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August 8, 2013

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We welcome Russ Barley-Freeports new Mayor column......Page 5
What Hawaiians Can Teach The Rest of America About Living Better
Hawaiis tropical island paradise isnt the fountain of youth, but its close. Hawaiians not only live longer -- theyre less stressed and happier than residents....

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Freeport New Mayor Russ Barley hard at work after only being in office for 1 week. City Hall is looking more
inviting and welcoming than ever before. He has been talking with businesses around the area on how to improve the looks and services we offer here in Freeport. He is realizing that this is a full time job in itself but he is proud to be our Mayor and looks forward to hearing your comments as the city takes shape. Talks to expand the city limits are underway to include up to the bridge. City employees are all smiles with what they have seen thus far and are looking forward to the next few years.

Michelle Obama's Newest Initiative: Using Hip-Hop to Fight Obesity

A nonprofit launched with the Let's Move! program plans to put hip-hop music videos in schools to get kids moving In June, first lady Michelle Obama appeared in a hip-hop music video that

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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Hello everybody! I cant believe the amount of calls I have received since last edition went out to the public. The majority of those calls were of an uplifting spirit about the excitement for the future of Freeport as it begins shaping toward our local economic benefits. I have also heard of several business ideas that sound interesting for our area. I cannot mention any names at this time but I will be the first to tell you of them as they open up to the public. Got any news worth talking of? Let me hear from you too! Each time I sit down and put together this newspaper I wonder why there isnt more input and advertisements from businesses and the people already established? I feel confident in my services that I made available designed for them/you and the pricing you cannot find any better anywhere, so whats your excuse for not advertising? To help support a newspaper from your town used to be the thing to do amongst fellow businesses. You dont need to be part of a chamber or any other group to place your Ad with us. We have been successful for many businesses over the years and will continue to be ready and made available for you to come be a part of us. I know I mentioned it last edition but I am always looking for sharp new talented individuals who are goal oriented, that care about the happenings around Walton county. You pick your area of interest and I will help you go from there. Dont we all hope to be able to do something you enjoy doing? Just give me a call and discuss the possibilities of what you have to offer the area. It appears that south Walton has their own identity and strive at keeping themselves separate from the rest of the county. I still distribute this newspaper around south Walton but am finding it difficult to express to those people over there that it is us folks from the north of the bay who work at most of the places down there. We should be working side by side to encompass all of the opportunities that are available here just north of the bay. So, I ask you.whats your plan in making Freeport better? What can you do today to help things out? What would you do if you could do something? What would it be? Add this or take away that? Tell us here at The Emerald Star News your ideas and we can share them with our thousands of readers. Ive seen several businesses disappear as quick as they come in. Word of mouth and placing your advertisement is the peoples way of taking care of things. We have such a huge amount of people who travel through our town they grab their free copy of our newspaper. They are being picked up as fast as I get them out there. Being that we are in a new technological era, we (the people) need to utilize the internet as we do here at The Star. We get more and more hits every month since this year started and has shown increases of readership. We do not charge you anything extra for being on the web with us. That will be there for everyone everywhere to see. Walton county schools start back this week. Can you believe that summer has already passed by? I wonder if this will the year that a few individuals step up to promote their school and its happenings. Do you know of any students that are interested in writing? Have them contact me soon for I will try to make a column space for the news from all of the schools that are interested in becoming part of the news. Is your child gifted in the field of gab? Are they curious about the past, present and future of our area? Dont delay, the time is now! Over the summer I have spoke with numerous students in high school and ask them what do you want to be? What is your goal for your future? I am shocked at the number of answers of I dont know I heard. Isnt that something that concerns you? Even if you dont have kids yourself you must wonder what will happen to our future if these undesirables come into an opportunity of importance that will affect us citizens? We need to search through the children to find the next generations superstar. Not sports but politically. Our local government impacts us all. Who out there has heard of any kid wanting to become president of the USA? As we all know there is so much untruth and distorted facts out there. We couldnt tell if the current president has the quality of credentials to be in the position. He is not like any other president I can recall in my mind. The world is not in a good state of togetherness. Thats where we can start here at home and project a society that is welcoming and proud of its identity. But it has to start somewhere and what better time than now? It was a pleasure to sit and talk with Freeports new Mayor. To hear of all the things happening and taking shape was interesting and exciting. When you see it in the eyes of the employees that things are going to get better is comforting to say the least. Happy employees usually mean that there is a great person at the head of the ship steering it along. The Mayor stressed how he is building a good relationship with his employees that will turn into consistency. A consistence of quality and people who care. To start from within and make adjustments as needed is productive to anyones business. I sincerely appreciate your reading and helping keep this newspaper around. Spread the word about us and maybe your kids will tell a tale of when they worked for us and made this or that happen...time is ticking..what do you all want to sit back and look at in 2-5 years? What about 10-20 years? The time to do something worthy for the north side of the bay is now, everyday that passes is a missed opportunity.

