateful that you woke up time was Bay Elementary, which he was there. Later Tim went move away from the area when this morning. Everyone experi- went through the 6th grade. He into business with a few other I was younger. I did leave for a ences bad things; it is how you graduated from Freeport High friends and ended up splitting while but was called back home. come out of them. The way you School. Tim’s grandmother the company and Tim took the This is the place that people respond is what determines your went to Bay Elementary as well. screen-printing part of the busi- dream of coming to retire; their end result.” Tim’s family tree has deep ness. He owns Fresh Prints of ending place. Since I am al- Tracy Steely and Mark Stan- roots in Walton County. His South Walton in Freeport. ready here…I will be staying.” ley are the hosts of a community grandmother was born and We asked Tim a few ques- What is so different now? website called The Faces of Wal- raised here. Her father was Chat tions to get to know him a little “The area has grown so much! ton County. The project aims to Holley. Yes, the one that the better… We only had one lane and a showcase the diverse residents street north of Highway 98 was What do you like to do in drawbridge from Freeport to of our community, one Face at named for. Unfortunately, Tim your free time? “I have started SRB. The only grocery store a time. To nominate someone never had the chance to meet going to the gym lately. I am was the Winn Dixie in Miramar for an interview visit www.the- Chat Holley, but heard many trying to get healthy and make a Beach. South Walton didn’t facesofwaltoncounty.com or call stories about him while grow- few positive changes in my life.” and put together an amazing have any grocery stores. Back Tracy at 850-803-9822. ing up. His grandmother was If you could choose one place menu. We did such a great job married to a Marler. The Mar- to travel, where would it be? that our menu was used in the lers are well known throughout “Greece! (said emphatically) I next semester’s course.” Destin. His mom’s father was am not sure why I am infatuated What are a few things on Painted Bumper Restoration Albert Butler, who was related with Greece, but I love it. I was your bucket list? “I don’t really to Van R. Butler, for whom the in culinary school for a while. have a long bucket list. I would elementary school was named. I had a class called Cuisines of love to go back to the mountains The Butlers also owned the But- the World. My friend Cody and of Colorado. Marriage is on my ler General Store in Grayton I chose Greece as our country list for the future.” Beach. Back in the day, this was DESTIN AUTOMOTIVE VISIT • Scratch & Dent Repair SOUTHWALTON.LIFE • Restoration of Minor Bumps & Bruises • Color Match Specialist Dedication To Delivering • Super Fast Turnaround • Licensed & Insured Exceptional Experiences MIRAMAR BEACH - CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Appraisal | Customer Service | Exemption 918-384-9166 The Qualified Candidate With: 4 35 Years experience working in the Walton County Property Appraiser’s office 4 Tax roll preparation and submission South Walton Mosquito Control 4 Budget & finance/financial statements of procedural audits 4 Personnel training & management 4 Certified Florida Evaluator DUSK and DAWN are the Goals & Objectives prime times for mosquito bites. If 4 Integrate technology to improve valuation performances in providing fair you plan to be outisde then follow and equitable property values the advice below. 4 Analyze & enhance modernization of website and online services for ease of use by property owners and users DRESS - wear light colored 4 Promote and broaden efficiency with education and training for employees loose fitting clothing, long sleeves, in key knowledge and skills in appraisal practices pants and closed toed shoes.

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August 2020 South Walton Life www.southwalton.life Page 9 Community South Walton Mosquito Control Update; Aquatic Midges By Cami Adams like their blood-sucking counter- floor, molting as they grow. The ditionally, native vegetation can tronic zappers and residential parts, however, aquatic midges do final molting stage before the also be planted along the water’s light traps can also be purchased The hot summer months are not bite, feed on blood, or carry pupal stage creates larvae pink to edge to help remove excess nutri- to control populations locally by here and with them comes an- diseases. In fact, the adults that red in color that are commonly ents and minimize food sources luring blind mosquitoes away other pest. Between the months love to annoy us only emerge to used by many fishermen as bait for the midges. Keeping yard from homes and towards the of April and November, Florida reproduce and do not eat for the called “bloodworms.” Adults waste and grass clippings away light source. Finally, residents residents may encounter high three – seven days that they are emerge from pupae, completing from the water and creating a should repair screens in doors populations of aquatic midges, alive. During this time, females the life cycle in approximately ten-foot unfertilized no-mainte- and windows and reduce out- also known as “blind mosqui- two weeks. nance zone prevents excess nu- door activity at dawn and dusk toes”. Homeowners venturing Control of aquatic midges is trients from entering the water. to limit encountering these pests. outside may unexpectedly find challenging and costly because If aquatic control is not fea- Just like mosquitoes, aquatic them resting in the thousands larvae thrive on the floor of sible for residents, there are still midges can never be eliminated, on the sides of their houses, whatever water body they options to limit the number of but they don’t have to ruin your patios, and vegetation/ occupy. The entire water these nuisances. Because midges summer. For any questions or landscaping. “Blind mos- column must be treated are attracted to light, limiting concerns, please contact Hallie quitoes” prefer cool, to ensure the product light sources around the home Oalde at publicrelations@sw- shady places to rest dur- reaches the larvae. While will deter them from congre- cmcd.org or call the district at ing the day and gravitate this is possible for small gating. This is achieved best by (850)267-2112. to the lights around resi- lakes and ponds, it is inef- converting outdoor lighting to dencies and businesses at fective in most scenarios. motion-activated lighting. Elec- night. When they emerge Additionally, treatment must in large numbers, they can be applied at eight-ten times stain paint finishes and have the normal application rate used been known to fly inside homes for mosquito larvae. With large- and rest on interior walls. Yet, for Grooming • Daycare • Boarding scale control not a viable option, as annually as they appear, these lay egg masses on the surfaces residents must find other means pests are frequently misunder- of ponds, lakes, or rivers where to keep these nuisances at bay. stood by the public. they sink and hatch two -seven If the midges are coming from Oftentimes, aquatic midges days later. 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August 2020 South Walton Life www.southwalton.life Page 11 Community Guest Columnist; Reconsidering the Wisdom of our Founders founders? writer, and Founding Father who the great America experiment be inspired into our people in a Morality is defined as beliefs served as the second president with constitutional liberty and greater measure than they have it pertaining to the differences be- of the United States, from 1797 self-government. Adams again now, they may change their rul- tween right and wrong or good to 1801. Before his presidency, stated: “We have no government ers, and the forms of government, and bad behavior. Laws are the he was a leader of the American armed with the power of con- but they will not obtain a lasting rules a country or community Revolution that achieved inde- tending with human passions un- liberty - They will only exchange mandates its citizens follow in pendence from Great Britain. bridled by morality and religion... Tyrants and Tyrannies. order to regulate society. Reli- John Adams was the son of a Our constitution was made only Today, as we witness more and gion is a structure of faith and deacon, and his personality was for a moral and religious people, more chaos in American society, worship. It’s a belief system based shaped by religion since his in- It is wholly inadequate for the we should ask ourselves what type on faith in a supernatural power. fancy. Adams developed a deep government of another. The only of government do we want to live America was indeed founded reverence for God and a simple foundation of a free constitution by and reconsider the wisdom of by bible-believing Christians and admiration for those good and is pure virtue, and if this cannot our founders. based on Christian principles. holy Puritans who came before By Tim Norris When they founded this country, him. He was the first to suggest the Founding Fathers envisioned a a novel idea: “let man be ruled Two of our great Founding government that would promote by a written constitution”. This Fathers, George Washington- our and encourage Christianity. advance in philosophy had a pro- nation’s first President, and John All but two of the first 108 uni- found impact; whereupon the law Adams, our second President, versities founded in America were was seen as an infringement of both mentioned Religion and Christian. This includes the first, civil liberties, a written constitu- Morality as “Indispensable Sup- Harvard, where the student hand- tion was a constraint against gov- ports” to our constitution. They book listed this as Rule #1: “Let ernment. 