November 11, 2013

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Veterans Day celebration held in Freeport Nov. 11

More than 150 attendees enjoyed a Veterans Day Celebration under sunny skies at the Freeport Veterans Memorial Park on Nov. 11, 2013. The event included tribute by Russ Barley, mayor of Freeport, presentation of Colors and raising of the Service Branch Flags by Walton High School Air Force ROTC, National anthem by Latilta Hughes, Military Branch songs by Amy Blizzard, keynote speaker Capt. Kathryn “Bonnie” Bonner USN (Ret), a sweet Americana song from Freeport Elementary School Choir, Taps and gun...

South Walton Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree lighting Nov. 30

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…which means it’s time to show off your holiday spirit with the “Annual South Walton Holiday Parade,” Saturday, November 30th beginning at 4  p.m. As is the case each and every year, the parade will stage in front of the Seagrove Plaza (home to Garrett Realty & Bruno’s Pizza), and roll down Scenic Highway 30A, past the rows of spectators and end in Seaside. The celebration continues with Turn on the Town at the conclusion...

Fishing demonstration at Grayton Beach State Park Nov. 13

Time: 1 p.m. Join Ranger Evan at Grayton Beach State Park for a fishing demonstration; learn about common baits, rigs, and tackle for use in local waters.  Learn to identify common species found along the waters of Grayton Beach State  Park.  The program will be held at the small pavilion on the northeast corner of the beach parking area facing the lake. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle. Grayton Beach State Park is located at 357 Main Park Rd., Santa Rosa...

Honor our veterans Nov. 11 in Walton County

A Veterans Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Magnolia Cemetery located at 222 North Park St., DeFuniak Springs. Annual Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. at the memorial on the grounds of Freeport City Hall. A very moving tribute to the men and women serving in our armed forces. In addition, Florida State Parks are offering free entry to parks across Florida today for all individuals. The Green Thumb Garden Club of Santa Rosa...

New art adorns wall at South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College

Painting compliments native plant demonstration garden and trail Andy Saczynski, 2013 South Walton Artist of the Year, has added colorful art to the north wall of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden at the South Walton Center (SWC) of Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC). Saczynski, a Walton County folk artist is known for turning “junk into funk.” Saczynski donated artwork took approximately 15 hours to create and measures 10 ft. x 10 ft. His public art piece will be a feature...

Oyster reef construction volunteers needed Nov. 16

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is seeking volunteers to help build an oyster reefs on Nov. 16. The project will last from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. You will be placing bagged oyster shell in the water at an oyster reef restoration site at Eden Gardens State Park. Follow “CBA Event” signs from the parking lot to the restoration site. Meet at Eden Gardens State Park, 181 Eden Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 RSVP to Rachel Gwin Gwinr@nwfsc.edu  or Alison...

High bacteria level readings continue at Morrison Springs

County, DEP seeking answers Morrison Springs in northeast Walton County has been a popular swimming and diving destination for generations. The spring releases crystal clear water at a rate of 70 million gallons a day from a deep underground limestone vent. At a constant 68 degrees, Morrison Springs is the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day. In 2007 with funding from Northwest Florida Water Management District and the Department of Environmental Protection’s Spring Initiative program, the...