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WCSB Sets Millage

As reported by WZEP AM1460

Page 3 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN WALTON COUNTY PROVIDES SCHOOL PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATIONS FOR STUDENTS WALTON COUNTY With back-to-school preparations in full swing, many children need physicals and immunizations to enroll for the upcoming school year. The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOHWalton) encourages parents to get students ready to return to school by completing school physicals, reviewing immunization records and scheduling appointments for required vaccines. Due to typical immunization requirements, parents of kindergartners and 7th graders in particular are encouraged to review their childrens immunization record to ensure they are ready for the upcoming school year. Students entering college are also encouraged to ensure that their immunizations are up to date. School physicals will be available at 362 State Highway 83 in DeFuniak Springs, FL on August 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7, 2013. Physicals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and limited to no more than 25 each day. There is a $35.00 fee for each physical. School related immunizations are available by appointment at 362 State Highway 83, DeFuniak Springs, FL or 361 Green Way Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Call (850) 892-8015 now to schedule an appointment for your childs immunizations. There is no charge for childrens immunizations through 18 years of age. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call DOH-Walton at (850) 892-8015 or visit the website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdwalton/. DOH protects, promotes and improves the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For news story ideas, interviews, videos and more from DOH Communications visit the DOH Online Newsroom.

The total Walton County School District budget is at $100,125,785 with $66,453,211 the General or Operating side and $21,364,982 the Capital side. Chief Financial Officer Mary Hobbs, explained the millage is greater than the rollback rate, meaning this will be advertised as a tax increase. The Board set the millage at 5.659. The budget has two parts, the Operations and the Capital. The state sets most of the Capital millage and the Board can not change it. The states requirement plus the small discretionary and the voted operating comes to 4.266 mills. They also set the Capital at 1.393 mills. This is slightly higher to help pay for new schools. The two combined give the total millage. Walton Property Appraiser Patrick Pilchers certified property value is at $11,899,607,666.00. The rollback rate is the millage number that would be produce the same amount of taxes as the year before. Each year the property values change. Walton has seen increases, sometimes a very large increases, but when the economy changed the property values went down. This year the value is slightly higher. That means, if the millage number stays the same there will actually be more tax dollars coming in. The Board would have to lower the millage to keep the same amount of dollars coming in. They chose to raise it slightly. This means more money will come in from your property taxes. The main reason for the increase, around $50 for a $100,000 home, is due to the need for more student stations. The district is growing and since the public voted to require less students to each classroom, there has to be more classrooms and teachers to be in compliance with the law. The Board is looking at one or more new schools in addition to the schools they already have. Since it takes several years to plan and build a school, they feel there is a need to begin raising the money now. The District has been using the money in a reserve account. This is called the fund balance. Walton has had to do very little in the way of lay-offs, faring better than some surrounding districts, due to having a solid fund balance. This has slowly been depleted during the recent down years. The fund balance has to be kept at 3% in order for the district to maintain its credit rating. The millage rate was approved, 2-3 with Roberts and Leddon the nay votes. The budget was also approved on the same vote margin.