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The ben- example) even if they do not RJFS, we do not provide advice on tax ing at $5,500,000 with 3673 sf cash for short term needs, unex- efit is that if they are facing loss- itemize. Also, retirees might be matters. You should discuss tax or legal and 1800 days on the market. Watersound Beach pected financial needs, or emer- es to their retirement portfolios able to give their RMDs up to matters with the appropriate professional. There have been 2 sales rang- Gulf Front: There is one ac- gencies? Most experts suggest they are not having to sell in to $100,000 to charity and not A Securities Based Line of Credit ing $3,150,000 to $4,300,000. tive property at $5,445,000 with a minimum of six months of that. Many people don’t want have that dollar amount exclud- (SBLC) may not be suitable for all clients. The proceeds from a SBLC cannot The average sale is $3,725,000 5738 sf and 549 days on the expenses to be stored away and to exhaust principal that per- ed from their taxable income. be (a) used to purchase or carry securi- with 2665 sf and selling at 95% market. There is 1 pending sale readily available. What if you haps could or is recovering and This is a reminder for that rule don’t have that or don’t want have it work to produce needed which was already in place. ties; (b) deposited into a Raymond James of list price, and at $1390.39 per at $6,695,000 with 4853 sf and investment or trust account; (c) used to By mAuriCe StouSe, to exhaust it? Investment firms income or returns in the future. Staying informed and mak- sf with 1170 days on the market. 19 days on the market. There to $6,250,000 with the average 167 days on the market. purchase any product issued or brokered BrAnCh mAnAger AnD might offer securities-based Also, RMDs used to be required ing changes and updates as Non-Gulf Front: There has been 1 sale at $5,495,000 sale being $3,607,143 with 2020 Non-Gulf Front: There are through an affiliate of Raymond James, are currently 39 active prop- with 4433 sf and 289 days on sf, selling at 95% of list price at currently 3 active properties on finAnCiAl ADViSor lines of credit (SBLOC) against at age 70.5. That was pushed to needed are steps Americans can including insurance; or (d) otherwise used erties ranging $1,150,000 to the market. $1,960.97 per sf and 297 days the market ranging $1,345,000 Today many Americans are stocks that you own. Or, you 72 (for those born on or after take today during these unusu- for the benefit of, or transferred to, an affil- $8,100,000. The average prop- Non-Gulf Front: There on the market. to $4,790,000. The average list- having their faith and confi- might qualify for penalty free July 1, 1949) as a result of the al times. Do your own research iate of Raymond James. Raymond James Every day is different in the erty is $3,632,462 with 3434 are 18 active properties rang- Non-Gulf Front: There ing is $2,645,000 with 4680 sf, dence in their health and wealth distributions from your retire- Secure Act, which was passed in and contact a financial, tax or Bank does not accept RJF stock or any world of real estate, and that is sf and 237 days on the mar- ing $1,950,000 to $4,695,000 are currently 6 active prop- priced at $530.25 per sf and challenged as never before. ment accounts. There are also 2019. estate planning advisor to assist securities issued by affiliates of Raymond one of the reasons I absolutely ket. There are 11 pending with the average listing be- erties ranging $1,580,000 to 643 days on the market. There While the pandemic continues new provisions available to in- Tax Loss Harvesting: you as needed. James Financial as pledged securities to- love what I do. properties ranging $1,650,000 ing $3,148,717 with 3957 sf, $3,500,000 with the average is one pending property at to bring unexpected events into crease the amount that can be Many investors have looked at wards a SBLC. Borrowing on securities to $3,890,000 with the aver- priced at $799.24 per sf with sale being $2,594,667 with $999,000 with 2647 sf and 69 our lives, it is also seen as im- borrowed from a qualified re- their portfolios mid year and Maurice Stouse is a Financial Advi- based lending products and using securities A DAY IN THE LIFE.. age pending at $2,507,091 320 days on the market. There 2880 sf, priced at $982.45 per days on the market. There have portant that we stay informed tirement plan. Retirement sav- examined those to see if they sor and the branch manager of The First as collateral may involve a high degree of You never know what you will with 3149 sf and 102 days on are 12 pending sales rang- sf with 86 days on the market. been 8 sales ranging $860,000 to and utilize helpful hints when it ers can also pause or reduce have losses (in taxable vs retire- Wealth Management and Raymond James risk including unintended tax consequences run into while showing farm & the market. There have been ing $1,050,000 to $4,450,000 There are 6 pending sales rang- $2,900,000 with the average sale comes to our wealth along with their current contributions to ment accounts) that they could and he resides in Grayton Beach. He has and the possible need to sell your holdings, been in financial services for over 33 years. ranch property; wild goats, pigs 40 sales ranging $1,250,000 to with the average pending being ing $825,000 to $2,350,000 with being $1,608,750 with 2794 sf , the focus on our health. their retirement plans. Lastly, “realize” through selling those which may lead to a significant impact on His main office is located at First Florida or rattlesnakes. I was unaware $4,000,000 with the average sale $2,545,250 with 3451 sf and 155 the average pending property at selling at an average of 97% of What are some things you Home Equity Lines of Credit positions. Those losses might be long-term investment goals. Market con- Bank, a division of the First, A Nation- ditions can magnify any potential for loss. that rattlesnakes actually travel being $2,186,812 with 3026 sf, days on the market. There have $1,530,500 with 2058 sf, and 84 list price, $608.43 per sf with 97 should know right now? The re- (HELOC) might give you access able to be used to offset gains cently passed Coronavirus Aid, to equity in your home. not only this year but in future al Banking Association, 2000 98 Palms If the market turns against the client, he in pairs until listing a 300 acre+ and selling at 94% of list price at been 43 sales ranging $815,000 days on the market. There have days on the market. Blvd, Destin, FL 32541. Branch offic- Relief and Economic Security - Required Minimum Dis- years as well. Many consider or she may be required to quickly deposit ranch adjacent to Tommy Lee $732.61 per sf with 210 days on to $4,750,000 with the average been 10 sales ranging $750,000 es in Niceville, Mary Esther, Miramar CARES - Act of 2020, a fiscal tributions for Retirees: With this a form of tax efficient in- additional securities and/or cash in the Jones's property north of Austin, the market. sale being $2,393,458 with 3535 to $4,191,655 with the average Gulf Place Beach, Freeport and Panama City, Pen- account(s) or pay down the loan to avoid stimulus bill of over $2 trillion stock market volatility through- vesting as potentially reduces Tx. I learned a few great lessons sf, selling at 94% of list price at sale being $2,263,216 with 2388 There are currently 2 proper- sacola, Tallahassee, and Moultrie, GA. liquidation. The securities in the Pledged dollars has several provisions out this year, Americans who taxes that would be owed