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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and AAA are partnering to reduce distracted driving on Floridas roadways by educating the public about the new Florida law banning texting while ......

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Freeport Fire and Rescue

It is their firestation, their firefighters and they want to keep it. The Freeport City Council turned down a motion to merge with Walton Fire-Rescue. Council member Elizabeth Brannon made the ...

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Editorial
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Hello to each of you fine readers. I hope you are enjoying the changes in the weather as of late, it sure has been nice. A lot of people catching lots of fish too. My mind has been going in circles with a lot of troubling news from personal to around the US with the rest of us wondering what does our future have in store for us? Or are you just one of those people who live life day to day not really having a goal or dream to accomplish something? Its amazing to see the mental support of others to help each of us through our own endeavors..thanks to everyone. I wanted to share this article I found about being creative and hope it will be beneficial to you in some way or another. The power of a truly great idea cant be understated. With one great idea, you could build a multi-million dollar business. You could solve the worlds problems. One great idea could change your life. Having the ability to come up with great ideas is a highly prized skill. But how exactly do people come up with them? Some people seem to think its all about inspiration the kind that just strikes whenever it wants. Its like the story of Isaac Newton. This is something weve all heard before. Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell and bumped him on the head. Immediately Newton was struck with a brilliant idea the theory of gravity. In an instant, he changed how people see the world. The big problem with this story is that its not true. Newton didnt come up with his idea of gravity in an instant. It took a long time of thinking and working out the math. But this instance is how many people look at generating ideas. They think it happens at a single moment when inspiration comes to them. The problem with this way of seeing ideas is that its passive. Ideas come to you. Thats not how ideas work. You have to actively be seeking them out; it takes some work to get there. If you just wait for them, a truly creative idea will probably never come to you. If you want your life to change with a brilliant new idea, you have to be on the lookout for them. They dont just happen out of thin air. Be active, not passive. Do things that mentally stimulate your brain so that ideas can be born. Things like: Surrounding yourself with brilliant thinkers! Great ideas dont usually form alone. They often come from interactions with have with others. A small idea gets bounced back and forth in conversation until something extraordinary comes out of it. Thats why a lot of great artists and writers spend time with each other. Someone will bring something up and a discussion will get started. By the end of the discussion, youll have something great. Try to network with smart and innovative people. When you have someone intelligent to talk with, your small ideas can become huge. You dont even need to know these people in person. You can also track their activities from a distance. Follow them online or read their blog. Something they say could spark a new idea in you. Changing your environment! Never underestimate the power your environment has over your ability to create ideas. Think of all the people who have been inspired by nature. A huge waterfall or beautiful view can light up your mind. A great city can have the same effect. People have been inspired by lively places like New York or Paris. Travel more and get out of your normal, everyday environment. That might be all you need to get that creativity working inside your head. Letting your mind wander in silence When is the last time you sat in silence and just let your mind think? There is so much noise in the world that our minds can become overwhelmed. Were always checking Facebook, our email, watching TV or talking with someone. Yes, its stimulating the brain, but it might be too much. All that stimulation might be overwhelming your thoughts and actually preventing new ideas from forming. Quieting things down a little can be good for clear thinking. Its rejuvenating. When you let your mind think about things without any outside stimulation, you might be surprised what it will come up. If you keep waiting for great ideas to arrive, they may never arrive. Be active in finding them and youll start seeing a lot of great ideas come to you. Maybe for you it takes something different to stimulate your inner ideas that are great. Dont under estimate the power in change and how you adjust your daily routine into a meaningful life, helping others and others helping you in return. Keep striving to become all you can be and inspire the youth of America! We all could use some help.

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BCC Meeting As reported by WZEP AM1460

More health care options are coming to Mossy Head. At their Tuesday meeting, the Walton Commissioners approved a lease agreement with Mossy Head Water Works for a Health Department Clinic on Highway 1087. The Walton County Health Department asked for approval the annual report and the current sliding fee scale. Both were approved. Health Department Administrator Holly Holt also talked about Florida Walks. She said they are encouraging people to participate. This is a county by county challenge where 14 county employees will work through an online program. The hope is to have people log in their miles and to have a virtual walk from Pensacola to Key West. Commissioners approved the draft EMS billing rates. With Highway 331 to be widened, the intersections with county roads will grow in size. The Commissioners approved deeding county right of ways where they intersect with the state road. They also approved a resolution for a temporary easements for tie in. Commissioners will hold a workshop on the 8th at 3pm for the 331 corridor design changes. The commissioners approved renewing the lobbyist for the TDC for another year, approved Tim Norris as the TDC Chair and heard about the annual meeting coming up. Larry Jones said they could put in a right turn lane that could be added to to help with the Highways 30A and 395 intersection. This is where they were considering the roundabout. Jones said this will help for about 5 years and will cost much less. Commissioner Sara Comander said they have had rejection to the roundabout and she asked the engineer to take another look. She said this will help for about five years then they can update the intersection as needed. The turn lane will be a westbound right turn lane. County Attorney Mark Davis advised the commissioners about the required four hours of ethics training needed by the end of the year. Davis asked to schedule workshops for the outside events ordinance and roadside fundraising ordinance. The commissioners will continuing with a look at an ordinance for a business tax receipt.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 2013