Walton Board Addresses Professional Development Time

As reported bY WZEP AM 1460

How much time should a teacher spend on training, mandates and other non-instructional activities that take them away from students? Some teachers say they spend too much time out of the the classroom. With government required training, such as professional development, Walton School Board members Mark Davis and Sharon Roberts said teachers tell them they are required to be out of the classroom too much. The discussion came about after a request to contract with a Math Professional Development for Elementary and Secondary Education Teachers. Staff explained some of the teachers will have to travel to a central location for the training. Staff said they could not have the developer travel to each location to teach algebra and geometry. Staff also said the training days were requested at the school level. Superintendent Carlene Anderson told the Board the Professional development is not District driven, rather school driven. She said the school administration looks at the needs and then asks for training. Staff said, at the school level, they do not feel they have the expertise to teach under Common Core. After a question by the Board, it was pointed out the principal is the one who decides if the training is needed. Anderson clarified, explaining that a teacher might have a need, but might not ask for the training. The principal would ask after making observations. Anderson told the Board that, if they have professional development, it is principal driven. She said the principal should have the pulse of the school and should look at the observables. Anderson told the board they cant rely on the teachers to say they need the training. Board member Mark Davis asked for some guarantees about the amount of training. He also talked about the half days and other times scheduled on the calendar for professional development. Staff said at least 99% will be school directed, otherwise it is mandated by a law.

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Thursday, August 8, 2013 Van Ness Butler, Jr. Hospitality Award -

Health Post
George Roll P.A.-C Seagrove Medical Clinic Call # 850-231-6200 Walk-ins and Appt.s Send health questions or comments to: P.O.Box 1133 Freeport, Florida 32439

Call for Nominations

Do you know the next award winner? Are YOU the next award winner? Tourism in South Walton succeeds through the efforts of dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative people. The Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award, now entering its eleventh year, recognizes an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to tourism in Walton County while working with other community businesses or organizations to enhance South Waltons standing as an upscale travel destination. Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know. The winner will be recognized and presented with an award at the TDC Annual Meeting October 15, 2013. Click here for a copy of the award criteria and application. Please send nominations via e-mail to Pamela@visitsouthwalton.com. For more information about the application process, contact Pamela Watkins, Director of Sales, Walton County Tourist Development Council at 850-6227815. Nominations must be received by Friday, August 30, 2013.

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Postmenopausal women who use a type of blood pressure-lowering medication called a calcium channel blocker may have increased odds of developing breast cancer, new research suggests. Long-time users of these drugs have more than double the risk for getting breast cancer compared to women not using the medications, according to the study, published Aug. 5 in JAMA Internal Medicine. "We looked at these drugs because people who use them to manage their blood pressure are usually on them for the rest of their lives," "There has been some evidence suggesting that some of these antihypertensives may be related to breast cancer risk." The study of nearly 3,000 women found that among high blood pressure drugs, only calcium channel blockers carry the heightened breast cancer risk. Drugs to control high blood pressure are the most commonly prescribed type of medication in the United States, according to the study. Channel blockers alone accounted for 98 million prescriptions filled in 2010. We collected data on nearly 2,000 women with breast cancer who were between the ages of 55 and 74, and compared that with information on more than 800 women without cancer. The researchers looked for any blood pressure medication taken, the type of medication and how long it was taken. Women who used calcium channel blockers for more than 10 years had a 2.5-fold increased risk of developing breast cancer compared with women not taking these drugs, the researchers concluded. The reason for the association between calcium channel blockers and breast cancer is unclear. Take all of your medications as directed by your doctor. If you have any needs that we can help you with please dont hesitate to contact our office at the number listed above. We are located in Seagrove at The Seagrove medical beach office. Call 2316200 -tell them you saw the Health post column in The Emerald Star News. Walk-ins welcome.

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NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING

The Walton County Board of Commissioners and the City of Freeport Council will hold a Joint Special Meeting on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM at the Walton County Courthouse located at 571 US Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Bay Area Sewer Loan and Fire Rescue Services. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at a meeting of the Board will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based. Walton County adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to the meetings upon request. Please call (850) 892-8115 to make a request. For hearing impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE)/ Request must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to allow time to provide the requested services.