and listing that property: (1) rattle- Seacrest Beach $662.73 per sf and 273 days on sf, selling at 94% of list price, ties available ranging $850,000 Phone 850.654.8124. Raymond James Account(s) may be sold to meet the Collat- snakes travel in pairs, (2) what Non-Gulf Front: There are the market. $988.82 per sf with 187 days on to $1,175,000 with the average many Americans might want to normally have Required Min- hence a better overall return on advisors do not offer tax advice. Please see eral Call, and the firm can sell the client’s an armadillo hole looks like and currently 16 active properties the market. property at $1,012,500 with be aware of. imum Distributions (RMDs) an investment. And, dependent your tax professionals. Email: Maurice. securities without contacting them. A client (3) never drive your jeep across ranging $689,000 to $1,595,000. Seagrove 3072 sf, priced at $327.62 per Cash or liquidity needs: from their retirement plans can upon circumstances, losses on [email protected] of- is not entitled to choose which securities or pencil cactus...all tires will be flat The average listing is $962,719 Gulf Front: There is Watercolor sf and 107 days on the market. financial investments like stocks fered through Raymond James Financial other assets in his or her account are liq- within 24 hours. with 2454 sf and priced at one property available at Gulf Front: There have There are 2 pending sales rang- or bonds can also be applied Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC, uidated or sold to meet a Collateral Call. Marie, an agent who has been $394.64 per sf with 120 days on $14,995,000 with 9051 sf and been 3 properties sold ranging $1,195,000 to $1,199,000 against other types of gains, like and are not insured by bank insurance, the The firm can increase its maintenance re- on my team for 12 years, is such the market. There are currently 93 days on the market. ing $2,919,555 to $3,999,900 with 3664 sf and 228 days on the Located at, real estate for example. FDIC or any other government agency, are quirements at any time and is not required a trooper. She will always carry 12 pending properties ranging Non-Gulf Front: There with the average sale being market. There have been 6 sales Roth Conversions: As was not deposits or obligations of the bank, are to provide a client advance written notice. A a pair of gloves, a trash bag and $699,000 to $1,250,000 with are 28 active properties rang- $3,339,818 with 2537 sf, selling ranging $700,000 to $1,275,000 explored last month, many in- not guaranteed by the bank, and are subject client is not entitled to an extension of time Lysol spray in her car just in case the average pending sale being ing $549,999 to $4,664,000 with at 86% of list price at $1,322.06 with the average sale being vestors might have the oppor- to risks, including the possible loss of prin- on a Collateral Call. Increased interest she may need to pick up some- $868,267 with 2313 sf and 230 the average listing at $2,009,644 per sf and 496 days on the mar- $957,167 with 3150 sf, selling at tunity to convert existing IRA cipal. Investment Advisory Services are of- rates could also affect LIBOR rates that fered through Raymond James Financial thing disgusting (again) prior to days on the market. There have with 3239 sf, priced at $623.55 ket. 96% of list price, at $308.01 per assets (including Rollover IRA apply to your SBLC causing the cost of Services Advisors, Inc. The First Wealth the credit line to increase significantly. The showing a buyer through a va- been 56 sales ranging $525,000 per sf and 194 days on the Non-Gulf Front: There sf and 377 days on the market. assets) in to a ROTH IRA and Management First Florida Bank, and interest rates charged are determined by the cant property! Great reason to to $1,820,000. The average sale market. There are 25 pending are 26 active properties rang- hence have those assets grow tax free (with the restrictions that The First, A National Banking Associa- market value of pledged assets and the net arrive early! is $882,545 with 2473 sf, selling properties ranging $349,000 ing $1,245,000 to $4,250,000 If you have questions, or if I Up, down or sideways: Keep tion are not registered broker/dealers and apply with certain time limits). value of the client’s non-pledged Capital When I have a closing, I do at 97% of list price at $358.89 to $3,190,000 with the aver- with the average listing at can help you with any of your are independent of Raymond James Fi- your head on straight when Retirees who waive their RMD Access account. Securities Based Line of a walk-through the morning of per sf and 155 days on the mar- age property being $849,752 $2,612,612 with 3585 sf, priced real estate needs, please contact nancial Services. Views expressed are the Credit provided by Raymond James Bank. for 2020 might want to consid- closing... just in case the entire ket. with 2262 sf and 132 days on at $716.63 per sf with 115 days me. current opinion of the author, not neces- Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and markets move. er converting that amount to a interior is under water. the market. There have been on the market. There are cur- Lisa Hughley Some investors have learned how to ride out the most sarily those of RJFS or Raymond James, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. ROTH IRA. Always take a property video Alys Beach 121 sales ranging $330,000 to rently 25 pending sales rang- Broker, Owner Up,stomach-churningUp, downdown or or market sideways: side cycles.wa Others Keepys: follow Keyour theep urge and are subject to change without notice. are affiliated with Raymond James Bank, for your buyers and sellers of the Gulf Front: There has been $5,800,000 with the average ing $1,199,500 to $3,600,000 Classic Luxury Real Estate FL to jump out mid-ride. So what can you do to play it smart Update your plans: Many Information provided is general in nature a federally chartered national bank.Earn- property you just placed under 1 sale at $10,000,000 with 3631 being $1,034,740 with 2527 sf, with the average pending sale at & GA headyour on head straightin a roller on coaster when straight of markets a market? when move. consider now to be a good time and is not a complete statement of all in- ings withdrawn prior to 59 1/2 would be contract..just in case the buyer, sf. selling at 97% of list price, and $2,238,900 with 3609 sf and 137 Classic Luxury Vacation Rent- SomeFor starters,investors have you learned can how turn to to ride us. outWe the mostcan stomach-churning help you find a to revisit financial and estate formation necessary for making an invest- subject to income taxes. Roth IRA owners market cycles. Others follow the urge to jump out mid-ride. So what can you do plans. It is a good opportunity to post-closing, truly believes the Non-Gulf Front: There $414.79 per sf, with 149 days on days on the market. There have als clear wayto forward playmar it smart beforeke in a rollerts fear coaster or move. concerns of a market? take over with ment decision and is not a recommendation must be 59½ or older and have held the a strategy tailored to your situation. In our experience, review portfolios for rebalancing or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. seller has taken all of the non- are 11 active properties rang- the market. been 95 sales ranging $840,000 850-660-1962 Office SomeFor starters, investors you can have turn to learnedus. We can help how you to find ride a clear out way the forward most IRA for five years before tax-free -with existent blinds throughout the ing $3,100,000 to $6,395,000, to $5,500,000 with the average 678-923-5152 Cell stomach-churningbeforeperspective fear or concerns is the take market ticket over with cycles.to ahelping strategy Others tailored endure to follow your the situation. ups the and urgeIn or if risk tolerance has changed. Past performance is not indicative of fu- drawals are permitted. Like Traditional home, or you find that the seller with the average listing being Seaside sale at $1,973,135 with 3325 to jumpour experience, outdowns mid-ride. perspective as you is So the pursue whatticket to yourcan helping youfinancial endure do the to ups playgoals. and downs it smart Estate planning – particularly a ture results. IRAs, contribution limits apply to Roth as you pursueContact your financial usto goals. learn Contact how us we to learn can how help. we can help. has removed the $2000 ice mak- $4,506,500 with 3669 sf, priced Gulf Front: There are cur- sf, selling at 96% of list price at All information regarding sales and in a roller coaster of a market? review of how assets are titled Investing involves risk and you may IRAs. In addition, with a Roth IRA, your er and replaced it with a 1970's at $1270.38 per sf with 76 days rently 4 active properties ranging $575.61 per sf with 131 days on availability is reliable but not guaran- First Florida Wealth Group might be timely as well. When incur a profit or loss regardless of strat- allowable contribution may be reduced or For starters,The you canFirst turn Wealth to us. ManagementWe can help you find a egy selected, including diversification and trash compactor. on the market. There are cur- $1,830,000 to $9,995,000 with the market. teed and gathered through the MLS Division of First Florida Bank leaving assets to their heirs, in- eliminated if your annual income exceeds clear way forwardA Division before of fear The orFirst concerns Bank, NA take over with asset allocation. Investors should consult rently 17 pending sales ranging the average property $5,504,750 system. 