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Firearms training in DeFuniak Springs April 4

Would you like to learn more about the basic fundamentals of operating a firearm in a classroom environment, followed by practical exercises and some shooting?  Or have you recently purchased a weapon and want to be more proficient?  Then this is the class for you. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office Basic Civilian Firearms Safety Program is hosting a six hour course that details the basic safety and shooting fundamentals for most handguns. The course will be held on April 4,...

Butterfly lecture in Santa Rosa Beach April 1

Butterflies: Here Today, Flutterbys Tomorrow? The Walton County Master Gardeners will be hosting butterfly expert, MaryAnn Friedman in Santa Rosa Beach on April 1. The program will be from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room at Padgett Park located at 810 JD Miller Road, which runs north off US 98 just west of the intersection with US 331 in Santa Rosa Beach. MaryAnn will give a beautiful digital photographic record of her experiences in the field searching for...

The Point Washington alligator trapper

By DeLene Sholes Note: This story was originally published in the historical book Of Days Gone By – Reflections of South Walton County, Florida by South Walton Three Arts Alliance. Republished with permission. You may find a copy of the book that includes many short stories about our area’s colorful history at the Coastal Branch Library. Long ago, when it was legal to trap alligators, and sometimes when it wasn’t, Point Washington native George Morgan and his father-in-law, Alfred Barrett,...

Troy University fraternity trekking for a great cause – wounded warriors

Troy University fraternity members from Alpha Tau Omega are walking more than 128 miles for a great cause this week – wounded warriors. The group, named Alpha Tau Omega Walk Hard are hiking to raise awareness and funds for wounded warriors and hope to raise more than $10,000. Proceeds will help Jeep Sullivan’s Outdoor Adventures, a non-profit organization that offers wounded warriors, veterans, and first responders an opportunity to refresh and recharge while enjoying nature. Eighteen members of the fraternity...

Art in the Park at WaterColor March 21

On Saturday, March 21, 2015, the WaterColor Community Association will be hosting their 10th Annual Art in the Park from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in WaterColor’s Cerulean Park and Town Center.  This free event is open to WaterColor residents, guests and the public. The following art mediums will be featured: oil, acrylic, watercolor paintings, charcoal, chalk, pastels, pencil Drawings, photography, printmaking, digital art, glass art, jewelry, fabric art, pottery, wood, and more. There is also live music and food...

Haz-mat collection day in north and south Walton Mar. 7

Haz-mat collection day in both north and south Walton on Saturday, Mar. 7, from 8 a.m. – 12 Noon. Pesticides – Used Oil – Stale Gasoline – Solvents – Fertilizers – Paint – Paint Thinners – Paint  Strippers – Batteries – Furniture Polish – Brake Fluid – Engine Degreasers – Anti-Freeze – Pool Chemicals – Insecticides – Spot Removers Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and locations.  Walton county residents may...

School bell on display at Freeport City Hall has long history

By Freeport historian Beckie Buxton Have you ever noticed the old school bell displayed in front of Freeport’s City Hall? If you are new to the Freeport area, perhaps you have wondered whey it is so prominently displayed. Those who attended the old Freeport School, circa 1908-1942 will recognize it as the bell that was once mounted in front of the old two-story wooden school building. The school housed grades one through ten and stood where the Freeport Middle School...