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Walton County Announces 2013 SSA Cycle 2 Application Lottery
Preliminary Single-Page Applications for Privately Sponsored Small Scale Amendments to the Walton County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map will be accepted until 12:00 Noon on Monday, August 26, 2013, via hand-delivery, fax, or email at the following Planning and Development Services Division Offices: North Walton Planning 47 North 6th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 850.892.8157 Fax 850.892.8162 trijanet@co.walton.fl.us South Walton Planning 31 Coastal Center Blvd., Suite 100 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850.267.1955 Fax 850.622.9133 trijanet@co.walton.fl.us The Preliminary Single-Page SSA Application form may be picked up at either Planning Department Office or may be downloaded directly from the Walton County website at the following URL: http://www.co.walton.fl.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3693 Small Scale Amendments are limited to parcels of less than 10 contiguous acres. Should the total number of acres contained in requests received by the Preliminary Single-Page Application deadline exceed the 70 acres available in 2013 for Privately Sponsored Amendments; a lottery will be held at the South Walton Planning Office at 2:00 PM on August 26, 2013 to determine which applicants will be eligible to submit Full Small Scale Amendment Applications. Preliminary applicants selected will be required to submit Full SSA Applications by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, October 10, 2013. For "beach season" in Qingdao, China, recently, middle-aged ladies returned to the shore of the Yellow Sea sporting their relatively revealing (though age-appropriate) bathing suits -- but wearing distinctive cloth hoods with tiny holes only for the eyes, nose and mouth. To many in China, dark skin still signals laborers and fair skin the indoor "leisure" class, according to a July report on the business website Quartz.

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The "Flower Power" team for the Freeport Town Planters Society recently participated and brought home awards in the annual Relay foe Life held at the Freeport Regional Sports Park. The event is an all night relay to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. This year, the "Flower Power" team earned the traveling Spirit Trophy along with four other awards. Best fundraising team, Best overall campsite, The loudest campsite and the best overall campsite voted on by the Relay for Life survivor attendees. The chair for the relay team is Town Planter member Judy Aultman. Job well done!

Three Okaloosa Stories: Former C-View Chief, Murder Plea, Reckless Driving Arrest
Arderious Warren has pled guilty to Second Degree Murder and Attempted First Degree Felony Murder for the death of Junior Christopher Ferguson and the shooting of Peter Frazer. Ferguson and Frazer were shot during a robbery at the Gulf Terrace apartments in Destin on November 15, 2011. Frazer was shot once in the shoulder and Ferguson was shot in the chest. Ferguson died at the scene as a result of his injuries. In January, Blackshear, the shooter, was tried and convicted of First Degree Murder. He was sentenced to life without parole. A third codefendant, Reginald Bradshaw has pled guilty to Third Degree murder and is awaiting sentencing. Mr Warren faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison. He will be sentenced by the Honorable Judge William F Stone on September 9, 2013. Former Crestview Police Chief Brian Mitchell was arrested on charges of Official Misconduct. The state says he either falsified or caused to be falsified documents in the hiring of Joseph Floyd. He was released on a $5000 bond. An Alabama driver who sped off after forcing an Okaloosa County Sheriffs deputy off the road Thursday night now faces charges of DUI and fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer with lights and sirens activated. A deputy was on the lookout for a hit and run driver out of the City of Fort Walton Beach when he spotted a red Mustang matching the cars description driving fast and partially in oncoming lanes of traffic in the area of Pocahontas Road and James Lee Boulevard shortly before midnight Wednesday. The deputy was forced off the roadway to avoid a collision with the Mustang. Another deputy also arrived and Hogeland motioned with his finger as if he was firing a handgun at him. Hogeland then sped off, driving erratically and running red lights and stop signs while deputies briefly chased him. The pursuit was called off due to Hogelands excessive speeds and reckless driving. A short time later, his car was found in the median on Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach after he crashed into trees. In addition to the OCSO charges, Hogeland is also reportedly facing charges in Fort Walton Beach and by the Florida Highway Patrol.

Unreal news...Police in York, Pa., arrested

both Karen Harrelson, 48, and Gregory Stambaugh, 57, in May because they could not figure out which one started the couple's knife fight -- over which contestant (Candice or Kree) deserved to win this year's "American Idol." They had apparently stabbed each other with the same knife.

