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Volume 13, Number 8CONTENTS
DEPARTMENTS3 From the Editor
6 Business Today• 3rd Quarter Save
7 Money Matters•Changes Needed on Your 529 College Savings Account
•From the Desk of Dave Ramsey
8 Parent with a Purpose•Bullying: Consider the Impact You Can Make
9 Barganomics• Great Tips to Manage Your Money
9 Mission Makers• Catholic Charities
10 Best Books• Dave Ramsey Introduces The Legacy Journey
• Is College Worth It?
11 Fashion for You• Fall is Just Around the Corner
15, 16 Healthy Living• Beat the Back to School Germs
• Pertussis Cases in Okaloosa County• Are We Experiencing Infertility?
16 Fellowship of Christan Athletes News• Making a Difference
17 Eating Out• Cold Stone Creamery
18 Kid’s Korner • Kids get Connected With the Bible using Simple
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18 Potluck • Cream Cheese Peach Pie Delight
19 Cool Stuff with a Mighty Message• Create ~ Inspire ~ Dream Jewelry
20 Coloring Page
21 Calendar
22 Advertising Directory
22 Support Groups
FEATURES8 Emergency Plan Information
14 Okaloosa Strykers
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3rd Quarter Save...“I can do all things through God who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
It's August, nearly three-quarters of the way through 2013. As in football, this breakbefore the final quarter offers teams a last chance to devise a winning strategy. If theteam is set to win, it’s a matter of aggressive defense to ensure they don’t give thegame away. If they’re not winning, the team must evaluate its strengths and formu-late a plan to turn the game around. Likewise, as you head into this third quarter, usethis opportunity to consider your progress. Have you achieved the goals you set backin January? Are you as far along as you wanted to be? What’s left to accomplish toend the year strong?
Though you are likely working toward certain annual goals and corporate objectiveson a daily basis, as a leader, you may also have set goals that expand your capacity tobe effective, preserve and enhance your health and wellbeing, or challenge you tostep outside of your comfort zone. These individual ambitions are sometimes neg-lected in the face of competing work pressures, but life is not as satisfying—andyou’re not growing—when you’re only meeting other people's goals. We are allaccountable for fulfilling our mission and developing to our highest potential. So,revisit the goals you set for yourself earlier this year and rate your performance on ascale from 1-10. If you’ve let one or two goals slide, be honest about which goalsyou’re still committed to and devise an end game to achieve them. Ask yourself:• Am I still committed to this goal? • If so, why? How will it make my life better or improve my performance?• If not, why not? For those goals you’re still committed to achieving, ask yourself:• What obstacles or challenges still lie ahead?• What resources, expertise, motivation, or support do I need to accomplishthis goal?
Tips for finishing strong:1. Decide which goal is the most important to accomplish. 2. Prune other commitments or goals to make this a priority3. Instead of fixating on lack of willpower as the reason for your stagnation or fail-ure, seek the resources and support you need to be successful. These might include:
a. establishing a relationship with a mentor or coach b. seeking expert input on your plan c. designing a workable structure to help you execute key actions, such as meeting with your team half an hour weekly or going to exercise classes three times a week d. meeting regularly with an accountability group or partner on a schedule that makes sense for your goals
It’s hard to admit that you can’t do it alone, but the reward is approaching your lifewith a greater openness toward community. God designed us to live in relationshipwith others. “If one falls down, his friend can help him up.” Ecclesiastes 4:10.4. Make a dashboard with metrics, images, or symbols that chart your progress.5. Forgive yourself for any complacency or backsliding that has held you back andrefuse to let your internal judge discourage you!
Finally, and most importantly, read God’s Word and pray for strength, direction andwisdom in all you do. Wishing you a great quarter!
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Dear Dave,My husband and I have been following your plan, and we’re debt-free. Recently heinvited his sister, her husband and their two kids to live with us. His brother-in-lawrecently lost his job, and he did this without talking to me first. I agreed after thefact, but do you think we need a roommate agreement or some kind of under-standing while they stay with us? They have about $70,000 in debt, and theyhaven’t been very responsible with their money.?
— AmandaDear Amanda,I’ve got to tell you there’s zero chance that my wife or I would invite someone tolive in our home without the other’s knowledge and agreement. Pulling a stuntlike that is just plain wrong, and you two need to get on the samepage long before you try to move these peopleinto your house.
Now, once you’ve straightened things outbetween the two of you, and if you’re both inagreement, you need to understand thatyour purpose is to help these folks get backon their feet. Your home is not their home,and this is not an offer for them to stay aslong as they like.
You’re going to have to ensure that they’re taking the steps necessary to straight-en out their lives. This means working, and it means they start managing theirmoney by living on a budget. Don’t charge them rent, because the “rent” will bethat they work and go over their finances with you. Plus, you put a limit on thetime they’re going to spend with you. Regardless of what happens, they’re outand back on their own by a certain, specific date.
I wouldn’t suggest allowing $70,000 worth of time for them to get back on theirfeet. I’m thinking maybe four to six months, but don’t let this thing drag on withno definitive end in sight. That will only cause trouble and hard feelings downthe road. You guys might be able to pull this off—and keep the relationships
intact—if you set fair and loving expectations on the front end.
— Dave Ramsey,Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice
on money and business. He’s authored fourNew York Times best-selling books: FinancialPeace, More Than Enough, The Total Money
Makeover and EntreLeadership. The DaveRamsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each
week on more than 500 radio stations. FollowDave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the
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Changes Needed on your 529 CollegeSavings Account? Here’s What You Need to KnowSection 529 plans are designed to accommodate the account changes that you mayneed to make over the years. Whether you need to change the account owner or ben-eficiary, your investment options, or your monthly contributions, here's what you'llneed to know.
Changing the beneficiary. If the existing beneficiary no longer needs the funds inyour 529 account (e.g., he or she gets a full scholarship or decides not to go to col-lege), you may want to designate a new beneficiary. All 529 plans allow the accountowner to change the designated beneficiary, and it's actually quite simple to do. If theexisting beneficiary needs only some of the funds in your 529 account, you can alsodo a partial change of beneficiary, which involves establishing another 529 accountfor a new beneficiary and rolling over some funds from the old account into the newaccount. Note, though, that in order to avoid penalties and taxes when changing ben-eficiaries, the new beneficiary must be a family member of the old beneficiary.
Changing the account owner. Most states allow a change in ownership of a 529account. And unlike a change in beneficiary, there is usually no requirement that thenew account owner have any particular relationship with the original account owner.Many states, however, allow a change in account owner only when the originalaccount owner dies or in special circumstances (e.g., divorce).
Changing your investment options. One of the disadvantages of a college savingsplan is the lack of investment control an account owner has. Participants in a 529plan aren't allowed to direct the underlying investment decisions of the plan andhave limited flexibility to change the investment option on their existing contribu-tions.If you're not happy with your portfolio's investment performance, it may be
difficult to redirect your existing contributions. Depending on the plan, you may beallowed to make changes to your existing portfolio once each calendar year withouthaving to change the beneficiary. Also, some plans may allow you to make changes toyour existing investment portfolio if you change the beneficiary of the account. Bycontrast, it's typically easier to direct future contributions to a new investment port-folio.There is one other option that's allowed by federal law and not subject to aplan's own rules. You can shop around for the investment options you prefer bydoing a "same beneficiary" rollover to another 529 plan (college savings plan or pre-paid tuition plan) once every 12 months without penalty.