Destin, Florida The American Cancer Society is proud to announce the 10th annual Making Strides Against Breast Caner 5K event is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2013. The 5K walk is held annually to raise money for breast cancer research, advocacy, education, and patient services throughout the panhandle of Florida. This event couldnt happen year-after-year without the amazing support of our sponsors. This years sponsors so far are: Gold Sponsors 21st Century Oncology Silver Sponsors Sacred Heart of the Emerald Coast, Gulf Power, and Chevrolet Media Sponsors Cox and Cumulus If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Nancy Brown at jbrown464@cox.net or phone 835-2570. Since 1993, nearly six million walkers across the United States have raised more than $528 million to help fight breast cancer through Making Strides events. This October we expect more than 3,000 walkers will participate and raise over $125,000 on the Emerald Coast. Registration and festivities begin at 8:00 a.m., and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Village Baptist Church, Destin. Registration is available online by visiting www.makingstrideswalk.org/emeraldcoast. You can follow us on Facebook at Making Strides of the Emerald Coast. For more information about forming a team, please contact Angie Harder, Team Development Chair at harder.angie@gmail.com or 210-313-2143. About the American Cancer Society We save lives and create more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping you get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. Cancer.org or 1-800-227-2345.

Texting While Driving

As reported by WZEP AM1460

Physicians prepare to deal with increased demand, strain on practices under ObamaCare
As enrollment in ObamaCare begins, physicians throughout the country are preparing to deal with an influx of newly insured patients as well as the increased financial demands this will place on their practices. While it will take a few years for doctors to fully determine how they will be affected by ObamaCare, some physicians are already anticipating the need to make major changes to the way they run their practices. If those reimbursement rates go way down, it might not be worth my while , We have rent to pay, salaries, more administrative, my overhead will probably go up to do that. If Im making less and overhead goes up I may have to say, I dont know if I can do this.. Meanwhile, physicians in rural areas of the country who act as the primary health care providers for entire communities will have to make adjustments as well. One of the most immediate changes that physicians in these areas expect to see is an increase in patients seeking preventive health care something many avoided when uninsured. However, scheduling more routine check-ups and screenings may place a strain on already short-staffed practices in rural areas. As a result, some doctors are considering handing over some basic aspects of patient care and education to nurses, nurse practitioners, or physicians assistants in order to treat patients more efficiently. Were about to get changes in coverage, but we dont have a ready way to say, Heres another million family doctors. So theres a pipeline problem where it will be another five to 10 years where we are able to get the volume of doctors to take all these patients.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and AAA are partnering to reduce distracted driving on Floridas roadways by educating the public about the new Florida law banning texting while driving. Beginning October 1, 2013, the Florida ban on Texting While Driving Law goes into effect, which will help promote safe driving and address critical issues related to distracted driving in the state of Florida. The provisions of the law state that a person may not operate a motor vehicle in motion while manually typing into a wireless communications device known as texting, emailing and instant messaging (non-voice). To help educate motorists, events are planned and information is being shared across the state during the month of October. This includes participation at high school assemblies, radio public service announcements, collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, and a variety of print messaging and electronic notices along Florida highways and turnpikes. Organizations interested in helping promote the new law can visit their local AAA office for information. Amy Stracke, managing director, AAA Traffic Safety Advocacy, The Auto Club Group says sending or receiving a text takes a drivers eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent of driving, at 55 mph, the length of an entire football field, blind. With more than 6 billion text messages sent each day in the United States, it is important to remind drivers to Put It Down. FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad said, Distracted driving is a serious danger on our roadways. We're reminding drivers to be responsible and not text while driving. Safety Tips: Put the cell phone away or silence it while driving so you are not tempted to respond while in motion. Download an app that disables the device while in motion. Designate a non-driving texter to respond for you.

