Wednesday, October 10, 2012

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News Segment 1

WCSB

Walton School Board member Mark Davis says he takes great exception to an audit criticism about the district not creating a system. Davis said that would be against the law due to collective bargaining. The Board approved the personnel recommendations and an evaluation system for administrators. The RTT is much like the appraisal system the teachers have. The vote passed because the state requires it, but the Board said they do not like it.

State Representative Marti Coley said they sat down and looked at school districts that have maintained an A grade for several years. She told the Board she wanted to acknowledge the districts that have maintained the grade. She presented the Board with a plaque recognising them, the superintendent, the employees and others for their work and leadership. Anderson thanked Coley for her recognising what they do. She also thanked her for working with small school districts.

Michelle Daughette gave an update on the energy savings program. She said the summer shutdown presented an opportunity. The district had $176,000 in cost avoidance, the difference in what they would have normally spent if no changes were made. The expected energy costs were over $2.1 million, but the they spent $1.5 million, for a savings of $620,833. Daughette also showed how the savings reduce the district’s carbon footprint and saved 17.2 million kilowatt hours. She said this is money being saved.

The district has to develop a five year work plan, a plan for new construction, maintenance and repairs to meet the needs of the student population. Tom Blackshear noted the program does not consider Pre-K and these schools would actually be more crowded than indicated. He said projections do not indicate big gains, but they are not in decline this year. They will also be looking at a five year plant need, a look at the details of the actual physical building needs.

Mark Gardner gave an update on school facilities. He showed work from Paxton, through DeFuniak Springs and Freeport to south of the bay. Some projects include playground updates, fixing leaks on roofs, landscaping, drainage issues repaired, bleachers added, computer classrooms added, a mini gym and security fencing.

Professional development became a discussion as the state is changing how it is done. The Board expressed concern with professional development being required one way now and then changing later. There was also discussions about the amount of training required; local, district and state. Some of the changes are due to the state tieing into the national standards. Staff talked about common core standards being required and replacing the standards. The district has to submit a plan showing that every teacher has to have common core training, even if they have had training in the past.

Faye Leddon asked for the public’s help. Through the Walton Education Foundation, she has taken the task of the clothes closet. Leddon said they are in need of clean, gently used or new clothes. With the cooler weather, they especially need jeans, heavier shirts and other clothes. Sharon Roberts noted the DBPA’s Halloween Happening from 6 to 8pm on the 31st and their pumpkin people contest. Mark Davis said he has been hearing more about bullying.

News Segment 2

HC Burglaries Solved

Holmes County Sheriff’s Office reports three major burglaries were recently solved. The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from homeowners on Gillman Road in Westville who returned home and discovered the back door ajar. Upon further inspection it became obvious that several items had been taken, including a Florida Wildlife Officer’s badges and jewelry. The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrived and began their investigation.

Information was obtained indicating a Ponce de Leon man, 30-year-old Jason Lee Roberts, had been in possession of at least one of the officer’s badges. Investigators recovered several other items belonging to the homeowners from the residence of Jason Roberts.

A female suspect, Starla Lacosta Cooper, was located in the Walton County Jail where she was being held on unrelated charges. Cooper was interviewed and more information related to the burglary was obtained. Roberts was arrested and held in the Holmes County Jail on a bond of twenty thousand dollars. Cooper is being incarcerated in the Walton County Jail and has a hold from Holmes County for the charges of burglary and grand theft.

News Segment 3

WC BCC Meeting

The carbon footprint to check out the shoreline is to a point that it is more than the recovery. This deals with going out to check out the beach due to suspicions from the oil spill. The Coast Guard gave an update on the shoreline segments in Walton County. The commissioners were told this does not mean they will not collect, only that they will respond differently depending on what the problem is. The inspection rigor is called unprecedented with trained responders doing a detailed inspection. LT. Cmdr. Patrick Coleman with the USCG, said we are not better set for the next oil spill disaster if the responsible party walks away.

The Commissioners approved joining with other counties to form the Gulf Consortium. Commissioner Larry Jones said the county should move forward, but there are issues Walton needs addressed. Commissioner Comander will represent the Board and Commissioner Pridgen will serve as the alternate. For the money that comes straight to the county, the commissioners approved the structure of the Local RESTORE Council. They also considered a staff position. Commissioner Cecilia Jones said the county needs to have quality projects ready. Commissioners talked about the various pots of money and the NRDA money that Walton could be getting. The commissioners said they might need to consider what pot of money to put the most work into, saying some might not be the best to push right now. The talk centered on making sure Walton gets what it can. Attorney Clay Adkinson, who is representing the county in a lawsuit, gave an update on the process and made suggestions on what the commissioners might want to do in the future. He confirmed that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. He also noted other oil spills have seen a long term payoff time frame. The hope is the pots of money will come quicker, though the commissioners agreed it will likely come over a period of years. The next RESTORE meeting will be October 22 in Tallahassee.

Remember the story where the TDC is recommending adding three new parking places on land the county already owns? The sites are at walton Dunes, Santa Clara and Montego. This is existing right-of-way the county owns and they will use existing funds from excess bed tax. There will be public meetings as the development process starts.

News Segment 4

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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In High School Volleyball
Thursday, October 11
Freeport hosts Bozeman 5:30 pm

In High School Football
Thursday, October 11
Walton JV at Pensacola Catholic 6 pm
Freeport JV at North Bay Haven 6 pm
South Walton at Baker 6 pm
Friday, October 12
Walton at Pensacola Catholic 7:30 pm
Vernon hosts Holmes County for Homecoming

The FSU Seminoles will host Boston College on Saturday, October 13th. Pre-game at 2:30 pm. Kick-off at 4:30 pm. Go Noles!

DGE Pro Baseball World Series Games on Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th at Douglass Crossroads Park. The fun starts at 1 pm with Baseball Games all day!

The Rotary Club of DeFuniak Springs is holding a Night Golf Tournament on Friday, October 26th at the DeFuniak Springs Country Club. Come play golf in the moonlight using lit golf balls and specially marked greens. Registration begins at 5:30 pm. Shotgun start at dark. BBQ Pork will be served from 6-7 pm. The entry fee is $45 per person and includes 3 mulligan, string, cart, green fees, and meal. For more information or to register, contact Robert Harrington at 801-498-0029.

Obituaries - Listen in the morning, just after noon and the 4pm hour
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Mr. Homer Smith Jr., age 79, of DeFuniak Springs passed away Sunday, October 7. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 11, at Old Union Cemetery in Wray, Georgia. Floral arrangements are being accepted. 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.

Ewell Lee Tadlock went to be with the Lord on October 4th. Rev. Michael Tadlock will officiate a private farewell ceremony at New Hope Cemetery near Bonifay on Friday, October 7th.

Velma Brackins Messer, age 65, passed away Tuesday, October 2. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 20 at 1pm at the Community Holiness Church in DeFuniak Springs. Visitation will be Saturday, October 20 from 11am to 1pm at the Community Holiness Church. Her ashes will be interned at the Brackins Family plot in Alaqua Cemetery. Faith Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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