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  1. BJackson

    Customary Use in Walton County & Florida - Questions

    Coastal Construction Control Line Program | Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  2. BJackson

    August 28 Sample Ballot

    Visit this website and go to update Florida Online Voter Registration Website -Online Voter Registration
  3. BJackson

    Bill Fletcher Announces Run For BCC Seat

    It is my error. If I knew how to edit my post, I would correct it.
  4. BJackson

    Bill Fletcher Announces Run For BCC Seat

    Candidates Office: County Commissioner, District 2 Danny Glidewell (REP)(Active-Prefiled) Cecilia Jones (REP)(Active-Prefiled) Office: County Commissioner, District 4 Sara Comander (REP) (Active-Withdrawn) Bill Fletcher (REP) (Active-Prefiled) Trey Nick (REP) (Active-Prefiled) Office: School...
  5. BJackson

    Who's Suing BCC and Why?

    Employment discrimination case
  6. BJackson

    Sara Comander not seeking re-election

    Trey Nick prefiled today for WCC District 4 seat.
  7. BJackson

    Sara Comander not seeking re-election

    This is a picture of the signs placed out front of Nick's Restaurant in Basin Bayou by Trey Nick's grandfather. He was a firm believer that our taxes were way too high. He thought enough was enough and they needed to be voted out.
  8. BJackson

    $600,000 Press Box At Taxpayer expense?

    The peewee football still plays at the middle school. They practice at the Freeport park. The land was donated by Jay Odom but the park itself was a joint development by the City of Freeport and Walton County, I believe.
  9. BJackson

    $600,000 Press Box At Taxpayer expense?

    Freeport Regional Sports Complex doesn't have a concession stand at their one football field. The restrooms are across the parking area from the field next to the basketball and tennis courts.
  10. BJackson

    Freeport, A New Direction

    Google Earth picture? If you look closely at the cleared area next to the soccer field you can see the set up for the Boys and Girls Club Rodeo in April 2013. I never said when each picture was taken because I don't know. I only know when they were posted. We will be flying a drone tomorrow so...
  11. BJackson

    Freeport, A New Direction

    Three views of the Freeport Regional Sports Complex. The first view was posted in June 2014, the second was posted in December 2015 and the third was posted in September 2016. Freeport's Park Director started work in January 2015.
  12. BJackson

    Freeport, A New Direction

    I may not be able to vote in Freeport but I will say I am proud of the Freeport Council and congratulations on a job well done.
  13. BJackson

    The Freeport "dynamic 3"

    I had hoped more Freeport citizens would have turned out to vote but at least the turnout has increased over the last 2 elections. I hate to see that people think this is only about youth sports because it is about so much more. Big decisions need to be made about water and sewer, the parks...
  14. BJackson

    Freeport Council Person Full Page Ad?

    I didn't think the State's Attorney determined ethical issues. I have been told an ethics complaint is ready to be filed against Ms. McLean but must wait til after the election due to state law. I also am confused why a resident from Chipley would pay to have this information printed against Ms...
  15. BJackson

    Does Freeport Need More Of This?

    The following youtube video shows Freeport Council member Elizabeth Brannon discussing 2014 Transportation bill 218. Obviously Council member Brannon's advocating for Freeport benefited the City since this bill is referred to as the "Freeport Bill". City of Freeport REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING...
  16. BJackson

    The Freeport Scoop

    Wasn't that during the timeframe when Council member McLean was writing and signing checks for the Freeport City Council since there was no bookkeeper?
  17. BJackson

    The gap widens

    Garbage service north of Highway 20 was originally provided by Dayco. They picked up bulk household waste the 1st Monday of the month. When Waste Management took over their route, I assume they continued that service. The downside to garbage pickup north of Highway 20 is that pickup is only...
  18. BJackson

    Do people only monitor WCSD during election seasons?