Changing your monthly contributions. Most 529 plans allow you to make contri-butions by having them automatically debited from your bank account. If you areusing this method and wish to change the amount of your contribution or the dateyou contribute each month, contact the plan administrator for more details.
Switching to a new 529 plan. If you're unhappy with your current 529 plan's invest-ment performance or you believe that another plan offers more advantages, you maywant to switch to another 529 plan. As mentioned before, a rollover to another 529plan (college savings plan or prepaid tuition plan) without a change in beneficiary isallowed once every 12 months without penalty.
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There is an old children’s saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but wordscan never hurt me.” If only that were true. These “words” in reality can hurt a lotworse than broken bones. They can break lives. We all, at some point of our lives,can testify having felt bullied or picked on in one way or another. Having attended
both public and private schools, as well as beinghomeschooled, I have seen bullying in effect inall of these education systems. Bullying of chil-dren in our society is real, it is common, and itaffects a host of those around us.
What are some ways bullying happens to thechildren of our society? In a study by TheAssociated Press and MTV, 76% of 14-24 year-olds consider digital abuse to be a serious issue
among their peers. In school, bullying is the oldest form of this abuse. According toOpposing Viewpoints Online Collection, school bullying can consist of physical vio-lence against a student, but more often involves ridicule and attempts to humiliatethe target student in front of others.
Who does bullying affect? According to Education Week, while bullying is knownto leave physical and emotional scars, a new study finds that victims may sufferlong-lasting academic effects, finding that the grade point average of all studentswho were bullied in 10th grade dropped slightly by 12th grade. It also most defi-nitely affects the families of the bullied. As expressed by his father in the storyregarding Jamie Hubley and his suicide, "I lost a beautiful, beautiful child that wasgoing to make the world a better place. I've been involved in a lot of things in mycommunity ... but I couldn't fix my own boy and that's tearing me apart." Bullyingalso affects the bullies themselves. The behavior comes from a place of personalinsecurity and as authority figures, we can help teach our youth how to handletheir insecurities rather than take it out on others around them.
How do we impact bullying? Children may tend to follow the examples set byadults around them. According to Anthony E. Wolf having a kid who's a bully doesnot mean that you have been a bad parent. At the same time though, you need toask yourself, "Is there anything that I am currently doing that could contribute tomy kid's bullying behavior?" This might include being too harsh, verbally criticiz-ing your child, or physically abusing your child. Honestly examine your ownbehavior. Do you frequently put down others? You must address the example youare setting.
Although it is a scary subject, bullying is a real thing and could happen to a childyou personally care about, or even your own. So the next time your daughter,nephew, neighbor or friend confides in you their experience with bullying. Listen.You can make a difference.
—Katie F. KuehnerArea Director, Amazing Kids Management Group,
Schools for Amazing Kids,[email protected]"We care for people, investing our lives into theirs for a return that pleases
God."
"Teens see rise in online bullying." Brunswick News [Brunswick, GA] 5 Oct. 2011. Gale OpposingViewpoints In Context. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. "Bullying." Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Gale,
Cengage Learning, 2010. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. Shah, Nirvi. "StudyMeasures Bullying's Academic Toll; Researchers say black and Latino victims are especially hard hit."
Education Week 31 Aug. 2011: 7. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. "Gay Ottawateen who killed himself was bullied." Canadian Broadcasting Corporation [CBC] 18 Oct. 2011. Gale
Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. "When your teen is the bully." Globe & Mail[Toronto, Canada] 7 Oct. 2011: L4. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 19 Oct. 2011.
PARENTING WITH A PURPOSE SPECIAL FEATURE
Emergency Plan InformationWith all the disasters that have taken place across the United States this year, it’s good tobe prepared whether it be a hurricane, tornado or severe flooding.
The American Red Cross (ARA)has produced an excellent DisasterPlan checklist that can help familiesto be prepared. Plans must be madethat will fit the family not the familyfitting the plan. With that in mindfollow the ARA "4 Steps To Safety" listed below.
STEP 1: Find out what could happen to youSTEP 2: Create a disaster planSTEP 3: Complete this checklistSTEP 4: Practice your plan and change as needed
STEP 1: Find out what could happen to you• Ask what kind of disasters are likely to happen in our area and how to prepare
for them.• Learn about our communities warning system and how you can use them.• Learn about animal care during and after a disaster for your pets.• Find out how you can help the elderly or disabled if needed.• Learn about the disaster plans at your work and your children's schools or other
places where your children may spend time.
STEP 2: Create a disaster plan• Discuss with your family disasters that are most likely to happen.• Pick 2 places to meet in a disaster: one right outside your house for a sudden
emergency and one outside your neighborhood in case you can't get home.• Ask an out of state friend to be a family contact that way family members around
the country will know your okay without overloading the phone system.• Discuss what to do in an emergency and make sure to include your pets.
STEP 3: Complete this checklist• Post emergency phone numbers where your family can quickly locate them.• Teach your children when and how to call 911 in an emergency.• Show your family how to turn off the water, gas, and electricity at the mainswitches.• Obtain adequate insurance and don't forget flood insurance if you live in an area
that could flood.• Obtain fire extinguishers (ABC type) and teach your family when and how to
use them.• Install smoke detectors on each level of your home.• Conduct a home hazard hunt (any objects that can move, fall, break, or cause
a fire).• Stock emergency supplies in your disaster kit, don't forget Shelter-In-Place items• Take a first aid or CPR class.• Choose two escape routes from each room, test them to see if they work.• Find safe areas in your house for each type of disaster you may face.• Become involved in your Neighborhood (start an Community Emergency
Response Team, call Emergency Management for information).
STEP 4: Practice your plan and change as needed• Quiz your family so they remember what to do.• Practice your plan every six months.• Change supplies such as water and food every six months to keep them fresh.• Test your smoke detectors and batteries.• Test and recharge your fire extinguishers per manufacturer directions.
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Save Toilet WaterThought that'd get your attention! Unless you have a newer modellow-flow toilet, your potty flushes use gallons of water. Reduce thatwater usage by placing a tightly sealed 16-oz. plastic bottle filledwith water plus pebbles or sand inside your toilet tank – make sure
it's clear of the flushing mechanism. The weight and size of the bottlewill displace enough water to save between one-half and one gallonper flush.
Budget Air Freshener Save those cologne samples from junk mail.
Open a packet and place it inside the toilet tissuetube currently on your roller. Makes a greatbathroom freshener. No free samples? Place a
couple of drops of essential oil inside the tube.
Reserve, Reserve, Cancel When it comes to hotel rooms or rental cars, this is the motto you need toremember: RESERVE, RESERVE, CANCEL. From the moment you know you'llbe needing a hotel room or rental car, begin shopping for the best deal. Once
you've found it, RESERVE it and hang onto theconfirmation number. Right up until 72 hoursbefore your departure, keep shopping for even bet-ter deals. When you find one, RESERVE it and keepa record of that confirmation number. Immediatelygo back and CANCEL the previous reservation,recording the cancellation confirmation number.This way, you keep a reservation on hand whileworking toward the very best deal.