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DFS Council Meeting

A busy intersection, the one at Highway 90 and 331 north, only has one small street light. Council member Mac Work asked staff to see if the FDOT will install lights to brighten up that intersection and the intersection at 331 south and Bruce. The Mayor also said they are trying to find out why it has taken so long to get the intersection completed. Council member Mac Carpenter said he agreed to differ his two items until the next meeting since City Attorney Clayton Adkinson is not available. Assistant City Manager Bill Holloway said there is damage to the intersection at 331 south and Business Park Road. He said the road needs an underdrain installed and additional asphalt. Holloway told the Council there has been ongoing wet problems. He suggested the work being done at night to limit disruption to the businesses. Gum Creek Farms will conduct the emergency repairs. Holloway said the base is spongy and Gum Creek will try to have the work done in one night. Holloway talked about a debris removal contract piggybacking with Walton County for disaster services. The company helps clean up after a storm or other disaster. The contract has the company being onsite within 24 hours and they will use local vendors where available. In what may be another case of the state shifting the financial burden to the local residents, the Florida Department of Transportation said they would decrease the payment for the right of way work and cleanup by the Arc of Walton County for the roadways. The FDOT planned to decrease the contract from $47,000 down by about $20,000, almost in half. The FDOT says they have been paying too much. The reduction is about half the amount, but the FDOT expects the level of work to stay the same. After a plea, the FDOT agreed to keep it at the same amount this year. City Manager Sara Bowers said to expect the drop next year. Council member Kermit Wright asked the public and the Council to take notice and contact their representatives. The rights of ways belong to the state and they can simply put it out to bid, bypassing the local city and organization. Sara Bowers said October 5th will be a full day with the Peddlers Alley, the Energy Expo and a Gospel Sing. While the alley does not need to be closed, part of Circle Drive will be closed the whole day. The Council also approved closing Baldwin Avenue from 9th to 6th for the DBPAs Halloween Happening. Circle Drive will also be closed for the Trick or Treating around the Lakeyard.

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Krokodil
A deadly, homemade drug known as krokodil may have made its way from Russia to the U.S. Two people in Arizona are suspected of using the heroin-like drug, which rots the skin from the inside out, says Frank LoVecchio, DO, MPH. He is the comedical director at the Banner Good Samaritan Poison & Drug Information Center in Phoenix, Ariz. In the last week, he and his team have consulted with doctors about the patients, but he can't confirm the injections were krokodil because the drugs have not been tested. LoVecchio says at least two other U.S. cities have unconfirmed reports of krokodil use. Its named for the crocodilelike look it gives users rotting skin. So far, there are no confirmed U.S. cases, says Barbara Carreno, a spokeswoman for the Drug Enforcement Administration. "We've been following this drug overseas for several years," she says. "We are very concerned about the possibility of this drug coming to the U.S." Here, the two address other questions about the drug. Krokodil is a homemade drug. It combines codeine, lighter fluids, gasoline, paint thinner, alcohol, and other ingredients, Carreno and LoVecchio say. When and where did it become popular? Krokodil was first used in Russia in 2003, according to the Journal of Addictive Diseases. LoVecchio suspects krokodil took off in Russia because it was difficult to smuggle in heroin. Its use spread quickly across the country. How is it used? Users inject the drug because it delivers a faster high than in tablet form, LoVecchio says. "If the onset [of effects] was an hour or 2 for pill form, it could be within 5 to 10 minutes if you shoot it IV." Medications to reverse effects are one way, LoVecchio says. Wound care, skin grafts, and surgery may be needed if the user survives the injections.

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Florida beach flesh-eating bacteria Spreading across the State kills 9 people so Far
Some beach lovers in Florida are hanging up their swim trunks and staying home this weekend. A deadly case of flesh-eating bacteria is spreading across the state. Anyone that touches the bacteria, may become sick. 9 people have already died from the deadly bacteria this year so far. The bacteria can get into your blood stream through any open wound or by eating raw shellfish. Once this happens, medical experts say that about half of the cases will be deadly. ABC 13 News