This being my first post as your Mayor, I would like to thank you for your confidence and the opportunity to serve the community. Many things have been happening since taking office and you will be able to see some changes coming soonThe City Council has elected Janice McLean as the new council President and the Freeport Fire Chief Chad Harrell has completed his probationary period and has been hired on as the permanent Fire Chief. Mrs. Beckie Buxton has agreed to serve as our Historian again through this administration and has volunteer help to assist her with collection of the history memorabilia. A Workshop concerning the Evaluation and Appraisal Report was held on July 30th under the direction of City Planner Latilda Hughes and many ideas were discussed for the development of Freeport. The City of Freeports 50th Birthday Celebration was held on July 31 at the City Hall and over 100 people gathered to enjoy refreshments and was able to look through the historical albums made available through our Historian- Beckie Buxton- Charley Aultman member of the Woodmen of the World Organization presented a new American Flag as a gift to the city to be flown in front of city hall. Many thanks to The Town Planters Society for hosting this celebration. I attended the Walton County Economic Development Alliance Board meeting which as Mayor I am a member of this board and it was decided that a 33.97 acre parcel that adjoins the Walton County Industrial Park and another parcel of land in the industrial park will also be used to retain 35 jobs and create another 10 for the Freeport area will be purchased. Future projects under consideration at this time and to be discussed at the next City Council Meeting on August 13th will be turning the old post office into a History Museum and the planning of a new City Festival to be held each year. I look forward to serving you and hope to see you at the next city council meeting on August 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM.
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WCSO Awards
As reported by WZEP AM1460

Justin Cassidy was given a certificate of accommodation for risking his own life to save a fellow citizen, Stephen E Ruder. This was at an awards ceremony by the Walton County Sheriffs Office. On May 27, Ruder was traveling south on Clyde B. Wells Bridge when he lost control of his 2009 Nissan pickup truck and dropped 60 feet into the Choctawhatchee Bay landing upside down. Cassidy just happened to be fishing on the south side of the bridge and ran towards the wreckage, dove into the water and made his way to the driver side door which was jammed. The cab of the truck was completely immersed in the water but Cassidy was able to get the door open and pull Ruder to safety. Ruder did receive injuries but is forever grateful to Cassidy for his heroic actions in saving his life. Deputy Dustin Cosson and Belinda Farmer has been chosen as the Walton County Sheriffs Office sworn and non-sworn employees of the quarter for 2013. Deputy Dustin Cosson is currently assigned to the POP Squad. He is also a member of the SWAT Team and is a CrossFit trainer. On a daily basis, he develops as well as instructs CrossFit workouts for members of the Sheriffs Office. Due to his hard work, dedication and encouragement, Deputy Cosson has helped a number of his co-workers improve their physical and emotional health. Belinda Farmer is a Lead Communications Officer and 911 Coordinator. While balancing both jobs extremely well, she is quick to jump in and handle any situation that may arise in dispatch. Famer is seen as a fair and effective leader and constantly provides her fellow communications officers the skills they need to do their jobs effectively. THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHS SUMMER IMMUNIZATION SERVICES GET KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL AHEAD OF TIME TALLAHASSEEThe Florida Department of Health (DOH) encourages parents to have their children immunized this month to avoid the back-to-school immunization rush in August. Department of Health offices statewide are providing free immunization services for children who are entering school for the first time and those who are returning to class in the upcoming school year. Parents of kindergartners and 7 th graders are encouraged to review their childrens immunization record to ensure they are ready for the upcoming school year. Students entering college are also encouraged to ensure that their immunizations are up to date. Vaccines provide the best defense to protect you and your family from the spread of infectious diseases, said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong. This summer, I encourage Floridas parents to get their kids ready for the school year by taking advantage of immunization services in our counties. Vaccines help develop immunity to countless infectious diseases by enabling the body to recognize and fight vaccine-preventable diseases. The following vaccines are required for children entering pre-school and grades K-12: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), measles, mumps, rubella, polio, varicella (chickenpox) and hepatitis B. Students entering college should check with the health services at their college regarding immunization requirements. If your child is due for a vaccine, please visit your childs healthcare provider or one of our health department clinics. Visit http://www.doh.state.fl.us/disease_ctrl/immune/children/ schedules/school-requirements.html to learn which immunizations your child may need. Call your local county health department to find out if immunization services are available near you. Contact information for the Department of Health offices in each of Floridas 67 counties can be found online at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdsitelist.htm. DOH protects, promotes and improves the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

ALLI AND DOLLAR By M. Vreeland Alli is one of our newest residents in the back Cat Cabin at Alaqua Animal Refuge. She is a gorgeous long hair with sea green eyes and whisper soft gray fur accented with tasteful touches of tan. Quiet and gentle, Alli is very gracious in accepting whatever attention she receives from visitors. When this beautiful cat looks into your eyes, it seems as though she can read your innermost feelings, and understands exactly what you need. She is content simply to be near you. Dollar is another docile lady in gray. Her coloring is very similar to that of her friend, Alli, even down to her lovely green eyes. Unlike her cabin mate, however, Dollar chooses stripes and a short fur style. As with the colors of their coats, both of these cats share a common dream. Each longs for a forever home with someone who appreciates the comfort only a feline friend is able to give. The companionship of a cat who knows the secrets of your soul is a very special gift. Just as these two wonderful cats deserve homes of their own, you deserve to gift yourself with their unconditional love.