Souper Simple Chicken SoupYou'll need: (A) a 3-oz. can of boneless chicken meat (like Swanson); (B) 1/3 cupof uncooked white rice; (C) a 16-oz. can of chicken broth; (D) 1 tsp. or 1 cube ofchicken bouillon; and (E) 1 cup of water.
In a large saucepan, mix the rice with water. Bring toa boil and then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.Open the can of chicken and empty it into a smallbowl; use a fork to separate the chicken into smallpieces. Add the chicken broth to the rice; stir in thebouillon and chicken. Salt and pepper to taste. Heatthoroughly and it's ready to eat.
For added color and flavor, add 1/4 of a finely chopped onion and 1/2 of 1finely chopped carrot when cooking the rice. Add the other ingredients asdirected above.
Closing ThoughtsCalling yourself a Christian no more makes you one than calling a car an air-plane can make it fly. If you belong to Jesus, your outward behavior reflects theHoly Spirit inside you.
—Judy Woodward Bates is an author, speaker, and TV personalityand she would love to speak to your church or civic group. Contact
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In his First Letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 13, Verse 13, St. Paul tellsus that when all is said and done, these three virtues remain: faith, hopeand love.
At Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, people of faith put their loveinto action every day, providing help and creating hope for peoplewhose hope may be running low.
Founded in Pensacola in 1928 by a group of Sisters of the Holy Trinity,Catholic Charities serves people in need throughout Northwest Florida,with regional offices in Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City andTallahassee. The four offices provide a wide array of services to theircommunities, including pregnancy and adoption services, emergencyfinancial assistance, food pantries, mental health counseling, a transi-tional shelter in Panama City, immigration and refugee services, anddisaster relief. Circles of Northwest Florida, the agency’s signature anti-poverty initiative, serves clients in Pensacola, Panama City and FranklinCounty.
While Catholic Charities’ mission is to carry out the social teaching ofthe Catholic Church, it provides assistance to people from all walks oflife, regardless of race, ethnicity, religious preference, age, sex, or nation-al origin. In fact, at last count more than 80% of the agency’s clientswere not Catholic.
“What is great about Catholic Charities is that we touch so many lives,in so many varied ways and in so many diverse and unique communitiesacross Northwest Florida, from Escambia County on the Alabama bor-der to Tallahassee and Taylor County in the Big Bend,” said ExecutiveDirector Mark Dufva. “All of our supporters, staff, volunteers anddonors have one or more particular passions: the hungry, the homeless,those facing economic crisis, those struggling in poverty, refugees,immigrants, adoptive couples, birth moms, students in college strug-gling to be academically and professionally successful, veterans, couplesand parents facing major debilitating mental health challenges and mid-dle class families who never before had to ask for help.”
— For more information on how to contact Catholic Charities, visit theagency’s website at www.ccnwfl.org.
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IS COLLEGE WORTH IT? It is the next financial bubble waiting to burst. As college tuition has quadrupledin the last ten years, the amount Americans have borrowed to send their kids tocollege has skyrocketed. More than thirty-eight million of us owe more than onetrillion dollars in student loans. For every ten dollars we have in creditcard debt, we have fifteen dollars in student loans. The averagestudent loan balance is currently $24,800.00. The sad news is
that many of these students are gradu-ating without any serious prospectof finding a job which will enablethem to pay off their debt. All overour country, college grads are working as waiters andcashiers, living at home and worrying about how they willpay back the money they borrowed to graduate with adegree which is meaningless in today’s job market. It’stime for a paradigm change.
As a former Secretary of Education, William Bennetthas some expert advice on the matter. In his new book, Is College
Worth It? (Thomas Nelson, $22.99), he not only explains the nature of the prob-lem but also offers sound advice for those who are considering whether and whereto go to school. Using a “return on investment” model, Bennett discusses whatkind of schools are worth attending based off of a reasonable expectation of futureincome as compared to the price of attending. There are basically three questionswhich a wise family will consider before sendingtheir young adult off to college:• Is college the right fit for them?• What kind of degree are they hoping to acquireand why?• What school can efficiently and properly educatethem for the market they wish to enter with sucha degree?
College is a huge investment in time and financialresources. As Christians, we should be wise withhow we spend both. The time to begin yourresearch should start in a student’s sophomore orjunior year of high school. Is College Worth It? isan excellent conversation starter for families asthey prepare for the day when their son or daugh-ter begins to think about life after high school. Sadly, the present system is ruiningmany young people’s lives. With prayer and planning, you can keep your childfrom being one of its victims.
— Darrel Holcombe
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William Bennett, formerSecretary of Education andhost of the nationally syndicat-ed radio show, “Bill Bennett’sMorning in America,” teams upwith his associate producerDavid Wilezol to give a “returnon investment” look at collegein America.
Dave Ramsy Introduces The Legacy JourneyA much anticipated follow up to Financial Peace UniversityNashville, Tenn. -- New York Times best-selling author and nationally syndicatedradio show host, Dave Ramsey, is introducing a new program, The Legacy Journey.The Legacy Journey is a 7-week course taught on DVD by Ramsey that shows fam-ilies and individuals what to do once they have control of their finances, and helpsthem navigate their way through building wealth so they are able to leave a lastinglegacy. The Legacy Journey is a follow-up class to Ramsey’s extremely popularcourse, Financial Peace University (FPU).
More than 2 million families have changed the way they handle their financesthrough FPU. The Legacy Journey helps those families build on their existing foun-dation. By taking a deeper look at what the Bible says about wealth and personalfinance, families learn how to create a lasting financial impact on themselves, theirfamilies and others.
“To leave a legacy behind, you have to live a legacy now,” says Ramsey. “The LegacyJourney equips you with the tools for managing your resources wisely and living agenerous life.”
Each week a different lesson is taught by Dave on DVD. Following the lesson, thereis small group discussion that helps lead class members through the program.Lesson topics include: • Debunking myths aboutwealth and stewardship• Investing wisely• Contentment• Living with a purpose• How to live so you canleave a legacy• Successful estate planningand generational wealth
The Legacy Journey lessons also include guest speakers Rachel Cruze, speaker anddaughter of Dave Ramsey; Jon Acuff, author of Wall Street Journal best-sellerQuitter and popular blog Stuff Christians Like; and Chris Hogan, counselor andspeaker for the Dave Ramsey organization.
Each participant needs a kit. Included in the cost of the kit are a member work-book, Legacy Box, DISC Profile kit and access to an online will. For more informa-tion about The Legacy Journey, or to find a class in your area, go to www.daveram-sey.com.
About Dave RamseyDave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored fourNew York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The TotalMoney Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by morethan 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations and The DaveRamsey Channel on iHeart Radio. Follow Ramsey on Twitter at @DaveRamseyand on the web at daveramsey.com.