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The FREEPORT POST

Freeport Fire and Rescue
As reported by WZEP AM 1460

It is their firestation, their firefighters and they want to keep it. The Freeport City Council turned down a motion to merge with Walton Fire-Rescue. Council member Elizabeth Brannon made the motion to merge with the caveat that Walton retain any Freeport Firefighters at the city station. The motion failed 3-2 with Brannon and McLean the nay yes votes. With Freeport deciding to pull their fire trucks to the city limits, Walton County will cover the area Freeport is now covering in the unincorporated part of the county. County Administrator Larry Jones says Walton Fire-Rescue will begin servicing the unincorporated part around Freeport as of October 1st. Council member Ray Jackson has continually expressed not wanting to merge. General comments from the audience seemed to be based on questions about how Walton would service the area. Wanting to provide protection for the Freeport Firefighters, Elizabeth Brannon added the caveat that employees who met the countys requirements for employment would not be relocated. This was done as a way of protecting the firefighters. The discussion seemed to express the emotions that the Council and residents have for their fire department. With Freeport pulling their trucks to the city limits, the departments district and operations will simply change to the type of arrangement as DeFuniak Springs has. DeFuniak Springs has their own fire department covering the city, though they also work through mutual aid with the surrounding districts. Freeport has been using their city department to provide service to both residents inside the city limits as well as residents in the surrounding unincorporated parts of Walton County. Walton pays for this work. Jones says Walton County is installing a temporary station at Windswept on Highway 20 east. This station will provide coverage to the unincorporated areas of the county starting October 1. Eventually the plan is for the County to have stations east and west of Freeport. In other business, the Council agreed to change their regular December 10th meeting to the 9th. This so they can attend the Northwest Florida League of cities annual meeting in DeFuniak Springs. The dinner meeting takes in the lights around the Lakeyard and has become a tradition for League members. The Council also cancelled the second meeting in November and December due to the holidays. The engineer will seek grants from the Water Management to complete the Highway 331 north water line, extending it to the end of DeFuniak Springs line. The two water pipes will tie together and can be used as backup in case of an emergency. Similar connections with other water suppliers have already been made.

DOH-WALTON AND THE WALTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER CELEBRATION

~ Walton Community Health Center Open House ~ WALTON COUNTY The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) and the Walton Community Health Center (WCHC) are celebrating the one year anniversary of the opening of the community health center with an open house of the facility to the public. The open house will be Friday, October 4, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Guest speakers will be State Representative Marti Coley and Walton County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Kenneth Pridgen. The Walton Community Health Clinic, a Federally Qualified Health Center, opened to the public in October 2012 and provides affordable and accessible primary care services. The clinic is located at 362 State Highway 83 in DeFuniak Springs. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call DOH-Walton and WCHC 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 Mayors Post

Russ Barley Freeport Mayor Please send any and all comments to The Emerald_Star_News@hotmail.com

Russ Barley- Mayor-Freeport Greetings from the Mayors Office, things are looking better and cleaner all over the city with the completion of some buildings being painted. The Heritage Museum has a new coat of paint on the outside and is coming along quite nicely on the inside as well. The city council is hard at work on various other projects which will benefit the city. The Council voted to keep the Freeport Fire Department as is for the time being and beginning January 1, 2014 will pull back to only servicing the residents inside the city limits and at that time the county will take over the area outside the city limits . The budget of $4,524,917.00 was approved by the council for the coming year. The annual City Festival Committee has been formed and the name and date for the festival has been set. The Festival name will be Freeport Bay Fest and the date has been set for the third weekend of September each year beginning next year on September 20-21, 2014, information will be provided as we progress. We are also in the process of forming a Historical Preservation Board for the city and the board will be announced soon. The city council is about to begin work on some annexation projects and the sewer hook -ups that they have available and we will keep all of the residents informed as we progress with meetings and decisions. The Freeport City Council gave the ok for the county to pursue a claim with FEMA for erosion damage incurred at Phase II of the Freeport Industrial Park, this was due to the heavy July rains that we had and we will hopefully know the outcome of the request soon. The next City Council Meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2013 beginning at 7:00 PM, please come and be a active part of your community.. Any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to give me a call at 835 -2822.

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Thursday, October 3, 2013 Walton County Sheriffs Office Arrests Jamie Alford Burke

Man Justified In Feral Cat

Shooting

Local Group To Give Grants

The women of IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida, Inc., are pleased to announce the five finalists As reported by WZEP AM 1460 for 2013 grants. Two of these organizations will After completing an extensive investigation, the be awarded a $110,000.00 grant at the November Walton County Sheriffs Office and the State Attor- 17, 2013 Annual Membership Meeting to be held neys Office report they will not charge 81-year-old at the Sandestin Hilton. James Canaday, who shot a cat in late August. During the course of the investigation and speaking to Arts and Culture: Pyramid, Inc. residents who live in the local area, investigators Education: S4P Synergy Inc. learned that Mr. Canaday had attempted various Environment, Recreation & Preservamethods of dealing with the cat nuisance problem tion: Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge including speaking with Mark Crowe, who was Family: Matrix Community Outreach feeding the feral cats and contacting Animal ConCenter trol. Health and Wellness: Destin Harvest, Inc. Since 2009, the feral cats have caused damage to Mr. Canadays property. This includes the clear coat of his vehicle from the body fluids of the cats urinating and vomiting and the destruction of the carpeting of his boat due to the cats urinating and defecating. Canaday, along with other concerned neighbors, spoke with Mark Crowe on numerous occasions and asked him to discontinue his practice of feeding the feral cats as they had become a nuisance and were causing considerable damage to personal property. One homeowner, Patricia Leitch, who lives out of state, was notified by neighbors that her carport was being utilized as a feeding area for the feral cats. Ms. Leitch spoke with Crowe and asked him not to come onto her property to feed the cats due to the fact that her furniture on the front porch was torn up. In addition, another neighbor removed his boat from her carport because of the feral cats. Upon review of statements, Florida State Statute 828, Walton County Animal Control Ordinances and the Florida Conservation of Wildlife Statutes, the feral cats are considered a nuisance animal by definition and have damaged Canadays property; the caretakers can be held liable. The report says the incident was not inhumane and did not result in a cruel death to an animal.