Dear Aunt Ruby, I am at my wits end with my youngest daughter and her older sister not getting along lately as they become 18 and 16. I must admit they have their moments. They were always very close as they were younger, that sisterly love but because they are not into the same things cant seem to find a way to hang out together on rainy days and such. Should I let them figure it out on their own or enforce more family together times whether they like it or not? Ive listened to their spats and they are silly in context but I just tell them to be quite. Any suggestions from you that I can try? Freeport Family Guy Dear Family Guy, Ask any of your friends who have kids and have been there before. Most of the time they fight for attention, good or bad they want to discover themselves. They usually do this through their friends approval of all types of things , youd be surprised how impressive friends are at that age. You can always ask a professional and get different opinions but do remember you don't want to harm your relationship with each one by siding with one or the other. Try and mediate the situations closely. Ruby

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The three members of the committee were Leon County Administrator Vince Long, Bay County Administrator Ed Smith and Santa Rosa County Administrator Hunter Walker. FAC Executive Director Chris Holley also participated in the process. The group met for approximately two hours and "Northwest Florida's Premier Anihas submitted six candidates for recmal Sanctuary and Adoption Center" ommendation to the board. The six candidates are Jack Brown, Richard Alaqua Animal Refuge is a nonHampton, Wendell Taylor, Ron profit, no-kill shelter, located at 914 Rabun, Tony Gomillion and Larry Whitfield Road, Freeport. We wel- Jones. come you to visit all the adoptable animals at our beautiful ten acre sanctuary any Tuesday through Sun- The official in-person recommendaday from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 tions will be made at the next Walton P.M. For more information County Board of Commission meeting you can call us at 850-880to be held on August 13th beginning at 6399 or check out our website 4:00pm at the Countys South Anat www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org. nex. At that time, the members of the Board will receive the recommendations of the Committee and will have the opportunity to conduct discussion and take action on who they wish to interview.

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Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

WCSO Health
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Healthmark Health Matters When Life is a Pain in the Back

Heavy lifting, repetitive movements and sitting at a desk all day can take a toll on your back. Whether it's dull and achy or sharp and stabbing, back pain can make it hard to concentrate on your job. Unfortunately, many occupations such as nursing, construction and manufacturing work can place significant demands on your back. Even routine office work can cause or worsen back pain. Many factors can contribute to back pain at work. Exerting too much force on the back by lifting or moving heavy objects can cause injury. Repeating certain movements can lead to muscle fatigue or injury. Ones posture is very important. Slouching exaggerates our back's natural curves, which can lead to muscle fatigue and injury. To help avoid back pain at work, include physical activity away from the office, maintain a healthy weight to minimize back strain. For most healthy adults, researchers at the Mayo Clinic recommend moderate aerobic activity and strength training exercises two to three times a week. Walking and swimming also strengthens and stretches back muscles. At the office, choose a chair that allows you to rest both feet flat on the floor while keeping your knees level with your hips. When lifting and carrying a heavy object, lift with the knees and tighten your core muscles. Hold the object close to your body while maintaining the natural curve of the back. If an object is too heavy to lift safely, find someone to help. Avoid unnecessary bending, twisting and reaching and if you must sit for a prolonged period, change your position occasionally. Stand up or stretch whenever you feel tired. Back pain can plague your workdays and keep you from enjoying life. To find out more about back pain and how to combat it, contact Dr. Edward Tenewitz at Healthmark Regional Medical Center (850) 9514500.

