CONGRESSMAN JEFF MILLER asked guests for their input into ways to alleviate the nation’s financial crisis at a barbecue luncheon just outside DeFuniak Springs on Thursday, Feb. 24. (Photo by Reid Tucker) KAYLA CHANCEY helped Walton jump to an early 2-0 lead against Rocky Bayou. (Photo by Reid Tucker) WALTON HAD PLENTY OF BASE RUNNERS in back-to-back games last week as they beat Freeport 7-0 and Baker 13-8 to even the team's record at 2-2. (Photo by Patrick Casey) EARLY MORNING CROWD got there to get the best deals at Gulf Place Community Yard Sale last saturday. Vendors and community organizations gathered at tables on the lawn to buy and sell from morning until early afternoon. (Photo by Bruce Collier) REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB were on hand for the celebration. For just over a year now the Walton County Art League (WCAL) has been displaying its members' artwork in the Hotel DeFuniak art gallery. On Thursday, Feb. 24, the group gathered to celebrate the milestone with an anniversary celebration. The gallery is a cooperative effort between Bogey's Restaurant owners Brad and Michelle Harding and the WCAL. (Photo by Jeffrey Powell) WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY NICK BEARDEN AND TOP DOG, LEE. Lee won a total score of 199 out of a possible 200 points. Walton County Sheriff K-9 teams took home top honors during the recent competition held in Destin, Florida. During the week of Feb. 21 - 25, Walton County Sheriff's Office Canine (K-9) Unit members participated in the United States Police Canine Association, Region One Certification and Field Trials. (Photo from WCSO) SHELIA WILKERSON GRIMES poses for a picture with members of the Boys and Girls Club and SWAT. Boys & Girls Club of DeFuniak Springs and the Walton County SWAT partnered together to introduce Shelia Wilkerson Grimes and her expertise on etiquette to a joint meeting of their members. Photo from Boys & Girls Club.