On Thursday the Walton County Sheriffs Office responded to 80 Boonie Lane in the Bunker area, in response to a complaint of an individual manufacturing methamphetamine in a shed. Upon arrival, investigators located 35-year-old Jamie Sheldon Burke in a shed. Two bags were retrieved by investigators containing items used in the Shake and Bake method of Five committees representing each of the five manufacturing methamfocus areas and comprised of IMPACT 100 mem- phetamine. One bag conbers spent several weeks reviewing the 37 grant tained an active Shake and applications and making site visits. Each comBake cook vessel with mittee then determined the finalist for their focus methamphetamines. Invesarea. tigators collected 5 additional cook vessels, which Sandy Sims, President of IMPACT 100 said that were located in the shed. each of the requests submitted were very worthy, Burke was arrested and and they wish they could award a grant to each charged with manufacturone. The committees did a great job of reviewing ing methamphetamine, a the applications, visiting the organizations, and second degree felony and deciding on the five finalists. She says IMPACTs Trafficking in Methammembership of 220 women will now decide phetamine, a first degree which two organizations will receive this years felony. grants. Sims says it is an amazing process driven Burke was transported to by amazing women who truly want to make an the Walton County Departimpact in our community. ment of Corrections. Each of the five finalists will give a 5-minute overview of their grant request to the membership at the annual meeting. The membership will then vote on their top finalist. The two organizations receiving the highest number of votes will be awarded a grant of $110,000 each. This year Bobby Beasley, the Walton County Supervisor of Elections, and his staff will assist in the voting process.

'Islam,' 'Muslim' censored from newspaper reports on Kenya, Pakistan attacks

Dare a top newspaper journalist to play connect-the-dots and chances are hell fail miserably at least with drawing the line between Islam and terrorism. In Nairobi, Kenya last weekend, Islamist militants took over a high-end shopping mall and began executing non-Muslims. In Pakistan, Islamist suicide bombers detonated at a Christian Church on Sunday. Yet on Monday, September 23, 90 percent of the top ten (via circulation numbers ) daily newspapers headlines in the United States censored the words Islam and Muslim from Nairobi and Pakistan reports. One the New York Daily News didnt even have a headline for the latest Islamic terrorist attacks. For Pakistan, the reporters called Sundays two suicide bombers assault the deadliest-ever attack against the nations Christian minority and included a picture with a caption describing, a relative of victims of the Christian church bombings. The New York Posts front page read BLOODY RAID and Kenyan soldiers storm mall, save most hostages. Its Sunday cover showed a woman running with a baby above the words Terror massacre in Kenya. Only inside the piece were the assailants described as Islamist attackers related to Somalias Al Qaeda-linked Shebab insurgents. The rest of newspapers unabashedly blacked out Islamic ties in reports. The Los Angeles Times s front page to Kenya Fights Terrorists in Mall Siege, by Nicholas Soi and Robyn Dixon, charged Somali militants. The Denver Post s front page, for Kenya Moves to End Siege at Mall by The Washington Posts Sudarsan Raghavan, faulted heavily armed assailants for Nairobi and bombers for Pakistan. Chicago Tribune s front, entitled, Security Forces Launch Assault to End Mall Standoff, cited Somali militants. Last and least, the New York Daily News offered nada on the front page to the attacks. The publication deemed the Emmys and baseball news more worthy. You make the choice, what would you rather read in the real world of news?

Reasons Not to Contribute to Your 401(k)