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11August 2013
Fall Is Just Around the CornerAugust. Kids are starting back to school. Football season is within reach. And thewarm autumn colors start leaking into your wardrobe, not to mention all the stylishboots and scarves we get to wear. With everyone’s eye on back to school fashion, Idecided to sit down with our interns to learn more about their favorite trends for theseason. Here is what they have to say:
1. Back to Black: Brailyn Hardy, a recent graduate from The University ofAlabama has the same routine for back to school shopping, especially when it comesto what to wear on the oh-so-important first day of class. “Instead of heading towardsthe fun summer colors, I cling to what I feel most the comfortable in, black,” statesBrailyn. “You can dress it up or down depending on what you pair it with, while alsoadding your own flare. I made a habit of including black during game days, because itis acceptable regardless of what team you are cheering for. Having black staple piecesin my closet also helps get me out the door faster by mixing and matching neutralswith the season’s hottest colors.”
2. Falling for Boots: A go-to Fall wardrobe item for Claire Fisher, a senior atAuburn University is a pair of lighter brown leather boots that hit just below the knee.“The best choice for a versatile pair is one of the various styles of Frye riding bootsavailable at Gus Mayer,” Claire tells us. “They are the perfect mix of keeping any outfitsophisticated but casual, so you can wear them with skinny jeans to class, your schoolcolors on game day or with a great skirt to church. With real leather and a qualitybuild, Frye boots are guaranteed to survive everyday wear for years on end!”
3. Versatility & Color in Accessories: “When it comes to back to schoolshopping, hunting for the perfect wardrobe accessory can be challenging,” says Breann
Murphy, a graduate stu-dent at UAB. “However, ascarf is the most versatileembellishment for yourwardrobe. While addingcolor, scarves look greatwith any outfit. They canbe thrown around theneck for a quick scamperto class or draped aroundthe shoulders for a specialevent or church service. Ascarf can also be tiedaround the waist to create a trendy belt or thrown over the head for a colorful head-band.” Whether Breann is representing her alma mater or dressing for the season, sheshows off her personal style by grabbing a trendy scarf from a store such as CharmingCharlie at The Outlet Shops of Grand River to complete her back to school wardrobe.
As you hit the streets for your back to school shopping, remember to keep it simplewith pieces that will carry you from the hot August days to cool fall evenings. Useaccessories to dress up your everyday wear for Sundays or dress down a cute top for afootball game. Most importantly, show your style everywhere you go by being your-self and true to you!
—Alicia Rohan, KC Projectswith contributions from Claire Fisher,
Brailyn Hardy and Breann MurphyKC Projects, a full service public relations agency providing branding serv-
ices to clients from the fashion industry to the corporate world, www.kcprojects.com.
FASHION FOR YOU:
Dress up for fall with a trendyscarf from Charming Charlie( The OutletShops of Grand River) and Frye’s latest look in boots,Melissa Button Vintage in Chocolate (Gus Mayer).
Fondly known for his role as Mike Seaveron the 80’s hit television show, GrowingPains, Kirk Cameron has become anything
but the typical child-star statistic. His life isdedicated to the pursuit of biblical truth andsharing of God’s Word. Through films, curricu-lum and tours, including his Love WorthFighting For marriage event in Birmingham thismonth, Cameron is educating and empoweringbelievers in a fresh and inspiring way.
So, how did trouble-seeking Mike Seaver ofGrowing Pains turn into family-man, KirkCameron? It wasn’t the pursuit of Christ thatwas always on his mind. When he began shoot-ing Growing Pains, Cameron was an atheist. Hedidn’t believe there was a God and felt he wassimply too smart for such a fairytale. However,by the end of his time on the show, Cameronwas a passionate Christ-follower ready to takehis talents to another level, and for a wholenew purpose.
From Atheist to EvangelistCameron wasn’t raised in a Christian home andhad no desire for religion until he was invited tochurch by the father of a girl he liked. Finding ithard to resist the invitation, he attended a serv-
ice. Finding it hard to resist the invitation, heattended service. Hearing the salvation messagepresented by pastor Chuck Swindoll and learn-ing more about his own sinfulness and need fora savior, Cameron was quick to respond. “Istarted asking lots of questions, read some goodbooks, some by Josh McDowell,” remembersCameron. “I was in my sports car when I askedGod to reveal Himself to me. I wanted Him tochange me into the person He wanted me tobe.” Cameron found his life dramatically chang-ing along with his goals and priorities in life.About a year later, he was blessed with a fellow-believing co-star, actress/model Chelsea Noblewho would become his wife. She played his on-screen girlfriend until Growing Pains ended.
Since Growing Pains, Kirk has taken his talentsto the big screen with a passion and motive toshare Christ. He starred in several of the LeftBehind movies and is also known for his memo-rable performance in the film, Fireproof (thehighest grossing independent film of 2008).Most recently he created and produced the doc-umentary film Monumental: In Search ofAmerica's National Treasure that encouragesAmericans to take back the values upon whichour country was founded.
If he wasn’t already on the Christian radar inmost homes, by the time the movie Fireproof hittheaters, everyone was talking again about KirkCameron. What most fans don’t know is justhow dedicated this husband and Christ followeris to the cause of sharing quality, Christianmedia. “I had first seen the movie Facing theGiants and was so impressed that this littlechurch, with a cast of volunteers and a verysmall budget, could make a movie that had thatstrong of a story and message. So I called themup and told them if they were ever going tomake another movie and needed actors to vol-unteer, I’d love to pitch in. Later they called meand said they had a new project about marriageand asked if I’d like to come audition. I wentdown there, auditioned the nine toughest scenesin the movie, and I got the part,” shared Kirk.When they called, he responded and providedhis talent with no personal payment.
Family LifeWhen Kirk Cameron met Chelsea on the set ofGrowing Pains, it was practically love at firstsight. They married and started a family someyears later. The couple knew the importance ofcaring for the orphan and felt God’s call on ourlives to reach out. They chose to adopt children
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before having biological children and are todaythe proud parents of six amazing kids (4 adopt-ed, 2 by birth). However, their passion for chil-dren doesn’t stop there.
MinistryCamp Firefly is the Cameron’s personal ministryto terminally ill children and their families.They founded the camp more than twenty yearsago and still participate in camp each year.Camp Firefly was inspired by the children thecouple met through the Make a WishFoundation. The children’s wish was to come tothe set of Growing Pains. “We wanted to dosomething more than just sign autographs so westarted this camp,” Kirk Cameron explains. Theministry provides a retreat of fun, activity, andrestoration for six families each summer. “It’s aweek to get away from all the hospitals and doc-tors and treatments and just be together as afamily and meet other families going throughthe same types of things. They make memorieswith their children that will last them a life-time.” Additionally, Kirk Cameron actively toursthe country and shares a positive Christian mes-sage on marriage. Tying into the impactful mes-
sage of the movie Fireproof, he sharesinsight and education on marriage. Lastyear Cameron and musician WarrenBarfield reached more than 65,000 peoplethrough Love Worth Fighting For events.“We focus on all areas of personal andspiritual relationships and truly seek tohelp people in all stages of life – fromteenagers, and single adults to newly mar-ried couples and longtime spouses,” saysCameron. MountainTop CommunityChurch in Vestavia will host the LoveWorth Fighting For event April 19 at7pm as a part of their commitment tohelp build strong and healthy marriages.“At Mountaintop we are convinced thatGod designed marriage with much morein mind than two people living happilyever after. The process of two becomingone really is a mystery but we believethat God uses that process to shape us and growus so that together we might live holy ever afterwith Him,” explains senior pastor DougFerguson. “There are so many obstacles andchallenges facing couples t oday but love andmarriage really are worth fighting for.” Cameron
adds, “We are excited to share this event withthe people of Birmingham. Those attending willbe a part of something very special, as we willturn the movie into a LIVE experience.”
