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News Segment 0

Kisella Still To Go

For several months questions about Walton County Administrator Greg Kisela were asked by the commissioners during the Walton Commissioner meetings. Commissioner Scott Brannon has clarified how Kisela chose to manage situations. The commissioners also expressed dissatisfaction with the way Kisela handled the agreement with Freeport’s Fire Department. During other meetings, subtle comments were made indicating a commissioner might have a problem with the way Kisela was managing.

For several weeks, in the community, the talk and communications were a commissioner might ask for Kisela to be removed or recommend another change. Before the last Walton Commissioner meeting, Kenneth Pridgeon, county attorney Toni Craig and Kisela met to discuss his employment. At the commissioner meeting, Pridgen announced an agreement was met with Kisela where he would voluntarily resign, get any leave time owed and get the six month severance package that has been offered to several other management level county employees. The commissioners voted to accept the agreement, with Cecilia Jones and Larry Jones the two nay votes.

After the vote, residents questioned why Kisela was leaving and why the county would pay him around $60,000 when an employment agreement was made when he was hired around a year ago. Most residents who questioned the vote, were not in favor of Kisela leaving, but wondered why an employment agreement was made, yet no followed.

Thursday morning the commissioners met in special session. Interim County Administrator Gary Demers said Kisela was still on the job after concerns he would not get the 6-month severance package. Demers said there is confusion if Kisela could resign and get the package. He suggested the commissioners rescind their previous motion to accept a voluntary resignation and vote to terminate without cause. Craig said this would clarify the issue. Demers said Kisela has agreed to the change.

Commissioners voted to rescind the previous vote, agreed to terminate without cause and agreed Kisela’s last day would be June 22nd.

One resident, Ed Lindsey, asked why Kisela was being removed. No reply was given.

News Segment 1

Keep Election Signs Off State ROW

As election season gears up across Northwest Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is reminding all citizens that state law prohibits political signs on state right of way.

In Section 479.11(8), Florida Statutes provide that no signs shall be erected, used, operated, or maintained on the right of way of any highway on the State Highway System.

Political signs placed on state right of way will be removed by FDOT staff and placed at one of the department’s operations centers. FDOT personnel will make reasonable attempts to preserve campaign signs that are taken down and to provide campaign offices an opportunity to claim the signs.

The roadway right of way includes the roadway surface, concrete or grassy median, intersections, entrance and exit ramps, and a strip of land, usually bordering either side of the road, which is reserved for shoulders, drainage ditches, sidewalks, traffic signs/signals, fencing, electrical traffic signal control boxes, utility lines and future road expansion.

Improperly located signs on state right of way poses a traffic safety hazard that can distract motorists or block their view, endanger the safety of individuals who are erecting signs along busy highways and present obstacles to crews who maintain roadways.

While the City of DeFuniak Springs has reduced the restrictions on signs, remember that these regulations include the right of way along state highways running through the city. This means, 331, 90 and 83 all should not have signs in the right of ways. Walton County does not have any ordinances against sign placement. Another area where signs should not be placed is along railroad property. This is considered private property and you can not place signs without permission. You should not place signs on other private property without permission, even if there are other signs already there.

News Segment 2

Eglin Fires

Fires burning to the north of Hurlburt Field are confined to the Eglin Range and are no longer a threat to the installation and Commando Village.

No structures are threatened at this time and the need to evacuate is not anticipated. The Gator Lakes Golf Course remains closed due to the staging of fire-fighting equipment and ongoing helicopter operations, and is scheduled to reopen Saturday, June 2.

The Hurlburt Field Fire Department and Jackson Guard's Fire Management section, in conjunction with the Florida State Forest Service, will monitor and engage the fire throughout the duration. If necessary, more than a dozen local fire departments and state and federal agencies stand ready to assist. Winds are expected out of the southwest for the foreseeable future, but some area residents may experience smoke until this area receives significant rainfall.

As part of standard fire fighting protocol to limit future wildfire danger, closely monitored controlled burns will continue on Eglin Range, north of the base, until the end of the week. Smoke will continue to be present in this area and may become heavy at times.

The smoke and other residual side effects stemming from the fires combined to degrade air quality. The Florida Department of Health has issued an advisory recommending steps people in the area need to take until the air quality improves. Personnel are advised to take the appropriate measures to conduct operations in a safe and risk averse manner.

For more information regarding the fire, contact Mike Spaits, Eglin Air Force Base environmental spokesman, at (850)-882-2836. Additional information regarding delayed services will be posted on the official Hurlburt Field Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/HurlburtFieldOfficial) and website (www.hurlburt.af.mil) as it becomes available.


Holmes County Fire

A structure fire in western Holmes County, off Highway 10-A, caused damage to the attic of a home. Holmes Fire Departments were aided by Walton’s Argyle District as the fire was called in. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the attic. The fire was put out and damage generally confined to the attic. The fire was just after storms went through the area.

News Segment 3

Looking for the arrest report? http://jailpublic.co.walton.fl.us. This is the new jail search page. Use the drop down calendar to find dates.

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Challenger Sports is hosting a soccer camp in Freeport June 18th-22nd for youth ages 3-14. This British Soccer Camp will provide players of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching. All camps will take place at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex. For more information or to register online, go to www.waltonrec.com. The deadline for registering is June 8th.

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Russell “Rusty” Lee Newby, age 22, passed away Wednesday, May 30. A time of visitation will be held 6-8pm Sunday, June 3, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10am Monday, June 4th at Clary-Glenn Chapel. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mark P. Doherty, age 41, of Santa Rosa Beach, passed away May 30. Family will receive friends at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 2, 2012, at St. Rita Catholic Church; 137 Moll Drive; Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Floral arrangements are being accepted. Memorialization will be by cremation. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Charles Victor Majors, age 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 29 surrounded by his loving family and his cherished friend, Johnny Irvine.  A time of Visitation will be held 6:00~8:00 PM, Thursday, May 31, 2012, at First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs at 216 East Live Oak Avenue DeFuniak Springs. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 1, at the First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery with full military honors. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the First Community Schools at 216 East Live Oak Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435 or Covenant Hospice at 370 W. Redstone Ave Crestview, FL 32536. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Zafrira Frankfurter, age 76, of Miramar Beach, passed away May 27.  Arrangements for Mrs. Frankfurter will be for the immediate family only. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Freeport Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Marita Ursula Webster, age 54, of DeFuniak Springs, passed away May 24.  Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 PM, Friday, June 1, at Bruce United Methodist Church; 269 Church Road; Bruce, Florida 32455 with Pastor Elaine Barrow officiating. Flowers are being accepted. Memorialization will be by cremation. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Lola Taranto, age 75, passed away May 26.  Burial will be held in the Highland Cemetery in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in Louisiana. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

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