2000 Ninety Eight Palms vestors would want to ensure certain limits. Contributions to a Roth a strategy tailored2000 to Ninety your Eight situation. Palms Blvd. In our experience, their investment professional prior to mak- IRA are never tax deductible, but if cer- 30A REAL ESTATE UPDATE from $2,095,000 to $4,980,000 with 2597 sf, priced at $2,324.43 Blue Mountain Beach Blvd they have beneficiaries or -per perspective is the ticketDestin, to FL helping 32541 endure the ups and ing an investment decision. Please note, tain conditions are met, distributions will Detached Single Family with the average pending sale per sf and 74 days on the market. There is 1 ac- Destin, FL 32541 haps trusts and wills in place. Gulf Front: MauriceMaurice downsStouseStouse as you850.654.8122 pursue your financialAmy goals. PaParrishrrish changes in tax law may occur at any time be completely income tax free. Financial Advisor 850.654.8122 Financial Advisor Charitable Giving: The Homes being $3,469,035 with 3308 sf, There is 1 pending property at tive property at $3,975,000 with FinancialContactAdvisor us to learn how we can help.Financial Advisor and could have a substantial impact upon Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC, and are not insured by bank CARES Act has given some Rosemary Beach with 109 days on the market. $1,690,000 with 872 sf, and 117 4267 sf and 257 days on the Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. 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NF-11041926 2000 Ninety Eight Palms deduction ($300 in cash as an Blvd Destin, FL 32541 Maurice Stouse Amy Parrish 850.654.8122 Financial Advisor Financial Advisor Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC, and are not insured by bank insurance, the FDIC or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the bank, are not guaranteed by the bank, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. First Florida Wealth Group and First Florida Bank are not registered broker/dealers and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. NF-11041926

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONS ONLINE NF-11041926 (100%) ADVERTISER: RAYMOND JAMES_M. STOUSE PROOF CREATED AT: 5/9/2019 12:09:24 AM SALES PERSON: NF118 NEXT RUN DATE: 05/12/19 SIZE: 3X10 PROOF DUE: 05/10/19 09:59:55 PUBLICATION: NF-DAILY NEWS PageAugust 16 2020 SouthDestin Walton Life Life www.mydestinlife.com www.southwalton.life August P age2020 13 Community Community Staying Financially Informed through the Pandemic Do you have adequate access to waive those for 2020. The ben- example) even if they do not RJFS, we do not provide advice on tax cash for short term needs, unex- efit is that if they are facing loss- itemize. Also, retirees might be matters. You should discuss tax or legal pected financial needs, or emer- es to their retirement portfolios able to give their RMDs up to matters with the appropriate professional. gencies? Most experts suggest they are not having to sell in to $100,000 to charity and not A Securities Based Line of Credit a minimum of six months of that. Many people don’t want have that dollar amount exclud- (SBLC) may not be suitable for all cli- expenses to be stored away and to exhaust principal that per- ed from their taxable income. ents. The proceeds from a SBLC cannot readily available. What if you haps could or is recovering and This is a reminder for that rule be (a) used to purchase or carry securi- don’t have that or don’t want have it work to produce needed which was already in place. ties; (b) deposited into a Raymond James investment or trust account; (c) used to By mAuriCe StouSe, to exhaust it? Investment firms income or returns in the future. Staying informed and mak- purchase any product issued or brokered BrAnCh mAnAger AnD might offer securities-based Also, RMDs used to be required ing changes and updates as through an affiliate of Raymond James, finAnCiAl ADViSor lines of credit (SBLOC) against at age 70.5. That was pushed to needed are steps Americans can including insurance; or (d) otherwise used Today many Americans are stocks that you own. Or, you 72 (for those born on or after take today during these unusu- for the benefit of, or transferred to, an affil- having their faith and confi- might qualify for penalty free July 1, 1949) as a result of the al times. Do your own research iate of Raymond James. Raymond James dence in their health and wealth distributions from your retire- Secure Act, which was passed in and contact a financial, tax or Bank does not accept RJF stock or any challenged as never before. ment accounts. There are also 2019. estate planning advisor to assist securities issued by affiliates of Raymond While the pandemic continues new provisions available to in- Tax Loss Harvesting: you as needed. James Financial as pledged securities to- to bring unexpected events into crease the amount that can be Many investors have looked at wards a SBLC. Borrowing on securities our lives, it is also seen as im- borrowed from a qualified re- their portfolios mid year and Maurice Stouse is a Financial Advi- based lending products and using securities portant that we stay informed tirement plan. Retirement sav- examined those to see if they sor and the branch manager of The First as collateral may involve a high degree of and utilize helpful hints when it ers can also pause or reduce have losses (in taxable vs retire- Wealth Management and Raymond James risk including unintended tax consequences comes to our wealth along with their current contributions to ment accounts) that they could and he resides in Grayton Beach. He has and the possible need to sell your holdings, the focus on our health. their retirement plans. Lastly, “realize” through selling those been in financial services for over 33 years. which may lead to a significant impact on What are some things you Home Equity Lines of Credit positions. Those losses might be His main office is located at First Florida long-term investment goals. Market con- should know right now? The re- (HELOC) might give you access able to be used to offset gains Bank, a division of the First, A Nation- ditions can magnify any potential for loss. cently passed Coronavirus Aid, to equity in your home. not only this year but in future al Banking Association, 2000 98 Palms If the market turns against the client, he Blvd, Destin, FL 32541. Branch offic- Relief and Economic Security - Required Minimum Dis- years as well. Many consider or she may be required to quickly deposit es in Niceville, Mary Esther, Miramar CARES - Act of 2020, a fiscal tributions for Retirees: With this a form of tax efficient in- additional securities and/or cash in the Beach, Freeport and Panama City, Pen- account(s) or pay down the loan to avoid stimulus bill of over $2 trillion stock market volatility through- vesting as potentially reduces sacola, Tallahassee, and Moultrie, GA. liquidation. The securities in the Pledged dollars has several provisions out this year, Americans who taxes that would be owed and Phone 850.654.8124. Raymond James Account(s) may be sold to meet the Collat- many Americans might want to normally have Required Min- hence a better overall return on advisors do not offer tax advice. Please see eral Call, and the firm can sell the client’s be aware of. imum Distributions (RMDs) an investment. And, dependent your tax professionals. Email: Maurice. securities without contacting them. A client Cash or liquidity needs: from their retirement plans can upon circumstances, losses on [email protected] of- is not entitled to choose which securities or financial investments like stocks fered through Raymond James Financial other assets in his or her account are liq- or bonds can also be applied Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC, uidated or sold to meet a