In order to maintain good health and meet the demands of being in law enforcement, physical fitness is a top priority. The Sheriffs Office says it is a top priority to encourage all employees to maintain a level of health, wellness and physical fitness that permits them to effectively perform their duties. All sworn members pass a physical abilities test as a requirement of employment and once employed to successfully pass the test twice a year as a condition of employment. To challenge all Sheriffs Office employees, Crossfit was introduced in February 2013. The Sheriffs office says the program has been instrumental for employees to lose weight, feel good and to encourage fellow employees to finish the daily workout. The Sheriffs Office has 8 instructors who are also employees that teach Crossfit at the north end and south end office Monday thru Friday, 3 times a day. Currently there are 40 participants. Sergeant Johnny Jordan with the Professional Standards Bureau Training Section says the Crossfit program has been a blessing for many at the Walton County Sheriffs Office. He says they need some form of exercise to give them a better ability to serve the community, protect themselves and create a higher quality of personal life. Jordan says the Crossfit program was exactly what most of them needed, a challenge. Crossfit is a short intense workout that incorporates cardio respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, power, speed, flexibility, agility, accuracy, balance and coordination. Jordan says that every day you walk into the gym excited to see the workout but nervous about being able to make it to the end. He says that as the buzzer signals the start you attack the workout, youre in a battle against yourself, how much can you do and will you give up on yourself. Jordan also talks about your friends waiting their turn cheering you on so you push harder to the end. He says you reach the end, heart racing, lungs hurting and muscles fatigued. Jordan says you are overwhelmed with a feeling of personal victory that no one or nothing can take away from you.

DFS Police At Woodridge Apartments

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Last July the DeFuniak Springs Police and staff from Woodridge Apartments began a partnership by joining together in promoting safety and appreciation for all the residents in the complex. This year they returned for their 2nd ANNUAL FUNDAY. The staff from Woodridge Apartments furnished the food items and members from DeFuniak Springs Police cooked and served. Officers also provided bicycle helmets for all the children along with educational and promotional items for all ages. DeFuniak Springs Police and staff from Woodridge Apartments are in the planning stage of an educational day for the adults who reside in the apartment complex as well. DeFuniak Springs Police would once again like to thank the staff members Nicolina and Rita and all the residents of Woodridge Apartments for the invitation, and recognizing the importance of safety in our community.

What Hawaiians Can Teach The Rest of America About Living Better
Hawaiis tropical island paradise isnt the fountain of youth, but its close. Hawaiians not only live longer -- theyre less stressed and happier than residents of any other state. Just how much longer are Hawaiians living? A 65-year-old in Hawaii will live another 16.2 years on average, as compared to another 10.6 years in Mississippi, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And in addition to living longer lives, Hawaiians are getting happier as time goes on. For the past four years, Hawaii has taken the top spot in Gallup-Healthways' statewide well-being poll. The slowed-down, low-stress island lifestyle gives Hawaiians a major health advantage. Less than one-third of Hawaiian residents say they're stressed out on any given day, making them the least-stressed state population in the country. What does that slowed-down life look like? It's what we call 'Hawaiian time and Hawaiian style,'" Rochelle Ballard, a Kauai surfer and founder of Surf Into Yoga retreats. "It's just enjoying time with friends and family stopping by, and taking that time to laugh and tell a story, even if you have a busy day. I think the reason we have that healthier, longer life in the islands is because of that laid-back lifestyle."

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Michelle Obama's Newest Initiative: Using Hip-Hop to Fight Obesity

A nonprofit launched with the Let's Move! program plans to put hip-hop music videos in schools to get kids moving In June, first lady Michelle Obama appeared in a hip-hop music video that featured rapper Doug E. Fresh, singer-songwriter Jordin Sparks and TV medical personality Dr. Oz. The catchy song urged kids to "work hard/eat right" and "tell somebody/it's your body/c'mon." The song was just the first of a 19-track album, the majority of which are hip-hop, to be released by the Partnership for a Healthier America, the anti-obesity nonprofit that launched in conjunction with Michelle Obama's Let's Move! anti-obesity campaign, and a New York-based group called Hip Hop Public Health. The full album, which includes songs with names like "Veggie Luv," by Monifah and J Rome, "Hip Hop LEAN," by Artie Green, and "Give Myself a Try," by Ryan Beatty, will be released on Sept. 30. Let's Move! Executive Director and White House assistant chef Sam Kass says the White House is fully behind the initiative to use hip-hop and other genres of music as a tool to get kids to live healthier lives. "Cultural leaders and visionaries in our country can give these messages to kids in a way that's not preachy. Kids are going to be dancing and listening to the music," he says. "I think hip-hop in particular so many kids love hiphop. It's such a core part of our culture ...and particularly in the AfricanAmerican community and the Latino community which is being disproportionately affected by those health issues." African-American children are more than 50 percent more likely to be overweight or obese compared with white children, and Hispanic children are nearly 30 percent more likely, according to a 2008 study published in Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine . Today, it's a very different story, with half of the school's cafeteria transformed into a space for physical activity, a student advisory board that meets weekly to talk about making the school more healthy, and a recess that involves dancing to hip-hop music rain or shine.