— Jennifer McBride, Laurie Stroud
Kirk Cameron with singer/songwriter Warren Barfield willhost the “Love Worth Fighting For” Marriage EventSeptember 20th, 2013 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church, 305 S.Perry street, Montgomery, Alabama. For more informationon this event go to www.feedyourfaith.org orwww.montgomeryfbc.org/marriage-conference
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Coastal Christian Family caught up with DeMario Thomas, CEO of theOkaloosa Strykers, a semi-pro football team located in Fort Walton Beach,
Florida recently. DeMario is excited about the one-year-old team that heand Eric Solgard, who is head coach, began.
Their first season was spring of 2013 and they won 12 out of 12 gamesand were national champions! This is a group of players that that have come
together to play in a positive, prayer filled environment. DeMario and Eric believe inthe power of prayer and this team prays before every game. DeMario says, “Without
God, none of it is possible.” Many of the players had played before for the Fort WaltonBeach Falcons or the Crestview Thunderbirds. DeMario and Eric both played for the Falcons
and they wanted to be leaders of a positive team and it all came together.
The Strykers have a large group of fans that have followed them to every game and they even had the bigger crowd at the championship game outside Atlanta. The Stryker Nation cheersthem on, makes signs and supports them in many ways. The team would like to be involved in community causes and events. They’d like to give back to this area and be role models for
the young middle school and high school players who come and watch them play. The Strykers will be having fundraisers and they needsponsors to help defray the costs of uniforms and equipment. According to DeMario, “They’re going to keep going till God says stop.”
The Strykers play in the spring, beginning in early March. They’re games are played at Meigs Middle School usually mid-afternoon and arefree to spectators. This fall, September or October try-outs will be open to players over 18. The Strykers have a Facebook page and con-tact and tryout information can be found there.
— Joanna Amunds
OKALOOSA
15August 2013
It is the time of year every kid dreads. Summer break is coming to an end, and soonschool will be in full swing. It also means more trips to the doctor and pharmacy totreat your child for the most recent bug that is going around at school. According tothe Center of Disease Control (CDC), nearly 22 million school days are lost eachyear due to the common cold, and 38 million are lost due to the influenza virus.Schools are a breeding ground for germs. Here are some tips to help keep your chil-dren healthy this school year.
Prevention is the best medicine. Check with your pediatrician to ensureyour child is up to date on all scheduled immunizations. The CDC recom-
mends everyone over six months old receive a flu vaccination, and all family mem-bers should be vaccinated. If your child shies away from needles, the flu vaccine isalso available in a painless nose spray.
Teach your children germ etiquette. Teach your children to cover coughsand sneezes to prevent spreading infection to others. If possible, use a tis-
sue and throw it away immediately afterward. When a tissue is unavailable, coughor sneeze into the crook of the elbow and not the hands. It is also important forchildren to recognize when others are sick and to keep their distance and notshare drinks.
Practice good hand hygiene. It is easy to catch a cold by just touching yournose or mouth, and a quick hand rinse will not kill those germs on your
hands. Hands should be washed all over with soap and warm water for at least 20seconds. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer may be used, but they are generally not aseffective as manual hand washing and may leave germs behind.
Keep the immune system strong. Help support your child’s immune sys-tem by ensuring they are getting enough sleep, exercising, and eating a well-
balanced diet. Cortisol, our body’s natural stress hormone, can lower immunity asits levels rise too high in response to excessive stress. Bedtime is often fought by mostchildren, but it is important that children from kindergarten to eighth grade receive9 to 10 hours of sleep each night.
Do your part as a parent. Sick children not only cause lost school days, butalso lost work days as well. While it may be tempting to send a sick child to
school to avoid missing work, children should be kept home if they have vomiting,diarrhea, a fever, or are coughing up mucus. Remember by keeping your child athome you are not only helping them get better, but also preventing other childrenfrom getting sick. You can also help protect your child and others by donating tis-sues, hand soap, and cleaning supplies to your child’s classroom as schools are oftenstretched for money.
—Joseph Feick, Pharm.D Owner,
HEALTHY LIVING
Beat the Back to School Germs
Pertussis Cases in Infants in Okaloosa CountyThe Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (FDOH-Okaloosa) has received reports of two confirmed cases and one probable case of pertussisin unvaccinated infants. Only one infant was too young to have started the childhood immunization series. All three infants are recovering and familieshave received treatment.
None of the cases are associated with each other; therefore this is not an outbreak. “While this is not an outbreak of pertussis,” says Dr. Karen Chapman,Director of the FDOH-Okaloosa, “this does indicate that pertussis is present in our community and is being contracted by unimmunized infants.” Dr.Chapman says, “Immunizing individual children helps protect the health of the community, especially those people who cannot be immunized. Thisincludes children who are too young to have completed their immunizations, those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, and those who cannotmake an adequate response to vaccination.”
These are the first reported cases of infant pertussis in Okaloosa County since 2007. Pertussis is commonly known as“whooping cough.” Whooping cough is highly contagious and can be fatal for infants. The reported incidence of
pertussis in the United States has increased almost 17 times since 1979. Most infants are exposed to pertussisthrough a family member. Whooping cough presents as a mild illness in children, adolescents and adults com-pared to its presentation in infants. If one member of the household has it, there is an 80% chance that suscepti-ble household members will catch it.
The most important way to prevent pertussis is for all children to complete their childhood immunizationseries by age 2 years. In addition all children prior to 7th grade school entry must get a pertussis booster. All
adults should replace one of their every ten year tetanus booster (Td) with a tetanus/pertussis booster shot(Tdap). Any adult expecting an infant in their life soon should receive a Tdap prior to delivery and any
adult caring for infants should receive a Tdap to protect infants from pertussis.
—To learn more about whooping cough or pertussis visitwww.soundsofpertussis.com.
To learn more about immunizations and vaccine safety visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/.
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FCA SPOTLIGHT
Making a DifferenceAs a teen my Christian faith was my rock. My faithkept me secure, kept me socializing with the rightcrowd and helped me grow into who I am today.Although I never had the FCA experience, mychurch youth group filled that void. Now, however,we have this organization that is stepping in andchanging lives across the country every day. Manykids are not in families that attend church or teachthem about our Lord. FCA is there in the forefront, in the schools, making a differ-ence and reaching those kids who can’t or don’t attend church.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Okaloosa/Walton have a new board of caringadults in the community that are fundraising, collaborating and organizing for the2013-14 school year. Recently the board received the good news that MichelleCarmical is officially the coordinator for this board and is a full staff member ofFellowship for Christian Athletes.