    Is the Michael Davis that has qualified to run for the Superintendent of Schools position the principal of the Emerald Coast Technical College?
  19. BJackson

    Walton County National Merit Finalists/Semi-Finalists?

    http://www.walton.k12.fl.us/2014/10/walton-county-s-national-merit-scholarship-student Both of her parents work for the Walton County School District. Her dad is the Assistant Principal at Paxton and her mom teaches at Walton Middle School.
  20. BJackson

    Mythbuster

    I am confused. If Mrs. Anderson started participating in the DROP program on 11/1/2009, shouldn't her end date be 10/31/2014? According to the drop website you may only participate for a maximum of 60 months. If you fail to terminate on time, you will lose your accumulated DROP account...
  21. BJackson

    Everything is Rosy ?

    They do have one period of art at Walton Middle School. Terri Shelley, the art teacher at Freeport High School, teaches 1st period there and then drives to FHS and teaches art and photography there the rest of the day.
  22. BJackson

    Making the Case for Hiring a Superintendent

    http://floridacharterschools.org/schools/taps/Manual_for_Financial_Reporting_09.pdf
  23. BJackson

    Who's Accountable at WCSD ?

    The Walton County Small Business PAC is listed at the Walton County Supervisor of Elections site but with no information and no contributions listed. They aren't listed at the Florida Division of Elections Committee site.
  24. BJackson

    Who's Accountable at WCSD ?

    Misty stated: Jason Catalano was Cecilia Jones' administrative assistant when she was County Commissioner.
  25. BJackson

    Meet the candidates Tuesday, July 15 @ Freeport High School

    There will be a candidate forum Monday, July 14th, from 5 - 9 pm at the Freeport Community Center. All candidates for the County Commission and School Board will be there. Unfortunately, the School Board candidates can't be at the forum on Tuesday due to the School Board meeting in South...
  26. BJackson

    WCTA Requests Time on School Board Agenda

    Works fine on mine, also.
  27. BJackson

    Is this really one of Walton County's Teachers?

    Yes, Bob, everyone deserves a second chance. This lady was given a second chance when she was hired in Okaloosa County following a conviction of criminal mischief and battery on a law enforcement officer in 2007. She obviously threw the second chance away when she was arrested for DUI and...
  28. BJackson

    scanner no sheriff reception

    I can hear them on http://www.radioreference.com/
  29. BJackson

    Holiday Parties

    Contact Nick's on the Beach to book your Holiday Parties now. Our # is 267-2117 or email us at Nicksonthebeach11@gmail.com.
  30. BJackson

    Walton County Schools

    The Rader Group runs the Walton Academy which is a second chance charter school in the Walton County School District. The registered agent for BTR, Inc. is: RADER, BILL T PH.D. 101-A BUSINESS CENTRE DRIVE MIRAMAR BEACH FL 32550
  31. BJackson

    WCSD Superintendent Race

    Posted on Ragle for Superintendent Monday, October 22, 3:30-7pm Join us at the Coastal Branch Library community room, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach for a public Meet & Greet with Rosemary Ragle. Refreshments and door prizes will be available for everyone. We would like to extend a...
  32. BJackson

    Walton County Schools

    I found this petition online concerning the non-renewal of teacher, Cindy Busbee, at West DeFuniak Elementary School. It was posted in July of 2011. http://www.change.org/petitions/stand-up-for-someone-who-stands-up-for-our-children
  33. BJackson

    I am a teacher that wants to relocate the the SoWal area.

    You can find the job listings for Walton County School District at http://www.walton.k12.fl.us/departments/hr/jobopenings.aspx. Since school starts in less than 2 weeks most of the job openings have been filled.
  34. BJackson

    Worst Storm?