Collateral Call. against other types of gains, like and are not insured by bank insurance, the The firm can increase its maintenance re- Located at, real estate for example. FDIC or any other government agency, are quirements at any time and is not required Roth Conversions: As was not deposits or obligations of the bank, are to provide a client advance written notice. A explored last month, many in- not guaranteed by the bank, and are subject client is not entitled to an extension of time vestors might have the oppor- to risks, including the possible loss of prin- on a Collateral Call. Increased interest tunity to convert existing IRA cipal. Investment Advisory Services are of- rates could also affect LIBOR rates that assets (including Rollover IRA fered through Raymond James Financial apply to your SBLC causing the cost of assets) in to a ROTH IRA and Services Advisors, Inc. The First Wealth the credit line to increase significantly. The hence have those assets grow tax Management First Florida Bank, and interest rates charged are determined by the free (with the restrictions that The First, A National Banking Associa- market value of pledged assets and the net Up, down or sideways: Keep tion are not registered broker/dealers and apply with certain time limits). value of the client’s non-pledged Capital are independent of Raymond James Fi- your head on straight when Retirees who waive their RMD Access account. Securities Based Line of nancial Services. Views expressed are the Credit provided by Raymond James Bank. for 2020 might want to consid- current opinion of the author, not neces- Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and markets move. er converting that amount to a Some investors have learned how to ride out the most sarily those of RJFS or Raymond James, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. ROTH IRA. 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My mom volunteered as there.” Competitive salaries are a Girl Scout leader and Sunday necessary in order to recruit and School teacher.” At an early age, retain talented teachers. Having the value of service and helping an effective trained teacher in others was modeled and instilled every classroom the first day of in her. school is a priority. Jeri has worn many hats in Thirdly, Jeri believes that re- her community and throughout cent events such as COVID-19, her career. She’s a collegiate ath- highlight the emerging need to lete, playing at Georgia South- support students’ mental and ern University, certified school emotional health. Guidance Jeri Michie, a longtime resi- bus driver, special education ad- counselors in schools have the dent of Walton County, is run- vocate and past Teacher of the opportunity to meet these needs ning for the position of Walton Year. Today, Jeri spends time make the world a better place.” but are often overloaded by other County School Board. Jeri is with her family and grandchil- Jeri sees several areas of focus. assigned responsibilities. Jeri will an educator with 34 years of dren as well as attending and work to reduce the ratio of stu- experience in all levels of public teaching classes at Destiny Wor- First, she believes the school dents to counselors and decrease and private education including ship Center, leading a Walton board must ramp up plans the dependence on counselors elementary, middle, and high Women’s club as President, and for growth. Walton County is for administrative work. Visit her schools. She understands schools captain of her NWFTA Ladies among the top five fastest-grow- website at votejeriforwalton.com through her diverse experiences tennis team. She volunteers ex- community. Second, I am a ing counties in the United States, to learn more. as a classroom math teacher, as- tensively in support of students team builder, it’s my nature to and this puts a strain on schools Jeri Michie’s greatest passion is sistant principal and principal. and teachers as a high school want to bring people together and administration. This need simple – to live her life serving. She Jeri has also supported teachers athletics coach and with the Fel- to plan and problem solve. And is pressing in communities like feels one way to do this is to serve on and students as a curriculum lowship of Christian Athletes as third, I’m highly motivated. Freeport where aging facilities the school board. Early voting begins coach and school improvement an elementary school sponsor. Motivated by my faith, which are being pushed by unprec- August 8th-15th and election day is Specialist at the State Depart- When asked what drives her has taught me to use my talents edented growth. August 18th. Jeri looks forward to ment of Education. to seek the School Board posi- and experience and also by my Second, Jeri believes in the putting her experience to work to serve Jeri learned at a young age tion, Jeri said, “Several things. children and grandchildren. importance of rewarding teach- our students, parents and citizens. her purpose in life is to teach First, I have a lot of experience After you become a mother and ers. “While I’m thankful for the and serve. “My father was a and want to use it to serve our grandmother, you’re driven to $500 million bill Governor De- Every Student in Walton County deserves a world-class education! JERI_ _ _ _ MICHIE______No one is more qualified to serve!

“Every Walton County student deserves an inspired, passionate, Experience Honors and and highly trained classroom teacher. I was blessed as a young • Educator with 34 years experience Activities in elementary school, middle school, • Teacher of elementary school student to have a teacher who inspired me and high school the Year to dedicate my life to teaching. As a math teacher, assistant • Math teacher, assistant principal • Presenter, principal, principal, and school improvement specialist, I worked and principal for public and private Educational to improve the joy of learning for students. schools Technology Conference • Pre-K through 12th grade teaching • Professional Association of Educators Working together, we can continue to experience Outstanding District Member Award inspire our teachers and principals • Administrator at Okapilco • Jim Hall Humanitarian Award for work to be their best for our students, Elementary, Butler Elementary, with Special Education programs our future citizens.” Emerald Coast Middle School, and • Junior Woman’s Club Family of the Year Jeri Michie for Walton County School Board PRESORT Gateway Academy STANDARD Community Activities 8698 Anchorage -Jeri Michie, Candidate for • School Improvement Specialist at the U.S. POSTAGE • Volunteer Soccer, Tennis, Miramar Beach, Florida 32550 Walton CountyPAID School Board State Department of Education TAMPA, FL and Baseball coach • Certified School Bus Driver PERMIT NO. 2915 • American Cancer Society Chairman Education • Church Children’s Director • Educational Specialist, Educational • Member of Destiny Worship Center Administration Valdosta State Family University • Masters of Education, Educational • Married for 40 years to Scott Michie, Administration Valdosta State former principal with 42 years University teaching/administrative experience, two sons, Brian and Bradley, married • Bachelor of Science, Elementary to Josie and Ashley and four beautiful Education Georgia Southern grandchildren 45391 Michie DM One 6x11.indd 1 University 6/4/20 10:58 AM Political advertisement paid for and approved by Jeri Michie, non-partisan for Walton County School Board District 4

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(Hwy 98 & 79) opened its doors. like no other in the area”, Bailey Commenting on the Store’s explained, “In addition to our anniversary, store founder custom-made furniture line, Chris Bailey stated; “My career we have a great collection of has been a whirlwind journey modern Coastal Chic furniture taking me all over the world, and art. We also offer a large to finally land me here, on the selection of pots, planters and world’s most beautiful beaches. fountains in all shapes and I am delighted to have brought sizes, with a focus on natural