As we move into the school year FCA is looking for individuals who care aboutthe spiritual lives of our students. It takes volunteers and financing to keep a pro-gram growing. FCA is not just for athletes but also for any student who wishes toparticipate. Events are being planned and funds are being raised so that studentsfrom this area can participate in FCA Camps in the summer. Huddles are beingformed and plans are being made now. If you have a heart for kids and want togive of yourself either through service or finances, please contact Michelle. Thesekids are our future and this is one way we can help them grow to be men andwomen of God. Michelle Carmical is at [email protected]
— Joanna Amunds
Conventional wisdom has it that if, after a year of unprotected sex, a couplehasn’t produced a pregnancy, they are officially “infertile.” An OK rule ofthumb if you’ve got a year to wait (many of us don’t) and can tolerate 12months of anxiety and accept disappointment gracefully (most of us can’t).When you begin to feel the twinge of that common doubt - “Are we experi-encing infertility?” – that is when it is time to tackle the issue head on.
• How Common is Infertility? One out of every 6 to 7 couples in the U.S.are infertile. That translates to more than four million people running intoproblems conceiving and bearing a child. About 10 % of women (6.1 mil-lion) in the United States ages 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant orstaying pregnant, according to the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC).
• The Age Factor. Many women are waiting until their 30s and 40s to havechildren. About 20 % of women in the U.S. have their first child after age 35resulting in age as a growing cause of fertility problems. About one-third ofcouples in which the woman is over 35 have fertility problems. Women 35or older should see their doctor after six months of trying. A woman'schances of having a baby decrease rapidly every year after the age of 30.
• A Woman’s Problem? Infertilityis not always a woman's problem.About one-third of infertility casesare caused by women's problems.Another one third of fertilityproblems are due to the man. Theother cases are caused by a mix-ture of male and female problemsor by unknown problems.
• Be Pro-Active. It is a good ideafor any woman to talk to a doctorbefore trying to get pregnant.Doctors can help you get yourbody ready for a healthy baby.They can also answer questionson fertility and give tips on con-ceiving. Be a successful fertilitypatient by learning all you can about infertility before you start testing andtreatment and as you go through the process. Knowing your options helpsyou and your doctor make the best decisions to help you reach your goal ofhaving a baby.
HEALTHY LIVING
Are We Experiencing Infertility?
17August 2013
Cold Stone Creamery located in Destin Commons, Destin, Florida is the ultimate ice cream experience. PaulBarcus, owner of the Destin Cold Stone Creamery is dedicated to serving the community in which he lives.Barcus has donated and volunteered with Special Olympics of Okaloosa County, has donated to theOkaloosa County Sheriff ’s Department, locale fire departments and emergency workers and to manymilitary organizations. Cold Stone also offers a 10 percent discount to the military. The Cold StoneCreamery also donates proceeds to the Make a Wish Foundation.
The Destin store makes an average of 350 pounds of ice cream, during the season, in 16 to 18 flavors daily.Not only do they serve ice cream, they also have smoothies and ice cream cakes and cupcakes. Cold Stonehas furnished ice cream cupcakes to local weddings in black and white with candy seashells. Cold Stonemakes the ice cream fresh every day. They add your choice of mix-ins and chop and fold it all together on afrozen granite stone. These are called Creations. The ice cream cake creations are popular with the favoriteflavors being Midnight Delight and Cookie Dough Delirium. Along with these cake creations, they havepetite cakes, pies, cupcakes, ice cream sandwiches and kids themed cakes.
Cold Stone has shakes and smooth-ies as well as ice cream and cakes. Thesmoothies are blended with real whole fruit and fruit juices. They also havefrozen yogurt for a healthy alternative, which starts at just 34 calories an ounceand is loaded with probiotics. Healthful mix-ins like fresh fruit and nuts can beadded into your favorite yogurt flavor for the Ultimate Frozen YogurtExperience. For those looking for something without dairy, Cold Stone hasSorbet that is light and refreshing.
For the ultimate ice cream experience at your next party or event considerCold Stone Creamery. Check out their website for all their selections,www.coldstonecreamery.com or call Paul Barcus at Cold Stone Creamery inDestin, (850) 837-6838.
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BIBLE TRUTHJesus died on a cross for our sins and because of this we can have everlasting life.
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYSEphesians 2:8-10 New International Version (NIV)
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—andthis is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not byworks, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handi-work, created in Christ Jesus to do goodworks, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Tea Bag RocketINGREDIENTSΤea BagGrill Lighters
STEP 1: Remove the staple and string from the tea bag.STEP 2: Open the tea bag and remove the tea leaves.STEP 3: Open the bag to form a cylinder.STEP 4: Place the bag onto a flat surface awayfrom curtains or anything that might catch fire.
STEP 5: Using the grill lighter ignite thetop of the tea bag.
The fire heats up the air around the teabag causing the air to rise. As the tea bagburns it loses some mass. Therefore thelighter tea bag rises with the rising warmair.
BIBLE CONNECTIONThe tea bag represents us while the teainside the bag represents sin in ourlives. Removing the staple and stringfrom the tea bag represents us askingGod to take control of our life, set-ting us free from the world. Removingthe tea from the tea bag represents sinbeing removed from our hearts. Standing thetea bag up represents us gaining the ultimate strengthdue to accepting Jesus into our hearts. Lighting the tea bag representsa heart that burns for God. If we continue to live a life free of sin, we willlift into heaven just like the tea bag lifts into the air.
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Cream Cheese Peach Pie DelightPotlucks are some of the best memory makers. Growing up and raising your children in the church, you attend and participate in many potlucks. So many recipes thatare stuffed in my cabinet on scrap pieces of paper, index cards, cardboard, parts of paper plates and anything else that could be written on came from church potlucks.Everyone always knows who makes the best chicken casserole or best chocolate cake and if they're smart, they make a beeline to get that dish first before it's all gone.Most of the time the cooks at church potlucks are more than happy to share their recipes. Here in the south, sharing food means sharing love and there's always lot ofthat to go around. Enjoy this recipe that I picked up along the way at one of those infamous potlucks. Use fresh or canned peacheswhich are always so good in the summertime!
Ingredients1 package of white or yellow dry cake mix1/3 cup butter2 large eggs29 ounce can of peach slices, drained8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon Vanilla
DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray. In large bowl combine cake mix, butter and 1 egg. Mix until crumbly. Set aside 1 ½ cups of crumbsfor topping. Press remaining crumbs in bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes.
Cut peach slices into 1” pieces. Spoon into crust. In large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg and Vanilla. Beat with mixer until creamy. Spoon over peaches.Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake 30 minutes. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving. Keep refrigerated.
—Joanna Amunds
POTLUCK
19August 2013
Create ~ Inspire ~ Dream!This local personalized jewelry company really does allow you to create your dream piece and let’s you express whoyou are and what or who is important in your life. Tony Crisafi, the owner of this unique company, is passionateabout his jewelry pieces being unique to the person wearing them. Whether it is a mother expressing the love of herchildren, a couple showing their love to one another or a scripture bracelet with a favorite verse, these pieces of jew-elry are beautiful pieces of expression.
On the website a person can choose from bracelets, rings and necklaces thatare all customizable. Shapes and sizes are varied and each piece can beengraved with names and/or words. Tony Crisafi is a local businessman whois trying to make a difference with his jewelry. The scripturebracelets would be especially appropriate for a church group ora special gift for a Sunday School teacher or youth leader. Thenecklaces with children’s names engraved would make special
gifts for moms on their birthdays or any other day.The personalized rings would be good for men orwomen. The jewelry is casual but would be appropri-ate for any age person.
