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SWEETHEART THINGS TO DO in South Waltonarea for Trump says he'd 'love to see a shutdown' if Dems
Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras. We have some great local celebrations! won't back immigration changes
Check out these suggestions for how to celebrate with your sweetheart.
Whole family fun: President Trump told Republican lawmakers that he would "love to see a
Valentine Mommy & Me – Feb. 9 Bring your little ones to Culver’s for a fun, free event shutdown" of the federal government if Democrats do not support his
featuring Valentine themed crafts, singing, dancing, story time and a free scoop of Culver’s proposed changes to immigration law. Trump made the comments as GOP
custard! For more information visit www.fun4emeraldcoastkids.com. leaders raced to muster support for yet another stopgap spending bill that
Daddy Daughter Dance: A Night at the Oscars – Feb. 10 Enjoy an evening of dinner and would keep the government open through March 23. Under a previous
dancing with your little princess(es) while benefitting the Good News Missions Ministry. agreement, funding is scheduled to run out at 11:59 p.m. Feb. 9th.
Tickets are $20 per pair and $5 for each additional child. For more information or to purchase The White House has proposed steep cuts in legal immigration and increased
tickets visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1808579139442448/ . border security, including a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, in exchange
Sandestin Gumbo Festival – Feb. 16 & 17 One of the largest winter food events on the for continuing protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants who
Emerald Coast, this event kicks off with a Seafood Boil Friday night before the Grand Tasting were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. Democrats have balked at the
event on Saturday. Guests can enjoy live music, family activities and the best gumbo this side proposals and forced a three-day government shutdown over the issue last
of New Orleans! Tickets are available for $25 pre-purchase or $35 at the event. For more month. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters that
information visit www.sandestingumbofestival.com. Trump's latest comment "speaks for itself."
For Couples: La Lumiere: A Metropolitan Affair – Feb. 10 An extravagant evening House Republican leaders announced Monday that they would try to pass the
stopgap measure, known as a continuing resolution, by attaching it to a full-
out for the metropolitan couple, this event will take place under the stars at Grand Boulevard
year, $659 billion Pentagon spending bill that's a top priority of the party's
in Sandestin with live music, dinner, drinks and entertainment for all. The annual fundraiser
legion of defense hawks. House Democrats were not expected to support the
benefits not only the Cultural Arts Alliance, but also the Special Olympics Florida – Walton
measure due to lack of progress on a deal to replace the Obama-era Deferred
County and the Westonwood Ranch. Tickets are $200 before the event and $250 at the door.
Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for those young
For more information visit www.hannahmartinsparty.com.
immigrants, which Trump ended last year. In addition, Schumer has said that
Cultural Arts Alliance Valentine Tour of Homes – Feb. 17 & 18 Perfect for the couple
even if the measure passed the House, it "would be barreling head-first into a
who love interior design, architecture or just love viewing stunning homes. This tour of homes
dead end" in the Senate, where it needs 60 votes.
is known for showcasing stunning interiors, architecturally acclaimed homes and picturesque
The Senate could respond by reaching a deal to lift caps on both defense and
settings. Get inspiration for home and help raise funds for the CAA’s Art for All Program.
non-defense spending. Such an agreement could increase funding for the
Camellia Festival – Feb. 17 Friends of Eden Gardens State Park host this annual event
Pentagon by as much as $80 billion-$85 billion and domestic spending by as
featuring floral demonstrations, live music and plenty of beautiful blooms to view or purchase.
much as $40 billion to $45 billion. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-
The festival will include demonstrations on camellia arranging, air layer and camellia waxing
Calif., has repeatedly attempted to link a budget deal with legislation to ad-
for preservation. For more information visit www.friendsofedengardens.com/events.
dress DACA, but other Democrats are beginning to agitate for unlinking the
For Foodies: Surfing Deer Valentine’s Dinner – Feb. 14 One of South Walton’s newest two. Meanwhile, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly added fuel to the
fine dining options, Surfing Deer will host a gourmet, three-course meal featuring dining DACA controversy, telling reporters that some immigrants may have been
options such as duck confit pot pie, seared sea scallops and dark chocolate cannoli. "too afraid" or "too lazy" to sign up for the program. Kelly was speaking in
For more information or to reserve your spot visit www.surfingdeer.com. an effort to defend the White House immigration plan, which offers a path
Shades Bar & Grill Beer Club – Feb. 14 Join Shades Bar & Grill for $20 beer tastings for citizenship for up to 1.8 million people, nearly three time the number of
(5-3oz pours) paired with Valentine’s themed hors d’oeuvres. Seating is limited, \ immigrants in the DACA program.