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CENTERING PRAYER and Contemplative Christianity Discussion Thursdays Centering Prayer: 10:30-10:50am Discussion Group: 11:00-12:00 (in Hughes Library) August 2020 South Walton Life www.southwalton.life Page 19 Community Environmental Stewardship Begins at Northwest Florida State College Northwest Florida State Col- various learning and research- management that is now called energy costs through 2019. This Northwest Florida State College. lege (NWFSC) has earned a based teaching methods that the Choctawhatchee Basin Alli- significant reduction in energy The NWFSC Greenhouse Proj- reputation for educational excel- meet the needs of all students. ance of Northwest Florida State use had the effect of eliminating ect will provide educational and lence and community involve- Stewardship: Embracing College (CBA). CBA’s mission carbon production equal to over hydro-cultural opportunities for ment. Our mission is to improve practices that demonstrate fiscal, is to promote swimmable, fish- 74 million miles of automobile our students interested in learn- lives by providing a high-quality, social and environmental respon- able waterways in travel. ing about alternative farming globally competitive education sibility. our community In addition, techniques. Our culinary pro- that is a catalyst for cultural, Innovation: Fostering a culture through monitor- as a result of the gram has elected to add sustain- civic and economic development that promotes creative and pro- ing, education, successes realized able greenhouse operations to throughout the region. Ingrained active solutions that are respon- restoration and re- through our part- our curriculum to better under- in the culture of NWFSC are sive to the needs of our students, search. nership with Cen- stand these techniques and fully six values that serve as a driving employees and community. In 2013, ergistic, the College prepare students for the workforce for everything we do: Prosperity and Wellness: Pri- NWFSC took envi- entered into a place. Through these programs, Integrity: Fostering an envi- oritizing personal, professional ronmental steward- performance-based we will also be able to cultivate ronment of transparency, fair- and academic enrichment by ship a step further contract with and distribute vegetables for area ness, honesty and accountability promoting physical, mental and by partnering with Johnson Controls high school culinary programs where students and employees emotional wellness in an enjoy- Cenergistic to implement a cam- in 2018. This contract enabled for recruitment enhancement embrace the highest ethical stan- able environment pus-wide sustainability program. NWFSC to replace (on all cam- and local food banks for commu- dards. Environmental stewardship The program primarily focused puses): all water fixtures with low- nity service. For more informa- Diversity & Inclusion: Creating has been an early focus and be- on human-factors in energy con- flow technology; all lighting with tion, please contact Chef Layne a safe and inclusive community came more prevalent in the late sumption, but also installed mo- LED fixtures; the entire central Eggars at [email protected]. with policies, practices, programs 1990s when representatives from tion sensor technology, central energy plant; numerous ancient Your future begins here at and services that create opportu- the Florida Department of En- temperature controls, etc. Due air handlers (50-year-old); over Northwest Florida State Col- nities for everyone to succeed. vironmental Protection (FDEP); to this program, and thanks to eight miles of underground hot/ lege. The fall term begins August Excellence: Ensuring an ex- other state, federal and local the outstanding support and cold water piping; and other vari- 19 and enrollment is underway. ceptional learning environment government agencies; environ- cooperation of our faculty and ous smaller energy conservation We encourage you to visit www. through high-quality instruction, mental organizations; and mem- staff, the College has benefited projects. nwfsc.edu to learn more about state-of-the-art facilities, cutting- bers of the business community from a 63% reduction in energy Most recently in 2019, we our programs, or call 850-502- edge technologies, dedicated sparked a partnership for sustain- consumption, resulting in a sav- broke ground on the Kay Litke 2895 to speak to one of our Stu- support services and access to able development and ecosystem ings of more than $4.7 million in Culinary Arts Greenhouse at dent Success Navigators.

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Arts World Class Entertainment Coming to 30A By Danielle Bazylak Cincinnati Conservatory of * Famous juggler and come- writing “The Christmas Song,” “Exile.” Mom, Jamie, is the Music, and has extensive expe- dian Michael Goudeau who will sing, tell stories and play the daughter of the lead singer of Imagine having moved to rience producing and directing performed in over 15,000 shows piano. the Oak Ridge Boys. NYC and finally getting your big theatrical shows. He was a ship in Las Vegas including 19 years * Nashville Band “Open Plans are also in the works for break. Years of auditions, voice entertainment director for Car- with Master Magician Lance Road” featuring members of other Broadway performers and lessons, dance auditions have nival Cruise Lines, a an Oktoberfest dinner show... finally paid off. You are cast in member of a head- and this is just the beginning! The your first Broadway show. Your line act for Princess Fish House will also continue to dream has finally come true. Cruises and has host other musical performers, Your contract starts... April 2020. worked with mul- including Forrest Williams, True That’s right. Because of Covid- tiple theme parks Soul, Drew Tillman, Max Mc- 19, your contract is cancelled. and Disney. He is Cann and Will Thompson. You’re back to where you started. networking with for- Dinner shows will be special You’re moving back in with your mer colleagues from ticketed events and ticket sales parents. No paycheck. No audi- his many years of will be limited to follow social tions. Broadway is closed. Nash- performing and pro- distancing regulations. Watch for ville is closed. Las Vegas is closed. ducing to organize a updates on SoWal.com, 30A.com Theater is closed. star studded lineup. and The Old Florida Fish House This is the reality for so many These stars will social media pages. Tickets will performers, artists and comedi- perform classy din- be available soon on Eventbrite. ans not just on Broadway, but ner shows at various com. across the country right now. But locations on the Fish House’s Burton. He holds the record with the band Poco and Hank Wil- Come out to support the Arts on 30A, there’s a place where art- expansive property overlooking the Guinness Book of World Re- liam Jr’s band. while enjoying a delicious meal ists will be able to perform in a beautiful Eastern Lake. Visitors cords for Most Bites Taken out of * A family band reminiscent and beautiful views as The Old safe, socially distanced location. can expect to see names like: Apples while Juggling. He’s also of a modern-day Partridge Fam- Florida Fish House brings Nash- The Old Florida Fish House * Alton White who not only an Emmy award winning writer ily, “Rockland Road” from ville, Las Vegas and Broadway to recently hired Christopher Fettig played Mufasa for over 4,000 and producer for Penn & Teller’s Nashville. This six family mem- 30A. as the Director of Entertainment performances of THE LION Series on Showtime. ber band plays 23 instruments *Danielle Bazylak is a former to organize a live dinner show KING on Broadway, but also * Comedian Clayburn Cox between them and they sing news anchor for WSEE, the CBS af- based entertainment series to performed as Coalhouse Walker from Birmingham, Alabama soaring six part harmonies. Dad filiate in Erie, PA. She recently moved begin soon, as 30A moves out of Jr. in RAGTIME, MISS SAI- with a clean family friendly show. is Paul Martin who has played to Santa Rosa Beach with her hus- its busy summer season. GON and THE COLOR PUR- * Steve March-Torme, with Marty Stuart and was also band and two boys. Fettig attended the prestigious PLE among others. son of Mel Torme, famous for