Your employer doesnt offer a match. One on the major draws of a 401(k), along with automatic payroll withdrawals, is the match that your employer offers up to a certain Since January 1, 2013, The Walton County Sheriffs percentage. You are in a IMPACT 100 uses 100% of its membership dolOffice has handled 38 animal cases to include anilarge amount of high interlars to fund the grants, and depends upon the mal abuse, abandonment and neglect. On Septemest debt. Compound interber 5th, a cat was brutally beaten to death. The evi- Friends of IMPACT to help offset the adminisest can be a blessing or a trative costs of the organization. Membership dence collected led to the arrest of 22 year old enrollment is now open for IMPACT 2014. If you curse, depending on which Shawn David Ball. More information about the side youre on. You dont arrest is available at waltonso.org or on Facebook. would like to learn more, or if you would like to have an emergency fund. become a member and partner with other local The office is also seeking help in the death of dog. Retirement accounts are women to make a huge impact in your commuHorseback riders found a familys pet dead with greatwhen you are in nity, please contact Sandy Sims at (850) 376signs of abuse. If you have information in the death, your sixties. You dont like 8440, Kim Kirby at (850) 333-1771, Michelle contact the WCSO. your employers investAnchors at (850) 585-8255, or email impactnwf@gmail.com. IMPACT 100 also invites ment options. Your 401(k) you to visit their website at www.impactnwf.org plan has high fees. You Business Ads as dont plan on staying with and to Like us on Facebook. your company for the long low as $25, The mission of Impact 100 of Northwest Florida, haul. If you are planning on Inc. is to financially support non-profit organiza- buying a house in the near call today to find future and need to save up tions in Northwest Florida by empowering a down payment, you may women as philanthropists and leaders, by bridgout how! want to postpone retireing the geographic areas of our region, and by ment contributions for a leveraging the talents of women to be a positive short period of time. force for good in our communities. 850-585-0262

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Happenings in DeFuniak Springs

Please join us in celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the opening of the Walton Community Health Center Special Guest Speakers: State Representative Marti Coley Board of County Commissioners Chairman Kenneth Pridgen Friday October 4, 2013 9:00 am The Walton County Community Health Center is located at 362 State Highway 83 DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 (850) 892-8040
Walton To Be At Aviation Meeting in Germany
As reported by WZEP AM1460

Steve Jaegar, with the Walton Economic Development Alliance, came to the commissioners like he did for the DeFuniak Springs Council, to suggest they participate in a five county alliance to bring aviation industry to our area. With Airbus coming to Mobile, the suppliers are poised to open in a 250 mile range. There is a conference in Hamburg Germany where locals will be immersed in the aviation industry. Jaegar said this is not a shopping trip. Commissioner Sara Comander said since the commissioners just approved holding the millage the same, she does not see many going. Comander also said they need to target the suppliers for Airbus. Commissioner Cindy Meadows said she knows Walton has a labor problem in that there are not enough trained people. She also said there is a budget problem and she does not see them spending $10,000. She said one commissioner and the county administrator are enough. Resident J.B. Hilliard said something like this is rather extravagant at this time in light of the budget problems. He also cautioned going to Europe when they have not come here.

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Ecigs Cause Concern
As reported by WZEP AM1460

Talking about new businesses in DeFuniak Springs, the City Council noted the opening of an electronic cigarette store. The Health Department, Center for Disease Control and others admit the data is not set on the dangers or lack of for the new devices. Tthe Florida Poison Information Center in Tampa has a warning about the dangers of Nicotine toxicity from E-Cigarette refill bottles. The Center says these refills are often flavored and a very small amount of nicotine could kill a small child. The Walton County Prevention Coalition says they have been discussing this in meetings.

Ecigs are not regulated the same way as regular tobacco products. Advertisements say the smoke is simply water vapor and thus the devices can be used to administer nicotine in environments such as inside the workplace. Very few areas have regulated the Commissioner Bill Imfeld said the timber harvesting funds from the industrial park use of the products in public places. will help cover the costs. Meadows noted, since they give the EDA money, they are The FL Poison Information Center in Tampa (www.PoisonCenterTampa.org) has a concern about the candy flavored products, also paying for others to go. They agreed particularly the refills. These can be licked or swallowed by children and a toxic dose could cause problems. The Center says a to have Pridgen decide which commiscigarette can have from 15 to 30 mg of nicotine. A nicotine inhaler system, or ecig, can have 10 mg. A 6 ml refill bottle can have sioner will go. up to 100 mg of nicotine. A child can be considered to have a toxic dose if he or she ingests one cigarette, three cigarette butts, one transdermal patch or take one lick from some refills for ecigs. From the Florida Department of Healths website, Tobacco Free Florida is concerned that, in addition to their possibly harmful effects, e-cigarettes may become a tool used to get youth and young adults hooked on nicotine, which is a highly addictive, dangerous chemical. They say many e-cigarette brands offer their products in fruit and candy flavors that are especially enticing to young people, and theyre easily available online, at mall kiosks or at local retailers. Furthermore, e-cigarette brands are advertising on TV, which tobacco companies have been banned from doing for years. If you have a poison concern, from ingestion of a chemical, plant, food item, bite, sting, abuse or other poison, call the toll free number, 1-800-222-1222.