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By Ron Kelley

Code D! I repeat, we have a Code D! These are words no one wants to hear because they warn of complete or partial disasters. With both a railway and an interstate highway passing through DeFuniak Springs, the possibility of a disaster involving hazardous material is always present. Such catastrophes could involve chlorine gas, ammonia, phosphorous or biological substances like riacin and even anthrax. That is why it is so important for first responders and hospital emergency staff to be in a constant state of readiness, able to respond quickly and efficiently to any calamity. Recently, Healthmark Regional Medical Center held a haz-mat training event for its medical staff. John Ard, respiratory care manager and safety director, and the new Emergency Room Supervisor Daniell Gedeon, R.N., facilitated the training which is designed to teach nurses and medical staff how to deploy the decontamination shelter. The shelter is an inflatable 311square foot tent that contains six showers and an area for stretchers that can be deployed by two people. During the event, the tent was removed from Healthmarks haz -mat trailer, inflated in less than two minutes and completely operational in less than 10 minutes. The unit also contains Dupont chemical suits, powered air-purifying respirators, gloves and boots. The system can be hooked to fire hydrants for mass casualty decontamination, as well as to supply the shelter with plenty of water for showers. In addition to the inflatable shelter, the haz-mat trailer comes complete with gowns and shoes for the patients after they have been decontaminated and all the accessory items that are required to respond to a disaster. This prevents having to search for needed equipment after the emergency has already begun. While in operation, the haz-mat shelter would provide decontamination showers for not only hospital personnel, but police and firefighters, too. The decontamination unit is here for any emergency responders who have been in the field and been exposed to the contamination, said John Ard. It usually takes about 30 minutes to complete the process. Ard said the person would be guided into the tent to a private stall outfitted with a decontamination kit. Their contaminated clothing is placed in bags for disposal. After the shower they dress in clean, disposable clothing provided in the kit. If the victim is unconscious, explained Daniell Gedeon, they can be brought into the "We probably don't have one family [in the school] that doesn't have a mem- shelter on a stretcher and placed in a larger twober touched by diabetes or obesity," Decosta says. "But now, if the weather stall shower where our staff, dressed in protecis good, bad or whatever, we have physical activity every day. We have con- tive, sterile clothing, can put the unconscious versations about what to eat. And we have kids walking around with pepatient through the same procedure. dometers, and they want to have more activity, because they want to be recHealthmark Chief Operating Officer Gerald ognized as having more steps." Beard noted that the equipment is checked monthly to make sure everything is viable, up-todate and the training drills are conducted twice a year. We would like to offer the training to all area emergency responders. We can coordinate our drills to include area firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics and EMTs. John Ard agreed. When emergency personnel receive the proper training, the public can rest easier knowing that their medical, fire and law enforcement responders are trained and prepared to handle the situation effectively. Thats why were here.

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storytime is held every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:00 at the Freeport Public Library and includes a craft. The theme is letters and well start out with the letter A and an apple paper craft. A Medicare/Medicaid counselor will also be available at the library on August 21 st from 1:00-4:00 PM to assist individuals in choosing a supplemental policy, select a prescription drug plan, or explain how to receive financial help with Medicare premiums and prescription drugs. To make an appointment stop by the library or give us a call at (850) 835-2040. Walk-in appointments are also available. The library will be closed on Saturday, August 31 for Labor Day. Season tickets for Walton Braves Football will be on sale Tuesday, August 13th from 6-8 pm in the Walton High School lobby. All season ticket holders from last year are asked to report at this time. Season tickets will be $45 per seat and are good for the kickoff classic as well as the five regular season varsity home games. In addition, Century Club passes will be available for $100. Other selling dates will be Thursday, August 15th and Tuesday, August 20th.

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