call 850-231-9410 to reserve your spot or visit www.shades30a.com/special-events. There are 690,000 official DACA registrants and the president sent over
Havana Beach Bar & Grill Valentine’s Dinner – Feb. 15 Indulge in a delicious three- what amounts to be two and a half times that number, to 1.8 million," Kelly
course dinner with Champagne toast featuring menu options such as Foie Gras, Filet Mignon, said. "The difference between (690,000) and 1.8 million were the people that
Champagne Mousse and more. some would say were too afraid to sign up, others would say were too lazy to
For more information visit www.thepearlrb.com/location/area-events-en.html#item_9. get off their asses, but they didn't sign up."
For Dog Parents: My Furry Valentine Doggie Social – Feb. 8 Celebrate canine love at
this free dog social at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin. Participants can enjoy live music and Update on CR395/30A Intersection Improvements
drinks and socializing with other dogs and owners. For more information visit Construction at the intersection of CR 395 and 30A is progressing with
www.grandboulevard.com/movies-dining-events. Love Tracks 5K Fun Run/Walk – Feb. 17 temporary roadway improvement and utility relocations.
Enjoy the beautiful views of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park while running or walking with Walton County Public Works has closed the westbound approach turn lane,
your furry valentine. Race entrance fees are $15 for adults with dogs, $10 for adults with no and it will remain closed until the new traffic signal has been installed.
dog, $5 for children and additional dogs. Dogs are only allowed to participate with an adult. It is anticipated that the signal equipment will be installed shortly after the
For more information or to sign up visit www.topsailparkfriends.org. Hops for Hounds Dog 2018 spring break season.
Walk & Fun Run – Feb. 17 This family-friendly event is a fun, 2 mile dog walk and 1 mile This closure is being conducted as it has been determined that the turn lane
fun run for all ages. The walk begins at Grayton Beer, takes a quick break at Idyll Hounds is creating some traffic circulation difficulties with pedestrians, cyclists and
Brewery and loops back around to Grayton Beer for the after party. Participants will receive a construction activities.
t-shirt, wag bag and a complimentary Blueberry Blonde. For more information or to register We appreciate your patience during these roadway improvements.
visit http://dog-harmony.org/event/hops-for-hounds/.One-of-a-kind Experiences:
Sunset Dinner and Dancing Cruise – Feb. 14, 16 or 17 Experience a romantic evening
under the stars and on the sea during Sunquest Cruises’ Valentine Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a
decadent three-course meal and live entertainment for $165 per couple. For more information
visit www.sunquestcruises.com/event. Tim Creehan’s Chef’s Table – Reservations Upon
Request Celebrity Chef Tim Creehan’s newest concept exclusively at Cuvee 30A begins with
a champagne and cheese tasting table in Cuvee’s private wine cellar, then adjourns to a private
and up-close view of Cuvee’s chefs preparing your dinner where you will indulge in Tapas
style offerings from Cuvee 30A’s award winning menu, matched with one of three different
wine pairing options. The table seats 2 to
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Dear Editor,
Hwy 331 S, next to Cypress Cattle I have been wanting to write in to you
for the past 3 months. I truly cannot
believe how the Cops have chose to
850-583-4BBQ (4227) We also Cater! Not OBEY a Judge’s Order in
Trailermade Gulf Coast Q / Home of the Slab Wrap Like us on Facebook Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of retaining your property.
This is a verified action by the Sheriff
the Week “Harrison” and several Deputies, Sgt’s and a Lt.
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 11am to 6 pm The CAD reports show all of the times
Along Hwy. 331 S. just past Hwy20 on RH side… Harrison is a goofy, fun loving, 5 year old, you requested as permitted to be
FREEPORT”s Best Pork Sandwich, take some to the beach! male, lab mix. He is working on his leash accompanied by a Sheriff to gather
walking, but will plop down for the items. Back even when your Son still
occasional (well deserved) belly rub. lived there.