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Healthmark Regional meets with FDOT

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Aquarius 1/20 2/18 Pisces 2/19 3/20 Aries 3/21 4/19 Taurus 4/20 5/20 Gemini 5/21 6/21 Cancer 6/22 7/22 Leo 7/23 8/22 Virgo 8/23 9/22

Monday and Tuesday see you at your most rigid and unyielding, but that may be for the best. Others are trying to exert their influence over issues they know nothing about, and you should step in to show them how wrong they are. It's not fun, but someone has to do it! Some resentment might build up through the middle of the week, but as long as you're careful not to gloat or say 'I told you so,' you should be able to weather it with ease. Your interactions with family and coworkers may be mildly strained this week, but with a little attention paid to the right folks, it should all be fine. Monday and Tuesday see you inspired about something new and wonderful, but others don't want to hear about it -- yet. Try to keep it to yourself until they open up. Midweek brings an opportunity to guide a child or coworker, but you need to make sure that you couch it . You should be able to explore your creative side early this week without raising any nearby eyebrows -even if you're on the clock, you can at least bust out with a few solid ideas in between the bouts of paperpushing. Art and music should be especially appealing. Soon, though, the details of life start to mount and you need to focus on them to the exclusion of all else. Your knowledge and talents are much needed as the week begins, but others may get in the way. It's hard to jump in without appearing arrogant, so you may just have to take a hit for the team and let others think what they may. Once the mini-crisis is past, your good energy really starts to flow Everyone's got an opinion on Monday and Tuesday, and even the shiest among your friends and coworkers is in the mood to share. That could mean that arguments flare up, but you should be able to help people synthesize their ideas pretty quickly. Listen to the advice of your elders midweek, even if it seems out of touch or not in line with your understanding of the situation. You've got a lot to look forward to this week, though much of it is packed into the first few days. Early on, you see massive improvement in something measurable -- maybe a health indicator, maybe a work project -and things might start to look really rosy for the future. Details matter midweek, and if you're not completely buried under paperwork You've got exactly the right kind of energy to take care of business on Monday and Tuesday -- you're ready for anything! Whether you're dealing with a problem client or trying to get a child to behave at the dentist, your attitude makes it happen. You may need to pull back a bit midweek, as exerting that much energy can wear you out. It's a good time to just stick to your schedule and avoid any impulses that may lead you astray. You may need to crawl into your shell on Monday or Tuesday, as too many people are making too many demands on your time and energy. It's a good time for you to turn off the phone, but you may still have too much to do! Fortunately, your great energy midweek should help you make up for lost time, and you may end up even more organized than before (if that's possible)! You need to spend plenty of time socializing this week, and for the most part it should feel just right. Monday and Tuesday are great for group projects at work or outings with the family -- anything in which you can mix it up with people. You may be rather tired midweek, and might even feel overwhelmed if one person too many comes by. Try to balance socializing with alone time and things should work out well.

Libra 9/23 10/22 Scorpio

Your ego may get up to its old tricks on Monday or Tuesday, but it should mostly be harmless and even fun. If you can make fun of yourself while you're at it, then things should be just about right. Your friends may need you midweek, but there shouldn't be any major crises. It's just time to reconnect, or maybe to intervene 10/23 11/21 in someone's weird decisions. Good fortune is smiling on you this week, especially Monday and Tuesday. That doesn't mean it's time to cash out your IRA and buy lottery tickets, but you may find that it's a good time to take little risks emotionally or on the job. You can't ride the wave forever, though, and should find that the middle of the week offers you plenty of busywork to pass the time while waiting for your mojo to come back. People are rather strange early in the week, and you may need to be on your guard to avoid any unnecessary confusion. It's one of those times when people are trying too hard to impress, as if they're all on big dates or job interviews. You need to get more information on Wednesday and Thursday, and your ability to pull it out of people or the 'net is striking. It shouldn't take long for you to figure out exactly what's going on.

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Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Secretary Tommy Barfield and members of his staff met with Healthmark Regional Medical Center (HRMC) CEO Dr. Jim Thompson and staff Monday, September 16, at the hospital in DeFuniak Springs to discuss the planned widening of US 331 South. Dr. Thompson began by expressing his enthusiasm and support for the project and the growth it will bring. He explained his concerns about the current path of the roadway and how the construction so close to the Emergency Room, Operating Room and Intensive Care Unit could significantly impact the hospital. Thompson also noted that the hospital campus is marked by wetlands to the east and south, leaving only the front parcels near the highway available for the planned expansion of two medical office buildings and parking to serve the future health care needs of the people of community. As a solution, Thompson presented Secretary Barfield with an alternative plan that moves the path across to the western side of the highway for less than a mile in length. Thompson said this would allow HRMC room to grow and would also leave the nearby COPE Center property intact. COPE Center Director Rachel Gillis, Walton County Commissioner Sara Comander and DeFuniak Springs City Councilman Ron Kelley also attended the meeting. Gillis explained how important their property is to their client operations and asked for FDOTs consideration of Dr. Thompsons request. Commissioner Sara Comander urged FDOT to consider the long term health care needs of the community and also urged support for the hospital on behalf of the DeFuniak Business & Professional Association. Secretary Barfield and staff listened attentively and pledged to work toward a timely solution. Barfield said he better understands HRMCs concerns and suggested possible alternatives as a compromise. He said a change might be difficult and much has already been done, but noted that more than money was involved with this issue. Dr. Thompson agreed, saying, We also believe that the ability to deliver health care to our citizens during construction and in the future far outweighs slight monetary considerations. Thompson also noted that the current path would interfere with four existing businesses HRMC, COPE Center, a fire station and a well-drilling company. The meeting was informative, cordial and both sides seemed to feel progress had been made. After the meeting, Dr. Thompson said, We were grateful that Secretary Barfield and his top people came here to meet with us.