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Arts Coastal Library Art in Public Places Hosts Bonnie Loman During August Bonnie Loman describes nie unpacked her craft supplies herself as a self-taught artist and found her niche in life. She and that life is not about finding works in mixed media, yourself, but creating yourself, oils, watercolors and and she is indeed creative. some acrylics . One Bonnie loves vibrant and of Bonnie’s oil paint- lively colors and incorporates ings “Poppy Quintet” them in her art. Her mixed was shown in the Top media compositions combine of the Class Competition the theme of the beautiful area in 2014. Since she moved of South Walton, and then she to the area she has taken often adds a personal touch with two of Tom Lynch’s wa- her Mom’s jewelry collection. tercolor classes, and has Each piece is unique. taken watercolor classes Bonita Doerfler Loman (Bon- with Carol Dickson at nie) was born and grew up in a the CAA. She has also suburb of Pittsburgh, in the taken oil paint- small borough of Blawnox. painting abilities. ing classes Her first exposure to art was Her work for the Veterans with Dorothy from her Babka (Grandmother Canteen Service took her away Starbuck, and beautiful beaches in in Polish) who was involved in from Pittsburgh. During her acrylic paint- the world, creating art all aspects of crafting. During career, she took several local art ing classes and hoping to be dis- Bonnie’s school years she was in classes, but her job took priority with Betty covered. her element in any art room. At over her desire to be a successful Pinkston. To Contact a young age she entered several artist. Bonnie Bonnie, call art competitions and received an After 37 years and retire- is finally 412-759-7707 honorable mention for her element, Bonnie and her husband where she or Email: phant spoon sculpture. She also John moved to South Walton wants to pghsteeler1@ attended Tole painting classes in and found a home in February be, living sbcglobal.net her early years that aided in her 2011. They got settled and Bon- at the most Page 22 South Walton Life www.southwalton.life August 2020 Community Mike Barker for Board of County Commissioner By Mike Barker I also wrote and managed numerous grants for the county I am Mike Barker and I want including historical preservation, to be your District 3 County parks and recreation, boat ramps Commissioner. Let me tell you and improvements, 911 com- a little about myself, and why I munications, emergency medical want to be your Commissioner. and fire department equipment, I am a native and lifelong resi- road, bridge and beach renour- dent of Walton County. I have ishment. I was in charge of code dedicated most of my adult life and environmental enforcement, to serving Walton County in writing and managing multiple various capacities soon after I county, state and federal budgets, graduated from Walton High fire coordination, writing policies School in 1979. At the age of and procedures, and ordinances twenty I served as a volunteer with the assistance of the county Police Officer for the DeFuniak attorney. After leaving employ- Springs Police while manag- ment with the county, I owned ing our family business. I later and operated a business in South served as a Deputy Sheriff for a Walton County for a number of number of years and was chosen years in Blue Mountain Beach by the Board of County Com- and was an active Realtor and missioners as the first full time property manager in South Wal- Emergency Management Direc- ton. I sold the business in 2003 tor for Walton County. During but continued in real estate. that time I installed the first 911 During that time I worked part Sheriff Lieutenant and Deputy citizens should be heard, and to ensure a good work environ- system in Walton County. I was time with the DeFuniak Springs Sheriff Captain and retired with disrespect in public or private ment and work ethic. I believe elected chairman of numerous Police serving as a Lieutenant the rank of Major. I currently should never happen. The old county codes should be followed regional emergency manage- until I was asked in 2009 to once serve on Walton County Plan- saying, “if you can’t handle the and enforced. I will stand up for ment committees, representing again to be the Emergency Man- ning Commission, and reside in heat, stay out of the kitchen” ap- what is right, work with and for multiple counties to state and agement and 911 Director for District 3 with my Wife of almost plies to being a public official. I you, and apply common sense federal agencies and guided the Walton County working for the ten years. will not be bullied with political when making decisions. I have county through numerous disas- Walton County Sheriff’s Office. I Why do I want to be your antics, and I don’t think citizens been tested under fire and under ters such as hurricanes, tornados, have been a city Police Lieuten- County Commissioner? I have should be either. I have worked pressure. I want to help guide fires, floods, train derailments ant, County Public Safety Di- never sat on the sidelines. I have under pressure and under fire Walton County into our future, and other man-made incidents. rector, Deputy Sheriff, Deputy numerous leadership roles and and I am still here and Walton in a way that makes sense for accomplishments in Walton County is still my home. I be- all of us. Vote for Mike Barker County. Just because something lieve county employees should be County Commissioner District could not be accomplished in treated fair and equal. I will work 3 on August 18th. You have a the past, should not be an im- alongside county public works choice. pediment to a fresh start with and the planning department to The Author is a republican new ideas and or research. The ensure that county procedures candidate for the Walton County phrase, “it can’t be done” does can be understood by county Board of County Commission- not stop me from trying. I believe staff and the public. I will work ers.

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Growing up in a blue collar the Republican Executive problems, beginning with that attracts new businesses and our small businesses stronger family, at an early age she began Committee, Walton Republican water and sewer along the 331 higher paying jobs so we are than they were before. to work and eventually would Women Federated, and is the and highway 90 corridors. She not so dependent on tourism. Please vote for Lisa Johnson, work her way through college district rep for the panhandle for believes that to sustain our She will serve the interests County Commissioner District at the University of Memphis, Florida Federated Republican growth, we must improve roads of every resident, every day, 1, by absentee, early voting acquiring a degree in Business. Women. and infrastructure. This will working to reverse the negative August 8-15, or on election day At that jump off point, Lisa But Lisa’s love of service help to create an atmosphere effects of this pandemic and get August 18. would go on to work for such doesn’t stop there. She Fortune 500 companies as volunteers for many nonprofits PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, in the area, is on the Kiwanis and eventually retiring early Club BOD, a board member from Pfizer. At each juncture, for Walton Academy, Emerald she would start at the bottom Coast Seniors BOD, a Beach and advance to management Ambassador, and substitutes and marketing positions. Lisa in the Walton County school acquired her strong work ethic system. In her spare time, from her father, influencing you can find Lisa traveling to her in the areas of serving and Honduras doing mission work giving back to the community. at Clinica Esperanza. Lisa has been vacationing A lifelong conservative and in Walton County since she accomplished business woman, was a little girl and carried Lisa is ready to serve this on that tradition with her son county as your next County Drew, who is now 26. It’s Commissioner. Working in the been almost 7 years since Lisa corporate sector has given her moved here permanently. She the problem solving experience immediately got involved with to take on our infrastructure

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When she unscrewed the child- I pedaled myself to the oper- like. Then, reports came out with proof lid, white dust filled the air ating room, laughing with Doc- So I don’t want stevia, or new information claiming aspar- and got into my nasal passages tor Bob. Just a couple of guys on quinoa, or frozen yogurt, or lab- tame was deadly. and mouth. our way to major surgery, that’s oratory rats, or Plymouth Belve- One report stated: “Aspar- Ever since that day, I have had what we were. deres. I want America to go back By Sean Dietrich tame turns your bodily fluids this persistent taste in my throat When I reached the operating to a time when ice cream was It’s late. And I wasn’t going to into formaldehyde, side effects that reminds me of the flavored room, something was wrong. I good, and good people ate it. write this, but I have to. Not only include: Numbness, tingling, and I would also like for people for me, but for the good of our profound interest in Jazzercise.” to get along. And for dogs to get children, and our children’s chil- All of a sudden, journalists adopted. And for good music dren. No matter how hard it is to were telling mankind to stay to make its way into the ears of address. I’m talking, of course, away from anything that even children. For this virus to hurry about the highly controversial remotely looked like sugar-free up and disappear. issue of homemade ice