    Picture of my house in Grayton Beach after Hurricane Eloise in 1975. Hurricane Eloise was much worse than Hurricane Opal for us. All of Walton County was devastated by the direct hit. Since we had received over 20 inches of rain in July from an unnamed tropical storm, the winds of Hurricane...
  35. BJackson

    WCSD Superintendent Race

    This was posted on facebook by Amanda Ates who was an English teacher at Freeport High School for several years. Her husband, Scottie, was a teacher at Freeport Middle School. I have re-posted with her permission. "I don’t feel that FB should be a venue for controversial “ness”, but… Please...
  36. BJackson

    WCSD Superintendent Race

    According to the Florida Department of Education a school district must be an academically high-performing district in order to start school prior to 2 weeks before Labor Day. To be considered academically high-performing, districts must meet four state standards: - They must meet class-size...
  37. BJackson

    WCSD Superintendent Race

    I have a friend here in Freeport who had a similar experience. She was not renewed by her principal with no explanation. Because she was not renewed no other principal in Walton County would allow her to interview for an open teaching position. She was devastated. Her career was essentially...
  38. BJackson

    Best Crab Claws in SOWAL?

    Nick's on the Beach has excellent fried and steamed claws, also
  39. BJackson

    Can District 5 Recreational Plat Fees be Allocated to Other Districts?

    The Darlington School is a Walton County Park. It hasn't been a Walton County School for several years and is owned by Walton County and not the School District.
  40. BJackson

    Bill Imfeld Abruptly Resigns

    Longtime Walton County finance director resigns March 20, 2012 4:45 PM...
  41. BJackson

    Freeport Relay for Life Pancake Breakfast, March 17, 2012

    The pancake breakfast for the Freeport Relay for Life is on March 17th At NICK'S ON THE BEACH ON SCENIC HIGHWAY 30A(not Nick's in Basin Bayou on Highway 20. It is on Saturday, March 17th, not this Saturday.
  42. BJackson

    Walton County Commissioners to hold Special Meeting

    DeFuniak Herald Beach Breeze NOTICE of SPECIAL MEETING-The Walton County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM at the Walton County Courthouse located at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. The purpose of this Special Meeting...
  43. BJackson

    Nick's On the Beach reopening January 18th with lunch at 11:00 am.Nick's On The Beac

    Nick's On The Beach will reopen Wednesday, January 18th! For the first time ever we will be open during the week for LUNCH at 11:00 am. Come join us for our new lunch menu. Lunch Combo $9.95 Choose from 2 of the following Soup of the Day made fresh daily Garden Salad Lettuce with tomatoes...
  44. BJackson

    What is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in SoWal?

    Nick's on the Bay opened in their present building in 1963.
  45. BJackson

    Walton County School Board Changes Meeting Times

    Thanks for the explanation, Mark. I hope it works out the way you described but I think you will just get less participation. I know less may be hard to achieve since there have been many meetings with only one member of the public in attendance.
  46. BJackson

    Walton County School Board Changes Meeting Times

    According to the DeFuniak Springs paper, the Walton School Board agreed to meet once a month, and meet a second time as needed. They will meet the second Tuesday at 9am and the fourth Tuesday, when needed at 5pm for a special call meeting. The special meeting will only take place when...
  47. BJackson

    Nick's on the Beach POTLUCK dinner!

    Come join us for our traditional POTLUCK dinners on November 27th. Since our restaurant will be closing until the week after Christmas, we need to serve all of our fresh seafood. POTLUCK dinners are $15.00. Expect lots of seafood plus different varieties of our menu on your plate. Nick's on...
  48. BJackson

    Halloween Party at Nick's On The Beach!

    Costume sign up starts at 8:00 pm. Judging at 8:15 on the Best Overall, Most Creative and the Scariest costume. Door Prizes every 15 minutes.
  49. BJackson

    Freeport Fire Issues

    Bonnie, North Walton may respond to fires and vehicle accidents with ambulances but not with firetrucks unless requested by Freeport Fire. Mutual aid is usually only requested if it is a really large and involved fire. In the last year, it has been necessary for me to call the ambulance to my...
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