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Economist Caution: Prepare For 'Massive Wealth Destruction'

Take immediate steps to protect your wealth . . . NOW! Thats exactly what many well-respected economists, billionaires, and noted authors are telling you to do experts such as Marc Faber, Peter Schiff, Donald Trump, and Robert Wiedemer. According to them, we are on the verge of another recession, and this one will be far worse than what we experienced during the last financial crisis.

I think somewhere down the line we will have a massive wealth destruction. I would say that well-to-do people may lose up to 50 percent of their total wealth. When he was asked what sort of odds he put on a global recession happening, the economist famous for his ominous predictions quickly answered . . . 100 percent. The stock market collapse we experienced in 2008 wasnt the real crash. The real crash is coming. Schiff didnt stop there. Most alarming is his belief that daily life will get dramatically worse for U.S. citizens. If we keep doing this policy of stimulus and growing government, its just going to get worse for the average American. Our standard of living is going to fall . . . People who are expecting Social Security cant get all that money. People expecting government pensions cant get all their money . . . We simply cant afford to pay them. Equally critical of the current government and our nations economy is real estate mogul and entrepreneur Donald Trump, who is warning that the United States could soon become a large-scale Spain or Greece, teetering on the edge of financial ruin. Trump doesnt hesitate to point out Americas unhealthy dependence on China. When youre not rich, you have to go out and borrow money. Were borrowing from the Chinese and others. It is this massive debt that worries Trump the most. We are going up to $16 trillion [in debt] very soon, and its going to be a lot higher than that before he gets finished, Trump says, referring to President Barack Obama. When you have [debt] in the $21 -$22 trillion [range], you are talking about a [credit] downgrade no matter how you cut it. In a recent appearance, Trump went to so far as to say the dollar is going to hell.

On Wednesday, September 18th, Walton County District 4 Commissioner Sara Comander attended the Gulf Consortium Meeting, FAC Policy Conference and Small County Coalition Workshop in West Palm Beach, Florida. As part of the Gulf Coast Consortium Meeting, the group discussed the new draft rules released by the US Department of Treasury in regard to the distribution of RESTORE Act funds. As part of the current agreements, each County in Florida, that is expected to receive funds, will be eligible to receive a portion of those funds directly from the Treasury. In addition to those funds, Countys will be eligible to receive separate funding through different pots that have been allocated. While Walton County will be receiving funds directly from the Treasury Department for Walton County projects, it is important to build a coalition with other Counties to work towards applying for other potential pots to go towards multi-County projects, said Comander. We are currently looking forward to forming partnerships with surrounding Counties to work on projects such a Choctawhatchee watershed programs that cover lands that span multiple jurisdictions. In addition to these discussions, Commissioner Comander presented the group with a draft resolution that will be placed on the groups agenda for their November meeting. The resolution would request that the State of Florida advance the Counties funds to retain a professional consultant to develop, assist and advise on all RESTOE related activities. While participating in the Small County Coalition meeting, in which she is an Executive Board Member, Comander worked with the group to discuss their upcoming legislative priorities. Among the items discussed were: to work to enact legislation that would support rural job creation and protect rural County water resources. In addition to the above items, it is the groups priority to also request that the Florida Legislature take steps to remedy the disparity caused by the formula changes to the mandated Medicare cost share program that are to be implemented in FY 15-16. Based on the current information available, the changes that are scheduled to be implemented in fiscal year 15-16 would mean an increase in cost share to Walton County totaling 28.71% by 2020, said Comander. These types of increases will not only affect our County, but our partner Counties as well. It is important that we work together as a group to find a better solution to the planned implementation. The next Gulf Coast Consortium meeting is currently scheduled for October 25th in Tallahassee and the Small Counties Coalition will meet sometime during the week of November 13th in Daytona Beach.
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