If Congress Were a Corporate Board, This guy is a big teddy bear, who promises Shouldn’t someone be held liable for
the amount of missing property has
to always put a smile on your face.
They'd All Be Fired Immediately Come out and exceeded $75,000? I agree with you
that if any officer of the Law refuses
meet him today!
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working on a stopgap spending bill, which would to take a report of Theft, is refusing to
avert a government shutdown before the midnight Thursday deadline. do what they took an Oath to do!
Harrison’s adop-
House Republicans have a bill that would keep the government open for six more They should be removed or fined as
tion fee is $150
weeks and fund the Pentagon for the full year, but Democrats have said the bill would we would be if we were to disobey an
which includes
be "dead on arrival" in the Senate. Order signed by a Judge.
his neuter, mi-
If lawmakers don’t reach an agreement before Thursday at midnight, it would trigger Not matter if they like you or NOT!
crochip and cur-
another partial government shutdown after last month’s three-day closure. That is everyone’s civil-right to be
rent vaccines. If
"Think of the federal government as the largest, most expensive, biggest spender in heard and supported by any form of
you are inter-
the Western world. Could any corporation operate like this and expect to be Law enforcement. Facts.
ested in him,
successful?" Judge Andrew Napolitano said on "Outnumbered." People! Read those sworn in Oath
please fill out an
Melissa Francis agreed, saying Congress is "appalling" and "the least efficient statements, they fail to uphold daily.
application
corporation of all time.""Everyone on the board should be fired immediately. If I One Cop can make the force look bad.
online at http://
were a shareholder, I would sell hard," Francis said, It’s worse when a Lt. of 20yrs here in
www.alaqua.org/
adding all Americans actually are shareholders. Lisa Walton thinks he knows better for you
adopt/apply/.
Boothe said it seems unlikely that Democrats and than what the Judge ordered on your
Then come to meet him!
Republicans will be able to come together on compre- behalf.
hensive immigration reform or a federal budget cap if If it isn’t those in the home then who
they can't even hammer out a short-term spending bill allowed personal property to leave the
to keep the government open. "It is hard for them to premise? They should be charged for
agree upon anything," Boothe said. "This was that line the Theft! Or at minimum, be investi-
from the State of the Union where the president said, gated to the details of how items left.
'Stop with the politics and get the job Then follow the leads you showed me!
It’s sad when just doing their job is a
done,'" Francis said. "That resonates with hassle to them? They should be fired!
the American people." Carol Hemmingway
Dear Editor,
It is amazing to me that you being a
single Father raising 2 daughters your-
We are looking for Advertisers self and maintaining this demanding
daily. Print and Online same $$ job of information. You were the
THE Lowest Ad Rates in entire IDEAL DAD in school. You even ran
the YMCA soccer & BB programs for
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Call 850-585-0262 The Law has not given you the credit
you deserve as being a beneficial
person to our community of Freeport.
I bet if only 20 of the 50 people who
Crazy Carl’s LLC. On Hwy 83N wrote e-mails stating they dealt with
the same type of situation. Stand UP!
Why not PROTEST outside the DFS
Courthouse with as many of the
DeFuniak Springs, Florida Call: 850-951-2525 common citizens who have been done
wrong. Treated as one, with no-rights?
Near Walton High, past Tom Thumb on 83N. RH
Demand Justice and Change!
Golf cart repair and conversions If enough people feel the same as I
have read, walking a protest to change
the future for the children is just the
“fleet serVice too” ***pick up and delivery beginning to show the Voice of the
People! Those kids will become just
Available another sad-tale of an inmate in WC.
Steve & Paula Cheatham
OPEN: Mon –Fri 9-5 Sat 9-Noon. Send in E-mail to join future meeting
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But any way you look at it--Admiral Nimitz was able to see a silver lining in a situation and
circumstance where everyone else saw only despair and defeatism.
President Roosevelt had chosen the right man for the right job. We desperately needed a
leader that could see silver linings in the midst of the clouds of dejection, despair and
defeat.
There is a reason that our national motto is, “IN GOD WE TRUST”.
Why have we forgotten? PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY! In God we trust!
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