cream. frozen yogurt, and for mankind And for lonely people to find Ice cream wasn’t always to eat quinoa instead. love. For porches to be built on under scrutiny like it is today. It Which is probably why a few the fronts of houses instead of used to be okay to eat ice cream. months ago, I found two fifty- the backs. For neighbors to wave But then, suddenly it wasn’t pound bags of red quinoa in at each other. okay, and lots of companies our pantry. It wasn’t long before And most of all, I hope the started coming out with healthy we were eating what looked like laughing gas Doctor Bob used saw four men dressed like butch- man who wrote me a hateful frozen yogurt. chicken feed for every meal until when I had a tonsillectomy in ers, wearing masks, holding email this morning knows that A few years later, news reports sometimes—especially if we first grade. sharp instruments. I don’t hold it against him. Be- claimed frozen yogurt was just as sat in one place for too long— Speaking of Doctor Bob, do So I turned my Plymouth cause everyone has a bad day. bad as ice cream. So they came grade-A eggs would start ap- you know how that old man con- around and I got my little aspar- I get it. Especially during times out with “sugar-free” frozen yo- pearing beneath our haunches. vinced me to agree to a tonsil- tame out of there. like these. Sometimes, people gurt, made with “aspartame.” But mankind can only go so lectomy? 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Do we appear in the quired significant attention: all drove 15 minutes to the church, he entered the world in 1927 image of last remembrance or as compromised either physically, knelt and prayed for an hour, much the same way he left it: a younger man or woman, maybe mentally, or both. He wondered came home, and returned to bed. helpless, dependent, oblivious. a child? how much of a difference he Might he be observed at heav- So, when the time comes to be Before entering assisted liv- made for those incapable of com- en’s gates in the dental smock he in a thick Tennessee drawl. He reunited with Charles Held what ing a year or so ago he occupied prehension. Though the kids did wore for many years as a Chil- was a throwback to slower times, version will greet us—baby, child, the same dwelling for more than not know their parents did. dren’s Dentist? He was great with less rushed and quick to share a teenager, young adult, husband, 50 years. 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Chil- opportunity, respond with kind- In today’s world all you need by always talking over each other. dren need to be taught to respect ness and grace. to do is walk out your door and There is disrespect in our schools, those in authority over them and interact in public to see and ex- at the workplace, in our churches their parents need to demon- Be Intentional: perience disrespect. Drivers cut and in our homes and if we don’t strate respect for those in author- Make a conscious effort to off and disrespect other driv- show respect for those that God ity over them. Parent’s need to show more respect. When you ers. Someone honks their horn put in authority over us, we will look at and have some control find yourself being disrespectful, at you for not driving to their likely fail to show respect toward over what children watch and apologize. specifications or for being slower God. hear. There is so much disrespect As said before, respect starts at By Myrna Conrad than they are comfortable with. So, what is respect and how on television, in some music, and home. When you see your chil- Someone pulls into that parking and when did we slide down the in some reading materials. What dren being disrespectful, point We all want to be shown replace that you have been waiting slippery road of disrespect? Re- we choose and allow to go into it out to them and discuss a bet- spect. for with your blinker on. People spect is due regard for the feel- our minds affects our attitudes ter way to handle the situation. Do you remember when cut in line, are rude to waiters ings, wishes, rights, or traditions and eventually flows out of our There should be consequences people used to say “Yes Sir/ and waitresses, try on clothes of others. It also means to show mouths and filters into our be- for disrespect. However, chil- Yes Ma’am” or “No Sir/No and leave them on the floor in esteem, honor, and appreciation havior around others, often with dren react to positive feedback. Ma’am”? Do you remember dressing rooms, throw their trash for those in authority. Respect devastating consequences. Praise them when you see them when people got up and gave out their car windows. In fact, is one of the most fundamental Do you want more harmony showing respect to others. We all an older person their seat if we don’t even have to leave our values of society because it al- in your home, workplace, school, respond positively to praise. there were no more seats avail- house to experience a culture lows people to live in order and church, and community? Then You can also use what you and able, opened doors for people, of disrespect. Just turn on your harmony. 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Best Prices on the Emerald Coast Page 38 South Walton Life www.southwalton.life August 2020 Music Mitch Malloy: Rocking His Way from Nashville to Northwest Florida... and Beyond singing in school plays and How did the current position as church, at about six years old. I Great White’s lead singer come was the youngest of six children, to be, and what’s that like after and just immediately had a passion for music. I began playing years of solo projects? guitar at about twelve, went to I had a friend who knew some music school in Seattle, and then guys in the band, and one day hit the road to Nashville to chase he and I were talking and he just the dream. mentioned, “Hey, I think Great By Will Estell White could really use you, You’ve had quite the diverse they’re looking for a new singer.” If there’s one primary similar- musical career, having done It just all worked out. It’s been ity that seems to exist between everything from your early solo great, and it also allows me to creative types and those drawn pursue my solo projects, like the to the coastal lifestyle, it’s perhaps albums that charted multiple new single about to drop, that we the immense freedom brought Top 20 Hits, to being offered recently shot the video for at vari- on by doing what you want and the lead singer gig with Van ous locations around Destin. doing it where you want to be. Halen when Sammy Hagar left, Finding a way to do either is a I know you’ve lived in Destin to building a name in Nashville monumental accomplishment full time for just over a year now. as a talented music producer. within itself. However, building How did that come to be, and What’s your favorite part of the a life that includes both following what led you to these beautiful your passion, and living in para- business and why? dise is, for many, literally the stuff I really like most aspects beaches? dreams are made of. equally. I love to perform live. It’s a funny story. Some years One such newly minted Des- I love to write, and I really like ago, I was on a tour with Eddie tin resident is veteran singer/ that magic of taking something Money, and the guys in manage- writer/producer, and Great from raw vocals and music to a ment told me I had a weekend White frontman, Mitch Malloy. off, and asked if I wanted to stay completed song and then album. and don’t really know where I melting pot of happy people. I recently sat down with Mitch to in Alabama with them after the That’s what producing is re- am. The next morning, I wake in gain a little more insight on the last concert that week. I was like, ally about, and what drew me the room, pull back the curtains Any parting words for our long-time rocker turned local. “No way, why would I want to to working alongside so many and see this beautiful white sand readers? talented artists when I was in stay in Alabama for the week- and emerald water. I didn’t even Come out and see a show! I Tell me a little about your musi- Nashville at my studio. I get chills end? I want to fly home.” I’m know sand looked like that any- really want to play more shows cal journey and how it began. just thinking about that part, the really a homebody. So, I get off where. I told them I’d changed along the Gulf Coast, like my I was born in Dickinson, magic, that moment when it all the plane the night before the my mind and wanted to stay the recent Club L.A. acoustic show North Dakota, where I began comes together. show, take a shuttle to the hotel weekend [laughing]. 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