For further information or to order jewelry go towww.createinspiredream.com or contact Tony Crisafi at518-412-2986.
COOL STUFF WITH A M IGHTY MESSAGE
Where’s Your Focus?For nearly forty years, The Big Oak Ranch has been blessed to have many inter-views with the media. When appropriate, we allow our children to be inter-viewed. Criteria includes the child’s maturity to handle such a situation and thefocus of the interview being on the child’s future and not the past. Recently,one of our young ladies interviewed with a nationally media outlet and han-dled herself with poise and confidence. At the end of her interview, she made astatement that encapsulates what we are trying to do here at Big Oak Ranch.She said, “Things you had to worry about before you came here, you don’t haveto worry about anymore.”
Just think, this girl has a foundation now that wasn’t there prior to her comingto the Ranch. If I told you of her background you would first throw up andthen get angry and want revenge, but that is not what you and I are called to doas parents. Our job is to nurture, train, lead, guide, direct and encourage thesesmall beings that we call our children.
Hopefully, none of you who are reading this have children who have had toexperience or endure what this young lady and many of our children haveexperienced, but you know, whether the foundation is a strong one or a weakone, our job is to prepare our children for what lies ahead. Past mistakes by youor someone else cannot be changed. Quit looking in the rearview mirror. Youcannot change the past. May we both focus on the here and now and also thefuture, not just for our children, but for ourselves. It is never too late to getback on the right course.
The aforementioned girl is on the right course because her Big Oak Ranchhouse parents and the staff provided her a new chance at life. She will be ajunior at Auburn University and is working on her degree in social work soshe can help children who are like her. She has a future and a hope. May yourchildren have the same experience. It will not happen if you are constantlyreliving, reminding or focusing on past mistakes – yours or theirs. In short,get a grip and move on.
— John CroyleExecutive Director
Big Oak Ranch,Author of Bringing Out the Winner in Your Child
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August 14 – 17Emerald Coast Poker Run and Boat Week -The Emerald Coast Poker Run is the largest andbest Poker Run in the United States! Over 250boats and 1,500 boating enthusiasts participatein this Boat Week fundraiser to assist youth-ori-ented organizations on the Emerald Coast. 850-243-3800, www.flpowerboat.com
August 16Covenant Hospices 19th Annual Evening ofComedy - 6 to 10 P.M. Hilton Pensacola BeachGulf Front, 12 Via DeLuna Drive Pensacola, FL32561. Comedy Club, featuring cocktail hour,dinner, live and silent auctions, prize drawing,photo booth, theme-related activities andcomedic entertainment by stand-up comedianAl Ernst and a new local opening act BrandenRathert. (850) 208-7122
Opry at Olive - Olive Baptist Church, Pensacola,FL will host a benefit concert for the Ministry.Village at 6:30 p.m. Opry at Olive will feature amixture of bluegrass and folk music from theSawmill Band and the voice talents of ChloeChannell, a recent contestant on “America’s GotTalent”.
The Strength of a Champion men's conference.- Helping men be real champions in their rela-tionships with God, family, friends and others.This Friday and Saturday conference featuresspeakers: Sid Bream - former Major Leaguebaseball player, Ted Traylor - pastor of OliveBaptist Church in Pensacola, Florida, RickBurgess - co-host of The Rick and Bubba Show,Ronnie Coleman - previous pastor of ImmanuelBaptist Church, and currently a church planterin Jackson, Tennessee. Cost is $40. For moreinformation, visit www.PaceImmanuel.org
Back to School Bash - Calvary United Church,12 PM-3 PM, will be once again hosting their8th community wide Annual Back to SchoolBash at Old Spanish Trail Park in Crestview.Free food and drinks will be given away and wewill also be giving away backpacks and schoolsupplies and about $1500 in prizes and gifts!Any donations, gifts or contributions that youor your business can contribute would be great-ly appreciated and would benefit the youth inthe Crestview area. Please contact RikyEdwards, assistant event coordinator, for moreinformation 850.682.1776 orwww.calvaryunited.net
August 16 – 17 Back to School Bash - New Zion TabernacleMinistries, 120 Patrick Drive, Fort WaltonBeach, FL. Two-day event. Kick off Friday night,16th, at 7 p.m. with praise and worship by youthand a message by Rev. George Lofton. Saturday10-2 p.m. games, contests, prizes, school sup-plies and free food and drinks. For information:(850) 376-0027
August 172nd Annual Paddle at the Porch – The DestinSUP Cup. The Back Porch Restaurant, 8 a.m.The event includes one and three mile recre-ational races and a six-mile elite race.www.destinchamber.com/chamber_events/pad-dle_at_the_porch.aspx
I Love Me - Confidence for the Kingdom 11a.m. to 2 p.m. A day of refreshing. You will bepampered, empowered and encouraged to lovethe skin that you're in and be all that God hasordained and called you to be. The event isFREE but you must register. Free gift bags, food,prizes and great fellowship. Country Inn &Suites by Carlson, Crestview, FL (850) 306-2020
August 24Have a Heart 5K Seeks Assistance for SoldierParticipation - 7:30 a.m. Northwest FloridaState College, 100 College Blvd. Niceville, FL32578 (850) 651-7150. Okaloosa County PublicSafety is organizing a 5K run/walk, and the143rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalionstationed in Kuwait, is doing a “shadow run” inthat country. What this means is that they regis-ter for the “Have a Heart” 5KRun/Walk andactually run the race at their base in Kuwait.“We are asking for a sponsor of these soldiersbasically, so we can ship them race shirts nolater than August 10, as well as collect donationitems for their race packets.” Funds raised forthe “Have a Heart” 5K Run/Walk will go towardthe American Heart Association & WoundedWarrior Project. Early registration is $20through August 10 and $25 August 11-24. Fordetails or to sponsor the 143rd, contact: KenWolfe, 850-651-7150, [email protected] visit www.nwftc.com/racecalendar
August 29Iron Men Fall Series, Stand Up - DestinyWorship Center 6:30 PM. This will be aboutmen arising up to be all that God has calledthem to be. For more information, please con-tact Pastor Santi at [email protected]
August 31 – September 2Annual Greek Festival - Emerald CoastConvention Center, Okaloosa Island. “Comespend a weekend in Athens”. (850) 244-0822www.greekfestivalfwb.com
August 31Alys Beach Summer Concert Series - 7 PM - 9PM. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy livemusic under the stars in the Alys BeachAmphitheatre. Piper’s will offer food and beverages
AUGUST 2013 CALENDAR ®
August 16-17The Strength of a Champion men'sconference. - Helping men be realchampions in their relationshipswith God, family, friends and others.This Friday and Saturday conferencefeatures speakers: Sid Bream - formerMajor League baseball player, TedTraylor - pastor of Olive BaptistChurch in Pensacola, Florida, RickBurgess - co-host of The Rick andBubba Show, Ronnie Coleman - pre-vious pastor of Immanuel BaptistChurch, and currently a churchplanter in Jackson, Tennessee. Costis $40. For more information, visitwww.PaceImmanuel.org
September 14LIVING PROOF LIVE Simulcast withBETH MOORE - 9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. at101 Matthew Boulevard. The eventcost is $30 thru August 14 and $40beginning August 15 (a snack andlunch are included). You may registeronline at www.villagebaptist.org orwww.lifeway.com or call the churchoffice at (850) 837-8107 Monday thruThursday from 8:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Coming InSEPTEMBER
September 2Labor Day Fireworks - City ofCrestview, 4:30 – 9:30 P.M. Familyactivities, music and Fireworks at TwinHills Park. There will be children activ-ities and live music followed by fire-works at 9:00pm.
September 13 H.C. White Golf Tournament -Sponsored by White-Wilson MedicalCenter 12 PM at Fort Walton BeachMunicipal Golf Course, 1955 LewisTurner Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL32547 (850) 244-8191
September 29The Big Daddy Weave Concert withChris August and Unspoken -Performing at Village Baptist Churchlocated at 101 Matthew Boulevard inDestin, 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 throughSeptember 28 and $22 on the day ofthe concert. Tickets are being sold inthe church office Monday thruThursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (850)837-8107, online at www.villagebap-tist.org, the LifeWay Bookstore inDestin (850) 269-9820, andiTickets.com.
September 14LIVING PROOF LIVE Simulcast withBETH MOORE - 9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. at101 Matthew Boulevard. The event costis $30 thru August 14 and $40 begin-ning August 15 (a snack and lunch areincluded). You may register online atwww.villagebaptist.org or www.life-way.com or call the church office at(850) 837-8107 Monday thru Thursdayfrom 8:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
September 20 – 21Fort Walton Beach BBQ Festival - 12PM – 4 PM, The Landing, 139 BrooksStreet SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549(850) 244-8191
2013 JINGLE BELL CRAFT FAIR VENDORS NEEDEDMary Esther United Methodist Church hosts itsannual ‘Jingle Bell Craft Fair', Saturday October 5thfrom 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All interested crafters arecordially invited to reserve space at this time. Craftfair booth spaces are approximately 8x10 feet, and areavailable for $75.00 in Fellowship Hall, $55.00 allother inside booths, and $45.00 outside; (no refundfor bad weather). Must confirm fellowship hall spaceavailable before sending application. Tables are avail-able for rental at an additional cost of $8.00.Exhibitors may check in and set up booths on Friday,October 4th, between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Doors willbe open for vendors at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday the 5th.Coffee and muffins provided. Please submit photosof, and descriptive information about your merchan-dise, with your application. Items being sold and dis-played at the fair must be ‘church appropriate’ andapproved by the Vendor Committee. Applicationscan be obtained by email at [email protected] is September 21s. Please call the churchoffice at 243-7595 or Sue Haley 939-8287.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous-(FA) is a fellowship available to anyone in the community who may be suffer-ing from overeating, food obsession, under-eating, or bulimia. Everyone is wel-come, including those who are concerned about someone who may be suffer-ing. FA is a non-profit Twelve Step fellowship based on the principles ofAlcoholics Anonymous (AA). There are no dues or fees for members. Meetingson Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, 28 Miracle StripParkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. For more information call 850-259-0980 orvisit foodaddicts.org.
Bi-Polar, Depression Support Group-Tuesdays 7:00 p.m., St. Simon’s Church, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Peer to Peer Support Group-Wednesday 3:00 p.m. once a month. Call (850) 244-1040 for actual dates.Location: Mental Health Association Building, 571 Mooney Road, Fort WaltonBeach, FL 32547
Community Action Counsel-Wednesday 1:00 p.m. once a month. Call (850) 244-1040 for actual dates.Location: Jobs Plus Conference Room, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Brain Injury-Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 403 Racetrack Road,Fort Walton Beach, FL (850) 862-4169
MOPS Groups-
Mary Esther MOPS-Mary Esther United Methodist Church, 703 Miracle Strip Parkway, MaryEsther, FL
2nd and 4th Tuesday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., (850) 243-7595
Cinco Baptist MOPS-1st Wednesday, 9:30 to 11:45 a.m., Cinco Baptist Church, 26 Yacht Club Drive,NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL (850) 243-7656
Shalimar MOPS-2nd and 4th Thursday at 9:30 to 11:45 a.m., Shalimar United MethodistChurch, 1 Old Ferry Road, Shalimar, FL (850) 651-0721
First Baptist Navarre MOPS-2nd and 4th Thursday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 9302 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, FL(850) 939-5424
Destiny Worship Center MOPS-1st Saturdays, 6:30 p.m., 122 Poinciana Blvd., Miramar Beach, FL (850) 650-6800
GBUMC MOPS-1st and 3rd Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Gulf Breeze UnitedMethodist Church, 4115 Soundside Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL (850) 916-1660
First Baptist Church MOPS,
2nd and 4th Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 622 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, FL(850) 729-6913.
Celebrate Recovery- Fridays Niceville United Methodist Church, Niceville,Florida, Dinner 5:45 pm. Program 6:30 p.m. For information call (850) 678-4411, ext. 146
Celebrate Recovery- Tuesdays, Mary Esther United Methodist Church, MaryEsther, FL, 5:45 Dinner, Program 6:30 p.m. For information call (850) 243-7595Divorce Care-Village Baptist Church, Destin, Florida, Wednesdays 6:00 p.m., Room 2209. Call (850) 837-8107
SUPPORT GROUPS
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1 Meigs Dr.Shalimar, FL
(850) 651-1022gslcshalimar.org
Sunday School for All ages 9:30
Nursery Available
Ray Angerman - PastorCurtis Wiese - Family Life Minister
8:00 AM - Traditional10:45 AM - Contemporary
ABOUT OUR ADVERTISERS
Advantage Portable Buildings - 208 Green Acres Road, Fort Walton Beach,FL, www.AdvantagePortableBuildings.com (850) 862-6269
Cold Stone Creamery –Destin Commons – (850) 837- 6838,Destin, Florida
The Constantine Group, Engineering/Constructors/Management -
(850) 244-5800, www.tcgeng.com
Create-Inspire-Dream Jewelry - Personalized jewelry, Tony Crisafi,
(518) 412-2986
Gulf Power Company - Learn the X’s and O’s of Saving, Gulf PowerCompany is an investor-owned electric utility with all of its common stockowned by Atlanta-based Southern Company.
HarborWalk Village-The historic Destin Harbor, Destin, FL. Free Parkingor come by boat. www.HarborwalkDestin.com or call (850) 424-0600
IPacket Networks-, Offering advanced network solutions to the resortcondo owner at a lower operating cost. IPacketnet.com (888) 821-6476
Olshefski Productions- A Glimpse of God’s Wonderful Creation”[email protected] (850) 496-0753
Pak “N” Fax- Your One Stop Shop, 8540 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, FL (850) 939-0990
Rainewhite Realty - Loraine White, Realtor/Owner, 533 Eglin Parkway,NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL (850) 314-0026 www.rainwhite.com
Run the RaceWellness Coaching- Marilyn Smith (961) 271-0621
Simpson Law Firm - 1048 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547(850) 862-1134, davidsimpsonlaw.com
Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone – Coming Soon to Okaloosa Island, FortWalton Beach
WPSM, 91.1- The Positive Choice, 244 N. Hill Avenue, Fort Walton Beach,FL 32548 (850) 244-7667. Contact Whitney for sponsor information.www.wpsm.com
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